OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Virginia Hope Ashby

Virginia Hope Ashby

January 13, 2017

Virginia Hope Ashby was born on August 31, 1923 in Edwardsville, Illinois and died on January 13, 2017 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Monroe; she was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. There are no scheduled services.

Guy Douglas Oftelie

Guy Douglas Oftelie

January 13, 2017

Guy Douglas Oftelie; age 69. January 13, 2017, formerly of Allen Park. Loving cousin of Fred G. Michaelson. Preceded in death by his parents; Walter and Pearl and brothers; Douglas and Thomas. Also survived by several other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed by his cousin Fred, his caregivers and friends. A Memorial Service Will Be...

Mary 'Betty Jane' Mahone

Mary 'Betty Jane' Mahone

January 12, 2017

Mary "Betty Jane" Mahone, 85, of Allen Park passed away on January 12, 2017 in Wyandotte, MI. Loving wife of the late Arnold Mahone of Allen Park, MI. Betty was born in Louisa, KY to Bennett and Garnett (Adkins) Sparks on June 10, 1931. Moving to Michigan in 1952, Betty began a life-long career in hospitality. Betty's exuberant personality...

Virginia K. Brown,  D.O.

Virginia K. Brown, D.O.

January 12, 2017

Dr. Virginia Kilmer Brown, D.O., daughter of Horace and Dorothy Brown, sister of Carol Brown Crossman (deceased), born April 29, 1935, died January 12, 2017. Dr. Brown, aka Aunt Ginger, is survived by her nephew, Scott Crossman, and her nieces, Andrea Crossman and Catherine Greenstein, and her close friends. From the time we were children, it was clear that...

Nathan L. Anderson

Nathan L. Anderson

January 11, 2017

Anderson, Nathan L., "Nate", age 90, January 11, 2017 of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Margarett "Peggy". Loving father of Paul (Maureen) Anderson, Markese (Dennis) Pacheco, Eric (Debbie) Anderson, Charlotte (Mark) McCarthy, Venita (Patrick) Hanratty, Nathan Jeff (Becky) Anderson, Claudia (Kip) Kipke and Vince (Pam) Anderson. Also survived by 27 grandchildren, 17...

Mrs. Deanna L. Pawelczyk

Mrs. Deanna L. Pawelczyk

January 10, 2017

Pawelczyk, Deanna L. Jan. 10, of Southgate. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dear Mother of Richie (Wendy) Davis, Jeff Pawelczyk and Kris (Christen) Pawelczyk. also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Damron

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Damron

January 10, 2017

Mary Evelyn Damron, age 79 of Carleton formerly of Wyandotte, passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2017. Loving wife of Charles for over 60 years. Dear mother of Theresa (Lee) and Mark. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Cody, and Jeremy. Also survived by her half brother Felon of Kentucky.

Alice L. Graziani

Alice L. Graziani

January 9, 2017

August 20, 1945 - January 9, 2017 Grosse Ile, Michigan | Age 71 Alice Larkin Graziani, age 71, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, following a short battle with cancer. Alice was born August 20, 1945 in Westchester County, New York, to Robert and Roberta (Gibson) Larkin, attended the University of Arizona, where she met her husband, Alan, and...

Gertrude M. "Gertie" Herman

Gertrude M. "Gertie" Herman

January 9, 2017

Herman, Gertrude M. "Gertie". Age 86, of Trenton. January 9, 2017. Beloved sister of Don Herman, Laraine "Wena" (Al) Bell, Vickie Michalski and Marcella Kanske. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Cremation is taking place and a memorial service is being held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Timothy Catholic Church at 12 noon. In lieu of...

Mrs. Louise L. Foley

Mrs. Louise L. Foley

January 9, 2017

Foley, Louise L. Jan 09, Age 101, of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Pam (Jim) Wagner, Dearest grandmother of Kristen (Pete) Mazzarese and Carrie Holland. Great grandmother of Olivia and Tessa Holland. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Robert S. Beleske

Robert S. Beleske

January 9, 2017

Robert S. Beleske, age 94, of Trenton was born on September 6, 1922 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on January 9, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Janice Rose (nee: Webster). Loving dad of the late Robert, Vicki (Paul) Bourdeau and Cathy Schupp of TN. Cherished grandfather of Jacob Bourdeau. Also survived by his sister...

Melvin J. Venier

Melvin J. Venier

January 9, 2017

Venier, Melvin, age 82 of Berlin Township, passed away January 9th, 2017. Beloved father to Gary(Connie) Venier, Gerald(Wendy Flint) Venier, Deborah(Mark) Masserant, Patricia Starkman, Rhonda(Shelby) Smith, and the late Angela Venier. Loving grandfather to 14 grandchildren. Caring great grandfather to 4 great grandchildren. Dear brother to Leonard(the late Donna) Venier and Sally(the late Paul) Southworth. Visitation will be Friday...

Alice E. Aune

Alice E. Aune

January 8, 2017

Aune, Alice E., age 89, of Southgate. Beloved sister of John (Jean). Loving mother of Ronald (Debbie), the late Bill (Diane), Barbara (the late Kenneth), Terry (Margaret), and Jill (Chuck). Alice also leaves behind sixteen grand-children and twenty one great grand-children. She is now reunited in heaven with her late husband, Neil. Visitation will be held at The Martenson...

Eva A. Vorosmarty

Eva A. Vorosmarty

January 8, 2017

Dame Éva Vörösmarty (née von Pákh) Age 96. Armonk, New York. Wife of belated Dr. Vitéz Mihály Vörösmarty. She precedes her five daughters: Ava (Hank Rowe), Theresia (Jack Teifer), Marika (Gary Blumerick), Alexandra (Joseph Kochevsar), and Louisa (William Potvin). Grandmother of 12. Great Grandmother of 18. Passed away peacefully on January 8, 2017. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Éva was...

Mrs. Mary Ethel Duley

Mrs. Mary Ethel Duley

January 7, 2017

Mary Ethel Duley, age 92 formerly of Trenton and Southgate, passed away peacefully January 7th, 2017. Loving wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of Pam (Ed) Liddle and Kim (Manuel) Pompa. Proud grandmother of Coleen, Richard, Phillip, Andrew, and Simon. Great grandmother of 5 and great-great grandmother of 1. Mary is also survived by her loving nieces and...

Mary Ann Mcmullin

Mary Ann Mcmullin

January 7, 2017

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Mary Ann was the daughter of David and Irene (Girard) Sheehan. She married the love of her life, Joseph T. McMullin, on May 10, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death October 31, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Mary Ann also worked as a Secretary for St. Charles Catholic Church from 1987 until her retirement...

Brent Matthew Mitchell

Brent Matthew Mitchell

January 7, 2017

Mitchell, Brent Matthew; age 27 of Southgate was born on February 19, 1989 in Trenton, MI and died on January 7, 2017. Cherished dad of Nicholas DeVoy. Dearest son of Tammie Mitchell and Kevin (Sandy) Mitchell. Dearest brother of Kyle Mitchell (Andra Morales). Step-brother of Catherine Long and Kevin Long. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Visitation...

Clayton Robert Haupt

Clayton Robert Haupt

January 7, 2017

Haupt, Clayton Robert; age 73 of Taylor was born in Negaunee and died on January 7, 2017. Beloved husband of 49 years to Mary Elizabeth. Loving father of David (Sherrie) and Jeremy (Heather). Cherished grandpa of Christopher, Steven and Kylie. Dearest brother of William. Also survived by his brothers-in-law Marion, Gabriel and Dominic Hall, a sister-in-law Rosemary Noe and...

Hobart "Hobie" Meyers

Hobart "Hobie" Meyers

January 7, 2017

Born in Monroe, Hobie was the son of Hobart and Goldie (Lazette) Meyers. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during World War II from April 1943 until December 1945 with the 246th Combat Engineers. He saw action in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe, as well as the Invasion of Normandy at Omaha...

Conception M. Murray

Conception M. Murray

January 6, 2017

Murray, Conception M., age 88, January 6, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late William Henry Murray. Loving mother of William Murray, Patricia (Dean) Keys and Dennis Murray. Also survived by her grandchildren Jamie (Jacki) Koniarz, Danielle Keys, Tony Hernandez, II, Dean (Sheri) Keys, II, Daryl (Colleen) Keys and the late Jeffery Koniarz; her great grandchildren;...