OBITUARIES

August 12, 2016

Born in Lorain, Ohio, Verneal was the daughter of Ralph and Esther (Campbell) Beal. She married the love of her life, John Carr, on November 23, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death May 13, 2003. A dedicated homemaker, Verneal also had worked various positions throughout her life, including Glazier Gifts in Orlando, Florida for some 15 years, retiring...

August 12, 2016

Born in Monroe, Jesse was the son of James and Ruthie (Littleton) Lathan. A 1987 graduate of Monroe High School, he worked as a laborer at various factories. He was a member of the Spiritual Israel Church Monroe Mission where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. Jesse leaves to cherish his memory, Lorette, his wife of...

August 12, 2016

Turner, Andy. Age 59, of Wyandotte. August 12, 2016. Loving brother of Dr. Jim (Connie) Turner and Susan (Phil) Halt. Dearest uncle of Jennifer, Christy, Todd, JT, Chrissy, Cathy, Tim, Elizabeth, Jared, Kyle, Tyler and Katie. Great uncle of Kennedy, Delaney, Greysan, Carter, Ava, Emmy, BW, Turner, Cordell, McKenzie, Layke and Liam. Step father of Raymond and Ryan. Preceded...

August 12, 2016

August 12, 2016

Mihm, Thomas J., age 86, August 12, 2016 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Janet (John) Humble, Thomas (Rosanne), Matthew, Joseph (Laura) and Gerald (Claudette). Also survived by his grandchildren Robert, Yvonne, David, Daniel, Helen, Tina, Annie, Phillip, Russell, Kyle, Alec, Nicole, Patrick, Dyanne and Steven; his great grandchildren Joey, Matthew and Kinsley. Mr. Mihm...

August 11, 2016

Joshua Sucharski of Ecorse and Lincoln Park was born on August 1, 1991 in Dearborn, MI and died on August 11, 2016. Loving father of Julian and Maleah. Beloved son of Christine Sucharski (Mario Tillman) and Thomas (Sheri) Hawley, Jr. Dearest brother of Jordan Sucharski and to Zachary, Tommy, Daniel, Savannah and Natalie. Cherished grandson of Edward and Kathleen...

August 10, 2016

Prather, Ernest Harold, age 93 of Newport, passed away under the care of ProMedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, OH, August 10, 2016 after a long battle with Dementia. Born July 30, 1923 in Detroit, MI. Ernest married Kathleen Ida Shoemaker of Newport October 25, 1946. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this October. Ernest is also survived by...

August 10, 2016

Leslie "Butch" Jordan, 66, of Southgate, Mich., died of lung disease Aug. 10, 2016, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. The son of Alice (Haley) Jordan and Noah Leslie Jordan, he was born April 4, 1950, in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He grew up in Dannemora, N.Y., and graduated from Dannemora High School in 1969. He...

August 10, 2016

Marilyn was born on November 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and died on August 10, 2016 in Livonia at the age of 76; she was of Oakland County. Beloved wife of the late Bradley Herrington and the late Carroll Cowgill. Loving mother of Kimberly (John) LaFave, Kelley (Brian) Rowles, the late Kristine Herrington, Katy (Jarvie) Bentley and Bradley "Trey"...

August 9, 2016

James Michael "Mike" Topping, 58, born in Dearborn, MI, was a Riverview High School graduate and long time resident of Trenton, MI who tragically passed away August 09, 2016 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident August 07 in Tennessee while on his way From Michigan to Florida. His son, Benjamin, of Trenton, MI was at his side along...

August 9, 2016

Brown, Roy E. Age 93. August 9, 2016 of Woodhaven and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 70 years to Dottie. Loving father of Thomas (Cheryl), Cindy (the late Gary) Taylor and James, RN (Mindy). Proud grandfather of Michelle (Jim) Martin, Kelly Brown (Eric Anderson), Matthew (Crystal) Taylor and Zack (Jessica) Taylor. Great grandfather of 6. He was...

August 7, 2016

Yarger, Donald Bruce. Age 86 of Woodhaven, formerly of Flat Rock. August 7, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Merlyn. Loving father of Dennis (Robin) Yarger, Donald (Debbie) Yarger, Timothy Yarger and Nyla Bagwell. Proud grandpa of Scott, Kimberly, Eric, Nina, Pamela and Shaun. Great grandpa of Seth, Sebastian, Talan, Alivia, Adleigh, Austin, Chloe, Hayley, Kevin, Alex, Devon and...

August 7, 2016

Born in Dearborn, Daniel was the son of Ellis and Patricia (Brubaker) Riley. Daniel worked as a Custodian at Flat Rock High School and as a Security Guard. He enjoyed Bowling, doing Word Search Puzzles and Instant Lottery Tickets, as well as a good cup of coffee and a donut. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Pamela...

August 7, 2016

Born in Detroit, Denise was the daughter of James and Verna (Sullivan) Thompson. She married Dennis E. Allen in 1974. Sadly he preceded her in death May 5, 2011. A dedicated homemaker, Denise's greatest joy in life was being a grandmother to her grandkids. Denise leaves to cherish her memory her children: Dennis Allen Jr. of Maybee and Deanna...

August 6, 2016

Ted E. Wild; age 77, August 6, 2016 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving dad of Marsha (Jason) Lind. Dearest Pa of Ryan and Zak Lind. Dear brother of Robert and son-in-law of Martha Denis. Donations in memory of Ted may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the multimedia tab to view Ted's video...

August 5, 2016

Lee was born on December 17, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 5, 2016 in Taylor. Beloved father of Darius and the late Cedric. Cherished son of Heidi Smith and Grandson of Gisela Gottschlich. Loving brother of Markus Adam, Heidi (Richard) Genson and Anthony (Sarah) Daniels. Dearest uncle of Anthony Jr., Angel and Richard III. Also survived...

August 5, 2016

Jeffrey Leitz ;age 38, August 5, 2016 formerly of Grosse Ile. Loving son of Greg and the late Patricia. Dearest brother of Jenny (Brian) and Karl. Dear grandson of Bev. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the...

August 5, 2016

Hancock, John "Corky". August 5, 2016, age 73, of S. Rockwood. Beloved Husband and Best Friend to Catherine. Dear Son of the late John and Frances. Dearest Brother to the late Patrick. Survived by his cousin Bob (Cindy) Joly and many nieces and nephews. Corky was also an honorary member of the Teifer family. Visitation Sunday 5-8pm and Monday...

August 4, 2016

Schneider, David S. Age 50, of Taylor. August 4, 2016. Beloved dad of Brittney Schneider and Daniel Schneider. Dearest brother of the late Michael Schneider, Doug (Edie) Schneider, John Schneider and Ricky Schneider. Loving son of Doug Finan and the late Beverly Finan. Proud grandpa of Dom'Nik Nino and Lailana Nino. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

August 4, 2016

Gatti, Julia. Age 84. August 4, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Carolyn (Paul) Stoney, the late Theresa Chilelli and John (Kathy) Gatti. Proud nonna of Paula Stoney, Valarie Stoney, Louis (Beth) Stoney, Jack Gatti and Christina Gatti. Cherished great grandma of Rocco and Regan. Dearest sister of Ida Rende, Esther Franch, Luigi...