OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mary E. Verhoeven

Mary E. Verhoeven

November 25, 2016

Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret (Sloan) Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and brother-in-law, Leonard Peruski, all of Michigan. Mary leaves behind one niece, nine nephews...

Frances (Jaciuk) Oliver

Frances (Jaciuk) Oliver

November 25, 2016

Oliver(Jaciuk), Frances, age 91 of Lincoln Park, passed away November 25th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Willie Eugene Oliver. Preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Ann Foshee. Loving mother to Theresa Sakkinen, Margaret(Toney) Sheppard, Michael(Cindy) Oliver, Martin Oliver, Martha Swartz, and Nancy(Robert) Walker. Caring grandmother and great grandmother to many. Dear sister to Mary Lipko. Visitation will...

Mrs. Katherine Ann Ball

Mrs. Katherine Ann Ball

November 25, 2016

Katherine Ann Ball, age 86 of Monroe, passed away November 25, 2016. Katherine was born in Monroe on November 25, 1930 to the late George and Mildred (Langley) Bieber. After graduating from Summerfield High School, Katherine would marry her late husband Joseph Andrew Ball on September 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2001. Katherine loved...

Orville Wright Risner

Orville Wright Risner

November 24, 2016

Orville was born on February 13, 1937 in Hindman, Kentucky and died at his home in Rockwood on November 24, 2016; he was 79 years old. Beloved husband of 61 years to Edna (nee: Owens). Loving dad of Eugene (Terri) Risner of St. Peters, Missouri, Michael (Linda) Risner of Flat Rock, Michigan and the late Sharon Risner. Cherished grandpa...

Dorothy E. Manley

Dorothy E. Manley

November 24, 2016

Manley, Dorothy E., age 88 of Traverse city(Formerly Allen Park), passed away November 24th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Steven. Loving mother to David(Mary) Manley and Joe(Gail) Manley. Caring grandmother to Jason Manley and Jeff(Kristina) Manley. Loving great grandmother to Teagan Manley and Tanner Manley. Preceded in death by her brother Steve Floreck, and sister Mary Chorgan. Dorothy...

John Candea

John Candea

November 23, 2016

Candea, John; age 79, November 23, 2016 of Dearborn. Dearest brother of Rose Bahnsen and brother-in-law of Violet Candea. Preceded in death by his siblings; George, Catherine, Anna, Nicklas and James. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of John may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Compora

Mrs. Patricia Ann Compora

November 23, 2016

Patricia Ann Compora, age 78 of Lambertville, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully November 23, 2016. Patricia was born in Monroe, MI on August 21, 1938 to the late John and Mary Billock. On June 30, 1962 she married her loving husband Daniel R. Compora at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. He would later precede her in death on...

Mary Regina St. John

Mary Regina St. John

November 21, 2016

St. John, Mary Regina. Age 72, of Detroit. November 21, 2016. Loving mother of Natalie St. John. Proud Grandmother (Gramma) of Brooklynn Elena. Dear sister of Algius (Mary) Balnius. Dearest Aunt of Marc Balnius, Benedict (Tammie) Balnius, Kerry (Robert) Cantu-Balnius the late Michael (Jennifer) Balnius, Michon, Rhonda and Virginia. Great Aunt of Juan, Gabriella, Elijah and Alysah.

Bess B. Mignano

Bess B. Mignano

November 20, 2016

Born in Monroe, Bess was the daughter of Salvatore and Vencinzina (Casciola) Mignano. Bess worked her whole life at the family business, Mignano's Food and Beer Center on Monroe's East Side. She had been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bess enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family,...

Ashley Marie Beaumont

Ashley Marie Beaumont

November 19, 2016

Ashley Marie Beaumont Age 26, April 27th,1990-November 19, 2016 of Melvindale, MI. Survived by her daughter Kierstyn; her parents Michelle Beaumont and Jeffery Reynolds; her siblings Cortney and Christian; her grandparents Gary and Terri Beaumont and Linda Sharp; her Aunts Kelly Sharp and Angi Beaumont; her uncle Brian (Kristina) Beaumont.

Lynette Denise Dwyer

Lynette Denise Dwyer

November 19, 2016

Dwyer, Lynette Denise, age 60 of Allen Park and Wyandotte, passed away November 19th, 2016. Dear mother of Eric (Stephanie) Mullins and Tiffany Brooks. Proud grandmother of Talore McDonald and McKenna Mullins. Also survived by her brothers Carl and Kurt Rost.

Francis  Sr. Lacko

Francis Sr. Lacko

November 19, 2016

Lacko Sr., Francis, age 81 of Taylor, passed away November 19th, 2016. Loving father to Frank, Rick, Janice, and Cindy. Caring grandfather to Amber, Jayna, Maryanne, Thomas, Frankie, and Peter. Dear great grandfather to Landon and Saylor. Francis is joined in heaven with his son, Tom, and his daughter, Sheila. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday at Our...

Wayne Bass

Wayne Bass

November 19, 2016

Loving Father of Tina, Shane, Dawn, Jason, all of Jeffersonville, Ohio ,Tony and Karrie Bass, Both of Monroe. Beloved Son of Bessie Bass. Dearest brother of Doug Bass, Jodi Ford, Ralph Bass, Randy Bass, Michele Bondroff, Derk Bass, Bryan Bass, Jami Sanfilippo, Rod Bass and Craig Bass. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sadly preceded...

Richard A. Hartman

Richard A. Hartman

November 18, 2016

Richard was born on January 14, 1932 in Reading, Pennsylvania and died on November 18, 2016 at. St. Joseph Hospital in Reading, Pennsylvania; he was 84 years old. Beloved husband of 59 years to Rose Marie (nee: Withers). Loving dad of Thomas, the late David and his wife Mary, Michael (Donna), Maribeth (Ted) Gardella and Annemarie (Rick) Ampezzan. Proud...

Ronald E. Jean

Ronald E. Jean

November 18, 2016

Jean, Ron E. Age 64, of Trenton. November 18, 2016. Beloved husband of Vickie for 38 years. Loving father of Ryan (Sarah) Jean. Proud grandfather of Quinn and Owen. Dear brother of Marc (Lynda) Jean, Gary (Debbie) Jean, Tommy Jean, Darlene (Kevin) Murphy, Diane (Thad) Peterson and Jerry Jean. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Constance Shumate Rushlow

Constance Shumate Rushlow

November 18, 2016

Rushlow, Constance Shumate. Age 80, of Trenton. November 18, 2016. Loving mother of Sonja (Paul) Condra, Kirt (Trish) Bjork and Ingrid (Tom) Darling. Proud grandmother of Erik (Ryan) Condra, Sean Condra, Brinya (Mark) VanGuilder, Keali Bjork, Anders Bjork, Brady Bjork, Delaney Arkeilpane and Keaton Arkeilpane. Great grandmother of 2. Memorial contributions to the Tom Shumate Endowment for the Arts...

Donald L. Plummer

Donald L. Plummer

November 17, 2016

Donald was born on September 27, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on November 17, 2016; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Wilma "Donna". Loving dad of Donald, Lisa Plummer (Dave) and Scott. Proud grandpa of Brandon, Trevor and Everett. Dearest brother of Sharon (Pat) Charney-Lane and Deborah Plummer. Also survived...

Mrs. Connie Quoziente

Mrs. Connie Quoziente

November 17, 2016

Connie Quoziente, age 84 of Allen Park, passed away November 17, 2016. Loving wife of the late John. Dear mother of John (Pamela) and Al (Liz). Proud grandmother of Nic and Isabella. Also survived by sisters Rose (John) Perkins and Toni (Dave) Worley. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Maddalena Vitale

Maddalena Vitale

November 17, 2016

Vitale, Maddalena, age 90, November 17, 2016 of Riverview, MI. Beloved wife of the late Joe Vitale. Loving mother of Pearl (Giuseppe) Evola, Lilly (Joe) Salamone and the late Francesco Paul Vitale. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Click on the multimedia tab to view Maddalena's video tribute.