OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
William P. Oros
February 13, 2016
Oros, William P., age 63, February 13, 2016 of Melvindale, Michigan. Beloved father of Peter, Rebecca, Will and John. Loving grandfather of Daytona and Ty. Also survived by his former spouse Nellie Oras.
Brian 'Big Daddy' Gratrix
February 13, 2016
Gratrix, Brian "Big Daddy". Age 35, of Taylor. February 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Tonia. Loving step-father of Tiara, Makayla and Timmy. Dearest son of Robert and Jill Gratrix. Best Big Brother of Robin (David) Downing and Jen (Gary) Ptasinski. Adored grandson of Shirley Gratrix. Proud uncle of Natalie, Tyler, Evan, Brenten and Jaxson. Brother-in-law of Tara (Craig) Kozlowski...
Mr. James Keith Hoerle
February 13, 2016
Hoerle, James K. Feb. 13 Age 74 of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Sharon. Dear Father of Kevin (Theresa), Jeffrey, Christine (Bill) Stawowczyk, and Eric (Michele). Dearest Grandfather to Corbin, Kegan, Austin, Haley (Cody), Tyler, Jared, Camryn, Alex, and Stepgrandfather to Kenneth, and Step Great Grandfather to Zoe. Preceded in death by parents Edward and Jean Hoerle. Also Survived by...
Dane Michael Christensen
February 12, 2016
Born May 10, 1989 at Wyandotte General Hospital. Dane was the son of James Christensen and Julie (Jenkins) Christensen, both of Monroe. A 2008 graduate of St. Mary Catholic Central High School, Dane went on to pursue a career as a Drug Rehabilitation Counselor at Summit Detox Center in Boynton Beach, Florida. Having overcome that life previously, he was...
Shelly D. Martin
February 12, 2016
Shelly D. Martin of Taylor was born on May 17, 1969 in Farmington, Michigan and died on February 12, 2016 at the age of 46. Beloved wife of Bruce. Loving mom of Ashton Yates, Bailey Geftos, Carson Martin and Dalyla Martin. Proud grandma of Tessa Nelson. Cherished daughter of David and Walda Yates. Dearest sister of Dawn (Tim) Parsons...
Lori A. Miller-Bastian
February 12, 2016
Miller-Bastian, Lori A. Age 50, of Taylor. February 12, 2016. Beloved wife of Timothy. Loving daughter of Oliver and Rita Miller. Loving sister of Sheri (James) Miller-Schwark. God-daughter of Joan Lemieux. Survived also by her loving dog Chloe.
James 'J.R.' Richardson
February 12, 2016
James "J.R." William Peter Richardson, 65, fought a valiant 20-month battle with bile duct cancer. His devotion to his family and friends, and their love, supported him through his fight. He died peacefully, surrounded by family on February 12, 2016. J.R. was born to Max and Donna Richardson, in Pontiac, Michigan on March 31, 1950. As a young man,...
Alberto D'Alimonte
February 10, 2016
Al D'Alimonte; age 57, February 10, 2016 of Trenton. Loving Dad of Nick (Sadie) and Pat. Loved by Dena D'Alimonte. Dearest brother of Danny (Carol), Louie (Dar), Yolanda (Tony) Iafano, the late Remo, the late George, the late Yolanda and brother-in-law of Sue and Linda. Dear grandpa of Kaylei, Isabella and Sofia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other...
Joyce Ann Shrader
February 9, 2016
Joyce Ann was born on July 31, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and died on February 9, 2016 at her home in Romulus at the age of 62. Beloved mom of Barbara, Erick, Jeff (Christine), Kevin (Angel), Teddy, Jr., Donald and Phillip. Also survived by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and her brother Fred (Connie) Dickerson. Preceded in death by...
Mrs. Evelyn E. Lisk
February 9, 2016
Lisk, Evelyn E., age 93 of Allen Park, passed away February 9, 2016. Loving wife of the late Harold. Dear mother of James (Linda) and JoAnn (John) McKernan. Proud grandmother of Bart, Brett, and Bradley Lisk, Joshua and Joseph McKernan. Great grandmother of Jacob Lisk.
Mr. Lona A. Huddleston
February 9, 2016
Huddleston, Lona A., February 9, 2016. Age 71 of Detroit, Michigan. Survived by his loving wife Sandra and son Michael. Leaves to cherish 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Also survived by a step sister Janet.
Mr. Michael George Vargo, Jr.
February 8, 2016
Michael George Vargo, Jr., age 66 of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Allen Park and Riverview, passed away February 8, 2016. Loving husband of Terrie. Dear father of Michael John (Erika) Vargo, Valerie Vargo and stepfather of Wendy (Carl) Pate, and Stephanie (Chris) Norton. Proud grandfather of Daphne, Carl, Byrdie, Aniston, and Michael. Also survived by sister Mary Ann...
Sue W. Riggs
February 8, 2016
Born in Lafollette, Tennessee, Sue was the daughter of Walter and Lucy (Broyles) Powell. She married Wilburn R. Hager in 1960. She then married Arvel R. Riggs in 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1984. Sue worked at General Motors Hydromatic Plant in Toledo for over 29 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of the...
Mr. John Steven Hochstadt
February 8, 2016
Hochstadt, John S., February 8, 2016. Age 64 of Huron, Michigan. Survived by his wife Rennee. Cherished by his 2 children and 6 grandchildren. There will no services at this time.
Mrs. Helen L. Birmingham
February 8, 2016
Birmingham, Helen L., age 92 of Lincoln Park, passed away February 8, 2016. Loving wife of the late Jim. Dear mother of Julaine (Jim) Sype and Roy (Debra). Proud grandmother of the late Ryan, Jeff, Aliva and James. Great grandmother of Emberlyn. Also survived by her daughter in law Theresa Henry. Click on the multimedia tab to view Helen's...
Sandi Mullican
February 7, 2016
Sandi was born on June 3, 1950 in Pennsylvania and died at her home in Allen Park on February 7, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mom of Ross, Carl and Amy (Jason) Muse. Proud grandma of Samantha, Heather and Jason, Jr. Also survived by her twin sister Susan (Gary) Rice. She...
Mr. Raymond Homer Dunn, Jr.
February 7, 2016
Dunn, Ray. Feb. 7 Age 66 of Allen Park. Loving Husband of Kathleen. Dear Dad of Keith (Annie), Jason (Trish), and Brad. Dearest Grandpa of Joshua, Marisa, Madelyn, Brendan and Chloe. Also survived by 3 Brothers Dale (Kathy), Craig (Denise), Al (Sue) , 1 sister Marsha (Jack) Earls and sister in law Joann Knight. Visitation at the Allen Park...
Delores Marie Curley
February 7, 2016
Born in Dearborn, Delores was the daughter of Eugene and Mae (Comai) Barr. She married the love of her life, Laurence Curley, on November 5, 1955. Sadly he preceded her in death June 6, 2015. A dedicated homemaker, Delores worked as a teacher at Detroit College of Business for many years, retiring in 1990. Delores leaves to cherish her...
Mrs. Carol Jessie Morgan
February 7, 2016
Carol Jessie Morgan went to be with her Savior the Lord Jesus Christ February 7, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY December 20, 1924, she was 91 years old. Loving wife of husband Richard Harvey Morgan and beloved mother of James Harry Morgan and Joanne Carol Kwiecinsk (Morgan)i. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey Paul Kwiecinski and great grandmother of Peyton JoAnn...