OBITUARIES

January 9, 2016

Joette R. Couture of Brownstown was born on September 8, 1958 in Wyandotte, MI and died on January 9, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 57. Beloved wife of the late Kevin Pancoast and the late Alan Couture. Cherished mother of Todd Pancoast and Samantha Pancoast. Loving daughter of Anna and the late Ross Spangler. Dearest sister...

January 8, 2016

Chester was born on February 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Paul and Lou (nee: Dutton) Elkins and died on January 8, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Theresa for 44 years. Loving dad of Christopher (Jennifer) Elkins, Charles Bates, Gary Bates and James Bates. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,...

January 8, 2016

Gardner, Betty Jane. Age 84 of Southgate was born on October 19, 1931 in Allen Park, MI and died on January 8, 2016 at her home. Beloved wife of the late George R. Loving mom of Kathy (Charlie) Bellars and Tammy (Bob) Hodge. Proud grandma of Tony, Bobby, Danny, Cindy, Jennifer and Mike. Also survived by her great grandchildren,...

January 8, 2016

Kay Farr Poole, 84, died peacefully in Trenton Michigan January 8, 2016. Her amazing strength, wonderful smile, and love for a great adventure will be truly missed. Kay was born November 14, 1931 the only child to Glen and Lilyan (Urwin) Farr at Evanston, IL. Raised by her single mother in the depression, with the help of Aunts and...

January 8, 2016

Greg Price May 25, 1949-January 8, 2016 of Riverview. Husband and Soulmate of Sandy for 46-years. Proud father of Jim (Nancy) Price and Melissa (Mike) Brannan. Adventurous Papa of Michael, Aaron, Matthew, and Maxwell. Survived by his sister Sharon Cooley and brother Dennis Price. A Memorial Gathering will take place at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of...

January 7, 2016

Lobato, Ernest "Ernie" Wayne, of Trenton. January 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan for 60 years. Loving father of the late David and Vicki (Leo) Buk. Proud grandfather of Angella (Tony), Leo III, Stephen and Olivia. Great grandfather of Nina, Aleza and Elleanora. Dear brother of Robert (Betty) Lobato and Family. Dearest uncle of Diane (Verlin) Peck and Family....

January 7, 2016

Riopelle, Edward J. Age 82. January 7, 2016 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen. Loving dad of Andrea (Craig) Champagne, Charles, Marlisa Snider and Jennifer Valire (Ray Mayo). Proud pupa of 5. Also survived by other loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice....

January 5, 2016

Peña, Juanita. Age 92 was born on March 12, 1923 in Round Rock, Texas to Ernesto and Paula Canizales and died on January 5, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Natividad. Loving mother of Joseph, Elaine and the late Arthur. Proud grandmother of Michelle (Ralph) Reeves, Patrick (Erin) Peña, Joshua Purdy, Anthony Purdy and...

January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016

Born in Monroe, Charles was the son of Joseph and Marcille (Nixon) Runyon. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served his country with the United States Army. Charles married the love of his life, Christine Swanson, in August of 1975. Charles spent most of his career as Store Manager with Runyon's Carpet for over 45 years, retiring...

January 2, 2016

Gerber, Ruth. Age 97. January 2, 2016 of Trenton and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mom of the late Pamela and her husband Stan Balazy, the late Phillip and his wife Joan, the late David and his wife Barbara, Diane Fortuna, Gregory (Deborah) and Nanette Gerber. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13...

January 2, 2016

Mr. Kvasys is survived by his daughter Monika.

January 2, 2016

Clement Jacob Wierzba of Allen Park was born on January 28, 1926 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Bronislaus and Josephine (nee: Biniarz) Wierzba and died on January 2, 2016 at Beaumont-Dearborn at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Albina and the late Betty. Cherished brother of Nina (Gene) Ringler. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving...

December 31, 2015

Cameron, Arthur Hugh, age 88, December 31, 2015 of Dearborn, formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of Mary "Pat". Loving father of Mike (Shelly), Andrew (Laurie), Mary (Mark) Funk and Amy Cameron. Also survived by his grandchildren Casey, Alexia, Christine, Matthew and Jack; his sister Madeline "Mimi" (the late Bill) Haubrich. Preceded in death by his brothers George and Horace...

December 31, 2015

Serafin, David A. Age 61, of Allen Park. December 31, 2015. Beloved husband of Andrea for 40 years. Loving father of David M. (Wendy) Serafin. Proud grandfather of Patrick and Andrew. Dear brother of Dennis Serafin and Daniel (Carol) Serafin. Step-son of Julia A. Serafin. Memorial contributions may be made to Dearborn Animal Shelter

December 31, 2015

Cevora, Louise M., age 85, December 31, 2015 of Taylor, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Janay (Tony) Bongiorno, Jill (Dave) Tortonesi and June (Mark) Farrah. Also survived by her grandchildren Erin, Bryan, Grant, Morgan, Mark and Anthony, Jr. (Tara); her great grandchildren Lauren, Ryan, Jalyn and Dominic; her sister-in-law Linda Wolff. Preceded in...

December 31, 2015

Norris, Ruth E. Age 80, of Trenton. December 31, 2015. Loving mother of Steve (Melissa) Norris and Lynnette (Jeff) Bosman. Proud grandmother of Jake, Bailey, Matthew and Hope.

December 29, 2015

Woodward, Carol E. (nee: Henig). Age 81. December 29, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late David H. Loving mother of Diane (Mark) Drane. Proud gmama of Alexa and Owen Drane. Dearest sister of Richard Henig. Loving aunt of David (Nancy) Henig, Kelly (Scott) Kowalski and Peggy (Randy) Kepple and the late Rick Henig. The family will...

December 29, 2015

Anita Louise (Parkison) Reese of Monroe, was born July 18, 1939 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and departed suddenly but peacefully in her sleep December 29, 2015 at her daughter and son-in-law's home in Parker, Colorado. Anita and Harold Brent Reese were married August 19, 1956 in Englewood, Colorado. They settled in Detroit and raised four children: Brent, Shari, Susan...

December 28, 2015

Stong, Julia A. of Brownstown and formerly of Wayne was born on September 21, 1957 in Canada and died at Beaumont-Dearborn on December 28, 2015 at the age of 58. Beloved mom of Dawn Manning (Larry Taylor), Dannielle Navock (Nick Jones), James Smith and Jessica Smith. Proud grandma of Saraya, Kaiden, Cyrus, Damien, Nicholas, Karen, Jayden and Julian. Dearest...