OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Dorothy G. Melotti

Dorothy G. Melotti

February 1, 2016

Melotti, Dorothy G. Age 94. February 1, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom of Dr. Elaine Schmidt (Steven Bennett), Debra (Donald) Veryser and David Melotti. Mother-In-Law to Doris Melotti. Proud nana of Lindsay, Stephen (Loyce), Andrea (Bob), Kathryn (Ying), Matthew, Daniel, David William and Kevin. Great grandma of Justin, Abigail, Claire and Kai....

Patrick M. Mclaughlin

Patrick M. Mclaughlin

February 1, 2016

Patrick M. McLaughlin; age 63, February 1, 2016, formerly of Riverview. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loving dad of Patrick (Carrie) and Kelley (Clark) Pfitzenmaier. Dearest papa of Christin (DJ), Katelynn, Kayla, Andrew, Rebekah, Luke and great-papa of Lathan. Dear brother of George (Johna), Phillip (Jane) and Timothy (Sandy). Son-in-law of Lorraine Stewart. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other...

Donna I. Green

Donna I. Green

February 1, 2016

Donna was born on September 28, 1952 in Kentucky and died on February 1, 2016 at the age of 62; she resided in Riverview. Beloved mom of Tracy. Proud mamaw to Sarah, Joseph and Lillian. Dearest sister of Wanda, Diane and Brenda. Also survived by other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Doyle...

Arnold 'Arnie' Hurst

Arnold 'Arnie' Hurst

January 31, 2016

Hurst, Arnold "Arnie". Age 65, of Grosse Ile. January 31, 2016. Beloved companion of Denise for 20 years. Loving father of Arnie Hurst, Deborah (Keith) Masserant and Michael (Ira) Hurst. Proud Papa of Tyler, Kelsey, Jordan, Noah and Colton. Dear brother of Ruth Drew, Kenny Hurst and Kelly (Scott) Duby. Arnie was preceded in death by his parents Virgil...

Mr Steven Kenneth Bates

Mr Steven Kenneth Bates

January 31, 2016

Steven Kenneth Bates, age 55 of Taylor, passed away January 30, 2016. Loving son of the late Clifton and Mary Bates. Father of Steven, Thomas, and Amanda Martin. Dear brother of Thomas (Diana), Ronald, Clifton, the late Mary Sue Templeton, Linda (William) Ball, and Patricia Spolgaric. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Geary Ramsey

Geary Ramsey

January 30, 2016

Geary Ramsey ; age 64, January 30, 2016 of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of Debra. Loving dad of Jill (Shane) Baker, Matt, Jessica (Chris) Hammond and Shawna (Ed) Benken. Dearest grandpa of Shane, Maddy, Julia, Ana, Arden, Avery, Aaron and Abigail. Dear brother of LaDean (Dallas) Willoughby, Henry (Sandy), the late Linda and the late Jim Heath. Preceded in...

Monica Mary Dobija

Monica Mary Dobija

January 30, 2016

Monica Dobija 5/6/1943 – 1/30/2016 Monica Mary Dobija, also known as "Mo, Monie, Monica Merry, Sis, MOM!, Saint Monica, Aunt Monica, and Buscia" died January 30, 2016 at the young age of 72, surround by her family. Quite appropriately to those who knew her, Monica died of a big heart. Monica was a Downriver gal. She was born at...

Mildred Ann Steinert

Mildred Ann Steinert

January 30, 2016

Mildred was born on September 7, 1948 in Kentucky and died on January 30, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 67. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mom of Jeff Hoagland and Johanna Porth. Proud grandma of Dylan Hoagland, Erin Hoagland, Abby Porth and Aiden Hoagland. Dearest sister of Larry (Sally) Mullins. Also survived...

Helen T. Kayson

Helen T. Kayson

January 30, 2016

Born in Dearborn, Helen was the daughter of Charles and Pauline (Stamm) Rantz. She married the love of her life, Charles Kayson, on November 3, 1945. Sadly he preceded her in death May 6, 2011. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Helen was a member of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. Helen always...

Patti Sue Stroshine

Patti Sue Stroshine

January 30, 2016

Stroshine, Patti Sue., age 57, January 30, 2016 of New Boston, Michigan. Beloved mother of Stanley (Nada Nosrati). Loving daughter of Zena and the late George Stroshine. Dear sister of Curt Stroshine. There will not be any visitation or services. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION OR SERVICE: The Allore Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 203 E....

Michael J. Bennett,  Iii

Michael J. Bennett, Iii

January 29, 2016

Michael was born on May 15, 1940 in Delray, Michigan and died on January 29, 2016 at Vibra Hospital in Taylor at the age of 75. Beloved brother of Joan Powers. Loving uncle of Eric Powers (Aimee Hischke), Amy (Roland) Marque and Jennifer (Keith) Peterson. Cherished great uncle of Kylie, Courtney and Brooke Powers; Sophia and Lucas Marque and...

Prince Varghese Payyappilly

Prince Varghese Payyappilly

January 28, 2016

Born in Parur Kerala, India, Prince was the son of Varghese and Elizabeth (Pereppadan) Payyappilly. He married the love of his life, Sherly Poonolil,on February 18, 1993. Prince worked as a Chemical Technician for Chrysler Corporation. Prince leaves to cherish his memory Sherly Payyappilly, his wife of the past 22 years; sons: Febin Payyappilly and Abin Payyappilly; siblings: Jobby...

Frank Lefeuvre

Frank Lefeuvre

January 28, 2016

LeFeuvre, Frank. Age 86. January 28, 2016 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Barbara. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Gertrude, his Auntie Amy as well as other beloved family and friends. Frank was active with the Grosse Ile Nature and Land Conservancy and was an avid reader who enjoyed going to the shooting range and playing...

Irene Hutchison

Irene Hutchison

January 26, 2016

Irene Hutchison; age 87, January 26, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Claude.Dearest sister of Faye Jones. Preceded in death by her parents; W. L. and Jincy Jones, sisters; Ruby Jones and Beatrice Helton and twin brother; Bill Jones. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Irene...

Claudie V. Gladden

Claudie V. Gladden

January 25, 2016

Gladden, Claudie Van (Sonny) January 25, 2016 Age 86 of Southgate Beloved Husband of Gladys for 63 years, Loving father of John (Chris) and Ken (Debbie) Dearest Papaw of Adrianne (Keith Abercrombie) and Jacob (Rebecca Alexander) Gladden, Amanda Wallace and Marcey Periman; Great-Papaw Of Christian Abercrombie, MaKayla, MaKenzie and MarKus Wallace, Deliliah Gladden. Also survived by his sister Catherine...

Mr. Frederick "Gene" Pedley

Mr. Frederick "Gene" Pedley

January 25, 2016

Frederick "Gene" Pedley, age 75 of Allen Park, passed away January 25, 2016. Loving husband of Shirlee. Dear father of Sue Ray, Stephen (Sue), Sean (Tonya). Proud grandfather of Stephen, Nicole, Danielle, Joshua, Rachel, Andrew, and Christianna. Great grandfather of Hannah and Cameron. Also survived by a brother Elton (Audlane), sister Sharon Rittenger and brother-in-law Bob (Pam) Marshall. Memorial...

Mr. Arnold 'Arnie' Stubbe

Mr. Arnold 'Arnie' Stubbe

January 25, 2016

Arnold "Arnie" Stubbe, age 78 of Southgate (formerly of Livonia), passed away peacefully January 25, 2016. Loving father of Vernon (Lori), Laura (Chuck) Cacicedo, and the late Sherman Beach. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Sarah and Christopher Stubbe and Britney, Spencer and Karly Cacicedo, Heather Beach-Matarozzo, and Kevin Beach, Josh Rosinski and Gary Beach. Great grandfather of 4. Arnie also...

Mildred G. West

Mildred G. West

January 24, 2016

West, Mildred "Millie" G. Age 84, of Dearborn Heights. January 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late JT West. Loving mother of Linda (Jim) Knaus, Brenda Marable, Danny (Cindy) West and Jeannie (John) DiClemente. Proud grandmother of 16 and their spouses. Great grandmother of 18. Great great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Jean (Ken) Elliott. Sister-in-law of Rachel...

Mr. Robert Hugh Moore

Mr. Robert Hugh Moore

January 23, 2016

Robert H. "Hugh" Moore, age 91, of Rockwood, passed away peacefully January 23, 2016. Beloved husband for 49 years to the late Bonnie, and loving father of Kathy (the late Tom) Ferstle, Deborah (Tom) Southworth, and Bruce Moore. Proud grandfather of Brian Ferstle, Kevin, and Adam Southworth, and great grandfather of Kate and Samantha Southworth. Preceded in death by...

Mrs. Catherine M. Langley

Mrs. Catherine M. Langley

January 23, 2016

Langley, Catherine. Jan. 23 Age 94 of Wyandotte. Beloved WIfe of the late Leo. Dear Mother of Michael ( Marilyn), Chuck (Nancy), Richard (Lily), David (Michele), Cathy (Mark) Danley, Denise (RIck) Schmidt and preceded in death by 2 sons Robert and Dennis. Loving sister of Nancy Drouin . Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Wed...