OBITUARIES

April 28, 2016

After a twelve month fight against cancer, Timothy W. Veenstra's faith was made sight, remaining faithful to His Savior until His last breath. On April 28, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, Tim peacefully went into the arms of Jesus, where he praises God. His body no longer containing a single fragment of cancer! We give thanks to God for...

April 28, 2016

Robert Danes, age 86 of the Downriver area, passed away peacefully April 28, 2016. Loving companion of Carol Tomcheson. Dear brother of Shirley Scott and Thomas Danes. Proud uncle of several nieces and nephews.

April 28, 2016

Powell, Rita Jean, age 72 of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Spencer (Karin) and Michael (Peggy). Proud grandmother of Bailey, Zachary, and Jordan. Rita is also survived by her brothers Paul and Mark Sullivan, and sister Ellen Skiver. She was preceded in death by sister Margaret Zimmer. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm, Funeral Service 6pm, at the...

April 27, 2016

Fairgrieve, Thomas R., age 61, April 27, 2016 of Allen Park, Michigan.He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Melissa Pierson; his grandchildren Terrence Lee Taylor III and Aubrey May Taylor. Brother of Roberta (Tim) Owens, Ellen (Barry) Schaeffer, Frances (Dave) Bates, Timothy (Phyllis) Fairgrieve, Karen Dice, Sandra (David) Munck , the late Steven Fairgrieve and the late...

April 26, 2016

Fowler, Arthur "Ed" was born on September 21, 1933 in New Boston, Texas and died at his home in Brownstown Twp. on April 26, 2016 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary. Loving dad of Michael (Lisa) of Evanson, Illinois, Deb (Ken) Jerome of Brownstown, Michigan and Denise (Eddie) Mintz of Canton, Michigan. Proud...

April 25, 2016

Nella Mae Pitt ; age 92, April 25, 2016 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Jesse. Loving mother of Jesse (Suzanne), Terry (Cindy), Janice (Russell) Pitt-Harris, Randy and Starla (Rob) Asher. Dearest grandma of 14 and great-grandma of 18. Dear sister of Molly Eichinger and Thelma Maxfield. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and...

April 25, 2016

Malosh, Norman J. of Monroe was born on August 28, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio and died on April 25, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 72. Beloved husband of the late Martha (nee: Rothwell). Loving dad of Ronald (Shawntal) of White Lake, MI; Holly (Raymond) Hartle of Lewiston, MI; Cinnamint (John) Bailey of Monroe and the...

April 25, 2016

Lund, Carolyn J. April 25, Age 72, of Brownstown. Beloved wife of Dale. Loving mother of Kyle (Sheryl) Lund and Karen (Joseph) Fron. Proud grandmother of Lauren Lund, Nicklas Lund, Meghan Fron and Evan Fron. Dear sister of Robert, Gary, Thomas, Mark and Ken Ihlenfeldt and Nancy Sanders. Memorial Gathering Friday 3pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson...

April 24, 2016

Haner, Michael Allen, Jr., age 5 months, April 24, 2016 of Newport, MI. He is survived by his parents Tiffany and Michael; his grandparents and great grandparents. Contributions in memory of Michael's life may be made directly to the family.

April 24, 2016

Born in Static, Tennessee, Geri was the daughter of Salvatore and Dora (Whittenburg) Lamendola. She married the love of her life, Francis "Sonny" Lemelin, on August 15, 1964. Sadly he preceded her in death October 17, 2014. Geri worked for First American Credco for over 15 years, retiring in 2006. Geri leaves to cherish her memory her children: Danny...

April 23, 2016

Born in Antwerp, Ohio, John was the son of Joseph and Rose (Nagy) Rapai. He attended grade school in Antwerp and Ash Center Country School, a one-room school house. He was a 1941 graduate of Carleton High School and Henry Ford Apprentice School. John served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II from February until...

April 23, 2016

Mosier, James L. Age 64, of Southgate. April 23, 2016. Loving father of Nicholas (Jessica) Mosier and Randall Mosier. Dearest grandpa of Cole and Kyra Mosier. Dear brother of Michael (Deborah) Mosier, Vicki (Vince) Conners and Iris McClure.

April 23, 2016

Born in Lansing, Mary was the daughter of Howard and Eva (McDonald) Rickel. She married the love of her life, Carlson Robideau, on November 8, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death July 7, 1998. A dedicated homemaker, Mary was a member of St. Roch Catholic Church in Flat Rock where she was an avid volunteer throughout the years,...

April 23, 2016

Holmes, Martha A., age 94, April 23, 2016 of Southgate, formerly of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Milton James Holmes. Loving mother of Antoinette (Edward) Kapanowski, Nancy (Clyde) Quattlebaum, Ellen Holmes, Elizabeth Kimbel, Theresa (Alan) Morgan, Gary Holmes and Sheila Holmes; her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Martha will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, Grandma to 14...

April 23, 2016

Sharon Ann Koson, age 71, April 23, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Frank "Ray" Koson. Loving mother of Kelly Koson and Colleen Reeves. Proud grandmother of Brendan, Blake and Delaney. Also survived by her brother Dennis Stover. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Contributions in memory of Sharon's life may be made...

April 22, 2016

Haley, Annette Nagorski, age 62 of Trenton, passed away April 22, 2016. Loving wife of Paul. Dear mother of Eric (Aimee) and Margaret (Peter) Tirpak. Proud grandmother of Bryan. Also survived by her father Peter Nagorski and siblings Alec, Amy, Andrew and Arthur. Annette was preceded in death by her mother Rosamond Nagorski and Helen Haley. She was a...

April 22, 2016

Robotka, Gerald R. Age 76, of Farmington Hills. April 22, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Constance. Loving father of Julie (Brooke) Trout and Sharon (Michael) Krause. Proud grandfather of Brittany, Jason, Kyle, Courtney and Chad. Step-father of Annie Del Gizzo, Jan Gilboy, Mary (Bill) Major and Jill Gilboy. Step-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Donald (Carol) Robotka. Preceded...

April 22, 2016

April 20, 2016

Born in Trenton, Sheila was the daughter of Ira and Laurine (Gillum) Duncil. She married the love of her life, Kirk Williams, on August 13, 1996. Sheila worked for over 22 years with CDT. Sheila leaves to cherish her memory, Kirk, her husband of the past 19 years; daughter Samantha Williams and her fiancé' Brian Lobocki; her mother Laurine...

April 20, 2016

Lloyd, Butch; age 60, April 20, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Joy. Loving Dad of Shonda (Jason) Martin, Christina (Tommie) Sadler, Shane and James (Cathryn). Dearest papaw of 20 and great-papaw of 4. Dear brother of 8. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Butch may be made to...