OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Joshua Edward Sucharski

Joshua Edward Sucharski

August 11, 2016

Joshua Sucharski of Ecorse and Lincoln Park was born on August 1, 1991 in Dearborn, MI and died on August 11, 2016. Loving father of Julian and Maleah. Beloved son of Christine Sucharski (Mario Tillman) and Thomas (Sheri) Hawley, Jr. Dearest brother of Jordan Sucharski and to Zachary, Tommy, Daniel, Savannah and Natalie. Cherished grandson of Edward and Kathleen...

Mr. Ernest Harold Prather

Mr. Ernest Harold Prather

August 10, 2016

Prather, Ernest Harold, age 93 of Newport, passed away under the care of ProMedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, OH, August 10, 2016 after a long battle with Dementia. Born July 30, 1923 in Detroit, MI. Ernest married Kathleen Ida Shoemaker of Newport October 25, 1946. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this October. Ernest is also survived by...

Leslie "Butch" Jordan

Leslie "Butch" Jordan

August 10, 2016

Leslie "Butch" Jordan, 66, of Southgate, Mich., died of lung disease Aug. 10, 2016, at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. The son of Alice (Haley) Jordan and Noah Leslie Jordan, he was born April 4, 1950, in Plattsburgh, N.Y. He grew up in Dannemora, N.Y., and graduated from Dannemora High School in 1969. He...

Marilyn Herrington-Cowgill

Marilyn Herrington-Cowgill

August 10, 2016

Marilyn was born on November 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and died on August 10, 2016 in Livonia at the age of 76; she was of Oakland County. Beloved wife of the late Bradley Herrington and the late Carroll Cowgill. Loving mother of Kimberly (John) LaFave, Kelley (Brian) Rowles, the late Kristine Herrington, Katy (Jarvie) Bentley and Bradley "Trey"...

James Michael 'Mike' Topping

James Michael 'Mike' Topping

August 9, 2016

James Michael "Mike" Topping, 58, born in Dearborn, MI, was a Riverview High School graduate and long time resident of Trenton, MI who tragically passed away August 09, 2016 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident August 07 in Tennessee while on his way From Michigan to Florida. His son, Benjamin, of Trenton, MI was at his side along...

Roy E. Brown

Roy E. Brown

August 9, 2016

Brown, Roy E. Age 93. August 9, 2016 of Woodhaven and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 70 years to Dottie. Loving father of Thomas (Cheryl), Cindy (the late Gary) Taylor and James, RN (Mindy). Proud grandfather of Michelle (Jim) Martin, Kelly Brown (Eric Anderson), Matthew (Crystal) Taylor and Zack (Jessica) Taylor. Great grandfather of 6. He was...

Donald Bruce Yarger

Donald Bruce Yarger

August 7, 2016

Yarger, Donald Bruce. Age 86 of Woodhaven, formerly of Flat Rock. August 7, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Merlyn. Loving father of Dennis (Robin) Yarger, Donald (Debbie) Yarger, Timothy Yarger and Nyla Bagwell. Proud grandpa of Scott, Kimberly, Eric, Nina, Pamela and Shaun. Great grandpa of Seth, Sebastian, Talan, Alivia, Adleigh, Austin, Chloe, Hayley, Kevin, Alex, Devon and...

Daniel E. Riley

Daniel E. Riley

August 7, 2016

Born in Dearborn, Daniel was the son of Ellis and Patricia (Brubaker) Riley. Daniel worked as a Custodian at Flat Rock High School and as a Security Guard. He enjoyed Bowling, doing Word Search Puzzles and Instant Lottery Tickets, as well as a good cup of coffee and a donut. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Pamela...

Denise M. Allen

Denise M. Allen

August 7, 2016

Born in Detroit, Denise was the daughter of James and Verna (Sullivan) Thompson. She married Dennis E. Allen in 1974. Sadly he preceded her in death May 5, 2011. A dedicated homemaker, Denise's greatest joy in life was being a grandmother to her grandkids. Denise leaves to cherish her memory her children: Dennis Allen Jr. of Maybee and Deanna...

Ted E. Wild

Ted E. Wild

August 6, 2016

Ted E. Wild; age 77, August 6, 2016 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving dad of Marsha (Jason) Lind. Dearest Pa of Ryan and Zak Lind. Dear brother of Robert and son-in-law of Martha Denis. Donations in memory of Ted may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the multimedia tab to view Ted's video...

Edward "Lee" Daniels

Edward "Lee" Daniels

August 5, 2016

Lee was born on December 17, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 5, 2016 in Taylor. Beloved father of Darius and the late Cedric. Cherished son of Heidi Smith and Grandson of Gisela Gottschlich. Loving brother of Markus Adam, Heidi (Richard) Genson and Anthony (Sarah) Daniels. Dearest uncle of Anthony Jr., Angel and Richard III. Also survived...

Jeffrey Leitz

Jeffrey Leitz

August 5, 2016

Jeffrey Leitz ;age 38, August 5, 2016 formerly of Grosse Ile. Loving son of Greg and the late Patricia. Dearest brother of Jenny (Brian) and Karl. Dear grandson of Bev. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the...

Mr. John 'Corky' Hancock

Mr. John 'Corky' Hancock

August 5, 2016

Hancock, John "Corky". August 5, 2016, age 73, of S. Rockwood. Beloved Husband and Best Friend to Catherine. Dear Son of the late John and Frances. Dearest Brother to the late Patrick. Survived by his cousin Bob (Cindy) Joly and many nieces and nephews. Corky was also an honorary member of the Teifer family. Visitation Sunday 5-8pm and Monday...

David S. Schneider

David S. Schneider

August 4, 2016

Schneider, David S. Age 50, of Taylor. August 4, 2016. Beloved dad of Brittney Schneider and Daniel Schneider. Dearest brother of the late Michael Schneider, Doug (Edie) Schneider, John Schneider and Ricky Schneider. Loving son of Doug Finan and the late Beverly Finan. Proud grandpa of Dom'Nik Nino and Lailana Nino. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

Julia Gatti

Julia Gatti

August 4, 2016

Gatti, Julia. Age 84. August 4, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Carolyn (Paul) Stoney, the late Theresa Chilelli and John (Kathy) Gatti. Proud nonna of Paula Stoney, Valarie Stoney, Louis (Beth) Stoney, Jack Gatti and Christina Gatti. Cherished great grandma of Rocco and Regan. Dearest sister of Ida Rende, Esther Franch, Luigi...

Melissa Ann Morris

Melissa Ann Morris

August 3, 2016

Morris, Melissa Ann, age 36, August 3, 2016 of Taylor. Mother of Thomas, Felicity, Kayla, Ariyonna, Alexis, Johnathon and the late Robert. Also survived by her parents Michael and Shirley Lowe; her siblings Mike, Amy, Tim, Joe, Rikki and Billie; many aunts, uncles and cousins

Mrs. Vickie D. Gajewski

Mrs. Vickie D. Gajewski

August 3, 2016

Vickie D. Gajewski, age 70 of Woodhaven, formerly of Wooster, OH, passed away August 3rd, 2016. Loving wife of Tom. Dear mother of Deborah (Don) VanHemel, Lynn (Mark) Arturi, Pam (Jeff) Cunningham, and Jill (Ryan) Quinn. Proud grandmother of Alec, Evan, and Aaron Arturi, Kelsey and Mallory VanHemel, Gabrielle and Madeleine Cunningham, Kennedy, Amanda, and Reagan Quinn. Also survived...

Joan G. Pitts

Joan G. Pitts

August 2, 2016

Joan G. Pitts (nee Brocius) ; age 73, August 2, 2016 of Trenton, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside. Loving mother of Jeff (Maria) and Karla (Jerry) Hunter. Cherished grandmother of Nicole (Peter) Vacketta, Jerry Pitts and Josh Hunter. Proud great-grandmother of Sophia Vacketta. Dearest sister of Carol (Jim) Benson and brother-in-law Omar Russell. Sadly preceded...

Elvie Murphy

Elvie Murphy

August 2, 2016

Murphy, Elvie. Age 67, of Lincoln Park. August 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda for 46 years. Loving father of Aundrea, Sabrina and Rhonda. Proud Papa of Stephen. Dear son of Mary Hinkle. Dearest brother of 6 sisters and 7 brothers. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Steven Murphy. Memorial contributions...

June Catherine Bulick

June Catherine Bulick

August 1, 2016

Bulick, June C. ; age 86, August 1, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Adam. Loving mother of Sandi (Al) Robinson, Steven (Isabella) and Jeff (Beth). Dearest grandma of Tracey, Stephanie, Andrew, Emily, Hannah and great-grandma of Michael, Amanda and great-great-grandma of Noah and Eli. Dear sister of Evelyn Magnotti, the late Edward Knapp and the late William Knapp....