OBITUARIES

November 24, 2015

Sutherland, Gilbert John; age 94, of Trenton, passed away peacefully, November 24, 2015. Life-long resident of Detroit and the Downriver Area, "Gil" was born, May 26, 1921 in Detroit to John and Minnie, raised with his sister Audrey, and graduated from MacKenzie High School in 1939. Gil served his country honorably as a U.S. Marine in World War 2,...

November 24, 2015

Ronan, Zoey M. Age 23 of Riverview was born on November 23,1992 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 24, 2015. Loving mom of Aiden. Cherished daughter of Brian Ronan and Tamara (Robert) Champagne. Dearest sister of Zachary. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her grandparents Bill and Aloma Trolley. Zoey attended Riverview...

November 24, 2015

November 23, 2015

Ghedotte Alfreda M, "Freda", age 59, November 23, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of 37 years to Mark. Loving mother of Sarah (Matt) Ehnis and Emily. Dearest Wawa to her grandsons Avery and Aiden. Also survived by her mother Henrietta Walus and her father Joseph (Dorothy) Walus; her sisters Debbie LaCroix, Stephanie Reynolds and Donna (Daryl) Walls; many nieces,...

November 23, 2015

Born Middlesboro, Kentucky, Billy was the son of Willard and Dorothy (Sutton) Moody. A veteran of the United States Army, he married to love of his life, Donna Fortner in 1963. Sadly she preceded him in death in 2004. Billy worked as a Laborer for over 45 years with both Laborer's Local 465 Monroe and Laborer's Local 334 Detroit,...

November 23, 2015

Barrett, William J., age 72 of Taylor, passed away November 23, 2015. Beloved husband of Caroline. Loving Father to Billy (Lynn) Barrett, Victoria (Aaron) Mach, Melissa (Keith) Hammer and step-father to Jon (Annette) Rozycki, Gina (Curt) Cinglie, Tom (Jodie) Rozycki. Proud PaPop of fourteen: Joshua Rozycki, Jacob Rozycki, Mia Hammer, Emerson Cinglie, Kate Rozycki, Olivia Rozycki, Will Barrett, Brady...

November 23, 2015

Borg, Tony, age 57, November 23, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Anthony (Theresa Jacksy) Borg, Major Joseph (Kristin) Borg and Michelle (Jason) Tolliver; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters and his brother. Contributions in memory of Tony's life may be made directly to the family.

November 22, 2015

Myers, Bernice Claire. Age 86. November 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Henry Ronald Myers. Loving mother of Colleen (John) O'Donnell, Sheila (Paul) Meshinski, Sharlene (John) Myers-Krupnak and Noreen (David Tucker) Myers. Proud Meme of Joshua, Timothy, Meghan, Mallory, Michael, Gina, Bret and Dana. Great Grand Meme of Joslyn, Rachelle and Desmond. Dear sister of Loraine (Jim) Renaud....

November 21, 2015

Richard B. Berger, age 88, November 21, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Helena. Loving father of Gail, Karen Johnson, Gary (Dawn) and now joining sons Wayne and Brian in Heaven. Dearest grandfather of Katelyn (Christopher) Reed. Dear brother of William (Joan), the late Owen, the late Thomas and brother-in-law of Patty. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,...

November 21, 2015

Winifred was born on October 14, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to Elmer and Lillian (nee: Hildebrandt) Quandt. She was a class of 1943 graduate of Melvindale High School. Winifred is the beloved wife of John A. Lorence who preceded her in death in 2003; loving mother of the late Phyllis Ardanowski, John "Jerry" (Nancy) Lorence and Douglas Lorence; proud...

November 21, 2015

Flo was born on January 16, 1938 in Tiffin, Ohio to John and Irene (nee: Frontz) Stover and died at the age of 77 on November 21, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of 32 years to Bob. Loving mother of Tony Mis, Kenny Mis, Cheryl Hymer and Christine Davie. Proud grandma of Jessica, Jamie, Gerald, Tiffany,...

November 20, 2015

Hoover, James O., age 73 of Grosse Ile, passed away on November 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Kristi (Salvatore) Pascarella and step-father of Robert (Bessie) Newbery. Proud grandfather of Mia Cecilia Pascarella, Joey Newbery and Brandy Newbery. Dear friend of many, especially Larry "Mopar" Yuerhs and Sonny Gandee. He is also survived by his...

November 19, 2015

It has been said that a good teacher is like a candle-it consumes itself to light the way for others. Douglas Yardley was a bright light not only for his family but for all the students he helped guide throughout his years as an educator. Dedicated to a life of helping others reach their potential, his endless optimism and...

November 18, 2015

Wright, David W. Age 82 of Melvindale was born on July 19, 1933 in Isabel, South Dakota and died on November 18, 2015. Beloved husband of 58 years to Janet. Loving dad of Dawn (Greg) Ordus, Jeanne (Karl) Schieltz, Heidi (Steven) Brown, the late Pamela Wright, David (Michelle) and the late Matthew. Proud grandpa of Ryan, Katie Beth, Meghan,...

November 17, 2015

Loving sister of Ken (Linda), Walter (Linda), Tina, Jerry (Donna) and the late Carole. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. There Will Be No Services: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

November 16, 2015

Hocking, John R. Age 91. November 16, 2015. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Ruth. Loving father of John, Thomas (Patricia) and Marie Hocking. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth, the late David, Jared, Lesley and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of Kaiden. John was born and raised in the Detroit area and served with distinction at the age of 18...

November 16, 2015

Shrum, Krissie Ann "Lulu". Age 22. November 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of Adam and Christine Shrum. Beloved sister of Adam, Jr., Robert "Buddy" (Angela), Adam Nicholas "Baby Adam" and Heather Nicole "Sis" (Ricky). Proud aunt of Ashton, Jayden, Olivia and Noah. Loving granddaughter of Carolyn Miller and Marvin and Sally Shrum. Also survived by her fiancé Steven Badalamente as...

November 16, 2015

Born in Detroit, Frederick was the son of Thaddaeus and Katherine (Fic) Kurtycz. He graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit. Frederick faithfully served his country with the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life, Patricia Massey,on March 5, 1966. Sadly she preceded him in death November 28, 2008. Frederick furthered his education, graduating with...

November 15, 2015

Mannausa, Sherry L. Age 80 of Brownstown was born on August 5, 1935 in Belfry, Kentucky and died at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center on November 15, 2015. Beloved wife of 61 years to Leonard who she married on October 9, 1954 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Dearborn. Cherished mom of Philip (Janice). Proud grandma of Philip Jr. (Angela)...

November 15, 2015

Pengelly, Michael Lee, age 68 of Trenton, Michigan, was born May 31, 1947, and died November 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Susan Kathleen Dowling Pengelly and loving father of Michael and Kristen Pengelly. Also survived by his brothers Dennis (Joyce) Pengelly and Patrick (Cheryl) Pengelly, in-laws Deanna (Vincent) DeMassa, beloved nieces and nephews, and many cherished friends. He was...