OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Linda Joy Pearson

Linda Joy Pearson

November 1, 2015

Pearson, Linda Joy. Age 64. November 1, 2015 of Grosse Ile and formerly of Rockwood. Beloved wife of William. Loving mom of Nancy (James) Price, Marne (Kirk) Walker, Leslie (James) Lezotte, Patti Pearson and Kimberly (Kristopher) Mead. Proud grandmother of 10. Cherished daughter of Mary Carter and the late Lawrence Cole. Dearest sister of Lawrence Cole. Memorial contributions may...

Robert C. Henderson

Robert C. Henderson

November 1, 2015

Born in Monroe, Robert was the son of Robert and Lela (Cawood) Henderson. He married the love of his life, Orella "Midge" Ewing, on August 23, 1974 here in Monroe. Robert worked as the Supervisor of Grounds and Maintenance for General Automotive Corporation in Ann Arbor until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the First Presbyterian...

Tommy Lee Caudill

Tommy Lee Caudill

October 31, 2015

Born in Hartley, Kentucky, Tommy was the son of Tersel and Westina (Tackett) Caudill. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. Tommy worked for over 40 years for Ford Motor Company's Dearborn Truck Plant as a Welder. He enjoyed fishing, camping, four-wheeling and going up north "stompin around". Tommy leaves to cherish his memory his loving...

Janet May Langley

Janet May Langley

October 31, 2015

Born in Detroit, Janet was the daughter of Hershell and Florence Nannie. A dedicated homemaker, Janet enjoyed arts and crafts, especially making jewelry. She was famous for her Birthday Cakes she made for family and friends or just anyone having a birthday. Most recently Janet volunteered much of her time helping at Whispering Willows Assisted Living Community. Janet leaves...

Lori M. Goudreau

Lori M. Goudreau

October 30, 2015

Goudreau, Lori M., age 51, October 30, 2015 of Gibraltar, MI. Loving wife of Bill. Beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Juanita Smith. Also survived by her bothers John (Linda) Smith and Steve Smith; her sister-in-law Marie (Brandon) Deline; her brother-in-law Michel (Mary) Goudreau; her father-in-law Dennis (the late Linda) Goudreau. There Will Not Be A Funeral Service:...

Mr. Rene P. Chaput

Mr. Rene P. Chaput

October 30, 2015

Rene P. Chaput, age 74 of Riverview, formerly of River Rouge, passed away October 30, 2015. Loving husband of Nancie. Dear father of Dawn (Tom) Mills, Randy (Laura), and Tim (Allison). Proud grandfather of Robbyn, Gabrielle, Kendall, Blake, Logan, Vivian, and great grandfather of Jaxson. Also survived by sister Marie, brother Leo, and many other loving family and friends....

Susan Bess Branham

Susan Bess Branham

October 30, 2015

Branham, Susan Bess. Age 77, of Southgate. October 30, 2015. Beloved wife of Willie for 59 years. Loving mother of Vickie (Bill) Wilkins, Ronald (Sally) Branham and Faye Denise Gibbons. Proud grandmother of Erin (Louie) Jasso, Sarah (Terry) Stafford, Jason (Jodi) Branham, Jaemie (Joe) Adams, Emily (Paul) Collins, Justin Branham (Tiffany Houston), Lindsay Gibbons, Morgan Gibbons and Shelby Gibbons....

Daisy V. Barker

Daisy V. Barker

October 30, 2015

Barker, Daisy V. Age 78. October 30, 2015 of Lincoln Park. Beloved mom of the late Michael, Alan Keith, Jeffery, Brenda Helton and Michelle (Tony) Lopez. Proud grandma of Brittanie, Logan, Jacob and Alex. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Click on the multimedia tab to view Daisy's video tribute.

Mr. Chuck Stevens

Mr. Chuck Stevens

October 29, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Stevens, age 56 of Taylor, passed away October 29, 2015. Loving husband of Stella. Dear father of Jennifer. Also survived by his sister Sherry "Alice" (Kevin) Murphy, niece Chrissy Murphy, uncle Dave, cousins Connie, David Jr., Colleen, Richard (Jane) Gross, Michael (Julie) Gross, Joey Gross, brothers in law Roger, Bob (Linda), Dwayne (Connie), and sisters in law...

Mr. Thomas F. Grougan

Mr. Thomas F. Grougan

October 29, 2015

Thomas F. Grougan, age 83 of Dearborn Heights, passed away October 29, 2015. Loving husband of Beverly. Dear father of Linda (Steve) Wallace, Katherine Ringer, Thomas M. (Katherine). Proud grandfather of Stephanie (Van) Stokes, Aaron (Courtney) Wallace, and Kane Ringer. Great grandfather of Ava, Annalyse, Brayden, Chloe, and Skylar. Also survived by brother David and sister Beverly Jane. In...

Michael L. Long

Michael L. Long

October 29, 2015

Long, Michael Lee. Age 60, of Melvindale. October 29, 2015. Loving father of Chelsea Long. Beloved son of Howard (Thelma) Long. Dear brother of Marsha Robledo, Gail (Jerry) Moore, Pamela (Tony) Dabbs, Mark Long and Terry (Tom) Grochocki. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Long. Memorial contributions may be made...

Gwynneth N. Caplis

Gwynneth N. Caplis

October 29, 2015

Caplis, Gwynneth N. Age 85, of Taylor. October 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Vince Caplis. Loving mother of Jim (Brenda) and Tom (Susie). Proud grandmother of Eryka (Mark) Czopek, Jessica (Dave) Melton, Emily Caplis, Kelsie Caplis and Zachary Caplis. Great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Doug (Jessie) Sherrard and Jim Sherrard. There will not be any...

Mr. Thomas West

Mr. Thomas West

October 28, 2015

Thomas West, age 68 of Taylor, passed away October 28, 2015. Loving husband of Irene. Dear father of Shelley West and the late Tommy J. West. Proud grandfather of Stephanie and Tyler. Also survived by his sisters Susan and Betty, brother Carlton, and father Dennis Williams. Preceded in death by his mother Myrtle, brother Billy and step-father Bill. Thomas...

Irene Mary Cronovich

Irene Mary Cronovich

October 28, 2015

Irene Mary Cronovich, age 88 of Allen Park, passed away October 28, 2015. Loving mother of Karen and Judy Cronovich. Also survived by her cousin Doreen Snelgrove. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Mr. Coleman Ray Luke

Mr. Coleman Ray Luke

October 28, 2015

Luke, Coleman "Ray", age 87 of Rockwood, passed away on October 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Christopher Luke, Patricia Ann (Desmond) Saliba, and David Allan (Sandy) Luke. Proud grandfather of Eric Saliba, Bryan Saliba, David Luke, and Max Luke. Brother of Roy (Norma) Luke and Donald (Sylvia) Luke. Ray is also survived by his loving...

Ralph M. Kosmalski

Ralph M. Kosmalski

October 27, 2015

Kosmalski, Ralph M., age 85, October 27, 2015 of Allen Park. Ralph was born in Detroit on February 26, 1930 to John and Bertha D. (Hensley) Kosmalski, he is the eighth of eleven children. He was married to Dolores R. (Colasinski) for 26 years. Most awesome dad of Debbie and Martin and rockin' grandpa of Luke and Kerri Ann,...

Mike Gilleran

Mike Gilleran

October 27, 2015

Gilleran, Mike; age 58 of Westland was born on June 16, 1957 and died on October 27, 2015. Beloved Dad "Pops" of Jamie (Kristen) Dixon, Kelly (Justin) Rogers and Mikey Gilleran. Also survived by his grandchildren; Alyssa, Luca, Natalie, Jacob, Mika, Elliana and Logan and 4 sisters; Joanie, Patty, Gerri Mary and Maureen. Preceded in death by his parents...

Marie L. Weaver

Marie L. Weaver

October 27, 2015

Weaver, Marie L., age 88, October 27, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Patricia and Joseph Kolet, Margaret Marten and the late Robert Marten. Dearest nana of Tracy and Marc Hatfield, Joe Kolet, Kathy and Jeff Cialkowski, Bobby and Meghan Marten, and great-nana of Katie and Julia Hatfield and Sophia Cialkowski. Also survived...

Walter D. Tanner

Walter D. Tanner

October 26, 2015

Mr. Tanner's services will be private

Rodger G Will

Rodger G Will

October 26, 2015

Rodger G. Will, age 78, of Grosse Ile, died October 26th 2015, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on a postcard beautiful autumn day. Rodger was born on February 15th, 1937 in Kalamazoo, Mich. to G.R. "Bill" and Marguerite (née Hoekstra) Will. Elder brother of James (Bonnie)Will. Beloved husband of Irene Z. Will (née Martin) for 51...