OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Bonnie E. Robinson

Bonnie E. Robinson

September 3, 2015

Robinson, Bonnie E. Age 94; formerly of Trenton. Bonnie was born on September 29, 1920 in LaFollette, Tennessee to Robert and Stella (nee: Brown) Miller and died on September 3, 2015 at Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Village in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Loving mom of Huntley (Rose) Robinson and Jeff Robinson. Proud grandma of...

Mrs. Barbara L. Geddes

Mrs. Barbara L. Geddes

September 2, 2015

Mrs. Barbara (Orr) Geddes, born September 17, 1934 in Port Huron, MI to Karl and Elizabeth Orr, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Barbara retired from the State of Michigan in 1994. She was a 45 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was honored to serve as State Auxiliary...

Violet M. Alexa

Violet M. Alexa

September 2, 2015

Alexa, Violet M. Age 85 of Riverview was born April 30, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 2, 2015 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Mike. Loving mother of Kathy (the late Ken) Brown, Micheale (Tim) Tye and the late Sharon Fry. Beloved aunt of Nila Woods. Dearest grandmother of Kenneth Michael Brown,...

Fiorello Perna

Fiorello Perna

September 2, 2015

Fiorello Perna age 86, September 2, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Loving father of Jerry and the late Mary Ann Vitale. Cherished grandfather of Diana (Doug) Restum, Nicole Roberts, Vito (Jenny) Vitale, Christopher and Nancy Vitale as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Fiorello was the most generous, loving and devoted person to family and friends alike....

James William Gray

James William Gray

September 2, 2015

Gray, James William age 56, September 2, 2015 of Woodhaven. Loving father of Justin, Anthony (Casey), Nicole and Andrew. Beloved son of Susie and Fred. Dearest grandpa of Brooke, Vaughn, Landon and Alexa. Dear brother of Marnie. Also survived by his high school sweetheart Monica. Visitation Monday 2 – 9 pm with funeral service Tuesday 12 noon at the...

Cecil B. Rye

Cecil B. Rye

September 2, 2015

Rye, Cecil B., age 99, September 2, 2015 of Yorba Linda CA, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Dan (Debra) Rye, Phil (Sue) Rye and Patricia (Michael) Avichouser. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and his brother "Chic" (the late Ann) Rye. Visitation, Thursday, 2:30-9...

Scott A. Berndt

Scott A. Berndt

September 2, 2015

Berndt, Scott A. Age 54 of Riverview was born January 27, 1961 in LaGrange, Illinois to his parents Howard and Eleanor (nee: Zweck) Berndt and died September 2, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis Center in Wayne. Beloved husband of 33 years to Rhonda. Loving father of Jonathan (Lacie) Berndt, Christina (Casey) Farhat and Jillian (Max) Khrushchev. Proud papa to...

Robert "Blake" Scott

Robert "Blake" Scott

September 1, 2015

Scott, Robert "Blake". Age 68, of Riverview. September 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 50 years. Loving father of Brian (Natalie) Scott and Brenda (Fred) Montero. Proud grandfather of Megan, Derek and Rachel. Dear brother of Daisy (John) Courtney. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...

Alex M. Stein

Alex M. Stein

September 1, 2015

Stein, Alex M., age 30 of Trenton, passed away September 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Jamie. Loving father of Gavin. Dear son of Darlene and the late Terry Stein. Brother of Lisa and Sara Stein. Grandson of Frances (the late Stanley) Prus and Edwina (the late Charles) Stein. Alex is also survived by other loving family and friends. Alex...

Mrs. Mildred Alice Hopkins

Mrs. Mildred Alice Hopkins

September 1, 2015

Mildred Alice Hopkins, age 94 formerly of Dundee, MI, passed away September 1, 2015. Loving wife of the late William. Dear mother of Linda (Jim) Blackford. Also survived by her daughter in law Marilyn Hopkins, grandson Scott (Brooke) Hopkins, great grandchildren Owen and Katherine, and brother John (Mary) Tofflemire. She was preceded in death by her sons James W....

Roger David Rennie

Roger David Rennie

August 31, 2015

Rennie, Roger David. Age 80 of Flat Rock. Roger was born on January 12, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died August 31, 2015 at Oakwood Southshore Hospital in Trenton. On May 16 in Dearborn Heights, Michigan he married Diana Wright and together they celebrated 46 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife Diana; is the loving dad...

Joan Godfrey-Maples

Joan Godfrey-Maples

August 30, 2015

Joan Godfrey-Maples, age 89 of Westland, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Loving mother of Carole "Renie" (Wayne) Thoney, Larry (Joyce) Godfrey, Pam (Todd) Wyett, Robin (Joe) Padula, and Richard Godfrey. Proud grandma of eight and great-grandma of eleven. Joan is also survived by other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by both of her...

Peggy Martel-Asam

Peggy Martel-Asam

August 29, 2015

Peggy Martel-Asam age 87, August 29, 2015 of Allen Park and Trenton. Beloved wife of Richard Asam and the late Richard Martel. Loving mother of Richard (Kathy) Martel, Denise (Bill) Clark, Steven (Karen) Martel and the late David (Cheryl Penn) Martel. Dearest grandma of Brian (Rachel), Paul, Kristine (Anthony) Cece, Kevin (Amanda) Clark, Lindsay (Bryan) Szypula, David (Julie), Amanda...

Donald R. Conn

Donald R. Conn

August 28, 2015

Conn, Donald R. age 78, August 28, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving father of Dr. Donald (Dr. Sheryl Rusu-Conn) and the late Anthony. Devoted grandfather of Spencer and Ellyse Conn. Dearest brother of Gloria Conn and brother-in-law of Ed (the late Rosalie) Borio. Visitation Monday from 10 am until time of Mass 11...

Darleen V. Padilla

Darleen V. Padilla

August 25, 2015

Padilla, Darleen V. age 62, August 25, 2015 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late John Markivich and the late Jose Padilla. Loving Mother of Anna (Joe) Conway, Darlene Roberts, Rina Reyes and Jose Padilla, Jr. Dearest grandmother of Cali, Marko, Adrian, Xavier, Isela and Catalina. Dear sister of Norman Aldred, William Aldred, the late Harold Aldred and the...

Joseph A. Gubala

Joseph A. Gubala

August 24, 2015

Born in Monroe, Joseph was the son of Leo and Carol (Boes) Gubala. Joseph is survived by his siblings: David Gubala of Temperance, Linn Gubala of Mansfield, Ohio and Susan (Dallas) Gilliland of Temperance; as well as nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Marion A. Croniser

Mrs. Marion A. Croniser

August 24, 2015

Mrs. Marion A. Croniser, age 90 of Woodhaven, passed away August 24, 2015. Services Friday August 28th, 2015, 12:00PM at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, 4210 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43606.

Betty J. Souva

Betty J. Souva

August 24, 2015

Born in Del Ray, Betty was the daughter of Samuel and Agnes (Underwood) O'Hara. She married the love of her life, Peter Souva, on October 29, 1949. A dedicated homemaker, Betty cherished time spent with her family. Betty leaves to cherish her memory, Peter, her husband of the past 65 years; children: Chris (Toni) Souva of Carleton, Steven Souva...

Walter R. Moore

Walter R. Moore

August 24, 2015

Born in Marion, Ohio, Walter was the son of Walter and Ida (Eichman) Moore. He faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He was an Inspector with U.S. Pipe and Casing in Irwindale, California. Walter married Jean Hustead in June of 1978. Walter attended Crossroads Community Church and was a member of the VFW Post 1138...