OBITUARIES

August 23, 2015

August 23, 2015

Born February 2, 1984 in Monroe, Paul was the son of Walter "Chip" Steffy III and Andrea (Poupard) Steffy. He married Rachel Probst on June 21, 2013 in Newport. Paul was a very talented and smart man who could accomplish anything he set his mind to. He was known for being a very hard worker enjoying Welding and Roofing....

August 23, 2015

Kempher, Larry, age 75 of Brownstown, passed away August 23, 2015. Larry was born on July 12, 1940 in Ypsilanti to his parents Lewis and Carroll Kempher (Young). When he was just 16 years old, Larry proudly entered the U.S. Navy and was a midshipman at sea. He was later married in the same city where he was born,...

August 22, 2015

Fry, Loretta Lee, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2015. Loretta was the beloved wife of Bill Fry for 55 years. She was the loving mother of Stacey (Matt) Studnicki and Billy Fry Jr. She was the proud grandma of Matthew, Chelsea and Christopher. She was preceded in death by son Steven Fry,...

August 22, 2015

Butt, David, age 45 of Southgate, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Loving son of Susan and the late Larry Butt. Dear brother to Robert (Casie) Butt. Father of Christopher. Beloved uncle of Robert, Nathan, Josslyn, and Addison. He is also survived by other loving family and friends. David loved hockey and played during his younger years. He...

August 21, 2015

Gonzalez, Oscar F. Sr. Age 68, of Taylor. August 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia Buck Gonzalez for 50 years. Loving father of David (Sylvia), Noreen, Alicia, Fulgencio (Yolonda), Oscar Jr. (Julie), Fernando (Michelle) and Gabriel. Proud grandpa of Juan, Monique (Terry), Chuy, Caleb (Rae), Jaime (Krystal), Justina, Caprice, Olivia, Andrew, Chelsea, Chantel, O.J. and Loretta. Great grandpa of...

August 21, 2015

Dorothy "Dottie" M. Bond. Age 88 of Trenton, formerly of Grosse Ile. Passed away August 21, 2015. Loving mother of Rick, Kathy and Craig. Dottie was born and raised in Detroit and on a family farm in Pinconning, MI. She was the youngest of 4 children – two sisters (Rose, Marie) and a brother (Ray). She helped her husband...

August 20, 2015

Donald Krieg, 84, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died Thursday August 20, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital after a short illness. Don was born in Lorain, Ohio at Saint Joseph's Hospital on March 17, 1931, the son of William Krieg Mildred (nee Berry) Krieg , both of Lorain Ohio. Don graduated from Lorain High School in 1949 and earned...

August 19, 2015

Holman, Dorothy Ann Aug 19, Age 88, formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, Victor Molinaro and Robert Duane. Dear mother of Margaret Butz, Phyllis (Jerry) Poparad, Vicki Molinaro-Siegel, Laura (Larry) Nuttmann, Rob Holman (Tanya Au) and Brian Duane. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and preceded in death by one grandson Robert Nuttmann. Visitation...

August 19, 2015

Born in Lima, Ohio, Martha was the daughter of Paul and Elva Wagoner Barrett. Martha had worked as a clerk at K-Mart for a number of years. Martha leaves to cherish her memory her children: William (Karen) Uhlik of NewBoston and James (Jeannette) Uhlik of Cabot, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Terri, Karla, Brenda and Amy; seven great grandchildren: Shanna, Danielle,...

August 19, 2015

Born in Raisinville Township, Leona was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Lewen) Hess. She married the love of her life, James Brant on June 27, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death on May 20, 2010. A dedicated home maker, Leona also had worked throughout the years to help support the family, including several years at Milan Plastics...

August 19, 2015

Hawley, Anna May. Age 84. August 19, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mom of Cheryl Thivierge. Proud grandma of Danny Thivierge and Deanna Thivierge. Great grandma of Gabriel. A public memorial service is being planned and information will be added when confirmed. Memorial contributions may be made to American Association of University Women, 1111...

August 19, 2015

Carlin, Geraldine J. age 87, August 19, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of the late Paul (Mary), Gary (Barb), the late MaryBeth Hawtree, Julie (Joseph) Hilt and Wendy (Michael) DeSalvo. Dearest grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Audrey Bradley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other...

August 18, 2015

Kooyman, Petronella "Nell". Age 88 of Brownstown. Nell was born in the Netherlands on December 25, 1926 and died at her home on August 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Martin (Linda). Proud grandma of Shawn and Stacey (Darren) Wyckoff. Nell loved sewing and was a seamstress at Fisher's Clothing Store which was in...

August 18, 2015

Alan Couture age 66, August 18, 2015 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Joette. Dear brother of Shirley (the late Jack) DeLoizer, Vernice (Robert) Hall, Michael (Jan), Rhonda (Matthew) Walczak and the late James (the late Jean) Kelley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Alan may be made to...

August 17, 2015

Justice, Ozreille, Aug 17, Age 14, of Belleville. Dear Daughter of Dan (Jamie) and Erica "Ramage" Witten. Dear Granddaughter of Ervin (Laura) Ramage, Daniel (Sandra) Sampson and Gregory (Wendy) Craft. Dearest Great Granddaughter of Lucille Abraham, Jeanette Justice and Evelyn Reynolds. Loving Sister of Sierra, Sabella, Andrew, Zayden Witten and Harmony. Niece of Pamela, Hunter, Donald, Mark, Justin and...

August 17, 2015

Jesse M. Poupard, age 23 of Trenton, passed away August 17th, 2015. Loving son of Gary and Nora. Dear brother of Mackenzie. Also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was truly loved and will be missed by all. Click on the multimedia tab to view the video tribute. Visitation: Thursday, August 20, 2015 3:00 PM...

August 17, 2015

Breznai, Carol. Age 70, of Trenton. August 17, 2015. Loving mother of Craig Derrick. Dearest sister of Dennis Calhoun. Dear aunt of Lindsay Calhoun and Leslie Frey. Preceded in death by parents William and Carolyn Calhoun, husband Steve Breznai and brother James Calhoun. Visitation will be held at the Ridge Chapel in Trenton at 2272 West Jefferson on Friday...

August 17, 2015

Crupi, Luisa. Age 93; Died at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn on August 17, 2015; she was of Allen Park. Luisa was born May 17, 1922 in West Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Vincent "Jim". Loving mother of Fred (Dolores) and Frank (Shelli). Proud grandma of Gary (Dawn), Christine (Tim), Jim (Amber), Laura (Perry), Maria (Sean),...

August 16, 2015

Williams, Dreama Ann; age 56 of Trenton was born November 9, 1958 in Logan, WV and died at her home on August 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of Homer Williams and Opha Williams. Loving sister of Sharon Franklin and Billy Williams. Dearest aunt of Timmy, Melissa and the late Charlie. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Dreama was...