OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Kenneth P. Tibai

Kenneth P. Tibai

August 14, 2015

Born in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Lawrence and Earlene (Vincent) Tibai. A 1976 Graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Teresa Kasprowicz, on August 3, 1985. Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Toledo, Loyal Order of the Moose in both Jackson and Albion, Fraternal Order of the Eagles...

Audrey Rose Valchine

Audrey Rose Valchine

August 13, 2015

Audrey is the beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Michele (Tom) Kupovitz, Mary (the late Richard) Quirolo, Frank (Cindy), Teri (Tom) Leffel, Walter (Gail), Craig (Freda), Mark (Tina), Peggy (Wayman) Kidd, Carol (Bill) Brewis, and Donna (Bill) Kennis. Proud grandmother of Tom (Christine) Kupovitz, Lisa (William) Kosloskey, Francis Valchine, Lauren (Paul) Valchine, John Leffel, Michael Leffel,...

Lorraine D. Fisher

Lorraine D. Fisher

August 13, 2015

Fisher, Lorraine D. Age 83 of Trenton. Lorraine was born August 31, 1931 in Detroit, MI to Stephen and Anastasia (nee: Prelip) Sprytzer and died on August 13, 2015 at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. Loving wife of the late Robert K. Beloved mother of Sharon (Charlie) Raciboski, Linda Viviano and Robert (Julie) Fisher. Proud grandmother of Charlie Raciboski,...

Donald Scott Barbier

Donald Scott Barbier

August 12, 2015

Born in Monroe, Donald was the son of Albert and MaryAnn (Berkowski) Barbier. He married Amy Hayter on August 18, 2010 here in Monroe. Donald was known for being a "jack of all trades" working various positions throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle. He had been attending the Petersburg Lower Lights Church. Donald leaves to...

Brett Wilson Sowers

Brett Wilson Sowers

August 12, 2015

Sowers, Brett Wilson. Age 47. August 12, 2015 of Riverview. All service information is to be private.

Christine May Venier

Christine May Venier

August 11, 2015

Venier, Christine May, age 89 of Trenton, passed away August 11, 2015. Loving wife of the late Gordon. Dear mother of Randy (Anna), Kirk (Heidi Vanden Berg), Jeffrey (Lynn), and Valerie (Michael) Spomer. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 11. Also survived by her sister Susan (Larry) Kazee. Christine was preceded in death by her parents Howard...

Robert 'Bob' Havican,  Sr.

Robert 'Bob' Havican, Sr.

August 10, 2015

Robert J. Havican, of Trenton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. He was 82 years old. Bob was born on January 12, 1933 in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents Joseph and Genevieve Havican (Raby). He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in England. There he met the love of his life,...

Brian Michael Meadows

Brian Michael Meadows

August 10, 2015

Brian Michael Meadows, age 28 of Allen Park, passed away August 10, 2015. Loving father of Landon. Dear son of Mark and Lea. Brother of Carrie, Christina, and Brandon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation 3901 Beaubein- Mailslot 257, Detroit, MI 48201

Ronald L. Stokes

Ronald L. Stokes

August 10, 2015

Ronald L. Stokes, age 66 of Monroe, formerly of Fremont, Ohio passed away peacefully at University of Michigan Hospital following and extended illness at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor, on August 10th 2015. He was born February 5th 1949 in Fremont, Ohio to Robert L. Stokes and Edna Lucille (Swerlein) Stokes (Lucy Johnson). He graduated from Ross High...

Clarence 'Chuck' Chronister

Clarence 'Chuck' Chronister

August 10, 2015

Clarence "Chuck" Chronister of Monroe and formerly of VanBuren, MO died after a lengthy illness at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital on August 10, 2015; he was 82 years old. Chuck was born in VanBuren, MO to Henry and Lenna (nee: House) Chronister on January 14, 1933; his parents preceded him in death. He proudly served his Country in the...

Theodore 'Ted' Haut

Theodore 'Ted' Haut

August 9, 2015

Born in New Haven, Michigan, Ted was the son of Joseph and Marian (Day) Haut. Ted was drafted into the United States Army and faithfully served his country in the Army National Guard. He married the love of his life, Rosemary Gonyea, on September 16, 1961 at St. Charles Catholic Church. Ted was very active with his church: serving...

Frank A. Schaller

Frank A. Schaller

August 8, 2015

Visitation is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at Buresh Funeral Home, 212 W. River Road, Oscoda. Michigan. Funeral mass is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. (in state at 10:00 a.m.) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5300 N US 23, Oscoda, Michigan Visitation, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 3-8 PM at...

Helen Hollis

Helen Hollis

August 7, 2015

Hollis, Helen Jane; age 98 of Dearborn was born February 6, 1917 in Bay City, MI to Charles and Dariola (nee: Bourdon) Kindermann. Beloved wife of James and also survive by other family and friends. Helen retired from Ford Motor Company as an executive secretary. Memorial contributions may be made as the donor chooses.

James Hollis

James Hollis

August 7, 2015

Hollis, James William; age 90 of Dearborn was born March 30, 1925 in Charleroi, PA to John and Sarah (nee: Smith) who preceded him in death. Beloved husband of Helen. Dearest brother of Richard (Vivian) Hollis. Also survived by other loving family and friends. James served his Country as a 2nd Lieutenant Pilot in the United States Army Air...

Gary Lee Larrow

Gary Lee Larrow

August 7, 2015

Born in Monroe, Gary attended St Anne Grade School, was a 1969 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School and a 1972 graduate of Monroe County Community College. Gary was a Quality Control Professional and had worked in that capacity at Solar Machine in Romulus, Ford Motor Company in Livonia and North Star Steel in Monroe. In his younger...

Marjorie L. Schenck

Marjorie L. Schenck

August 7, 2015

Service information will be added when confirmed. Schenck, Marjorie L. Age 60. Born September 2, 1954 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Francis X. and Mary (nee: Berryman) Rousse and died at the Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida on August 7, 2015. Beloved wife of 35 years to Lou. Loving mother of Dennis Grubbs, Tamara Jones and Jeffrey Grubbs. Loving...

Kathleen V. Rybczynski

Kathleen V. Rybczynski

August 6, 2015

Kathleen is survived by many nieces and nephews. Contributions in her memory may be made directly to the family. Click on the multimedia tab to view Kathleen's video tribute.

Sharon "Jojo" Douglas

Sharon "Jojo" Douglas

August 6, 2015

Sharon "JoJo" Douglas, age 65 of Taylor, passed away August 6, 2015. Loving mother of Nicole (Edward) Kardas. Proud grandma of Julia and Sophia. Dear sister of Wanda, Dorothy (Paul), Faye (Frank), Sharon and the late Vicki (Birdie) Warren. Loving daughter in law of Violet Douglas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by...

Raquel 'Baby' Trevino

Raquel 'Baby' Trevino

August 6, 2015

Raquel "Baby" Trevino age 62, August 6, 2015 of Lincoln Park. Loving mother of the late Erik Meza. Beloved sister of Leticia (Robert) Lopez. Dearest aunt of Christina Lopez, Rob Lopez, Erica (the late Eric) Waters and Emberly Lopez. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Baby may be made to the...

Esther Gross

Esther Gross

August 5, 2015

Gross, Esther, age 80, formerly of Spring Lake, passed away on August 5, 2015 at Elmcroft Senior Living in Brownstown Township. Esther was born in Inkster on August 3, 1935 to her parents Albert and Louise Schmidt (Kelm). She met the love of her life, Dale, during high school. Esther worked as a car-hop for a diner, where Dale...