OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Thomas Edward Hale,  Sr.

Thomas Edward Hale, Sr.

August 5, 2015

Thomas Edward Hale was born on March 8, 1934 in Pruden, Tennessee and died August 5, 2015 in Trenton, Michigan. Tom moved to Michigan in 1953 to marry the love of his life Ira Ellen. He was a great athlete and was an all-state baseball and basketball player in high school, and played on several Trenton baseball and softball...

Angela Marie Galvan

Angela Marie Galvan

August 5, 2015

Angela Marie Galvan "GIGI" passed away Aug. 5, 2015. Loving daughter of Sylvia Ann Galvan (predeceased) Beloved mother of Andrew(predeceased), Yari, Essa, and Adrian. Loving sister of Julia, Patty (Memo), David, and Cecilia. Loving aunt of King, David, Emilio, Amani, and Ivan. Loving niece of Leo, Ieda, Mary, Benny, Clara, Able, Rose, Eva, and Eliseo.

Ann Mastrodonato

Ann Mastrodonato

August 3, 2015

Mastrodonato, Ann, age 92, died peacefully at her home in Trenton, Michigan on August 3rd, surrounded by her family. She was born in Wyandotte, Michigan the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Groat who emigrated from the Austrian-Poland section of Europe and immigrated to the United States. She attended Wyandotte Roosevelt High School before marrying John M. Miltz in...

Mr. Curtis J. Jordan,  Jr.

Mr. Curtis J. Jordan, Jr.

August 2, 2015

Jordan Jr, Curtis J. Aug. 2, Age 83 of Allen Park. Dear Husband of Donna. Dear Father of Curtis III (Denise) , Kim (Steve) Carlson and Kelly (Lynette). Also survived by 5 Grandchildren Erin, Steven, Ryan, Bradley and David, 1 Great Granddaughter Keira , 2 sisters Jackie Sheridan, Janet Michaelis and 1 Brother Gary. Memorial gathering Tue 2-8pm at...

Mary Helen Henry

Mary Helen Henry

August 2, 2015

Born in Monroe, Mary was the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Luypen) Bomia. She married the love of her life, Bige Henry, on April 18, 1953. A dedicated homemaker, Mary enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and ceramics. She was a past member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and now a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mary leaves to...

Faro Sam Palazzolo

Faro Sam Palazzolo

August 2, 2015

Palazzolo, Faro Sam, age 85, August 2, 2015 of Riverview, Michigan. Husband of the late Elaine. Beloved son of the late Salvatore and Giovanna. He is survived by his brother Marco (Judy) Palazzolo. Preceded in death by his brother Joseph (Pina) Palazzolo. Also survived by his four children, two nieces and two nephews. Donations may be made to Wyandotte...

Theresa Ausmus

Theresa Ausmus

August 1, 2015

Theresa Ausmus of Monroe, MI passed away August 1, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo at the age of 72. She was born April 28, 1943 in Monroe, MI to her parents Vincent and Anna (nee: Marino) DiJohn and graduated from St. Mary Academy in 1961; she married her husband James W. Ausmus on May 2, 1964...

Mr. Everett Dale Campbell

Mr. Everett Dale Campbell

July 31, 2015

Campbell, Everett loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survived by his wife Phyllis, sons Marvin, Gary, Ronald, Alan, daughters Diane of Ohio and Rita as well as his sister Evelyn, one niece and one nephew. Survived by 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, his...

Margaret A. Keating

Margaret A. Keating

July 31, 2015

Keating, Margaret A., age 81 of Riverview, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Margaret was born on October 30, 1933 to her parents James and Flora McKaig (Ross). She was born and raised in Detroit, where she later married the love of her life, Patrick. They were married on September 11, 1954 at Holy...

Mr. Larry L. Jones

Mr. Larry L. Jones

July 31, 2015

Jones, Larry L. July 31, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Jan. Dear Father of Scott and Julie (Rob). Memorial Contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Ridge Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

Alfred Faye Pillarelli

Alfred Faye Pillarelli

July 31, 2015

Al was born in Monroe to Nicholas and Victoria (Julian) Pillarelli; Dorothy, his devoted wife, was born on April 26th, 1922. They were joined together as one, united in marriage on February 3rd, 1940. Al (better known to many as Faye) and Dorothy had three children: Nicholas Faye, Alfred Miles, and Mrs. Geralyn (Leslie) Hubbell. He was preceded in...

Sue Halfmann

Sue Halfmann

July 31, 2015

Sue E. Halfmann 1951-2015 Sue E. Halfmann died peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2015, in Howell, MI., after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sue was born on January 26, 1951 in Lansing to Frederic M. Ramsey and Berniece Ramsey (Warren). She graduated from Lansing Eastern High School, class of 1969. Sue met her husband of 43 years,...

Marion Joanne Lefevers

Marion Joanne Lefevers

July 30, 2015

LeFevers, Marion Joanne. Age 82. July 30, 2015 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Cliff. Loving mom of Cliff, II (Diane) and Chris. Proud grandma to C.J., Danielle, Petey and Carissa. Dearest sister of Nancy (Gene) Bryant and Sue (Tom) Paszkiewicz. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Joanne graduated as a RN from...

Jeffrey Bruce Janice

Jeffrey Bruce Janice

July 30, 2015

Janice, Jeffrey Bruce. Age 42 of Lincoln Park. Jeff was born February 11, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan and died at his home on July 30, 2015. Beloved husband of Mona who he married in Las Vegas on June 18, 2011. Cherished son of Bruce and Rhonda (nee: Williams). Loving brother of Nickolaus (Marissa). Beloved uncle of Peyton and Camryn....

Verna June Ingrid Niemi

Verna June Ingrid Niemi

July 30, 2015

Niemi, Verna June Ingrid (nee: Laurila). Age 89. July 30, 2015 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Audie. Loving mother of Janet (Steven) Rimar, Margaret (Hugh "Skip") McCulley and Paul Niemi. Proud grandmother of eight. Also survived by her great grandchild; one sister Anita Walikainen and one brother Stanley Laurila as well as other loving family and friends....

Mina Smith Radu

Mina Smith Radu

July 30, 2015

Mina Smith Radu age 89, July 30, 2015 of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late Amil Radu and the late George Beach. Loving mother of Bertha (Mark Stavenga) Beach. Dearest grandmother of Mina (Casey) Humphries, Claire Stavenga and great-grandmother of Zion and Ezra. Mina was for many of her life a prominent business woman in the Flat Rock...

Dianna L. Bouley

Dianna L. Bouley

July 29, 2015

Bouley, Dianna L. Age 72, of Gibraltar. July 29, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert for 53 years. Loving mother of Ginger (Joseph) Howard. Proud grandmother of Melissa (Nicholas) Wurts and Jason (Samantha) Hewlett. Great grandmother of Jordan, Emerie, Ryan and Brody. Dear sister of Sharon Poupard and Judi (Woody) Isaacs. Memorial contributions may be made to COPD Foundation

Andrew John Thomas

Andrew John Thomas

July 29, 2015

Thomas, Andrew John. Age 63. Andrew was born March 7, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 29, 2015. He is the beloved husband of Suzanne and loving father of Andrew, Jr.; he was preceded in death by his parents Alfred J. and Dorothy Elaine (nee: Tauriainen) Thomas and his brother Ralphie Thomas. He will be missed by...

Shirley Ann Burbo

Shirley Ann Burbo

July 28, 2015

Born in Detroit, Shirley was the daughter of Joseph and Ella Oswick. Shirley was a Beautician for many years. She was a member of the Wyandotte VFW Post 1136 Auxilary. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her companion Gary Fisher of Grosse Ile; her dear best friend Nancy Peabody; children: Tim (Sue Hyden) Spezia of Point Place and Tina...

Mr. Scott A. Sheldon

Mr. Scott A. Sheldon

July 27, 2015

Sheldon, Scott Allen. Age 53, of Trenton. July 27, 2015. Loving son of Shirley Malinowski. Dear brother of Sherry (George) Rutkowske, Linda (Dave) Tuten and Darlene Sheldon. Uncle to four, great uncle to 7. Visitation Friday 1-9pm at the Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Services Friday 7:00pm