OBITUARIES

December 6, 2015

Born in Barberton, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Harold E. and Gloria (Welch) Mansfield. He married Sharon M. Polger, on January 19, 1971 here in Monroe. Jerry worked as a Model Maker for Tenneco Incorporated for over 25 years, retiring in 2006. His memberships included: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe(where he cantored 5pm Mass for many years), Floral...

December 5, 2015

William F. Saylors, age 86, December 5, 2015 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Deborah Aragona, James (Elizabeth), Linda (Phil) Nichols and Vickie (Sonny) Wiatr. Dearest grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of John (Kay), Jennifer (James) Tourner and the late Barbara (the late John) Cotter. Also survived by 2 nieces...

December 4, 2015

Walter H. Lambart, age 92 of Grosse Ile, passed away December 4th, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Arthur (Sue) Lambart, Diane (Richard) Fleming and the late Rev. Eric (Judi) Lambart. Proud grandfather of Arthur II (Leah), Rev. Kurt (Sherri), Carole Rakow, Eric (Jilian) Rakow, Megan (Luke) Meier and Erica Lambart. Great-grandfather of 10. The...

December 3, 2015

Gene was born on June 1, 1950 in Trenton, Michigan to Joseph and Virlie (nee: Head) and died on December 3, 2015 at the age of 65 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved husband of 46 years to Ann. Loving dad of Shannon (Ron) Sampson and Kevin (Kelly) Darty. Proud papa of Colin, Logan, Mikayla, James, Justin and Mackenzie....

December 2, 2015

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Katherine was the daughter of Robert and AnnaMarie (McDowell) Kurilla. She worked as a Manager at various restaurants in the area throughout her life. Katherine very much enjoyed spending time with her family and especially cherished the time with her grandchildren. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory her parents: AnnaMarie Lechner of Arizona, Robert Kurilla...

December 2, 2015

Vargo, Edward J., age 84 of Lincoln Park, passed away December 2, 2015. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Anne (James) Warren and Jeannie (Michael) Veegh. Proud grandfather of Alexandra (Eric) Butryn, Allison Warren, Joseph Warren, Michi Veegh, and Erich Veegh. Memorial contributions may be made in Edward's name to the donors charity of choice.

December 1, 2015

Dennis was born on August 16, 1940 in Wayne, Michigan to Richard and Violet Short and died on December 1, 2015 at his home at the age of 75. Beloved Husband of 50 years to Diana (nee: Green). Loving Dad of Nichole (Steven) Hoover and Nancy Short. Proud Grandpa "Walking Stick" of Brendan. He was preceded in death by...

November 30, 2015

Athens, Dr. William A. Sr., age 91, November 30, 2015 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Angelina. Loving father of Ellen (Tom Lasky) Athens, Andrew (Vicki) Athens, Laura (Nick Panas) Athens and William Jr. (Lisa) Athens. Also survived by his grandchildren Andrew, Alexandra, Christian, Nicolas, Alex, Alyssa and Max; his sister Tula Georgeson; his niece Pamela (Mark Decco) Georgeson....

November 30, 2015

Haddix, Deborah, age 58, November 30, 2015 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of Steve. Loving mother of Alysia, Julie and Robert. Also survived by her brother Robert (Pamela) Schierschmidt; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Kieth and Catherine Haddix; many other extended family members and friends.

November 30, 2015

Schmidt, George Henry, age 55, of Wyandotte passed away on November 30, 2015. Dear father of Nicholas George Schmidt. "As I sit here and think about you, I can't help but think that you are at peace. I may not have known the details, but I understood you more than you thought. I know what it's like to constantly...

November 29, 2015

Buckner, Mary K., age 84, November 29, 2015 of Ecorse, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Willard. Loving mother of Jerry (Brenda) Buckner, Barbara (Donny) Jones, Randy Buckner and Bryan (Casey) Buckner. Also survived by her grandchildren Tracey, Jerry, Jr., Adam, Kirby, Emma, Riley. Lauren, Brendan and Grace; her great grandchildren Gabriella, Dylan, Brooke, Emily, Reese, Kuyler, Piper and...

November 29, 2015

Howard J. Morrin of the Erie clan of Woodrow and Angela McCarty Morrin passed into eternal life on Sunday, November 29, attended by his supportive family. Howard was born on September 13, 1942 on wartime. He was the oldest of six siblings; four sisters: Jan Martin, Joyce Wiseman, Annette Morrin, and Susan Christy and a brother, Kevin Morrin. He...

November 28, 2015

Andrew Scott Hopper, known to most of us as Andy, passed away at the age of 55 on Saturday, November 28th with his wife, daughters, sons-in-law and grand-daughter, among others, by his side. He passed into eternity surrounded by those he loved, his hands held by his daughters and wife and kisses from his granddaughter. He took his last...

November 28, 2015

Klein, Anna Marie. Age 80, of Woodhaven. November 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Klein. Loving mother of Martin Klein, Michael (Laura) Klein, Marlene Terteling and Darryl (Veronica) Klein. Proud grandmother of David, Brenden, Mindy (Tim), Anna (Marty), Angela (Tim), Amanda (Jonathon) and Austin. Great grandmother of Kimiko, Zoe and Matthew. Dear sister of Anthony Dreffs....

November 28, 2015

November 26, 2015

Born in Detroit, Mary Beth was the daughter of William and Irma (Stringer) Starret. She married the love of her life, Robert Paterson, on November 28, 1942. A dedicated homemaker, Mary Beth also worked at the Monroe Evening News for 10+ years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and the United Methodist...

November 26, 2015

Joel P. Krusac, age 66 of Allen Park, passed away November 26, 2015. Loving father of Jennifer (Craig) Provenzano and Jay (Stacey). Proud grandfather of Julia and Carley Provenzano. Also survived by his brother John (Pam) Krusac, sister Judith Aurand, and several nieces and nephews. Joel loved sailing, his Corvette, and spending time with his English Setter "Jazz". In...

November 24, 2015

Sutherland, Gilbert John; age 94, of Trenton, passed away peacefully, November 24, 2015. Life-long resident of Detroit and the Downriver Area, "Gil" was born, May 26, 1921 in Detroit to John and Minnie, raised with his sister Audrey, and graduated from MacKenzie High School in 1939. Gil served his country honorably as a U.S. Marine in World War 2,...

November 24, 2015

Ronan, Zoey M. Age 23 of Riverview was born on November 23,1992 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 24, 2015. Loving mom of Aiden. Cherished daughter of Brian Ronan and Tamara (Robert) Champagne. Dearest sister of Zachary. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her grandparents Bill and Aloma Trolley. Zoey attended Riverview...

November 24, 2015