OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Charles J. Pongracz
July 3, 2015
Pongracz, Charles J. Age 77 of Dearborn Heights. Charles was born March 21, 1938 in Dearborn, Michigan to his parents Charles and Mamie (nee: Smith) Pongracz and died on July 3, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan. He is the beloved husband of the late Priscilla; loving dad of Carol Marquis, Linda (David) Nystie, Lisa...
Mr. Arnie Ring
July 3, 2015
Arnold "Arnie" Ring, age 59 of Woodhaven, passed away July 3rd, 2015. Loving fiancé of Cindy Pillon. Beloved son of Rose and Paul Capanda. Dear father of A.J. (Stacy), Derek (Jena), Ryan (Stephanie), Jordan (fiancée Jill), and stepfather of 3. Proud grandfather of 7 and step grandfather of 7. Arnie is also survived by his siblings Julie, Denice, Kimberly,...
Mrs. Barbara A. Fields
July 2, 2015
Barbara A. Fields, age 82 of Taylor, passed away July 2, 2015. Loving wife of the late James. Dear mother of Lisa (Richard) Hedges. Proud grandmother of Amy, Daniel, and Kelly (Steve). Visitation Sunday 2-8pm, Service 5pm, at the Allen Park Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made...
Rolland I. Driver
July 1, 2015
Born in Toledo, Rolland was the son of Rollie and Virginia (Layman) Driver. He faithfully served his country with the United States Navy. For the past 7 years, Rolland was a Stock Clerk for Kroger. His hobbies included watching movies. Rolland leaves to cherish his memory his mother Virginia Ellison of Monroe and his father: Rollie Driver; a brother...
Robert Bergman
July 1, 2015
Robert Bergman age 88, July 1, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Robert (Pat) and Pam (Mike) Dobbins. Dearest grandfather of Robert, Sean, Kelly, Ryan and great-grandfather of Ivy, Jacob and Jason. Dear brother of Fred. There Will Be No Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen...
William A. Primeau
July 1, 2015
Primeau, William A. Age 66, of Detroit. July 1, 2015. Loving father of Shannon Primeau and Misty Primeau. Proud grandfather of Joseph Ramirez Jr. Dear brother of Jimmie (Hilda) Giambino and Harold J. Primeau. Preceded in death by his parents Harold and Ottillie Primeau. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors Project
Madison Cooke
June 29, 2015
Madison Cooke "Dragonfly", age 19 of Gibraltar, passed away in a sudden car accident on June 29, 2015. Loving daughter of Angela (the late Jeffrey) Cooke. Dear sister of Courtney (Adam) Schultz, Cara (Thomas) Manial, and Stephanie (Stephen) Calvird. Also survived by her niece Adrianna Schultz.
Frank Glen Mathews
June 29, 2015
Frank Glen Mathews of Trenton, MI passed away on Monday 29 June 2015 at age 91. He was born on 28 April 1924 in Prenter WV, son of Charles Samples Mathews and Dortha Ellen Smith. He is survived by his cherished wife, Janice Marie (Hardy) Mathews of Pratt WV, who he married in Belle WV in 1945; and by...
Darrell J. Warner
June 29, 2015
Warner, Darrell J., age 48 of Taylor. Passed away June 29, 2015. Beloved son of the late Norman and Nannie (Matlock) Warner. Dearest brother of Brenda (Thomas) Schultz, Catherine Warner-Terman, Dennis (Sharon) Warner and Douglas (Priscilla) Warner. Also leaves to cherish his memory his aunt Mary Matlock as well as several nieces and nephews.
Edna M. Cairl
June 28, 2015
Edna M. Cairl. Age 70, of Flat Rock, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in her home. She was born August 13, 1944 in Claiborne County, Tennessee to James and Hallie (Leach) Guy. Edna married Lannie R. Cairl Sr. in Monroe, MI. Sadly, he preceded her in death on August 21, 1990. Edna enjoyed reading, working on puzzles and...
Mr. Randy L. Schoen
June 28, 2015
Schoen, Randy L. Age 67 of Camden, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Loving Husband of Darlene. Cherished father of Todd (Boyd) and Tiffany (Joe) Buchanan. Dear grandfather of JR, Lydia & Tressa. Also survived by a brother Timothy and sister Laurie. Uncle to Elizabeth, Michael and Jessie. Memorial contributions can be made in Randy's memory to Gift of Life....
Shirley L. Bezeau
June 28, 2015
Born in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of Emil and Alberta (Measel) Rushlow. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Darrell J. Bezeau on February 9, 1945 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. Sadly he preceded her in death after 69 years of marriage, on June 28, 2014. A dedicated homemaker,...
Ronald Strader
June 28, 2015
Loving partner of Michael Detroyer. Dearest brother of Sandy (Sam) Baffo, Debbie (ray) Leffler, Darlene (Joe) Coppo and Michael (Joann) Strader. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. He will also be greatly missed by his dog Harley. Donations in memory of Ronald may be made directly to the family. There Will Not Be...
Kimberly F. Goniwicha
June 27, 2015
Goniwicha, Kimberly F. Age 41, of Riverview. June 27, 2015. Loving mother of Brittney (Scott) and Gavin. Proud grandmother of Noah and Easton. Beloved daughter of Roger and Rhonda Gulyban. Dear sister of Rodney and Theresa. Preceded in death by her brother Dale. Memorial contributions may be made as the donor chooses.
Rose Mary Riehle
June 27, 2015
Born in Erie, Rose was the daughter of George and Beatrice (Cousino) Etue. She married the love of her life, Leo Riehle, on April 25, 1953 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Erie. Sadly he preceded her in death November 5, 2014. A dedicated homemaker, Rose was a devout member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Her hobbies included cooking,...
Mrs. Carole E. Schuster
June 26, 2015
Schuster, Carole E., age 83 of South Rockwood, passed away June 26, 2015. Loving wife of Ronald E. Dear mother of Sandra K. (Kevin) Johnson. Proud grandmother of Katie Elizabeth (Gregory) Shipman, Zachary Kevin (Kristin) Johnson, and Kara Johnson. Great grandmother of Brighton Elizabeth and Piper Olivia Shipman. Also survived by brother Richard Pearch, sister Bonnie Belle Neidhart, as...
Ashlynn Noel Rhodes
June 25, 2015
Rhodes, Ashlynn Noel. Age 20 of Taylor. Went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2015 after a courageous battle with Batten Disease which is a very rare disease. Cherished Princess of Shawna Rhodes and Derrick Rhodes. Dearest Angel Girl of Jimmy and the late Millie Flanary. Also survived by her dear friend Kris White as well...