OBITUARIES

June 8, 2015

Bob Bierwirth, age 87, of Trenton, died Monday, June 8, 2015. Bob was born on November 4, 1928 to his parents Elmer and Alice (Herriott) Bierwirth and was raised in Bellevue, Pennsylvania. On February 26, 1949, Bob and Janey (Resignalo) were united in marriage and they celebrated their 66th anniversary this year. Their marriage was blessed with their two...

June 6, 2015

Carl D. Kinsley age 74, June 6, 2015 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Joanne. Dearest dad and hero of Sandra (Kevin) Jump. Loving grandpa of Bailey, Jordyn and Madison. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Carl enjoyed being Santa Claus for many years. Donations in memory of Carl may be made to...

June 5, 2015

Born in Monroe, Virginia was the daughter of William and Shirley (Uncapher) Hancock. She married Kenneth Frey on April 19, 1958. A dedicated homemaker, Virginia also worked as a clerk for K-Mart for over 13 years, retiring in 1985. One of her favorite pastimes as playing Bingo. Virginia leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters: Robin Frey of...

June 4, 2015

Dearest wife of the Late Edward. Loving mother of Mary Ann (Douglas) Hamilton, Barbara Ann (Dennis) Hamilton, Joanne (Guy) Taylor, Michael (Jeanne) Antulis and Margaret (Greg) Yon. Also leaves to cherish her memory 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

June 4, 2015

Morgan, Marlene Rose, nee Haiduc, age 51, June 4, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan Beloved wife of Charles. Loving daughter of Beatrice and the late Joseph Haiduc. Also survived by her siblings Mike (Marge), Johnny and Joseph (Michelle); her nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Marlene's life may be made directly to the family

June 3, 2015

Born in Canton, Illinois. Gloria was the daughter of Robert and Jolene (Kay) Smith. She married William (Bill) Sahr on November 3, 1991. Sadly he preceded her in death March 14, 2012. Gloria worked as a Restaurant Manager at various places throughout her career. She was a board member and treasurer of the Stoney Point Association. Gloria enjoyed gardening,...

June 3, 2015

June 2, 2015

Ballé, Mary Patricia, age 89 of Allen Park, passed away June 2, 2015. Loving wife of the late Michael J. Ballé. Dear mother of Denise (Albert) Matteini, Pamela (the late Daniel) Schwartz, and the late Martin. Proud grandmother of the late Terry, and the late Daniel Matteini, Dena (Jeffery) Bitel, Mandy (Mark) Sosnowski, Paul Tocco, Jeannine (Hal) Fornier, Melissa...

June 2, 2015

Santana Garcia, Age 92, of Ecorse. June 2, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Josefa. Loving father of Laura Hottle, Amparo (Bill) Bodrie and Nora Hazzard. Loving Abuelo of Robert, Sarah, Megan, Jonathon, Jessica, WJ, Ryan, Nicholas and Cameron. Great Abuelo of Antonio, Alexandria, Robert, Jesse, Angelina and Jorden. Dear brother of Adalberto, Rogerio, Ricardo, Rosa Ena, Wenceslada, Hilda...

June 1, 2015

Zemke, John J. age 93, June 1, 2015 of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Nancy (Bruce) Vallimont and Thomas (Christy). Dearest grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 4. John was a decorated WWII Army Veteran, a former Wyandotte Police Officer and retired AAA Insurance agent. A Veteran's Honorguard Service in John's memory will be...

June 1, 2015

Dodge, Roger, Jr., age 40 of West Liberty, KY, formerly of Taylor, passed away June 1, 2015. Loving husband of Cheryl. Dear father of Christian and Rachael. Proud Papa of Emerie. Click on the multimedia tab to view Roger's video tribute.

June 1, 2015

Rena Katherine (Martin) Swiney was born on January 7th, 1931 to Arthur and Ida Martin in Amba, KY. She moved to Michigan in 1947 after her mother died to find work. She met Elmer Swiney about 2 weeks after arriving in MI and they married in 1948. Elmer preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in...

June 1, 2015

Born in Detroit, June was the daughter of Leo and Amy (Christian) Hobbs. A dedicated homemaker, June also worked as a Floral Designer with Hannan Flowers for many years, retiring in 1990. June leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ann (Paul) Tippett, Stephanie (Walter) Koltys and David (Crystal) Lange; as well as 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren....

May 31, 2015

May 31, 2015

Mary Lou Bergmooser, age 84 of Oak Park, formerly of Rockwood, Michigan and Bangor, Maine; passed away peacefully May 31, 2015 at her home with her daughter under hospice care. Mary Lou was born November 4, 1930 in Strawberry, Arkansas to Gartrelle and Pearl (Horn) Penn. Throughout her life, Mary Lou worked at Wyandotte General Hospital, Downriver Casting, Gibraltar...

May 31, 2015

Johnston, Walter C. age 68, May 31, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving father of Walter Jr., Andrew, Bonnie, Anna (Rick) Iulianelli, Kellie and step-father of Kristen DeCent. Dearest papa of Brian, Jackie, Michael, Ryan, Christian, Andrew, Tori, Alyssa, Colleen and Krystal. Dear brother of Stephen (Shirley), Chris (Jim) Himes, Laurie and the late Thomas. Brother-in-law of...

May 30, 2015

May 29, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Phyllis was the daughter of Earl and Vera Pannell. She married the love of her life, Joseph McKenzie, February 22, 1980. A dedicated homemaker, Phyllis also worked in the Nurse Recruiting Profession, most recently with Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn, retiring in 2013. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory, Joseph, her husband of the past 35 years;...

May 28, 2015

Gingrich, Betty E., 97, of Lincoln Township, Michigan, passed away on May 28, 2015. Betty was born in Hersey, Michigan on February 14, 1918 to her parents John and Catherine (Stead) Lickert. Beloved wife of the late Marshall E. Gingrich. Loving mother of Marcia (Harold) Neubauer, the late Muriel (Arlo) Session, Pamela (Harold) Rescoe, Linda Gingrich, Mr. Tracy Gingrich,...

May 28, 2015