OBITUARIES

October 26, 2015

Olympia A (Ghindia) Sutherland, age 92 of Trenton; passed away peacefully October 26, 2015. Life-long resident of the Downriver Area. Olympia was born, June 28, 1923 in Niles, OH, to Romanian immigrants John and Mary, and soon moved to Ecorse, where she was raised along with her younger brother John V, graduating from Ecorse High School in 1941. She...

October 25, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Bonnie was the daughter of Adam and Frances (Smith) Kirch. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married the love of her life, Glenn Crock, on August 6, 1962. A dedicated homemaker, Bonnie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockwood. She enjoyed bowling, shopping and crafts. But most of all she cherished her...

October 24, 2015

Moxlow, Elaine M. Age 95 of Grosse Ile was born June 5, 1920 in Canada to Samuel and Agnes (nee: Seguin) Cameron who preceded her in death and she died on October 24, 2015 at St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of Sandra (Timothy) Burke, Doreen (Robert) Moxlow-Harris, Karen Safavian, Timothy Moxlow,...

October 24, 2015

SCHENDEL, ELAINE BLAKELY ("LANI"), age 85. Daughter of Fred Parsons and Hazel Munro Blakely. Sister of the late Fay E. Steelman and Barbara Blakely Krusell. A graduate of Trenton High School and Michigan State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts and was affiliated with Chi Omega. Following graduation Elaine worked as a advertising...

October 23, 2015

Weidner, Raymond H. Age 97 of Grosse Ile was born December 4, 1917 in Sebewaing, MI to Ferdinand and Hilda (nee: Pobanz) Weidner, who preceded him in death and died on October 23, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. Loving father of Marlana Krolicki and step-father to Robert McIntyre, Donald McIntyre, Janet Hlinak,...

October 22, 2015

Pansy Lee Provo, age 79, October 22, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mom of Joe (Barb) Smith, Marilyn (Roger) Edmonds, Lynn (Rob) Rowe and Rachael (Mark) Tecmire. Dearest nana of Patrick (Wendy), Casey, R. J., Adam and great-nana of Nick, Mackenzie and Brianna. Dear sister of Selvin (Ellen) Rudd. Also survived by many nieces,...

October 22, 2015

Harris, Barbara Jane Gresham, age 77, of Taylor passed away on October 22, 2015. She was born on July 19, 1938 in Caldwell County, KY to William Young and Hattie Pauline Bennett Gresham who preceded her in death. Beloved mother of Jeffrey R. and James Y. (Sophia). Proud grandmother of Sarah E. and step-grandmother of Sam L. Khaleghi. Also...

October 22, 2015

Born in Detroit, Angeline was the daughter of Peter and Jiavanina (DeLorenzo) Darin. She was raised and grew up in Italy until returning to the United States when she was 17 years old. Angeline then married the love of her life, Angelo Terrasi, on June 30, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death November of 1986. A dedicated homemaker,...

October 21, 2015

Jeanine Bette Everingham, age 88 formerly of Grosse Ile and New Boston, passed away October 21, 2015. Loving wife of the late Dr. Donald James. Dear mother of Dr. Craig (Patricia), Jan (Bob) Walquist, Dr. David (Katy), and Sue (Paul) Hess. Proud grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 6. Jeanine is also survived by her brothers Norm (Sally) LaPorte...

October 20, 2015

Keeley, Patrick. Age 73. October 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Patricia for 44 years. Dearest son-in-law of Elizabeth Shutt. Dearest brother-in-law of Mary Keeley, Beatrice Keeley, Pam Olson and Mary Harris. Loving uncle of John (Justine) Keeley, Joseph (Sabrina) Keeley, Mike Keeley, Cathy Keeley, Danny Keeley, Billy Keeley, Karen Keeley, Mary Keeley, Denise Keeley, Tommy Dankow, Susan Kandea, Richard...

October 20, 2015

He was a retired engineer from General Dynamics in Sterling Heights, MI. He was member of Damascus Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and really enjoyed writing about his life experiences. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. (Sr.) and Inez D. O'Neill;...

October 19, 2015

Born in Erie, Bob was the son of William and Jessie Ruth (Garnett) Trouten. He faithfully served his country with the United States Army from December 11, 1951 until December 11, 1954. Bob received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and was awarded the...

October 19, 2015

Franzel, Dorothy Lee, age 89 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Marcus Franzel, loving mother of Marcus, Ernie, Jeanette, Randy and Brenda. Loving grandmother of 13, 28 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Survived by many nieces, nephews and many loving family members. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Dorothy's honor to St....

October 18, 2015

Born in Detroit, Elaine was the daughter of Van and Pauline (Melton) Francis. She worked as a Billing Clerk for Tower Group for many years. Elaine was a faithful member of Dunbar Road Church of Christ, where she enjoyed attending the Bible Study and participating in Church Functions. Her hobbies included shopping and reading, especially the bible. Elaine leaves...

October 18, 2015

October 18, 2015

MacLellan, Alexander P. Age 87, of Taylor. October 18, 2015. Loving father of Hugh, Paul, Anne Marie (Gabriel) Benitez, Sarah (David) Hawley, John and Vincent. Proud Papa of 14. Great grandfather of 8. Dear brother of Rita (Bill) Myer and Theresa Franklin. Preceded in death by wife Mary Jessie, parents Hugh and Isabella MacLellan, daughter-in-law Jillian MacLellan and 6...

October 18, 2015

Sweeney, Lois Jean, age 62 of Riverview, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Beloved wife of William Sweeney. Loving mother of Denise (Gary) Howard and Nikki (Nick) Vallie. Proud mamaw of Chloe. Dear sister of Paul (Pam) Claxon, Gary (Judee) Claxon, Wanda Smith, Kathi (Bob) Craft, and Ernie (Theresa) Claxon. Lois is also survived by many nieces and...

October 17, 2015

Van Becelaere, Hazel M. Age 94, of Grosse Ile. October 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence Van Becelaere. Loving mother of Lynda (Dennis) Patriquin, Kathleen (Barry) Karath and Lisa (Gary) Kruse. Dear grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 7. Sister of Catherine Hicks and Bob Williamson. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Association

October 17, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Pamela was the daughter of Walter and Nellie (Esslie) Dober. Pamela is survived by a son Charles Valley; a daughter Katie Guyor; 2 grandchildren; as well as her siblings Ronald Dober, Donald (Steph) Dober, Cathy (Phil) Gearhart, Cheryl (Dick) Eder and Debbie Schroeder. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents.

October 16, 2015

Peterson, Jeanette Elaine. Age 83, of Allen Park. October 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mother of Sarah (Paul) Caruso and Luke Peterson. Proud grandmother of Nathan, Trevor, Sophia, Anthony and Luke. Dear sister-in-law of Loraine (Peterson) Biers and Duane Mohling. Devoted to God and family and remembered most for her love and consideration towards others....