OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Kimberly F. Goniwicha

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

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

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

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...

Jim Meredith

Jim Meredith

June 24, 2015

Beloved Husband of Amy for 63 years. Loving father of 5, grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother of John, the late Marie Deskin and the late Charlene Gillette. Jim was a 1949 graduate of Trenton High School. Jim served for the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District for 27 years. All services will be held in...

Daniel E. Zanon

Daniel E. Zanon

June 23, 2015

Zanon, Daniel E. Age 73 of Grosse Ile died at his home on June 23, 2015. Daniel was born February 14, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents Edward and Lillian (nee: Gattamelata) Zanon who preceded him in death. He is the Beloved father of Lisa (Jay) Frucci and the late Brian and is the proud grandpa of Emily,...

Patricia L. Gertz,  Nee. Kelleman

Patricia L. Gertz, Nee. Kelleman

June 23, 2015

Gertz, Virginia L., nee. Kelleman, age 87, June 23, 2015 of Irving, Texas, formerly of Detroit. Preceded in death by her husband William. Survived by daughters Lori Gertz and Carrie (Sammy) Alahmad. Proud grandmother of Tareq and Ramsey Alahmad. Brother of John Kelleman. Services were private. Services Were Private: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes...

Virginia A. Hinerman

Virginia A. Hinerman

June 23, 2015

Hinerman, Virginia A. of Allen Park. June 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of the late Raymond Anthony, Jillane (Mark D.) Sturgill and Ricky B. Hinerman. Proud Grandmother of Bryan C. Hinerman. Dear sister of Bernard J. Adams. Mother-in-law of Patty Russie and the late Brenda Hinerman. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

Michael W. Brown

Michael W. Brown

June 22, 2015

Brown, Michael William. Age 56 of River Rouge. Born February 14, 1959 in Delray, Michigan and died June 22, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved dad of Adriane (Jason) Lloyd and Justin (Andrea) Brown. "Grandpa Mike" to Jason, Jaelynne, Jozlynne and Joshua. Dearest brother of Donna (Mick) Reynolds, Renee (Roy) Faust and Chuck Brown. Also survived by other...

June M. Radovan

June M. Radovan

June 22, 2015

June Radovan-82, a great-great-great-granddaughter of Col. Francis Navarre, the first settler in Monroe has died. The Good Lord took June, witnessed by her family early on June 22, 2015 at the Lutheran Home of Monroe. She was born in Olean, New York to her parents Nellie Learn and Russell (Whitey) Gessner. She attended St. Michael's Grade School and graduated...

Janice L. Gonzales-Mytych

Janice L. Gonzales-Mytych

June 22, 2015

Gonzales-Mytych, Janice L. Age 61, of Newport. June 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Ed. Loving mom of Lori (Keith) Hilton and Amanda Benson. Dearest daughter of Peter J. Gonzales. Dear sister of Marlene Davis, Marie McGinnis, Ralph Gonzales and Jerry Gonzales. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Humane...

Richard D. Houseman

Richard D. Houseman

June 21, 2015

Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of Pam (Paul) Randazzo and Blair Houseman. Dearest papa of Aubry, David and Johnathan and great-papa of Madison. Dear brother of Donald (LuAnn) Houseman. Also survived by other loving family memnbers and friends. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Cornelia M. Rossi

Cornelia M. Rossi

June 21, 2015

Rossi, Cornelia M. age 84, June 21, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Julius. Loving mother of Joseph (Tammy) and Patricia. Dearest grandmother of Stacy Beekman and Brianna Rossi. Dear sister of the late Fiorina Evangelista, the late Dina Pietrandrea and the late Romeo Cerilli. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm with...

William D. 'Billy' Attard

William D. 'Billy' Attard

June 20, 2015

Attard, William D. "Billy" Age 59. Born June 5, 1957 in Detroit and died June 20, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn. He was a life-long resident of Taylor. Beloved Dad of Dawn (Michael) Lefko and Nicole (Walter) Grein. Proud Papa of Kayla, Noelle and Nolan. Life long friend and former spouse Jill Ford-Douglas. Also survived...

Howard James Townsend

Howard James Townsend

June 20, 2015

Townsend, Howard J., age 74, June 20, 2015 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Maryjean. Loving father of David (Teresa), Sharry (Randy) Ferris, Karen (Tom) Krolicki, Susie (Todd) Claringbold and Sarah (Derak) Williams. Dearest grandpa of Jeff, Allison, Katie, Joey, Alex, Paul, Rachel and Lily. Dear brother of the late Shirley Moore and the late Darlene Rymut. Also survived by...

Shirley J. Haines

Shirley J. Haines

June 19, 2015

Haines, Shirley J. Age 83 of Trenton was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 1931 and went home to be with our Lord Jesus on June 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Debra (Tom) Kendzierski, Anita (Paul) Pagano and Stacey (Greg) Griffin. Proud grandma to Paul (Kayla) Pagano, Jessica Kendzierski, Amber (Jon) Jeffrey,...

Thomas J. Cook

Thomas J. Cook

June 19, 2015

Born in Monroe, Thomas was the son of Roy and Delores (Gose) Cook. A 1981 graduate of Monroe High School, Thomas was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. At one time he was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Known for being a loving and caring person, with many friends, it was said that Thomas...

Mr. Brian R. Zimmerman

Mr. Brian R. Zimmerman

June 19, 2015

Zimmerman, Brian R. June 19, Age 45 of Trenton. Dear Father of Lauren and Ben. Dearest Son of Tom and Carol. Also survived by his brother Rich. Memorial Gathering Wed 4pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd. until time of Memorial Service 7pm. Brian will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery Click...

Sara Lou Sneden

Sara Lou Sneden

June 18, 2015

Sara Lou Sneden, of Detroit, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital of Dearborn. She was 92 years old. Sara was born on September 29, 1922 in Lagrange, Georgia to her parents James and Nancy (Carson) Cole. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband Nathan Sneden and the couple made their home in Detroit, Michigan. Their...

Mr. Norman R. Kaminski

Mr. Norman R. Kaminski

June 18, 2015

Kaminski, Norman R. June 18, Age 85 of Lincoln Park. Beloved Husband of Dolores. Dear Father of Charles (Pam), Patti Kelly and Norma. Dearest Grandfather of Nicole, Matthew ( Devon), Amy (Shawn), Kimberly (Jason), Robin (Lenny), John and Mike. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren Sofia, McKinley and Brecken. Family will be greeting friends on Friday 12pm at the...