OBITUARIES

March 10, 2015

LaVerne Genevieve Exner, Age 93, Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Exner for 56 years; loving mother of Chip (Michelle), Jerry (Penny) and Greg (Janice). Proud grandmother of 5 (Eric, David, Laura, Rachelle, and Bethany) and great-grandmother of 8. A lifelong resident of Riverview and Wyandotte, LaVerne was devoted to her family. She and her family greatly enjoyed...

March 10, 2015

Aten, Ruby L., age 76 of Woodhaven, passed away March 10, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, please check back for updated information. Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202

March 9, 2015

Pask, Earlene M. passed away on Mar 9, 2015 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Roy, daughter Janelle (Shaun) Thorsrud of Grosse Ile, MI, son Darren (Beth) Pask of Westlake, OH and sister Sue Ann (Bill) Doty of Monroe, MI. Earlene was preceded in death...

March 9, 2015

Schmoke, Raymond E. Age 97. March 9, 2015. Formerly of Manistee and Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Loving father of Dr. Raymond (Karen). Proud grandfather of Lauren, Sarah, Nicholas and Katherine. Dearest brother of Gerald (Sally). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his sister Margaret Rivard. Raymond proudly served his country...

March 9, 2015

Salvador Yante Diaz profession bar tender Hijo de Refugio Yante y Esther Diaz. Padre de 10 hijos Guadalupe, Mary E, Yolanda, Trinidad,Juan, Teresa, Alicia, Carmela, Karina, joselyn, Yante Avina Casado con Maria del Refugio aviña Navarro abuelo de 26 nietos y 17 visnietos nacio en la Barca Jalisco Mexico on 10/11/1944 03/09/2015 Salvador Díaz Yante bar profesión tierno Hijo...

March 9, 2015

Gregory Morgan, age 62, of Allen Park, MI passed away Monday March 9, 2015, beloved husband of Peggy Sue (Smith), loving step father of Thomas Jones, Robert Jones and Michael (Kim) Smith; brother of Frank (Cheryl) Morgan, Michael Morgan,Andrew (Mary) Morgan and the late Beverly Morgan and Arthaniel Morgan; loving uncle of Gregory Bryant and several other nieces and...

March 8, 2015

March 8, 2015

Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Josephine was the daughter of Dominic and Lucia (Diana) Antonelli. She married the love of her life, Walter Kowal on May 12, 1962. Sadly he preceded her in death October 29, 1990. Josephine was a Registered Nurse at Riverside Hospital until her retirement. Dearest mother of Theresa (Alan) Evans and Mark (Micki) Kowal. Loving...

March 8, 2015

Born in Que Creek, Pennsylvania, Peter was the son of Gerzson and Julia (Szasz) Nagy. He married the love of his life, Olga Molinski, on August 3, 1944. Sadly she preceded him in death September 18, 2005. Peter worked as an electrician with McLouth Steel for many years before his retirement. Peter leaves to cherish his memory his children:...

March 7, 2015

Born in Detroit, Max was the son of Emil and Helen (Rembiszewski) Kroeyr. He married the love of his life, Helen Cesarz, on May 1, 1943. Max worked as Tool & Die Maker with Ford Motor Company for over 32 years, retiring in 1980. Max leaves to cherish his memory, Helen, his wife of the past 71 years; children:...

March 7, 2015

March 6, 2015

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Robert was born in Masontown, PA in 1924 and was the son of Asber and Sylvia Solomon. He married the love of his life, Merle, in 1948. He honorably served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He attended...

March 6, 2015

Crock, Lillian A. nee: Pomrenke. Age 83. Passed March 6, 2015. Loving mother of Jim, Dan (Nancy) and Eric (Karen). Mother-in-law of Gloria Crock. Proud grandma of 10. Great grandma of 11. Preceded in death by her husband Donald, son Steve and great grandson Justin. Lillian was a lifelong resident of Trenton and a 1949 graduate of Trenton High....

March 6, 2015

March 5, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Sally was the daughter of Thomas and Eva (Needham) Smith. She married the love of her life, Richard Kirchoff, in 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1989. A dedicated homemaker, Sally also was the Manager at Bristoll Hill Apartments for the past 30 years. Sally leave to cherish her memory her children: Susan (Gerard)...

March 5, 2015

Thomas A. Mallon, age 80, of Taylor, formerly of Detroit, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015, he is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Allen), he is the loving father, grandfather and great grandfather of several. He is also survived by many extended family and friends. Tom was proud of his Irish heritage and was an avid fan of...

March 5, 2015

Alice Veronica Chatell Ray of Layton UT, formerly Trenton MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 5 March 2015. She was born on Oct 29, 1931 in Norway MI. the daughter of Nina Catherine Ann and Angus J. Chatell. She spent the last four years living with her Son in Utah. She was married to Allen W. Ray...

March 5, 2015

Helen Rosie Derengowski, age 86, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015, beloved wife of the late Henry. loving mother of Patricia Nichols, the late Susan Parker, Janet (Steve) Kardel and Lynn Fleury, proud grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 3.

March 4, 2015

Varney, Donna Jean. Age 66 of Grosse Ile. Donna was born March 6, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 4, 2015 at her home on Grosse Ile. Beloved mother of Teresa (John) Cronk and Charles Varney (Cindy Herman). Dearest sister of Daniel (the late Joy) Zanon. Dearest aunt of Lisa (Jay) Frucci, Jim (Tina) Fields, Mark( Shari)...

March 4, 2015

Ortolan, John J. Age 43 of Gibraltar. Born February 20, 1972 and died at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on March 4, 2015. Beloved husband of 20 years to Candace. Loving father of Giovanni and Felecia Ortolan, Charlie Bothuell and Zeus. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Judith (nee: Schmidt). Dearest brother of Michele Small, Dorothy (the late...