OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Wendy Sue Bray

Wendy Sue Bray

July 25, 2015

Born in Monroe, Wendy was the daughter of Dorothy and Arley Harris. Wendy worked at Tim Horton's Café and Bake Shop. She was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church and the Kid's Club at the Monroe County Intermediate School District. Although Wendy's most favorite times were spent with her family, especially her children. Wendy leaves to cherish her...

Betty Jane Carson

Betty Jane Carson

July 24, 2015

Betty Jane Carson, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2015 with her family surrounding her. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill Carson and is survived by daughters, Lynn Boughton, Jan McCall and sons, Patrick, John, Michael and Robert. A memorial service will be performed at a later date.

Gregory 'Guy' Kenneth Stevenson

Gregory 'Guy' Kenneth Stevenson

July 24, 2015

Stevenson, Gregory "Guy" Kenneth. Age 58 of Melvindale, formerly of Taylor. July 24, 2015. Loving brother of Rick (Sherry) Stevenson, Randy Stevenson (Carol) and Holly (Jim) Siegrist. Dear uncle of Matthew, Madison and Paige. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association

Jonathan F. Dudus

Jonathan F. Dudus

July 24, 2015

Dudus, Jonathan F., age 38, July 24, 2015 of Monroe, MIchigan. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving father of Brendan, Emmet and Lydia. Dearest son of Rosalie (Frank) Cipponeri and the late John Dudus. Also survived by his siblings Judith (Ray) Maylone, Frank (Colette) Cipponeri, Joe (Tracey Stone) Cipponeri, MIke (Heather) Cipponeri and the late Kevin Cipponeri; his father-in-law and...

Luella M. Lindner

Luella M. Lindner

July 23, 2015

Born September 24, 1922 in Toledo, Luella was the daughter of Arthur and Ina (Bird) Wain. She married the love of her life, Norman A. Lindner, on January 27, 1945. Sadly he preceded her in death February 15, 1980. A dedicated homemaker, Luella also had worked at Autolite in Toledo, as a Maintenance Clerk at the University of Michigan...

Gary Wayne Luper

Gary Wayne Luper

July 23, 2015

Gary Wayne Luper, age 69, died of pneumonia on July 23, 2015. Although his last remaining years have been spent in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, he grew up in Wayne, MI. Gary is survived by his brother: Johnie Shipp (wife Faye) Luper Jr.; his three daughters: Jennifer Porter, Angela Meyer, and Lanita Miller; as well as his 8 grandchildren: Shane...

Michael A. Viglianti

Michael A. Viglianti

July 23, 2015

Michael A. Viglianti age 66, July 23, 2015 of Dearborn Heights. Loving father of Anthony and Angie (James Yoemans). Dearest papa of James, Kady, A.J., Lacey and Hailey. Dear brother of Paul (Jorgann) and Kathie. Also survived by 3 nieces, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the donor's charity of...

William Edward Tobin

William Edward Tobin

July 22, 2015

William Edward Tobin, age 90 of Trenton, passed away July 22, 2015. William was born on March 29, 1925 in River Rouge, Michigan. He proudly entered the United States Navy right after he graduated high school. William served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service during WWII from 1943-1946 on both the USS-Charr and the USS-Blower. He has been a...

Douglas Eugene Mierzwinski

Douglas Eugene Mierzwinski

July 22, 2015

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Douglas was the son of Eugene and Wanda (Jakniunas) Mierzwinski. He worked as a Foreman for the Wayne County Road Commission for over 32years, retiring in 1997. Douglas was a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge in Marco Island, Florida and a member of the Tennessee Squire. He enjoyed trips to Northern Michigan in...

Dolores E. Goins

Dolores E. Goins

July 21, 2015

Goins, Dolores E. Age 83, of Trenton. July 21, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Roy Goins. Loving mother of Paul (Ann) Bonvallet, Mary Ann (Duane) Horton and the late Jeanna Marie Bonvallet. Proud grandmother of Paul, Joseph, Colin and the late Michael. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Roy, parents Paul and Virginia Frisz, grandson Michael...

Gloria M. Mensinger

Gloria M. Mensinger

July 21, 2015

Gloria M. Mensinger, age 70 of Ecorse, passed away July 21, 2015. Loving mother of Charlene (Dale) Sweeney and John (Christine) Mensinger. Proud grandmother of Taylor, Alexa, Natalie, and Eric. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

Gayle Ann Smith

Gayle Ann Smith

July 20, 2015

Born in Monroe, Gayle was the daughter of Ross and Hattie (Perry) Grodi. Gayle is survived by her children: David (Aimee Hudson) Grodi of Toledo, Chasity (Michael) Yensch of Newport and Patrick (Jennifer) Smith of Luna Pier; Kammy Cervantez (whom Gayle raised) of Luna Pier; nine grandchildren: David, Taylor, Brittany, Christopher, Ricky, Shauna, Kiara, Ajay and Sawsan; one great...

Allan H. Coolsaet

Allan H. Coolsaet

July 20, 2015

Allan H. Coolsaet age 89, July 20, 2015 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Edween. Loving father of Karen (Bill) Hollenbeck, Jeff (Mary), Janice (John) Poutier, Robert (Susan), Paula (Rick) Paul, Chris (Kathy), Margaret Coolsaet, Remi (Barb) and Amanda Coolsaet. Dearest grandfather of 29 and great-grandfather of 19. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. Donations in...

Cecelia Sander

Cecelia Sander

July 19, 2015

Cecelia Sander, 84, of Sarasota, FL passed away peacefully on July 19, 2015 at the Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. The youngest of six children, she was born December 5, 1930 in Detroit to the late Stanislaw (Stanley) and Anna (Madej) Ziemba, both immigrants from Poland. Cecelia was a 1949 graduate of St. Andrews Catholic High School and then began...

Mrs. Kayleen M. Lengyel

Mrs. Kayleen M. Lengyel

July 15, 2015

Lengyel, Kayleen M., age 72 of Grosse Ile, passed away July 15, 2015. Loving wife of Jim. Dear mother of Kathleen (Rick) Sugajski. Also survived by brother Michael Oertel, mother in law Margaret Lengyel, brother in law Tom Lengyel, and her dear Cocker Spaniels Buddy and Holly.

David "Dj" Henry

David "Dj" Henry

July 13, 2015

Dearest dad of Ariyah. Loving son of Elaine and Ken Cardno. Dear brother of Gina (Aaron) Prater, Kelly Cardno and the late Lindsey Cardno. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of DJ may be made directly to the family.

Mary Ruth Spicer

Mary Ruth Spicer

July 13, 2015

Spicer, Mary Ruth, age 90, July 13, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife ot the late Julius. Loving mother of Judy (Fred) Beebe, Trudy (the late Russell) Maracchini, Karen (Dave) Donet, Kathy (Tom) Millen, Danny (Debra) Spicer, Dottie (Fred) Rojo, Terry (Alice) Spicer, Darrell (Nawal) Spicer, Keith (Renee) Spicer and Jeff (Donna) Spicer. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, 43...

Olga Golematis

Olga Golematis

July 13, 2015

Golematis, Olga. Age 80 of Ecorse. Olga was born September 24, 1934 in Greece and died July 13, 2015 at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mom of Louie Golematis and Helen (David) Taylor. Yia Yia to Bobby Golematis, Niki Taylor and Athena Golematis. Dearest sister of Filio Tsahtsiris and Gus Kotsoyiannis. Preceded...

Patsy Caskay

Patsy Caskay

July 11, 2015

Caskay, Patsy, age 88, July 11, 2015 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Michael A. Caskay. Loving mother of Mary Demers, Cathy Chiasson and Michael D. Caskay. Also survived by her grandchildren.