OBITUARIES

December 31, 2014

McGowan, Laurine M., age 90 of Monroe, passed away December 31, 2014. Born May 10, 1924 in Detroit, MI to George and Irene (Barker) Longhurst. She married Raymond Fritz on November 6, 1942. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1965. She later wed Charles L. McGowan Aug 20, 1966. Sadly he preceded her in death February 7,...

December 31, 2014

Born June 29, 1952 in Monroe, Theresa was the daughter of Kenny & Ruth (Allen) Cousino. She married the love of her life, Roger Pace, on May 17, 1974. A dedicated homemaker, Theresa also worked as a Nurse's Aide at Mercy Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. She was a member of Stewart Road Church of God. Theresa leaves...

December 31, 2014

Spangler, Naomi "Terri". Age 81. December 31, 2014 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Terry. Loving mom of Shirley (Robert) Martinez, Edward (Angela) Burgess and Lori (Cary) Roe. Also survived by her seven grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Lydia Starkey; two brothers and one sister. Terri enjoyed needlepoint,...

December 31, 2014

Schilke, Dolores E. December 31, 2014 Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved Wife of the late Harold. Dear Mother of Ruth (David) Blankertz, Barbara and the late Susan. Dearest Grandmother of AnnMarie, Renee (Rob) McDowell, Nicole and Great Grandmother of Logan and Madyson.

December 30, 2014

James C. Hill, age 73 of Detroit, passed away December 30, 2014. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Brad (Jessie) and Angie (Mike) Simkus. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Kelsey, Devyn, and great grandfather of Ezekiel. Also survived by his brother Joe and sisters Joan and Janice. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to...

December 30, 2014

Aerson, Jacqueline. Age 87. December 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Mose. Loving mom of Jeffrey and Kim (Carol). Proud granny of Bridget, Jason (Cheryl) and Brett. Great granny to Therese, Jessica and Ethan. Also survived by other loving family and friends.

December 29, 2014

Mowbray, Roy V., age 89, of Southgate, MI passed away December 29, 2014, beloved husband of the late Helen (Kirschweng); loving father of Sandi (Robert) Conroy and the late Dennis; proud grandfather of 6; great grandfather of 13; great great grandfather of 1.

December 28, 2014

Pritchett, Al. Age 57, of Trenton. December 28, 2014. Beloved son of Elizabeth and Keith. Al leaves to cherish his memory his loving siblings: Mary Anne (Rich) Beaubien, Nancy (David) Cotter, Karen (Glenn) Bibee, Mike; Children: Keith (Sara), Kathryn (Nick); Grandchildren: Zackary and Mackenzy; Grandpets: Odin, Freya, Leo and Winnie; long time friend Sharon, as well as many nieces,...

December 28, 2014

DiPaolo, Carmela, age 88, December 28, 2014 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Emidio. Loving mother of Anthony (Sharon) DiPaolo and Cheryl (Rocco) Bellino. Also survived by her grandchildren Angela (Bill) Anders, Elizabeth (Zack) Jensen, Anthony DiPaolo, Joseph and Alycia Bellino; her great grandchildren William and Shane Anders, and Dominic Jensen.

December 28, 2014

Hojnicki, Thomas R. Age 68. December 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee: Kaleniecki) for 49 years. Loving brother of Nancy Alvarado, Gerald (Sharon) and Marvin (Pat). Dear son-in-law of Milly. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his beloved beagles Bailey and Annie. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

December 27, 2014

Born in Monroe County, Tennessee. Billy Joe was the son of Jake & Beulah (Furrow) McKelvey. He married the love of his life, Pauline Miller on September 27, 1980. Sadly she preceded him in death April 12, 1993. Billy Joe worked for General Motors at the Warren Transmission Plant for over 20 years, retiring in 1997. Billy Joe leaves...

December 27, 2014

Chandonnet, Doris J. Age 86, of Gibralter. December 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Gerald (Debra) and Raymond (Brenda). Dearest grandmother of Justin, Jennifer (Rich) Nielson, Melissa (Erich) Frieny, Phillip (Jenna) and Emily. Dear sister of Lester (Alice) Harris. Preceded in death by 2 sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...

December 27, 2014

DiClaudio, Vincenza, age 86, December 27, 2014 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Nicola. Loving mother of George (Patrice), Nick (Sharon) and Lisa (the late Rick) Burns. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren her brothers and a sister. A video tribute to honor Vincenza's life will be posted here later--please check back.

December 26, 2014

December 26, 2014

Loving grandson of Rosa Simmons. Beloved son of Thomas Watters and the late Sonya Simmons. Dearest nephew of Donald and Michelle Wheeler. Also survived by other loving family members and friends.

December 26, 2014

Spurr, Howard D. Age 63, of Monroe. December 26, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Georgina. Loving father of Veronica (Greg) Chapa, Gilbert (Lisa) Chapa, Julie Smith and David (Michele) Spurr. Proud grandfather of 8. Dearest brother of 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to Jack's Place for Autism Foundation 17360 W. 12 Mile Rd.,...

December 26, 2014

Styles, Thomas, age 83, December 26, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Martha. Loving father of Susan LeBar, Steven (Terri) Styles, the late Kathleen Styles, the late Thomas Styles and the late Timothy Styles. Also survived by his grandchildren; his great grandchildren; his sister Edith (Gordon) Cronk; sisters in law Sharon Brown and Dixie Styles; his son-in-law Tom Le...

December 26, 2014

Shirley A. Moore was a lifelong Trenton resident born on July 5, 1933 and who died peacefully on December 26, 2014 at the age of 81 years young. She is survived by her sons Rick of Lincoln Park and Thomas (wife Joyce) of Trenton, younger brother Howard (wife Mimi) Townsend, grandchildren Jason (wife Rachel) Luspin and Audra (husband Tim)...

December 25, 2014

TRENTON – Howard ("Al") Allen Fitzwilliams, 78, of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2014. He died unexpectedly from a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Fitzwilliams; his sisters, Connie Reynolds and Colleen Fitzwilliams; and his parents, Howard and Birdie Fitzwilliams. He is survived by his three children, Tim (Laura) Fitzwilliams; Scott...

December 24, 2014

Cahalan, Valina Victoria, age 78 of Grosse Ile, passed away December 24, 2014. Loving wife of the late Honorable William Leo Cahalan. Dear mother of William Leo (Victoria), Carol, Elizabeth (Kenneth) Kwiat, and Dr. David ( Mary Frances). Proud grandmother of William Leo, Mary Louise, Margaret Mather, Margaret Valina, William Robert, John Kenneth, Samuel Phanthai, and Henry Phanthai. Also...