OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Modesta Marlene Montes

Modesta Marlene Montes

May 18, 2014

Montes, Modesta Marlene. Age 63. May 18, 2014 of Allen Park and formerly of Southwest Detroit. Beloved mother of Anna (Frank) Solis, the late Joann Gilbert, Melinda Elkins, Marilyn Elkins, the late Joseph Gorecki and Felicia Gomez. Proud grandma of Crystal, Samantha, Anthony, Sara, Juanita, Jesse, Chelsea, Mariah, Matthew, Tatyana, Pamela, Jennifer, the late Kelly, Billy, Steve, Jaquoya, Alisa,...

Raymond B. Beaudrie

Raymond B. Beaudrie

May 17, 2014

Born in Rockwood, Raymond was the son of Otto & Rodella (Barron) Beaudrie. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 serving in both Korea and Germany. Raymond married the love of his life, Joyce Blanchette, on June 6, 1953 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. Raymond operated Ray's Barber Shop in...

Marjorie E. Souva

Marjorie E. Souva

May 17, 2014

Born in Lincoln Park, Marjorie was the daughter of Elmer & Helen (Yanza) Krigner Sr. She married Charles T. Souva on January 15, 1955 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. He preceded her in death April 1, 1990. A 1952 graduate of Lincoln Park High School, Marjorie worked for over 31 years at La-Z-Boy Inc., retiring in 1997....

Herbert I. Newman

Herbert I. Newman

May 16, 2014

Born in Maybee, Herbert was the son of Fred & Caroline (Irion) Newman. Herbert worked long hard hours as a farmer, starting at the age of 4 on the family farm. Herbert also was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Maybee. Herbert is survived by nieces and nephews: Ralph (Mary) Snider, Hazel (George) Richardson, Richard Newman,...

Mr. Stephen Patrick Donaldson

Mr. Stephen Patrick Donaldson

May 16, 2014

Donaldson, Stephen Patrick, age 45 of Trenton, passed away May 16, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Carla. Dear father of Brittany and Madison. He is also survived by his mother Gail (Jack) Wiseman, sister Jill Daubenmayer, and nephew Patrick. Stephen was preceded in death by his father Stephen E. Donaldson. A 1986 graduate of...

Dennis D. Barbier

Dennis D. Barbier

May 16, 2014

Born in Monroe, Dennis was the son of Albert & Mary Ann (Berkowski) Barbier. Dennis was well known as a jack of all trades who loved working on cars and turning bicycles into motorized mopeds. He also enjoyed building model cars, aquariums and going fishing. At one time Dennis worked for the State of Michigan at Sterling State Park....

Mrs. Mary Sandra Navyac

Mrs. Mary Sandra Navyac

May 13, 2014

Navyac, Mary Sandra, age 74 of Trenton, passed away May 13, 2014. Loving wife of the late Lawrence. Dear mother of Michael (Kei), Stephen (Susanna), and Laury. Preceded in death by daughter Nancy, and son Thomas Joseph. Proud grandmother of Jacob-Thomas. Also survived by sister Donna (Jack) Roe, brother Hank Grix, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other...

Doris M. Pelland

Doris M. Pelland

May 12, 2014

Pelland, Doris M. Age 83, of Grosse Ile. May 12, 2014. Doris will be missed by many loving cousins and grandchildren; which she helped raise and babysit, and also her friends. She enjoyed and was very involved with many church functions at St. James Episcopal Church, Grosse Ile and will be deeply missed by her church family. Memorial contributions...

Eda Zuppa

Eda Zuppa

May 12, 2014

Beloved wife of Fred for 68 years. Loving mother of Donna (Randall) Goddard, Carol (Bill) Richards and Sharon (Ralph) Koch. Dearest grandma of Greg (Julie) Goddard, Bernadette (Vince) Borla, Alison (Craig) Myrand, Jeff (Jennifer Maxwell) Richards, David Koch, Lynne Koch and great-grandma of Evan, Estelle, Lydia and Sophia. Dear sister of Anthony Pallotta. Also survived by many loving nieces,...

Earl A. Underwood

Earl A. Underwood

May 12, 2014

Underwood, Earl A, age 89, died Monday, May 12, 2014. Earl was born in Essex, Ontario, Canada but was a Trenton resident for 88 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific Islands during WWII, and retired from Detroit Edison in 1986 after 40 years of service. Surviving are devoted wife, Anna; children Sharon (Tim)...

Janice "Jan" Reaume

Janice "Jan" Reaume

May 11, 2014

Jan Reaume (63 years old) passed away peacefully at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit on May 11, 2014 in the company of family and friends. Jan was born in Monroe on March 13, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Justin and Ida (Welser) Sisung. Left to cherish her memory are her son Raymond "Scott" and daughter-n-law Rebecca...

Shirley Rose Kingsley

Shirley Rose Kingsley

May 11, 2014

Born in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of Roland and Clarabell (Reaume) Frey. She married the love of her life, William Kingsley, on January 15, 1949 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. Sadly he preceded her in death October 26, 2006. A graduate of Monroe High School Shirley worked for many years as a Lab Technician, first for...

Mr. W. Charles Pugsley

Mr. W. Charles Pugsley

May 10, 2014

W. Charles Pugsley "Chuck", age 68 of Grosse Ile, passed away May 10, 2014. Loving husband of Patricia. Dear father of Lisa (Christian) Ast, and Kristin. Proud grandfather of Connor and Natalie. Also survived by brother Kaye (Gretchen), sister Karen (Earl) Peck, as well as several nieces and nephews. Chuck had requested that memorial contributions be made to the...

Mr. Arthur J. Ososkie

Mr. Arthur J. Ososkie

May 7, 2014

Ososkie, Arthur J., age 55 of Trenton, passed away May 7th, 2014. Loving son of Betty and the late Robert. Dear brother of Cindy Ososkie and Tammy (Scott) Hartley and also survived by nieces and nephews Jennifer, Christina, William, Robert (Julie) , Alicia, Arthur, Danielle, Andrew, Katelyn, Aaron, Alexandra, Tatum, Ava, Jayson, Angie and Jeremy. Arthur was preceded in...

Mr. Cooper  Jr. Ferguson

Mr. Cooper Jr. Ferguson

May 7, 2014

Ferguson, Cooper, Jr. Age 85. May 7, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 24 years to Jeanette. Father of Margaret (David) Kinney and the late Patricia Ferguson. Loving grandpa of Scott Szoke. Also survived by two brothers Lanny and Norman, one sister Brenda and other family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Cooper Ferguson and Annie McClure....

Ken Newman

Ken Newman

May 6, 2014

Newman, Ken. Age 60 of Clinton Township, formerly of Trenton passed away on. May 6, 2014. Loving brother of Greg and Lynn Newman. Dear uncle of David and Jennifer. Preceded in death by his parents Bill and Leona Newman. Ken enjoyed hiking and skiing. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice or American Cancer Society

Jeremy A. Thompson

Jeremy A. Thompson

May 6, 2014

Thompson, Jeremy A.,age 36, May 6, 2014 of Romulus, Michigan.

Judith E. Affleck

Judith E. Affleck

May 6, 2014

Affleck, Judith E. Age 75. Born May 9, 1938 in Wyandotte, MI and died May 6, 2014 in Ann Arbor, MI at The University Hospital. Judith had been living in Au Gres, MI and was formerly of Woodhaven. She was the beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Michael (Rhonda) and William, Jr. (Pamela); proud grandmother of...