OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr Edward W. Howard
August 25, 2013
Howard, Edward W. Age 67. August 25, 2013 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 42 years to Barbara. Loving dad of Joseph (Virginia), Tom (Donna) and Colleen (Edward) Subyak. Proud papa of Chad, Big Jessi, Jessica, Allison, Hannah, Christian, Loren and Tara. Also survived by 2 brothers and other loving family and friends. He will be missed by his dog...
Peter Rotteveel
August 25, 2013
Rotteveel, Peter age 89, August 25, 2013 of Riverview. Former mayor and councilman for the city of Riverview from 1966-1995. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Shawn Yando, Charmaine (Steve) LaLone, Steve (Ruth) Williams, Dave (Linda) Williams and Jack Williams. Dearest grandpa of 12 and great-grandpa of 6.
Robert Joseph Walker
August 25, 2013
Walker, Robert Joseph. Age 70, of Riverview. August 25, 2013. Loving father of Rob Walker. Dear brother of Angela Walker-Armstrong. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Nicholas P. Duran
August 24, 2013
Beloved husband of the late Peggy. Loving father of Nick, Karen (Frank) Lord, Rosemarie (the late Larry) Karadeema, Richard, Tom (Suzanne), Daniel and Paul (Stacey). Dearest papa of 17 and great-grandpa of 15. Dear brother of Josephine (Bob) Bjerk, Peter (Erika) and Paul (Sandy). Also survived by several aunts, uncles and many loving nieces and nephews. Donations in memory...
Mrs. Julianne "Vi" Bonis
August 24, 2013
Bonis, Julianne (Vi) age 93, of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Bonis. Loving mother of Ronald (Melva), Sharon (Jess Williams and the late Tom Shumate), and Loree Sims (Presley). Beloved grandmother of Craig Shumate, Molly Knittel (Jay), Matt Shumate, Robert Wischer Jr., Todd Wischer (Stacy), and Amy Bonis O'Dea (Robert). Bestest great grandma of Garrett,...
Mr Chris W. Woodward
August 24, 2013
Chris W. Woodward, age 60, of Gibraltar, MI., beloved husband of Kimberly J. (Hemme), dear father of Christopher "Ryan" (Rebecca), Derek (Lisa) Woodward and Miss Kellie Woodward, brother of Troy (Lisa) Woodward, Dawn (Larry) Schmoekel, loving son of Elizabeth Woodward, proud grandfather of Owen, Gracie and Brennen Woodward. He will be missed by his loving dog Maxx. Chris graduated...
Mr. Sean Sheldon Martell
August 24, 2013
Martell, Sean Sheldon. Age 34. August 24, 2013 of Boca Raton, Florida and formerly of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved son of Maria Martell and Deane Martell. Cherished grandson of Harriett Martell, the late Bruce Martell and the late Joseph and Alice Niemiec. Dearest nephew of Dennis (Debbie) Martell, Monica (Franz) Bachman and Michael (Debbie) Niemiec. Also survived by his numerous...
Bishop Allen Parent, Jr.
August 23, 2013
Bishop Allen Parent, Jr., age 89 of Wyandotte, passed away August 23, 2013. Loving husband of Marjorie. Dear father of Allen "Rusty", Yvonne (David) Porter, Rebecca (Tommy) Anderson, Bryan (Joann), Deanna (the late Roger) Mangold, and Wayne (Sandy). Proud grandfather of 20, great grandfather of 33, and great-great grandfather of 3. Memorial contributions may be made to Southgate Sanctuary...
Ophelia Glenn
August 23, 2013
Glenn, Ophelia. Age 76. August 23, 2013 of Southgate. Formerly of Livonia. Beloved mother of Cynthia Gonzalez, Keith Glenn, Melissa Gilbert and Jennifer Glenn. "Grandma FiFi" to Michael Gonzalez, Angelique Gonzalez, Derek Glenn and Jessica Glenn. Great grandmother of Emmery Glenn and Madden Gonzalez. Also survived by 1 brother Robert (Diane) Ybarra as well as other loving family and...
Mrs. Judith A. Clare
August 22, 2013
Clare, Judith A. Age 73. August 22, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late George Edward who died December 24, 1995. Loving mother of William (Sandy) of Monroe and Robert (Sarah) of Sterling Heights. Proud grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 6 and great great grandmother of 3. Dearest sister of Wayne (Sue) Kiester of Plymouth, David...
Mrs. Dorothy M. Litton
August 22, 2013
Litton, Dorothy M., age 84 of Trenton, passed away August 22, 2013. Loving wife of the late Charles F. Dear mother of Georgia (Michael) Allison, Daniel, Paula Petre, Frances Stanovich and Lorraine. Proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 9.
Mr. Charles W. Sawicki
August 21, 2013
Sawicki, Charles W., age 69, of Trenton passed peacefully with his wife of 48 years Margaret (Gallaway) at his side. Left to cherish his memory in addition to his wife are sons John (Lisa), Daniel, Charles A., Edward (Melissa) and 6 grandchildren John T., Nickolas, Alexis, Abigail, Cecily and Ethan. Charles also leaves 1 brother Ronald (Susan) of Kingman,...
Ruth Alma Sisung
August 19, 2013
Born in Monroe, Ruth was the daughter of Frederick & Lillie (Masson) Sisung. She was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy and then Eastern Michigan University with her Masters of Education Degree. Ruth spent her career teaching elementary school in various districts such as Warren Consolidated and Utica Community Schools, retiring in 1995. Ruth was very active with several...
Mr Jewell L Egger
August 18, 2013
Egger, Jewell L., Age 97, of Ft. Meyers, Florida formerly of Allen Park, Michigan, passed August 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara and the late Ruth. Dear father of Kenneth (Louraine) and the late Linda Brower. Proud grandfather of Kenneth (Mickey) Egger, Kimberly Egger, William Brower III and Melissa (Chad) Faugh.
Catherine W. Nadeau
August 17, 2013
Born in Rochester, Michigan, Catherine was the daughter of Harold & Anna (Bell) Gillean. A 1937 graduate of St. Mary's Accademy, she married George W. Nadeau Janaury 9, 1943. Sadly he preceded her in death April 3, 2008. A dedicated homemaker, Catherine worked as a telephone operator with Monroe Bell during World War II. She was a member of...
Mr. Paul A. Bodner
August 17, 2013
Born in Trenton, Michigan Paul was the son of Alex & Margaret (Schuster) Bodner. He married the love of his life, Esther Serratos, on August 23, 1965. Paul worked as a Foreman with General Motors for over 33 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockwood, a past member of the Rockwood...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Louise Tyburski
August 16, 2013
Tyburski, Elizabeth "Betty" Louise. Age 85 of Grosse Ile, formerly of Johnson City, NY. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Thomas Joseph (Kathleen Robinson) Tyburski, Elizabeth Lynne (John) Sterling and James (Julie) Tyburski. Proud grandma of Stephanie (Chad) Magula, Jeffrey Tyburski, Elizabeth Jeanne Tyburski and Emily Noel Tyburski. Great grandma of Jacob and Mallory Magula. Dear...
Mr. Harlan A. Yoas
August 15, 2013
Mr. Yoas was born on March 1, 1940 and passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Mr. Yoas was a resident of Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Marjorie Jean Van Auken
August 15, 2013
Marjorie J Van Auken was born on June 30, 1922 and passed away Aug. 15, 2013 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Daniel (Gail) Van Auken, Jane Lankford, Mardel (Fred) Vaderna, and James (Janis) Van Auken. Loving Grandmother of 10, and Great Grand Mother of 12. Preceeded in death by two sons Andrew and Randolf. A private...
Aubrey Nicole Adkins
August 15, 2013
Adkins, Aubrey Nicole. 5 1/2 months old. August 15, 2013. Loving daughter of Paige Nicole Stagman and Daniel Joseph Adkins. Dear sister of Isaiah Paul Stagman. Dearest granddaughter of Parrish and Dawn Stagman, David Miller and Betty Adkins. Niece of Jessica, Lindsay, Chelsea, Emily, Justin, Josh, Isaac, Chad, Dave, Mike, Ryan, Shane, Melissa and Davida. Memorial contributions may be...