OBITUARIES

October 6, 2022

Amy Pomerleau, age 55 of Grosse Ile, was born on September 19, 1967 and peacefully passed away on October 6, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Pomerleau; their beloved dog Bell; her siblings Jody (Jim) Rutledge and Gary (Lori) Reaume; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Amy is preceded in death by her...

October 5, 2022

On Wednesday, October the 5th, Donald James Morton (89) quietly passed away. Donald is survived by his daughters, Susan Hicks (James), Christine Galanty (Mark) and his stepson William Southall (Laura). He often boasted of his 7 grandchildren and his 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth, his sister Shirley and many nieces and nephews. He...

October 4, 2022

Joseph Glidden, of Riverview, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Glidden. Dear father of Carole (Gregory) Boye, Bruce (Dianne) Glidden, David Glidden and Gail (Charles) Martin. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 19. He is preceded in death by his wife, and his parents Joseph and...

October 4, 2022

Angelina “Angie” Athens of Grosse Ile passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Dr. William Athens, Sr. for 64 years. Devoted mother to Dr. Ellen (Tom Lasky) Athens, Dr. Andy (Dr. Vicki) Athens, Laura (Nick Panas) Athens and Dr. Bill Jr. (Lisa) Athens. Loving Yiayia to Andrew Athens, Alexandra...

October 4, 2022

Timothy McCann, age 73 of Carleton, passed away October 4, 2022 in his home.

Born December 26, 1948 in Detroit, Timothy was the son of Cecil and Irma (Sperry) McCann. A graduate of Allen Park High School, he married the love of his life, Barbara Young, August 27, 1977. Timothy worked as a Maintenance Welder for many...

October 4, 2022

Dr. Bettie Kay Givens McGowan of Grosse Ile (b. 11/16/42 Ripley, Miss), an anthropologist and lifelong advocate for human rights, walked on October 4, 2022. Born—with her twin Sara Fay Givens—to Francis Jewell Lockhart and Herman H. Givens. The family, including the twins’ older sister Mary Murphy, moved north to Detroit in her childhood.

Early...

October 4, 2022

Marcella Eileen Miklos passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 86. Born in her childhood home on January 21, 1936 in

Detroit. Beloved wife for 61 years of Frank Charles Miklos who died 5 days before her. Sweet sister to Richard (Mildred)

Russell; Carol Borys; and Diane (John) Ainsworth and sister-inlaw to...

October 3, 2022

Glen Sigman Jr., of Trenton, went to be with the Lord October 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Sally. Loving father of Michelle Mellin, and the late Scott Sigman. Proud grandpa of Lexi Mellin and Jena Mellin. Dear brother of the late Mark, the late Jim and Joyce Nowland. He is preceded in death by his parents Glen Sr. and...

October 3, 2022

Laurence Edward Yax, 85, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on the morning of October 3rd, 2022.

Larry was born on August 7th, 1937, in Huron County, Michigan, to James Nicholas and Mary Sophia. Larry was born at home on the family farm like many of his siblings. Larry went...

October 2, 2022

Dee (Erkfritz) Bartok, age 57 of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Nicole (Mike) Charge and Samantha (Ryan) Sidebottom. Dear daughter of Dolores Erkfritz. Cherished grandma of Madilyn, Autumn, Michael, Jr., Ryan, and Ava. Dee was preceded in death by her father Lenny Erkfritz....

October 2, 2022

Michelle Elaine "Mickey" Watroba of Dexter, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Detroit and Downriver Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 of complications due to chronic illness. Michelle was 72 years old.

Mickey is survived by her long-time life partner, John "Jack" Sullivan, daughter, Lisa Marie Watroba-Brown and son-in-law James A. Brown, son,...

October 2, 2022

Ed Chorkey, age 70 of Lincoln Park, MI formerly of River Rouge, MI passed away October 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Judy for 52 wonderful years. One of a kind dad of Brian Chorkey and Christopher Chorkey. Proud papa of Brie Inman and preceded in death by his granddaughter Shalynn Chorkey. Great papa of Lillieana,...

October 1, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Furstenau, 79, passed away at his home in Grosse Ile surrounded by his loving family on 1 October 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on 21 December 1942, Chuck is survived by his bride of 56 years, Carol; children Christine, Chad (Carol), Mike (Jennifer), and Craig (Stacey); 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his...

September 30, 2022

E. Ruby Bennett, age 90 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully September 30th, 2022.

Ruby was born March 2nd, 1932 in Big Laurel, NC. Loving wife of the late Wayne Marcus Bennett. Dear mother of Robin (Kermit) Burke and Steve (Caitlyn) Bennett. Proud grandmother of Kermit III and Michala Burke. Also survived by her sister...

September 30, 2022

Alice Jane Ford was born November 30, 1934 to Mary and Albert Fillmore. She passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 in Trenton, MI. She was the loving the mother of Robert and Kenneth Ford. She had 10 grandchildren and 20 grandchildren and one great grandchildren including her granddaughter Paige Kast whom she was very close with.

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September 30, 2022

Radatz, Raymond Otto. Age 68, of Riverview, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 30, 2022. While Ray’s family and friends are shocked by his death, they are thankful for his life.

Son of the late Robert & Rita Radatz. Dearest brother of James (Terry) and Bill (Anne). Amazing uncle to Aaron...

September 30, 2022

A true mountain girl, Glenna was born in Jellico, Tennessee, as the second oldest of twelve children, and one of the nine who survived into adulthood. Jellico is situated on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, nestled in the Cumberland Mountains. She went to school until sixth or seventh grade when her mother needed her to stay home and help with the...

September 30, 2022

Mitchell Ronnie Lee, of Allen Park, passed away September 30, 2022. Loving son on Sherry (Rod) and Mike Lee. Cherished brother of Chris (Jenni), Keith and Stephanie. Proud uncle of Makenna and Owen. Dear grandson of Deborah Lewis and Ronnie Kent Piercy. Treasured nephew of Rhonda and Tracie. Cousin of Keri Ann, Sara, Roger and Staci. He is preceded...

September 30, 2022

Aleta Ann Collins, age 56 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 in her home.

Born August 27, 1966 in Monroe, Aleta was the daughter of Harold and Theresa “Tess” (Pittner) Pierce. A 1984 graduate of Monroe High School, she worked security for Monroe Public Schools from 1998 until 2005. She enjoyed watching football, baseball, NASCAR,...

September 29, 2022

David L. Grove, of South Rockwood, passed away September 29, 2022. Loving husband of Susan for 48 beautiful years. Beloved father of Megan (Joe) Solis. Proud grandpa of Serena. Dear brother of Judy and the late Cathy. He is preceded in death by

his parents Lynne and Virginia Grove. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and...