OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Chester  "Chet"  Helstowski

Chester "Chet" Helstowski

June 10, 2022

Chester “Chet” Helstowski was born on December 10, 1926 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 10, 2022 at the age of 95; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Loretta for 69 wonderful years. Loving dad of James of Southfield, Michigan, David (Debra) of Jacksonville, Florida, Gerald (Linda) of Riverview, Michigan and Daniel of Trenton, Michigan....

Stephen J. Papalas

Stephen J. Papalas

June 9, 2022

Stephen J Papalas was born on August 28, 1940, in Warren, Ohio. He passed away on June 9, 2022, at the age of 81 after a 2 1/2-year battle with cancer. Steve was married to his lifetime love, Joyce (Bertelli) Papalas for 62 years. He was the cherished father of John, Robert (Nicole), and Patrick (Kim), loving grandfather “Pop...

Shirley A. Meggison

Shirley A. Meggison

June 9, 2022

Survived by Sandra Munroe (Daughter) of Woodhaven, Robert Munroe (son), of Trenton, Branda Munroe (daughter) of Brownstown; Grandchildren: Theresa Williamson (Sarah), Bobby Munroe (New Orleans), Brent Munroe (Amanda), Chad Munroe (Brittni), Brandon Munroe (Beth), Jessica Dahmani (Sam), Morgan Munroe; and 13 Great Grand Children; Carolyn Beeler (sister), Debbie Stevens (sister) and Harry Wilson (brother). Preceded in death by her...

Randall Self

Randall Self

June 9, 2022

Randall Self, age52 of South Rockwood, passed away June 9, 2022 at his home. Born April 30, 1970 in Detroit, Randall was the son of Randall and Debbie (Haines) Self. He married the love of his life, Tonia Arquette, on July 24, 2003 after being together since 1993. Randall worked at Flat Rock Metal for the past 26 years....

Richard  J. Smith

Richard J. Smith

June 8, 2022

Richard "Rich" Smith was born on February 1, 1965 in Trenton, Michigan and died June 8, 2022 at the age of 57. Rich went to Riverview High School and was a resident of Riverview when he passed. Beloved Brother of Tim (Rona) of Fairborn, Ohio, Mike (Laura) of Brownstown, Michigan, Sue Terback of Louisville, Kentucky and Brian (Melissa) Smith...

Patricia Ellen Doliber

Patricia Ellen Doliber

June 7, 2022

Patricia Ellen Doliber, age 72, passed away on June 7, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Richard Holland Doliber of 42 years; the loving mother of the late Geneva Springall, Dairrai Doliber (Alan Gieche), and Dawn Doliber (Norman Tworek); cherished grandmother of Justin (Angelo) Zuniga, Trisha Frericks (Jeff Valeck), Angelo Valderas, and Julian Valderas; and the loving great-grandmother...

Lori Lynne Ries

Lori Lynne Ries

June 6, 2022

Lori Lynne Ries, of Rockwood, passed away June 6th, 2022. Loving mother of Malisa and Emily. Proud grandma of Eva and Lilly. Cherished sister of Timmy, Char, Danny, Teresa and Dink. She is survived by her ex-husband Jim; her son in law Steve as well as a few nieces and many nephews. She moved to Louisiana breifly and then...

Clarence Sillus Sharp

Clarence Sillus Sharp

June 6, 2022

Sharp, Clarence Sillus, age 98 of Trenton, MI, passed away June 6th, 2022. Loving husband of the late Ethel Elaine Sharp. Dear father of Kenneth and the late Cecil “Jack” Hardin (Anita Hardin). Proud grandfather of Brent (Margaret) Hardin, Genevieve (Ahmed) Elmahdi, Marla (Brandon) Garton, and Christopher Hardin. Great grandfather of Joshua Nemeth, Eric Hardin, Christian Hardin, Layen and...

Richard "Dennis" Boddy

Richard "Dennis" Boddy

June 6, 2022

To view a recording of the service, please click on the tribute wall above. To view the family tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Richard “Dennis” Boddy, of Wayne, Michigan, passed away June 6, 2022. Beloved son of Rose Boddy and the late Richard. Cherished brother of Deborah (Dr. Pasquale) Papalia, and Kimberly Staniszewski. Proud uncle of...

Clarence  Andrew Rogers

Clarence Andrew Rogers

June 6, 2022

Clarence Andrew Rogers, born December 7, 1941. Served in the Air Force from 1959 to 1979. He was a loving and devoted husband to Kim Yong Ja Rogers, they were married for 59 years. Loving father to Kim Chang Il Rogers ( deceased), Anna Maria Waddle, Kim Ellen Fronk, Lee Rae Bondarenok and Penny Jan Talbert. He was a...

Peggy "Cookie" Cross

Peggy "Cookie" Cross

June 5, 2022

Peggy “Cookie” Cross was born on November 14, 1946 in Harlan, Kentucky and died at her home in Taylor on June 5, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved mom of Tim (Kim) McFarland. Proud grandma of Erik (Chelsea) Blair and Timmy McFarland. Cherished great grandma of Wolfe and Lainey. Also survived by other loving family and friends. She...

David Eugene Duperron

David Eugene Duperron

June 4, 2022

David E. Duperron, age 81, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. He was born on June 11, 1940 in Wyandotte, MI to Emory and Mildred Duperron. David is survived by his wife, Patricia Duperron; his children Jaqueline (William) Baraboll and Marc (Sandy) Duperron; his grandchildren Zachary (Myranda) Baraboll, Adam (Jenn) Baraboll, Arielle (Nick) Partyka, Colin (Rachel) Duperron, Karlie...

Wavie Jean Malone

Wavie Jean Malone

June 4, 2022

To view Wavie's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Wavie Jean Malone of Woodhaven, MI sadly passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 75. Cherished mother of Cedric Malone and Taessa Malone-Carter (Michael). Dear grandmother of Taelor Carter and Madison Carter. Loving sister of Dorothy Partee, Bernice Shorter, Shirley (Willie) Daniels, Brenda Caldwell,...

Melissa Anne Adkins

Melissa Anne Adkins

June 3, 2022

Melissa Anne was born on March 23, 1973 in Pikeville, Kentucky and passed away on June 3, 2022 at her home in Gibraltar at the age of 49. Cherished mom of Megan Adkins and Christian Adkins. Beloved sister of Doretha (Jeff) Brekke. Daughter of the late Betty Renfro and of the late Susie Renfro. Cherished partner of Greg Langton....

Carrie  May Marrow

Carrie May Marrow

June 3, 2022

To view Carrie's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Carrie May Marrow of Trenton, MI passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2022 at the age of 30. Beloved daughter of Jennifer and Stewart Marrow. Loving sister of Kayla, Hope, and Robert Marrow. Cherished aunt of Elliott, Kathleen, Gregory, and Kingston. Dear niece, cousin, and friend to...

Carol  Ann   Ruble

Carol Ann Ruble

June 2, 2022

Ruble, Carol Ann of Rockwood age 67. Beloved mother of Craig (Kathryn), Paul (Jennifer), Nicholas (Ashleigh). Loving grandmother of Briana (Jeremy), Paul Jr, Frederick, Brendan, Kayla, Madison, Elijah, Logan, Palmer, and Nash. Dear aunt to her niece and many nephews. Dearest sister of Daniel (Annette) Navarre and Diane (Larry) Costello. Carol is preceded in death by her parents Joan...

Patricia "Patti" Kaiser

Patricia "Patti" Kaiser

June 2, 2022

Patricia (Patti) Kaiser (nee Zulewski) of Grosse Ile, formerly Southgate, passed away on June 2, 2022 at the age of 83. Pat was born June 12, 1938 to Joe and Catherine Zulewski of Wyandotte. Beloved wife of the late Bill Kaiser for 56 years before his death in 2014. Cherished mother of Bill Jr (Renee), Jeff, Mike, Lisa Kaiser...

Frank J. Rucinski

Frank J. Rucinski

June 2, 2022

Frank J. Rucinski, age 92 of Brownstown, MI, passed away June 2, 2022 with his family at his side. Frank was born May 7, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Frank and Catherine Rucinski. He served in the Korean War as Sergeant 1st Class in the Army. Frank married the love of his life, Dorothy Ann (Wingerter) Rucinski on May...

Jim Staggs

Jim Staggs

June 1, 2022

Jim Staggs, age 62 passed away June 1, 2022. Loving husband of Dawn Staggs for 18 wonderful years. Beloved father of Andrew, Stacey, Buzzy, Lalaena, Holly, Tasha (Mike), Jeremy and Grant. Proud papa of Braden, Laniyah, Kaidyn, Mckayla, Liam, Travas, and Jordan. Loving brother of Rob (Karin) Moore. He is survived by his mother Arlene Moore. He also leaves...

Howard Hurley

Howard Hurley

June 1, 2022

Hurley, Howard E., age 97, passed on June 1, 2022 of Trenton, MI. Proudly served his country in World War II. Beloved husband of late wife Virginia of 77 years. Loving father of Michael (Judith) Hurley, Kathleen Maggio, Maureen (William) Witkowski and the late Carole Erdman. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Contributions to...