OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Joseph  Lee Vitale

Joseph Lee Vitale

June 30, 2022

Joseph L. Vitale. Age 67, of Grosse Ile. Passed away June 30, 2022. Loving father of Victoria. Dear son of Mamie. Dearest brother of Roseanna (Emanuel) Pizzo. Survived also by many loving family and friends.

Ellen  Louise O'Leary

Ellen Louise O'Leary

June 30, 2022

Ellen Louise (O’Neil) O’Leary 89, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died June 30, 2022. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ellen was an inveterate baseball fan, enthusiastic cross word puzzler and avid reader. A native of Arlington MA, Ellen was a graduate of Framingham State (MA), later completing a Masters at Eastern Michigan. Surviving are her children, two sons, Michael W....

Terrence Brett Wiktorowski

Terrence Brett Wiktorowski

June 29, 2022

In loving memory of Terrance Brett Wiktorowski.

Born September 27, 1950 and passed on June 29th 2022.

Proceeded in death by his loving mother Lucille Wiktorowski, loving father Walter Wiktorowski and long-life partner, Lonnie Coughenour. He is survived by his son Scott Blauvelt, daughter in law Hajeema Blauvelt, Grandson Parker Brett...

Nina Bigos

Nina Bigos

June 29, 2022

Bigos, Nina, age 92 of Riverview, formerly of Dearborn, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2022. Nina was born January 10th, 1930 in Dearborn, to the late Edward and Anna Bartoshuk. She was a graduate of Fordson High School and Wayne State University. After college graduation she spent many years as a teacher at Lowrey Elementary School in Dearborn. Loving...

Janice Jones

Janice Jones

June 27, 2022

Janice Jones, of Trenton, passed away June 27, 2022. Loving wife of the late Larry Jones. Beloved mother of Julie and Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Lillian Brown and her brother Clyde Brown. She leaves behind her dog, Rowdy, who will miss her dearly. She enjoyed drinking a nice glass of scotch every...

Maxine C. Bass

Maxine C. Bass

June 26, 2022

Maxine C. Bass, age 89 of Riverview, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton. Born February 19, 1933 in Lincoln Park, Maxine was the daughter of Whitmore and Myrtle Mumford. A 1950 graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, Rubin Bass in August of 1956. A dedicated homemaker, Maxine also...

Daniel Thomas  Stephens Jr.

Daniel Thomas Stephens Jr.

June 25, 2022

Daniel Thomas Stephens Jr., of Trenton, passed away June 25, 2022. Loving dad of Austyn Stephens. Beloved son of Daniel T. Stephens Sr. and Louella Stephens. Dear brother of Diane (Dennis) Kendall and Debra (Daniel) Franklin. Cherished uncle of Emily (Steve) Covyeou, Courtney (PJ) Williamson, Bruce (Shannon) Barnes, and Erika (Jason) Barnes. He is survived by many great nieces...

Thelma Moyers

Thelma Moyers

June 25, 2022

Thelma Moyers, age 94 of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Monroe, passed away June 25, 2022. Born April 4, 1928 in Monroe, Thelma was the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Lockwood) Boedecker and was raised by William and Estelle Gearhart. A 1947 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she then attended Siena Heights College. Thelma married the love of her life,...

Margaret Hicks Etheridge

Margaret Hicks Etheridge

June 25, 2022

Margaret Hicks Etheridge was born on October 14, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia and died in Allen Park, Michigan on June 25, 2022 at the age 69. Cherished wife of 32 years to Danny. Beloved mom of Jamisson (Stephanie) Fowler, Joshua (Shannon) Fowler, Christy Etheridge, Logan Etheridge, Elle Etheridge, Ethan Etheridge and the late Hannah Etheridge. Proud grandma of 5....

William Earl Bostwick

William Earl Bostwick

June 25, 2022

William Earl Bostwick, 82, of Allen Park, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence M, and Ona A. Bostwick and a sister, Beatrice M. Bostwick. He is survived by his brothers Paul D., Lloyd L. (wife Betty), and Daniel M. (wife Judi); and an abundance of...

Robert (Joe) Head

Robert (Joe) Head

June 25, 2022

Robert (Joe) Head, age 75 of Farwell, MI formerly of Rockwood, MI, passed away peacefully June 25th, 2022. In 1968, Joe married the love of his life Onalee Cupp. Together they had 4 beautiful children Robert, Dana (Gary) Hoskins, Kara (Lynn) Cosby, and the late Cynthia. He was the proud grandfather of Noah, Damon, Emma, Robbie, Hunter, Ronny, Zachary,...

Keith Allen Knapp

Keith Allen Knapp

June 22, 2022

Keith Allen Knapp. Age 80 of Trenton. Passed way June 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Beverly for 45 years. Loving father of Amy Knapp and Chelsey Knapp. Proud grandpa of Isabella "Izzy" Knapp. Dear brother of Brian (Valerie) Knapp and Diane (Art) Bowles. Survived also by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Preceded in death...

Iris M. Dye

Iris M. Dye

June 22, 2022

Iris M. Dye, age 95 of Monroe, passed away June 22, 2022 at the Wellspring Lutheran Home. Born May 3, 1927, Iris was the daughter of Howard and Mary (McDevitt) Horton. She married the love of her life, George Dye, on July 14, 1944 at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. Iris worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Mercy...

James "Jay" Curtis Elswick Ii

James "Jay" Curtis Elswick Ii

June 21, 2022

James Curtis Elswick II, also known as Jay, was born on October 31, 1991 and passed away on June 21, 2022, at the age of 30. Jay enjoyed riding dirtbikes and fourwheelers, and just being outside in general. Jay is survived by his mother Michelle (Tom) Foust; his father James Elswick; his step mother Peggy Elswick; his siblings Matthew...

Thomas Leonard Henry

Thomas Leonard Henry

June 21, 2022

Henry, Thomas Leonard, age of 66, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2022 at his home in Trenton, MI. He was the loving husband to Christine Henry for 36 years. Loving father of James (Amanda), Caty (Rich), and Emily (Paul). Loving grandfather of Andrew, Madi, Richie, Riley, Payton, Delia, Remi, and Lexi. Loving brother of Gerry (Paul). Loving uncle...

Janet H.  Keeth

Janet H. Keeth

June 21, 2022

Janet H. Keeth July 15, 1932 - June 21, 2022 Loving wife of the late Leo for 43 years. Cherished mom of Laurie (Frederick), Lisa (Randy), Anita (Jerry), Patricia (Dave) and William (Laura). The best grandmother to Rebecca (Matthew), Benjamin (Celeste), Michael (Nikki), Carolyn, Anthony, Bryan, Elizabeth, Christina, Chelsea and Zachary. Adoring great-grandmother to Mallory, Brayden, Jackson and Jaxson....

Paul J. Kolokowski

Paul J. Kolokowski

June 21, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paul's video tribute. Kolokowski, Paul J. June 21, age 58, of Southgate. Beloved husband of Lynne. Dear father to Kelsey. Survived by his sister Kari (Gil) Valverde and his loving nieces and nephews.

Renald  Attard

Renald Attard

June 21, 2022

Attard, Renald, age 92, June 21, 2022 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Carmen. Loving father of Jennifer (Karey) DelDuco, Maureen (Mike) Noel, Anthony (Lynne) Attard, Jeffery (Lisa) Attard, Monica (Kevin) Kulza, James (Donella) Attard and Robert (Lois) Attard. Proud grandfather of Rebecca, Andrea, Nicholas, Michael, Jr., Diana, Stephanie, Samantha, Caitlin, Joey, Rony, Nicole and the late...

Donna Rose Duffy

Donna Rose Duffy

June 21, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Donna Rose's video tribute. Donna Rose was born on August 3, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 21, 2022 at her home in Riverview at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mum of Jim (Sandy) Duffy, Mary Coffey, Laurie (Mike) Delves, Dan (Debbie) Duffy,...

Jerry Demorest

Jerry Demorest

June 20, 2022

Jerry Demorest, age 78 of Taylor, MI. Loving husband of Suzette who together shared 34 wonderful years. He is survived by his daughter Mandy Demorest, his sister Diane (Hubert) Haske and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Richard (Mary Jane) Demorest and his parents Raymond and Esther Demorest. Memorial contributions in honor of...