OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
June B. Fraczek
January 21, 2022
A video tribute will be added, please check back. June was born on September 28, 1949 in Erie, Pennsylvania and died on January 21, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 72; she was of Dearborn and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of John. Cherished mom of Cindy Myers (the late Gary Riggs) and Jamie (John)...
Elvenia G. Earles
January 21, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Elvenia's video tribute. Elvenia was born on November 29, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky and died on January 21, 2022 at her home in Brownstown Twp., Michigan at the age of 86; she was formerly of Melvindale, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Cherished mom of Charles, Jr. (Cyndi). Proud mammaw...
Carolina Rivas De Campa
January 20, 2022
Carolina Rivas de Campa, age 63 of Detroit, MI. Born May 3, 1958 in Tlalcosahua, Jalisco, Mexico and passed away January 20, 2022. Loving Mother of Lorenzo Campa, Angelica Campa, Eduardo (Lara) Campa and Veronica (Diego Sanchez) Campa. Proud Abuelita of Isabella Campa, Lilianna Campa, Ashley Sanchez, Eduardo Campa Jr., Kathy Sanchez, Alyssa Sanchez and soon to be born...
Donald Lee Rinna
January 19, 2022
Born in Detroit, Donald was the son of Henry and Dorothy (Dalton) Rinna. He married the love of his life, Karen Wiseman, on March 4, 1967. Donald worked for over 30 years for Calgon/Beecham/Benckiser. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood and served on the Parish Council. Donald enjoyed playing baseball, bowling, and was...
Tony Mantua
January 19, 2022
Tony Mantua, age 63 of Allen Park, passed away January 19th, 2022. Born July 15th, 1958 to the late Tony and Joan Mantua. Dear husband of Diane (Zuke) Mantua. Loving father of Anthony Jr., Daniel, and Maria (Johnny Cox). Cherished brother of Robert (Mary) Mantua, Pat (Greg) Marinski, Mary Ann Kalonick, Carol (Larry) Gordy, Diane (Jim) Engardio, James (Michelle)...
James E. Saunders
January 19, 2022
Saunders, James E. of Trenton, MI passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of 65 years to Sylvia Saunders. Loving dad of Leisa (Jim) Cooper, Craig (Dana) Saunders, and Mark (Jeannie) Saunders. Cherished grandpa and papa of Michael (Taylor) Stull, Elisabeth Cooper, Collin (Nicole) Saunders, and Kelsey Saunders. Dear great-grandpa of Ryleigh...
Walter J. Pociask
January 19, 2022
Pociask, Walter J. Jan 19, age 74, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of Ken (Scarlette). Dearest grandfather of Abigail, Allison and Jacob. Also survived by one sister Nancy Matschekowski and three brothers Robert, Gary and Tom.
Kenneth Drewior Sr.
January 19, 2022
Kenneth J. Drewior Sr., age 79 of Monroe County, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 19, 2022. Kenneth was born April 10, 1942 in Monroe, MI to Yeager and Grace Drewior. He attended Monroe High School in 1961. He worked all of his life as a mill wright until he retired. He is preceded in death by...
Kathleen Marie Hollister
January 19, 2022
Born in Wyandotte, Kathleen was the daughter of Arnold and Alice (Jackson) Abbott. She attended Carlson High School and went on to earn her Associate of Art Degree from Monroe County Community College. Kathleen married the love of her life, Eric Hollister, on December 7, 2020. She was known as a very talented artist with a special love for...
Robert John Cline
January 18, 2022
Born in Stowe, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Edward Cline and Marie Serco. A graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School he then went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Kentucky Wesleyan College. He married the love of his life, Karen LaPerriere, on January 18, 2004. Robert enjoyed fishing and making his own lures. Robert leaves to cherish...
Bonnie Charette
January 17, 2022
Charette, Bonnie, age 78 of Riverview, passed away peacefully at home January 17, 2022. Born January 26, 1943 to the late Ernest and Marceline Hampton. Loving wife of the late Robert Charette. Dear mother of Michelle (Sam) Vassallo, Nicole Settle, and the late Rob (Vicky) Charette. Proud grandmother of Sal (Hanna) Vassallo, Vincent Vassallo, Mia Vassallo, Brent (Megan) Charette,...
Kenneth D. Gorno
January 17, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kenneth's video tribute. Kenneth Donlon Gorno, Sr., age 89 of Trenton, Michigan passed away on January 17, 2022 in his home. Ken served his community as a firefighter from 1965 until he retired in 1990 as captain of the Trenton Fire Department. Ken also served as an EMT for many of...
Ciara Schmedding
January 17, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Ciara's memorial video. Ciara Schmedding, of Detroit, passed suddenly on January 17, 2022, at the young age of 25. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony “Skip” Eliel and Desiree Schmedding. Cherished sister of Jazmyne, Tony and Emilio. Proud Auntie of Juliet “JuJu”. Dearest granddaughter of the late Peggy Faletti, Joseph Faletti, William...
Arthur Roger Fritz Jr.
January 17, 2022
Born in Wyandotte, Arthur was the son of Arthur and Leota (Helbig) Fritz Sr. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army overseas during the Vietnam War as a Tank Operator. Arthur received numerous medals and commendations including the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cross...
Mike Mobley
January 17, 2022
Mike Mobley, age 59 of Newport, passed away January 17th, 2022. Born October 9th, 1962 in Thomasville, GA to the late William and Julia Mobley. Dear brother of Royal Mobley of Plymouth, MI. Beloved father of Stephanie Peterman and Holly Peterman. Proud grandfather of Devin and Donovin Peterman, Jacob Wampler, Justin, Emily, and Anthony Andrews. A Memorial Gathering will...
Lawrence Crabtree
January 16, 2022
Lawrence Charles Crabtree (Larry) 4/19/1930 - 1/16/2022 Grosse Ile, MI Lawrence Charles Crabtree, age 91, went to his heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Larry was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada April 19, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Hilda and Arthur Crabtree and sister, Joan Spanswick. He is survived by his wife of...
Maureen Fielder
January 15, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce that Maureen Fielder, 43, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born May 3, 1978 to Keith and Ann (Conroy) Fielder, Maureen lived with passion, determination, and generosity. A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, John Carroll University (B.S.), and Marygrove College (Masters in the Art of Teaching),...
James Russell Joyce
January 15, 2022
Click on tribute wall to view James' memorial video. James Russell Joyce, of Taylor Michigan passed away January 15, 2022. James was born July 14, 1944 in Ann Arbor to Russell and Virgina Joyce. Beloved husband of Denise for 38 wonderful years. Loving father to Keri (John) Joyce, Frank (Theresa) Mazurek, Angela (Rey) Rosinski, and Kristine (Brian) Hittinger. Proud...
James R. Zanglin
January 15, 2022
Zanglin, James R. of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Fort Meyers, Florida at the age of 80. Beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara Zanglin. Loving father of Douglas Zanglin and Jason Zanglin. Cherished grandpa of Madison and Ava Zanglin. Dear brother of Ann (the late Robert) Anderson, John Zanglin, Kathleen (Charles) Angell, and...