OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Paul F. Altman

Paul F. Altman

December 13, 2021

Paul F. Altman, age 88, of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on December 13, 2021. Born and raised from humble beginnings in Rudyard, MI, Paul went on to serve his country as a first generation American in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Paul met his beloved wife of 61 years, Gwynne and they...

Millard  Lee Martin

Millard Lee Martin

December 13, 2021

Millard Lee Martin. Age 93 of Allen Park, MI. Passed away December 13, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Donya Martin for 71 wonderful years. Loving father of the late Michael (Cindy) Martin and the late Linda Jackson. Proud grandpa/gramps of Michael Martin, Brian (Amy) Jackson, Holly Couture (James) Stinchcombe and Tracy Honstain. Great grandpa of Naomi, Casey, Sara,...

Antonino Leone

Antonino Leone

December 13, 2021

Antonino Leone, 83 of Naples, FL, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was born in Cinisi, Sicily on April 27, 1938. He married Serafina Giacona in Sicily on January 26, 1959. He worked construction and farmed in Sicily. After moving to America, he worked for Firestone for 10 years. He was an avid gardener and loved his...

Michael D. Hoffmann

Michael D. Hoffmann

December 12, 2021

Michael Duane Hoffmann was born November 29, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away December 12, 2021. Mike was the oldest of seven children to Duane and Doris Hoffmann. Mike spent his early years tearing up baseball fields and basketball courts in Dearborn Heights and the rest of his life in Dearborn. Mike was simply known as “coach” to...

Earl  Louis  Szostek

Earl Louis Szostek

December 12, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view the recording of the service celebrating Earl's life. Born in Detroit, Earl was the son of Teofil and Helen (Slanec) Szostek. A graduate of Chadsey High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Earl married the love of his life, Maureen Coudret on April 12, 1969. Earl...

Brenda Katherine Calzavara

Brenda Katherine Calzavara

December 12, 2021

Brenda Katherine Calzavara, age 69 of Monroe, passed away December 12, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born December 25, 1951 Brenda was the daughter of Claude and Treecy (Collins) Smith. A graduate of Monroe High School, she worked as a Casino Manager for various casinos both in Las Vegas and Canada. One of Brenda’s favorite pastimes was shopping....

Edward Peter Kulesza

Edward Peter Kulesza

December 11, 2021

Edward Peter Kulesza originally from Detroit, born June 26, 1947, passed away December 11, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Kulesza for 40 wonderful, adventurous years. Loving father of Tracy Kroll and Eddie Kulesza. Proud grandpa/PeePaw of Jessica and Drew Kroll and mutual sports-loving father-in-law to Andy Kroll. Loving brother to his sister, Marianne Matthews, and her daughters,...

Janine  Kay Hall

Janine Kay Hall

December 11, 2021

Janine Kay Eckmeter Hall of Allen Park, MI. Born May 2, 1947. Passed on December 11, 2021 at the age of 74. Wife of the late Richard T. Hall, Jr. Predeceased by her parents James and June Eckmeter. Sister of the late Joyce (the late Ronald) Wagoner. Mother of Heather (Daniel) Sledzinski, Alison (Chris) Hammond and Richard T. Hall...

Caroll Daniel

Caroll Daniel

December 11, 2021

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Caroll was the daughter of Henry and Margaret Elizabeth Russell. A graduate of Northwestern High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, Harold Daniel, on June 4, 1955. Caroll worked as an Elementary School Secretary for Inter-City Christian School for many years. Caroll leaves to cherish her memory, Harold, her husband of...

Craig D. Lawhorn

Craig D. Lawhorn

December 11, 2021

Craig D. Lawhorn. Age 48 of Taylor. Passed away December 11, 2021. Husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Scott (Hailey) Lawhorn, Angel Lawhorn, Gabriel Lawhorn and Caiden Lawhorn. Proud grandpa of Penelope Lawhorn. Dear son of Laura Lawhorn. Dearest brother of Sean Lawhorn, Ramona Lawhorn and Amber Lawhorn. Survived also by many loving nieces. Preceded in death by his...

Warren O. Hurst

Warren O. Hurst

December 11, 2021

Hurst, Warren O. Dec 11, age 78, of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear father of Bridget and Chris (JoEllen). Dearest grand father of Travis, Haydn, Rylee and McKay. Also survived by one brother Chuck and two sisters Elaine Greubel and Barbara Greene.

Charles Haskell Bates, Jr.

Charles Haskell Bates, Jr.

December 10, 2021

Charles Haskell Bates, Jr. Age 68 of Southgate. Passed away December 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Julie Bates. Loving father of Tiffany (Wesley) Jacobson, Kristin Bates (James) and Charles Bates III. Step-father of Michelle Cavill, Michael Cavill and Bradley Cavill. Loving dad/Papa of Parris Ann Cavill. Proud Papa of 19. Dear brother of Gary (Brenda) Bates and James Bates....

Anne S. Halcisak

Anne S. Halcisak

December 10, 2021

Anne S. Halcisak, of Grosse Ile, passed away on December 10th, 2021 at the age of 64. Anne grew up in Taylor, Michigan, and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1975. She worked for Comerica Bank for over 43 years, starting when she was in high school when it was first Detroit Bank & Trust. As a...

Brenda Joyce Kelly

Brenda Joyce Kelly

December 9, 2021

Kelly, Brenda Jo. Dec 9, age 71, of Romulus. Beloved wife of Bobby. Dear mother of Timothy Kelly, Shelby Disney and Marshall Kelly. Dearest grand mother of Joseph Martin, Samantha Heitz, Sarah Heitz, Tabitha Garcia, Chester Kelly, Peyton Thornsberry, Kevin Kelly, Michael Disney, Angie Maggie, Meagan Maggie, Carmelina Ghanem, Harley Disney, Davidson Disney, Kiara Kelly, Vivian Kelly and two...

Nancy Jo Atkins

Nancy Jo Atkins

December 9, 2021

Nancy Jo Atkins, Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dear mother of Bobby (Becky), Margaret (Mark Erwin) Al Badandi and Matt (the late Angie). Dearest grandmother of Brenee, Bailee, Lillian, Emily, Abbie and Ava.

Ronald  Diola  Casquejo

Ronald Diola Casquejo

December 9, 2021

To view Ronald's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Casquejo, Ronald Dialo. Dec 9, age 82, of Riverview. Beloved husband of Emma. Dear father of Randy (Nicole), Robert, Richard and Christine (Eric) Sharon. Dearest grand father of Braden, McKenna, Jack, Cyanne and Xander. Also survived by 2 brothers Danilo, Arlington and preceded in death by 5...

Kenneth Edward  Yuchuck

Kenneth Edward Yuchuck

December 9, 2021

Born in Vancouver, Washington, Kenneth was the son of Michael and Helen (Smolinski) Yuchuck. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy from August 4, 1962 until August 1, 1964. Kenneth then married the love of his life, Nancy Geiger-Mendel, on June 4, 1966. Kenneth worked as a Computer Operator for General Motors/EDS for over 27 years,...

Dean Eddie Poore

Dean Eddie Poore

December 8, 2021

Dean Eddie Poore, 65, formerly of Toledo, OH passed away Wednesday, December 8th, at the Medilodge of Monroe, MI after a year long battle with cancer. He was born in Monroe, June 10th of 1956, to the late Clyde Poore and Billie (née Minton) Carter. He is survived by his remaining siblings, Kathy Ayers of Swartz Creek, MI and...

Jonathan  A. Brown

Jonathan A. Brown

December 8, 2021

Brown, Jonathan A. Dec 8, age 53, of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Christen. Dear father of Jessica (Christopher ) Atwood. Dearest son of Thomas and Marie Brown. Loving grandfather of Isabella, Sophia and Mason. Also survived by his brother Steven (Heidi) Brown. Memorial Service to be scheduled at a later date.

Viennia  Sue  Randles

Viennia Sue Randles

December 6, 2021

Randles, Viennnia Sue, Dec 6, age 61, of Taylor. Dear sister of Tim, Thomas, Michael, Eugenia, Virginia Sheppard, Julie Yankowski and the late Pete.