OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

John F. Goins, Jr.

John F. Goins, Jr.

November 18, 2021

Click on tribute wall tab above to watch John Goins' tribute video. John was born on January 24, 1957 in Dearborn, Michigan and went Home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2021 at the age of 64; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 41 years to Brenda. Loving dad of Andy (Nicole) and Eric (Samantha). Very...

Patricia Foley

Patricia Foley

November 18, 2021

Patricia Foley of Riverview, MI passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Foley. Loving mother of Karen (Jack) Gannon and the late Daniel (Anna) Foley. Cherished grammie of Kyle Anne (Brad) Mayes and Terri (Tim) Legel. Sweet aunt of many nieces and nephews and cherished by many neighbors....

Jimmie Ferguson

Jimmie Ferguson

November 18, 2021

November 18, 2021, Jimmie (Fergie) Ferguson passed away in Taylor. He was 88 years old. Jimmie is survived by his children Brett (Susan), Traci (John), Teri (Dale), brothers Roy, Harold (Pat) and Donnie (Cindy). He is also survived by his seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife...

Renee Poniewozik

Renee Poniewozik

November 18, 2021

Renée Poniewozik, age 88 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Born September 2, 1933 in Sefrou, Morocco, Renée was the daughter of Yomtov Assouline and Gracia Oliel. She married the love of her life, Joseph Poniewozik, on October 6, 1953, who preceded her in death March 4, 1994. She left her beloved home...

Claude W. Doughten

Claude W. Doughten

November 18, 2021

Claude was born on June 26, 1941 in Virginia and died on November 18, 2021at the age of 80; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 44 years to Bertha. Loving dad of Tammy (Steve), Marcus (Cathy), Rosetta (the late Tommy), Rickey, Mickey, the late Nickey and to his wife Monique and Wallie. Proud grandpa of 11 and great...

James Gazdag Jr.

James Gazdag Jr.

November 18, 2021

James Gazdag Jr., age 52 of Brownstown Twp., MI passed away November 18, 2021 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home. One of a kind dad to Brandon Gazdag, Matthew Gazdag and Lauren Bandy. Loving life long partner of Pauline Bandy. Dearest grandpa of Brielle Smith. Beloved brother of Kim (Ed) Lessnau. James also leaves behind his...

Patricia Mary Quick

Patricia Mary Quick

November 18, 2021

Patricia Mary Quick passed away peacefully and gracefully November 18, 2021. Pat was the beloved wife of the late John E. Quick for 73 years and the sweet daughter of the late Edith and Eugene Lezotte. She was a resident of Rockwood, Michigan for 96 of her 101 years, only moving north for assisted living and to reside near...

Robert E. Stempien Sr.

Robert E. Stempien Sr.

November 17, 2021

Robert was born on December 31, 1929 in Detroit, MI and passed away November 17, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Stempien. Loving father of the late Robert Jr. (Pamela), John (Nancy), Debbie (Jon) Reed, Mickey (Eleanor), Patti (Bret) Quick and Ginger (Kenney) Sotnik. Proud pawpaw of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great...

James D. Smoltz

James D. Smoltz

November 17, 2021

James “Jim” Smoltz was born January 1, 1958 and went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2021 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of 18 years to Janine. Beloved brother of John (Mary) Smoltz, Mary Balester, the late Joanne Sroka and brother in law of Christopher Bodkin. Proud step father of William (Shannon) Warner and...

Richard  Gregory Burkmier

Richard Gregory Burkmier

November 17, 2021

Burkmier, Richard Gregory, Nov 17, age 71, of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Beloved husband of Diane. Dear father of Rick and daughter in law Jen Burkmier, Dearest grandpa of Honour Burkmier and loving son in law of Mary Shomsky. Brother of Craig (Lori) Burkmier, Brett Burkmier and the late Brad. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation of...

Drexel Maynard

Drexel Maynard

November 16, 2021

Drexel Maynard, of Woodhaven, MI passed away on Monday, November 16, 2021 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of 53 years to Donna Maynard. Loving father of Anthony (Jackie) Maynard and Gregory (Shawna) Maynard. Cherished grandpa of Daniel (Katie) Maynard, Todd (Kara) Maynard, and Amanda Gaits and great-grandpa of Oakley and Easton. Dear brother of Thomas (Barb) Maynard,...

Lisa M. Arnett-Langley

Lisa M. Arnett-Langley

November 16, 2021

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Joyce Kreitsch

Joyce Kreitsch

November 16, 2021

Joyce Kreitsch, age 47 of Belleville, formerly of Romulus, passed away Tuesday November 16th, 2021. Born August 5th, 1974 to Mark and Karen Leach. Loving wife of Philip. Dear mother of Kelsey. Proud grandmother of Lacey. Joyce also leaves to cherish her memory sister Jamie Hall. Visitation will take place on Saturday November 20th, 2021 from 1:00PM-9:00PM, Funeral Service...

Linda Ann Housley

Linda Ann Housley

November 16, 2021

Linda Ann Housley, of Southgate, passed away November 16, 2021. Loving mom of Susan (Rick), Sandy and Shelly (Bill). Proud grandmother and great grandmother to many. Linda is survived by her four siblings and many nieces and nephews.

Katherine C. Kelly

Katherine C. Kelly

November 16, 2021

Katherine C. Kelly, of Riverview, passed away on November 16, 2021 at her home after a prolonged illness. Beloved wife of the late Allen Kelly. Katherine is preceded in death by her husband Allen, her two sons, Patrick and Timothy Kelly; her parents, Robert and Florence Hebestreit, her siblings, Jean (Leonard) Suzor, Patricia (Richard) Pillon, Robert (Frances) Hebestreit, Sr....

Mary "Patsy"  Bitz

Mary "Patsy" Bitz

November 16, 2021

Mary “Patsy” Bitz, age 92 of Maybee, passed away Tuesday 16, 2021 at Wellspring Lutheran Home. Born December 10, 1928 in Maybee, Mary was the daughter of Lester and Anna (Boes) Bitz. A graduate of Monroe High School, she faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force, working at the Pentagon. After her military service, Mary worked...

Hazel Jean Hard

Hazel Jean Hard

November 16, 2021

Hazel Jean Hard. Age 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents Orville & Mabel as well as her sisters Janice and Nina. Loving mother of Dale Hard, Sarah Clark, and Jessica Clark. Cherished grandmother of Aleah Caizza, Dale (Kenny) Hard, Robert Hanson, and Elijah Esquivel. She leaves behind many nieces...

Nina Lynne  Johnson

Nina Lynne Johnson

November 14, 2021

Nina Lynne Johnson, age 67 of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born March 9, 1954 in Detroit, Nina was the daughter of Joseph and Eva (Licari) Bruce. Nina leaves to cherish her memory her husband Calvin Johnson; children: Jacob (Jaymie) Bruce, Keiana Bruce, Cherice Johnson and Calvin (Lisha Allen) Johnson Jr; siblings:...

Bernice Napier

Bernice Napier

November 14, 2021

Bernice Napier, of Gibraltar, passed away November 14, 2021. Loving wife of the late Taylor Napier for 62 wonderful years. Beloved mom of Dan (Denise) Napier and Roxanna (Jeffery) Zubke. Proud granny of 8 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She is survived by many siblings, nieces and nephews. Bernice enjoyed collecting items that she find at her favorite stores...

Nancy  Covert Clark

Nancy Covert Clark

November 14, 2021

NANCY COVERT CLARK September 13, 1927 - November 14, 2021 Nancy Covert Clark, aged 94, died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, on Grosse Ile, MI. Nancy was born in Harper Hospital in Detroit on September 13, 1927, to Carl Franklin and Suzanne Stevens Wensinger of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Nancy graduated from Grosse Pointe Country Day School and matriculated...