OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Grant "Shark Dog" Finch
November 12, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Grant's video tribute and service recording. Born in Dearborn, Grant was the son of Rodney and Lenise (Cowper) Finch. A 2013 graduate of Woodhaven High School, Grant worked as a Line Welder for Ford Motor Company. He enjoyed weightlifting, skateboarding, fishing, going to the beach and getting tattoos, but his most...
Anthony David Atkins
November 12, 2020
Anthony David Atkins, 53, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born April 23rd, 1967 in Detroit to Charles & Judy Atkins. Loving father of Elida Atkins and the late Ashley Petrie. Proud grandfather of Amelia Petrie. Beloved son of Charles and the late Judith. Loving brother of Rene’ DeLaRosa (Bob), Mario Atkins (Ana), Lina...
Shawn M. Smith
November 11, 2020
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE VISITATION AND SERVICE SCHEDULE. Shawn was born on September 7, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020 at the age of 47; he was of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Cherished husband of Robin. Amazing and Awesome dad of Verlene and Hannah. Loving son of Dwight...
Jay Stacy
November 11, 2020
Jay Stacy, of Southgate, passed away November 11, 2020. Beloved dad to Larry (Kate) and Ruben (Christina). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra. Dear grandfather to Marlaina, Justin, Alexandria, Ava and Davina. Beloved great grandfather to many. Jay is also survived by his sister Brenda, his niece Linda and many friends.
Roger R. Mauritho Jr.
November 11, 2020
Roger Russell Mauritho Jr., age 53, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. He is survived by his loving parents Roger & Patty Mauritho, sister Pam (Mike) Mace, sister Kathy (Eric) Hammond, brother Jeff Mauritho, Nephew Craig Hammond, Niece Madison Mace, Nephew Mikey Mace, Buddy the dog, a long with many other family members and friends. Roger lived in...
Joseph Augustus Mallon
November 11, 2020
Joseph Augustus Mallon was born on February 9, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 11, 2020 at the age of 51; he was of Allen Park. Cherished son of Patricia Mallon and the late Thomas Mallon. Beloved brother of Michael, Debra Mallon (Frank Parton), Pamela(the late Martin) Sauerman, Patricia Mallon (the late Jerry Elkins), Karen Mallon (the...
Randy Joseph Stover
November 10, 2020
Randy Joseph Stover, age 50 of Holt, MI. Loving brother of Jennifer Stover and Kim Harris and preceded in death by his brother Doug Stover. Dearest uncle of Sarah Harris and Mariella Stover. Randy is preceded in death by his parents Francis and Ruth Stover. He was always interested in computers and found much enjoyment in roller coasters and...
Charles F. Kittle
November 10, 2020
Charles Frederick Kittle, 95, long time resident of Trenton and Holly, Michigan, passed away 11/10/2020 of natural causes at American House in Riverview, Michigan. Charles was born September 14, 1925 to Frederick Nelson and Mary Leona Kittle in Huron Township, Wayne County Michigan on the family property. He was a graduate of Flat Rock High School, after returning home...
Robert "Bobby" Dombrowski
November 10, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Dombrowski, of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully 11/10/2020. Loved son of Linda and Bob. Loved brother of Andy and Kevin (Kaitlyn). Loved uncle of Stella, James, John and Charlie. He will be missed forever.
Ronald Arlo Pfund
November 9, 2020
Ronald Arlo Pfund, age 81 of Monroe, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Born October 9, 1939 in Monroe, Ronald was the son of Raymond and Betty (Quick) Pfund Sr. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from October 27, 1958 until...
John W. Ruetz I
November 8, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. Surrounded by his family, John W. Ruetz (Allen Park, MI) passed away after courageously battling stage four, bone cancer on November 8th, 2020 at the age of 66. John was born in Loraine Ohio on March 4th, 1954 to Carl Richard Ruetz Sr. and Dolores Ann Ruetz (Hink)....
Al C. Waite
November 8, 2020
Waite, Al C. Age 83 of Flat Rock. Passed away November 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Carma Waite for 36 years. Loving father of Renee (Randy) Turner, Quinn (Mike) Perry, Mitchell (Sandy) Fulton and Lisa (Gordon) May. Proud Papa of Tiffany, Ricky, Tyler, Cheyenne, Ciara, Christina, Dakota, Caitlyn, Alexis, Nicole and Gabrielle. Great grandfather of Shelley, Trista, MJ, Jenna,...
Ruth A. Kasenow
November 8, 2020
Kasenow, Ruth A., age 82, November 8, 2020 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald M. Kasenow, Sr. Loving mother of Sherrill (Gregory) Cachia, Karen (Kim) Kasenow-Johnson, Donald (Carrie) Kasenow, Jr. and the late Janet Kasenow-Wolfe. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and her son-in-law Richard Wolfe. Loving sister of Debbie Blair of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Ruth...
Michael M. Riordan
November 7, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Michael M. Riordan August 17, 1946-November 7, 2020 Steadfast Son of Lucille E. (Zink) Riordan and Joseph Patrick Riordan I. Loyal Brother of Joseph Patrick Riordan II. Dedicated Husband of 50 years to Karen A. (Soma) Riordan. Loving Father of 5 beautiful children Kathleen M. Riordan (Stephen M....
Thomas Hansel Curcio
November 7, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view the funeral service. Thomas H. Curcio, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 7th, 2020 from COVID 19 illness. He was born on Oct. 23, 1929, in Sewickley, PA to Hansel and Martha (Malarik) Curcio and was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and their son Tommy. Tom attended grade school...
Matthew Wendel Scoles
November 7, 2020
Please click on the Tribute Wall tab above to view a recording of Matthew's Funeral Service. Matthew Wendel Scoles, age 48 of Monroe, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Born October 28, 1972 in Monroe, Matthew was the son of Thad and Jennifer (Powers) Scoles. A graduate of Monroe High School, Matthew received...
Margaret Ann Cybulla
November 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Margaret's video tribute. Margaret Ann Cybulla (Finnigan), 90, of Trenton, MI passed away on November 6, 2020 at the Marvin and Betty Danto Healthcare Center in West Bloomfield, MI, leaving behind a rich legacy of family and faith upon being received by Christ in everlasting life. Margaret Ann was born August...
Lisa Marie Steffy
November 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Lisa's video tribute. Lisa Marie Steffy, age 61 of Monroe, passed away on November 6, 2020 with her beloved husband Larry by her side. She was born November 15, 1958 to Jack and Dorothy Siffer. The eldest child, Lisa had a wonderful childhood with her two brothers, Tony and Marty, grew...
Joyce M. Laplante
November 5, 2020
Joyce Marie LaPlante, 91 years young, passed away peacefully November 5, 2020. Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, her family journeyed to Detroit during the 1940’s and she later made her home in the suburbs located in the downriver area. She worked throughout her life starting from high-school age. Working in customer service and retail sales, she often challenged and...