OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Erma Mae Guardiola

Erma Mae Guardiola

March 3, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Erma's video tribute. Guardiola, Erma May, age 87 of Allen Park. Loving wife of Luis A. Guardiola for 68 years. Loving mother of Father Louis Guardiola, Rose Karon, Richard (Brenda) Guardiola, Joanne Guardiola, Carol Nelson, James (Edelmira) Guardiola and John (Karen) Guardiola. Cherished grandma of 15 grand-children and Mima to 6...

Amy Rose Zeniewicz

Amy Rose Zeniewicz

March 3, 2020

Amy Rose Zeniewicz, age 45 of Monroe, passed away March 3, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Born July 15, 1974 in Garden City, Amy was the daughter of Leonard and Lorraine (Menard) Zeniewicz. A graduate of Cabrini High School, Amy then received her Associates Degree from Monroe County Community College and her Bachelor Degree from Siena...

Joann Mary Sobiechowski

Joann Mary Sobiechowski

March 2, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joann's video tribute. The family prefers no flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Joann Mary Sobiechowski. Age 73 of Southgate. March 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Arthur for 50 years. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Cheryl) Sobiechowski and Renee (Joseph) Belcher. Proud Gramma of Owen,...

Keith Gerard Vanwasshnova

Keith Gerard Vanwasshnova

March 2, 2020

Born in Monroe, Keith was the son of Frank Merl and Margaret (Bodenmiller) VanWasshnova. Keith was a graduate of Jefferson High School where he played on the football team. He worked at Northfield Manufacturing as a Grinder. Keith enjoyed playing pool and caring for trees. Keith leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Richard VanWasshnova of California, Charles (Doris)...

Myra Lynne Vitale

Myra Lynne Vitale

March 2, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Myra's video tribute produced without audio per the request. Vitale, Myra Lynne, age 52 of Bay City; passed away March 2, 2020 with her family by her side. Loving wife of Gaetano Vitale. Loving mother of Kayla Gil, Danielle (Courtney) Pothoof, Devyn (Morrison) Tracy, Francesca Vitale, and Vincenzo Vitale. Cherished Grammy...

Jean Leduc

Jean Leduc

March 2, 2020

Jean LeDuc (nee Watkins), age 79 of Trenton formerly of Wyandotte, passed away March 2, 2020. Born March 9, 1940 to the late Carl and Louise Watkins. Loving wife of Wilfred (Duke). Dear mother of Douglas (Alisa), Amy (Scott) Witkowski, and the late Debbi LeDuc (Carey). Proud grandmother of Rebecca, Rachel, Merrick, and Cullen. Jean was a Roosevelt High...

Clarence "Ray" Sawmiller, Jr.

Clarence "Ray" Sawmiller, Jr.

March 2, 2020

Clarence “Ray” Sawmiller, Jr., age 84 of Woodhaven, passed away March 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia for 62 years. Loving father of Darrell (Debbie) and Holly (Gary) Jenkin. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Benjamin, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Charis. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Doris Sawmiller, brother Darrell, and sister Patricia Lalonde. Ray was...

Betty June Hombrink

Betty June Hombrink

March 2, 2020

Born in River Rouge, Michigan, Betty was the daughter of Johnie and Helen (Kline) Nunn. A graduate of Flat Rock High School, she married the love of her life, William J. Hombrink, on January 15, 1985. Sadly he preceded her in death March 15, 2016. Betty enjoyed watching Korean Drama Shows, reading and participating in the #monroerocks project. Betty...

Maureen  Marie Kneiding

Maureen Marie Kneiding

March 2, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Maureen's video tribute. Maureen Marie Kneiding. Age 64 of Trenton. March 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Garry for 44 years. Loving mother of Sarah (Scott) Ostrowski, Kristen Kneiding and Emily Kneiding. Proud Nana of Julie, Ava, Lea and Bennett. Dear sister of Colleen (Rusty) Stover and Kathleen (Brian) Bell. Survived also...

Donald R. Nash

Donald R. Nash

February 29, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Donald's video tribute. Donald Ray Nash February 16, 1956 - February 29, 2020 Beloved husband of Connie (Akers) Nash. Father of Stacie M. Nash, Lauren (Fred Tucker) Nash, Brian A. (Sara) Nash and Pa to Oliva Arnette and Tucker Ray Nash. He was a wonderful brother to James R. Nash, Paula...

George J. Pagac

George J. Pagac

February 28, 2020

George J. Pagac, Jr., born on December 25, 1941, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2020, due to complications of a stroke, at the age of 78. From a young age, George chose a life and career that impacted the lives of many people.He had a commitment to justice and serving the greater good. He honorably served his country...

Calvin C. Gonyea

Calvin C. Gonyea

February 28, 2020

Born in Monroe, Calvin was the son of Alvin and Florence (Meyer) Gonyea. He worked for over 25 years at the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant. Calvin was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. He enjoyed body building. Calvin deeply loved his family, especially his grandchildren. Calvin leaves to cherish his memory his children: Lisa (Dalane) Lockhart...

Debra Lee Binge

Debra Lee Binge

February 27, 2020

Debra Lee Binge, of Detroit, passed away February 27, 2020 at the age of 61. Devoted wife to Frank. Loving mother to Christopher, Matthew, Heather and Michael. Dear grandma to 8 grandchildren. Beloved sister to Kathleen, Marilyn, Constance and Billy. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Debra was a very talented writer and loved to sew.

Benjamin James Gladieux

Benjamin James Gladieux

February 26, 2020

Born in Toledo, Benjamin was the son of James Gladieux and Karen Hackett. Benjamin was employed by Michigan Bar and Grill. He enjoyed playing hockey. Benjamin leaves to cherish his memory a daughter Mia; his parents: James Gladieux and Karen Hackett; a sister Emily Jean Gladieux; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Robert Petrick

Robert Petrick

February 25, 2020

Robert Petrick was born on May 10, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on February 25, 2020 at his home in Trenton at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Vicki “Cupcake”. Loving dad of Stacey Petrick. Proud papa of Dominic. Dearest brother of Sue (Steve) Trumitch and Shirley (Tom) Garlej. Also survived by other loving family and friends....

Barb King

Barb King

February 24, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Barb's memorial video. Barb King, age 82 of Taylor, passed away February 24, 2020. Loving wife of the late Billie Jack King. Dear mother of Catherine Krinke, Rebecca (Mike) Medulla, and the late Walter Edwards, Dan Edwards, and Thomas Krinke. Proud grandmother of Chasity (Jimmy) Dean, Daniel Krinke, Samantha (Eric) Schuon, and...

Keith James Alwell

Keith James Alwell

February 24, 2020

Keith James Alwell was born on March 24, 1973 in Michigan and died at his home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan on February 24, 2020 at the age of 46. Cherished husband of Katie (nee: Spawr). Proud dad of Gryphon, Brynna, Brytton and Brystol. Loving son of Donna Alwell (nee: Joseph) and the late James “Jim” Keith Alwell. Loving brother...

William "Bill" Walter

William "Bill" Walter

February 24, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. William “Bill” Walter, age 76 of Southgate, passed away February 24, 2020. Loving husband of Diane. Beloved father of Lisa (Brian) Iwen, Lynda Malone, and Lori (Chris) Timmis. Proud grandfather of Drew Timmis. Bill is also survived by his siblings Terry (Maryanne), Sue (Jimmy) Lance, Barbara Johnson, Gail...

Judy L. Lambert

Judy L. Lambert

February 24, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Judy’s video tribute. Judy L. Lambert, Age 66 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away February 24, 2020. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Shannon (Frank) Hamet and Jim (Lynette) Lambert, Jr. Dearest Grandma of Camille, Jackson, Maddy, Marisa, Brooke and Nate. Survived by her mother, Ruth and the late John...

William L. Hutchison

William L. Hutchison

February 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view William's video tribute. William L. Hutchison. Age 62 of Riverview. February 23, 2020. Survived by Maria and daughters Danyel (Justin) Green, Jessica Hutchison and Brenna Hutchison. Dear brother of Jackie (Ted) Thuis and Markeeta Graban. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Patricia...