OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Agnes J. Majer
August 15, 2019
Agnes Majer (nee Niemiec) Age 102. Born in Detroit – January 26, 1917. Died in Allen Park - August 15, 2019. For 60 years the beloved wife of Joseph. Sister of Stella (Zawisa), Anna (Easlick), Mary (Kovacs), Stanley, Genevieve (Pelc) and Eugene. Loving Aunt of Len Zawisa, Carol Macek, Jerry Easlick, Christina Kovacs, Donald Easlick, James Niemiec, Timothy Pelc,...
Raymond Martyniak
August 14, 2019
Martyniak, Raymond. Age 86. August 14, 2019 of Trenton, MI and Naples, FL. Raymond was born on December 28, 1932 in Detroit, MI. He married Rosemarie McLatcher and together they raised six children: Beloved husband of Rosemarie and of Sarah. Cherished father of Raymond (Jackie), Sherry (John) Shine, Joy (Donald) Plassman, Dawn (Rick) Meitz, Scott (Michelle) and Brent. Proud...
Ernest L. Dejulian
August 14, 2019
Ernest Leonard DeJulian passed away Wednesday August 14th following a brief illness. Ernest was 92 years old. He was the beloved husband of Clara DeJulian, age 89, and the loving father of Michael and Beth DeJulian, Mary Jo DeJulian, Michel DeJulian and Brian Moccia. Ernest was the most wonderful grandfather to Paul Brown, Erin Gray, Jessica Spies, Austin Moccia...
Joyce Marie Bray
August 13, 2019
Born in Wyandotte, Joyce was the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Perry) Phelps. She married the love of her life, Billy Bray, on June 18, 1960. Sadly he preceded her in death October of 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Joyce also was a Certified Nurse Assistant at Rivergate Terrace for over 12 years, retiring in 2009. Joyce leaves to cherish...
Donald Ray Anderson, Sr.
August 12, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Donald's video tribute. Donald Ray Anderson, 78, gained his heavenly wings on August 12, 2019 at his home in Riverview Michigan. He was the devoted husband to Donna Jean (Carter) where they shared 58 years of marriage and were blessed with three children. Don was a loyal, hard-working man that adored...
Kimberly Michele Pruitt
August 12, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kimberly's video tribute. Kimberly was born on March 9, 1966 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 12, 2019 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit at the age of 53; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of Randy. Cherished mom of John Randall II, Brandon, Kara and Cameron. Loving sister of...
Helen Rose Johnstone
August 12, 2019
Born in Detroit, Helen was the daughter of Alex and Helen (Kovachs) Kish. She married the love of her life, Gerald Johnstone, on June 11, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death May of 1994. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lorraine (Bill) Albart, Bruce Johnstone and Scott (Betty) Johnstone; as well as five grandchildren, seven great...
Melissa Missy Cooper
August 11, 2019
Melissa M. Cooper, age 39 of Maumee, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Melissa was born on March 1, 1980 in Monroe, MI. to Ricki (Sparozic) Cooper and the late Clyde Henderson. She was raised by Ricki “mom” and her father Tim Cooper. She moved to Kent, OH where she attended school and married Robert Burton. She...
Doris L. Clawson
August 11, 2019
Clcik on the tribute wall above to view Doris' video tribute. Doris was born on August 26, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 11, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 88; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Loving mom of Rick, the late Nick and to...
Joseph H. Petersen
August 10, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Joseph's video tribute. Joseph H. Petersen, age 55 of Trenton, passed away August 10th, 2019. Loving husband of Mary. Dear father of Sabrina and Joey. Joseph is also survived by his siblings Dean, Kenneth, and 3 nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society
Hazel Patricia Rowe
August 10, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Hazel's video tribute. Hazel Patricia Rowe (nee: Turner) was born on September 29, 1937 in Birmingham, England and died on August 10, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 81; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Michael, Robert...
Lenore "Nora" Schuster
August 8, 2019
Lenore "Nora" Schuster. Age 94 of Trenton. August 8, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Schuster. Loving sister of Mary Carpenter, Thomas (Lila) Contreras, Mario (Geraldine) Contreras, Anita (Jerry) Donaldson, Ronald D. (Lucy) Contreras, Kathy (Mike) Adams, Lynn (Edward Updyke) Contreras and Catalina (Joseph) Germaine. Preceded in death by parents August and Carmen Contreras and siblings Frances Hartley...
Anna Detz
August 7, 2019
Anna Detz. Age 100, of Detroit. August 7, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John Detz, Sr. Loving mother of John Detz, Jr. (Cindy). Proud grandmother of Vanessa and Nicole. Dear Aunt of Dorian (Linda) Kroeyr, David (Jackie) Kroeyr and Donald (Stacie) Kroeyr. Survived also by many loving great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Vincent Earl Pike
August 7, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Vincent's video tribute. Vincent Earl Pike, 32, of Taylor Michigan, August 7, 2019. Beloved son of Sharon and his birth mother Dawn Yates as well as his father Richard T. Pike. He was married to Amanda Pike. Loving dad to Hayden, Vincent Pike Jr., and Hunter. Dear brother to Randy, Drew...
Irene B. Wells
August 6, 2019
Wells, Irene B, age 93, August 8, 2019 of Riverview, MI, formerly of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved mother of Gary Osaer and Renee Collins. Proud grandmother of Steven Collins, Salvatore Gulino and Lucas Osaer. Contributions in memory of Irene's life may be made to Children's Hospital Of Michigan Foundation.
James Orville Shults
August 6, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Orville Shults was born on July 21, 1938 in Leoma, Tennessee and went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019 at the age of 81; he was of New Boston and formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of Audrey “Jean” and the late Juanita. Loving...
Charles E. Graham
August 5, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Charles' video tribute. Graham, Charles E., age 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Taylor Monday August 5, 2019. Charles will be deeply missed by his wife Joyce, 4 children; Terrie (Jack) Carrier, Charlene (the late Donald) Noah, Nancy Frizzell, Steven (Michelle), and son in law Richard Frizzell. Charles is...
Charles M. Strickler
August 4, 2019
Chuck Strickler was born July 26, 1931 to Carlton "Red" Strickler and Hazel Tippie in Lima, Ohio. . He graduated from Lima Central High School, where he was a middle distance track star of the four year undefeated track and field team. He graduated from Bowling Green University, and subsequently from the University of Michigan with a Master Degree...
Shelia Ryan Grinsell
August 3, 2019
Shelia “Shee Shee” Ryan (Adkins) Grinsell of Manchester, was called home Saturday August 3, 2019. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Sheila was the oldest daughter of the late Proctor and Dorothy (O’Brien) Adkins. She was married the love of her life, Robert Grinsell, sadly he preceded her in death in 2017. Shelia attended Boyd County High School. She was the...
Hermelinda Benavides
August 3, 2019
Benavides, Hermelinda, age, 88, August 3, 2019 of Burleson, Texas, formerly of S.W. Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Zaragoza. Loving mother of Jesus Benavides, Bertha (Edilio) Madrigal, Linda (Kurtis) Knopp and the late Florestella Sanchez, Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Hermelinda’s life may be made directly to the family....