OBITUARIES

April 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mickey’s video tribute. Whiteside, Michael "Mickey" age 46 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Tami. Dear Father of Lindsey, Nolan, Janell, Jordyne and Jonathan. Dearest son of Sally and the late James. Loving brother of Kim (Isiah), Jeff (Lori), Lisa (Steve) and the late Jimmy. Family would appreciate memorial contributions in Mickey's...

April 19, 2019

Wayne A. Boylan. Age 81 of Trenton. April 19, 2019. Beloved husband of Kay for 52 years. Loving father of Peter (Masami) Boylan and Tracy (Terry) Klavitter. Proud grandpa of Emi, Hana and Catelyn. Dear brother of Roy (Pam) Boylan. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents James and Adele Boylan and...

April 19, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Daniel's video tribute. Daniel P. (Dan) Collins, age 86 of Detroit, passed away April 19, 2019. Loving father of Daniel (Debbie), Tim (Lori), and Jonathon. Proud grandfather of Christine (Patrick) Braun, Stephanie (John) Alfoldy, David, Andrew, and Michael. Great grandfather of Chloe. Also survived by his loving partner of 37 years...

April 18, 2019

Harriett (Hat) Spalding Hanchett, of New York City, born in Grosse Pointe, MI to Dr. Edward D. and Rena (Rosenheim) Spalding, died peacefully after midnight April 18, 2019 in her second home (Grosse Ile, MI) which she inherited from her widely, warmly loved stepmother, Melody (Moore) Spalding. She attended Grosse Pointe High School and Walnut Hill School before Wellesley...

April 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Albert's video tribute. Rozman, Albert M. Age 72. April 18, 2019 of Allen Park. Cherished dad of Jason (Elizabeth). Very proud grandpa of Andrew, Annasin, Emily, Ethan and Meilyn. Dearest brother of Martha Ann Rozman. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Martha. He will be missed by his extended...

April 18, 2019

Randal was born on February 17, 1987 in Trenton, Michigan and died on April 18, 2019 at the age of 32. Cherished dad of Navaeh and Chase Ward. Beloved son of the late Randal Ferguson and the late Laura Phillips. Dearest brother of Jillian Whiting, Savannah Smith, Amy Miracle and Katrina Ferguson. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

April 18, 2019

April 17, 2019

Frank Salamone, age 72 of Wyandotte, passed away April 17, 2019. Loving husband of Ruby. Dear brother of Philip (Phyllis) Salamone, Vito (Johanna) Salamone, Ninfa (Salvatore) Biundo, Providence (Anthony) Vitale, and other loving family members.

April 17, 2019

Margaret G. Hornyak, age 88, a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile, passed away after a lengthy illness on April 17, 2019. Marge never complained or allowed her illness to slow her down. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with her friends; she loved a good meal and would never turn down a day at the casino....

April 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Josephine's video tribute. Faulkner, Josephine, age 85 of Grosse Ile, passed away April 17, 2019. Loving wife of the late Wolford P. Faulkner. Dear mother of Donald J. Faulkner, Patricia A. Hagedorn, Carolyn J. (Eugene) Stroia, and the late Paul W. Faulkner, Janice M. Laurain, and Sharon L. Cooley. Proud grandmother...

April 16, 2019

John Robert Whitey. Age 62 of California, formerly of Woodhaven. April 16, 2019. Beloved son of Marcella Whitey and the late Robert Whitey. Loving brother of Robert "Jay" (Laura) Whitey, Scott Whitey and Nancy (Joe) Zitnik. Proud Uncle of Robert, Michael, Ryan and Sarah.

April 15, 2019

Thomas J LaBeau, 1929-2019. A phenomenal husband. Survived raising 5 kids and endured 6 grandchildren. He loved a good cocktail. Was the sweetest, kindest man with a heart of gold. He was Lieutenant Commander of the USS Strong, he loved the Florida sun and ocean. Enjoyed having great times with family and friends. Raise your glasses to a wonderful...

April 15, 2019

Betty J. Durocher, age 84 of Monroe, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on April 15, 2019 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, OH. Betty was born in Munising, MI to the late Donald and Hilma Adair on July 24, 1934. A 1952 graduate of Mather High School in Munising, she would later attend the California School of...

April 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute. Vandenberg, John E., age 81, April 15, 2019 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving Father of Joni (Patrick) Foley, John Vandenberg and Jim Vandenberg. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and his brother Bernard (Carole) Vandenberg. Contributions in memory of John's life may...

April 14, 2019

Laurence E. Vergowven; age 64, April 14, 2019 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving dad of Henry. Dearest son of Joann and the late John. Dear brother of Janice (Frank) Hornbeck, Pamela Gisel, Penny Johnson, Mary (Roy) Prater, Diane (Dennis Dockery) Vergowven, Michael (Linda), Andrew (Joel), the late Dale Baldwin and the late John (Beth). Also survived...

April 13, 2019

Born in Monroe, Joshua was the son of Vicky Yount. A 2005 graduate of Jefferson High School, Joshua was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Joshua leaves to cherish his memory his mother Vicky; his siblings: Christina Yount of Monroe and Brian Ruggles of Arkansas; as well as his grandfathers: William Yount of Monroe and Harold Weinstein...

April 9, 2019

Van Wallaghen, Donald D., age 86, April 9, 2019 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Dave (Brenda) Van Wallaghen and Scott Van Wallaghen. Also survived by his grandchildren Donald Van Wallaghen, Alex (Rachel) Van Wallaghen and Ryan Van Wallaghen; his great granddaughter Kinsley. Contributions in memory of Don's life may be made to the...

April 9, 2019

Mead, Barbara. Age 86, of Trenton passed on April 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Mead III. Loving mom of Lisa Jasina, Claudia (Kevin) Gaynier, Maria (Joe) Vermeersch, Trisha Mead and Nora (Steve) Kowalski and the late Alfred Mead IV. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 14. Also survived by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews,...

April 8, 2019

Larry E. Ruch, age 85 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully April 8, 2019. Born November 4, 1933 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Glen and Bernice Ruch. Loving husband of Saranel and the late Iretta. Dear father of Patrick (Amy) of Flat Rock, Gregory (Merrilyn) of Carleton, and the late Michael. Proud grandfather of 5 and great grandfather...

April 8, 2019

Gerry Saylor, age 64 of Ida, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away April 8, 2019. Loving wife of Ronnie. Dear mother of Lisa (Joshua) and Rachel (Jamie) Frank. Proud grandmother of Cameron, Colin, Bailey, Evan, and Emma. Also survived by her sister Gloria (Pat) Andersen, sisters in law Wanda (Fred) Foister, Glynda (Dexter) Cline, and Candace (Robert) Haws.