OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mabel M. Smith

Mabel M. Smith

February 20, 2019

THE FAMILY PREFERS NO FLOWERS In keeping with Mabel's wishes the family prefers donations be made to Custom Hospice, 888 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 900 Troy, MI 48084, All Saints Parish, 710 Columbus Ave., Bay City, MI 48078 or to the charity of the donor's choosing. If you prefer to donate to Custom Hospice online you may do...

Fred H.  Kerns

Fred H. Kerns

February 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Fred's video tribute. Fred H. Kerns. Age 61 of Allen Park, formerly of River Rouge. Loving companion of Gail Schultz and Baxter II. Loving father of Fred (Lisa) Kerns, Ruby Kerns, Sara (Mike) Cagle and Allison Schultz. Proud grandpa of Alyssa, Fred III, Harmony, Micala, Nevaeh, Ava, Malcolm, Arianna, JJ and...

Harold Lee Nash

Harold Lee Nash

February 20, 2019

Nash, Harold Lee, age 64, June 7, 2019 of Melvindale. Beloved father of Rochelle Shawn) Brown. Loving grandfather of Lacey.

Dolores C. Loveland

Dolores C. Loveland

February 20, 2019

Born in Monroe, Dolores was the daughter of Lewis and Lesta (Schudel) Pfund. She married the love of her life, Jack Loveland Sr., on June 26, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death March 23, 2018, after 69 years of marriage. Together they taught all that knew them what true love was all about. Dolores worked hard all of...

Bruce William Howat, Jr.

Bruce William Howat, Jr.

February 20, 2019

Bruce was born on June 6, 1944 and died on February 20, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 74; he was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Donna. Bruce is also survived by his children, grand children, great grandchildren as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Elizabeth "Betty" Demyan

Elizabeth "Betty" Demyan

February 19, 2019

Demyan, Elizabeth "Betty", age 90, February 19, 2019 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Mike Demyan. Loving mother of Denise (Rick) Daniel and Michelle (John) Cummings. Devoted grandmother of Evelyn (Michael) Martin and Adrienne (Scott) Convery. Dearest sister of Jack (the late Grace) Solgot, Albert (Margaret) Solgot, Roy (Linda) Solgot, Richard (Mei) Solgot, the late Stanley...

William "Bill"  Bailo

William "Bill" Bailo

February 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Bill’s video tribute. William (Bill) Bailo, age 88 of Riverview, passed away February 18, 2019. Loving husband of Texas. Dear father of Shelly (Lawrence) Cahalan, Todd Bailo, and Patricia (James) Cornetet. Proud grandfather of Kerry (Kim) Cahalan, Kris Cahalan, Kevin Cahalan, James (Nicole) Cornetet, Ashley (Mark) Campbell, Michael Cornetet, Kaitlyn Cornetet. Luke...

Patricia D.  Cavanaugh

Patricia D. Cavanaugh

February 15, 2019

Patricia D. Cavanaugh; age 76, February 15, 2019 of Southgate. Loving mother of Carrie (John) Mero, Kellen (Frank) Oldt and Karen (Jeff) Bradley. Beloved grandma of Joshua, Kyle and Olivia Oldt. Dearest sister of Fred W. Gawlas and Priscilla (Jim) Cooley. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Patricia was a teacher and principal...

Karen A. Riordan

Karen A. Riordan

February 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall tab to view Karen's video tribute. Riordan, Karen Ann (Soma). Loving Daughter of Betty (Bell) and Irvin Soma. Dedicated to her Tribe as Sister to Connie, Jerry, Kaye, Joann, Leslie, Bonnie, Donald, Kenny, Duane, Patty, Jeff, Steve, Carol, Terri, Rodney and Susie. Devoted Wife of 49 years to Michael M. Riordan. Beautiful Mother to...

Susan Tague

Susan Tague

February 14, 2019

Susan Tague, age 65 of Woodhaven formerly of Trenton, passed away February 14, 2019. Loving wife of David. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late John Allumi. Dear sister of Christine (Kevin) Paholak and John (Kay). Also survived by other loving family members, friends, and her loving dogs Nikki and Roxie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodhaven...

Tomas Salcido

Tomas Salcido

February 13, 2019

Tomas Enrique Salcido; age 65, February 13, 2019 of Monroe. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Julie and Melanie. Dearest grandpa of David and Mila. Dear brother of Lenor (Joe) Szabo, Daniel (Robbie), Carlos (Marsha) and Robert. Preceded in death by his parents; Anthony and Connie. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations...

Sandi Brewer

Sandi Brewer

February 12, 2019

Brewer, Sandi, age 61, February 12, 2019 of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of RuthAnn and the late Henry Brewer. Loving mother of Chelsea Michel. Dearest sister of Bob (Candy) Brewer. Contributions in memory of Sandi may be made directly to the family.

Lori Ann Armstrong

Lori Ann Armstrong

February 12, 2019

Born in Trenton, Lori was the daughter of Calvin and Dora Lee (Duffey) Armstrong. A 1977 graduate of Jefferson High School, she has worked sales for Cardinal Health for the past 17 years. Lori enjoyed boating, music and animals, having sheltered many animals from various shelters throughout the years. But most of all she was a proud Breast Cancer...

Frances M. Miller

Frances M. Miller

February 10, 2019

Frances Maureen Miller (Moore) March 4th 1937 - February 10th, 2019 Fran was born to the late Louis Clyde Moore and Sophia Rose on March 4th 1937 in Dearborn, Michigan. She married the love of her life the late Wayne Miller on November 7th, 1953. They raised their six children in Taylor; Wayne (Michelle), Susan, Scott (Michaelene), Sheryl (Robert),...

Ron Martin

Ron Martin

February 10, 2019

Dearest husband of Cindy Lou. Loving father of Jason Martin, Sarah (Timothy) Denno, and Tom Burt. Beloved grandfather of Alexis Fronimos, Madison Martin and Mason Denno. Also leaves to cherish his memory siblings: Linda Martin, Jeff (Ruth) Martin and Kim Martin. Sadly preceded in death by his parents George and Rose Martin; his first wife Cathy Deschaw-Martin and a...

Ronald W.  Fritz

Ronald W. Fritz

February 10, 2019

Ronald W. Fritz. Age 65 of Taylor. February 10, 2019. Beloved husband of Pamela for 42 years. Loving father of Mederise Fritz and Rhonda Fritz. Proud grandpa of Mariah Rinehart and Ronald Tomes. Dear son of Marilyn (Harold) Gremel. Dearest brother of Nancy (Danny) Murray, Shirley Priskorn, Diane (Mike) Gombos and Marlene (Mike) Schubert. Survived also by many loving...

Michael A. Green

Michael A. Green

February 10, 2019

Michael A. Green; age 62, February 10, 2019 of Newport. Beloved husband of Karen and the late Janice. Loving dad of Kyle (Jamie), Karl (Becky), Rick (Shannon) Shafer and Brian (Samantha) Shafer. Dearest papa of Alanna, Braylon, Savannah, Cash, Brendan, Arthur and Evelyn. Dear brother of Mark (Val), Mitch, Matt (Joy) and Molly (John) Orth. Also survived by many...

Brian J. Drobet

Brian J. Drobet

February 9, 2019

Brian J. Drobet, age 71 of South Rockwood, MI, passed away February 9th, 2019. Loving husband of Frances. Dear father of Brian (Angela) and Adam (Nicky). Proud grandfather of Abigail, Anastasia, Ashlyn, Summer, Alexandra, Luke, and Sydney. Also survived by a brother Robert (Maryanne), sister Colleen Vlasak, numerous nieces and nephews, and his life long friend of over 40...

Keith R. Dowell

Keith R. Dowell

February 8, 2019

Dowell, Keith R., age 43, February 8, 2019 of Taylor, MI. Beloved son of Terri Smith. Loving brother of Kevin (Lisa Umbenhowar) Dowell and Kurtis Dowell. Also survived by his niece Asilya Umbenhowar-Dowell; his nephew Kevin Umbenhowar-Dowell; his girlfriend Pamela Hughes; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Contributions in memory of Keith's life may be made directly to the...

Kim Mcmillan

Kim Mcmillan

February 8, 2019

Kim McMillan, age 47 of the Downriver area, passed away February 8, 2019. Dear mother of Tommy (Alison). Beloved daughter of Susan McMillan (Dan) Whitesell. Loving wife of Robert Stone. Also survived by her grandma Ruth McMillan, other loving family members and friends, as well as her loving "Fur Babies" Charlie and Sparty Kimberly Anne McMillan grew up with...