OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Delores C. Haener

Delores C. Haener

December 11, 2018

Haener, Delores C. Age 81. December 11, 2018 of Southgate. Loving mother of Vicky Gorno and Rob Sawyer (Jolynn Olson-Gilliam). Proud grandmother of Michael Gorno, Andrew Sawyer, Griffin Sawyer and Raymond Sawyer. Great grandmother of Nicholas. Dearest sister of Darlene Carone and Daniel Pattenaude. The entombment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Mary Alice Champion

Mary Alice Champion

December 10, 2018

Mary Alice (Forcier) Champion, age 93 of Monroe, formerly of Gibraltar, passed away peacefully at home December 10th, 2018. Born August 1, 1925 to the late Stanley and Frances (LaBute) Forcier. She was a 1943 graduate of Slocum Truax High School in Trenton. Mary was the past president of the Women’s Auxiliary VFW Post 4093 in Carleton. Other memberships...

James  Dean Mcmath

James Dean Mcmath

December 7, 2018

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother James Dean McMath, born September 1, 1931, passed away at his home on December 7, 2018. He was the sixth of eight children born to Zelma and William. He served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War, and married Doreen G. McGrath upon his return in 1955. He retired...

Toby Banks

Toby Banks

December 7, 2018

Toby was born on June 18, 1965 in Lexington, Kentucky and died on December 7, 2018 at his home in Woodhaven at the age of 53. Beloved husband of 34 years to Mary. Cherished dad of Daniel, Kimberly and David. Proud grandpa of Kierstyn, Kaeson and Ezekiel. Loving son of Oscar and the late Glenna (nee: Cecil). Dearest brother...

Mary Louise Foxworthy

Mary Louise Foxworthy

December 7, 2018

Click on the tribute wall to view Mary's video tribute. View Mary's Video Tribute . Mary Louise Foxworthy, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Friday December 7, 2018. Born June 3, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret LeGault in Chicago, Illinois.Mary was married to Edgar T Foxworthy on November 6, 1948. She was preceded in death by her...

Guy Robert Campbell

Guy Robert Campbell

December 7, 2018

Guy Robert Campbell; age 68. December 7, 2018 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Darcey. Loving father of Guy Jr. (Karen), the late Paul and the late James. Dearest grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 2. Also survived by 4 sisters and 1 brother.

John C. Fourour

John C. Fourour

December 7, 2018

John C. Fourour; age 76, December 7, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Emily. Loving father of ricky, Elizabeth Yax, Jennifer, Lisa, the late michelle and the late John John. Dearest grandfather of 10.

Matthew Mierzwinski

Matthew Mierzwinski

December 6, 2018

Born in Inkster, Matthew was the son of Douglas and Carol (Cartwright) Mierzwinski. A self employed General Contractor, he enjoyed cooking and music. Matthew’s love of music was something he enjoyed as a young boy and his “playlists” included music of all genres. He knew more songs than most. Matthew went to school to become a chef and enjoyed...

Patricia A. Rothenberger

Patricia A. Rothenberger

December 6, 2018

atricia A. Rothenberger, age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor. She was born August 3, 1938 in Monroe, MI to Michael and Irene (Jones) Balent. Patricia married John H. Rothenberger April 8, 1961 in Toledo, OH. Sadly he preceded her in death on June 20, 2005. Patricia worked at River Raisin Title...

Joseph Matuska

Joseph Matuska

December 6, 2018

Click on the tribute wall to view Joseph's video tribute. Beloved Husband, Step-Father, Papaw and Brother Joe Matuska; age 56, December 6, 2018 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Michelle. Loving step-father of Chad Phillippi, Kaci (Ian) Saum, Brandon Phillippi and papaw of Allison Phillippi, Braedyn Phillippi, Tanner Saum and Keegan Saum. Dearest brother of Sandy (Don). Preceded in...

Joy O. Grogg

Joy O. Grogg

December 6, 2018

Joy was born on April 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 6, 2018 at her home at the age of 81; she was of Southgate and formerly of Westland. Beloved mom of Laurie Grogg (Mike Mahaney), Debra Cochran and of the late Donald Grogg, Jr. Proud grandma of Crystal Cochran, Natalie Weatherholt, Amanda Grogg and Chad...

Mary Ball

Mary Ball

December 5, 2018

Mary was born on February 17, 1927 in England and died on December 5, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 91; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ross Robert Ball. Cherished mom of Bradley (the late Marcia), Gordy (Annette) and Beverly (Cathy). Proud grandma of 7. Also survived by her great grandchildren. Mary...

Lois Lambert

Lois Lambert

December 5, 2018

Click on the tribute wall to view Lois' video tribute Lois Lambert, age 81 of South Rockwood, MI, passed away December 5, 2018. Born November 10, 1937 in Speedwell, TN, to the late Fred and Viola Carey. Loving wife of the late Leeamon Lambert. Dear mother of Arlan (Alice) Lambert and David (Ann) Lambert. Proud grandmother of Joann, Ethan,...

Mary Lou Sroka

Mary Lou Sroka

December 5, 2018

Sroka, Mary Lou, age 71, December 5, 2018 of Southgate, Michigan. Loving father of the late Michelle Sroka and the late Michael Sroka. Beloved daughter of the late John and Margaret Danko. Also survived by her siblings Jean Lopez, Geraldine McCoy and James Danko. No services are planned at this time.

Connie R.  Watkins

Connie R. Watkins

December 3, 2018

Born in New Martinsville, West Virginia, Connie was the daughter of James and Ruth (Jones) Williamson. After high school, Connie went on the further her education, earning her Masters Degree in Special Education from Eastern Michigan University. She married the love of her life, Kevin Watkins, on September 2, 1972. Connie was employed as a Special Education Teacher for...

Ryker John Bieganski

Ryker John Bieganski

December 2, 2018

Ryker Bieganski; age 47, December 2, 2018 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Brittany, Samantha and Dakota. Dearest son of Melanie and the late Frank. Dear brother of Tony (April) and favorite uncle of Anthony, Wyatt, Carlin and also Jessie Bowman. The family suggests donations in memory of Ryker to the Vietnam Veterans of America...

Anita L. Doute

Anita L. Doute

December 1, 2018

Click on the tribute wall to view Anita's video tribute. Anita L. Doute; age 81, December 1, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved mom of Rick (Amy), Dawn, Paula (Mark) Franti, Scott and mother-in-law of Karen Barton Doute. Loving grandma of Kelly, Billy, Emily, Russell (Melissa), Victoria (Tyler), Lisa (Lionel), Erik and great-grandma of Chloe, Skye, Lionel, Ronnie, Evelyn and Athena....

Linda J. Camilleri

Linda J. Camilleri

November 30, 2018

Camilleri, Linda J. (Bursch). Age 68 of Gibraltar, formerly of Riverview. November 30, 2018. Beloved wife of Peter for 46 years. Loving mother of Melissa (Jeff) Josupeit, Todd (Jennifer) Camilleri, Jason (Eve) Camilleri and Celeste (Teddy) Mendoza. Proud grandmother of Emily, Nathan, Gracie, Ava, Landon, Teddy and Sophia. Dear sister of Joyce (Raymond Ramirez) Bursch. Preceded in death by...

Ronald Robillard

Ronald Robillard

November 30, 2018

Ronald Robillard, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully November 30th, 2018. Born in Monroe, MI on June 26, 1950 to the late Theodore and Marjorie (Woodcroft) Robillard. Ron is survived by his partner Cathy, brothers James (Denise) of Milford, John (Teresa) of Whitehall, and Colin (Michelle) of Port Huron. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews...

Betty  Denise Bennett

Betty Denise Bennett

November 30, 2018

Bennett, Betty Denise, age 66, Nov. 30, 2018 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved mother of Curt (Brenda) Bennett, Ward Bennett and Gina (Gary Mertz) Bennett. Step-mother of Cindy (Jeff) Ross. Also survived by her grandchildren Tyler Peppiton, Brendan, Ryan and Chelsie Bennett, Tallon, Cody and Alyssa Pitocco, Marcus and Alecia Mertz her beloved companion, Joe Muto. Contributions in memory of...