OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Rita L. Valmassoi

Rita L. Valmassoi

August 30, 2018

Valmassoi, Rita L. Age 90 of Standish, formerly of Riverview and Lincoln Park. August 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Russell Valmassoi. Loving mother of Renee (Doug) Biehl, Ronald (Nancy) Valmassoi, Regina (Clifford) Cook and Rebecca (Michael) Olbrich. Proud grandmother of Douglas II (Jackie), Jennifer, Aaron, Jason (Katie), Christopher, Kyle (Dorsey) and Curtis. Great grandmother of Becca Kate....

George Mancos

George Mancos

August 30, 2018

Mancos, George. Age 91. August 30, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father if Mark (Sandra), Matthew (Maria) and Jeffrey (Wendy Chubb). Proud poppa of Amy (Scott) Seckel and Christopher (Elizabeth Chmielewski). Great grandfather of Sophia Mancos. Dear brother of Mike, the late John and the late Veronica Uhrin. Visitation is on Sunday from 4:30...

Robert A. Wain,  Sr.

Robert A. Wain, Sr.

August 30, 2018

Born in Temperance, Robert was the son of Arthur and Ina (Bird) Wain. A lifelong farmer, he was married to Betty Butler on October 13, 1956. Sadly she preceded him in death February 21, 1989. He then married Dora Butler-Mann on January 20, 1990. Robert enjoyed woodworking and gardening and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Belleville....

George William Runions,  Jr.

George William Runions, Jr.

August 29, 2018

Born in Monroe, George was the son of George and Mildred (Fitzgerald) Runions. He married Mary Six on August 13, 1984. George worked as a Mechanic and also as a Truck Driver at the Meijer warehouse, taking a medical retirement in 1999. A member of the Loyal Order of Moose #884, his hobbies included working on cars and clocks...

Louis Torrico

Louis Torrico

August 29, 2018

Torrico, Louis. Age 86, of Trenton. August 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Edna for 66 years. Loving father of Tim (Lynn), Ken (Kathie) and Keith (Karin). Proud grandfather of Lisa (Adi), Kevin, Kyle, Rachel and Heather. Dear brother of Laura Torrico, Cecil (Barbara) Torrico, Florence McKinney and the late Frances Torrico. Memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford...

Brielle Venus Johnson

Brielle Venus Johnson

August 29, 2018

Brielle Venus Johnson, passed away August 29th, 2018. An updated obituary will be added momentarily. Please check back soon

Evelyn E. Thiel

Evelyn E. Thiel

August 28, 2018

Thiel, Evelyn E. Age 91. August 28, 2018 of New Boston. Beloved wife of the late Donald J. Loving mother of Doug (Cari), Debbie (Joe) Lambrix and Gary. Proud grandma of Bri (Kyle) Thorsrud, Derek (Kathryn) Thiel, Rachel (Matt) Hoover and Michael Lambrix (Meg James). Great grandmother of Grace, Elise, Wyatt, Everett, Ethan, Addison and Nolan. Dear sister of...

Jeffrey L. Reaume

Jeffrey L. Reaume

August 28, 2018

Jeffrey L. Reaume; age 54, August 28, 2018 of Woodhaven. Beloved son of Edna and the late Dennis. Loving brother of Kelly (Susie). Dearest uncle of Michelle (Steven) Molesky. Father of Derek Cornwall. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Jeffrey may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

James Henry 'Jim' Lahousse

James Henry 'Jim' Lahousse

August 27, 2018

LaHousse, James Henry, age 57, August 27, 2018 of Allen Park. Beloved brother of Robert (Mary) LaHousse, Linda (Bob) Boroff, Susan LaHousse and William (Beth) LaHousse. Brother in Law of Gary Evans. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Betty LaHousse and his sister Diann Evans. A Celebration of Life Mass...

Dayton C. Kennedy

Dayton C. Kennedy

August 26, 2018

Dayton was born on October 18, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Ruth (nee: Rapin) Kennedy and died at the MediLodge of Howell on August 26, 2018 at the age of 85; he was of Monroe. Beloved dad of Lisa Beyer, Laura (Eric) Best and the late Patrick Kennedy. Proud grandpa of Amanda (Scott) Ross, Tim Peacock (Christina...

Kathleen June Nelson

Kathleen June Nelson

August 26, 2018

Kathleen "Kay" Nelson; 90, August 26, 2018 of Lincoln Park. beloved wife of the late Alexander. Loving mom of the late Mark, Laura (Bob) Sugarbaker, Bruce and Eric. Dearest grandma of Nanette (Mark) Wiseman, Michael Marcelli, Jared Marcelli, Alexandria (Struever) McConnell and great-grandma of Andrew, Madison, MeKenna and Jet.

Roger Dale Pace

Roger Dale Pace

August 25, 2018

Born in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Roger was the son of Frank and Nell (Bussell) Pace. He faithfully served our country with the United States Navy. He then married the love of his life, Theresa Cousino on May 17, 1974. Sadly she preceded him in death December 31, 2014. Roger worked over 30 years for Detroit Edison at the Monroe Power...

Theodore 'Ted' Karmazin

Theodore 'Ted' Karmazin

August 25, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Karmazin, age 90, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died peacefully in his sleep on August 25, 2018 following a long battle with advanced dementia and other old age ailments. He was born on June 5, 1928 in Wyandotte, Michigan to John Karmazin, Sr. and Rose Marie Karmazin who were residents of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Ted was the youngest...

Tania R. Winningham

Tania R. Winningham

August 24, 2018

Winningham, Tania R., age 52, August 24, 2018 of Allen Park, Michigan. She is survived by her children Ryan Winninham and Alex (Dylan) Horowitz; her grandsons Jacob and Jaxon; her brother Larry (Theresa) Wilson.

Mrs. Anetta J. Street

Mrs. Anetta J. Street

August 24, 2018

Street, Anetta J., age 81, August 24, 2018 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved mother of Michael (Lorraine) Wade, David (Barbara) Wade, Linda (the late Gary) Milen and Teresa (Bob) Mills. Also survived by her grandchildren; her great grandchildren; 1 great, great granddaughter her siblings Bonnie Jones, Debbie Clark, Sammy Huffman and Jackson Huffman. Contributions in memory of Anetta's life may...

Susann M. Dewachter

Susann M. Dewachter

August 23, 2018

Born in Monroe, Susann was the daughter of Harley and Madeliene (Asam) Wolfe. She married the love of her life, James DeWachter, on June 8, 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death February 15, 2002. Susann worked at Ford Motor Company in Monroe for over 23 years, retiring in 1995 to move to Ocala, Florida and travel the world...

Helen F. Wydeck

Helen F. Wydeck

August 23, 2018

Wydeck, Helen F., Grosse Ile, died peacefully on August 23, 2018. Born January 24, 1924 she is predeceased by her parents John and Katherine Binder, and her late husband of 67 years Walter Wydeck. Helen was a retiree of Peoples Bank (5/3) as an Assistant Vice President. She loved sewing, craft projects, gardening, playing cards and feeding the birds...

Pat Richards

Pat Richards

August 22, 2018

Born in Ecorse, Pat was the son of George and Makalena (Stolarcek) Richards. A 1960 graduate of Ecorse High School, Pat went on to faithfully serve our country with the United States Army from 1963 until 1969. He married the love of his life, Janet Smith, on September 19, 1964. Pat worked as a Construction Foreman most of his...

Mr. Gerald 'Jerry' Genevich

Mr. Gerald 'Jerry' Genevich

August 22, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Genevich, age 67 of Allen Park, passed away August 22, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born August 31, 1950 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Sarah Genevich. Loving husband of Cheryl. Also survived by his siblings Patrice (Michael) Kaczmarek, Joe (Theresa), Carol (Joe) Hiltz, brother in law Gary (Suzanne) Robb, nieces and nephews Tom (Candace) Genevich,...

Kathryn M. Taylor

Kathryn M. Taylor

August 21, 2018

R.I.P. Grandma. Not many make it to 100, and you made it 18 days longer. She graduated from high school in Superior, WI, early and enrolled in the University of Wisconsin in the 1930s—not many women had those opportunities or successes in that time, and she is a testament to progress in equality. She very nobly chose to become...