OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Carmen L. Vance

Carmen L. Vance

August 20, 2018

Carmen Vance (Miracle), age 57 of Flat Rock, MI, passed away August 20th at home. Carmen (Lou) was born July 7th, 1961 in Trenton, MI. Daughter of Broda and Barbara Mullins (Miracle). She worked at Speedway in Carleton and took a medical retirement. She is survived by husband Cecil Vance and a daughter Tabitha Laboe ( 6 yrs); a...

Kathleen Anna Miller

Kathleen Anna Miller

August 20, 2018

Born in Detroit, Kathleen was the daughter of Joseph and Svea (Noren) Walters. Kathleen worked for many years in the Hospitality Industry working various positions in restaurants, she also was a very talented performing artist; singing, dancing and acting. She married the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Miller on August 28, 2016. She loved music as well as...

Rachel Mae Perry

Rachel Mae Perry

August 20, 2018

Perry, Rachel Mae. Age 94 of Taylor. August 20, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward Lee Perry. Loving mother of Patricia Sue Irwin, Thelma Jean Gaul and the late Paul Edward Perry. Proud grandmother of Stephanie (Joshua) Foster, Kevin (Anne) Irwin, David Gaul, William (Bridgette) Gaul, Teresa (Norman) Noles, Stephanie Perry Barry, Matthew Perry, and Megan (David) McAllister....

Beatrice Soborowski

Beatrice Soborowski

August 20, 2018

Soborowski, Beatrice, age 81, August 20,2018, formerly of Southwest Detroit, MI. She is survived by her siblings Esperanza Huizare, Olga Alanis, Anita Hernandez-Gloster, Rogelio Hernandez, Joe Hernandez and Cecilia Dally; many nieces and nephews.

Barbara Mcconnell

Barbara Mcconnell

August 19, 2018

McConnell, Barbara. Age 97 of Brownstown Twp August 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Arnold "Arnie" McConnell. Dear sister of Bill (Nancy) Reichenbach and Shirley Juchartz. Loving grandma of Allisa Auton and Heather (Greg) Richardson. Great grandma of Joshua Auton and Hunter Richardson. Great great grandma of Aiden Auton. Preceded in death by daughter Kathleen McConnell and brother...

Elaine Henney

Elaine Henney

August 19, 2018

Elaine Henney, age 76 of Grosse Ile, formerly of Rockwood, passed away peacefully August 19th, 2018. Loving wife of the late Byron. Dear mother of Lisa (Michael) Henney-Jones and Denise (Lyle "Skip") Olson. Proud grandmother of Christina, Jessica, Collin, Elizabeth, Melanie, and the late Michael Jones II. Great grandmother of Aidan, Addison, Kaylee, and Liam. Also survived by her...

Stephanie Kean

Stephanie Kean

August 19, 2018

Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, Stephanie was the daughter of Eugene and Erika (Heinrich) Eisaman. A graduate of Buena High School, she married the love of her life, John Kean, on September 14, 1979. Stephanie was a dedicated homemaker and she also worked for many years as a waitress. Stephanie knew no strangers and was known as a friend...

Dominic F. Cicero,  Jr.

Dominic F. Cicero, Jr.

August 17, 2018

Dominic F. Cicero, Jr. 77, of Monroe, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. He was born June 12, 1941 in Monroe, Michigan to Dominic F. Cicero, Sr. and Ruth (Swartz) Cicero. Dominic attended Monroe High School. He married Mary (Pat) Britton February 24, 1962 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. Dominic was employed at...

Judy Ann Jividen

Judy Ann Jividen

August 16, 2018

Jividen, Judy Ann. Age 67, of Trenton. August 16, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Lee Jividen, Sr. Loving mother of Sherry (Rick) McDowell and Jerry Lee Jividen, Jr. (Sabrina). Proud grandma of Leeann, Rickie Jr., Samantha, Jesse, Ryan, Jake, Makayla and Jenna. Dear sister of Shirley (Harlie) Gurganus and William (Kathy) Troungo. Memorial contributions may be made...

Yvonne J. Leach

Yvonne J. Leach

August 16, 2018

Born in Toledo Yvonne was the daughter of Harry and Henrietta (Braun) Jacobs. She attended grade school in Erie and graduated from Central Catholic High School in Toledo. Yvonne married the love of her life, Floyd Leach on July 6, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death June 17, 1995. A dedicated homemaker she also drove a School Bus...

Tim "Webbage" Weber

Tim "Webbage" Weber

August 16, 2018

Tim was born on December 16, 1950 in Trenton, Michigan and died at his home in Lincoln Park on August 16, 2018 at the age of 67. Beloved husband of the late Debbie. Loving dad of Nicolle, Ronny, Jimmy and Christie. Cherished stinky to Reality, Brittany, Brooklyn, Zoey and Delilah. Also survived by his brother Rich Wojtala as well...

William "Bud" Beattie

William "Bud" Beattie

August 16, 2018

Beattie, William "Bud". Age 74. August 16, 2018 of Trenton and formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of 34 years to Linda. Loving father of Kimberly Aller, Scott Parker and Brent (Amy) Parker. Proud grandpa of Alexander, Everette, Kaya, Ava, Chase and Chloe. Dearest brother of Beth Ann Mace. Preceded in death by his parents William and Ruth (nee: Benore)...

Patricia Ann Griffis

Patricia Ann Griffis

August 15, 2018

Patricia Ann Griffis went home to be with the lord at the age of 78 at her home in Taylor, Michigan on August 15, 2018 with her son Carl at her side. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Stella Schultz born on Dec 20, 1939. Patricia fell in love and then married her soulmate of 53...

Christine 'Chris' Gentile

Christine 'Chris' Gentile

August 12, 2018

Christine "Chris" Gentile, age 74 of Southgate, passed away August 12th, 2018. Born in Detroit, MI on May 27th, 1944 to the late James and Dorothy Cape. Loving wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Steven (Linda) Lester and Roger (Diane) Lester. Proud grandmother of Jesstina (Lee), David (Karen), Kyle (Lindsey), Sydney, Stephanie (Brian), and Jenny. Great grandmother...

Larry David Wilson

Larry David Wilson

August 12, 2018

Wilson, Larry D. Age 76, of Allen Park. August 12, 2018. Loving father of Tania Winningham and Larry (Theresa) Wilson. Proud Pops of Ryan, Larry, Alex and Autumn. Great grandpa of Jacob, Jaxon and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Paulette (Ron) Kasperski. Preceded in death by parents Curtis and Louise Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...

Elaine L. Cote

Elaine L. Cote

August 11, 2018

Cote, Elaine L., age 81, August 11, 2018 of Allen Park, MIchigan. Beloved mother of Angela (the late Phil) Chartrand, Cheryl (Lenny Podsaid), Diane (Todd Owsinek) Fisher and John Spezia. Also survived by her grandchildren Robert, Natasha, Ashley, Samantha, Kristie and Deanna; her great grandchildren Landyn and Colton.

Duncan Doran

Duncan Doran

August 11, 2018

Duncan A. Doran passed away August 11, 2018. Age 83, of Detroit. Beloved husband of Carolyn M. Doran for 56 years. Loving father of Daniel (Pam) Doran, Frank (Carrie) Doran, James (Kelly) Doran, Mary Barcenas, and Patricia (Chris) Agrusa. Proud grandpa of Duncan, John, Michael, Elena, Lilia, Gabriel, and Jacob. Dear brother of Mary Suter and the late Cletus...

Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey

August 11, 2018

Born in Marshall, North Carolina, Bill was the son of Laney and Stella (Jones) Bailey. He was married to Ora Hollifield who sadly preceded him in death in 1966. He then married Hazel Jones-Davis who also preceded him in death in 2012. Bill leaves to cherish his memory his children: Ron (Chris) Bailey and Yvonne Davis; a son-in-law Jim...

Stella N. Volonino

Stella N. Volonino

August 10, 2018

Stella was the daughter of Rocco and Mary (Maruso) Tedeschi. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, but moved to Niagara Falls, New York at a young age. She married the love of her life, Marco Nick Volonino, on June 2, 1956. Sadly, he preceded her in death on October 12, 1996. Stella was a longtime resident of Allen...

George R.'Chico' Gonzales

George R.'Chico' Gonzales

August 9, 2018

Gonzales, George R "Chico", age 82, August 9, 2018 of Taylor, MI. Husband of Mary. Father of Jill (Rick) Gonzales, Terri (Victor) Popa, Michelle, Tony Wofford and the late Tammy Gonzales. Also survived by his grandchildren Victoria, Christopher, Nicholas and Savannah; his siblings Tony Gonzalez, Margaret Lavelle and Johnny Gonzalez. Visitation, Thursday, 4:30-9 PM and Vigil Service, Thursday, 6:00...