OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mae Dell Brown
August 9, 2018
Mae Dell (Sasser, Hopper) Brown, 92, was born February 2, 1926 in Mulberry, AR and departed from this life on August 9, 2018 to arrive in heaven, her eternal home. She is predeceased by her husbands Charles D. Hopper and Calvin E. Brown. She is survived by her daughters Cheryl L. (Brian) Chapman of Lansing, MI and Sheila R....
Mary Therese Methven
August 9, 2018
Methven, Mary Therese, age 86, August 9, 2018, formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Karen (Thomas) Aliber and Karla (Rusty) Scott. Proud grandmother of Kendall (Jason) Stortz, Jamie Scott, Kirsten Aliber, Tracy Scott. Cherished daughter of the late Bernadette Schmidt (Charboneau) and John Schmidt. Dearest sister of Ralph Schmidt, Richard Schmidt, the...
Richard D. Burchel
August 8, 2018
Richard D. Burchel; age 83, August 8, 2018 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Loving dad of Mickey (Duane) Gardner, Rick (Cheryl) and George. Dearest Pops of Katie, Dan, Angel, Jackie, John, Sarah, Alexis and great-grandpa of 8. Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Sharon Gail Brady
August 7, 2018
Sharon Gail Brady, age 65 of Ash Township, passed away peacefully in her home on August 7, 2018. She was born in Monroe, MI on June 26, 1953, to William and Florence (Steinman) Rose. Sharon married the love of her life, Robert Brady, April 7, 1973. In addition to her husband, Sharon is survived by her daughter Angela Scott,...
Donald L. Estheimer, Sr.
August 7, 2018
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, Donald Estheimer passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018. He was surrounded, supported and aided by his family which was a great comfort to all. Born in Columbus, Ohio on December 29, 1940 to William and Bertha Estheimer, Don, 77, is survived by his wife Charlotte Estheimer, (née Windle), who shared their marriage...
Ronald J. Andrews
August 6, 2018
Ronald J. Andrews, 84, longtime resident of Trenton, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018, at Southshore Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. He had been waging a battle with pancreatic cancer since early February. Born in Bay City, MI to Stephen and Anna Andrzejewski, he was a graduate of Bay City Central High School and played varsity football for the legendary...
Breanna Carnes
August 6, 2018
Breanna Carnes, age 25 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 6, 2018. Loving mother of Seth Carnes. Beloved daughter of John Carnes and the late Natalie Guizar. Dearest sister of Marta (Jason) Robinson, Cori-Anne Carnes, Jeffery Carnes, and Michael Carnes. Breanna is also survived by her grandmother Cecilia Marie Guizar, aunts, and several nieces and nephews.
Robert 'Bob' Laginess
August 4, 2018
Laginess, Robert "Bob". Age 93, of Trenton. August 4, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (Goniea) Laginess. Loving father of Alan (Debbie) Laginess, Glen Laginess, Dale (Diane) Laginess and Gary (Justina) Laginess. Proud grandpa of Alicia (Jim), Robert (Julie), Eric (Angela), Christopher (Megan) and Travis (Heather). Great grandpa of Bridget, Ben, Campbell, Victoria, Lincoln and Vivian. Survived also...
Arvella M. Glascott
August 4, 2018
Arvella M. York Glascott of South Rockwood died on August 4, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family and under the care of Beaumont Hospice. She was born in Ferndale, Michigan on May 15, 1935, one of four children to Jesse Martin and Lorene (Rudolph) York. Arvella married Frank who was the love of her life on February...
Sheila June Parriet
August 3, 2018
Born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, Sheila was the daughter of David and Emma (Hodge) Abraham. A graduate of Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, she married the love of her life, John Parriet, on July 12, 1980 here in Monroe. A dedicated homemaker, Sheila was a member of the VFW Post 1138 Ladies Auxiliary, was a volunteer for...
Sue Combs
August 3, 2018
Sue Combs; age 91, August 3, 2018 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Wetzel. Dearest step-mother of Wendy (Mike) Haverty, Gary (Nora) Carroll and Deborah Roberts. Dear aunt of Sheryl (Jerry) Brown, Mark Meschke and Terri Crooks. Also survived by many grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of Sue may be made to the donor's charity of...
Gerald C. Cleaver
August 1, 2018
Cleaver, Gerald C. Age 76. August 1, 2018 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Bettine". Loving dad of the late James Meyers and of Aaron (MaryAnn) Cleaver. Loving step-dad of Robert (Mali) Sauter, Dr. Gehring "Ted" (Katherine) Sauter, Stephen (Molly) Sauter, Dr. Elizabeth (James) Plemmons and Charles IV (Linda) Sauter. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and...
Dwaine E. James
August 1, 2018
Dwaine E. James; age 94, August 1, 2018 of Rockwood. Loving dad of Gordon (Lois), Joyce (Gary) Willis, LaDonna Guffey, Robert (Rachel), the late Dwaine, the late Linda Griffin and the late Dwaine Jr. Dearest grandpa and great-grandpa of many.
Bud 'Papa' Robinson
August 1, 2018
Born in Monroe, Bud was the son of Walter and Nina (Ruder) Robinson. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from October 1, 1961 until August 9, 1962. Bud married the love of his life, Lunette Mexico, in 1964. Bud retired from Wellspring Lutheran Services Lutheran Home, after more than...
Robert Neil Moses
August 1, 2018
Moses, Robert Neil. Age 67, of Melvindale. August 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Tara for 23 years. Loving father of Sean, Christopher and Robert Jr. Dearest brother of Paula Wallace and John Moses. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Kelly and Elizabeth Moses and sister Emily McKinney. Memorial contributions may be...
John 'Jack' Cummings
August 1, 2018
John "Jack" Cummings; age 73, August 1, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 52 wonderful years. Loving father of Karen (Todd) Conti, Jennifer (Brian) Stolle and Linda (Fred) Norvell. Dearest grandpa of Justin, Jordan, Samuel, Timothy, Zachary, Elizabeth, Daniel and Maria. Dear brother of Robert (Millie), Joyce (Mike) Audia, Jude (Jean), Mary (Don) Cox and Jane (Greg)...
Karen Hawes
July 31, 2018
Karen Hawes; age 44, July 31, 2018 of South Rockwood. Loving mom of Jack and Matt. Dearest daughter of Darris ande Linda Brantley. Dear sister of Charlene (Nadeem) Malik and Kelly (Lori) Brantley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family mambers and friends. Donations in memory of Karen may be made to the donor's charity of choice....
Mary Geneva Macleod
July 31, 2018
Born in Florence, Nova Scotia, Mary was the daughter of Ward and Sadie (McInnis) Taylor. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her children: Robert (Debra) MacLeod, John MacLeod and Marilyn MacLeod-Russell; two grandchildren: Robert (Janette) MacLeod and Alexander MacLeod; two great grandchildren: Olivia MacLeod and Dylan MacLeod; as well as four siblings: Ann (Joseph) Burton, Flora Dugas, Margaret Powers...