OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Richard J. Oselin

Richard J. Oselin

May 23, 2018

Richard was born on September 14, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 23, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 78; he was of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 51 years to Nancy. Loving father of Richard (Karen) Oselin and Sharon Oselin (Matthew Mahutga). Cherished grandfather of Nolan Oselin. Also survived by other loving family...

Irma Ibarra

Irma Ibarra

May 23, 2018

Irma Ibarra, age 85, was born on August 1, 1932 in Taft, Texas. She was one of nine children and graduated from Taft High School. She married the love of her life, Alfredo Ibarra Sr. on June 7, 1958 and from this union came the birth of two children. Irma was determined to do everything she wanted in life....

Mildred M. Woods

Mildred M. Woods

May 22, 2018

Millie Woods; age 93, May 22, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Jan Tjernlund, Sandra (Carl) Kurtyka, Kathy Laura, Sherry (Johnny) Feagans, Kimberly (Nick) Guzzi, Patty (Donald) Gendron, Peggy (Mac) Woods, Roy (Cathy), Randy (Noelle) and the late Michael LeSage. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bill LeSage...

Katy "Kathy" "Candy" Wilson

Katy "Kathy" "Candy" Wilson

May 22, 2018

Born in Monroe, Kathy was the daughter of George and Anna Mae (Trombley) Riggs. She married the love of her life, Charles "Mike" Wilson on September 4, 1992, here in Monroe. Sadly he preceded her in death November 28, 2016. A dedicated homemaker, Kathy also had worked in retail, having worked at Fashion Bug, Imo's and the Goodwill Store....

Leo J. Mitoraj

Leo J. Mitoraj

May 21, 2018

Mitoraj, Leo J. Age 92, of Trenton. May 21, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary for 20 years. Loving father of Debra (Bill) Powell, Michael Mitoraj, Patrick (Deborah) Mitoraj, Paul (Nancy) Mitoraj and Walter (Diane) Mitoraj. Step father of Lynne (Jerry) Parr, Denise (Gene) Stephens, Diana (Tony) Manick and Maria (Bill) Hutchison. Proud grandpa of 26. Great grandpa of 20....

Leo Poma

Leo Poma

May 21, 2018

Poma, Leo. Age 60, of Detroit. May 21, 2018. Loving brother of Marie Poma, Stephen Poma, Linda (Randy) Sandusky and Betty Shupe. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Marion Poma and a sister Cynthia Walters. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research...

David G. Morrison

David G. Morrison

May 21, 2018

David G. Morrison; age 86, May 21, 2018 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Patricia and the late Marie. Loving dad of Chuck (Anna), David II (Lynn), Chris (Bob) Alexandrowski, Jan (Jim) Russell, Phil (Marti), John (Marie) Jakacki and Kim (Andy) Emmert. Dearest grandpa of 15 and great-papa of 11. Dear brother of Al, Art and Grant. Also survived...

Charles H. Rouse

Charles H. Rouse

May 20, 2018

Chuck Rouse; age 94, May 20, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Darlene. Loving father of Greg (Sharon) and Beth (John) Hensel. Proud grandfather of Stephen (Natalie) Rouse, Nicole (Vince) Pesch and Justin (Erin) Rouse. Great-grandfather of 6. The family suggests donations in memory of Chuck to the Michigan Humane Society. Click on the multimedia tab to...

Sarena Wyrembelski

Sarena Wyrembelski

May 18, 2018

Sarena Marie Wyrembelski, age 38, of Taylor passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2018 at her home. She is a graduate of Jo Brighton Skills Center in Wyandotte and was employed through the Skills, Training, Evaluation and Performance (STEP) program. Sarena had a sweet spirit and made quite an impression on all who had the pleasure to meet her....

Severino "Joe" Castagna

Severino "Joe" Castagna

May 17, 2018

Severino "Joe" Castagna age 101 of Brownstown, MI, formerly of Allen Park, MI passed away Thursday, May 17th, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital – Trenton while under hospice care. Preceded in death by his loving wife Marion of 38 years and sisters Edith and Anna. Survivors include: son, James (Marie) Castagna and daughter, Virginia (the late Raymond) Velasco. Also survived...

Josephine Torosian Kalustian

Josephine Torosian Kalustian

May 16, 2018

JOSEPHINE TOROSIAN KALUSTIAN Josephine passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 16, 2018 with her family by her side at the age of 81 years old. Josie, the daughter of Hagop & Shooshanig Torosian, was born on May 16, 1937. Josie was proud of her Armenian heritage and was devoted to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church. She had a kind, selfless...

Mr. Michael Levko

Mr. Michael Levko

May 16, 2018

Michael Levko; age 90, May 16, 2018 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Mary, the love of his life. Loving father of Patricia (Tim) McKeown, Mike (Darlene), Dennis (Renee) and Paul (Annette). Dearest grandfather of Jason, Danielle, Michael, Matthew, Adam, Brett, Lauren, Alyssa and great-grandfather of Aidan, Emerson, Hudson, Beckett, Briggs, Grayson and Christian. Dear brother of...

Patricia J. Vasher

Patricia J. Vasher

May 16, 2018

Patrica was born on April 5, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died at her home in Lincoln Park on May 16, 2018 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of 58 years to Val. Loving mom of Lori (Greg) Ferrington and Mike (Merlene) Vasher. Cherished grandma of Michael, Jr., Kristine, Gregory, Jr., and Melissa and great grandma of Carley....

Djuro Rakas

Djuro Rakas

May 15, 2018

Rakas, Djuro. Age 81, of Grosse Ile. May 15, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jeannell. Loving brother of Svetozar Rakas and Ljubica Djekic. Dear uncle of Mara Sasic, Ivanka Rajsic, Draga Rakas, Radojaka Rakas, Dragan Ginda, Jelica 'Cica' Palinkas, Branko Gegic, Vladimir Djekic, Olivera Djekic, Ksenia Scekic and Djuro (Jacquelyn) Rakas. Survived also by cousin Lorri Smith (Michael...

Mr. George F. Woods,  Jr.

Mr. George F. Woods, Jr.

May 15, 2018

George F. Woods, Jr., age 86 of the Allen Terrace community in Northville, formerly of Allen Park, passed away May 15th, 2018. Loving husband of the late Rita Neer. Dear father of Teresa (Scott) Brighton, Colleen (Frank) Mohacsi, Mary (Mike) Miller, George III (Phillip), and Rick (Mary). Proud grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 7. In lieu of...

Alexis Marjorie Buhay

Alexis Marjorie Buhay

May 15, 2018

Alexis Marjorie Buhay, 3 ½ months, passed away in the arms of her parents on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was born January 22, 2018 in Ann Arbor. Alexis touched the lives of so many in her short time here. She was a strong willed little girl with an extraordinary fighting spirit. She proved day after day that she...

Carole J. Campbell

Carole J. Campbell

May 15, 2018

Carole J. Campbell; age 78. Of Brownstown, formerly of Southgate. Went home to be with the Lord May 15, 2018. Beloved wife of Victor Campbell for 58 years. Loving mother of Cynthia Schlacht, Victor Jr. (Cheryl) Campbell, Cheryl (the late John) Bradley, and the late Christopher Campbell. Proud grandma of Renee, Rachel, Shawna, Chad, Aimee (Adam), and Ian. Great-grandma...

Paul  Jr. Teets

Paul Jr. Teets

May 14, 2018

Paul L. Teets Jr. was born on May 16, 1933 and passed away on Monday May 14, 2018. Loving father of Michael Teets, Debra Adams, Anne Marie (George) Daniels, David Teets, Chuck Teets, Barbara (Dan) Cerroni and Jennifer (Rob) Phillips. Dear brother of Jimmy Teets and Nancy Provan. Also survived by seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Preceded by:...

James P. Clark,  Jr.

James P. Clark, Jr.

May 14, 2018

Born in Ypsilanti, James was the son of James and Margaret (Gohl) Clark. A 1967 graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Suzanne Meyers on January 9, 1969 in Ashville, North Carolina. Sadly she preceded him in death January 14, 2015. James retired from Chrysler after over 40 years of service. James is survived...

Betty Jean Guerrero

Betty Jean Guerrero

May 13, 2018

Guerrero, Betty Jean. Age 79, of Detroit. May 13, 2018. Beloved wife of Lou for 60 years. Loving mother of Sherry (Michael) Karoub, Anthony Guerrero, Keith Guerrero and Lynn (John) Harper. Proud grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Barbara McMullen and Gerald Jascoe. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...