OBITUARIES

April 6, 2018

Iva I. Hubbard, age 86, April 6, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Loving wife of the late Harvey. Dear mother of Larry (Gail) Hubbard and Debra Hubbard. Proud grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 14 and 1 great great grandson. Survived by her brother Cletus Tanner and sister Bertha Putnam. Memorial contributions in memory of Iva's life, can be made...

April 5, 2018

Dennis Ezechiele Trombetta; age 69, March 23, 1949 to April 5, 2018, of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Nicholas (Christy) and Marcus. Dearest Papa of Isaac, Lucy, Elizabeth and Christopher. Dear brother of the late Frank (Barbara) and Godfather to Dennis Ryan Trombetta. Much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Dennis was born in Wyandotte...

April 4, 2018

MaryEllen Barrett; age 90, April 4, 2018 of Trenton, formerly of Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Linda Greenhill, Richard, Gary (Ada) and Nancy (Greg) Smith. Dearest grandma of 8, GGma of 12 and great-great grandma of 2. Long time companion of the late Richard Marcil. Preceded in death by her parents; Edward & Eleanor...

April 3, 2018

Timothy "Mike" Mullins; age 59, of Ecorse. Of the late Lloyd and Blanche and nephew of the late Ballard Jr., Dealie, and Phyllis. Beloved brother of Kenneth (Theresa), Gary (Linda), the late Donald (Patricia), Betty "Sue", Randy (Janie), Katrica (Gerald), the late Jackie, Craig "Allen", and Tonia "Toni" (Ricky). Mike is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great...

April 2, 2018

Irene C. Cook; age 92, April 2, 2018 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Arlene Cook, Alan (Rhonda) Cook, Cheryl Cook and the late Bonnie Cook. Dearest grandma of Chris Nichols, Faythe (Charles) Scheidecker, Grace Cook, Gina Cook. Great-Grandmother of 5. Donations in memory of Irene may be made directly to the family....

April 2, 2018

Szczesny, Norma, age 87, April 2, 2018 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Julian. Loving mother of Dan (Denice), Julie (Al) Cox, Cindy (James) Burtka, Tina (Mark) Valchine, Paul, Rick (Dawn), Laurie (Jim) Grant, Lisa (Andy) Wagel and Greg. Also survived by 21 grandchildren ad 13 great grandchildren.

April 2, 2018

Larry was born on August 17, 1956 and died on April 2, 2018 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 61; he was of Lincoln Park. Survived by his children; Jeremy (Jenny), Emily, Lindsay and Justin (Hope); 8 grandchildren; his mom Rose; two brothers Herman (Pat) and Nathan, Jr. (Robin) and one sister Carrie DeBlock as well has...

March 29, 2018

Kathlyn M. "Kate" Schantz, age 86 of Southgate formerly of Melvindale, passed away peacefully at home March 29, 2018. Loving wife of the late Francis "Fran". Loving mother of David (Sharon), Dennis (Pauline), Mary (Richard), Bernice (Douglas), Isaac (Norma), Robert (Renae), Barbara (Daniel), Christine, Gerilyn (Don), and the late Anthony. Proud grandmother of 29 and great grandmother of 24....

March 29, 2018

Thomas was born on September 3, 1945 in Red Bird, Kentucky and died on March 29, 2018 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Michigan at the age of 72. Beloved father of Tracey Lipe, Melissa Cummings and the late Thomas Collett. Proud papaw of Thomas, Tiffany (Nathan), Richard (Heather), Travis, Megan (Ryan), Mindy, Gavin, Diana and Eric. Also survived by his...

March 29, 2018

Helen Arnold; age 79, of Taylor. Passed away March 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Tom Arnold for many years. Loving mother to Tom Arnold Jr. and Dave Arnold. Also survived by her grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews, and many friends. Click on the multimedia tab to view Helen's video tribute.

March 28, 2018

Stempien, Robert E., Jr. Age 66. March 28, 2018 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving dad of John, Ron (Patty), Amanda (Rick) Kidd, Zack and Austin. Proud grandpa of Jenna, Kenny, Morgan, Joscelyn, Ricky, Caleb and Lydia. Great grandpa of Bella and Jaxon. Cherished son of Robert, Sr. and the late Hazel. Also survived by his two brothers...

March 28, 2018

Born in Avella, Pennsylvania, Emil was the son of Celestin and Margaret (Winters) Dumas. Emil faithfully served his country in United States Army Air Corps from March of 1943 until February of 1946. He married the love of his life, Dolores M. Balent, on June 12, 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death February 16, 2004. Emil owned and...

March 27, 2018

Bulick, Adam Jr. Age 89, of Trenton. March 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late June Bulick. Loving father of Sandi (Al) Robinson, Steven (Isabella) Bulick and Jeff (Beth) Bulick. Dearest grandpa of Tracey, Stephanie, Andrew, Emily and Hannah. Great grandpa of Michael and Amanda. Great great grandpa of Noah and Eli. Dear brother of Vicki (the late Sam)...

March 27, 2018

Collins, Thomas J. March 27, Age 89. Beloved Husband of the late Mary. Dear Father of Thomas (Cheryl), Steven, Mark (Kelley), Patrick and Michael (Judy). Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 brother Daniel. Also preceded in death by 2 brothers, his twin Eugene and Cass. Mr. Collins was a 52 year employee of DTE Energy /...

March 27, 2018

Born in Davy, West Virginia, Brenda was the daughter of Dewey and Dorothy Rice. She married the love of her life, Howard Reeves, on August 8, 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death July 9, 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Brenda enjoyed watching television, especially game shows and the game show network as well as playing Bingo. Brenda leaves to...

March 26, 2018

Mrs. Clara K. Rodgers, age 93 of Southgate, passed away at home March 26, 2018. Loving wife of the late Herbert Monroe Rodgers. Dear mother of Zedieth Rodgers Cagle Hood, Herbert O. Rodgers, Duvil (Beth) Rodgers, and Tina Gail Rodgers Norfleet. Proud grandmother of Jack, Alicia, John David, Tricia, Kelly, Mark, Matthew, and Katrina. Great grandmother of Brooke, Justin,...

March 26, 2018

Burke, Lois A. Age 84, of Taylor. March 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Kevin Barry Burke. Loving mother of Kevin (Leah), Colleen Daugherty, Sharon (Mark) Parent and Elaine Burke. Proud grandmother of Nicole (David) DiLernia, Brandi Burke, Kaitlyn Parent, Shane Daugherty, Megan Parent and Brian Daugherty. Great grandmother of Danielle and Dominic DiLernia. Survived also by her...

March 24, 2018

Born in River Rouge, Betty was the daughter of Russell and Margaret (Sancrant) LaFeve. She married the love of her life, Harold F. VanWassehnova, on October 8, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death January 2, 1992. A dedicated homemaker, Betty enjoyed playing cards, hosting family holiday gatherings, baking pies and attending...

March 24, 2018

March 23, 2018

Kurpowic, Catherine. March 23, 2018, Age 98, of Detroit. Beloved Wife of the late Joseph. Dear Mother of Thomas (Sharon) , Richard and the late Cecilia Berlin. Dearest grandmother of Cathy Winchel and Thomas Jr. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Visitation Sunday 3-9 pm at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family...