OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Roger Petras

Roger Petras

June 7, 2017

Roger Petras; age 66, June 7, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Adoring husband of Linda. Loving dad of James (Sarah), Megan (Shawn) O'Neil, Robert (Jennifer) Judd, Eran (Paul) Chuhran and Dawn Herman. Dearest grandpa of Jade, Ethan, Abigail, Michael and Jacob. Also survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the donor's...

Gordon H. Calder

Gordon H. Calder

June 5, 2017

Gordon H. Calder, 64, of Harrisville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 peacefully at his home. Born August 2, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Otterbein) Calder in Cambridge, (Galt) Ontario, Canada. Gordon was raised in Galt. Gordon married Susan Griffith on May 8, 1980, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. In 1982 their son, William was born. The Calder's...

Marilyn Bilderbeck

Marilyn Bilderbeck

June 5, 2017

Bilderbeck, Marilyn, age 82 of Southgate. Loving mother of Laurie Bilderbeck, Sharon (Greg) Grainger, and the late Russell Bilderbeck. Dearest nana of Robert, Heather, Rachel, Melissa, and Kimberly and great nana to Alex, Wyatt, Russell, Hope, Tariq, AJ, Samia, and Ava. Dearest sister of the late Robert Hunt and the late Howard Hunt. Loving daughter of the late Marvin...

Rose Ann Harris

Rose Ann Harris

June 4, 2017

Harris, Rose Ann , age 99 of Melvindale, went to our Lord on June 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving Mother of Joan Bodnar, Glenn (Pat) Harris, Tom (Ruth) Harris, Robert (Sue) Harris, Edward (Diane) Harris, Joseph (Debbie) Harris, and Doreen (Frank) Mannino. She will be missed by her 22 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She...

Bernice Mardyla

Bernice Mardyla

June 4, 2017

Mardyla, Bernice, age 96 of Riverview. Loving mother of Sandra (Stan) Nasarzewski, Ray (Kathie) Mardyla, and Gloria (the late Ken) Kilander. Dearest grandmother of Kari, Kelly, Lori, Melanie, Ken, and Scott and great grandmother of 12 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Walter Citkowski, Stella Rainko, and Ted Citkowski. Dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Citkowski....

Richard Waldroup

Richard Waldroup

June 4, 2017

Born in Monroe, Richard was the son of David and Carol (Wood) Waldroup. Richard worked as a cook for many restaurants in the local area including Michigan Bar and Grill, Pete's Garage, Johnny Joes and Harbor Inn and Ale, and at one time was co-owner of Gina's Kitchen. Most recently he had been employed by Complete Floor Service. Richard...

Allen R. Stuck,  Sr.

Allen R. Stuck, Sr.

June 3, 2017

Allen was born on January 15, 1942 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 3, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 75; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 50 years to Carol. Loving father of Allen, Jr., Sheila (Larry) Alexander, Tammie (Rob) Smith and Danny. Proud grandpa of Tiffany, Allen, III, Jessica, Nathan, Tessa,...

Patricia Ann Babcock

Patricia Ann Babcock

June 3, 2017

Patricia Ann was born on August 23, 1947 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on June 3, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 69; she was of Woodhaven. Beloved sister of Shirley (James) Calvird and the late Ernest Leroy Babcock, Jr. Cherished aunt of Jill (Ed) Kamm, Beth Calvird, Michael (Hillary) Calvird, Stephen (Stephanie) Calvird and David...

Randall 'Randy' Van Tanner

Randall 'Randy' Van Tanner

June 3, 2017

Tanner, Randall "Randy". Age 53, of Taylor. June 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Dawn for 17 years. Loving uncle of 15 nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his mother Nancy Tanner, his sister Kimberly Possorek, his grandmother Katherine Peterson, his aunt Elaine Peterson and many aunts and uncles. Randy enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, playing...

Frederick J. Knee

Frederick J. Knee

June 2, 2017

Born in Adrian, Fred was the son of Frederick and June (McCarty) Knee. He married the love of his life, Norma Rudd, on June 25, 1960. Sadly she preceded him in death January 8, 2010. A 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Fred worked for the State of Michigan as a Highway Construction Inspector, until his retirement in...

Kathryne Mary Mitchell

Kathryne Mary Mitchell

June 2, 2017

Kathryne Mary Mitchell; age 26, June 2, 2017 of Melvindale. Loving mother of Elias and Quintin. Beloved daughter of Eileen (Daryl) Winnie and the late Philip Mitchell. Dearest sister of Alan Durkacs, Dawne Durkacs, Edward Durkacs, Amyrose Mitchell and Theresa (Esad) Krijestorac. Dear granddaughter of Edwin Mitchell and Alma & Al Pigeon. Also survived by many other loving family...

Sandra K. Gardner

Sandra K. Gardner

June 1, 2017

Gardner, Sandra K. Age 65, of Dearborn Heights. June 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gardner. Loving mother of Kevin (Jamie) Gardner and Steven Gardner. Proud grandmother of Shaylynn, Landon, Daisy, Brittany, James and Tyler. Loving daughter of Helen Worley. Dear sister of Teresa (Joseph) Anderson. Dearest aunt of Jason and Ashley Anderson. Great aunt of Katelyn...

Jacquiline Melnick

Jacquiline Melnick

June 1, 2017

Jacquiline Melnick; age 81, June 1, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the Late John V. Melnick. Loving mother of Mary (John) Pelton, John (Sheila) and mother-in-law of Mickey. Dearest grandma of Laura, Le-Ann, John, Brandy, Jacquiline and great-grandma of Sarah, Lyssa, Skyler, Evan, Lily, Stefany, Brooklyn, Yuna, Brittney, Aaron, O.J., Ivan and Gabe. Donations in memory of Jacquiline...

Mrs. Catherine Dorothy Law

Mrs. Catherine Dorothy Law

May 30, 2017

Catherine Dorothy Law, age 85 of Trenton, passed away peacefully May 30th, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Tom (Luanne), Jim (Donna), Barb (Kim) Sveska, Julie (Eric) Rasmussen, and Mike (Belinda). Proud grandmother of Elizabeth, Robert, Eric, and Brian. Great grandmother of Lukas, Chase, and Layne. In lieu of flowers, contributors may...

James Lloyd Jenson

James Lloyd Jenson

May 30, 2017

Jenson, James Lloyd. Age 93, of Woodhaven. May 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Violet. Loving father of James (Bonnie) Jenson and Donald Jenson. Proud grandfather of James R. (Holly) Jenson. Great grandfather of Rory and Asher Jenson. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents James and Irene Jenson, brothers John Jenson and...

Saundra J. Haynes

Saundra J. Haynes

May 29, 2017

Saundra was born on July 3, 1943 and died on May 29, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 73; she was of Rockwood. Beloved wife of Tate "Ted". Loving mom of Jim Nevers, Keith Nevers and Debbie Narkun and to Patricia (John) Sholtz and Barb (Russ) Polly. Proud grandma of Trevor (Amanda), Jordan, Dakota, Mackenzie, Alan,...

Priscilla Ann Allen

Priscilla Ann Allen

May 28, 2017

Priscilla Ann Allen; age 64, May 28, 2017 of Warren. Loving sister of Debra Selleke, Edward and (Lisa) Allen, and Loretta Allen. Dearest aunt of Kenneth White, Samantha Allen and Matthew Allen. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Priscilla may be made directly to the family. To Donate, please contact her...

Gary J. Smoots

Gary J. Smoots

May 28, 2017

Smoots, Gary J., age 72, May 28, 2017 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan,. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Court and Erin Smoots. Loving son of Patricia Smoots and the late Eugine Smoots. Brother of Lynn (Larry) Kantor, Mark (Sharon) Smoots, Dale (Becky) Smoots, Kim (Bill) Lipchik, the late Eugene Smoots, Jr.; brother-in-law of Toni Smoots. There will not...

Lorraine Labo

Lorraine Labo

May 27, 2017

Labo, Lorraine, age 92, May 27, 2017 of Trenton, Mi, formerly of dundee, MI. Beloved wife of the late Donald Labo. Loving mother of Joyce Brossia, Jerry Sue) Whitaker and Thomas (Mona) Whitaker. Also survive by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Robert Patrick Kane

Robert Patrick Kane

May 26, 2017

In Memoriam: Robert Patrick Kane, Sr. 1920-2017 Robert P. Kane, the son of Wilfred (Pat) Kane, Sr. and Mary Frances Ososkie Kane died peacefully in Trenton, Michigan on May 26th. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 65 years, Virginia Mohlmann Brush Kane, and their son Robert Patrick Kane, Jr. His brothers Wilfred Kane, Jr. (Bill) and Dennis Kane...