OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Maxine Mae Martell

Maxine Mae Martell

May 24, 2017

Martell, Maxine Mae, age 97, of Trenton. Dearest wife of the late Vaughan Martell Sr. Loving mother of Vaughan Martell Jr., the late Gary Martell, Michael Martell, Patricia Martell, Charmaine Summers, and Jennifer Brewer. Beloved grandmother of thirteen grandchildren, Daniel Martell, Natalie, Michelle, Cindy Gregurich, Brian Hauger, Whitney Lunsford, Chelsea Keomoungkhoune. Jesse Summers, Mickey Summers, Nicholas Summers, Carmen Summers,...

James Loman Nelson

James Loman Nelson

May 21, 2017

James Loman Nelson; age 96, May 21, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved husband and best friend of 74 years to Betty. Loving father of Darwin (Nancy) and Donna (Don) Medley. Dearest granddad of 5, Russ (Jeanette) Nelson, Deanna Calleja, Terry Nelson, Debra (Neil) Freitas, Jamie (December) Nelson, and great-granddad of 10. Also survived by other loving family members and friends....

Clyde W. Henderson

Clyde W. Henderson

May 21, 2017

Born May 3, 1955 in Monroe, Clyde was the son of Robert and Lela Mae Cawood. He married Georgianna Barron on September 4, 1987 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church here in Monroe. Clyde worked as a Construction Safety Manager, having worked for Walbridge-Aldinger, Barton-Malow and Ford Motor Company in Flat Rock. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Clyde...

Mary I. Hickman

Mary I. Hickman

May 20, 2017

Mary was born on October 12, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 20, 2017 at Bellaire Senior Living in Riverview at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Earl Hickman. Loving mother of the late Joseph, the late Robert and Joseph A. (Marcy). Proud grandmother of Shalen. Also survived by her niece Aurellia, step children,...

Yogi Dean Gilliam

Yogi Dean Gilliam

May 20, 2017

Gilliam, Yogi Dean; age 62, May 8, 1955-May 20, 2017. Father of Kristina Howarth, Kimberly (Jody) Wright and Hanah (Chad) Perkins. Grandfather of Timothy Howarth, Alexis Howarth, Alyssa Wright, Addison Wright and the late Tiffany Victoria Lynn Perkins. Brother of Charles (Debbie) Gilliam, Pam (John) Adkins, and Jennifer Cupp. Predeacesed by parents Nell and Lon Gilliam Jr. Yogi worked...

Edward Mierkowicz

Edward Mierkowicz

May 19, 2017

Edward Mierkowicz of Wyandotte was born on March 5, 1924 in Wyandotte and died on May 19, 2017 at American House Senior Living in Rochester Hills; he was 93. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn and the late Janette. Loving dad of Linda Edwards, Brenda Schervish, Lisa (Mike) Mayra, the late Tom Tiefer and the late Kip Tiefer. Proud...

Bill Buckley

Bill Buckley

May 19, 2017

Bill Buckley, age 74 of Monroe, MI, peacefully met his Lord and Savior May 19, 2017 at 1:30 pm at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH. Born December 16, 1942 in Detroit, MI to Leonard and Charlotte (James) Buckley. Bill and Sharon (Bennett) were married for 52 years and have resided in Monroe, MI for the last 46 years. They...

James C. Osborn

James C. Osborn

May 18, 2017

James was born on April 27, 1941 in Wyandotte, MI and died on May 18, 2017 at his home in Flat Rock. Beloved husband of 22 years to Marie. Loving dad of Kristie Fields, Derik (Brandy), Greg (Amanda), Ronald (Penny), Theresa Allain, Michael (Wendy) and Louis (Dawn). Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren as well as other...

Carolyn Ann Scarlett

Carolyn Ann Scarlett

May 17, 2017

Scarlett, Carolyn Ann, age 64 of Whitmore Lake, MI. Beloved mother of Matthew Sharp, Joseph Lowhorn, and Jason (Holly) Sharp. Loving sister of Janice (Dan) Priest, and Diane (Larry) Leach and the late Laurie and Angela Scarlett. Dearest daughter of the late Jim and the late Phyllis Scarlett. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and many other loving family...

Darlene Rouse

Darlene Rouse

May 16, 2017

Rouse, Darlene. Age 93, of Trenton. May 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Charles for 67 years. Loving mother of Greg (Sharon) Rouse and Beth (John) Hensel. Proud grandmother of Stephen (Natalie) Rouse, Nicole (Vince) Pesch and Justin (Erin) Rouse. Great grandmother of 5. Memorial gathering Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 2pm until memorial service at 3pm at The Trenton...

George  Sr. Hartman

George Sr. Hartman

May 16, 2017

Hartman, George John, Sr. Age 89, of Trenton. May 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helen Hartman. Loving father of Rosanne Hartman, George (Denise), Coleen (Dan) Bedrosian and Angela (Tim McCarty) Hartman. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Tanya (Joel), Laura, Nicholas, Leah, Sean and Anastazia. He will be greatly missed by his granddogs Duke, Boo Radley and Daisy. Preceded...

Sarah Gladys Richardson

Sarah Gladys Richardson

May 16, 2017

Sarah Gladys Richardson, age 93 of Rockwood and Trenton, passed away May 16th, 2017. Loving wife of the late Joseph Richardson. Dear mother of Carole (James) McManus, Marsha Ford, Nancy (Edward) O'Neil, Gloria (Scott) Whaling, Sharon (Charles) Weatherhead, Barbara (Gregory) MacNeil. Proud grandmother of Wendi Jordan, Cindy McManus, Timothy (Heather) McManus, Ralph B. (Mandy) Ford, Jennifer (Tyler) Cerny, Jaimee...

Jean C. Buhl

Jean C. Buhl

May 15, 2017

Jean C. Buhl, age 82 passed away on May 15, 2017. She was the daughter of Donald and Myrtle VanAlsburg. She was formally the wife of Robert Buhl Sr. Born in Redford, Michigan, Jean resided in Oakland County. Jean is survived by five children Robert Buhl Jr. (Karen), Linda Bell (Kendall), Laurie Blanzy (Paul), Bonnie Buhl Blanzy and Bradley...

Virginia Michels

Virginia Michels

May 15, 2017

Michels, Virginia. Age 89 of Allen Park and Canton. May 15, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Michels. Loving mother of Charlene (Chris) Glod and Debra Michels. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to National Breast Cancer Foundation

Delores 'Doree' Miller

Delores 'Doree' Miller

May 14, 2017

Delores "Doree" Miller; age 80, May 14, 2017 of Newport. Loving mom of Steve and Koree (Ron) Sudomir. Dearest grandma of Ava and Adam. Also survived by many loving friends. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Ted Lindsay Foundation Hope Center Click on the multimedia tab to view Delores' video tribute.

Marilyn A. Spears

Marilyn A. Spears

May 13, 2017

Born July 18, 1941 in Marshall, Illinois, Marilyn was the daughter of John and Lillian (Patton) Guthrie and raised by her mother and step-father Bob Tilley. She married the love of her life, Dean Franklin, in August of 1958. Marilyn turned her love of working with senior citizens into her business, doing Home Care for 20+ years, retiring in...

Glenna Doreen Mcguire

Glenna Doreen Mcguire

May 13, 2017

McGuire, Glenna Doreen, age 94, May 13, 2017 of Trenton, MIchigan. Beloved wife of the late James Thomas McGuire. Loving mother of Timothy (his friend Jamie Ann Groth) McGuire, Bruce (Cathy) McGuire, the late Dennis McGuire and the late Donna Lee Adams. Also survived by her grandchildren Melissa, Matthew and Leah; great grandchildren Ryan, Alex and Josh; her best...

Kenneth M. Mclaughlin

Kenneth M. Mclaughlin

May 12, 2017

Born in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Lawrence and Ethel (McIntyre) McLauglin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ludwig, on February 14, 1957. Kenneth worked in construction for over 37 years, retiring from Baker's Construction, retiring in 1998. His hobbies included bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, mowing his lawn and working in his yard. Kenneth leaves to...

Verna June Kibble

Verna June Kibble

May 12, 2017

Kibble, Verna June, age 86, May 12, 2017 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of the late Edgar J. Kibble. Loving mother of Cynthia Kibble-St. Holmes, Sandra (her fiance' Steven Stevens) Duffey and John (Michelle) Kibble. Also survived by her grandchildren John, Kaitlyn and Hannah; her brother Melvin (Betty) Hodder.

Lisa Meredith Granchi

Lisa Meredith Granchi

May 11, 2017

Lisa M. Granchi, age 56 of Dearborn Heights, passed away May 11th, 2017. Dear daughter of Meredith and the late James Fountain. Loving wife of Donald. Dear step mother of Jennifer and Joel. Proud grandmother of Jaymyson. Also survived by her siblings Scott (Darlene) Fountain, Bruce (Donna) Fountain, Laurie (Todd) Reid, step siblings Darrell (Ellen) Fountain, Jennifer Warner, as...