OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Thomas M. Cunningham

Thomas M. Cunningham

April 27, 2017

Cunningham, Thomas M. Age 87 of Brethren, formerly of Westland and Detroit. April 27, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Alba Cunningham. Loving father of the late Gail Cunningham, Joyce (Steve) Lamon, Bonnie Cunningham, the late Cindy Scheller, James Cunningham. Proud grandfather of Ryan (Kellie), Chad (Angie), Clif, Don and Keena. Great Grandfather of Logan, Morgan, Reagan, Karagan, Garrett,...

Giuseppe Scavo

Giuseppe Scavo

April 26, 2017

Giuseppe was born on August 29, 1929 in Carbonara di Bari, Italy and died on April 26, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 87; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anna. Loving dad of Maria Ross. Cherished papa of Cameron Joseph Ross and Sienna Alexis Ross. Dearest brother of Gina (Tonino) Mazzotta...

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian

April 26, 2017

Nicole Alexandra Kachigian passed away unexpectedly in Dearborn, Michigan on April 26, 2017. She is mourned by her beloved parents, Kevin and Virginia (Onesian) Kachighan and her loving brother Christopher. She will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. ......VISITATION will take place on April 30, 2017, Sunday from 5pm to 8pm with Dan Gark prayers at 7:30pm...

Elvio Dinatale

Elvio Dinatale

April 26, 2017

DiNatale, Elvio, age 86, was born in Italy on January 13, 1931 and died beautifully, peacefully and with no regret on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Gina. Loving father of John DiNatale and Lisa (Felix) Fortini. Dear grandfather of Matthew Fortini and Jenny (Jamie) Fortini; his great grandson Tristan. Cherished brother...

Timothy Elva Martin

Timothy Elva Martin

April 26, 2017

Timothy Elva Martin; age 66, April 26, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Arlene. Loving father of Tim (Christina), Brenda Belcher and Nick. Dearest grandpa of Ariel, Courtney, Ethan, Nathan, Colin, Katie, Brian and Hayden. Dear brother of Crude (Linda), Peggy (Emidio) Pietrangelo, Georgina (Gerry) Dempkowski and Celia (Joe) Pietrangelo. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family...

Ralph A. Colaluca

Ralph A. Colaluca

April 25, 2017

Colaluca, Ralph A.; age 69, April 25, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of John and Anthony (Kelli). Dearest grandpa of Giovanni, Joseph and Cody. Dear brother-in-law of William (Varlya) Hanusik. Ralph will also be missed by his faithful companion Luigi. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

John Frederick Hanson

John Frederick Hanson

April 25, 2017

John Frederick was born on November 17, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 25, 2017 at his home in Lincoln Park; he was 78 years old. He is survived by his family and friends. John proudly served his Country in the United States Army, retired from The Levy Company after 40 years of service and he loved...

Bryce Ross Denison Sr.

Bryce Ross Denison Sr.

April 24, 2017

Denison, Bryce Ross Sr. Age 88, of Gibraltar. April 24, 2017. Loving father of Bryce Jr. "Cob" (Linda) Denison, Patrick Michael (Nicole) Denison and Scott (Cindy) Denison. Proud grandfather of Scott, Christopher, Kasey and Patrick. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gibraltar Rotary. Click on the multimedia tab to view Ross' video tribute.

Emma M. Landberg

Emma M. Landberg

April 24, 2017

Landberg, Emma M., age 96, of Trenton, Michigan, died Monday, April 24, 2017 at home. She was born January 5, 1921 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Stephen and Helena Kielmar. Emma was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton, Michigan. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Richard and Stephen Kielmar, and two sisters,...

William 'Bill' Doyle

William 'Bill' Doyle

April 23, 2017

Doyle, William "Bill" J. Age 80, of Southgate. April 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Bill Doyle and Shannon (Jack) Kell. Proud grandfather of Matthew, John, Elizabeth, Mandy and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Robert (Dorothy) Doyle. Click on the multimedia tab to view Bill's video tribute.

Jean Fryer

Jean Fryer

April 22, 2017

Fryer, Jean K.; age 72, April 22, 2017 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife for 51 years to the late Ronald. Loving mom of Robert, Michael, Julianne (John) Holiday and the late William. Dearest grandma of Steven, Billy, Matthew, Mackenzie, Luke, Lindsay and Collin. Dear sister of Carol Brooks, the late Richard (Marie) Newton and the late Dave Newton. Also...

Arlene E. Shanley

Arlene E. Shanley

April 22, 2017

Shanley, Arlene E. Age 81, of Allen Park. April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald for 60 years. Loving mother of Andrea (Ed) Seabloom and Lisa (David) Puckett. Loving and caring grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Varga. Arlene was involved with her church, Allen Park Presbyterian Church and...

Nobuye 'Nobi' Zaran

Nobuye 'Nobi' Zaran

April 21, 2017

Nobuye (Nobi) Zaran, age 90 of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on Friday, April 20, 2017. Born on August 3, 1926 in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of Kumataro and Asako (Ikegami) Suyama. Nobi worked for many years as a colorist for Powell Studio in Detroit, Michigan. She loved spending time with her family and friends, as well as,...

Clarence 'Jim' Teenor

Clarence 'Jim' Teenor

April 21, 2017

Clarence "Jim" Teenor; age 79, April 21, 2017 of South Rockwood. Loving father of Nicole (Rob) Johnson, Theresa Teenor and the late James Teenor. Dearest grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 7. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the multimedia tab to view Clarence's video tribute.

Barbara Joan Suski

Barbara Joan Suski

April 21, 2017

Suski, Barbara Joan; age 79, April 21, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Marvin. Loving mother of Marvin (Sheila), Randal (Tachia), Frank, John and David (Jennifer). Dearest grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 2. Dear sister of Dennis (Linda) Sayyae, Michael (Ann Marie) Layden and the late William Sayyae. Donations in memory of Barbara may be made to...

Marian Ackerman

Marian Ackerman

April 20, 2017

Ackerman, Marian. Age 78, of Detroit. April 20, 2017. Loving mother of Randy (Samantha) Freels, Francine (Gary) Simason, Juanita (Jerry) Greenfielder, Judy Freels and Ginger Freels (Teddy Shrader Sr.). Proud grandmother of Tony, Shawn, Brad, Lucas, Jeffery, Melissa, Virginia, Ginny, Amber, Rodney, Steven, Terry, Crystal, Mickel, Amanda, Jennifer, Joleane, Johnnie Jr., Diane, Tiffany, Thomas, Christopher, Amy, Kayla and Jerry....

Donald "Don" Ray Brunell

Donald "Don" Ray Brunell

April 20, 2017

Twisted trails weeps today! The party has been moved to a higher location, as the ultimate son, brother, uncle and friend has passed away this day April 20, 2017 at the age of 58. He will be remembered for his unwavering determination in the face of physical difficulties and his unmatched kindness and love for others. Don was known...

Oden Nicholas Williams

Oden Nicholas Williams

April 20, 2017

Williams, Oden Nicholas (ODIE). Age 38, of Westland. April 20, 2017. Loving father of Leslie Williams. Beloved son of Wayne and Laurie Williams. Dearest brother of Inga Waldrep, Tara and Pat Williams. Proud Uncle of Abigail, Ann and Audrey Waldrep. Preceded in death by grandparents Wallace and Marie Williams, Clarence and Audrey Bosell. Oden was a Gift of Life...

Rosalie V. Gierada

Rosalie V. Gierada

April 19, 2017

Gierada, Rosalie V., age 74, April 19, 2017 of Detroit, MI. Beloved sister of Stanley (Cecelia) Gierada and Thomas (Cyndy) Gierada. Also survived by her nieces Suzanne Gierada, Sandy (Rob) Fulton, Pam DeYoung, Aowyn (Peter) Jones and Katie Gierada Cameron; her nephews David (Lorie) Gierada and Robert (Barbara) Gierada; many great nieces and nephews. A memorial service is being...

Rodney F. Julian

Rodney F. Julian

April 19, 2017

Rodney was born on February 11, 1952 and died at his home on April 19, 2017 at the age 65; he was of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of 10 years to June. Loving brother of Toni (John) Wieck. Dearest uncle of Jon (Stacey) Wieck and Brian Wieck. Also survived by his great niece Brittany (Richie) Grams as well as...