OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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...
John P. Gloskey
April 18, 2017
Gloskey, John P. Age 92, of Brownstown. April 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Sophie for 63 years. Loving father of the late Deborah Gloskey, Michael (Ann) Gloskey, David Gloskey, Ralph Gloskey and Andrew (Kelly) Gloskey. Proud grandfather of Sarah, John, Michael, Daniel, Nicholas and Emily. Great grandfather of Violette.
Clarence E. Nieman, Jr.
April 18, 2017
Nieman Jr., Clarence E., age 91 of Trenton, formerly of River Rouge. Loving husband of the late Constance. Dearest father of the late Christine. Beloved uncle of Tim (Barbara) Black and Gregory (Sharon) Black. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Clarence was a decorated war veteran who served in the U.S. Army in World War II. A...
Judith Ann Brannan
April 18, 2017
Born in Lincoln Park, Judith was the daughter of Joseph and Marianna (Ruger) Brannan. Judith leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Ralph (Theresa) Brannan, Wayne (Diane) Brannan, Charles Brannan, Joseph (Linda) Brannan, James Brannan and Robert (Elaine) Brannan; as well as many nieces and nephews and her extended family at the Mortinview Group Home in Taylor. Sadly she...
William G. 'Billy' Wood
April 18, 2017
Born in Monroe, Billy was the son of George H. and Barbara A. (Gerber) Wood II. He attended Monroe High School and had worked for Wood Auto Sales as well as Taylor Cadillac of Toledo. Billy was a past member of Monroe Boat Club and a member of the Monroe Goodtime Cruisers car club. He enjoyed collecting motorcycles, mini...
Mr. Thomas M. Bommarito
April 17, 2017
Thomas M. Bommarito, Sr., age 94 of Southgate, passed away April 17th, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of Josephine (the late Michael) Tocco, the late Frances Gajewski, and the late Thomas Jr. (Sharon). Dearest grandfather of Deborah (Don) VanHemel, Lynn (Mark) Arturi, Michael (Dawn) Tocco, Annmarie (Tim) Opoka, Thomas III (Sarah) and Briana (Charlie) Saches....
Mr. William V. Petterle
April 17, 2017
Petterle, William V. April 17, Age 85, of Allen Park. Beloved Husband of Eva. Dear Father of Perry (Barb), Brian (Laura) and Tom (Susan). Also survived by his sister Nory Serapiglia, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Janice Nadine Rinne
April 16, 2017
Rinne, Janice Nadine, age 77, April 16, 2017 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Kelly Rinne and Dana (Derrick) Allison. Devoted grandmother of Michael Leone and Sydney Allison. Also survived bey her siblings Brad (Fran) Hackney, Randy (Joanna) Hackney and Tommy (the late Betty) Hackney; many nieces and nephews who loved her.
Mark Edward Presson
April 16, 2017
Presson, Mark Edward. Age 50. April 16, 2017 of Woodhaven. Beloved Father of Kristen, Jacob and Jason. Proud Pops of Gavin, Liam and Jordyn. Dearest brother of Terry (Brenda), Rick (Linda), Dana (Joann), the late Steven and the late Janet Rose. Preceded in death by his parents James and Betty. Visitation Wednesday 2 – 9 pm at The Trenton...
Alexander J. Kubrak
April 16, 2017
Kubrak, Alexander J., age 73 of Allen Park. Loving husband of Agnes for 49 years. Beloved Dad of James (Kelli) Kubrak. Loving Grandpa of Conner and Mason. Dearest brother of Donald (Bernadette) Kubrak. Loving brother-in-law to Thomas McLenaghan and Rita McLenaghan. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Alexander taught at Southgate Anderson high school for 30 years and...
Leray Mayville
April 15, 2017
Leray was born on Grosse Ile. She is survived by a sister Elsie; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Billy Ray Wylie
April 15, 2017
Wylie, Billy Ray. Age 45 of Taylor, formerly of Riverview. April 15, 2017. Loving father of Ryan (Lissa) Frost and Steven (Taylor) Frost and their mother Tracy Frost and Kyle Pruneau and his mother the late Rochelle Karshnock. Beloved son of Marion (Lester) Shier and the late Ray William Wylie. Dear brother of Barbara Wylie. Proud uncle of Nathan,...
Emely Lu Lange
April 14, 2017
Emely Lu Lange; age 92, April 14, 2017 formerly of Allen Park and Trenton. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of David (Lynn) and Janet (Lloyd) Jones. Dearest grandma of Stacey, Grace, Ellyn, Joey, Pen Jones, Paget Jones and Philip (Callie) Jones. Dear great-grandma of Oakley Jones.
Mrs. Norma C. Prickett
April 13, 2017
Prickett, Norma C. April 13, Age 85, of Tipton. Beloved Wife of the late Roland. Dear Mother of Terry (Glenda), Michael (Susan) and Cheryl (Sam) Stout. Also survived by 7 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Visitation Tue 1-8pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Funeral Services Wed 12noon.
Charlie Norman Webb
April 13, 2017
Charlie Norman Webb; age 80, April 13, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Loving dad of Mark (Theresa), Kevin (Michelle), Debbie (Jimmy) Crocker and Bryan (Kim). Dearest grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Elaine (Ronnie) Hughes, Martha (Gerry) Laskey, Laura (Tom) Mauch and the late Allen Webb. Also survived by nieces, nephews,...
Mr. Daniel Sr. Richardson
April 12, 2017
Daniel Richardson Sr., age 48 of Melvindale, passed away April 12th, 2017 after a long illness. An updated obituary will be posted soon. Please check back
Mr. David Lee Diekman
April 12, 2017
David Lee Diekman, age 58 of Monroe and Erie, passed away at home April 12th, 2017. Born December 9th, 1958 in Monroe to Henry (Kathy) Diekman and the late Mary Jane Ward. Loving husband of Nadine. Dear father of Jason (Jodi) Berry, the late Jessie, Lucas (Brandi), Rosie, and David (Brook). Proud grandfather of 8 with one on the...
Donald James Stinnett
April 12, 2017
Donald was born on July 16, 1946 in Port Huron, Michigan and died at Beaumont Hospital Trenton on April 12, 2017 at the age of 70; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of Grace Diane. Loving dad of Seanna (Amber) Stinnette. Proud grandpa of Darrion, Tim and Astor. Also survived by other loving family and friends.