OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Khalil Issa

Khalil Issa

March 5, 2017

Issa, Khalil, age 86, March 5, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jerry Mae Issa. Loving father of Gina (Nabil) Haddad, Sophia (Eric) Songer and Robert (Lynda) Issa. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and his great grandson.

David T. Taylor,  Jr.

David T. Taylor, Jr.

March 5, 2017

David T. Taylor, Jr., 92 of Canton, MI, formally of Lincoln Park entered eternal life on March 5, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ruth W. Wilson. Both were members of Divinity Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI, where they met and were married on June 18, 1949 by Ruth's father, Rev. Thomas Wilson....

Harold James Helzer

Harold James Helzer

March 5, 2017

Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of James (Amy) Helzer of Maybee and Jane (the late Tom) York of Griffin, Georgia. Dearest grandfather of Jon Helzer, Bethany Helzer (Shawn Serbin), Chris (Emily) York and Robbie York. Dear brother of Helen Eipperle and the late Truman Helzer. Preceded in death by his parents John and Nora (Billmire) Helzer....

David R. Greene

David R. Greene

March 4, 2017

Greene, David R., age 68, of Trenton. Dear husband of Linda. Loving father of David (Stacy) Greene, Matt (Laura) Greene, Shawn Greene, and Andrew (Rachel) Greene. Dear papa of Amanda, Katie, Ryan, Collin, and Colton. Beloved brother of Maryann Jones, the late Jim and Raymond Greene, and the late Agnes Hagen. Dearest brother in law of Rosanne (Vincent) Genise,...

Betty Ann Waterhouse

Betty Ann Waterhouse

March 4, 2017

Born in Albion, Iowa, Betty was the daughter of Vernon and Thelma (Cheek) Vinton. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Cris Waterhouse, on July 21, 1978. Sadly he preceded her in death March 13, 2006. A dedicated homemaker, Betty also worked as a Custodian with Monroe Public Schools for many years, retiring...

Hans Deckman

Hans Deckman

March 4, 2017

Deckman, Hans, age 49., March 4, 2017 of Trenton, MI. He is survived by his sons Curtis and Hans; his grandchildren Dominic and Arianna; his parents Ben and Sigrid; his brother Andrew A private service was held a the home of his parents--along with family and friends. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there....

Claudia L. 'Bunny' Andres

Claudia L. 'Bunny' Andres

March 4, 2017

Andres, Claudia L. "Bunny" M., age 72, March 4, 2017 of Melvindale, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Daryl Pragert; her daughters Tracy (Chris) Hurd, Shannon Micklatcher and Kim (Marc) Pare'; her step sons Alex (Jennifer) Young, Phillip (Shannon) Pragert,; 17 grandchildren. She is the sister of Wally (Nancy) Mathes, Wendy Cox, Barbara Mathes, Bill (Mary) Mathes, the...

Mr. Bruno Ciarlo

Mr. Bruno Ciarlo

March 4, 2017

Ciarlo, Bruno. March 4, Age 67, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Teresa. Dear Father of Anthony. Prayers Saturday March 11, 9:15am at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00am at St. Timothy Catholic Church.

Phyllis Lee Lory

Phyllis Lee Lory

March 4, 2017

Phyllis Lee Lory Phyllis Lee (Packard) Lory of Trenton, Michigan is now at peace and in the warm embrace of her Creator having passed away on March 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Phyllis was born in Traverse City, Michigan on June 22, 1925 to Lee and Hazel Packard. She married her...

Henry Joseph Laura

Henry Joseph Laura

March 3, 2017

Born in South Rockwood, Henry was the son of Arthur and Minnie (Duchene) Laura. He married the love of his life, Mary Lezotte October 8, 1938. Sadly she preceded him in death July 31, 1992. A dedicated husband and father Henry worked hard supporting his family working for Ford Motor Company, he did painting and finish carpentry and as...

Thomas Edward Maskeny,  Iii

Thomas Edward Maskeny, Iii

March 3, 2017

Maskeny III, Thomas Edward, age 57, of Trenton. Beloved son of the late Thomas (Mary) Maskeny. Loving boyfriend of Brenda Hall. He leaves behind his close cousins Paul (Sue) Bonarek, Gary Zajac, Karen Kwiatkowski, Steve (Becky) Kwiatkowski, Lynn Herzog, and many other loving family members. Thomas also leaves behind his loyal dogs Hunter and Chance. He was a huge...

Jacqueline Sims

Jacqueline Sims

March 2, 2017

Jacqueline was born on February 24, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 81; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mom of Patricia Ricker, Pamuela Sue Townley, the late Timothy Szabo, Michael Szabo, the late Diane...

Mrs. Karen Ann Chinavare

Mrs. Karen Ann Chinavare

March 2, 2017

Karen Ann Gaynier Chinavare, age 75 of Lupton, MI, formerly of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully March 2nd, 2017. Loving wife of 55 years to Spencer Chinavare. Dear mother of Mike (Denise), James (Carolyn), Steve (Hana), and Scott (Therese). Proud grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 10, with number 11 expected in June. Karen is also survived by her...

Connie Horvath

Connie Horvath

March 1, 2017

Connie Horvath; age 73, March 1, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Louis. Loving mom of Kim (Scott) Peterson, Jennifer (Joe) Butcher and Louis (Heidi). Dearest grandma of Matthew Peterson, Ashley Peterson, Aidan Butcher, Cooper Horvath and Hunter Horvath. Dear sister of Pat Pennington and Sara (Dan) Jones.

Daniel 'Dan' Mansfield

Daniel 'Dan' Mansfield

March 1, 2017

Born in Monroe, Dan was the son of Gerald and Sharon (Polger) Mansfield. He attended Monroe High School. An avid Ohio State Football Fan, Dan also enjoyed "Gaming", fishing, snowmobiling and Facebook. His favorite foods were tacos and pizza. Known as a "Jack of All Trades" he also enjoyed working on cars. Dan leaves to cherish his memory his...

Mr. James David Cousino

Mr. James David Cousino

March 1, 2017

James David Cousino, age 57 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday March 1, 2017. Born in Monroe on April 5th, 1959 to Stanley and Vivian Cousino. Loving husband of Sylvia. Dear dad of Kevin J. (Jenn) Sudak, 38 of Newport, Thomas A. Sudak, 36 of Monroe, and Sara M. (David) Gibbons, 35 of Sulphur, LA. Proud Pipi...

Joseph J. Kondor

Joseph J. Kondor

February 28, 2017

Kondor, Joseph, age 98 of Westland, Michigan passed away on February 28, 2017. Husband of the late Irene. Father of Michael Kondor and Margaret Beeson. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Gregory and Lauren.

Mr. Gerry  Sr. Goyette

Mr. Gerry Sr. Goyette

February 28, 2017

Died suddenly and peacefully on February 28, 2017 in Trenton, Michigan. Gerry was born in Detroit on September 1, 1925 to Gordon and Josephine Goyette. A 1943 graduate of Holy Redeemer High School, after serving three years in the U.S. Navy, he attended the Detroit Institute of Technology, College of Pharmacy, on the GI Bill and had a long...

Robert G. Datini

Robert G. Datini

February 28, 2017

Datini, Robert G. Age 87 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park, died February 28, 2017. Husband of Sharleen. Loving father of Jessie (Harold) Moreau, Ken Datini, Michelle (Scott) Page and Stephanie (Don) Tatum. Proud grandfather and "Papa" of Shannon, Rachel, Ben, Angela, Nathan, Kyle, Audrey, Emily, Domenic and Bryce. Great grandfather of Michael. Dear brother of Louise Kurcz, James...

Violet E. Douglas

Violet E. Douglas

February 28, 2017

Douglas, Violet E., age 98, February 28, 2017 of Taylor, MI. She is survived by her children Sharon Agbay, Donald and Franklin Douglas; 9 grandchildren; her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Violet's life may be made directly to the family. Click on the multimedia tab to view Violet's video tribute.