OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Shirley Ann Bodrie
February 27, 2017
Bodrie, Shirley Ann. Age 82, of Grosse Ile. February 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Ray Bodrie. Loving mother of Ruth St. Amant, George (Janice) St. Amant, Laura (Anthony) Millazzo, Mark (Amanda) Bodrie, Susan (Mike) Daniels, Russell (Heather) Bodrie and the late Donald Bodrie. Proud grandmother of 14. Great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Doris Jobin,...

John Owen Haktsian
February 27, 2017
Haktsian, John Owen, age 68, of Dearborn Heights. Loving brother of Nancy Fercho, George Haktsian, and Marilyn (Gary) Schulz. Beloved son of the late Sam and Mary Haktsian.
Judith Ann Meade
February 27, 2017
Born in Trenton, Judith was the daughter of Charles and Marcella (Gonyea) Ernest. She married the love of her life, Thomas H. Meade Sr., on June 3, 1966 in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death April 13, 2005. A dedicated homemaker, Judith also worked as a Custodian for Airport Community Schools for over 30 years, retiring in 2000....
Scott B. Persia
February 26, 2017
Persia, Scott, age 43, February 26, 2017 of Allen Park, MI. Devoted husband of Maria. Loving father of Mia Lou. Beloved son of Brian and Judith Persia. Also survived by his sister Sherrill (Timothy) Krusac; his grandmother Emily Guminski; his mother-in-law Angie Savone; his sister-in-law Teresa (Brandon) Savone-Papazian; his brothers-in-law Mario (Jennifer) Savone and Anthony Savone; ; his nephew...
Mr. Michael B. Curley
February 26, 2017
Curley, Michael Brian, 58 of Broken Arrow, OK passed away Sunday, February 26th, 2017. He was born August 11, 1958 in Dearborn, MI to Laurence Charles and Delores Marie Curley. He was a chemical engineer, a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and a member of Turtle Creek Cloggers. Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Kathleen...
Robyn Ann Miller
February 23, 2017
Robyn Ann Miller; age 69, February 23, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved wife of Garland. Loving mother of Wendy (Eugene) DeAngelis, Michael and Robert. Dearest nana of Chelsea DeAngelis, Justin DeAngelis and Michael A. Miller. Dear sister of Danny (Carol) Cox. Donations in memory of Robyn may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Addie Ann Crawford
February 23, 2017
Crawford, Addie Ann. Age 77, of Trenton. February 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Crawford. Loving mother of Karen (Cary) Polaski, Connie (Dude) Slade, Joseph (Ashley) Crawford, David Crawford and Antonio (Jennifer) Crawford. Proud Memaw of Jamie (Danielle), Jason (Misty), Jeremy (Emma), Jennifer (Luigi), Dan (Jesse), Kayla, Mackenzie, Charleigh and baby Amelia. Great Memaw of Mackenzie,...
William T. Emery, Sr.
February 23, 2017
Emery Sr., William T., age 66 of River Rouge. Loving husband of Wendy Emery. Loving father of William Emery Jr. and Dorothy Blair. Dearest grandpa of 9 grand-children. Beloved brother of Shirley, Geraldine, Barbara, Charles, David, Octavian, Richard, and Kenneth. William will be greatly missed, especially around the holidays when he used to dress up as Santa Clause and...
Ms. Elaine Ann Lorenza
February 22, 2017
Elaine Ann Lorenza, age 71, passed away February 22nd, 2017. Loving mother of the late Laura Casper, Gary, Greg, Lisa, Andrea, Najla, Lindy, Michael, and Cynthia. Proud grandmother of Lila, Anthony, Hillary, Gregory, Andrew, Brittany, Jeffrey, Taylor, Christian, Melody, Lillian, Azaria, Giovanna, Angelina, Michael Jr., and Berlin. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family. Click on the...
Billy Ray Gardner
February 21, 2017
Billy Ray Gardner, age 52 of South Rockwood, passed away February 21, 2017. Loving husband of Donna. Dear father of Matt (Katie) and Jake. Also survived by his siblings Shirley (Donald) Perkins, Barbara Canada, Wanda (Mike) Mayne, Cathy (Robert) Ward, Brian (Louise) Yount, and Kevin (Jamie) Yount. Billy was preceded in death by his parents George Gardner and Laura...
Mr. Steve Poulos
February 20, 2017
Poulos, Steve. Feb. 20, Age 95, of Riverview. Beloved Husband of the late Angeline. Loving Father of Estelle (Bobby) Angelinas, Tula Alexander, Peter (Jan) Poulos and Nancy (Jeff) Sabuda. Proud Grandfather of Nikita, Stamatis, Christopher, Patrick and Jackie. Visitation Sunday 3-8pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Trisagion Service 7pm. Funeral...
Ryan Allen Skelton
February 20, 2017
Ryan was born on December 12, 1995 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on February 20, 2017 at the age of 21. Beloved son of Mary Skelton and Allen Skelton. Dear brother of Miranda and Corey. Cherished grandson of Randy McFarland and Sherrie Skelton. Also survived by his girlfriend Chelsea as well as many other loving family and friends. Memorial...
Helena Lona Berger
February 19, 2017
Helena Lona Berger went to be with our Lord on February 19, 2017. Helena was born on December 21, 1927 to Edward Mahany and Mary Anna (nee: Bruck) Mahany at the family's Exeter Township, Michigan Farmhouse. Helena had one dear brother, John Mahany, who passed away shortly before her birth. She was raised on her parents' farm as an...
Marilyn J. Barnett
February 19, 2017
Barnett, Marilyn J., age of 78, of Port Charlotte, FL. Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Ayotte, David Ayotte, Kenneth (Sigrid) Ayotte, Gordon Ayotte, Karen (Gene) Lewis, and Suzan (Mark) Higgins. She also leaves behind 5 grand-children and 3 great grand-children. Beloved sister of Pamela Sherman. Marilyn enjoyed travelling and living life to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, please...
Jane B. Cronin
February 18, 2017
Cronin, Jane Bernice. Age 81, of Trenton. February 18, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John E. Cronin. Loving mother of Karen (Alan Spence) Cronin, Lisa (Rick) Feist and Linda (Rick) Lane. Proud grandmother of Katey Spence, Aileen Feist, Erin Feist and Emma Lane. Dear sister of Mary Gentile. Preceded in death by parents Peter and Frances Stodolak, 5...
Delores "Sue" Cook
February 18, 2017
Born in Monroe, Sue was the daughter of Roy and Mary (Adkins) Gose. She married the love of her life, Roy V. Cook, on June 27, 1964 here in Monroe. A dedicated homemaker, Sue also was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant for many years and also had worked at B & M Industries. She was a member of the...
Tanis Fay Wolf
February 18, 2017
Born in Monroe, she was the daughter of Victor and Delphine (Hopp) Wolf. She graduated in 1959 from St. Mary Academy. Tanis was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She served on the Christian Service Commission and was a member of the St. Mary's Christian Women and of the Rosary Makers. She volunteered for the American Red Cross...
Shawna M. Rhodes
February 18, 2017
Shawna was born on December 21, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan and went home to the Lord on February 18, 2017 at the age of 43; she was of Taylor. Beloved mom of the late Ashlynn. Cherished daughter of Jimmy and the late Millie Flanary. Also survived by many loving family, church family and friends. Shawna was an active supporter...
Mary A. Jones
February 18, 2017
Jones, Mary A., age 97, February 18, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of John (Sharon) Jones and the late Thomas Jones. Also survived by her grandchildren Adam Jones, Laney Jones, Margaret (William) Kuster, Lindsey (Nicholas) Liddle and Jeffrey Jones; her great grandchildren Harper Liddle and Cohen Liddle. Contributions in memory of Mary...
Jewel Alderman
February 17, 2017
Alderman, Jewel, age 78 of Dearborn Heights. Loving wife of the late Charles Alderman. Loving mother of David (Terrie) Alderman and Lori (Karl) Preuss. Beloved grandmother of Jessica Sisk, Sarah Bills, David Alderman Jr., Adam Alderman, and Dakota Preuss and great grandmother of Gabriella Sisk, and Alex, Mackenzie, and Max Alderman. Jewel leaves behind her sisters Agnes (the late...