OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Ms. Rosemary Rose

Ms. Rosemary Rose

January 25, 2017

Rosemary Rose, age 75 of Taylor, passed away January 25th, 2017. Loving mother of Kimberly (Michael) Cullinan, William (Stephanie) Trombly, and the late Alan Trombly. Proud grandmother of Raymond (Michelle) Pyle, Branden (Vanessa) Pyle, and 3 great grandchildren Morgan, Grant, and Brennan. Also survived by her siblings Barbara Pyle, James (Martha) Sheets, and Richard (Pam) Sheets. Preceded in death...

Mr. Gustave Charles Wellinger,  Jr.

Mr. Gustave Charles Wellinger, Jr.

January 24, 2017

Gustave Charles Wellinger, Jr., 85, of Southgate, MI, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 24, 2017. Born in Tarentum, PA, preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Sr. and Mary (Brashear). Survived by his wife of 65 years, Patsy (Davis), sons Dennis (Mary) and Richard (Jill), grandsons Anthony and Christopher (Alison) and granddaughter Amanda, brother William (Marlene)....

Kathleen Clem

Kathleen Clem

January 24, 2017

Clem, Kathleen Anne, age 91, of Detroit passed away January 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Clem. Dear sister of Jean Gyulveszi. Dear sister in law to Bob Clem, Ron (Shirley) Clem, and Lawrence Clem. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes on Thursday,...

Matthew Scot White

Matthew Scot White

January 24, 2017

White, Matthew Scot; age 42, January 24, 2017 of Ecorse. Beloved son of Terry and Beverly. Loving brother of Lisa (Mark) Sikorski and uncle of Reed, Jacob and Nickolas. Dearest grandson of Elvin and Audrey Reed. Nephew of Elvin (Mary) Reed Jr. and Barbara White. Best friend of Andrew Watson. Matthew was a 1993 graduate of Gabriel Richard High...

Shirley M. Williams

Shirley M. Williams

January 23, 2017

Williams, Shirley M. Age 82, of Rockwood. January 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harris P. Williams. Loving mother of Kathleen (Kenneth) Modi, Bradley (Patricia) Williams, Karen Sue Williams and David (Jodie) Williams. Proud grandmother of Kristopher, Gayle, Kelli, Adam, Sarena, Brittany, Candise, Rockford, Hannah and Ethan. Great grandmother of Bryant, Dustin, James, Riley, Hunter, Ella and Kaylynn....

Robert J. Hartman

Robert J. Hartman

January 23, 2017

Hartman, Robert John. Age 90. January 23, 2017 of Riverview. Bob was born July 20, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late George and Mary (Ditlinger) Hartman. He is survived by his beloved wife, Bibiana (Bebe) Sharkey Hartman and the late Betty (Brinker) Hartman. Dear father of Carolyn (Carl) LaPointe, Mark (Dawn) Hartman, Ann Hartman, Jim (Kendra) Hartman...

Joseph J. Doherty,  Sr.

Joseph J. Doherty, Sr.

January 22, 2017

Doherty, Joseph J., Sr. Age 80 was born on September 5, 1936 in Wyandotte, MI and died on January 22, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marcella. Loving father of Deborah (Raymond) Switala, Tina (Bryan) Sullivan, Joseph, Jr. (Libby) and Stacy (Chad) Severyn. Dearest grandfather of Nicole, Christopher, Ashley, Ian (Alyssa),...

Mark Andrew Tobasco

Mark Andrew Tobasco

January 22, 2017

Mark Andrew was born on July 11, 1958 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on January 22, 2017 at the age of 58; he was of Trenton. Beloved brother of Theresa (Mike) Tucker, Mary (Ed) Young, John (Annie) Tobasco, Judy Martinson, Betty Jo (Greg) Holbrook and Jeannie (Bill) Brohl. Also survived by his nieces, nephews and his step father Jerry...

Lorraine M. Lyons

Lorraine M. Lyons

January 22, 2017

Lyons, Lorraine M., age 81, January 22, 2017 of Trenton, MI. Beloved mother of John, Michael, Daniel, and James. Also survived by her sister Eugenia. Please respect the family's wishes, there will not be any services. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. Thank you! Contributions in memory of Lorraine may be made to the...

Shirley M. Rhine

Shirley M. Rhine

January 22, 2017

Rhine, Shirley M. Age 98 was born on January 12, 1919 in River Rouge, MI and died on January 22, 2017; she was from Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Precious mom of the late Carol Smith, Robert Rhine and Pamela Tear (Bob Klonowski). Dearest granny of Trisha (Craig), Keegan, Kristen (Jake), Stacy (Joel) and Brian (Heather). Great...

Garry G. Little

Garry G. Little

January 21, 2017

Garry G. Little, age 72 of Newport, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the IHM Health Care Center in Monroe. Born May 16, 1944 in Detroit, Garry was the son of Harry and Mary (Harron) Little. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from May 28, 1965 until September 30, 1966. Garry then married the...

Marian Rose Reaume

Marian Rose Reaume

January 21, 2017

Born in Newport, Marian was the daughter of Camilus and Eleanor (Lorenz) Manor. She married the love of her life, Ralph Reaume, on September 28, 1946. Sadly, he preceded her in death October 1, 1999. A dedicated homemaker, Marian also was a Nurse at Mercy Hospital here in Monroe, Memorial Hospital here in Monroe and Mercy Hospital in Grayling,...

Thomas M. Jean

Thomas M. Jean

January 20, 2017

Jean, Thomas M, age 54, January 20, 2017 of Flat Rock, MI. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Rosemary Jean. Loving brother of Marc (Lynda) Jean, Alan Jean, Gary (Debbie) Jean, Jerry Jean, Darlene (Kevin) Murphy, Dianne (Thad) Peterson, the late Yvonne Horvath and the late Ronald Jean. Also survived by his sister-in-law Vickie Jean; many nieces and...

Mr. Marcos Barragan

Mr. Marcos Barragan

January 20, 2017

Marcos Barragan, age 61 of Lincoln Park, passed away January 20th, 2017. Born August 30th, 1955 to the late Manuel and Eliza Barragan. Loving husband of Betty and dear father of Mario. Brother to Juanita (Jerry) Burke and Michael (Terri) Barragan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and beloved dog Rocco. He was preceded in death by siblings...

Mr. Michael J. Fitzgerald,  Jr.

Mr. Michael J. Fitzgerald, Jr.

January 19, 2017

Fitzgerald, Michael J. Jr., of Damascus, Maryland passed away suddenly on January 19 at the age of 49 (November 11, 1967). Beloved son of Michael J. and Joan C. (Stuart, Florida). Dear Brother of Ann Fitzgerald Rossman (Stephen) and Bridget Fitzgerald Browne (Shippen). Also, leaves 4 Nieces, Caroline and Emily Rossman and Anna Banks Browne, Chase Browne and 1...

Sandy Malone

Sandy Malone

January 19, 2017

Sandy Malone; age 73, January 19. 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mom of Krystal Roush. Dearest mimi of Jacob and Lauren. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Sandy may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the multimedia tab to view Sandy's video tribute.

Florence H. Ridner

Florence H. Ridner

January 18, 2017

Born in Monroe, Florence was the daughter of Fredrick and Frances (Poupard) Steinman. She married William Rose who sadly preceded her in death. She then married Arnold Ridner who also preceded her in death. A dedicated homemaker Florence also had worked in housekeeping at Riverside Hospital in Trenton. Florence leaves to cherish her memory her children: Virginia Fezier of...

Ruby Mae Jones

Ruby Mae Jones

January 18, 2017

Jones, Ruby Mae, age 87, January 18, 2017 of Westland, MI. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Sharon (the late Jim) Allen, Linda (Chris) Torbet, Darlene (the late Jay) Roark, Donna (Jeff) Strickland, Cheryl (Ben) Warren, David (Vickie) Jones, Janice (Dennis) Sawyer and the late Kenneth "Buck" Jones. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great...

Albert W. Weisheimer

Albert W. Weisheimer

January 18, 2017

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Albert was the son of Albert and Linna (Lewis) Weisheimer. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from March 4, 1944 until April 18, 1946. Albert worked as a pilot for most of his working career. Albert will best be remembered for living his life with an undying willingness to help others,...

Sandra J. 'Sandy' Caswell

Sandra J. 'Sandy' Caswell

January 18, 2017

Caswell, Sandra J. "Sandy", age 67, of Southgate, passed away on January 18, 2017. Sandy was a long time hairdresser in the downriver area. Beloved mother of Laura Harland and Gary Caswell. Also survived by her grandchildren Tiffany Harland, Ashley Harland, Ian Herbas and Chelsea Caswell; her sisters Judy Cemer and Kathy Crider. Visitation, Saturday, 2:30-8 PM and Sunday,...