OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

John T. Peters

John T. Peters

January 18, 2017

John T. Peters, age 67, of Newport, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital, after a 1 month stay in their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit surrounded by his family. Upon his death, he became a tissue and bone donor through the Gift of Life. Born in Monroe, John was the son of Kenneth and...

Mrs. Mary Ellen Kelemen

Mrs. Mary Ellen Kelemen

January 18, 2017

Mary Ellen Kelemen, age 91 of Trenton, formerly of Detroit, passed away peacefully January 18th, 2017. Loving wife of the late John Tereshko and the late Joseph Kelemen. Loving mother of John (Lynn) Tereshko and Dennis (Kathie) Tereshko. Proud grandmother of John, Jr., Stacy, Spike, and great grandmother of Lennon.

Mrs. Margaret 'Greet' Ferguson

Mrs. Margaret 'Greet' Ferguson

January 17, 2017

Margaret "Greet" Ferguson, age 98 of Dearborn, formerly of Inverness, Nova Scotia, passed away January 17th, 2017. Loving wife of the late Hughie. Dear mother of John (Margaret), David (Jeanean), Art, Bruce (Ann), and Anne Marie (Liam) Moylan. Loving and cherished grandmother of Gillian, Rose, Kevin, Eric, Pete, Richard, Joe, Emily, Sean, Kyle, Erin, and great grandmother of many....

Betty Jean Mcfarlane

Betty Jean Mcfarlane

January 17, 2017

Betty Jean was born on July 14, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on January 17, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 87; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of 67 years to Robert "Mac". Loving mom of Deborah McFarlane, Pamela McFarlane, the late Robert and his wife Rebecca, William, Carole (Bruce) Cable, Kelley (Joe)...

Richard P. Wallace

Richard P. Wallace

January 17, 2017

Wallace, Richard P. Age 81, of Gibraltar. January 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Bobbie for 52 years. Loving father of Toni (Bill), Rickie (Nancy), Chandler (Sylvia) and Tracy (Scott). Proud grandpa of Nicole, Johnny, Tim, Jessica, Dawn, Joseph, Joshua and Tyler. Great grandfather of Scott, Emma, Angelus and Ana. Preceded in death by parents George and Ella and son...

William George Abraham

William George Abraham

January 16, 2017

Abraham, William George. Age 75 was born in Highland Park, MI and died on January 16, 2017; he was of Trenton. Loving husband of Earleen. Beloved father of Robert (Anne-Marie), Dawn Hasson, Carol Abraham and George (Jennifer). He leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Beloved brother of James, Daniel (Linda) and the late Barbara. Throughout life, Bill...

Mr. Walter Alan Sobus

Mr. Walter Alan Sobus

January 16, 2017

Walter Alan Sobus, age 67 of Monroe, passed away January 16th, 2017. Born December 25th, 1949 to the late Walter and Jeanette Sobus. After graduating from John Glenn High School in Westland, Walter would serve his country in the United States Army. On June 5th, 1987 he married the love of his life Beth Boudrie. For over 23 years...

Peggy Leroy Mack

Peggy Leroy Mack

January 15, 2017

Peggy was born on June 24, 1943 in Alabama and died on January 15, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 73; she was of Rockwood. Beloved wife of 53 years to Mitchell. Loving mom of Randy (Delesia), Ryan, and Rebecca. Dearest grandma of Bellinda. Also survived by her sister Suzi as well as other loving family...

Mary Serpetti

Mary Serpetti

January 15, 2017

Serpetti, Mary, age 97, January 15, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved mother of Phillip (Carolyn) Serpetti, Juliana (Michael) Mading and Michael (Mary A.) Serpetti. Also survived by 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; her brother John (the late Ginny) Uguccioni.

Paul Robert Deschaw

Paul Robert Deschaw

January 15, 2017

Paul Robert Deschaw was born on January 18, 1931 in Detroit, MI and died on January 15, 2017 at the age of 85; he was of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 67 years to Jacqueline. Loving dad of the late Cathy and Ronald Martin, the late Carolyn and David Drummond, Paul, Jr. (Lori), Cheryl (Lawrence) Kearney, Cynthia (Lee) Chadwell, Robert,...

Virginia M. Brockmiller

Virginia M. Brockmiller

January 15, 2017

Virginia M. Brockmiller; age 91, January 15, 2017 formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Verne. Loving mother of William, Cynthia (William) Williamson, James, Marie (David) Williamson and the late Verne (Kathy). Dearest grandmother of 15, great-grandmother of 25 and great-great grandmother of 1. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in...

Anthony 'Tony' Schuster

Anthony 'Tony' Schuster

January 14, 2017

Anthony (Tony) Schuster, 84, of South Rockwood, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at his home, in the care of his loving family. He was born June 5, 1932 in Wyandotte, MI to Anthony and Mary (Scheu) Schuster. He graduated from Slocum Truax High School in Trenton in 1950 and went to work for Wyandotte Chemicals. On July 14,...

Vince R. Klepadlo

Vince R. Klepadlo

January 14, 2017

Klepadlo, Vince. R., age 36, January 14, 2017 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved Husband of Sarah. Loving son of Evelyn (the late Frank) Klepadlo; his brother Dale (Annette) Klepadlo; his nephews Louie and Jonah; his parents-in-law Gary (Amy Price) Fulton and Gary (Linda) Missant; Aunt Linnie and Uncle Keith Watkins; his cats Elphie, Chloe and Zoe Contributions in memory of...

Rachel Skeans

Rachel Skeans

January 14, 2017

Skeans, Rachel. Age 95 of Trenton, formerly of Detroit. January 14, 2017. Rachel was born and raised near Huntington, West Virginia. Beloved wife of the late William Skeans. Loving mother of Mary Susan Hulshoff, William (Judy) Skeans and John (Janet) Skeans. Proud grandmother of Jill, Joshua, Rachel, Jacob, Jeff and Jonathan. Great grandmother of Eldon and Clara. Dear sister...

Ellis Wayne "Elmo" Valley

Ellis Wayne "Elmo" Valley

January 13, 2017

Ellis Wayne "Elmo" Valley, age 48 of Monroe, passed away Friday January 13, 2017. Born September 3, 1968 in Trenton, Ellis was the son of Ellis Eugene and Genevia (Rice) Valley. Sadly, his mother preceded him in death. Ellis worked for Wee Bee Scrappers and also worked doing various jobs throughout Monroe. He was a member at the Eagles...

Marilyn J. Duchene Merrill

Marilyn J. Duchene Merrill

January 13, 2017

Merrill DuChene, Marilyn J was born on October 4, 1930 in Wyandotte, MI and died on January 13, 2017 at Rivergate Terrace at the age of 86; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of 61 years to Robert. Loving mom of Edward (Beth), Kevin, Gerard (Peggy) and Kenneth (Amy). Cherished grandma of Steven (Aimme), Brandon, Patrick, Mackenzie, Jessica, Timothy,...

Frances Barbara Williams

Frances Barbara Williams

January 13, 2017

Frances Barbara Williams; age 97, January 13, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Garner. Loving mother of the late Kim Marie Crain and grandmother of the late Sarah Manick. Dear sister of Gladys Davidson, grandmother-in-law of Brian Manick and great-grandmother of Alyssa Manick. Frances was preceded in death by her siblings; Leone, Myrtle, Bert, Ray, Fern,...

Virginia Hope Ashby

Virginia Hope Ashby

January 13, 2017

Virginia Hope Ashby was born on August 31, 1923 in Edwardsville, Illinois and died on January 13, 2017 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Monroe; she was 93 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. There are no scheduled services.

Guy Douglas Oftelie

Guy Douglas Oftelie

January 13, 2017

Guy Douglas Oftelie; age 69. January 13, 2017, formerly of Allen Park. Loving cousin of Fred G. Michaelson. Preceded in death by his parents; Walter and Pearl and brothers; Douglas and Thomas. Also survived by several other family members and friends. He will be greatly missed by his cousin Fred, his caregivers and friends. A Memorial Service Will Be...

Mary 'Betty Jane' Mahone

Mary 'Betty Jane' Mahone

January 12, 2017

Mary "Betty Jane" Mahone, 85, of Allen Park passed away on January 12, 2017 in Wyandotte, MI. Loving wife of the late Arnold Mahone of Allen Park, MI. Betty was born in Louisa, KY to Bennett and Garnett (Adkins) Sparks on June 10, 1931. Moving to Michigan in 1952, Betty began a life-long career in hospitality. Betty's exuberant personality...