OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Paul G. Shuman
December 24, 2016
Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Paul was the son of Kenneth and Corene (Badger) Shuman. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1974-1978. Paul was married to the love of his life, Alrie Arsenault, on October 15, 1977 in Red Hook, New York. He worked as a Welder Repairman for Ford Motor Company for over 40...
John F. 'Jack' Mccarthy
December 24, 2016
McCarthy, John F. "Jack", age 68, December 24, 2016 of Riverview, Michigan. John is survived by his sons John (Marisa) and Chris McCarthy. John was born and raised in Livingston, New Jersey with his brother Richard McCarthy, sister Elizabeth McCarthy, and sister Elinor (George) Ribnicky. He was preceded in death by his parents. There Wil Not Be Any Visitation...
Joan Marie Payne
December 23, 2016
Joan was born on July 18, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 23, 2016 at Seasons Hospice in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 57. Beloved friend of Patricia Dwojak and Dan Brown. Joan loved riding her bicycle and walking her dog. She will be missed by Zora.
John E. Reichert
December 23, 2016
Reichert, John E., age 39, December 23, 2016 of Romulus. Beloved husband of Jill. Loving father of Eric, Patrick and Sarah. Dearest son of Kim Mancha. Also survived by his siblings Barbie, Leonard, Edward, Dorothy and Raquel; his brothers-in-law Terry (Stephanie) Cochran, Brian Cochran and Jeff (Kailyn Lovenduski) Cochran. contributions in memory of John's life may be made directly...
Henry P. Gerring, Jr
December 22, 2016
Henry was born on April 30, 1989 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on December 22, 2016 at Garden City Hospital at the age of 27; he was of Inkster and formerly of Taylor. Beloved son of Henry (Mitzi) Gerring and Karen LaBeau. Loving brother of Cecilia Hanke, Julianne Gerring, Adam Gerring and Christian Connolly. Cherished grandson of Robert and...
Mrs. Rose Marie Knight
December 22, 2016
Passed away December 22, 2016, age 89, of Lincoln Park. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest Knight Sr. and Daughter, Karen Frank-Kolp. Survived by daughter, Colleen Hall (James), son, Ernest Knight Jr., and son-in-law, Keith Kolp. She was a proud grandmother of eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was loved and cherished by so many....
Violet 'Vi' Campau
December 22, 2016
Vi was born on September 22, 1921 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 22, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 95; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Loving mom of Patricia (the late Daniel) Starin, Nancy Campau (Michael Brown), Victor (Donna), Carol (John) Birch, Michael (Paula), Linda (Jerry) Bloch, Kathleen (Shannon)...
Gail Frances Freysinger Davis
December 22, 2016
Gail passed away peacefully at home on December 22, 2016. She was 63 years old. Gail was born in Ann Arbor on March 31, 1953. As she liked to say, she "was almost an April fool." Gail was born to the late John J. Freysinger and Frances E. (Bodily) Freysinger formerly of Belleville. She was the beloved wife of...
Charles L. Laura
December 21, 2016
Born in Flat Rock, Charles was the son of George and Emma (Houghsen) Laura. He married the love of his life, Sharon Kolasinski, on May 26, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death March 2, 2010. A dedicated family man, Charles worked as a Fitter/Welder at Michigan Plate for many years. He enjoyed hunting, showing military trucks and building...
Milton Feistel
December 21, 2016
Feistel, Milton, age 92, December 21, 2016 of Dearborn. Beloved Husband of the late Julia. Loving father of Bob (Meg) and the late Jerry (Cindi). Dearest brother in law of Betty (George) Kramar. Loving grandfather of Katie, Robby, Jessica, and Steven. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Milton proudly served for the Navy in World War II....
Therese V. Green
December 20, 2016
Green, Therese V., age 91 of Grosse Ile, passed away December 20th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Bernard. Loving mother to Kenneth(Nancy) Green, Mark Green, Dennis Green, Maureen(Brian) Stevens, Larry(Harelene) Green, Kathy(Richard) Van Goethem, Kevin(Paula) Green, Gerard(Caren) Green, and Colleen(Shawn) Rodocker. Preceded in death by her children Mary and John. Caring grandmother to 22 grandchildren, and 13 great...
Arlene M.'The Flower Lady' Earl
December 20, 2016
Earl, Arlene M., nee. Engel "The Flower Lady", age 78, December 20, 2016 of Harsens Island. Beloved wife of the late Dick Earl. Loving mother of Christopher Earl, Deborah (Mark) Kapanowski and Richard (Janine) Earl. Also survived by her grandchildren Christopher, Sabrina, Katie, Jacob, Shelby, & Natalie; her great grandchildren Elizabeth, Jennifer and Finn; her siblings Chris John (Barbara)...
Vincent J. Consiglio
December 19, 2016
Consiglio, Vincent J. ("Jimmy") Age 89, of Allen Park. December 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary and the late Evelyn. Loving father of Mark Consiglio and Paula Consiglio. Proud Grandpa of Brooke, Nick and Lisa and Great-Grandpa of Gwendolen. Vince was the Dear Uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, Great-Uncle to their 14 children, and a Great-Great...
Evelina E. Lopez
December 19, 2016
Evelina Enriquez Lopez, beloved wife of Romualdo Velasco Lopez Jr. A Filipino Immigrant, Retired Registered Nurse, a devout Catholic and devoted churchgoer who volunteered with church, charity and Filipino groups her entire life, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but peacefully on Monday, December 19th. Besides her husband of 47 years, Evelina is survived by her three children, their spouses...
Lawrence H. Chaivre
December 17, 2016
Chaivre, Lawrence, age 90, December 17, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved father of Paul, Matt, the late Greg and the late Douglas. Also survived by his grandchildren Nicole, Erika and Rachel Chaivre, Jennifer (Jeff) Melow and Patrick Chaivre; his great grandchildren Ava and Brady. Visitation, Wednesday 1:00 PM until celebration of life service, 3:30 PM at the Trenton Chapel of...
John E. Sawicki
December 17, 2016
Sawicki, John Edward, 49 of Trenton, passed away suddenly. Beloved husband of Lisa (Stacy), beloved father of John T. (Nicci), Nickolas, Alexis and Cecily. Loving grandfather of Gracie Mae and loving son of Margaret E. and the late Charles W. Dearest brother of Daniel, Charles, and Edward. Loving uncle of Abigail and Ethan. Leaves many family and friends to...
Shaun K. Smith
December 16, 2016
Smith, Shaun K. Age 36, of Allen Park. December 16, 2016. Loving father of Ashlyn Smith. Beloved son of John and Donna Smith. Dearest brother of Matthew (Stephanie Lopez Gilmore) Smith. Dear nephew of Deborah (Ronald) Lademan, Eugene A. Kowalski Jr. and Kenneth F. Kowalski. Survived also by many loving cousins. Preceded in death by his grandparents Eugene and...
Nancy A. Bernard
December 15, 2016
Bernard, Nancy A. Age 64, of Riverview. December 15, 2016. Loving wife of Darrell "Butch". Dearest sister of John McNally Jr., Charles (Lori) McNally and the late Kathleen Donahey. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society Click on the multimedia tab to view Nancy's video tribute...
Daniel Ely
December 15, 2016
Ely, Daniel, age 57, December 15, 2016 of Ecorse, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Mary Kay; his parents Chester and Marcella Ely; his stepchildren Joseph (Katy) Gourlay, Alan Mullins, Steven Mullins, Michelle (Bilal) Khan, Kristal (William) Marks; his grandchildren Contributions in memory of Daniel's life may be made directly to the family. Services Are Pending--Please Check Back:...