OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Albina Kundrat-Graham
December 14, 2016
Albina Kundrat-Graham; age 90 of Frenchtown Twp. was born on May 17, 1926 in Conneaut, Ohio to Christy and Mary (nee: Cappuccilli) Carducci and died on December 14 at IHM Health Care Center in Monroe. Beloved wife of the late Charles Graham and the late Paul Kundrat. Loving mother of Anna M. (the late Herbert) Ball of Monroe, Paula...
Lea Torchetti
December 13, 2016
Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother Lea Torchetti, age 82, of Southgate, Michigan passed into God's hands December 13th,2016. She was a dedicated wife, involved mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She was a wonderful example of faith, hope, and strength. She enjoyed cooking for her family, playing card games, watching Christmas movies, and made every holiday the most special time for...
Robbin A. Champlin
December 13, 2016
Robbin Champlin was born on September 12, 1962 in Trenton, Mi. He is the beloved son of Arthur and Betty Champlin. He was the loving father of: Teshia (Archie) Hamilton, Robbin Champlin Jr., Keith Champlin and Kyle Champlin. Robbin was the beloved brother of: Roger (Judy) Champlin, Beverly (Dave) Petrosky, Marlene Champlin and Jackie Champlin. Sadly he was preceded...
David Edmund Kaczan
December 11, 2016
David was born on December 12, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on December 11, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 61; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of 33 years to Cheryl. Loving father of Michael A., Christine and Melanie. Cherished son of Mary (nee: Siglar) and the late Alexander. Dearest brother of Michael...
Miss Kimberly F. Owens
December 11, 2016
Owens, Kimberly F. Dec. 11 Age 45, of Lincoln Park. Mother of Jeremy. Visitation Fri 1pm at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. until time of service at 3pm
Debra Sue Guy
December 9, 2016
Debra Sue was born on July 29, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan and died on December 9, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte hospital; she was 57 years old. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Leah) and Gary. Proud grandmother of Kaiden, Camden and Aubrianna. Also survived by her niece April Olson as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death...
Christina Margaret Macdonald
December 9, 2016
Christina Margaret MacDonald; age 101, December 9, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late John A. MacDonald. Loving mother of Michael (Nancy), John (Peggy), Gerard, Donald (Angela) and Cathy. Dearest grandmother of Mary (Patrick) Tew, Meglynn (Martin) Mann, Anne (Tom) Borda, Kathleen (Michael) Gradillas, Maureen, Dominic, Iain and great-grandmother of Michael Tew, Natalie Mann, Audrey Tew, Ethan Mann,...
Ron "Blue" Crist
December 8, 2016
Ron "Blue" Crist; age 64 of Shelby Twp and formerly of South Rockwood was born on January 17, 1952 in Trenton, MI and died on December 8, 2016. Beloved dad of Ron of Wyandotte, Janet (Anthony) Spires of Lincoln Park, Deanna Crist of Wyandotte and Jordan Schoolcraft of Onaway.. Proud grandfather of Austin, Travis, Jenaveave, Jeremiah and Jasmine. Cherished...
Joan Margie Nichols
December 8, 2016
Joan was born on September 15, 1937 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital in Michigan to Vance E. Webb of Michigan and Villa Marjory Setterington of Canada. Joan weighed 6 pounds and 3 ½ ounces at birth. She graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1955, was voted "Best Figure" and also "Class Debater". Joan belonged to the Gibraltar Jaycee's...
Joni Lynn Thompson
December 7, 2016
Joni Lynn was born on February 1, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan and died at her home in Allen Park on December 7, 2016 at the age of 54. Beloved mom of Tonya (James) Cornelius and Adam Gibson. Proud grandma of Jason Cherrington, James Cornelius, Natalie Gibson and Parker Gibson. Also survived by her brother Jeff Thompson as well as...
Imogene Clark
December 7, 2016
Clark, Imogene, age 93, December 7, 2016 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Gary (Jane) Clark, Wayne (the late Linda) Clark and Jay (Joanne) Clark. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; her siblings Nadine( the late Oscar) Schonscheck, Eugene (Shirley) McCrum and Johnnie (Ruth) McCrum. Contributions in memory of Imogene's...
John Gaitanis
December 7, 2016
John Gaitanis; age 88, December 7, 2016 of River Rouge. Beloved husband of Filio. Also survived by 2 brothers, several nieces and nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Mrs. Genevieve Pearl Lowe
December 7, 2016
Genevieve Pearl Lowe, age 94 formerly of East Detroit and Livonia, passed away December 7th, 2016. Loving wife of the late Morris Lowe. Dear mother of Gregory (Arlene). Proud grandmother of Crystal (Tony) Haley and great grandmother of Gino, Vinny, and Joey. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Michael S. Liparoto
December 5, 2016
Born September 27, 1954 in Detroit, Michael was the son of Vito and Janice (Lee) Liparoto. A graduate of Riverview High School, he worked assembly for Ford Motor Company her in Monroe until his retirement. Michael is survived by his children: Brandy (Ernie) Burnison of Fulton, Michigan, Tinisha (Brett) Arnett of Peoria, Arizona and Anthony Liparoto of Southgate; nine...
Roberto Belmares
December 5, 2016
Roberto Belmares; age 61, December 5, 2016 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving brother of Millie (Robert) Valle, Alice (Steve) Fortney, Maggie (Tracy) Lopez, Irene (Stan) Zbierajewski, Lolly Zavaleta, Ed (Susan), Mary McMillin, the late Walter and the late Margie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Roberto may...
Cheryl L. Hoshaw
December 4, 2016
Hoshaw, Cheryl L., age 78 of Alger, passed away December 4th, 2016. Beloved wife to Joseph A. Hoshaw Sr. Loving mother to Joseph A. Hoshaw Jr. (Mary), Dawn M. Bowser (James), William T. Hoshaw (Ameena) and Robert D. Hoshaw (Laura). Proud grandmother to Eric and Ryan Hoshaw; Matthew, Steven, Patrick and Rachel Bowser; Jessica and Jacob Hoshaw; Matthew Miller,...
Mr. James H. Deaton
December 4, 2016
James H. Deaton, age 50 of Monroe, passed away December 4th, 2016. Loving father of James, Joshua, Jude, and Jared. Dear son of Lynne Deaton and Harold Deaton. James is also survived by a sister Paula Deaton, and many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sadly he was preceded in death by his grandparents Rueben and Pauline Lockwood, and Lawrence...
Troy C. Petty
December 3, 2016
Troy was born on January 23, 1930 in Bentley, Oklahoma and went to be with his Lord on December 3, 2016 at the age of 86; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Betty (nee: Toy). Loving dad of Gordon, Valeria Petty, Sherry Wild and Edwin (Patricia). Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, other...