OBITUARIES

June 29, 2016

Joseph Romanski, Jr., age 77 of Riverview, formerly of Southwest Detroit and Dearborn, passed away June 29, 2016. Dear brother of Jane (Louis) Lehman and the late Vincent (Joan) Romanski. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Susan Bielski, Nancy (Rick) Doody, Linda (Jeff) Schrieber, Mike Lehman, Jaclyn Doody, Brandy Bielski, Logan Schrieber, and Elana Schrieber.

June 29, 2016

Shirley Ann Adams, age 66 of Taylor, passed away June 29th, 2016. Loving mother of Trina (Mark) Buchko, Kimberly (Scott) Halhober, Lisa Gilley, and Krystal (Joe) Adams-Klimowicz. Proud grandmother of Mark (Amber) and Ryan (Stephanie) Buchko, Tiffany (Patrick) Yango, Justin and Ashley Pimpedly, Erik, Evan, and Emily Gilley, Joseph and Owen Klimowicz. Great grandmother of Mark and Stacy Buchko,...

June 29, 2016

Ceccarelli, Nat. Age 58, of Southgate. June 29, 2016. Dearest son of Antonio and the late Anita Ceccarelli. Loving brother of Gina. Beloved cousin of Aldo (Dalia), Diana (Gary) and Mario (Michelle). Survived also by many loving family and friends. Nat enjoyed his life, politics and especially his time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by...

June 29, 2016

Bernadine "Bunny" Lintner was born on September 17,1941 to Francis and Marguerite DeSana. She was their youngest child and joined brother Francis "Butch" and sister Geraldine "Gerri" at home in Wyandotte where she lived most of her single life. On September 6,1965 she was united in marriage to Frank Lintner, a boyhood friend of her brother Butch. They celebrated...

June 27, 2016

Garr, Joan. Age 85, of Trenton. June 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Peter. Loving mother of Michael (Deanne), Peter (Ann Marie), Stephen (Jennifer), Kathleen Garr and Margaret (Gregory) Smith. Dearest grandma of Lauren, Katie, Audie, Macey and Jacob. Dear sister of Mary (Frank) Hess and Margaret Stedman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trenton Food Pantry-St. Timothy Catholic...

June 26, 2016

Born in Brooklyn, West Virginia, Frances was the daughter of Asa and Lucy (Murner) Kimble. She married the love of her life, Clem Winland, on June 20, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death November 18, 1988. A dedicated homemaker, Frances also had worked at various restaurants as a cook and as a waitress. Frances also was well known...

June 26, 2016

Simmons, Dr. Harry. Age 60. June 26, 2016 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Vicky. Loving dad of Stephanie (James) Peludat, Katie (Patrick) Jacobs, Samantha Simmons, Sydney Simmons and Harry R. Simmons. Proud grandpa of Cora Peludat. Dearest son of Kathleen and the late Harry I. Simmons. Also survived by his sister Dr. Teresa Simmons-Watson. Memorial contributions may be...

June 26, 2016

Righetti, Edward Rigeto. Age 79, of Trenton. Sunrise June 10, 1937 and Sunset June 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Rita for 56 years. Loving father of Tina Gaworecki, Edward (Rose Ann), Paul (Trisa) and Michael (Denise). Proud grandfather of Marissa, Nicholas, Natalie, Zachary and Ashley. Great grandfather of Griffin. Dear brother of Rino (Suzanne) and Dino. Dearest nephew of...

June 26, 2016

June 24, 2016

Diana was born on August 9, 1953 in Trenton, Michigan and died on June 24, 2016 at her home in Woodhaven at the age of 62. Beloved mother of Jamie Thompson (Mike Borso). Cherished sister of Peggy (the late Thomas) Kritcher. Dearest aunt of Brian Joseph Kritcher. Preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Ruth (nee: Sullivan) Flannigan....

June 24, 2016

John was born on January 4, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 24, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age 92. Beloved husband of 65 years to the late LaDona. Loving dad of Bob (Mickey), Kevin (Joni), Terri Susterka and Tammi (Wayne) Smith. Proud grandpa of Joe (Britt), Chris (Trish), Michael, (Becky) and Rachael. Great...

June 24, 2016

Rivard, Albertine M. Age 100. June 24, 2016 of American House, Riverview and formerly of Pinellas Park, Florida. Beloved wife of the late William F. Loving mother of Roger (Paula), Rochelle (the late J.C.) Mason, Carole (Wayne) Maiden, Sharon (Don) Fletcher and Terrence (Rita). Proud grandmother of Amanda, Elizabeth, Mary, Dirk, Karrie, Randy, Stacey, Cheryl, Bill, Dr. Jennifer, Peter...

June 24, 2016

Billie Jo Sugg ;age 81, June 24, 2016 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Randy (Cecilia) and Jeff (Anne). Dear grandma of Lauren, Emily and Wyatt. Dear sister of Rex (Demeredith) McElroy and Dannie (Sandy) McElroy. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory...

June 24, 2016

Irmgard Lichtfusz ;age 93, June 24, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Otto. Loving mother of Eric. Donations in memory of Irmgard may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

June 23, 2016

Kenneth R. Kilander, age 69 of Southgate, formerly of Trenton, passed away June 23, 2016. Loving husband of Gloria. Dear father of Kelly (Bill) Petit and Kenneth (Ann). Proud grandfather of Jake, Eva, and Isabella Kilander, Erin, Danyelle and Mattilyn Petit. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Gladys Kilander, and brother Robert Kilander II. Click...

June 22, 2016

Born in Britton, Michigan, Helen was the daughter of Carl and Effie (Willis) Henning. A 1937 graduate of Britton High School, she married the love of her life, William Heiden, on December 6, 1938 in Angola, Indiana. Sadly he preceded her in death December 21, 2008. A dedicated homemaker, Helen also had worked at Powell Hardware in Dundee and...

June 22, 2016

Francis W. Schantz "Fran". age 88 of Southgate, MI. Dearest husband of Kate. Loving dad of David (Sharon), Dennis (Pauline), Mary (Richard), Bernice (Doug), Isaac (Norma), Robert (Renae), Barbara (Daniel), Christine, Gerilyn (Don) and his predeceased son Anthony. Caring grandpa of Michael, Joseph, Nicholas, Ashley, Elizabeth, Christopher, Nathan, John, Kathlyn, Mercedes, James, William, Jacob, Matthew, Alexis, Aaron, Sara, Adam,...

June 21, 2016

At age 96, Homer Perry had what he said was the "best day of my life" when he visited the offices of William Clay Ford Jr. and Edsel Ford II at Ford Motor Company World Headquarters, on the warm, summer morning of June 9, 2016. In 1966, Homer Perry was the Program Manager for Ford Motor Company's winning team...

June 20, 2016

Davis, Cathy nee: Gegich. Age 61. June 20, 2016 of River Rouge. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Cherished daughter of Elizabeth and the late Branko Gegich. Loving sister of Mark (Debbie) Gegich and Branko (Diane) Gegich. Loving aunt of Julie, Katherine, Matthew and Marissa. Memorial gathering Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 5 - 7 pm at Portofino Restaurant,...

June 19, 2016

Black, Mary Louise "Weggie". Age 86. June 19, 2016 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late James L. Loving mother of Tim (Barbara) and Greg (Sharon). Proud grandmother of Aaron J., Lisa M. (David) Curtis, Daniel (Genette), the late Jordan J. and Stephanie. Great grandmother of Gaaron, Greyson and Ellie. Sister-In-Law of Clarence Nieman. Preceded in death by her...