OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Robert J. Murray, M.D.
May 13, 2016
Robert J. Murray, MD Passed away peacefully at his home May 13th 2016. His healing hands and caring heart touched so many far and wide St.Peter welcomed him with open arms. Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather. Dr. Murray is predeceased in death by his wife, Helen (2005) and sister Adele Murray. He is survived by his children,...
Jay Warn Snodderly, Sr.
May 13, 2016
Snodderly, Jay Warn, Sr. was born on September 30, 1939 in LaFollette, Tennessee and died at his home on May 13, 2016 at the age of 76. Beloved dad of Jay, Tammy, Kay (the late Frank) and Johnny. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 sisters as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in...
Mrs. Louise 'Mim' Carlson
May 13, 2016
Carlson, Louise "Mim", of Riverview, May 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Keith (2012), loving mother of Dr. Dean Carlson and Dr. Connie (Dr. Jonathan) Smith, dear sister of Alice (Dr. Joseph) Mottillo, Monica Jodocy, and Sister Theresa Jodocy. Preceded in death by brothers Fr. Matthias, Giles, and Marcel Jodocy; aunt of several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carlson...
Wilma 'Jean' Jackson
May 13, 2016
Wilma "Jean" Jackson, age 87 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park and Wyandotte, passed away May 13, 2016. Loving wife of Arthur. Dear mother of Peggy (Dean) Robbins, Jacqueline (Gary) Thompson, Patricia Affholter, Carol Ruzsa, and Lisa (the late Chris) Stilson. Proud grandmother of Gregory, Robin, Matthew, Hiede, Melissa, Adam, Sarah, Samantha, Erin, Eric, Alex, Nicholas, Kevin, and great...
Mary Ann Gregory
May 11, 2016
Mary Ann Gregory, of Brownstown, beloved wife of the late Bertrand Gregory, loving mother to David and Wendy Gregory. Devoted Grandmother to Ivy, Drake, and Griffin. Also survived by her sister Lillian Podgorny. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, and her sister Doris Nieman. She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, The Detroit Chapter of...
Neil A. Mack
May 11, 2016
Neil A. Mack, age 63 of Monroe, passed away peacefully in his home May 11, 2016. Born December 8, 1952 in London England, Neil was the son of the late Ronald and Phyllis Mack. Loving husband of Michele. Dear father of Rebecca, Andrew, Mathew, Adam (Angela), Brent, and Bailey. Proud grandfather of Trinity, Justice, Landon, and Sophia. Also survived...
Mrs. Alice A. Abodaher
May 10, 2016
Abodaher, Alice A. May 10, Age 95, of Riverview. Dear Mother of Cathy Gilbert, Timothy, Gary and Richard. also survived by 8 grand children and 6 great grand children.
Gerald N. 'Jerry' Richards
May 10, 2016
Richards, Gerald N. "Jerry", age 77, May 10, 2016, long time resident and former Mayor of the City of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of Gail Renee (Shawn) Lynn, Adrienne (Richard) Slate , Gerald Michael (Christina) Richards, Christopher Joel (Victoria) Richards, and Jeri (the late John Mullins) Richards. Also survived by his grandchildren Jason Wilson, Jacob...
Grace Vassallo
May 9, 2016
Vassallo, Grace ; age 94, May 9, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Edward (Barbara) Grima, Carmen Martin, John (Patricia), Christine (Martin) Previch, JoAnn (Jim) Revesz, the late Wilfred Grima, the late Evelyn Grima and the late Joseph Grima. Dearest grandmother of 13, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Dear sister of...
James F. Gearhart
May 9, 2016
James F. Gearhart ; age 83, May 9, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Judith. Loving father of Jimmy (Cindy), Robin Burdick and Rebecca (Robert Luzac) Gearhart. Dearest papa of Angela, Sarah, Laura, Marissa and great-papa of Lucas and Jack. Dear brother of Ronald Lizyness, Donald (Clara) Lizyness, the late Gerald Lizyness, the late Orville (Esther) Lizyness...
Belle Evelyn Vereb
May 8, 2016
Vereb, Belle Evelyn. Age 70, fought a courageous 6 month battle and passed away Sunday, May 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by parents Julia and Russell Krauser and her beloved brother Charles Krauser who referred to her by nick name "Prine". She is survived by her bother Alan Krauser and wife Lynda (Gibraltar, Michigan). She was a...
Cathy A. Poletti - Cunningham
May 8, 2016
Poletti - Cunningham, Cathy A., age 55, May 8, 2016 of Trenton. Survived by her mother, Mary Ann Biernat and her late father, Luther E. Cunningham. Loving sister of Gary Cunningham, Cindy Porath, Randy Cunningham, Timothy (Barb) Cunningham, Mary Jane Cunningham, Tracy Cunningham, Tammy (Larry) Bobel. Also survived by her step daughter, Kari Poletti and numerous nieces and nephews,...
Miguel Serratos-Quiroz
May 8, 2016
Born in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico, Miguel was the son of Avelino an Genovevia (Quiroz) Serratos. He married the love of his life, Maria Herlinda Hernandez on Dedcember 26, 1951. Miguel leaves to cherish his memory, Maria, his wife of the past 64 years; children: Avelino (Maria) Serratos, Marie R. Serratos, Gustavo (Yolanda) Serratos, Miguel (Lilia) Serratos Jr., Rosalinda (Elmo)...
Elvio Sepe
May 7, 2016
Sepe, Elvio, age 81, May 7, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Concetta. Loving father of Maria (Jeff) Steffin and Gino (Linda) Sepe. Proud nonno of Mario and Nina Steffin and Olivia Sepe. Click on the multimedia tab to view Elvio's video tribute.
Derek C. Walsh
May 7, 2016
Walsh, Derek C. Age 89, of Trenton. May 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia. Loving father of Allan (Elaine) Walsh, Joanne Walowich and Patricia (Marty) Callison. Step-father of Randall Potts and Clara Potts. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Brooke, Elizabeth, Nathan, Brian, Jason, Garrett, Trevor, Keira and Kylie. Great grandfather of Alexis and Genavieve. Survived also by many loving family...
Lena Dalpiaz
May 7, 2016
Dalpiaz, Lena Decaminada, Oct 12, 1923 to May 7, 2016 - Proud "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII from 1942 to 1944 working on B24/B17 airplanes. Loving Wife of the late Mr. John Silvio Dalpiaz –Proud Mother of Linda Corbett, Janice (Tony) Siroskey, John (Mary) Dalpiaz, Larry (Anna) Dalpiaz and Jim Dalpiaz. Also survived by her loving 7 grandchildren, Jennifer...
Angela Rose Wright
May 6, 2016
Born in Monroe, Angela was the daughter of Ollie and Rosemary (Roof) Wright Jr. A graduate of Monroe High School, Angela worked as a Manager at Burger King, a Leasing Specialist with JRK Residential and most recently as a Direct Care Worker doing home care. She enjoyed writing, especially poems and songs; singing and was a talented softball player;...
Richard A. Frandsen
May 6, 2016
Frandsen, Richard A. Age 57, of Dearborn Heights. May 6, 2016. Beloved husband of Linda for 36 years. Loving father of Melissa Frandsen. Dear brother of Jill Kovacik and Jay (Debbie) Frandsen. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Arnold and Janice Frandsen. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.
Mr. Taylor Jr. Napier
May 5, 2016
Taylor Napier, Jr. age 76 of Taylor, passed away May 5th, 2016. Loving husband of Bernice. Dear father of Dan (Denise) and Roxanna (Jeff) Zubke. Proud grandfather of Jeffery, Taylor Brittany, Robert, Floyd, Ronnie, Westley, Danny, and Michael. Proud great grandfather of 13. Also survived by 3 sisters.
Elizabeth Robinson
May 4, 2016
Born in Monroe, Elizabeth was the daughter of Alex and Laura (Marino) Kush. She married the love of her life, Donald Robinson, on September 29, 1956. A dedicated homemaker, Elizabeth also worked for over 31 years at Mercy-Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2003. She was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Altar Society and later St....