OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr. Robert 'Bob' H. Bright
May 4, 2016
Robert "Bob" H. Bright, age 81 of Melvindale, passed away May 4th, 2016. Loving husband of Martha. Dear father of Linda (James) Young, Gary, and Sharon (Kenneth) Mayle. Proud grandfather of Justin (Rachel) and Nicole Young, Michelle and Kristin Bright, Michael (Stephanie), Kyle (Haley), and Dylan Mayle. Proud great grandfather of Brayden, Tyson, and Vivienne. Robert is also survived...
Doris Ann Davis
May 3, 2016
Doris Ann Davis ; age 75, May 3, 2016 formerly of the Downriver Area. Loving mother of Lori Whitney and Vikki Whitney. Dearest sister of Merice Blackburn and the late Murrel (Carol) Blackburn. Dear grandma of Jacob, Cameron, Dylan and great-grandma of 7. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Fleetie Blackburn. She will be greatly missed by...
Noah A. Barnas
May 2, 2016
Barnas, Noah A., age 18 of Woodhaven, passed away May 2, 2016. Loving son of Allen and Peggy. Dear brother and best friend of Natalie. Beloved grandson of Edward and Irene Barnas, and Lynette and the late Ervin Alderman. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.
Bernice Thebo
May 2, 2016
Thebo, Bernice, age 94, May 2, 2016, formerly of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Woodrow "Toby". Loving mother of Patricia (C Gale) Welch and Janice (Robert) Suarez. Also survived by her grandchildren Katie, Amy and Patty Welch, Krystin (Bryan) Carpenter and Bryan (Melissa) Suarez; 2 great granddaughters Kora and Eliza Carpenter; her sisters Dorothy (the late...
Gail I. Gilbert
May 2, 2016
Gilbert, Gail I. Age 59, of Grosse Ile. May 2, 2016. Loving mother of Candace Faistenhammer and Joseph Faistenhammer. Dearest sister of Suzanne (Kent) Turner and John (Debbie) Gilbert. Beloved daughter of Russell and Nancy Gilbert. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Joy Elizabeth Burns
May 1, 2016
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Joy was the daughter of John and Bettyjo (Blackwell) Finch. Joy worked for many years in the Health Care Industry as a Nurse's Aide. Joy is survived by a daughter Gerri Burns as well as her siblings: Donna Stierly and David Redfern. Sadly she was preceded in death by her parents.
George A. Raymond, Iii
May 1, 2016
George was born on September 11, 1968 in Detroit, MI and died at his home in Dearborn Heights on May 1, 2016 at the age of 47. Beloved husband of 24 years to Pauline. Loving dad of George IV and Alexa. Loving son of Rose Bruce and the late George A. Raymond, Jr. Dearest brother of Dawn (Bob) Thomas....
Mr. Douglas Stump
May 1, 2016
Stump, H. Douglas joined his first late wife Stella in Glory on May 1, 2016 at the age of 75. He is survived by his children Sandra (Robert) and Douglas. Also survived by his loving wife Sandra and her children Mary (Patrick), Cheryl (Timothy), Scott, Jeremy and John (Andrea). Doug also leaves 11 grandchildren and 3 sisters. Family will...
Howard R. Short
May 1, 2016
Howard R. Short ;age 90, May 1, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Helen for 69 years. Loving father of Luanne (Brad) O'Connor, Russell (Cheryl) and Sally (Sean) Austin. Dearest gramps of Stephanie (Andrew Himick) O'Connor, Kristie O'Connor, Ken (Chrissy) O'Connor, Bryan (Regina), Meghan (Brian) Beckowski, Michael (Darcie) Uckele, Andrea Uckele and great-gramps of 10. Dear brother of Wallace...
Rosemary D. Brzezicki
April 30, 2016
Rosemary was born on April 17, 1926 in Detroit, MI and died on April 30, 2016 at the age of 90; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved mother of Cynthia (Terry) Robertson. Proud grandmother of Ryan M. Robertson. Dearest sister of John (Marjorie) Ciszewski, Daniel (Frances) Ciszewski and Sylvia (the late John) Boston. Preceded in death by her husband...
Roy Day
April 30, 2016
Roy Day ; age 84, April 30, 2016 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Alice for 53 years. Loving father of Michael (Cindy) Penn , Craig Penn and Sheri (Scott) Hefner. Dearest grandfather of Shawn (Julie) Penn, Tiffany (Jeff) Tully, William Hefner, Caroline Hefner and great-grandfather of Caden Penn, Carter Penn, Peyton Tully and Piper Tully. Dear brother of Ruby...
Carolyn A. Kropog
April 30, 2016
Kropog, Carolyn Alice, age 76, resident of Allen Park Michigan for 52 years, formerly of Detroit Michigan, joined beloved late husband, Robert Eugene in Glory Saturday April 30 2016. Survived by her beloved 5 J's: Jennifer Thompson, Julie Moody (Elliott Haist), Jacqueline Wolosonovich (Joseph), Jeanne Valade (Steven), Janice Kropog (Randy Woolum); her grandchildren: Nichole ,Christina, Gloria, Marissa, Joshua, Christopher,...
John L. Haugh, Sr.
April 29, 2016
John was born on August 8, 1958 in Butler, PA and died at Promedica Toledo Hospital on April 29, 2016 at the age of 57; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 38 years to Linda. Loving dad of Denise (Michael) Claiborne and John, Jr. Proud papa of Alexis and Ryleigh. Dearest brother of Jim (Laura) Best and...
Joseph A. Nowak
April 29, 2016
Joseph A. Nowak (Born July 16, 1924, died April 29, 2016) Joseph A. Nowak passed away on Friday, April 29 2016 at the age of 91, having lived both a long and a highly impactful life that reflected his faith, his noble nature, and his love of family, all of which stand as a model to emulate. Born of...
Dolores Nicolette
April 29, 2016
Dolores was born on July 26, 1928 in Bumpus Mills, TN and died on April 29, 2016 at Beaumont Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dearborn, MI at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of Janet Nicoletti and Mikel Nicolette. Preceded in death by her parents Fred and Marie (nee: Frith) Harris and 6...
Mr. Tim Veenstra
April 28, 2016
After a twelve month fight against cancer, Timothy W. Veenstra's faith was made sight, remaining faithful to His Savior until His last breath. On April 28, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, Tim peacefully went into the arms of Jesus, where he praises God. His body no longer containing a single fragment of cancer! We give thanks to God for...
Mr. Robert Danes
April 28, 2016
Robert Danes, age 86 of the Downriver area, passed away peacefully April 28, 2016. Loving companion of Carol Tomcheson. Dear brother of Shirley Scott and Thomas Danes. Proud uncle of several nieces and nephews.
Rita Jean Powell
April 28, 2016
Powell, Rita Jean, age 72 of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Spencer (Karin) and Michael (Peggy). Proud grandmother of Bailey, Zachary, and Jordan. Rita is also survived by her brothers Paul and Mark Sullivan, and sister Ellen Skiver. She was preceded in death by sister Margaret Zimmer. Visitation Sunday 2-6pm, Funeral Service 6pm, at the...
Thomas R. Fairgrieve
April 27, 2016
Fairgrieve, Thomas R., age 61, April 27, 2016 of Allen Park, Michigan.He is survived by his wife, Linda; his daughter, Melissa Pierson; his grandchildren Terrence Lee Taylor III and Aubrey May Taylor. Brother of Roberta (Tim) Owens, Ellen (Barry) Schaeffer, Frances (Dave) Bates, Timothy (Phyllis) Fairgrieve, Karen Dice, Sandra (David) Munck , the late Steven Fairgrieve and the late...
Arthur 'Ed' Fowler
April 26, 2016
Fowler, Arthur "Ed" was born on September 21, 1933 in New Boston, Texas and died at his home in Brownstown Twp. on April 26, 2016 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary. Loving dad of Michael (Lisa) of Evanson, Illinois, Deb (Ken) Jerome of Brownstown, Michigan and Denise (Eddie) Mintz of Canton, Michigan. Proud...