OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Pauline Bogedain

Pauline Bogedain

April 8, 2016

Born in Monroe, Pauline was the daughter of Harold and Geneva (Good) Purvis. She married the love of her life, Charles Bogedain, on January 11, 1969. Sadly he preceded her in death July 26, 2013. A dedicated homemaker Pauline also worked various positions throughout her life to help support her family. She had worked as a Riveter; a Cashier...

Robert C. Chapman

Robert C. Chapman

April 8, 2016

Chapman, Robert C., Age 80 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Sally. Loving father of Debra Thompson, Jamie Kane, Tammy Wonsavage, Mark, Kelly Gloskey, Tracy Molaski, Corey Hashbarger, Katherine Hill and Christine Shelton. Step father of Michele Garner and Shannon Sell. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Joanne. Memorials in honor of...

Mr. Richard Joseph Normandin

Mr. Richard Joseph Normandin

April 8, 2016

Normandin, Richard Joseph, age 99 of South Rockwood, and a man of great faith, passed with serenity amongst family and friends Friday April 8th, 2016. Loving husband of the late Sophia. Dear father of Gilbert (Janice) and the late Richard F. (Patti). Proud grandfather of Aaron (Rielda), Adam (Jennifer), Jason (Mari), and Richard (Nicole). Great grandfather of Ella, Isabella,...

Virginia B. Rachwal

Virginia B. Rachwal

April 7, 2016

Rachwal, Virginia B., age 83, April 7, 2016 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Mark Rachwal and Michele (the late Daniel) Jarosz., the late Donna Marie Rachwal and the late Theresa Krill .Grandmother of the late Jason Krill. Great grandmother of Martin Krill. Vigil Service: Friday, April 22, 2016 6:30 PM

Patricia Louise Tierney

Patricia Louise Tierney

April 7, 2016

Tierney, Patricia Louise. Age 84, of Trenton. April 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late James Patrick Tierney. Loving mother of Peter (Aliza) Tierney, Mary Tierney, Jamei Tierney and the late Pamela Tierney. Proud grandmother of Sophia and Max. Dear sister of Ronald Malmsten. Preceded in death by parents Karl Johan Albert Charles and Gerda Matilda Elisabet Malmsten, and...

Nelda 'Judy' Boltz

Nelda 'Judy' Boltz

April 7, 2016

Born in Maybee, Judy was the daughter of Luke and Henrietta (Baum) Liedel. She married the love of her life, Howard C. Boltz on October 21, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Sadly he preceded her in death June 27, 2014. A dedicated and loving homemaker, Judy worked at Monroe Rubber and Plastic for over 25 years, retiring in 1990....

Gloria C. Fritts

Gloria C. Fritts

April 7, 2016

Gloria C. Fritts of Flat Rock was born on February 16, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee and died on April 7, 2016 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview, Michigan. Beloved wife of J.C. Fritts. Loving mom of John (Mae) Martin, Theresa (David) Wright, the late James Curtis Fritts, Jr. (Myrna) and Kimberly (Rick) Middleton. Proud grandmother of Jonathan, David, Michael, Allen,...

David L. Blackburn

David L. Blackburn

April 6, 2016

David L. Blackburn; age 52, April 6, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved son of Gwen (Faro) Misuraca and the late Lester Blackburn. Loving brother of Christall Micallef and the late Hursel Clay Buckner. Dear uncle of Shane Buckner and Brayden Micallef. This loving man will forever be missed. He left that smile, those beautiful blue eyes and his mark on...

Mrs. D. Marie Reaume

Mrs. D. Marie Reaume

April 6, 2016

Reaume, D. "Marie", age 83 of South Rockwood, passed away April 6, 2016 at Fountain View of Monroe. Loving wife of the late Harry Jr. Dear mother of Cynthia (Bob) DeRousse, Mickey Dotson, Harry Scott (Betty), Karl (Lisa), Mark (Lori), and Jeff Dale (Laura). Proud grandmother of David and Caleb DeRousse, Barry (Jessica) and Christopher (Kelly) Dotson, Matthew (Asia...

Margaret Annie Petrimoulx

Margaret Annie Petrimoulx

April 6, 2016

Margaret Annie Petrimoulx (nee: McKenzie) of Taylor and formerly of Trenton was born on April 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 6, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital –Taylor at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Edmond. Loving mother of Roberta Connolly, Patti Lupinski and Mike Petrimoulx. Proud grandmother of Shannon, Justin, Lisa (Wolf), Cara...

Susan L. Fields

Susan L. Fields

April 5, 2016

Born in Detroit, Susan was the daughter of Allen and Virginia (McCarthy) Steinert. She had been married to William "Bill" Fields who sadly preceded her in death. Susan worked as a Deli/Bakery Clerk at Meijer here in Monroe for over 20 years, retiring in 2011. She enjoyed cooking and watching cooking shows on television, but she especially enjoyed watching...

Le Thi Thinh Bridges

Le Thi Thinh Bridges

April 5, 2016

Le Thi Thinh Bridges, April 5, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Zachery, wife Jessica, and Michael Couls, wife Kristanika. Dearest grandmother of Adriana Le Couls. Donations in memory of Le Thi Thinh may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Click on the multimedia tab to view the video tribute.

William David Nelson

William David Nelson

April 5, 2016

William David Nelson. Beloved son of Ashton Yates and Earl Nelson. Baby brother of Tessa Nelson. Dearest grandson of Bruce (the late Shelly) Martin, Amy and Larry Hancock, Paul and Beth Nelson. Dear great-grandson of David and Wanda Yates, Carolyn and Larry Hancock, Bernice (the late Earl) Nelson. Also survived by aunts, uncles and other loving family members.

Lowell "Chip" Miller,  Jr.

Lowell "Chip" Miller, Jr.

April 4, 2016

Miller, "Chip", Jr., age 52, April 4, 2016, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Father of Eldon Miller, Adam Long, Taishia Tyler and Nevoda Miller. Son of Marjorie Mills and the late Lowell Miller, Sr. Step-son of Patricia Miller. Also survived by his grandchildren Angelina, Adriena, Breanna, Blake, Charlie and Emma; his siblings Steven Mills, Giana Betti, Julie Underwood and Marcia...

Lois Taylor

Lois Taylor

April 4, 2016

Taylor, Lois E. April 4, Age 88 formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Dr. William, Dear Mother of Beverly (Ronald) Morris and Billie (Patrick) Jones. Dearest Grandmother of Jonathan Morris, Christine Cutler, Will Jones and Katie Jones. Also survived by 1 Brother Howard Warman and 2 sisters Dorie Bolvin and Midge Kennedy. Preceded in death by her brother...

Helen Barton

Helen Barton

April 4, 2016

Helen Barton of Detroit was born on May 9, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 4, 2016 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Shirley (Donald) Roskopk. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Ann (nee: Holloz) Vargo and one brother Stephen Vargo. Visitation will be on...

Robert D. Droege

Robert D. Droege

April 4, 2016

Droege, Robert D. Age 73, of Trenton. April 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Susie for 43 years. Loving father of Tracey (Al) Sasson, Amy (Brent) Parker and Larry Droege. Proud grandfather of Joe, Max, Chase and Chloe. Dear brother of Bill (Cleo) Droege, George Droege, Margo (Glen) Worley and the late Don Droege. Survived also by many nieces and...

June R. Thomas

June R. Thomas

April 3, 2016

June R. Thomas of Riverview and Grosse Ile was born on July 11, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 3, 2016 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, Michigan at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Loving mom of Randy (Sharon). Cherished grandma of Nicholas and Hannah. Dearest sister of Karen (Stephen) Klanseck. Also...

Gerald M. Pelc

Gerald M. Pelc

April 3, 2016

Born in Detroit, Gerald was the son of Walter and Bernice (Gorak) Pelc. He worked for over 47 years as a Job Setter with Detroit Diesel. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his children: Deborah Bermudez, the late Michael Pelc, Anthony Pelc and Yvonne (Doug) Walters; 7 grandchildren: Justin, Marissa, Krista, Jena, Michael, Jazmine and Sara; as well as...

James Lee Mitchell

James Lee Mitchell

April 3, 2016

James Lee Mitchell; age 64, April 3, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Rhonda. Loving father of James Mitchell, David (Nicki) Mitchell, Chris Faynola, Bertha (David) Michalak, Krystal Faynola and the late Tina Lorence. Dearest son of Betty Burgess and the late Alvin Mitchell. Dear grandpa of 15 and great-grandpa of 3. Brother of Tawnya (Earl) Markle , Kitty...