OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Cody Bowman

Cody Bowman

March 5, 2016

Cody Bowman, age 26 of Trenton, passed away March 5th, 2016. Loving son of Kimberly McElyea and Brian Bowman. Loving brother to Ashley, Kelsey, Abby, Amina, Jayden, Larry and Ava. Cody is also survived by his grandparents Eddie and Sheila Cooper, Uncle Mike and Aunt April, cousins Denver and Wyatt, as well as many other beloved family and friends....

John Francis 'Jack' Fitzpatrick

John Francis 'Jack' Fitzpatrick

March 5, 2016

Fitzpatrick John Francis "Jack"; age 85 of Newport passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 5, 2016 while watching his beloved Fighting Irish basketball team on television. Jack was born on July 3, 1930 to Joseph and Gertrude Fitzpatrick. He attended St. Mary grade school and graduated in 1949 from Monroe Catholic Central; after high school he served his country...

Rosalind "Rosie" Kelly

Rosalind "Rosie" Kelly

March 5, 2016

Rosalind "Rosie" Kelly ; age 95, March 5, 2016 of Riverview, formerly of Ft. Wayne Indiana. Beloved wife of the late August. Loving mother of Colleen (Tony) Goodell. Dearest grandma of Stephanie (Scott) Naylor and great-grandma of Samantha and Nicholas. The family suggests donations in memory of Rosie to the Alzheimer's Association.

Mildred A. Crawford

Mildred A. Crawford

March 5, 2016

Crawford, Mildred A; of Monroe was born on January 23, 1921 in Graham, Kentucky and died on March 5, 2016 at the age of 95. She married John T. Crawford on May 18, 1943 in San Antonio, Texas and he preceded her in death in 1981. Loving mom of Judy Crawford of Leesburg, FL, Ginny Farrington of Tipp City,...

Thurman Louis Eastridge

Thurman Louis Eastridge

March 3, 2016

Thurman L. Eastridge of Brownstown, MI was born on July 8, 1940 in Tazwell, Tennessee and died on March 3, 2016 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of the late Geneva and beloved fiancé of Trish Rowe. Loving dad of Jeffery Eastridge of Rockwood and Amy (Jeff) Rose of Rockwood. Proud grandpa of April, Brittiany, Morgan, Andrew, Alonna,...

Larry R. Nugent

Larry R. Nugent

March 2, 2016

Larry is survived by his beloved wife Marlene; his children larry (Evelyn) Nugent, Bob (Kevin LeBeau) Nugent, Kelly Jean (Tom) Nelson, Kevin Ray (Deanna) Nugent and Kari Nugent ; 7 grandchildren; 3 sisters Gayle (Monte) Fall, Linda (the late Worl) Mosley and Diane (the late Jerry) Osborne. Click on the multimedia tab to view Larry's video tribute.

Richard J. Douglass

Richard J. Douglass

March 2, 2016

Douglass, Richard J. Age 68, of Allen Park. March 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan for 45 years. Loving father of Jason. Dearest son of Marion Wade. Dear brother of Ronald Douglass, Dennis (JoAnn) Douglass and Terry (Roger T.) Walden. Preceded in death by his father Eugene Douglass.

Carl David Jones

Carl David Jones

March 1, 2016

Carl David Jones was born on February 28, 1925 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on March 1, 2016 at his home in Southgate at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving dad of Sharon (Philip) Wild, Teri (Ty) Hadrian, Gwendolyn (John) Ferrari and Beverly (Kerry) Landers. Proud grandpa of Kristen, Robert, Angelique, Kara, Jason, Jeffrey,...

Mr. Frank Brown

Mr. Frank Brown

February 29, 2016

Frank Brown, age 56 of Woodhaven, passed away February 29, 2016. Loving husband of Verlenia. Dear father of Larry Snodderly, Kristy Livingston, Lenia Snodderly, Kathy (Lonnie) Bray, and Joshua Brown. Also survived by Vickie, Arlene, Jackie, and Crystal. Proud grandfather of Destiny, Alenna, Joshua, Lonnie, Elizabeth, and Victoria. Frank was preceded in death by his parents F.B. and Billie...

Mr. Douglas 'Wayne' Perdue

Mr. Douglas 'Wayne' Perdue

February 29, 2016

Douglas "Wayne" Perdue, age 69 of Woodhaven, formerly of Rhodell, West Virginia, passed away February 29th, 2016. Loving husband of Charlene. Dear father of Jeremy (Mandy) and Ginger (Rob) Brancheau. Proud grandfather of Lydia, Lucas, Kegan, and Alaina. Wayne is also survived by siblings Roger (Wilda), Cynthia Bishop, Dwight (Pam), Charlene (Lyle) Stover, Sherman (Shirley), cousin Charlie Hornbuckle, and...

William Self

William Self

February 29, 2016

William Self; age 89, February 29, 2016 of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Lafern. Loving father of Gail (Jerry) Dziedzic and Melodie (Zigmund) Stancavage. Dearest papa of 3 and great-papa of 5. Dear brother of Shirley Pessl. Step-son of Geraldean Self-Allen and special companion of Roberta Salazar. Donations in memory of William may be made to the Alzheimer's...

Christine J. Hasselbach

Christine J. Hasselbach

February 28, 2016

Born in Wyandotte, Michigan, Christine was the daughter of Julian and Catherine (Noble) Rhinehart. She married the love of her life, Robert Hasselbach, on August 14, 1962. Sadly he preceded her in death November of 1981. A dedicated homemaker, Christine also had worked at Meijer, retiring in 2006. Christine leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Rhonda (Robert) Tomasik;...

Sylvia I. Juntunen

Sylvia I. Juntunen

February 28, 2016

Sylvia is survived by 11 great nieces and nephews; 11 great nieces and nephews. contributions in memory of Sylvia's life may b e made to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 N Venoy Rd, Westland, MI 48185 There Will Not Be Any Visitation or Funeral Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen...

Hunter Allen Mcqueen

Hunter Allen Mcqueen

February 27, 2016

McQueen, Hunter Allen. Age 16, of Ecorse. February 27, 2016. Beloved son of Jeneane McQueen and Kenneth McQueen. Loving grandson of Cheryl Kadar and Christine McQueen. Dearest nephew of Michelle (Jon) Moore. Dear great nephew of Darwin (Elizabeth) Cook and Mary (Michael) Kegley. Preceded in death by his grandfathers George Kadar and Vincent McQueen and a great aunt Carol...

Mr. Nick Mcgrath

Mr. Nick Mcgrath

February 26, 2016

Nicholas J. McGrath "Mr. Nick", age 75 of Trenton, passed away February 26, 2016. Loving father of Ryan (Beth) and Megan (Branden) McGrath. Proud grandfather of Kayla, Max, Jameson, and Conner. Loving partner of Chris Fry. Also survived by brother Gus (Mary), sisters Kathleen Ryan, Patricia McGrath, Noreen (Joseph) Williamson, and Margaret (Frank) Furey. Nick was the proud owner...

Larry R. Miller

Larry R. Miller

February 26, 2016

Larry was born on September 1, 1941 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at his home in North Port, Florida on February 26, 2016 at the age of 74; he was formerly of Romulus. Beloved husband of the late Pamela Joy. Loving dad of Richard (Janinne) Miller, Kristie Joy Letwinski, Jodie (Mark) Estes and Judie (Scott) Napier. Proud papa to...

Gregory Neal Carpenter Ii

Gregory Neal Carpenter Ii

February 25, 2016

Carpenter, Gregory Neal II. Age 38, of Ecorse. February 25, 2016. Loving father of Courtney, Gregory, Cadence and Olivia. Proud grandfather of Allison. Dearest son of Donna Carpenter and the late Gregory Carpenter. Dear brother of William, Paul and Samantha. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.

Mr. Walter F. Zimmerman,  Jr.

Mr. Walter F. Zimmerman, Jr.

February 25, 2016

Walter F. Zimmerman, Jr., age 87 of Gibraltar, passed away February 25, 2016. Loving husband of Joan. Dear father of Walter F., III , Kristi L. Bussell, Carrie E., John G. (Cathrine), and David M. (Sheri L.). Proud grandfather of Andrea Bussell, Stephanie (Jack) Burg, David M. Zimmerman, Jr., Michael Peters, Nicole (Zach) Vineski, Kaitlyn Bussell, Adam Zimmerman, Kevin...

Ramona J. Basham

Ramona J. Basham

February 25, 2016

Basham, Ramona J. of River Rouge was born on February 15, 1946 in Shelbyville, Tennessee and died on February 25, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 70. Beloved wife of Adrian. Loving mom of Ginny (Jimmy) Holloway, the late James Kenneth Teal, Robert (Violet) Teal, Johnathan Teal, Elizabeth Basham, Regina (the late Jerry) Marks, James...