OBITUARIES

January 13, 2016

Guffey, Roy L., age 75, January 13, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Constance. Loving Daddy of Darlene (David) Krogol, Coleen (Tom) Bates and daughter by heart Tracy (Rick) Geake. Dearest Poppa of Jake (Amanda), Kayli, Justin, Connor and Grand-Poppa of Abigail. Dear brother of Warren (Doris). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family...

January 13, 2016

Ossowski, Patricia L. Age 77; January 13, 2016 of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Loving mother of Cynthia (Edward) Sukel, Karen (William) Szekesy, Denise (Earl) Schafer and Brenda (Michael) Suiter. Proud grandmother of Brittany, Steven, Christopher, Ayrton, Brooklyn, Madison, Adalyn, Makayla, Joseph and Jack. Dearest sister of Karen (James) Bumgarner and Dorothy (Charles) Plunkett. Also survived...

January 13, 2016

Margaret Dorothy Gay Charlesworth, age 91 of Temperance, passed away January 13, 2016. Born April 15, 1924 to the late Frank and Louise (Bunkelman) Gay. Margaret was a 1942 graduate of Trenton High School. Upon graduation, she worked for the Draft Board during WWII in Flat Rock. And after the war, worked at the Rockwood Post Office. She married...

January 12, 2016

Leocadia "Larry" was born on July 6, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 12, 2016 at her home in Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Julian. Loving mom of Annis (Dave) Babe, Christopher Matusik, Susan Keramidas and Brian (Jenny) Matusik. Proud grandma of Terry (Carrie), Lauren (Francis), Leslie, Katelyn and Brendan. Great grandma of Tyler and Evelyn....

January 12, 2016

Sandra was born on April 11, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and died at her home in Woodhaven on January 12, 2016 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of the late Nick. Loving mom of Arthur, III (Bonnie), Marci Karp and Jeff (Erin Hoekzema). Proud grandma of Madison Lee, Brooke, Nicholas and Lily. Dearest sister of Mary, Irene, Susan,...

January 12, 2016

Bujdoso, John Jr. Age 93, of Trenton. January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia for 65 years. Loving father of John (Mary) Bujdoso and Kathy (Bill) Gleason. Proud grandfather of Julie (Todd) Brazill, Michael (Abby) Szoke, Marika (Ryan) Ginestet and John Bujdoso. Great grandfather of Nicholas Brazill, Madeleine Brazill, Jack Brazill, Benjamin Szoke and Olivia Szoke. Preceded in death...

January 10, 2016

Garza, Rita Lynn, age 46, January 10, 2016 of Flat Rock. Beloved daughter of the late Juanita Garza. She is survived by her mother's siblings: Angie (Beryl) Richards, Roseanne Garza, George (Jan) Garza, Armand (JoAnn) Garza and Michael Garza. She was also preceded in death by her mother's brother Tony Garza. Contributions in honor of Rita's life may be...

January 10, 2016

Bradford is survived by his wife Shirley; children: Virginia Lee (Keith) Smith, Sherrie (Mark) Smith and Kelly (Karl) Schwab; brothers: Duane (Jo) Bedard and Gary (Ruthy) Bedard; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; as well as 2 step sons: Kenneth (Melissa) Hoffman, Carl Hoffman; step daughter Pamela Hoffman; 4 step grandchildren and 1 step great...

January 10, 2016

James was born on June 5, 1964 in Virginia and died on January 10, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 51. Beloved husband of Myrna. Cherished son of James Curtis and Gloria Claudette (nee: Morgan) Fritts. Loving brother of John Martin, Theresa Wright and Kimberly Middleton. Also survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other...

January 9, 2016

Ritchie, Iris G., age 70, January 9, 2016 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved mother of Micah and Paul Dulz, Eilzabeth Cronk, John Rogalski and the late Jackie Ray Dulz. Also survived by her siblings Clyde Ritchie, Joel Ritchie, Debbie Wicker and Kevin Ritchie. Contributions in memory of Iris' life may be made directly to the family. Click on the multimedia...

January 9, 2016

Joette R. Couture of Brownstown was born on September 8, 1958 in Wyandotte, MI and died on January 9, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 57. Beloved wife of the late Kevin Pancoast and the late Alan Couture. Cherished mother of Todd Pancoast and Samantha Pancoast. Loving daughter of Anna and the late Ross Spangler. Dearest sister...

January 8, 2016

Chester was born on February 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Paul and Lou (nee: Dutton) Elkins and died on January 8, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Theresa for 44 years. Loving dad of Christopher (Jennifer) Elkins, Charles Bates, Gary Bates and James Bates. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,...

January 8, 2016

Gardner, Betty Jane. Age 84 of Southgate was born on October 19, 1931 in Allen Park, MI and died on January 8, 2016 at her home. Beloved wife of the late George R. Loving mom of Kathy (Charlie) Bellars and Tammy (Bob) Hodge. Proud grandma of Tony, Bobby, Danny, Cindy, Jennifer and Mike. Also survived by her great grandchildren,...

January 8, 2016

Kay Farr Poole, 84, died peacefully in Trenton Michigan January 8, 2016. Her amazing strength, wonderful smile, and love for a great adventure will be truly missed. Kay was born November 14, 1931 the only child to Glen and Lilyan (Urwin) Farr at Evanston, IL. Raised by her single mother in the depression, with the help of Aunts and...

January 8, 2016

Greg Price May 25, 1949-January 8, 2016 of Riverview. Husband and Soulmate of Sandy for 46-years. Proud father of Jim (Nancy) Price and Melissa (Mike) Brannan. Adventurous Papa of Michael, Aaron, Matthew, and Maxwell. Survived by his sister Sharon Cooley and brother Dennis Price. A Memorial Gathering will take place at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of...

January 7, 2016

Lobato, Ernest "Ernie" Wayne, of Trenton. January 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan for 60 years. Loving father of the late David and Vicki (Leo) Buk. Proud grandfather of Angella (Tony), Leo III, Stephen and Olivia. Great grandfather of Nina, Aleza and Elleanora. Dear brother of Robert (Betty) Lobato and Family. Dearest uncle of Diane (Verlin) Peck and Family....

January 7, 2016

Riopelle, Edward J. Age 82. January 7, 2016 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kathleen. Loving dad of Andrea (Craig) Champagne, Charles, Marlisa Snider and Jennifer Valire (Ray Mayo). Proud pupa of 5. Also survived by other loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice....

January 5, 2016

Peña, Juanita. Age 92 was born on March 12, 1923 in Round Rock, Texas to Ernesto and Paula Canizales and died on January 5, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Natividad. Loving mother of Joseph, Elaine and the late Arthur. Proud grandmother of Michelle (Ralph) Reeves, Patrick (Erin) Peña, Joshua Purdy, Anthony Purdy and...

January 4, 2016

January 4, 2016

Born in Monroe, Charles was the son of Joseph and Marcille (Nixon) Runyon. A graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served his country with the United States Army. Charles married the love of his life, Christine Swanson, in August of 1975. Charles spent most of his career as Store Manager with Runyon's Carpet for over 45 years, retiring...