OBITUARIES
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Dr. Joseph T. Rogers
December 11, 2015
Joseph T. Rogers, DO, died peacefully on December 11, 2015 at age 95. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Sheila McGown, who died earlier this year. Joe was born on August 31, 1920 in Beckley, West Virginia. He attended the University of Kentucky on a music scholarship, majoring in trumpet. He later enrolled in the Kirksville...
Scott E. Driggett
December 10, 2015
Born in Monroe, Scott was the son of Harry and Marilyn (Allen) Driggett. Scott attended Airport Community Schools. He then worked in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry, having worked for Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Chrysler Corporation and Plastech. His hobbies included working on cars, building models and remote control airplanes and cars. Scott was known for being somewhat of...
Kavion J. Copelin
December 9, 2015
Kavion was born in Davie, Florida. He worked in the Construction Industry as a Concrete Cutter, having worked for Speedy Concrete Cutting and ABC Concrete Cutting. Kavion also had worked very hard to obtain his CDL License, riding his bicycle 70 miles round trip 5 days a week to classes. He married the love of his life, Jennifer Boyd...
Tim Cunningham
December 8, 2015
Cunningham, Tim; age 55 of Brownstown was born on March 29, 1960 and died on December 8, 2015. He is the beloved husband of 32 years to Christina; loving and devoted dad of Timothy (Stephanie) of Knoxville, TN, Rebecca of Brownstown and Thomas of Brownstown; cherished son of Joan and the late Skip of Brownstown and dearest brother of...
Rose Ann Ray
December 7, 2015
Ray, Rose Ann (Templin) 1943 - 2015. Rose Ann Ray was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on October 15, 1943 to Edward and Virginia Templin. She passed away peacefully in The Woodlands, Texas on December 7, 2015 at the age of 72 following complications from surgery. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen W. Ray, loving mother of...
Malcolm F. Parker
December 7, 2015
Born in Inverness, Nova Scotia, Malcolm was the son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Campbell) Parker. He faithfully served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Malcolm worked for over 50 years for Burroughs/Unisys as a Plant Manager, retiring in 1986. Beloved husband of Rose Deagle; dearest brother to: Alexander (Margaret) Parker, David (Barbara) Parker, Peter (Willena)...
Jack E. Sturgeon
December 7, 2015
Jack was born on August 3, 1953 in Highland Park, Michigan to Don and Joyce (nee: Clark) and died on December 7, 2015 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 62. Beloved husband of 14 1/2 years to Dianne. Loving father of Jessica Zambo and Donald. Loving step-father of Dawn (Mark) Anderson and Neil McClain. Proud grandpa and...
James F. Sendek
December 7, 2015
Sendek, James F., age 75, December 7, 2015 formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Rita. Loving father of Kristine (Jim Smith) and David. Dearest baba of Katie. Dear brother-in-law of Tom (Kay) DeLuca. Memorial gathering Saturday 2:30 – 5:00 pm with Celebration of Life 5:00 pm at the Allen Park Chapel – Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915...
Albert E. Markus
December 7, 2015
MARKUS, Albert E., age 82, December 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Beverly for 58 years, father of Kerri (Scott) VanWallaghen and Kelly Markus, Grandfather of Donald (Julie Siebert) VanWallaghen, Alex VanWallaghen and Ryan VanWallaghen. Great-grandfather of Kinsley VanWallaghen. "Grandpa Al" to Nick Mikolajewski, Phil Wilt, Blake Mikolajewski and many more. "Uncle Al" of Donald Hoppa, Tracy (Rob) Malone, Gilbert...
James "Ron" Breitner
December 7, 2015
James "Ron" Breitner age 77 of Gibraltar was born on August 21, 1938 in Monroe, Michigan to Joseph and Ethel Breitner and he died on December 7, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He married Judith (nee: Partlow) on June 28, 1958 at the South Rockwood United Methodist Church and together they celebrated 57 years of...
Jason Michael Ratcliff
December 6, 2015
Ratcliff, Jason M., age 44, December 6, 2015 of Brownstown. Beloved son of Craig and Coreen. Loving brother of Christine. There will be no visitation or services. Contributions in memory of Jason's life may be made to the charity of your choice. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes...
Anthony Frank Metzger
December 6, 2015
Metzger, Anthony Frank, age 90, December 6, 2015 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Anthony, Jr. and Jane (the late David) Pavliscak. Devoted grandfather of Paul Pavliscak. Also survived by his sisters Geraldine (Alfred) Hyams and Eleanor (the late Robert) Yastik. Preceded in death by his siblings Agnes Marshall and Gerald Metzger. Visitation, Friday...
Myron "Mickey" Komraus
December 6, 2015
Komraus, Myron "Mickey" Age 75 of Riverview was born on June 21, 1940 to Myron and Margaret (nee: Lindsay) and died on December 6, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved husband of 50 years to Sharon. Loving dad of Patrick, Jack, Roxann and Mark. Proud grandpa of Shari, Charles, Jeremy and Blake and Pee Paw Mickey to Nathen,...
Gerald L. Mansfield, Sr.
December 6, 2015
Born in Barberton, Ohio, Jerry was the son of Harold E. and Gloria (Welch) Mansfield. He married Sharon M. Polger, on January 19, 1971 here in Monroe. Jerry worked as a Model Maker for Tenneco Incorporated for over 25 years, retiring in 2006. His memberships included: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe(where he cantored 5pm Mass for many years), Floral...
William F. Saylors
December 5, 2015
William F. Saylors, age 86, December 5, 2015 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Deborah Aragona, James (Elizabeth), Linda (Phil) Nichols and Vickie (Sonny) Wiatr. Dearest grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 2. Dear brother of John (Kay), Jennifer (James) Tourner and the late Barbara (the late John) Cotter. Also survived by 2 nieces...
Mr. Walter H. Lambart
December 4, 2015
Walter H. Lambart, age 92 of Grosse Ile, passed away December 4th, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Arthur (Sue) Lambart, Diane (Richard) Fleming and the late Rev. Eric (Judi) Lambart. Proud grandfather of Arthur II (Leah), Rev. Kurt (Sherri), Carole Rakow, Eric (Jilian) Rakow, Megan (Luke) Meier and Erica Lambart. Great-grandfather of 10. The...
Gene Darty
December 3, 2015
Gene was born on June 1, 1950 in Trenton, Michigan to Joseph and Virlie (nee: Head) and died on December 3, 2015 at the age of 65 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved husband of 46 years to Ann. Loving dad of Shannon (Ron) Sampson and Kevin (Kelly) Darty. Proud papa of Colin, Logan, Mikayla, James, Justin and Mackenzie....
Katherine Marie Reed
December 2, 2015
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Katherine was the daughter of Robert and AnnaMarie (McDowell) Kurilla. She worked as a Manager at various restaurants in the area throughout her life. Katherine very much enjoyed spending time with her family and especially cherished the time with her grandchildren. Katherine leaves to cherish her memory her parents: AnnaMarie Lechner of Arizona, Robert Kurilla...
Mr. Edward J. Vargo
December 2, 2015
Vargo, Edward J., age 84 of Lincoln Park, passed away December 2, 2015. Loving husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Anne (James) Warren and Jeannie (Michael) Veegh. Proud grandfather of Alexandra (Eric) Butryn, Allison Warren, Joseph Warren, Michi Veegh, and Erich Veegh. Memorial contributions may be made in Edward's name to the donors charity of choice.
Dennis G. Short
December 1, 2015
Dennis was born on August 16, 1940 in Wayne, Michigan to Richard and Violet Short and died on December 1, 2015 at his home at the age of 75. Beloved Husband of 50 years to Diana (nee: Green). Loving Dad of Nichole (Steven) Hoover and Nancy Short. Proud Grandpa "Walking Stick" of Brendan. He was preceded in death by...
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