OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Andrew Zakar

Andrew Zakar

September 22, 2015

Zakar, Andrew. Age 92, of Riverview. September 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Rose for 66 years. Loving father of Bob (Nancy) Zakar and Debbie (Ed) Kolacki. Proud grandfather of Katie (Jason), Brian (Tatiana), Christie and Jeff. Great grandfather of Dylan. Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Mary Zakar and sister Mary Balint. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...

Karen Elaine (Russow) Hollerbach

Karen Elaine (Russow) Hollerbach

September 21, 2015

Born the daughter of Robert and Helen (Hopf) Russow on November 27, 1943 in Monroe, Michigan, she was a graduate of St. Mary Academy in Monroe. Karen dedicated her life to her family as a full time homemaker before rejoining the work force at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She moved to Rosharon, Texas to be...

Ardell 'Dolly' Dowdy

Ardell 'Dolly' Dowdy

September 20, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Earl "Barry". Dearest mother of Barbara (Lawrence) Wells, Paula (David) Gartside, Marilynn (Martin) Sulkanen, Carolynn (Jack Devins) Wyson, Janice (Gregg) Imlach, Bruce (Carrie Jane) Dowdy and Lisa (Mike) Golematis. Loving grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of 16. Also leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Barney (Lucy) Lozon and Marie "Toots" Cadzow. A...

Mr. Edmund J. Fishwick,  Jr.

Mr. Edmund J. Fishwick, Jr.

September 19, 2015

Edmund J. Fishwick, Jr., age 87 of Trenton, passed away September 19, 2015. Loving husband of the late Mary. Dear father of Paul (Judy), the late Marie (late James) Paskoules, Ann (the late Gregory) McDonald, and Raymond (Nancy). Proud grandfather of Bethany (Brian) Fitzgerald, P.J. Fishwick, Lauren Fishwick, James (Cheyenne) Paskoules, the late Christopher Paskoules, Nichole Paskoules, Scott (Tara)...

Mr. Paul Mercado

Mr. Paul Mercado

September 17, 2015

Mercado, Paul age 81, passed away September 17, 2015. Loving father of Vicky Gorno; Proud grandfather of Michael Gorno II; Beloved companion of Evelyn Jackson; Dear brother of Eleanor (Alfred) Mercado. Also survived by his nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Augustina, his sister Lena and his brother...

Mary L. Oz

Mary L. Oz

September 17, 2015

Oz, Mary L. age 72 of Trenton, passed away on September 17, 2015. Loving mother of Colleen (Michael) Manquen and Jeffrey (Cheryl) Oz. Proud grandmother of Connor Jack Manquen. Beloved daughter of Cecelia (the late Thomas) Sullivan. Sister of Kathleen Sullivan and Christine Sullivan. Mary went to nursing school in Detroit and was a registered nurse at Henry Ford...

Virginia M. Hertzsch

Virginia M. Hertzsch

September 16, 2015

Born May 17, 1926 in Toledo, Virginia was the daughter of Tracy and Bernadine (Morrin) Soleau. She married the love of her life, Carl "Skip" Hertzsch on June 26, 1948 in Maumee, Ohio. Sadly he preceded her in death April 2, 2015. A graduate of Monroe High School, Virginia dedicated her life to her family as a full time...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Bolinger

Mrs. Barbara Ann Bolinger

September 15, 2015

Barbara Ann Bolinger was born on April 11, 1945 in Hamtramck to her parents Harry and Josephine Cichoski and passed away on September 15, 2015 at her home in Trenton. Barbara married the love of her life, Gary Martin Bolinger, on October 26, 1968.They were married 47 years and were blessed with three children, Marty, Sherri, and Terri. Barbara...

Sandra K. Krall

Sandra K. Krall

September 15, 2015

Krall, Sandra K. Age 49 of Melvindale. Sandra was born on October 9, 1965 and died at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn on September 15, 2015. Loving mother of Samantha Krall, Melisa Krall (Jon Story) and David Pletz (Autumn Stremmel). Proud nama to Jaydenn, Jonny, Joey and Jackie. Dearest daughter of Barbara and the late Clyde Pletz....

Patricia Ann George

Patricia Ann George

September 14, 2015

Patricia Ann George was born on July 10, 1947 in Detroit to her parents Robert and Margaret Cheapon (Guesman) and passed away on September 14, 2015 at her home in Dearborn Heights. Patricia married the love of her life, Victor George, on September 10, 1966 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Melvindale. They just celebrated 49 years of...

Joseph Filippi

Joseph Filippi

September 13, 2015

Filippi, Joseph. Age 75 of Trenton was born on May 12, 1940 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Hugo and Iola (nee: Campodalorto) Filippi and died on September 13, 2015. Beloved husband of 53 years to Elaine. Loving dad of Jeffrey (Linda) and Theodore (Penelope). Proud grandpa of Nina, Eva, Milana and Vincenzo. Joseph was a graduate of Roosevelt High School...

Harold E. Walker

Harold E. Walker

September 13, 2015

Walker, Harold E., age 89, September 13, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. He is survived by his son Ray. Committal service with Military Honors---Downriver Veteran's Honor Guard, Thursday, September 17, 10: AM, Michigan Memorial Park in Huron Twp., Michigan THERE WILL NOT BE VISITATION: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI...

Shrilda "Shirley" Townsend

Shrilda "Shirley" Townsend

September 12, 2015

Townsend, Shrilda "Shirley" age 98 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Loving grandmother of Dianna (Bill) Standifer, Paul Turner Jr. of Buford, Georgia, Judy Turner, James (Karan) Turner, Toni Bean, and James Butler Jr. of Kissimmee, Florida. Shirley is survived by her 16 great-grandchildren, many great-great-grandchildren, and other loving family...

Dale E. Terry

Dale E. Terry

September 10, 2015

Born July 25, 1943 in Monroe, Dale was the son of Earl and Millie (Padgett) Terry. He faithfully served his country with the United States Army, Dale then became a Machine Operator with Ford Motor Company for over 20 years, retiring in 1988. Dale was an avid bowler at one time, with the pinnacle of his bowling career being...

Manuel  Sr. Guerra

Manuel Sr. Guerra

September 8, 2015

Guerra, Manuel Sr. Age 92, of Trenton. September 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Angelina for 69 years. Loving father of Manuel Jr. (Christine), Juan (Carol), Armando (Brenda), David (Judy), Thomas (Teresa), Marisela (Gary) Gagne, Maria (Wayne) McMullen. Proud grandfather of John Scott, Angelina, Richard, Stacy, Alana, Mason, Bryanna, Sterling, Alexandria and Austin. Great grandfather of Devin, Connor, David, Selena...

Donna L. Seither

Donna L. Seither

September 8, 2015

Donna L. Seither, age 87 of Toledo, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015 in her home surrounded by family. Born September 5, 1928 in Jamestown, New York, Donna was the daughter of Seibert and Esther (Carleson) Swanson. She married Richard Freiheit on June 23, 1947. She then was married to Donald Seither April 27, 1996. Sadly he preceded her...