OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Leona M. Brant

Leona M. Brant

August 19, 2015

Born in Raisinville Township, Leona was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Lewen) Hess. She married the love of her life, James Brant on June 27, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death on May 20, 2010. A dedicated home maker, Leona also had worked throughout the years to help support the family, including several years at Milan Plastics...

Anna May Hawley

Anna May Hawley

August 19, 2015

Hawley, Anna May. Age 84. August 19, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mom of Cheryl Thivierge. Proud grandma of Danny Thivierge and Deanna Thivierge. Great grandma of Gabriel. A public memorial service is being planned and information will be added when confirmed. Memorial contributions may be made to American Association of University Women, 1111...

Geraldine J. Carlin

Geraldine J. Carlin

August 19, 2015

Carlin, Geraldine J. age 87, August 19, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of the late Paul (Mary), Gary (Barb), the late MaryBeth Hawtree, Julie (Joseph) Hilt and Wendy (Michael) DeSalvo. Dearest grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Audrey Bradley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other...

Petronella "Nell" Kooyman

Petronella "Nell" Kooyman

August 18, 2015

Kooyman, Petronella "Nell". Age 88 of Brownstown. Nell was born in the Netherlands on December 25, 1926 and died at her home on August 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Martin (Linda). Proud grandma of Shawn and Stacey (Darren) Wyckoff. Nell loved sewing and was a seamstress at Fisher's Clothing Store which was in...

Alan Couture

Alan Couture

August 18, 2015

Alan Couture age 66, August 18, 2015 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Joette. Dear brother of Shirley (the late Jack) DeLoizer, Vernice (Robert) Hall, Michael (Jan), Rhonda (Matthew) Walczak and the late James (the late Jean) Kelley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Alan may be made to...

Miss Ozreille A. Justice

Miss Ozreille A. Justice

August 17, 2015

Justice, Ozreille, Aug 17, Age 14, of Belleville. Dear Daughter of Dan (Jamie) and Erica "Ramage" Witten. Dear Granddaughter of Ervin (Laura) Ramage, Daniel (Sandra) Sampson and Gregory (Wendy) Craft. Dearest Great Granddaughter of Lucille Abraham, Jeanette Justice and Evelyn Reynolds. Loving Sister of Sierra, Sabella, Andrew, Zayden Witten and Harmony. Niece of Pamela, Hunter, Donald, Mark, Justin and...

Jesse Michael Poupard

Jesse Michael Poupard

August 17, 2015

Jesse M. Poupard, age 23 of Trenton, passed away August 17th, 2015. Loving son of Gary and Nora. Dear brother of Mackenzie. Also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was truly loved and will be missed by all. Click on the multimedia tab to view the video tribute. Visitation: Thursday, August 20, 2015 3:00 PM...

Carol L. Breznai

Carol L. Breznai

August 17, 2015

Breznai, Carol. Age 70, of Trenton. August 17, 2015. Loving mother of Craig Derrick. Dearest sister of Dennis Calhoun. Dear aunt of Lindsay Calhoun and Leslie Frey. Preceded in death by parents William and Carolyn Calhoun, husband Steve Breznai and brother James Calhoun. Visitation will be held at the Ridge Chapel in Trenton at 2272 West Jefferson on Friday...

Luisa Crupi

Luisa Crupi

August 17, 2015

Crupi, Luisa. Age 93; Died at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn on August 17, 2015; she was of Allen Park. Luisa was born May 17, 1922 in West Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Vincent "Jim". Loving mother of Fred (Dolores) and Frank (Shelli). Proud grandma of Gary (Dawn), Christine (Tim), Jim (Amber), Laura (Perry), Maria (Sean),...

Dreama Ann Williams

Dreama Ann Williams

August 16, 2015

Williams, Dreama Ann; age 56 of Trenton was born November 9, 1958 in Logan, WV and died at her home on August 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of Homer Williams and Opha Williams. Loving sister of Sharon Franklin and Billy Williams. Dearest aunt of Timmy, Melissa and the late Charlie. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Dreama was...

Gertrude M. Lichy

Gertrude M. Lichy

August 16, 2015

Lichy, Gertude M. Age 91, of Woodhaven. August 16, 2015. Loving mother of Sharon Lichy, Johnny (Kris) Lichy, Gary (Eileen) Lichy, Diane Lichy, and Cheryl (Todd) Poore. Proud grandmother of John Christopher, Danny. David (Angel), Angelia, Jennifer, Robbie (Laura), Connie Moore and Christy Poore. Great-grandmother of Patton Lichy, Henry Lichy, Virgil Lichy, Jonthan Moore, Breanna Moore, Danial Moore, Hannah...

Paige Marie Livernois

Paige Marie Livernois

August 14, 2015

Livernois, Paige Marie, age 21 of Trenton, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. Dear daughter of Samantha (step-father Anthony Pelc) York and Michael Livernois. Loving sister of Michael and Jacob Livernois. Granddaughter of John (the late Joanna) York and Alta (the late John) Livernois. Niece of Vicki (Russ) Briggs and the late John Livernois. Paige is also survived by...

Kenneth P. Tibai

Kenneth P. Tibai

August 14, 2015

Born in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Lawrence and Earlene (Vincent) Tibai. A 1976 Graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Teresa Kasprowicz, on August 3, 1985. Ken was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Toledo, Loyal Order of the Moose in both Jackson and Albion, Fraternal Order of the Eagles...

Audrey Rose Valchine

Audrey Rose Valchine

August 13, 2015

Audrey is the beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Michele (Tom) Kupovitz, Mary (the late Richard) Quirolo, Frank (Cindy), Teri (Tom) Leffel, Walter (Gail), Craig (Freda), Mark (Tina), Peggy (Wayman) Kidd, Carol (Bill) Brewis, and Donna (Bill) Kennis. Proud grandmother of Tom (Christine) Kupovitz, Lisa (William) Kosloskey, Francis Valchine, Lauren (Paul) Valchine, John Leffel, Michael Leffel,...

Lorraine D. Fisher

Lorraine D. Fisher

August 13, 2015

Fisher, Lorraine D. Age 83 of Trenton. Lorraine was born August 31, 1931 in Detroit, MI to Stephen and Anastasia (nee: Prelip) Sprytzer and died on August 13, 2015 at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. Loving wife of the late Robert K. Beloved mother of Sharon (Charlie) Raciboski, Linda Viviano and Robert (Julie) Fisher. Proud grandmother of Charlie Raciboski,...

Donald Scott Barbier

Donald Scott Barbier

August 12, 2015

Born in Monroe, Donald was the son of Albert and MaryAnn (Berkowski) Barbier. He married Amy Hayter on August 18, 2010 here in Monroe. Donald was known for being a "jack of all trades" working various positions throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing and riding his bicycle. He had been attending the Petersburg Lower Lights Church. Donald leaves to...

Brett Wilson Sowers

Brett Wilson Sowers

August 12, 2015

Sowers, Brett Wilson. Age 47. August 12, 2015 of Riverview. All service information is to be private.

Christine May Venier

Christine May Venier

August 11, 2015

Venier, Christine May, age 89 of Trenton, passed away August 11, 2015. Loving wife of the late Gordon. Dear mother of Randy (Anna), Kirk (Heidi Vanden Berg), Jeffrey (Lynn), and Valerie (Michael) Spomer. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 11. Also survived by her sister Susan (Larry) Kazee. Christine was preceded in death by her parents Howard...

Robert 'Bob' Havican,  Sr.

Robert 'Bob' Havican, Sr.

August 10, 2015

Robert J. Havican, of Trenton, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. He was 82 years old. Bob was born on January 12, 1933 in Wyandotte, Michigan to his parents Joseph and Genevieve Havican (Raby). He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in England. There he met the love of his life,...

Brian Michael Meadows

Brian Michael Meadows

August 10, 2015

Brian Michael Meadows, age 28 of Allen Park, passed away August 10, 2015. Loving father of Landon. Dear son of Mark and Lea. Brother of Carrie, Christina, and Brandon. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation 3901 Beaubein- Mailslot 257, Detroit, MI 48201