OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Howard James Townsend

Howard James Townsend

June 20, 2015

Townsend, Howard J., age 74, June 20, 2015 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Maryjean. Loving father of David (Teresa), Sharry (Randy) Ferris, Karen (Tom) Krolicki, Susie (Todd) Claringbold and Sarah (Derak) Williams. Dearest grandpa of Jeff, Allison, Katie, Joey, Alex, Paul, Rachel and Lily. Dear brother of the late Shirley Moore and the late Darlene Rymut. Also survived by...

Shirley J. Haines

Shirley J. Haines

June 19, 2015

Haines, Shirley J. Age 83 of Trenton was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 1931 and went home to be with our Lord Jesus on June 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Debra (Tom) Kendzierski, Anita (Paul) Pagano and Stacey (Greg) Griffin. Proud grandma to Paul (Kayla) Pagano, Jessica Kendzierski, Amber (Jon) Jeffrey,...

Thomas J. Cook

Thomas J. Cook

June 19, 2015

Born in Monroe, Thomas was the son of Roy and Delores (Gose) Cook. A 1981 graduate of Monroe High School, Thomas was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. At one time he was a member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Known for being a loving and caring person, with many friends, it was said that Thomas...

Mr. Brian R. Zimmerman

Mr. Brian R. Zimmerman

June 19, 2015

Zimmerman, Brian R. June 19, Age 45 of Trenton. Dear Father of Lauren and Ben. Dearest Son of Tom and Carol. Also survived by his brother Rich. Memorial Gathering Wed 4pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd. until time of Memorial Service 7pm. Brian will be interred at Great Lakes National Cemetery Click...

Sara Lou Sneden

Sara Lou Sneden

June 18, 2015

Sara Lou Sneden, of Detroit, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital of Dearborn. She was 92 years old. Sara was born on September 29, 1922 in Lagrange, Georgia to her parents James and Nancy (Carson) Cole. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband Nathan Sneden and the couple made their home in Detroit, Michigan. Their...

Mr. Norman R. Kaminski

Mr. Norman R. Kaminski

June 18, 2015

Kaminski, Norman R. June 18, Age 85 of Lincoln Park. Beloved Husband of Dolores. Dear Father of Charles (Pam), Patti Kelly and Norma. Dearest Grandfather of Nicole, Matthew ( Devon), Amy (Shawn), Kimberly (Jason), Robin (Lenny), John and Mike. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren Sofia, McKinley and Brecken. Family will be greeting friends on Friday 12pm at the...

Linda G. Coleman

Linda G. Coleman

June 18, 2015

Coleman, Linda G. Age 66 of Brownstown Twp. Linda was born May 18, 1949 in Everett, Kentucky to her parents Verle and Boots (nee: Alley) Miller who preceded her in death. She married her husband Oscar and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Often she said that there was not a single memory she had that did not...

Hailey Nicole Turner

Hailey Nicole Turner

June 17, 2015

Turner, Hailey Nicole. Age 21 of Taylor. Hailey was born December 17, 1993 in Dearborn, Michigan and died June 17, 2015 at her home in Taylor. She is the beloved daughter of Dolores Turner and the late Melissa Zelazny and the dearest sister of Julia. Also surviving are other loving family and friends. Hailey was a proud graduate of...

John Michael Trohimczyk

John Michael Trohimczyk

June 17, 2015

Trohimczyk, John Michael, age 84, June 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by is wife Irene and is survived by is son Michael (Sue Francis) Trohimczyk; his grandchildren Briana, Joseph and Evan; his sister Olga (the late Chester) Osmola.

Mr. Peter A. Tullius

Mr. Peter A. Tullius

June 16, 2015

Tullius, Peter A., age 83 of Taylor, passed away June 16, 2015. Loving husband of Ruth. Dear father of Bill and Mike. Proud grandfather of Kristy Smith. Also survived by sister Helen Ash. He was preceded in death by 11 siblings. After serving his country in the United States Army, Peter made sure he was a great provider for...

Mr. Richard L. Quirolo

Mr. Richard L. Quirolo

June 16, 2015

Quirolo, Richard L., age 67 of Grosse Ile, passed away June 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving son of Mary and the late Anthony Quirolo. Dear brother of Dan (Maria) and Marty (Sandie). Also survived by mother in law Audrey (the late Frank) Valchine, brothers and sisters in law Michele and Tom Kupovits, Frank and Cindy Valchine, Teri...

Nicholas G. Koklanaris

Nicholas G. Koklanaris

June 16, 2015

Koklanaris, Nicholas G. age 86, June 16, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Alexa. Loving dad of George (Toula) and Maryann (Jim) Loufman. Proud papou of Alexa, Olivia and Nicholas. Dear brother of Dr. Emanuel (Lambra) and Dessi (Nick) Plutis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other loving family members and friends. Nick was...

Kenneth David Burleson

Kenneth David Burleson

June 16, 2015

Born December 9, 1962 in Toledo, Kenneth was the son of Gene and Melva (Howe) Burleson. He had been a cook for the Big Boy Restaurant in Milan. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and wildlife. Kenneth is survived by his siblings: Harold (Carla) Burleson of Liberty Center, Ohio, Terry Burleson of Maybee, Bob Burleson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ronald (Janet Neal)...

Clara Mae Kovich

Clara Mae Kovich

June 16, 2015

Clara Mae Kovich. Age 72, of Rockwood, passed away in her home June 16, 2015. She was born December 27, 1942 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Jerome and Ocie (Rose) Watson. Clara married Jay Lewis Kovich March 3, 1961 in Trenton, Michigan. A homemaker, she also loved gardening and spending time with her family. Clara is survived by her husband...

Grace A. Mcclelland

Grace A. Mcclelland

June 16, 2015

McClelland. Grace A. Age 57 of Lincoln Park. Grace was born January 27, 1958 in Camden, New Jersey and died June 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of Grace and the late Donald. Loving sister of Donald (Ruth), Richard, the late Kenneth and David (Carol). Dearest aunt of Thomas, Samantha, Richard and Kenny. Also survived by other loving family and friends....

Jerome J. Gurney

Jerome J. Gurney

June 16, 2015

Gurney, Jerome J. passed away June 16, 2015. Born March 24, 1930 in River Rouge, Michigan. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores. Survived by his children; Tom (Dawn), Marge (Scott), Jim (Christine), Noreen (Doug), Stefanie (Kurt) and Nancy; Grandchildren Matthew, Jessica, Ryan, Collin, Ellen, Kay, Alan, Jacqueline, Rachel and Emily; Siblings Daniel (Jayne) Kujawa and Theresa Wasik....

Hugh "Randy" Garland

Hugh "Randy" Garland

June 15, 2015

Garland, Hugh "Randy" age 68, June 15, 2015 of Brownstown Twp, Beloved husband of Juanita. Loving father of Toby (Kim), Tadd (Linda) and Troy (Cheryl). Dear brother of Bill (Linda), Dennis (Belinda) Terry (Betty), Betty (Boe) Schmittou and the late Mary Gaither. Dearest papa of 10 and great-papa of 1. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Randy...

Mr. Michael J. Vega

Mr. Michael J. Vega

June 15, 2015

Mr. Vega was born on May 18, 1965 and passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Mr. Vega was a resident of Oscoda, Michigan at the time of passing.

Helen Marie Mandelka

Helen Marie Mandelka

June 14, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Helen was the daughter of Rudy and Anna (Blazinzich) Paich. She married the love of her life, Edward Mandelka, on December 18, 1943. Sadly he preceded her in death March 23, 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Helen also had worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant during World War II as a "Rosie the Riveter". She was...

Thomas James Cook

Thomas James Cook

June 14, 2015

Cook, Thomas James. Age 68 of Newport and formerly of Wyandotte. Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 15, 1946 and died at his home on June 14, 2015. Beloved dad of Earl Cook (Heather Huber) and Greg, Michael and Missy Movinski. Dearest brother of Cynthia (Mike) Turgeon. Loving son of the late Dr. and Mrs. James A. Cook of...