OBITUARIES

March 13, 2015

Ligner, Elmer Ralph, age 90 formerly of Allen Park and Trenton, passed away March 13, 2015. Loving husband of the late Kathryn Kelly Ligner. Dear father of Deborah (Vin) Cannella, Alexis Reid, and Barbara Stevenson. Proud grandfather of Andrea, Rachel, Adlai, Michael, and Chiara. Proud great grandfather of Luca, Jesse, and Linnea. Also survived by sister in law Justice...

March 13, 2015

Byrne, Rob. Age 44 of Fort Myers Beach, Florida and formerly of Tempe, Arizona and Taylor, Michigan. Cherished dad of Fallon. Beloved son of Sylvia (Bill) Byrne-Corey and the late Arthur Byrne. Loving brother of Art Palus, John Palus and Michelle (Tim) Crynick. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Rob graduated from McClintock High School in Tempe,...

March 11, 2015

Brian Alvin Russeau, 58 of Monroe, was born to Herman and Rosalyn (Nieswender) Russeau, Sr. in Monroe, Michigan. He grew up on the family farm as one of eight children. On March 11, 2015, Brian was reunited with his parents and other loved ones in Heaven. Along with his siblings, he helped run Russeau & Sons Nursery and the...

March 11, 2015

White, Gary L. Age 59 of Dearborn Heights. Born July 22, 1955 in Trenton, MI and died March 11, 2015 at his home. Beloved son of Walter and Bessie. Loving brother of Steve (Cathy) and Pamela (Owen) Mayes. Cherished uncle of Matthew and Kyle. Gary is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, his dear friend Denise Haggadone as...

March 11, 2015

Hite, George. Age 64 of Trenton and formerly of Lincoln Park. Born March 14, 1950 in Lincoln Park, MI and died March 11, 2015. Beloved son of Agnes and the late George "Woody". Dearest brother of the late Ted and the late Lois Monczunski. Cherished uncle of Mike Monczunski, Diane (Robert) Dotson, Jeff (Dawn) Monczunski, Joyce Hite, Sharon (Rich)...

March 10, 2015

Born in Baraga, Michigan, Barbara was the daughter of Edward and Inez (Carlson) Magnant. She worked as the Office Manager for over 20 years at the YWCA in Wyandotte. Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lori (Dennis) Pate and Sherry Stokes; grandchildren: Natalie (Michael) Perry and Denny Pate; great grandchildren: Lilly and Mycah; as well as her...

March 10, 2015

LaVerne Genevieve Exner, Age 93, Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Exner for 56 years; loving mother of Chip (Michelle), Jerry (Penny) and Greg (Janice). Proud grandmother of 5 (Eric, David, Laura, Rachelle, and Bethany) and great-grandmother of 8. A lifelong resident of Riverview and Wyandotte, LaVerne was devoted to her family. She and her family greatly enjoyed...

March 10, 2015

Aten, Ruby L., age 76 of Woodhaven, passed away March 10, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, please check back for updated information. Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202

March 9, 2015

Pask, Earlene M. passed away on Mar 9, 2015 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Roy, daughter Janelle (Shaun) Thorsrud of Grosse Ile, MI, son Darren (Beth) Pask of Westlake, OH and sister Sue Ann (Bill) Doty of Monroe, MI. Earlene was preceded in death...

March 9, 2015

Schmoke, Raymond E. Age 97. March 9, 2015. Formerly of Manistee and Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Yvonne. Loving father of Dr. Raymond (Karen). Proud grandfather of Lauren, Sarah, Nicholas and Katherine. Dearest brother of Gerald (Sally). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his sister Margaret Rivard. Raymond proudly served his country...

March 9, 2015

Salvador Yante Diaz profession bar tender Hijo de Refugio Yante y Esther Diaz. Padre de 10 hijos Guadalupe, Mary E, Yolanda, Trinidad,Juan, Teresa, Alicia, Carmela, Karina, joselyn, Yante Avina Casado con Maria del Refugio aviña Navarro abuelo de 26 nietos y 17 visnietos nacio en la Barca Jalisco Mexico on 10/11/1944 03/09/2015 Salvador Díaz Yante bar profesión tierno Hijo...

March 9, 2015

Gregory Morgan, age 62, of Allen Park, MI passed away Monday March 9, 2015, beloved husband of Peggy Sue (Smith), loving step father of Thomas Jones, Robert Jones and Michael (Kim) Smith; brother of Frank (Cheryl) Morgan, Michael Morgan,Andrew (Mary) Morgan and the late Beverly Morgan and Arthaniel Morgan; loving uncle of Gregory Bryant and several other nieces and...

March 8, 2015

March 8, 2015

Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Josephine was the daughter of Dominic and Lucia (Diana) Antonelli. She married the love of her life, Walter Kowal on May 12, 1962. Sadly he preceded her in death October 29, 1990. Josephine was a Registered Nurse at Riverside Hospital until her retirement. Dearest mother of Theresa (Alan) Evans and Mark (Micki) Kowal. Loving...

March 8, 2015

Born in Que Creek, Pennsylvania, Peter was the son of Gerzson and Julia (Szasz) Nagy. He married the love of his life, Olga Molinski, on August 3, 1944. Sadly she preceded him in death September 18, 2005. Peter worked as an electrician with McLouth Steel for many years before his retirement. Peter leaves to cherish his memory his children:...

March 7, 2015

Born in Detroit, Max was the son of Emil and Helen (Rembiszewski) Kroeyr. He married the love of his life, Helen Cesarz, on May 1, 1943. Max worked as Tool & Die Maker with Ford Motor Company for over 32 years, retiring in 1980. Max leaves to cherish his memory, Helen, his wife of the past 71 years; children:...

March 7, 2015

March 6, 2015

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Robert was born in Masontown, PA in 1924 and was the son of Asber and Sylvia Solomon. He married the love of his life, Merle, in 1948. He honorably served his country in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He attended...

March 6, 2015

Crock, Lillian A. nee: Pomrenke. Age 83. Passed March 6, 2015. Loving mother of Jim, Dan (Nancy) and Eric (Karen). Mother-in-law of Gloria Crock. Proud grandma of 10. Great grandma of 11. Preceded in death by her husband Donald, son Steve and great grandson Justin. Lillian was a lifelong resident of Trenton and a 1949 graduate of Trenton High....

March 6, 2015