OBITUARIES

March 5, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Sally was the daughter of Thomas and Eva (Needham) Smith. She married the love of her life, Richard Kirchoff, in 1963. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1989. A dedicated homemaker, Sally also was the Manager at Bristoll Hill Apartments for the past 30 years. Sally leave to cherish her memory her children: Susan (Gerard)...

March 5, 2015

Thomas A. Mallon, age 80, of Taylor, formerly of Detroit, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015, he is survived by his loving wife Patricia (Allen), he is the loving father, grandfather and great grandfather of several. He is also survived by many extended family and friends. Tom was proud of his Irish heritage and was an avid fan of...

March 5, 2015

Alice Veronica Chatell Ray of Layton UT, formerly Trenton MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 5 March 2015. She was born on Oct 29, 1931 in Norway MI. the daughter of Nina Catherine Ann and Angus J. Chatell. She spent the last four years living with her Son in Utah. She was married to Allen W. Ray...

March 5, 2015

Helen Rosie Derengowski, age 86, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away Thursday March 5, 2015, beloved wife of the late Henry. loving mother of Patricia Nichols, the late Susan Parker, Janet (Steve) Kardel and Lynn Fleury, proud grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 3.

March 4, 2015

Varney, Donna Jean. Age 66 of Grosse Ile. Donna was born March 6, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 4, 2015 at her home on Grosse Ile. Beloved mother of Teresa (John) Cronk and Charles Varney (Cindy Herman). Dearest sister of Daniel (the late Joy) Zanon. Dearest aunt of Lisa (Jay) Frucci, Jim (Tina) Fields, Mark( Shari)...

March 4, 2015

Ortolan, John J. Age 43 of Gibraltar. Born February 20, 1972 and died at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on March 4, 2015. Beloved husband of 20 years to Candace. Loving father of Giovanni and Felecia Ortolan, Charlie Bothuell and Zeus. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Judith (nee: Schmidt). Dearest brother of Michele Small, Dorothy (the late...

March 4, 2015

March 3, 2015

Sims, Jeffery J. Age 58 of Riverview, formerly of Trenton. Beloved son of Donna J. Sims. Loving brother of Deborah (David) Trimper and Robert (Ginny) Sims. Dear uncle of 9. Great uncle of 1. Preceded in death by his father Robert Sims and sister Susan Davenport. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Humane Society

March 3, 2015

Irene Moore, age 84, passed away peacefully in Chandler Arizona on March 3, 2015. She was the first of five children born to Angeline and Edward Wojciechowski in Detroit Michigan on July 26, 1930. Irene married her lifelong partner, Pete J. Moore, on January 15, 1955. The couple was together nearly 60 years. For most of their married life,...

March 3, 2015

Kondor, Steve E. Age 85. March 3, 2015 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Stella. Also survived by his brother Joseph Kondor as well as his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Steve served his country in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during WWII and was a recipient of the WWII Victory Medal as...

March 2, 2015

Born in Monroe, Clarabelle was the daughter of Edward and Bertha (Pflunge) Eckert. She married the love of her life, Charles Morris, on June 16, 1936. Sadly he preceded her in death March 2, 1981. A dedicated homemaker, Clarabelle owned and operated C&J Fish Market for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. In her spare time she enjoyed doing...

March 2, 2015

Jane P. Rose peacefully passed away on March 2. Born in Sioux City, IA May 11, 1916, she moved to Grosse Ile, MI in 1946 with her husband, John L. Rose. They lived in numerous residences on Grosse Ile until two years ago when she entered assisted living in Brownstown, MI. A longtime member of Grosse Ile Golf and...

March 2, 2015

March 1, 2015

Hulkkonen, Charlotte A. age 66, March 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mom of Clifton (Sue) Nealey, Peter and Vincent (Trisha). Dearest grandma of Cameron, Sydney, Chase, Samantha and Alex. Dear sister of Robert (Debbie) Frederick and Dennis (Sandy) Frederick. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of...

March 1, 2015

McLellan, Mary B. Age 84 of Allen Park. Born June 2, 1930 in Detroit, MI and died March 1, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Donald. Cherished mother of William (Susan J.), Dr. Diane McLellan and Vincent (Linda K.). Proud grandmother of Donald, Lisa, Lucas and Megan. Dearest sister-in-law to Ann McLellan. Also survived by her nieces, nephews,...

March 1, 2015

Henry, Robert B., Jr. Age 74. March 1, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 23 years to Joyce. Loving dad of Steve (Debbie) and Jody (Jim). Proud papa of Gabrielle, Eric, Samantha and Sarah. Great grandpa of Joel. Dearest brother of James, Joseph, Jack and Robin Snyder. Step father of Mike and John Penley. Also survived by his...

February 28, 2015

Atanosian, Sarkis Thomas; age 93 of Allen Park. Born January 12, 1922 in East St. Louis, Illinois and died February 28, 2015 at Rivergate Health Care in Riverview. Beloved husband of 66 years to Nora. Loving dad of John (Pamela) and George (Margaret "Karen"). Proud grandpa of Rachel Atanosian, John, Carey (Greg) Goodall and Sarah Atanosian. Great grandpa of...

February 28, 2015

Darcy, Jr., Francis (Frank) J., age 84 of Dearborn, passed away February 28, 2015. Loving husband of the late Mary. Preceded in death by his parents Francis and Margaret. Dear brother of Mary (the late Dennis) McCormick, Thomas (Doris), and the late Eileen (Robert) Auld. Proud uncle of Michael, Coleen, Timothy, Kathleen, Nancy, Kevin, Shelia, Patrick, Jeff, and Jon....

February 28, 2015

Darl William Komorny, age 76, of Detroit Beach, passed away Saturday morning February 28, 2015. Darl was born April 12, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to William and Lois Komorny, he married the love of his life Mary Walker on September 5, 1969 at St John's Catholic Church Pointe Place, OH. He graduated from Waite High School in 1956, and...

February 27, 2015

Hardy, Harvy W.C.; Age 74 of Monroe died February 27, 2015 at Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Harvy was born March 12, 1940 in Rome, Georgia to the late Harvy and Alma (nee: Lipscomb). Beloved husband of 50 years to Barbara (nee: Morris) who he married on December 25, 1964 in Monroe. Loving dad of Harvy (Tina) of Ida, Julie...