OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

William Harris

William Harris

February 8, 2015

Harris, William. Age 68. February 8, 2015. Formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved Husband of 46 years to Linda. Cherished Dad of Kimberly (John) Kamm, Michelle Austin, Nikki (John Yax) and the late Marshalle. Proud Papa of Brooke, Trey, Sydney, Zachary and Cole. Dearest Brother of Pam (Bill) Freeland. Also survived by other loving family and friends. William proudly served...

Ronald J. Donald

Ronald J. Donald

February 7, 2015

There Will Not Be Any Visitation: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101 A Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

James G. Davidson

James G. Davidson

February 7, 2015

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Jim was the son of George and Helen (Rockburn) Davidson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force from August 1, 1951 until July 10, 1953. Jim then married the love of his life, Jacqueline Brown, on September 9, 1954. Jim worked as a Printer with the Detroit News for over 40...

Donald G. Lemerand

Donald G. Lemerand

February 7, 2015

Born March 12, 1944 in Monroe, Donald was the son of George and Eunice (Beuabien) Lemerand. He was married to Michele King on July 5, 1979. Sadly she preceded him in death October 21, 2013. Donald worked as an Electrician for DT & I Railroad for many years retiring in 2004. An avid hunter and fisherman Donald loved sports,...

John 'Jack' Hayward

John 'Jack' Hayward

February 6, 2015

Hayward, John R. "Jack". Age 71, formerly of Grosse Ile. February 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Carole for almost 50 years. Loving father of Laura and David. Dear brother of Jean (Robert) Beaubien and Judy (Ricco) Righetti. Dearest uncle of 14 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Bud and Alice Farrell and brothers Jim Farrell and...

Joan Elizabeth Raymond

Joan Elizabeth Raymond

February 6, 2015

Born in Monroe, Joan was the daughter of Harold and Julia (Poupard) Raymond. She was educated through the Monroe County Intermediate School System. Joan was very special to all who knew her. She enjoyed collecting trinkets and making unique artwork from her collectables. Joan also enjoyed coloring, listening to music and bowling, but probably her favorite pastime was sitting...

Lillian M. Mcfadden

Lillian M. Mcfadden

February 6, 2015

McFadden, Lillian M. age 92, of Allen Park. February 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Reginald. Loving mother of Gary (Elizabeth) McFadden and the late Susan McFadden. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Colleen) McFadden and Kelley (Daniel) Lee. Great grandmother of Braeden Lee and Maggie Lee. Dear sister of the late Bernice Bower.

Germanis Demarco

Germanis Demarco

February 6, 2015

Demarco, Germanis, age 92, February 6, 2015 of Newport, formerly of the Downriver area. Beloved husband of the late Gelarda. Loving father of Diane (James) Markavich, Jeffrey (Leslie) and Michael (Janet). Also survived by his grandchildren Cris (Michelle) Markavich, Laurent (Jennifer) Markavich, Maria (Domenic) Cassar, Laura Demarco and Jenna Demarco; his great grandchildren Hunter, Aiden, Cristiana, Tyler and Avery;...

Patrizio Antonio Crapanzano

Patrizio Antonio Crapanzano

February 5, 2015

Crapanzano, Patrizio Antonio, age 42, February 5, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of Gaetano and Anna. Loving brother of Marie (Paul) Liburdi, Frank Crapanzano and Rosanna (Rick) Hopper. Also survived by his niece and nephews Antonio, Sabrina, Rocco, Joey and Jacob. Contributions in memory of Patrizio may be made directly to the family. A video to honor Patrizio's...

Edith E. Kirschke

Edith E. Kirschke

February 5, 2015

Kirschke, Edith Emma (nee: Hammell). Age 82. February 5, 2015 of Brownstown. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John Adam. Loving mother of Linda Kirschke, Michael (Robin), Kevin (Cristy), Brian and Kathleen Kirschke Glomski. Proud grandmother of Eric (Michelle), Jonathan Glomski, Christopher and Benjamin. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Visitation, Sunday, February 8,...

Mr. William P. Willems

Mr. William P. Willems

February 5, 2015

Willems, William P., age 75 of Woodhaven, formerly of Southgate, passed away February 5, 2015. Loving husband of Darlene. Dear father of Garrett. Also survived by his sister Anna Schmidt, brother's in law Emery (Crystal), and Jeffery (Debbie) Sears, as well as several nieces and nephews. William served his country in the United States Army, and received awards of...

Mr. Keith "Smokey" Pritchett

Mr. Keith "Smokey" Pritchett

February 4, 2015

Pritchett, Keith "Smokey", age 85 of Trenton, passed away February 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his dear wife Elizabeth, of 59 years. Loving dad of Mary (Rich) Beaubien, Nancy (David) Cotter, Karen (Glenn) Bibee, and Mike. Preceded in death by his dear son Al. Cherished papa of eight loving grandchildren, grandest great-papa of ten. Also...

Raymond F. Small

Raymond F. Small

February 4, 2015

There Will Not Be A Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Kip K. Willetts

Kip K. Willetts

February 3, 2015

Born in Monroe, Kip was the son of Frank & Barbara (Karner) Willetts. He married the love of his life, Linda Osborne, on October 31, 1993. Kip worked in Skilled Trades at Ford Motor Company's Monroe plant for over 30 years, retiring in 2007. Kip was known for being a handyman and a jack of all trades. There were...

Mr. William G. Fitzpatrick

Mr. William G. Fitzpatrick

February 2, 2015

William G. (Bill) Fitzpatrick was born on November 23, 1944 to William and Beulah Fitzpatrick(King). Bill grew up in Wyandotte where he attended St Patricks School. He graduated in 1963. He went into the Army in 1965 and was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia where he served as a Ramp Sargeant Medical Corpsman. Bill worked for Detroit Edison for...

Kay D. Causey-Hemminger

Kay D. Causey-Hemminger

February 1, 2015

Causey-Hemminger, Kay D., age 72, February 1, 2015 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hemminger. Loving mother of Bill Causey, Ron (Jane) Causey and Robert (Andrea) Causey. Also survived by her siblings Robert (Norma) Wilkie and Sharon (Walter) Schwartz; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marie...

Ms. Joan Elaine Brown

Ms. Joan Elaine Brown

January 31, 2015

Joan E. Brown, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Saturday January 31, 2015. Joan was born June 3, 1941 in Maybee, MI to Wilfred and Loretta (Roach) Hickman. She married Richard Brown and they had made their home in Dundee, MI and Sault Sainte Marie, MI area for many years, sadly he preceded her in death on October...

Margaret Lafayette

Margaret Lafayette

January 31, 2015

LaFayette, Margaret. Age 93 of Trenton. Born November 3, 1921 in Atkins, MI and died January 31, 2015 in Trenton, MI. Beloved mother of the late Gregory LaFayette and of Renee LaFayette. Proud grandmother of Clinton. Beloved mother-in-law to Gail LaFayette. Also survived by other family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Clinton, parents William and Esther...

Lou Hagerty

Lou Hagerty

January 30, 2015

Hagerty, Lou. Age 83 of Trenton. Born July 10, 1931 in Malinta, OH and died January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mom of Debra Hagerty (Gary Parrott) and the late Larry Wayne Hagerty. Proud grandma of Anna Louise Hagerty, Dana Marie Hagerty-Parrott, Brittany Hagerty and the late Debra Louise Hagerty Kraemer. Also survived by other...

Katherine Sue Ghindia

Katherine Sue Ghindia

January 30, 2015

Ghindia, Katherine Sue age 82, January 30, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late John V. Loving mother of Mary Beth (Terry) Cirocco, George (Cheryl), Suzanne (Mark) Robertson, Janet and John R. Dearest grandma of Colleen and Emily Cirocco, Tyler, Nick and Jennifer Robertson, Jacquelyne and Eva Ghindia. Dear sister of Tom Tallman, Jack (Trisha) Tallman, the late...