OBITUARIES

July 9, 2014

Laura A. Runyon, age 47, of Monroe, MI passed away peacefully Wednesday July 9, 2014 with her family and friends, at the home of her cousin Thomas ( Linda) Calloway of Temperance, MI. Laura was born February 12, 1967 in Monroe to Erwin A. and Theresa A. (Blataric) Pfefferle, she attended Monroe High School. Laura was one time employed...

July 8, 2014

Melvada Marlow, age 92, of Monroe, MI passed away Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Melvada was born June 14, 1922 in Speedwell, TN to James and Florida (Leach) Monday, she married Richard (Dick) Marlow on October 11, 1947 in Monroe, MI, sadly he preceded her in death on October 8,...

July 8, 2014

Emma C. Clark, age 89, of Monroe, Michigan passed away Tuesday July 8, 2014 at Magnum Care of Monroe. Emma was born April 23, 1925 in Petersburg, IN to John and Ressie (Meridith) Parriet. She married Charles E. Clark on April 26, 1947; sadly he preceded her in death on November 15, 1998. Emma and Charles were owner/operator of...

July 7, 2014

Cappelletti, Adolfo. Age 93. July 7, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Augusta. Loving father of Tina (Chuck) Holowecky, Vickie (Richard) Oakley and Nino (Barbara) Cappelletti. Proud nonno to Andrea (Josh) Birk, Danielle (Kyle) Burghardt, Christina Oakley, Laura Oakley, Nick Oakley, Enrico Cappelletti and Lidia Cappelletti. Great grandfather of Christopher and Jonah. Dearest brother of Lisia...

July 7, 2014

Michael "Mikee" Kilgore, age 42, of Monroe, MI passed away July 7, 2014 at University Hospital Ann Arbor. Mikee was born December 29, 1971 in Fairborn, OH to Gordon and Judy C. (Eldrige) Kilgore. Mike was a member of the Friends of Newport VFW #3943, currently serving as Chaplain and past vice president. He was also an ordained Minister;...

July 6, 2014

Sample, Walter. Age 86 of Trenton. Born July 9, 1927 and died July 6, 2014. Beloved husband of 63 years to Barbara (nee: Colbath). Loving father of Laurie (Dennis) O'Meara. Proud grandpa of Michael (Lauren) O'Meara and the late Matthew O'Meara. Dearest brother of David (Ruth) Sample, Richard (Raeleen) Sample, the late William Sample and the late Mary Ann...

July 4, 2014

Dunn, Terrence F. Age 81. July 4, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Sandra. Loving dad of Michele (Michael) Aslanian, the late Debra Caskey, Mike (Deb), Tim, Dan (Penny) and Rob (Kim). Father-in-law to Wayne Caskey. Proud grandpa of 12. Great grandpa of 5. Also survived by one brother Jim (Barb) and one sister Patricia (Ken) Schultz...

July 4, 2014

Meek, Bridgett D. Age 27. July 4, 2014 of Lincoln Park and formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved daughter of Ken and Brenda. Loving sister of Belinda and the late Gregory. Dearest aunt of Greg, Xavier, Emily and Joniah. Cherished granddaughter of Delphine and the late Elmer Meek and Floyd and Trilby Burgess. Also survived by her aunts, uncles and cousins...

July 3, 2014

Ferda, Amelia L., age 83, July 3, 2014 of Riverview, Michigan, formerly of Southgate, Michigan. She is survived by her loving family, including her children Paul (Norma) Ferda, Chris (Steve) Carmody, Keith (Kelley) Ferda and Ray (Beth) Ferda. Contributions in memory of Amelia's life may be made to the charity of y our choice. There Will Not Be Any...

July 2, 2014

Born in Wyandotte, Nancy was the daughter of Joseph & Mary (Kuthcher) Krach. She married the love of her life, Robert B. Montie, on January 7, 1956. Sadly he preceded her in death November 18, 2013. A dedicated homemaker, Nancy once was active with the Riverview Moose and she loved to sing Karaoke, oil paint, wedding cake decorator, and...

July 2, 2014

Born in Monroe, Joan was the daughter of Roman & Frances (Ziaja) Saja. She married the love of her life, Harold Russeau, on April 8, 1972. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also had worked for many years as a Sales Associate with Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts 2000. Joan leaves to cherish her memory, Harold, her husband of the past 42...

July 1, 2014

Charles "Bernie"Drew Sr., age 71, of Rockwood, MI, passed away in his home July 1, 2014, he had been in declining health. Bernie was born November 23, 1942 in Monroe, MI to Edward and Dorothy L. (Murry) Drew. He graduated from Airport High School then married Susan Hurst October 2, 1965 in Flat Rock. Bernie has lived in the...

July 1, 2014

Trudelle, Larry Charles, age 66 of Grosse Ile, passed away July 1st, 2014. Loving husband of Cynthia. Dear father of Jennifer (Rich) Gepes and Amber (Mike) Kundrat. Proud grandfather of Zachary, Kenna, Kaden, and Kianna. Also survived by his mother Georgine, brothers Richard and Alan, and sister Cheri Koehn. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, 10am, at St....

June 30, 2014

Ronald J. Stefani, Age 62 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of Irene and the late Joseph. Loving brother of Debra Steele, Jody (Kevin) Steele and Randy (Cyndi). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

June 30, 2014

Born in Lincoln Park, William was the son of Eugene & Dorothy (Maskill) Travis. He married the love of his life, Joan Lindberg, on September 6, 1958. William worked for Ford Motor Company as a Purchaser, retiring in 1992. William leaves to cherish his memory, Joan, his wife of the past 55 years; three children: Troy (Cynthia) Travis, Tammy...

June 29, 2014

June 28, 2014

Moloney, Marcella May, age 86, June 28, 2014 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John "Butch" Moloney, James Moloney, Patrick "Mike" Maloney, Shirley Penna and Kenneth Moloney There Will Not Be Any Visitation or Service: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

June 28, 2014

Born in Monroe, Darrell was the son of William & Leona (Lazette) Sr. He married the love of his life, Shirley Rushlow on February 9, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. Darrell then proudly served his country during World War II with the United States Army from March 26, 1945 until August 3, 1946 having served in...

June 27, 2014

Howard C. Boltz, a lifelong resident of Monroe, MI, passed away peacefully in the comfort his home with his family by his side on June 27th, 2014 at the age of 86. Born July 17th, 1927 in Monroe, he was the son of the late Harold and Mae (Stapish) Boltz. Howard graduated from Monroe High School in 1945 and...

June 27, 2014

Muniz, Aniceto Jr. Age 60 of Allen Park, formerly of Ecorse. June 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Cathy for 38 years. Loving father of Alicia, Mario (Angela), Christina, and Victoria (Paul) Cooper. Proud Papa of Dominic, Mia, Marissa, Adam, Natalia, Leah, and Makayla. Dear brother of 6 sisters and 2 brothers. Preceded in death by his parents Aniceto and...