OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Darren Player
May 24, 2014
Player, Darren. Age 38. May 24, 2014 of Trenton and was raised in Riverview. Beloved husband of 8 years to Hillary (nee: Conroy) who is a graduate of Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids. Cherished dad of Helen, Gideon and Lucius. Loving son of Chuck and Nancy. Dearest brother of Dale. Son-In-Law to Mike and Becky Conroy. Also survived...
Melissa Rose Bell
May 24, 2014
Melissa was born on October 17, 1982 in Cameron, Texas and died May 24, 2014. She is the beloved daughter of Laurie Bell and Johnny Bell; loving sister of Megan Bell; cherished granddaughter of James and Jacqueline Davidson and Jack and Margaret Bell; dearest niece of Sandra (James) Bagger, Jeffery (Debbie) Davidson, Julie (Pat) Brennan, Douglas Davidson, Jackie (Mona)...
Benjamin L. Richards
May 23, 2014
Richards, Benjamin L. age 87, May 23, 2014 of Riverview. Benjamin was a World War II veteran and a Korean War veteran and very proud to have served his country. He was a current member of the American Legion Post 389. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy. Loving father of Theresa, Katherine, the late Steven, the late...
Arnold H. Foster
May 23, 2014
Foster, Arnold H. Age 81. May 23, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Dawn (Scott) Herkimer and Kimberly (Jim) Mehall. Dear grandfather of Jeremy, Joshua and Jacob Foster and Megan Herkimer. Great grandfather of Alex Foster. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Ida (nee: Trombley) Foster as well as his siblings....
Rita Marie Thomas
May 23, 2014
Beloved wife of Terrence. Loving mother of Terrence Bevins, Anthony, Brittany and Kayla. Darling daughter of Mary Blair (The late Carl). Dearest grandma of Dylan, Gage and Cali. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Rita may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Constance B. Edgington
May 23, 2014
Edgington, Constance age 89, May 23, 2014 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved wife of the late Harlan. Loving mother of Marcia (the late Rob) Boye and Gary (Joni). Dearest grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 7. All services are private. Donations in memory of Constance may be made to the Grosse Ile Fire Department. All Services Are Private: The Trenton...
Mr. Stephen Louis Daransky
May 22, 2014
Stephen was born January 6, 1946 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Allegheny High School. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Anna (nee: Staroschak) Daransky. Stephen is the dearest brother of Judy Sarricks and Helen Papale; uncle of Nicole Papale, Christina Papale, Christopher Papale, Dean Sarricks and Mark Sarricks. Also survived by other...
Elizabeth C. Zieske
May 21, 2014
Born in Senatobia, Mississippi, Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Ray & Emma (Goetz) Watson. She attended Papermill School as a child and later attended St. Mary School. She married her true love, Ralph Carl Zieske, on May 25, 1935 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Maybee. They had been married 72 years when he preceded her in death...
Consuelo Herrera
May 21, 2014
Consuelo was born on March 27, 1927 in Mexico and died at home on May 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Emilio and is the loving mother of Emilio (Guadalupe), Lydia (the late Saul) Fernandez, the late Bertha Gonzalez, Laticia Fernandez, Simon (Candida), Omar (Alicia), Mario, Ricardo (Lisa) and Consuelo (Argeo) Ramos. Also surviving are...
Margaret Kasic
May 21, 2014
Kasic, Margaret of Trenton, Michigan died May 21st, 2014 at age 97. Beloved wife of the late Frank Kasic Sr. Loving mother of Frank (Janet) Kasic Jr. and Nell Marie Cinato. Loving grandmother of Natalie Ramotowski, Amber Kasic Mauro and Ashleigh Danyelle Kasic. Great grandmother of Jaxson Hall and Logan Ramotowski. Margaret was born in Ashland, Kentucky, one of...
Mr. Robert L. Nance
May 21, 2014
Nance, Robert L., age 87 of Orchard Lake and Troy, passed away May 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Pauline. Robert is survived by two sisters, a brother, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Nancy E. Dorsey
May 20, 2014
Dorsey, Nancy E. Age 67. May 20, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved mother of Lisa (Scott) Baker, Kelli (Michael) Shogren, Jennifer (James) Carr, Joann (Allan) Beaton and William (Star) Dorsey. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter as well as other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor Nancy's memory may be made to the family.
Michael David Hattie
May 19, 2014
Michael was born on March 6, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated in 1963 from St. Cecilia High School in Detroit and married Lorraine "Lorrie" (nee: Simpson) on July 23, 1971 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Detroit. They have shared their life together for 42 years. In addition to his wife Lorrie he is survived by his daughters Cinde...
Fernand Feig
May 19, 2014
Feig, Fernand. Age 88, of Grosse Ile. May 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Leslie Feig Gyi, Laurel Feig Cebrian and Philip Feig. Proud grandfather of Corinne and Evan Cebrian. Dear uncle of Paul Feig. Preceded in death by his first wife Susan Biggers and brother Sanford Feig. Former Councilman and Mayor Protem of Riverview, Michigan....
Modesta Marlene Montes
May 18, 2014
Montes, Modesta Marlene. Age 63. May 18, 2014 of Allen Park and formerly of Southwest Detroit. Beloved mother of Anna (Frank) Solis, the late Joann Gilbert, Melinda Elkins, Marilyn Elkins, the late Joseph Gorecki and Felicia Gomez. Proud grandma of Crystal, Samantha, Anthony, Sara, Juanita, Jesse, Chelsea, Mariah, Matthew, Tatyana, Pamela, Jennifer, the late Kelly, Billy, Steve, Jaquoya, Alisa,...
Raymond B. Beaudrie
May 17, 2014
Born in Rockwood, Raymond was the son of Otto & Rodella (Barron) Beaudrie. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 serving in both Korea and Germany. Raymond married the love of his life, Joyce Blanchette, on June 6, 1953 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. Raymond operated Ray's Barber Shop in...
Marjorie E. Souva
May 17, 2014
Born in Lincoln Park, Marjorie was the daughter of Elmer & Helen (Yanza) Krigner Sr. She married Charles T. Souva on January 15, 1955 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Newport. He preceded her in death April 1, 1990. A 1952 graduate of Lincoln Park High School, Marjorie worked for over 31 years at La-Z-Boy Inc., retiring in 1997....
Herbert I. Newman
May 16, 2014
Born in Maybee, Herbert was the son of Fred & Caroline (Irion) Newman. Herbert worked long hard hours as a farmer, starting at the age of 4 on the family farm. Herbert also was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Maybee. Herbert is survived by nieces and nephews: Ralph (Mary) Snider, Hazel (George) Richardson, Richard Newman,...
Mr. Stephen Patrick Donaldson
May 16, 2014
Donaldson, Stephen Patrick, age 45 of Trenton, passed away May 16, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband of Carla. Dear father of Brittany and Madison. He is also survived by his mother Gail (Jack) Wiseman, sister Jill Daubenmayer, and nephew Patrick. Stephen was preceded in death by his father Stephen E. Donaldson. A 1986 graduate of...