OBITUARIES

February 19, 2013

Born in Trenton, Brad was the son of Earl & Rosemarie (Reynolds) Hassett Jr. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator with Local 324 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. An avid boater and outdoorsman, Brad was a member of the Swan Boat Club. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, off-roading, remote control cars and had a passion for power and speed,...

February 19, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of Susan (Vaughn) Rowe, Ann (Mark) Regan, Michael, Paul (Gale), Michelle Veino, Joseph (Linda), Jeffery (Cherri), the late David and the late Edward. Dearest grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Betty Sharkey. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Larry grew up in Saginaw Michigan. He graduated from...

February 18, 2013

Parker, Nancy Carr. Age 60. February 18, 2013 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of 35 years to Rick. Loving daughter of Donald and the late Anetta. Dearest sister to Janis (Robert) Lorimer, Greg Carr and Randy (Penny) Carr. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Nancy was the Multiple Sclerosis Downriver Support Group leader for 18...

February 18, 2013

Sharon Kay Hurst passed away at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. Sharon was born in Monroe, MI to John S. and Barbara B. (Baker) Miracle; she attended Carlson High School and was employed at Wayne County Airport Authority for over 13 years. Sharon married Kenneth L. Hurst December 3, 1972 in Rockwood, MI. Sharon enjoyed gardening, pets, flowers and being...

February 18, 2013

Lula Mae Harrell entered into the presence of her Savior at age 90 on February 18, 2013. Born to William & Lula Timberlake on May 9, 1922, she lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with her 4 brothers and 3 sisters, until she married Allen Harrell in 1940. Together they made their home in Michigan, where they raised their 3 children....

February 18, 2013

Gatesy, William, Jr. age 55, Dawn age 53 and William, III age 28. February 18, 2013 all of Allen Park. William and Dawn are survived by their loving daughters Nicole (Jason) Montminy and Jennifer (Dean) Fenner and were the proud grandparents of Chase and Addison Montminy. William, III is survived by his 2 sisters Nicole (Jason) Montminy and Jennifer...

February 17, 2013

Born in Monroe, Sam was the son of Joseph & Rose (Barretta) Mignano. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, Sam honorably served his country in the United States Army. He married Virginia Neboyskey on October 8, 1949. Sadly, after 61 years of marriage, she preceded him in death March 3, 2011. Sam worked for over 33 years at...

February 17, 2013

Gonzales, Darlus L., age 77, February 17, 2013 of Taylor, MI. Beloved wife of Peter Gonzales and the late Donald Anderson. Dearest mother of Ken (Sheila) Anderson, Blaine (Shelia) Anderson and the late Adriene Hawks. Also survived by her son-in-law Hank Hawks; her grandchildren; 3 sisters; her brother; her step-children Marlene (the late Mitch) Davis, Marie McGinnis, Janis (Ed)...

February 17, 2013

Born in Monroe, Allan was the son of Tony & Beatrice (Lewis) Valeri. Allan faithfully served his country with the United States Army receiving the Army Service Ribbon, Expert Hand Grenade Certification and Sharpshooter Certification. During his career he worked at Time Container, Monroe Paper Company and Complete Packaging. Some of Allan's favorite pastimes were spent hunting, fishing or...

February 17, 2013

O'Guin, Antoinette. Age 88, of Brownstown. February 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. O'Guin. Loving mother of Robert (Peggy) and Nancy (Richard) Scott. Proud grandmother of Tabitha, Jennifer (Tim), Steven (Nichole), and Laura (Sean). Great grandmother of Anthony, Allison, Tyler, Nathan, Gavin, Logan and Grace Annette. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may...

February 16, 2013

February 16, 2013

Goldie, Darrin, age 47, February 16, 2013 of Southgate, MI. He is survived by his children Stephanie, Joseph, Sarah and Justin; his mother Charlotte Ossiff; his siblings Lisa Wilde and Jason Goldie

February 14, 2013

Nye, Charles James. Age 71. February 14, 2013 of Trenton. Devoted husband to Kathleen. Loving father of James (Marlicer) Nye, Kimberly (Ronald) Wendland and the late Susan Nye. Proud grandfather of Henrick, Annika, Jakob, Zane, Bowen, Aubrey, Savannah and Ronnie. Dearest brother of Cheryl (Ted). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Earlier in Jim's life he was...

February 14, 2013

Nancy Jane Cummings Cacioppo of Grosse Ile, MI passed away on February 14, 2013 at age 80. Born in Akron, OH in 1932, Nancy was a gifted musician with a talent for singing and playing piano. She met her beloved husband, Pat, in 1950, and they were married shortly thereafter. After raising three children, she went back to school...

February 13, 2013

Born in Monroe, Oliver was the son of Oliver P. & Viola (Miller) Swope. He married Betty Chadwell on December 15, 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death December 16, 2001. Oliver was a Switchman with C&O Railroad for over 40 years, retiring in 1988. Some of Oliver's favorite pastimes were making trips to the casino or the horse...

February 13, 2013

Kelly, Minnie. Age 92 of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Lincoln Park, MI. February 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John M. Kelly. Loving mother of Ann (David) Lind and Margaret Kelly. Proud grandmother of Heather (Rob) McGlynn, Andrew (Rochelle) Lind, Kimberly Kowalczyk and Kristine (Jason) Moritz. Great grandmother of Spencer, Aiden, Nolan and Emerson. Dear sister of Millie...

February 13, 2013

Visnaw, Victor Jonathon. Age 48. February 13, 2013 of Southgate. Beloved son of Sharon Richardson and the late Thomas Visnaw. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family and friends. Victor enjoyed old movies, classical music and had a strong faith in God.

February 12, 2013

Mary Jane Charlton, age 85 of Southgate. Loving wife of the late Charles Charlton. Dear mother of Bruce (Rose) and Glen (Jenny). Proud Grandma of Julie, Lisa, Kimberly, Charles, Dayna, and Great Grand Mother of Gracie and Lucy. Survived by her sister Hilda Parker. Preceded in death by a brother James Avara.

February 12, 2013

Frassetto, Gloria C., age 84, February 12, 2103 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Mario. Loving mother of Carl (Teresa) Frassetto, Bob Frassetto, Vicki Perrish and Larry (Tina) Frassetto. Also survived by her grandchildren Vanessa, Mia and Bryan Frassetto, Carly Perrish and Amanda Roberts. Contributions in memory of Gloria's life may be made to Our Lady...

February 11, 2013

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Ronnie David, Linda, Sylvia, Art (Molly) and Gilbert (Martha). Dearest grandpa of Rhonda (Todd), Brenda, Gabi, Andrea, Angela, Alyssa, Alejandro, Heriberto, Antonio and great-grandpa of Rebecca, Robert, Brandon, Christian, Justin and Julian. Dear brother of Armando (Alma), Estella, Guillermo (Anita), the late Anor, the late Alfonso and the late Tino. Also survived...