OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Linda Jean Lovat
September 13, 2022
Linda Jean Lovat, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away September 13, 2022.
Born April 11, 1944 in Detroit, Linda was the daughter of Donald and Marilyn (Sharon) Dihle.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Paul V. Lovat and her son John Eward Lovat.
Linda leaves to cherish her...
Eleanor Gonsalez
September 12, 2022
Eleanor Gonsalez of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Canton on Monday, September 12, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of 47 years to Antonio Gonsalez. Loving mother of Cris (Christine) Kurtz, Cathy (Carl) Christensen, Lynn (Jacob) Kamakaris, the late Anthony (Robin) Gonsalez, Kristina (Kevin) Hibbs, Nancy (Joseph) Chadwell, and David (Jacque)...
William A. Creutz, Jr.
September 11, 2022
William A. Creutz, Jr., of Taylor Michigan passed away September 11, 2022. Bill was born on May 29, 1936 to William A Creutz and Eleanor Creutz in Lincoln Park. On February 2, 1956, he married Beverly LaFramboise. They had four children together. Beloved husband of Beverly Creutz. Loving father of Vicki Creutz (Jack Timchak), Todd (Evie) Creutz, Michael (Nancy...
Homer "Jerry" Weaver
September 11, 2022
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Born in Petersburg, Indiana, Jerry was the son of Homer and Grace (Fett) Weaver. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Van Meter on September 18,1955. Jerry then earned...
Barbara Murphy
September 10, 2022
Barbara Murphy of Rockwood, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 58 years to Robert Murphy, Sr. Loving mother of Kimberly (Mark) Manning, Robert K. Murphy Jr., (Jenny) and Michael J. (the late Anna) Murphy. Cherished grandmother of Emily Murphy and Kaylee Murphy. Dearest great-grandmother of Aletheia Murphy. Dear...
Randy M. Cronenwett
September 9, 2022
Born in Monroe, Randy was the son of Marvin and Lois (Miller) Cronenwett. Randy worked Quality Control for Johnson Controls. He enjoyed camping.
Randy leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Brian (Dodie) Cronenwett and Alan (Bonnie) Cronenwett; as well as two step-siblings: Linda (Jim) Ramsey and David (Debby) Smith. Sadly he was preceded in death by...
Bettie L. Niemiec
September 9, 2022
Bettie L. Niemiec, age 86 of Riverview, MI passed away September 9, 2022 surrounded by her family. Loving wife of Stephen Niemiec for 59 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Dennis (Debra) Niemiec and the late Jeff Niemiec. Proud nana of Michelle (Kenneth) Alvedy, Brian Niemiec, Eric Cuny, Joe (Amber) Niemiec, Jake Niemiec, Gavin Alvedy, Blake Ortiz, Natalie Ortiz, Kennedy...
Florence Mckinney
September 8, 2022
McKinney, Florence; age 85, September 8, 2022 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Isadore. Loving mother of Kara McInerney and Kurt (Rebecca) McKinney. Dearest grandmother of Kortney Reeves, Kevin, Kelsey, Katelyn (Fernando) Benitez and Jordan and Jack McKinney. Dear great-grandmother of Jaxon, Joseph, and Janice Reeves, Greyson Bradybaugh, and Luna Benitez. Sister of Late Frances Torrico, Laura Torrico, sister-in-law of...
Joanne Medved
September 8, 2022
JoAnne T. Medved, of Grosse Ile, MI. She is survived by her loving husband Marty for 53 wonderful years, her sons, Brian and Martin. Cherished nona to Chanell (Andres) Mendez and great nona to Amelia Lyn Mendez with another great granddaughter arriving in December of this year. Dear sister to Tom (Jackie) Long and sister-in-law to Rosemary Hanlon. Cousin...
Jerry W. Vimr
September 7, 2022
Jerry W. Vimr, of Allen Park, passed away September 7, 2022 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Donna. Dear father of Mark (Bill Novak) Vimr. Stepfather of Robert Wiley, Angel Wiley, and the late Steven (Chris) Wiley. Step-grandfather of Justin, Jordan, Jacob and Jesse. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian, and his brothers...
Roger Dale Hatmaker
September 7, 2022
Hatmaker, Roger Dale was born on November 30, 1961 and died on September 7, 2022. Arrangements are pending; information will be added when confirmed.
Charles "Chuck" Beaudry
September 5, 2022
Charles “Chuck” Beaudry, of White Lake, formerly of Rockwood, passed away September 5, 2022 surrounded by family. Loving husband of Marisa for 45 beautiful years. Cherished father of Chelsea, Charles A., Joshua (Katie) and Adam (Amanda). Proud Grampy of Timmy, Koda and Noah. Dear brother of Dora Jean, the late Darlene, Denise, Diana, the late Doris, Joyce, Joan and...
Nancy Lou Honsowetz
September 5, 2022
Nancy Honsowetz passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family on September 5, 2022 just shy of her 97th birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton, whom she met while working at Wyandotte Chemicals, where they both sang in the choir.
Sister to the late Phillip Graham, Mother of Michael (Debra),...
Kyle Laski
September 5, 2022
Kyle Laski, 27, of Taylor, Michigan, formerly of Grosse Ile, lies at peace as of September 5th, 2022.
Kyle was the beloved son of Wendy Laski (Bruce Noviskie) and Lawrence Laski (Stacy Arquette). Cherished brother of Ashley Laski. Proud father of Avianna and Natalya Laski. Loving grandson of Jim (Marty) Mathews, (and) the...
Carl "Tony" Adkins
September 5, 2022
Carl “Tony” Adkins, also known as Beav, passed away September 5, 2022. He was born February 1, 1972 and was proud to share a birthday with his father. Beloved son of Linuel and the late Barbara (nee: Bills) Adkins. Cherished brother of Ted (Debby) Adkins and Tara (the late Bob) Moses . Dear uncle of Shelby Adkins, Dalton Adkins,...
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
September 4, 2022
Kathleen E. (Kathy) Fitzpatrick (Solo) was born on June 23, 1946 to Carrie Bowman and Clarence Solo. Kathy grew up in Downriver, where she attended Roosevelt High school in Wyandotte, MI.
She met her husband Bill (Fitzpatrick) in 1961. They were married at St. Patrick Chapel on October 7, 1966. She has 2 children Pamela...
Betty L. Johnson
September 4, 2022
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Betty L. Johnson, age 93 of Trenton passed peacefully in the loving arms of her daughter, in the early hours of September 4th. She is survived by her amazing daughter Corki, her beautiful grandchildren Michael Blum and Linda Corrine Blum, her handsome great-grandsons Bryan...
Dr. Byron Georgeson
September 2, 2022
Dr. Byron Georgeson, Family Practice Physician, of Farmington Hills and Charlevoix, passed away September 2, 2022, age 90.
Byron can be described as a Renaissance man. A member of Mensa and Intertel, he was often referred to as “The Professor”. Byron was a lifelong learner of art, culture, philosophy, world history, opera and classical music....
Donald "Fergy" Ferguson
September 2, 2022
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Donald “Fergy” Ferguson was born on May 26, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 2, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 82; he was of Detroit. Cherished husband of 60 years to Cindy. Loving dad of Kim (Ken) Brinsden, Don (Susan) Ferguson...
Nancy C. Hershey
September 2, 2022
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Nancy was born on June 15, 1948 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 2, 2022 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 74; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Michael C. Hershey. Cherished mother of Joshua Hershey (Sheri...