OBITUARIES

July 3, 2022

George Ronald Monk II, age 78 of Gibraltar, passed away July 3, 2022. Born October 12, 1943, George was the son of George and Pearl (Zuk) Monk. A graduate of Taylor Center High School, he then earned a Bachelor Degree from Wayne State University. George married the love of his life, Dorothy Messner, in 1967. Sadly she preceded him...

July 3, 2022

Kelly Anne Konecny (Livernois) beautiful soul, of Riverview. Born February 11, 1979 passed away peacefully Sunday July 3, 2022. Kelly married the love of her life Mike Konecny and are blessed with 3 beautiful boys, John, Drew and Jake. Kelly is also survived by parents Mick and Gerri, brother Jay (Shannon) nephew Gabe, niece Sarah, Grandma Jo, mother-in law...

July 2, 2022

William Thomas Shoults, age 57 of Flat Rock, was born on January 17, 1965 and passed away on July 2, 2022. He was the loving husband of Jorgi-Marie Shoults for 29 years. He was also the beloved fur dad of Midgie, Meanie, and Baby. Along with his wife and dogs, William is survived by his brothers Robert (Debbie), Jim...

July 2, 2022

Cox, Joyce F. of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Cox. Loving mother of Kathleen Cox and David (Mary Ann) Cox. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Alissa Weatherton) Bell, Jessica (Dominick) Pulis, Derek (Jessica Tong) Bell, Erin (Matthew) Sternberg, Nate (Stephanie) Cox, and Samantha Cox....

July 1, 2022

Rose Bono, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022 at her residence in Woodhaven, MI. She was the beloved wife of the late Mariano “Mike” Bono, of 63 years. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Bono; her siblings Antionette, Bustiano, Frank, and Bill. She is survived by her siblings Joe (Bev) and Vincent...

June 30, 2022

Cibulas, Stephen Michael of Allen Park, MI passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 62 years to Beverly Cibulas. Loving father of Stephen Michael Cibulas, Jr. (Sandra) and Beth (Todd) Chumley. Cherished grandfather of Megan (Alex) Shumway, Max Chumley, Caroline Cibulas, Jack Chumley, and Stephen Cibulas. Dear brother of Irene Balazek,...

June 30, 2022

Joseph L. Vitale. Age 67, of Grosse Ile. Passed away June 30, 2022. Loving father of Victoria. Dear son of Mamie. Dearest brother of Roseanna (Emanuel) Pizzo. Survived also by many loving family and friends.

June 30, 2022

Ellen Louise (O’Neil) O’Leary 89, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died June 30, 2022. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Ellen was an inveterate baseball fan, enthusiastic cross word puzzler and avid reader. A native of Arlington MA, Ellen was a graduate of Framingham State (MA), later completing a Masters at Eastern Michigan. Surviving are her children, two sons, Michael W....

June 29, 2022

In loving memory of Terrance Brett Wiktorowski.

Born September 27, 1950 and passed on June 29th 2022.

Proceeded in death by his loving mother Lucille Wiktorowski, loving father Walter Wiktorowski and long-life partner, Lonnie Coughenour. He is survived by his son Scott Blauvelt, daughter in law Hajeema Blauvelt, Grandson Parker Brett...

June 29, 2022

Bigos, Nina, age 92 of Riverview, formerly of Dearborn, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2022. Nina was born January 10th, 1930 in Dearborn, to the late Edward and Anna Bartoshuk. She was a graduate of Fordson High School and Wayne State University. After college graduation she spent many years as a teacher at Lowrey Elementary School in Dearborn. Loving...

June 27, 2022

Janice Jones, of Trenton, passed away June 27, 2022. Loving wife of the late Larry Jones. Beloved mother of Julie and Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Lillian Brown and her brother Clyde Brown. She leaves behind her dog, Rowdy, who will miss her dearly. She enjoyed drinking a nice glass of scotch every...

June 26, 2022

Maxine C. Bass, age 89 of Riverview, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton. Born February 19, 1933 in Lincoln Park, Maxine was the daughter of Whitmore and Myrtle Mumford. A 1950 graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, Rubin Bass in August of 1956. A dedicated homemaker, Maxine also...

June 25, 2022

Daniel Thomas Stephens Jr., of Trenton, passed away June 25, 2022. Loving dad of Austyn Stephens. Beloved son of Daniel T. Stephens Sr. and Louella Stephens. Dear brother of Diane (Dennis) Kendall and Debra (Daniel) Franklin. Cherished uncle of Emily (Steve) Covyeou, Courtney (PJ) Williamson, Bruce (Shannon) Barnes, and Erika (Jason) Barnes. He is survived by many great nieces...

June 25, 2022

Thelma Moyers, age 94 of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of Monroe, passed away June 25, 2022. Born April 4, 1928 in Monroe, Thelma was the daughter of Martin and Margaret (Lockwood) Boedecker and was raised by William and Estelle Gearhart. A 1947 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she then attended Siena Heights College. Thelma married the love of her life,...

June 25, 2022

Margaret Hicks Etheridge was born on October 14, 1952 in Norfolk, Virginia and died in Allen Park, Michigan on June 25, 2022 at the age 69. Cherished wife of 32 years to Danny. Beloved mom of Jamisson (Stephanie) Fowler, Joshua (Shannon) Fowler, Christy Etheridge, Logan Etheridge, Elle Etheridge, Ethan Etheridge and the late Hannah Etheridge. Proud grandma of 5....

June 25, 2022

William Earl Bostwick, 82, of Allen Park, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence M, and Ona A. Bostwick and a sister, Beatrice M. Bostwick. He is survived by his brothers Paul D., Lloyd L. (wife Betty), and Daniel M. (wife Judi); and an abundance of...

June 25, 2022

Robert (Joe) Head, age 75 of Farwell, MI formerly of Rockwood, MI, passed away peacefully June 25th, 2022. In 1968, Joe married the love of his life Onalee Cupp. Together they had 4 beautiful children Robert, Dana (Gary) Hoskins, Kara (Lynn) Cosby, and the late Cynthia. He was the proud grandfather of Noah, Damon, Emma, Robbie, Hunter, Ronny, Zachary,...

June 22, 2022

Keith Allen Knapp. Age 80 of Trenton. Passed way June 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Beverly for 45 years. Loving father of Amy Knapp and Chelsey Knapp. Proud grandpa of Isabella "Izzy" Knapp. Dear brother of Brian (Valerie) Knapp and Diane (Art) Bowles. Survived also by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Preceded in death...

June 22, 2022

Iris M. Dye, age 95 of Monroe, passed away June 22, 2022 at the Wellspring Lutheran Home. Born May 3, 1927, Iris was the daughter of Howard and Mary (McDevitt) Horton. She married the love of her life, George Dye, on July 14, 1944 at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. Iris worked as a Medical Transcriptionist at Mercy...

June 21, 2022

James Curtis Elswick II, also known as Jay, was born on October 31, 1991 and passed away on June 21, 2022, at the age of 30. Jay enjoyed riding dirtbikes and fourwheelers, and just being outside in general. Jay is survived by his mother Michelle (Tom) Foust; his father James Elswick; his step mother Peggy Elswick; his siblings Matthew...