Obituaries

Mar 7, 2018

Walter G. Gardner Jr., of Southgate MI, passed peacefully this Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at the age of 70. Beloved Father of Laura, Grant (Tina), and Darren (Colleen), Loving Grandfather to his wonderful grandchildren. Retired after 40 years with Unistrut. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 16th, from 1:00pm-9:00pm, at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel, located at 9800...

Mar 7, 2018

Schmansky, Beverly Jean.  Age 90. Entered into rest on March 7, 2018.  Loving wife of the late Gerald.  Dearest mother of Tom Schmansky (Paula),  Lisa Schmansky and Linda Mosakowski (Jim). Dear grandmother of Kerry DePriest, Ashley McDonough (Jim) and Brianne Schmansky. Great grandmother of Gideon DePriest. Celebration of Life gathering 12:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Warren Valley Golf...

Mar 6, 2018

Elaine Knoff of Dearborn Heights passed away on March 6, 2018 at the age of 89.

Survived by her sister Beverly Miceli.

Preceded in death by her brothers, Paul, Bernard, Richard, and Gerald.

Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Memorial mass will take place on Saturday March 24, 2018 at...

Mar 6, 2018

Ray Douglas O'Connor, age 65, March 6, 2018 Beloved husband of Sandra for 39 years. Loving father of Rana O'Connor, Bobbi Jo (Joe) McLean, Bridget O'Connor and the late Ray O'Connor II. Dear father-in-law of Crystal O'Connor. Precious grandfather of Cody, Cheyenne, Jordan, Ray III, Sonya, Owen, Chelsea and Harry. Dear brother of Alan (Marie) O'Connor, Ann Namyslowski and the...

Mar 4, 2018

Timothy Lillie passed away on March 4, 2018 at the age of 61. Timothy will be missed by his family and friends.

Mar 4, 2018

Dearborn – RUNNELS, Jeanne M., passed away this March 4th, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Dearborn, Michigan. She was the beloved wife of Frank Runnels for 44 memory filled years. Together they cherished their daughter, Joy Runnels. Jeanne was the treasured sister of Donna (Fred) Stenton and James (Eileen) McAnelly. Her life-long friend, Claudette Cicerralli,...

Mar 4, 2018

Ernest "Red" Lamb, 85, passed away this March 4th, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. He joins his wife, Gertrude Lamb, in eternal peace. Dear father to Edward "Gene" (Mary) Lamb, David (Kathleen) Lamb, and the late James (Lisa) Lamb. Loving grandfather to James Jr., Kimberly, Edward, Amberest, Michelle, and Deanna. Cherished great-grandfather to many, many grandchildren. Treasured brother to Robert (Carol)...

Mar 4, 2018

Shirley Anne Smith, age 82 of Lincoln Park. Preceded in death by her loving husband Avery D. Smith and her son Charles Smith. Survived by her sons David Smith, Richard (Cheri) Smith and Daniel Smith. Grandchildren; Stephanie Smith, Stephen Smith and Samantha Smith, Rosemary Kabalka, Lisa Fritz, and three great grandchildren. Shirley was a kind and loving mom who...

Mar 4, 2018

TROUSDALE, Corey          Age 19                 March 4, 2018

Precious Son of Michael Trousdale and Shawna (Steve) Daniels.

Dearest Brother of Jesse Trousdale, Ashlei Daniels and Marica Daniels.

Loving Grandson of Jean and Ray Trousdale, Ellie, Randy, Steve, the late David and the late Jonnie Booth.

Dear Nephew of Tammy Glasson, Shiann Booth,...

Mar 2, 2018

Priscilla (Pat Virgo) DiBiase, age 74, daughter of the late Louis and Celia Virgo, sister of the late Sam Virgo, Maxine (Virgo) Lipton and Rosalie Virgo. Wife of Ronald DiBiase. Sister-in-law of the late Gayle, David (Lois), and Michael (Marcella). Mother of Dawn (Kyle) and Maxine, stepmother of Daniel (Carol) DiBiase. Grandmother of Katherine, aunt of Jennifer (Randy) Rabban,...

Feb 27, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Gendron age 67 of Taylor. Beloved Husband of Mary. Dearest Father of James, Emily and Nicolas. Dear Son of Charlotte Pitkin and the late Theodore Gendron Jr. Dearest Brother of Janice Prost (Ken), Dyanne Gendron and the late Theodore C. Gendron. Bob is also a loving Brother-in-Law, Nephew, Uncle, Great Uncle and Cousin to many. Bob was a...

Feb 27, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Richard. Dearest mother of Diane Lynn (Daniel) Glowacki and Jacqueline Marie Grochulski. Grandmother of Jeff (Meghen), Greg and Keith. Great grandmother of Wyatt and Lorelei Sister of Dorothy Stawasz and the late Hank, Trudy Caider (Bruce) and the late John Edward Proodian. Funeral service will be Friday, March 2, 2018. In state 11:30 am with...

Feb 24, 2018

James McMahon, of Taylor MI, passed peacefully this Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the age of 91. Beloved Husband of Georgia for 48 wonderful years. Loving Father of Jackie (Ray) Champagne, Jim McMahon, and Tricia (Shannon) Lumpiesz. Dearest Grandfather of Ashley Glendening, Dylan Champagne, and Josie Lumpiesz. Sweetest Great-Grandfather of Nadia Glendening and Keely Glendening. Visitation will be held Wednesday,...

Feb 23, 2018

Montgomery B. Shambleau, beloved husband of Jane passed away peacefully on February 23 after 51 years of marriage. Loving father of Sarah (Mark) Santacroce and Monty (Krista). Devoted grandfather of Gianna, Dominic, Brandon, Benjamin, & Becket, and friend to many. He was born to Montgomery and Marion Shambleau on November 13, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan. Montgomery was a 1952...

Feb 22, 2018

Loving mother of Sarah (Kelly) and David (Amanda).  Dearest grandmother of Brennan and Aubrey. Best friends of Kim, Lisa and Tonya. Beloved daughter of the late Lyle and Ruth and step-daughter of Marie Buchanan. Step sister of Ann and Larry. A memorial service will be held at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave on Saturday,...

Feb 21, 2018

DeMaria, Joseph passed away on February 21, 2018 at the age of 93.

Loving husband of the late Ida.

Beloved father of Rosemary Kenney and Joseph (Nancy) DeMaria .

Dearest grandfather of Scott, Todd, Laura and Kim.

Also survived by many great grandchildren.

Funeral mass 11:00AM Monday, February 26,...

Feb 21, 2018

Rev. Charles Bishop Beloved Husband of Helen for 67 Years. Loving Father of Charles Mark (Deborah) Cherished Grandfather of Jonathan(Michelle) and David Great Grandfather of Isaiah, George and Gideon Brother of Gary(Linda), Donna Burack and Dorothy(Larry)Voss Brother In Law of Isabell Boone Uncle to many neices and nephews Founding Pastor of Full Gospel Christian Church Visitation Friday 10-12 Noon with...

Feb 19, 2018

Chambers, Margaret ( Peggy ) age 92 of Taylor February 19th 2018. Beloved wife of the late Floyd. Dearest Mother of  Mark(Melanie), and LuAnn (Dale) Meitz. Loving Grandmother of 8 and Loving Great-Grandmother of 9. Funeral Services will be held at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 9800 South Telegraph Rd. Taylor, Michigan 48180 on Friday February 23rd at 12 P.M.. Visitation...

Feb 19, 2018

Grasso, Rose Age 89 Of Taylor Beloved Wife of the Late Armando Grasso Sr. Loving Mother of Armando Jr., Maryann(Gary)Wheelock, Augustus, Mark(Elizabeth), Mario(Linda)Valmassoi, Chris(Lisa) and the Late Victoria(Fredrick)Webster. Cherished Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. Visitation Friday 1pm-8pm at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Taylor Chapel 9800 S. Telegrapph Rd. Taylor, Michigan Services Saturday 11am at the Funeral with Burial...

Feb 17, 2018

Fields John Raymond Jr., age 79 of Taylor February 17, 2018

Loving husband of the Late Joan.

Dearest father of Tim (Terry) and Ellen (Tony) Savastano.

Cherished Grandfather of Allison, Giovanna, Amanda, Teressa and Filomena.

Brother of Barbara McNab.

Loving companion of Josephine Jamison.

Proud and faithful...