OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Gerard Roger Gauthier
May 27, 2025
Gauthier, Gerard Roger, age 76, of Grosse Ile. Loving husband of Karen. Dear dad of Renée (Jason) Bomers and Rochelle (Jim) O’Brien. Dearest grandpa of Timothy, Meredith (Jonas), James, Jonathan (Alycia) and Molly. Brother of Michele Stephens, Richard, Ronald and Robert. Roger was the founder of Gerotech Inc. and established the Old Spokes Home of Grosse Ile.
Anna Solis
May 25, 2025
Anna Solis, of Melvindale, passed away May 25, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Martin H. Solis Jr. Loving mother of the late Martin S. Solis Jr., Frank (Anna) Solis, and Pete Solis. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Louis), Crystal (Bobby), Matin Paul, Martin, Jordan, Anthony (Pam), Samantha (Nick) and Rachel. Proud great grandmother of Selena, Carter, Diego, Dominic, Gianna, Amora,...
Evelyn Jo Petrucco
May 24, 2025
Evelyn Jo Petrucco, age 84 of Grosse Ile, MI, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. She was born in Dearborn, MI, on February 8, 1941, to her parents Joseph and Irene Lengyel. She grew up in Dearborn and was a graduate of Edsel Ford High School. Following high school, Evelyn attended Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, MI, earning her...
Jo Anne Martin
May 23, 2025
Jo Anne Martin of Taylor, Michigan, affectionately known as “Everybody’s Aunt Bo”, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at the age of 79. Cherished sister of George (Artie) Martin and Billie (the late Jack) Hanson. Beloved aunt of Karey (Patrick) Brennan, Nicole (Jim) Brewer, Jessica (Jason) Crutchfield, and William Martin. Loving great-aunt of Hunter (Jessica) Hanson and great-great aunt...
Bruno Caruso
May 22, 2025
Bruno G. Caruso, 92, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully, Thursday, May 22, 2025, at home in Trenton, MI. Bruno was born February 8, 1933, in Melvindale, MI, to Bruno and Mary Caruso. He graduated in 1951 from Melvindale HS as “Athlete of the Year,” after earning 12 varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball during...
Kelsey L. Haddix
May 20, 2025
Kelsey LeAnn Haddix, age 35, of Grosse Ile, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Grosse Ile, Tuesday May 20, 2025, with her mother and father by her side. Kelsey was born August 13, 1989. Kelsey is survived by her parents Keith Haddix Jr and Laura (Lorenz) Haddix from Grosse Ile, MI. Kelsey is survived by her brothers Keith...
Emanuel Mizzi
May 19, 2025
Emanuel Mizzi, of Lincoln Park, passed away May 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Josephine for 60 beautiful years. Loving dad of Imelda (Eddie) Miracle, Joseph Mizzi, and Emanuel (Jessica) Mizzi. Proud Nanu of Emanuel (Ashley) Mizzi, Angelique (Jacob) Barbee, Alexis (Angel) Espino, Ciara Mizzi, Trisha, Nicole, and Madison Mizzi. Great Nanu of Giovanni, Milani, Luciani, Selena, and Angel. Dear brother...
Mary Lou Kropik
May 19, 2025
Born in Detroit, Mary Lou was the daughter of Andrew and Mary (Nycz) Kmetz. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married the love of her life, Frank Kropik, September 1, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death September 7, 2017. A dedicated homemaker, Mary Lou also had worked at Sears and Roebuck for over 20 years. She was a...
Timothy Monaghan
May 19, 2025
Born in Detroit, Timothy was the son of the late Richard and Beatrice (Exel) Monaghan. A graduate of Fordson High School, he then continued his education earning his Bachelor Degree from the University of Michigan and then his MBA from Wayne State University. Timothy worked as an engineer with Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 2018.
Timothy leaves to...
Douglas Marshall Leach
May 18, 2025
Born July 3, 1950 in Monroe, Doug was the son of Floyd and Yvonne (Jacobs) Leach. After graduation from high school, he received his associates degree. Doug worked at the Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant for over 35 years, retiring in 2009. An avid car enthusiast, he was a member of the National Corvette Restoration Club, the Downriver Corvette Club and...
Melvin John Denton Jr.
May 17, 2025
Born in Plymouth, Melvin was the son of Melvin and Jennie (Bosner) Denton. A high school graduate, he married the love of his life, Dolores Palomar, on December 29, 1987. Melvin worked as a Welder for Ford Motor Company and then for Rouge Steel, retiring in 2006. He was a member to the Community Bible Church in Trenton, the Free...
Renee Kaiser
May 17, 2025
Renee left this world on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 12:25 in the afternoon, held in the love and presence of her family. She was 68.
She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a fiercely loyal friend. But none of those titles capture the full picture of who Renee really was.
Renee had a spark. She...
Tommaso Vitale
May 17, 2025
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Tommaso Vitale was born on August 1, 1919 in Cinisi, Sicily, Italy and was surrounded by his family when he passed away on May 17, 2025 at the age of 105; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Agata (Palazzolo). Loving father of Enzo (Fara), Salvatore (Maria), Joe (Josie), Rino...
Michelle Lynn Malesky
May 16, 2025
Michelle Lynn Malesky, age 56 of Riverview, passed away May 16, 2025.
Born October 29, 1968 in Detroit, Michelle was the daughter of C. Alan "Al" Malesky & Linda Stepaniak. Michelle was a graduate of Trenton High School and worked as a Hair Stylist. Michelle was a devoted animal lover and volunteered at the Wyandotte Animal Shelter for over 15 years....
Christine Diane Macy
May 15, 2025
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Christine Diane (Loch) Macy, of Las Vegas, Nevada and formerly of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family on May 15, 2025 at the age of 75. Christine was the beloved wife of John J. Macy, also of Las Vegas, to whom she was married for 53 years, and...
Jeraline Katai
May 13, 2025
Jeraline Katai, age 87 of Riverview and Detroit, passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2025.
Loving wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of the late Caroline Kadamus. Proud grandmother of Jeremy Cholmondeley, the late Jacob Cholmondeley, Joshua Kadamus, and Juliana Kadamus. Great grandmother of Marissa Ptak, Leelin Ptak, and Jeremy Cholmondeley. Jeraline is also survived by a sister Tootsie and...
James "Jim" Crews
May 13, 2025
Jim was born on November 28, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 13, 2025 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 67; he was of Lincoln Park. Beloved dad of Eric and Jeffrey (Krysten). Proud grandpa to a grandson who is on the way. Dearest brother of Peggy (Pete) Molter. He was preceded in death...