OBITUARIES

December 14, 2024

Julia Ann Murphy, age 65 of Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Loving mother of Jonathan Murphy (Jennifer Cardamone) and Travis Murphy. Grandmother of Kyler and Fayelynn Murphy. Sister of Michelle Grove and John Grove III.

Julia was a special person who will be deeply missed by...

December 12, 2024

Charles Frank Shinkonis, age 77 of Dearborn Heights, passed away on December 12, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory his granddaughter, Cailey Shinkonis as well as his brother Frank "Lucky" Shinkonis. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his children Anthony Frank Shinkonis and Vincent Saviour Shinkonis.

December 11, 2024

Geraldine A. Lilly

September 19, 1936 – December 11, 2024

Riverview, Michigan ׀ Age 88

Tribute & Message From The Family

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma

Geraldine A. Lilly,...

December 11, 2024

Judith Ann Ward passed away peacefully in her Flat Rock home on December 11, 2024, at the age of 73. Judy, as she was known by her beloved family and friends, was known for her kind, loving and humorous personality. She will be dearly missed and remembered by the many lives she has touched.

Judy...

December 10, 2024

Stepen was born on May 2, 1972 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on December 10, 2024 at the age 52; he was of Inkster and formerly of Southgate. Beloved brother Dephia Lowe and Paul (Deanna) Collins. Dearest son of Ed (Alta M.) Collins and the late Evelyn Shaw. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great...

December 8, 2024

Born in Delaware Township, Richard was the son of Max and Helen (Bieth) Riedel. Richard faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. He was married to Teresa Gregor on July 17, 1981. Richard enjoyed hunting on his property near Forrestville and loved his times with his family there so much that, that is where he wishes his...

December 8, 2024

Anita Joyce (Babij) Cabadas; age 78, December 8, 2024 of Dearborn. As a life-long nurse, Anita always gave to others without asking for anything in return. She loved the Red Wings, reading, jigsaw puzzles, quilting, crosswords, Blue Bloods, Star Trek, and most of all - shopping! Her greatest joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her...

December 8, 2024

Born in Monroe, Laura was the daughter of Stanley and Norma (Kroetsch) Shovak.  A graduate of Southgate Anderson High School, she married the love of her life, Philip Wagner.

Laura leaves to cherish her memory, Philip, her husband of the past  25 years; her daughter Jessica and a grandson Brandon Johnson.  Sadly she was preceded in death...

December 8, 2024

Born in Yakima, Washington, Shirley was the daughter of Howard and Novalynn (Jones) Turnbloom. She was married to Aaron “Bones” Clock on September 2, 1983. Sadly he preceded her in death December 20, 2000. A dedicated homemaker, Shirley was also a Certified Medical Transcriptionist. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and computers, but her most treasured times were those spent with...

December 7, 2024

Born in Waltz, Nancy was the daughter of Aaron and Alberta (Calvrid) Bone. A graduate of Trenton High School, she worked as the Food Service Supervisor at Wyandotte Hospital for over 24 years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Nancy enjoyed researching ancestry, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family.

December 7, 2024

Altha Maude Towle, age 77 of Riverview, passed away on December 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Billy Joe Towle.

Devoted mother to John (Michelle), Patricia, and late Billy Joe Jr. Dearest grandmother to Damien, Paige, Raven (Jake), and Gage (Heather). Loving great-grandmother to Brinley, Haisley, and...

December 7, 2024

Diane Olszewski, age 81 of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully December 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Bernard Olszewski. Beloved mother of Tina (Kenneth) Meingasner and Kevin Olszewski. Proud nana of Ryan (Leo) Pietras, Jennifer Pietras, Madeline Olszewski, Kaitlin Olszewski and great nana of Xander Pietras and Jaxon Pietras. Loving sister of Linda (the...

December 6, 2024

Norma Antonia Moreno, age 77, of Southgate, Michigan, born October 20, 1947 in Mission Texas passed away on December 6, 2024. In 1952 she came to Detroit, Michigan. In the summer of 1968, she met her best friend and future husband Jose Francisco Moreno. She was instantly a mother to two beautiful daughters and then went on to have...

December 6, 2024

David Franklin Tracy

"Dave"

May 15, 1984-December 6, 2024

Dave was undoubtedly a one of a kind, once in a lifetime, funny, smart, dedicated and fun loving Father, Husband, Friend, and Brother. He is survived by his two beautiful children Lilly Membrance Tracy...

December 5, 2024

Cena Bell Woods, born on May 10 th , 1928 to George and Mary Gurganus in Oakman, Alabama.

Sadly, she passed on December 5 th , 2024 in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age

of 96 years young. Cena Bell was a woman of faith who dedicated her life to her...

December 5, 2024

Janice was born on May 1, 1947 and passed away on December 5, 2024 at Corewell Health in Taylor at the age of 77; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph and Jeffrey. Dearest sister of Ralph (Theresa) Hobbs. Preceded in death by her parents James E. and Beatrice A. Hobbs. She...

December 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Oakes "Foster", age 93 of Allen Park. Born in Holdenville and raised in Ada, Oklahoma. Passed away on December 5, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Harold Oakes, of 24 years.

Beloved mother to Debra Cranford, Glenna (David) Dailing, and Tom (Ann) Cranford; step-mother to Kathleen (Jessie) See, Doris...

December 5, 2024

Ivalene McDonald, 95 of Sweetwater, Texas, formerly of Newport, Michigan, left this earth to forever live in The Kingdom Of Heaven "Gods Kingdom". She made her journey to Heaven on December 5, 2024 at the Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Sweetwater, surrounded by loved ones. Ivy was born December 10, 1928 in Jenson, Kentucky. She is the...

December 4, 2024

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Randy Gene Woolum was born in Garden City, Michigan on September 24, 1955 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2024 at the age of 69; he was of Brownstown and formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Woolum and long-time...

December 4, 2024

Marie E. “Betty” (Wilson) Blackett, age 93 years old, passed away on 12/4/2024 at the IHM Senior Living Center in Monroe, MI. Born September 9, 1931 in Detroit, MI, she was predeceased by her life partner, Bob Fedon, her husband, H. B. Blackett, her parents, Gordon Alexander Wilson and Margaret Kelly (Woodcroft) Wilson, her sisters Dorothy Mac Donald, Margaret...