OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Juanita Munoz

Juanita Munoz

September 11, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Juanita's memorial video. Juanita Munoz, age 90 of Allen Park, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Rodolfo “Rudy”. Dearest mother of the late Victoria (Tom) Posner, Joanne (the late Ron) Weclowski and John (Julia) Munoz. Proud grandmother to Scott (Tammy) Posner, the late Jennifer Weclowski, Kristy Weclowski...

Angelo Joseph Diponti

Angelo Joseph Diponti

September 10, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Angelo's memorial video. Angelo Joseph DiPonti, of Detroit, formerly of Windsor Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 10, 2021. Loving husband of Erika Lopez- DiPonti. Loving father of Arleth, Colton, Christian and Angelo. Beloved brother of Anthony (Lisa) DiPonti and the late Lorenzo DiPonti. Proud son...

Steve Simon

Steve Simon

September 10, 2021

Steve Simon, age 59 of Taylor, passed away September 10th, 2021. Born April 29th, 1962 in Dearborn, MI to Doris and the late Stanley Simon. Beloved brother of Jeff and the late Brad Simon. Dear nephew of Tom Mullins. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Friday September 17th, 2021 from...

Freda Mae Blunk

Freda Mae Blunk

September 10, 2021

Born in Wyandotte, Freda was the daughter of Everette and Thelma (Mudd) Branstater. A graduate of God's College in Cincinnati, Ohio, she married the love of her life, William Blunk. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2011. Freda leaves to cherish her memory her children: William Blunk, Jeffrey (Rose) Blunk and Janet (Floyd) Simmons; six grandchildren and a...

Gerald A. Nagle

Gerald A. Nagle

September 9, 2021

Gerald A. Nagle passed peacefully on September 9, 2021, in Newburgh, Indiana. He was 88 years old. Jerry was born on April 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, to Hazen and Emma Nagle, the younger brother of Hazen and Marguerite, and older brother to John. He graduated from Melvindale High School in 1951, worked at The Detroit News for over...

Ronald Okon

Ronald Okon

September 8, 2021

Okon, Ronald. Age 74 of Woodhaven. Loving brother of Donald (Jan) Okon. Cherished uncle and godfather of Cindy Shover and Dan (Linda) Okon. Caring great-uncle of Robert, Aaron, Autumn, and Charlie. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents William and Helen Okon. He will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends. Visitation will take place on...

Mary Chisholm Neuder

Mary Chisholm Neuder

September 8, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mary's video tribute. Mary Chisholm Neuder passed away Wednesday morning September 8, 2021. After a courageous fight with breast cancer for 2 ½ years, she never once uttered the words, “why me?” She was a loving wife, devoted mother and sister, a caring Nana, a fun Aunt, a member of the...

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

September 8, 2021

Dennis Smith, of Brownstown, passed away September 8, 2021. Loving father of Lauren (Armando) and Chris. Proud grandpa to Tyler, Alyssa, Iszabella, Sophia, Carmen and Magic.

Mary Ann Barror

Mary Ann Barror

September 8, 2021

Mary Ann Barror (nee LePage), age 65 of Lincoln Park formerly of Detroit, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday September 8th, 2021. Born December 19th, 1955 to the late Raymond LePage and Angeline Larck (Lipski). Loving wife of Marty Barror. Dear mother of Eric (Crystal) LePage, Tina (Wes Marmon) Barror, Wally Moritz, and Angie Moritz. Proud Mimi of Courtney,...

Jeanne Becker

Jeanne Becker

September 7, 2021

Becker, Jeanne, age 90 of Flat Rock formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away September 7th, 2021. Loving mother of David (Candice) Becker. Proud grandmother of Christopher (Stephanie) Macionski and Megan Macionski. Great grandmother of Zoie Parlier, Zachary Parlier, Peyton Macionski, and Jacob Macionski. Great great grandmother of Eli Wurmnest. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 16th, 2021...

Maryalice Mann

Maryalice Mann

September 7, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view MaryAlice's video tribute. Mann, MaryAlice. Age 89 of Trenton, MI Beloved wife of the late Fred Mann. Loving mother of Judy (David) Guerra and the late Mike (Jeri Lynn) Mann. Cherished Meemo of Richard Guerra, Stacy (Rob) Hunter, Michael Mann, and David and Selena Hunter. Treasured sister Carol Sue (the late...

John  F.  Drotar

John F. Drotar

September 7, 2021

John was born on December 12, 1961. He was preceded in death by his mother Winifred Drotar, his father Lucas "Johann" Drotar, and three brothers; Lucas Drotar, Thomas Drotar, and Douglas Drotar. John is survived by his brothers; James, Christopher, Frank, and Robert and his sisters; Susanne Jongkind, Teri Abbott, and Karen Turgeon. John graduated from Algonac High in...

Joy  L. Carevic

Joy L. Carevic

September 6, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joy's video tribute. In Loving Memory of Joy L. Carevic, born 03/03/62: A lifelong resident of Downriver. Joy will be remembered by many. Touching hundreds with her passion and zest for life. Everyone has a “story” with Joy. Beautiful, witty, passionate, and loving are her greatest qualities. Her son was her...

Steven M. Hendges

Steven M. Hendges

September 6, 2021

To view Steven's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Hendges, Steven M. Age 67. September 6, 2021 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of 47 years to Lois. Loving father of Kyle (Claire) and Brett (Autumn). Dearest brother of Jeffrey (Kim) and Marty (Sandi). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Visitation is on Thursday, September...

Stephen G. Kocsis

Stephen G. Kocsis

September 5, 2021

Kocsis, Stephen G. Age 81 of Grosse Ile Twp, MI passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Mary Kocsis. Loving dad of Susan (Ronald) Kilgore and Lorie Jones and stepfather of Robert (Kim) Scott, Kevin (Rechelle) Scott, Randy Scott, and Matthew Scott. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Dan), Ryan (Noel), Haley, Alysse, and Daniel. Caring great-grandfather of...

Adeline Marie Drotar

Adeline Marie Drotar

September 4, 2021

Adeline Marie Drotar, age 94 of Newport, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in her home. Addie was born on October 16, 1926, in Detroit, to Agnes and Daniel Wade Carroll. She had two brothers, Edward and Daniel, and three sisters, Helen, Essie, and Joan. Addie graduated from Holy Redeemer High in 1944. She was employed by J.L. Hudson’s...

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr.

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr.

September 3, 2021

Scottie Lynn Brantley Sr., age 52 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 3 , 2021 at his home. Born March 3, 1969, Scottie was the son of Arlie and Shirley (Cook) Brantley Jr. He married the love of his life, Amy Pridemore, August 12, 1989. Scottie worked as a Supervisor at National Galvanizing for over 20 years. He enjoyed...

Robert A. Guiney

Robert A. Guiney

September 2, 2021

A video tribute in honor of Robert has been added to the Tribute Wall. Robert A. Guiney was born on November 11, 1937 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania and died on September 2, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 83; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 56 years to Nora. Loving dad of Deanne (J.D.) DeMare...

Martin E. Foley

Martin E. Foley

September 1, 2021

Martin was born on May 2, 1960 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 1, 2021 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor at the age of 61; he was of Van Buren Twp. and formerly of Allen Park. Beloved brother of Brian (Annette) Foley, Kevin (JoAnn) Foley and Eileen Quiroga. Former spouse of Susan Foley. Dearest uncle of Kristina,...

Beth Slayton

Beth Slayton

September 1, 2021

To view Beth's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Beth Slayton, age 67 of Allen Park, passed away Wednesday September 1st, 2021. Born January 12th, 1954 to the late Edgar and Mary Sapienz. Loving wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Angela (Kevin) Grondz, Sarah (Jon) Bearden, Becky (Sineh) Slayton, and Dr.’s Mark (Liza) Slayton. Proud...