OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Rosalie Mae (Peterlin) Koshko
September 1, 2021
Rosalie Mae (Peterlin) Koshko, age 87; September 1, 2021; of Trenton. Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Koshko in 2016. Loving mother of Cyndi (Jeff) Geftos, Chris (Bill) Sargent, Becky Muzzin and Pam (Scott) Roberts; proud grandmother of Nick (Lynn) Geftos, Stacey (Mike) Berman, Lauren (Eric) Grozenski, Lindsey (Scott) Stevens, and Eryn, Janelle, Thomas and Nathan...
Frederick David "Fred" Hollister Sr.
August 31, 2021
Frederick “Fred” David Hollister Sr., 84 of Harrison passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Frederick was born November 13, 1936, in Allen Park, Michigan the son of Frederick Alan Hollister and Jemima (Fraser) Hollister. Mr. Hollister entered into the Air National Guard in 1955, while he was still in High School....
Jason Thomas Fairbanks
August 31, 2021
Jason was born on October 2, 1977 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on August 31, 2021 at his home in Ypsilanti at the age of 43; he was formerly of Taylor. Dearest brother of Eric Fairbanks and Chris (Tara) Fairbanks. Proud uncle of Devin and Chloe. Loving son of the late Lawrence and the late Barbara (nee: Kerns) Fairbanks....
John Pizzo
August 31, 2021
John Pizzo, age 82 of Allen Park, MI passed away August 31, 2021. Loving husband of Catherine for 54 wonderful years. Proud father of Marianne (Arnold Juster) Purdy, Josie (Joe) Schiros, Linda Nilsson and Vince (Libby) Pizzo. Dearest grandpa of Marissa (Kyle), Justin, Alex, Christopher, Elizabeth, Allison and great grandpa of Wesley. Beloved brother of Grace Didato and brother-in-law...
Curtis R. Cole Sr.
August 28, 2021
Curtis R. Cole Sr., age 83, passed away August 28, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Loving father of Curtis Jr., Michelle (Terry) Micallef, Kevin, and Jeffrey Lynn. Dearest grandfather of Brett. Survived by his sister, Mary. Curtis is preceded in death by his parents, Cloyd and Myrtle Cole and his brother, John. Loving companion of Cathy Swistock....
Patrick Lacey
August 28, 2021
Patrick Michael Lacey was born on February 15, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 28, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 70; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of 44 years to Carol. Loving dad of Shaun (Sandra) and Kristin. Dearest brother of Donald (Susan) Lacey and Judi (James) Starosta. Also survived by other...
Robert Alston
August 28, 2021
Robert Alston, age 91 of Monroe, passed away August 28th, 2021. Visitation will take place Tuesday August 31, 2021 from 4:00pm- 7:00pm at the Allore Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm, Monroe.
Michael Lee Mignano
August 28, 2021
Michael Lee Mignano, 50, of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly due to complications from Leukemia on August 28, 2021, with loved ones by his side. Mike was born on July 24, 1971, just minutes after his twin sister Michelle, in Monroe, Michigan to Sam and Leona Mignano. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1989. After high school, he earned...
Wayne W. Webber
August 28, 2021
Wayne W. Webber, 88 years old passed away on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at his home in New Baltimore, MI. Born in Thompsonville, Michigan. Wayne lived his life in Macomb County, returning to Thompsonville often where he developed his lifelong passions for fishing, hunting and the preservation of wildlife. Wayne passed away with his “babe” Joanie, wife of 66...
Lee Apker
August 27, 2021
Lee Apker, age 79 of Newport, passed away peacefully August 27th, 2021. Loving husband of Dawn and dear father of 4. Proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 3. Lee was a dedicated employee of the Ford Motor Co. -Woodhaven Stamping Plant for over 21 years. He also served his community as a member of the Frenchtown Twp....
Barbara R. Koziol
August 26, 2021
To view Barbara's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Koziol, Barbara R. Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 59 years to the late Edwin J. Koziol. Loving mother of Barbara A. Ralbovsky, Edwin M. (Sue) Koziol, Mark Koziol, and Diane (Paula Corkum) Koziol. Cherished grandma of Kathy, Michelle, Claire, Adam, Sophie, and Hannah. Barbara had...
Donya D. Martin
August 25, 2021
To view Donya's tribute video, click on the tribute wall above. Donya D. Martin, age 87 of Allen Park, MI. Loving wife of Millard Martin for 71 wonderful years. Mother of the late Michael (Cindy) Martin and Linda Jackson. Proud granny of Michael Martin, Brian (Amy) Jackson, Holly (James Stinchcombe) Couture, Tracy Honstain and great granny of Naomi, Casey,...
Margaret "Peggy" Kerr
August 25, 2021
Margaret "Peggy" Kerr. Age 62 of Westland, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Ken Kerr. Loving mother of: Joe, Jennifer, Nikki, Kenny and Kayla. Proud grandma of: Avery, Briana, Maci, Ethan, Isla, Emeri, Ivy, Adaleine. Dear sister of Cathy, Theresa, Suzy, Karen, Janet, Gary, Tommy and David. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded...
Paul B. Battistone
August 24, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Paul's memorial video. Born in Detroit, Paul was the son of Paul and Jacqueline (Candela) Battistone. He married the love of his life, Dianna Newsom on June 29, 1990. Paul enjoyed time in the outdoors hunting, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family. Paul leaves to cherish his...
Anthony Charles Eckert Ii
August 24, 2021
Born in Detroit, Anthony was the son of Ralph and Barbara (Carney) Eckert. A graduate of Melvindale High School, he worked as a welder at Bayloff Inc. Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his Son Anthony Charles Eckert III; as well as his mother Barb and many aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. Sadly he was preceded in death...
Jeffery D. Hotham, Sr.
August 24, 2021
Jeffery D. Hotham, Sr. was born on June 7, 1956 in Wyandotte, MI and died on August 24, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 65; he was of Trenton. Beloved father of Jeff (Ashley) and Mikey (Chelsie). Proud grandpa and papa of Skyler, Charlie, Rylin, Hank and Harleigh. Dearest brother of George, Mark, Cheryl and Sarah....
Norman James Classon
August 24, 2021
Born in Westland, Norman was the son of Mark and Peggy (Troutt) Classon. A graduate of Carlson High School he enjoyed collecting coins, watching Jeopardy and studying history. Norman leaves to cherish his memory his parents Mark and Peggy Classon; brothers: Corey Classon and Jeremy Classon; two nephews: Corey Calsson Jr. and Tyler Bitner; a niece Kyla Broome; as...
Pamela B. Daddario
August 23, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Pamela's memorial video. Pamela B. Daddario, age 76 of Trenton, MI. Loving mother of Leonard (Jenny), Matthew (Melissa), Jeanine, and the late Tony. Proud grandma of Nicole, Heather (Dakota), Tracy, Sophia, Julia, Kenny, Jessica (Eric), Melissa (Joe), Ashley, Mike and great grandma of James and Emma. Beloved sister of Lonnie, Francis, Candace,...
Nora Ruth Day-Miller
August 22, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Nora's memorial video. Ruth Day-Miller, age 90 of Taylor. August 22, 2021. Loving mother of the late Brenda (the late Terry) Sas, Wanda (Gerry) Bybee, Abby (Larry) Olds, the late Robert (Jeannine), Donna (Dennis) Kelley and the late Keith (Michelle) Miller. Loving grandma to 11. Great grandma of 19. Great great grandma...
Laurie Anne Foldi
August 21, 2021
Laurie Anne Foldi, age 74 of Wyandotte, MI. Loving wife of George for 43 wonderful years. Beloved sister of Robert Jr. (Pat), Charles, Fred (Kim), and the late Thomas. Laure battled a rare skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica but she never let it define her life and went to college and earned an associate's degree in computer science....