OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Linda C. Fairgrieve
November 21, 2024
Linda Catherine Fairgrieve “Pietruszkiewicz”, age 66 of Allen Park, passed away on Novmeber 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Tom Fairgrieve, of 37 years.
Loving domestic partner to Paul Praedel, of 8 years. Cherished and devoted mother to Melissa Pierson. Proud grandma to Terry and Aubrey; great-grandma to Arya. Caring...
Jessie Riley
November 20, 2024
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Jessie was a proud and devoted mother to Kai Thomas Owens. Beloved daughter of Dawn Riley, Michelle Riley, and the late Mark Riley. She was a kind, caring sister to Brandy Riley and a deeply adored aunt to Ariana and Elijah Riley, and Victor and Lilith...
Doris F. Goudreau
November 18, 2024
Doris F. Goudreau passed away November 18th, 2024 in Dearborn, MI. Doris passed away less than 2 weeks before her 103rd birthday. She was born in Willard, OH to Clint and Alice Keiffer. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth and sister, Garland . She was married to Michael Costantino from 1943 until his death in 1982....
Michael Richard Stout
November 18, 2024
Michael Richard Stout, age 53 of Taylor, MI and Fresno, CA, passed away on November 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband to Jennifer Bader-Stout, of 23 years.
Loving father to Daphne. Dearest brother to late Katherine (Mark) Black and Andrea (Daniel) Bernadine. Beloved son to Richard and Marie Stout. Cherished uncle to Stephanie and...
Terry Michael Gunnell
November 18, 2024
Terry Michael Gunnell, age 73, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his
loved ones on November 18th , 2024.
Born to James and Carolyn Gunnell, the Gunnell family included his surviving siblings,
David (Alfie) and Richard (Lisa). Terry is also survived by his wife Vickie and his first
wife...
Robert H. Sharkey
November 16, 2024
Robert H. Sharkey, age 80, of Grosse Ile Twp, Michigan passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of 59 years to Terry Sharkey. Dearest father of Roxanne (Rick) Gayheart, Robert Sharkey Jr. (Dora Rodriguez), and Rene (Ray) Matchko. Dear grandfather of Steven (Justice) Gayheart, Nicole (Jon Barley) Gayheart,...
Joseph Paul Berkey
November 15, 2024
Joseph Paul Berkey, age 101 of Grosse Ile, passed away November 15, 2024.
Born March 15, 1923 in Temerin, Yugoslavia, Joseph was the son of Andrew and Mary Ivanics. He entered the Navy and participated in World War II before he graduated high school. After discharge he finished high school then received his Bachelor's in Education from...
Charles F. Ray
November 14, 2024
Charles Forrest Ray of Southgate, Michigan passed away on November 14, 2024, he was 87 years old. “Chuck” was born on December 11, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan. He was a devoted & loving partner of more than thirty years to Celeste Lezuch and a loving father to Forrest (Lisa) Ray, Laura Christen, Derrick Ray and Darrell (Janice) Ray....
James E. Salliotte
November 14, 2024
James Edward Salliotte, son of the late Raymond and Antoinette Salliotte was born on October 4th, 1949. He departed this life on Thursday November 14th, 2024. Jim was born and raised in Ecorse, Michigan and later moved to Woodhaven, Michigan to start and raise his beloved family.
Jim received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering...
Jadwiga Wolan
November 14, 2024
Jadwiga Krzepton Wolan was born on January 10, 1936 in Poland and went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 at the age of 88; she was of Chicago, Illinois and formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Jan. Loving mom of Richard Wolan, Halina (Chester) Surdyka, Irene (Jan) Zagorski, the late...
Barbara Lawson
November 11, 2024
A beautiful soul left this Earth on November 11, 2024. Barbara Lawson, 80 of Riverview, MI went home to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Barbara was born on September 1, 1944 in Boons Camp, Ky to Ora and Sarah (Perry) Daniels. Barbara married the love of her life, Herschel...
Betty Marie Dace
November 11, 2024
Born in Lilly, West Virginia, Betty was the daughter of William and Thurley (Ware) Lilly. She married Victor Guzzi in October of 1958. Betty worked at Western Union in Detroit and then for Ford Motor Company. A published author, she was a member of the Rockwood Moose. Betty enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking, but her most treasured times were...
Kyle James Ramirez
November 11, 2024
Kyle James Ramirez of Belleville, Michigan passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at the age of 67. Cherished son of the late Alfred Ramirez and Patrica Ramirez. Loving brother of Alfred “Tip” (the late Angie) Ramirez and Gail (the late Marcos) Dias. Adored uncle of Adam (Danielle) Dias, Monica (Frank) Hayes, Mathew (Sarah) Dias, Carissa (Jason) Felger, Jessica...
Judith Cecilia Walsh
November 10, 2024
Born in Detroit, Judith was the daughter of Roy and Evelyn (Hammond) Mathews. She married the love of her life, John Walsh, on February 15, 1958. Judith worked for the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company for many years. She was a member of the Wyandotte Power Squadron as well as enjoying ceramics, but her most treasured times were...
Al Burden
November 10, 2024
Al Burden of Taylor, MI passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Esther Burden. Cherished father of Cheryl Fonseca, Karen (William) Hatley, Carol (Robert) Proodian, and Jim (Connie) Burden. Loving grandfather of Jeremy (Laura), Beck, Joe (Lisa), Angela (Patrick), Brad (Liz), and Ali. Caring great-grandfather...
Jerry W. Whitehead
November 9, 2024
Jerry Wayne Whitehead Sr., age 63 of Taylor, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 9, 2024. He was the loving companion to Teresa of 20 years.
Loving father to Christy (Antwon) Hayes, Jerry (Jessica) Whitehead Jr., Alicia (Anthony) Borboa, Aleigha (Zach) Push, Erika Rowe, and Emily (Breytan) Melson. Dearest gumpy to Antwon...
Joanne Maple
November 9, 2024
Joanne R. Maple
June 12, 1940 – November 9, 2024
Trenton, Michigan
Joanne R. Maple, lovingly known to many as “Tootie,” passed away on November 9, 2024, in Trenton, Michigan, at the age of 84. She was born on June 12, 1940, in Louisville, Ohio to the late Jack and Twila...
Paul A. Liedel
November 7, 2024
Paul A. Liedel died peacefully on Nov. 7th at Seacrest Rehab and Nursing Center. He was cared for by a caring staff and Hospice. Paul was 83 years old.
Paul worked at the University of Toledo Broadcasting all his work life. He was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Paul volunteered at River...
Dimas R. Cruz-Araus
November 6, 2024
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Charles "Chas" Langley
November 6, 2024
Langley, Charles "Chas", Nov. 6, age 82. of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Jeffrey and JoAnn(James) Ellsworth. Dearest grandfather of Jessica (Jacob) Gross and step grandfather of James Ellsworth Jr. Loving brother of Rich, David, Cathy Danley and Denise Schmidt. Chas was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Catherine and his brothers Michael, Robert...