OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Linda C. Fairgrieve

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dimas R. Cruz-Araus

November 6, 2024

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Charles "Chas" Langley

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...