OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Raymond George  Clair Jr.

Raymond George Clair Jr.

June 27, 2021

Born in Dearborn, Raymond was the son of Raymond and Madge (Jones) Clair Sr. He worked as a Truck Driver for many years and then as a Concrete Laborer. Raymond leaves to cherish his memory his children: John (Hollie Linne) Clair, Andrew (Kayley Redfield) Clair and Nathan Clair; grandchildren: Andrew Clair Jr. Noah Clair, Logan Linne and Cory James...

Lottie  Lewandowski

Lottie Lewandowski

June 27, 2021

Lottie Lewandowski passed away peacefully at age 91 in her home in Trenton, MI. Loving mother of Diane (Robert) Grant, Brian (Andrea) Lewandowski, and Carol (Robert) Oaks. Beloved Grandma of Christopher (Tara) and Marissa. Lottie was preceded in death by her husband Walter Lewandowski and her son Douglas Lewandowski. She will be deeply missed by many loving family and...

Leo J. Diakow

Leo J. Diakow

June 27, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Leo's service video. Leo J. Diakow was born on September 30, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 27, 2021 at the age of 96. Beloved Husband of the late Joyce. Loving Dad of Gerald “Butch” (Pat) Diakow, Linda (Mike) Fenech and Jill (Charlie) McCalister. Cherished Grandpa and Pops of Sally...

Rheta Knight

Rheta Knight

June 27, 2021

Rheta Esther Knight, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, formerly of Fairview, Michigan, passed away June 27, 2021 in Arizona. Beloved wife to the late Jack. Dear mother of the late Walter Bud (Sandra) Godfrey, the late Gary (Linda) and Cheri (Jeuvinco) Canales (of Fountain Hills, Arizona). Loving grandma to Rita Canales, Thomas, Matthew (Lesley), Michael (Ann Marie), Khris (Neil) Murray,...

Rosa Maria Gonzalez

Rosa Maria Gonzalez

June 27, 2021

Rosa M. Gonzalez-Troche Rosa was born on November 30, 1939 and died peacefully at home on June 27, 2021 at the age of 81. Rosa was born, raised, and lived most of her life, until recently, in Puerto Rico. Originally from Mayaguez, stayed a few years in San Juan, until she moved to Michigan in 2020. Cherished mother of...

Alfred "Fred" D'Arcangelo

Alfred "Fred" D'Arcangelo

June 26, 2021

Alfred Eugene “Fred” D’Arcangelo, age 96 of Allen Park, MI passed away June 26, 2021. Fred was married to the late Tonina Restiva until her death in 1986. He is survive by his two children Mary Ann (George) Stanley and Robert (Anna) D’Arcangelo. He is a Grandpa to four grandchildren and Great Grandpa to four great grandchildren. A mass...

Mary White

Mary White

June 26, 2021

Mary White, age 86 of Taylor, MI. Loving wife of the late Jack White. Loving mother of Michael (Patricia) White, Tom White and Tonia (Dennis) Smith. Proud grandma of Dawn (Scott) Raymond, Dennis (Susan) Smith, David White, Christopher White, Katelyn (Austin Tolbert) White and great grandma of Parker, Brantley, Camden, Georgia, Helen, Jack, Pearl and Brady. Memorial contributions in...

Lois Jean Macdonald

Lois Jean Macdonald

June 26, 2021

Lois Jean MacDonald, age 85 of Trenton, Michigan and The Villages, Florida, passed away June 26, 2021. Born October 13, 1935 in Wyandotte, Lois was the daughter of John and Lois (Erdahl) MacDonald. A 1953 graduate of Trenton High School, she then earned her Masters of Education Degree from the University of Michigan. Lois taught Physical Education, retiring from...

Felicita "Felis" Morin

Felicita "Felis" Morin

June 24, 2021

Felicita Morin of Gibraltar, MI passed away June 25, 2021 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Guillermo (Bill) Morin. Loving and one of a kind mother to the late Alejandro Reyes, Emelia Reyes, Ysebel (Steve) Sermack and Mariana Nemeth. Loving and one of a kind grandmother to Jolene (Michael) Sendry, Michael Reyes, Roy (Felisha) Spann,...

Salvatore  "Sam" Pallone

Salvatore "Sam" Pallone

June 23, 2021

Salvatore "Sam" Pallone, age 73 of the Downriver area, passed away June 23, 2021. Dear son of the late Rudolph Pallone and Ruby Mae Dedenbach. Loving Husband of Theresa (Terry). Beloved brother of Jim Pallone (Chris), Dee Dee Ungar (Frank), the late Tom Pallone (Catherine), and Tony Pallone (Clarence). Dear father of Tina Kruse (David), Dion Pallone, step daughter...

Robert Rudolph  Lange

Robert Rudolph Lange

June 22, 2021

Robert Rudolph Lange age 94, of Henry Ford Village, Dearborn, Michigan, and formerly of Trenton and Allen Park, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was predeceased by his loving wife Emely after 67 years of marriage. He was born in Toledo, Ohio to Catherine Reese and Rudolph Lange on October 25, 1926. He was also predeceased by...

Bill Doherty

Bill Doherty

June 22, 2021

Bill Doherty, age 86 of Grosse Ile, passed away June 22nd, 2021. Born December 27th, 1934 to the late William and Mary Doherty. Loving husband of the late Pat. Dear father of Bill (Mary), Kevin (Ellen), and Diane (Scott) Adams. Proud grandfather of Bill (Megan), Paul, Ben, Jack, Martin, and Jason. Bill is also survived by siblings Katie Savage,...

Betty Joy Foley

Betty Joy Foley

June 22, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Betty Joy’s video tribute. Betty Joy Foley, age 91 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Detroit and Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully June 22nd, 2021. Born April 22nd, 1930 to the late Miles and Florence Blair. Loving wife of 57 years to the late Gerard Foley. Dear mother of Geraldine...

Raymond Orrie Myers

Raymond Orrie Myers

June 21, 2021

Born in Carleton, Raymond was the son of Melvin and Helen (Olah) Myers. A graduate of Airport High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He married his love of almost 70 years, Helen Sledge, on September 13, 1951. Raymond worked for Ford Motor Company in Monroe for over 30 years,...

Maria  "Tootsie" "Noonie" Sexton

Maria "Tootsie" "Noonie" Sexton

June 21, 2021

To view Maria's tribute video please click on the tribute wall above. Maria Sexton. Age 93 of Lincoln Park. Passed away June 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Leander Sexton. Loving mother of Patsy Ann (James) Sexton Sagginario, Robert (Judy) Sexton and Deborah (Keith) Green. Proud grandma of David, Daniel, Amy, Samantha, Julio, the late Sabrina, Sarana, Ryan,...

Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams

June 21, 2021

To view Jeff's tribute video please click on the tribute wall above. Born in Wyandotte, Jeff was the son of Prentice and Shirley (Aben) Williams. A 1981 graduate of Carlson High School, he married the love of his life, Gina Firneno, on May 16, 1992. Jeff worked as a Loader/Operator for McCoig LLC for over 30 years. He was...

Ruth F.  Tilmann

Ruth F. Tilmann

June 21, 2021

Ruth F. Tilmann, of Grosse Ile, MI. Passed away June 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Tilmann. Loving Aunt/Mother of Susan (Keith) Huntley. Proud grandmother of Haley Daddario. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse...

Jon Alan Wilson

Jon Alan Wilson

June 20, 2021

Jon Alan Wilson, age 69 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of Kate Wilson for 33 wonderful years. One of a kind father to Jonny (Maryann) Wilson and James Wilson. Proud grandpa of Matthew Jon Wilson. Beloved brother of Nelson Wilson, Laura (Glenn) Holbrook, Gordon (Pamela) Wilson and brother-in-law of Mike (Laura) Willett. Jon also leaves behind his loving niece...

James V. Sturgeon Jr.

James V. Sturgeon Jr.

June 19, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view James' memorial video. James V. Sturgeon Jr., age 91 of Riverview, MI. Loving husband of the late Helen Sturgeon. Loving father of Donna (James) Hollandsworth, Bev (George) Ricker and James Sturgeon III. Proud papa of Jeremy (Nikki), the late Mark, James, Anne, Chelsea (Tyler), Donald, Katie (Dustin), Brett (Ashley), Brad and great-papa...

Hal Akershoek

Hal Akershoek

June 18, 2021

Hal Akershoek, age 63, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Friday June 18, 2021 following a short illness. Hal was born on March 31, 1958 to Harold and Mildred (Johnson) Akershoek. He attended Trenton High School, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Wayne State University in 1981. In 1984, Hal acquired Olds’ Flower Shop. Despite limited experience,...