OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Letty Jo Fisher-Ferguson
June 16, 2021
Born in Connersville, Indiana, Letty was the daughter of Ralph and Lova (Wright) Fisher. Loving wife of Don Ferguson. Sadly he preceded her in death October 26, 1992. A dedicated homemaker, Letty was a woman of many talents, she enjoyed crafting and writing poetry, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family. Letty leaves to cherish...
Steve Norris
June 15, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Steve's memorial video. Steve Norris, of Trenton, passed away June 15, 2021. Loving husband of Melissa. Proud father of Jake (Julia) and Hope. Steve will be missed by many friends. Steve enjoyed volleyball and golf. He was always smiling and had a desire to have fun. He was a great dad and...
Billy Ray Apperson
June 15, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Billy's memorial video. Billy Ray Apperson, age 93 of South Rockwood, MI. Loving husband of the late Dennie Mae. Loving father of Tony (the late Ida) Apperson, Raymond Apperson and the late Daniel (Penny) Apperson. Proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Avaleen. In lieu of flowers,...
Mary Mildred Reott
June 13, 2021
Reott. Mary Mildred, age 97, June 13, 2021 of Trenton, Michigan. Mother of: Constance (George) Gengle, Stephen Reott, Mary (Larry) Marschall, Diane (Bruce) Jacobs, Adela (Steven) Widman, Annette (Michael) Martin, Laurie (Floyd) Drouillard. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents Edward & Mary Kramer, a sister, Sister Mary Marcella...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Munoz
June 13, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Rudy's video tribute. Rodolfo “Rudy” Munoz, of Dearborn, passed away June 13, 2021. Loving husband to Juanita for 69 years. Beloved dad to the late Victoria (Tom) Posner, Joanne (the late Ron), Weclowski and John (Julia) Munoz. Proud grandpa/papa to Scott (Tammy) Posner, the late Jennifer Weclowski, Kristy Weclowski (Joey) Kaleniecki,...
Frank Miklaski
June 13, 2021
Click on tribute wall above to view Frank's memorial video and sharing of memories service. Frank Miklaski, 75, beloved husband of Susie for over 52 years, passed away at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Florida on June 13, 2021, from the ravages of COVID 19, even though he was fully vaccinated in the winter of 2021. He was diagnosed...
Linda Ann Baker
June 12, 2021
Born in Detroit, Linda was the daughter of Henry and Lucille (Hauck) Giebel. A graduate of St. Mary's Academy and Monroe Country Community College, she married the love of her life, Louis Joffery Baker Jr. in 1968 at St. Charles Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death April of 2021. Linda worked as an Area Coordinator for Mastro...
Shirley Marie Emerick
June 12, 2021
Emerick, Shirley Marie, age 67, June 12, 2021 of Southgate, MI. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Christine (Terry) McMillan, Jennifer Emerick and the late Patrick Emerick. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. contributions in memory of Shirley's life may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dr. John S. Szewc Jr.
June 12, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Dr. Szewc's video tribute. Dr. John S. Szewc Jr., age 84 of Grosse Ile passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born March 30, 1937 in Detroit, John was the son of John and Mary (Filipiak) Szewc. He married the love of his life, Elaine Barnhart, on September 5, 1959. He worked...
Olga Lucas
June 10, 2021
Olga Lucas, age 106 of Allen Park, MI. Loving wife of the late John Lucas. Beloved mother of Yvette Burns and John (Julie) Lucas. Dearest grandma of Kenneth, Michelle, Christopher and great grandma of Zachary. She also leaves behind her loving nieces, nephews and her dear friend Joan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Olga may...
Bernard "Bernie" Macdonald
June 9, 2021
MacDonald, Bernard “Bernie” age 80 of Detroit passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Born on July 22, 1940 in Mabou, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Canada to Duncan and Jane MacDonald. He moved with his family as a young boy to Detroit, attending Holy Redeemer schools, Detroit College of Business and finalizing his career at DTE. Bernie, an avid musician,...
Stephen Jessie Calvin
June 9, 2021
Born in Lincoln Park, Stephen was the son of Roxie Koelber. He was a graduate of Woodhaven High School. Stephen leaves to cherish his memory his mother Roxie; siblings: Tricia Minnick, John Koelber, Joshua (Jessica) Calvin and Maghan (Nathan) Hairell; his partner of seven years Alyssa Harris; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many other family...
Margaret F. "Marge" Mcmillan
June 9, 2021
McMillan, Margaret "Marge", age 82, June 9, 2021 of Riverview, Michigan. Wife of Bobbie. Mother of Toney (Mary) McMillan, Sandra (Devon) Tyson and Mark (Karen) McMillan. Also survived by her grandchildren Christen, Sarah, Jeanee, Joey, Jacob, and Chase; her great grandchildren Maggie, Charles, Eliza and Oakley; her sister June Wilkerson. Contributions in memory of Margaret's life may be made...
Margaret Blair
June 8, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Margaret's video tribute. Margaret “Honey” Blair passed away on June 8, 2021 at the age of 93 after a courageous battle with cancer; she held on to her beauty and dignity the whole time. We were able to stay by her side until her last breath although, this is going to...
Hector M. Hernandez
June 8, 2021
To view Hector's video please click on the tribute wall above. Hector M. Hernandez. Age 58 of Taylor. Passed away June 8, 2021. Loving brother of Carmen Owens Hernandez, Yolanda (Porfirio) Lopez, Luisa (Jorge) Martinez, Cornelio (Gabriela) Martinez, Joel Hernandez (Ericka), Elva (Jeronimo) Lopez and Juan (Robin) Hernandez. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Patricia Ann Schmitz
June 7, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Patricia Ann’s video tribute. Patricia Ann Schmitz, age 78 of Monroe, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her family. Born March 26, 1943 in Monroe, Patricia was the daughter of Victor and Delphine (Hopp) Wolf. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, Patricia married the love of...
Eric James Parker
June 7, 2021
Eric James Parker died peacefully on June 7th, 2021, in his home next to family. He was born July 3rd, 1976. He is survived by his mother Pamela (Brake) Parker and father, Kenneth Parker. He is also survived by his sister Stacey, his brothers Greg (Kristie), Todd (Jenny), and his nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Cody, Cooper, Logan and Reese....
John "Jack" Siffer
June 7, 2021
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jack’s video tribute. John “Jack” Siffer, age 84 of Monroe, passed away peacefully June 7, 2021 with family by his side. Jack was born July 29, 1936 in Monroe to the late John and Bernadine Siffer. After high school, Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon completion...
Tyler Harrell-Burleson
June 6, 2021
Tyler Russell James Harrell-Burleson was born on June 4, 1998 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on June 7, 2021 at the age of 23; he was of Taylor. Beloved son of Richard Harrell, Jr. and the late Shandale Burleson-Drugach. Dearest brother of Haley and Zachary Burleson-Drugach. Cherished grandson of Diana and the late Richard Harrell, Melisa Mather and Mark...
Jeanette M. Ryska
June 6, 2021
Jeanette M. Ryska. Age 84 of Flat Rock. Passed away June 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Louis Ryska. Loving mother of Cindy (Richard) Salyers. Proud Grams of Christopher Salyers. Great Grams of Luke and Keira Salyers. Survived also by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Ruth Riedel and sisters Janet Mathews and...