OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Johnny Ray Collier

Johnny Ray Collier

December 7, 2020

Collier, John R., age 72 of Trenton, passed away December 7, 2020. Born October 22, 1948 in Detroit to Juanita and the late Millard Collier. In August of 1989, John married the love of his life Lisa Traster. Together they lovingly raised 3 children Micah (Kim), Ian (Kourttney Leik), and Evan (Emily Green). Years later, John would become a...

Robert Edward Stewart

Robert Edward Stewart

December 7, 2020

Born in Wyandotte, Robert was the son of Robert and Betty (Rossler) Stewart. A graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. Robert married the love of his life, Paula Lezotte, on October 11, 1968. Robert worked as a Millwright for DTE until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, carving duck decoys,...

Kelly Ann Gaynier

Kelly Ann Gaynier

December 6, 2020

Kelly Ann Gaynier, of Trenton Michigan. Passed away December 6, 2020. She was born February 14, 1980 to Joseph Mark and Barbara Ann Smokovitz. She became the younger sister to Dan (Jessica) Smokovitz. She attended Gabriel Richard Catholic High School and graduated in 1998. After high school she went to Madonna University where she received her Bachelors in child...

Johanna Mary  Terrian

Johanna Mary Terrian

December 6, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Johanna's video tribute. Johanna Mary Terrian. Age 79 of West Bloomfield, formerly of River Rouge. Born on October 30, 1941 to the late Marie and Lawrence Glaab. Loving mother of Patrick Terrian. Beloved sister of Larry (Shirly), Mary, Timothy (Peggy), Ann, Patricia, Joan, William and Kathy (Leon). Preceded in death by...

Iris Audrey Markert

Iris Audrey Markert

December 6, 2020

Iris Audrey Markert (93) went to be with our Lord on 12-6-2020 just nine days short of her 94th birthday. She passed away peacefully with loving family at her side. Iris is survived by sons Michael Parker (Vicki), Richard Parker and Gary Markert (Diane), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and...

Leonard Podsaid

Leonard Podsaid

December 6, 2020

Leonard Podsaid, age 56 of Taylor, passed away on December 6, 2020. Dear father of Anthony (Pamela), Samantha (Nick), Crystal (Bobby), as well as his stepchildren Samantha, Ashley and Natasha. He was the loving companion of Cheryl. Leonard was the proud grandfather of Selena, Carter, Diego, Gianna, Dominic, Santiago, Amora, Emiliano, Landyn, and Kingsley. He was preceded in death...

Alveina M. Respondeck

Alveina M. Respondeck

December 6, 2020

Respondeck, Alveina M., age 94, December 6, 2020 of South Rockwood, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Roland. Loving mother of Michael, Ronald and the late Thomas Respondeck. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Alveina may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Randy James Lajiness

Randy James Lajiness

December 5, 2020

Randy James Lajiness, age 63 of Temperance, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Hospice of Lenawee. Born March 27, 1957 in Monroe, Randy was the son of Clayton and Hildreth (Pyle) Lajiness. A graduate of Erie Mason High School, Randy swam on the high school swim team. He worked as a Truck Driver with United Parcel Service for...

Gerald Richard Wesley

Gerald Richard Wesley

December 5, 2020

Gerald Richard Wesley, of Southgate, Michigan passed away December 5, 2020. He was 84 years old. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Jerry (Terri) Wesley, Debbie (Steve) Vessells, Janice (Kirk) VanHeusen, and Gwen (Doug) North. Proud Papa of Marty (Laura) Vowell, Ryan (Taryn) VanHeusen, Kyle VanHeusen, Danny Vessells, Nathan Wesley, Colin (Lauren) North, Nicole Vessells, Riley North, and...

Eric "Rick"  Bondy

Eric "Rick" Bondy

December 4, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Eric's memorial video. Eric (Rick) Bondy, 63, ended a valiant battle with cancer on December 4, 2020 when he passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side. Eric was born to Beb and Elaine (Denno) Bondy in Monroe, Michigan on August 15, 1957. He was a 1975 graduate of...

Alice Lucille Baldridge

Alice Lucille Baldridge

December 3, 2020

Alice Lucille Baldridge, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Fountainview of Monroe. Born July 4, 1941 in Perry, Oklahoma, Alice was the daughter of Fred and Mary (Gillhouse) Moore. She married Charles Baldridge on May 18, 1964. Alice worked as a Nurse’s Aide and Medilodge of Monroe and then at the IHM Health Center...

Rose Marie Hammill

Rose Marie Hammill

December 3, 2020

Hammill, Rose Marie, age 87, December 3, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of Emanuel “Jake” Hammill. Loving mother of Donna (Perry) Czarnecki, Barbara Rose (Dan) Sabo, Michael (Dawn) Kronell and Dianne Andrews. Also survived by her grandchildren Lisa (Brandon) LaCourciere, Brian (Erin) Czarnecki, David (Erica) Czarnecki, Sarah (Christopher) Campbell, Ryan Sabo, Brent Sabo, Jarret Kronell, Erin Kronell, Elizabeth...

Vera W. Pannell

Vera W. Pannell

December 3, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Vera's memorial video and funeral service. Pannell, Vera W., age 91, December 3, 2020 of Woodhaven, MI, formerly of Southgate, MI. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Barbara (Jim) Collins, Judy (Stephen) Danish and the late Phyllis McKenzie. Also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dearest Sister of...

Ryan Phillip Vuich

Ryan Phillip Vuich

December 1, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Ryan's memorial video. Ryan Phillip Vuich, of Jackson, Michigan, formerly of the Downriver area. Passed away December 1, 2020. Loving son of Randy and Karen Ann Vuich. Dear brother of Scott, Nick and Matthew. Beloved uncle of Alley and Angelina. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents; Mike and Ann Vuich,...

Bea Woodard

Bea Woodard

November 30, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bea's video tribute. Bea was born on September 28, 1933 and went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2020 at the age of 87; she was formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Guy Woodard. Cherished mom of Curtis (Donna) Woodard. Proud grandma of Brian Daniel...

Mike "Porko" Pustulka

Mike "Porko" Pustulka

November 30, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Mike's memorial video. Mike “Porko” Pustulka, of Riverview, formerly of Wyandotte, passed away on November 30, 2020. Loving husband of Rebecca for 34 years. Beloved dad of Justin Goins, Jacob Pustulka and Alexandra Pustulka. Proud grandpa of Jordan Goins and Jacob Goins. Dear brother of Cecelia Ann, Thomas, the late Daniel “Dino”,...

Robert  G. Hopkins

Robert G. Hopkins

November 30, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Robert's memorial video. Hopkins, Robert G., age 88, November 30., 2020, formerly of Lincoln Park, MI. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Robert R. (Linda) Hopkins. Proud grandfather of Heidi (Bradley) Schick, Jeffrey (Nicole) Hopkins, Lindsay Hopkins and Michael James (Theresa) Hopkins. Also survived by his great grandchildren Anna...

Patricia Arlene Martin

Patricia Arlene Martin

November 29, 2020

Patricia Arlene Martin, age 87 of Woodhaven, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital in Trenton. Born December 25, 1932 in Wyandotte, Patricia was the daughter of Nelson and Marian (Nester) Schock. She married the love of her life, Arthur Ray Martin, on September 23, 1955. Sadly he preceded her in death September 22, 2013. Patricia...

George  J.  Moutgalias

George J. Moutgalias

November 29, 2020

George J. Moutgalias. Age 86 of Trenton. Passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Julie Moutgalias for 51 years. Loving father of Jerry (Teri) Moutgalias, James (Susan) Moutgalias and Renee (Dominic) Papillo. Proud Papou of George, Kimberly, Mikael, Nicholas, Giuseppe and Julius. Dear brother of Afendra Mountzalia and Helen (Bill) Tsiamis. Survived also by many...

Anthony Michael Paquette

Anthony Michael Paquette

November 29, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Anthony's video tribute. Anthony Michael Paquette, age 15 of Wyandotte, Michigan. Passed away November 29, 2020. Anthony attended Madison Center School in Wyandotte, Michigan. Anthony was our strong miracle boy. He fought so hard all of his life to over come the obstacles of his disabilities. He touched so many lives...