OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...