OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Margaret L. Logelin

Margaret L. Logelin

January 1, 2020

Logelin, Margaret L., age 86 of Allen Park. Loving wife of John for 66 years. Beloved mother of Stephen Logelin, Lorna Ciul, Thomas Logelin, and the late Joan Bennett. Loving grandma of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Ronald D. Kahler

Ronald D. Kahler

December 31, 2019

Ronald was born on October 24, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died on December 31, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 72; he was of Burton, Michigan. Beloved dad of Angela Kahler-Fisette, Mark Kahler and Donald Kahler (Joni Parker). Also survived by his grandchildren, one brother Dave Kahler and two sisters Judy Kahler-Connell...

Gary "Bub"  Rahn

Gary "Bub" Rahn

December 31, 2019

Rahn, Gary "Bub", age 68, December 31, 2019 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Linda for 41 years. Loving father of Mike of Grosse Ile. Also survived by his siblings Dave (Valene) Rahn of Grosse Ile, Rick (Fran) Rahn of Virginia, Brian (Lisa) Rahn of Florida, Jeff (Amber) Rahn of Elmira and Paula Rahn of Michigan. Gary had...

Donald Dean  Bitz

Donald Dean Bitz

December 31, 2019

Born in Monroe, Don was the son of Edward and Loretta (Brancheau) Bitz. A graduate of Monroe High School, Don faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Shirley Owens, on July 26, 1969. Don had worked for Ford Motor Company, Allore Funeral Home, he drove ambulance for Noble Ambulance Company...

David T. Hunter

David T. Hunter

December 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view David's video tribute. Hunter, David T., age 90, December 30, 2019 of Trenton, MI. Beloved husband of Betty Jane Hunter. Loving father of Catherine (the late Henry) Miklowski, Bruce (Kathleen) Hunter and Amy (Mark) MiIler. Proud grandfather of Zachariah, Sonya, Ezra, Nathaniel, Isiah, Riza, Jason, Mathew, Megan and Ben. Also survived...

Christine  Marie Cornett

Christine Marie Cornett

December 30, 2019

Born in Detroit, Christine was the daughter of Wallace and Mary Patricia (Mahnoey) Swafford. A 1982 graduate of Airport High School, Christine married the love of her life, Lonnie Cornett on August 25, 1990. She worked as an Industrial Cleaning Supervisor for Glick Environmental, retiring in 1998. Christine leaves to cherish her memory, Lonnie, her husband of the past...

Greg "Uncle Poohie" Wykoff

Greg "Uncle Poohie" Wykoff

December 28, 2019

Greg "Uncle Poohie" Wykoff, age 53 of Taylor. December 28, 2019. Loving father of Judy Wykoff. Beloved brother of Shawn Crocker and Christopher Wykoff. Dearest Uncle of Eric, Kali, Scott, and Todd Jr. Great Uncle of Codi. Proceeded in death by his parents Floyd and Kathleen Wykoff.

Marian A.  Kraatz

Marian A. Kraatz

December 28, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Marian's video tribute. Marian Kraatz. Age 84 of Allen Park. December 28, 2019. Beloved wife of Jim Kraatz for 6 years. Loving mother of Amy Standifer and Lisa Ewald. Proud grandma of 18. Great grandma of 8. Dear sister of Jeanette Staschke, Elizabeth Nickel, Bill (Julie) Cartwright, Dianne Middaugh and Daniel...

Kathy Jo Decker

Kathy Jo Decker

December 28, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Kathy Jo's video tribute. Kathy Jo Decker, age 61 of Trenton, MI., passed away Sat. Dec. 28, 2019 in the care of Hospice at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI., surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on June 6, 1958 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton, MI., the daughter of...

Nicolo Biundo

Nicolo Biundo

December 27, 2019

Nicolo was born on January 1, 1944 in Cinisi, Sicily, Italy and died on December 27, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 75; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Ann Marie. Loving dad of Antonino Biundo (Suzanne Krause) and Maria (Phil) Mooney. Proud nonno of Alex, Rachelle, Gianna, Julia and Sebastian. Dearest brother of Vito...

Dan "Chub" Mccarary

Dan "Chub" Mccarary

December 27, 2019

Dan “Chub” was born on April 19, 1993 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on December 27, 2019 in Flat Rock, MI at the age of 26. Beloved son of Sandra McCarary. Dearest brother of Troy McCarary, Alicia McCarary and Carrie Matzkvech. Also survive by other loving family and friends.

Eugene  Raymond Dake

Eugene Raymond Dake

December 27, 2019

Dake, Eugene, age 88, of Gibraltar, Michigan, passed away on December 27, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth. They were married for 64 years. Loving father of Kenneth (Aileen) of Beaverton, Cynthia (Paul) Lehr, Gibraltar, Connie (Martin) Kalonich, Grayling, Cathy (Patrick) Valentine, Gibraltar, and Diane (Kenny) Kollar, Deerfield, Ohio. Grandfather of 10 Kevin, Kris,...

Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez, Jr.

Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez, Jr.

December 26, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Pete's video tribute. Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., age 72 of Trenton, passed away December 26, 2019. Loving husband of Irene. Dear father of Andrea (James) Blow and Carlos Gonzalez. Proud grandfather of Hunter, Zachary, and Mateo. Great grandfather of Isabella. Pete was a 37 year employee at Chrysler and proudly served...

Paul Sterling  Deller Jr.

Paul Sterling Deller Jr.

December 26, 2019

Paul Sterling Deller passed away on December 26, 2019 at age 92. He was born March 22, 1927. His parents were Paul Sterling, Sr. and Eva Lorraine DeBolt Deller. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanette Olivia Husted Deller; sons Drew Sterling (Kimberle nee: McCormick ), Steven Paul (Julie nee: Holmes) and daughter Diane Elyse Deller Hansen. Paul...

Clare Jane Koester

Clare Jane Koester

December 25, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Clare's video tribute. Clare Jane Koester (Pietrangelo) age 88, of Portage and formerly of Grosse Ile passed away peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2019. Clare is survived by her loving children, William Charles “Bill”, Ann Phyllis and Gerardo Rincon, her grandchildren Alicia (Kyle) Wright and Michael (Jennifer) Rincon, and great grandchildren Olivia...

Kris Vogel

Kris Vogel

December 25, 2019

Kris Vogel, age 47, passed away on December 25, 2019. Loving husband to Karrie for 20 years. Loving father to Shane. Loving son to the late John and Barb. Loving son in law to Barbara and Roger and Pat. Loving brother to the late Debbie (Nick) Bader, the late Rick Vogel, John (Debbie) Vogel, Mike (Cathy) Vogel and Jeff...

Mary Isabell Freeland

Mary Isabell Freeland

December 23, 2019

A committal service will be on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1151 Van Dyke., Detroit, MI 48234

Miriam B. Rhaesa

Miriam B. Rhaesa

December 23, 2019

Miriam was born on February 23, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and died on December 23, 2019 in Connecticut at the age of 78. A committal service will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, MI. The time for the committal will be added when confirmed.

Patrick "Rick" Raymond Emerick Ii

Patrick "Rick" Raymond Emerick Ii

December 23, 2019

Patrick “Rick” Raymond Emerick II, age 40 of Southgate, passed away December 23rd, 2019. Loving husband of Khristina. Dear father of Madison Grace, Jaiden, Joey, and Jaxon. Beloved son of Patrick and Shirley Emerick. Also survived by his sisters Christine (Terry) McMillan, Jennifer Emerick, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Dennis R. Delong

Dennis R. Delong

December 23, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dennis' video tribute. DeLong, Dennis R., age 74 of Melvindale. Loving husband of Karen of 51years. Beloved father of Lori (Don) Pray, and Scott (Tarrah) DeLong. Dearest papa of Nathan (Shelby), Logan, Alexis, Amelia, and Breelynn, and great grandpa to Maxwell. Beloved brother of Joyce (Dave) Loughridge, the late Verdon (Edith)...