OBITUARIES

July 4, 2024

Bonnie Dougherty, of Gibraltar, passed away July 4, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William Dougherty. Loving mother of William (Candace) and Joseph (Sharon). Dear granny of Joe, Joanna, Alicia, and Danielle. Proud great granny of Emily, Alex, Joslyn, Leah, Nathan, Christopher, and Brooklyn. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded...

July 3, 2024

Cheryl May, beloved mother, Mimi, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 3, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old.

Born on November 30th, 1954 in Oakland, California, Cheryl was known for her dedication to education and her unwavering passion for teaching. As a Trenton Public School teacher for over...

July 2, 2024

Ronald Ballard, age 76 of Allen Park, passed away Tuesday July 2nd, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Ronald was born October 30th, 1947 to the late Ronald C. and Betty Ballard. Loving husband of the late Trudy. Dear father of Tammy (John) Ballard- Bohlender, Ronald, Michael (the late Anna), Andy, Missy, Keisha (Andrew), Kaliah, Daniah,...

July 2, 2024

Patrick Neil Hawkins

February 3, 1951 – July 2, 2024

Patrick Hawkins, 73, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2024.

He was born February 3, 1951 and was raised by his mother in Dearborn, MI, where he graduated from Fordson High School in 1968. He married Joyce...

July 2, 2024

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Lawrence was born on November 5, 1956 and passed away on July 2, 2024 at the age of 67; he resided in Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 30 years to Harelene. Loving father of Ronald (Melissa), Julie Ann (Eddie), Stephanie (Thomas & Patrick). Proud papa of...

July 1, 2024

Donna Jo (Cline) Rodgers was born on November 8, 1937 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on July 1, 2024 at the age of 87; she was of Grosse Ile. Beloved Wife of the late Edward Lee. Loving Mom of Mark, Laura (Brian) Steffke, Philip (Karen), Timothy and James (Lisa). Proud Grandma of 10 and Great Grandma of 8....

June 30, 2024

Irene B. Reichwage

01/05/1934 – 6/30/2024

Irene B. Reichwage (Doyon), was born January 5, 1934 in Detroit,

Michigan to Joseph and Josephine Doyon. She graduated from

Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, where she met her husband James

Reichwage. They were married immediately upon his return from the

Korean...

June 29, 2024

Laura Rinna Paige, of Okemos, passed away June 29, 2024. Cherished daughter of the late Giulio and the late Angeline Rinna. Loving sister of Thomas Rinna. Dear aunt of Aaron Rinna. Beloved niece of Milio and Viola Rinna.

Visitation will take place at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral...

June 28, 2024

Donald Albert Lizyness, age 80 of Rockwood, passed away June 28, 2024.

Born October 3, 1943 in Monroe, Donald was the son of Frank and Ramona (Cousino) Lizyness. He married the love of his life, Clara Hicks, on September 19, 1964. Sadly she preceded him in death August 27, 2020. Donald worked for Ford Motor Company, most...

June 27, 2024

Steve was born on January 12, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on June 27, 2024 at the age of 72; he was of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved dad of Steve (Jessica) Stempien, Ryan (Kehlee) Roberts and Wayne (Samantha) Roberts. Proud grandpa “Old Man” of Steven, Carter, Kelsey, Hannah, Miranda, Easton and Brantley and great grandpa of Cambree....

June 27, 2024

“My Dad” by Ellen Trudell

Norman Thomas Trudell was born on January 19, 1949 in Detroit and raised in Southwest Detroit, where he spent his childhood and early adulthood, and also where he met his beloved wife of 41 years, Karin.

A lover of sports and comic books from a young...

June 26, 2024

Nichole Sautter of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 52, after a brief, but strenuous battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished wife of 27 years to Scott Sautter. Beloved mother of Hannah Faye and Logan Sautter. Dearest sister of Sherry (Mark), the late Shawn, Deborah, Johnnie, James, and Anthony. Loving aunt of Joe...

June 26, 2024

Born in Toledo, Emily was the daughter of Mark and Cynthia (Pierce) DiCarlo.  A gradaute of Monroe High School she was married to Martin Sargent Jr.  Emily worked Customer Service for La-Z-Boy and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Emily leaves to cherish her memory her husband Martin; 2 children: Noelle DiCarlo and Jacob Sargent; her parents Mark and...

June 26, 2024

Douglas Waxer, age 63 of Allen Park, passed away June 26, 2024.

Born May 3, 1961 in Detroit, Douglas was the son of Sanford and Eleanor (Grant) Waxer. He married the love of his life, Mamy Ray, in 2002. Sadly she preceded him in death June 11, 2014. Douglas worked for Jack Cooper Transport for over 30...

June 26, 2024

Christine Arnoczki, born on September 18, 1952, peacefully passed away at her home on June 26, 2024.

Christine was a devoted grandmother, beloved wife, nurturing mother, and cherished friend. Her life was characterized by a deep faith and a commitment to serving her community and church.

Professionally, Christine excelled as the...

June 25, 2024

Kathy Jessica Hill

July 12, 1976 June 25, 2024

Kathy was a selfless and compassionate soul that always put the needs of others before her own. Kathy had a deep love for Jesus and her son David and lived her life with kindness, empathy, and grace. Kathy...

June 24, 2024

Arthur James LaPrad, age 83 of Flat Rock, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024. Born November 12, 1940 at home on the farm in Monroe, Arthur was the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Hammer) LaPrad. He graduated from Monroe Catholic Central in 1959, then honorably served in the United States Air Force from October 9, 1959 until October...

June 24, 2024

Ronald Joseph Chrapko, age 73 of Rockwood, passed away on June 24, 2024 at his home. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Linda (Alcala) Chrapko.

Born on May 12, 1951 in Del Ray (Detroit), MI. Ronald was the son of the late Steve and late Evelyn (Myrand) Chrapko of Ecorse. He was cherished...

June 24, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Lower of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 24, 2024 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 38 years to Teresa Lower. Cherished father of Brian Lower and Bri-Anna Lower. Dearest grandpa of Rogan Lawrence and Elara Lee. Loving brother of Dennis Lower. Larry was...

June 24, 2024

Sue Edwards, age 86 of Taylor, MI. Loving wife of James for 60 wonderful years. One of a kind mother to Alan Edwards and Kelley (Brian) Henderson. Proud grandma of Erik and Riley. Beloved sister of Frances, Jean, Peggy and the late Lauren. She leaves behind nieces, nephews and many other family and friends.

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