OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Kenneth J. Appleby

Kenneth J. Appleby

June 23, 2024

Kenneth John Appleby, age 71 of Riverview, passed away on June 23, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Lisa.

Loving father to Chelsea (Clint) Fugate, Holly (Matt) Cordts, Kristy Appleby, Joseph (Shelby) Gyurcsik, and Matthew Gyurcsik. Loving grandpa to Waverly, Sutton, Jeffrey, Joey, and Evelyn. Loving brother to Rich (Vickie), Michael (Linda),...

William Mullen

William Mullen

June 23, 2024

William Mullen, of Allen Park, passed away June 23, 2024. Father of Edward Mullen and the late Marcie (Kevin) Hicks. Grandpa of Priscilla and August. Brother of Patricia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Catherine Mullen, his wife Stephanie Mullen, 5 sisters and his brother. He will be missed by many other family members and...

Nina Worley

Nina Worley

June 23, 2024

Nina Worley, age 89 of Southgate, MI formerly of Marshall, North Carolina passed away June 23, 2024. Born March 17, 1935 to the late Doyle and Lela Worley. Loving wife of the late Cecil Worley for 71 wonderful years. Cherished mom of Sharon (David) Henry, Beverly (Bill) Smith and Cecilia (Bill) Perkins. Proud grandma of Matthew (Geneva) Henry, Jonathan...

Giuseppe "Joe" Disanto

Giuseppe "Joe" Disanto

June 22, 2024

Giuseppe “Joe” DiSanto, of Taylor, passed away June 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Maria for 60 beautiful years. Loving dad of Angela (Anthony) Chirco, Salvatore (Sandra) DiSanto, and Francesco (Michelle) DiSanto. Cherished nonno of Anmarie (Sean) McGowan, Joseph (Catherine) Chirco, Maria DiSanto, Giuseppina DiSanto, and Marco Mazzone. Proud great Nonno of Antonino & Giuliana Chirco, and soon to be...

Robert  Cornelius Mold

Robert Cornelius Mold

June 22, 2024

Born in St. Claire Shores, Robert was the son of Phillip and Frances (Wettlauper) Mold. A graduate of Monroe High School. He married the love of his life, Linda Ellison, on March 12, 1988. Robert worked as a Job Setter for the Chrysler Corporation for over 31 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Monroe Moose...

Betty Jean Valdez

Betty Jean Valdez

June 19, 2024

Betty Jean Valdez "Stephens", age 78 of Detroit, passed away on June 19, 2024.

Cherished and devoted mother to Dora, late Dolores, Santos, and Stephanie. Survived by her 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024 at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family...

Richard Douglas Fisher

Richard Douglas Fisher

June 18, 2024

Richard Douglas Fisher of Brownstown, MI went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2024. Richard was born May 4, 1966 in Farmington Hills, MI to Joe and Cleda Fisher. He was married to the love of his life Kimberly Fisher for 32 years and he was the proud father of Chad Fisher.

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Pierino Guglielmetti

Pierino Guglielmetti

June 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Pierino Guglielmetti (84) announces his passing on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Allen Park, Michigan. Pierino took his last breath peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter.

Pierino is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ida Guglielmetti. He was preceded in...

Janet Ethel Holland

Janet Ethel Holland

June 17, 2024

Janet Holland, 84, went home to our Heavenly Father on Monday June 17th. Loving mother to Lori (Walter) Smith, Randy (Roxanne) and Michael (Cheryl). Loving grandmother to Kelly, Bill (Shaina), Jennifer and Sheri. Loving great-grandmother to Maleana, Charlie and Jase.

From ponytails to convertibles to creating a loving family. She put a smile on many faces with...

Guenter Berndl

Guenter Berndl

June 17, 2024

Guenter Berndl, of Southgate, passed away June 17, 2024. Beloved husband of Sherrill. Loving dad of Jonathan and Krista. Proud grandpa of Matthew, and Austin. Dear brother of Dietmar, Fred, Wolf, and Ingrid. Cherished son-in-law of Sue Stern.

Guenter was an avid bow hunter and enjoyed woodworking.

Memorial contributions may be...

Pastor Dot Holly

Pastor Dot Holly

June 16, 2024

Pastor Dot was born on May 6, 1939 and went Home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2024 at the age of 85; she was of Romulus. Dearest Sister of the late Ruth Mounts, the late Geraldine Daugherty, the late Freddy Holley, the late Jack Holley, the late Bobbie Staton, the late Candy Daugherty and the late...

Richard G.  Rankin

Richard G. Rankin

June 15, 2024

Richard G. Rankin, age 64 of Allen Park, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024.

Born in Detroit, Richard was the son of Duncan and Mary (MacDonald) Rankin. A graduate of Detroit South Western High School he worked for many years in the bearing industry.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Ronald (Debra) Rankin,...

Regina Frances Maxwell

Regina Frances Maxwell

June 15, 2024

Regina Frances Maxwell, age 77 of Allen Park, passed away June 16, 2024.

Born in Detroit, Regina was the daughter of George and Leora (Rhodes) Franke. She was a lover of art and nature. She enjoyed gardening, drawing, and doing jigsaw puzzles. Regina was an avid thrift-shopper, an animal lover, a wonderful cook, and enjoyed...

Willis Alvin Keesee

Willis Alvin Keesee

June 14, 2024

Willis “Bill” Alvin Keesee, age 83 of Monroe, passed away June 14, 2024 in his home.

Born June 24, 1940 in Bristol, Virginia, Bill was the son of Alvin and Edna (Byran) Keesee. A 1957 graduate of Wallace High School, he very proudly and faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps from March 17,...

Thomas Kootsillas

Thomas Kootsillas

June 13, 2024

Thomas A. Kootsillas, 80 years of age died at home June 13th, 2024. Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene and his brother, Frank (Debbi) . He leaves behind his daughters, Deborah (Ken) Darr and their children Tyler and Celine; Barbra Kootsillas (Mike Walters); their children Brendan and Noah. Tom also leaves behind a brother, Robert Kootsillas...

Ramon "Monie"  Garcia, Iii

Ramon "Monie" Garcia, Iii

June 13, 2024

Ramon “Monie” Garcia, III of Garden City, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the age of 42. Beloved son of Mercedes Garcia and Ramon Garcia, Jr. Cherished brother of Felipe (Amy) Garcia and Eric Garcia. Dearest “Uncle Mone” of Marcus, Carlito, Alina, Isabella, and Emma. Caring nephew of Ardelia Lawhorn, Hilda (Jim) Gambino, Betty Davis,...

Leo Louis Kormos

Leo Louis Kormos

June 11, 2024

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Leo was born on January 29, 1936 in Trenton, Michigan and died on June 11, 2024 at the age of 88. Cherished husband of 56 years to the late Connie. Loving father of Amy (Paul) and Allen (Davena). Proud grandfather of Courtney (Brent), Paul (Megan), Rachel...

Jennifer Ann Moline

Jennifer Ann Moline

June 11, 2024

Jenny Moline, age 39 of Allen Park, passed away Tuesday June 11th, 2024.

Loving mother of Mary. Dear daughter of Mary (Anthony) Moline. Also survived by her brother Jeff Moline and half siblings Anna and Kenny.

Jenny's loving, fun, and caring soul will be greatly missed by all.

Anne Marie Bradley

Anne Marie Bradley

June 11, 2024

Anne Marie Schropp Bradley, BSN, RN, 54, beloved wife, sister, aunt, godmother and friend died suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Anne Marie, who had enjoyed robust great health her entire life, was diagnosed with leukemia on Saturday, June 8, 2024, and passed away three days later of Acute...

Rose Marie Arnold

Rose Marie Arnold

June 10, 2024

Rose Marie Arnold, age 76, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Paul Arnold; her children Kenneth Paul Arnold II, James (Cheryl) Arnold, and Lisa Arnold; her grandchildren Randy Arnold, Ryan Arnold, Cherokee Arnold, James Arnold, Karrina Pulk, Kalyn Bolton, and Joshua Arnold; as well as many great-grandchildren. Rose is preceded in...