OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Terry Cole
November 17, 2017
Terry was born on November 17, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio and died at his home in Woodhaven on November 17, 2017 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of 48 years to Joan. Loving dad of David (Mandy), Jeffrey (Tara Sherwin-Cole) and Daniel (Nicole). Proud grandpa of Samantha, Sydney, Benjamin, Katelyn, Olivia, Lincoln and Charlie. Brother of Janet "Gigi",...
Franklin Reeves
November 17, 2017
Franklin Reeves: age 65, November 17, 2017 of Rockwood. Loving dad of Jennifer (Chad) Hollenbeck and Amanda (Jerry) Twynham. Dearest papa of Mikayla, Bradley, Kayla, Avery, Tru and Alyvia. Dear brother of Martha (Fred) Miller and Barbara (Ron) Belcher. Preceded in death by his parents; William and Violet and by his brother Ron. The family is having a memorial...
Mr. Richard H. Morgan
November 15, 2017
Richard H. Morgan, age 94 of Trenton and Allen Park, passed away November 15th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Carol. Dear father of Jim Morgan and Joanne Kwiecinski. Proud grandfather of Jeffrey Kwiecinski and great grandfather of Peyton Kwiecinski. Preceded in death by sisters Mary Ayearst and Thelma Morgan. After graduating from Melvindale High School, Richard proudly served...
Joann T. Johnston
November 15, 2017
Johnston, JoAnn T., age 82, November 15, 2017 of Rockwood, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late James W. Johnson. Loving mother of Sheryl (David) Lezotte, Debbie (Russ) Olson, Judy (Kristen Longworth) Yaggie, and James (Connie) Johnston. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, 3 sisters and a brother. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory...
Mary Colucci
November 15, 2017
Mary Colucci passed away November 15, 2017. Mary was born on May 20, 1921 in Tuglie, Lecca, Italy to Cosimo Romano and Elvira (Colozzo) Romano. Mary came to American through Ellis Island at 6 years of age. She grew up in Highland Park and Dearborn, Michigan. Mary married John G. Colucci on March 23, 1940. They started a family...
Mary T. Alfano
November 15, 2017
Alfano, Mary. November 15, 2017. Age 89; of Westland. Beloved sister of the late Jack (Martha) Alfano and the late Sarah (Joseph) Oro. Loving aunt to Nick (Susan) Oro, Joseph (Mariko) Oro, Kristen Wilson, Judy Alfano, and Jack Alfano. Cherished great-aunt of Jessica Oro, William Oro, Lukas Oro, Markus Oro, Carrie Heikkila, Brian R. Wilson, and Dennis Wilson. Memorial...
Bruce H. Suydam
November 14, 2017
Bruce H. Suydam, age 56 of Monroe passed away November 14, 2017 at his home after a short battle with kidney cancer. Bruce was born in Monroe, Michigan October 3, 1961 to Bobbie and Janice (Brodbeck) Suydam. He married Stephanie Gilday August 1, 1987 in Monroe, Michigan. He worked in the banking industry for over 40 years, most recently...
Patricia Ann Goodwin
November 14, 2017
Patricia Ann Goodwin; age 86 of Southgate, went to be home with the Lord on November 14, 2017. Loving mother of Betty (Richard) Barnard and Wanda (Patrick) Hilliker. Dearest grandma of Michelle Akins, Johnny Smith, Yolandah Hilliker, Nicki Davenport, Ian Hilliker and great-grandma of Gavin Akins, Meredith Cook, Drew Smith, Bailey Smith, Kaitlin Davenport, Ashley Davenport, Luke Davenport, Kiera...
Kathleen Mcgrane Stauder
November 14, 2017
Stauder, Kathleen McGrane, age 85, November 14, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Kevin, Daniel (Nancy), Maureen, Timothy (Robin), Kim (Chris) Snape, Beth, Paul (Cindy), Nancy (Dino) Cinciarelli, Janet (Glenn) Miller, John (Libby) and the late Joseph. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and her sister Sheila...
Mr. Rayfield Wozniak
November 14, 2017
Wozniak, Rayfield, age 97 of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully November 14th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Lucille. Dear brother of the late Gertrude and the late Phyllis. Rayfield leaves behind to cherish his memory a niece, numerous cousins, and his special friend Ellie Steiner. Memorial contributions may be made to the American House Foundation, 6755 Telegraph Rd....
Bobby Ray Smith
November 13, 2017
Bobby Ray was born on November 8, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 13, 2017 at the age of 46; he was formerly of Southgate. Loving dad of Rebecca Smith and Robert Smith. Cherished son of Patricia and Robert Akers. Bobby is also survived by his dear companion Jennifer Coen as well as other loving family and...
Shirley J. Brown
November 13, 2017
Shirley J. Brown; age 82, November 13, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mom of Cindy (Don) Groff, Bill (Kelly), Pam (Keith) Johnston, the late Digger and the late Bubba. Dearest grandma of Billy (Shannon), Jason, Jamie, Emily, Hannah, Andrew, Heaven, Amy, the late Ryan and great-grandma of Alivia, Addi, Nick, Kristofer and Karsyn.
Linda Y. Booth
November 13, 2017
Linda was born on January 9, 1954 and died on November 13, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 63; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 42 years to David Sr. Loving mom of Candace (Jason) Shotwell, David Jr. (Valerie) and Geoff. Proud grandma of David III, Cayden, Abigail, Jason Jr., Brandon and Chase....
Joan Marie Lafrance
November 12, 2017
Born in Trenton, Joan was the daughter of Hubert and Vivian (Rivard) LeMieux. She was married to Donald Joseph LaFrance in 1971. Sadly he preceded her in death July 20, 1991. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also worked as a Nurse at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Allen Park for 10 years, retiring 1995. Joan leaves to cherish her memory...
Mr. Bryan R. Caillouette
November 12, 2017
Bryan R. Caillouette, age 57 of Trenton, passed away November 12th, 2017. Born December 28th, 1959 to Olive and the late Raymond Caillouette. Loving husband of Cheryl. Dear father of Devon and step father of Cortnie Kalaukoa. Proud grandfather of Brody. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Along with his father, Bryan was also preceded...
Michael Peter Hartman
November 12, 2017
Michael Peter Hartman, age 40 of Brownstown. Loving husband of 17 years to Erica Hartman. Loving father of Connor, Ethan, and Owen. Beloved son of John and Patricia Hartman. Dearest brother of Kenneth (Rebecca) Hartman. Michael always lived life to the fullest and his family and friends meant everything to him. A visitation in honor of Michael will be...
Michael Alan Jones
November 11, 2017
Jones, Michael Alan. Age 55, of Allen Park. November 11, 2017. Beloved son of William and Madeline Jones. Loving brother of Jeffery (Renee) Jones, Thomas Jones and Deborah (The late Robert Allen) Storck. Dear uncle of Brianna Jones, Kyle Jones, Kristopher Jones, David Storck and Casey Storck. Preceded in death by grandparents Will T. and Elizabeth Jones and Chester...
John R. Towle
November 10, 2017
John R. Towle, age 94 of Trenton. Loving husband of 67 years to the late Estelle Towle. Loving father of John (the late Darlene) Towle Jr., and Billy (Althia) Towle. Proud grandfather of Kevin, Nicole (David) Dudus, John (Michelle), Patricia, and the late Billy Joe and great grandfather to Benjamin, Jacob, Noah, Gage, Raven, Paige, and Damien. Loving brother...
Joyce M. Payment
November 8, 2017
Born in Trenton, Joyce was the daughter of Carroll and Brigie (Brighton) Dage. She married Harold Payment on September 10, 1955. Sadly he preceded her in death May 13, 1992. Joyce worked for Carlson High School as a Cook for over 17 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...
Mr. Jeffrey D. Badgley
November 6, 2017
Badgley, Jeffrey D., age 55 of Gibraltar, passed away November 6th, 2017. Loving father of Cody Bailey-Badgley. Dear son of David and Betty Badgley. Beloved brother of Debora (Mark) Johnson and Jerome D. Badgley. Proud uncle of Abraham Omey, Andrea Jones, and Isaiah Eason. Preceded in death by his loving companion Pamela Bailey. Jeffrey proudly served his country in...