OBITUARIES

June 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alakson Androsian. He was born on March 10, 1926 in E. St. Louis, Illinois and passed away at his home in Lincoln Park, Michigan on June 8, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Androsian, his son, Keith Androsian and his daughter, Georgeanne Dysart. He...

June 8, 2024

James Clarence Bruhn of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the age of 72. Beloved father of James Bruhn, Robert Bruhn, and Michael Bruhn (Melissa Perala). Cherished brother of Virginia “Kookie” (Sam) Blair. Dearest papa of Johnathon, Blake, and Kayla. Caring uncle of David (Angela Skotak) Benkarski, and Diana (Andrew) Nelsen. Sweet great-uncle of...

June 7, 2024

Margaret Amey Kanowski, age 92 of Riverview, MI. Loving wife of Ernest J. Kanowski Jr. Beloved Mother of Kathleen (Mark) Boettcher, Diane (Jim) Hanley, Jerry (Peggy) Kanowski, Maureen (Terry) Benedict, Laura (John) DeMarco, and John (Candy) Kanowski.

Dearest Grandmother of Ashley, Nicole, Matt, Michelle, Sarah, Sean, Kyle, Jake, Kiley, Kennedy, and Jack. Great Grandmother to Kaelyn, Logan,...

June 5, 2024

Larry Bruce Jennings, age 77 of Monroe, passed away June 5, 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson's.

Born January 14, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan, Larry was the son of Leland and Mildred (Fitzpatrick) Jennings Jr. A graduate of Waverly High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army in Vietnam. Larry married the...

June 4, 2024

John Stanley Czarnik, age 82 of Trenton, MI passed away June 4, 2024. Loving husband of Millie for 57 wonderful years. Beloved father of Lisa Czarnik, Alison Anne (Troy Seaburg) Czarnik and Jason (Cindy) Czarnik. Proud papa of Alison Marie Czarnik, Lakin Turner, Kayla Czarnik, Jack Czarnik and great-grandfather of Lily Czarnik. Loving brother of Joanne (the late Brian)...

June 3, 2024

Douglas Norman Sherrard was born in Trenton, Michigan to Mark and Flossie Sherrard (nee LaBell) on September17, 1926 and passed away peacefully in Monroe, Michigan on June 3, 2024, at the age of 97.

Doug was born and raised, met and married his loving wife Jessie, worked most of his career, and raised his family...

June 3, 2024

Terry was born on December 1, 1964 on Dearborn, Michigan and passed away on June 3, 2024 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 59; he was of Allen Park. Beloved dad of Adam and Brady. Dearest brother of Sharon (the late AL) Oshinsky, Kevin (Kathleen), and the late Patrick. Loving uncle of Ryan (Kim), Sean, Nicole...

June 2, 2024

Edith was born on September 3, 1945 in Goshen, Alabama and passed away on June 2, 2024 at her home in Southgate, Michigan at the age of 78. Beloved mom of Dana Mitchell and Renee Jackson. Cherished granny of Dantae George. Dearest sister of Curtis Jackson, Callie Mae Bodiford-Dean, Glen Bodiford, Valerie Bodiford, AC Ramsey, Rufus Jackson, Jr., Dewayne...

June 1, 2024

Pauline Kalisz, age 95 of Grosse Ile, passed away June 1, 2024.

Born in Honaker, Virginia, Pauline was the daughter of Thurman and Edna (Compton) Deel. She married the love of her life, John Kalisz, on November 22, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death May 18, 2016. A dedicated homemaker, Pauline was a faithful member of...

May 31, 2024

Robert "Boomer" Sweitzer, age 81 of Trenton, MI passed away May 31, 2024. Loving brother of Karen Smith. Proud uncle of Heather (Jimmy) Stewart, Heidi Smith and was a proud dog uncle. He also leaves behind his many friends and family. Boomer proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and enjoyed...

May 31, 2024

Glen R. Struthers, of Grosse Ile, passed away on Friday May 31, 2024, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Struthers. We can all take comfort knowing he is with Gloria now. Cherished Uncle of many nieces & nephews. Glen was very family oriented, even though he did not have children of his own, he...

May 29, 2024

Karen “Kay” Bower, of Gibraltar, passed away May 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Bower. Loving mom of Ralph, Jim (Marge), Mark (Cyndi), and Janet (Larry). Cherished grandma of Tony, April, Nick, Renee, Jayson, Ciara, Jessica, Shawn, Jamie, and Erik. Proud great grandma of Blake, Colton, Gavin, Alex, Morgan, Darian, Persephone, Cayleigh, Kaitlin, Liam, Lenah, Morgan,...

May 28, 2024

Born June 20, 1921 in Monroe, Ignatia was the daughter of Publio and Mary (Giarmo) Pancone. She married the love of her life, Lawrence McCarty, on June 19, 1948. Sadly, he preceded her in death in 2009. A dedicated homemaker, Ignatia worked as a cook at Mercy-Memorial Hospital for over 17 years and then at the IHM Motherhouse for...

May 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Manuel "Manny" Zaragoza. Our beloved Manny passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia, surrounded by his loving family, on May 27,2024. Suffering a stroke on November 8th, Manny fought hard until the end.

Born on April 27, 1954...

May 26, 2024

Heath was born on May 5, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on May 26, 2024 at the age of 51; he was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved dad of Ashley Coghill and Justin Coghill. Proud grandpa of Alexander Coghill. Dearest brother of Melissa Bies (Matthew Camilleri). Proud uncle of Nikki Tomes, Jessica McMahen, Ryan Bies, Michael Sanchez and Rodney...

May 26, 2024

Mario was born on November 27, 1977 and passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 46; he was a homeowner in Southgate. Beloved son of his birth mother Teresa Jordan and to his adoptive mother, Lisa Garcia. Dearest brother of LaToya Jordan, Valena Jordan, Kimmerly Jordan, Tennelle Jordan, Emily Abernathy and Ruth Abernathy. Also survived by...

May 24, 2024

Barbara was born on January 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 24, 2024 at Corewell Health Trenton at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward. Cherished Mom of Edward (Sandra), Michael (Carmen), Kimberly (Walter) Babinski, Danielle (Kenneth) Dobija and Andrea Campau. Proud Bubba to 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Dearest...

May 23, 2024

Martin C. Alvillar, III, age 23, passed away on Thursday May 23rd, 2024.

Born January 27th, 2001 to his loving mother Felicia Rodriguez. Dear grandson of Aida Duke. Caring brother of Laticia Duke. Also survived by his aunts Lynn Duke and Raquel (Brian) Jeffery. Nieces and nephews Gabriel, Emilliana, and Isabel. Cousins Jimmy Gergis, Kaleb...

May 23, 2024

Dennis Ward, of White Lake and Lincoln Park, passed away May 23, 2024. Loving companion and partner of Jennifer Vaughn for over 18 years. Dear Dad of Tracy (Paul) Baker and Holly Hammond Blades, Proud Grandpa of Morgan Gulick, Emma Baker, and Jamie Hammond, and dear cousin of Sharon (Don) Eifert. Loving daddy to his dog, Isabelle, and cat,...

May 23, 2024

Marjorie “Peggy” Cline was born on May 31, 1927 and died on May 23, 2024 at the age of 96; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Cherished mother of Linda (the late William) Beattie, Barbara (William) Richmond, David (Carolyn) Cline and Thomas (Brenda) Cline. Proud grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 29 and great great...