OBITUARIES

Frank J. Merandi

March 12, 2025

Frank J. Merandi, 59, of Allen Park.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank and sister Deborah Elkins.

Husband of Cynthia. Father of Kyle (Steven), Samantha, and Dominic (Carly). Son of Elizabeth. Brother of Katherine (Tim) McMillan, Francesca Deming, and Beth Murphy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

John Lorimer Hutchison

March 11, 2025

John Lorimer Hutchison

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 11, 2025, at the age of 74.

Born on November 10, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, John was the son of Virginia Hutchison (née Markey) and James Hutchison. Most of Hutch’s youth was spent in Trenton, Michigan,...

Betty Joe Badgley

March 10, 2025

Betty Joe Badgley, age 87 of Gibraltar, passed away on March 10, 2025. She was the beloved wife to her husband, David Badgley, of 69 years.

Loving mother to Deborah (late Mark) Johnson, late Jeff Badgley, and Jerry (Ron Franklin) Badgley. Loving grandmother to Abe, Andrea, and Cody.

Mark L. Beernaert

March 10, 2025

Mark Lucien Beernaert, age 64 of Taylor, passed away on March 10, 2025.

Beloved son to his parents, Lucien and Delphine Beernaert. Loving brother to Roger (Debra) Beernaert and Christine (Debbie) Beernaert. Caring uncle to Adam (Lisa) Beernaert and Aaron (Anna) Beernaert.

He will be deeply missed.

Diane Gaye Olah

March 9, 2025

Diane Gaye Olah, a resident of Allen Park, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 9, 2025 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of 66 years to Anthony Olah. Cherished mother of Michele (Joe) Adams, Mary (Bert) Koseck, Julie (Chuck) White, Sue (Mike) Soter, and Kathy (Pete) Greifenberg. Loving grandmother of 14. Dearest great-grandmother of 7...

William Edwards Mccloskey

March 8, 2025

William Edwards McCloskey, age 74 of Monroe, passed away March 8, 2025 in the comfort of his home.

Born April 15, 1950 in Monroe, Bill was the son of Hugh and Nancy (Edwards) McCloskey. Bill graduated from SMCC in 1968 and Eastern Michigan University in 1972, beginning his teaching career at Jefferson High School in 1972. He...

Barbara J Stevens

March 7, 2025

Barbara Stevens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, entered her heavenly home on Friday, March 7th at the age of 91. She was surrounded by the love of her family and prayers of her loved ones as she transitioned from this life into the arms of her Savior.

Born on April 26th,...

Rev. Edward John Sheedy

March 7, 2025

Rev. Edward John Sheedy of Buffalo, New York passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 78. Beloved son of the late Francis and Rita Sheedy. Cherished brother of the late Judith Roberts, Claudia (the late Kenneth) Buchanan, Linda Sheedy, Robert Sheedy, Joseph Sheedy, and Luanne (Gerald) Spillane. Proud uncle and great-uncle of many loving nieces...

Judy Totzkay

March 7, 2025

Judy Totzkay, of Trenton, passed away March 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Richard Totzkay. Loving mother of Eric (the late Beth) Totzkay, and Marlo (Mark) Schafer. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Nikolas, Cassandra, Sara, Alyssa, Richard, and Mark, great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of one. Dear sister of William (the late Florence) and Mary (Jim)....

Sheila J. Melms

March 6, 2025

Sheila J. Melms, of Riverview, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2025 at the age of 63.

Beloved wife of LeRoy Melms III for 35 beautiful years. Sheila was a 1979 graduate of

Trenton High School, an employee of DTE for over 40 years where she recently retired in...

William Robert Gill Sr.

March 6, 2025

William “Bill” Robert Gill Sr., age 77 of Monroe, passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2025.

Born October 20, 1947 in Lanark Holler, West Virginia. William was the son of William Joseph and Gaye Virginia (Lawson) Gill. He graduated 1965 from Jefferson High School, where he lettered in football. Bill, as he was called for most of his...

William Charles Branum

March 5, 2025

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, William was the son of Wilfred and Jeanette (Donahue) Branum. Bill was the kindest, most loving, larger than life man to ever know! Bill lit up the room and brought the best out of everyone constantly laughing, smiling, and sharing stories. He married the love of his life, Teresa Druyor, on February 14, 1980....

Margaret Peggy Breckenridge Harris

March 5, 2025

Margaret Peggy Breckenridge Harris, age 61 of the Downriver area, passed away peacefully March 5th, 2025.

Loving wife of Lee. Dear mother of Dillan Breckenridge. Proud grandmother of Nina. Also survived by her siblings Jim, Bill, Craig, Karen, Darlene, Barbara, Cheryl, and Debbie. Margaret was a loving “MAH” to many and will be greatly missed...

Ryan "Brobee" Forsyth

March 5, 2025

Ryan “Brobee” Forsyth of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, just a few days prior to his 18th birthday. Beloved grandson of Debbie and Bill Blevins and Christopher Nagle. Cherished brother of Lucas Nagle, Anna Nagle, and Serenitie Noble. Loving nephew of Mike (Ashley) Nagle, Bryan (Samantha) Nagle, Jeffrey Nagle, and Chris Nagle. Caring...

Ann Cecile Macdonald

March 3, 2025

Ann MacDonald, age 95, of Monroe, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Promedica

Monroe Regional Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born April 14, 1929 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, Ann was the daughter of Anna (Dougher) and

Michael Kelly. She graduated from Hughestown High School in June, 1947. On June 18, 1949,

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Robert "Bob" Mealback

March 3, 2025

Bob had the ability to light us any room. Constantly laughing, smiling, and sharing stories over cold beers. He lived his life to the fullest. He loved to travel, watch hockey, baseball, and spend time with family.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Nancy Mealback. He is survived by his two children, Wayne...

Karen Lee Smeltzer

March 3, 2025

Our beloved mother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor, Karen Lee Smeltzer was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2025. Though she is now in the loving embrace of her creator, her light continues to shine here on earth in the hearts of her family, friends and community to whom she showed...

John Jerome Gorecki Iii

March 2, 2025

John Jerome Gorecki, age 76 of Riverview, passed away March 2, 2025.

Born March 2, 1949 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, John was the son of John and Josephine (Stanko) Gorecki. A graduate of Valparaiso High School, he continued his education at Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. John married the love...

Bryan Dobija

March 2, 2025

Obituary for Bryan Dobija

April 24, 1977 – March 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bryan Dobija, age 47, on March 2, 2025.

Bryan was a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle who touched the lives of everyone...

Hector S. Hernandez

March 1, 2025

Hector S. Hernandez, age 87, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on March 1, 2025. Hector was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 1, 1937. Hector lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Telesforo and Maria Dolores Hernandez; his cherished wife of 53 years, Maria Trinidad; and his sisters,...