OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Susan Patricia Souva
January 3, 2024
Born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Susan was the daughter of Charles and Doris (Jones) Spencer. She married the love of her life, Peter Souva on December 8, 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Susan enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, shopping, fishing and camping, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Susan leaves to...
David Gene Holland
January 3, 2024
David Gene Holland (88) of Taylor, MI went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2024. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family. He was married on October 19, 1957 to the love of his life Emma (Sally) K. Vamplew. They enjoyed 66 years together and were blessed with 3 sons; David (Tina), Charles (Connie) and Craig (Amy)...
Dorothy Knight
January 2, 2024
Dorothy Knight, of New Boston, passed away January 2, 2024, age 95. Loving wife of the late Walter Knight. Loving mom of Barbara Knight, Marge (the late John) Miller, Rick (Shelly) Knight, Jim Knight, Jackie (Dawson) Moore and John (Marie) Knight. She is survived by 24 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 8 great great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews....
Laverne Roe
January 2, 2024
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LaVerne Joanne Roe, age 92 of Taylor, passed away on January 2, 2024.
Grew up in Toledo, OH and graduated from DeVilbiss High School in 1949. She was quite a horse woman, winning many ribbons at local events, while in her...
Holly Marie Bogard
December 30, 2023
Holly Marie Bogard, age 32 of Trenton, MI passed away December 30, 2023. Loving daughter of Jim and Mary Bogard. Proud and loving sister of Jimmy Bogard, Heather Bogard and Hannah Bogard. Dearest aunt of Lucille. Granddaughter of John Viglasky. She also leaves behind her cousins and extended family. Memorial contributions in honor of Holly may be made directly...
Maria C. Luna
December 30, 2023
Maria Castañeda Luna was born on December 8, 1938 in Zacatecas, Mexico. She was one of seven daughters born to Manuel and Herminia Castañeda.
At the age of 15 she met the love of her life, Jose Manuel Luna. They were later married and had four children: Jorge, Arturo, Leticia and Patricia. Jose arrived in Detroit in...
Roland (Ron) Fix
December 29, 2023
Roland (Ron) Fix, age 83 of Taylor, passed away peacefully on December 29th, 2023.
Ron was born June 6th, 1940 in Wyandotte to the late Donald and Rowena Fix. Loving husband of the late Darlene. Dear father of Linda (Bill) Hamrick, Tom (Dorian) Fix and Scott (Angie) Fix. Proud grandfather of Luke, Emily, Nicole, Daniel,...
Fred Roden
December 27, 2023
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Fred Roden, age 78 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully December 27th, 2023.
Fred was born October 28th, 1945 to the late Arvil and Clara Roden. Loving husband of Bonnie (Bearss). Dear father of Jane (Dave)...
Jeffrey N. Roberts
December 26, 2023
Jeffrey Neal Roberts, age 60 of Taylor, passed away on December 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Palmer and Opal Roberts. Beloved fiancé to Mary Sullivan.
Proud father and step-father to Ashli Tolliver, Matthew Tomford, Bret Warren, Amanda (Tyler), Matthew, and Daniel. Loving grandfather and step-grandfather to many grandchildren. Dearest brother...
Kathryn Riblett
December 25, 2023
Kathryn Riblett. Age 68 of Westland, Michigan. Passed away December 25, 2023. Wife of the late Stephen Riblett. Loving mother of Denise (Bobby) Crank, Krystal Riblett and Stephen Riblett II (Catherine). Proud Granny of Aaron Crank, Logan Crank and Jase Harrison. Dear sister of Pamela Ellis, Patricia (Duke) Duke, the late Albert Ellis, Deborah (Terry) Hipes, Stephanie (Will) Logan...
Margaret Joanne Christiani
December 25, 2023
Born in Allen Park, Margaret was the daughter of Primo and Jacquelyn (Brown) Christiana. A graduate of Trenton High School, she was an Insurance Agent.
Margaret leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: William (Suzi) Christiani, Christopher (Michelle) Christiani, Mary (Mark Waddick) Christiani and Jacqulyn (Paul) Spaulding; as well as nieces and nephews: Christina, Teresa, Jeana, Marc,...
Steve Shepherd
December 24, 2023
Born in Tomah, Wisconsin, Steve was the son of Clyde and Luann (Marten) Shepherd. He worked for over 39 years at Fisher Dynamics, retiring in 2023. Steve was a member of the Wildlife Foundation and the North American Hunting Club. He enjoyed bowling and hunting.
Steve leaves to cherish his memory his children: Nicole (Steve Davis) Shepherd...
David Bryan Kozlowski
December 22, 2023
David Bryan Kozlowski, age 64, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023. He is was a loving son, brother, husband, uncle, and great-uncle. David was a member of the Allen Park Knights of Columbus and the National Rifle Association (NRA). He enjoyed target shooting, especially with his late best friend Bob.
He is survived by...
John David Sharkey
December 20, 2023
John David Sharkey, of Monroe, passed away December 20, 2023. Beloved son of John Jacob Sharkey and the late Ruth Sharkey. Cherished brother of Christine Thomas, Barbara (Bill Stephens) Sharkey, Jackie (Richard) Connelly, Tim (Charmaine) Sharkey, the late Paul Sharkey, and the late Tom Sharkey. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
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Robert David Christensen
December 20, 2023
Robert David Christensen, 68, of Trenton, Michigan, found peace on December 20th, 2023. Robert, who was also known as Bob, Rapid Robert, and Dad, spent his life in Southeast Michigan. He devoted his professional life to legally dispensing drugs. He loved gardening, listening to classic rock and oldies, staying at home, vintage cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, trains, architecture, and...
Elena Viruet
December 19, 2023
Born in Puerto Rico, Elena was the daughter of Dionisio and Bienvenida (Perez) Maldonado. She was married to Miguel Viruet. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1987. Elena enjoyed playing cards, playing bingo, crocheting and knitting, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family.
Elena leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lucy...
Dennis Alan Heatherly
December 19, 2023
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Dennis Alan Heatherly, 63, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on December 19, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1960, in Riverview, Michigan. Dennis was a loving husband to Debbie Heatherly, and a devoted father to Shannon Heatherly, Megan Budzyn (Nick), Shaun Heatherly, Amanda Pitts (Kyle),...
Timothy Hans Rodey
December 18, 2023
Born February 20, 1967 in Monroe, Tim was the son of Albert and Bette (Sutton) Rodey. A 1985 graduate of Jefferson High School, he then continued his education at the University of Toledo where he earned his RN in Nursing. Tim married the love of his life, Tracey Johnson, in 1992. He worked as a Registered Nurse at Veteran’s...
Nancy Johnson
December 17, 2023
Nancy Johnson of Allen Park, Michigan formerly of Stanton, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 95. Cherished mother Pamela (John) Atanosian and Sandra (Frank) Joly. Dearest grandmother of John Eric Atanosian, Carey (Greg) Goodall, Sarah (Ken) Yorke, Lauren Joly, and Hilary (Steve) Joly. Loving great-grandmother of Addyson Goodall, Camryn Goodall, and Emily Goodall....
Michelle Buterakos
December 17, 2023
Born August 16, 1952 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Michelle was the daughter of Walter and Corinne (Simard) Pinkett. She married Dale Swiderski in 1972. She then was married to Michael Buterakos. Sadly he preceded her in death May 18, 1996. A dedicated homemaker, Michelle was a member of the Eagles. She enjoyed boating, fishing, sitting by the water, cooking...