OBITUARIES

December 6, 2023

Douglas W. Gray of Tecumseh, MI. Passed away on December. 6, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Town Creek Alabama. He is survived by his wife Michelle, his daughters, Debbie (Carl) Calleja of Trenton MI, Brenda (Rick) Snay of Southgate MI, his son Kenneth (Sheila) Gray of Adrian MI, and grandkids Daniel and David Doss, Nathan,...

December 6, 2023

Charles A. “Chuck” Stevens, age 86 of Trenton Michigan passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Trenton Michigan. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Patricia (Gillen) Stevens.

He is survived by his daughters Gina (Michael) Dougherty of Creve Coeur, Mo, Amy (Brian) Hurd of Clarkston, Mi,...

December 4, 2023

Robert “Woo Woo” Hanson, of Southgate, formerly of Detroit. Loving husband of Taylor. Proud dad of Robert, Matthew, and Anthony. Dear son of Barbara and the late Eric Hanson. Cherished brother of Jennifer, the late Eric and Rigoberto. He is survived by many nephews, aunts, uncles and many other friends.

Visitation will take place at...

December 4, 2023

Judith Ann Keier "Rice", age 81 of Trenton, passed away on December 4, 2023 peacefully. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Fred, of 37 years.

Loving mother to Jill (Brent) Everingham; step-mother to Katie Keier, and Kevin Keier. Cherished grandmother to Kayla, Drew, and Jack Everingham. Loving aunt to Christina (Steve) Voss; great-aunt...

December 3, 2023

Dolores DeLeon Jones, of Brownstown Twp, passed away December 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy Jones for 60 beautiful years. Dear mother of Angela (Thomas) Dayfield & Timothy (Fiancée Rebecca) Jones. Loving grandmother of Jonathan, Andrew (Hannah), Gregory and Daniel. Cherished sister of the late Barbara, the late Frank, John, Louise, the late Mary, Margaret, and the late Petra....

November 30, 2023

James “Jimmy” Della Pella, age 78 of Woodhaven, MI, went to his eternal home on November 30, 2023. Jimmy was affectionately known as “Bear”, a nickname he earned as a right of passage in River Rouge where he grew up. He was the son of the late James and Anna Della Pella. Beloved husband of Wanda Dove, loving father...

November 30, 2023

On November 30, 2023, Lois Jean Ankney (nee Powell) passed away peacefully after 91 years of magic. Lois, known lovingly to her family as "Odie", was born on July 28, 1932 to Wilfred and Bertha Powell in Riverview, just across the street from where she made her family home for 71 years.

Lois graduated from...

November 30, 2023

Roberta Mary Piatkowski, age 87 of Trenton. Roberta passed in her home surrounded with love. Her wish to be reunited with her husband, Stan has been granted. She leaves behind children Susan, Linda Michael, Lora and her adopted son, Joe. Also, Granddaughters Meradith and Brieana and Great Granddaughter Esabella. Grandchildren Melissa and Andrew welcomed her into Heaven. She leaves...

November 29, 2023

Loving wife of the late Guadalupe Ledesma Garza

Beloved mother of Josephina Nava (Lupe), John Garza, Leo Garza, Esther Garza, Donald Garza (dec.) Sherry Garza, Mary Lundquist, Michelle Ceballos (Luis), Guadalupe G. Garza (dec.), David Marrero, and Daniel Marrero.

Proud grandmother of Roberto Reyes Jr., Micheal Garza, JoseLuis Ceballos (LisaMarie), Jose Lopez Jr.,MiguelLuis...

November 29, 2023

Stu McDiarmid, age 75 of Woodhaven, MI passed away November 29, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by family and Trooper. All caring and loving husband of Linda McDiarmid for 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Scott (Andra) McDiarmid, Phillip (Monica) McDiarmid, Charlie (Cori) McDiarmid and Ryan (Jennifer) Williams. Proud Pop-pop of Rachael (Juan) Gordillo, Jeremy Burks, CJ (Shelby) McDiarmid,...

November 29, 2023

Hattie S McAllister

July 30, 1938 - November 29, 2023

Hattie Sophie McAllister, née Hodnicki, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Dale McAllister, adored mother of David (Renee) McAllister and Jill McAllister Hartley, cherished...

November 28, 2023

Ted Martin of Clinton Twp., Michigan (formerly of Lincoln Park and Brownstown Twp.) passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved partner of Janice Kahler. Loving father of Kristine (Joe) Michalak, and Steven (Marybeth) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Jordan Michalak, and Emily Martin. Dear brother of Pat Lulko and Tom (Renee)...

November 26, 2023

2, November 26, 2023 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Athina (the late Larry) Armes, Susan (Scott) Fredricksen and Shelly (Paul) Zajkowski. Also survived by his grandchildren Mary, Madelyn, Allison, Nolan and Morgan; his siblings, Joan, Theresa, John (Anne) and Dan (Linda).

Visitation will take place at The...

November 24, 2023

Dianne McClain-Sturgeon of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 70 while surrounded by her loving family. Cherished mother of Dawn (Mark) Anderson and Neil (Susan) McClain. Loving grandmother of Hannah (Jon) Snyder and Mark (Tyler) Anderson, Jr. Loving great-grandmother of Ariel, Johnny, Harmony, and 2 other foster great-grandchildren. Younger sister of...

November 24, 2023

Donald Taft Morrison, age 90 of Monroe, MI, formerly of Massillon, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday November 24th, 2023.

Don was born July 29th, 1933 in Massillon, OH to the late Clem and Lucille Morrison. Don was a 1951 graduate of Massillon High School and later attended the Ohio State University. He was a...

November 24, 2023

David K. Champnella of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 76. Cherished father of Dawn (Tom) Baeckeroot and Nicole (Jeff) Weidner. Loving papa of Bryce, Quentin, Leirin, Emelia, and Gabriel. Dearest brother of Rick (Stephanie) Champnella, Cheryl (Ernie) Boyd, and Linda (Bob) Dean. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews....

November 23, 2023

Born April 19, 1954 in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Cecil and Virginia (Linerart) Lindsay. A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Lisa Kalisch, June of 1993. A dedicated family man, Kenneth had worked for the Monroe County Historical Museum and then in Quality Control for NGI, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed...

November 23, 2023

Thomas Francis Smith Jr., age 57 of Dearborn, passed away on November 23, 2023. Tommy was born on January 15, 1966 in Trenton, MI. to parents Thomas F. Smith Sr. and Judy Smith. Loving father of Susan Smith, dearest brother to sisters Candace Smith-Loughner, Karen Smith and Amy (Arthur) Smith. Grandfather of Haley Lopez, TJ Reyes, and Leslie Tucker....

November 23, 2023

Shirley Jane Head of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Harold “Jim” Head. Loving mother of David M. (Julie Taylor) Head and Gregory (Nancy) Head. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Tabitha, Travis, Danielle, Brian and Christina. Dearest great-grandmother of Destiny, Alize, Dominque, Briella, Colton, Myla and Roderick....

November 22, 2023

Glen Travis Malone (92) of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Glen (Lefty) was born to parents Cecil and Lennie, on September 23, 1931 in Hartford, Illinois. In 1957 he married Carol (MacDonald) and they had three children Kathy, Jeffrey, and Mark.

Glen was a 1949 graduate...