OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Karen Jean Zeestraten

Karen Jean Zeestraten

November 22, 2023

Born in Lansing, Karen was the daughter of Harold and Barbara (Gamboe) St. Bernard. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Zeestraten, May 17, 1991. Sadly he preceded her in death October 28, 2011. A dedicated homemaker, she was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Thrift Shop Association and the Erie VFW Ladies Auxiliary....

Howard Siegel

Howard Siegel

November 22, 2023

HOWARD SIEGEL, age 79 of Trenton, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2023, after a courageous 6 year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jane, their daughter Michelle (Brice) Forest, his first son, Steven Siegel, his first daughter, Connie Huff,...

John  Edward Grove

John Edward Grove

November 21, 2023

John Edward Grove, age 87 of Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. Husband of 61 years to the late Judith. Loving father of Julia Murphy, Michelle Grove and John Grove III. Proud grandfather of Jonathan Murphy (Jennifer Cardamone) and Travis Murphy. Great grandfather of Kyler and Fayelynn Murphy....

Patrick James Roberts

Patrick James Roberts

November 20, 2023

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Roberts, Patrick James. Age 64. November 20, 2023 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Eileen. Loving father of James Patrick, Brian Fitzgerald, and Kathleen Rose. Proud grandfather of Grace Anna. Cherished son of Mary Lou and the late Nelson James. Dearest brother of Nelson, Mary Catherine, John, Thomas,...

Gary A. Brewster

Gary A. Brewster

November 19, 2023

Gary Anthony Brewster, age 88 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 with his wife, Loretta, by his side. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Rita Brewster, of 40 years.

Loving father to Mark Brewster and Aimee Lynn Koziol. Loving grandfather to Rayna and Keegan. Loving brother to Sandy (late...

Patricia A. Kahl

Patricia A. Kahl

November 17, 2023

Patricia A. (Dambough) Kahl, of Dearborn Heights, passed away November 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Michael Kahl. Loving mother of Cynthia (Norman) Ireland, Cheryl Kahl, Jeffery Kahl, Robin (Tom) Wdowiak. Cherished grandmother of Shawn Ireland, the late Ricki Kahl, Ryan Kahl, and Parker Wdowiak. Proud great grandmother of Jack Ireland and Abigail Ireland. She is preceded...

Beatrice Hidalgo

Beatrice Hidalgo

November 15, 2023

Beatrice Hidalgo, of Taylor, passed away November 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Samuel John Hidalgo. Loving mom of Carla Boone. Proud grandma of Mackenzie Boone and Dominick (fiancée, Amanda) Boone. Dear sister of Virginia (the late John) Zureki, the late Sylvia (James) Bresko, Rosemarie (the late David) MaGaw. Cherished aunt of Paul (Di) Zureki, the late Peter...

Thomas E. Sharkey

Thomas E. Sharkey

November 15, 2023

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Sharkey, Thomas E. Age 60. November 15, 2023 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 39 years to Susan. Loving dad of Thomas Sharkey. Dearest son of John and the late Ruth Sharkey. Cherished brother of Christine Thomas, Barbara (Bill) Stephens, Jackie (Richard) Connelly, John Sharkey, Tim (Charmaine)...

Mary Diane Sokoll

Mary Diane Sokoll

November 14, 2023

Sokoll, Mary Diane of Wyandotte. Beloved wife of the late Gary. Loving mother of Jean (Chris) and Christine (Travis). Dearest grandmother of David, Dominique, Alyssa and Jayden. Dear sister to Michele (Robert), Richard (Jennifer) and the late Thomas "Bernie". Loving daughter of the late Michael and Lillian Kelly. Mary's memory will be cherished by many other family members and...

Dixie Lee Neal

Dixie Lee Neal

November 14, 2023

Dixie Lee Neal, age 87 of Monroe, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Dixie was born on January 6, 1936 in Crestline, Ohio to Richard and Rose Lusk. She married the love of her life, Freman Junior Neal on February 14, 1953 and together they had 3 loving children. Dixie was a 1953 graduate of Monroe High...

Terry Lee Pittner

Terry Lee Pittner

November 13, 2023

Born in Monroe, Terry was the son of John and Ester (Wirgau) Pittner.  A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Peggy Ann Berner, on March 21, 1992.  Sadly she preceded him in death October 19, 2022.

Terry leaves to cherish his memory his children: Scot (Jessica) Chaffin, David (Stacey) Chaffin and...

Katie Fera

Katie Fera

November 12, 2023

Katherine Dunaway Maier Fera of South Rockwood, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 50 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her mother Linda Maier, sisters Jenny (Jim) VanGorp and Suzy (John) Olsen, her husband James Fera, and her children, Jameson, and Alleson, as well as many extended...

Ilona C. Macek

Ilona C. Macek

November 12, 2023

Ilona C Macek, 82, passed away unexpectedly at the Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, MI on November 12, 2023 from

complication with her tongue cancer. Ilona was born September 17, 1941 in Dearborn, MI to Joseph F. Frank and Ruby

(Cox) Frank.

Ilona married Rollin Edward Goheen, Jr. in 1961, and...

Lamondo Octavis Brown

Lamondo Octavis Brown

November 12, 2023

Lamondo Brown, affectionately known as "Mondo", was born on July 18, 2002 to mother Salena Gonzalez and father Lamondo Brown in Detroit, MI. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age with Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit, MI.

Mondo attended Cristo Rey High School where he graduated in 2021 with honors and...

Leanitia Shreve

Leanitia Shreve

November 12, 2023

Leanitia Shreve. Age 77 of Riverview. Passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Jim Shreve for 30 years. Loving mother of Johnny Duncan Biggerstaff and Danny Jr (Crystal) Shreve. Proud grandma of Grayson Drew Shreve. Dear sister of Rondal (Ronda) Vanover, Patricia (Ray) Chandler, Eddie (Billie Jean) Vanover and Sue (the late Billy) Vanover. Survived also by many...

Janet M. Stafford

Janet M. Stafford

November 12, 2023

Janet Marie Stafford of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away in her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late David Stafford. Loving mother of Brenda (John) Conway, Michael (Kim) Stafford, and Curt (Rachel) Stafford. Dear grandmother of 6. Cherished great-grandmother of 3. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Emery and...

Delphine Meek

Delphine Meek

November 12, 2023

Delphine Meek, of Flat Rock, passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Meek. Dear mother of the late Elmer "Jim" (Mary) Meek, the late Ronald D. Meek, Ida M. Meek, Ralph E. (Ruth) Meek, the late Larry E. Meek, the late Gary Meek, Kenny Meek and the late John L. Meek. She is survived by...

Jo Anne Tuszynski

Jo Anne Tuszynski

November 12, 2023

Jo Anne Tuszynski, of Newport, passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Gregory (Fran), the late Kathy (Barry), Jeff (Terry), Pam (Barry), and Carol (Brad). Cherished grandmother of 13 grandkids and 17 great grandkids. Dear sister of Sandie (Bob) Bates. Jo enjoyed spending time with her golden retriever, Molly and her family. She enjoyed...

Ray Knabusch

Ray Knabusch

November 11, 2023

Born June 25, 1943 in Monroe, Ray was the son of Donald and Myrtle (Hoffman) Knabusch. A 1961 graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Margo Bleyaert, on November 22, 1968. A devoted family man, Ray was a lifelong farmer working with his family. He had been president of the Maybee Farmers Co-Op, was...

Ronald A. Plummer Sr.

Ronald A. Plummer Sr.

November 11, 2023

Ronald A. Plummer, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather, age 87, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 11, 2023. His last hours were spent surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Ann Marie (Maurice) Cartier, Carol (Donald) Waskiewicz, Ronald (Trish) Plummer, Gary (Maureen) Plummer, Chris (Kurt Lang) Reed, Gerald (Michele) Plummer and Joyce (Brad) Rusnell....