OBITUARIES

July 7, 2023

Born in Dearborn, Michelle was the daughter of Larry and Cecelia (Blake) Hammond.

A graduate of Taylor High School Michelle attended Business Management School.  She worked as a Robot Operator at MNP, was a caretaker at Unlocking Autism and was a Cook and Manager at various restaurants.

Michelle leaves to cherish her memory her children:...

July 5, 2023

Lorraine Kaiser. Age 94, of Woodhaven. July 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John Kaiser. Loving mother of Cheryl Kaiser, James Kaiser (Rick Chuprevich) and Douglas (Aida) Kaiser. Proud grandma of John (Kiera), Jill (Shawn), Kristine (Jason), Jennifer (Ryan) and Lori (Jon). Devoted great grandma of Alexis, Ava, Emma, C.J., Connor, Jalynn, Jack, James, Aubrey, Maria, Reagan and...

July 4, 2023

George Maxie Cates, of Monroe, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Anita (Merriman) Cates and son Gary and his family. George was born at Cuba Landing, TN to the late Glennie and Alice (Little) Cates. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Russell Cates, and wife Brenda. He is...

July 4, 2023

Robin Louise Sims, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe, and brother, Eddie Mayo.

She is survived by her children, Karen (Bill) Danz and Mike (Angel) Sims. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Patrick (Nicole) Danz, Sean (Elaine) Danz, Phil (Meghan) Sims,...

July 4, 2023

Schultz, Helen C. Age 81 was born on October 30, 1941 in Tennessee and went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023; she was of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Elwin. Loving mother of David (Amy) Schultz and the late Lori Sparks. Proud memaw to Joey (Stephanie) Zmijewski of Trenton, MI., Nolan Schultz, Jacob...

July 3, 2023

Margaret M. English of Allen Park, Michigan left us in body but not in spirit, on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 65 years to James K. English. Loving mother of Theresa (Robert) Newton and Jeanine English. Proud Nana of Samantha (Eddie) Vargas, Michael (Kelly) Newton, and Lindsey (Matt) Elder. Cherished great-grandmother of...

July 3, 2023

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Carol Obradovich, of Allen Park, passed away July 3, 2023. Loving wife of the late John for 62 beautiful years. Beloved mom of Cindy (Dan) and Sharon (Tom). Proud grandma of Steven II, Christina, John, Rachel, Melissa, Sierra and Darren; great grandma of Grace, Leah, Steven...

July 3, 2023

Linda A. Bollman, 84, of Allen Park, MI, passed away at her home on July 3, 2023.

Linda is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Edward G Bollman; children Mark (Laura), Daniel (Anne), Eric (Monica), Laura (John) Brennan, Jennifer (David) Mazurek, and Steven (Robyn); and 9 grandchildren: Haley, Patrick, Kate, Emily, Sarah, Mathew,...

July 2, 2023

Gail Louise Grech, born on September 23, 1959 to Raymond and Genevieve. She passed away July 2, 2023. Gail was the beloved mother of Christopher, Angela (Lonnie) and Heather. Dear aunt to Tiffany, Heaven, and Zayden Selke. Loving grandmother to Ella, Elena, Kai, Jaxon, Paige, Tyler, and Kayla. Sister to Jeffrey.

Gail enjoyed spending time...

July 2, 2023

Robert L. Carter, of Trenton, passed away Sunday July 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Frances Carter for 72 beautiful years. Dear dad of the late Jeffrey A. (Kathy) Carter, Leslie S. Browning, Robert T. (Mary E.) Carter. Loving grandfather of Ryan (Melanie) Carter, David (Kayla) Carter, Jessica Hawkinson, Jeremy (Kyleigh) Browning, Nicole (Scott) Dixson, and Melissa Carter. Proud great...

July 1, 2023

In memory of Trisha, we ask that everyone wears purple for the visitation and funeral service.

Trisha Dee Lopez, of Detroit, passed away July 1, 2023. Loving daughter of Ronda (Robert) Torres and Hiram (Myrna) Lopez. Proud sister of Hiram, Samuel (Brittany), Zuriel, Adriel, Gabriel and Sean. Beloved mother of Sabri. She is preceded in...

July 1, 2023

Robert Dunn, age 59 of Trenton, MI passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2023 at home. Loving father of Robbie Dunn, Shannon Dunn and the late Kevin Dunn. Proud grandpa of Daniella and Skylar. Beloved brother of Michele (Mike) Aslanian, Michael (Debrah) Dunn, Tim (Michelle) Dunn, Dan (Penny) Dunn and the late Debra (Wayne) Caskey. He also leaves behind...

June 29, 2023

Ernie Berry, age 90 of Woodhaven, passed away June 29th, 2023.

Born in Ecorse, Ernie was the son of Ernest and Catherine (Williams) Berry. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country with the United States Army. Ernie worked as the Deputy Police Chief for the City of Woodhaven for over 30 years, retiring...

June 28, 2023

Eddie Justus, of Lincoln Park, passed away June 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Darlene Justus for 42 beautiful years. Proud dad of Thomas Justus and Benjamin Justus. Dear brother of David (Kathy) Justus. Loving son of Martha and the late William Justus. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

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June 27, 2023

Barbra Kay (Ruppel) Bolenbaugh of Rockwood passed away at Beaumont hospital on June 27th 2023. She was born June 26th 1938 at Dearborn General Hospital, the daughter of John Herman Ruppel and Edith Katherine (Lohr) Ruppel.

Barbra graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, class of 1956. Following graduation Barbra attended Western Michigan University where she...

June 27, 2023

Frances H. LaFee of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Cheri (James) Ross and Christi (Peter) LaFee-Fedorko. Cherished grandmother of McKenzie Ross, Rachel (Dalton) Cahill, Hannah Fedorko, and Zachary Fedorko. Dear sister of Frank (Jean) Powell. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death...

June 27, 2023

Samuel “Sam” was born July 30, 1936 to Giuseppe and Margherita Pizzo. He lived with his brother, Jim, and his grandparents, Vincenzo and Margherita Vitale.

He served in the Army for 2 years stationed in Europe. When he came back, he stood up for his Godfather’s daughter’s wedding where he met his future wife, Grace....

June 26, 2023

Zy'Aire leaves to cherish his memory his mother Zyreah Clay and father Terell Watkins;  grandparents: Zina Hall, Charles Johnson and Wanda Jackson; great grandparents Julia (Clifton) Pippens Warren; great great grandmother Bernice Pippens; as well as aunts and uncles: Shaquana Hood, Ziana Johnson, Stacy Jackson, Camron Calbert, and Jakari Pippens.

June 26, 2023

Charles Atkins, born in Malta, formerly lived in Detroit, most recently from Trenton, MI peacefully passed away Monday June 26, 2023 surrounded by family.

Loyal and beloved husband of the late Judy Atkins. Father of four: Rene (Bob) De La Rosa, Mario (Ana-La Bamba) Atkins, Lina (Jon) Cosmas, proceeded in death by Tony Atkins. Proud Nanu of...

June 26, 2023

Dorothy May (Henninger) Hart, 94, of Grosse Ile, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Dorothy was born on May 6, 1929 in Carrollton, Ohio, to Emma Marie (Roudebush) and William Quay Henninger.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorene K. (Bruce) Markwardt and her son Douglas J. (Marlene) Hart;...