OBITUARIES

June 13, 2023

Born in Octavia, Kentucky, Drexel was the son of Robert and Minerva (Maynard) Ray.

After graduation from high school Drexel faithfully served our country in the United States Army and was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran.  He worked as a Millwright with Ford Motor Company for over 20 years and then with Rouge Steel for another 10...

June 13, 2023

Florence Long, age 82 of the Downriver area, passed away June 13th, 2023.

Florence was born November 6th, 1940 to the late Leopold and Laurette Drouin. Loving wife of the late Andrew Robert. Dear mother of Kenny, Kim Bodrie, Karen (Billy) Oman, and the late Chris. Proud grandmother of Justin, Andrew, Jaime, Jessika, Christopher, and...

June 13, 2023

Oslanci, Charles L. Age 73. June 13, 2023 of Allen Park. Beloved father of Charlene Kovoch and Jill Latta. Proud grandpa of Samantha, Lorrin, Chelsea, Danielle, Brandon, Connor and Natalie. He has one great grandchild on the way. Dearest brother of Ilona Stewart and Veronica Fraser. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Anne...

June 13, 2023

Larry Joe Hollander, age 74 of Detroit, Michigan. Larry passed away in his home on June 13, 2023. Beloved father to LaTanya Hollander. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa Garcia, Larry Hollander II, Julia Hollander, Alicia Ballestero and Madelyn Swaney. Loving great grandfather to Amya Garcia, Rihonna Garcia, Dominic Garcia, Marcello Sanchez and Ezekiel Garcia.

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June 12, 2023

Mary A. Romero, of Detroit, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Raul Z. Romero. Dear mother of the late Guadalupe Romero, Isabelle Romero, Raul H. Romero Jr., John (Cheryl) Romero, Mario (Donna) Romero, Phil Romero, the late Suzanne Perez, Ruben Romero, Carmen Romero, Roberto (Joyce) Romero, Darrick (Irene) Jackson, Ronald Jackson, and Victoria Mendez....

June 12, 2023

Mary Ann Haase, of Grosse Ile, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Phillip Haase. Loving mother of Jon (Lori) Rumley, Amy (Brock) Nurenberg, Steve (Wendy) Haase and Karen (Mike) Ritzema. Proud grandma of Madeleine, Ava, Katie, Luke, Ella, Emily, Lucy and Maggie. Dear sister of Jane Brodie and Jean Crook. She is survived by many nieces,...

June 12, 2023

Daniel Hernandez, of Allen Park, passed away June 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Esther. Dear father of Norma, Sylvia,

DeeDee and Cindy. Loving papa of J.D., Christopher, Elisha, Danielle and Robert. Proud great grandfather of Adaley, Jace,

Lily, Cyrus and Ronin. Cherished brother of Santa, Beta, and Aurelio. He is survived by many nieces, nephews...

June 11, 2023

Turner Joseph Peer

October 11, 1997 - June 11, 2023

Born October 11, 1997, Turner is the son of Brian and Mary Jo (Luszczynski) Peer of South Rockwood. Brother to Adam Grant Peer of England.

Gone to soon, gone to young. To all our memories had, and the ones we will...

June 10, 2023

Mosella Campbell, transitioned on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born February 24,1949 in Sledge, Mississippi. Mosella is one of eight children of Mary Carter (Campbell) and Aaron Campbell. She graduated from Monroe High School. She resided in Denver, Colorado for many years before returning to Monroe, Michigan. Mosella, enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends.

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June 9, 2023

Josie Calderon, of Detroit, passed away June 9, 2023. Beloved wife of Steve Calderon. Proud mom of Albert Gonzales, Amalia Calderon and Daryl Martin. Dear daughter of the late Damaceno and the late Angel Ramirez. Cherished sister of Rose Ramirez, Margaret Ramirez, Juanita Ramirez, Domaceno Ramirez and John Ramirez. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

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June 9, 2023

Michael Edward Mooradian, age 68 of Allen Park, MI passed away suddenly at home on Friday June 9, 2023. Loving brother of Donna Mooradian. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Bahzar Mooradian and his sister Debbie Mooradian. He also leaves behind his cousins and many close friends. Michael dedicated 32 years to General Motors and...

June 8, 2023

Sophia Schafer

November 2, 1970 – June 8, 2023

Sophia Schafer, 52, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on June 8, 2023.

Sophia was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother who touched the lives of those around her with her warmth, kindness, and an infectious smile. She had a vibrant personality...

June 8, 2023

Robert O. Saygan, of Grosse Ile, passed away June 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Doris for 25 beautiful years. Loving father of Robert, Louie and Rachel. Step father of Jennifer. Proud step grandfather of Christopher and Isabelle. Dear brother of the late Lucio, James, the late Michael, and Myrna. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving...

June 8, 2023

Born in Detroit, Arthur was the son of Homer and Jessie (Wilson) Lash.

A high school graduate, Arthur faithfully served our county in the United States Army.  He married the love of his life, Brenda Rye, September 22, 1984.  Sadly she preceded him in death in 2019.

Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his children:...

June 7, 2023

William “Bill” Bohn, age 66 of Southgate, Michigan passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved brother of Lynette (Edward Donald) Bohn and Renee (Alan Herster) Bohn. Loving uncle and godfather of Rachel and Ryan Herster. Dear nephew of Christina Kraft and cousin of Richard (Julie Bourbonnais) Metcalf, Charmaine LeBlanc, Allisa (Paul) Zimmerman, and Michael (Mary) Hughes. Bill was preceded...

June 6, 2023

Born in Trenton, Brian was the son of Charles and Lois (Shabinaw) Harrington.

A self employed handyman, Brian enjoyed watching sports and fishing.

Brian leaves to cherish his memory his mother Lois Thompson; siblings: Dianne (Gary) Harvell, Debra (Lee) Gillispe, Charles (Kathy) Harrington and Ronald (Elen) Harrington; as well as several nieces and nephews.  Sadly...

June 5, 2023

David James Kottke, of Allen Park, passed away June 5, 2023. Loving son of Helen Mary Mazaitis and the late James Milton Kottke. Cherished brother of Eric Keith Adkins, Andrea Elizabeth Thomason, Kristen Leigh Kottke. Beloved fiancé of Gabriela Gomez Morales. Proud uncle of Alessa, Cade, Ashley Nina, David Jr., and Airen. He is survived by his aunt Lisa;...

June 5, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” F. McFee, age 84 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Jerry passed away in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 5, 2023. Beloved husband of 55 years to Lorraine McFee. Cherished father of Kirk (Christine) McFee and Daryl (Christy) McFee. Loving grandfather of Grace McFee and Matteo McFee. Dearest brother-in-law of Beverly and Bob...

June 5, 2023

Bonnalyn Louise Truxall, age 87 of Trenton, passed away June 5, 2023.

Born February 15, 1936 in Ecorse, Bonnie was the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Percy) Schroeder. A graduate of Slocum-Truax High School, she married the love of her life, Eugene Truxall, on February 4, 1956. Sadly he preceded her in death April 7, 2012. A...

June 5, 2023

Naomi Zocher-Staggs of Mount Pleasant, Michigan; formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on June 5th 2023. Naomi was a proud senior member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, recently retired from The Ford Motor Company and a huge football fan! Naomi is survived by her son Andrew Staggs, grandson Brayden, Brothers Larry, Doug, Eric, Tommy, Sisters...