OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Carlos Garcia

Carlos Garcia

February 7, 2025

On February 7th, 2025 at the age of 75, Carlos Garcia of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico passed on while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of 48 years to Maria de la Luz Trejo de Garcia and loving Father to Maria Isaura (Elias) Navarro, Carlos (Nancy) Garcia, Lorenzo (Maria Teresa) Garcia, Mario (Natalia) Garcia and Mauricio (Jennifer) Garcia....

Jerry F.  Kuhn

Jerry F. Kuhn

February 6, 2025

Jerry F. Kuhn of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Norma Kuhn. Cherished father of Charmin Kuhn and James (Renee) Kuhn. Loving papa of Lilah, Jasmin, and Sawyer. Caring brother of Jeff (Barbara) Church. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James Kuhn and Harriett...

Giuseppe Evola

Giuseppe Evola

February 6, 2025

Giuseppe Evola, of Riverview, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 57 years to Providence Evola. Cherished father of Girolama (Rodney) Norris, Calogero (Linda) Evola, and Maddalena (Frank) Leone. Loving grandfather of Sara and Travis Norris, Giuseppe, Alessia, Daniela, and Francesca Evola, and Mia, Sicilia, and Francesco Leone. Caring brother...

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr.

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr.

February 4, 2025

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr. was born in Detroit, MI on January 27, 1942 and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Beloved husband to his late wife, Susan, since November 29, 1963. Loving dad to Kim Kowalczyk, Cindy Grantz, and Bruce Grantz Jr. Proud grandfather to Trevor, Nicholas, and Collin....

Zachary George Meeker

Zachary George Meeker

February 3, 2025

Born in Dearborn, Zachary was the son of David and Kelly (Wielgosz) Meeker. A graduate of Allen Park High School, he then earned his Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Zachary worked as a Lab Technician for Veolia North America at Wyandotte Sanitation. He enjoyed reading, writing, and music, but his most treasured times were those spent with...

Derak Anton Williams

Derak Anton Williams

February 3, 2025

Born in Trenton, Derak was the son of James and Mary (Trahey) Williams. A graduate of Melvindale High School, he attended Cleary University. Derak married the love of his life, Sarah Townsend, in April of 2013. He enjoyed weightlifting and running, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family, especially attending the sporting events of his...

Dale Robert Wild

Dale Robert Wild

February 3, 2025

Dale Robert Wild, of Lincoln Park, passed away February 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Pam for 43 beautiful years. Dear brother of Tim Wild and Shan Yancy. Proud uncle of Christopher (Kelly) Wild, Adam Wisniewski, Josef Wisniewski, Kristy Russell, Robert Russell, Shawn Russell, Samantha Richardson, and Ellie Richardson. He is survived by many cousins and other loving family members....

Robert W. Murray

Robert W. Murray

February 3, 2025

Bob Murray, 73, passed on February 3, 2025. The son of Patrick and Evelyn (Nolan) Murray, Bob was the beloved younger brother of Pat (P.J.) and Kaye (Stopa) (both deceased), Nick (deceased) and Nancy (Wardrop), Evelyn and Dale Marleau (both deceased), Rita Nagy, and Marilyn and Richard Grunow. Beloved uncle of 12 and great uncle of 21. Bob was...

Carl Melvin Clark

Carl Melvin Clark

February 2, 2025

Carl Melvin Clark was born on March 26, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky and passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 99; he was of Trenton. Loving husband of the late Helen. Beloved father of Doug (Angela) Clark, Linda Clark (Gary Petrasca), Sandra Clark and the late David Clark and to his wife Susie Clark. Also survived...

Jeanette Cecelia Clark

Jeanette Cecelia Clark

January 31, 2025

Jeanette Cecelia Clark, age 97 of Monroe, passed away January 31, 2025.

Born January 18, 1928 in Monroe, Jeanette was the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Busik) Hanf. A graduate of Monroe High School, she attended Monroe County Community College and then Concordia University. Jeanette was married to Howard Smith in 1947. Sadly he preceded her in...

Lyle Dean Eastom

Lyle Dean Eastom

January 31, 2025

Lyle Dean Eastom, age 94 of Woodhaven, MI passed away January 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Loving husband of his former wives Gail, Joyce and Shirley. Beloved dad of Marsha (Rick) Stark, Becky (Jerry) Dionne, Tim (Debbie) Eastom, Tammy (the late Dominic) Palmieri, Harold (Donna) Eastom, Patty Otremba, Billy (Terrie) Eastom, the late Rodney (the late Ruth) Eastom and...

George Roy Bussell

George Roy Bussell

January 31, 2025

Born in Harrogate, Tennessee, George was the son of Sebert and Minnie (Whitaker) Bussell. A high school graduate, he started college studies when he was drafted into the United States Air Force, where he faithfully served our country. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jean Hobday, on September 8th, 1951. Sadly she preceded him...

Stephen James Engle

Stephen James Engle

January 30, 2025

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of Stephen James Engle, age 64 of Grosse Ile, MI. While surrounded by love, he made it home safely to our Lord on January 30, 2025 after losing a battle to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

He is known for...

Joyce E.  Duvall

Joyce E. Duvall

January 29, 2025

Joyce E. Duvall of Melvindale, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved mother of Lynn (Frank) Stein. Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Amber) Duvall, Amber Stein, and Ashley Stein. Loving great-grandmother of Isaac, Aloria, and Emmett Duvall. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents William and LaVerne Duvall and her brother Norman...

Madalyn Gambrell

Madalyn Gambrell

January 28, 2025

Madalyn Gambrell, of Riverview, passed away January 28, 2025. Beloved Granny to all, she is survived by her children, Dawn (Ed) Neubecker, and Jerry Wayne (Sharon) Gambrell, grandchildren, Tiffany, Charlie, and Abigail (Harrison) Campos, great grandchildren, Mason, Jackson, Avery, and Cecelia Rose Campos. Cherished sister of John (Tina) Rose, Laurie (Paul) Martin, EdyJo, and the late Dennis. She is...

Ruth Evelyn Orr

Ruth Evelyn Orr

January 28, 2025

Ruth Evelyn Orr, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away January 28, 2025. She was born on July 5, 1940, in Garret, Kentucky, to Everett and Ethel Blair.

Ruth received her formal education at Trenton High School in Trenton, Michigan. Throughout her life, she remained an active and devoted member of the Church of...

Natalia Moore

Natalia Moore

January 26, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Natalia Moore, who left this world too soon but peacefully on January 26th, 2025, at the age of 12. She will forever be remembered for her radiant spirit, infectious humor and laughter, determination, athletic prowess, and unwavering kindness and compassionate heart towards all who knew her.

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Donald Stomber

Donald Stomber

January 26, 2025

Loving and one of a kind husband to Audrey Stomber. Dearest dad of Kathleen (Scott) Rhind and Julie (Kevin) McNalley. Proud papa of Jillian (James) Sjostrom, Jonathon Rhind, Moorea McNalley and MacKinley McNalley. Loving brother of Robert Antolak and Len Antolak. Donald also leaves behind his many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don was a proud...

Emil Lambert

Emil Lambert

January 25, 2025

Emil Gene Lambert, age 74 of Grosse Ile, MI passed peacefully in his sleep on January 25, 2025. He was a faithful husband to his wife, Yvonne (Smith) of 46 years since May 27, 1978.

A loyal father to Paul (Jennifer) Lambert and Laura (Daniel) Stone. A larger-than-life grandfather, known as “Papa,” to Mia Lambert,...

Robert E. Conway

Robert E. Conway

January 25, 2025

Robert Emmet Conway, age 95 of Woodhaven, MI was called home by God surrounded by his family on January 25,2025. He was the beloved husband to his wife Catherine (Phillips) of 57 years since February 24, 1968.

Devoted dad to Robert Del Signore (Lynn Belloma), Susan (Mike) Almendinger, Audre (Michael) Bollo, and Matthew (Jennifer) Conway....