OBITUARIES

Gerry Poupard

April 17, 2023

Geraldine Poupard, age 89 “39” of Monroe, passed away April 17, 2023 at Wellspring Lutheran Services, surrounded by her family.

Born August 18, 1933 in Monroe, Gerry was the daughter of Francis and Mabel (March) Frankhouse. She married Robert Poupard on November 28, 1953. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A breast...

Mike Lyons

April 17, 2023

Mike Lyons, of Trenton, passed away April 17, 2023.

Dear brother of Daniel, Jim and John Lyons. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lorraine Lyons.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

James E. Monroe

April 16, 2023

James Edward Monroe of Trenton, MI passed away Sunday April 16, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather James was an avid gardener and artist. A native of Detroit, MI, James graduated from Michigan Normal College with a degree in Art and Physical Education. He received a Masters in Education at Michigan State University. He...

Socorro Ojeda Buentello "Coco"

April 15, 2023

Socorro Ojeda Buentello “Coco” age 91 of Horton, MI formerly of Detroit. Loving wife of the late Raul Buentello. Cherished mother of the late Raul Jr. (Carmensita), Michael (Donna), Ricardo (Carter), Manuel (Philip) and Robert (Lisandra). Proud grandmother of Jacalenne (Michael), Sebastian, Xavier, Isabella, Adrian, Xiomara, and great-grandmother of Estella. Dear sister of Bill (the late Sue) Ojeda, Sylvia...

Mary Sophia Pappas

April 15, 2023

Mary Sophia Pappas of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the age of 93. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished lifelong best friend of Olga Karth. Mary was preceded in death by her parents William and Sofia Pappas and her siblings; Walter (the late Mary) Bisiorek, Irene (the late...

Joyce L. Sharkey

April 15, 2023

Born in Del Ray, Joyce was the daughter of Albert and Blanche (Willoughby) Sharkey. A graduate of River Rouge High School, she worked for NAPA Auto Supply for over 40 years, retiring in 2009. Joyce enjoyed gardening, fishing, feeding the squirrels in her yard and her cats.

Joyce leaves to cherish her memory two siblings: Robert (Terry)...

Emily Grace Haynes

April 14, 2023

Emily Grace Haynes, age 73 of Monroe, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Alice Lorraine Care Center.

Born October 23, 1949 in Monroe, Emily was the daughter of Ralph and Frances (Di John) Cerelli. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she married the love of her life, Robert Haynes, on May 27, 1978. Sadly, he...

Shirley Davis

April 14, 2023

Shirley Davis of Riverview, Michigan (formerly of Trenton) passed away in the early hours of Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Allen Davis. Cherished mother of Jeff (Janet) Davis and Pat (Pam) Davis. Dearest grandmother of Elida (Ashley), Valerie (Joe), Abi, Mary (Dan), Dr. Kathryn, Corey, A.J., and Caitlin. Sweet great-grandmother...

Garrison Lee Holbrook

April 14, 2023

Garrison Lee Holbrook, age 44 of Newport, passed away on April 14, 2023. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Michelle Holbrook (Cieslowski) of 14 years.

Devoted father to Maiya, Hailey, Lucas, and Brayden. Loving brother to Jeremy. Loving son to Wendell and Becky Holbrook. Loving son-in-law to Donna Sucharski and John (Teenie) Cieslowski....

Bernie Merchak

April 14, 2023

Bernie Merchak of Taylor, Michigan passed away in the late hours of Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 89 while surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 24 years to Bernice Merchak. Loving father of William (Patricia) Merchak, Ellen (Thomas) Yax, Andrew (Katherine) Merchak, Catherine (Christian) Schick, and Mary Carlson. Cherished grandpa of Phillip, Kevin, Nathan (Cari),...

Dianne Marie Mcmurran

April 13, 2023

Born in River Rouge, Dianne was the daughter of George and Marie (Dupuis) Lapere. She married the love of her life, William Roger McMurran, on June 22, 1997. Sadly, he preceded her in death February 21, 1997. A dedicated homemaker Dianne also owned and operated Di-Mac Party Store in Lincoln Park. Dianne was a devout catholic and a member...

Gloria Schratz

April 12, 2023

Gloria Schratz of Allen Park, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Fred Schratz. Cherished mother of Jimmy (Debra) Parravano and Janine Parravano. Loving grandmother of Kyle, Tyler, and Alysha (David) Stein. Dearest great-grandmother of Chase, Tana, and Koda, who is on their way...

Timothy C. Green, Jr.

April 12, 2023

Timothy C. Green, Jr., age 25 of Southgate. April 12, 2023. Beloved son of Timothy C. Green, Sr. Loving brother of Amanda (C.J.) Hockmuth, Tyler Smith, Megan Smith, Ashley (Josh) Moede and Brandon Munroe. Cherished grandson of Almona Swayze and Don and Ruth England. Adored son of Jacquelyn Farrell and Jennifer Green. He is also survived by many loving...

Lisa Mary Gorman

April 10, 2023

Born in Trenton, Lisa was the daughter of James and Anna Marie (Sharbeneau) Gorman.  A 1985 graduate of Riverview High School, she worked Human Resources for SMART for many years.

Lisa leaves to cherish her memory her mother Ann Marie Gorman; a brother Wade (Diana) Gorman; niece Haley Gorman; nephew Jack Gorman; aunt and uncle Rick and...

Deborah Elaine Shields

April 10, 2023

Deborah Shields, age 69 of Trenton, MI passed away April 10, 2023. Loving wife of the late Mark Thomas Shields. Cherished mother of Marcie Eden Bird, Tracie Lee Shields, the late Christopher Thomas Shields and Aimee Joy Shields. Proud grandmother of Thomas Earl Tackett, Chandler Lee Shields, Tara Eden Tackett, Andramada Madonna Caseopea Sosnowski, D’Ante Derrell Shields, Jaz’ Lyn...

Mary Magusin

April 10, 2023

Mary Magusin of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the age of 92. Cherished aunt to many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Stefan and Kornelia Magusin, and her siblings; Geza, Paul, Stefan Jr., Joseph, and Elizabeth. Mary will be deeply missed by her loving family....

Richard C. Fraley

April 10, 2023

Richard C. Fraley of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 56 years to Dolores Fraley. Loving Dad of Richard Fraley, Jason (Kimberlee Bora) Fraley, and Adam Fraley. Cherished Pops of Joshua, Jason, Jarron, and Jonas. Dear brother of Barbara Gravel and Joseph (Peggy) Leanza. Richard will be deeply...

Jo Ann Morrow

April 9, 2023

Jo Ann Morrow, 82, of Trenton, MI, passed away April 9, 2023, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Bill and Marry Ledder, May 9, 1941, in Dearborn, MI. Jo Ann graduated from Allen Park High School.

She married Gerald Morrow in 1968, and they lived...

Sheila J. Kastraba

April 9, 2023

Sheila Joan Kastraba, age 92 of Southgate, born outside of London, England, passed peacefully on Easter morning. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Gary Kastraba, of over 50 years.

Beloved mother to late Kevin, Stephen, Melissa (late Joe), Laurie (Bob), Ricky, George, and Jennifer. Cherished grandmother to Lauren, Corrine, Jaxson, and Thomas. Sadly,...

William Randolph Martin, Jr.

April 8, 2023

William Randolph Martin, Jr., age 89, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at home with family and friends surrounding him on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Born August 30, 1933, in Stamford, Connecticut, William was the son of William Randolph Martin and Mary Helen Martin (Gaipa). After graduating from Stamford High School, he served in the United States Air Force...