OBITUARIES

February 21, 2023

Elaine F. Ciarrocchi, of Taylor, passed away February 21, 2023. Loving mom of Geoffrey (Katie) Wyatt, Gerald (Donna) Wyatt, Madeleine (Rick) Speare, Roger (Cindy) Wyatt, Joseph (Tanya) Ciarrocchi, and Robert Ciarrocchi. Proud grandma to 10 and great grandma to nine. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her...

February 21, 2023

Vicki Lynn Heck, age 70 of Ida, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in her home.

Born August 10, 1952 in Toledo, Vicki was the daughter of William and Mary (Wright) Fortney. A graduate of Whitney High School, she married Chuck Carmichael on January 1, 1992. Sadly he preceded her in death August 15, 1996. Vicki then...

February 21, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Worden of Grosse Ile, Michigan passed away in his 80th year on February 21, 2023. Charlie was born October 10, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and then from Western Michigan University.

Charlie taught for 37 years in Grosse Ile Schools, where he also coached tennis and basketball. After...

February 20, 2023

Katherine Marie Sirois, of Lincoln Park, passed away February 20, 2023. Loving mother of Nick (Madieline). Proud grandma of Maddox. Dear sister of Gerald (Angie), the late Peter “Billy”, Susan Taylor and the late Jimmy. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Donald Sirois....

February 18, 2023

Jerome “Jerry” S. Meredyk, age 82, of Taylor Michigan, passed away February 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Beverly Tithof for 62 beautiful years. Dear father of Michele (Vince) Letizio and Christopher Meredyk (Ginger Shearer, and her daughter Ava Polk). Loving grandfather of Vincent M. (Samantha) Letizio and Nicholas D. Letizio. Proud great grandfather of Madison and Kamryn. He is...

February 18, 2023

Joseph Migliaccio, age 97, of Trenton, passed away February 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Migliaccio. Dear dad of Frank (Darlene) Migliaccio, Maribeth Migliaccio (Larry Will), and Joe (Lisa) Migliaccio. Proud grandpa of Nick (Amber), Steve, Kyle (Chelsea), Tony, Sam, Meg, Jimmie Cates, Joey Cates, and Sammy Weslin. Proud great grandpa of Harper and Nick. Favorite...

February 17, 2023

Mark Jay Meeker, age 71, passed away in Southgate, MI on February 17, 2023. He was the loving father of Nicky (Angel Bermudez) Meeker and Suzy Q Meeker, as well as the cherished grandfather of Antonio Estrada, Kara Meeker, Alex Estrada, Amilio Estrada, and Adrianna Gonzalez. Mark also leaves behind his mother, Joan Phillips, his brother Larry (Ann) Meeker,...

February 17, 2023

Timothy M. Duperron, age 80, of Grosse Ile, MI passed away February 17, 2023. His wife and daughter were with him.

Born in Wyandotte on July 3, 1942, Tim was the son of Emery “Frenchy” Duperron and Mildred (Stein) Duperron. The sixth of ten children, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, Skip, ...

February 16, 2023

Shirley J. Pizzini passed away February 16, 2023 in her home.

Born May 24, 1947 in Wyandotte, Shirley was the daughter of Carl and Anna (Kuklinski) Mehrhof. A graduate of Riverview High School, she married Gary Pizzini, December 30, 1966. Shirley was a faithful member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood....

February 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Mattei of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of 62 years to Sal Mattei. Loving mother of Dino (Michelle) Mattei, the late Todd Mattei, and Christina (Frank) Cieszkowski. Cherished naunie of Kelsey (Oscar) Casilla, Christopher Mattei, Aiden Cieszkowski, Logan Cieszkowski, and Brooke Cieszkowski. Dearest great-naunie of...

February 15, 2023

Donald George Shafer. Age 70 of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Teresa Shafer. Loving father of Kristina (DJ) Freese and Mark (Alicia) Shafer. Proud grandpa of Jonas, Ellie, Camden and Kellan. Dear brother of Darel Shafer, Grant Shafer, Nancy Madro and the late Kevin Shafer. Survived also by many loving nieces...

February 15, 2023

Mary Esther Batcheller of Trenton, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 15, 2023.

Mary was born on June 12, 1934 at Mercy Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. She was the fourth child of Dr. Clarence Ausum and Elizabeth (Lyons) Ausum of Flat Rock, Mich., who preceded her in death. She was also...

February 14, 2023

Nial K. Abbuhl of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jacqueline Abbuhl. Loving father of Jeffrey Abbuhl, Karen (John) Guardiola, and Kathy (Scott) Willis. Cherished grandfather of Paige Guardiola, Nathan Guardiola, Nathan Yerigian, and Abby Willis. Dear brother of Dale Abbuhl, Chris (Renee) Abbuhl, and...

February 14, 2023

Michelle Katherine Neel 1974-2023

Michelle Katherine Neel, age 48 of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023. Michelle was born April 26,1974 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. A loving mother to Gregory Poppe, Abigail Neel and Andrew (Brittany) Neel, beloved daughter to Roxanne (Ron) Brewer, and dearest sister to Sara Spaulding, Ronald...

February 13, 2023

Donna M. Ketcher, age 66 of Brownstown, passed away February 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Detroit, Donna was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Olsen) Sowards. A graduate of Belleville High School, she married the love of her life, James Ketcher, on October 25, 1979. Donna worked for over 34 years for the United...

February 12, 2023

Chris Charles Spalding, age 71 of Monroe, went home to heaven on February 12, 2023.

Born in Monroe, Chris was the son of Rollin and Rita (Brancheau) Spalding. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy serving overseas in Vietnam from 1970-1971. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1973, he resided in...

February 12, 2023

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Barbara Kathleen (Choate) Allan, 91, of Allen Park, Michigan entered her eternal home

with her heavenly father on February 12, 2023.

Barb was born on August 25, 1931. She graduated from Pontiac High School, Pontiac,

Michigan and continued...

February 12, 2023

Bruce Popp age 71 of Trenton, son of Harold and Yvonne Popp passed away February 12th. He leaves his significant other Glenda. She was his beloved partner for many years. He was the beloved father to Jeanine (Ron) and Bruce, Jr. Step children

Tammi, Terry and Jessica.

His greatest joy was his family,...

February 11, 2023

Paul Alexander Pomaville, age 96 of Taylor, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Catherine Pomaville, of 62 years.

Loving and devoted father to Cheryl Darrell and Cindy Scofield. Loving and devoted grandfather to Brandon (Melanie) Darrell. Loving and devoted Pipi to Brennan Darrell. Loving and devoted...

February 11, 2023

Jessie Barbara Witte of Taylor, MI passed February 11, 2023 at the age of 91 surrounded by her family. Jessie was the daughter of Michal Filek and Helen Kaminski. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Frank Witte, of 61 years. She is survived by her son Frank, daughter-in-law Sarah, and grandchildren Megan and Erin.

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