OBITUARIES

January 22, 2023

Ruth Wetherell, of Brownstown, passed away January 22, 2023. Loving wife of the late Richard Wetherell. Dear mother of Marilyn (Buster) Young, of Flat Rock, Edward (Betty) Wetherell, of Stockbridge, and James (Becky) Wetherell, of Baldwin. Cherished grandmother of Terry (Cheryl) Wetherell, Ronnie (Rita) Wetherell, Lisa (Gary) Laura, Jennifer Young, Jason (Chanae) Young and Jay (Amy) Wetherell. Proud great...

January 22, 2023

Vince was born on June 6, 1976 in Oxnard, California and died on January 22, 2023 at the age of 46; he lived in Brownstown Twp.

Cherished husband of 16 years to Holly. Proud father of Lucas, Helena, Caleb and Travis. Dearest son of Jerry and Macca. Loving brother of Clayton, Jeremy and Nick. Also survived by ...

January 21, 2023

Andrew J. Thomas of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 after a long battle with cancer at the age of 63. Beloved son of Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas. Dear brother of Jill (Mike) Jones and Jeanell (Kurt) Felske. Loving uncle of Brittney (Brian) McCormack, Jeannette Jones, and Paige Felske. Caring great-uncle of Kennedy, Reid, and Cameron McCormack....

January 21, 2023

John Anthony Costa, age 64, passed away January 21, 2023.

Born May 21, 1958 in Detroit, John was the son of Vincent and Brenda (Hartley) Costa.  He married the love of his life, Coy Richardson, on August 6, 2005.  John enjoyed music and flight simulators.

John leaves to cherish his memory, Coy, his wife of...

January 21, 2023

Melvin "Mike" Beaker, age 63 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of Norman for 40 wonderful years. Loving baby brother of Diane and Barb (Ron). He also leaves behind his many loving nieces and nephews. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Shirley and his brother Frank. After retiring from general motors, Melvin dedicated his time as...

January 21, 2023

Nancy Sousa, Age 74, of Detroit, MI passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy L. Sousa. Loving daughter of John and Josephine Curtis (Deceased). Loving mother of KellyAnn Sousa (Deceased), Thomas C. Sousa (Debbie, Deceased), and Heather L. Sousa. Cherished grandmother of Steven Sousa (Andriana Soto) Matthew Sousa, Brandon Sousa (Christine Stokes), Thomas Sousa II (Deceased),...

January 20, 2023

Jerry Wayne “JR” Riley, age 66 of Trenton, passed away January 20, 2023.

Born October 12, 1956 in Paducah, Kentucky, Jerry was the son of Terrell and Rose (Stowe) Riley. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. Jerry married the love of his life, Diane Dembowski, on October 11, 1986. Jerry was a “Jack...

January 20, 2023

Nancy Nimon, age 74 passed away January 20, 2023 in Wyandotte, MI surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Opie for 25 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Deanna Hofbauer and Jennifer (Chad) Schofield. Proud grandma "mocha" of Gabrielle, Alicia, Emily, Kaya, Andrew and great grandma of Josephine and Caleb. Loving sister of Irene, Dorothy, the late Sally, Diana,...

January 20, 2023

Juozunas, Joseph L. "Buttercup Jr." passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 63. Predeceased by parents Leonard "Buttercup" and Helen Juozunas. Beloved brother of Nancy A. (Hal - deceased) Gilmore and Denise L. "Buttercup" (Gregg - deceased) Holda. Two nephews Brian J. and Tracy B. Gilmore. Great nephew Jordan Gilmore. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends....

January 19, 2023

Marie Antoinette Pasha, age 81 of Detroit, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 19, 2023. Beloved wife to her late husband, Benjamin Pasha, of 59 years.

Beloved mom to Deborah, late Deshawne Michelle, and Benjamin Jr. “B.J.”. Sadly, she was preceded in death by Patricia Seledon and her parents, William and Gertrude...

January 18, 2023

Robert W. Walker was born on May 5, 1933 in Old Fort, North Carolina and died on January 18, 2023 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 89. Dearest husband of the late Dorothy Walker. Beloved dad of the late Rebecca Dennis, the late Daniel Walker, the late Eugene Walker and of Elissa (William) LeBlanc. Proud papa...

January 18, 2023

Felecia Nicole Bryan, of Southgate, passed away January 18, 2023. Proud mother of Aaliyah. Loving daughter of Becky (Roger) Lindeman, Anthony Purdy and Jimmie Pierce. Dear sister of J.J., Tiffany, Tony Jr., and Teddy. Granddaughter of Richard and Nancy and Frankie. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded...

January 17, 2023

James Michael Bica, age 80 of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Born March 4, 1942 in Detroit, James “Jim” was the son of Michael and Mary (Pollaccia) Bica. He attended grade school at Epiphany Catholic Grade School in Detroit, was a 1960 Graduate of McKenzie High School and attended the University of Michigan Dearborn. Jim...

January 17, 2023

Robert Allen Richardson, age 72 of Newport, passed away January 17, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Born January 23, 1950 in Pineville, Kentucky, Robert was the son of Robert and Della (Niekirk) Richardson. A graduate of Jefferson High School, Robert faithfully served our country in the United States Army.  He married Sharon Franzen on April 22,...

January 16, 2023

Virginia Jafraty (Osentoski), age 82 of Taylor, passed peacefully on January 16, 2023. Beloved wife to her late husband, Bob, of 49 years.

Loving sister to late Michael Olsen, late Leonard Osentoski, Ronald Osentoski, and Dennis (Vickie) Osentoski. Loving aunt to Michelle (Collin) Darlington, Michael Osentoski, Michael (Tina) Olsen, Dan (Kim) Olsen, Jennifer (Matt) Olsen-Ciolek,...

January 16, 2023

James Hughes Sr., of Newport, passed away January 16, 2023. Loving husband of Patricia (DeMuelenaere) for 71 beautiful years. Dear father of Janet Hartwig, Jay (Diane) Hughes, Walter (the late Erika) Hughes, Philip (Kathy) Hughes, Theresa (Lyle) Tomich, Laura (the late John) VanDerWerken, Melanie (Mark) D’Anna, Timothy (Rhonda) Hughes, Kathleen Head, Kristine Hughes (Norm Whipple), Karen (Chuck) Horn, and...

January 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Quade, beloved Trenton resident passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 78.

He was born March 10, 1944 to Alfred and Theresa (Buza) Quade and raised in Rogers City.

Bob graduated from Rogers City High School, Ferris Institute with his B.A. and received his master’s degree in...

January 15, 2023

Mary Lou Liedel, age 94 of Newport, passed away peacefully January 15, 2023.

Born October 26, 1928 in Wyandotte, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Robinson. A 1946 graduate of Trenton High School, Mary Lou worked many years at Mercy Memorial Hospital- Monroe, Seaway Hospital- Trenton, and worked part time...

January 14, 2023

Lisa Ann Plummer of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 43. Beloved mother of Brandon (Jessica) Fecteau and Trevor (Penny Kuhn) Fecteau. Cherished fiancee of David Breeding. Dearest sister of Donald Plummer, Jr. and Scott Plummer. Loving niece of Sharon Lane and Debbie Plummer and sweet aunt to Everett Plummer. Lisa was...

January 14, 2023

Rita Whalen, of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2023. Loving wife of Richard Whalen for 63 beautiful years. Dear mother of Teresa Dew, Rick (Anita) Whalen, Ron (Deborah) Whalen and Gina Tomblin. Cherished grandma of Dan Dew, Nick Dew, Chris Whalen, Courtney Whalen, Jessica Nulph, Rebecca Simm , and Rylee Tomblin. Proud great grandma of Mackenzie Kremer, Preston Nulph,...