OBITUARIES

December 26, 2022

Joanne Guardiola, age 66 of Allen Park, MI, passed away on December 26, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Loving daughter to her late parents, Luis and Erma Guardiola. Loving sister to Father Louis, Rose, Richard (Brenda), Carol, James (Edelmira), and John (Karen). Loving aunt to many of her 14 nieces and nephews. Loving great-aunt to...

December 26, 2022

Dodo Barton Wittman of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 52 years to Russell Wittman. Cherished mother of Kelly Ferencz. Dearest Cece of Hannah and Hailey Ferencz. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Janet (Tom) Riley, Kathy (Mike) Kalapos, and Kay Barton. Caring aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many...

December 25, 2022

Richard Allen Taylor of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of 53 years to Susan Taylor. Cherished father of Derek (Melissa) Taylor and Dana (Allan) Watson. Dear grandfather of Aurora and Monroe Watson. Loving nephew of James (Nancy) Deel. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Arc...

December 25, 2022

Jessika Lynn Pirtle, age 44 of Monroe, passed away December 25, 2022 in her home.

Born February 18, 1978 in Monroe, Jessika was the daughter of Carolyn Moss Brinson and Robert Pirtle.

Jessika leaves to cherish her memory her son Aiden Michael O’Connell; her mother Carolyn Brinson; siblings: Brandon (Lawana Lee) Johnson, Amber Johnson Grantham;...

December 25, 2022

Kathie Longfellow of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 78. Cherished mother of Kelly (Ken) Brancheau and Julie Ohneck. Loving grandma of Jessica Ohneck, Jacob Brancheau, and Joshua Ohneck. Dear sister of Bill (Marlene) Stotts. Dearest aunt of Kevin (Stephanie) Stotts and Keith (Amy) Stotts. Caring ex-wife of the late Butch Longfellow....

December 25, 2022

Eunice Amison, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on December 25, 2022, at 8:34 a.m. Eunice, was born on August 23, 1941, in Forest City, Arkansas. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Grady L. and Druscilla Manson (Davis) Moore.

The Family moved to Monroe Michigan in 1953. There, Eunice attended Monroe High School....

December 25, 2022

Dolores “Dolly” Cocking (1934-2022)

Dolores “Dolly” Cocking of Trenton, Michigan, unexpectedly departed from us on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Lee Cocking. Cherished mother of Valerie (Julie Haan) Osowski, Renay (Frank Hackett) Ivens, and Marty (Maria Cooper) Cocking. Proud grandmother of Jacob Cocking. Loving sister...

December 24, 2022

Susan Kathryn Norden, age 79 of Grosse Ile, MI, passed away on December 24, 2022.

Loving mother to Tim, Jeff (Marta), and Matt. Loving grandmother to Calla and Lia. Loving sister to Mary (Howard). Sadly, she was preceded in death by her siblings; Mike, John, and Sharon. She was a member of Sacred Heart's congregation...

December 24, 2022

Mary C. Frederick was born on June 2, 1933 in Ohio to Lawrence and Hilda Schmidt. She married Donald L. Frederick in 1954 in Napoleon, OH, and began to grow their family. In 1967, they moved to the downriver area, where they had resided until their passings. She worked as a office manager at County Electric for over 30...

December 24, 2022

Florine Wallace of Allen Park, MI passed away on December 24, 2022, after a short illness. Flo celebrated her 92nd birthday this year. She was born on a Sunday in Pikeville, Kentucky on June 1, 1930. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Vernon, her parents and six siblings. She leaves behind her four children; Steve (Nan)...

December 24, 2022

Alexis Joy Kettler, age 21 of Trenton, passed away on December 24, 2022.

Loving daughter to Corrie (late Steven) Kettler. Loving sister to Emily and Austin Kettler. Loving granddaughter to Donald (Michelle) Plassman and John (Carol) Kettler. Loving great-granddaughter to Rose Martyniak and Richard Daniels. Loving niece to Michael (Ellen) Kettler, Blake Plassman, Evan Plassman,...

December 23, 2022

Janet L. Brant, age 80 of Maybee, passed away December 23, 2022 at Hampton Manor in Dundee with family at her side.

Born August 1, 1942, in Maybee Janet was the daughter of Russell and Cora (Torisk) Liedel. She married the love of her life, February 13, 1960. Sadly Carl preceded her in death October 4, 2019....

December 22, 2022

Born in River Rouge, Margaret was the daughter of Floyd and Thelma (Baumeister) Laurain. A graduate of Carleton High School, she worked as the Vice President of Operations for Trenton State Bank and then Security Bank, retiring in 1984. Margaret was a member of St. Mary Our Lady of The Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. She enjoyed playing bingo...

December 22, 2022

Irene M. Steinman, age 83 of Monroe, entered into eternal rest in the hands of the Lord on December 22, 2022.

Born June 8, 1939 in Royal Oak, Irene was the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Baker) Anson. A 1957 graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Joseph D. Steinman Sr., on...

December 21, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Duke's video tribute and service recording.

Duke was born on July 21, 1955 in New York City and went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022 at the age of 67; he was of Dearborn Heights. Cherished husband of 38 years to...

December 20, 2022

Dr. James S. Velis, DDS, age 87 of Ann Arbor, passed away December 20th, 2022.

Born February 16th, 1935 to the late John and Amelia Velis. Loving father of Ann Karazeris, Michael (the late Penny) Velis, and the late Melissa Velis Berieonies. Proud grandfather of Michael and Cate Karazeris. Also survived by son in law...

December 20, 2022

Clinton Ray Brant, age 91 of Monroe, passed away December 20, 2022 in his home.

Born December 7, 1931 in Scofield, Clinton was the son of Frank and Martha (Richmire) Brant. He married the love of his life, Marian Durocher, on November 8, 1952. Sadly she preceded him in death December 12, 2013. Clinton faithfully served our...

December 19, 2022

Claudette H. Rourke, age 91. of Allen Park entered Eternal life on December 19, 2022. Beloved wife of

the late John J. “Jack“ Rourke. Loving Mother of Jack (Kimberly), Kevin (Karen), Claudette (David)

Rusing, Susan M. Rourke and Kathleen (Bobby) Lancaster. Also survived by her grandchildren Adam

(Katie), Elizabeth (Christian), Chelsea (Joe), Meaghan,...

December 18, 2022

Shirley Ann Ripke (nee: Charron) of Allen Park died Sunday, December 18th, at the age of 78.

Shirley was born on May 18, 1944, in Manchester, New Hampshire, the eldest of three daughters born to Clarence and Georgina (nee: Meyer) Charron. She was reborn a child of God on July 27, 1944, when she was...

December 18, 2022

Born in Wyandotte, Ted was the son of Stephen and Angeline (Rocha) Domitrz. A graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Wyandotte, he married the love of his life, Nova Powell, on April 30, 1956. Ted faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He retired as a supervisor from McLouth steel. Ted also had worked as a...