OBITUARIES

August 24, 2022

Nancy E. Hammond. Age 83, of Lincoln Park. Passed away August 24, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Braxton Hammond for 59 years. Loving mother of Loretta Hammond and Braxton Hammond. Dear sister of James Gleason Johnson. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Grover and Alvie Johnson and 4 siblings. There will...

August 23, 2022

Born in Clifty, Kentucky, Nancy was the daughter of Cecil and Iola Wells. She married the love of her life, Edward Marshall, July of 1957. Sadly he preceded her in death on October 10, 1989. A dedicated homemaker, Nancy enjoyed doing coloring books, decorating, arranging flowers and making jewelry, but her most treasured times were those spent with her...

August 23, 2022

Charlotte Ann Roland, age 70 of Detroit, was born on September 3, 1951 and passed away on August 23, 2022. Charlotte is survived by her children David Roland (Maureen Poulton), Jerry Roland, Marc (Felisita) Roland, Christie Roland, Kenny Roland, and Jeffery Roland. Charlotte also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and her siblings Joseph Passage and Robert Passage....

August 23, 2022

Dorothy McCoy, age 95 of Rockwood, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 under hospice care. She died at Rivergate Terrace Nursing Facility in Riverview, Michigan after a long illness.

She was born September 8, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Pennsylvania to John and Marie (Preston) Kerestan. She was the oldest of three children. She moved...

August 22, 2022

Janie Lemerand, age 77 of Rockwood, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 surrounded by her family in her home. Born August 13, 1945, Janie was the daughter of Elmer and Marie (St. Antoine) Glaser. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married the love of her life, Ronald Lemerand, on June 26, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death...

August 22, 2022

James S. DeMare, age 93 of Grosse Ile, MI. Loving husband of the late Dolly DeMare. Loving father of Stacee (Mark) Laske and JD (Deedee) DeMare. Proud PJ of Michael (Jax), Nick (Jess), Jack and great PJ of Eddie, Ella and Louie. James also leaves behind his nieces and nephews Diana (Lloyd), Connie (Rick), Terry (Dawn) and his best...

August 22, 2022

David P. Jasinski of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of 55 years to Geri Jasinski. Loving father of Deborah (Scott) Nail, Richard (Sarah) Jasinski, and Julie (Nathaniel) Knapp. Cherished grandpa of Brandon (Johnna), Lauren, Jessica, William, Charles, Sophie, Madelyn, Mitchel, Eric, Kirk, and Holly. Dearest popi of...

August 21, 2022

Peggy Hamet , at age 76 of Allen Park, Michigan , away on August 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Alexander Hamet, Jr. and a Loving mother of Pamela Granzow, Kenneth Fisher, and Cynthia Parrish, Scott Hamet, and their spouses. A Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

A loving sister of...

August 21, 2022

The family of Clara Meyers regrets to announce her passing on Sunday, August 21st. Having been a lifelong resident of Monroe County for the 93 years since her birth in 1929. A private memorial will take place prior to burial at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Clara’s family wishes to thank the staff of ProMedica Hospital, Wellspring Memorial, Elara Hospice...

August 20, 2022

Gemus, Sam. Age 79. August 20, 2022 of Southgate; formerly of Riverview. Cherished husband of Theresa (Roberts). Dearest dad of Anthony (Jillian) and Sammy (Jules). Papa Sam of Marino and Hugo. Sam cherished his 52 cousins and is also survived by many other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Mary Gemus....

August 20, 2022

Edward “Butch” Kowalski was born on April 12, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on August 20, 2022 at the age of 78; he was of Trenton and formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Cherie. Proud dad of Stanley (Fiona), Stephen (Nora) and Scott. Proud Dzia-Dzia of Annie and to Finn and Kaitlin. Dearest brother of...

August 19, 2022

Stephen C. Moosekian was born on April 25, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to Hamp "Hank/Blackie" and Lucille Moosekian. The only boy wedged between 4 sisters; Mary, Kathie, Carole, and Becky, his stubbornness was fostered by being surrounded by women his entire life. He ran wild through Southwest Detroit and eventually was drafted to the U.S. Army. He narrowly missed...

August 19, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Giuseppina's Giuseppina (Maria) Pomponio, born March 16th, 1925 in Manoppello, Italy, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2022 at the age of 97. On February 7th, 1955 Maria immigrated to the United States with her loving husband, the late Giuseppe (Peppino) Pomponio and children MaryAnn Del Pizzo, Sandra (Nicola) Pomponio, and...

August 17, 2022

Dr. Thomas J. Kalis - Obituary. Grosse Ile, Michigan Dr. Thomas J. Kalis (Kalisiewicz), youngest son born to and in the home of Jennie and Alexander Kalisiewicz of 614 Hudson Street, Wyandotte, Michigan on April 16, 1937, surrendered and passed peacefully, aged 85 years, during the night of August 17, 2022. Dr. Kalis lived a life full of accomplishment...

August 17, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Stesiak entered the world on March 27, 1944, and sailed off into the sunset on the evening of August 17th, 2022 to meet up with his beloved Gwendolyn, who most likely, upon his excited arrival, complained about how he docked the boat in heaven’s marina. Larry Stesiak was a man who was tough as nails, yet could...

August 17, 2022

Matthew Turczyn, age 51 of Taylor, MI, was born on December 18, 1970 and passed away on August 17, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife Tammy Turczyn; his loving parents Donald and Sally Turczyn; his dear siblings Eric Turczyn and Lisa (Mike) Powaser; his cherished nieces Allie Powaser, Clarissa Powaser, and Heather Watts and his great-nephew Grayson...

August 16, 2022

Joe Gensley, age 30 of Trenton, passed away August 16,2022. Loving son of Erika Cesarz. Dear father of Addison Emelia Gensley. Also survived by his siblings Elizabeth Cesarz, Alexander Cesarz, and Abigail Borawski. Grandparents Irene and Joseph Pare. Aunts and uncle Deborah (Joseph) Carey and Jennifer Pare. Visitation will be held Saturday August 27th, 2022 from 12:00pm-9:00pm, Funeral Service...

August 16, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. Bill Lance, age 69 of Allen Park, MI passed away August 16, 2022 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Tanya for 42 wonderful years. Loving father of Brian (Kelli) Lance and Lisa (Steven) Garrison. Proud grandpa of Kennedy, Madison and Wren. Beloved brother of Nancy (John) Kirkwood...

August 16, 2022

Shirley L. Witzke, age 87 of Trenton, passed away August 16, 2022. Born May 12th, 1935 in Detroit to the late James and Leta Bright. Loving wife of the late Arele “Art” Witzke. Dear mother of Steve (Chris), Jeff (Cathy), and Karen (Rick) McGowan. Proud grandmother of Ally, Abby, Greta, Danny, and many great grandchildren. Also survived by her...

August 16, 2022

Barbara Jo Theaker, age 74 of Brownstown, passed away August 16, 2022. Born in Wyandotte, Barbara was the daughter the late Robert and Betty Lesner. Barbara graduated from Riverview High School class of 1966 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the Detroit Institute of Technology. Barbara spent the majority of her...