OBITUARIES

December 30, 2024

Sarah Anne Bachu, age 76 of Taylor, passed away on December 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Daniel Bachu.

Loving mother to Mary Frances (Mitch and Nicholas (James). Devoted sister to Diane Spicer (William) and Diane Bonino (Tom). Sarah was also well loved by everyone who knew...

December 30, 2024

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Antonio was the son of Placido and Dolores (Padilla) Carmona. A graduate of Western High School in Detroit, he worked for Ford Motor Company. Antonio was an honorary member of Sons of the VFW.

Antonio leaves to cherish his memory his children: Anita (Humberto) Carmona-Lopez, Marcos (Lisa) Carmona, Corrina Carmona-Portillo,...

December 30, 2024

Joyce Thomlinson Hartwell a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile Twp, passed away in the early hours of Monday, December 30, 2024. Beloved mother of Kathleen Levens, Sherry (Jim) Wagner, and Douglas (the late Terri) Hartwell. Cherished Nan of Dr. Eric (Elaine) Levens, Brian Levens, J.D., Matthew (Jin) Levens, Gayle Hartwell, and Bradley (Lindsay) Hartwell. Dearest great-grandmother of Chloe Levens,...

December 30, 2024

John Allan York, age 75 of Southgate, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024.

Loving father to Samantha York. Proud son to his parents, John and Margaret York. Cherished grandfather to late Paige, Michael, and Jacob York. Beloved brother to Linda (late James) Morris and late Kevin York. Uncle to many nieces, nephews, and other...

December 29, 2024

Joyce Ann Minielly, age 90 of Gibraltar, passed away on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Gordie Minielly, of 20 years.

Devoted mother to Sandy (late Robert) Lothian and Rob (Janet) Zilka. Cherished grandmother to Robert (Amanda) Lothian. Loving great-grandmother to R.J. Alan and Reagan...

December 29, 2024

Walter "Chip" Steffy, III

May 13, 1954 - December 29, 2024

Chip Steffy, a lifelong Monroe resident, passed away on December 29th, 2024, at the age of 70. Born to the late Walter and JoAnn (Schroeder) Steffy, Chip was a devoted family man, outdoors enthusiast, and avid...

December 27, 2024

Kathy Glasser, age 73 of Southgate, MI passed away December 27, 2024. Loving wife of Steve Glasser. Beloved mother of the late Jonathan Sedoskey and mother in law of Paulette Pashenee. Proud grandma of Angela and Caroline. She is preceded in death by her parents Joh and Theodora Sedoskey, her sisters Francis Matlock, Marianne Sedoskey and her brother Joseph...

December 27, 2024

Susan Ellen Weisbrod, age 75 of Canton, Michigan passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Beloved wife of Mark Weisbrod. Cherished mother of Samantha Weisbrod. Devoted best friend of Nancy (Jim) Scobie. Caring sister-in-law of Mary Louise (Ted) Linhart. Susan will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted...

December 27, 2024

B. Diana Garza of Riverview, Michigan passed away in her home while surrounded by her devoted family, on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of 53 years to Noe Garza. Cherished mother of the late Noe Garza, Jose Alfredo (Amanda) Garza, and Raquel (Jason) Reschke. Loving abuela of Xavier (Sierra), Genavieve, Juliana, Josephina, Jacqueline,...

December 27, 2024

Born in Detroit, Robert (Bob) was the son of Robert “Bitsy” and Lois (Carson) Jackson. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. Robert worked as a telephone repairman for Michigan Bell/Ameritech/AT&T for over 25 years. He also worked at Visteon and Pitney Bowes after retiring. Robert spent most of his adult life downriver. He enjoyed bowling,...

December 26, 2024

Born in Monroe, Sally was the daughter of Theodore and Irene (Laginess) Bosman. A graduate of St. Mary’s Academy, she married the love of her life, William Henthorn, October 14, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death December 27, 2021. A dedicated homemaker, Sally enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, playing cards, trips to the casino, camping and driving her golf...

December 25, 2024

Brian James Maddox Sr

Sunrise: November 24th, 1972 – Sunset: December 25th, 2024.

Brian James Maddox Sr, age 52 of Romulus, Michigan made his transition on the 25th of December, 2024 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan surrounded by his loving family and Friends.

Brian was born at Riverside...

December 25, 2024

Thomas C. Nankervis was born to Loretta H. Nankervis and John Nankervis in Detroit, MI on January 30, 1938. He passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2024, at his home on Grosse Ile, MI at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Stephanie (Johnson) Nankervis, his ex wife, Carol Nankervis, his daughters, Nancy...

December 24, 2024

Born in Rockwood, Joyce was the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Pierson) Domke. She was the Rockwood City Clerk for over 20 years. Joyce married Don Withey on May 7, 1992. Sadly he preceded her in death February 8, 2006. A faithful member of the Woodhaven Bible Church, Joyce cherished times spent with her family.

Joyce leaves...

December 24, 2024

Billy Joe Towle, age 78 of Riverview, passed away on December 24, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his recent late wife, Altha Maude Towle.

Devoted father to John (Michelle), Patricia, and late Billy Joe Jr. Dearest grandfather to Damien, Paige, Raven (Jake), and Gage (Heather). Loving great-grandfather to Brinley,...

December 23, 2024

Paul Randell Thompson was born on May 17,1939 in Feds Creek, Kentucky and went home to be with the Lord on December 23,2024 at the age of 85; he was of Woodhaven and formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Lockaby). Precious daddy of Jennifer Rene Thompson and survived by his loving sister, Ermalee (Paul) Stanley. Paul...

December 23, 2024

Born in Detroit, Joan was the daughter of Leo and Leona (Heide) Hyland. She married the love of her life, Wayne Sandifer, sadly he preceded her in death March 12, 1985. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also worked customer service at Wesburn Golf Course. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Joan enjoyed going to the...

December 23, 2024

Joanie Morgan, age 76 of Flat Rock, MI was born October 29, 1948 and passed away December 23, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving bride of Craig C. Morgan for 42 wonderful years. Loving mother of James P. Valentine, Jodi (Stephen) Bogue and Michelle (Dave) Olson. Proud grandma of Paige (Iain) McCormick, Ciara (Jon) Dunlap, Owen Herring, Hunter (Vince) Olson,...

December 23, 2024

Robert Raymond Nowicke, age 76 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away December 23, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He had two great loves in his life; Susan Nowicke, his wife for 53 wonderful years and his dear, amazing cat Carter. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Ray and Edna Nowicke. Loving brother of Joanne (David) Cooley, Patricia...

December 22, 2024

Virginia Lorraine Rousse, affectionately known by her family as “Virgie”, age 95 of Woodhaven, Michigan, formerly of Allen Park, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald Rousse. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Mary Martin and her siblings; Dorothy Barker, Irene Olson, Lucille Purcell, Maxine Sharp, Betty Suchan, Lillian...