OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Rhonda Christine Rice
May 21, 2022
Born in Newington, New Hampshire, Rhonda was the daughter of Robert and Carol (Watkins) Garramone. A graduate of Southwestern High School, she married Daniel Rice in 1995. Rhonda pursued her Masters Degree in Social Work, graduating with honors from Wayne State University in 1995. Rhonda leaves to cherish her memory, Daniel, her husband of the past 26 years; children:...
Arthur J. Hayes
May 20, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Arthur’s video tribute. Arthur J. Hayes, age 98, passed peacefully at his home. surrounded by his loving family, on the 20th of May, 2022. Arthur was born on May 3, 1924 to Lucy (Welton) and John Victor Hayes. He lived in River Rouge, and attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School....
Beatrice "Dolly" Haiduc
May 20, 2022
Haiduc, Beatrice "Dolly". Age 88 of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Haiduc. Loving mother of Michael (Margaret) Haiduc, Johnny Haiduc, Charles (the late Marlene) Morgan, and Joseph (Michelle) Haiduc. Cherished grandmother of Derek (Erin) Haiduc, Sara Haiduc, Steven Haiduc, Kevin Haiduc, Amy Haiduc, Adam (Taylor) Haiduc, and Samantha Haiduc....
Emilio Perfili
May 20, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Emilio’s video tribute. August 26, 1931 – May 20, 2022 Emilio was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Alessandrina Perfili, known to all as Santina or Sandy. Emilio leaves behind his two first-generation daughters, Diana Brunner (Michael), and Linda Koeppe (Roy). Also mourning the loss are his...
Blanche C. Kiszela
May 18, 2022
Blanche Kiszela, of Trenton, passed away May 18,2022. Born in Winterville, Maine on March 3, 1923 to Henry and Essie Soucie. She is survived by her daughters, Jean (Lawrence) Wistinghausen, of Houghton Lake, Mi, and Judith Ann (Loren) Nelson, of St. Petersburg, Florida. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey L. Wistinghausen I, Glen A. Wistinghausen, William Pischke Jr, and Pamela Kennedy....
Cyndi Sweany
May 18, 2022
Cyndi Sweany, age 62 of Wyandotte, passed away May 18th, 2022. Born July 26th, 1959 to Fred Feldman and Becky Loggins. Loving wife of Bill Sweany. Dear mother of Andrew (Melissa) and Addison. VERY proud grandmother of Declan. Cyndi also leaves behind to cherish her memory siblings Fred (Kim) Feldman Jr. and Del Loggins, nieces and nephews Jalyn, Dominic,...
Frank E. Sall
May 18, 2022
The Trenton community lost one of its most beloved citizens on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 when Frank Edward Sall suddenly passed away at the age of 56. He was always that person who any neighbor, friend, or family member could call upon at a moment’s notice. If you were ever in need, he was always there to lend a...
Muriel Catherine Pakenas
May 17, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Muriel's video tribute. Muriel was born on July 11, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and died on May 17, 2022 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 93; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Peter who preceded her in death on August 24, 1978. Cherished mom of...
George Albert Steinman
May 17, 2022
George Albert Steinman, of Monroe, died on Tuesday, 17 May 2022, after some sixteen days in hospital, suffering from CoViD-19. Born 25 July 1928 in Monroe to Henry Allen and Esther Ruth (Van Slambrouck) Steinman, their third child, George, began his career as a house painter and remodeler in his father's business before setting out on his own. He...
Ray N. "Pops" Anders
May 16, 2022
Anders, Ray N. “Pops” of Taylor, MI passed away at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved father of Mike Anders and Heather (Robert) Ziolkowski. Cherished grandfather of Haley Anders, Destiny Anders, Tyler Ziolkowski, Kayla Anders, Ciarra Ziolkowski, Ella Anders, Eric Anders, Aiden Anders, and Jaden Anders. Dear great-grandfather of Carter Lanzilotti, Jaylin...
Leo Mysiewicz
May 15, 2022
Leo Joseph Mysiewicz, age 70 of Lincoln Park, passed away on Sunday May 15, 2022. Born March 11th, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late Zygmunt and Bernice Mysiewicz. Leo married Donna Murawski in 2002. Loving Uncle of Jason, Jonathon, Kristen, Keri (Tim), Nicole (Richard), Tommy (Diane), Janelle (Dan) and Lea (Drake). Proud Great Uncle Of Brendan, Emma, Grace,...
Charlene Thompson
May 14, 2022
Charlene Thompson, age 90 of Monroe, passed away on May 14, 2022. Born December 16, 1931 in Monroe, MI to John and Grace (nee: Lazette) Biggins. Charlene married Archie Thompson, Jr. in 1957; he preceded her in death on September 17, 2018. Cherished mother of Dale (Teresa) Thompson of Monroe, the late Jeffery Thompson, Blaine Thompson of Monroe, Lynn...
Nicholas A. Mans
May 14, 2022
Mans, Nicholas August of Trenton and Grosse Ile passed away on Saturday May 14, 2022 at age 85. He was born in Wyandotte, MI to Adeline and Nicholas Mans and was the 3rd generation owner of Mans Lumber Company. Nick graduated from Trenton High School and the University of Michigan Business School and worked at “The Lumber Yard” until...
Thomas J. Laduke
May 13, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Thomas' video tribute. LaDuke, Thomas J. of South Rockwood, MI passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the age of 67. Loving brother of Patricia (the late Dewain) Ditty, Mary (Greg) Jones, Sharon (Lorie III ) Lodico, Joanne (Albert, Jr.) Emery, Philip (Amy) LaDuke, and Timothy LaDuke. Dear cousin of...
Sandra Dee Dudek
May 13, 2022
Sandra Dee Dudek, of Gibraltar, passed away May 13,2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 29, 1967 in Toledo, Ohio, Sandra was the daughter of Clyde and Jeanette Lintz. She attended Carlson High School in 1986. Sandra married Adam Dudek in 1997. Sandra worked as a custodian for the Gibraltar School District for over...
Elizabeth G. Grauer
May 13, 2022
Elizabeth Grauer of Allen Park passed away at the age of 89 on Friday May 13. Elizabeth was born to Henry and Elizabeth Evers on January 25, 1933 in Kansas City Missouri. The family eventually moved to Ohio where many fond, fun, and loving memories were made, and where she met and married Dean Grauer, her husband of 40...
Ruth Marie Kerr
May 13, 2022
Ruth Marie Kerr, age 90 of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022. Born July 26, 1931 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Her husband, Raymond Kerr, preceded her in death. She was survived by her loving daughters Dawne (David) Kirk and Starr (John) Chapo. Proud grandmother of Kelly (Kevin) Bagdon, Nicholas (Danielle) Kerns, Katie Callahan, Mitchell Kirk and Elizabeth...
Arthur J. Frederick
May 13, 2022
Arthur J. Frederick, age 94 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of the late Mary Frederick. Beloved dad of Arthur (Laurie) Frederick Jr., Mary (Joseph) Hoshaw, Patricia Frederick and Lawrence Frederick. Proud grandpa of Andrea (Michael), Eric (Scot), Alyssa, Ryan and great grandpa of Amara, Ashton and Avery. He also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews Arthur was the...
Geraldine A. Harding
May 12, 2022
Geraldine (Jeri) A. Harding, born December 19, 1933 of Taylor, Michigan, passed away peacefully May 12, 2022 at home, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by beloved husband Robert L. Harding, parents Emory and Catherine Smith, sister Virginia and Ed Green, and brother Emory Smith. Who is survived by sisters Cathie (George) McCourt, Jeannie (Jerry) Will, Lynn (Ron) Sandberg,...
Arthur J. Dewar
May 12, 2022
Dewar, Arthur J., age of 77, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022 in Wyandotte, MI. Arthur was sadly preceded in death by his late brothers John and Harry Dewar. He was also preceded in death by his parents John and Freda Dewar. Loving brother of Roslyn Dewar and Jacqueline (Fred) Hattar. Loving uncle of John Carrol. Arthur was...