OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Barbara Jean Kennedy

Barbara Jean Kennedy

May 2, 2022

Barbara Jean Kennedy ( nee: Wilder) was born on October 23, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 2, 2022 at her home in Riverview at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Raymond “Bud” Kennedy. Loving mom of Ray “Bud” Kennedy, Colleen (Wally) Wojtala and Darrell (Elda) Kennedy. Proud Grandma, Nana and Beans of Sarah...

Kristie Martin

Kristie Martin

May 2, 2022

A video tribute will be added, please check back. Kristie was born on September 18, 1974 in Wyandotte, Michigan and was surrounded by her family when she went home on May 2, 2022. Cherished wife of 23 years to Jerry. Proud mother of Jacob, Hannah and Drew. Dearest sister of Kelly (Paul) McGinnis and Kevin (Amy) Foster. Also survived...

Nancy T. Skrocki

Nancy T. Skrocki

May 1, 2022

Nancy T. Skrocki, age 93 of Allen Park, MI passed away May 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Wife of Thaddeus “Ted” Skrocki for 50 wonderful years. Loving mother of Cynthia (the late Peter Stahl) Arnold and Tracey Kemp. One of a kind GG of 2 grandchildren Ginny (Dave) and Kristy (Rob) and 8 great-grandchildren Alexis, Celia, Lilli,...

Robert Fronk

Robert Fronk

May 1, 2022

Robert (Bob) Fronk, age 61, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Joining his father Raymond J. Fronk. He was working at Pumps Tire Service, formerly Waddles Tire Service. He loved to ride his motorcycle, hunting in Pennsylvania, fishing at Pointe Maulee, and started bird watching, and enjoyed walking in...

James "Skip" Armstrong

James "Skip" Armstrong

May 1, 2022

James, called Mike by his family and Skip by his friends was born in Detroit, MI in 1949. He attended grade school at Christ the Good Shepherd in Lincoln Park and Hall of Divine Child in Monroe. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1966 and attended Michigan State University. James served in the US Army in Vietnam War...

Barbara Nagrich

Barbara Nagrich

May 1, 2022

Barbara Nagrich, age 70, was the caring daughter of the late Francies and Helen Jennings; a cherished sister to Jim (Sandy) Jennings, John (Valerie) Jennings, Alan (Christine) Jennings, Larry (Tracee) Jennings, and Alice (Donald) Deceico; a beloved mother of Chad (Allie) Nagrich; and loving Oma to Christopher and Izzy. She was also a loving aunt, caring friend, and adopted...

Hal Petterle

Hal Petterle

May 1, 2022

Click on tribute wall above to view Hal's memorial video. Hal Petterle, of Southgate, passed away May 1, 2022 at his beloved cottage in Irish Hills. Loving husband of Olga Kowalchuk for 65 beautiful years. Beloved dad of Kenneth (Kristine) Petterle, Dave (Gwen) Petterle, and Larry (Jan) Petterle. Cherished grandpa of Keith, Kory, Jonathan, Anthony, Amanda and Jennifer. Proud...

Jo Anne Niedermeier

Jo Anne Niedermeier

April 30, 2022

Jo Anne Niedermeier, age 74 of Naples Florida, formerly of Newport, passed away April 30, 2022 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples. Born August 26, 1947 in Monroe, Jo Anne was the daughter of Clayton “Jim” and Anne (Krauchenko) Niedermeier. A 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School, she then attended Monroe County Community College, Henry Ford Community College...

Betty L. Pasola

Betty L. Pasola

April 28, 2022

Betty Lou Pasola, 97, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday April 28, 2022. Born April 4, 1925, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Lucille Etzkorn. Betty met the love of her life, Ralph, at Camp Chaffee (Fort Smith), Arkansas, where he was a member of the 16th Armored Division Band. If...

Judith M. Williams

Judith M. Williams

April 28, 2022

Judith M. Williams, age 84 of Monroe, passed away April 28, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Born November 22, 1937 in Monroe, Judith was the daughter of Dominic and Magdalene (Kives) Notario. A 1955 graduate of St. Mary Academy, she married the love of her life, Frank A. Williams, on September 29, 1962. Sadly he preceded her in death...

Doug Rogers

Doug Rogers

April 27, 2022

Douglas C. Rogers 87 of Detroit MI passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. He died at home surrounded by loved ones. Doug was born June 28, 1934 in Four Mile KY to Irwin Rogers and Dora France. Doug is survived by his former wife Juanita Harber and their daughters Debi Hall and Arlene (David) Caldwell, 4 granddaughters, 9 great...

Jean A. Browne (Jeanie)

Jean A. Browne (Jeanie)

April 27, 2022

Jean A. Browne of Allen Park passed away on Wednesday, April 27th at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Michael for over 49 years. Loving mother of Stephen (Janie) and Timothy (Patricia). Grandmother to Donovan, Melanie and Christopher. Daughter of late John O. and Neva J. Weisler. Sister to Judy Albert, Susan (George) Durkee, Nancy (Howard) Owens, and...

Richard Garcia

Richard Garcia

April 26, 2022

Richard Garcia, age 83 of Southwest Detroit, passed away April 26th, 2022. Born July 8th, 1938 in Detroit to the late Juan and Rosaura Garcia. He would later marry his love Katherine “Gail” Estoppey in 1956. Together they had 5 beautiful children Lisa Garcia, Lorrie (Mark) Hodnicki, David (Becky) Garcia, Andrea Garcia, and the late Anthony Garcia. Proud grandfather...

Elaine C.  Oswald

Elaine C. Oswald

April 25, 2022

Elaine C. Oswald, resident of Taylor for 60 years, passed away April 25, 2022. Loving wife of the late Leo F. Oswald. Dear mother of Theresa (the late Scott) Burgor, Ronald Oswald, and Daniel (Alma) Oswald. Cherished grandmother of Theresa, Jessica, Stephanie, David, Kali, Jamie, Joseph and Catherine. Proud great grandmother of Brooklyn and Luca. She is preceded in...

Craig Carson Campbell

Craig Carson Campbell

April 25, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Craig's video tribute and the service recording. Craig Carson Campbell, of Trenton, formerly of Clinton, Michigan, passed away April 25, 2022. Loving husband of Patricia for 52 beautiful years. Cherished dad of Pauline (the late James Gazdag), and Ericka (Edward) Gorski. Proud Dapa of Garrick (Meghan) Rice and Lauren Bandy. Beloved...

Kathleen Ida Prather

Kathleen Ida Prather

April 25, 2022

Kathleen Ida Prather, age 93 of Newport, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 in her home. Born September 28, 1928 in Seminole, Pennsylvania, Kathleen was the daughter of Walter and Katherine (Kiss) Shoemaker. A 1946 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Ernest Prather, on October 25, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death...

Barbara A.  Kiss

Barbara A. Kiss

April 24, 2022

Kiss, Barbara A. of Trenton, MI passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Julius Kiss. Cherished mother of Kathleen Boegler, Karen (Scott) Thomson, David (Dena) Kiss, and Debra Devitt. Loving grandma of Christine Snyder, Scott Snyder, Brandon (Laura) Thomson, Bradley (Kaylin) Thomson, Brian (Samantha) Thomson, Teresa (Matt) Smith, Laura...

Jean Bawden

Jean Bawden

April 24, 2022

Bawden, Jean of Allen Park, MI passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late William Bawden. Cherished mother of John (Susan) Bawden, Elizabeth (Tim) Kruse, and Emily (David) Sims. Loving grandmother of Julia (Caleb) Sandoval, Thomas (Sophie) Bawden, Emma Kruse, William (Kathleen) Kruse, Charles Kruse, Grace Sims, Jake Sims, and...

Christopher J.  Neubecker

Christopher J. Neubecker

April 23, 2022

Christopher Joseph Neubecker (Chris) March 14, 1965 to April 23, 2022. Resident of Trenton, Michigan. Loving son to Thomas and Suzanne Neubecker, Loving brother to Paul (Cindy), Andrew (Isabel), Ann Marie (Gregory), Edward (Dawn), Danny, Nathan (Stacey), Loving Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Best Buddy to Francis ”Butch” Rogan. Chris will be most remembered by his kindness and...

James Joseph Etchill

James Joseph Etchill

April 23, 2022

James Joseph Etchill, age 90 of Brownstown, passed away Saturday, April 23 in his home. Born September 15, 1931, in Wyandotte, James was the son of Bernard and Dorothy (Prickett) Etchill. He married the love of his life, Mildred Zanoni, on December 26, 1950, most recently celebrating 71 years of a happy and love-filled marriage. James worked as an...