OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
David Cousino
October 2, 2026
David Cousino passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 76.
Born on November 8, 1949, David lived a life marked by devotion to his work, love for his family, and enjoyment of the simple pleasures that brought him happiness. He was a member of Plumbers Local Union 98 for more than 55 years, a reflection of his dedication,...
Mary J. Clark
October 1, 2026
Mary J. Clark. Age 89 of Taylor. Passed away October 1, 2026 at her home with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Warren E. Clark. Loving mother of Linda (Don) Marshall and Don Clark. Proud grandma of Robert Fisher and Matthew Clark. Great grandma of Jacob, Penelope, and Ruby. Sister of Louise. Preceded in death by...
Gene Richards
September 30, 2026
Gene Gerald Richards, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Trenton, Michigan. He was born on June 6, 1939, in Lewiston, Michigan, and leaves behind a life marked by devotion to family, steady work, and the simple joys that made him memorable to so many.
Gene built a life that reflected both commitment and character. He was a multi-sport athlete at...
Garldine Cottongim
September 30, 2026
Garldine (Pauley) Cottongim, 87 years old, passed away peacefully at her home in Taylor, Michigan with her loving family by her side
Geri was born October 25, 1938 in Wharton, West Virginia to Herman and Artie (Wilcoxin) Pauley But on August 15, 1944 Geri, her momma and 4 siblings left their mountain, coal mining town. as many southerners did at that...
Steven Cline, Jr.
September 30, 2026
Steven Roy Cline Jr., age 46, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away on September 30, 2026.
Steven was raised and lived in Allen Park, where he built a life surrounded by the family and friends who meant so much to him. He worked as a journeyman for Daimler Truck North America and took great pride in his career.
Steven was generous of...
Thomas Edward Schultz
September 30, 2026
Thomas Edward Schultz passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 15, 1938, he lived a long life and will be remembered with love by those who knew him.
Thomas found enjoyment in life’s simple pleasures. He liked watching Hallmark movies, playing hand held poker games, and spending time playing solitaire on his tablet. These...
Mary Jo Braeseker
September 29, 2026
Mary Jo Braeseker, née Moriarity, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1943, in Delray, Michigan, and lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and a gift for making others feel welcome.
A graduate of St. Patrick in Wyandotte, Michigan, Mary Jo devoted herself to her home and family as a...
Guadalupe Madaline Pentecost
September 29, 2026
Guadalupe Madaline Pentecost of Southgate, Michigan was born on August 28, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan and passed away on September 29, 2026 at the age of 69.
Guadalupe will be remembered with love for the warmth she brought to her family and for the pride she took in the way she carried herself. She was a fancy lady who loved dressing...
Chris "Stretch" Hunter
September 28, 2026
Chris “Stretch” Hunter, beloved father to April (Ryan), Joshua, Mollie, and Andrew (Danielle), passed away surrounded by loved ones. He cherished his grandchildren, Mya Hunter, Madilynn Hunter, Jacob Kulhanek, Drew Kulhanek, and Gabriella Hunter. Chris was the brother of Laura, and Kim, and Gail, who preceded him in death.
His life was enriched by his passions for camping, photography, biking, and...
Mary Shankleton
September 25, 2026
Mary Shankleton, née Kakoczki, passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on June 10, 1941, in Monroe, Michigan, and remained deeply connected to the community and way of life she loved.
A graduate of Monroe High School, Mary built a working life marked by dedication and service to others. She retired after years as...
Sam Kenney, Sr.
September 24, 2026
Sam Kenney, Sr. passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on November 18, 1952, he will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family who shared in his life.
Sam found joy in the simple and meaningful pleasures of life. He loved spending time at his property in the Irish Hills,...
Judy L. Kroll
September 24, 2026
Kroll, Judy Lynne, age 67, of Trenton Michigan passed away on September 24, 2026.
She graduated from Trenton High School in 1977 and earned her Bachelor's in Education from Eastern Michigan University in 1997, after a break from school to start and raise a family of her own. Judy completed her Master's degree in Early childhood development in 2008.
She is preceeded...
Dorothy L. McNicol
September 23, 2026
Dorothy McNicol passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 97.
Dorothy was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 21, 1929, the fourth child of Hendrik and Marian Gout. She graduated from Melvindale High School in 1948.
In 1961, Dorothy married the love of her life, James McNicol. Together they built a loving family and shared many wonderful years...
Lucille Virginia Sieloff
September 22, 2026
Lucille Virginia Sieloff, 95, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Lucille was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 6, 1931, to Herbert and Jennie (Ponticello) Sarandrea, both of whom came to America from Italy.
She graduated from Southwestern High School in Detroit and began working for the National Bank of Detroit. She met Kenneth (Kenny) Sieloff in...
Louise Read
September 20, 2026
Louise Read, 84, of Trenton, Michigan – a deeply loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away unexpectedly on September 20, 2026.
After graduating high school in 1959, Louise earned her R.N. from Toledo Hospital School of Nursing in 1962. She went on to graduate from Bethany College in West Virginia in 1965, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with...
Patricia Lilian Roberts
September 20, 2026
Patricia Lilian Roberts, née Blackmore, passed away on September 20, 2026, in Grosse Ile, Michigan, at the age of 90. She was born on February 15, 1936, in Birmingham, England, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, steady work, and simple joys that brought warmth to those around her.
Patricia worked as a bookkeeper in the automotive industry, bringing...
Jaquoya "Koya" Katyara Wix
September 20, 2026
Jaquoya “Koya” Katyara Wix, beloved mother, daughter, sister, wife, granddaughter, aunt and friend, passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 34. Born on May 29, 1992, Jaquoya brought warmth, style, glamour, humor, and generosity into the lives of all who knew her.
Jaquoya was someone who embraced life with unmistakable spirit. She loved taking care of herself and...
Jack A. Read
September 20, 2026
Jack A. Read, of Trenton and formerly of Grosse Ile, passed away on September 20, 2026, at his home in Trenton, Michigan. He was born on March 20, 1954, in Trenton, Michigan.
Jack graduated from Grosse Ile High School and went on to build a long career as a truck driver, working for more than 40 years before retiring from Usher...
Jane Elaine (Romanski) Lehman
September 20, 2026
Jane Elaine (Romanski) Lehman, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1946, and spent her youth and young adulthood in Detroit, Michigan. Jane graduated with the Class of 1964 from Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit.After graduation, Jane worked as a switchboard operator and assistant for a law firm in Detroit. She...




