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Michael S. Laakko
May 26, 2022
Michael S Laakko of Lincoln Park, 74, passed away in his sleep on May 26. Survivors include his daughter Jamie Laakko (Jason Heinrich), grandson Lyric Kresmer, and siblings Randall Laakko (Mildred), Karen L. Feil (Clinton), Cathy Laakko (David Fennell), and many loving cousins. Michael was the beloved son of the late artist Dorothy M. Laakko, the late Michael S....
Dr. Thomas K. Mithoff
May 25, 2022
Mithoff, Thomas Keeth beloved Trenton resident passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at age 93. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Mildred and Henry Mithoff. He graduated from Redford High School, Hillsdale College and received his Doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1950. He was part of a line of three generations of Optometrists....
Lila Pauline Heckman
May 25, 2022
Born in Detroit, Lila was the daughter of William and Emma (Schuetz) Gilmore. A graduate of Southwestern High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, Peter Heckman, on May 23, 1953. Sadly he preceded her in death March 15, 2005. Lila leaves to cherish her memory her son William (Lori) Heckman as well as two grandchildren:...
Michael William Murphy
May 24, 2022
Michael William Murphy, age 35 of Monroe, passed away May 24, 2022. Born May 13, 1987, Michael was the son of Michael and Suzanne (Taylor) Murphy. A graduate of Jefferson High School, he worked various positions at Meijer. Michael enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his friends and family. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his parents...
Vera Hertlein
May 24, 2022
Hertlein, Vera . Born June 5, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 24, 2022 at the age of 87; She was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mom of Karen (Matt) Miska, Mark Hertlein, Nancy Roden (Michael Norris) and Michelle (Jim) Vellmure. Very proud grandma to Stephen Roden (Maeghan Cracchiolo), Madison Vellmure and Aubrey...
Chad Brown
May 24, 2022
Chad Anthony Brown, age 39 of Rockwood, passed away May 24th, 2022. He leaves behind his beloved cat Dakota and dog Kiah. Loving son of Ken and the late Janice Brown. Beloved brother of Amy (Rich) Rohmer and Jeremy (Jennifer) Brown. Proud uncle Buggy of Hannah, Megan, Kylie, Ryan and Richy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor...
Patricia (Pat) Bader
May 24, 2022
Patricia (Pat) Bader, age 97 of the Downriver area, passed away May 24th, 2022. Patricia was born January 14th, 1925 in Queensland, Australia to the late Thomas J. and Margaret B. McGuire. She later would meet her soon to be husband, the late Frederick Bader, while he was stationed in Australia. After moving to and also gaining citizenship in...
Shirley Jean Cutting
May 24, 2022
Shirley Jean Cutting, of Allen Park, MI was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world surrounded by those who love her on May 24, 2022 after bravely battling cancer for nearly 20 years. She was born to Richard and Cora Kurtz on May 13, 1954, graduated from Hazel Park High School and went on to...
John "Jim" Muscat
May 23, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jim's video tribute. John “Jim” Muscat, of Southgate, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. Jim was born in Malta on September 3, 1933 to Horatio and Marianna Muscat. He is preceded in death by them and his first wife, Nazzarena. Loving husband of Antonia. Beloved father of Mary (Martin), Grace...
Marleen Ann Raboin
May 22, 2022
Click Tribute Wall link to watch video of Marleen's service. Marleen Ann (Durham) Raboin 67, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away on May 22, 2022. Marleen was born in Detroit on June 14, 1954, to her parents Mary Eileen (Bowen) Durham and James C. Durham. Marleen was raised in Lincoln Park with her family of six children in a brick...
Rhynhardt "Sonny" Weimer Jr.
May 22, 2022
Born in Ecorse, Sonny was the son of Rhynhardt and Beatrice (Cassady) Weimer. He worked for ASC for over 30 years. Sonny is survived by two children: Autumn Weimer and Sean Weimer as well as two grandchildren.
Margaret L. Henry
May 21, 2022
Click Tribute Wall link above to watch Margaret Henry's tribute video. Margaret L. Henry, of Riverview, passed away May 21, 2022. Loving mother of Charles (Margaret) Henry, Danny (Lynn) Henry and Bobbie Herron. Beloved grandma of Bryan, Carrie, Margie, Amy, Danielle, Charlie, Donald, Joshua, Jacob, Travis, Chloe, Chelsea, Mollie and Nicholl. Proud great grandma to many. Dear sister of...
Keane Michelin
May 21, 2022
Michelin, Keane of Trenton, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of 44 years to Donald Michelin. Loving mother of Sara (Jason) Walls and Jeannette (Kevin) Hart. Cherished grandmother of Emma, McKenna, Alexandra, Nora, and Juliana. Dear sister of Kris Reutter and Julia (Kevin) Keller. Caring aunt of Andrew (Iffat) Reutter,...
Pamela Boucher
May 21, 2022
Boucher, Pamela of Trenton, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Jack Boucher. Loving mom of Patrick (Jennifer) Boucher, Ami (Michael) Klein, Brendan (Kristen) Boucher, and Andrew (Trisha) Boucher. Cherished grandma of Kendra, Kolton, Katherine, Marissa, Brendan, Nicoletta, John II, Kylee, Anthony “A.J.”, Livia, and Emersyn. Dear sister...
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,...
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