OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Bill Ward
March 24, 2022
Bill was born on July 27, 1924 and went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022 at the age of 97; he was of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Jackie. Loving dad of the late Billy and to Andrew and Kevin (Sue). Beloved father-in-law of Diane Ward. Proud papaw of Daniel (Katrina), Carl (Ceilya), Angela...
Richard Monaghan
March 24, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard’s video tribute. Richard Monaghan, age 93 of Trenton, MI formerly of Dearborn, MI. Beloved husband of Beatrice for 62 years. Loving father of Tim Monaghan, Kellie (John) Agius and Melanie (Rodney) Scharboneau. Proud grandpa of Jeffrey, Steve, Matthew and Hannah (Jeff). Memorial contributions in honor of Richard may be made...
Ronald "Dean" Hall
March 23, 2022
Ronald “Dean” Hall, age 62 of Temperance, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in his home. Born, January 22, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio, Dean was the son of Ronald and Joyce (Barger) Hall. He married the love of his life, Jackie Keel, on May 13, 1980. Dean worked as Mechanic for much of his life. Dean leaves to cherish...
Linda L. Watkins
March 23, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda L. Watkins, age 70 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully at home March 23, 2022. Born January 23, 1952 in Detroit to the late Louis and Ethel Rosta. Loving wife of Dennis Watkins for 51 years. Dear mother of the late Brian, the late Raymond, and the late...
Michael Taucher
March 21, 2022
Michael Taucher, age 48 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully at home March 21st, 2022. Born May 24th, 1973 in Wyandotte, MI to Karen (Don) Pierson and the late Michael G. Taucher. Loving husband of Jody. Dear father of Hope and Michael. Michael also leaves to cherish his memory siblings Shelly (Jason) Taucher- Hall, Chad (Jennifer) Pierson, many loving...
Julia Ann "Julie" Morin
March 20, 2022
Julia Ann “Julie” Morin (nee Vorva), our beloved mom, grandma (Grammie), sister, relative, friend, teacher, and colleague, passed away on March 20, 2022, at age 85. She left her mark on each of us and changed our lives forever. After a lifetime of perseverance and determination, she now gets to — finally — rest. A job well done, Julie....
Eusebia Munoz
March 19, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Eusebia's video tribute. Eusebia Munoz, age 84 of Detroit, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 19th, 2022. Loving wife of the late Jose. Dear mother of Maria (Daryl) Strong, Angel (Diane) Gonzalez, and Maria (Jeff) Peterson. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Robert, Tracey, Justin G., Joseph, Sandy, Matthew, Justin B., Justin P.,...
Stephen Sarnacki
March 19, 2022
Stephen (Steve) Henry Sarnacki, 95, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 19, 2022. Steve was born in Wyandotte, MI on September 6,1926 to Ignatius and Frances (Siemion) Sarnacki. He was married to Reba (Pagan) Sarnacki for 65 years. Together they had seven loving children. Steve was also the beloved “Papa” to...
Daniel J. Topik
March 19, 2022
Topik, Daniel J., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Beloved husband fof over 62 years of Suzette Topik (nee Kozack); loving father of Vanessa (Bobby) Osborne, Kevin (Paige) Topik, Derek (Amy) Topik and Nathan Topik; dear grandfather of Megan (Josh) Tuttle, Lauren (David) Osborne-Ferguson, Bo Osborne, Zackery Topik, Alexis (McCaa) Donald, John...
Nancy Vernier
March 18, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Nancy's memorial video. Nancy Vernier, of Riverview, formerly of Roseville, passed away March 18, 2022. Loving wife of the late Robert Vernier for 48 wonderful years. Loving mother of Michael (Tracy) Vernier, Steven (Kim) Vernier and Kevin (Amy) Vernier. Grandmother and “Mimi” to Ryan (Shantel), Matthew, Madison, Joshua, and Jacob. Great Grandmother...
Regina Marie Naylor
March 18, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Regina's memorial video. Regina Marie Naylor, age 69 of Riverview, passed away peacefully March 18th, 2022. Born June 2nd, 1952 in Detroit to the late William and Rose Prucknic. Loving mother of Jason (Sabina Simonian) Naylor, Christina (Sean Collins) Naylor, and Angela (Paul Salagean) Naylor. Proud grandmother of Ethan, Jason, and Paul...
Bobbie O. Mcmillan
March 18, 2022
Bobbie O. McMillan was born on December 11, 1935 in Erin, Tennessee and died on March 18, 2022 at the age of 86; he was of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving dad of Toney (Mary) McMillan, Sandra (Devon) Tyson and Mark (Karen) McMillan. Proud grandpa of Christen, Sarah, Jeanee, Joey, Jacob and Chase and cherished...
Martha Lee Laprad
March 18, 2022
Martha LaPrad (Mamoo), 76, passed away peacefully March 18, 2022 in Monroe, MI. She is the beloved wife of 57 years to Arthur LaPrad. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sacramento, CA. She was the loving mother of Terry (& Kimmarie) LaPrad and Tammy (& James Jr.) Liedel. She will be missed by her grandchildren Jennifer...
Rick Bond
March 18, 2022
Rick Bond, passed away March 18, 2022. Beloved brother of Kathy Bond and Craig Bond. Rick grew up on Grosse Ile and spent his last years in Trenton. He loved his cat and his Detroit Tigers. Rick had a great love of classic rock and roll. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends at Trenton Towers...
Sandy E. Mcelhenie
March 17, 2022
Sandy E. McElhenie, age 56 of Taylor, passed away March 17th, 2022. Sandy was born October 9th, 1965 to Sandra and the late Marvin McElhenie. Loving mother of John (JAC) Coats and Jessica (Anthony Strong) Coats. Proud grandmother of Elijah Duane. A beloved sister of Margaret Landreville, Nellye (Cody) Walls, and Kelly Morris. Also survived by many loving nieces,...
Carolynn M. Mallia
March 17, 2022
Carolynn of Gibraltar, formerly of Novi, devoted and loving wife and mother, passed into eternal life on March 17, 2022. She was 67. Carolynn was born October 14, 1954, in Detroit, to the late Arey and Carmel (Whelan) Potter. She married Anthony Mallia on April 17, 1982, at Coronado Baptist Church in Detroit. Carolynn lovingly supported her beloved Tony...
Beverly Kulhanek
March 17, 2022
Click on "Tribute Wall" link above to watch the tribute video. Kulhanek, Beverly, age of 74, passed away peacefully in Dearborn on March 17th, 2022. She was married to the love of her life, David for 54 years and made many memories together. Survived by children Matthew (Corrina), Kelly (Brian), and Ryan (April). Survived by her grandchildren Brody, Jacob,...
Christine E. (Tina) Tapazoglou
March 16, 2022
Christine E. (Tina) Tapazoglou, beloved wife of Nicolaos (Nick) Tapazoglou and loving mother to Steven Tapazoglou fell asleep in the lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, and was predeceased by her parents William and Kathryn Wastell. Tina was born on March 4, 1948 in Port Huron Michigan. She attended the Port Huron Junior College, Eastern Michigan University (BA) and...
Irene Fodor
March 16, 2022
Irene Fodor. Age 92 of Grosse Ile, MI. Passed away March 16, 2022. Beloved wife of Ronald Fodor for 60 years. Loving mother of Laura Fodor. Cherished dog mom to Scout. Preceded in death by her brother Anthony Knerly.
Laurie Zielinski
March 16, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Laurie's video tribute. Laurie was born on April 11, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 16, 2022 at the age of 67; she was raised in Dearborn and was currently of Riverview. Beloved wife of 46 years to Jack. Dearest sister of Marcia (Gary) Miller and Maryann Olesko. Proud...