OBITUARIES

October 11, 2022

Nora Oreen Woodward, age 89 of Monroe, passed away October 11, 2022 in the home of her daughter.

Born in Carleton, Nora was the daughter of William and Lillian (Allen) Bondie. She married the love of her life, Dewey Woodward, on December 12, 1949. Sadly he preceded her in death November 17, 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Nora...

October 10, 2022

John R. “GoGo” Govan, of Dearborn, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away October 10, 2022. Loving father of John R. Govan (Natalie Schaefer). Former husband of Marianne Govan. Dear brother of Tim (Nancy) Govan, Sue Anne Spade, Pam (Alan) Palmiter, Bob Govan (Anna Keane) and Mari Kaye (Dan) Horvath. Proud uncle of many. He is preceded in death by...

October 10, 2022

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Mike J. McKee, Jr. Age 48 of Rockwood. Passed away October 10, 2022. Loving father of Emma (Brandon) Anderson. Beloved son of Yvonne (Ronald) Wright and Michael J. McKee. Dear brother of Katie (Carl) Thomas and the late Patrick McKee. Proud Uncle...

October 9, 2022

Norman was born on June 6, 1962 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on October 9, 2022 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 60; he was of Southgate and formerly of Riverview. Cherished son of Mary Schultz and the late Norman Schultz. Dearest brother of Alan (Sue) Aday and Bryon (Barbara) Aday. Proud uncle of Stefanie, Steven,...

October 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Cannon, age 74 of Luna Pier, passed away October 9, 2022 in her home.

Born August 15, 1948 in Detroit, Patricia was the daughter of Glenn and Florence (Chisholm) Dever.  A graduate of Trenton High School, Patricia was a dedicated homemaker she enjoyed shopping and spending time with her friends, but her most treasured times...

October 9, 2022

On Saturday, October 8th, 2022, James Edwin Nieman, loving husband and father of 4 children, passed away at the age of 64. Jim was born on September 16th, 1958 in Lincoln Park, MI to Edwin and Patricia Nieman. Along with Jack, Gary, Patrick and Greg, he was the third child of five boys. Only a handful of years after...

October 8, 2022

Zale Paul Horvath, age of 5 days, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022 at Michigan Medicine Hospital.

Loving son to Ashley and Justin. Loving grandson to Paul & Trish Loveland and Dave & Kim Horvath. Loving great-grandson to Willow Curry. Loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Sadly, he was preceded in death by...

October 7, 2022

Sandra Louise Kreitsch, age of 76, passed away peacefully in Romulus, MI on October 7, 2022 at her home. She was the beloved wife to William Kreitsch of 55 years.

Loving mother of Christopher (Barbara), late Angela, Phillip (late Joyce), Joseph (Jessica), and Jennifer (Thomas). Loving grandmother of Nathaniel, Irene, Edith, William, Sarah, Kelsey, Marcus,...

October 7, 2022

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Born in Detroit, Vincent was the son of Christopher and Esther (Charles) Vasquez. A high school graduate, he then faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Vincent was married to Laura Simpson on May 18, 1992. Sadly she preceded him...

October 6, 2022

Karla Edna Scotta-Johnson of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the age of 59. Beloved wife of 23 years to John Johnson. Cherished sister of Karen (the late Charles) Cutting, Katherine Scotta, and Rev. Karol Scotta. Dear sister-in-law of Anna Marie Scotta. Loving daughter-in-law of Judy Johnson. Karla was preceded in death by her parents...

October 6, 2022

Todd Allan Claringbold, age of 54, passed away peacefully in Brownstown, MI on October 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband to Susan of 27 years.

Loving dad to Alex (Emily), Paul (Leslye), and Rachel. Loving soon-to-be Grandpa to Mason. Loving brother to Thomas (Marsha). Loving brother-in-law to Sharry (Randy), Karen (Tom), David, and Sarah...

October 6, 2022

Amy Pomerleau, age 55 of Grosse Ile, was born on September 19, 1967 and peacefully passed away on October 6, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Pomerleau; their beloved dog Bell; her siblings Jody (Jim) Rutledge and Gary (Lori) Reaume; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Amy is preceded in death by her...

October 5, 2022

On Wednesday, October the 5th, Donald James Morton (89) quietly passed away. Donald is survived by his daughters, Susan Hicks (James), Christine Galanty (Mark) and his stepson William Southall (Laura). He often boasted of his 7 grandchildren and his 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth, his sister Shirley and many nieces and nephews. He...

October 4, 2022

Joseph Glidden, of Riverview, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Glidden. Dear father of Carole (Gregory) Boye, Bruce (Dianne) Glidden, David Glidden and Gail (Charles) Martin. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 19. He is preceded in death by his wife, and his parents Joseph and...

October 4, 2022

Angelina “Angie” Athens of Grosse Ile passed away at the age of 90 on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Dr. William Athens, Sr. for 64 years. Devoted mother to Dr. Ellen (Tom Lasky) Athens, Dr. Andy (Dr. Vicki) Athens, Laura (Nick Panas) Athens and Dr. Bill Jr. (Lisa) Athens. Loving Yiayia to Andrew Athens, Alexandra...

October 4, 2022

Timothy McCann, age 73 of Carleton, passed away October 4, 2022 in his home.

Born December 26, 1948 in Detroit, Timothy was the son of Cecil and Irma (Sperry) McCann. A graduate of Allen Park High School, he married the love of his life, Barbara Young, August 27, 1977. Timothy worked as a Maintenance Welder for many...

October 4, 2022

Dr. Bettie Kay Givens McGowan of Grosse Ile (b. 11/16/42 Ripley, Miss), an anthropologist and lifelong advocate for human rights, walked on October 4, 2022. Born—with her twin Sara Fay Givens—to Francis Jewell Lockhart and Herman H. Givens. The family, including the twins’ older sister Mary Murphy, moved north to Detroit in her childhood.

Early...

October 4, 2022

Marcella Eileen Miklos passed away on October 4, 2022 at the age of 86. Born in her childhood home on January 21, 1936 in

Detroit. Beloved wife for 61 years of Frank Charles Miklos who died 5 days before her. Sweet sister to Richard (Mildred)

Russell; Carol Borys; and Diane (John) Ainsworth and sister-inlaw to...

October 3, 2022

Glen Sigman Jr., of Trenton, went to be with the Lord October 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Sally. Loving father of Michelle Mellin, and the late Scott Sigman. Proud grandpa of Lexi Mellin and Jena Mellin. Dear brother of the late Mark, the late Jim and Joyce Nowland. He is preceded in death by his parents Glen Sr. and...

October 3, 2022

Laurence Edward Yax, 85, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on the morning of October 3rd, 2022.

Larry was born on August 7th, 1937, in Huron County, Michigan, to James Nicholas and Mary Sophia. Larry was born at home on the family farm like many of his siblings. Larry went...