OBITUARIES

February 13, 2025

Sarah Louise Martin (Sally Lou), age 90, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at  home on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Born March 26th, 1934, in River Rouge, Michigan, Sarah was the daughter of Leo Martin McCarron and Loretta Julia McCarron (Sharrow). After graduating from Our Lady of Lourdes High School, she went on to work at Metropolitan Insurance and...

February 11, 2025

James "Jim" Driscoll Jr., age 92 of Allen Park, MI passed away February 11, 2025. Loving husband of the late Patricia Driscoll married 35 wonderful years before her untimely passing in 1995. Cherished dad of Darlene (Kevin) Koeller, Laurie (Joe) Cunnings, Karen (Don) Guobis and Jim Driscoll III. Proud grandpa of Kaitlyn (Tyler) Adkins, Kara (Todd) Maynard, Kendall Cunnings,...

February 11, 2025

Etta May Murphy of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Chuck (Anita) Murphy. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Aaron) Fratangelo, Michael (Savannah) Murphy, and Hailee Murphy. Loving great-grandmother of Michael and Maverick. Etta was preceded in death by her sons Kevin and John Murphy, her parents Forrest Ray and...

February 11, 2025

Charles Edward Pruitt of Trenton, MI passed away on February 11, 2025 at the age of 74. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Pruitt. His brother, Luther Purner Pruitt, Darrell Pruitt, and his sister, Lois Warren. He is survived by his brother, Sonny Pruitt and sister, Lisa Pruitt. His nieces, Theresa Rayburn, Michele Dickinson,...

February 11, 2025

Ruben Gonzalez of Dearborn, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Gonzalez nee Wasiel. Cherished father of Tony (Lisa Yuan) Gonzalez, Bryan (Chastity Upton) Gonzalez, Amy Gonzalez- Spencer and to his honorary son Robert Young. Dear grandfather of Olivia (Tom) Sutton, Lili (Kevin...

February 9, 2025

Patricia is survived by her sister in laws Margaret and Joann; nieces and nephews, Susan, Edmund, Shari, Tom, Torie, Robert, James, and Jennifer; Cousins, Kathy, Larry, Kari, Jeanette, Colleen, and a plethora of other devoted relatives. Faithful friends Lillian, Sue, Judy, Gloria, Linda, Mary and the gang at Kacelli's. She is predeceased by brothers Edmund and John nephew Brett....

February 7, 2025

On February 7th, 2025 at the age of 75, Carlos Garcia of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico passed on while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of 48 years to Maria de la Luz Trejo de Garcia and loving Father to Maria Isaura (Elias) Navarro, Carlos (Nancy) Garcia, Lorenzo (Maria Teresa) Garcia, Mario (Natalia) Garcia and Mauricio (Jennifer) Garcia....

February 6, 2025

Jerry F. Kuhn of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Norma Kuhn. Cherished father of Charmin Kuhn and James (Renee) Kuhn. Loving papa of Lilah, Jasmin, and Sawyer. Caring brother of Jeff (Barbara) Church. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James Kuhn and Harriett...

February 6, 2025

Giuseppe Evola, of Riverview, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 57 years to Providence Evola. Cherished father of Girolama (Rodney) Norris, Calogero (Linda) Evola, and Maddalena (Frank) Leone. Loving grandfather of Sara and Travis Norris, Giuseppe, Alessia, Daniela, and Francesca Evola, and Mia, Sicilia, and Francesco Leone. Caring brother...

February 4, 2025

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr. was born in Detroit, MI on January 27, 1942 and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Beloved husband to his late wife, Susan, since November 29, 1963. Loving dad to Kim Kowalczyk, Cindy Grantz, and Bruce Grantz Jr. Proud grandfather to Trevor, Nicholas, and Collin....

February 3, 2025

Born in Dearborn, Zachary was the son of David and Kelly (Wielgosz) Meeker. A graduate of Allen Park High School, he then earned his Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Zachary worked as a Lab Technician for Veolia North America at Wyandotte Sanitation. He enjoyed reading, writing, and music, but his most treasured times were those spent with...

February 3, 2025

Born in Trenton, Derak was the son of James and Mary (Trahey) Williams. A graduate of Melvindale High School, he attended Cleary University. Derak married the love of his life, Sarah Townsend, in April of 2013. He enjoyed weightlifting and running, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family, especially attending the sporting events of his...

February 3, 2025

Dale Robert Wild, of Lincoln Park, passed away February 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Pam for 43 beautiful years. Dear brother of Tim Wild and Shan Yancy. Proud uncle of Christopher (Kelly) Wild, Adam Wisniewski, Josef Wisniewski, Kristy Russell, Robert Russell, Shawn Russell, Samantha Richardson, and Ellie Richardson. He is survived by many cousins and other loving family members....

February 3, 2025

Bob Murray, 73, passed on February 3, 2025. The son of Patrick and Evelyn (Nolan) Murray, Bob was the beloved younger brother of Pat (P.J.) and Kaye (Stopa) (both deceased), Nick (deceased) and Nancy (Wardrop), Evelyn and Dale Marleau (both deceased), Rita Nagy, and Marilyn and Richard Grunow. Beloved uncle of 12 and great uncle of 21. Bob was...

February 2, 2025

Carl Melvin Clark was born on March 26, 1925 in Louisville, Kentucky and passed away on February 2, 2025 at the age of 99; he was of Trenton. Loving husband of the late Helen. Beloved father of Doug (Angela) Clark, Linda Clark (Gary Petrasca), Sandra Clark and the late David Clark and to his wife Susie Clark. Also survived...

January 31, 2025

Jeanette Cecelia Clark, age 97 of Monroe, passed away January 31, 2025.

Born January 18, 1928 in Monroe, Jeanette was the daughter of Carl and Myrtle (Busik) Hanf. A graduate of Monroe High School, she attended Monroe County Community College and then Concordia University. Jeanette was married to Howard Smith in 1947. Sadly he preceded her in...

January 31, 2025

Lyle Dean Eastom, age 94 of Woodhaven, MI passed away January 31, 2025 surrounded by family. Loving husband of his former wives Gail, Joyce and Shirley. Beloved dad of Marsha (Rick) Stark, Becky (Jerry) Dionne, Tim (Debbie) Eastom, Tammy (the late Dominic) Palmieri, Harold (Donna) Eastom, Patty Otremba, Billy (Terrie) Eastom, the late Rodney (the late Ruth) Eastom and...

January 31, 2025

Born in Harrogate, Tennessee, George was the son of Sebert and Minnie (Whitaker) Bussell. A high school graduate, he started college studies when he was drafted into the United States Air Force, where he faithfully served our country. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jean Hobday, on September 8th, 1951. Sadly she preceded him...

January 30, 2025

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of Stephen James Engle, age 64 of Grosse Ile, MI. While surrounded by love, he made it home safely to our Lord on January 30, 2025 after losing a battle to ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), better known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

He is known for...

January 29, 2025

Joyce E. Duvall of Melvindale, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved mother of Lynn (Frank) Stein. Cherished grandmother of Aaron (Amber) Duvall, Amber Stein, and Ashley Stein. Loving great-grandmother of Isaac, Aloria, and Emmett Duvall. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents William and LaVerne Duvall and her brother Norman...