OBITUARIES

October 31, 2022

Mark William Florino, age 65 of Taylor, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. Loving brother to late Tanya (David) Chaput. Loving uncle to Christie Chaput. Mark was very interested on listening about other’s people’s lives as he didn’t enjoy talking about himself too much. He was very caring about his family and his friends. He will be deeply...

October 31, 2022

James Chester Leedy, 91, of Trenton passed away on October 31, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was a native of Catlettsburg, KY. 1950 graduate of Trenton High School, and a Korean War veteran.

The retired Trenton firefighter is survived by his wife of 66 years, Caroline, and 2 sons.

A...

October 31, 2022

Born in Detroit, Lou was the daughter of Louis and Delight (DeLao) Markiecki.  She worked for many years for the phone company.  Lou was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and dogs.

Lou leaves to cherish her memory her son Brian Markiecki; and her siblings: Josephine (Joe) Segedy, Linda (Mike)...

October 31, 2022

Robert L. Sperling of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 91, just 10 days after his beloved wife of 72 years, Betty Sperling. Cherished father of Michaela (Dixon) Smith, Teri (Mike) Creighton, and Kathleen (John) Masserant. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Kathleen (the late Joseph)...

October 31, 2022

Below is a tribute from William's wife, Karen:

Dear friends and family,

It is with a heavy heart that I’m writing to you to let you know that my husband, Bill Lange, passed away on October 31st.

We were biking, as we often did, and just stopped...

October 31, 2022

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Randy Blackburn of Taylor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 57. Cherished son of Diana Revels. Beloved father of Randy (Danielle) Blackburn and Rachel Blackburn. Dear grandfather of Noah and Isiah. Loving brother of Christine...

October 31, 2022

Donna Kay Hudson, age 85 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, James A. Hudson, of 64 years.

Beloved mother to Mark (Stacey), late Paul, and Brian. Beloved grandmother to Brian, Brianna (Tony), Annalyse, and Hannah. Beloved great-grandmother to Alaya, Adriana, Anaceli, and expected...

October 29, 2022

Donald Lenz. Age 94 of Allen Park. Passed away October 29, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Lenz. Loving father of the late Delmer (Bonny) Lenz, Mark (Cindy) Lenz and Michelle (Dean) Francisco. Proud grandpa of Brian (Shannon) Lenz, Sheila (Jason) Shomo, Erin (Noah) Hawkins, Nicholas Francisco, Ciara (Daryl) Flotka and Cheyenne (Austin) Carroll. Great grandpa of Mason,...

October 29, 2022

Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Elsie Mae Gherasim. On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Elsie gained her wings and is now in the loving arms of our Lord.

Elsie Mae Sandberg was born October 8, 1934, in Flushing, Michigan, to Ella Rose Bailey and Gosta Edward Sandberg. She married George Gherasim on June...

October 28, 2022

Ruth Ann (Guilstorf) Tennant, age 81 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her son, daughters, and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 61 years.

Loving devoted mother to Lori (Robert), Robert (Athena), late Linda, and Leanne. Grandmother to Jenna (Alex), Robert III, Tabatha (Hussayn),...

October 28, 2022

Vivian Jannette Cousino, age 94, passed away October 28th, 2022.

Born June 22nd, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI to the late Percy M. Bishop and Beaulah E. (Wilson). She attended Flat Rock High School through the 11th grade before marrying the late Stanley Cousino on October 21st, 1945. Together they would raise 11 children.

October 27, 2022

John Alan MacKay, Jr., age 58 of Lake George, MI, formerly of Woodhaven, MI, passed away October 27th, 2022.

John was born May 25th, 1964 to Renee and the late John MacKay, Sr. Loving husband of Vickie MacKay (nee Peterson). Dear father of Rusty and Leigha (Dan) Cline. Proud Papa of 5 amazing grandchildren. Beloved...

October 26, 2022

Gilbert Erwin “Gib” Rose

WYANDOTTE. March 31, 1935 - October 26, 2022

Born in Jamestown, NY. Moved to Wyandotte in 1944.

Loving husband to the late Arlene; father to Peter (Janelle), Michael (Kelly) and Daniel

(Peggy); grandfather to Kirsten (Matt) and Haley (Evan); great-grandfather to...

October 26, 2022

Carol Lynn Olgren, of Taylor, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving daughter of the late Earl and Alice Olgren. Dear sister of Douglas, Robert and the late Larry. Proud aunt of Melissa Olgren and many others.

Carol enjoyed collecting Department 56 houses, and had the entire set up in the basement of her house. She...

October 24, 2022

Raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Elaine was the daughter of David and Myrtle (Baker) Lewis. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she then received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University. She married the love of her life, James Parker, on March 21, 1970. Elaine worked as a teacher for Grosse Ile High School until her...

October 24, 2022

Bruce W. Parsons was born on February 12, 1949 and passed away on October 24, 2022. His services were entrusted to the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

October 23, 2022

Rachel Laree Hulshoff, from Southwest Detroit, formerly of Death Valley, California, passed away October 23, 2022 surrounded with love and with family. Loving daughter of Kevin and Susan Hulshoff. Proud mother of Callie Rae Struble. Cherished granddaughter of the late William and Rachel Skeans, Laree and the late Donald Hulshoff. Beloved niece of Bill (Judy) Skeans, John (Janet) Skeans,...

October 23, 2022

Mark S. Fleszar of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Diane Fleszar. Cherished dad of Krista (Patrick) Stapleton and Aaron Fleszar. Dearest papa of Laura and Rachel Stapleton. Loving brother of Jacqueline (John) Randall, Larry (Cindy) Fleszar, and Paul (Sheri) Fleszar. Caring uncle to many nieces...

October 23, 2022

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James Nielsen of Detroit MI, also known as “Jim”, “Big Jim”, and “Bud” passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 23, 2022. He was surrounded by love with family by his side, he was 92.

Jim served in the...

October 23, 2022

Lisa Ann Heaberlin, age of 49, passed away peacefully in Grosse Pointe, MI on October 23, 2022. Loving daughter of Mary (Mike) Smith. Loving sister of Brandon and Nathan. Loving aunt of Tyler (Brandi) and Brandon. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Walter and Alberta, and her aunt, Linda Nguyen. She was also loved by many...