OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Patricia Kay Gunderson

Patricia Kay Gunderson

January 2, 2022

Patricia Kay Gunderson, age 72 of Rockwood, passed away January 2, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Born June 26, 1949 in Grayling, Patricia was the daughter of Anthony and Genevieve (Lafler) Diekman. She married the love of her life, Frank Kowaleski on September 23, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death September 29, 1990. Patricia worked for Michigan...

Scott Daniel

Scott Daniel

January 2, 2022

Scott Daniel of Southgate, MI passed away in his home unexpectedly on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Roxanne Daniel. Dearest son of Harold and the late Hilda Daniel. Loving dad of Kyle Daniel, Tyler (Christina) Daniel, and Cameron (Jaime) Daniel and step-father of Ashley (D’Andre Green) O’Donnell and Meagan (Scott Pawlak) O’Donnell....

Baby Girl Avery  Jade "Peanut"  Oliver

Baby Girl Avery Jade "Peanut" Oliver

January 2, 2022

Baby Girl Avery Jade Oliver "Peanut". Born October 18, 2021 and passed away January 2, 2022. Beloved daughter of Rachel and Tyler Oliver. Loving granddaughter of Gail Krey and Julie and Thomas Oliver. Great-granddaughter of Betty Wood, JoAnne Naughton, and Gerald Krey. Great-great-granddaughter of Helen Jezewski. Dearest niece of Amy (Carl) Ostrander, Gregory Krey, Brigette Oliver and Samantha Oliver....

Craig Musser

Craig Musser

January 1, 2022

Craig Musser, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away surrounded by family January 1st, 2022. Craig was born November 29th, 1953 in Monroe to the late Ralph and Betty Musser. He was a 1971 graduate of Carlson High School where he excelled in both baseball and football. On May 31st, 1980, Craig married his love Kathy James. He was a...

Frank J. Kolakowski

Frank J. Kolakowski

January 1, 2022

Frank J. Kolakowski, age 87 of Monroe, passed away peacefully Saturday January 1, 2022. Born October 31, 1934 in Ida, to the late Ben and Blanche Kolakowski. Loving husband of Rose (Terrasi) and the late Mary (Franzen). Dear father of Benjamin (Debbie), Michael (Elma), Laura Hoffer, the late Thomas, and the late Judy Friend. Proud grandfather of Brian Higgins,...

Leopoldo Vargas

Leopoldo Vargas

January 1, 2022

Leopoldo Vargas, in Detroit,Michigan passed away January 1, 2022. Beloved father of Luis, Antonio and Jason Vargas. Proud grandfather of Lisyra, Rumo, Jose, Miguel, Antonio Jr, Amore, and Alessio Leo. Dear brother of Jesus Vargas, Angelica Vargas, Blanca Vargas, Anita Vargas, Marbella Vargas Genaro Vargas and Reyna Vargas. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Margaret  Ann Springstead

Margaret Ann Springstead

December 31, 2021

Margaret Ann Springstead 88, of South Rockwood, previously of Riverview, Michigan, went to Heaven on Friday, December 31, 2021. She was born on April 25, 1933, in Riverview, Michigan to the late Harry and Anna Beamish. Continuing to honor and celebrate her life are her husband of 69 years, Richard and their four fabulous and devoted daughters: Kathryn (Paul)...

Laura Margaret Sadler

Laura Margaret Sadler

December 31, 2021

Please click on the Tribute Wall tab above to view a recording of Laura's Funeral Service Born in Lincoln Park, Laura was the daughter of Carl and Alice (Skeels) Johnson. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, William Sadler in May of 1953. Sadly, he preceded her in death November 27, 2010....

William  P. Alvis Jr.

William P. Alvis Jr.

December 31, 2021

Bill Alvis, Jr. of Allen Park, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31, 2021 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of 33 years to Danielle Alvis. Loving father of Kayla (Christopher) Dunham, Kyle Alvis, and Brendan Alvis. Cherished grandpa and papa of Noah and Walker Dunham, and Louis and Ottilie Alvis. Dearest son and son-in-law of William,...

Nancy J. Caldwell

Nancy J. Caldwell

December 31, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Nancy's video tribute. Nancy J. Caldwell was born on October 14, 1930 in East Liverpool, Ohio and died on December 31, 2021 at the age 91; she was of Trenton and Gibraltar and spent many years at The Villages, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Henry and the late Robert...

Melissa  "Mamisota"  Sanchez

Melissa "Mamisota" Sanchez

December 31, 2021

Melissa "Mamisota" Sanchez. Age 34 of Detroit. Passed away December 31, 2021. Beloved daughter of Debbie Johnson and Joe Sanchez. Loving sister of Monica Sanchez, Joey Sanchez and Joshua (Brittney) Johnson. Dearest granddaughter of Dan Johnson. Proud Tia of Taliana, Jordan and Audrey. Goddaughter of Luisa (Jon) Perez. Loving dog mom to Dean. Survived also by many loving Aunts,...

Dee-Dee (Kathleen) Linville

Dee-Dee (Kathleen) Linville

December 30, 2021

Dee-Dee (Kathleen) Linville was born on May 26, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Linville. Loving mom of the late Curtis Linville, KerryAnn (Keith) Bencik, Ronnie (Loretta) Linville, and Tracy Linville. Cherished grandma of Chelsea (Jody) Henson, Johnny (Marisa), Jacob,...

"Candy Girl"

"Candy Girl"

December 29, 2021

Candice "Candy Girl" Jarrell. Age 38 of Taylor. Passed away December 29, 2021. Loving mother of Cayden Dean McKay Schafranek and Brody Alan Selders. Beloved daughter of Jackie (Steve) Baker and Johnny (Stacy) Jarrell. Dearest sister of Nichole Jarrell. Cherished aunt of Brielle Warren. Adored granddaughter of Doug and Mickey Ward. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, cousin...

Clara Rodgers

Clara Rodgers

December 28, 2021

Clara Rodgers, age 92 of South Rockwood, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Born April 11, 1929 in Sneedville, Tennessee, Clara was the daughter of John and Dora (Gibson) Stapleton. Clara worked in the housekeeping department at Applewood Nursing Home for many years. She loved her job and her co-workers became friends for life. She was a member of...

Nancy M. Boyea

Nancy M. Boyea

December 28, 2021

Boyea, Nancy M. Dec 28, age 72, of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of William. Dear mother of Sherry (Jeffrey) Stephenson, Cheryl (Jay) Curry, Kristy (Ronald) Searles, Kenneth (Angela St. Peter). Survived by 11 grandchildren ,1 great grandson, 3 sisters, 2 brothers. Preceded in death by one son William III, one grandson and one brother.

Kenneth Lee Keathley

Kenneth Lee Keathley

December 27, 2021

Kenneth Lee Keathley, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2021. He is survived by his father James W. Keathley and his loving fiancé Barbara Glovis. Dear father to Kenneth James (Nichole) Keathley, Robert Alan (Olivia Brown) Keathley, Lara Elizabeth (Kristin Jepson) Keathley, and step-father to Christina Sherman. Beloved Grandfather to Katelyn, Benjamin, Madison, Hunter (Katrina), Jessalyn, and...

Mary Ann Corey

Mary Ann Corey

December 27, 2021

Mary Ann Corey, of Trenton, passed away December 27, 2021 at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Delano Miles Corey. Loving mother of (late daughter Robin), (late son Mark Sr.) daughter; Katherine, son; Brook (late Lisa), son; Dana, and (late son Todd). Cherished grandmother of Mark Corey II, late Katie Corey,...

William Francis Henthorn

William Francis Henthorn

December 27, 2021

William Francis Henthorn, age 82 of Flat Rock, passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 in his home. Born November 26, 1939 in Pine Grove, West Virginia, William was the son of Russell and Waneta (Postlethwaite) Henthorn. He married to love of his life, Sally Bosman, on October 14, 1965. William worked for over 30 years for Ford Motor Company...

Prince Aries Carter

Prince Aries Carter

December 26, 2021

Baby Prince Aries Carter of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 1. Beloved son of Mariah Toliver and Bernardo Carter III. Sweet brother of Mateo and Kimberlynn. Cherished grandson and great-grandson of the late Kimberly Toliver, Layla (Alger) Lucky, Bernardo Carter II, Lydia Henderson, and June (Jack) Baker. Loving nephew and...

Angela Macdonald

Angela Macdonald

December 25, 2021

MacDonald, Angela. Dec 25, age 68, of Lexington, MI. Beloved wife of Donald. Dear mother of Dana (Mark Ehrensberger) and Dominic. Dearest grand mother of Brayden MacDonald,Harrison Ehrensberger and Raelyn Bakeman Sister of Frances Rutherford and Gerald Guidice.