OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.