OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Amelia M.  Aldred

Amelia M. Aldred

September 13, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Amelia's memorial video Aldred, Amelia M. Age 76 of Taylor. Beloved mother of Norman Aldred, Dawn (Mark) Wilkinson, Diana (Janet) Aldred, Rachel Sulla, and the late Heather Chacon. Cherished grandmother of Jessica (Kevin), Ryan, Amanda, Brandy, Nick, Chelsea, Jeremiah, Troy Alan, Allison, Zoey, Misty, Ashley, Selena, and Robert. Caring great-grandmother Natalie, Aily,...

Jim Mitchell

Jim Mitchell

September 13, 2021

Click on tribute wall to view Jim's memorial video. Jim Mitchell, age 59 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully September 13th, 2021. Beloved son of the late Donald and Esther Mitchell. Dear brother of Don (Renee), Brian (Donna), and Karen (Tom) McGraw. Loving uncle of Susan (Matt), Sebrina (Craig), Tom (Jillian), Carrie (Brett), Shannon (Jake), Jennifer, and Emily. Also...

Jean Ann Gendron

Jean Ann Gendron

September 13, 2021

Jean Ann was born on November 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 13, 2021 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 75; she was of Southwest Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Kip. Loving mom of John Gendron, Kim Gendron and Michael Downs. She was also loved by her neighborhood kids. Jean Ann enjoyed writing...

Jon "Jd" Dow

Jon "Jd" Dow

September 12, 2021

Jon “JD” Dow, age 42 of River Rouge, passed away September 12, 2021. Loving father of Bailey, Abigail, Jack Copeland, Roman, and Winter Grace. Proud grandfather of Elijah Copeland and Olivia. Also survived by his brother Bobby Dow. "Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one....

Joseph V. Peraino

Joseph V. Peraino

September 12, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joseph's video tribute. Joseph was born on September 1, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 12, 2021 at the age of 85; he was of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of 57 years to Pauline (nee: Todaro). Loving dad of Marie (Tim) Johnson and Jim (Fran) Peraino. Proud papa of...

Arthur Lee Farmer

Arthur Lee Farmer

September 11, 2021

Arthur Lee Farmer was born on October 28, 1951 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 11, 2021 at his home in Dearborn Heights at the age of 69. Beloved brother of Sharon (Greg) Noga, James (Patricia) Farmer, the late Barbara and to her husband Aldo Gallina, Dolores (Howard) Kuhne, Caroline Hunter, Gloria Sword and Linda (Al) Havner. Loving...

Juanita Munoz

Juanita Munoz

September 11, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Juanita's memorial video. Juanita Munoz, age 90 of Allen Park, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Rodolfo “Rudy”. Dearest mother of the late Victoria (Tom) Posner, Joanne (the late Ron) Weclowski and John (Julia) Munoz. Proud grandmother to Scott (Tammy) Posner, the late Jennifer Weclowski, Kristy Weclowski...

Angelo Joseph Diponti

Angelo Joseph Diponti

September 10, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Angelo's memorial video. Angelo Joseph DiPonti, of Detroit, formerly of Windsor Ontario, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 10, 2021. Loving husband of Erika Lopez- DiPonti. Loving father of Arleth, Colton, Christian and Angelo. Beloved brother of Anthony (Lisa) DiPonti and the late Lorenzo DiPonti. Proud son...

Steve Simon

Steve Simon

September 10, 2021

Steve Simon, age 59 of Taylor, passed away September 10th, 2021. Born April 29th, 1962 in Dearborn, MI to Doris and the late Stanley Simon. Beloved brother of Jeff and the late Brad Simon. Dear nephew of Tom Mullins. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Friday September 17th, 2021 from...

Freda Mae Blunk

Freda Mae Blunk

September 10, 2021

Born in Wyandotte, Freda was the daughter of Everette and Thelma (Mudd) Branstater. A graduate of God's College in Cincinnati, Ohio, she married the love of her life, William Blunk. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2011. Freda leaves to cherish her memory her children: William Blunk, Jeffrey (Rose) Blunk and Janet (Floyd) Simmons; six grandchildren and a...

Gerald A. Nagle

Gerald A. Nagle

September 9, 2021

Gerald A. Nagle passed peacefully on September 9, 2021, in Newburgh, Indiana. He was 88 years old. Jerry was born on April 29, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, to Hazen and Emma Nagle, the younger brother of Hazen and Marguerite, and older brother to John. He graduated from Melvindale High School in 1951, worked at The Detroit News for over...

Ronald Okon

Ronald Okon

September 8, 2021

Okon, Ronald. Age 74 of Woodhaven. Loving brother of Donald (Jan) Okon. Cherished uncle and godfather of Cindy Shover and Dan (Linda) Okon. Caring great-uncle of Robert, Aaron, Autumn, and Charlie. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents William and Helen Okon. He will be deeply missed by many loving family and friends. Visitation will take place on...

Mary Chisholm Neuder

Mary Chisholm Neuder

September 8, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mary's video tribute. Mary Chisholm Neuder passed away Wednesday morning September 8, 2021. After a courageous fight with breast cancer for 2 ½ years, she never once uttered the words, “why me?” She was a loving wife, devoted mother and sister, a caring Nana, a fun Aunt, a member of the...

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

September 8, 2021

Dennis Smith, of Brownstown, passed away September 8, 2021. Loving father of Lauren (Armando) and Chris. Proud grandpa to Tyler, Alyssa, Iszabella, Sophia, Carmen and Magic.

Mary Ann Barror

Mary Ann Barror

September 8, 2021

Mary Ann Barror (nee LePage), age 65 of Lincoln Park formerly of Detroit, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday September 8th, 2021. Born December 19th, 1955 to the late Raymond LePage and Angeline Larck (Lipski). Loving wife of Marty Barror. Dear mother of Eric (Crystal) LePage, Tina (Wes Marmon) Barror, Wally Moritz, and Angie Moritz. Proud Mimi of Courtney,...

Jeanne Becker

Jeanne Becker

September 7, 2021

Becker, Jeanne, age 90 of Flat Rock formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away September 7th, 2021. Loving mother of David (Candice) Becker. Proud grandmother of Christopher (Stephanie) Macionski and Megan Macionski. Great grandmother of Zoie Parlier, Zachary Parlier, Peyton Macionski, and Jacob Macionski. Great great grandmother of Eli Wurmnest. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 16th, 2021...

Maryalice Mann

Maryalice Mann

September 7, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view MaryAlice's video tribute. Mann, MaryAlice. Age 89 of Trenton, MI Beloved wife of the late Fred Mann. Loving mother of Judy (David) Guerra and the late Mike (Jeri Lynn) Mann. Cherished Meemo of Richard Guerra, Stacy (Rob) Hunter, Michael Mann, and David and Selena Hunter. Treasured sister Carol Sue (the late...

John  F.  Drotar

John F. Drotar

September 7, 2021

John was born on December 12, 1961. He was preceded in death by his mother Winifred Drotar, his father Lucas "Johann" Drotar, and three brothers; Lucas Drotar, Thomas Drotar, and Douglas Drotar. John is survived by his brothers; James, Christopher, Frank, and Robert and his sisters; Susanne Jongkind, Teri Abbott, and Karen Turgeon. John graduated from Algonac High in...

Joy  L. Carevic

Joy L. Carevic

September 6, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joy's video tribute. In Loving Memory of Joy L. Carevic, born 03/03/62: A lifelong resident of Downriver. Joy will be remembered by many. Touching hundreds with her passion and zest for life. Everyone has a “story” with Joy. Beautiful, witty, passionate, and loving are her greatest qualities. Her son was her...

Steven M. Hendges

Steven M. Hendges

September 6, 2021

To view Steven's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Hendges, Steven M. Age 67. September 6, 2021 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of 47 years to Lois. Loving father of Kyle (Claire) and Brett (Autumn). Dearest brother of Jeffrey (Kim) and Marty (Sandi). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Visitation is on Thursday, September...