OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Billy "Joe" Tackett

Billy "Joe" Tackett

May 31, 2022

To view the service, please click on the tribute wall above and then click on the live webcast. To watch the video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Billy “Joe” Tackett of Wyandotte, MI. Joe was born in Virgie, Pike County, Kentucky to Aubra and Rebecca Tackett. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Christine Tackett,...

Edward M. Shenton

Edward M. Shenton

May 31, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Edward's video tribute. Edward Mark Shenton of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully to God’s Care on May 31, 2022 at age 81 years. Edward was born in Lewisburg, PA, to Claude and Onnolee Shenton on May 20, 1941. His family also included older sister Beverly and a twin-sister Ellen. He is...

Glenda Faye Faulhaber

Glenda Faye Faulhaber

May 31, 2022

Born December 6, 1946 in Wyandotte, Glenda was the daughter of Cleo and Thelma (Hinson) Hicks. A January 1965 graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, Glenda then attended Ferris State University. She worked as an Executive Assistant for various companies to include Enrico Fermi II and Harley Ellington Design. She married Donald Faulhaber on June 10, 1989. Glenda was...

Roxie A.  Koelber

Roxie A. Koelber

May 30, 2022

Roxie A. Koelber. Age 69 of Trenton. Passed away May 30, 2022. Loving mother of Tricia (the late Jefferson) Minnick and John Koelber. Proud grandma of Jeff (Karen) Minnick, Brandi Minnick, Chad Koelber, Johnny Koelber, Dylan Minnick and Kaitlyn Koelber. Great grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Catherine (Marvin) Bussell, Barbara (Roy) Webb and David (Andrea) Sertage. Preceded in...

David  A.  Smale

David A. Smale

May 30, 2022

David A. Smale. Age 67 of Allen Park. Passed away May 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Kathleen for 40 years. Loving father of Darrell Smale and Matthew Smale. Proud grandpa of Paityn Smale. Dear brother of Robert (Cindy) Smale. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Norm and Nadine Smale.

Belinda Sue Wiedeman

Belinda Sue Wiedeman

May 30, 2022

Belinda Wiedeman, age 62, passed away at her home in Lincoln Park, Michigan, where she was a lifetime resident. She was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School. She was an avid lover of nature, often enjoying long walks at Elizabeth Park near the water. Belinda loved visiting her family in Murray, Kentucky. As a child she would wake...

Mary "Sue" Barker

Mary "Sue" Barker

May 29, 2022

Mary "Sue" Barker. Age 78 of Dearborn Heights. Passed away May 29, 2022. Loving mother of Rita (the late Mark) LaFLEUR and Rosemary Barker (Joe Waldorf). Pet Granny to Bella and Elvis. Dear sister of Rich (Mickey), Steve, Vicki (the late Patrick) and Mike (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Scott LaFLEUR, Brennan (Dakota) LaFLEUR, Nicole LaFLEUR, Rebecca (Jason) Kalbarchick, Joshua...

Jerry W.  Tippett

Jerry W. Tippett

May 29, 2022

Tippett, Jerry W., age 80 of Rockwood, MI, passed away May 29th, 2022. Jerry was born April 20th, 1942 in Harlan, Kentucky , to the late Floyd Tippett and Maude Tippett. Loving husband of the late Wilma J. Pace. Dear father of the late Jerry Dwayne and proud grandfather of the late James D. Smith. Jerry loved fishing and...

Patricia C. Walcott

Patricia C. Walcott

May 29, 2022

Patricia C. Walcott, 93 of Grosse Ile, MI. formerly of Detroit, passed Sunday, May 29, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Walcott and her son, Karl Fulmer. She is survived by her daughter, Lynda "Lynn" Fulmer Strain and Robin Bishop; her grandchildren Katie Baxter and John W. Strain; her great grandchildren, Tori and Josh...

Yvonne Ziemba

Yvonne Ziemba

May 28, 2022

Yvonne Ziemba, age 72, passed away Saturday May 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving Family. Yvonne Ziemba proudly served her country as a Marine during Vietnam, received her Bachelor's at National University of San Diego and continued to serve her country with the Department of Homeland Security as an Officer. Yvonne enjoyed serving at St Mary's of our Lady...

Thomas Craig Mallon

Thomas Craig Mallon

May 27, 2022

Thomas Craig Mallon, age 76, of Brownstown Township, passed away Friday May 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Sandra Lee Mary Mallon. Loving father of Cheryl (George) Gohlinghorst, of Crestwood, Ky., and Thomas R. (Klara) of Grosse Ile, Mich. Loving grandfather of Emma, Aaron, Ryan and Alyssa. Beloved brother of Gerald (Rose) Mallon...

Shirley Lucille Wain

Shirley Lucille Wain

May 26, 2022

Shirley L. Wain, age 90 of Monroe, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 26, surrounded by her family at Wellspring in Monroe. Born on May 14, 1932 in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of Alton and Treva (Rogers) Rehberg. A 1950 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Richard Wain, on December 8, 1951 in...

Michael S. Laakko

Michael S. Laakko

May 26, 2022

Michael S Laakko of Lincoln Park, 74, passed away in his sleep on May 26. Survivors include his daughter Jamie Laakko (Jason Heinrich), grandson Lyric Kresmer, and siblings Randall Laakko (Mildred), Karen L. Feil (Clinton), Cathy Laakko (David Fennell), and many loving cousins. Michael was the beloved son of the late artist Dorothy M. Laakko, the late Michael S....

Dr. Thomas K. Mithoff

Dr. Thomas K. Mithoff

May 25, 2022

Mithoff, Thomas Keeth beloved Trenton resident passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2022 at age 93. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Mildred and Henry Mithoff. He graduated from Redford High School, Hillsdale College and received his Doctorate degree from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1950. He was part of a line of three generations of Optometrists....

Lila Pauline Heckman

Lila Pauline Heckman

May 25, 2022

Born in Detroit, Lila was the daughter of William and Emma (Schuetz) Gilmore. A graduate of Southwestern High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, Peter Heckman, on May 23, 1953. Sadly he preceded her in death March 15, 2005. Lila leaves to cherish her memory her son William (Lori) Heckman as well as two grandchildren:...

Michael William Murphy

Michael William Murphy

May 24, 2022

Michael William Murphy, age 35 of Monroe, passed away May 24, 2022. Born May 13, 1987, Michael was the son of Michael and Suzanne (Taylor) Murphy. A graduate of Jefferson High School, he worked various positions at Meijer. Michael enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his friends and family. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his parents...

Vera Hertlein

Vera Hertlein

May 24, 2022

Hertlein, Vera . Born June 5, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 24, 2022 at the age of 87; She was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mom of Karen (Matt) Miska, Mark Hertlein, Nancy Roden (Michael Norris) and Michelle (Jim) Vellmure. Very proud grandma to Stephen Roden (Maeghan Cracchiolo), Madison Vellmure and Aubrey...

Chad Brown

Chad Brown

May 24, 2022

Chad Anthony Brown, age 39 of Rockwood, passed away May 24th, 2022. He leaves behind his beloved cat Dakota and dog Kiah. Loving son of Ken and the late Janice Brown. Beloved brother of Amy (Rich) Rohmer and Jeremy (Jennifer) Brown. Proud uncle Buggy of Hannah, Megan, Kylie, Ryan and Richy. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor...

Patricia (Pat) Bader

Patricia (Pat) Bader

May 24, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Bader, age 97 of the Downriver area, passed away May 24th, 2022. Patricia was born January 14th, 1925 in Queensland, Australia to the late Thomas J. and Margaret B. McGuire. She later would meet her soon to be husband, the late Frederick Bader, while he was stationed in Australia. After moving to and also gaining citizenship in...

Shirley  Jean Cutting

Shirley Jean Cutting

May 24, 2022

Shirley Jean Cutting, of Allen Park, MI was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world surrounded by those who love her on May 24, 2022 after bravely battling cancer for nearly 20 years. She was born to Richard and Cora Kurtz on May 13, 1954, graduated from Hazel Park High School and went on to...