OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Betty Joy Foley

Betty Joy Foley

June 22, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Betty Joy’s video tribute. Betty Joy Foley, age 91 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Detroit and Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully June 22nd, 2021. Born April 22nd, 1930 to the late Miles and Florence Blair. Loving wife of 57 years to the late Gerard Foley. Dear mother of Geraldine...

Raymond Orrie Myers

Raymond Orrie Myers

June 21, 2021

Born in Carleton, Raymond was the son of Melvin and Helen (Olah) Myers. A graduate of Airport High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953. He married his love of almost 70 years, Helen Sledge, on September 13, 1951. Raymond worked for Ford Motor Company in Monroe for over 30 years,...

Maria  "Tootsie" "Noonie" Sexton

Maria "Tootsie" "Noonie" Sexton

June 21, 2021

To view Maria's tribute video please click on the tribute wall above. Maria Sexton. Age 93 of Lincoln Park. Passed away June 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Leander Sexton. Loving mother of Patsy Ann (James) Sexton Sagginario, Robert (Judy) Sexton and Deborah (Keith) Green. Proud grandma of David, Daniel, Amy, Samantha, Julio, the late Sabrina, Sarana, Ryan,...

Jeff Williams

Jeff Williams

June 21, 2021

To view Jeff's tribute video please click on the tribute wall above. Born in Wyandotte, Jeff was the son of Prentice and Shirley (Aben) Williams. A 1981 graduate of Carlson High School, he married the love of his life, Gina Firneno, on May 16, 1992. Jeff worked as a Loader/Operator for McCoig LLC for over 30 years. He was...

Ruth F.  Tilmann

Ruth F. Tilmann

June 21, 2021

Ruth F. Tilmann, of Grosse Ile, MI. Passed away June 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Tilmann. Loving Aunt/Mother of Susan (Keith) Huntley. Proud grandmother of Haley Daddario. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse...

Jon Alan Wilson

Jon Alan Wilson

June 20, 2021

Jon Alan Wilson, age 69 of Trenton, MI. Loving husband of Kate Wilson for 33 wonderful years. One of a kind father to Jonny (Maryann) Wilson and James Wilson. Proud grandpa of Matthew Jon Wilson. Beloved brother of Nelson Wilson, Laura (Glenn) Holbrook, Gordon (Pamela) Wilson and brother-in-law of Mike (Laura) Willett. Jon also leaves behind his loving niece...

James V. Sturgeon Jr.

James V. Sturgeon Jr.

June 19, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view James' memorial video. James V. Sturgeon Jr., age 91 of Riverview, MI. Loving husband of the late Helen Sturgeon. Loving father of Donna (James) Hollandsworth, Bev (George) Ricker and James Sturgeon III. Proud papa of Jeremy (Nikki), the late Mark, James, Anne, Chelsea (Tyler), Donald, Katie (Dustin), Brett (Ashley), Brad and great-papa...

Hal Akershoek

Hal Akershoek

June 18, 2021

Hal Akershoek, age 63, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Friday June 18, 2021 following a short illness. Hal was born on March 31, 1958 to Harold and Mildred (Johnson) Akershoek. He attended Trenton High School, and received his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Wayne State University in 1981. In 1984, Hal acquired Olds’ Flower Shop. Despite limited experience,...

Jerome K. Mayhew

Jerome K. Mayhew

June 18, 2021

To view Jerome's funeral service and his tribute video please click on the tribute wall above. Jerome K. Mayhew age 85 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of Mildred. Wonderful father of Jeanine (David) Parkham. Loving papa to Kristen (George) Jenkins, Alyssa Bradley, and Heather Parkham. Dearest great papa to Ava Jenkins. Dear brother to Leonard Mayhew and Janine...

Judith C. Davidson

Judith C. Davidson

June 16, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Judith's video tribute. Judith C. Davidson, age 81 of Allen Park, MI. Loving wife of the late James Davidson. Loving mother of Jamie Davidson, Jennifer (Leroy) Moore and John (Jill) Davidson. Dearest grandmother of Ben (Elizabeth) Johnson, Claire (Anthony) Girard and Jacob Davidson. Proud great grandmother of Charlotte, Henry, Lucy and...

Letty Jo Fisher-Ferguson

Letty Jo Fisher-Ferguson

June 16, 2021

Born in Connersville, Indiana, Letty was the daughter of Ralph and Lova (Wright) Fisher. Loving wife of Don Ferguson. Sadly he preceded her in death October 26, 1992. A dedicated homemaker, Letty was a woman of many talents, she enjoyed crafting and writing poetry, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family. Letty leaves to cherish...

Steve Norris

Steve Norris

June 15, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Steve's memorial video. Steve Norris, of Trenton, passed away June 15, 2021. Loving husband of Melissa. Proud father of Jake (Julia) and Hope. Steve will be missed by many friends. Steve enjoyed volleyball and golf. He was always smiling and had a desire to have fun. He was a great dad and...

Billy Ray Apperson

Billy Ray Apperson

June 15, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Billy's memorial video. Billy Ray Apperson, age 93 of South Rockwood, MI. Loving husband of the late Dennie Mae. Loving father of Tony (the late Ida) Apperson, Raymond Apperson and the late Daniel (Penny) Apperson. Proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Avaleen. In lieu of flowers,...

Mary  Mildred  Reott

Mary Mildred Reott

June 13, 2021

Reott. Mary Mildred, age 97, June 13, 2021 of Trenton, Michigan. Mother of: Constance (George) Gengle, Stephen Reott, Mary (Larry) Marschall, Diane (Bruce) Jacobs, Adela (Steven) Widman, Annette (Michael) Martin, Laurie (Floyd) Drouillard. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Robert, parents Edward & Mary Kramer, a sister, Sister Mary Marcella...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Munoz

Rodolfo "Rudy" Munoz

June 13, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Rudy's video tribute. Rodolfo “Rudy” Munoz, of Dearborn, passed away June 13, 2021. Loving husband to Juanita for 69 years. Beloved dad to the late Victoria (Tom) Posner, Joanne (the late Ron), Weclowski and John (Julia) Munoz. Proud grandpa/papa to Scott (Tammy) Posner, the late Jennifer Weclowski, Kristy Weclowski (Joey) Kaleniecki,...

Frank Miklaski

Frank Miklaski

June 13, 2021

Click on tribute wall above to view Frank's memorial video and sharing of memories service. Frank Miklaski, 75, beloved husband of Susie for over 52 years, passed away at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Florida on June 13, 2021, from the ravages of COVID 19, even though he was fully vaccinated in the winter of 2021. He was diagnosed...

Linda Ann Baker

Linda Ann Baker

June 12, 2021

Born in Detroit, Linda was the daughter of Henry and Lucille (Hauck) Giebel. A graduate of St. Mary's Academy and Monroe Country Community College, she married the love of her life, Louis Joffery Baker Jr. in 1968 at St. Charles Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death April of 2021. Linda worked as an Area Coordinator for Mastro...

Shirley Marie Emerick

Shirley Marie Emerick

June 12, 2021

Emerick, Shirley Marie, age 67, June 12, 2021 of Southgate, MI. Beloved wife of Patrick. Loving mother of Christine (Terry) McMillan, Jennifer Emerick and the late Patrick Emerick. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. contributions in memory of Shirley's life may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Dr. John S. Szewc Jr.

Dr. John S. Szewc Jr.

June 12, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dr. Szewc's video tribute. Dr. John S. Szewc Jr., age 84 of Grosse Ile passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. Born March 30, 1937 in Detroit, John was the son of John and Mary (Filipiak) Szewc. He married the love of his life, Elaine Barnhart, on September 5, 1959. He worked...

Olga Lucas

Olga Lucas

June 10, 2021

Olga Lucas, age 106 of Allen Park, MI. Loving wife of the late John Lucas. Beloved mother of Yvette Burns and John (Julie) Lucas. Dearest grandma of Kenneth, Michelle, Christopher and great grandma of Zachary. She also leaves behind her loving nieces, nephews and her dear friend Joan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Olga may...