OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Andrew Leon Malone

Andrew Leon Malone

April 25, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Andrew's video tribute. Malone, Andrew Leon Age 75 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved husband of Wavie Jean. Dear father of Taessa (Michael) Carter and Cedric. Dearest grandfather of Taelor and Madison. Also survived by 2 sisters Nancy and Shirley and 2 brothers James and Milton. To those attending visitation and/or services at...

Nancy E.  Marstiller

Nancy E. Marstiller

April 24, 2021

Nancy Ellen Marstiller, 89, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband David W. Marstiller. Dear mother of David W. Marstiller, Jr. (Diana), Diane Furgal (Mike), Mary Ann Crete (Mike), and Karen Perna (Bob). Proud grandmother of Derek, Kyle and Kirsten; Stephen, Lindsey and Brittney; Ryan, Brad, Amy and Molly; Tim, Meghan,...

Antoinette "Toni" Piotrasch

Antoinette "Toni" Piotrasch

April 24, 2021

Click on the tribute wall to view Antoinette's video tribute Antoinette (Toni) Piotrasch, 78, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, at Brownstown Forest View Assisted Living, where she resided since February, 2016. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, godmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, Toni was born and raised by her late parents, Stanley and Sophie (Opoka) Szejda,...

Richard J. Duchene

Richard J. Duchene

April 24, 2021

Service information for Richard will be added as confirmed. Richard was born on July 13, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 24, 2021 at the age of 93; he was of Lincoln Park. Cherished husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Gerard (Valerie) Duchene and Robert (Yvonne) Duchene. Proud grandfather of Stefanie, Lindsay, Christine, Christopher and Daniel and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Craanen

Elizabeth "Betty" Craanen

April 23, 2021

Craanen, Elizabeth (Betty) age 98, April 23, 2021 of Trenton, Michigan. Born in Trenton, she was the daughter of Henri Plovie and Stephanie Depuydt. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Craanen. Loving mother of Stephanie (Ralph) Endicott, Nancy (Gary) Taylor, Mary (David) Ross, Gerald (Linda) Craanen and the late Robert F. Craanen II. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Mary Ruth Harrington

Mary Ruth Harrington

April 23, 2021

Mary “Ruth” Harrington, age 95 of South Rockwood, passed away April 23rd, 2021. Born September 29th, 1925 in Winchester, KY to the late Lewis and Drucillie Sandlin. Loving wife of the late John L. Harrington. Dear mother of Yvonne Harrington, Frankie (Pam) Harrington, Zelma K. Waxler, and Judy Harrington. Proud grandmother of Rob (Yolanda) Harrington, Tina Mills, Samantha Sollis,...

Denise Batson

Denise Batson

April 23, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Denise’s video tribute. Batson, C. Denise, age 66, of Grosse Ile, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother to Ryan (Sarah), Kristen (John) and Katie (Erick). Dearest Mamaw/Memaw to Miles, Tegan, Reznor, Wyatt, Natalie, Davis,...

John F. Cavill

John F. Cavill

April 23, 2021

John F. Cavill, 60, died April 23, 2021 after a brief but courageous fight with Covid. He was born in Detroit, MI. March 20, 1961 and was the son Arthur and Shirley (Hawkins) Cavill. John graduated from Henry Ford II High School. John went on to work for Binson Medical Supplies for many years. He made many whole hearted...

Karen Magdalene Aljahmi

Karen Magdalene Aljahmi

April 23, 2021

Obituary information will be added when confirmed by the family.

Aaron  Todd Janiten

Aaron Todd Janiten

April 22, 2021

Aaron T. Janiten. Age 45 of Grosse Ile. Passed away April 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Tiffany. Loving father of Kaela, Luke, Ian, Michael and Maxwell. Proud grandfather of Eli. Dear son of Harvey (Gayle Poulson) Janiten and Jill (James) Pepper. Dearest brother of Amy (Jason) Hanna. Survived also by many Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. A private memorial...

Robert L. Bouley

Robert L. Bouley

April 22, 2021

Robert L. Bouley, age 80 of Gibraltar, passed away April 22, 2021. Loving husband of the late Dianna. Dear father of Virginia (Joseph) Howard. Proud grandfather of Melissa (Nick) Wurts and Jason (Samantha) Hewlett. Great grandfather of Jordan, Emerie, Brody, and Ryan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. To those attending visitation and/or services at the...

Margaret L. Cypher

Margaret L. Cypher

April 22, 2021

Margaret Leota Cypher, 81, of Trenton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 22, 2021 with her husband of 56 years, Jeffrey, by her side. She was born to the late Kenneth and Ruth Murphy on June 1, 1939 in Wellsburg, West Virginia. Following high school graduation in Richmond, Ohio, she pursued her life-long dream of becoming a...

Anthony Calleja

Anthony Calleja

April 22, 2021

Anthony Calleja, age 82 of Detroit, MI. Loving father of Martez (Eric) Silcox, Kim (Michael) Williams and Anthony (Deanna) Calleja. Proud nanu of Zachary, Medley, Jackson, Meadow, and Jake. Beloved brother of John Calleja and Carmen Gibbons. Memorial contributions in honor of Anthony may be made directly to the family. To those attending visitation and/or services at the funeral...

Jerffrey M. Allred

Jerffrey M. Allred

April 21, 2021

Born in Trenton, Jeffrey was the son of James and Beverly (Solo) Allred. Jeffery was a member of Victory Temple Church in Southgate. He enjoyed WWE Wrestling, fishing, CB Radios, music and playing video games, but his most treasured times were those spent with his family. Jeffrey leaves to cherish his memory his fiance' Barbara Vilas; two siblings: Candace...

John C.  Naveaux

John C. Naveaux

April 21, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view JOhn's video tribute. John Charles Naveaux, age 63 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. Born December 24, 1957 in Monroe, John was the son of Herbert and Helen (Krueger) Naveaux. John attended Zion Lutheran and Jefferson Schools where he was active in football, basketball and baseball....

Louis Joffery Baker Jr.

Louis Joffery Baker Jr.

April 21, 2021

Louis Joffrey Baker Jr., age 74 of Newport, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Wyandotte, Louis was the son of Louis and Lillian (Sposkey) Baker. He married the love of his life, Linda Ann Giebel, on June 7, 1968. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. Louis worked at McLouth Steel and then Ford...

Gary R. Allen

Gary R. Allen

April 20, 2021

Gary R. Allen was born on December 4, 1959 in Lincoln Park, Michigan and died on April 20, 2021 at his home in Southgate at the age of 61. Beloved brother of Gloria (Steve) Stram and Ron Allen. Dearest uncle of Scott Stram, Sharon (Harvey)Dietrich, Nicole Stram and Chelsea Allen. Also survived by other loving family and friends.

Robert S. Frederick

Robert S. Frederick

April 20, 2021

Frederick, Robert S., age 70, April 20, 2021 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Damian (Leigh Ann) Frederick. Devoted grandfather of Michaleigh, Lillian and Stella. Dearest brother of Dennis (Sandy) Frederick and the late Charlotte (the late Harold) Hulkkonen. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Robert's life may be made to Hospice...

Rose M. Kuras

Rose M. Kuras

April 20, 2021

Rose M. Kuras, (Gma Rose/CiociaRose) passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in her home. Born in Detroit, Rose was the daughter of Anthony and Ursula (Raczkowski) Wisniewski. She married the love of her life, Francis “Specs” Kuras on May 3, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death April 21, 1991. Beloved mother of Susan (Gerard) Schulz and Shirley (Robert)...

Albert "Jr" Rodey Jr.

Albert "Jr" Rodey Jr.

April 20, 2021

Albert “JR” Rodey Jr. age 55 of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina. Born June 20, 1965 in Ann Arbor, JR was the son of Albert and Bette (Walker) Rodey. A 1983 graduate of Jefferson High School, he married the love of his life,...