OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Betty Louise Ray
August 11, 2020
Betty Louise Ray, age 84 of Southgate, passed away peacefully August 11, 2020. Born November 1, 1935 in her beloved hometown of Cincinnati, OH, to the late Harry and Hattie Eagle. Loving mother of John A. Aloisi, Diane Y. (Ken) Kocsis, Thomas Louis (Diane) Aloisi, and the late Janet Brown. Also survived by two brothers Paul A. (Joan) Eagle,...
Paula Wright
August 11, 2020
Paula Wright, age 68 of Dearborn Heights. Cherished Wife of Martin for 50 Wonderful Years. Loving Mother of Marty (Stacey) Wright, Tanya Swain, Tad Wright, and Jody (Kimberly) Wright. Loving Memaw of Marty (Lorraine) Wright, Randy (Nicolette) Wright, Kayla Wright, Savannah Swain, Breanna Swain, Carson Wright, Reagan Wright, Alyssa Wright, Addison Wright, Abdal (Heather) El-Rifaai, Sara El-Rifaai and Alexis...
Lona Z. Ledesma
August 11, 2020
Lona Ledesma, 94 years of age, passed away Tuesday August 11th, 2020. Lona was born October 15th, 1925, in Gainesboro Tennessee, to the late Troy and Maggie Hensley. She was the second oldest of twelve children, seven of her siblings preceded her in death. Lona was also preceded in death by her husband Octavio Ledesma and three grandchildren (Steven...
Michael Eugene Ratliff
August 10, 2020
Michael Eugene Ratliff was born in Berwyn Illinois on Feb 17, 1959. He was the first born son to Eugene and Linda Ratliff. He had four younger brothers: Jeffrey, Duane, Brian and Jamie Ratliff. Michael grew up in Gibraltar Michigan, playing little league baseball and basketball. He graduated from Carlson High School in 1977. He was employed at Ford...
Gustav Gerhart Miller Iii
August 10, 2020
Gustav G. Miller III, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020. Beloved husband to Michelle Miller for 21 years, loving father to Garrett (Nina) and Lauren. Son of the late Gustav and Claudia “Marie” Miller. Dear brother of Mark (Pat) Miller, Debbie (Joel) Lynn, Terry (Daniel) White, Lisa Todd-Martin, Gregory (Lynn) Todd, Bruce Todd and the late...
Dorothy Lane Bond
August 10, 2020
Dorothy Lane Bond, age 69 of Melvindale, formerly Ossineke, passed away August 10, 2020. Loving mom to Keith (Anna) Ohsowski. Beloved grandmother to Cody (Kallie), Colin and several others. Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Frederick Adam Blicharski
August 10, 2020
Frederick Adam Blicharski, of Trenton, passed away August 10, 2020. Beloved husband to Rita for 67 years. Cherished dad to the late, Lawrence (Janet), Christopher (Julie), Fred, Rozanne (Steve), the late Michael, Darrin, Eileen (Donald). Loving Dzia Dzia to Bethany, Adrian, Elise, Adam, Tricia, Jessica, Amy, Alyssa, Yvonne, Henry, Ray, Serena, Ryan, Hope, the late Donald, Ashley, Dylan and...
Leonard Henry Mannausa
August 9, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Leonard's video tribute. Leonard Henry Mannausa, age 88 of Rockwood, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 in his home. Born January 14, 1932 in Ecorse, Leonard was the son of Philip and Edna (Corns) Mannausa. A graduate of Ecorse High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy...
Edward Kowalski
August 8, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Edward's memorial video. Edward was born on August 1, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 8, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital at the age of 78; he was of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Alona. Loving dad of Michael (Benita) Garner, Peggy McNally, Kimberly Kowalski (Tony Spitznagel) and...
G. Margaret Hollar
August 8, 2020
Click on the Tribute Wall above to view a recording of the Service Prayer and the Committal Service. G. Margaret Hollar (Van Zandt) was born on December 30, 1937 in Comstock, Michigan and went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2020 at the age of 82. She was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 58 years...
Ray Mosley
August 7, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Ray’s service video. Ray was born on February 9, 1932 in Floyd County, Kentucky and died on August 7, 2020 at the age of 88, a resident of Allen Park, formerly of Taylor and Detroit. Beloved dad of Deborah (Larry) Williams, Michael (Deborah) Mosley and Kimberly (Jimi) Atanasovski. He is also...
Robert A. "Bobby Jack" Vallade
August 7, 2020
Robert A. “Bobby Jack” Vallade, age 66 of Monroe, passed away peacefully at his home August 7, 2020. Born July 1, 1954 in Monroe, MI to the late Howard and Ruth Vallade. Loving husband of 46 years to Freda (nee Liedel). Dear father of Robert II, Howard, Elizabeth, and the late Patricia. Proud grandfather of Tommy, Austin, Paige, Kaylee,...
Dolores "Dee" Kaminski
August 5, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Dee's video tribute and service video . Kaminski, Dolores “Dee”. August 5, age 89 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife to the late Norman. Dear mother of Charles (Pam), Patti Kelly (the late John) and Norma. Dearest grandmother of Nicole, Matthew (Devon), Amy (Shawn), Kimberly (Jason), Robin (Lenny), John and Mike. Also...
Juanita "Janie" Burrell
August 5, 2020
Juanita “Janie” Burrell went home Wednesday August 5, 2020 at 3:11am. Janie was born in Detroit on October 30, 1952 to Pedro and Juanita Flores. She is the beloved mother of Ortencia (Marcos) Juarez, Pedro (Erin) Burrell, Ben (Brittany) Burgos and Jessica Burgos. She is the grandmother of Salvador, Isabella, Ileana, Marcos Jr., Julian, Zach, Lily and Catherine. She...
Jay Wesch
August 4, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jay's video tribute and service video. Walter "Jay" was born on April 18, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and died on August 4, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 77; he was of Southgate. Beloved husband of Hope. Loving step dad of Rick (Kandy) Harris, Jean Fitzgerald, Tony Harris,...
Irma Szymanski
August 4, 2020
Szymanski, Irma, age 89 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Donald Szymanski and Clarence Stanton. Dearest mother of Mona Milon and the late Dennis Stanton. Loving grandmother of David Milon Jr., Jessica (Brad) Swenson, James Stanton, and Joshua Stanton. Also survived by a daughter in law Colleen Stanton. Visitation will take place...
Frederick L. Martin Sr.
August 2, 2020
Frederick L. Martin Sr., age 70, of Dundee passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 in his home. Born January 16, 1950 in Port Clinton, Ohio, Frederick was the son of Albert and Ivadell (Forbes Etts) Martin. He was married to Joann Gubbini on September 28, 1968. Sadly she preceded him in death July 27, 2001. Frederick worked Skilled Trades...
Alfred E. Foster
August 1, 2020
Alfred E. Foster of Trenton, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his home on August 1, 2020. He was 99 years of age. Alfred was born in Cadillac, Michigan, January 25, 1921, to parents Clarence and Ruth Foster. Alfred’s wife of 62 years, Rose, predeceased him in 2008. Alfred is survived by son Gregory Foster of Eastlake Weir, Fla, and...
John Anthony Kalaska
August 1, 2020
John Anthony Kalaska, of Trenton, passed away comfortably on August 1, 2020. Loving husband to Michelle. Devoted dog dad to Shadow. Dear brother to Chad Kalaska, Todd Kalaska, Stacy (Sean) White; dear brother in law to the late Boyd Overmire and Kristine (Sajeeb Wazed) Overmire-Wazed. Beloved uncle to Honor White, Brayden White, Sophie Wazed, Rachael (Ron) Lota, Nathan Overmire...
Jessica Lynn Hutchinson
August 1, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jessica's video tribute. Jessica Lynn was born on June 21, 1985 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan and died on August 1, 2020 at her home in Taylor at the age of 35. Cherished mom of J.J. and R.J. Beloved daughter of Mike and Sherry Riddle and Glenn Hutchinson. Dearest granddaughter of Nancy...