OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Franklin Dean Straub

Franklin Dean Straub

September 24, 2020

Born in Monroe, Franklin was the son of John and Kathleen (Mentel) Straub. Franklin leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Charles Straub, Larry (Dianne) Straub, John Straub, Donna Dennis, Judy (Doug)Hillman, Teresa (Philip) Pietrowski, Beth (Jerry) Pacquette and Shirley (Jimmy) Bassham; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents as...

Elvira Allevato

Elvira Allevato

September 22, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Elvira's memorial video. Elvira Allevato, age 93, born in Bonifati, Calabria, Italy. Loving wife of the late Amedeo Allevato. Loving mother of the late Angelina “Angie” (Al “Tip”) Ramirez and Francesco “Frank” (Joanne) Allevato. Dearest grandmother of Stephanie, Carissa, Anthony “Tony”, Kurtis, Andrea and great-grandmother to Sonny IV, Dominic, Emmerson, Vince, Benjamin,...

Ray F. Sohn, Sr.

Ray F. Sohn, Sr.

September 21, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ray's video tribute and service video. Sohn, Ray F., Sr. Age 91. September 21, 2020 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Thelma. Cherished dad of the late Phyllis (the late Thomas) Edwards, Janet (Chris) Bush and Ray Sohn. Proud papa of Alex Sohn and Andrew Sohn. Dearest brother of...

Nadine J. Marshall

Nadine J. Marshall

September 20, 2020

Nadine Joyce Marshall passed away on September 20, 2020. She is survived and missed dearly by her two daughters, Jennifer Merrill and Jessica Butterworth, her two grandsons, Evan Thomas Merrill and Crosby Marshall Butterworth, her loving and cherished companion, Thomas King, and her sister Sherilyn Stacey, as well as her little dog, Gracie. Those closest to her admired her...

Consolacion Jurado

Consolacion Jurado

September 20, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Consolacion's memorial video. Jurado, Consolacion, age 73, September 20, 2020 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved wife of Migdonio. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Marie) Jurado, Jennifer (Randy) Pomar, Jocelyn Jurado and the late Joel Jurado. Also survived by her grandchildren Jada, Adela, Michael and Parker; her siblings the late Corazon Salvador and Cyril Dela...

Gjergj Pjeter Lucaj

Gjergj Pjeter Lucaj

September 18, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Gjergj's video tribute. Gjergj Pjeter Toma Lucaj was born on May 7, 1920 in Triesh Delaj and died on September 18, 2020 at the age of 100 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Maruk Lucaj. Survived by brothers Nika, Leka and Preka, and sisters Age, Mrija and Lena. Loving...

Billie Drew Holland

Billie Drew Holland

September 18, 2020

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother has passed away. Billie Holland, 82, went home to our heavenly father on Friday September 18th. He leaves behind his, wife Janet, the love of his life and childhood sweetheart. Loving father to Lori Smith (Walter), Randy (Roxanne) and Michael (Cheryl). Loving grandfather to Kelly, Bill, Jennifer and Sheri. Loving great-grandfather...

Joan C. Carter

Joan C. Carter

September 17, 2020

Carter, Joan C., age 76, September 17, 2020 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Loving mother of Karen Taylor and Gail (Doyle) McIntosh. Also survived by her grandchildren David McIntosh, Ashley Whitman, Brian Miles, Michael Hogan, Andrew McIntosh and Rachel McIntosh; her siblings Alice McGee, Mike Dunn and Rick Dunn. There will be no services.

David A. Kalaska

David A. Kalaska

September 17, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view David's video tribute. David Anthony Kalaska was born on December 11, 1938 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 17, 2020 at the age of 81; he was of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Brenda Joyce (nee: Holladay) Kalaska; they were married in Macomb, Ohio on April 29, 1961. Loving...

Verna "Red" Van Stone

Verna "Red" Van Stone

September 16, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Verna's video tribute. Verna “Red” Van Stone, age 88 of Carleton, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital. Born July 12, 1932 in Newport, Verna was the daughter of Darwin and Margaret (Weatherholt) Johnson. A graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life,...

Jeannine L. Graham

Jeannine L. Graham

September 16, 2020

Graham, Jeannine L., age 91, September 16, 2020, formerly of Trenton, MI. Beloved mother of Karen (Gary) Jolly and the late Brian Graham. Loving grandmother of Jeremy Jolly and Cassandra Geister. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Diane (Harry) Geister. Jeannine was preceded in death by her former spouse Charles Graham. There will be no services. Contributions in memory of...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

September 16, 2020

Mary was born on June 1, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 16, 2020 at the age of 77; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of 28 years to Maurice. Loving mother of Michael Corbin, Kevin Smith, Kelly Corbin, Tim Smith, Patrick Corbin and Maureen Corbin. Proud grandma of Nina, Holli, Sean, Kayla, Ethan and Ciara. Also...

Marland L. Moore

Marland L. Moore

September 14, 2020

Marland L. Moore CPA, age 92 of Allen Park, MI. Loving husband of the late Jean Moore for 71 wonderful years. Awesome father of Sharron Miller and David (Anne) Moore. Dearest grandpa “Pa” of Dan, the late Dawn, Chris, Devon (Alex), Maddison and great-grandpa of Kevin. Marland grew up on a farm in Tennessee and moved to Michigan when...

Stella F. Keller

Stella F. Keller

September 13, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Stella's video tribute. Keller, Stella F., age 80, September 13, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Karen (Joe) Goodman, Ann (Mathew) Van Vleck and Pamela Heintz. Also survived by her grandchildren Daniel, Joseph, Mackenzie, Trevor, Bryn, Ava, Gwen, Griffin and the late Gabriel; her...

Nancy J. Mansfield

Nancy J. Mansfield

September 13, 2020

Born in Trenton, Nancy was the daughter of Forrest and Evelyn (Bradd) Hicks. Nancy leaves to cherish her memory a son Charles (Rebecca) Mansfield; 4 grandchildren: Daniel Mansfield, Brent Mansfield, Alexander Mansfield and Ella Mansfield; 1 great grandchild Rowan Mansfield; as well as two siblings: Forrest Hicks Jr. and Kathy (John) Newton.

Steven A. Switala

Steven A. Switala

September 12, 2020

Steven was born on August 5, 1962 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania and died on September 12, 2020 at the age of 58; he was of Trenton. Beloved father of Stefanie Switala and Nathan Switala. Cherished son of Carolyn (nee: Genesi) Switala-Schram and the late Raymond Switala. Dearest brother of Mark (Wendie) Switala, Marianne Switala and Raymond (Deborah) Switala. Also survived...

Dolores Josephine Jenkins

Dolores Josephine Jenkins

September 11, 2020

Dolores Josephine Jenkins, age 86 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born November 4, 1933 in Monroe, Dolores was the daughter of Julius and Edith (Heck) Bogedain. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Clyde Jenkins, in August of 1949. Sadly he preceded her in death...

Clara L. Pastor

Clara L. Pastor

September 11, 2020

Pastor, Clara, L., age 90, September 11, 2020 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Rob (Linda) Pastor. Also survived by her grandchildren Rob (Andrea) Pastor, Valarie (Dean) Bradley and Rebecca (Larry) Tufts; her great grandchildren Jack, Everly, Hannah, Chelsea, James and Jake. There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Clara's life may be...

Iva Wallis

Iva Wallis

September 11, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Iva's video tribute. Iva Mae Wallis. Oct 27 1926 - Sept 11 2020 Born in Marlette, Michigan on the family farm. She married Raymond Wallis (1925-2018) in 1950. They raised their kids, Janice (Alderson), Renee (Don Muise) and Gary (Marie) Wallis, in Allen Park, Michigan. Iva is survived by her sister...

Wilma Irene Wohlgamuth

Wilma Irene Wohlgamuth

September 11, 2020

Born in Topeka, Kansas, Wilma was the daughter of Theodore and Elsie (King) Nicoly. She married the love of her life, Robert Wohlgamuth, who sadly preceded her in death February 21, 2005. Wilma leaves to cherish her memory her children: James Wohlgamuth, Robert (Lydia) Wohlgamuth and Susan (William) Whitehead; 5 grandchildren: Josh Wohlgamuth, Sarah Wohlgamuth, Gabrielle Whitehead, Amelia Whitehead...