OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Greg "Uncle Poohie" Wykoff
December 28, 2019
Greg "Uncle Poohie" Wykoff, age 53 of Taylor. December 28, 2019. Loving father of Judy Wykoff. Beloved brother of Shawn Crocker and Christopher Wykoff. Dearest Uncle of Eric, Kali, Scott, and Todd Jr. Great Uncle of Codi. Proceeded in death by his parents Floyd and Kathleen Wykoff.
Marian A. Kraatz
December 28, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Marian's video tribute. Marian Kraatz. Age 84 of Allen Park. December 28, 2019. Beloved wife of Jim Kraatz for 6 years. Loving mother of Amy Standifer and Lisa Ewald. Proud grandma of 18. Great grandma of 8. Dear sister of Jeanette Staschke, Elizabeth Nickel, Bill (Julie) Cartwright, Dianne Middaugh and Daniel...
Kathy Jo Decker
December 28, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Kathy Jo's video tribute. Kathy Jo Decker, age 61 of Trenton, MI., passed away Sat. Dec. 28, 2019 in the care of Hospice at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI., surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born on June 6, 1958 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton, MI., the daughter of...
Nicolo Biundo
December 27, 2019
Nicolo was born on January 1, 1944 in Cinisi, Sicily, Italy and died on December 27, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 75; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Ann Marie. Loving dad of Antonino Biundo (Suzanne Krause) and Maria (Phil) Mooney. Proud nonno of Alex, Rachelle, Gianna, Julia and Sebastian. Dearest brother of Vito...
Dan "Chub" Mccarary
December 27, 2019
Dan “Chub” was born on April 19, 1993 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on December 27, 2019 in Flat Rock, MI at the age of 26. Beloved son of Sandra McCarary. Dearest brother of Troy McCarary, Alicia McCarary and Carrie Matzkvech. Also survive by other loving family and friends.
Eugene Raymond Dake
December 27, 2019
Dake, Eugene, age 88, of Gibraltar, Michigan, passed away on December 27, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Elizabeth. They were married for 64 years. Loving father of Kenneth (Aileen) of Beaverton, Cynthia (Paul) Lehr, Gibraltar, Connie (Martin) Kalonich, Grayling, Cathy (Patrick) Valentine, Gibraltar, and Diane (Kenny) Kollar, Deerfield, Ohio. Grandfather of 10 Kevin, Kris,...
Pedro "Pete" Gonzalez, Jr.
December 26, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Pete's video tribute. Pedro “Pete” Gonzalez, Jr., age 72 of Trenton, passed away December 26, 2019. Loving husband of Irene. Dear father of Andrea (James) Blow and Carlos Gonzalez. Proud grandfather of Hunter, Zachary, and Mateo. Great grandfather of Isabella. Pete was a 37 year employee at Chrysler and proudly served...
Paul Sterling Deller Jr.
December 26, 2019
Paul Sterling Deller passed away on December 26, 2019 at age 92. He was born March 22, 1927. His parents were Paul Sterling, Sr. and Eva Lorraine DeBolt Deller. He is survived by his loving wife Jeanette Olivia Husted Deller; sons Drew Sterling (Kimberle nee: McCormick ), Steven Paul (Julie nee: Holmes) and daughter Diane Elyse Deller Hansen. Paul...
Clare Jane Koester
December 25, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Clare's video tribute. Clare Jane Koester (Pietrangelo) age 88, of Portage and formerly of Grosse Ile passed away peacefully Wednesday December 25, 2019. Clare is survived by her loving children, William Charles “Bill”, Ann Phyllis and Gerardo Rincon, her grandchildren Alicia (Kyle) Wright and Michael (Jennifer) Rincon, and great grandchildren Olivia...
Kris Vogel
December 25, 2019
Kris Vogel, age 47, passed away on December 25, 2019. Loving husband to Karrie for 20 years. Loving father to Shane. Loving son to the late John and Barb. Loving son in law to Barbara and Roger and Pat. Loving brother to the late Debbie (Nick) Bader, the late Rick Vogel, John (Debbie) Vogel, Mike (Cathy) Vogel and Jeff...
Mary Isabell Freeland
December 23, 2019
A committal service will be on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:30 pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1151 Van Dyke., Detroit, MI 48234
Miriam B. Rhaesa
December 23, 2019
Miriam was born on February 23, 1941 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and died on December 23, 2019 in Connecticut at the age of 78. A committal service will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, MI. The time for the committal will be added when confirmed.
Patrick "Rick" Raymond Emerick Ii
December 23, 2019
Patrick “Rick” Raymond Emerick II, age 40 of Southgate, passed away December 23rd, 2019. Loving husband of Khristina. Dear father of Madison Grace, Jaiden, Joey, and Jaxon. Beloved son of Patrick and Shirley Emerick. Also survived by his sisters Christine (Terry) McMillan, Jennifer Emerick, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Dennis R. Delong
December 23, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Dennis' video tribute. DeLong, Dennis R., age 74 of Melvindale. Loving husband of Karen of 51years. Beloved father of Lori (Don) Pray, and Scott (Tarrah) DeLong. Dearest papa of Nathan (Shelby), Logan, Alexis, Amelia, and Breelynn, and great grandpa to Maxwell. Beloved brother of Joyce (Dave) Loughridge, the late Verdon (Edith)...
Zenaida K. Stanley
December 23, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Zenaida's video tribute. Zenaida Stanley, age 67, of San Diego, California passed away on December 23, 2019. Beloved mother of Joseph (Lori) Stanley. Loving Grandmother of Ashley Stanley and Trevor Stanley. Cherished sister of Cecilia Robles, Socorro See, Elvira Robles, Blanca O Connor and Veronica Robles. Preceded in death by her...
Christopher "Shooter" Frey
December 23, 2019
Christopher "Shooter" Frey, age 43 of Trenton, passed away December 23, 2019. Loving husband of Lynnette. Dear father of Austin, Anthony, and Patience. Beloved son of Wayne and Barbara Frey. Also survived by his sister Tiffany and nephew Preston.
Patrick M. Yeager
December 22, 2019
Patrick was born on May 27, 1948 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on December 22, 2019 at his home in Melvindale; he was 71 years old. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving dad of Monica Yeager and Dawn (Chris) Cicotte. Proud grandpa of Casey, Camron, Marissa, Alec and Brody. Dearest brother of Pamela (Bob) Bollerud and Nancy Smith. Also survived...
Luigi Raymond Deluca
December 21, 2019
Luigi Raymond DeLuca, 78, died peacefully Saturday, December 21, surrounded by family and the caring staff at Rivergate Health Center in Riverview, MI. Fun-loving and kind, Ray was quick-witted and had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed his retirement after working for the State of Michigan as an electrician, and he was proud to have served his country...
Ruben Cruz
December 21, 2019
Ruben Cruz, age 91 of Southgate, Mi, passed away December 21, 2019. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy. Loving father of Diane (Mark) Meadows and Dale (Kathy) Cruz. Dear grandfather to Daniel. Proud great grandfather to Angela, Mark, Merl, Matthew and Memphis.
Mary Gallegos
December 20, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Mary's video tribute. Gallegos, Mary, age 96, December 20, 2019 of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Heriberto. Loving mother of Linda Gallegos, Sylvia Gallegos, Arthur (Molly) Gallegos, Gilbert (Martha) Gallegos and the late Ronnie David. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and her great grandchildren.