OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Joan K. Ford

Joan K. Ford

January 27, 2020

Ford, Joan K. of Trenton, MI. January 27, 2020. Beloved mother of the late David, Steven, Julianne, Susan (Brett) Haglin, the late Charles, Kathleen (Erick) Heilman, and Mary Beth (Thomas) Nichols. Also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Donald (Amy) Connor. Also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by...

Joseph John Hatzl

Joseph John Hatzl

January 26, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Joseph's memorial video. Hatzl, Joseph John, age 71, January 26, 2020 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Joseph John (Kristen Trombley) Hatzl, Jr., Laura (Edward) Greer and Bethany (Andrew) Tomasek. Proud grandfather of Henry and Hannah Greer, Madelyn Hatzl. Dear brother of Jolene (the late Ed) Bour, Almie...

Virginia Lee Lavoie

Virginia Lee Lavoie

January 26, 2020

Virginia Lee LaVoie, age 76 of Trenton, passed away January 26, 2020. Loving wife of 58 years to the late Jerry. Dear mother of Lori (Steve) Frey, Edward LaVoie, and David LaVoie. Proud grandmother of Kathryn Frey, Jaclyn (Brett) Walker, Rebecca Frey, Hannah LaVoie, Abigail LaVoie, Sarah LaVoie, Rachael LaVoie, Ellen LaVoie, Emma LaVoie and Olivia LaVoie. Also survived...

Robert F. Willetts

Robert F. Willetts

January 25, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Willetts, Robert F., age 52 of Allen Park. Loving husband of Denise. Loving father of Nick. Beloved son of Robert and Ruth. Dearest brother of Delores Dominguez, Roberta Goralczyk, Kathy (Edward) Coakley, the late Suzanne Gonzales, and Stephanie (Joseph) Rudelic. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Proud...

William  B.  Herr

William B. Herr

January 25, 2020

William B. Herr. Age 92, of Taylor. January 25, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Loving father of Deborah (Robin) Kersey, Daniel (Ellen) Herr, Jeffery (Marie) Herr, the late Timothy Herr and Christopher Herr. Proud grandpa of LeeAnn Kersey, Amy (Brian) VanJaarsveld, Beth (Ben) Madigan, Tabitha Herr (Nicole Repp) and Tiffany Herr. Great grandpa of Jordan, Jake, Haydan,...

Joanne Allgood

Joanne Allgood

January 24, 2020

Click on tribute wall to view Joanne's video tribute Joanne was born on March 12, 1942 in Allen Park, Michigan and died on January 24, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital at the age of 77; she was of Garden City, Michigan and Sweetwater, Tennessee. Beloved wife of the late Marvin “Cricket”. Loving mom of William, Brenda Muter and the...

James Lamar Matthews

James Lamar Matthews

January 24, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view the memorial video in honor of James. James Lamar Matthews was born on September 15, 1937 in Bridgeport, Alabama and went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2020 at the age of 82; he was of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of 61 years to Joan (nee: Blackwell). Loving dad...

Dorothy V. Bruhn

Dorothy V. Bruhn

January 24, 2020

Dorothy was born on December 7, 1925 In Detroit, Michigan and died on January 24, 2020 at the age of 94; she was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mom of James Bruhn and Virginia “Kookie” (Sam) Blair. Proud granny of David, Diana, James, Robert and Michael. Also survived by her great grandchildren Alyssa, Nathan,...

Mary Louise Degory

Mary Louise Degory

January 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mary Louise's video tribute Mary Louise was born on May 25, 1927 in Shade Twp., Pennsylvania and died at her home on January 23, 2020, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of the late Fred “Toots”. Loving mother of Barbara Morton (Michael Miller), the late Brenda Watson and the late Deborah Weinman....

Demetria  "Metring" Berdin

Demetria "Metring" Berdin

January 23, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Metring's video tribute. Demetria “Metring” was born on August 14, 1930 in Tubigon, Philippines and died on January 23, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 89; she was of Miami and Orlando, Florida. Metring also spent a lot of time visiting her children and traveled...

Sarah Jane Walz

Sarah Jane Walz

January 23, 2020

Sarah Jane Walz, age 72 of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on January 23, 2020. Loving wife of Bob. Dear mother of Mandy and Jeff (Paula) Walz. Proud grandmother of Tyler and Mason Walz. Also survived by her sister Paula (David) Batch, and many beloved friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, and her...

Rhea Rose Twydell

Rhea Rose Twydell

January 22, 2020

Twydell, Rhea Rose, age 93 of Rockwood. Loving wife of the late Wayne Twydell. Loving mother of the late Linda (Mark) Szuch, the late David Twydell, and Nancy (Robert) Vadasz. Dearest Mimi of Lori (TC) of New Orleans, Steve of Texas, the late Michael, Audrey (Kevin) of Gibraltar, Daniel (Lori) of North Carolina, Dennis of Connecticut, Douglas (Lindsey) of...

Robert L. Stites

Robert L. Stites

January 22, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Stites, Robert L., age 71, January 22, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Melissa. Loving father of Bobby Stites and Sarah (John) Foss. Proud grandpa of Buchanan. Dearest brother of Charlene Vorva, Barbara Marsh, Janet (Pat) Dragone, Kathy (the late Dan) Berdich, Daniel (Terri) Stites and...

Ann D'Alfonso

Ann D'Alfonso

January 22, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ann's video tribute. Ann D'Alfonso. Age 64 of Lincoln Park. January 22, 2020. Loving mother of Angela (Steve) Tank and Adam (Halli) Lughermo. Proud grandma of Ryan, Olivia and Douglas. Loving sister-in-law of Sandy D’Alfonso. Dearest aunt of Vince, Sue and Tony. Preceded in death by parents Adolph and Linda D’Alfonso...

Jason Andrew Harper

Jason Andrew Harper

January 22, 2020

Jason Andrew Harper, of Brownstown, passed away on January 22, 2020 at the age of 36. Beloved son of Terry (Sheri) Harper and Susan Harper. Loving dad to Dylan, Kellyn, Jason Jr. and Willow. Dear brother to Jonathon and Jessica.

Charles "Brent" Beavers

Charles "Brent" Beavers

January 21, 2020

Charles “Brent” Beavers of Taylor, MI was born to the late Ralph and Cleo (Moody) Beavers in Princeton, Kentucky on June 2, 1948. Brent passed away peacefully January 21, 2020. In addition to his parents, Brent was preceded in death by his brother Tommy and sister Charlotte. In memory of Brent he leaves his companion Beverly, children Dawn and...

Lyle O. Beard

Lyle O. Beard

January 21, 2020

Beard, Lyle O. passed away January 21, 2020. Age 64; of Macomb. Loving brother of Amelia Aldred, Sandra Weaber, Kenneth (Theresa) Beard, George (Charleen) Beard, the late Lester Thomas Beard, the late Darryl Beard, the late Janet Esparza, and the late Paul Allen Beard. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Lyle enjoyed home improvement projects, riding...

Toni Marie Holladay

Toni Marie Holladay

January 21, 2020

Toni was born on March 13, 1927 in Chucky, Tennessee and died on January 21, 2020 at The Lodge at Taylor; she was 92 years old. Beloved mom of Michael McCullough, the late Mark McCullough and Ricardo Stevenson. Also survived by other family and friends.

Gerald "Jerry" Baggett, Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" Baggett, Sr.

January 20, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Baggett, Sr., age 74 of Woodhaven, passed away January 20, 2020. Loving husband of Shelby. Dear father of Allen and Jerry Jr. Beloved brother of David, Dennis, Sandy, Nancy, Cathy, and Janet. Proud grandfather of Chelsea, Amber, Bradley, and Nicholas. Also survived by his loving grand dog Copper. Sadly, Jerry was preceded in death by his parents...

Sandra Ann Lapalme

Sandra Ann Lapalme

January 20, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Sandra's video tribute. Sandra Ann was born on August 2, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 20, 2020 at her home in Detroit at the age of 63. Beloved mom of Shurae, the late Samantha and Russell. Proud grandma of Michael, Mayra, Anthony, Alexis, Russell, Jr. and Peyton and...