OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Thomasine "Tommie" Springstead
January 3, 2020
Tommie was born on July 17, 1931 and died on January 3, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan at the age of 87; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Dennis (Dava), Keith (Kathy) and Scott (Chriss). Proud grandma of 8 and great grandma of 9. Dearest sister of Lucky (Nathalia) Bradshaw....
Dorothy V. Sutherland
January 2, 2020
Dorothy V. Sutherland, age 92 of the downriver area, passed away January 2, 2020. Loving wife of the late Billie Sr. Dear mother of Billie Jr. (the late Gail), the late Lisa (Ignacio) Perez, and the late Linda Barone. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Also survived by her siblings Sue Stephens, Bill (Tootie) Berry, and Jerry (Patty)...
Karen E. Benedic
January 1, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Karen's video tribute. Benedic, Karen E. January 1, 2020. Age 77 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Dear mother of Tamara Blach, Amy (Shane) Wiedyke, Amanda (Shawn) Szyjka and Jennifer (Jon) Rosiak. Dearest Grandmother of Branden, Alisha, Alan, Kelli, Rachel, Nathan, Connor, Kenna, Andrew and Adelyn. Loving sister of...
Barbara L. Detroyer
January 1, 2020
Barbara was born on May 18, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio and died on January 1, 2020 at her home in Allen Park at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Margaret Lupton, Michele (Dan) Banyash and Michael Detroyer. Proud grandma of Sarah, the late Joseph and to his wife Lindsey, Robert, Krystina (Al),...
Theresa J. Poremba
January 1, 2020
Poremba, Theresa J., age 88, January 1, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Francis. She was loved by all. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Theresa's life may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
Margaret L. Logelin
January 1, 2020
Logelin, Margaret L., age 86 of Allen Park. Loving wife of John for 66 years. Beloved mother of Stephen Logelin, Lorna Ciul, Thomas Logelin, and the late Joan Bennett. Loving grandma of 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Ronald D. Kahler
December 31, 2019
Ronald was born on October 24, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and died on December 31, 2019 at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor at the age of 72; he was of Burton, Michigan. Beloved dad of Angela Kahler-Fisette, Mark Kahler and Donald Kahler (Joni Parker). Also survived by his grandchildren, one brother Dave Kahler and two sisters Judy Kahler-Connell...
Gary "Bub" Rahn
December 31, 2019
Rahn, Gary "Bub", age 68, December 31, 2019 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Linda for 41 years. Loving father of Mike of Grosse Ile. Also survived by his siblings Dave (Valene) Rahn of Grosse Ile, Rick (Fran) Rahn of Virginia, Brian (Lisa) Rahn of Florida, Jeff (Amber) Rahn of Elmira and Paula Rahn of Michigan. Gary had...
Donald Dean Bitz
December 31, 2019
Born in Monroe, Don was the son of Edward and Loretta (Brancheau) Bitz. A graduate of Monroe High School, Don faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Shirley Owens, on July 26, 1969. Don had worked for Ford Motor Company, Allore Funeral Home, he drove ambulance for Noble Ambulance Company...
David T. Hunter
December 30, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view David's video tribute. Hunter, David T., age 90, December 30, 2019 of Trenton, MI. Beloved husband of Betty Jane Hunter. Loving father of Catherine (the late Henry) Miklowski, Bruce (Kathleen) Hunter and Amy (Mark) MiIler. Proud grandfather of Zachariah, Sonya, Ezra, Nathaniel, Isiah, Riza, Jason, Mathew, Megan and Ben. Also survived...
Christine Marie Cornett
December 30, 2019
Born in Detroit, Christine was the daughter of Wallace and Mary Patricia (Mahnoey) Swafford. A 1982 graduate of Airport High School, Christine married the love of her life, Lonnie Cornett on August 25, 1990. She worked as an Industrial Cleaning Supervisor for Glick Environmental, retiring in 1998. Christine leaves to cherish her memory, Lonnie, her husband of the past...
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...