OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mary Ann Hammar

Mary Ann Hammar

February 16, 2025

Mary Ann Hammar, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away February 16, 2025.

Born April 12, 1943 in Monroe, Mary Ann was the daughter of Paul and Rita (Etchill) Meyer. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married the love of her life, William Hammar, on February 1, 1964. Mary Ann worked for over 30 years...

Julie Lee Bergeron

Julie Lee Bergeron

February 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Julie Lee Bergeron of Southgate, MI, announce her passing on February 16th, 2025, after a courageous fight against cancer. Julie was born on February 6th, 1962 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton, Michigan, the second child of Ronald and Anna Bergeron. As a child, Julie was quick to show her precocious...

Mary Lou Burke

Mary Lou Burke

February 15, 2025

Mary Lou Burke, age 96 of Riverview, MI passed away February 15, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas and dear sister to Dede Sporer. Loving aunt to Diane (John), Carol and Frank. Great aunt to 11 and great-great aunt to 4. Mary was a faithful Parisher at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Grosse Ile, MI. She was also...

Rosemary Brewer

Rosemary Brewer

February 15, 2025

Rosemary Brewer of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved mother of Bill (Teresa Whitehouse) Painter, Kimberly (Raymond) King and Eric Brewer. Life partner of Ronald Fletcher. Cherished grandmother of Shauntae, Kristin (Jeffrey), Gabrielle, Mason, Aricka, Cody and Ryan. Loving Gigi of Seth, Bennett, Lukas, Elliot, Meadow, Carter, Harper, Easton,...

Marty Mclaughlin

Marty Mclaughlin

February 15, 2025

We are saddened to announce that Marty McLaughlin, 68, of Romulus, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025.

Marty is survived by his two sons, Martin, Jr. "Mac" and Zachary McLaughlin and their mother, Kristen Townsend. His siblings, Carol Mallard and Susan Haboian (Chris). His nephews, Jonathon Mallard, (Laura), David Mallard and Kyle Haboian...

Lillie Mae Kelley

Lillie Mae Kelley

February 15, 2025

Kelley, Lillie Mae. Age 79 currently of Lincoln Park, Michigan was born October 11, 1945 in Rockingham, North Carolina and went Home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025. Beloved wife of 49 years to David A. Kelley, Sr. who she married in Rockingham, North Carolina on April 10, 1965. Loving mom of David, Jr. (Sherry), James,...

Thomas  Duane Lowler

Thomas Duane Lowler

February 14, 2025

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Thomas Duane Lowler

March 3, 1936 – February 14, 2025

Thomas Lowler peacefully left this world on February 14, 2025, at the age of 88....

Dale Peter Vasher

Dale Peter Vasher

February 13, 2025

Born in Trenton, Dale was the son of Charles and Olga (Zylinski) Vasher. A person of simple pleasures, he enjoyed listening to country music, drinking root beer and coffee, eating mint chocolate chip ice cream and hanging with his friends and caregivers at his group home.

Dale leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Sharleen Datini, Thomas...

John Michael Kruszko

John Michael Kruszko

February 13, 2025

John Michael Kruszko, age 75 of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025.

John was a beloved husband to his wife, Patricia, for 22 years. He was survived by his cousin, Cindy (Ken) Freimark and his loving golden retrievers, Jake, Kirby, and Chance.

John will be deeply missed.

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Sarah Louise Martin

Sarah Louise Martin

February 13, 2025

Sarah Louise Martin (Sally Lou), age 90, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at  home on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Born March 26th, 1934, in River Rouge, Michigan, Sarah was the daughter of Leo Martin McCarron and Loretta Julia McCarron (Sharrow). After graduating from Our Lady of Lourdes High School, she went on to work at Metropolitan Insurance and...

James "Jim" Driscoll Jr.

James "Jim" Driscoll Jr.

February 11, 2025

James "Jim" Driscoll Jr., age 92 of Allen Park, MI passed away February 11, 2025. Loving husband of the late Patricia Driscoll married 35 wonderful years before her untimely passing in 1995. Cherished dad of Darlene (Kevin) Koeller, Laurie (Joe) Cunnings, Karen (Don) Guobis and Jim Driscoll III. Proud grandpa of Kaitlyn (Tyler) Adkins, Kara (Todd) Maynard, Kendall Cunnings,...

Etta May Murphy

Etta May Murphy

February 11, 2025

Etta May Murphy of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Chuck (Anita) Murphy. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Aaron) Fratangelo, Michael (Savannah) Murphy, and Hailee Murphy. Loving great-grandmother of Michael and Maverick. Etta was preceded in death by her sons Kevin and John Murphy, her parents Forrest Ray and...

Charles Edward Pruitt

Charles Edward Pruitt

February 11, 2025

Charles Edward Pruitt of Trenton, MI passed away on February 11, 2025 at the age of 74. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mary Pruitt. His brother, Luther Purner Pruitt, Darrell Pruitt, and his sister, Lois Warren. He is survived by his brother, Sonny Pruitt and sister, Lisa Pruitt. His nieces, Theresa Rayburn, Michele Dickinson,...

Ruben  Gonzalez

Ruben Gonzalez

February 11, 2025

Ruben Gonzalez of Dearborn, Michigan passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Marlene Gonzalez nee Wasiel. Cherished father of Tony (Lisa Yuan) Gonzalez, Bryan (Chastity Upton) Gonzalez, Amy Gonzalez- Spencer and to his honorary son Robert Young. Dear grandfather of Olivia (Tom) Sutton, Lili (Kevin...

Patricia J. Arquette

Patricia J. Arquette

February 9, 2025

Patricia is survived by her sister in laws Margaret and Joann; nieces and nephews, Susan, Edmund, Shari, Tom, Torie, Robert, James, and Jennifer; Cousins, Kathy, Larry, Kari, Jeanette, Colleen, and a plethora of other devoted relatives. Faithful friends Lillian, Sue, Judy, Gloria, Linda, Mary and the gang at Kacelli's. She is predeceased by brothers Edmund and John nephew Brett....

Carlos Garcia

Carlos Garcia

February 7, 2025

On February 7th, 2025 at the age of 75, Carlos Garcia of Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico passed on while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved Husband of 48 years to Maria de la Luz Trejo de Garcia and loving Father to Maria Isaura (Elias) Navarro, Carlos (Nancy) Garcia, Lorenzo (Maria Teresa) Garcia, Mario (Natalia) Garcia and Mauricio (Jennifer) Garcia....

Jerry F.  Kuhn

Jerry F. Kuhn

February 6, 2025

Jerry F. Kuhn of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Norma Kuhn. Cherished father of Charmin Kuhn and James (Renee) Kuhn. Loving papa of Lilah, Jasmin, and Sawyer. Caring brother of Jeff (Barbara) Church. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents James Kuhn and Harriett...

Giuseppe Evola

Giuseppe Evola

February 6, 2025

Giuseppe Evola, of Riverview, Michigan passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of 57 years to Providence Evola. Cherished father of Girolama (Rodney) Norris, Calogero (Linda) Evola, and Maddalena (Frank) Leone. Loving grandfather of Sara and Travis Norris, Giuseppe, Alessia, Daniela, and Francesca Evola, and Mia, Sicilia, and Francesco Leone. Caring brother...

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr.

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr.

February 4, 2025

Bruce Edward Grantz Sr. was born in Detroit, MI on January 27, 1942 and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Beloved husband to his late wife, Susan, since November 29, 1963. Loving dad to Kim Kowalczyk, Cindy Grantz, and Bruce Grantz Jr. Proud grandfather to Trevor, Nicholas, and Collin....

Zachary George Meeker

Zachary George Meeker

February 3, 2025

Born in Dearborn, Zachary was the son of David and Kelly (Wielgosz) Meeker. A graduate of Allen Park High School, he then earned his Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University. Zachary worked as a Lab Technician for Veolia North America at Wyandotte Sanitation. He enjoyed reading, writing, and music, but his most treasured times were those spent with...