OBITUARIES

January 21, 2025

Shirley Swisher, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025.

Shirley was born May 2nd, 1931 to the late John and Luella Litten. Loving wife of the late Cyril Swisher. Dear mother of Deborah Schumacher, Randall Petros, and the late Richard Petros. Proud grandmother of David (Lyndsay) Petros, Bobbie (Billy) Burek, Rachel Travis, Cori...

January 20, 2025

Lisa Marie Rausch of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at the age of 53. Beloved daughter of Adam F. Rausch and Dolores Rausch. Cherished sister of Adam (Laura) Rausch, Kenneth (John Elia) Rausch, and Stephanie (Kimberly Werman) Rausch. Dearest aunt of Ayla, Amelie, and Marisa. Lifelong best friend of Mistie (Ben) Lohrengel. Dear friend...

January 19, 2025

Born December 7, 1939 in Monroe, Mary was the daughter of Rowland and Augusta (Lehman) Berry. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Earl Roudolph Fountain, August 27, 1960. Sadly he preceded her in death January 28, 2014. A dedicated homemaker, Mary had studied to be an X-Ray Technician. She was a faithful...

January 19, 2025

Roger “Roy” Kormos, of Alger, raised in Rockwood, passed away January 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Sandy Kormos. Loving dad of Sherry (Dave) Viaene, Sue (Tim) Viaene, and Laura (Chris) Roman. Proud grandpa of Matthew Viaene, Miranda Viaene, Taran Viaene, Zachary Viaene, Shane Viaene, Kaitlyn Viaene, Abigail (Gerth) Willighagen, Erica Roman, and Anthony Roman. He is survived by many...

January 19, 2025

LaVonne Grace Oakley (Truxall) Belleville, MI, the matriarch of the Oakley family passed away peacefully on Jan 19, 2025, she was 88.

Lavonne was an avid swimmer and an excellent seamstress. She was well known for making excellent wedding dresses from scratch often working tirelessly to get last minute requests finished. LaVonne had unwavering faith...

January 18, 2025

Jean Ann Peterman

November 30, 1946 to January 18, 2025

Jean Ann Peterman (Leatherman) was born on November 30, 1946 to Elvera (Benedetto) and Earl Leatherman. She is preceded in death by her brother, Steven Leatherman and her sister, Maryanne Stayonovich (Leatherman). Jean is survived by her daughters, Dawn...

January 17, 2025

Russell D. Schneider of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 75. Beloved son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth Schneider. Loving brother of Dale (Cheryl) Schneider. Caring uncle of Lauren (Omar) Diaz and Kyle Schneider. Dear great-uncle of Konnor Diaz and Christian Schneider. Russell will be deeply missed by his family and...

January 17, 2025

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Abraham, born October 28, 1941, passed away peacefully

on January 17, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of joy, love, and unforgettable

memories. She was 83 at the time of her passing.

Jackie was raised in Ecorse Michigan by her loving parents Joseph Horgas,

Elaine LeBlanc and her...

January 17, 2025

Ronald John Karchefski, Sr. was born March 29, 1933 in Detroit and passed away January 17, 2025. Ron is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty, son Ron Karchefski Jr. (Cheryl), daughter Suzi Nichols (Jim), daughter Joanie Kraemer (Mike), grandchildren Ryan, Lindsay, and Adam Nichols; Kelsey, Alex (Elizabeth), Madison, Will and Robbie Kraemer, great-grandchild Charlotte Kraemer, sister Delores...

January 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Bommarito, age 92 of Trenton, passed away January 17, 2025.

Born August 10, 1932 in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of David and Keitha “Irene” (Edmonds) Beaty. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she married the love of her life, Peter “Joe” Bommarito, on January 10, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in...

January 16, 2025

Tyler Wesley Koons, age 24 of Flat Rock, MI passed away January 16, 2025. Loving son of Travis (Rene) Koons and Michelle Koons. Beloved brother of Alyssa Koons and Brooklyn Koons. Loving grandson of Larry (Nora) Koons, Richard (Maryann) Ledbetter and great-grandson of Wesley (the late Beulah) Boyd. He also leaves behind many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, coaches, teammates,...

January 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Dolores Nunez, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, great grandmother, and dear friend. She passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

Dolores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony Nunez, with whom she shared a lifetime of...

January 14, 2025

Morrison, Thomas D. Jan 14, 2025, age 45, of Grosse Ile.  Beloved son of Thomas G. and Donna.  Dear brother of Holly (Shawn) McClain and Brian (Breanna).  Dearest uncle of Cami, Kylie, Juliette and Jenavieve.  Nephew of Wendy (Ray) Confer and Joann (George) Fulmer.

January 13, 2025

Roger D Smith, age 82 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away January 13, 2025. Loving husband of Jan Smith and father of Dr. Beth Ann Smith and Jeffery Smith. Dearest brother of Gregory (Shelley) Smith and leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald L Smith and Dolly Ann Smith. Roger was...

January 13, 2025

James William Matthew, age 79 of Trenton, passed away January 13, 2025.

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, James was the youngest child of Clyde and Laura (Maxson) Matthew. Clyde and Laura made their home in Huttonsville, WV where “Jim” spent most of his youth. A graduate of Tygarts Valley High School, he married his high school sweetheart,...

January 12, 2025

Kyle Anthony Mayrand, age 29 of Trenton, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

He was born on October 28, 1995 and was a 2013 graduate of Trenton High School. Kyle found his passion early with airplanes. Kyle was the youngest person to graduate from MIAT, college of Technology. He obtained his FAA A&P mechanic...

January 11, 2025

Doris Hale, of Allen Park, passed away January 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Clemon Hale. Loving mother of Bob Hale and Sandra Kleckner. Cherished grandmother of Tara Kleckner and Suzie Kleckner. Proud great grandmother of Lincoln Kent. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Bryan.

Doris was a wonderful...

January 8, 2025

Maria De Lourdes Calderon-Jasso, age 77 of Detroit, went into god’s hands on January 8, 2025. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Benigno Jasso, of 49 years.

Loving and caring mom to Benigno “Nino” (Marilyn) Jasso, Alejandro (Beatrice Coss) Jasso, Maria (Juan Daniel) Martinez, and Eduardo (Yadira) Jasso. Proud grandma to Joshua,...

January 7, 2025

Louis J. Terry, age 75 of Woodhaven, MI passed away January 7, 2025 surrounded by family. One of a kind husband of Mary Terry for 34 wonderful years. Loving dad of Lorraine Terry, David (Carol) Goscinski, Mary Anne (Jason) Abel, Kelly Smith, Jason Terry and Chris (Heather) Wiese. Proud papa of Kirsten, Micah, Trenten, Aiden, Josh, Brendan, Colten, Justin,...

January 7, 2025

Mary Grego, age 95 of La Salle, passed away peacefully at home on January 7th, 2025.

Born in Indiana Harbor, IN, Mary was the daughter of the late Nick and Mary (Cristea) Orastian. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1946, she married her love, the late Charles S. Grego on October 1st,...