OBITUARIES

January 7, 2025

Darlene Villarreal, age 68, passed away January 7, 2025. Born December 26, 1956 in Detroit, to Sylvester Trent and Phyllis Cupp. She married Thomas (Tom) Villarreal on September 3, 1977, and have been together for 47 beautiful years. They welcomed three children together, Tina (Villarreal) Yancey, Thomas Villarreal Jr., and Nicole Villarreal. Proud Nana of Ahnilee, Kendyl, Madison, Brialyn,...

January 6, 2025

We remember Yasuko Schultz, a caring wife, mother, and grandmother of Trenton, MI whose spirit departed from us at the age of 82 on January 6th, 2025 while surrounded by her loving family.

Yasuko was born August 22nd, 1942 in Okinawa, Japan where she grew up and met the love of her life Dale Schultz....

January 5, 2025

Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Irene was the daughter of Edward and Irene (Medzhradsky) Zanoni. She graduated from Ecorse High School in 1947. She attended Wayne University in the School of Nursing at Grace Hospital. She worked out a plan through hard work so she could live at the dormitory and did not need help from the Student Aid Foundation...

January 5, 2025

Jennifer A. DeLaRosa, age 50 of Riverview, MI passed away January 5, 2025. Loving wife of Dan DeLaRosa. Beloved mother of Ashlee Diamond DeLaRosa. Dearest daughter of Daniel (Linda) Lopez and Connie Lopez. Loving step-sister of Donna (Eric) Smith, Sam Armstrong and Marcus Armstrong.

January 4, 2025

Muriel Elizabeth Veilleux, age 89 of South Rockwood, MI, passed away on January 4, 2025. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Patrick, of 50 years.

Loving mother to Michael (Thania) Veilleux and Rick (Jessica) Veilleux. Dearest grandmother to Madeline, Samuel, Gemma, and Keatyn. Proud daughter to Mendoza and Mildred Gaudreau. Beloved sister...

January 3, 2025

Susan Ellen Dunn (née Abela), of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the

age of 72.

Susan is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years Alan, her cherished daughter Kelsey, son-in-law

Tom and also her beloved sister, Sandra Goodman of Boca Raton, Florida. She was predeceased by...

January 3, 2025

Irene J. Pudelek

July 16, 1927—January 3, 2025

Wife of late Thadeus Pudelek, who passed away in 1994.

Mother of Timothy Pudelek (Marylin) of Vero Beach, Florida, Predeceased Thomas Pudelek (predeceased Christine) of Lincoln Park, Michigan, Stanley Pudelek (predeceased Valinda) of Lincoln Park, Michigan.

Grandchildren

Justin (Amy)...

January 2, 2025

Helen “Kelly” S. Kay was born on February 7, 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI to her parents Earl and Louella McDonald. She passed away on January 2, 2025 in Brownstown, MI.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Kay and sister of Patrick and Robert McDonald. She was the loving mother...

January 1, 2025

Irene Hixson was born on August 3, 1950, and passed away on January 1, 2025. She is survived by her daughter Ann Marie (Mike) Kososki and her sisters Mary, Monica, and Andrea. She was an aunt to Michael, Rachel, godmother to Joey, and great-aunt to Colton. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Andrew Churko, and...

January 1, 2025

Doug Weekly of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of nearly 31 years to Julie Weekly. Cherished father of Hannah (Matt) McMurtrie and Sarah Weekly. Loving grandfather of Ada Rose McMurtrie. Caring brother-in-law of Jerry Torok, Kim (Mark) Schlosser, and David (April) Torok. Dear...

January 1, 2025

Dennis Kent Evans of Inverness, Florida, formerly of Melvindale, Michigan passed away in his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 30 years to Mary Ann Evans. Precious son of Shirley Evans and the late Dave Evans. Loving father of Kelly, Sean (Denise), Shane (Tracy), Jacki (Shane), Jason (Danielle), and Jeremy. Cherished...

December 31, 2024

Peter Edward “Ed” Skupinski, age 74 of Allen Park, went to glory on December 31, 2024.

Loving daddy to Jennifer Bloom & Sabrina Barnett (Mark). Pee pee paw to Sarah Pritchard, grandpa to Sarah Adams (Justin), Lucas Cook (Kaitlyn), and Ann Cook. Great-grandpa to 5 great-grandchildren. He was also loved and cherished by many close...

December 31, 2024

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Juanita M. Saldivar was born in Cotulla, Texas on Apil 3, 1925 and went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024 at the age of 99; she was of Detroit. Juanita was raised in Los Garza, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and was formerly of...

December 31, 2024

Leroy “Rick” Richter, age 76 of the Downriver area, passed away December 31st, 2024.

Rick was born May 3rd, 1948 to the late Leroy and Iris Richter. Loving father of Nicole, Deanna (Marlin), and the late Becky and J.R. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Leo, Devin (Angela), Tyler, Dakota, Justice, Nevaeh, Aubree, Brady and...

December 31, 2024

Rose Marie Cicotte Wiggins

September 7, 1937 – December 31, 2024

Rose Marie Cicotte Wiggins, 87, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Rose was born on September 7, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to James and...

December 30, 2024

Sarah Anne Bachu, age 76 of Taylor, passed away on December 30, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Daniel Bachu.

Loving mother to Mary Frances (Mitch and Nicholas (James). Devoted sister to Diane Spicer (William) and Diane Bonino (Tom). Sarah was also well loved by everyone who knew...

December 30, 2024

Born in Mexico City, Mexico, Antonio was the son of Placido and Dolores (Padilla) Carmona. A graduate of Western High School in Detroit, he worked for Ford Motor Company. Antonio was an honorary member of Sons of the VFW.

Antonio leaves to cherish his memory his children: Anita (Humberto) Carmona-Lopez, Marcos (Lisa) Carmona, Corrina Carmona-Portillo,...

December 30, 2024

Joyce Thomlinson Hartwell a lifelong resident of Grosse Ile Twp, passed away in the early hours of Monday, December 30, 2024. Beloved mother of Kathleen Levens, Sherry (Jim) Wagner, and Douglas (the late Terri) Hartwell. Cherished Nan of Dr. Eric (Elaine) Levens, Brian Levens, J.D., Matthew (Jin) Levens, Gayle Hartwell, and Bradley (Lindsay) Hartwell. Dearest great-grandmother of Chloe Levens,...

December 30, 2024

John Allan York, age 75 of Southgate, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024.

Loving father to Samantha York. Proud son to his parents, John and Margaret York. Cherished grandfather to late Paige, Michael, and Jacob York. Beloved brother to Linda (late James) Morris and late Kevin York. Uncle to many nieces, nephews, and other...

December 29, 2024

Joyce Ann Minielly, age 90 of Gibraltar, passed away on December 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Gordie Minielly, of 20 years.

Devoted mother to Sandy (late Robert) Lothian and Rob (Janet) Zilka. Cherished grandmother to Robert (Amanda) Lothian. Loving great-grandmother to R.J. Alan and Reagan...