OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Patricia Ann Goodwin

Patricia Ann Goodwin

November 14, 2017

Patricia Ann Goodwin; age 86 of Southgate, went to be home with the Lord on November 14, 2017. Loving mother of Betty (Richard) Barnard and Wanda (Patrick) Hilliker. Dearest grandma of Michelle Akins, Johnny Smith, Yolandah Hilliker, Nicki Davenport, Ian Hilliker and great-grandma of Gavin Akins, Meredith Cook, Drew Smith, Bailey Smith, Kaitlin Davenport, Ashley Davenport, Luke Davenport, Kiera...

Kathleen Mcgrane Stauder

Kathleen Mcgrane Stauder

November 14, 2017

Stauder, Kathleen McGrane, age 85, November 14, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Kevin, Daniel (Nancy), Maureen, Timothy (Robin), Kim (Chris) Snape, Beth, Paul (Cindy), Nancy (Dino) Cinciarelli, Janet (Glenn) Miller, John (Libby) and the late Joseph. Also survived by 28 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren and her sister Sheila...

Mr. Rayfield Wozniak

Mr. Rayfield Wozniak

November 14, 2017

Wozniak, Rayfield, age 97 of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully November 14th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Lucille. Dear brother of the late Gertrude and the late Phyllis. Rayfield leaves behind to cherish his memory a niece, numerous cousins, and his special friend Ellie Steiner. Memorial contributions may be made to the American House Foundation, 6755 Telegraph Rd....

Bobby Ray Smith

Bobby Ray Smith

November 13, 2017

Bobby Ray was born on November 8, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 13, 2017 at the age of 46; he was formerly of Southgate. Loving dad of Rebecca Smith and Robert Smith. Cherished son of Patricia and Robert Akers. Bobby is also survived by his dear companion Jennifer Coen as well as other loving family and...

Shirley J. Brown

Shirley J. Brown

November 13, 2017

Shirley J. Brown; age 82, November 13, 2017 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mom of Cindy (Don) Groff, Bill (Kelly), Pam (Keith) Johnston, the late Digger and the late Bubba. Dearest grandma of Billy (Shannon), Jason, Jamie, Emily, Hannah, Andrew, Heaven, Amy, the late Ryan and great-grandma of Alivia, Addi, Nick, Kristofer and Karsyn.

Linda Y. Booth

Linda Y. Booth

November 13, 2017

Linda was born on January 9, 1954 and died on November 13, 2017 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 63; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 42 years to David Sr. Loving mom of Candace (Jason) Shotwell, David Jr. (Valerie) and Geoff. Proud grandma of David III, Cayden, Abigail, Jason Jr., Brandon and Chase....

Joan Marie Lafrance

Joan Marie Lafrance

November 12, 2017

Born in Trenton, Joan was the daughter of Hubert and Vivian (Rivard) LeMieux. She was married to Donald Joseph LaFrance in 1971. Sadly he preceded her in death July 20, 1991. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also worked as a Nurse at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Allen Park for 10 years, retiring 1995. Joan leaves to cherish her memory...

Mr. Bryan R. Caillouette

Mr. Bryan R. Caillouette

November 12, 2017

Bryan R. Caillouette, age 57 of Trenton, passed away November 12th, 2017. Born December 28th, 1959 to Olive and the late Raymond Caillouette. Loving husband of Cheryl. Dear father of Devon and step father of Cortnie Kalaukoa. Proud grandfather of Brody. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. Along with his father, Bryan was also preceded...

Michael Peter Hartman

Michael Peter Hartman

November 12, 2017

Michael Peter Hartman, age 40 of Brownstown. Loving husband of 17 years to Erica Hartman. Loving father of Connor, Ethan, and Owen. Beloved son of John and Patricia Hartman. Dearest brother of Kenneth (Rebecca) Hartman. Michael always lived life to the fullest and his family and friends meant everything to him. A visitation in honor of Michael will be...

Michael Alan Jones

Michael Alan Jones

November 11, 2017

Jones, Michael Alan. Age 55, of Allen Park. November 11, 2017. Beloved son of William and Madeline Jones. Loving brother of Jeffery (Renee) Jones, Thomas Jones and Deborah (The late Robert Allen) Storck. Dear uncle of Brianna Jones, Kyle Jones, Kristopher Jones, David Storck and Casey Storck. Preceded in death by grandparents Will T. and Elizabeth Jones and Chester...

John R. Towle

John R. Towle

November 10, 2017

John R. Towle, age 94 of Trenton. Loving husband of 67 years to the late Estelle Towle. Loving father of John (the late Darlene) Towle Jr., and Billy (Althia) Towle. Proud grandfather of Kevin, Nicole (David) Dudus, John (Michelle), Patricia, and the late Billy Joe and great grandfather to Benjamin, Jacob, Noah, Gage, Raven, Paige, and Damien. Loving brother...

Joyce M. Payment

Joyce M. Payment

November 8, 2017

Born in Trenton, Joyce was the daughter of Carroll and Brigie (Brighton) Dage. She married Harold Payment on September 10, 1955. Sadly he preceded her in death May 13, 1992. Joyce worked for Carlson High School as a Cook for over 17 years, retiring in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church...

Mr. Jeffrey D. Badgley

Mr. Jeffrey D. Badgley

November 6, 2017

Badgley, Jeffrey D., age 55 of Gibraltar, passed away November 6th, 2017. Loving father of Cody Bailey-Badgley. Dear son of David and Betty Badgley. Beloved brother of Debora (Mark) Johnson and Jerome D. Badgley. Proud uncle of Abraham Omey, Andrea Jones, and Isaiah Eason. Preceded in death by his loving companion Pamela Bailey. Jeffrey proudly served his country in...

Cledith D West

Cledith D West

November 5, 2017

Cledith D. West, age 88 of Trenton, MI. Went home to be with her late husband Kim and the Lord on November 5, 2017. Loving mother of Kenneth (Claudia) West, Justin (Pearl) West, Denise Riley, and the late Brenda Cheryl. Beloved grandmother of Shannon Riley, Jenell, Jeffrey, Julie, and Katie and great grandmother to Simon and Fiona. Cledith was...

Donald A. New

Donald A. New

November 5, 2017

New, Donald A. Age 74, of Newport. November 5, 2017. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Wade (Peggy) Tolle, Tina (Jake) Cousino and Joshua New. Proud grandfather of 5. Great grandfather of 10.

Elizabeth May Gordon

Elizabeth May Gordon

November 4, 2017

Elizabeth "May" Gordon. Age 97; of Gibraltar. November 4, 2017. Born to the late Arthur and Mary Garant. Beloved wife of the late Haley Gordon for 51 years. Loving mother to Alfred (Patricia) Nolet, Joyce (the late James) Parsons, and Arthur Nolet. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of the late Joe (Dot)...

Stephan Matelic

Stephan Matelic

November 4, 2017

Stephan was born on April 20, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan and died at his home in Allen Park on November 4, 2017 at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving dad of Jill Kathleen Matelic and loving step-dad to James Henisse, Jr., Jason (Debra) Henisse and Rachel Mihuc. Proud grandpa of Christian Mihuc. Dearest brother of Louise...

Mary I. Nowak

Mary I. Nowak

November 4, 2017

Mary I. Nowak; age 71, November 4, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ralph for 36 years. Loving mom of Deborah (Tony) Wesenberg and Kevin (Holly). Dearest grandma of Trevor and Gabby Stanley. Darling companion of Robert Paduch. Dear sister of Patricia (the late Gene) Beres, Rita (the late Ben) Molenda, Vince (Kathy) Glod and Chris...

Georgiana M. Asteriou

Georgiana M. Asteriou

November 4, 2017

Asteriou, Georgiana, age 68, November 4, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved mother of Joseph and James. Devoted grandmother of Joshua, James and Sophia. Dear sister of Gerald Jay, Roger (Nancy) Jay and the late Norman Jay. Also survived by her sister-in-law Leslie Jay.

Lon R. Jemaa

Lon R. Jemaa

November 3, 2017

Jemaa, Lon R. Age 30, of Allen Park. November 3, 2017. Loving son of Erin Branham and James Jemaa. Dearest brother of Kody and Lizzy. Beloved grandson of Edward and Lorraine Moran and Carol Romero. Great grandson of Edward Moran. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and fellow U.S. Navy Servicemen. Click on the multimedia tab...