OBITUARIES

October 14, 2024

Lena Brent passed away October 14, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 98. She had strength and bravery while facing many hurdles of her declining health. It was God’s Will to have her live as long as she did. She was the heart of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love. She influenced...

October 14, 2024

Henry Thomas Bates, age 92 of Ecorse, passed away on October 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Mary, of 62 years.

Loving dad to late Tom (Coleen), Alma (Kevin), Barbara (Robert), and Benjamin. Cherished grandpa to Stephen “sidekick”, Justin (Alanna) “sidekick”, Connor “buckaroo”, Spencer “little buddy”, and...

October 13, 2024

Gloria Marie Flores-Saldivar, age 74 of Detroit, passed away on October 13, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Gloria leaves behind her husband (Juan), two devoted children, Monica and Miguel (Daniela), four cherished grandchildren, Antonio,  Merzaya, Zeus and Dair. Three beloved great-grandchildren Alessia, Mila, and Natalia, and her brothers, Robert (Beverly) Gonzalez, Danny Saldana, and Dr. Gary...

October 13, 2024

James Glen Maynard II, of Southgate, age 48, passed away October 13, 2024. Loving fiancé of Kim Rasnick. Beloved son of James and Joyce Maynard. Dear brother of Kevin (Jennifer) Maynard, Jeff (Lisa) Maynard, Sherilyn (Michael) Kuhn. Proud uncle of Liz, Adam, Madison, and Katelyn. He is survived by his loving dogs, Blue and Destiny.

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October 13, 2024

John Whitney Royston, age 89 of Monroe, passed away on October 13, 2024.

He was born on the Whitney Horse Farm in Litchfield, MI on July 23,1935 to parents John and Wannetta Royston. He was an only child and grew up as a poor tenant farmer in a house with no indoor plumbing. His meager...

October 13, 2024

Born in Monroe, Eunice was the daughter of John and Clara (Scheick) Kurtz. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married Donald Paul Frankhouse, on August 18, 1950. A dedicated homemaker, Eunice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where she was Baptized and Confirmed. She enjoyed hunting and going for long rides in the country, but her most...

October 12, 2024

Beverly F. Hasselbach, of Trenton, passed away October 12, 2024.

Visitation will take place at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm. A scripture service will begin at 5:30 pm. Visitation will continue at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Trenton...

October 11, 2024

Ethel Mae (Begeman) Johnson of Holt, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 102 years old. Beloved wife of 49 years to the late Kenneth H. Johnson. Cherished mother of Jane (Michael) Brown, the late Richard Johnson, Kerry (Kathleen) Johnson, and Sally (Lloyd) Smith. Dear grandmother of Daniel (Diana), Philip, Janelle (Steve), Timothy (Robin),...

October 11, 2024

Elna Engel Artress, was born on March 10, 1922, and completed her journey in this world at home on October 11, 2024, at the age of 102, with family by her side after a long but loving hospice journey.

Elna was the mother of four children, Richard (Nancy) Trudell of Helena, MT, Wendie Trudell of Harsens Island,...

October 10, 2024

Leo Cyril Boylan, age 95 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024.

Born April 25, 1929, Leo was the son of Leo and Irene (LaFaut) Boylan. He was the oldest of his 5 siblings. A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Mary Kathleen Green, on December 15, 1946. Sadly she...

October 10, 2024

Born in Bronx, New York, Joseph was the son of Charles and Carrie (Gauci) Barbara. He married the love of his life, Maria Azzopardi, on January 1, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Joseph worked as an Auto Body Technician for many years. He also did Television Repair as a hobby for many years. A...

October 10, 2024

Don was born and raised in Detroit on November 16, 1960 and passed away peacefully in Dearborn at the age of 63 on October 10, 2024. A dedicated family man, Don found joy in the simple pleasures of life — whether being involved in sports as a coach or a spectator, traveling with his family, or lending a helping...

October 10, 2024

Edward L. Osborn, of Taylor, passed away October 10, 2024. Beloved father of DeeAnn (the late David) Chambers, Tammy Newman, and David (Garnett) Osborn. Loving grandfather of Melissa Chambers (Thomas Gibson), David (Danielle) Chambers, Jr., Amy Chambers (T.J. Whitt) and Joshua Newman (Brittany Schilk). Proud great grandfather of 6 grandsons. He is survived by his siblings, Ruth Spears, John...

October 9, 2024

Fowler, Mary Jane “Albright” was born on January 13, 1939 in Detroit, MI and passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of 59 years to her late husband, Arthur (Ed). Loving mother of Michael (Lisa) of Evanson, Illinois, Deb (Ken) Jerome of Wyandotte, Michigan and Denise (Eddie) Mintz of Canton, Michigan. Proud...

October 8, 2024

Born in Dearborn, Katherine was the daughter of Joseph and Jeannette (Pelland) Pangrazzi. A graduate of Cabrini High School, she spent many years working in the medical field and retired from Beaumont Hospital. Katherine truly dedicated her life to helping others. She volunteered for a number of organizations throughout her life including DBSA and Meals on Wheels, but her...

October 7, 2024

Frankie Zarb, of Dearborn Heights, passed away October 7, 2024. Beloved son of Frank and Rose Zarb. Loving father of Amelia Adder Hoffman, Frank Ernest Zarb V., Anna May Zarb, Joesph Robert Zarb, and Keith Allen Zarb. Proud grandfather of Quinn. He is survived by many other loving family and friends.

A memorial gathering will...

October 7, 2024

Robert Kerwin Gibson II, a Southgate Michigan resident, died at the age of 41 years on Monday, October 7, 2024.

Robert was known to most as Bob. His parents are Theresa Gibson and Bruce Fountain. Bob entered this world with a smile on his face on March 2, 1983 in Rogers City, Michigan. He became...

October 5, 2024

Barabara Galofaro, of Trenton for 61 years, passed away October 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Del Galofaro for 63 beautiful years. Loving mother of Gale (Jim) Nagy, Gary Galofaro, the late Carol Galofaro, James Galofaro, and Lawrence Galofaro. Beloved grandmother of Anthony Galofaro, Jacqueline Galofaro, Shannon Galofaro, Samuel Galofaro, Stephanie Galofaro, and Kimberly (Brian) Pelletier. Proud great...

October 4, 2024

Leslie Edmund Schmidtke, age 86 born and raised in Grosse Ile, passed away at his home on October 4, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Kathleen, of 39 years.

Loving dad to Leslie Jr. (Shelley), Lori (William) Lemanske, Lance (Brenda), and Lynne (Christopher) Smereka. Loving grandfather to...

October 3, 2024

Renae Boyer, age 64 of Flat Rock, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 3rd, 2024.

Renae was born August 25th, 1960 to the late Tommy and Ruby Sands. Loving wife of Randy. Dear mother of Erica (Jeremy) Shown, Scott (Nathalie) Boyer, and Haley Boyer. Also survived by her siblings Rick (Wendy) Sands, Russ...