OBITUARIES

March 24, 2024

Born in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of Edward and Mamie (Carroll) Owens. A 1969 graduate of Dundee High School, she married the love of her life, Donald Bitz, July 26, 1969. Sadly he preceded her in death December 31, 2019. Shirley worked at MediLodge of Monroe for over 40 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of...

March 23, 2024

Sandy Weaber. Age 77 of Detroit, Michigan. Passed away March 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Weaber. Loving mother of Ed (Paula) Kish. Proud grandma of Eddie (Ashley) Kish and Dan (Nicole) Kish. Great Gigi of Judah Kish, Ezra Kish, Silas Kish and Rowen Kish. Dear sister of Kenny (Theresa) Beard and George (Charlene) Beard. Survived also...

March 22, 2024

Born in Trenton, Gene was the son of Charles and Mary (Day) Miller. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army overseas in Vietnam. Gene married the love of his life, Joan Carter, October 15, 1966. He was an Owner/Operator Over the Road Truckdriver for B&W Interstate. He was a Life Member of the VFW Post 9363,...

March 22, 2024

Patricia was the daughter of parents; Ross and Rose (Chado) Miller of Taylor, Mi. She was a 1966 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School. Patricia moved to Brownstown with her daughter & son-in-law in 2012. For many years Patricia worked as a secretary for Marks & Goergens grocery brokerage. She was also a member of St.Mary Our Lady...

March 21, 2024

John J. Toczky, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 21st, 2024.

John was born December 9th, 1940 in Windber, PA, to the late John and Ann Toczky. Loving husband of Betty. Dear father of James L. (Holly) Hunter. Proud grandfather of James Swain and Kerry Brauner. In addition to his parents, John was preceded...

March 21, 2024

Frank Timothy Marek, 92, born Easter Sunday April 5, 1931, was taken to Heaven in God's loving arms on March 21, 2024 surrounded by his cherished family. The son of Frank and Bernice Maciejewski and Francis Hill, Frank graduated from Tech High School and St. Cloud State College in St. Cloud, MN and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI....

March 21, 2024

Born in Detroit, Rojelio was the son of Heladio and Apolinar (Cruz) Rodriguez. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy.  Rojelio worked for Ford Motor Company for over 42 years, retiring in 2008.

Rojelio is survived by his children: Delia Rodriguez, Diana (Daniel) Campbell, Dora Rodriguez, Mercedes (Aaron) Stafford, and Palomino Rodriguez; 8 grandchildren...

March 21, 2024

Angie “Grangie” Yoemans, age 43 of Wyandotte, passed away March 21st, 2024.

Dear daughter of Gregory and Patricia Smolinski. Loving wife of James Yoemans. Dear mother Hailey and Lacey. Very proud grandmother of Jayce and Lukas. Angela also leaves behind to cherish her memory her brother Tony, niece Kady, nephews AJ and Jim, and many...

March 20, 2024

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Boelter, Nancy was born on February 15, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 20, 2024 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Nicholas (Autumn) and Nathan (Mandy). Proud grandmother of Savannah, Brody, Brennan, and Shaylee. Dearest...

March 20, 2024

James Richard Van Horn, age 49 of Allen Park, passed away on March 20, 2024. Beloved husband of Randi Jo Van Horn for 11 years. Loving father of Skyelar, Arieonna, Nathan, Jade, and the late Kyle. Proud Gramps of "Karson with a K", Ava, and Kennedy. Dearest son of James and the late Karen Anne Van Horn. Dear brother...

March 20, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Eileen Pancoast (Pinnick), passed away on March 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Chuck, of 36 years.

Devoted mother to Elizabeth & step-mother to Rachael (Donald), Chaz, Jenny (Keith), and Brittany (Chad). Loving grandmother to Phoebe, Jaden, Tori, Lainie, late Tyler, Macie, Lila, Henry, and...

March 19, 2024

Born in Sicily, Maria was the daughter of Santo and Angela (Mazzola) Chrico. A graduate of Roosevelt High School, she married the love of her life, Vito Trupiano on November 24, 1956. Sadly he preceded her in death May 3, 2018. A member of St. Cyprians Catholic Church, she also was a member of the Santa Rosalia Club. Maria...

March 18, 2024

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Michael McClanahan was born on April 13, 1947 in Grosse Pointe Farms and passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 at the age of 76; he was of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Janice. Loving father of Kimberly and Patrick (Janna). Proud grandfather...

March 18, 2024

Sebastian DeAngelis of Southgate, Michigan. Born in Pofi, Frosinone, Italy on January 20, 1935 and passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of the late Betty DeAngelis. Cherished father of Esther (Jared) Fekete and Eugene (Wendy) DeAngelis. Loving grandfather of Ashley (Kyle) Johnson, Chelsea (Scott) DeAngelis, and Justin DeAngelis. Loving great-grandfather of...

March 16, 2024

Ruth Buckfelder Hurliman of Allen Park Passed away peacefully at the age of 93 with her family by her side. Born in Buffalo, New York September 6, 1930 to Laurence and Martha Buckfelder. The beloved wife of the late Louis Hurliman.

Loving mother of Louis Hurliman Jr. (Diane), Sue Francis ( Harold), Mark Hurliman (Cara),...

March 16, 2024

Joseph Bravo was born on July 29, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 74; he was of Brownstown Twp., MI. Father of Lisa Loger and Mike (Marie) Bravo. Grandfather of six. Also survived by other family and friends. Visitation is on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 7...

March 16, 2024

Born in Detroit, Barbara was the daughter of Charles and Hazel (Brabenac) Baker. A high school graduate, she continued her education to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing. Barbara married the love of her life, James Marsh on September 6, 1968. She worked as a Registered Nurse for the Monroe County Health Department for over 20 years, retiring in...

March 15, 2024

Alexandra Jeanette Marie Holmes passed away March 15, 2024. Born June 5, 1996, she graduated from Lincoln Park High School and worked as the Store Manager and mechanic at Monro Auto Service and Tire Center in Canton. She was kind-hearted, loving and lit up every room she entered, truly, the life of the party. Alex loved to fish, fix...

March 15, 2024

Doug Hunter, of Trenton, Mi, passed away March 15, 2024. Loving father of Heather (Keith), and DJ Hunter. Proud grandpa of Emmalyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Hunter, and his sister Beverly Hunter.

He was an avid Ohio State fan, and loved sports in general, but not as much...

March 12, 2024

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Brian E. Claybaugh was born on February 12, 1964 in Lima, Ohio and went Home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2024 at the age of 60; he was of Wyandotte and formerly of Brownstown Twp. Beloved brother of Vicki (Jim) Bellmore, Roxanne Claybaugh,...