OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Danielle  Mae Horner

Danielle Mae Horner

February 27, 2024

Danielle Mae Horner (47), daughter of Steven and Deborah Horner, passed away on February 27, 2024 with her family by her side. Danielle was called home to be with the Lord and join her dad who preceded her. Loving mother of Justin, Julianna, Joey,

Brendan, Sasha, Zoey, and Samantha. Cherished sister of Nicole, Jennifer, Damian, and Tara....

Shirley Balmer

Shirley Balmer

February 26, 2024

Shirley Ann Balmer "Keltner", age 90 of Lincoln Park, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Rev. Seth Balmer, of 23 years.

Loving sister to Darlene (late Rev. Robert) Muirhead. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her siblings.

Visitation will take place...

Bruce Frederick Cavell

Bruce Frederick Cavell

February 26, 2024

Born in Detroit, Bruce was the son of Frederick and Margery (Labuhn) Cavell. A graduate of Flat Rock High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Bruce married the love of his life, Patricia Brown, on February 5, 1982. He worked for over 30 for Chrysler Trenton Engine, retiring in 1997. Bruce was a member...

Charles William Gardner

Charles William Gardner

February 26, 2024

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Charles William Gardner was born on May 2, 1943 and was called home on February 26, 2024 at the age of 80; he was of Southgate and formerly of Dearborn. Husband of Joann. Loving father of Laura Hitchcock, Cheryl Walters and Judd (Lisa) Gardner. Loving grandfather of Randy...

John Leroy Clinton

John Leroy Clinton

February 24, 2024

John Leroy Clinton, age 78 of Trenton, MI passed away February 24, 2024. Loving husband of Susan for 53 wonderful years. Loving dad of Jeffery Clinton, Courtney (Tim) Jones and Carrie Clinton. Proud Papa of Dylan Clinton, Ava Burke and Brody and Colton Jones. Beloved brother of Donald (Judy) Clinton and Ronald (Lee) Clinton. He is preceded in death...

Jerry Scharboneau

Jerry Scharboneau

February 24, 2024

Jerry Scharboneau, of Trenton, passed away February 24, 2024. Loving Dad of Steve (Chris), Rodney (Melanie), Robin, Jerry “JP” (Melissa). Cherished grandpa of Steven (Tiffany), Sean, Desi (Michael), Matthew (Elissa), Hannah (Jeff), Nicole, Leah, Emily, Kayla and Tyler. Proud great grandpa of Zach, Aurora, Christopher, Sky, Vincent, and Makayla. He is survived by his dear siblings Jean and Lonnie,...

Revis Alley Jr., "Rj"

Revis Alley Jr., "Rj"

February 24, 2024

Revis Alley, Jr. “RJ” of Detroit, passed away February 24, 2024. Loving Husband of Jimmie Lynn. Cherished Dad of Elizabeth and David (Samantha). Proud Papaw of Leland and Logan. Dear Brother of Greg and Michael. He is survived by his mother in law, father in law, sister in laws and brother in laws as well as many nieces, nephews,...

Peter Xavier Mooney Sr.

Peter Xavier Mooney Sr.

February 24, 2024

Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Peter was the son of Philip and Mildred (Dorris) Mooney. A graduate of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Peter faithfully served our country in the United States Army for 9 years earning the rank of Major. This is where he met the love of his life Geraldine Szul. They were married February...

Mary  Louise Vickroy

Mary Louise Vickroy

February 24, 2024

Mary Louise Vickroy. Age 90 of Allen Park. Passed away February 23, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald Anthony Hornyak. Mary found a later love and married the late James W. Vickroy, Sr. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Donna (John) Montgomery. She leaves behind her children, Andrew (Dawn) Hornyak, Daniel (Frances Jockwig) Hornyak, Suzanne (Erik) Trombly...

Donald B. Batson

Donald B. Batson

February 24, 2024

Donald B. Batson passed away quietly on February 24, 2024 at the age of 93. Born to Thomas Donald Batson and Gerturde (Wagner) Batson on April 16, 1930, in Pontiac, Michigan, Don enjoyed a long and very full life. Growing up in Detroit Michigan, Don was an active and rambunctious child. At the age of 14, he began schooling...

Thomas B.  Kolakowski, Jr.

Thomas B. Kolakowski, Jr.

February 23, 2024

Thomas Barney Kolakowski Jr (80), passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024.  He leaves behind his wife Maria, 3 children:  Kelly (Kevin Wright), Thomas (Alika), Nancy (Robert Wisler), 6 grandchildren:  Victoria (Devante Woods), Rachael, Gage, Jack, Luke and Austin, along with 2 great grandchildren:  Logan and Ja'Kai, Siblings:  Kenneth (Micheal) and Mary Margaret (George Lindenberg) and nieces and nephews. ...

Glendora "Sam"  Trotter

Glendora "Sam" Trotter

February 23, 2024

Born in Wyandotte, Glendora was the daughter of James and Gladys (Trombley) Carolan. She married the love of her life, William Trotter, on September 27, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death July 23, 1978. A dedicated homemaker, Glendora also had worked as an Accountant at the Holiday Inn in Monroe for many years. She was a faithful member...

Eddie R. Schwartz

Eddie R. Schwartz

February 22, 2024

Eddie R. Schwartz, of Gaylord, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024. Loving brother of Lisa (Paul) Louis. He is

preceded in death by his wife Kari and his parents, Marcia and Bob Schwartz. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed

to know him.

A memorial gathering will...

Karen Marie Safavian

Karen Marie Safavian

February 22, 2024

Karen Marie Safavian of Grosse Ile Twp., Michigan passed away in her home of fifty years, in the early hours of Thursday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved mother of David (Jennifer) Safavian and Mehnaz (Steve Dieterle) Safavian. Cherished grandmother of Kathleen Cameron Safavian, Rebecca Grace Safavian, and Henry George Dieterle. Dearest sister of Doni (Bob)...

Lloyd  Donald Runyon

Lloyd Donald Runyon

February 22, 2024

Lloyd Donald Runyon, age 93, passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, February 22 nd , 2024. He was born April 1st, 1930, in Belfry, KY, to Trimble Runyon Sr. & Peruna (Chapman) Runyon. Following the passing of Peruna when Lloyd was young, his father re-married Mary (Varney) Runyon, who continued to raise Lloyd and his...

Joan M. Zacharias

Joan M. Zacharias

February 22, 2024

Born in Lorain, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of John and Gladys (Shank) Horan. A High School Graduate, she then graduated from Nursing School. Joan worked as a Registered Nurse for Wyandotte General Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Wyandotte and she enjoyed doing Jigsaw Puzzles.

Joan leaves to cherish...

Josephine Violet Acromite

Josephine Violet Acromite

February 21, 2024

Josephine Violet Acromite, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away February 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William C. Acromite. Cherished mom of the late Gary M. Acromite, of Fort Collins, Colorado; Sherry (Robert) Hipp, of Lake Placid, Florida; William J. (Jeri) Acromite, of Evergreen, Colorado; Daniel (Starr) Acromite, of Brighton, Michigan; Michael (Pam) Acromite, M.D., of Pensacola, Florida;...

Sue Hinton

Sue Hinton

February 21, 2024

Sue Hinton, of Gibraltar, passed away February 21, 2024. Loving wife of Jerry Hinton for 60 beautiful years. Dear mom of the late Bob Hinton, Barb (Bob) Lange, and Cheryl (the late Mike) Chadwick. Cherished grandma of Jen (Cory) Bias, Chelsey Hinton, Rachel (Ben) Brown, Mitch (Leesa) Hinton and Jason Chadwick. Proud great grandma of Owen Bias. She is...

Jason Edward Justian

Jason Edward Justian

February 20, 2024

On February 20th, 2024, Jason Edward Justian died peacefully in his home in Brownstown, MI, at the age of 52. He was a devoted husband of 25 years to Trinity Collins-Justian and a beloved father to Murphy, Merric, Reilly, and Broderick Justian. Son of David and Rose, he is survived by his two siblings, Eric and Robin, and seven...

Catherine Traykovich

Catherine Traykovich

February 20, 2024

Born in Detroit, Catherine was the daughter of Christopher and Frances (Bercheny) Traykovich. She worked as a Manager for Dollar Tree for the past 18 years.

Catherine leaves to cherish her memory her children: Adam (Sheila Morrison) Traykovich and Maegan (Richard) O’Brien; three grandchildren: Richard O’Brien Jr. Luis Vidal-O’Brien and Adam Traykovich Jr.; as well as her...