OBITUARIES

January 30, 2024

James "Jim" W. Knaf, age 66 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2024.

Jim was born November 11th, 1957 to the late Marvin and Betty Knaf. Loving brother of Linda (Michael) Webb and the late Richard and Robert. Also survived by a sister in law Betsy Knaf and several loving nieces and nephews....

January 29, 2024

Jacqueline Joan Smith "Urbaniak", age 85 of Allen Park, passed away on January 29, 2024.

Beloved wife to her late husband, Marvin, of 58 years.

Loving mom to Karen (Cheryl) Smith, Debbie (Brian) Merriman, and Pam Smith (Gerry Beaupre). Loving grandma to Dale, Matt, Haley (Josh), Brandon,...

January 29, 2024

Anna Nowak (Hotca)

September 27, 1930 to January 29, 2024

This world has lost an amazing woman, and a lioness of the greatest generation – Anna Nowak (93) passed away peacefully

at her home in Taylor, Michigan surrounded by many loving family and friends.

Anna...

January 29, 2024

Born February 13, 1934 in Detroit, Frank was the son of Andrew and Stella (Pawlak) Basil. Frank faithfully served our country in the United States Navy serving from July 31, 1951 until February 11, 1955. He worked for Ford Motor Company for over 28 years, retiring in 2005. Frank enjoyed collecting coins and mowing his grass.

Frank...

January 28, 2024

Born in Dearborn, Matthew was the son of William and Ethel (Erwin) Voigt.  A graduate of Gabriel Richard High School, he then earned his Associates Degree from Henry Ford Community College.  Matthew was a Systems Engineer at Hybrid Designs.

Matthew leaves to cherish his memory his sister Patricia as well as two nephews: Angelo De Giulio and...

January 26, 2024

On January 26, 2024, Brian Keith Mekoliavitch left this world after putting up a courageous fight against the cancer that had consumed his body. In Brian, we lost a wonderful soul, loving Father, Husband, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Neighbor and Friend. As Brian Jr. so eloquently put it, “This is the price you pay for having such a great Person...

January 25, 2024

Donna Maynard, age 77 of Woodhaven, MI passed away January 25, 2024. Loving wife of the late Drexel Maynard. Beloved mother of Anthony (Jackie) Maynard and Greg (Shawna) Maynard. Proud grandma of Danny (Katie), Amanda, Todd (Kara) and great grandma of Oakley, Easton and Hudson. Loving sister of Wanda Frazier and Ruth Collins. She also leaves behind many nieces...

January 25, 2024

Steven Toigo, of Woodhaven, MI passed away on January 25, 2024. He was born in Lincoln Park, MI on June 20, 1959 to the late Stefano and Wanda Toigo. He is the beloved husband of Georgia Toigo of 39 years, loving father to Sarah Maria (BJ) Fite, and Matthew Steven (Brandi) Toigo, cherished grandpa to Barrett Fite, Brooks Fite,...

January 25, 2024

MacDonell, Michael. Age 54 of Southgate passed away January 25, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Shannon. Proud father of Riley and Ryan and amazing son of Aileen Carlsson of Bluffton, South Carolina. Dearest brother-in-law of Tonya (Jon) Sylvester and Mike Anderson. Loving nephew of Rick ( Maureen) Stooke of Tecumseh, Ontario. Cousin of Jackie (Craig) Burney,...

January 24, 2024

Barczy, Guy Charles, January 24, 2024, Age 65, of Salem Twp.  Preceded in death by his parents Zoltan J. and Betty.  Dear brother of Suzanne Wallace, Zoltan Alexander (Tina) and Mitchell (Bridget).  Dearest Uncle of Karey Thimmes, Stacey Stepaniak, Jason Barczy and Claudia Barczy.

January 24, 2024

Vera Lalik of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at the age of 95. Beloved mother of John (Sue) Zaucha, Jeff Zaucha, Cindy (Bob) Smale, Venisa (Ed) Figure, Joe (Bette) Lalik, and Lori (Kevin) Talbot. Loving grandmother of Sara Zaucha, Jenifer (Nate) Thomasma, Joe (Yasameen) Smale, Jamie Lynn Figure, Amanda Lalik, and Adam (Kristina) Lalik....

January 24, 2024

Esordi, Phyllis A.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Phyllis A. Esordi announces her passing on January 24, 2024 at the age of 81. She passed away surrounded by love and family at her side.

Phyllis was born in Youngstown, Ohio where she graduated from Cardinal Mooney High...

January 24, 2024

Charlotte Kinsey. Age 99 of Trenton. Passed away January 24, 2024. Loving mother of Kathy, Connie and Dale. Proud grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. Charlotte was an avid bowler, enjoyed playing cards, reading and especially loved tending to her yard.

January 24, 2024

Thomas P. Bodnar, of Grosse Ile, passed away January 24, 2024.

January 23, 2024

August 1, 1958 – January 23, 2024

Richard “Dave” Bickley passed away at home on January 23, 2024, at age 65. He passed due to complications with lymphoma. Dave is survived by his loving wife Gayle; his son Norm (Meghan); his sisters Valerie (Steve) Wancha, Nora (Louie) Matt, and Patty (Richard) Bray; his...

January 23, 2024

Julia Ann Walsh, age 81 of Woodhaven, passed away January 23rd, 2024.

Julia was born April 10th, 1942 in Detroit, MI to the late Peter and Katherin Szucs. Loving wife of the late Donald Potts and Derek Charles Walsh. Loving mother of Clara Ann Potts and the late Randall Ray Potts. Proud grandmother of Garrett...

January 23, 2024

Anthony Villarreal, aged 93, of Allen Park, passed away on January 23, 2024. Born on October 31, 1930, in Orange Grove, Texas, Anthony Villarreal was the third eldest of ten children of Teodoro and Loreta Villarreal. In his youth, Tony and his family relocated to Ohio, where his father had acquired a small farm near Toledo. Tony spent his...

January 22, 2024

Dale A. Schmidt, of Taylor, passed away January 22, 2024. Loving husband of Cheryl for 45 beautiful years. Cherished dad of Lindsey Goff and Brian (Lauren) Schmidt. Proud papa of Arloh Goff. Dear brother of Carla (Larry) Longardner. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends.

Dale had a...

January 22, 2024

Born October 20, 1941 in Monroe, Norma was the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Poupard) Windels. A 1960 graduate of Monroe High School, she worked Production at Ford Motor Company. Norma also had worked as a Seamstress at Holiday Cleaners and as a Hostess/Waitress at Monroe Sport Center. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Norma enjoyed...

January 22, 2024

Carl Hubert Burton, Jr., age 53 of Detroit, Michigan formerly of Taylor, Michigan, was born to Carl and Rosemary Burton on January 3, 1971, both of his parents preceded him in death. Carl passed quietly and protected on January 22, 2024 with the comfort of his sister Theresa by his side.

Carl is survived by...