OBITUARIES

May 29, 2024

Karen “Kay” Bower, of Gibraltar, passed away May 29, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Bower. Loving mom of Ralph, Jim (Marge), Mark (Cyndi), and Janet (Larry). Cherished grandma of Tony, April, Nick, Renee, Jayson, Ciara, Jessica, Shawn, Jamie, and Erik. Proud great grandma of Blake, Colton, Gavin, Alex, Morgan, Darian, Persephone, Cayleigh, Kaitlin, Liam, Lenah, Morgan,...

May 28, 2024

Born June 20, 1921 in Monroe, Ignatia was the daughter of Publio and Mary (Giarmo) Pancone. She married the love of her life, Lawrence McCarty, on June 19, 1948. Sadly, he preceded her in death in 2009. A dedicated homemaker, Ignatia worked as a cook at Mercy-Memorial Hospital for over 17 years and then at the IHM Motherhouse for...

May 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Juan Manuel "Manny" Zaragoza. Our beloved Manny passed away peacefully at Angela Hospice in Livonia, surrounded by his loving family, on May 27,2024. Suffering a stroke on November 8th, Manny fought hard until the end.

Born on April 27, 1954...

May 26, 2024

Heath was born on May 5, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on May 26, 2024 at the age of 51; he was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved dad of Ashley Coghill and Justin Coghill. Proud grandpa of Alexander Coghill. Dearest brother of Melissa Bies (Matthew Camilleri). Proud uncle of Nikki Tomes, Jessica McMahen, Ryan Bies, Michael Sanchez and Rodney...

May 26, 2024

Mario was born on November 27, 1977 and passed away on May 26, 2024 at the age of 46; he was a homeowner in Southgate. Beloved son of his birth mother Teresa Jordan and to his adoptive mother, Lisa Garcia. Dearest brother of LaToya Jordan, Valena Jordan, Kimmerly Jordan, Tennelle Jordan, Emily Abernathy and Ruth Abernathy. Also survived by...

May 24, 2024

Barbara was born on January 2, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on May 24, 2024 at Corewell Health Trenton at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward. Cherished Mom of Edward (Sandra), Michael (Carmen), Kimberly (Walter) Babinski, Danielle (Kenneth) Dobija and Andrea Campau. Proud Bubba to 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Dearest...

May 23, 2024

Martin C. Alvillar, III, age 23, passed away on Thursday May 23rd, 2024.

Born January 27th, 2001 to his loving mother Felicia Rodriguez. Dear grandson of Aida Duke. Caring brother of Laticia Duke. Also survived by his aunts Lynn Duke and Raquel (Brian) Jeffery. Nieces and nephews Gabriel, Emilliana, and Isabel. Cousins Jimmy Gergis, Kaleb...

May 23, 2024

Dennis Ward, of White Lake and Lincoln Park, passed away May 23, 2024. Loving companion and partner of Jennifer Vaughn for over 18 years. Dear Dad of Tracy (Paul) Baker and Holly Hammond Blades, Proud Grandpa of Morgan Gulick, Emma Baker, and Jamie Hammond, and dear cousin of Sharon (Don) Eifert. Loving daddy to his dog, Isabelle, and cat,...

May 23, 2024

Marjorie “Peggy” Cline was born on May 31, 1927 and died on May 23, 2024 at the age of 96; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Cherished mother of Linda (the late William) Beattie, Barbara (William) Richmond, David (Carolyn) Cline and Thomas (Brenda) Cline. Proud grandmother of 12, great grandmother of 29 and great great...

May 21, 2024

Dr. Robert Bryant Sauter, D.O., 88, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Bob was born in Gardner, MA on August 21, 1935 to parents Charles William Sauter II, D.O. and educator Helen Mae Davis Sauter. Bob was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College of Lancaster, PA and Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He was a...

May 21, 2024

Russell Smith, of Gibraltar, passed away May 21, 2024. Dear brother of Ray Smith (Elizabeth Bollman), and Ralph (Virginia) Smith. Cherished uncle of Kevin, David, and Brian. Proud great uncle of Kaitlyn, Samantha, David and Dylan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Myrtle Smith.

Russell was a retired Theatre Arts and...

May 21, 2024

Jerry Bruno died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024 at 8:57 pm.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 47 years, Kimberly, his sons Jerry, Christopher (Katie), five lovely grandchildren, his mother, Hilda, sisters Ann, Donna, Kelly, Tina, and brother David.

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May 21, 2024

Born in Clairborn Coutny, Tennessee, Thelma was the daughter of Ruby lee Sandifur.  A dedicated homemeker she also had been a Beautician.  Thelma enjoyed crocheting, shopping, watching Soap Operas, especially General Hospital.  She loved animals.

Thelma leaves to cherish her memory her daughters: Kimberly Minney and Kristy Minney.

May 20, 2024

Marlene Ann Mitchell (Pelarski), was born April 23,1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Edwin & Sophie Pelarski. Sister to Bob Pelarski & aunt to Beth Kobylasz & Susan Rybicki. She graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School in June of 1957. Marlene married Charles Mitchell on June 14, 1958 in Wyandotte, Michigan and they were married 31 years before his passing...

May 20, 2024

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Michele was born on October 7, 1961, and went Home to be with the Lord, her parents Judy and Bob, and her brother John on May 20, 2024, at the age of 62. While a resident of Trenton, she was formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved mother of Bobby and...

May 20, 2024

Mike Garcia, of Taylor, passed away May 20, 2024. Loving son of the late Kathleen McGough. Dear brother of Tony (Donna) Garcia, Lisa (Amanda) McGough, and Gina Daniels. Cherished uncle of Glen, John, and Matt. He is survived by many cousins and friends.

Mike had many hobbies but the two most important to him were his RC...

May 19, 2024

Pat Tutsock, of Grosse Ile, passed away May 19, 2024. Loving wife of Perry Tutsock. Cherished sister of Christine (Randy) Fritz, the late Frank (Piper) Coleman, the late Craig (Darlene) Coleman, and the late Brian Coleman. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Shirley Coleman. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and many special...

May 19, 2024

Elizabeth Jane Myers, age 92 of Monroe, passed away May 19, 2024 in her home.

Born October 4, 1931 in Monroe, Elizabeth was the daughter of Nicholas and Florence (Serbin) Moldovan. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Myers in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Elizabeth enjoyed bowling and...

May 18, 2024

Born in Detroit, Philip was the son of Clifton and Norma (Miller) Blakemore. After losing Clifton at a young age, Philip was raised by stepdad Hank and mother Norma. A high school graduate, he worked as a Maintenance Trades Supervisor for Ford Motor Company for over 32 years, retiring in 2005. Philip was an avid fan of all Detroit...

May 18, 2024

Jeanne Holz, age 94 of Trenton, MI passed away May 18, 2024. Loving mother of Nancy (the late Orville) Homeister, Richard A. Holz, James (Laurie) Holz, Robert Holz and Donald (Alex) Holz. Proud grandmother to Kevin (Cristal), Michelle (Chris), Christopher (Jaime), Lia, Meredith, Devin and Bryan and great grandmother of Kevin, Nick, Owen, Leo and Piper.