OBITUARIES

November 30, 2023

James “Jimmy” Della Pella, age 78 of Woodhaven, MI, went to his eternal home on November 30, 2023. Jimmy was affectionately known as “Bear”, a nickname he earned as a right of passage in River Rouge where he grew up. He was the son of the late James and Anna Della Pella. Beloved husband of Wanda Dove, loving father...

November 30, 2023

On November 30, 2023, Lois Jean Ankney (nee Powell) passed away peacefully after 91 years of magic. Lois, known lovingly to her family as "Odie", was born on July 28, 1932 to Wilfred and Bertha Powell in Riverview, just across the street from where she made her family home for 71 years.

Lois graduated from...

November 30, 2023

Roberta Mary Piatkowski, age 87 of Trenton. Roberta passed in her home surrounded with love. Her wish to be reunited with her husband, Stan has been granted. She leaves behind children Susan, Linda Michael, Lora and her adopted son, Joe. Also, Granddaughters Meradith and Brieana and Great Granddaughter Esabella. Grandchildren Melissa and Andrew welcomed her into Heaven. She leaves...

November 29, 2023

Loving wife of the late Guadalupe Ledesma Garza

Beloved mother of Josephina Nava (Lupe), John Garza, Leo Garza, Esther Garza, Donald Garza (dec.) Sherry Garza, Mary Lundquist, Michelle Ceballos (Luis), Guadalupe G. Garza (dec.), David Marrero, and Daniel Marrero.

Proud grandmother of Roberto Reyes Jr., Micheal Garza, JoseLuis Ceballos (LisaMarie), Jose Lopez Jr.,MiguelLuis...

November 29, 2023

Stu McDiarmid, age 75 of Woodhaven, MI passed away November 29, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by family and Trooper. All caring and loving husband of Linda McDiarmid for 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Scott (Andra) McDiarmid, Phillip (Monica) McDiarmid, Charlie (Cori) McDiarmid and Ryan (Jennifer) Williams. Proud Pop-pop of Rachael (Juan) Gordillo, Jeremy Burks, CJ (Shelby) McDiarmid,...

November 29, 2023

Hattie S McAllister

July 30, 1938 - November 29, 2023

Hattie Sophie McAllister, née Hodnicki, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Dale McAllister, adored mother of David (Renee) McAllister and Jill McAllister Hartley, cherished...

November 28, 2023

Ted Martin of Clinton Twp., Michigan (formerly of Lincoln Park and Brownstown Twp.) passed away in his home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved partner of Janice Kahler. Loving father of Kristine (Joe) Michalak, and Steven (Marybeth) Martin. Cherished grandfather of Jordan Michalak, and Emily Martin. Dear brother of Pat Lulko and Tom (Renee)...

November 26, 2023

2, November 26, 2023 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Athina (the late Larry) Armes, Susan (Scott) Fredricksen and Shelly (Paul) Zajkowski. Also survived by his grandchildren Mary, Madelyn, Allison, Nolan and Morgan; his siblings, Joan, Theresa, John (Anne) and Dan (Linda).

Visitation will take place at The...

November 24, 2023

Dianne McClain-Sturgeon of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed peacefully on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 70 while surrounded by her loving family. Cherished mother of Dawn (Mark) Anderson and Neil (Susan) McClain. Loving grandmother of Hannah (Jon) Snyder and Mark (Tyler) Anderson, Jr. Loving great-grandmother of Ariel, Johnny, Harmony, and 2 other foster great-grandchildren. Younger sister of...

November 24, 2023

Donald Taft Morrison, age 90 of Monroe, MI, formerly of Massillon, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday November 24th, 2023.

Don was born July 29th, 1933 in Massillon, OH to the late Clem and Lucille Morrison. Don was a 1951 graduate of Massillon High School and later attended the Ohio State University. He was a...

November 24, 2023

David K. Champnella of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 76. Cherished father of Dawn (Tom) Baeckeroot and Nicole (Jeff) Weidner. Loving papa of Bryce, Quentin, Leirin, Emelia, and Gabriel. Dearest brother of Rick (Stephanie) Champnella, Cheryl (Ernie) Boyd, and Linda (Bob) Dean. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews....

November 23, 2023

Born April 19, 1954 in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Cecil and Virginia (Linerart) Lindsay. A graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Lisa Kalisch, June of 1993. A dedicated family man, Kenneth had worked for the Monroe County Historical Museum and then in Quality Control for NGI, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed...

November 23, 2023

Thomas Francis Smith Jr., age 57 of Dearborn, passed away on November 23, 2023. Tommy was born on January 15, 1966 in Trenton, MI. to parents Thomas F. Smith Sr. and Judy Smith. Loving father of Susan Smith, dearest brother to sisters Candace Smith-Loughner, Karen Smith and Amy (Arthur) Smith. Grandfather of Haley Lopez, TJ Reyes, and Leslie Tucker....

November 23, 2023

Shirley Jane Head of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Harold “Jim” Head. Loving mother of David M. (Julie Taylor) Head and Gregory (Nancy) Head. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Tabitha, Travis, Danielle, Brian and Christina. Dearest great-grandmother of Destiny, Alize, Dominque, Briella, Colton, Myla and Roderick....

November 22, 2023

Glen Travis Malone (92) of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Glen (Lefty) was born to parents Cecil and Lennie, on September 23, 1931 in Hartford, Illinois. In 1957 he married Carol (MacDonald) and they had three children Kathy, Jeffrey, and Mark.

Glen was a 1949 graduate...

November 22, 2023

Born in Lansing, Karen was the daughter of Harold and Barbara (Gamboe) St. Bernard. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Zeestraten, May 17, 1991. Sadly he preceded her in death October 28, 2011. A dedicated homemaker, she was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, the Thrift Shop Association and the Erie VFW Ladies Auxiliary....

November 22, 2023

HOWARD SIEGEL, age 79 of Trenton, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2023, after a courageous 6 year battle with metastatic prostate cancer.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jane, their daughter Michelle (Brice) Forest, his first son, Steven Siegel, his first daughter, Connie Huff,...

November 21, 2023

John Edward Grove, age 87 of Taylor, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. Husband of 61 years to the late Judith. Loving father of Julia Murphy, Michelle Grove and John Grove III. Proud grandfather of Jonathan Murphy (Jennifer Cardamone) and Travis Murphy. Great grandfather of Kyler and Fayelynn Murphy....

November 20, 2023

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Roberts, Patrick James. Age 64. November 20, 2023 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Eileen. Loving father of James Patrick, Brian Fitzgerald, and Kathleen Rose. Proud grandfather of Grace Anna. Cherished son of Mary Lou and the late Nelson James. Dearest brother of Nelson, Mary Catherine, John, Thomas,...

November 19, 2023

Gary Anthony Brewster, age 88 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2023 with his wife, Loretta, by his side. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Rita Brewster, of 40 years.

Loving father to Mark Brewster and Aimee Lynn Koziol. Loving grandfather to Rayna and Keegan. Loving brother to Sandy (late...