OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Altha Towle

Altha Towle

December 7, 2024

Altha Maude Towle, age 77 of Riverview, passed away on December 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Billy Joe Towle.

Devoted mother to John (Michelle), Patricia, and late Billy Joe Jr. Dearest grandmother to Damien, Paige, Raven (Jake), and Gage (Heather). Loving great-grandmother to Brinley, Haisley, and...

Diane Olszewski

Diane Olszewski

December 7, 2024

Diane Olszewski, age 81 of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully December 7, 2024 surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Bernard Olszewski. Beloved mother of Tina (Kenneth) Meingasner and Kevin Olszewski. Proud nana of Ryan (Leo) Pietras, Jennifer Pietras, Madeline Olszewski, Kaitlin Olszewski and great nana of Xander Pietras and Jaxon Pietras. Loving sister of Linda (the...

Norma Antonia Moreno

Norma Antonia Moreno

December 6, 2024

Norma Antonia Moreno, age 77, of Southgate, Michigan, born October 20, 1947 in Mission Texas passed away on December 6, 2024. In 1952 she came to Detroit, Michigan. In the summer of 1968, she met her best friend and future husband Jose Francisco Moreno. She was instantly a mother to two beautiful daughters and then went on to have...

Dave Tracy

Dave Tracy

December 6, 2024

David Franklin Tracy

"Dave"

May 15, 1984-December 6, 2024

Dave was undoubtedly a one of a kind, once in a lifetime, funny, smart, dedicated and fun loving Father, Husband, Friend, and Brother. He is survived by his two beautiful children Lilly Membrance Tracy...

Cena Bell Woods

Cena Bell Woods

December 5, 2024

Cena Bell Woods, born on May 10 th , 1928 to George and Mary Gurganus in Oakman, Alabama.

Sadly, she passed on December 5 th , 2024 in her home surrounded by her loved ones at the age

of 96 years young. Cena Bell was a woman of faith who dedicated her life to her...

Janice E. Houchens

Janice E. Houchens

December 5, 2024

Janice was born on May 1, 1947 and passed away on December 5, 2024 at Corewell Health in Taylor at the age of 77; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph and Jeffrey. Dearest sister of Ralph (Theresa) Hobbs. Preceded in death by her parents James E. and Beatrice A. Hobbs. She...

Barbara A. Oakes

Barbara A. Oakes

December 5, 2024

Barbara Ann Oakes "Foster", age 93 of Allen Park. Born in Holdenville and raised in Ada, Oklahoma. Passed away on December 5, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Harold Oakes, of 24 years.

Beloved mother to Debra Cranford, Glenna (David) Dailing, and Tom (Ann) Cranford; step-mother to Kathleen (Jessie) See, Doris...

Ivalene  Mcdonald

Ivalene Mcdonald

December 5, 2024

Ivalene McDonald, 95 of Sweetwater, Texas, formerly of Newport, Michigan, left this earth to forever live in The Kingdom Of Heaven "Gods Kingdom". She made her journey to Heaven on December 5, 2024 at the Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Sweetwater, surrounded by loved ones. Ivy was born December 10, 1928 in Jenson, Kentucky. She is the...

Randy  Gene Woolum

Randy Gene Woolum

December 4, 2024

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Randy Gene Woolum was born in Garden City, Michigan on September 24, 1955 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 4, 2024 at the age of 69; he was of Brownstown and formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Woolum and long-time...

Marie "Betty" Blackett

Marie "Betty" Blackett

December 4, 2024

Marie E. “Betty” (Wilson) Blackett, age 93 years old, passed away on 12/4/2024 at the IHM Senior Living Center in Monroe, MI. Born September 9, 1931 in Detroit, MI, she was predeceased by her life partner, Bob Fedon, her husband, H. B. Blackett, her parents, Gordon Alexander Wilson and Margaret Kelly (Woodcroft) Wilson, her sisters Dorothy Mac Donald, Margaret...

Kathleen Scharboneau

Kathleen Scharboneau

December 4, 2024

Kathleen Scharboneau, age 89 of Trenton, passed away Decemeber 4, 2024. Beloved mother of Cynthia Grell, Pennie (Dennis) Liddle, the late Elizabeth Templin (Jack) and Christine (Mark) Havican. Dearest grandmother of Rebecca, Jesse, Blake (Lisa), Nichole (Ben), Kelsey (Tony), Whitney (Nate), and Ashley; great grandmother to Emma, Alison, Gianna and Gemma. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Edith Marie Langton

Edith Marie Langton

December 3, 2024

Born the daughter of Mick and Irene (McCutcheon) Langton on December 10th in the post war year of 1947, Edie enjoyed a childhood filled with the wonder and optimism of the era until being diagnosed with debilitating rheumatoid arthritis in the sixth grade at age 10 while attending St. Mary grade school in Monroe. In the following years, months...

Marilyn S. Bufalini

Marilyn S. Bufalini

December 3, 2024

Marilyn Bufalini, a cherished matriarch and devoted friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was the loving wife to the late Gerald Bufalini, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and laughter.

Marilyn was the beloved mother of Gary (Kim) and the late Toni, and she leaves a legacy...

Joseph Baker III

Joseph Baker III

December 2, 2024

Born in Detroit, Joseph was the son of the late Helen (Semon) and Joseph Jr. A graduate of Southgate High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps. Having completed his service and honorably discharged, he married the love of his life, Rosemary Haman, on August 11, 1969. As a veteran, he was an active...

Diana Mary Burke

Diana Mary Burke

December 2, 2024

Diana Mary Burke, age 82 of Grosse Ile, MI passed away peacefully December 2, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving wife of the late Wilfred H. Burke II. Beloved mother of Michael Burke and Julia (Joshua) Jones. Proud grandma of Ella Jones, Saara Jones and William Jones. Dearest sister of Judy Seefeldt and the late David Harrison. She is preceded...

Ricky Warden

Ricky Warden

December 2, 2024

Richard “Ricky” Lee Warden, age 35, of Taylor, passed away on December 2, 2024.

He was a loving cat dad to Mystique and Echo. Ricky is survived by his parents, Richard (Michelle) Warden and Laura (Jayson) Williams; his siblings, Jesse (Amanda) and Tayler Warden; and his stepbrothers, Derek Carter and Matt (Jodi) Carter. He was...

Faye Elizabeth Grooms

Faye Elizabeth Grooms

December 1, 2024

Faye E. Grooms born in Barnardsville North Carolina on October 12, 1938.

Daughter of Mary E. (Fleming) and Marion Coates.

She married the live of her life on October 12,1956 to Glendell Grooms.

Faye cherished her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Daughter's Barbara Grooms (Robert MacGregor) Brenda (Randall Giles)

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Annabelle M. Shook

Annabelle M. Shook

December 1, 2024

Annabelle M. Shook, age 94 of Trenton, MI, passed away on December 1st, 2024. She was the beloved wife to the late Donald H. of 64 years. She was a talented seamstress and had a beautiful singing voice. She was active in Trenton Senior Citizens and loved to travel.

Annabelle leaves to cherish her memory...

Janine "Jan" Redfield

Janine "Jan" Redfield

December 1, 2024

Janine Marie Redfield, age 67 of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Devoted mom to Daniel (Melissa) Jones and Carrie Jones. Loving grandma to Austin, Devin, Tyler (Ally), Daniel Jr., and Leyla. Cherished great-grandma to Laney. Beloved sister to Craig (Ann) Redfield, Brian (Karen) Redfield, and Mark (Colleen)...

Deborah "Deby" Sue Mosher

Deborah "Deby" Sue Mosher

November 30, 2024

Born in Monroe, Deby was the daughter of Roy and Delores “Sue” (Gose) Cook. A 1974 graduate of Monroe High School, she married Michael John Mosher. Deby worked for 30 years at Ford Motor Company Milan Plastics Plant, retiring in 2008. An avid Billiards player she played in two different leagues. Deby enjoyed morning coffee at The Clamdigger and...