OBITUARIES

April 25, 2024

Kenneth William Miller, 72, of Monroe passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon (April 25) doing one of his favorite things: tending to his yard on a beautiful spring day.

Born June 22, 1951, in Monroe, he was the son of Kenneth H. and Janis (Creason) Miller. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1969 and attended Western Michigan...

April 24, 2024

August 12, 1965 - April, 24, 2024

James passed away quietly on April 24, 2024.

Born on August 12, 1965 to the late Henry & Dorothy Bogan. Beloved brother of Carol (Scott), uncle of Erin, Michael (Raimy), Brittany (Jacob), & Caitlyn.

James is also survived by great...

April 24, 2024

Roy V. Cook, age 83 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 24th, 2024.

Roy was born in Monroe on July 20th, 1940 to the late Roy F. and Evelyn Cook. He was a 1959 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central and proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service,...

April 24, 2024

Ronald E. Kulhanek, age 52 of Detroit, MI passed away April 24, 2024. Loving father of Jake Kulhanek. Proud grandpa of Henri. Dog dad of Elsa. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Ronald & Sonya Kulhanek and his brothers William Thurmond, Rodney Kulhanek and Robert Kulhanek. He also leaves behind his loving niece Nichole Kulhanek and great...

April 23, 2024

Ronna Sue Vivoda, of Taylor, passed away April 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved fiancé for 22 years of Joey Hemmi. Loving mother of the late Melissa, the late Patricia, Misty (Raymond), Sean (Rebecca), Megan (Santez) and the late Patrick (Nicole). Cherished grandma of Jacob, Katelyn, William, Shawna, Santiyanna, Santaliyah, Santayzia, Sandra, Santez, Patrick, Melanie and Kema...

April 23, 2024

Ronald “Papa” Proctor of Taylor, passed away April 23, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy May Proctor. Loving dad of David (Kathy) Proctor, DeAnn Proctor, Douglas (Sandy) Proctor, Dawn (Steve) Meharry, and Donna (Steve) Schein. Proud grandpa of 15, great grandpa of 22 and great great great grandpa of one. He is survived by his cousin, Patricia Proctor,...

April 22, 2024

Virginia Anderson, age 94 of Riverview and Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully on Monday April 22nd, 2024.

Virginia was born April 13th, 1930 in Detroit, to the late John and Amy Yenkel. Loving wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of John, the late Richard, Jr. and the late Allison. Proud grandmother of John, Cole,...

April 22, 2024

Vernon Pietszak, age 49 of National City, passed away on April 22, 2024.

Loving father to Austin. Loving son to Shirley and late Edward Pietszak. Loving brother to Conrad Pietszak. Loving nephew to Frank (Trudy) Kirksey. Loving cousin to Eric Kirksey and Darian (Gabe) Pace.

Cremation had taken place.

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April 22, 2024

Ronald Nickrand of Trenton, Michigan passed away on April 22, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of 65 years to Joan B. Nickrand. Loving father of Ronald (Sherry) Nickrand, Keith (Robin) Nickrand, and Robert (Anne) Nickrand. Cherished grandfather of Bryan (Amber) Busch, Alexzandria (Blake Loftis) Nickrand, Paige (John) Tocco, Hannah Nickrand, Bobby Nickrand, Jessica Nickrand, and...

April 21, 2024

Carrie Rae Jennings was born December 30th,1981. Carrie was the daughter of Cecil and Betty (Ball) Jennings. Carrie grew up in the East Side of Monroe, she was known for her sense of humor and as being a jokester. Carie loved to have a good time with friends and family. She enjoyed music, basketball, fishing, playing cards, bingo and...

April 21, 2024

Joseph A. Dolce, of Trenton, passed away April 21, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Gay Dolce. Loving father of Joseph D. (Laurie) Dolce, Kim (Joe) Sporer, and Dean (Kate) Dolce. Proud grandfather of Brianne, Alisyn (Kristin), Erin, and Anthony. Dear brother of Mary Eoff, John Dolce, and Maddie Fullerton.

April 21, 2024

Derek Keith Holbrook, age 48 of Trenton, passed away on April 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Thays, of 33 years.

Loving dad to Myra, Lema, and Dax. Loving brother to Rhan (Vicky), Glenn (Laura), Theresa (late Dave), Kenneth (Louise), and John (Rhonda). Loving uncle to Rhan,...

April 20, 2024

Born July 12, 1940 in Detroit, Ron was the son of Edward and Anna (McLellan) Kanode. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country in the United States Navy where he was trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. Ron married the love of his life, Elaine Beresh, on August 12, 1961. He carried his training from the Navy into...

April 20, 2024

Jim was born into eternal life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the age of 51. He is survived by his beloved wife Julie, their 3 sons, Patrick (23), Liam (17), and Braden (16), his father Kenneth, twin brother Joe, brother Ken, brother Kevin (Tammy), sister Kathleen, brother-in-law Jeff (Kerry), nieces and nephews Jessica, Brooke, Julia, Jack, Drew, Karly,...

April 19, 2024

James Edward Watkins, of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on April 19, 2024. Son of the late Truman Watkins and Mary Dillion. Father of Barbara Watkins (the late John Mikalacki). Grandpa to James (Ashley) Mikalacki and Jodi Palmer (Edward Safadi). Great Grandpa to Joshua, Emily, Sebastian, Edison, Molly, Zachary, and Jace. Brother of Carl...

April 18, 2024

Leonardo Garcia, age 50 of Trenton, MI passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 while surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 24 years to Marlen Garcia. Devoted and loving father to Leonardo and Anais Garcia, and their fur baby Xena. Adored son of Artemio, Sr. and Clarita Garcia. Dearest brother of Eric, Artemio, Jr., Elayina, Clarita, and Katalina....

April 18, 2024

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Nancy Joyce Smith "Yeager", age 72 of Southgate, passed away on April 18, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her family. Loving mother to Lisa (Juan, Sr.) Cantu and Sean Smith. Loving grandmother to Juan Jr.(Ariel), Amilia (Noah), Miguel, Jennica, and Gabriel. Loving great-grandmother to Aria. Loving...

April 17, 2024

Vicky Rhinehart of Southgate, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 42. Beloved daughter of Romonia (Thomas) Earle and the late Kerry Rhinehart. Cherished mother of Alexandria Gauvin, Steven Wilson, and Serenidee Howard. Loving grandmother of Nathanyel, Ma’layzyah, and Raevon. Dear sister of Kathey Rhinehart. Caring aunt of Aurora, Dakota, Kiara, and Dalton....

April 17, 2024

George “Bud” Clark passed away peacefully in his home in the early hours of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of 47 years to Jan Clark. Cherished father of Mike (Patsy) Clark, Kathy Weeks Mielke (Bob), Greg (Mike) Clark, Bob Weeks, and Tom Weeks. Loving grandpa of Amy (Bill), Amanda (Tiffany), Emily (Jordan), Kristen,...

April 17, 2024

Rose J. Kramer, of Southgate, passed away April 17, 2024. She is survived by her children, Mick Wiener, of Rochester, MN, Susan Wiener, of Lincoln Park, MI; step-children, Jerry (Cheryl) Kramer, of Westland, MI, Timothy (Amy) Kramer, of Cape Coral, FL, Ronald Kramer, of Muskegon, MI, Dennis Kramer, of Dearborn, MI, and Dorothy Kramer, of Novi, MI; 14 grandchildren,...