OBITUARIES

October 1, 2023

John E Kinney Sr, took his final breath surrounded by loved ones on October 1, 2023 at the age of 61. John a husband to Ponderosa (Pondy), a Father to Ashley (Phil), John Jr, and Justin (Kat). A Papa to Brook-Lyn, Peighton, Vivianne, Valerie, Khayden, and Isabella. A Son to Joseph and Judith, a brother to Joe (Chrysti). John...

October 1, 2023

Jeffrey M. Deneau, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 66, after a relatively short bout with cancer. Jeffrey is survived by: his partner of 7 years Lisa Bogenschutz, and her son Kenneth Benage; his mother Joan (Chastain) Deneau; brother Tim (Mary Gombos) Deneau; sister Carol M. Kermans (Jacques V. Asselin); and...

October 1, 2023

Lorraine Jeanette Rupp of Allen Park, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Sunday, October 1, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved mother of David (Kathleen) Rupp, Randy (the late Janice) Rupp, and Kevin (Carol) Rupp. Cherished grandma of Lindsay (Jake) Zobl and Stephanie Rupp. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rupp and her...

September 30, 2023

Kerry Pulcifer, of Allen Park, passed away September 30, 2023. Loving wife of Sheldon Pulcifer. Dear mother of Taylor, Kaylie, Brianna, Donald (Carol), and Cody. Proud Gigi of Alaina, Logahn, Aliyah, Carolann, Nylah, Noah, and on the way, D.J. Beloved daughter of Douglas (Barbara) Wilson and Deborah Sheick. Cherished sister of Sarah (Patrick), Brian (Jessica), Beth (John), the late...

September 30, 2023

Matthew Paul Studnicki went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2023. Beloved husband of Stacey, his wife of 35 years. Loving father of Matthew, Chelsea and Christopher. Dear brother of Cynthia (Richard) Roach. Loving son of Elizabeth and the late Matthew Henry. Preceded in death by his father and sister Patricia LaPratt.

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September 30, 2023

Dr. John Francis Casey was born on December 18, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were John Francis and Helen Rebecca (nee McPhail) Casey, and they were of Irish and Scottish descent. Dr. Casey died, peacefully, at Wyandotte Hospital, on September 30, 2023. He was 72. Dr. Casey is survived by his wife, Margaret Mary (nee Sokol) Casey, his...

September 29, 2023

Josephine D. Terrasi, age 73 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 29, 2023 at 3:12 a.m.

Born September 13, 1950, Josephine was the daughter of John and Leona (Firetto) Fiorini. A high school graduate of Immaculata High School, she married the love of her life, John Terrasi, on September 13, 1969. Josephine graduated from Monroe County Community...

September 29, 2023

Born in Paragould, Arkansas, JoAnn was the daughter of D'Armond and Bernice (Cooper) McDonald.  A graduate of Western High School, She married the love of her life, John "Jack" Ford on December 5, 1953.  Sadly he preceded her in death May 4, 2023.

JoAnn leaves to cherish her memory her children: Terri (Bill) Gazsi, John (Kelly) Ford...

September 27, 2023

W. Noel Coulter, age 86 of The Villages, FL. Formerly of Woodhaven, MI, passed away on September 27, 2023. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Phyllis Coulter (Fenlon) of 66 years since they met in high school.

Loving dog-dad to his Shih Tzu, Madison. Loving dad to late Douglas (Donna), Karen (Joseph) Jarzeboski,...

September 27, 2023

Sara (Slack) Scheffler, of Trenton, passed away September 27, 2023. Proud mother of Griffin Michael Scheffler. Beloved daughter of Cheryl Slack and Timothy (Karen) Slack. Dearest sister of Kyla (Ben) Traver, Aaron Slack, and Amber Slack (Greg

Schoeneck). She is survived by her former husband and Griffin’s father, Michael Scheffler, along with many nieces, nephews and other...

September 27, 2023

Susan (Buscetta) Foley, of Allen Park, passed away September 27, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and the late Mamie Buscetta. Loving sister of Sam Buscetta and Jerry (Sharon) Buscetta. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Susan will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

September 26, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” Komray of Northville, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in her home at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 53 years to Thomas J. Komray. Cherished mother of Thomas J. Komray, Jr. (Sabine) and Amanda (Daniel) Moran. Loving grandmother of Connor Moran, Kylee Moran, Tommy Komray, and Embassy Komray. Dear sister of Pete (Armella)...

September 26, 2023

Kobiljak, Dr. Stefan H. September 26, 2023. Survived by his wife Dolores, children Karin (Lane) Scheiber and Kurt (Kristen) Kobiljak, grandchildren Bryan (Miriam), Christopher (Amanda), Kevin, Katherine, Stefan III, Hayden, great grandchildren Adaline, Michael, Theodore, Brother in law to Ursula Kobiljak, Stanley Mikiciuk and Ted Miloch. Also survived by his step children Mary Katherin (Jim) Hufford, Kim Winterhalter, Karen...

September 26, 2023

Lee A. Swaby, age 86 of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully on September 26th, 2023.

Lee was born on December 19th, 1936 in Wyandotte to the late Charles A. and Aileen W. (Flanders) Swaby. Loving husband of Wanda Lynch Swaby. Dear father of Craig (Carrie) Swaby and Tammy (Chris) Kuhn. He was the...

September 25, 2023

Dennis M. Alvis, age 59 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2023.

Dennis was born October 18th, 1963 in Dearborn to Anna and the late David L. Alvis. After graduating from Allen Park High School, Dennis attended Michigan State University’s Criminal Justice Program, graduating in 1986. He would go on...

September 24, 2023

Barbara Ann Van Raemdonck of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the age of 70. Beloved daughter of the late Frank Van Raemdonck and Grace Dasher. Loving sister of Paul (Susan) Van Raemdonck. Dearest aunt of Sally Van Raemdonck. Barbara was preceded in death by her brother James Van Raemdonck. She will be deeply missed...

September 22, 2023

Walter “Rocky” Bryl, of Dearborn Heights, passed away September 22, 2023. Beloved husband of Margie for 45 beautiful years. Dear brother of Norbert Bryl, Robert Bryl, Rose Marie Cislo, and Arleen Bryl. He was loved by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Regina Bryl.

Rocky was a...

September 21, 2023

Pietro “Peter” Vespa of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 70. Beloved father of Nadia Erwin. Cherished grandfather of Dominic, Lucas, and the late Angel Erwin, whom he now joins in Heaven. Loving brother of Sindia (James) Greenawalt, Dennis (Gail) Vespa, Gina (Luca) Miceli, and Victor Vespa....

September 20, 2023

Roger Bailey, of Trenton, passed away September 20, 2023 after a brief, strong fight against pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of Kathy. Proud father of Jason, Brandon, Ryan, and Samantha. Dear son of Patricia (Steve). Loving brother of Richard (Shirley) Bailey, and Sharon (Richard) Burke. Cherished son-in-law of David Wiykovics. Brother-in law of Tricia (Nick) Hagen and Nikki (Craig) Bryant....

September 20, 2023

Edward Michael Thomas “TeeTee” Loftis was born on August 14, 1992 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 20, 2023 at the age of 31; he was of Southwest Detroit. Loving brother of Heather Loftis, Joseph Quinteros, Christianna Quinteros, Tandra Adkins, Leonard Adkins and Harvey Adkins. Proud grandson of Mary and Gene Lamb. Also survived by his fiancé, Sara...