OBITUARIES

July 25, 2023

Evelyn Dawn Nuttall of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on July 25, 2023. Beloved daughter of Ryan and April Nuttall. Cherished sister of Isabelle Nuttall. Dearest grandchild of Susan Nuttall, Mark Nuttall, H. Lee Glenn, and Sandra Turner. Loving great-grandchild of Marilyn Nuttall. Sweet niece of Matthew Nuttall, Zachary Nuttall, Paul (Connie) Glenn, Alec (Melody) Glenn, Lee Glenn, Chris...

July 24, 2023

Jon G. Ratliff, age 46 of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away peacefully at home on July 24th, 2023.

Beloved son of Terry (Ruth) Ratliff, Linda Ratliff, and biological mother Chris Lowery. Cherished brother of Ginny (Michael) Fulwider, Maja (Chad) Ball, Tiaja (Michael) McKnight, Ricardo Reyes, Roberto (Cindy) Reyes, Regina Furguson, and Ricco (Jessica) Graun. Loving...

July 23, 2023

James Michael “Jim” Kinard

January 19, 1949 - July 23, 2023

James Michael Kinard was born on January 19, 1949, in Highland Park, Michigan. He was one of three children born from the union of William Terrill and Clara Elizabeth (Hopper) Kinard. Jim, as he became commonly known, graduated from Melvindale High School...

July 23, 2023

Antonio “Tony” Gonsalez, age 99 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023.

Loving father to late Anthony (Robin), Kristina (Kevin), Nancy (Joseph), and David (Jacque). Loving grandfather to Kelle, Philip, John, Kari, Daniel, Stephen, Jenni, and Joe. Loving great-grandfather to 18 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, July...

July 23, 2023

Born in Los Angelis, California, Cindy was the daughter of Coy and Sandra (Wells) Nowland.

Cindy married the love of her life, Gary Lifford, on November 13, 1982.  Sadly he preceded her in death April 11, 2016.  A faithful member of the Riverview Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, she enjoyed gardening and going to garage sales, but...

July 23, 2023

Claire Rose Allore, age 77 of Monroe, passed away July 23, 2023.

Born November 13, 1945 in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, Claire was the daughter of Jim and Virginia Kenny. A high school graduate, she married the love of her life, Raymond Allore, on June 26, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death July 1, 2016. Claire was...

July 23, 2023

Olga was born on September 15, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan and died on July 23, 2023 at home, at the age of 93; she resided in Trenton for nearly 60 years. Beloved wife of 50 years to the late Walter J. Karth, Jr. Olga is survived by her nieces, nephews, Earl Durand, Jr (Linda) of Alexandria, VA; Robert Durand...

July 22, 2023

Lauren Elizabeth Collins, of Wayne, Michigan, passed away July 22, 2023. Beloved daughter of Roy Ellis Collins and Karen Leigh-Banker Priest (Vernon Priest). Loving sister of Jonathan Collins, Aaron Collins, Jakub Priest, and Jenna Priest. Proud aunt of Elizabeth Collins and Willow Priest. Cherished granddaughter of Katherine Banker and Vernon Priest. Dear niece of Tom (Joy) Collins, Loretta (Ed)...

July 21, 2023

On July 21, 2023, Catherine “Kitty” Sclafani passed away. She was 96 years old. Born to Frank and Frances Batstone on May 23, 1927, and the wife of Sam Sclafani for 46 years, both were very active in the Downriver Italian American Club. She was a devout Catholic and worshiped at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Trenton.

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July 19, 2023

Jerry Kirkland, age 90 of Taylor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19th, 2023.

Jerry was born September 7th, 1932 to the late Malcolm and Ida Mae Kirkland. Loving husband of Bess. Dear father of Randall (Kenna), Gregory (Susy), and Shari Moldovan. Proud grandfather of Alexander Moldovan, Dawson Kirkland, Makenzie Kirkland, and Taylor McIntosh. Jerry...

July 19, 2023

Betty Jane (Christopher)Thomas of Gibraltar, born on July 22,1942 to Frank and Betty Christopher from Union Town PA, has passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late George Norman Thomas whom she was married to for 58 years. Betty was step mother to Kimberly Jayne Tortomasi, Susan Lynn McNabb, Shawn Patrice...

July 19, 2023

Mary Helen was born in Trenton, Michigan on December 27, 1944 and died on July 19, 2023 at the age of 78; she was currently of Taylor, Michigan. Mary is survived by her significant other Louis Gondor,  her sister Ruth Rebandt and sister-in-law Betty (Ed) Hunter . She is preceded in death by her spouse; Gerald De Puydt, her...

July 18, 2023

Rodney J. Thomas, age 51 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully July 18th, 2023.

Rodney was born September 27th, 1971 to the late Donald and Alice Thomas. Loving husband of Amy. Dear father of Avery Burja, Ryan, Brandon, and Alyssa. Also survived by siblings Donald (David), Paul (Anita), Jonathon (Beverly), the late Brian, and many...

July 17, 2023

Elaine Richardson, of Trenton, passed away July 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dick Richardson. Loving mom of Janet, Rick (Karen) and Barbara. Cherished grandma of Elizabeth (Jeff), Caitlin, Stacey (Ben) and Hillary. Proud great grandma of Isabelle, J.J., Sam, Elliana and Colette. She is survived by many other loving family members. She is preceded in death by...

July 16, 2023

Janet Marie Bradybaugh "Smith", age 88 of Trenton, passed away on July 16, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Richard.

Loving mother to late Rick (Mona), late Mike, late Shelia, Shari, Jim, Roger (Rita) and Tony. Loving grandmother to 18 grandchildren. Loving great-grandmother to 30 great-grandchildren....

July 16, 2023

Our sweet mother, Diane May Ford, sadly passed away after a very brief illness on July 16, 2023, at the age of 94. Diane was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on April 1st, 1929, to Whelan and Edna Schott Parsons.

Diane was 18 when she met Jack Ford, a handsome veteran of the Navy. In...

July 15, 2023

Janice was born on October 16, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on July 15, 2023 at the age of 66; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Dale Stanley. Loving mom of Colleen Stanley (Trevor Harkiewicz). She will be missed by her grand cat Iggy Stanley. Dearest sister of John “David” Booth, Stevie Simpson, Connie...

July 15, 2023

Lori Lynn Williams “Ferns”, age 56 of Dearborn Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023. She was the beloved partner to Matthew Klann.

Loving mother to Amanda Garcia, the late Hope Garcia, Cody Garcia, Zakariah (Michele) Garcia, and Houston (Sarah) Garcia. Loving bonus-mom to Kourtney Klann and Holly (Jesse) Gavura. Proud...

July 14, 2023

Illana L. Zaharakis, of Southgate, passed away July 14, 2023. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Stefanie Zaharakis. Loving sister of Anthony James “A.J.”. Dear granddaughter of Deborah (Leo) Benchich, Robert Drum, James and Linda Zaharakis. Cherished great granddaughter of Pamela and the late Russell Ambrose. She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Jamie, Chrissy, Andrea (Ben), and Candice...

July 13, 2023

Shawn Ray Morris was born on August 6, 1968, and passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 54. He was raised in Detroit, MI, and later in life moved to Lincoln Park, MI. Shawn enjoyed listening to heavy metal, attending concerts, and playing poker. His entire world revolved around his daughter, Elizabeth, and granddaughters Mia and...