OBITUARIES

July 3, 2023

Margaret M. English of Allen Park, Michigan left us in body but not in spirit, on Monday, July 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of 65 years to James K. English. Loving mother of Theresa (Robert) Newton and Jeanine English. Proud Nana of Samantha (Eddie) Vargas, Michael (Kelly) Newton, and Lindsey (Matt) Elder. Cherished great-grandmother of...

July 3, 2023

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Carol Obradovich, of Allen Park, passed away July 3, 2023. Loving wife of the late John for 62 beautiful years. Beloved mom of Cindy (Dan) and Sharon (Tom). Proud grandma of Steven II, Christina, John, Rachel, Melissa, Sierra and Darren; great grandma of Grace, Leah, Steven...

July 3, 2023

Linda A. Bollman, 84, of Allen Park, MI, passed away at her home on July 3, 2023.

Linda is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Edward G Bollman; children Mark (Laura), Daniel (Anne), Eric (Monica), Laura (John) Brennan, Jennifer (David) Mazurek, and Steven (Robyn); and 9 grandchildren: Haley, Patrick, Kate, Emily, Sarah, Mathew,...

July 2, 2023

Gail Louise Grech, born on September 23, 1959 to Raymond and Genevieve. She passed away July 2, 2023. Gail was the beloved mother of Christopher, Angela (Lonnie) and Heather. Dear aunt to Tiffany, Heaven, and Zayden Selke. Loving grandmother to Ella, Elena, Kai, Jaxon, Paige, Tyler, and Kayla. Sister to Jeffrey.

Gail enjoyed spending time...

July 2, 2023

Robert L. Carter, of Trenton, passed away Sunday July 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Frances Carter for 72 beautiful years. Dear dad of the late Jeffrey A. (Kathy) Carter, Leslie S. Browning, Robert T. (Mary E.) Carter. Loving grandfather of Ryan (Melanie) Carter, David (Kayla) Carter, Jessica Hawkinson, Jeremy (Kyleigh) Browning, Nicole (Scott) Dixson, and Melissa Carter. Proud great...

July 1, 2023

In memory of Trisha, we ask that everyone wears purple for the visitation and funeral service.

Trisha Dee Lopez, of Detroit, passed away July 1, 2023. Loving daughter of Ronda (Robert) Torres and Hiram (Myrna) Lopez. Proud sister of Hiram, Samuel (Brittany), Zuriel, Adriel, Gabriel and Sean. Beloved mother of Sabri. She is preceded in...

July 1, 2023

Robert Dunn, age 59 of Trenton, MI passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2023 at home. Loving father of Robbie Dunn, Shannon Dunn and the late Kevin Dunn. Proud grandpa of Daniella and Skylar. Beloved brother of Michele (Mike) Aslanian, Michael (Debrah) Dunn, Tim (Michelle) Dunn, Dan (Penny) Dunn and the late Debra (Wayne) Caskey. He also leaves behind...

June 29, 2023

Ernie Berry, age 90 of Woodhaven, passed away June 29th, 2023.

Born in Ecorse, Ernie was the son of Ernest and Catherine (Williams) Berry. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country with the United States Army. Ernie worked as the Deputy Police Chief for the City of Woodhaven for over 30 years, retiring...

June 28, 2023

Eddie Justus, of Lincoln Park, passed away June 28, 2023. Beloved husband of Darlene Justus for 42 beautiful years. Proud dad of Thomas Justus and Benjamin Justus. Dear brother of David (Kathy) Justus. Loving son of Martha and the late William Justus. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

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June 27, 2023

Barbra Kay (Ruppel) Bolenbaugh of Rockwood passed away at Beaumont hospital on June 27th 2023. She was born June 26th 1938 at Dearborn General Hospital, the daughter of John Herman Ruppel and Edith Katherine (Lohr) Ruppel.

Barbra graduated from Wayne Memorial High School, class of 1956. Following graduation Barbra attended Western Michigan University where she...

June 27, 2023

Frances H. LaFee of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Beloved mother of Cheri (James) Ross and Christi (Peter) LaFee-Fedorko. Cherished grandmother of McKenzie Ross, Rachel (Dalton) Cahill, Hannah Fedorko, and Zachary Fedorko. Dear sister of Frank (Jean) Powell. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death...

June 27, 2023

Samuel “Sam” was born July 30, 1936 to Giuseppe and Margherita Pizzo. He lived with his brother, Jim, and his grandparents, Vincenzo and Margherita Vitale.

He served in the Army for 2 years stationed in Europe. When he came back, he stood up for his Godfather’s daughter’s wedding where he met his future wife, Grace....

June 26, 2023

Zy'Aire leaves to cherish his memory his mother Zyreah Clay and father Terell Watkins;  grandparents: Zina Hall, Charles Johnson and Wanda Jackson; great grandparents Julia (Clifton) Pippens Warren; great great grandmother Bernice Pippens; as well as aunts and uncles: Shaquana Hood, Ziana Johnson, Stacy Jackson, Camron Calbert, and Jakari Pippens.

June 26, 2023

Charles Atkins, born in Malta, formerly lived in Detroit, most recently from Trenton, MI peacefully passed away Monday June 26, 2023 surrounded by family.

Loyal and beloved husband of the late Judy Atkins. Father of four: Rene (Bob) De La Rosa, Mario (Ana-La Bamba) Atkins, Lina (Jon) Cosmas, proceeded in death by Tony Atkins. Proud Nanu of...

June 26, 2023

Dorothy May (Henninger) Hart, 94, of Grosse Ile, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 26, 2023.

Dorothy was born on May 6, 1929 in Carrollton, Ohio, to Emma Marie (Roudebush) and William Quay Henninger.

She is survived by her daughter, Dorene K. (Bruce) Markwardt and her son Douglas J. (Marlene) Hart;...

June 25, 2023

Papp, Yvonne H. (Leavens), age 88 of Detroit, MI passed away June 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Zolton. Dear mother of Debra (Phil) Knight, Walter (Therese) Leavens and Yvette Martinez. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many grandchildren.

June 25, 2023

Joan J. Clinton of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Clinton, Jr. Cherished mother of Thomas Clinton, III (Tracey) and Victoria Clinton. Loving grandmother of Shane Clinton. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joan was preceded in death by her parents Clyde and...

June 24, 2023

Born in Wyandotte, Nicole was the daughter of Ronnie and Lois (Claxton) Percell.

A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, Nicole had worked as a waitress for various restaurants throughout the years.

Nicole leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Chloe Cercone; as well as a sister Denise (Gary) Howard.  Sadly she was preceded by...

June 24, 2023

Marylyn S. Vrabel. Age 85 of Taylor, Michigan. Passed away June 24, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) Vrabel. Loving mother of the late Louis, Susan (Dennis Chavez), the late Theresa and John Vrabel, Jr. Proud grandma of Kathleen, Trey and Joshua. Great grandma of Ivey. Dearest sister of Deborah Vargo, Louie (Renee) Walsh, and Louise (Steve)...

June 24, 2023

Mark Eugene Collins, 66, of Taylor, MI, peacefully passed away on June 24, 2023 after a year long battle with ALS among other health issues.

Father of five: Mark Collins of Traverse City, MI; Marcia Phillips of Southgate, MI; Stephanie (Rick) Mirelez of Gilbert, AZ; Noah Collins of Flat Rock, MI...