OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Richard M. Booth
December 11, 2023
Born September 14, 1934 in Detroit, Richard was the son of George and Gladys (Rich) Booth. A graduate of Airport High School, Richard earned his Bachelor Degree from the University of Toledo and his Masters of Education from Eastern Michigan University. He married the love of his life, Patricia Booth, on July 2, 1955. Sadly she preceded him in...
Richard "Dick" J. Machczynski
December 10, 2023
Richard “Dick” J. Machczynski of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the age of 87 in his home while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 62 years to Connie Machczynski. Cherished father of Richard Machczynski, Jr. (Lydia), Suzanne Machczynski, Linda (Stephen) Bastow, and Phill (Melissa) Machczynski. Loving grandfather of Rebecca (Gareth) Schuld,...
Jim Lowlor
December 10, 2023
Born in Trenton, Jim was the son of James and Gladys (Lee) Lowlor. Jim had a very long and successful career in broadcasting in both radio and television working at WDET, WXYT, WQRS/WRCJ and WDIV Chanel 4. He owned Pictures in Motion Video Production Company, he did Media Training for Bock and Associates and was a Freelancer for NPR...
Joseph G. Heaney
December 10, 2023
February 1, 1956- December 10, 2023
Joseph Gerrard Heaney age 67 of Southgate.
Beloved husband of Linda for 40 years. Loving father of Keri (Anthony) Batalucco and Mitchell (Jennifer) Heaney. Proud grandfather of Lia & Ryan Batalucco and Grace & Joseph Heaney. Survived by his siblings Michael Heaney, Mary (Steve) Simpson, Maureen Hitzler, Kathleen (Thomas)...
Ariel Angelique Neufer
December 8, 2023
Ariel Angelique Neufer. Age 24 of Trenton. Passed away December 8, 2023. Loving daughter of Matthew Neufer and Rachel Neufer. Cherished sister of Grace Neufer, Daniel Neufer and Jade Neufer. Beloved granddaughter of Harley Neufer, Sr., Pam (Michael) Smith and Laura and Timothy Bartaway. Dear great granddaughter of Linda and Neal Hogan. Adored niece of Heather Arriola (Aaron), Dylan...
Marcie Elizabeth Hicks
December 7, 2023
Marcie Elizabeth Hicks. Age 54 of Allen Park. Passed away December 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Kevin Hicks for 20 years. Loving daughter of Bill Mullen. Dear sister of Ed Mullen. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her mother Stephanie Mullen, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
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John David Harbison
December 7, 2023
Born in Superior Township, Michigan, John was the son of Byron and Claire (Grondin) Harbison. A graduate of Gabriel Richard High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. John married the love of his life, Helene Morrison, on December 23, 1977. He worked for over 30 years at Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2008. John...
Deloris Amrhein
December 7, 2023
Born May 5, 1935 in Monroe, Deloris was the daughter of Edward and Elnora (Eby) Weisbecker. She was married to Lloyd McLaughlin in 1953. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1981. Deloris then married Howard Amrhein in 1984. He preceded her in death in 2006. A dedicated homemaker, she worked at L & M Packing, Lincoln Consolidated Schools,...
Douglas Webster Gray
December 6, 2023
Douglas W. Gray of Tecumseh, MI. Passed away on December. 6, 2023. He was born on December 1, 1944 in Town Creek Alabama. He is survived by his wife Michelle, his daughters, Debbie (Carl) Calleja of Trenton MI, Brenda (Rick) Snay of Southgate MI, his son Kenneth (Sheila) Gray of Adrian MI, and grandkids Daniel and David Doss, Nathan,...
Charles "Chuck" Stevens
December 6, 2023
Charles A. “Chuck” Stevens, age 86 of Trenton Michigan passed away peacefully on December 6, 2023. He was born on May 26, 1937 in Trenton Michigan. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Patricia (Gillen) Stevens.
He is survived by his daughters Gina (Michael) Dougherty of Creve Coeur, Mo, Amy (Brian) Hurd of Clarkston, Mi,...
Robert "Woo Woo" Hanson
December 4, 2023
Robert “Woo Woo” Hanson, of Southgate, formerly of Detroit. Loving husband of Taylor. Proud dad of Robert, Matthew, and Anthony. Dear son of Barbara and the late Eric Hanson. Cherished brother of Jennifer, the late Eric and Rigoberto. He is survived by many nephews, aunts, uncles and many other friends.
Visitation will take place at...
Judith A. Keier
December 4, 2023
Judith Ann Keier "Rice", age 81 of Trenton, passed away on December 4, 2023 peacefully. She was the beloved wife to her husband, Fred, of 37 years.
Loving mother to Jill (Brent) Everingham; step-mother to Katie Keier, and Kevin Keier. Cherished grandmother to Kayla, Drew, and Jack Everingham. Loving aunt to Christina (Steve) Voss; great-aunt...
Dolores Deleon Jones
December 3, 2023
Dolores DeLeon Jones, of Brownstown Twp, passed away December 3, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy Jones for 60 beautiful years. Dear mother of Angela (Thomas) Dayfield & Timothy (Fiancée Rebecca) Jones. Loving grandmother of Jonathan, Andrew (Hannah), Gregory and Daniel. Cherished sister of the late Barbara, the late Frank, John, Louise, the late Mary, Margaret, and the late Petra....
James J. Della Pella
November 30, 2023
James “Jimmy” Della Pella, age 78 of Woodhaven, MI, went to his eternal home on November 30, 2023. Jimmy was affectionately known as “Bear”, a nickname he earned as a right of passage in River Rouge where he grew up. He was the son of the late James and Anna Della Pella. Beloved husband of Wanda Dove, loving father...
Lois Ankney
November 30, 2023
On November 30, 2023, Lois Jean Ankney (nee Powell) passed away peacefully after 91 years of magic. Lois, known lovingly to her family as "Odie", was born on July 28, 1932 to Wilfred and Bertha Powell in Riverview, just across the street from where she made her family home for 71 years.
Lois graduated from...
Roberta Mary Piatkowski
November 30, 2023
Roberta Mary Piatkowski, age 87 of Trenton. Roberta passed in her home surrounded with love. Her wish to be reunited with her husband, Stan has been granted. She leaves behind children Susan, Linda Michael, Lora and her adopted son, Joe. Also, Granddaughters Meradith and Brieana and Great Granddaughter Esabella. Grandchildren Melissa and Andrew welcomed her into Heaven. She leaves...
Luisa Garza
November 29, 2023
Loving wife of the late Guadalupe Ledesma Garza
Beloved mother of Josephina Nava (Lupe), John Garza, Leo Garza, Esther Garza, Donald Garza (dec.) Sherry Garza, Mary Lundquist, Michelle Ceballos (Luis), Guadalupe G. Garza (dec.), David Marrero, and Daniel Marrero.
Proud grandmother of Roberto Reyes Jr., Micheal Garza, JoseLuis Ceballos (LisaMarie), Jose Lopez Jr.,MiguelLuis...
Stu Mcdiarmid
November 29, 2023
Stu McDiarmid, age 75 of Woodhaven, MI passed away November 29, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by family and Trooper. All caring and loving husband of Linda McDiarmid for 40 wonderful years. Loving father of Scott (Andra) McDiarmid, Phillip (Monica) McDiarmid, Charlie (Cori) McDiarmid and Ryan (Jennifer) Williams. Proud Pop-pop of Rachael (Juan) Gordillo, Jeremy Burks, CJ (Shelby) McDiarmid,...
Hattie S. Mcallister
November 29, 2023
Hattie S McAllister
July 30, 1938 - November 29, 2023
Hattie Sophie McAllister, née Hodnicki, passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Dale McAllister, adored mother of David (Renee) McAllister and Jill McAllister Hartley, cherished...




