OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Debra Birmingham

Debra Birmingham

December 28, 2025

Debbie was diagnosed with breast cancer around 20 years ago and was pronounced cancer free after a mastectomy, several rounds of chemo, and radiation therapy. About 3 years ago it came back and metastasized throughout her skeletal system as stage 4 cancer. Debbie fought hard and after 3 years of numerous rounds of different medications, Debbie fought finally succumbed to...

Dale Evans

Dale Evans

December 27, 2025

Dale Evans, 96, of Monroe, passed away 1:25 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys, Ohio. He was born on December 22, 1929 in Knox County, Indiana to William O. & Helenia (Cardinal) Evans, who have preceded him in death. On December 21, 1957 he married Marie Owens, who passed away on July 2, 2000.

Survivors include his...

KarenJo Pandone

KarenJo Pandone

December 26, 2025

Karen Jo Pandone (KarenJo) was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 1, 1954. Her story began on September 13, 1954, when Joe and Rose Milantoni welcomed her into their hearts and home. It was her “Gotcha!” day. As a young girl Karen was surrounded by love. She grew up in Allen Park, Michigan where she graduated from Allen Park High...

Harold Lloyd Couch

Harold Lloyd Couch

December 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Lloyd Couch, a beloved son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and self-employed builder, who left us on December 26, 2025, in Rockwood. Harold was born on July 11, 1930, in Burlwind, West Virginia to Doc and Nellie (Music) Couch.  He married the love of his life Elizabeth Ann Toor on...

Josefina V. DePaz

Josefina V. DePaz

December 26, 2025

Josefina V. DePaz of Allen Park, MI passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at the age of 96.

The most important thing for Josefina was being with family. She enjoyed cooking for family gatherings. She enjoyed listening to her music, singing and dancing. She enjoyed being with her sisters and brothers. She treasured being with her grandkids and great grandkids....

Corinne S. Sueta

Corinne S. Sueta

December 26, 2025

Corinne Sueta, born August 30, 1956 in Detroit, MI passed away at home in Trenton, MI surrounded by her loving family on December 26, 2025.

She was a loving wife of 51 years to Edward, beloved mother to Crystal (Mark) Zimbalatti, Kelly Sueta, and Samantha (Dan) Bewick, and a precious “Nina” (grandma) to Brady, Joseph, Dominic, Grace, and Khloe.

She dedicated her...

Brian Marschner

Brian Marschner

December 25, 2025

Brian Marschner, born February 14, 1962, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Brian was deeply loved, and his life leaves behind a lasting imprint on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Brian is survived by his devoted wife, Dawn Marschner, whose steadfast love and partnership meant the world to him. He was a proud and caring father to...

Gerald M. Miles

Gerald M. Miles

December 25, 2025

Gerald M. Miles, born on February 15, 1990, in Garden City, Michigan, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was a cherished husband, devoted father, and a beloved member of his community.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Jessica M. Miles, who will forever hold in her heart the memories of their life together. He was a proud father to his...

Donald Faulhaber

Donald Faulhaber

December 25, 2025

Donald Faulhaber, 84, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Donald was born on May 19th, 1941, and grew up in Monroe Michigan. He was the son of Harold and Jeanette (Scheele) Faulhaber, graduating from Monroe High School in 1959. He built his family home on land adjacent to his parents and spent many happy years there. He moved to...

Christopher Lee Murphy

Christopher Lee Murphy

December 25, 2025

Christopher Lee Murphy passed away on December 25, 2025. He was deeply loved and will be forever missed by all who knew him.

Christopher was a devoted father, loving fiancé, cherished son, and loyal family man. Above all else, his greatest pride and joy was his daughter, Madison. She was his whole world, and his love for her will live on...

Judith Annette Miracle

Judith Annette Miracle

December 24, 2025

Judith Annette Miracle was born on June 16, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Mickey and Letty (Lafler) Wampler. She spent her childhood, the third of five children, in a little house filled with love in Rockwood, MI.

From a young age Judy had a heart for teaching and a deep desire to serve God. This led her, at the age...

Jerry Wayne Rhinehart

Jerry Wayne Rhinehart

December 24, 2025

September 18, 1950 – December 24, 2025

Jerry Wayne Rhinehart passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, going to be with the Lord at the age of 75. He was born on September 18, 1950, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, and later grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where he built a life full of love, hard work, and integrity.

A proud veteran of the...

Avelina C. Valdez

Avelina C. Valdez

December 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Avelina Cuaresma Valdez, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who peacefully left us on December 24, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 1, 1932, in Mangatarem, Pangasinan, Philippines, Avelina led a life filled with love, service, and unwavering devotion to God, her family,...

Bert Smith

Bert Smith

December 23, 2025

Bert Smith, a beloved and dedicated family man, passed away on December 23, 2025, at Hampton Manor of Taylor. Born August 11, 1937, in Highland Park, Michigan, Bert's life was characterized by his devotion to his family and a passion for music and history.

Bert proudly served in the United States Navy Reserves, a commitment that exemplified his dedication to his...

Debbie Hutchison

Debbie Hutchison

December 23, 2025

"Deborah K Hutchison born April 24th 1957 passed away surrounded by her loving family December 23rd 2025. She is proceeded in death by her loving parents Goldie and Homer Brewer. Two brothers James and Roger Brewer and two beloved dogs Sophie and Cindy.

Deborah is survived by her loving daughters Christina (Daniel) Hammer of Gibsonburg OH. And Misty Hutchison of Carleton...

Cecilia Webb

Cecilia Webb

December 22, 2025

Cecilia was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on August 28, 1935 to Peter Fritz and Mary Bauer Fritz and died on 12/22/2025 in Woodhaven, Michigan at the age of 90; she was of Allen Park, Michigan. Cherished wife of 67 years to Robert Webb (deceased). Loving mother of Denice Webb Kempel and her husband Glenn Kempel, Diane Webb Fowkes and...

Pamela L. Schenck

Pamela L. Schenck

December 19, 2025

Pamela L. Schenck, a beloved daughter, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 55. She was born on January 27, 1970, in Monroe, Michigan, where her roots lay deep and her spirit flourished.

Pamela was the cherished daughter of Lou Schenck and Jan Jarrell. She was a devoted mother to her children, Brian Mekoliavitch...

Thomas Nakielski

Thomas Nakielski

December 19, 2025

Thomas Nakielski, a beloved professional photographer and creative spirit, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on August 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, Thomas enriched the lives of many with his loving, outgoing personality and a keen sense of humor that could light up any room.

A proud graduate of Michigan State University, Thomas earned his...

Jean Zaranko

Jean Zaranko

December 19, 2025

Jean Lois Zaranko, age 99 of Riverview, Michigan passed peacefully in her sleep on December 19, 2025. She was a faithful and caring wife to her first husband, Moscow Lambert (passed in 1953) of seven years, and her second husband, Peter Zaranko (passed in 2006) of fifty-two years. 

A devoted mother to Frank (Teresa) Lambert, Tim (Pam) Lambert, Emil (Yvonne) Lambert,...

Mark Allen Moody

Mark Allen Moody

December 18, 2025

Mark Allen Moody, born May 2, 1966, in Peoria, Illinois, took off on his final adventure unexpectedly on December 18, 2025, in Aurora, Indiana. True to form, he left us far too soon and very much on his own terms. Mark was a devoted father, an extremely proud grandfather, a loyal brother, and a one-of-a-kind companion whose larger-than-life personality made...