OBITUARIES

May 7, 2023

LuAnn Guthrie of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 63 while surrounded by her adoring family. Beloved wife of 44 years to Thomas Guthrie. Cherished mother of Nicole (Richard) Neer, Thomas (Diane) Guthrie, and Janelle (Daniel) Guthrie-Farkas. Dear sister of Karen (Pat) Shea, Donna (the late Leo) Mysiewicz, and Jacqueline Murawski....

May 7, 2023

Wanda J. Woolcott of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved mother of Carol (Gary) Slade, William (the late Cyndi) Sweany, Greg (Pam) Woolcott, Doug (Christine) Woolcott, and Kimberly (the late Tom) Chesney. Cherished grandma of 18 and great-grandma of many. Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband Charles...

May 6, 2023

Eugene (Gene) Morelli (October 7, 1941-May 6, 2023) “Don’t weep for me, I’m

playing 18 holes with the most phenomenal players and always hitting under my

age.” I enjoyed a fulfilling career as a secondary math teacher and elementary

school principal, giving me life long friends. Spent many years, cooking up a chili...

May 6, 2023

Mary J. Worrell-Mitoraj of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Lynne (Jerry) Parr, Denise (Gene) Stephens, Diana (Tony) Manick, and Maria Hutchison (Jerry Zyjewski) and late Bill Hutchison. Step mother to Debra (Bill) Powell, Michael Mitoraj, Patrick (Deborah) Mitoraj, Paul (Nancy) Mitoraj, and Walter (Diane) MItoraj and their...

May 6, 2023

Salvador "Bruno" Rivas, Jr. of Detroit passed away May 6, 2023. Proud father of Zackary and Dylan. Beloved son of Lynn Rivas (Martin Hernandez). Loving brother of Ruben Rivas, Javier (Sonya) Rivas, Victor Hernandez and Carolyn (Ryan) Taylor. Cherished uncle of Alexa Rivas, Solrisa Rivas, Sorella Rivas, and Serafina Rivas. Brother in law of Carina Plascencia. Dear nephew of...

May 5, 2023

Patricia Czaikowski, of Monroe, Michigan passed away May 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Czaikowski. Loving mom of Ken Czaikowski and Keri (Tony) Bailo. Proud grandma of Veronica (Austin), Anthony, Harrison, and Gwendolyn. Dear sister of Raymond, Florence, Edward, and Thomas (Pat). She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her...

May 5, 2023

Norma C. Diegel, age 96 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully May 5th, 2023.

Norma was born July 16th, 1926 to the late William and Nancy Witt. Loving wife of the late Roy O. Diegel. Dear mother of James W. (Beverly), Larry R. (Cheryl), Dianne L. (Paul) Dietz, Richard V. (Cindy), Deborah...

May 4, 2023

John “Jack” Herbert Ford, age 88 of Allen Park, MI, passed away peacefully May 4th, 2023.

Loving husband of Jo Ann for 69 years. Dear father of Terri (Bill) Gazsi, John (Kelly), Thomas (Sharon), and the late Michael. Proud grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 15. Jack also leaves behind to cherish his memory...

May 4, 2023

Kurt Steven Strauss, 57, of Reading, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, Michigan, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 4th while in the hospital.

Kurt was born as the second of three children on July 25, 1965 in Trenton to Donna J Strauss (Ennis) and William G Strauss.

As a child, he grew up in Rockwood...

May 4, 2023

David Lee Whittenburg, Sr. of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 60. Beloved husband of 32 years to Patricia Payment. Loving father of Jessica Whittenburg, David Whittenburg, Jr. (Briel Harper), Patrick Whittenburg, Kyle Whittenburg, and James Whittenburg. Cherished papa of Paris, Madelyn, and Isaac. Dear brother of Jim Whittenburg and Dan Whittenburg....

May 3, 2023

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Salvador Joseph Bisesi was born on June 17, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 3, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 69. Cherished husband of 45 years to Kathleen (Albani). Loving father of Donald (Stefanie) Bisesi, Angela (Kevin) Freeman...

May 3, 2023

Jack was born on April 21, 1955 and died on May 3, 2023 at the age of 68. He is survived by his family and many friends. Jack enjoyed playing tennis and watching his grandchildren play sports. There will be no services at this time. Memorial contributions to honor Jack’s life may be made to the TEAD One Memorial...

May 2, 2023

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Lolly was born on November 5, 1973 in Garden City, Michigan and died on May 2, 2023 at the age of 49.  Dearest wife of Michael Lamb.  Loving mom of Sarah Butcher, Jessica Butcher, Gage Webb, Jayme Webb, Jeffrey Reynolds, Bailey Kennedy, Tanner Kennedy, Brianna Copley....

May 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn Helene (Kinney) Guth at the age of 101 in Hudson, FL on May 1, 2023. Evelyn was born on March 6, 1922, in Temperance, MI to parents Glea and Clara Kinney.

She is survived by her daughter: Cheryl Novak

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May 1, 2023

Sue Norman of Carleton passed away May 1, 2023, in Trenton Michigan. Sue was a strong independent Woman who was loved by many. She was a loving mother to Robert & Rachel Norman. She was a proud grandma to Bobby Jr and a grandbam to Lana. She loved her grandbabies and family. Sue was a dear sister to Sharon...

May 1, 2023

Stephen Partyka, 63, of Taylor, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, after succumbing to a seven-year battle with colon cancer.

Stephen was born on June 9, 1959, to Frank and Jennie (Koziel) Partyka in Detroit and was the youngest of three. He attended both St. Hedwig and Holy Redeemer High Schools in Detroit, graduating...

April 30, 2023

Born in South Rockwood, Harry was the son of Martin and Vera (Buesnel) Lizyness. He married the love of his life, Janice Kramer, on July 11, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Harry worked production for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and the...

April 30, 2023

Dorothy Kay Ramsey, of Yale, Michigan, formerly of Grosse Ile, Michigan, passed away April 30, 2023.

Dear mother of Michael (Jessie) Ramsey and Jill (Nicholas) Tomilenko. Proud grandmother of Taylor Ramsey, Michael T. Ramsey, Nicholas Tomilenko and Jillian Tomilenko. Cherished sister of Rawson (Karen) Beals. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Dorothy Beals,...

April 30, 2023

DeWayne Arlington Smith was born November 2, 1935, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He was the

fourth child born to Walter and Paine Smith. His family moved to River Rouge, Michigan when he was

in the third grade. DeWayne loved and excelled in sports throughout his life. He was a proud graduate of

River...

April 30, 2023

Izleigh Mars Engelhardt passed away on April 30th, 2023. Izleigh was born to parents Kathryn and Timothy, on December 23rd, 2011. She was known to all her friends, family, and teachers as an outgoing, kind, bubbly, and energetic girl. Izleigh was exceedingly kind, funny, and curious. She brought joy to anyone she came into contact with. She was an...