OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Katie Fera

Katie Fera

November 12, 2023

Katherine Dunaway Maier Fera of South Rockwood, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 50 surrounded by family.

She is survived by her mother Linda Maier, sisters Jenny (Jim) VanGorp and Suzy (John) Olsen, her husband James Fera, and her children, Jameson, and Alleson, as well as many extended...

Ilona C. Macek

Ilona C. Macek

November 12, 2023

Ilona C Macek, 82, passed away unexpectedly at the Henry Ford Hospital in Wyandotte, MI on November 12, 2023 from

complication with her tongue cancer. Ilona was born September 17, 1941 in Dearborn, MI to Joseph F. Frank and Ruby

(Cox) Frank.

Ilona married Rollin Edward Goheen, Jr. in 1961, and...

Lamondo Octavis Brown

Lamondo Octavis Brown

November 12, 2023

Lamondo Brown, affectionately known as "Mondo", was born on July 18, 2002 to mother Salena Gonzalez and father Lamondo Brown in Detroit, MI. He confessed his life to Christ at an early age with Most Holy Trinity Church in Detroit, MI.

Mondo attended Cristo Rey High School where he graduated in 2021 with honors and...

Leanitia Shreve

Leanitia Shreve

November 12, 2023

Leanitia Shreve. Age 77 of Riverview. Passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Jim Shreve for 30 years. Loving mother of Johnny Duncan Biggerstaff and Danny Jr (Crystal) Shreve. Proud grandma of Grayson Drew Shreve. Dear sister of Rondal (Ronda) Vanover, Patricia (Ray) Chandler, Eddie (Billie Jean) Vanover and Sue (the late Billy) Vanover. Survived also by many...

Janet M. Stafford

Janet M. Stafford

November 12, 2023

Janet Marie Stafford of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away in her home on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late David Stafford. Loving mother of Brenda (John) Conway, Michael (Kim) Stafford, and Curt (Rachel) Stafford. Dear grandmother of 6. Cherished great-grandmother of 3. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Emery and...

Delphine Meek

Delphine Meek

November 12, 2023

Delphine Meek, of Flat Rock, passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Meek. Dear mother of the late Elmer "Jim" (Mary) Meek, the late Ronald D. Meek, Ida M. Meek, Ralph E. (Ruth) Meek, the late Larry E. Meek, the late Gary Meek, Kenny Meek and the late John L. Meek. She is survived by...

Jo Anne Tuszynski

Jo Anne Tuszynski

November 12, 2023

Jo Anne Tuszynski, of Newport, passed away November 12, 2023. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Gregory (Fran), the late Kathy (Barry), Jeff (Terry), Pam (Barry), and Carol (Brad). Cherished grandmother of 13 grandkids and 17 great grandkids. Dear sister of Sandie (Bob) Bates. Jo enjoyed spending time with her golden retriever, Molly and her family. She enjoyed...

Ray Knabusch

Ray Knabusch

November 11, 2023

Born June 25, 1943 in Monroe, Ray was the son of Donald and Myrtle (Hoffman) Knabusch. A 1961 graduate of Monroe High School, he married the love of his life, Margo Bleyaert, on November 22, 1968. A devoted family man, Ray was a lifelong farmer working with his family. He had been president of the Maybee Farmers Co-Op, was...

Ronald A. Plummer Sr.

Ronald A. Plummer Sr.

November 11, 2023

Ronald A. Plummer, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-great grandfather, age 87, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 11, 2023. His last hours were spent surrounded by his family. He is survived by his children, Ann Marie (Maurice) Cartier, Carol (Donald) Waskiewicz, Ronald (Trish) Plummer, Gary (Maureen) Plummer, Chris (Kurt Lang) Reed, Gerald (Michele) Plummer and Joyce (Brad) Rusnell....

Dorothy  L. Crooks

Dorothy L. Crooks

November 10, 2023

Crooks, Dorothy L. (Galloway) of Trenton, Michigan. Born September 22, 1932 and grew up on Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Marvin M. Crooks of Flat Rock, MI who preceded her in death in 2002. Loving sister-in-law of Charlotte Goocher of Riverview, MI and Betty Galloway of Hutchinson, KS. Dearest aunt of many nephews,...

Dorothy Elizabeth  Kemeny

Dorothy Elizabeth Kemeny

November 9, 2023

Born in Detroit, Dorothy was the daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Karafa) Kemeny. A graduate of St. Patrick High School, she worked at Wyandotte Chemical/BASF for over 36 years. Dorothy was a faithful member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood.

Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Theresa (Kenneth) Larkins,...

William Joseph Domasica

William Joseph Domasica

November 9, 2023

Born in East Chicago, Illinois and raised in Hammond, Indiana, William was the son of Joseph and Marylou Hogatt. A High School Graduate, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. William earned his Bachelor Degree from Purdue University. He married the love of his life, Susan Hanson, for the first time on October 12, 1996 and...

Clinton Joseph Hamet

Clinton Joseph Hamet

November 8, 2023

Clinton Joseph Hamet, of Trenton, passed away November 8, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Anna Hamet. Loving father of Clinton J. Hamet II, Tara Hamet, Jayna Hamet, Joseph (Donna) Willinger and Leanne (James) Solski. Dear brother of Al Hamet. He is preceded in death by his parents, Olivia and Alex Hamet. Clint was devoted to his job and...

Joseph Rafael Quinteros, Jr.

Joseph Rafael Quinteros, Jr.

November 7, 2023

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Joseph Rafael Quinteros, Jr. was born on April 4, 2001 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 7, 2023 at the age of 22; he was of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved son of Joseph Quinteros and the late Deanna Loftis. Loving brother of Heather Loftis, the...

Sid Cox

Sid Cox

November 7, 2023

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Sid was born on December 19, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on November 7, 2023 at his home in Dearborn; he was surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of 68 years to Shirley; they were together for 74 years....

Mikel Anthony Nicolette

Mikel Anthony Nicolette

November 7, 2023

Mikel Anthony Nicolette, age 66 of Southwest Detroit, passed away November 7th, 2023.

Born December 25th, 1956 to the late John and Dolores Nicolette. Loving brother of Janet Nicolette. Also survived by his dear friend Sylvia.

Mikel spent over 40 years helping with his family’s vendor booth...

John J. Truszkowski

John J. Truszkowski

November 6, 2023

John J. Truszkowski, of Allen Park, founder of Freeport Aggregate, Inc. passed away November 6, 2023 at the age of 90. He was the son of the late John and Casimira Truszkowski. Beloved husband of the late Eileen V. Truszkowski. Dear father of Linda, Donald (Sheila) and the late Marlene. Loving grandfather of Donald (Melissa) and Caitlin. Proud Great...

John Nicholas Bell

John Nicholas Bell

November 6, 2023

John Nicholas Bell was born on January 5, 1948 in Shenandoah, PA and died on November 6, 2023; he was of South Rockwood. Beloved father of Nick Bell.

Also survived by other family and friends.

John proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. He was an avid fisherman.

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Fred Vajen

Fred Vajen

November 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Fred Vajen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Fred Vajen, a beloved husband, father,

grandfather, brother, and friend. Fred, age 70, of Carleton, Michigan, formerly of Trenton, left us on

November 6th, 2023, surrounded by his cherished family.

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Patricia Ann Collier

Patricia Ann Collier

November 5, 2023

Patricia Collier, of Dearborn Heights, passed away November 5, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Emma Collier, her brother Dennis, and her friend, Sue. She is survived by her sister in law, her niece and nephew and many dear friends.