OBITUARIES

March 11, 2023

Carmen Ibarra, Age 90 of Southgate. Passed away March 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Santiago “Jimmy” Ibarra for 67 beautiful years. Loving mother of Elaine Coleman, Janet (the late Timothy) Murphy, Henry (Maryann) Ibarra and James (Colleen) Ibarra. Proud grandma of Justin, Kevin, Theresa, Christina, Michael, Heidi, Stephanie, Jennifer, James, Amanda, and John. Great grandma of Matthew,...

March 10, 2023

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Drita Manaj, age 58 of Taylor, passed away surrounded by her family on March 10, 2023.

Loving Dog Mom to Mia. Beloved Sister to her twin, Isabelle, and Grace (Clay). Loving Aunt DiDi to April (Brandon) and Kristle...

March 8, 2023

Marlene Hubbard-Wellman, age 74 of Monroe, passed away at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Born in Monroe, Marlene was the daughter of John and Hulda (Barton) Fairchild. A dedicated homemaker, she also had worked at various restaurants and bars throughout her life. Marlene enjoyed sewing and crafting, but her most treasured times were those spent with her family....

March 8, 2023

Billy Gene Escue Jr., age 69 of Monroe passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Billy was the son of Billy and Doris (Reynolds) Escue. He at one time had worked for Joe Lake Tire and Ohio Plate Glass. Billy enjoyed CB Radios.

Billy is survived by his sons Christopher (Robin)...

March 8, 2023

The family has to cancel the celebration of life service that was scheduled for Sunday, March 12, 2023. They will be rescheduling and information will be added to this tribute and on facebook once confirmed.

John William Marchyok, 80, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. John was husband to Jean, father...

March 7, 2023

Born in Wyandotte, Jack was the son of Jack and Patricia (Fogarty) Purdy. A graduate of Trenton High School, he married the love of his life, Denise Mosseau, on October 8, 1983. Jack worked as a Master Mechanic for McInerney’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for many years, retiring in 2021. He was a member of the Trenton VFW Auxiliary...

March 7, 2023

Jerry Convery of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 57. Loving father of Jerry Convery and M'Lynn Convery. Dearest grandfather of Brooklyn Convery and Ethan Lamarand. Caring brother of Timothy (Cynthia) Convery and Michelle (Dwayne) Strausser. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and...

March 6, 2023

James Maloney, age 69 of Taylor and Woodhaven, passed away March 6th, 2023.

Loving father of Heather (Michael) Stewart, Ashley (Christopher) Schwartz, Jennifer (Tim) Rombach, and Sarah (Matt) Kassuba. James was a proud and loving grandfather. He enjoyed and cared for animals. Especially horses and dogs. He will be greatly missed by all. Including his...

March 5, 2023

Vanda McCurry Bussell age 68 of St. Cloud, Florida formerly of Downriver Michigan passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at a local nursing facility in St. Cloud surrounded by her loving family. Vanda was born in Hamilton, Ohio to Edward Keen Campbell and Lois Jean (Shepard) Campbell. She moved to the St. Cloud Area in 2022 from Ohio. She...

March 5, 2023

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Donald “Donny” Sexton was born on August 2, 1980 in Trenton, Michigan and died on March 5, 2023 at the age of 42; he was of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved dad of Kelsie, Hailey, Kaylee and Skylar. Cherished son of Jim and Karen...

March 4, 2023

George S. Martin of Taylor, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the age of 96. Beloved husband of the late Georgia Martin. Cherished father of Kathleen (Paul) Stencel, Candus (Laura Yartz) Olson, Meckell Martin, and Erica Spicer. Loving grandfather of Aaron Stencel, Nicholas (Kristina) Stencel, Felisha Reeves, Jessica (Brandon) Sloan, and Christopher...

March 4, 2023

Mark William Kapera, age 68 of Hillsdale, passed away on March 4, 2023.

Cherished father to Kalvin and Scott. Loving brother to Anita Dale. Loving uncle to Justin. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his parents, Boleslaw and Lillian Kapera. He was charismatic, very social and outgoing. He was a brother of Jackson Shrine...

March 4, 2023

David Glenn Bilbrey, of Detroit, passed away March 4, 2023. He is survived by his sister Bonnie Bilbrey, nephew Ryan Bilbrey, and nieces Dena Nagy, Amanda Bilbrey, and Melissa Bilbrey. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Nova Bilbrey; and his siblings William Dale Bilbrey and Janine Louise Bilbrey. David was a past member of Mariners...

March 4, 2023

David Craig Gozdor, of Woodhaven, passed away March 4, 2023. Loving son of Carol Osborne and the late Walter Gozdor. Beloved brother of Meghan Porter and the late Michael Gozdor. Proud uncle of Nicole (Joe) Nurmi, Jenni (Jacques) Strohschein, Ashlee Porter and Dylan Porter.

David loved the outdoors; fishing, camping, roller blading and bike rides....

March 3, 2023

Born in Trenton, Eileen was the daughter of Clayton and Anita (Gilbert) Hunt.  She worked for over 30 years for Detroit Edison at the Trenton Chanel Power Plant.

Eileen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Jeniffer (AJ) Alana; grandchildren: Cheyenne and Savanah; great grandchildren: Blaike and Averie; as well as a brother Patrick Hunt and a...

March 3, 2023

Born in Monroe, James was the son of Carl and Dorothy (Laginess) Schneider.  He enjoyed making things with wood and working in the yard.

James leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Edwin (Joan Pluff) Schneider, Deborah Getter, Glenda (Marv) Garrett and Linda (Michael) Bush; as well as several nieces and nephews.  Sadly he was preceded in...

March 2, 2023

ANDREW J. ASARO, JR

On March 2, 2023 Andrew had taken his final journey home and is now flying high amongst the angels. He left this earth by doing it his way. His legacy is honorable being an organ donor..

Even in death his spirit will live on forever because of his selfless...

March 1, 2023

Beverly Taylor – Nere, of Gibraltar, passed away March 1, 2023. Loving mother of Constance J. (Ray) Bonds, Mary K. (Michael) VanHollebeke, James T. Taylor Jr. (Shana), and Jennifer (David) Parlette. Cherished grandma of Raymond J. (Cortnie) Bonds, Justin T. (Jazmyn) Bonds, Taylor Carl VanHollebeke, Carly (Travis) Papke, Lauren O. Taylor, Nathanial J. Taylor and Joseph C. Taylor. Proud...

March 1, 2023

Betty Wilhelm, age 83 of Lincoln Park and Monroe, passed away peacefully March 1st, 2023.

Betty was born September 2nd, 1939 in Detroit, to the late Gilbert and Genevieve Boulware. Dear wife of James Wilhelm. She was also a proud and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of many. Sadly, Betty was preceded in death...

February 27, 2023

Willia Sue Borders, age 83 of Riverview, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 27, 2023. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Grant Borders.

Devoted mother to Gerard Borders and Paula (Vince) Lowler. Loving grandmother to Chelsea Borders and Thomas Grant Lowler.

Visitation will take place...