OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
W. Kevin Steele
February 27, 2023
Walter Kevin Steele, age 70 of Brownstown, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Jody Steele, of 47 years.
Loving father to Cody and Carly Steele. Proud Grandpa to his grand-dog, Walter/Dyer. Dear brother to his sister, Christine (Frank) Snyder and his brother,...
Arline M. Orzech
February 27, 2023
Arline M. Orzech, of Taylor, passed away February 27, 2023. Beloved mother of Adrienne Berner. Proud grandmother of Brianna.
Arline retired for the communication industry, working under what was once AT&T, SBC and Ameritech. She loved her animals dearly, her dog and two cats. She loved reading. She always supported her local animal shelters.
David James Preston
February 26, 2023
David James Preston was born on April 24, 1951, in Monroe, Michigan to Robert and Madonna (Boudrie) Preston. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1969. Dave was a truck driver in the Southeast Michigan area many years and went by the handle Tin Man.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents: Robert and Madonna (Boudrie)...
Judith Arlene Evans
February 25, 2023
Judith was born on May 28, 1943 in Newport News, Virginia and died on February 25, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 79; she was of Melvindale. Beloved wife of Lee. Loving mom of two. Proud grandmother of three and great grandmother of six. Dearest sister of Kathy (Darrell) and Janice. Also survived by other loving...
Richard J. Monrad
February 25, 2023
Richard John Monrad, age 80 of Riverview, entered Heaven’s glory on February 25, 2023. Beloved husband of Connie of 56 years, and devoted father of Christine (Jim) Halladay, and Eric Monrad. He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Ruth Monrad.
He graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1960, attended Kalamazoo College...
Les Kellogg
February 25, 2023
Leslie William Kellogg, Jr., age 85 of River Rouge, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 25, 2023. He was a beloved husband to his late wife, Mary Lou Kellogg, since 1960.
Devoted father to Stephen (Lori) Kellogg, Leslie Ann (Jay) Kellogg, Angelia (Mike) Allsbrooks, and Amy (Chris) O'Neil. Loving grandfather to Lesa...
Dennis James Turner
February 25, 2023
Dennis James Turner, age 67 of South Rockwood, MI, passed away surrounded by his family and loved one on February 25, 2023. He was the beloved companion and partner to Michelle Edwards.
Devoted dad to late Meagan Turner, Matthew (Laura) Turner, Amber (Robert) Daniels, Beth (Eric) Doyle, and Molly Turner. Beloved papa to Eric Jr.,...
David Edward Molaski
February 24, 2023
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David Edward Molaski was born on March 26, 1957 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on February 24, 2023 at his home in Riverview at the age of 65. Beloved husband of 24 years to Ann. Loving dad of Kimberly Ford (Kenneth), Lauren Molaski (Sam),...
Antonia Muscat
February 23, 2023
Antonia Muscat was born on April 28, 1932 in Malta and died on February 23, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 90; she was of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Paul Vella and the late John “Jim” Muscat. Cherished mother of Sally (Mike) Henderson, Janet (Matt) Martin, Mary (Marty) Micallef, Grace Harris and Jimmy (T’ayre)...
Walter D. Keating
February 23, 2023
Walter D. Keating, age 86 of Southgate, MI passed away February 23, 2023. Loving husband of Dorothy for 56 wonderful years. Beloved dad of Karen Keating, the late Daniel Keating, and Kevin Keating. Dearest brother of Patty (the late Ray) Lindstrom, Tom (Doris) Keating and Mary Ellen Dephamphilis. Walter dedicated over 30 years to Conrail as a brakemen and...
Peter Stanley Miller
February 23, 2023
Miller, Peter Stanley “Stan” was born on September 6, 1928 in Alva, Scotland and died on February 23, 2023 at home with family present. Beloved husband of 70 years to his first and only love Betty. Wonderful and loving father of Anne-Marie (Sam) Randazzo, Stan (Laurie Jo) Miller and Brian (Carol) Miller. Proud Grandfather of Shawn (Lauren), Kailey (Danny),...
James Lewis Foe
February 22, 2023
James Lewis Foe, age 81 of Gibraltar, passed away Wednesday, February 22,2023.
Born July 11, 1941 in Sturgis, Kentucky, James was the son of Harry and Magdelene (Howell) Foe. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army serving overseas during the Korean War. James married the love of his life, Dorothy Hobdy, on May 1,...
Florencia C. Martinez
February 22, 2023
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Florencia was born on November 8, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas and went Home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2023 at the age of 95; she was of Southwest Detroit. Beloved mom of David (Elena) Martinez and Diana (David) Wasmund. Proud grandma “Deeda” of the late Amber,...
Barbara Shaffer
February 22, 2023
Barbara J. Shaffer passed away peacefully at the age of 83, with family by her side on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Barbara was the wife of the late William (Bill) Shaffer and loving mother of Rita Jones (Gary), Karla St Louis (Michael), Shannan Storck (David) and Sarah Shaffer. She was preceded in death by her beloved son Jack Shaffer,...
Elaine F. Ciarrocchi
February 21, 2023
Elaine F. Ciarrocchi, of Taylor, passed away February 21, 2023. Loving mom of Geoffrey (Katie) Wyatt, Gerald (Donna) Wyatt, Madeleine (Rick) Speare, Roger (Cindy) Wyatt, Joseph (Tanya) Ciarrocchi, and Robert Ciarrocchi. Proud grandma to 10 and great grandma to nine. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her...
Vicki Lynn Heck
February 21, 2023
Vicki Lynn Heck, age 70 of Ida, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in her home.
Born August 10, 1952 in Toledo, Vicki was the daughter of William and Mary (Wright) Fortney. A graduate of Whitney High School, she married Chuck Carmichael on January 1, 1992. Sadly he preceded her in death August 15, 1996. Vicki then...
Charles "Charlie" Worden
February 21, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Worden of Grosse Ile, Michigan passed away in his 80th year on February 21, 2023. Charlie was born October 10, 1943 in Cadillac, Michigan. He graduated from Cadillac High School and then from Western Michigan University.
Charlie taught for 37 years in Grosse Ile Schools, where he also coached tennis and basketball. After...
Katherine Marie Sirois
February 20, 2023
Katherine Marie Sirois, of Lincoln Park, passed away February 20, 2023. Loving mother of Nick (Madieline). Proud grandma of Maddox. Dear sister of Gerald (Angie), the late Peter “Billy”, Susan Taylor and the late Jimmy. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Donald Sirois....
Jerome "Jerry" S. Meredyk
February 18, 2023
Jerome “Jerry” S. Meredyk, age 82, of Taylor Michigan, passed away February 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Beverly Tithof for 62 beautiful years. Dear father of Michele (Vince) Letizio and Christopher Meredyk (Ginger Shearer, and her daughter Ava Polk). Loving grandfather of Vincent M. (Samantha) Letizio and Nicholas D. Letizio. Proud great grandfather of Madison and Kamryn. He is...