OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Joseph Migliaccio

Joseph Migliaccio

February 18, 2023

Joseph Migliaccio, age 97, of Trenton, passed away February 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Migliaccio. Dear dad of Frank (Darlene) Migliaccio, Maribeth Migliaccio (Larry Will), and Joe (Lisa) Migliaccio. Proud grandpa of Nick (Amber), Steve, Kyle (Chelsea), Tony, Sam, Meg, Jimmie Cates, Joey Cates, and Sammy Weslin. Proud great grandpa of Harper and Nick. Favorite...

Mark Jay Meeker

Mark Jay Meeker

February 17, 2023

Mark Jay Meeker, age 71, passed away in Southgate, MI on February 17, 2023. He was the loving father of Nicky (Angel Bermudez) Meeker and Suzy Q Meeker, as well as the cherished grandfather of Antonio Estrada, Kara Meeker, Alex Estrada, Amilio Estrada, and Adrianna Gonzalez. Mark also leaves behind his mother, Joan Phillips, his brother Larry (Ann) Meeker,...

Timothy Michael Duperron

Timothy Michael Duperron

February 17, 2023

Timothy M. Duperron, age 80, of Grosse Ile, MI passed away February 17, 2023. His wife and daughter were with him.

Born in Wyandotte on July 3, 1942, Tim was the son of Emery “Frenchy” Duperron and Mildred (Stein) Duperron. The sixth of ten children, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul, Skip, ...

Shirley J. Pizzini

Shirley J. Pizzini

February 16, 2023

Shirley J. Pizzini passed away February 16, 2023 in her home.

Born May 24, 1947 in Wyandotte, Shirley was the daughter of Carl and Anna (Kuklinski) Mehrhof. A graduate of Riverview High School, she married Gary Pizzini, December 30, 1966. Shirley was a faithful member of St. Mary Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood....

Patricia  Ann Mattei

Patricia Ann Mattei

February 15, 2023

Patricia Ann Mattei of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of 62 years to Sal Mattei. Loving mother of Dino (Michelle) Mattei, the late Todd Mattei, and Christina (Frank) Cieszkowski. Cherished naunie of Kelsey (Oscar) Casilla, Christopher Mattei, Aiden Cieszkowski, Logan Cieszkowski, and Brooke Cieszkowski. Dearest great-naunie of...

Donald George Shafer

Donald George Shafer

February 15, 2023

Donald George Shafer. Age 70 of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away February 15, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Teresa Shafer. Loving father of Kristina (DJ) Freese and Mark (Alicia) Shafer. Proud grandpa of Jonas, Ellie, Camden and Kellan. Dear brother of Darel Shafer, Grant Shafer, Nancy Madro and the late Kevin Shafer. Survived also by many loving nieces...

Mary Batcheller

Mary Batcheller

February 15, 2023

Mary Esther Batcheller of Trenton, Michigan died peacefully at her home on February 15, 2023.

Mary was born on June 12, 1934 at Mercy Hospital in Monroe, Michigan. She was the fourth child of Dr. Clarence Ausum and Elizabeth (Lyons) Ausum of Flat Rock, Mich., who preceded her in death. She was also...

Nial K. Abbuhl

Nial K. Abbuhl

February 14, 2023

Nial K. Abbuhl of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jacqueline Abbuhl. Loving father of Jeffrey Abbuhl, Karen (John) Guardiola, and Kathy (Scott) Willis. Cherished grandfather of Paige Guardiola, Nathan Guardiola, Nathan Yerigian, and Abby Willis. Dear brother of Dale Abbuhl, Chris (Renee) Abbuhl, and...

Michelle Katherine Neel

Michelle Katherine Neel

February 14, 2023

Michelle Katherine Neel 1974-2023

Michelle Katherine Neel, age 48 of Rockwood, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2023. Michelle was born April 26,1974 at Riverside Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. A loving mother to Gregory Poppe, Abigail Neel and Andrew (Brittany) Neel, beloved daughter to Roxanne (Ron) Brewer, and dearest sister to Sara Spaulding, Ronald...

Donna M. Ketcher

Donna M. Ketcher

February 13, 2023

Donna M. Ketcher, age 66 of Brownstown, passed away February 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Born in Detroit, Donna was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Olsen) Sowards. A graduate of Belleville High School, she married the love of her life, James Ketcher, on October 25, 1979. Donna worked for over 34 years for the United...

Chris Charles Spalding

Chris Charles Spalding

February 12, 2023

Chris Charles Spalding, age 71 of Monroe, went home to heaven on February 12, 2023.

Born in Monroe, Chris was the son of Rollin and Rita (Brancheau) Spalding. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy serving overseas in Vietnam from 1970-1971. After he was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1973, he resided in...

Barbara K. Allan

Barbara K. Allan

February 12, 2023

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Barbara Kathleen (Choate) Allan, 91, of Allen Park, Michigan entered her eternal home

with her heavenly father on February 12, 2023.

Barb was born on August 25, 1931. She graduated from Pontiac High School, Pontiac,

Michigan and continued...

Bruce Popp

Bruce Popp

February 12, 2023

Bruce Popp age 71 of Trenton, son of Harold and Yvonne Popp passed away February 12th. He leaves his significant other Glenda. She was his beloved partner for many years. He was the beloved father to Jeanine (Ron) and Bruce, Jr. Step children

Tammi, Terry and Jessica.

His greatest joy was his family,...

Paul A. Pomaville

Paul A. Pomaville

February 11, 2023

Paul Alexander Pomaville, age 96 of Taylor, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Catherine Pomaville, of 62 years.

Loving and devoted father to Cheryl Darrell and Cindy Scofield. Loving and devoted grandfather to Brandon (Melanie) Darrell. Loving and devoted Pipi to Brennan Darrell. Loving and devoted...

Jessie B. Witte

Jessie B. Witte

February 11, 2023

Jessie Barbara Witte of Taylor, MI passed February 11, 2023 at the age of 91 surrounded by her family. Jessie was the daughter of Michal Filek and Helen Kaminski. She was the beloved wife of her late husband, Frank Witte, of 61 years. She is survived by her son Frank, daughter-in-law Sarah, and grandchildren Megan and Erin.

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Keith  Douglas Harmon

Keith Douglas Harmon

February 10, 2023

Keith Douglas Harmon, age 62 of Monroe, passed away February 10, 2023.

Born in Monroe, Keith was the son of Clyde and Karen (Godfred) Harmon.  A graduate of Monroe, he enjoyed listening to music.

Keith leaves to cherish his memory his mother Karen; as well as three brothers: David Harmon, Aaron Harmon and Craig Harmon....

Helen Pace

Helen Pace

February 10, 2023

Helen Pace, age 83 of Trenton, MI, passed away surrounded by her family on February 10, 2023. She is the beloved wife to her late husband, Augustine Julian Pace, of 48 years.

Devoted mother to Robert (Kimberly) Pace, Debra Pace, Martin Pace, Vincent (Jennifer) Pace. Loving grandmother to Valerie (Laureano) Moyotl, Maxwell Pace, Kelley (Michael)...

Dorothy Walkusky

Dorothy Walkusky

February 10, 2023

Dorothy Walkusky (Olenick), age 86 of Taylor, passed away at her home. She was a beloved wife to her late husband, Leonard Walkusky, of 58 years.

Devoted mother to Alan (Cindy) Walkusky, Mark (Susan) Walkusky, Sharon Mauri, and the late Diane Walkusky. Dearest grandmother to Marabeth (Hayden), Addison (Leanne), Alex Mauri (Madison), and Benjamin. She...

Judith Ann Colόn

Judith Ann Colόn

February 10, 2023

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Judith “Judy” Ann Colón, of Oneida Nation, passed away on February 10, 2023 at the age of 71. Judy was the daughter of Juanita (Powless) and Leland Cornelius.

Judy’s greatest joys in life were her family and friends. There...

Kelly Ann Bogdanski

Kelly Ann Bogdanski

February 9, 2023

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Kelly Ann Bogdanski. Age 54. February 9, 2023 of Estral Beach. Kelly married Gary, who was the love of her life, on May 11, 1993. Loving sister of Kim Copeman and David (Cheryl) Dempsey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, her Auntie Millie and Uncle Phil,...