OBITUARIES

January 21, 2023

Nancy Sousa, Age 74, of Detroit, MI passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. Beloved wife of Timothy L. Sousa. Loving daughter of John and Josephine Curtis (Deceased). Loving mother of KellyAnn Sousa (Deceased), Thomas C. Sousa (Debbie, Deceased), and Heather L. Sousa. Cherished grandmother of Steven Sousa (Andriana Soto) Matthew Sousa, Brandon Sousa (Christine Stokes), Thomas Sousa II (Deceased),...

January 20, 2023

Jerry Wayne “JR” Riley, age 66 of Trenton, passed away January 20, 2023.

Born October 12, 1956 in Paducah, Kentucky, Jerry was the son of Terrell and Rose (Stowe) Riley. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy. Jerry married the love of his life, Diane Dembowski, on October 11, 1986. Jerry was a “Jack...

January 20, 2023

Nancy Nimon, age 74 passed away January 20, 2023 in Wyandotte, MI surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of Opie for 25 wonderful years. Beloved mother of Deanna Hofbauer and Jennifer (Chad) Schofield. Proud grandma "mocha" of Gabrielle, Alicia, Emily, Kaya, Andrew and great grandma of Josephine and Caleb. Loving sister of Irene, Dorothy, the late Sally, Diana,...

January 20, 2023

Juozunas, Joseph L. "Buttercup Jr." passed away January 20, 2023 at the age of 63. Predeceased by parents Leonard "Buttercup" and Helen Juozunas. Beloved brother of Nancy A. (Hal - deceased) Gilmore and Denise L. "Buttercup" (Gregg - deceased) Holda. Two nephews Brian J. and Tracy B. Gilmore. Great nephew Jordan Gilmore. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends....

January 19, 2023

Marie Antoinette Pasha, age 81 of Detroit, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 19, 2023. Beloved wife to her late husband, Benjamin Pasha, of 59 years.

Beloved mom to Deborah, late Deshawne Michelle, and Benjamin Jr. “B.J.”. Sadly, she was preceded in death by Patricia Seledon and her parents, William and Gertrude...

January 18, 2023

Robert W. Walker was born on May 5, 1933 in Old Fort, North Carolina and died on January 18, 2023 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 89. Dearest husband of the late Dorothy Walker. Beloved dad of the late Rebecca Dennis, the late Daniel Walker, the late Eugene Walker and of Elissa (William) LeBlanc. Proud papa...

January 18, 2023

Felecia Nicole Bryan, of Southgate, passed away January 18, 2023. Proud mother of Aaliyah. Loving daughter of Becky (Roger) Lindeman, Anthony Purdy and Jimmie Pierce. Dear sister of J.J., Tiffany, Tony Jr., and Teddy. Granddaughter of Richard and Nancy and Frankie. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded...

January 17, 2023

James Michael Bica, age 80 of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Born March 4, 1942 in Detroit, James “Jim” was the son of Michael and Mary (Pollaccia) Bica. He attended grade school at Epiphany Catholic Grade School in Detroit, was a 1960 Graduate of McKenzie High School and attended the University of Michigan Dearborn. Jim...

January 17, 2023

Robert Allen Richardson, age 72 of Newport, passed away January 17, 2023 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

Born January 23, 1950 in Pineville, Kentucky, Robert was the son of Robert and Della (Niekirk) Richardson. A graduate of Jefferson High School, Robert faithfully served our country in the United States Army.  He married Sharon Franzen on April 22,...

January 16, 2023

Virginia Jafraty (Osentoski), age 82 of Taylor, passed peacefully on January 16, 2023. Beloved wife to her late husband, Bob, of 49 years.

Loving sister to late Michael Olsen, late Leonard Osentoski, Ronald Osentoski, and Dennis (Vickie) Osentoski. Loving aunt to Michelle (Collin) Darlington, Michael Osentoski, Michael (Tina) Olsen, Dan (Kim) Olsen, Jennifer (Matt) Olsen-Ciolek,...

January 16, 2023

James Hughes Sr., of Newport, passed away January 16, 2023. Loving husband of Patricia (DeMuelenaere) for 71 beautiful years. Dear father of Janet Hartwig, Jay (Diane) Hughes, Walter (the late Erika) Hughes, Philip (Kathy) Hughes, Theresa (Lyle) Tomich, Laura (the late John) VanDerWerken, Melanie (Mark) D’Anna, Timothy (Rhonda) Hughes, Kathleen Head, Kristine Hughes (Norm Whipple), Karen (Chuck) Horn, and...

January 16, 2023

Robert “Bob” Quade, beloved Trenton resident passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at the age of 78.

He was born March 10, 1944 to Alfred and Theresa (Buza) Quade and raised in Rogers City.

Bob graduated from Rogers City High School, Ferris Institute with his B.A. and received his master’s degree in...

January 15, 2023

Mary Lou Liedel, age 94 of Newport, passed away peacefully January 15, 2023.

Born October 26, 1928 in Wyandotte, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Robinson. A 1946 graduate of Trenton High School, Mary Lou worked many years at Mercy Memorial Hospital- Monroe, Seaway Hospital- Trenton, and worked part time...

January 14, 2023

Lisa Ann Plummer of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 43. Beloved mother of Brandon (Jessica) Fecteau and Trevor (Penny Kuhn) Fecteau. Cherished fiancee of David Breeding. Dearest sister of Donald Plummer, Jr. and Scott Plummer. Loving niece of Sharon Lane and Debbie Plummer and sweet aunt to Everett Plummer. Lisa was...

January 14, 2023

Rita Whalen, of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2023. Loving wife of Richard Whalen for 63 beautiful years. Dear mother of Teresa Dew, Rick (Anita) Whalen, Ron (Deborah) Whalen and Gina Tomblin. Cherished grandma of Dan Dew, Nick Dew, Chris Whalen, Courtney Whalen, Jessica Nulph, Rebecca Simm , and Rylee Tomblin. Proud great grandma of Mackenzie Kremer, Preston Nulph,...

January 12, 2023

Sara Marlor Brown, of Woodhaven, passed away January 12, 2023. Proud mother of Sean (Jessica) Marlor, Emlee (Carl) Herron, Richard (Gina) Brown and Kevin Brown. Loving grandma of Leah Marlor, Shaelyn Marlor, and Ariah Marlor. Dear sister of Amy (Herb) Luzczcynski and Erik Marlor. Cherished daughter of Cynthia and the late William. Step daughter of Dan Degg. She is...

January 12, 2023

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Connie was born on October 15, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on January 12, 2023 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 79; she was of Gibraltar. Cherished wife of 56 years to Leo. Loving mother of Amy (Paul) Weisenstein and Allen (Davena) Kormos....

January 11, 2023

William Lewis “Crusher” Dempsey, age 79 of Monroe, passed away January 11, 2023 at his home.

Born May 12, 1943 in Detroit, Bill was the son of the late Joseph and Ivy (Holland) Dempsey. A 1962 graduate of Monroe High School, he married his sweetheart, Ann Russeau, on June 6, 1964. Bill worked as an Engineer for...

January 11, 2023

Janet Marie Simmons of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 51. Beloved wife of Floyd Simmons. Loving mother of Thomas Blunk and Keyshawn Singleton. Dear sister of William "Fred" Blunk amd Jeff (Rose) Blunk. Caring daughter-in-law of Gwendolyn Simmons and sister-in-law of Tracy (Linda) Simmons, Lorine (Louellen) Daniels, and Foy Simmons,...

January 11, 2023

Gerald "Poogie" Jaramillo of Wyandotte, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 65. Beloved son of the late Dolores and Ernest Reamer. Cherished brother of Darlene Passero, Shurae (the late Roy) Mott, Raymond (Esta) Jaramillo, Yvonne Kellingsworth, Rocky Jaramillo, Linda Jaramillo, Ernest Reamer, Jr. (Janel), Dennis Reamer, Rodney (Charlene) Reamer, and Roxanne (Robert) Akers....