OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Ralph Lee Barton

Ralph Lee Barton

May 29, 2023

Ralph Lee Barton was born on October 27, 1947, in Wyandotte, MI, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on May 29, 2023. He had a passion for sports – especially golf, baseball/softball, bowling, and pool. Some would even say he was a “pool table hustler”, very rarely losing a game. Ralph always said he was number 1....

Nancy L. Worlen

Nancy L. Worlen

May 27, 2023

Nancy L. Worlen was born on March 23, 1947, in Trenton and peacefully passed away at home on May 27, 2023 after a brief illness. She initially worked as a school bus driver for disabled children. Nancy retired from the News Herald where she was an Ad Builder. After her retirement she enjoyed travelling the United States in her...

Raymond Andrew Sultana

Raymond Andrew Sultana

May 25, 2023

Raymond Andrew Sultana, age 66 of Flat Rock, passed away on May 25, 2023. He was the beloved husband to his late wife, Ann Marie Sultana "Wallace" of 12 years. He was also the beloved husband to his wife, Robin Sultana since April 12, 2004.

Devoted and hard-working father to Lauren Sultana, Lindsay (Robbi Rummell,...

Laurie  Mae Miles

Laurie Mae Miles

May 25, 2023

The family and friends of Laurie Mae Miles of Grosse Ile, Michigan are so sad to announce her passing. Laurie died at the age of 63 on May 25, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Laurie was born on November 28, 1959 at Delray Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and...

Jim Crock

Jim Crock

May 25, 2023

Jim Crock was born on June 9, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI, and unexpectedly passed away at his home in Trenton, MI, on May 25, 2023.

He was a resident of Trenton until he moved to Southern Florida. He lived in Southern Florida for about 20 years before moving back to Trenton. Jim was considered to...

Beverly Marie Rose

Beverly Marie Rose

May 25, 2023

Beverly Marie Rose was born on April 11, 1943, and passed away on May 25, 2023, at the age of 80. She grew up on Green Street in Southwest Detroit before moving to Southgate, where she resided for over 50 years. Beverly attended Cass Tech High School, graduating with outstanding grades in 1961. After receiving her high school diploma,...

Iris N. Martinez

Iris N. Martinez

May 24, 2023

Lamentamos informarles del fallecimiento de Iris Nerida Martinez de Lares, Puerto Rico. Ella falleció a la edad de 71 años, el 24 de mayo. Iris falleció rodeada por su familia después de una batalla complicada de cáncer.

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Troy Daniels

Troy Daniels

May 23, 2023

Troy Daniels, 82, of Woodhaven, Michigan, devoted father, husband and army veteran(1958-1961) passed away at his home peacefully with family by his side today. Troy was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed the outdoors and spent his life in devotion to family and church. Troy is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 63 years, Bonnie. He...

Shirley Ann George

Shirley Ann George

May 23, 2023

Born in Dover, Ohio, Shirley was the daughter of  Emmett and Virginia (Miller) Glazier.

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Michael ((Joanne) Fields and David (Holi) Fields; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren: as well as Jean, Evelyn and Phillip.

Gayle Jean Mondro

Gayle Jean Mondro

May 22, 2023

Gayle Jean Mondro, age 79 of Rockwood, passed away May 22, 2023 at the University of Michigan Hospital

Born June 10, 1943 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Gayle was the daughter of Theodore Roy and Florence (Skeats) Laesser. She married Bruno Mondro on December 30, 1964. Gayle worked for Gibraltar Public Schools for over 23 years....

Violet Ellen Pellerito

Violet Ellen Pellerito

May 21, 2023

Violet Ellen Pellerito, age 88 of Woodhaven, passed away May 21, 2023.

Violet was born July 5, 1934 in Detroit, MI to the late Otto and Frieda Plachetzki. Loving wife of the late John M. Pellerito.

Dear mother of John III (Deborah) Pellerito, Mark (Catherine) Pellerito, Paula Quandt, and Michelle (John)...

Marvel Boyd

Marvel Boyd

May 20, 2023

Marvel Boyd, age 89,passed away May 20th, 2023.

Beloved mother of William (Peggy), Mark (Lori), Paul (Gwen), Michele (the late Jack) and the late John Strachan. Loving grandmother to 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren,1 great-great grandchild and one on the way. Dear sister to Karen Saffle and the late Alex Harris. She is preceded in death by...

Milton B. Lazette

Milton B. Lazette

May 19, 2023

Milton B. Lazette, of Monroe, passed away May 19, 2023. He was a very charismatic gentleman. He would light up a room the second he would walk in. Everyone who knew him absolutely adored him. He loved and treasured life itself. He was such a great story teller, the more you talked to him the more fascinating the stories...

Louis M. Fucinari

Louis M. Fucinari

May 19, 2023

Louis M. Fucinari, of Allen Park, Michigan passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 at the age of 92. He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife of 68 years, Maria. He is the cherished father of Anna (Bob) D’Arcangelo, Toni (Mike) Griffith, and Louis Fucinari, Jr. Family was the center of his life and he treasured any time...

Neil Harris Johnson

Neil Harris Johnson

May 19, 2023

Neil Harris Johnson was born on March 2, 1928, and entered eternal life on May 19, 2023. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Mary (Moriarity) Johnson, his parents Harris and Claire (Lindbergh) Johnson, and his sister Shirley (Johnson) Hanson. Survived by daughter Leslie Johnson, nephews Rick (Lory) and Larry (Kim) Hanson, sister-in-law Marge

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Gladys Margaret Potts

Gladys Margaret Potts

May 18, 2023

Gladys Margaret Potts was born on October 28, 1936 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on May 18, 2023 at the age of 86; she was of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mom of Vincent Potts, Kathleen Potts, Daniel (Judy) Potts and Eddie (Aurora) Potts. Proud G-Ma of Robert, Becky, Jazmyne and Jacob. Dearest sister...

John M. Thomas

John M. Thomas

May 18, 2023

John M. Thomas, age 68 of Trenton, passed away May 18th, 2023.

Loving husband of Paula. Dear father of Tom, John, Jeff, Nicole, Heather, Scotty, and the late Mike. He was a proud grandfather of many. As the oldest of 18 siblings, John leaves behind many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Most importantly he leaves...

Wali W. Wruble

Wali W. Wruble

May 16, 2023

Wali W. Wruble, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away May 16, 2023. Loving father of Wali, Josh, Brian, and Laura. Beloved twin brother of Anna(Doug). Cherished son of Irene and Michael Cartwright. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him.

Wali achieved his lifelong dream when he was able to travel to...

Sarah Ruth Garcia

Sarah Ruth Garcia

May 16, 2023

Sarah Ruth Garcia, of Southgate, passed away May 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Frank Garcia. Dear mother of Cynthia (Alan), Frank (Gigi), Sharon, Marguerite, Kathryn (Frank), and Marianne (Stephen). Proud grandma of 12, and great grandma of 10. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews....

Karen Ann Puente

Karen Ann Puente

May 16, 2023

Karen Ann Puente, age 54 of Southwest Detroit, passed away May 16th, 2023.

Loving wife of Robert Puente. Dear mother of Eric, James, Matthew, and only daughter Tiffany. She was a proud grandmother of 10, and also survived by her children’s father Thomas Valastek.

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