OBITUARIES

May 16, 2023

Reck, Barbara J. May 16, age 78, of Trenton. Beloved wife of Max. Dear mother of Julia (Alan) Huddy and Max (Stephanie).  Dearest Grandma B to Jack, Abby, Charlie, Mallory and Molly.  Also survived by her sister Patricia (Larry) Grassel.

May 15, 2023

Gilda Genoveffa Scipione, age 99 of Allen Park, passed away on May 15, 2023 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife to her late husband, Victor, of 58 years.

Devoted and loving mother to Victor Jr. (Susan), Anselm (Lena), and Diana (Kris) Hohl. Nonna to Christopher (Christy), Stephanie, Laura (Giuseppe) Talluto, Daniel, and Austin. Nonnina to...

May 15, 2023

Velma B. Mator, age 89 of Brownstown, MI passed away peacefully May 15, 2023 in the presence of family. Beloved wife of the late Thomas L. Mator. Loving mother of Thomas L. Mator Jr. (Chris), Dennis W. Mator (Janine), Donna M. Yarborough (Victor), Laura L. Lazette (Michael) and James S. Mator. Proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren....

May 15, 2023

Betty Swisher, age 85 of the Downriver area, passed away Monday May 15th, 2023.

Betty was born May 30th, 1937 in Detroit, MI to the late Joseph and Constance Giess. Loving wife of the late Carl Swisher. Dear mother of Sandy Buckner, Joseph (Diane), John (Sarah), and Paul (Jennifer). She was a proud grandmother of...

May 14, 2023

Kenneth L. Giles, of Trenton, formerly of Monroe, passed away May 14, 2023.

As a child Kenneth would go hunting with friends and loved being outdoors. In 1991 Kenneth was working at Jefferson Schools, where he met and fell in love with Carlotta Salemi. They eventually moved in together, and Kenneth brought along his beloved...

May 14, 2023

Cheryl Nadine Werling, of Melvindale, passed away May 14, 2023. Loving mom of James R. (Loretta) Werling, Catherine (David) Deegan, David W. (Patricia) Werling, Matthew (Patricia) Werling, Gregory (Lisa) Werling, and Daniel (Jeanette) Werling. Dear grandma of Jacqueline (Nick), James, Jonathen (Chelsie), Kellie, Nicole, James, Brieanna, Brenden, Daniel, Zachary, Elisabeth, Alyson, Anthony, Rebecca, Neil, Paul (Sarah), Andrew (Erin) and...

May 14, 2023

Socorro “Pita” Quintanilla (née Maldonado Olluela) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, in Southgate, MI at the age of 96, on Sunday, May 14, 2023, Mother’s Day.

She was born on January 27th, 1927 in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico to the late Hermenegilda Olluela and Estanislado Maldonado.

She...

May 13, 2023

Mary Theresa Salwoski, of Allen Park, passed away May 13, 2023. Mother of Al Kwilos, the late Joyce Esparza, Maryann Kwilos, Thomas Kwilos, and Debra Cooter. Grandmother to many. Sister of Joseph Cebulski. She is preceded in death by her parents, Valentine and Martha Cebulski and her husband Anthony Salowski.

Visitation will be held at...

May 13, 2023

Dwayne L. Thomas, of Gibraltar, passed away May 13, 2023. Beloved son of Vonda and the late David Thomas. Loving father of Rebecca (Justin) Howington, Trina (John) Collins, Shala Thomas, Brent Thomas and Maranda Thomas. Mother of his children, Shindle Thomas. Proud grandfather of Aubreana H., James H., John C., Mila C., Nico H., and Roman H. Dear brother...

May 12, 2023

Lowell L. Peacock, born April 15, 1926, in Napoleon Ohio

Predeceased by his parents, Florence (Sworden) Peacock and Thurman Stanley Peacock and his loving wife of 50 years Mary Louise (Cloutier) Peacock who passed away June 16, 2001, and his brother, Ronald Peacock.

He was a three-sport athlete throughout high school,...

May 9, 2023

Joan Griffin. Age 65 of Dearborn Heights. Passed away May 9, 2023. Beloved sister of Barbara Griffin. Loving cousin of Marie (Steve) Aloe, Anita (Mark) Parrish and Louise Aloe. Dearest second cousin of Christopher (Tamie) Parrish, the late Andrew Kohler, Ethan (Brie) Kohler and Jonathan Aloe. Preceded in death by parents Richard and Eleanor Griffin and extended family.

May 8, 2023

Kathy M. Johnson of Riverview, Michigan passed away in her home on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 63. Beloved mother of Jason Krug, Billy Johnson, Holly (Tim Hammar) Billups, Tiffany (David Rushing) Trammell, and Brandon Johnson. Cherished grandma/g-ma/gammy of Billy Jr., Kristifer, Bianca, Jayden, Jaxson, and Aurora. Dearest sister of Jim (Sue) Grigsby, Denise (Nino) Barone,...

May 7, 2023

Michael Stiles, 67, beloved husband and father, passed away at home and surrounded by his loved ones, early morning, May 7th. He was born January 9th 1956 in Detroit Michigan, to Lenora and Walter Stiles, and the middle of their six children: Terry, David, Steve, Michael, Peggy, and Chris. After graduating from Carlson High School, he worked with his...

May 7, 2023

LuAnn Guthrie of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 63 while surrounded by her adoring family. Beloved wife of 44 years to Thomas Guthrie. Cherished mother of Nicole (Richard) Neer, Thomas (Diane) Guthrie, and Janelle (Daniel) Guthrie-Farkas. Dear sister of Karen (Pat) Shea, Donna (the late Leo) Mysiewicz, and Jacqueline Murawski....

May 7, 2023

Wanda J. Woolcott of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved mother of Carol (Gary) Slade, William (the late Cyndi) Sweany, Greg (Pam) Woolcott, Doug (Christine) Woolcott, and Kimberly (the late Tom) Chesney. Cherished grandma of 18 and great-grandma of many. Wanda was preceded in death by her first husband Charles...

May 6, 2023

Eugene (Gene) Morelli (October 7, 1941-May 6, 2023) “Don’t weep for me, I’m

playing 18 holes with the most phenomenal players and always hitting under my

age.” I enjoyed a fulfilling career as a secondary math teacher and elementary

school principal, giving me life long friends. Spent many years, cooking up a chili...

May 6, 2023

Mary J. Worrell-Mitoraj of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Lynne (Jerry) Parr, Denise (Gene) Stephens, Diana (Tony) Manick, and Maria Hutchison (Jerry Zyjewski) and late Bill Hutchison. Step mother to Debra (Bill) Powell, Michael Mitoraj, Patrick (Deborah) Mitoraj, Paul (Nancy) Mitoraj, and Walter (Diane) MItoraj and their...

May 6, 2023

Salvador "Bruno" Rivas, Jr. of Detroit passed away May 6, 2023. Proud father of Zackary and Dylan. Beloved son of Lynn Rivas (Martin Hernandez). Loving brother of Ruben Rivas, Javier (Sonya) Rivas, Victor Hernandez and Carolyn (Ryan) Taylor. Cherished uncle of Alexa Rivas, Solrisa Rivas, Sorella Rivas, and Serafina Rivas. Brother in law of Carina Plascencia. Dear nephew of...

May 5, 2023

Patricia Czaikowski, of Monroe, Michigan passed away May 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Robert Czaikowski. Loving mom of Ken Czaikowski and Keri (Tony) Bailo. Proud grandma of Veronica (Austin), Anthony, Harrison, and Gwendolyn. Dear sister of Raymond, Florence, Edward, and Thomas (Pat). She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her...

May 5, 2023

Norma C. Diegel, age 96 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully May 5th, 2023.

Norma was born July 16th, 1926 to the late William and Nancy Witt. Loving wife of the late Roy O. Diegel. Dear mother of James W. (Beverly), Larry R. (Cheryl), Dianne L. (Paul) Dietz, Richard V. (Cindy), Deborah...