OBITUARIES

June 8, 2023

Born in Detroit, Arthur was the son of Homer and Jessie (Wilson) Lash.

A high school graduate, Arthur faithfully served our county in the United States Army.  He married the love of his life, Brenda Rye, September 22, 1984.  Sadly she preceded him in death in 2019.

Arthur leaves to cherish his memory his children:...

June 7, 2023

William “Bill” Bohn, age 66 of Southgate, Michigan passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Beloved brother of Lynette (Edward Donald) Bohn and Renee (Alan Herster) Bohn. Loving uncle and godfather of Rachel and Ryan Herster. Dear nephew of Christina Kraft and cousin of Richard (Julie Bourbonnais) Metcalf, Charmaine LeBlanc, Allisa (Paul) Zimmerman, and Michael (Mary) Hughes. Bill was preceded...

June 6, 2023

Born in Trenton, Brian was the son of Charles and Lois (Shabinaw) Harrington.

A self employed handyman, Brian enjoyed watching sports and fishing.

Brian leaves to cherish his memory his mother Lois Thompson; siblings: Dianne (Gary) Harvell, Debra (Lee) Gillispe, Charles (Kathy) Harrington and Ronald (Elen) Harrington; as well as several nieces and nephews.  Sadly...

June 5, 2023

David James Kottke, of Allen Park, passed away June 5, 2023. Loving son of Helen Mary Mazaitis and the late James Milton Kottke. Cherished brother of Eric Keith Adkins, Andrea Elizabeth Thomason, Kristen Leigh Kottke. Beloved fiancé of Gabriela Gomez Morales. Proud uncle of Alessa, Cade, Ashley Nina, David Jr., and Airen. He is survived by his aunt Lisa;...

June 5, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” F. McFee, age 84 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Jerry passed away in his home while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 5, 2023. Beloved husband of 55 years to Lorraine McFee. Cherished father of Kirk (Christine) McFee and Daryl (Christy) McFee. Loving grandfather of Grace McFee and Matteo McFee. Dearest brother-in-law of Beverly and Bob...

June 5, 2023

Bonnalyn Louise Truxall, age 87 of Trenton, passed away June 5, 2023.

Born February 15, 1936 in Ecorse, Bonnie was the daughter of Ernest and Mildred (Percy) Schroeder. A graduate of Slocum-Truax High School, she married the love of her life, Eugene Truxall, on February 4, 1956. Sadly he preceded her in death April 7, 2012. A...

June 5, 2023

Naomi Zocher-Staggs of Mount Pleasant, Michigan; formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan. She passed away peacefully on June 5th 2023. Naomi was a proud senior member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, recently retired from The Ford Motor Company and a huge football fan! Naomi is survived by her son Andrew Staggs, grandson Brayden, Brothers Larry, Doug, Eric, Tommy, Sisters...

June 5, 2023

James David Hall was born on June 30, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on June 5, 2023 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loving dad of Michael (Wendy) Hall, the late Heather Hall, Scott (Karen) Hall, the late Amy Phillips and to her husband Steven Phillips and to Liza (Bradley Wynn). Also survived by...

June 4, 2023

Michelle Rose Hallmark, age 47 of Riverview, passed away June 4, 2023.

Born June 12, 1975 in Royal Oak, Michelle was the daughter of Dale and Denice (Brown) Thorsby. A graduate of Riverview High School, she earned her Bachelor of Business from Northwood University and her Nursing Degree from Henry Ford College. Michelle worked as a Registered...

June 3, 2023

Larry Barragan Barbosa, age 57 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 3, 2023.

Loving father to Alexis Barbosa. Loving brother to late Luis Barragan Barbosa, late Kenneth Barragan Barbosa, and Laura (Charles) Barbosa-Irvin. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his parents, Louis A. Barbosa and Josephine Barragan. He...

June 3, 2023

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Berry, Kay “Kati” was born on February 4, 1937 and passed away on June 3,

2023 at the age of 86; she was of Taylor. Loving wife of the late Y.H. Berry, Sr.

Dearest mom of Young “Todd” (Patricia “Cookie”) Berry, Phae...

June 3, 2023

John Gary Lewis was 56 when his time with his loved ones was unexpectedly cut short on June 3, 2023. He lived in Southgate and was preceded in death by his parents, James Gary Lewis and Margaret “Peggy” (Stahl) Lewis. John’s greatest joy, his children, survive him: Ellen Lewis (James Gardner), Benny Lewis (Maia), James Lewis, and Sammy Lewis....

June 3, 2023

Raymond Barden was born on November 11, 1965, to Shirley Deno and Allen Stuck. He was later adopted by his grandparents, Alberta and Marlin Barden. Ray passed away on June 3, 2023. He was born in Trenton, raised in Trenton, lived in Trenton, and even passed away in Trenton. His whole life was in Trenton. Ray had recently retired...

June 3, 2023

Catherine Jean Randall, of Wyandotte, passed away June 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth William Randall Sr. Loving mother of Chris (Ally) Loniecki, Kenneth Randall Jr. (Amber Sangret), and Jessica Randall (Ricardo Lara). Proud grandmother of Christopher Thomas Loniecki, Domonic James Loniecki, Mercedes Lynn Randall, Sienna Rosemarie Randall and Kenneth William Randall III. Dear sister of Theodore...

June 2, 2023

Joan Marie (Phee) Linenfelser, age 86, of Trenton, passed away on June 2, 2023. She was born in Wyandotte on June 18, 1936 to the late Carl and Eileen Phee. Joan is survived by her children, Norbert (Toni) Linenfelser II, Susan (Thomas) Nonnenmacher, Denise (David) Hakanson, Roger (Barbara) Linenfelser, Sally (Dan Hyman) Seymour, Paul Linenfelser and daughter-in-law Janene Linenfelser....

June 1, 2023

Joan Bettinger, age 83 of Rockwood, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born January 18, 1940 in Rockwood, Joan was the daughter of Nelson and Mabel (Shanaver) Gomoll. She married James Brown on June 18, 1960. Joan then married Jimmy Bettinger August 15, 1986. Sadly, he preceded her in death May 13, 2012. A dedicated homemaker, Joan...

May 30, 2023

Pierre “Petey” Compeau of Brownstown Twp., Michigan passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the age of 40. Beloved son of the late Pierre and Nancy Compeau. Cherished brother of the late Annette Ridenour. Petey is survived by his loving aunt Mary Louise (Lloyd) Hartrick and his aunt Nancy Hall, his nephew Josh (Selina) Ridenour, his great-nephew Jaxon...

May 30, 2023

Daniel Joseph Smith was born on August 23, 1976 and died at his home in Taylor, Michigan on May 30, 2023; he was 46 years old. Beloved father of Olivia Smith. Dearest son of the late Philip and Katherine Smith. Also survived by his niece, three nephews, other loving family and friends. He will be missed by his dog,...

May 30, 2023

Steven Lee Blackwell, age 36 of Allen Park, passed away on May 30, 2023. He was the beloved partner to Kelly Schomberger of 15 years.

Loving father to Kaylee Jade Blackwell. Loving son to Roy and Christine Blackwell. Loving brother to Brandon Blackwell, Amy Hastie, late Jennifer Lepard, and late Jon Story II. Loving grandchild...

May 29, 2023

On Monday, May 29th 2023, Milton Stewart Moore Jr. - a wonderful husband, brother, father,

grandfather and great grandfather passed away.

Born in Wyandotte MI on July 25th, 1934 to parents Milton and Ester Moore.

Milton Attended Purdue university, and met Roselynn James at age 18 - while she...