OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Michael Stephen Foran

Michael Stephen Foran

November 2, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute.

Foran, Michael Stephen. Age 70. November 2, 2022 of Grosse Ile and formerly of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cherished husband of 40 years to Clare Ann (nee: Goddard). Loving father of Amy-Rose Foran (Carrie Maseredjian), Emily-Clare Foran and Ryan-Michael (Anna) Foran. Dear brother of Jimmy...

Ted A. Schiebold

Ted A. Schiebold

November 2, 2022

Ted A. Schiebold, age 68 of Taylor, MI. Loving Husband of Cheryl Schiebold, together for 36 years. Loving and one of a kind Dad to Mindy (Paul) Duran and Richard (Jackie) Consul. Proud Papa Ted of Trey, Ella, Abby, Dylan and Reagan. Loving son of Donna and the late Allan Schiebold. Beloved brother of Tony Schiebold, Kim Schiebold-Beluzo, Kirk...

Stephen Stanley Stopczynski

Stephen Stanley Stopczynski

November 1, 2022

Stephen Stanley Stopczynski, age 75 of Trenton, passed away November 1, 2022.

Born June 10, 1947, Stephen was the son of Walter and Eleanor (Turski) Stopczynski. A graduate of Northeastern High School, he retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years.

Stephen leaves to cherish his memory a brother Walter (Andrea) Stopczynski; a nephew Michael...

Brian Charles Mccallister, Sr.

Brian Charles Mccallister, Sr.

November 1, 2022

Brian Charles McCallister, Sr. of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved father of Brian McCallister II, Matthew Ryan McCallister, Lindsay McCallister, and Justen (Miranda) McCallister. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Cal, Justen, Brian, Grayson, and Cameron. Dear brother of Doug (Joyce) McCallister, and Robert McCallister. Loving...

Mark W. Florino

Mark W. Florino

October 31, 2022

Mark William Florino, age 65 of Taylor, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. Loving brother to late Tanya (David) Chaput. Loving uncle to Christie Chaput. Mark was very interested on listening about other’s people’s lives as he didn’t enjoy talking about himself too much. He was very caring about his family and his friends. He will be deeply...

James Chester Leedy

James Chester Leedy

October 31, 2022

James Chester Leedy, 91, of Trenton passed away on October 31, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was a native of Catlettsburg, KY. 1950 graduate of Trenton High School, and a Korean War veteran.

The retired Trenton firefighter is survived by his wife of 66 years, Caroline, and 2 sons.

A...

Lou Ann Markiecki-Fox

Lou Ann Markiecki-Fox

October 31, 2022

Born in Detroit, Lou was the daughter of Louis and Delight (DeLao) Markiecki.  She worked for many years for the phone company.  Lou was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and dogs.

Lou leaves to cherish her memory her son Brian Markiecki; and her siblings: Josephine (Joe) Segedy, Linda (Mike)...

Robert L.  Sperling

Robert L. Sperling

October 31, 2022

Robert L. Sperling of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 91, just 10 days after his beloved wife of 72 years, Betty Sperling. Cherished father of Michaela (Dixon) Smith, Teri (Mike) Creighton, and Kathleen (John) Masserant. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Kathleen (the late Joseph)...

William Gustav Lange Iii

William Gustav Lange Iii

October 31, 2022

Below is a tribute from William's wife, Karen:

Dear friends and family,

It is with a heavy heart that I’m writing to you to let you know that my husband, Bill Lange, passed away on October 31st.

We were biking, as we often did, and just stopped...

Randy Blackburn

Randy Blackburn

October 31, 2022

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Randy Blackburn of Taylor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 57. Cherished son of Diana Revels. Beloved father of Randy (Danielle) Blackburn and Rachel Blackburn. Dear grandfather of Noah and Isiah. Loving brother of Christine...

Donna K. Hudson

Donna K. Hudson

October 31, 2022

Donna Kay Hudson, age 85 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, James A. Hudson, of 64 years.

Beloved mother to Mark (Stacey), late Paul, and Brian. Beloved grandmother to Brian, Brianna (Tony), Annalyse, and Hannah. Beloved great-grandmother to Alaya, Adriana, Anaceli, and expected...

Donald Lenz

Donald Lenz

October 29, 2022

Donald Lenz. Age 94 of Allen Park. Passed away October 29, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Lenz. Loving father of the late Delmer (Bonny) Lenz, Mark (Cindy) Lenz and Michelle (Dean) Francisco. Proud grandpa of Brian (Shannon) Lenz, Sheila (Jason) Shomo, Erin (Noah) Hawkins, Nicholas Francisco, Ciara (Daryl) Flotka and Cheyenne (Austin) Carroll. Great grandpa of Mason,...

Elsie Mae Gherasim

Elsie Mae Gherasim

October 29, 2022

Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Elsie Mae Gherasim. On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Elsie gained her wings and is now in the loving arms of our Lord.

Elsie Mae Sandberg was born October 8, 1934, in Flushing, Michigan, to Ella Rose Bailey and Gosta Edward Sandberg. She married George Gherasim on June...

Ruth Tennant

Ruth Tennant

October 28, 2022

Ruth Ann (Guilstorf) Tennant, age 81 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her son, daughters, and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 61 years.

Loving devoted mother to Lori (Robert), Robert (Athena), late Linda, and Leanne. Grandmother to Jenna (Alex), Robert III, Tabatha (Hussayn),...

Vivian J. Cousino

Vivian J. Cousino

October 28, 2022

Vivian Jannette Cousino, age 94, passed away October 28th, 2022.

Born June 22nd, 1928 in Battle Creek, MI to the late Percy M. Bishop and Beaulah E. (Wilson). She attended Flat Rock High School through the 11th grade before marrying the late Stanley Cousino on October 21st, 1945. Together they would raise 11 children.

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John Alan Mackay, Jr.

John Alan Mackay, Jr.

October 27, 2022

John Alan MacKay, Jr., age 58 of Lake George, MI, formerly of Woodhaven, MI, passed away October 27th, 2022.

John was born May 25th, 1964 to Renee and the late John MacKay, Sr. Loving husband of Vickie MacKay (nee Peterson). Dear father of Rusty and Leigha (Dan) Cline. Proud Papa of 5 amazing grandchildren. Beloved...

Gilbert Erwin Rose

Gilbert Erwin Rose

October 26, 2022

Gilbert Erwin “Gib” Rose

WYANDOTTE. March 31, 1935 - October 26, 2022

Born in Jamestown, NY. Moved to Wyandotte in 1944.

Loving husband to the late Arlene; father to Peter (Janelle), Michael (Kelly) and Daniel

(Peggy); grandfather to Kirsten (Matt) and Haley (Evan); great-grandfather to...

Carol Lynn Olgren

Carol Lynn Olgren

October 26, 2022

Carol Lynn Olgren, of Taylor, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving daughter of the late Earl and Alice Olgren. Dear sister of Douglas, Robert and the late Larry. Proud aunt of Melissa Olgren and many others.

Carol enjoyed collecting Department 56 houses, and had the entire set up in the basement of her house. She...

Elaine Parker

Elaine Parker

October 24, 2022

Raised in Lincoln Park, Michigan, Elaine was the daughter of David and Myrtle (Baker) Lewis. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, she then received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Central Michigan University. She married the love of her life, James Parker, on March 21, 1970. Elaine worked as a teacher for Grosse Ile High School until her...

Bruce W. Parsons

Bruce W. Parsons

October 24, 2022

Bruce W. Parsons was born on February 12, 1949 and passed away on October 24, 2022. His services were entrusted to the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.