OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

James E. Schloff

James E. Schloff

January 2, 2023

James Edward Schloff, age 79 of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. Loving husband to Martha Schloff (Blonski) of 57 years.

Loving father to Laura (Don) and late Kelly. Loving grandfather to Justin, Courtney (Steve), Alex, Janina (Cory), Adam, and Jacob. Loving step-grandfather to Brandon, Chelsea, and Brett....

Charles F. Deck

Charles F. Deck

January 1, 2023

Charles Francis Deck, 92, passed away January 1st, 2023, in Trenton, MI with his beloved wife Eva at his side. Charlie was a true scientist. He grew up in St Louis, MO and received his PhD in Chemistry from Washington University. He was a research chemist at BASF Wyandotte his entire professional career. After retirement he was active in...

Rose Marie Gerbi

Rose Marie Gerbi

January 1, 2023

Rose Marie Gerbi of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of 63 years to Aldo Gerbi. Cherished mother of Victor (Kathy Robertson) Gerbi, David (Karen) Gerbi, Paul (Trisha) Gerbi, and Andrea (Rachel Faber) Gerbi. Loving grandmother of Ashley (Matthew Bowman), Alexander, Marissa, Nicholas, Nadia, Jack, and Gia. Dear sister...

Kelly Rae Roberts

Kelly Rae Roberts

December 31, 2022

Kelly Rae Roberts, age 51 of Newport, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Born July 1, 1971 in Trenton, Kelly was the daughter of Robert and Sandra (Dubnicay) Pope. A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, she married the love of her life, Brian Charles Roberts, on March 9, 2007. Sadly he...

Sherrie Marie (Gardner) Soliz

Sherrie Marie (Gardner) Soliz

December 31, 2022

Sherrie Marie (Gardner) Soliz, of Southgate, passed away December 31, 2022. Loving mother of Lisa Soliz, Sarah Soliz, Jennifer Soliz (Richard Smith) and Dr. Chanel Hampton. Proud grandma of Joshua Calhoun, Grace Soliz and Sora Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Enos and Paula Gardner, along with her two brothers, Charles Gardner and Edward Gardner. She...

Tonya Lynn Stoker

Tonya Lynn Stoker

December 31, 2022

Tonya Lynn Stoker 51 years old of East Pointe, MI passed away on New Years Eve 2022 with her sister by her side. Tonya is preceded in death by her Mother Carol, Grandma Beulah, Aunt Joan, Uncle Bobby & her wonderful Aunt Margie.

Tonya is survived by her sister Tina (Kevin) Kavanaugh, nieces Khloe &...

Diane Fairley Mcrae Falck

Diane Fairley Mcrae Falck

December 30, 2022

Diane (Fairley) McRae Falck

March 27, 1947 - December 30, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the peaceful passing of Diane (Fairley) McRae Falck, formally of Melvin, IL on December 30, 2022 at the age of 75 years.

She will be lovingly remembered...

Helen A.  Powell

Helen A. Powell

December 29, 2022

Helen was born on September 4, 1946 in Phoenix, Arizona and passed away on December 29, 2022 at Beaumont Trenton at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Willis. Loving mother of Cindy Burnham and John Burnham. Proud grandma of Ryan Wojtylko and Aaron Wojtylko. Also survived by Bryan and Madeleine Wojtylko and all the Wojtylko family....

James "Wes"  Keathley

James "Wes" Keathley

December 29, 2022

James "Wes" Keathley. Age 91 of Trenton. Passed away December 29, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lou Keathley. Loving father of the late Kenneth Keathley and Linda Cheek. Proud grandpa of Kenny (Nichole) Keathley, Robert (Olivia) Keathley and Lara (Kris) Keathley. Great grandpa of Madison, Hunter (Katrina), Katelyn, Aleks, Jessalyn, Benjamin, Evan and Elliot. Great great grandpa...

Joseph W. "Chip" Wisniewski

Joseph W. "Chip" Wisniewski

December 28, 2022

Joseph W. “Chip” Wisniewski of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Dianne Wisniewski. Cherished father and buddy of Marcus and the late Joey Wisniewski. Dearest brother-in-law of Dave (Leona) Dezsi, Carl (Kris) Dezsi, Cris (Dwight) Fast, Kathy (Bud) Hockle, and Michelle (Ken) Allen. He will be deeply missed...

Dolores Thomas

Dolores Thomas

December 28, 2022

Click on tribute wall above to view Dolores' memorial video.

Dolores Thomas was called home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. Dolores was born December 12, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Alice(Aquilla)Romano.

She was a beloved wife to the late Dominic Thomas. They had...

Capt. Ted Cogswell

Capt. Ted Cogswell

December 27, 2022

Theodore Aho Cogswell passed away at the age of 96 on December 27, 2022. He was born in Greenland, MI on February 27, 1926. He spoke Finnish for the first few years of his life and started speaking English when he went to school. During WWII, he wanted to join the Navy but was denied because of his club...

Douglas David Franklin

Douglas David Franklin

December 27, 2022

Douglas David Franklin, age 41 of Woodhaven, MI, passed away on December 27, 2022. He was the loving father of Logan and Griffin; beloved son to Brenda and Douglas (Clara); dear brother to Jason; cherished uncle to Parker; and was survived by many great friends and family members.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January...

Diane M. Michaud

Diane M. Michaud

December 27, 2022

Diane Marie Michaud (Padot), age 69 of Monroe, MI, entered her Heavenly home on December 27, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends. She was a loving wife to Timothy Michaud for 47 years.

Diane was born in Mercy Hospital on June 20, 1953, to the late Robert and Audrey (Roberts) Padot and was a lifelong resident...

Joanne "Jojo" Guardiola

Joanne "Jojo" Guardiola

December 26, 2022

Joanne Guardiola, age 66 of Allen Park, MI, passed away on December 26, 2022 surrounded by her family.

Loving daughter to her late parents, Luis and Erma Guardiola. Loving sister to Father Louis, Rose, Richard (Brenda), Carol, James (Edelmira), and John (Karen). Loving aunt to many of her 14 nieces and nephews. Loving great-aunt to...

Dodo Barton Wittman

Dodo Barton Wittman

December 26, 2022

Dodo Barton Wittman of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at the age of 72. Beloved wife of 52 years to Russell Wittman. Cherished mother of Kelly Ferencz. Dearest Cece of Hannah and Hailey Ferencz. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Janet (Tom) Riley, Kathy (Mike) Kalapos, and Kay Barton. Caring aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt to many...

Richard Allen  Taylor

Richard Allen Taylor

December 25, 2022

Richard Allen Taylor of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of 53 years to Susan Taylor. Cherished father of Derek (Melissa) Taylor and Dana (Allan) Watson. Dear grandfather of Aurora and Monroe Watson. Loving nephew of James (Nancy) Deel. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Arc...

Jessika Lynn Pirtle

Jessika Lynn Pirtle

December 25, 2022

Jessika Lynn Pirtle, age 44 of Monroe, passed away December 25, 2022 in her home.

Born February 18, 1978 in Monroe, Jessika was the daughter of Carolyn Moss Brinson and Robert Pirtle.

Jessika leaves to cherish her memory her son Aiden Michael O’Connell; her mother Carolyn Brinson; siblings: Brandon (Lawana Lee) Johnson, Amber Johnson Grantham;...

Kathie  Longfellow

Kathie Longfellow

December 25, 2022

Kathie Longfellow of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 78. Cherished mother of Kelly (Ken) Brancheau and Julie Ohneck. Loving grandma of Jessica Ohneck, Jacob Brancheau, and Joshua Ohneck. Dear sister of Bill (Marlene) Stotts. Dearest aunt of Kevin (Stephanie) Stotts and Keith (Amy) Stotts. Caring ex-wife of the late Butch Longfellow....

Eunice "Niecy" Amison

Eunice "Niecy" Amison

December 25, 2022

Eunice Amison, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on December 25, 2022, at 8:34 a.m. Eunice, was born on August 23, 1941, in Forest City, Arkansas. She was the youngest of 6 children born to Grady L. and Druscilla Manson (Davis) Moore.

The Family moved to Monroe Michigan in 1953. There, Eunice attended Monroe High School....