OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Patricia (Pat) Bader

Patricia (Pat) Bader

May 24, 2022

Patricia (Pat) Bader, age 97 of the Downriver area, passed away May 24th, 2022. Patricia was born January 14th, 1925 in Queensland, Australia to the late Thomas J. and Margaret B. McGuire. She later would meet her soon to be husband, the late Frederick Bader, while he was stationed in Australia. After moving to and also gaining citizenship in...

Shirley  Jean Cutting

Shirley Jean Cutting

May 24, 2022

Shirley Jean Cutting, of Allen Park, MI was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She left this world surrounded by those who love her on May 24, 2022 after bravely battling cancer for nearly 20 years. She was born to Richard and Cora Kurtz on May 13, 1954, graduated from Hazel Park High School and went on to...

John "Jim" Muscat

John "Jim" Muscat

May 23, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jim's video tribute. John “Jim” Muscat, of Southgate, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. Jim was born in Malta on September 3, 1933 to Horatio and Marianna Muscat. He is preceded in death by them and his first wife, Nazzarena. Loving husband of Antonia. Beloved father of Mary (Martin), Grace...

Marleen Ann Raboin

Marleen Ann Raboin

May 22, 2022

Click Tribute Wall link to watch video of Marleen's service. Marleen Ann (Durham) Raboin 67, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away on May 22, 2022. Marleen was born in Detroit on June 14, 1954, to her parents Mary Eileen (Bowen) Durham and James C. Durham. Marleen was raised in Lincoln Park with her family of six children in a brick...

Rhynhardt "Sonny" Weimer Jr.

Rhynhardt "Sonny" Weimer Jr.

May 22, 2022

Born in Ecorse, Sonny was the son of Rhynhardt and Beatrice (Cassady) Weimer. He worked for ASC for over 30 years. Sonny is survived by two children: Autumn Weimer and Sean Weimer as well as two grandchildren.

Margaret L. Henry

Margaret L. Henry

May 21, 2022

Click Tribute Wall link above to watch Margaret Henry's tribute video. Margaret L. Henry, of Riverview, passed away May 21, 2022. Loving mother of Charles (Margaret) Henry, Danny (Lynn) Henry and Bobbie Herron. Beloved grandma of Bryan, Carrie, Margie, Amy, Danielle, Charlie, Donald, Joshua, Jacob, Travis, Chloe, Chelsea, Mollie and Nicholl. Proud great grandma to many. Dear sister of...

Keane Michelin

Keane Michelin

May 21, 2022

Michelin, Keane of Trenton, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 69. Beloved wife of 44 years to Donald Michelin. Loving mother of Sara (Jason) Walls and Jeannette (Kevin) Hart. Cherished grandmother of Emma, McKenna, Alexandra, Nora, and Juliana. Dear sister of Kris Reutter and Julia (Kevin) Keller. Caring aunt of Andrew (Iffat) Reutter,...

Pamela  Boucher

Pamela Boucher

May 21, 2022

Boucher, Pamela of Trenton, MI passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Jack Boucher. Loving mom of Patrick (Jennifer) Boucher, Ami (Michael) Klein, Brendan (Kristen) Boucher, and Andrew (Trisha) Boucher. Cherished grandma of Kendra, Kolton, Katherine, Marissa, Brendan, Nicoletta, John II, Kylee, Anthony “A.J.”, Livia, and Emersyn. Dear sister...

Rhonda Christine  Rice

Rhonda Christine Rice

May 21, 2022

Born in Newington, New Hampshire, Rhonda was the daughter of Robert and Carol (Watkins) Garramone. A graduate of Southwestern High School, she married Daniel Rice in 1995. Rhonda pursued her Masters Degree in Social Work, graduating with honors from Wayne State University in 1995. Rhonda leaves to cherish her memory, Daniel, her husband of the past 26 years; children:...

Arthur J. Hayes

Arthur J. Hayes

May 20, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Arthur’s video tribute. Arthur J. Hayes, age 98, passed peacefully at his home. surrounded by his loving family, on the 20th of May, 2022. Arthur was born on May 3, 1924 to Lucy (Welton) and John Victor Hayes. He lived in River Rouge, and attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School....

Beatrice "Dolly" Haiduc

Beatrice "Dolly" Haiduc

May 20, 2022

Haiduc, Beatrice "Dolly". Age 88 of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Haiduc. Loving mother of Michael (Margaret) Haiduc, Johnny Haiduc, Charles (the late Marlene) Morgan, and Joseph (Michelle) Haiduc. Cherished grandmother of Derek (Erin) Haiduc, Sara Haiduc, Steven Haiduc, Kevin Haiduc, Amy Haiduc, Adam (Taylor) Haiduc, and Samantha Haiduc....

Emilio Perfili

Emilio Perfili

May 20, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Emilio’s video tribute. August 26, 1931 – May 20, 2022 Emilio was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Alessandrina Perfili, known to all as Santina or Sandy. Emilio leaves behind his two first-generation daughters, Diana Brunner (Michael), and Linda Koeppe (Roy). Also mourning the loss are his...

Blanche C. Kiszela

Blanche C. Kiszela

May 18, 2022

Blanche Kiszela, of Trenton, passed away May 18,2022. Born in Winterville, Maine on March 3, 1923 to Henry and Essie Soucie. She is survived by her daughters, Jean (Lawrence) Wistinghausen, of Houghton Lake, Mi, and Judith Ann (Loren) Nelson, of St. Petersburg, Florida. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey L. Wistinghausen I, Glen A. Wistinghausen, William Pischke Jr, and Pamela Kennedy....

Cyndi Sweany

Cyndi Sweany

May 18, 2022

Cyndi Sweany, age 62 of Wyandotte, passed away May 18th, 2022. Born July 26th, 1959 to Fred Feldman and Becky Loggins. Loving wife of Bill Sweany. Dear mother of Andrew (Melissa) and Addison. VERY proud grandmother of Declan. Cyndi also leaves behind to cherish her memory siblings Fred (Kim) Feldman Jr. and Del Loggins, nieces and nephews Jalyn, Dominic,...

Frank E. Sall

Frank E. Sall

May 18, 2022

The Trenton community lost one of its most beloved citizens on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 when Frank Edward Sall suddenly passed away at the age of 56. He was always that person who any neighbor, friend, or family member could call upon at a moment’s notice. If you were ever in need, he was always there to lend a...

Muriel Catherine Pakenas

Muriel Catherine Pakenas

May 17, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Muriel's video tribute. Muriel was born on July 11, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and died on May 17, 2022 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 93; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Peter who preceded her in death on August 24, 1978. Cherished mom of...

George Albert Steinman

George Albert Steinman

May 17, 2022

George Albert Steinman, of Monroe, died on Tuesday, 17 May 2022, after some sixteen days in hospital, suffering from CoViD-19. Born 25 July 1928 in Monroe to Henry Allen and Esther Ruth (Van Slambrouck) Steinman, their third child, George, began his career as a house painter and remodeler in his father's business before setting out on his own. He...

Ray N. "Pops"  Anders

Ray N. "Pops" Anders

May 16, 2022

Anders, Ray N. “Pops” of Taylor, MI passed away at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the age of 81. Beloved father of Mike Anders and Heather (Robert) Ziolkowski. Cherished grandfather of Haley Anders, Destiny Anders, Tyler Ziolkowski, Kayla Anders, Ciarra Ziolkowski, Ella Anders, Eric Anders, Aiden Anders, and Jaden Anders. Dear great-grandfather of Carter Lanzilotti, Jaylin...

Leo Mysiewicz

Leo Mysiewicz

May 15, 2022

Leo Joseph Mysiewicz, age 70 of Lincoln Park, passed away on Sunday May 15, 2022. Born March 11th, 1952 in Detroit, MI to the late Zygmunt and Bernice Mysiewicz. Leo married Donna Murawski in 2002. Loving Uncle of Jason, Jonathon, Kristen, Keri (Tim), Nicole (Richard), Tommy (Diane), Janelle (Dan) and Lea (Drake). Proud Great Uncle Of Brendan, Emma, Grace,...

Charlene Thompson

Charlene Thompson

May 14, 2022

Charlene Thompson, age 90 of Monroe, passed away on May 14, 2022. Born December 16, 1931 in Monroe, MI to John and Grace (nee: Lazette) Biggins. Charlene married Archie Thompson, Jr. in 1957; he preceded her in death on September 17, 2018. Cherished mother of Dale (Teresa) Thompson of Monroe, the late Jeffery Thompson, Blaine Thompson of Monroe, Lynn...