OBITUARIES

October 3, 2022

Laurence Edward Yax, 85, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his sleep on the morning of October 3rd, 2022.

Larry was born on August 7th, 1937, in Huron County, Michigan, to James Nicholas and Mary Sophia. Larry was born at home on the family farm like many of his siblings. Larry went...

October 2, 2022

Dee (Erkfritz) Bartok, age 57 of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Nicole (Mike) Charge and Samantha (Ryan) Sidebottom. Dear daughter of Dolores Erkfritz. Cherished grandma of Madilyn, Autumn, Michael, Jr., Ryan, and Ava. Dee was preceded in death by her father Lenny Erkfritz....

October 2, 2022

Michelle Elaine "Mickey" Watroba of Dexter, Ohio, formerly a long-time resident of Detroit and Downriver Michigan, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 of complications due to chronic illness. Michelle was 72 years old.

Mickey is survived by her long-time life partner, John "Jack" Sullivan, daughter, Lisa Marie Watroba-Brown and son-in-law James A. Brown, son,...

October 2, 2022

Ed Chorkey, age 70 of Lincoln Park, MI formerly of River Rouge, MI passed away October 2, 2022 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Judy for 52 wonderful years. One of a kind dad of Brian Chorkey and Christopher Chorkey. Proud papa of Brie Inman and preceded in death by his granddaughter Shalynn Chorkey. Great papa of Lillieana,...

October 1, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Furstenau, 79, passed away at his home in Grosse Ile surrounded by his loving family on 1 October 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on 21 December 1942, Chuck is survived by his bride of 56 years, Carol; children Christine, Chad (Carol), Mike (Jennifer), and Craig (Stacey); 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his...

September 30, 2022

E. Ruby Bennett, age 90 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully September 30th, 2022.

Ruby was born March 2nd, 1932 in Big Laurel, NC. Loving wife of the late Wayne Marcus Bennett. Dear mother of Robin (Kermit) Burke and Steve (Caitlyn) Bennett. Proud grandmother of Kermit III and Michala Burke. Also survived by her sister...

September 30, 2022

Alice Jane Ford was born November 30, 1934 to Mary and Albert Fillmore. She passed away peacefully on September 30, 2022 in Trenton, MI. She was the loving the mother of Robert and Kenneth Ford. She had 10 grandchildren and 20 grandchildren and one great grandchildren including her granddaughter Paige Kast whom she was very close with.

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September 30, 2022

Radatz, Raymond Otto. Age 68, of Riverview, MI, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 30, 2022. While Ray’s family and friends are shocked by his death, they are thankful for his life.

Son of the late Robert & Rita Radatz. Dearest brother of James (Terry) and Bill (Anne). Amazing uncle to Aaron...

September 30, 2022

A true mountain girl, Glenna was born in Jellico, Tennessee, as the second oldest of twelve children, and one of the nine who survived into adulthood. Jellico is situated on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, nestled in the Cumberland Mountains. She went to school until sixth or seventh grade when her mother needed her to stay home and help with the...

September 30, 2022

Mitchell Ronnie Lee, of Allen Park, passed away September 30, 2022. Loving son on Sherry (Rod) and Mike Lee. Cherished brother of Chris (Jenni), Keith and Stephanie. Proud uncle of Makenna and Owen. Dear grandson of Deborah Lewis and Ronnie Kent Piercy. Treasured nephew of Rhonda and Tracie. Cousin of Keri Ann, Sara, Roger and Staci. He is preceded...

September 30, 2022

Aleta Ann Collins, age 56 of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 in her home.

Born August 27, 1966 in Monroe, Aleta was the daughter of Harold and Theresa “Tess” (Pittner) Pierce. A 1984 graduate of Monroe High School, she worked security for Monroe Public Schools from 1998 until 2005. She enjoyed watching football, baseball, NASCAR,...

September 29, 2022

David L. Grove, of South Rockwood, passed away September 29, 2022. Loving husband of Susan for 48 beautiful years. Beloved father of Megan (Joe) Solis. Proud grandpa of Serena. Dear brother of Judy and the late Cathy. He is preceded in death by

his parents Lynne and Virginia Grove. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and...

September 29, 2022

Frank Charles Miklos passed away on September 29, 2022 at the age of 90. Born July 24, 1932 in Detroit. Beloved husband

for 61 years to the late Marcella Eileen Miklos who passed away five days after him. Father of Frank (Heidi Cholger)

Miklos; Catherine Ling; Suzanne Miklos (William Krausmann); Rose (late Kurt) Montroy; Eileen...

September 29, 2022

Click on tribute wall above to view Tommy's memorial video.

Tommy lived for 66 years, 10 months, and 16 days. Tommy was born to Frank and Evelyn Hopson Plemmons on Sunday, November 13, 1955, in Herman Kiefer Hospital in Detroit, Michigan – not on a firetruck like he would tell everyone when he...

September 28, 2022

Linda Kay McCann, age 64 of Toledo, passed away September 28, 2022.

Born January 31, 1958, Linda was the daughter of Harold and Betty (Fishburn) Grassley. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Shawn McCann, on July 2, 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Linda enjoyed playing darts, she was a University of...

September 28, 2022

Kevin Stauder, age 70 of Allen Park, MI and Tuttle, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 28th, 2022.

Kevin was born January 18th, 1952 in Wyandotte, MI to James and the late Kathleen Stauder. Loving father of Michael Bahash, Sean (Shari) Stauder, and Ryan (Cassandra) Stauder. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Michael and Brandon Bahash, Donovan...

September 27, 2022

Nina Grace Turner. Age 97 of Riverview, formerly of Shelby Twp., Michigan. Nina was born in Maldon England and she came to the U.S. on the Queen Mary as a war bride. She was the loving grandmother of James (Lindsey) Kolaroff and a great grandmother to Thad Kolaroff. Nina was preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Grace...

September 27, 2022

Opal Bernice Cawood, age 96 of Monroe, passed away September 27, 2022.

Born December 20, 1925 in Fonde, Kentucky, Opal was the daughter of George and Dora (Howard) Hodge and granddaughter of Barbara Howard, Jacob Monday, John Will Hodge and Sarah Bell Marion. Opal worked at the Oakridge Nuclear Bomber Plant in Tennessee, she then worked for...

September 26, 2022

Born in Wyandotte, Janet was the daughter of Gerald and Kathryn (Hamel) Johnson.  She married Charles Asher in 1980.  Sadly he preceded her in death in 2003.  A dedicated homemaker Janet also worked as a Physical Therapist Aide  for Henry Ford Hospital.

Janet leaves to cherish her memory her children: Matthew Kupchick and Linna (Terry) Juhasz; as...

September 26, 2022

Suzanne Twomley, age 57 of Grosse Ile, passed away September 26th, 2022.

Suzanne was born March 10, 1965 in Detroit, to Dina and the late Kenneth Michell. Together with Michael Twomley they raised 2 children Christopher and David Twomley. Suzanne is also survived by her sister Kristen (Michael) Olosky, nieces and nephew Lauren, Nicholas, and...