OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Zita Danute Skuciene
May 7, 2022
Born in Kaunas, Lithuania, Zita was the daughter of Bronius and Barbora (Pagojute) Spakauskas. She was married to the love of her life, Juozas Andrius Skucas. Zita leaves to cherish her memory her husband Juozas; children: Oktavijus, Linas, Nerijus and Adrija; as well as 6 grandchildren.
Barbara Jean Hardy
May 6, 2022
Barbara Jeanne Hardy, age 76 of Monroe, passed away Friday May 6, 2022. Born May 29, 1945 in Monroe, Barbara was the daughter of Charles and Clarabelle (Eckert) Morris. She married the love of her life, Harvy Hardy, on December 25, 1964. He preceded her in death February 27, 2015. Barbara retired from Greenbrook Manor. She was dedicated to...
Alberto "Tex" Vega
May 5, 2022
Alberto "Tex" Vega. Age 85 of Taylor. Passed away May 5, 2022. Beloved husband of Lucille for 66 years. Loving father of Gary (Caroline) Vega, Karen (Bill) Bonanno, Nanci (Mike) Solace and Lisa (Mike) Shesterkin. Proud Papa of Jonathan (Megan), Albert, Paige (Jeff), Hillary (Mike), Nina, Christine, Billy, Sarah and Emma. Great Papa of Lyla, Poppy and Josie. Dear...
Mary Kay Ely
May 4, 2022
Mary Kay Gourlay Ely, of Ecorse, was born on October 29, 1960 and passed away peacefully on May 4, 2022. She was the daughter of the late William and Muriel Gourlay; sister to Kathy, Al, Daniel, Rich, the late Debbie, the late Robert, and the late Scott; loving wife to the late Daniel; beloved mother to Jovita, Antonio, Joseph,...
Joan M. Blanchette-Brooks
May 4, 2022
Joan Blanchette-Brooks of Newport passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Southshore Hospital Hospice Center in Trenton, Michigan. She was the daughter of Ernest and Hazel (Bondy) Blanchett and married Carl Brooks in October of 1973. Joan was the sister of Norman (Loretta) Blanchett and Very Reverend Melvin Blanchette P.S.S. of Baltimore, Maryland. Joan was a lifelong member of...
William J. Miller
May 4, 2022
Born in Monroe, William was the son of Clarence and Myrtle Miller. William worked on produce farm and enjoyed cutting wood. William leaves to cherish his memory two siblings: Tinka Miller and Mary Adkins; as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings: Clarence Miller, Kathryn Bruck and David...
Ferdinand "Flirt" Joseph Jean
May 4, 2022
Ferdinand “Flirt” Joseph Jean, age 85 of Rockwood; Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Dolores Jean. Loving father of Gregory (JoAnn) Jean, Lisa (the late John) Gutenschwager, and the late Robert Allen Jean. Dear brother of Louis (Marion) Jean, Jeanie (the late Jim) Osbourne, and Robert (Cynthia) Jean. Cherished...
Florence M. Nicksich
May 3, 2022
Nicksich, Florence M. of Allen Park, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 64 years to Edward Nicksich. Loving mother of Denise (Brian) Mansour and Edward S. Nicksich. Dear sister of Patrick (Carol) Palmeri. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie Mansour, Jennifer (Chasen) Allen, and Christine Mansour. Sweet great-grandmother of Emily...
Tony Bandy
May 3, 2022
Tony Bandy, age 49 of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away May 3, 2022. Loving brother of Melissa (Lance) Provost, Kalman Bandy, Joe Solano and Emily Outlaw. Beloved son of the late Kalman and Carolyn Bandy. Proud uncle of Lance, Lauren, Nicholas, Matthew, Gavin, Alyssa, Serenity and Alexander. Memorial contributions in honor of Tony may be made directly to the...
Jane Higgins
May 3, 2022
Higgins, Jane of Trenton, MI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 66 years to Charles O. Higgins. Loving mother of Diane (Dennis) Cicchelli and Donna (Jim) Taurence. Cherished grandmother of Natalie (Andy) Wahl and Dante Cicchelli. “Grandma the Great” to Weston Wahl. Dear sister-in-law of Don Higgins. Caring aunt...
Barbara Jean Kennedy
May 2, 2022
Barbara Jean Kennedy ( nee: Wilder) was born on October 23, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 2, 2022 at her home in Riverview at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Raymond “Bud” Kennedy. Loving mom of Ray “Bud” Kennedy, Colleen (Wally) Wojtala and Darrell (Elda) Kennedy. Proud Grandma, Nana and Beans of Sarah...
Kristie Martin
May 2, 2022
A video tribute will be added, please check back. Kristie was born on September 18, 1974 in Wyandotte, Michigan and was surrounded by her family when she went home on May 2, 2022. Cherished wife of 23 years to Jerry. Proud mother of Jacob, Hannah and Drew. Dearest sister of Kelly (Paul) McGinnis and Kevin (Amy) Foster. Also survived...
Nancy T. Skrocki
May 1, 2022
Nancy T. Skrocki, age 93 of Allen Park, MI passed away May 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Wife of Thaddeus “Ted” Skrocki for 50 wonderful years. Loving mother of Cynthia (the late Peter Stahl) Arnold and Tracey Kemp. One of a kind GG of 2 grandchildren Ginny (Dave) and Kristy (Rob) and 8 great-grandchildren Alexis, Celia, Lilli,...
Robert Fronk
May 1, 2022
Robert (Bob) Fronk, age 61, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, Michigan. Joining his father Raymond J. Fronk. He was working at Pumps Tire Service, formerly Waddles Tire Service. He loved to ride his motorcycle, hunting in Pennsylvania, fishing at Pointe Maulee, and started bird watching, and enjoyed walking in...
James "Skip" Armstrong
May 1, 2022
James, called Mike by his family and Skip by his friends was born in Detroit, MI in 1949. He attended grade school at Christ the Good Shepherd in Lincoln Park and Hall of Divine Child in Monroe. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1966 and attended Michigan State University. James served in the US Army in Vietnam War...
Barbara Nagrich
May 1, 2022
Barbara Nagrich, age 70, was the caring daughter of the late Francies and Helen Jennings; a cherished sister to Jim (Sandy) Jennings, John (Valerie) Jennings, Alan (Christine) Jennings, Larry (Tracee) Jennings, and Alice (Donald) Deceico; a beloved mother of Chad (Allie) Nagrich; and loving Oma to Christopher and Izzy. She was also a loving aunt, caring friend, and adopted...
Hal Petterle
May 1, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Hal's memorial video. Hal Petterle, of Southgate, passed away May 1, 2022 at his beloved cottage in Irish Hills. Loving husband of Olga Kowalchuk for 65 beautiful years. Beloved dad of Kenneth (Kristine) Petterle, Dave (Gwen) Petterle, and Larry (Jan) Petterle. Cherished grandpa of Keith, Kory, Jonathan, Anthony, Amanda and Jennifer. Proud...
Jo Anne Niedermeier
April 30, 2022
Jo Anne Niedermeier, age 74 of Naples Florida, formerly of Newport, passed away April 30, 2022 at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Naples. Born August 26, 1947 in Monroe, Jo Anne was the daughter of Clayton “Jim” and Anne (Krauchenko) Niedermeier. A 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School, she then attended Monroe County Community College, Henry Ford Community College...
Betty L. Pasola
April 28, 2022
Betty Lou Pasola, 97, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on Thursday April 28, 2022. Born April 4, 1925, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Lucille Etzkorn. Betty met the love of her life, Ralph, at Camp Chaffee (Fort Smith), Arkansas, where he was a member of the 16th Armored Division Band. If...
Judith M. Williams
April 28, 2022
Judith M. Williams, age 84 of Monroe, passed away April 28, 2022 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Born November 22, 1937 in Monroe, Judith was the daughter of Dominic and Magdalene (Kives) Notario. A 1955 graduate of St. Mary Academy, she married the love of her life, Frank A. Williams, on September 29, 1962. Sadly he preceded her in death...
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