OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Barbara Ruth Peffer

Barbara Ruth Peffer

May 8, 2025

Barbara Ruth Peffer, of Trenton, passed away May 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Roy “Mickey” Peffer. Dear sister of James, John and the late Robert. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruth Clark.

Barbara cherished her dogs, Suzie and Bailey. She was...

Mary Rose Bennett

Mary Rose Bennett

May 7, 2025

Mary Rose Bennett, age 99, was born in Wyandotte on May 2, 1926 and was a longtime Trenton resident. Mary graduated from Slocum Truax High School in 1945. She was married to Charlie Moore from 1949-1970 and to Lee Bennett from 1972 until his death in 1994. Mary enjoyed volunteering at the Riverside nursery and working at a car dealership...

Lorraine Flynn

Lorraine Flynn

May 7, 2025

Lorraine Flynn, age 90 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2025.

Lorraine was born July 31, 1934 in Gaylord, MI to the late Louis and Frances Borowiak. Loving wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Michael (Roberta), Matthew, Kristin (William Goble), and Donald (Jennifer). Proud grandmother of Hayden, Katharine, Krystian, Keegan, Avelinn, Louis, and Breana. She is also...

Anne Klask

Anne Klask

May 6, 2025

Anne Klask, of Trenton, longtime resident of Ecorse, passed away May 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thorton Klask. Loving mom of Toni (Dan) Smith. Proud grandma of Victoria, Isabelle, and Olivia. Dear aunt of Chris Mathews (Monica and Ian Mathews) and Joe Maynard (Ashley, Danielle and Joe Jr.). She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and...

Josephine Falzon

Josephine Falzon

May 6, 2025

Josephine FalzonAugust 11, 1958– May 6, 2025

Josephine Falzon, age 66, of Qormi, Malta, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in prayer.Beloved wife of George Falzon for 48 wonderful years, Josephine was the heart of her family and a beacon of love, strength, and joy. She was the proud and devoted mother of Gilbert (Sandra)...

Donna Jean Anderson

Donna Jean Anderson

May 6, 2025

Donna Jean Anderson passed away peacefully at her home in Riverview, Michigan, on May 6, 2025. Born in Barberton, Ohio, Donna devoted her life to caring for others, both personally and professionally. As a hospice nurse, she provided comfort and compassion to countless individuals and their families during their most challenging times. Her unwavering faith as a follower of Jesus...

Mary Ann Metras

Mary Ann Metras

May 5, 2025

Mary Ann Metras, age 83 of Dearborn, MI passed away May 5, 2025. Loving mother of Marlene, Michael, Pam and Rebecca Newberry. Proud grandmother of Anthony and Natalie. Loving aunt of Eric (Amy) Conner and great aunt of Kyle and Kaylee. Mary loved her family very much and will be greatly missed.

David Michael Rees

David Michael Rees

May 5, 2025

David Michael Rees, age 64, of Grosse Ile, born and raised in Dearborn Heights, passed away on May 5, 2025. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Wendy Rees, of 44 years. 

Loving dad to late Justin, Brennan (Kim) Rees, and Brady (Hannah) Rees. Cherished grandpa to Harper, Connor, Charlotte, Cooper, and Beau. Devoted brother to Debbie (Jeff) Galvin, Terry...

Mike Cleary

Mike Cleary

May 5, 2025

Mike Cleary, age 73 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully Monday May 5th, 2025 surrounded by family.

Mike was the son of the late Patrick and Mary Ellen Cleary. Loving father of Michael, Brandon, Rachel, Rebecca (Andrew), and the late Joel (Marcie). Proud grandfather of Colton (Katie), Kendra (Ronnie), Logan, Kanna, Kayla, Chloe, Gavin, Bryson, Levi, Leighton, and six great grandchildren....

Giuseppe Iacopelli

Giuseppe Iacopelli

May 5, 2025

Iacopelli, Giuseppe. May 5, 2025. age 88, formerly of Riverview .  Beloved husband of the late(s) Jenny and Benedetta.  Giuseppe and the late Jenny are survived by 4 children Joseph (Judy), Maria (Dwayne) Barker, Rose Ellen (Luigi) Bucaro and Michael (Lisa).  Loving grandfather of Jenny, Giuseppe, Gabriella, Giuseppe, Anthony, Grace, Alessandra, Francesca, Gabriel, Michael and Jenny.  Dearest great grandfather to...

Donna J. Dabbs

Donna J. Dabbs

May 4, 2025

Donna J. Dabbs of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the age of 61. Beloved wife of 44 years to John Dabbs. Cherished mother of John Dabbs and Jeffrey (Jordan) Dabbs. Caring grandmother of Gavin Dabbs and Cailyn Dabbs. Dear sister of Linda (Rick) Segedy, Larry Milen, and Ronald Milen. Donna was preceded in death by...

Donald Paul Frankhouse Sr.

Donald Paul Frankhouse Sr.

May 3, 2025

Born in Monroe, on Christmas day, December 25, 1931. Donald Paul Frankhouse Sr. was the son of Francis and Mable (March) Frankhouse.He married Eunice Mae (Kurtz), on August 18, 1950. Donald was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he was baptized, confirmed, and married Eunice.A dedicated hard worker at Ford Motor Company for 25 years.A loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Sandra (Cindy) Ferguson

Sandra (Cindy) Ferguson

May 3, 2025

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Sandra (Cindy) was born on January 27, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and joined her husband, Donald Ferguson, in Heaven on May 3, 2025; she was 82. She was currently of Canton, Michigan and was a resident of Detroit for 60 years. Loving mother of Kim (Ken) Brinsden, Donald (Susan) Ferguson and Nicole...

Carol A. Lang

Carol A. Lang

May 2, 2025

Carol A Lang

1940 - 2025



Carol was born at home in Wyandotte, Michigan February 8th, 1940. After 85 blessed years, she passed peacefully in the early hours, on Friday May 2nd, 2025.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Roger Lang and her sister Shirley Peterson. Her 3 adoring sons, Kerry Lang (Erica Lang), Kevin Lang (Tammy Lang), and Kurt...

Sam Wilson

Sam Wilson

May 1, 2025

Sam Wilson, age 80 of Taylor, MI, passed away on May 1, 2025. He was the devoted husband to Geri (Wieckowski) of 55 years. Sam was also a loving father to his children Amy (Mark) Klotz and Eric Wilson, cherished grandfather to Andrew (Kayla) Klotz, Morgan Klotz, and Madison Klotz, and dear great-grandfather to Eleanor and Wyatt Klotz.

Sam was preceded...

Rosa Ferrante

Rosa Ferrante

May 1, 2025

Rosa Ferrante, age 77 of Southgate, MI passed away May 1, 2025 surrounded by family. Rosa was born February 25, 1948 in Supino, Italy Provence of Frosinone to the late Gino and Maria Tomei. Loving wife of Santino Ferrante for 56 wonderful years. Loving mother of Gino Ferrante, Anna (James) Ede and Roberto Ferrante. Dearest sister of Gabriella (Joseph) Marchioni,...

Deborah A. Rowley

Deborah A. Rowley

May 1, 2025

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Deborah A. Rowley was born on November 30, 1951 in Detroit, MI and passed away on May 1, 2025 at her home in Grosse Ile, Michigan at the age of 73. Beloved wife of 40 years to Michael Rowley. Loving mother of Jason (Amy) Connelly. Proud grandma of Jenna. Dearest sister of...

Barbara J. Watkins

Barbara J. Watkins

April 30, 2025

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Watkins, Barbara J. was born on January 21, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on April 30, 2025 in Dearborn, Michigan at the age of 75; she was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved mother of James (Ashley) Mikalacki and Jodi Palmer (Edward Safadi). Proud grandma to Joshua, Emily, Sebastian, Edison, Molly, Zachary,...

Robert "Bob" Gurganus

Robert "Bob" Gurganus

April 30, 2025

Robert "Bob" Joseph Gurganus, age 64 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 

Beloved son to Harlie and late Shirley. Proud brother to late John. Loving fur-dad to Never. He was also well loved by other family members and friends. 

Bob was funny, sarcastic, and incredibly generous to others no matter who they were. He was a smart aleck,...