OBITUARIES

June 21, 2025

Brendan David Siddall, a radiant soul whose spirit touched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him, passed away on June 21, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 26. Born on February 12, 1999, Brendan was many things to many people—an accomplished actor, singer, and musician; a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community; and a...

June 22, 2025

Marie Miller, longtime resident of Lathrup Village and Rogers City, Michigan, passed away June 22, 2025. Beloved wife of Tom Miller, for 46 beautiful years. Loving mom of David (Nichole) and Matt (Fanny). Proud grandma of Melody, David Jr., Linda and Annalise. Dear sister of Walt (Kitty), and John (Pat). She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

After 30 years...

June 22, 2025

Emma Kate Thomas, age 89 of Riverview, Michigan, died on Sunday, June 22, 2025.



Emma Kate was born on March 22, 1936 in Naomi, Kentucky to Roxie and Ottis Trimble.

In November 1955, at the age of 19 years old, Emma Kate and her father left their family farm and traveled from Kentucky to Detroit for her father to work as a...

June 20, 2025

June 20, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Jeanne Geierman, lovingly known as Betty, who left this earthly realm to be with the Lord on June 20, 2025, in Trenton, Michigan. She was born on June 17, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, and spent her life devoted to family, creativity, and compassion.

Elizabeth was a treasured homemaker, dedicating...

June 17, 2025

Julie Ann Sippel of Flat Rock, MI passed away on June 17, 2025 at the age of 58. She was the beloved wife of Greg Sippel and were married for 22 years.

Born in Trenton, MI she was a cherished daughter of Bill Brown and Sandy Fine. She was a loving mom to Jon (Dena) and Jessica (Ken) and the most...

June 16, 2025

James "Jim" Urbanski, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 16th, in Riverview, Michigan. Born in Toledo, Ohio, and later making Trenton his family’s home, Jim lived a life marked by dedication to education, family, and community.

A lifelong educator, Jim devoted the majority of his career to Wyandotte’s Roosevelt High School, where he left a lasting impact on generations of...

June 15, 2025

Carol Rae Waldroup, age 64 of Lincoln Park, passed away June 15, 2025.

Born February 2, 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan, Carol was the daughter of Alanzo and Estella (Wood) Manns. She married the love of her life, David Waldroup, who sadly preceded her in death February 15, 2011. A dedicated homemaker, Carol also worked for Hancock Enterprises for over 15 years....

June 15, 2025

Mary Dolores Kubisiak (Badaczewska), 95, of Newport, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Preceded in death by her loving husband Henry “Harry,” and her parents Frank Brady and Sophia Badaczewska. Beloved mother of Glenn (Marsha), Linda (Scott) Stone, Karen (Doug) Romanski, Donna (Paul) Armstrong, and Wendy (Ken) Gustafson; grandmother of Lesley (Ken), Brad (Jessica), Katie (Patrick), Eric (Lauren),...

June 14, 2025

Carl Kendrick Carter, Sr. (1939–2025)

Carl Kendrick Carter, Sr., aged 85, passed away on June 14, 2025. Born on October 3, 1939, in Fork Ridge, Tennessee, Carl’s life was a testament to his strong faith in God and love for his family. Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy; his children, Jan (Bob) and Ken (Annalee); his...

June 14, 2025

Lenore Michele Rotay, age 68 of Woodhavem, passed away on June 14, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Leonore is survived by her four brothers, William Rotay, Robert Rotay, James Rotay, and Christopher Rotay; two nieces, Rachel Rotay and Rebecca Rotay; two sister-in-laws, Susan Rotay and Dina Rotay. 

Lenore lived in her group home in Woodhaven for many years and she truly...

June 13, 2025

Alrick "Rick" Francis Brown, age 71 of South Rockwood, sadly passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025.

He was a beloved husband to his wife, Deborah, for 47 years. Loving father to Melissa (Alex) Makarewicz and Scott (Erin) Brown. Proud Papa to Dylan, Rick, and Sophie. Devoted brother to late Howard, Karen, Millie, Richard, late Julia, and Rita. He was well...

June 13, 2025

Deacon Bob Bovitz, age 89, of the Downriver Area, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025.

Born on September 17, 1935, in Wyandotte to the late Anton and Lillian Bovitz, Bob was a devoted husband to Micki and a cherished father to Rob (Katie), Beth (Bill) Lyke, Jeanne (Mark) Jankowski, Cathy, and the late Ken. He took great pride in being...

June 13, 2025

Our precious Mother passed away June 13th, 2025 at the St, Therese at IHM Senior Living Center, where she had resided for the last 6 years, We want to thank the staff at IHM for the loving and compassionate care they provided for Mom for all those years

Marge was born on April 14, 1927 One of four daughters from the...

June 13, 2025

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Basil Barno, age 94, passed away on June 13, 2025. He was proceeded in death by his father (William), mother (Helen) and sister, Margie. He is survived by his wife, Mary, sons, Michael and Tim (Terri), and grandchildren, Melanie and Matthew. He was born in Edwardsville, PA, attended Drexel University in Philadelphia,...

June 10, 2025

Mildred "Tootsie" Kesterson (nee Stanley), age 93 of Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Hubert N. Kesterson, of 55 years, who sadly passed away in 2007. Loving mother to Neal (Sue) Kesterson and Vicki (Shawn) Kesterson-McCormick. Devoted grandmother to Maggie McCormick. Sadly, she was preceded...

June 10, 2025

Helen Marie Rapley, of Gainesville, Georgia, formerly of Taylor, Michigan, was born September 24, 1938 in Jewel Ridge, Virginia and passed away June 10, 2025 at the age of 86. She attended Chadsey High School in Detroit, where she graduated January 27, 1956, and then attended Wayne County Community College.

Helen is survived by her husband, Lance Rapley (of Gainesville, GA),...

June 10, 2025

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Helen Louise Terlecki, aged 92, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in the home she cherished for 71 years. Helen was a devoted wife to the late Michael Terlecki Jr., sharing 61 years of marriage. She was a loving mother, a proud grandmother, and a treasured great-grandmother—a true...

June 9, 2025

Nova Violene Domitrz "Powell", age 88 of Rockwood, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025. 

Beloved wife to her late husband, Ted of 66 years. Devoted mother to Teddi (Joseph) Hendrickson. Sadly, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Estel Powell, Deliah Solesbee, and Lyman Powell. She was also well loved by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. 

Nova...

June 9, 2025

Kenney Sotnik, age 68 of Allen Park, MI passed away June 9, 2025 surrounded by family. Loving and one of a kind husband of Ginger Sotnik for 40 wonderful years. Beloved dad of Melissa (PJ Jobson) Sotnik and Megan (Jon) Butkin. Proud grumpa and "old fart" of Austin, Piper, Paige and Baby Butkin. Kenney also leaves behind many nieces, nephews...