Aimee Stephens, Plaintiff In Transgender Civil Rights Case, Dies

The ACLU issued a statement on Stephens death on Twitter, writing that she was a trailblazer.

Ferndale Soldier Fatally Shot Protecting Friend In Kentucky

Sgt. Christopher Hoch and Spc. Pricilla Ann East were fatally shot by East’s estranged husband.

Beloved 'B'Wana Don in Jungle-La' Host from 1960s TV Dies

Michigan pet shop owner Don Hunt, who turned a business promotion into a nationally syndicated TV show, left a lasting conservation legacy.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

World's Oldest Person Dies at 116 Years, 26 Days

"Mother Talley," as she was known, credited longevity to an enduring belief in God. “If you want to do right, follow Him,” she often said.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan ties believed to be aboard Black Hawk helicopter; one is confirmed dead, two others believed dead.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Family of Pia Farrenkopf - 'Mummified in Michigan' - Plan Memorial

A funeral Mass for Pia Farrenkopf called off at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston because of snowy weather will be rescheduled.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Friend's Final Send-Off Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office Reports Death of Police Dog, Boomer

Boomer assisted in several high-profile arrests.

This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

Ferndale City Council Honors Late Mayor Pamela McCullough

The city's first female leader passed away June 29 at age 60.

This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

Obituary: Atanas "Tony" Iljkoski, 68

Owner of Niki's Restaurant in Royal Oak for 27 years died on Monday.

This Week's Ferndale Area Obituaries

This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 15-22.

This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from May 6-13.

In Memorial: This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 21-27.

In Memorial: This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

These obituaries were published from April 14-20.

In Memorial: This Week's Ferndale Obituaries

These obituaries were published on the websites of local funeral homes from April 1-8.

Former Ferndale Superintendent William Coyne Dies at Age 78

Coyne served as a former board chairman and director of Ferndale-based Credit Union ONE.

Ferndale 'Voice of the Eagles' Joe Mahan Dies at Age 86

Mahan was the public address announcer for Ferndale athletic events since 1947.

'A True Gentleman': Ferndale Mourns Loss of Longtime Resident and Volunteer

Dennis Hoeppner, 72, died early Monday morning.

Former Ferndale Mayor Dies at Age 86

Visitation for longtime resident Robert J. Paczkowski will be held from 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Spaulding and Curtin Funeral Directors in Ferndale.

Community Mourns Loss of Ferndale DPW Crew Leader

Donald Gattes, 49, of Ferndale, died Sunday while leaving work. "He was truly a wonderful person," said City Manager April Lynch.

Retired Ferndale Teacher Allan Bancroft Dies at Age 69

Bancroft spent more than 40 years working with Ferndale Public Schools and is remembered as an "innovator" in the district.

Ferndale Soldier Dies in Afghanistan

Cause of death unknown for Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Leach, 29, who died Tuesday in Kandahar, Afghanistan.