Visitation Begins Today for Family of 3 Killed in Crash

Dawn Gatesy worked for 16 years as a paraprofessional for Wyandotte Public Schools. She, along with her husband, William Jr., and son, William III, died in a one-vehicle crash on I-94 on Monday.

Wyandotte School Employee Killed, Along with Her Husband, Son

Dawn Gatesy worked for 16 years as a paraprofessional for Wyandotte Public Schools.

In Memorial: This Week's Wyandotte Obituaries

A look at the people from Wyandotte who died during the past week.

UPDATED: Wyandotte Teen Dies After Prescription Drug Overdose

Kerrigan Brandon's memorial service is set for Feb. 21 at Nixon Funeral Home in Wyandotte.

In Memorial: This Week's Wyandotte Obituaries

A look at the people from Wyandotte who died during the past week.

In Memorial: This Week's Wyandotte Obituaries

A look at the people from Wyandotte who died during the past week.

In Memorial: This Week's Wyandotte Obituaries

A look at the people from Wyandotte who died during the past week.

Late Wyandotte Mayor Once Mingled with President Richard Nixon, Baseball's Jackie Robinson

William Kreger, who along with his wife, Edna, made up Wyandotte's "first family," will be buried today.

UPDATED: Wyandotte's 'First Family' William and Edna Kreger Die Hours Apart

Due to their heavy community involvement, Rotary Park was renamed the William and Edna Kreger Memorial Playground in 2009.

Visitation, Funeral This Week for Army Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Socha of Wyandotte

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Frank A. Socha, born in Wyandotte, passed away last week. Visitation and funeral services are scheduled for this week at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home.

Retired Wyandotte Principal Bill Strait Dies at 69

William "Bill" Strait, who retired in 2009 as principal of Monroe Elementary School, died Tuesday.

Longtime Wyandotte Kiwanis Volunteer Skip Clack Dies at 87

The Kiwanis Club of Wyandotte No. 1000 honored Clifford “Skip” Clack last month for having 60 years of perfect attendance at the club’s weekly meetings.

Stockbroker Thomas Eugene Krouse Sr. Dies at 71

The 1958 Roosevelt High School graduate went on to earn degrees from the University of Michigan.

Wyandotte's Jimmy Has Died

Jimmy Wirtel was a Wyandotte fixture often seen pushing himself down Biddle in his wheelchair.

Wife of Retired Wyandotte School Superintendent Dies

Mary Josephine Dancsok died Monday in her home from complications of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

U of M Quarterback, Wyandotte Coach John Ghindia Dies at 86

John Ghindia helped the Wolverines secure back-to-back undefeated seasons in 1947-48, winning both the Rose Bowl and the national championship.

Longtime Wyandotte Nurse Olive Showalter Dies at 93

Olive Showalter was promoted in 1965 to head operating room nurse at Wyandotte General Hospital, a position she held until she retired in 1981.

Retired Wyandotte Principal Alfred DeFran Dies at 82

A scholarship is awarded annually to Wilson Middle School students in DeFran's honor.

Late Wyandotte Firefighter to be Memorialized Today

Lifelong Wyandotte resident Charles "Charlie" Knopp was proud of his job and his city.

Former Wyandotte Teacher Duane Irmen Dies at 76

A longtime art teacher in Wyandotte schools, Irmen's passion was mentoring high school students.

Wyandotte Football Fan Mike Miller Dies at 78

If the Bears were on the field, Mike Miller could be seen with his elbows on top of the fence, watching.

Retired Wyandotte Teacher David Wehner Dies at 64

During his career, David Wehner was named the National Biology Teacher of the Year.

Centenarian Mary Nelson Loved Living in Wyandotte

A lifelong Wyandotte resident, former teacher and advocate for women’s rights, Mary Nelson touched the lives of many in the community and beyond.