OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Sam Wayne Burton

Sam Wayne Burton

April 30, 2021

Burton, Sam Wayne, age 55, April 30, 2021 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Erin Burton. Dearest son of Danny and the late Margaret Burton. Also survived by his siblings Scott (Jean) Burton and Karrie (Mark) Rich. Contributions in memory of Sam Wayne's life may be made to The American Diabetes Association.

Mark Pacheco

Mark Pacheco

April 30, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Mark's video tribute. Pacheco, Mark, age 72, April 30, 2021 of Woodhaven, MI, formerly of Riverview, MI. Beloved husband of the late Jennifer. Loving father of Michael Pacheco. Dearest brother of Dennis (Markese) Pacheco, Ruthanne (Wayne) Kladder, David (Mary Anne) Pacheco, Thomas (Michelle) Pacheco and the late James Pacheco. Also survived...

Linda "Granny" Weedon

Linda "Granny" Weedon

April 29, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Linda's video tribute. Born in Trenton, Linda was the daughter of Frank and Ivern (LaFee) Smith. A graduate of Trenton High School, she married the love of her life, George “Pat” Weedon, July 20, 1960. Sadly, he preceded her in death May 23, 2008. Linda worked as the Admissions Director at...

Robert Kaluzny

Robert Kaluzny

April 29, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Robert's video tribute. Robert Kaluzny, age 89 of Riverview, formerly of Redford and Detroit, passed away April 29th, 2021. Loving husband of Cecilia for 69 years. Dear father of Robert Jr. (Cheryl), Sharon Niemi, Ken (Joyce), and the late Karen. Proud grandfather of Matt (Lisa), Lisa (Matt) Swanson, and Laura (David)...

Cindy L. Ernest

Cindy L. Ernest

April 29, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Cindy Lee's video tribute. Cindy Lee Ernest, age 64 of Newport, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Born September 10, 1956 in Pontiac, Cindy was the daughter of Willis and Olive (Hall) Baldwin. Cindy worked production at Yanfeng for the past 12 years. She...

Darlene Carrol Walls

Darlene Carrol Walls

April 29, 2021

Born in Wyandotte, Darlene was the daughter of Harold and Theresa (Karas) Weinstein. She married the love of her life, Raymond Walls Sr., on March 20, 1973. Sadly he preceded her in death December 12, 2010. A dedicated homemaker, Darlene also worked as a cook at various restaurants throughout the area. She enjoyed cooking, especially southern cooking, but her...

Harold Cline

Harold Cline

April 28, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Harold's video tribute. Harold Cline, of Allen Park, passed away April 28, 2021 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Loretta. Loving father to Michael (Catherine), Laura (Jerome), Steve (Allison) and Kelly (Daniel). Loving grandpa to Christina, Carrie, Justin, Chelsea, Jodie, Steven, Ray, Daniel and...

James "Jimmy" Rodriguez

James "Jimmy" Rodriguez

April 28, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James P. Rodriguez age 56, the Son of the late Ralph & Frances Rodriguez Father of Cheyenne Rodriguez Dearest Brother of Nick Rodriguez, Manuel (Lupe) Colon, Gary (Debbie) Colon, Francisco (Anita) Colon, and the late Mundie Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Linda Rodriguez, and Rodney Rodriguez James also leaves behind...

Patricia A. Wilson

Patricia A. Wilson

April 28, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Patricia's video tribute. Patricia A. Wilson, of Taylor, passed away April 28, 2021. Beloved wife of Dewey Wilson. Dear mother to Cynthia Wilson Kinney and Deborah Marie Wilson. Proud grandmother of Lucas Walter Kinney. She was an active member at her church First United Methodist of Wyandotte and in her community....

Marjorie E. Murray

Marjorie E. Murray

April 27, 2021

Marjorie was born on January 17, 1943 in Baltimore, Maryland and died on April 27, 2021 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 78; she was of Southgate. Beloved mother of James (Jami) Murray and Pamela (Jeffrey) Ott. Proud grandmother of Erin Fahey, Ryan Murray, Kelly Murray, Kristin Murray, Nichole Gout, Joshua Allumi, Jamie Ott and Ryan...

Jacob S. Kasprzyk

Jacob S. Kasprzyk

April 26, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jacob's video tribute. Jacob was born in McKeesport. Pennsylvania on December 10, 1930 and died on April 26, 2021 at Symphony Applewood in Woodhaven at the age of 90; he was of Flat Rock. Cherished husband of 69 years to Mary (nee: Yocolano). Beloved dad of Patricia Milot, Jake (Aloma) Kasprzyk...

Valerie Ann Mangiapane

Valerie Ann Mangiapane

April 25, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Valerie's video tribute. Mangiapane, Valerie Ann. Age 78 of Brownstown, Michigan. Cherished wife of Tony. Beloved mother of Maria (Danny Susewitz), Grace Carlson and Joseph (Robbin). Valerie is survived by 7 grandchildren - Valerie, Alexandria, Sarah, Ryan, Anthony, Craig & Kate. Also survived by 1 sister Gail Masserant. To those attending...

Andrew Leon Malone

Andrew Leon Malone

April 25, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Andrew's video tribute. Malone, Andrew Leon Age 75 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved husband of Wavie Jean. Dear father of Taessa (Michael) Carter and Cedric. Dearest grandfather of Taelor and Madison. Also survived by 2 sisters Nancy and Shirley and 2 brothers James and Milton. To those attending visitation and/or services at...

Nancy E.  Marstiller

Nancy E. Marstiller

April 24, 2021

Nancy Ellen Marstiller, 89, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband David W. Marstiller. Dear mother of David W. Marstiller, Jr. (Diana), Diane Furgal (Mike), Mary Ann Crete (Mike), and Karen Perna (Bob). Proud grandmother of Derek, Kyle and Kirsten; Stephen, Lindsey and Brittney; Ryan, Brad, Amy and Molly; Tim, Meghan,...

Antoinette "Toni" Piotrasch

Antoinette "Toni" Piotrasch

April 24, 2021

Click on the tribute wall to view Antoinette's video tribute Antoinette (Toni) Piotrasch, 78, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021, at Brownstown Forest View Assisted Living, where she resided since February, 2016. A devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, godmother, aunt, great aunt, and friend, Toni was born and raised by her late parents, Stanley and Sophie (Opoka) Szejda,...

Richard J. Duchene

Richard J. Duchene

April 24, 2021

Service information for Richard will be added as confirmed. Richard was born on July 13, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 24, 2021 at the age of 93; he was of Lincoln Park. Cherished husband of Jeanne. Loving father of Gerard (Valerie) Duchene and Robert (Yvonne) Duchene. Proud grandfather of Stefanie, Lindsay, Christine, Christopher and Daniel and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Craanen

Elizabeth "Betty" Craanen

April 23, 2021

Craanen, Elizabeth (Betty) age 98, April 23, 2021 of Trenton, Michigan. Born in Trenton, she was the daughter of Henri Plovie and Stephanie Depuydt. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Craanen. Loving mother of Stephanie (Ralph) Endicott, Nancy (Gary) Taylor, Mary (David) Ross, Gerald (Linda) Craanen and the late Robert F. Craanen II. Also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Mary Ruth Harrington

Mary Ruth Harrington

April 23, 2021

Mary “Ruth” Harrington, age 95 of South Rockwood, passed away April 23rd, 2021. Born September 29th, 1925 in Winchester, KY to the late Lewis and Drucillie Sandlin. Loving wife of the late John L. Harrington. Dear mother of Yvonne Harrington, Frankie (Pam) Harrington, Zelma K. Waxler, and Judy Harrington. Proud grandmother of Rob (Yolanda) Harrington, Tina Mills, Samantha Sollis,...

Denise Batson

Denise Batson

April 23, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Denise’s video tribute. Batson, C. Denise, age 66, of Grosse Ile, went home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2021 after a long battle with dementia. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother to Ryan (Sarah), Kristen (John) and Katie (Erick). Dearest Mamaw/Memaw to Miles, Tegan, Reznor, Wyatt, Natalie, Davis,...

John F. Cavill

John F. Cavill

April 23, 2021

John F. Cavill, 60, died April 23, 2021 after a brief but courageous fight with Covid. He was born in Detroit, MI. March 20, 1961 and was the son Arthur and Shirley (Hawkins) Cavill. John graduated from Henry Ford II High School. John went on to work for Binson Medical Supplies for many years. He made many whole hearted...