OBITUARIES

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Allen Clarence Bressler

Allen Clarence Bressler

October 23, 2020

Allen Clarence Bressler, age 80 of Newport, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. The cause of death was Covid-19. Born May 6, 1940 in Monroe, Allen was the son of Wayne and Lell (Souva) Bressler. He married the love of his life, Patricia Langton, on April 2, 1976 at St. Mary...

Esther Marie Lowe

Esther Marie Lowe

October 22, 2020

Lowe, Esther M. Age 88 of Oceanside California, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Lowe. Loving mother of LeAnn (Roger) Ottaway and Marlene (Dennis) Selke. Proud grandmother of Alexandra Selke, Parker Ottaway and Keith Ottaway. Dear sister of Lin D. (Kay) Schluessler. Survived also by many loving nieces and...

Michael Joseph "Scrub"  Smith

Michael Joseph "Scrub" Smith

October 22, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Michael Joseph Smith "Scrub". Age 76 of Detroit, Michigan. Passed away October 22, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Linda J. Smith. Loving father of Theresa (Amy) Upshaw, Shelli Vroman, Linde (Ken) Belanger, Michael (Pam) Giles and Joseph (Crystal) Smith. Proud grandpa of 16. Great grandpa of 11...

Derek P. Meek

Derek P. Meek

October 20, 2020

Derek was born on September 8, 1972 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on October 20, 2020 at the age of 48; he was of Allen Park. Loving dad of Sophia Meek. Cherished son of Charles and the late Barbara (nee: Cagle) Meek. Dearest brother of Tammy (Alan) Schulz and Scott Meek. Proud uncle of Brandy Jaras, Erika (Dave) Lukowski,...

Ernest F. Horvath, Jr.

Ernest F. Horvath, Jr.

October 20, 2020

Horvath, Ernest F., age 75, October 20, 2020 of Grosse Ile, MI. He is survived by his brother Ronald Horvath. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret J. Horvath (Daltuva) and his parents Ernest and Arlene Horvath. A life celebration will be planned at a later date. Contributions in memory of Ernest's life may be made to Sacred...

Wanda Toigo

Wanda Toigo

October 20, 2020

Toigo, Wanda age 84 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully October 20, 2020. Born July 13, 1936 in Detroit to the late Louis S. and Elsie Henry. Loving wife of the late Stefano. Dear mother of Steven (Georgia), Daniel (Marla), and the late Larry. Proud grandmother of Sarah (BJ) Fite, Matthew (Brandi), Nikki, Nino, Madison, and Braden. Proud great...

Karen Thomas

Karen Thomas

October 20, 2020

Karen was born on November 6, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on October 20, 2020 at the age of 70. She i survived by her niece Helen Rye. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Sandy and one sister.

Kristen Marie Kneiding

Kristen Marie Kneiding

October 20, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to Kristen's memorial video. Kneiding, Kristen. Age 37 of Trenton. Kristen was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Garry and Maureen (Dolan) Kneiding. She was a graduate of Trenton High School, where she was a cheerleader. She then later coached cheerleading in Allen Park. Kristen loved reading, fashion and dogs. She...

Timothy Lawrence Chiarelli

Timothy Lawrence Chiarelli

October 20, 2020

Timothy L. Chiarelli, age 41, entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. He was a lifetime resident of the downriver area in Michigan. Tim grew up with a large and loving family. He learned that the most valuable, treasured things in life weren't 'things' at all. It was the people, the family, the memories made that...

Renay Dawn Stefko

Renay Dawn Stefko

October 19, 2020

Renay Dawn Stefko, age 43 of Petersburg, MI, passed away October 19, 2020. Renay was born October 6, 1977 in Monroe, MI. She was the precious daughter of Valerie Filimon – Cunningham and John Stefko, Jr. Renay is survived by her three loving children: Kayla Eads, Abigayle and Gabriel Spears and her dear sister and brother-in-law: Korin Stefko (Anthony...

Helen Marie Lizyness

Helen Marie Lizyness

October 19, 2020

Born in Newport, Helen was the daughter of Elmer and Rachel (VanWassehnova) Frey. She married the love of her life, Martin Lizyness, on October 3, 1946. A graduate of Trenton High School, Helen worked as a Car Accountant for DT&I Railroad and Grand Trunk Railroad until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of Our Lady of the...

Michele Szafran

Michele Szafran

October 19, 2020

Michele Lynn Szafran was born on September 10th, 1970 and passed peacefully on October 19th, 2020. She was a devoted wife to David for 28 years and a proud mother to two beautiful daughters, Karah and Kierstyn. She has been a dear sister to Lori (Dale) Chilson, Dawn (Mike) Gable, Roberta (Larry) Paprotzki, and Ray (Sarah) Good, brother-in-law Jerry...

Maja Lise Hranchook

Maja Lise Hranchook

October 19, 2020

Hranchook, Maja. October 19, 2020. Born in Detroit and a lifelong resident of Gibraltar. Maja was the dearest daughter of Mark and Heidi (Strebel) Hranchook. A graduate of Westwood High School. Maja enjoyed a career as a Cosmetologist. Maja leaves to cherish her memory to her beloved son, Ryker; her parents: Heidi Hranchook and Mark Hranchook; a sister Sarah...

Robert A. Colasinski

Robert A. Colasinski

October 17, 2020

Colasinki, Robert age 88, October 17, 2020 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Carol Maidment, Steve (Amy) Colasinski, Paul Colasinski, Tom Colasinski, Kay (Bob) Doty, Greg (Melissa) Colasinski, Joe (Julie) Colasinski, Julie (Scott) Slusser and Suzie (Joe) Trzcinski. Grandfather of Sara Maidment, Nicholas and Leah Maidment, Robert and Samantha Maidment, Craig and Keith Colasinski, Lindsay...

William "Bill" Ray

William "Bill" Ray

October 17, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. William “Bill” Ray, age 84 of Allen Park, MI. Loving husband of the late Ann Ray for 32 wonderful years. Loving father of Linda (Douglas) Wadlin, Doug (Patty) Ray, Patty (Victor) Salerno and preceded in death by his daughter Karen Ray. Dearest grandpa of Vic, Bobby, Brian and...

Michael W. Fernandez

Michael W. Fernandez

October 17, 2020

Fernandez, Michael, W., age 66, October 17, 2020 of Taylor, MI. Beloved father of Angela, Christopher, and Lisa. Proud grandfather of Ava and Adam Mezher; Johnny and Sophia Pocia. Dearest son of Theresa and the late Michael Fernandez. Also survived by his siblings Deborah (Michael) Bonello, Greg (Sally) Fernandez and Mark (Siew) Fernandez; many nieces and nephews. Contributions in...

Dorothy M. Alcala

Dorothy M. Alcala

October 16, 2020

Dorothy M. Alcala, age 81 of Southwest Detroit, passed away October 16th, 2020. Loving mother of the late Anthony Alcala. Dear sister of Louise (Lamar) Caldwell and Joe (Michaele) Martinez. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her son, Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings Charlie, Vicky, Frank, Iggy, Mary, and Tony. The...

Tyler C. Tarris

Tyler C. Tarris

October 16, 2020

Tyler Conrad Tarris, Age 25, October 16, 2020 of Trenton. Loving son of Sandra Tarris. Beloved brother of Justice James Tarris. Dearest grandson of Evelyn Tarris. Also survived by his Uncle Jason F. Tarris, Aunt Jamie Tarris and cousins, Jayden F. Tarris and Jaycek Tarris.

Sally A. Couture

Sally A. Couture

October 16, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Sally's video tribute. Sally A. Couture (nee: Coffey) was born on April 25, 1937 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at her home in Gibraltar on October 16, 2020 at the age of 83; she was formerly of The Villages, Florida and Trenton, Michigan. Cherished wife of Martin. Loving mom of Bernice...

Loren E. Shaul, Sr.

Loren E. Shaul, Sr.

October 16, 2020

Loren was born on December 29, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana and died on October 16, 2020 at the age of 88; he was of Trenton. He was preceded in death by his former spouse Ruth Ann. Beloved dad of Terry Venier, Loren, Jr. (Natalie) Shaul, Cindy (Kenneth) Daugherty-Bewick and the late Shelly (Gene) Smith . Proud grandfather of Crystal,...