OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Frank Hinzmann
June 14, 2020
Frank Otto Hinzmann, age 91 of Rockwood passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor. Frank was born March 27, 1929 in Ecorse Township (now Southgate). He was the son of John and Frances (Backhaus) Hinzmann and was raised on a farm in Berlin Township. He graduated in 1947 from South Rockwood High...
Julie L. Hess
June 14, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Julie's memorial video. Julie was born on December 21, 1971 in Dearborn, Michigan and died at her home in Southgate on June 14, 2020 at the age of 48. Beloved wife of Todd. Cherished mom of Alex and Caitlin. Dearest daughter of Jan and granddaughter of Doris and John Watterson. Also survived...
Sharon L. Dillon
June 14, 2020
Sharon Lee Dillon, age 69 of Taylor, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Bulvin. Loving sister to Gloria Butkowski and late Lynn Bulvin-Brown. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years Richard Dillon and four children Kelly (Michael) Williams, Gary (Kathy) Lentz, Terri (Steve) Hamilton and Christie (Stevie) Kirk. Proud Grammie of Cassadie Kirk,...
Daniel P. Kielbasa
June 14, 2020
Daniel (Dan) Paul Kielbasa was born on June 24th, 1962 in East Chicago, Indiana to Paul F. and Sharon J. (Mastey) Kielbasa. Raised in Trenton, Michigan, he graduated with the class of 1980 at Trenton High School. After high school he married Patricia Honeycutt and had 4 beautiful daughters, Melissa Kizer, Kristin Kielbasa (Nick Seedorf), Jillian Kielbasa, Micheala Kielbasa...
Brett William Chearhart
June 13, 2020
Brett William Chearhart. Age 24 of Trenton. Passed away June 13, 2020. Beloved son of Sherry (Jeff) Stephenson and Fred Chearhart. Loving brother of Brandon Chearhart (Ryanne), Blake Chearhart and Emily Stephenson. Dearest nephew of Cheryl (Jay) Curry, the late William Boyea III, Kristy (Ron) Searles, Kenny (Angela) Boyea, Andy (Venus) Chearhart and Jen (Jason) Temple. Survived also by...
Donald F. White, Jr.
June 13, 2020
Please click on tribute wall above to view Donald's memorial video. White, Donald F., age 47, June 13,2020 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved son of Margaret and the late Donald White Sr. Loving brother of Donna (Michael) Dattilo, David White, Denise (Kenneth) Manfre, Douglas White, Diana (Aaron) Harris and the late Daniel White. Also survived by many nieces and nephews....
Karl David Schwab
June 12, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Karl's memorial video. Karl David Schwab, age 68 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Kelly who shared 16 beautiful years together. Loving father of Julie (Chirs) Ott, Erick (Margaret) Schwab, Holly Venier, Kristen (Josh) Venier-Amezcua, Kirk (Nataly) Condit and Brittney Condit. Loving papa of 12 grandchildren. Dearest brother of Debra Schwab, Edward...
Naida Chernow Scharboneau
June 11, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Naida’s video and service tributes. Scharboneau, Naida Chernow. June 11, 2020. Age 93 of Trenton. Naida was born on July 16, 1926 to Michael and Dorothy (nee: Dubenin) Chernow of Saginaw, MI. Saintly wife of the late Nelson “Gus” Scharboneau. Wonderful mother of Vincent (Marcia), Gregory (Mary Ann), Sherrie Roche (Thomas...
Patricia Loretta Mistiatis
June 11, 2020
Patricia Loretta Mistiatis, age 71 of Newport, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in her home. Born August 18, 1948 in Monroe, Patricia was the daughter of Burton and Mary (Rivard) Buck. A 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School, Patricia married David Mistiatis in 1994. She worked for Security Bank and Trust in Southgate for over 10 years, retiring...
Crystal Ann Hicks
June 10, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Crystal's video tribute and service. Crystal Ann Hicks. Age 46 of Allen Park. Passed away June 10, 2020. Loving mother of Heather Widdis, Brianna Widdis and Steven Widdis. Proud grandmother of Asher. Beloved sister of Amber (Gil) Flores, Stephen (Jamie) Gilson, Tiffany (Scott) Mussin and the late Brittany Star. Daughter of...
Genevieve A. Kurcz
June 10, 2020
Kurcz, Genevieve A., age 97, June 10, 2020. She is survived by her Nephews Kenneth (Elaine) Kurc, Thomas (Bunny) Kurc, Dennis (Cassie) Kurc, Robert (Betty) Kurc and Gregory Kurc; many great nieces and nephews. Genevieve loved spending time with her family and was caregiver for her parents and siblings until the times of their deaths. Services are private. Contributions...
Dr. John E. Pasko, Jr.
June 10, 2020
Dr. John Edward Pasko, Jr, MD, age 83, of Monroe Mi, died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Youngstown Oh, St Elizabeth’s Hosp, June 1, 1937 to John E. and Betty (Chako) Pasko. He attended Todd Woods grade school and Girard High and always told stories of his many friends and classmates,...
Chris A. Young
June 8, 2020
Chris was born on June 7, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 8, 2020 at his home in Monroe at the age of 58. Beloved dad of Joshua (Estella) Young, Jacob Young and Jeremy Young. Proud grandpa of Joshua Young, Jr., Zaylee Young and Ivan Bock. Also survived by his brother Gary, his niece Theresa and his...
Viola Anna Shoup
June 7, 2020
CLick on the tribute wall above to view Viola's video tribute. Viola Anna Shoup of Riverview, age 90, passed away peacefully June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jack Raymond Shoup for 69 years. Loving dad to Dennis, Jeff and Jim (Sandy). Dearest grandma to Michelle, Dawn, Samantha, Jacob, Joshua, Jonathan, Sarah and great grandma of Isabelle Anna....
James Ross Bertram
June 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Ross Bertram, 67, of South Rockwood, Michigan, formerly of Brimley, Michigan, passed away on June 6, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan the son of Allen and Dorothy Bertram on March 6, 1953. Jim graduated from Brimley...
Michael H. Warchol
June 6, 2020
Warchol, Michael, age 83, June 6, 2020 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Christopher (Sharon) Warchol and Andrew Warchol. Proud grandfather of Alexander and Nora. There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Michael's life may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Henry A. Smith, Jr.
June 6, 2020
Smith, Henry A., Jr., age 78, June 6, 2020 of Trenton, MI. He is survived by his brother Neal (Janet) Smith; his niece Eve (Mike) Soucie; his great niece Nicole and his great nephew Gage. A memorial service may be planned at at later date.
Ted William Bailey
June 5, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Ted's video tribute. Ted William Bailey, age 55 of Gibraltar, passed away June 5, 2020 in his home. Born April 24, 1965 in Detroit, Ted was the son of Richard and Wilhemina (Cebulsky) Bailey. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Forbes, on June 27, 1998. Ted worked as a...
Virgil John Hinzman Sr.
June 5, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Virgil’s service. Virgil John Hinzmann, age 95 of South Rockwood, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Born June 1, 1925 in Wyandotte, Virgil was the son of John and Frances (Backhaus) Hinzmann. Virgil faithfully served our country with the United States Army during World War II....