OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Nicholas "Nic" James Casabianca
April 9, 2020
Casabianca, Nicholas "Nic", age 34 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Ottawa Hills, Ohio. Loving son of Dr. Andrew Bruno Casabianca and BettyJo "BJ" (Price). Brother of Peter. Preceded in death by Grandparents Bruno Casabianca & Eva Amadori as well as James and Dorothy Price. Nic is survived by many adoring aunts and uncles. He is remembered as an excellent...
Katrina V. Miller
April 8, 2020
Katrina leaves to cherish her memory her life partner Ryan King; a step son Logan King; father Raymond Ellison Jr.; as well as a brother Raymond Ellison III and a sister Melissa Trowbridge.
Amanda Marie Callahan
April 8, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Amanda's video tribute. Amanda Marie was born on April 27, 1982 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on April 8, 2020 at her home in Lincoln Park at the age of 37. Loving companion of Martin. Cherished mother of Esperanza Moore and Julian. Beloved daughter of Josephine (nee: Martinez) and Randy Steffes...
Sara L. Mcguire
April 8, 2020
McGuire, Sara L. was born on February 24, 1933 in New haven, West Virginia and died on April 8, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 87. Sara was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is also survived by one brother Edwin Curtis Roush as well as many other loving family and friends. The entombment will...
Mark Panzer
April 7, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Mark's memorial video. Mark A. Panzer was born on September 29, 1969 in Belleville, Michigan. He passed away on April 7, 2020 in his Taylor home. Mark was the youngest of three siblings. He is survived by his brother David (Teresa) of Talkeetna, Alaska and his sister Kathy (Gary) of Allen Park,...
Vivian Mary Duvall
April 7, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Vivian’s video tribute and her service. Born in Monroe, Vivian was the daughter of William and Vida (Souva) Armstrong. She married the love of her life, Arvine Duvall, on August 30, 1941. Sadly he preceded her in death February of 1993. A dedicated homemaker, Vivian was a member of St. Anne...
David Denson
April 7, 2020
David Denson, age 53 of Riverview formerly of Alabama, passed away April 7, 2020. Born October 11, 1966 in Paw Paw, MI to Nannie and the late Roysce Denson. Loving husband of Bridgette. Dear father of Sonja (Neil) Baker, David Denson, Damon Denson, Devin Denson, Christopher Davis, Richard (Sara) Baumia, Ryan (Betty) Baumia, David Baumia, and Nicole (Christopher) Schlegal....
William "Fred" Martin
April 6, 2020
William F. Martin, age 71 of Taylor, MI. Loving husband of Shirley. Dearest father of Jenny (Roger) Kerr and Jason (Kristina) Martin. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Julia, Claudia, Olivia, Marissa, Cecilia and Ethan. Beloved cousin of Judy Cotter and also leaves behind loving nieces, nephews and friends. William proudly served the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In...
Edna Joann Ditner
April 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Edna’s service. Edna Joann Ditner. Beloved wife of the late George J. Ditner. Loving mother of Deborah L. Ditner. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and good friends. Edna was preceded in death by her parents James and Theresa Bodnar, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and...
Lea Marie Schefsky
April 5, 2020
Schefsky, Lea, age 70, April 5, 2020 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Jeff (Michelle) Schefsky and Jackie (David) Asman. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey, Cayman, and Jordan. Cherished daughter of Julia and the late Art Rolaff. Dearest sister of Duane Rolaff, Janine (Nick) Stefani and Lois (Dan) Kanthack A celebration of Lea's life will be...
Donna Marie Broughton
April 5, 2020
Donna Marie Kurtz Broughton, 82, passed to her eternal heavenly reward on Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2020, at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton. Born October 25th, 1937, Donna was the daughter of the late Raymond Charles Kurtz and Gertrude Philomena O’Hara Kurtz of Detroit. She would later marry James Samuel Broughton - the love of her life, her best friend, and...
Laura L. Sullivan
April 4, 2020
Sullivan, Laura L. Age 85, April 4, 2020 of Riverview, formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Colleen (Mark) Olsen, Kelly (Tom) Adams, Kerry (Dan) Ellis and Erin (Anthony) Bozicevic. Proud grandmother of Mariah, Nathan, Jacob, Zachary, Erik and Alexander. Dearest sister of Bonnie (the late Jack) Bauer and Susan (Glen) Scott. Also survived...
Gary Roy Bussell
April 4, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gary’s service. Gary Roy Bussell. Age 63 of Wyandotte. April 4, 2020. Loving father of Gary (Kim) Bussell, Jr., Matthew Bussell and Jessica Bussell (Kyle Roark). Proud grandpa of Axel Roark. Beloved son of George and Jean Bussell. Dear brother of Larry (Lori) Bussell, Nancy Bussell and Lesley (Dave) Klaiber. Brother...
Richard C. Nemeth, Jr.
April 3, 2020
Richard C. Nemeth, Jr. passed away at his Trenton home at the age of 49. Beloved son of Richard and Phyllis Nemeth. Loving father of Cherie (Derek) Peltz. Sadly he was preceded in death by his son Richard (Ricky) C Nemeth III. Very proud grandfather of Aidan and Landon Peltz. Dearest brother of Jason Nemeth and brother in law...
Mary Grace Carrol Hodges
April 3, 2020
Hodges, Mary Grace Carrol, age 88 of Trenton. Beloved mother of Robert Thomas II and Catherine (Charles) Saches Sr. Loving grandmother of Coreen Enright, Mark Heming, Michelle Baker, Charlotte Thomas, Robert Thomas III and Steven Thomas and great grandmother of Malachi Enright, Kaleb Enright, Mordakai Heming, Josslyn Heming, Zoe Baker, and Avery Baker. Mary is preceded in death by...
Richard Joseph Rivers
April 3, 2020
Richard Joseph Rivers. Age 74 of Dearborn. April 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Sarah for 34 years. Loving father of Deborah (Jon), David, John (Crystal) and Dan (Veronica). Proud grandfather of Heather, Dylan, Maddy, Amelia, Sergio, Sydney, Marissa, Adriana, Isabel, Amanda and Valerie. Great grandfather of Sergio Jr., Emilia, Enzo, Dillan, Brayden and Delilah. Survived also by many loving...
Chris A. Jennings
April 3, 2020
Chris was born on January 26, 1945 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on April 3, 2020 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 75; he was of Ecorse. Beloved husband of 50 years to Kathleen. Loving dad of William Jennings and Crystal Jennings. Proud grandpa of Josef, Evangeline, Savannah and Anassia. Dearest brother of Sonny Jennings. Also...
Andrew W. Hilliard
April 2, 2020
Andrew W. Hilliard. Age 30 of Trenton. April 2, 2020. Loving son of Steve (Elise) Hilliard and Rose (Larry) Johnson. Loving brother of Brian (Jeanice), Courtney (Phillip), Steven (Melissa), Amy, Marissa (Brady), Michael and Cody. Dear Uncle of Eadaoin, Aine, Nolan, Steven, Clayton and Saoirse. Beloved grandson of Rose Hilliard.
Lisa Joy Ewald
April 1, 2020
Ewald, Lisa. Age 53. April 1, 2020 of Dearborn. Beloved daughter of the late Marian Kraatz and the late Gilbert Ewald. Beloved step daughter of Jim Kraatz and the late Russell Jones Loving sister of Amy Standifer and the late Tom Ewald. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Private interment will be at Fairgrove Cemetery in...
Edwin J. Blackburn
April 1, 2020
Obituary for Edwin Joseph Blackburn Jr. 2-11-39 to 4-1-2020 Born on February 11,1939 in Wyandotte, Michigan to parents, Edwin Joseph Blackburn, Sr. and Marjorie Britton. Ed "Bucky" was raised in Allen Park where he attended Allen Park High School. After graduation, Ed began his career in the steel business at Detroit Steel in the mail room, started a family...