OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Michael Paul Smith, Jr.

Michael Paul Smith, Jr.

April 1, 2020

Smith, Michael Paul, age 53, April 1, 2020 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Sheila. Loving father of Michael Paul Smith, III and Savannah Marie Smith (William Drewior). Proud grandfather of Colton Drewior. Also survived by his sister Laura (Rob) Adams.

Dennis J. O'Connor

Dennis J. O'Connor

March 31, 2020

Dennis John O'Connor of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on March 31, 2020. He was born on February 11, 1935 in Detroit to the late Basil O’Connor and late Julie O’Connor (Fenker). Beloved brother to Noreen (Tiberia), Ralph O’Connor (Irene), and Kathy Mardyla. He is preceded in death by his brothers Jerry (Sandy), Robert and Larry. Dennis married Helen...

James M. Dwyer

James M. Dwyer

March 31, 2020

Dwyer, James age 85 of Brownstown, Michigan passed away March 31, 2020.

Michael Fitzgerald

Michael Fitzgerald

March 30, 2020

Fitzgerald, Michael, age 72 of Riverview; passed away in Florida March 30, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Jane and son Daniel. Dearest brother of Patrick (Mary), Neil (Connie), Lisa (Jim), and Anne (Craig) Mackay. He also leaves behind 9 nephews and niece. He is preceded in death by his brother Brian. In lieu of flowers,...

Eileen Ann Dillon

Eileen Ann Dillon

March 29, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Eileen's memorial video. Eileen Ann was born on July 5, 1935 in Menominee, Michigan and died on March 29, 2020 at the age of 84; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of Thomas Dillon. Loving mom of Louise Snyder, James Petrowski (Cindy Petrowski), Mary (Steve) Turco, Ann (Paul) Bright, Jean (Daren) Allen...

Edmund "Edziu" Hebda

Edmund "Edziu" Hebda

March 27, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Edmund's video tribute. Hebda, Edmund, age 80, March 27, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Mr. Hebda was a retired Principal for Wyandotte, Michigan Public Schools. Beloved husband of Bernardine. Loving father of Mark (Kathleen) Hebda, Joseph (Maria Estela) Hebda, and the late Maria Elaine Hebda. Also survived by his grandchildren, Patrick (Brittany)...

Janet M.  Wright

Janet M. Wright

March 27, 2020

Janet M. Wright, a beautiful, caring, faithful, christian woman went to be with our Lord on 3/27/20. Janet was a devoted wife married for 58 years to the love of her life, David Wright, who preceded her in death. Janet’s memory will be remembered by her children: Dawn (Greg) Ordus; Jeanne (Karl) Schieltz; Heidi (Steve) Brown; David P. Wright;...

 Rev. James H. Robinson

Rev. James H. Robinson

March 27, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Rev. Robinson’s video tribute. Born in Union County, Tennessee, James was the son of Thomas and Rispy (Housley) Robinson. He honorably served our country in the United States Army as a Medic serving in Japan, until his Honorable Discharge September 16, 1947. James married the love of his life, Hazel Stiner...

Justin Gabriel

Justin Gabriel

March 26, 2020

Gabriel, Justin age 25 of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2020. Loving son of Nancy Gabriel. Dearest grandson of Ann and Gordon Gabriel. Beloved nephew of Laura O'Donnell and Cheryl (Dan) Rehberg. Loving cousin of Mac, Dylan, Dallas, David, and Sarah. Justin was a very good photographer, loved animals, enjoyed bowling, and will be missed by all who...

Pamela Ann Marin

Pamela Ann Marin

March 26, 2020

Marin,Pamela Ann, age 61, March 26,2020 of Detroit, MI.

Barry J. Oley

Barry J. Oley

March 25, 2020

Born in Detroit, Barry was the son of George and Fannie (Brown) Oley. A 1981 graduate of Jefferson High School, Barry honorably served with the Army Reserves. He was an Auto Mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. Barry leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Anne (Andy) Johnson of Groton, Connecticut, Stella Oley of Onsted and Steven Oley of...

Daniel E. Browning, Jr.

Daniel E. Browning, Jr.

March 25, 2020

Daniel E. Browning, Jr. was born on March 3, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 25, 2020 at his home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan at the age of 56. Beloved husband of 29 years to Teresa. Loving dad of Daniel E. Browning, III (Corey Osinski) and Chelsie Dale Browning. Proud papa of Daniel E., IV, Aubrey Elizabeth...

Sean Whitaker

Sean Whitaker

March 24, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Sean's video tribute and his service. Sean Whitaker, age 60 of Grosse Ile formerly of Wyandotte, passed away March 24, 2020. Loving husband of Robin. Loving and supporting father of William, Tommy, and Hannah. Also survived by his sister Dr. Claudia Whitaker, brother Dr. Kevin Whitaker, cousin Greg Whitaker, and other...

Russell W. Wischer

Russell W. Wischer

March 24, 2020

Russell W. Wischer of Grosse Ile, Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born in Detroit to the late Carl W. Wischer and late Anna Wischer (nee Frommert). Beloved husband of Carolyn (Pfeiffer) and the late Beverly (nee Brown). Loving and devoted father to Russell C. Wischer (deceased) and Robert W. Wischer (Gale);...

Sarah C. Wilder

Sarah C. Wilder

March 23, 2020

Born in Pineville, Kentucky, Sarah was the daughter of Jim and Isa Bell (Miracle) Cheek. She was married to Hasten Wilder August 2,1962. Sadly he preceded her in death November of 2003. Sarah leaves to cherish her memory her children: Annette (Thomas) Smith, Catherine Miller and Hasten Ray (Susan) Wilder; as well as 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and...

Grace Julia Payter

Grace Julia Payter

March 22, 2020

Grace Julia (Redai) Payter, of Nisula, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 after 93 wonderful years of life. She was born Gizella Julia Redai on February 8, 1927, the youngest daughter of Hungarian immigrants Mihaly (Michael) and Anna (Toth) Redai. Grace was blessed with four older sisters to help guide her on her path through life: Elizabeth,...

Don Comella

Don Comella

March 22, 2020

Don was born on July 17, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 22, 2020 in Southgate at the age of 77; he was from Trenton. Beloved brother of Dennis (Janine) Comella, Anne Marie (Ray) Vernellis, Sue Comella and Mary Jo (Bob) Dauzet. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and many friends. He was preceded...

Robert C. Trombley

Robert C. Trombley

March 22, 2020

Trombley, Robert C., age 80 of Trenton. Devoted husband of 60 years to Karen (Trenton High School retiree). Father of Robert (Julie), Mark, Gregg (Diane) and father in law of Bonnie Pabis. Grandfather to Rob (Jessica), Adam (Kayla), Devon, Jacob, Jack, Nicklas and Emma. Great-grandfather to Mason and Joanna. Bob was an engineer with Ford Motor Company for 33...

Norman A. Hughes

Norman A. Hughes

March 21, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Norman's memorial video. Norman was born on October 22, 1943 and died on March 21, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 76; he was of Taylor. Beloved dad of Scott Hughes and Carrie (Tony) Rickman. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Helen Hughes and his...

Billy Lee Neal

Billy Lee Neal

March 21, 2020

Neal, Billy Lee, age 87, March 21, 202 of La Salle Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Shelby. Loving father of Dale (Diane) Neal, Phil Neal, Daniel Neal, the late Timmy Neal and the late Jeffery Neal. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, his twin brother Bob, his brother Jim (Susan) Neal and his sister Joann Kiser. Sadly he...