OBITUARIES

March 29, 2025

Virginia Sarkisian, age 91 of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Survived by her loving family: Edward Sarkisian, Steve Sarkisian, Dianne Sarkisian, Anne Chilton, John Sarkisian, and Alexander Chilton.

Virginia was a first-generation Armenian American who grew up on Green Street in the...

March 29, 2025

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Jeannette Marie Forest, age 95 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 while listening to her beloved Detroit Tigers. She leaves behind her children, Michael (Pamela Haupt); Jill (Andrew) Stephan; Joy (John) Kaminski; Julie Catka (Tom Dong); Janis (Rob) Cox. She also leaves...

March 28, 2025

Elizabeth Helen “Betty” Verdone, age 92, passed at home under hospice care. Betty was preceded by Carmine, her husband of 58 years, in 2010. Loving mom to Linda, Jim (Rhonda), Jeff (Bobbie), and Greg (Laura). Special grandmother to Marie (Jeff), Timothy, and Justine. Proud great grandmother to her Michigan State Spartans Angelina and Jeffrey. Brother to Joe (Carol) Hudak....

March 26, 2025

Robert was born in Bad Axe, Michigan and had many happy memories with his family at his grandparents’ farms. Later he lived in Berkley, Michigan, and had a paper route and worked at his uncle’s Dairy Queen. He did his undergrad education at Wayne State, and graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1970. Robert interned at...

March 23, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gregory Joseph Raymond, a devoted father, loving husband, cherished brother, and dear friend. Greg departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and enduring love. Greg was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Judy, whose memory he held close to his heart. He is survived by his loving...

March 23, 2025

Sharon Berryhill, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 61. She was the beloved daughter of Angeline Golembiewski and the late Leonard Golembiewski. Sharon was a devoted mother to Jessica (Ryan)Truesdell, Kevin Berryhill, and Kyle (Ruby) Berryhill. She was a loving and proud grandmother to Xavier, Ivan, and Olivia, who brought her...

March 21, 2025

Joanne Augusta Colasinski of Taylor, MI passed away on Friday March 21st 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in Detroit, MI on November 8th, 1933 to William and Anna (Schultz) Green. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Margaret, Mary (Charles), William (Margaret), Katherine (Paul), Patricia (Raymond) and Virginia (Dominic) and her husband...

March 21, 2025

Beverly “Bev” Jean Creutz of Taylor, Michigan went to heaven on March 21, 2025. Born on November 7, 1937 to Harvey and Mildred LaFramboise in Lincoln Park Michigan. On February 2, 1956, she married the love of her life William “Bill” A. Creutz, Jr. She was the loving mother of Vicki Creutz (Jack Timchak), Todd Creutz (Evie), Michael Creutz...

March 20, 2025

Michelle Elizabeth Olson of Woodhaven passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 45. She had been fighting a lengthy illness and lost the battle at home, peacefully and with family by her side. She will always be the cherished mother of Joseph Olson and Faith (aka Fynn) Olson as well as the beloved daughter of...

March 20, 2025

Daniel D. Novak of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the age of 78. Loving husband of the late Bernadette. Cherished father of Kimberly Novak, Jimmy (Susan) Novak, Mary (Gerarde McGrath) Wyrabkiewicz, Robert (Amy) Novak, Robert Wyrabkiewicz, and Rachel Novak. Caring grandfather of Brandon, Brent, Tricia, Nathan, Haley, Tyler, Kayla, Riley, Savanna, Syaira, and...

March 19, 2025

Thomas Patrick Lemaire, Sr. of Dearborn Heights, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Sharon for 33 years. Cherished father of John (Lisa) Lemaire, Andrea (Dave) Siwicki, Jimmy Lemaire, the late Melissa Lemaire, Thomas Patrick Lemaire, Jr. (Phil Watkins), and Rebecca (Gary) Napier. Loving grandfather of David (Samantha) Lemaire, Justice...

March 19, 2025

Born in Detroit, Barbra was the daughter of Allen and Peggy (Bettis) Graham. A graduate of Carlson High School, she married the love of her life, Glen Caudill, on July 5, 2013. Barbra worked as a Cake Decorator at Meijer in Woodhaven for more than 33 years. She enjoyed reading as well as watching Little House on the Prairie,...

March 19, 2025

Torrico, Laura. March 19, 2025. Age 97 of Trenton.

Laura Torrico will be dearly missed by her family and many friends that all loved her. Laura’s parents were Spanish immigrants via Ellis Island settling in West Virginia. She grew up in a loving home speaking Spanish and learning English. She worked in the...

March 18, 2025

Born in Detroit, Louise was the daughter of Carlos and  Louise (Alonzo) Martinez.  A high school graduate, she married the love of her life, Joseph Caldwell, in 1962.  Sadly he preceded her in death 2021.

Louise leaves to cherish her memory a brother Joseph (Michaele) Martinez; as well as several nieces and nephews.

March 18, 2025

Alphonse John Misko, age 86 of Trenton, passed away March 18, 2025.

Born August 5, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio, Al was the son of Alphonse and Sophia (Kosakowski) Misko. A graduate of Macomber High School, he then continued his education at the University of Toledo receiving his Bachelor’s Degree. He completed his graduate education at...

March 17, 2025

Denielle Salisbury, age 37 of Woodhaven, MI passed away March 17, 2025 surrounded by family. Loving mom of Hailey Aston, Jadan Aston and Melody Salisbury. Beloved sister of Marissa Brazier and the late Trevor Razo and stepsister of Scotty Howerton and Sarah (Aaron) Brazier. Dearest daughter of Cindy and Scott Brazier and Michael Razo. Denielle is preceded in death...

March 15, 2025

Craig William Fogus, 59, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2025.

Craig was born on June 6, 1965, in Midland, Michigan, to Joseph Fogus and Diane (Johnson) Fogus. A graduate of H. H. Dow High School, he received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University...

March 14, 2025

Frank Pietras, age 66 of Trenton, MI passed away on March 14, 2025. He is survived by his daughter, Erika; his siblings Ken and Karen (Greg) Penn; nieces, Jennifer, Shannon (TJ Irick), Ashley (Billy), and Jessica; as well has his great nephews, Xander and Jaxson. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Genevieve Pietras.

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March 13, 2025

Visitation for Mr. James Balla will be on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Mr. Balla's service and burial will take place on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Please meet inside the gates behind our...

March 13, 2025

Mary Ksiazek, of Southgate, passed away March 13, 2025. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Joseph (Amber) and John. Cherished grandma of Krista, David, Logan, and Dylan. Proud great grandma of Kia Albert. Dear sister of Sandra (the late Lonnie). She is survived by many nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

Mary enjoyed bowling, playing...