OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Carol Lynn Galofaro

Carol Lynn Galofaro

November 30, 2018

Carol Lynn Galofaro; age 60, November 30, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved daughter of Barbara and the late Del. Loving sister of Gale (James) Nagy, Gary, James and Lawrence. Dearest aunt of Anthony, Jacqueline, Shannon, Sam and Stephanie. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Carol to the American Diabetes...

Danielle Shepherd-O'Brien

Danielle Shepherd-O'Brien

November 29, 2018

Danielle Shepherd- O'Brien, age 26 of Newport, passed away November 29th, 2018. An obituary will be added momentarily. Please check back

Clifford S. Bomia

Clifford S. Bomia

November 29, 2018

Born in Monroe, MI, Clifford was the son of the late Ernest and Leona (Palmer) Bomia. On February 9, 1946, he married the former Antoinette M. Rossi in a double wedding ceremony with his brother Norman and Antoinette's sister Mary at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe, MI. Sadly Antoinette preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. They...

Janet Marie Denison

Janet Marie Denison

November 28, 2018

It is with great sadness, the family of Janet Denison, age 79 of Lincoln Park, announces her passing. Janet passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Charles. Dearest mother of Vicki (Robert) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Stephanie (Trevor) Allen and Jordan Leif Erickson. Proud grandmother "Mimi" of Chase Hunter and Everly Marie. Survived also by...

Edward Devlin O'Connell

Edward Devlin O'Connell

November 28, 2018

O'Connell, Edward Devlin. Age 85. November 28, 2018 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jocelyn. Loving dad of Daniel (Margaret), Terence, Timothy (Carol) and Brian (Maryellen). Proud grandpa of Megan, Allyson, Sean. Kaitie, Michael, Gregory, Christina, Mary Beth and Christopher. Great grandpa of Joy and Fulton. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family...

Emma  Lee Brewer

Emma Lee Brewer

November 28, 2018

Emma Lee Brewer; age 92, November 28, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Slinder, the late William Kibzey and the late Ernest Brewer. Loving mother of Anita (Ed) Gissel and Belinda Eleson. Dearest grandmother of Aimee, Brett, Daniel, Jacqui and great-grandmother of Maria and Augustine. Dear sister of the late Charlsie McWilliams, the late Carmen Burger,...

Katy Jo Ball

Katy Jo Ball

November 28, 2018

Ball, Katy Jo, age 45, November 28, 2018 of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of Bradley and the late Teri Ball; step- daughter of the late Marcia Ball. Loving sister of Derek (Christine Dominski) Ball, the late Tricia Butts and the late Brian Ball. Also survived by her niece and 4 nephews and her loving fiance, Doug McIntosh.

Marie  Fernandez

Marie Fernandez

November 28, 2018

Marie Fernandez; age 85, November 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John R. Fernandez. Loving mom of Linda (Bill) Daly, Brenda Bailey and John (Mary Beth) Fernandez. Dearest grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 12. Dear sister of the late Hans (Beverly) Stoehr. The family suggests donations in memory of Marie to the the Alzheimer's Association.

Laura M. Matatall-Aborizk

Laura M. Matatall-Aborizk

November 28, 2018

Laura M. Matatall- Aborizk, age 63 of Taylor, passed away November 28, 2018. Loving mother of Lawrence (Patricia) Burney. Proud grandmother of Madyson, Elysia, Ethan, and Trinity. Dear daughter of Mary Lou (the late Lawrence Sr.) Matatall. Also survived by her siblings Mary, Larry Jr., Gary, Tim, and David. Laura was preceded in death by brother Michael.

Ada "Bonny" Stewart

Ada "Bonny" Stewart

November 27, 2018

Born in Humboldt, Iowa, Ada (Bonny) was the daughter of Dallas Porter and Anna (Benjamin) Butler. She proudly served our country in the United States Navy from April of 1944 until February of 1946. While in the Navy, Ada received the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. She then married the love of her life,...

Gene A.  Sarazin

Gene A. Sarazin

November 26, 2018

Gene A. Sarazin, age 65 of Temperance formerly of Ecorse, passed away November 26th, 2018. Loving father of Lori (Christopher) Buzzelli and Gene A. Sarazin II. Proud grandfather of Michael, Grace, Savannah, and Sophia. Gene is also survived by his siblings Robert Sarazin, Donna Stephenson, and Rebecca Arendt. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his companion of 23...

Mr. Robert J. Whitey

Mr. Robert J. Whitey

November 25, 2018

Robert J. Whitey, age 87 of Woodhaven, passed away November 25, 2018. Loving husband of Marcella. Dear father of John, Robert Jay (Laura), Scott, and Nancy (Joe) Zitnik. Proud grandfather of Robert, Michael, Ryan, and Sarah. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers John and Joseph.

Rolland L. "Ron" Morin

Rolland L. "Ron" Morin

November 25, 2018

Born in Massey, Ontario, Canada, Ron was the son of Joseph and Alice (Bouillon) Morin. He served in the United States Army from March 25, 1954 until March 6, 1956. Ron then married the love of his life, Julia Vorva, on August 2, 1958. They raised their family in South Rockwood where Ron was involved in Little League baseball....

Etna Vera Kintz

Etna Vera Kintz

November 24, 2018

Etna Vera Kintz; age 89, November 24, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dearest aunt of Jimmy (Andrea) Bailey. Dear sister of the late Margaret (the late James) Bailey and the late John (Kemberley) Rowan. Also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lona Rowan. Leaves behind many dear friends, especially Gladys Phillips and Marsha...

Venne Patrick Nash

Venne Patrick Nash

November 24, 2018

Venne Patrick Nash was born on March 11, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 24, 2018 at his home in Taylor at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Sherry (nee: Huguley) Nash. Loving dad of Katie Nash (James Woo), Shioban (Frank) Olechowski, Patricia Nash (Dorian Bankhead) and Traci Nash (Dan Zocher). Proud papa of Keirstin, Hannah,...

Virginia "Ginnie" Butzlaff

Virginia "Ginnie" Butzlaff

November 24, 2018

Virginia "Ginnie" was born on May 28, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 24, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn at the age of 72; she was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick". Cherished mom and grandma of Michel (Jeana) Butzlaff and their children Gideon, Autumn, Gabby and Dominic and of Lisa Butzlaff...

Mrs. Joan Faiman

Mrs. Joan Faiman

November 23, 2018

Joan Faiman, age 83 of Trenton, passed away peacefully November 23, 2018. Loving wife of the late Frederick. Dear mother of Debbie (Steve) Denes, Dan, Marie (Fred) Harder, and Paul (Denise). Dearest grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt of many. Sadly, Joan was preceded in death by a grandson Daniel Jr., and brothers Butch and Bob Czaikowski. In lieu of...

Albert "Al" Murray

Albert "Al" Murray

November 22, 2018

Born in Crandon, Wisconsin, Albert was the son of Joby and Edna (Warren) Murray. He married to love of his life, Judy Alegnani in March of 1970. A dedicated husband, Albert worked for General Motors as a Tinsmith for 15 years, he then owned and operated Murray's Used Cars in Taylor for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. Albert...

Richard F. Schroeder

Richard F. Schroeder

November 20, 2018

Schroeder, Richard F., age 76, November 20, 2018 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Heidi. Dear father of Paul, Sharon, Ruthie, Colleen, Rick, Ray, John, Steve, Jim, Allen, Charles and Nicholas. Brother of Bill, the late Ellen Jean and the late Virginia. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Former spouse of Brenda and...