OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Gregory C. Pearl
February 25, 2018
Gregory C. Pearl; age 61, February 25, 2018 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Gwen. Loving dad of Cindy, Michael Gunnels, Robert Gunnels, Aimee (Paul) Grace and Greg (Denise). Dearest papa of Erika, Cassi, Chris, Cheryl, Nick, Cameron, Kyle, Zack, Hailey, Julia and Isabella. Dear brother of Diane (Ted) Elwartowski and Scott. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving...
Kenneth G. Schuyler
February 25, 2018
Born in Livonia, Kenneth was the son of Ward and Elizabeth (Fiddler) Schuyler. A lifelong farmer, Kenneth also had worked for over 15 years at Wendy's in both Dundee and Monroe, having been voted Employee of the Month at one time. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching the Detroit Tigers, but most of all was as a "huge" WWE...
Edward A. Strong
February 24, 2018
Strong, Edward A. Age 58, of Detroit. October 11, 1959 - February 24, 2018. Born to the late Glenn and Patricia Strong. Edward is survived by his siblings Patrick (Donna) Strong, David Strong, Carla (Gary) Hicks and Theresa Harris; his beloved nieces and nephews Lisa Strong, Kathryn Strong, Jonathan Strong, Cierra Harris, Johnte Harris, Courtney Harris, April Needham and...
Mrs. Betty Jane Harrison
February 24, 2018
Betty Jane Harrison, age 95 of Cumming, GA, formerly of Trenton, MI, passed away February 24, 2018. Loving wife of the late Colin. Dear mother of Colleen (David) Dever and William "Bill" (Cindy) Harrison. Proud grandmother of Sara Dever, Nathan (Erin) Dever, Brian (Sarah) Harrison, and Amy (Mark) Mapili. Great grandmother of Tristan Harrison, Jada Hikary, and Harrison Matthews....
William E. Smith
February 24, 2018
Smith, William E. Age 88; of Trentonwas born on February 1, 1930 in Ohio and died on February 24, 2018 in Dearborn. William was raised in River Rouge and married Barbara Hoagland on August 19, 1955 and together they shared 61 years of marriage; sadly she preceded him in death in 2017. William was raised in River Rouge and...
Alice B. Witte Blum
February 23, 2018
Born in Wyandotte, Alice was the daughter of Louis and Katherine (Rushlow) Lorenz. As a young girl she was a talented violin player performing in an orchestra. She was married to Charles "Chuck" Witte on July 1, 1944. Sadly he preceded her in death July 23, 1973. She then married Richard Blum on July 19, 1974. He also preceded...
George L. Barnes
February 23, 2018
Barnes, George L., age 70, February 23, 2018 of Newport, MIchigan. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Joanne (Jim) Burbo and the late Julianne Brown, AKA the favorite. Loving Step-father to Christie Lynn (Craig) Martin and Nicholas Hill. Loving PUP to his grandchildren Troy, Winter, Daphne, Zoe, Xavier and Ezra. Best friend and Brother to Debbie (the late...
Virginia M. Zwolan
February 23, 2018
Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Kathy Zwolan, Marty (Marla) Zwolan, Tom (Terry) Zwolan, Paul (Cathe) Zwolan and Carol (Mike) Johnson. Dearest grandma of Stephanie (Jason) Gonzalez, Christopher Zwolan, Max Zwolan, Joshua Zwolan, Sammy Zwolan, Grace Johnson, Benjamin Zwolan, Elizabeth Johnson, Maddy Zwolan and Mary Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family...
Carolyn M. Tecmire
February 23, 2018
Tecmire, Carolyn M., age 79, February 23, 2018 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of Paula (Robert Roy) Tecmire and Alan Tecmire. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and her brother Gene (Connie) Wagner. There will not be any visitation or services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson...
Stacie M. 'Girt' Nash
February 22, 2018
Nash, Stacie M. "Girt", age 35, February 22, 2018 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Connie and Donald Nash. Loving sister of Lauren (Fred Tucker) Nash and Brian (Sara) Nash. Also survived by her world, her niece Olivia and her nephew Tucker. Stacie is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins; including her Auntie Rhonda, her second...
Mrs. Helen Bentley
February 22, 2018
Helen Bentley, age 92 of Southgate, passed away February 22, 2018. Loving wife of the late Ember. Dear mother of Carol, the late Creta, Eddie (Dorothy), Angia, and Rhonda. Proud grandmother of Jeffery, Connie, Jason, Joey, Matthew, Jacob, and Zachary. Great grandmother of Jordyn, Jayme, Camryn, Theo and Judy. The family is accepting flowers, but memorial contributions may also...
Nicholas Jack Lalaeff
February 21, 2018
Nicholas was born on August 18, 1924 in Gipsy, Pennsylvania and died on February 21, 2018 at the age of 93. Beloved husband to Jean. Nicholas is survived by many loving family and friends. Memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Trenton on March 10th at 11am. Luncheon to follow afterwards.
Sheila Anne Banks
February 20, 2018
Sheila Anne was born on May 14, 1947 in Charleston, West Virginia and died on February 20, 2018 at Rivergate Health Care Center at the age of 70. Beloved mom of Dale (Denise) Banks, Lesley (James) Daniels, Brian Banks and Shawna Goforth. Proud grandma of Dylan, Savannah, Sage, Kaylee and Branden and great grandma of Brynleigh. Also survived by...
Rickie 'Reb' Butler
February 20, 2018
Rickie "Reb" Butler; age 64, February 20, 2018 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Lana. Loving dad of Rickie Jr. and Kimberly (Harvey) Smith. Dearest papa of Kayla, Austin, Rickie III and Jacob. Dearest son of Ann and the late Bobby. Dear brother of Cynthia (Larry) Wright, Phillip and the late Pamela Casey. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Doreen M.D. Ganos
February 19, 2018
Doreen Ganos, M.D., age 58. Died unexpectedly at home February 19, 2018; of Allen Park and Riverview. Doreen was an accomplished board certified plastic surgeon with a specialty in hand and reconstructive surgery; she received M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. Doreen graduated valedictorian from Allen Park High School. She was an extremely dedicated surgeon at Henry...
Camilla E. Colbath
February 17, 2018
Camilla E. Colbath, 95, passed away February 17, 2018. She was born on December 9, 1922 in Herrin, Illinois. In addition to her parents, Camilla was predeceased by her son, Carlo Breezy Colbath. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Richard and many other family and friends. She will truly missed.
Wanda June Estes
February 17, 2018
Wanda was born on February 9, 1944 in North Carolina and died on February 17, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 74; she was of Carleton. Beloved wife of 48 years to Kyle. Amazing mom of Larry Rickman, Kathy (David) Rayburn, Char Rickman, Junell (Kenny) Dorton and Tricia Estes (Jamie Collert). Cherished mammie to Jennifer, Tiffany,...
Sidney C. King
February 16, 2018
Sidney C. King – or "Sid " as he liked to be called, was born in Toledo, Ohio and left this world to be with his beloved wife Gloria on February 16, 2018, three days before her birthday. He leaves behind family: sister Marjorie Rosenberg, daughters Linda (Jimmy) Boyd and Susan King; grandchildren Lisa Schwandt, Stephanie (Rob) Morse, Chelsea...
Raymond Lee Kessler
February 16, 2018
Raymond Kessler died peacefully, February 16th, at the Brookdale care facility in Monroe after a prolonged battle with dementia. He was born in Toledo June 28, 1926. He is survived by his wife Betty, their four children: Jeffray (Susan), Bradley (Margaret) Robert (Reneá·‡e) and Jill Ranallo (Ron), seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Just as importantly, Ray Kessler is...
Mrs. Dolores M. Orto
February 15, 2018
Dolores M. Orto, age 83 of Riverview, passed away February 15th, 2018. Loving wife of the late Paul Orto. Dear mother of the late Paul M. and the late Jeffrey S. Dolores leaves to cherish her memory a sister Zelma (Ralph) Douglas of Ohio and several nieces and nephews