OBITUARIES

September 9, 2023

Sally Curcio of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late John Curcio. Cherished mother of the late Julie Ann Rivett, the late Robert Anthony Bivins, and dear stepmother to Jeannine (Roy) Dodson, and Derrick (Linda) Curcio. Loving Nana of Katherine Bivins, Olivia...

September 8, 2023

Robert “Bob” Downey, of Lincoln Park, passed away September 8, 2023. Loving dad of Lauren Downey. Dear brother of Terry (Larry) Bajorek, Carole (Darrel) Wellman and Thomas (Melissa) Downey. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of many. Proud dad of his four-legged dog, Butter. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Martha...

September 8, 2023

Esther Hernandez, of Allen Park, passed away September 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear mother of Norma, Sylvia (Raul), Dee Dee and Cindy. Loving Nana of J.D., Christopher, Elisha, Danielle and Robert. Proud great grandmother of Adaley, Jace, Lily, Cyrus and Ronin. She is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving...

September 7, 2023

Katherine Liangos, of Lincoln Park, passed away September 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Andreas Liangos. Loving mother of Patricia, Mary and Steven. Cherished sister of Magda Jordanou.

Visitation will take place at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes - Allen Park Chapel on Monday, September 11 from 4-8pm. A prayer service will begin...

September 7, 2023

Leslie Nicole “Nikki” Younce was born on December 8, 1980 in

Wyandotte, Michigan and died on September 7, 2023 at Henry

Ford Hospital Detroit at the age of 42. Beloved mom of Jadon

Younce. Also survived by her many cousins and her Godmother

Carol Adkins. She was preceded in death by...

September 7, 2023

Matthew David Johnson was born on December 22, 2008, and passed away at the age of 14 on September 7, 2023, at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton, MI. He was the amazing son of Amanda Hackney and Nathaniel Johnson. He was also the oldest brother of Adam and Linnea and oldest grandson of Richard Hackney, Linnea Johnson, Steve Johnson, and Joyce...

September 6, 2023

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Dr. Maureen Marion Hayes, 67, of Fairfax Station Virginia passed away unexpectedly on September 6th, 2023 after an 8 month battle with cancer.

Born in Wayne County, Michigan, she was the daughter of Arthur and Virginia Hayes. Maureen brought her passion and love for...

September 5, 2023

Mehdi (Fred) El-Asfahani 4/4/1944 - 9/5/2023. Born to the late Colonel and Mrs. Ibrahim Asfahani in Beirut, Lebanon. He came to the United States in 1970 to pursue his education, he graduated from Western Michigan University in 1976, where he met the love of his life Marcia (Schweiss). He worked for almost 30 years with the United States Defense...

September 4, 2023

Weber, Dennis C. age 88, of Trenton; passed away on September 4, 2023. Dennis was born November 21, 1934 in Ottoville, Ohio. He was the son of Frank F. Weber and Euletta (Otte) Weber. Beloved husband of the late Elaine who passed away on January 19, 2015.

Loving father of Robert (Kathi) Charney, Matthew (Cheri),...

September 3, 2023

Herdon, Frances A. (Siracuse) of Trenton, Michigan passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Bella A. Herdon. Cherished mother of Mark (Kelly) Herdon, Sandy (J.R.) Martin, Jennifer Herdon and preceded by death by her premature daughter, Karen Ann. Dearest grandmother of Marissa (Steven) Stonebraker and Lindsey (Matthew) Cappuccilli....

September 3, 2023

Born in Detroit, Matthew was the son of James and Bridget (Sedrowski) Carey.

After high school graduation, Matthew received his Masters/Specialist Degree from Wayne State University. He married the love of his life, Stacy Graham, on July 17, 1999. Matthew was a Teacher at Lincoln Park High School for over 25 years, retiring in 2023. He then...

September 3, 2023

Janice Carol Albright was born on March 20, 1934, into the home of Guy and Mary Holtzhouse, in Detroit, Michigan. Jan passed away on September 3, 2023, at the home of her youngest daughter, Marti Kuhfal, where Jan had resided for the last three years. She was 89 years of age.

Jan was preceded in...

September 2, 2023

Born in Welch, West Virginia, Nancy was the daughter of Chester and Mary (Strouth) Hall. She married the love of her life Steven Baynai. Sadly he preceded her in death on October 23, 2020.

Nancy and her husband owned and operated their own Dental Practice in Allen Park for 30 years, he as the Dentist and she...

September 1, 2023

Robert Earl Queen, 86, of Wyandotte, died peacefully at home on September 1, 2023. The son of Earl and Pearl (Gilliam) Queen, he was born in McCaysville, Georgia, on April 18, 1937, and moved with his family to Michigan when he was nine years old. A 1954 graduate of A.E. Smith High School (now Riverview High), Bob was a...

September 1, 2023

Gary L. Krueger, age 81 of Westland, MI passed away September 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters. Devoted husband of the late Lana Krueger. Loving dad of Holly (Nils) Confer and Shannon (Jay) Livernois. Proud grandpa of Brennan (Rachel) Confer, Gabe Livernois, Max Confer, Sarah Livernois and Ellie Confer. A visitation in honor of Gary will be held...

August 31, 2023

Nancy Ditzhazy, of Brownstown, Michigan (formerly of Trenton Michigan of 42 years), died peacefully following a short struggle with cancer at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed. Nancy was greatly beloved as a mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend – and will be long remembered fondly for her firm yet loving ways,...

August 30, 2023

Patricia Ann “Fagan” Bennett was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dearest friend. She leaves to cherish her memory to Lawrence, Mark (Debbie), Gregg (Jackie), Jane (Dan) Darling; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Patricia was raised in Trenton, Michigan by Eva and Bernard Fagan. She grew up with two loving brothers, Jack and Jim, who always looked out for...

August 27, 2023

James (Jim) C. Timmis, of Grosse Ile and Ypsilanti, passed away August 27, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving dad of John M Timmis (Starr Wallace), the late James P. Timmis, and Katherine (Eric) Balint. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Lori) Timmis, Shawn (Elysa) Timmis, and Stephen Balint. Proud great grandfather of Kali, Karlee and Drew. Jim was...

August 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Earlena Kay Woodbury, age 78 of Monroe, announce the passing of their loving mother and Nana, on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born October 26, 1944 in Toledo, Kay was the daughter of Earl and Amelia (Dazey) VanNorman. A 1962 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love...

August 27, 2023

Richard Felix Stuba, age 86 of Woodhaven, passed away on August 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Shirley Stuba "Rogalski", of 66 years.

Loving father to Cheryl (Frank) Kovach, Chris (Susan) Stuba, Luann (Mark) Felske, and to his best friend, Poppy. Loving grandfather to Nick (Christina) Kovach,...