OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Richard Stuba

Richard Stuba

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,...

Ron Sadler

Ron Sadler

August 27, 2023

Ron was born on August 9, 1963 in Trenton,

Michigan and went Home to be with the Lord

on August 27, 2023 at the age of 60. Cherished

dad of Ron Sadler and Aubrey (Austin)

Samojeden. Beloved son of Richard...

William R.  Keeth

William R. Keeth

August 26, 2023

William R. Keeth longtime resident of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away on August 26, 2023, He was 56 years old, born on September 8, 1966 to Leo and Janet Keeth. He was the loving husband of Laura W. Keeth for over 30 years marrying on April 24, 1993 in Allen Park.

Bill enjoyed sports, his favorites...

Maryann Agnes Laginess

Maryann Agnes Laginess

August 26, 2023

Born February 2, 1933 in Hamtramck, MaryAnn was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Zomkowski) Przystup. A graduate of St. Florian High School, she married the love of her life, Jack Laginess on February 20, 1954. Sadly he preceded her in death August 16, 2019. MaryAnn had worked at St. Charles School as well as Grosse Ile Public Schools....

Ann Dumouchelle

Ann Dumouchelle

August 26, 2023

Annie (Nazarian) Dumouchelle, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on August 26, 2023 at the age of 89. Cherished wife for 61 years to her late husband Lawrence (Larry). Dearest mother to Lawrence Jr. (Terry) and Richard (Lisa). Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Virginia Bialy and many other extended family and friends. Born and raised in Detroit,...

Carol Abraham

Carol Abraham

August 25, 2023

Carol Marie Abraham, age 57 of Trenton, passed away on August 25, 2023.

Loving mother to Jeff Mackey. Loving sister to Robert (Anne-Marie) Abraham, Dawn Hasson, George (Jennifer) Abraham. Loving dog mom to Gizzy. Loving aunt to Lindsey (Chad), Natalie, Chase, David (Christina), Brett (Katelyn) , Ciara, Jacob, and Maddie. Loving great-aunt to Roman, Jette,...

Edna F. Torrico

Edna F. Torrico

August 25, 2023

Torrico, Edna, Age 90, of Trenton. August 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Tim (Lynn), Ken (Kathie) and Keith (Karin). Proud grandmother of Lisa (Adi), Kevin (Heather), Kyle, Rachel (Tristan) and Heather. Dear sister of Thelma Wolfe and Joseph Shelton.

Visitation will be at The Martenson Funeral Home – Trenton...

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli

August 24, 2023

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli, age 86 of Allen Park, MI passed away peacefully August 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Anna-Marie for Sixty-Five exciting years. Loving dad of Patrick Fiscelli, Linda Fiscelli, Lisa (Ralph) Menna and Christopher Fiscelli. Proud grandpa of Roselyn, Matthew, Kayla (Austin) and great-grandpa of Amora. Beloved brother of Pasquale (Gloria) Fiscelli. Ralph...

Bobby Baker

Bobby Baker

August 24, 2023

Bobby Clinton Baker of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 84.

Beloved father of Tina Dietz, Gina (Tom) Dunn and John Baker.

Beloved grandfather of Chris (Crystal) Prescott, Deanna (Jim) Warrington, Ronald (Jessica) Dietz, Izak (Frankie) Dunn and Jacob (Morgan) Dunn.

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Eileen  Paquette

Eileen Paquette

August 24, 2023

Eileen Paquette, age 77, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. She was

born in Detroit, MI on July 31, 1946 to her mother Shirley (Goodrich) Slater and father, James Buckley,

both whom preceded her in death.

Though born in Detroit, she spent a large portion of her...

John  Alexander Lavassaur

John Alexander Lavassaur

August 23, 2023

John Alexander LaVassaur of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 65 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished brother of Jean LaVassaur, Tom (Marcia) LaVassaur, and Kathy (Bruce) Hunter. Loving uncle of Lia (Kai) Bigelow, Jason Hunter, and Mathew (Jennifer) Hunter. Caring great-uncle of Henrik, Alice, Tehya, Sean, and D’Andre. Dearest...

Thomas E. Wallace

Thomas E. Wallace

August 23, 2023

Thomas Ezra Wallace, “Bud” of Gibraltar MI passed away August 23, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Roberta May “Bobbie” Wallace. Loving father of Mary Lee (Jeff) Langmeyer, the late Juelene “Julie” (Roy King) Wallace, Thomas D. Wallace (Susan McInchak) and Stacey Wallace. Cherished grandfather of Heather Langmeyer, Michael Wallace, Ashley McInchak, and Heather (David) Snead. Proud great grandfather...

James J. "Jim" Ketcher

James J. "Jim" Ketcher

August 23, 2023

James J. “Jim” Ketcher, age 80 of Brownstown Twp., passed away August 23rd, 2023.

Born in Highland Park, MI, James was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Bolen) Ketcher. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On October 25th, 1979, he married the love...

Joanne T. Volansky

Joanne T. Volansky

August 21, 2023

Joanne Volansky passed peacefully from this world on Monday, August 21, 2023. Hers was a

life full of faith, love and laughter. She treasured family, made friends easily, and embraced life

fully. She was unfailingly positive, even in the face of incredible adversity. Everyone who knew

her loved her,...

Debra A. Steele

Debra A. Steele

August 19, 2023

Debra A. Steele of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away in the early hours of Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved mother of Kelly (Lonnie) Holmes and Jay (Anna) Steele. Cherished grandmother of Alex (Dani Narins) Steele, Chloe (Jesse Taylor) Holmes, and Kara Holmes. Dear sister of Randy (Cyndi) Stefani. Loving aunt to Brooke Stefani and...

John W. "Jack" Cronin

John W. "Jack" Cronin

August 19, 2023

John W. “Jack” Cronin, age 93 of Detroit, passed away peacefully August 19th, 2023.

Jack was born February 26th, 1930 in Detroit, to the late Joseph and Zelda (Johnson) Cronin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Beloved brother of the late Donald and Lawrence Cronin. Jack leaves behind to cherish his...

Steven R. Tanner

Steven R. Tanner

August 18, 2023

Steven R. Tanner, age 68 of Dearborn Heights, passed away on August 18, 2023. He was the loving husband of Claudia Tanner for 8 years, beloved brother of the late John William (Beverly) Tanner III, James Tanner, Peter (Edna) Tanner, and Julie (Mark) Hajec. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews. Steven was preceded in death...

Thomas C. Moore Jr.

Thomas C. Moore Jr.

August 18, 2023

Thomas C. Moore, Jr. was born in River Rouge. He was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Moore. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lords High School, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army. Thomas married the love of his life, Sandra Poloni on September 15, 1961. He worked at McLouth Steel for over...

Carol Ruth Sutton Nagy Kunz

Carol Ruth Sutton Nagy Kunz

August 18, 2023

Carol Ruth Sutton Nagy Kunz, a loving and accepting soul who touched the lives of so many, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1935, in Detroit, Michigan, as the 8th of 9 children of Oral and Hilda Sutton. Carol's upbringing in the vibrant neighborhood of southwest Detroit laid the foundation for...

Virginia Gorsline

Virginia Gorsline

August 17, 2023

Virginia Gorsline of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Milton Gorsline. Cherished mother of Kenneth (Wendy) Gorsline. Loving grandmother of Jacob (Lily) Gorsline. Dearest great-grandmother of Nova, Kobie, and Rhyatt. Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Mary Kanack and her brothers Wayne...