OBITUARIES

July 16, 2023

Our sweet mother, Diane May Ford, sadly passed away after a very brief illness on July 16, 2023, at the age of 94. Diane was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on April 1st, 1929, to Whelan and Edna Schott Parsons.

Diane was 18 when she met Jack Ford, a handsome veteran of the Navy. In...

July 15, 2023

Janice was born on October 16, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on July 15, 2023 at the age of 66; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Dale Stanley. Loving mom of Colleen Stanley (Trevor Harkiewicz). She will be missed by her grand cat Iggy Stanley. Dearest sister of John “David” Booth, Stevie Simpson, Connie...

July 15, 2023

Lori Lynn Williams “Ferns”, age 56 of Dearborn Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023. She was the beloved partner to Matthew Klann.

Loving mother to Amanda Garcia, the late Hope Garcia, Cody Garcia, Zakariah (Michele) Garcia, and Houston (Sarah) Garcia. Loving bonus-mom to Kourtney Klann and Holly (Jesse) Gavura. Proud...

July 14, 2023

Illana L. Zaharakis, of Southgate, passed away July 14, 2023. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Stefanie Zaharakis. Loving sister of Anthony James “A.J.”. Dear granddaughter of Deborah (Leo) Benchich, Robert Drum, James and Linda Zaharakis. Cherished great granddaughter of Pamela and the late Russell Ambrose. She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Jamie, Chrissy, Andrea (Ben), and Candice...

July 13, 2023

Shawn Ray Morris was born on August 6, 1968, and passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 54. He was raised in Detroit, MI, and later in life moved to Lincoln Park, MI. Shawn enjoyed listening to heavy metal, attending concerts, and playing poker. His entire world revolved around his daughter, Elizabeth, and granddaughters Mia and...

July 12, 2023

Agostino Fabbri, age 80 of Brownston, MI and San Marino, Italy, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Delia.

Loving father to Mark (Kelli), Robert (Kathy), Josephine (Dino), and Domenico. Devoted nonno to Eric, Alex, Sal, Amelia, Aria, Giovanni, Alesandro, Luca, and Sabrina....

July 12, 2023

Robert Allen O’Brien was born on March 25, 1956 to Orla O’Brien in Dearborn, Michigan. After graduation from Lincoln Park High School, Bob went on to work with his dad at Allied Signal. He continued to work there until his retirement in 2009. He was the last person left in the plant when the doors officially closed. Early retirement...

July 11, 2023

Robert Leroy Durocher, age 94 of Monroe, passed away July 11, 2023.

Born October 8, 1928 in Monroe, Robert was the son of Leroy and Wilma (Kleinsmith) Durocher. A 1946 graduate of Monroe High School, he also attended 2 years of college at Michigan State University. Robert then faithfully served our country in the United States Air...

July 10, 2023

Shane B. Brunk (59) born May 18, 1964, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2023. Shane lived in Trenton, Michigan and was a Ford Motor Company employee for 23 years where he did everything from being a UAW Rep, Team Leader, worked the line, and was friends with thousands of members and management on the floor....

July 9, 2023

Matthew Ryan Jividen, age 46 of Trenton, passed away on July 9, 2023.

Loving father to late Kayla, Matthew Jr., Abigayle, and Emma. Loving son to Ann and David Jividen. Brother to David and Jason (Alyse). He was also well loved by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

"Beyond the...

July 9, 2023

Richard George Chasey, of Grosse Ile, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on July 9, 2023.

Richard was born in Detroit on January 19, 1942 to Herman and Josephine (Bushing) Chasey. He was a graduate of Cass Technical High School and worked for Campbell Ewald Advertising for many years before retiring as a...

July 9, 2023

Shirley Mary Frey

May 17, 1936 – July 9th, 2023: She passed away peacefully in Riverside, California.

Shirley, the fifth of nine children, was born May 17, 1936 in Cold Lake, Canada. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe, Michigan in June of 1954. She met Raymond Frey, her husband, at Houghton Lake and...

July 9, 2023

Frances "Tune" Lambert, age 86 of Merrimac, WV peacefully passed away July 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. Frances loved cooking, singing and laughing with all of her friends and family. Loving mother of Beverly Lambert, the late Michael Lambert, the late Karen lambert, and the late David Lambert. Proud grandma of Richard (Nicole) Neer, Lisa Roberts, Bruce Lambert...

July 9, 2023

Shirley Anne Denny (Holland), age 76 of Trenton, passed away on July 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was beloved wife to her husband, Ronald Denny, of 55 years.

Loving mom to Sean (April) Patrick and Rhonda (Edward) Carter. Devoted grandma to Tara, Jeannette, and Leo. Loving sister to Mary Ellen Zimmerman and Nancy...

July 9, 2023

Born in Monroe, Michael was the son of Victor and Mary (German) Durell. A graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School, he married the love of his life, Mary Ryland, on November 9, 1970. Michael worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and...

July 8, 2023

George Norman Thomas born June 1st 1937 to Harry and Sadie Thomas. After some health issues passed away on July 8th 2023 peacefully in his home with his family by his side.

George was survived by his wife Betty Jane (Christopher) Thomas. His children Kimberly Jayne Tortomasi, Susan Lynn McNabb, Shawn Patrice (Vince) Symborski and...

July 8, 2023

Pamela Marie Miller, of River Rouge, passed away July 8, 2023. Loving wife of the late George Miller. Dear mom of Jean (Oscar), George, and Kristal. Proud grandma of Jordan, Karley, Blake, George, Julian and Lillia. Cherished daughter of Fred and Mary Nelson. Beloved granddaughter of Evaristo and Eva. Sister of Ronda (George). Aunt of Ramon (Shauna). Survived by...

July 8, 2023

Born in Detroit, Sharon was the daughter of Robert and Charlotte (Gaulka) Dodds. She married William Rolinatis in 1990. A dedicated homemaker, Sharon was also a licensed Real Estate Agent. She attended St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Sharon enjoyed gardening and knitting.

Sharon leaves to cherish her memory, William, her husband of the past 33 years; children:...

July 8, 2023

Thaddeus “Ted” Skrocki of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the age of 90. Son of Mathew and Antonina Grabowska. Devoted husband of almost fifty years of the late Nancy Skrocki. Cherished father of Cynthia Arnold (the late Peter Stahl) and Tracey Kemp. Loving brother of Agnes Szatkowski and dear uncle to his siblings’...

July 7, 2023

Agatha Parascandalo, cherished mother, grandmother and friend. She was born on September 12, 1940, in Malta to her parents, Amadeo and Giuseppina (nee: Axiak) D'Agostino. Agatha passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 82, in prayer surrounded by her beloved family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Eligio of...