OBITUARIES

November 6, 2022

Melissa Marie Muto, age 39 of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on November 6th, 2022. Beloved daughter of Patricia Estrada, Kelly Craig, and Kevin Muto. Loving sister of Kevin (Michelle) Muto II and James (Jess) Muto. Dear granddaughter of David and Marie Estrada. Loving aunt of Audrey and Archer Muto. Melissa is also...

November 6, 2022

Eddie Cross, of Westland, passed away November 6, 2022. Loving son of John Cross and Katherine Murphy. Beloved brother of Christopher and the late D.J.. Proud uncle of Alaina. Dear nephew of Rhonda Asquith, Gary LeCroy, Denise LeCroy, Michael LeCroy, Robert Newman and Cindy Newman. Cousin of Shannon and Hayley. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

November 6, 2022

Sherry Lynn Nash was born on January 16, 1956 in Flint, Michigan and died on November 6, 2022 at the age of 66; she was of Taylor, Michigan.

Beloved wife of the late Venne Patrick “Pat” Nash. Cherished mom of Katie Mae (Santiago) Woo, Shioban (Frank) Olechowski, Patricia Nash (Dorian Bankhead) and Traci Nash. Proud...

November 5, 2022

**PLEASE NOTE THE TIMES LISTED HERE ARE CORRECT.  THE TIMES IN THE NEWS HERALD WERE INCORRECT.**

Robert C. Berg, age 82 of Taylor, passed away November 5, 2022.

Born July 17, 1940 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Frank and Verna (Bittiner) Berg. He married the love of his life, Kathleen...

November 4, 2022

Larry Ross Furnier, age 68 of Trenton, passed away November 4th, 2022.

Larry was born July 12th, 1954 in Brownsville, PA. Loving husband of Michele (Dreyer) Furnier. Beloved father to Loriann (Brian) Smolarz and preceded in death by Jeffrey Ross Furnier. Very proud Grandfather of Madelyn and Abigail Smolarz. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and...

November 4, 2022

Colin Alex Hodges, of Southgate, was born on July 9, 1973 and passed away on November 4, 2022 at the age of 49. He is survived by his children Samantha Hodges, Kamilah Hodges, Nathaniel Hodges, Aden Hodges, and Tyler Hodges and his grandchildren Nevaeh Mathes and Lila Hodges. He is also survived by his father Bobby Joe Hodges Jr.;...

November 2, 2022

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Foran, Michael Stephen. Age 70. November 2, 2022 of Grosse Ile and formerly of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Cherished husband of 40 years to Clare Ann (nee: Goddard). Loving father of Amy-Rose Foran (Carrie Maseredjian), Emily-Clare Foran and Ryan-Michael (Anna) Foran. Dear brother of Jimmy...

November 2, 2022

Ted A. Schiebold, age 68 of Taylor, MI. Loving Husband of Cheryl Schiebold, together for 36 years. Loving and one of a kind Dad to Mindy (Paul) Duran and Richard (Jackie) Consul. Proud Papa Ted of Trey, Ella, Abby, Dylan and Reagan. Loving son of Donna and the late Allan Schiebold. Beloved brother of Tony Schiebold, Kim Schiebold-Beluzo, Kirk...

November 1, 2022

Stephen Stanley Stopczynski, age 75 of Trenton, passed away November 1, 2022.

Born June 10, 1947, Stephen was the son of Walter and Eleanor (Turski) Stopczynski. A graduate of Northeastern High School, he retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years.

Stephen leaves to cherish his memory a brother Walter (Andrea) Stopczynski; a nephew Michael...

November 1, 2022

Brian Charles McCallister, Sr. of Lincoln Park, Michigan passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the age of 63. Beloved father of Brian McCallister II, Matthew Ryan McCallister, Lindsay McCallister, and Justen (Miranda) McCallister. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Cal, Justen, Brian, Grayson, and Cameron. Dear brother of Doug (Joyce) McCallister, and Robert McCallister. Loving...

October 31, 2022

Mark William Florino, age 65 of Taylor, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. Loving brother to late Tanya (David) Chaput. Loving uncle to Christie Chaput. Mark was very interested on listening about other’s people’s lives as he didn’t enjoy talking about himself too much. He was very caring about his family and his friends. He will be deeply...

October 31, 2022

James Chester Leedy, 91, of Trenton passed away on October 31, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was a native of Catlettsburg, KY. 1950 graduate of Trenton High School, and a Korean War veteran.

The retired Trenton firefighter is survived by his wife of 66 years, Caroline, and 2 sons.

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October 31, 2022

Born in Detroit, Lou was the daughter of Louis and Delight (DeLao) Markiecki.  She worked for many years for the phone company.  Lou was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.  She enjoyed crocheting and dogs.

Lou leaves to cherish her memory her son Brian Markiecki; and her siblings: Josephine (Joe) Segedy, Linda (Mike)...

October 31, 2022

Robert L. Sperling of Flat Rock, Michigan passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 91, just 10 days after his beloved wife of 72 years, Betty Sperling. Cherished father of Michaela (Dixon) Smith, Teri (Mike) Creighton, and Kathleen (John) Masserant. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Kathleen (the late Joseph)...

October 31, 2022

Below is a tribute from William's wife, Karen:

Dear friends and family,

It is with a heavy heart that I’m writing to you to let you know that my husband, Bill Lange, passed away on October 31st.

We were biking, as we often did, and just stopped...

October 31, 2022

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Randy Blackburn of Taylor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the age of 57. Cherished son of Diana Revels. Beloved father of Randy (Danielle) Blackburn and Rachel Blackburn. Dear grandfather of Noah and Isiah. Loving brother of Christine...

October 31, 2022

Donna Kay Hudson, age 85 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 31, 2022. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, James A. Hudson, of 64 years.

Beloved mother to Mark (Stacey), late Paul, and Brian. Beloved grandmother to Brian, Brianna (Tony), Annalyse, and Hannah. Beloved great-grandmother to Alaya, Adriana, Anaceli, and expected...

October 29, 2022

Donald Lenz. Age 94 of Allen Park. Passed away October 29, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Wilma Lenz. Loving father of the late Delmer (Bonny) Lenz, Mark (Cindy) Lenz and Michelle (Dean) Francisco. Proud grandpa of Brian (Shannon) Lenz, Sheila (Jason) Shomo, Erin (Noah) Hawkins, Nicholas Francisco, Ciara (Daryl) Flotka and Cheyenne (Austin) Carroll. Great grandpa of Mason,...

October 29, 2022

Heaven gained another angel with the passing of Elsie Mae Gherasim. On Saturday, October 29, 2022, Elsie gained her wings and is now in the loving arms of our Lord.

Elsie Mae Sandberg was born October 8, 1934, in Flushing, Michigan, to Ella Rose Bailey and Gosta Edward Sandberg. She married George Gherasim on June...

October 28, 2022

Ruth Ann (Guilstorf) Tennant, age 81 of Detroit, MI, passed away on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her son, daughters, and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 61 years.

Loving devoted mother to Lori (Robert), Robert (Athena), late Linda, and Leanne. Grandmother to Jenna (Alex), Robert III, Tabatha (Hussayn),...