OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Lucille Corine Hair
March 25, 2022
Lucille Corine Hair, 81, passed away on March 25, 2022. She was born on April 9, 1940 in Savannah, Georgia to Bert Hudson Carpenter and Lucille Mary Carpenter. She was the beloved wife to the late Wayne Franklin Hair; loving mother of Eddie, Cynthia Kickasola, Michelle (Fred) Morgan, and Elizabeth (Geno) Carone. She was a proud grandmother of five...
Bettie Lou Machinsky
March 25, 2022
Bettie Lou Machinsky, born on July 29, 1933, peacefully passed away on March 25, 2022 at the age of 88. She is survived by her loving children; Richard (Elizabeth) Machinsky, Debra Gibson, and Denise (Curt) Jordan; her cherished grandchildren; Erin (Jason) Saineghi, Ryan Jordan, Shannon (Bob) Gannon, and Rick Freeman; as well as her five beloved great-grandchildren; Keira, Brynn,...
Daniel William Foster Ii
March 24, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Daniel's video tribute. Daniel William Foster II. Age 32 of Taylor. Passed away March 24, 2022. Loving father of Nathan Foster and Emma Foster. Beloved son of Daniel Foster and Karen and Michael Johnson. Dearest brother of Steven Foster and Jacob (Alexis) Bolan. Step-brother of Shawnise Johnson. Dear grandson of Pamela...
Faith R. Himick
March 24, 2022
Faith R. Himick, age 89 of Trenton, MI passed away March 24, 2022 peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late David Himick. Loving mother of Cynthia (Vito) Pizzo, Monie (Daniel) Cusin, Kathi (Thomas) DeLucia, Dava (Dennis) Springstead, David Himick, Scott Himick, John (Evelyn) Himick and Andrew (Stephanie) Himick. Proud grandma of 14 grandchildren and Gigi...
Bill Ward
March 24, 2022
Bill was born on July 27, 1924 and went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022 at the age of 97; he was of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Jackie. Loving dad of the late Billy and to Andrew and Kevin (Sue). Beloved father-in-law of Diane Ward. Proud papaw of Daniel (Katrina), Carl (Ceilya), Angela...
Richard Monaghan
March 24, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard’s video tribute. Richard Monaghan, age 93 of Trenton, MI formerly of Dearborn, MI. Beloved husband of Beatrice for 62 years. Loving father of Tim Monaghan, Kellie (John) Agius and Melanie (Rodney) Scharboneau. Proud grandpa of Jeffrey, Steve, Matthew and Hannah (Jeff). Memorial contributions in honor of Richard may be made...
Ronald "Dean" Hall
March 23, 2022
Ronald “Dean” Hall, age 62 of Temperance, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in his home. Born, January 22, 1960 in Sandusky, Ohio, Dean was the son of Ronald and Joyce (Barger) Hall. He married the love of his life, Jackie Keel, on May 13, 1980. Dean worked as Mechanic for much of his life. Dean leaves to cherish...
Linda L. Watkins
March 23, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Linda's memorial video. Linda L. Watkins, age 70 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully at home March 23, 2022. Born January 23, 1952 in Detroit to the late Louis and Ethel Rosta. Loving wife of Dennis Watkins for 51 years. Dear mother of the late Brian, the late Raymond, and the late...
Michael Taucher
March 21, 2022
Michael Taucher, age 48 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully at home March 21st, 2022. Born May 24th, 1973 in Wyandotte, MI to Karen (Don) Pierson and the late Michael G. Taucher. Loving husband of Jody. Dear father of Hope and Michael. Michael also leaves to cherish his memory siblings Shelly (Jason) Taucher- Hall, Chad (Jennifer) Pierson, many loving...
Julia Ann "Julie" Morin
March 20, 2022
Julia Ann “Julie” Morin (nee Vorva), our beloved mom, grandma (Grammie), sister, relative, friend, teacher, and colleague, passed away on March 20, 2022, at age 85. She left her mark on each of us and changed our lives forever. After a lifetime of perseverance and determination, she now gets to — finally — rest. A job well done, Julie....
Eusebia Munoz
March 19, 2022
Click on the tribute wall above to view Eusebia's video tribute. Eusebia Munoz, age 84 of Detroit, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 19th, 2022. Loving wife of the late Jose. Dear mother of Maria (Daryl) Strong, Angel (Diane) Gonzalez, and Maria (Jeff) Peterson. Proud grandmother of Ryan, Robert, Tracey, Justin G., Joseph, Sandy, Matthew, Justin B., Justin P.,...
Stephen Sarnacki
March 19, 2022
Stephen (Steve) Henry Sarnacki, 95, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 19, 2022. Steve was born in Wyandotte, MI on September 6,1926 to Ignatius and Frances (Siemion) Sarnacki. He was married to Reba (Pagan) Sarnacki for 65 years. Together they had seven loving children. Steve was also the beloved “Papa” to...
Daniel J. Topik
March 19, 2022
Topik, Daniel J., Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Beloved husband fof over 62 years of Suzette Topik (nee Kozack); loving father of Vanessa (Bobby) Osborne, Kevin (Paige) Topik, Derek (Amy) Topik and Nathan Topik; dear grandfather of Megan (Josh) Tuttle, Lauren (David) Osborne-Ferguson, Bo Osborne, Zackery Topik, Alexis (McCaa) Donald, John...
Nancy Vernier
March 18, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Nancy's memorial video. Nancy Vernier, of Riverview, formerly of Roseville, passed away March 18, 2022. Loving wife of the late Robert Vernier for 48 wonderful years. Loving mother of Michael (Tracy) Vernier, Steven (Kim) Vernier and Kevin (Amy) Vernier. Grandmother and “Mimi” to Ryan (Shantel), Matthew, Madison, Joshua, and Jacob. Great Grandmother...
Regina Marie Naylor
March 18, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Regina's memorial video. Regina Marie Naylor, age 69 of Riverview, passed away peacefully March 18th, 2022. Born June 2nd, 1952 in Detroit to the late William and Rose Prucknic. Loving mother of Jason (Sabina Simonian) Naylor, Christina (Sean Collins) Naylor, and Angela (Paul Salagean) Naylor. Proud grandmother of Ethan, Jason, and Paul...
Bobbie O. Mcmillan
March 18, 2022
Bobbie O. McMillan was born on December 11, 1935 in Erin, Tennessee and died on March 18, 2022 at the age of 86; he was of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving dad of Toney (Mary) McMillan, Sandra (Devon) Tyson and Mark (Karen) McMillan. Proud grandpa of Christen, Sarah, Jeanee, Joey, Jacob and Chase and cherished...
Martha Lee Laprad
March 18, 2022
Martha LaPrad (Mamoo), 76, passed away peacefully March 18, 2022 in Monroe, MI. She is the beloved wife of 57 years to Arthur LaPrad. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sacramento, CA. She was the loving mother of Terry (& Kimmarie) LaPrad and Tammy (& James Jr.) Liedel. She will be missed by her grandchildren Jennifer...
Rick Bond
March 18, 2022
Rick Bond, passed away March 18, 2022. Beloved brother of Kathy Bond and Craig Bond. Rick grew up on Grosse Ile and spent his last years in Trenton. He loved his cat and his Detroit Tigers. Rick had a great love of classic rock and roll. He will be dearly missed by all of his friends at Trenton Towers...
Sandy E. Mcelhenie
March 17, 2022
Sandy E. McElhenie, age 56 of Taylor, passed away March 17th, 2022. Sandy was born October 9th, 1965 to Sandra and the late Marvin McElhenie. Loving mother of John (JAC) Coats and Jessica (Anthony Strong) Coats. Proud grandmother of Elijah Duane. A beloved sister of Margaret Landreville, Nellye (Cody) Walls, and Kelly Morris. Also survived by many loving nieces,...
Carolynn M. Mallia
March 17, 2022
Carolynn of Gibraltar, formerly of Novi, devoted and loving wife and mother, passed into eternal life on March 17, 2022. She was 67. Carolynn was born October 14, 1954, in Detroit, to the late Arey and Carmel (Whelan) Potter. She married Anthony Mallia on April 17, 1982, at Coronado Baptist Church in Detroit. Carolynn lovingly supported her beloved Tony...