OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Daisy Lee Muse

Daisy Lee Muse

February 17, 2022

Click on the tribute wall above to view Daisy's video tribute and the recording of the service celebrating her life. Daisy Lee Muse, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2022, age 75, of Lincoln Park. Cherished mom of Reginald Wray and Ricardo Wray. Dearest sister of Norman Wray. She is preceded in death by her...

Peggy Gaynier

Peggy Gaynier

February 17, 2022

Peggy Gaynier of Trenton, MI passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of 70 years to Milo Gaynier. Loving mother of Lynn (Dan) Winkler, Larry (Pam) Gaynier, Mike (Lisa) Gaynier, Milo (Peggy Law) Gaynier, Greg (Nalinee) Gaynier, Kevin (Claudia) Gaynier, Todd (Michelle) Gaynier, Denise (Russ) Lokuta, and the late Chris (Robin) Gaynier....

Steven Horvath

Steven Horvath

February 15, 2022

Steven quietly and gently passed away in comfort on February 15, 2022 at Angela Hospice care center after loving good-byes from his wife, Arlene and children. Steven was born on October 16, 1932 in Warren, OH to the late Steve and Mary Horvath. The family moved to Michigan where he excelled as a student at Albion College, ultimately graduating...

Laurie  Jean Gorian

Laurie Jean Gorian

February 14, 2022

An obituary will be added, please check back. Visitation will take place Thursday February 17, 2022 at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Allen Park Chapel from 12:00 pm until 9:00 PM. A Mass of Resurrection will take place Friday February 18, 2022 at St. Stephens Catholic Church in New Boston, where she will lay in state @ 10:00...

Dorothy Theresa Arble

Dorothy Theresa Arble

February 14, 2022

CLick on the tribute wall above to view Dorothy's video tribute. Dorothy Theresa Pennefather Arble of Trenton passed away on February 14, 2022 at the age of 94. Born September 17, 1927 on Pine Street in River Rouge to parents Joseph Pennefather and Grace Heisler. Beloved sister of the late Patricia Williamson, Dorothy graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes...

Jacob B. Jennings

Jacob B. Jennings

February 14, 2022

Click on tribute wall link to watch Jenning's tribute video. Jennings, Jacob B. of Woodhaven, MI passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the age of 39. Jacob was the most kind and caring individual to the community and dedicated his time to help others. Beloved fiancé of Jennifer Connor. Loving son of Roger and Christine Scott. Loving...

Walter C. White

Walter C. White

February 13, 2022

Click Tribute Wall link above to watch tribute video. Walter was born on January 7, 1928 in Mountain Ash, Kentucky and went home to be with the Lord and his cherished wife on February 13, 2022 at the age of 94; he was of Riverview. Cherished husband of the late Bessie. Loving dad of Steve (Cathy), Pamela (Owen) Mayes...

Opal Vance

Opal Vance

February 9, 2022

Opal Vance, 89 years, of Monroe, Michigan, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Born August 4, 1932 in Paynesville, West Virginia, Opal was the daughter of Harrison and Rhoda Mullins. A graduate of Iaeger High School, she married the love of her life, Lonnie Vance, on February 10, 1950 and moved to Monroe...

Dana S. Corey

Dana S. Corey

February 8, 2022

Dana S. Corey. Age 52 of Trenton. Passed away February 8, 2022. Loving brother of the late Robin, the late Mark, Sr., Katherine, Brook (the late Lisa) and the late Todd. Uncle of Mark Corey II, the late Katie Corey, Timothy Corey, Stephen (Melissa) Derosia, Sheree Derosia and Blake (Charity) Corey. Great uncle of Harley Delano Corey, Lois Lorraine...

Bernadine Agatha Gaynier

Bernadine Agatha Gaynier

February 8, 2022

Bernadine Agatha (Baumia) Gaynier of South Rockwood, went home to be with the Lord at age 86 on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Washington Commons Retirement Community in Evans, GA. Born November 22, 1934 in Newport, Bernadine was the daughter of Elmer and Agatha (LaPointe) Baumia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Louis Gaynier, whom she...

John  B.  Fraczek

John B. Fraczek

February 8, 2022

Fraczek, John B. of Dearborn, MI passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late June B. Fraczek. Loving father of Cindy (the late Gary Riggs) Myers, Jamie (John) Farmer, and the late John Brian Fraczek. Cherished Pa of Bryan, Nicholas, Stephanie, Haley, Kenny, Dylan, John Jr., and C.J. Adam. Dear...

Jim Smith, Sr.

Jim Smith, Sr.

February 7, 2022

Click tribute wall link above to watch tribute video. Smith Sr., Jim. Age 74 of Taylor, MI passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Rita Smith. Loving father of James Jr. (Dee), Jeffrey (Betty), and Michael Smith. Cherished papa of Nicholas, Kathleen, Peter, and Andrew Smith. Dear brother of Louis (Helen) Smith. Jim was...

Marilyn Jean Schafer

Marilyn Jean Schafer

February 7, 2022

Click tribute wall link above to watch tribute video. Marilyn Jean Schafer, age 85, passed away at home with her husband by her side on Monday, February 7, 2022 a few days after leaving Wyandotte Henry Ford Hospital. She was born August 10, 1936 in Wyandotte, MI, the daughter of William R. Paton and Geraldine Ruth Ferree. On January...

Karen Frances Rinna

Karen Frances Rinna

February 7, 2022

Born in Monroe, MI. She was married to her beloved the late Donald Rinna on March 4, 1967. Karen worked as a nurse mainly in cardiac & ICU, for many years. She enjoyed summer league softball and bowling, and was a big Detroit Tiger fan. She and her husband enjoyed traveling around the U.S. and abroad. She was a...

Jean  Fernandes

Jean Fernandes

February 6, 2022

Jean Fernandes. Age 75 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Peter Fernandes. Loving mother of Sarah Johnson and Brad (Katie) Fernandes. Proud grandma of Tobias Gleason, Ethan Fernandes and Owen Fernandes. Dear sister of the late Jane Clark (David), Arthur Jr. (Kathy) Rogers, Marjorie (Glenn) Marrichi and Howard (Mary) Rogers. Survived also by many loving nieces and...

Brian Michael  Murphy

Brian Michael Murphy

February 6, 2022

Born in Trenton, Brian was the son of Ed and Mickey (Lane) Barlow. He has been with the love of his life, Angela Hunzicker since October of 2008 and the were joined in marriage September of 2015. Brian was known to be a very talented cook having worked at many local restaurants throughout his career. He even took first...

Gloria M. Barkman

Gloria M. Barkman

February 5, 2022

Click on tribute wall above to view Gloria's memorial video. Gloria M. Barkman (Morency) was born on November 22, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on February 5, 2022 at her home in Brownstown at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mom of Gloria (the late Robert) Francis, the late Lorna (the late...

Kevin E. Ballard

Kevin E. Ballard

February 5, 2022

Kevin E. Ballard was born in Brooksville, Florida, on June 24, 1963 to Shirley Rieger and Roy Ballard. He graduated from Pasco High School, in Dade City and shortly after joined the United States Army - he was an extremely proud veteran. Kevin married the love of his life, Tina Davis Ballard, on June 7, 1997. They have been...

Frank G. Matuszewski

Frank G. Matuszewski

February 5, 2022

Frank G. Matuszewski, of Wyandotte, passed away February 5, 2022. Beloved dad of Chris and Tracy (Mike) Ajrouche. Proud grandpa of Alex, Aaron and Alyssa. He was preceded in death by his four brothers.

Marjorie J. Brown

Marjorie J. Brown

February 4, 2022

Click on tribute wall above to view Marjorie's memorial video and service recording. Marjorie Jean Garl Brown, 93, of Taylor, Michigan went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 4, 2022. Marge was born on November 6, 1928, in Elkhart, Indiana where she eventually met and married her high school sweetheart, Richard “Dick” Brown. Over...