OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Lois C. Fitzpatrick

Lois C. Fitzpatrick

May 10, 2021

Lois C. Fitzpatrick, age 89 of Newport, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born April 11, 1932 in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada, Lois was the daughter of Hugh and Aileen (Kennedy) Robillard. Lois graduated from Sudbury High School in 1950 and went on to receive her nursing degree from St. Michael’s School of Nurshing in...

Veronica Marie Kapsa

Veronica Marie Kapsa

May 10, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Veronica's video tribute. Veronica Kapsa of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at 77 years old after a long hard battle against cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. She is preceded in death by her parents Helen Marie Allen and Michael Allen. She absolutely loved her family...

Gail A. Rigdon

Gail A. Rigdon

May 10, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Gail’s video tribute. Gail Ann Rigdon, age 62 of Monroe, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Born April 20, 1959 in Monroe, Gail was the daughter of Edward and Ruth Mary (Raymo) Kleinsmith. Gail worked for 18 years as a Legal Secretary in the Monroe County Circuit...

Stanley T. Keda

Stanley T. Keda

May 9, 2021

Trenton – Stanley Theodore Keda, 69, died May 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was very happily married to Peggy (O’Neil) Keda-Larson for 29 years. Stan is the beloved father of Jeremy (Katja) Campbell and Elaina (Jeff) Halicki; proud grandpa of Jeremy, Miranda and Emma; brother of John (Annalee) Keda. Also survived by an abundance of sister-in-laws,...

David G. Darity

David G. Darity

May 9, 2021

Darity, David G., age 60, May 9, 2021 of Riverview, MI. He is survived by his wife Gloria; his children Rosemary (Wesley Willis) Darity and William David Darity; his grandchildren Miley Willis and Anna Darity; his nieces and nephews, Richard Pitman, Jason, Elysia, Kelley, Bridgett, Linsay, Sarah, Aaron, Tony, Samuel, Dillion, Jeremiah, Marshall, Samantha, Timmy and Annie. Also, survived...

Lillian Violet Smith

Lillian Violet Smith

May 9, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Lillian's video tribute. Smith, Lillian Violet. Age 97 of Trenton. May 9, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Christopher Smith. Loving mother of Gregory (Nancy) Smith, Denise (Jeff) Hyland and Lori Poyhonen. Proud grandma of Greg Jr. (Stephanie) Smith, Kellie (Jeff) Ferguson, Angela Smith, Nathan (Colleen) Lucas, Nicole (Robby) Melling and...

Jay Abel Tissot

Jay Abel Tissot

May 8, 2021

Jay Abel Tissot, longtime resident of Grosse Ile, teacher, coach, mentor, and friend to all, passed away May 8th, 2021 at the age of 93. Dear husband of Donna. Loving father of Gary (Annette) and Mark (Dianne). Proud grandfather of Marissa (Travis) Rodery. Also survived by his sister Bettie Pieringer. Sadly, Jay was preceded in death by his beloved...

Sue Valdes

Sue Valdes

May 8, 2021

Sue Valdes, age 71 of Southgate, MI. Loving wife of the late Joseph Valdes. Beloved mother of Angela (Roberta) Jones, Joseph Valdes and Christopher Valdes. Proud grandma of Donovan, Markus, Gracie, Julian and Starlet. Loving sister of Carol (Carl) Smith, Bridget Mrachina, the late Wally Schmidt and Debbie Abdo. She also leaves behind her loving nieces and nephews. Memorial...

Jay Abel Tissot

Jay Abel Tissot

May 8, 2021

Jay Tissot passed away May 8, 2021 at his home on Grosse Ile. Jay was preceded in death by his parents Abel and Mildred and his first wife Nadine. He is survived by his wife Donna and his sons, Gary (Annette) and Mark (Diane) and granddaughter Marissa (Travis) Rodery and older sister Bette Pieringer. He was the football and...

Wasyl Bayko

Wasyl Bayko

May 7, 2021

Wasyl Bayko, age 93 of Taylor, passed away May 7, 2021. Loving husband of Gisela. Dear father of Anne (Tom) Halcisak, Bill (Cindy) Bayko, and Doris (Gary) Frommann. Proud grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 11. To those attending visitation and/or services at the funeral home for a loved one, in keeping with CDC and State of Michigan...

Al Hall

Al Hall

May 7, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Al's video tribute. Al Hall was an all around amazing man who devoted his life to God, his family and to music. The love that he had for God was an inspiration to everyone around him. The love he had for his family was complete and unconditional. Al's number one job...

Richard James Simons

Richard James Simons

May 7, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard's video tribute. Richard James Simons, born March 3, 1950, passed away May 7, 2021. Beloved husband to Mary Ann Simons. Loving dad to Richard James Simons Jr. (Ellen) Simons, Jennifer (Jason) Winters and Jessica (Brett) Mitchell. Proud grandpa to Hannah Simons, Jacob Simons, Nathan Mitchell and Blake Mitchell. Dear brother...

Etienne Donald "Don" Dionne

Etienne Donald "Don" Dionne

May 6, 2021

Etienne Donald “Don” Dionne was born on September 27, 1929 in River Rouge, Michigan and died on May 6, 2021 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 91; he was of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn. Loving dad of the late Donald, Jerry (Becky), Danny (Linda), Sheri (Andrew), the late Larry and Jeff...

George "Butch" Carlson

George "Butch" Carlson

May 6, 2021

George “Butch” Carlson, age 72 of Sylvania, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Born October 30, 1948 in Toledo, George was the son of Gustaf and Blanch (Smith) Carlson. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. George worked for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1996. He also owned...

Delores B. Ureckis

Delores B. Ureckis

May 5, 2021

Ureckis, Delores B. Age 95. May 5, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mom of Robert (Karen) and David (Janis). Proud grandmother of Tabetha, Tiffany, Tracy, Jordan, and Kendal and great grandmother of 11and to one on the way. Dearest sister of Betty Ross of AZ. Also preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Delores...

Teresa Lucchese

Teresa Lucchese

May 4, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Teresa's video tribute. Lucchese, Teresa. May 4, 2021 Age 86, of Trenton, Michigan. Loving wife of 47 years to the late Ubaldo. Loving mother of Denise Iaconelli, Viviane (Achille) Di Poce and Marysa Purton. Beloved mémé of Gianni (Kaitlyn) Di Poce and Davide Di Poce. Dearest sister of Armando (Maria) Rocca,...

Jon G. Story, Ii

Jon G. Story, Ii

May 4, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jon's video tribute. Jon G. Story, II was born on March 24, 1980 and died on May 4, 2021 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 41; he was of Allen Park. Beloved fiancé to Melisa. Proud dad of Jerrica, Josslyn, Jassmin, Jaydenn, Jon, Jaclynn and Juliett. Cherished son...

Antonio Ventura

Antonio Ventura

May 4, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Antonip's video tribute. Antonio Ventura, age 86 of Trenton, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Born November 28, 1934 in Roccamorice, Italy, Antonio was the son of Luigi and Annantonia (D’Aloisio) Ventura. He married the love of his life, Anna Pietrangelo, on May 17, 1958 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Linda Minnie Robinson

Linda Minnie Robinson

May 3, 2021

Click on the tribute wall above to view Linda's video tribute. Linda Minnie Robinson, age 75 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Loving wife of the late Franklin Robinson. Beloved mother of Samuel Vandergriff, Dorothy Apperson (Tony), Laurie Korte (Miles) and Kellie Christnagel. Dearest grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren. To those attending visitation and/or services at the funeral home...

Anthony O. "Tony" Rinna

Anthony O. "Tony" Rinna

May 3, 2021

Click on the tribute wall to view Anthony's video tribute. Rinna, Anthony O., age 70, May 3, 2021 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Sandy. Dearest step-father of Marty Richardson. Contributions in memory of Tony's life may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,