OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Lawrence Crabtree
January 16, 2022
Lawrence Charles Crabtree (Larry) 4/19/1930 - 1/16/2022 Grosse Ile, MI Lawrence Charles Crabtree, age 91, went to his heavenly home peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Larry was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada April 19, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Hilda and Arthur Crabtree and sister, Joan Spanswick. He is survived by his wife of...
Maureen Fielder
January 15, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce that Maureen Fielder, 43, of Grosse Ile, Michigan died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Born May 3, 1978 to Keith and Ann (Conroy) Fielder, Maureen lived with passion, determination, and generosity. A graduate of Grosse Ile High School, John Carroll University (B.S.), and Marygrove College (Masters in the Art of Teaching),...
James Russell Joyce
January 15, 2022
Click on tribute wall to view James' memorial video. James Russell Joyce, of Taylor Michigan passed away January 15, 2022. James was born July 14, 1944 in Ann Arbor to Russell and Virgina Joyce. Beloved husband of Denise for 38 wonderful years. Loving father to Keri (John) Joyce, Frank (Theresa) Mazurek, Angela (Rey) Rosinski, and Kristine (Brian) Hittinger. Proud...
James R. Zanglin
January 15, 2022
Zanglin, James R. of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 in Fort Meyers, Florida at the age of 80. Beloved husband of 53 years to Barbara Zanglin. Loving father of Douglas Zanglin and Jason Zanglin. Cherished grandpa of Madison and Ava Zanglin. Dear brother of Ann (the late Robert) Anderson, John Zanglin, Kathleen (Charles) Angell, and...
Lenore Dicks Wilson
January 15, 2022
What a glorious day for Lenore, on January 15, 2022 she passed from this life into the arms of her loving savior Jesus Christ! Waiting for Lenore on the other side were many, yet none so dear to her as her precious daughter Pamela Jean. Lenore was born the third of ten children to George and Velma Dicks in...
William Doran
January 14, 2022
William Doran of Allen Park, MI passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Joan Doran. Loving father of Kathy (Greg) Lahiff, Bill Doran, Donna (Brian) Strauss, and Sue Doran. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Courtney and Colin Strauss. Dearest brother of Dorothy Doran. William was preceded in death by his...
Alex A. Chapman, Jr.
January 14, 2022
Alex Arvian Chapman Jr., 66, of Dearborn Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Wyandotte, MI and raised in Wayne, MI, the eldest of five children born to Alex (Sr.) and Georgiana Chapman. He settled in the Downriver area, where he raised his four children. Always ambitious and...
Nancy Irene Provan
January 14, 2022
Born in Detroit, Nancy was the daughter of Paul and Mae (Malhoit) Teets. A graduate of Southwestern High School in Detroit, she married the love of her life, James Provan, on October 1, 1949. Sadly he preceded her in death May 26, 1995. Nancy was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church. She enjoyed golfing, tennis and being involved...
Chris A. Parsons
January 14, 2022
Chris A. Parsons was born on October 8, 1964 and passed away on January 14, 2022 at the age of 57. Chris is survived by his three children; Chris (Heather), Nicole, and Danyel (Adam). He was a loving grandpa to Blake, Kaydence, Robert, and Kylie; and a dear brother to Sylvia, Diane, Kenneth, Ronald, Sally, Lorraine, Carl, Jeanette, Steven,...
Deborah Carol Goddard-Welch
January 13, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Deborah's memorial video. Deborah Carol Goddard-Welch. Age 36 of Allen Park. Passed away January 13, 2022. Loving mother of Alexis Carol and Samantha Alice. Beloved daughter of Thomas and Carol Welch. Loving sister of Jennifer (Jerry) Wojciechowski and Merideth (Dave) Welch-Gillhespy. Dearest aunt of Brittny, Alyssa, Bradley, Ellayna and Joanna. Great aunt...
Bob Kidon
January 12, 2022
Bob J. Kidon. Age 87 of Trenton. Passed away January 12, 2022. Beloved husband of Margie for 61 years. Loving Daddy to his fur babies Scruffy and the late Sinbad. Dearest brother-in-law of Cecilia (the late Robert) Kaluzny. Proud Uncle of the late Larry Bryk, Barbara (Dr. James) Fortune, Greg Buckowski, Dr. David (Mary) Bryk, Robert (Cheryl) Kaluzny, Sharon...
Rita Azzalini Bisaro
January 12, 2022
Rita Azzalini Bisaro, 96, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022. She joined her beloved husband of 67 years, Feruccio (Fred) M. Bisaro, who passed away on January 25th, 2018. Rita and Fred were devoted parents to five children, Dave (Debbie), Fred (Lynn), John (Joy), Paul (Kathy) and Rita (Ian), and enjoyed the love...
Matt R. Jeannette
January 11, 2022
Matt R. Jeannette was born on August 14, 1961 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 11, 2022 at Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills, Michigan at the age of 60; he was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved brother of the late Dr. Lynn Jeannette, Mark Jeannette, Jill Hanly, Bart Jeannette, Lora (Tom) Allen, Paul Jeannette, and Gina (Ray) Francis. Cherished...
Patrick L. Coffey
January 11, 2022
Patrick L. Coffey of Trenton, MI passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Connie L. Coffey. Loving father of Shawn Rodgers and Kelly Coffey. Cherished grandpa of Hillary (Jonathan) Day, Nick Rodgers, and Eric Rodgers. Dear great-grandpa of Esme. Dearest brother of Tom Coffey and Mary (Herb) Klotz. Patrick...
Robert L. Benham, Jr.
January 11, 2022
Robert L. Benham Jr., age 97 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Allen Park and Southgate, MI, passed away January 11th, 2022. Loving husband of Jackie L. Benham, and the late Lucy Benham. Dear father of Nancy (Darwin) Nelson, Barbara (Tom) Raupp, Brian Benham, Rena (Steve) Sebold, Marna (Rob) Abbott, and the late Robert Mark Benham. Proud grandfather of 18...
Karen Amanda Parsons
January 11, 2022
Karen Amanda Parsons was born on December 19, 1959 and passed away on January 11, 2022 at the age of 62. She was the loving wife of Chris Parsons. Together they raised three dear children; Danyel (Adam), Chris (Heather), Nicole. Karen was cherished by her grandchildren; Blake, Kaydence, Robert, and Kylie. She also leaves behind her sisters; Brenda (Michael)...
Gerald Joesph Nemeth
January 11, 2022
Click on tribute wall above to view Gerald's memorial video. Gerald Joseph Nemeth passed away January 11, 2022. Beloved father of Robin (the late Michael) Behnke. Proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Kayla, Kyle and Kennedy.
Patricia Ann Booth
January 10, 2022
To view Patricia's video tribute, please click on the tribute wall above. Patricia Ann Booth, age 84 of Hale, formerly of Carleton, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 surrounded by her family at Brookdale of Monroe. Born June 11, 1937 in Monroe, Patricia was the daughter of Norman and Margaret (White) Niedermeier. A 1955 graduate of Airport High...
Michael Shaun Behnke
January 10, 2022
Click on tribute wall to view Michael's memorial video. Michael Shaun Behnke passed away January 10, 2022. Loving husband of Robin. Dear father of Kaitlyn, Kayla, Kyle and Kennedy. Beloved son of Robert and Barbara. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made directly to Robin.
James W. Gorst
January 9, 2022
James William Gorst (JW) A.K.A. Zimpo; longtime downriver resident, passed away at the age of 65. He died peacefully in his sleep early afternoon on Sunday, January 9th, 2022. Jim was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Glenda Gorst, and a brother Alan Gorst. He has left the world behind his wife, Sheila Gorst; two children, Marci A....




