OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Helen Marie Lizyness

Helen Marie Lizyness

October 19, 2020

Born in Newport, Helen was the daughter of Elmer and Rachel (VanWassehnova) Frey. She married the love of her life, Martin Lizyness, on October 3, 1946. A graduate of Trenton High School, Helen worked as a Car Accountant for DT&I Railroad and Grand Trunk Railroad until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of Our Lady of the...

Michele Szafran

Michele Szafran

October 19, 2020

Michele Lynn Szafran was born on September 10th, 1970 and passed peacefully on October 19th, 2020. She was a devoted wife to David for 28 years and a proud mother to two beautiful daughters, Karah and Kierstyn. She has been a dear sister to Lori (Dale) Chilson, Dawn (Mike) Gable, Roberta (Larry) Paprotzki, and Ray (Sarah) Good, brother-in-law Jerry...

Maja Lise Hranchook

Maja Lise Hranchook

October 19, 2020

Hranchook, Maja. October 19, 2020. Born in Detroit and a lifelong resident of Gibraltar. Maja was the dearest daughter of Mark and Heidi (Strebel) Hranchook. A graduate of Westwood High School. Maja enjoyed a career as a Cosmetologist. Maja leaves to cherish her memory to her beloved son, Ryker; her parents: Heidi Hranchook and Mark Hranchook; a sister Sarah...

Robert A. Colasinski

Robert A. Colasinski

October 17, 2020

Colasinki, Robert age 88, October 17, 2020 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Carol Maidment, Steve (Amy) Colasinski, Paul Colasinski, Tom Colasinski, Kay (Bob) Doty, Greg (Melissa) Colasinski, Joe (Julie) Colasinski, Julie (Scott) Slusser and Suzie (Joe) Trzcinski. Grandfather of Sara Maidment, Nicholas and Leah Maidment, Robert and Samantha Maidment, Craig and Keith Colasinski, Lindsay...

William "Bill" Ray

William "Bill" Ray

October 17, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. William “Bill” Ray, age 84 of Allen Park, MI. Loving husband of the late Ann Ray for 32 wonderful years. Loving father of Linda (Douglas) Wadlin, Doug (Patty) Ray, Patty (Victor) Salerno and preceded in death by his daughter Karen Ray. Dearest grandpa of Vic, Bobby, Brian and...

Michael W. Fernandez

Michael W. Fernandez

October 17, 2020

Fernandez, Michael, W., age 66, October 17, 2020 of Taylor, MI. Beloved father of Angela, Christopher, and Lisa. Proud grandfather of Ava and Adam Mezher; Johnny and Sophia Pocia. Dearest son of Theresa and the late Michael Fernandez. Also survived by his siblings Deborah (Michael) Bonello, Greg (Sally) Fernandez and Mark (Siew) Fernandez; many nieces and nephews. Contributions in...

Dorothy M. Alcala

Dorothy M. Alcala

October 16, 2020

Dorothy M. Alcala, age 81 of Southwest Detroit, passed away October 16th, 2020. Loving mother of the late Anthony Alcala. Dear sister of Louise (Lamar) Caldwell and Joe (Michaele) Martinez. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her son, Dorothy was preceded in death by her siblings Charlie, Vicky, Frank, Iggy, Mary, and Tony. The...

Tyler C. Tarris

Tyler C. Tarris

October 16, 2020

Tyler Conrad Tarris, Age 25, October 16, 2020 of Trenton. Loving son of Sandra Tarris. Beloved brother of Justice James Tarris. Dearest grandson of Evelyn Tarris. Also survived by his Uncle Jason F. Tarris, Aunt Jamie Tarris and cousins, Jayden F. Tarris and Jaycek Tarris.

Sally A. Couture

Sally A. Couture

October 16, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Sally's video tribute. Sally A. Couture (nee: Coffey) was born on April 25, 1937 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at her home in Gibraltar on October 16, 2020 at the age of 83; she was formerly of The Villages, Florida and Trenton, Michigan. Cherished wife of Martin. Loving mom of Bernice...

Loren E. Shaul, Sr.

Loren E. Shaul, Sr.

October 16, 2020

Loren was born on December 29, 1931 in Goshen, Indiana and died on October 16, 2020 at the age of 88; he was of Trenton. He was preceded in death by his former spouse Ruth Ann. Beloved dad of Terry Venier, Loren, Jr. (Natalie) Shaul, Cindy (Kenneth) Daugherty-Bewick and the late Shelly (Gene) Smith . Proud grandfather of Crystal,...

Toni M. Bufalini

Toni M. Bufalini

October 16, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Toni's memorial video. Toni M. Bufalini. Age 64 of Riverview, formerly of Dearborn. Passed away October 16, 2020. Loving mother of Bradley Page and Neil Page. Proud Nona of Joshua Page, Madisyn Page and Vivian Page. Adored daughter of Marilyn and the late Gerald Bufalini. Beloved sister of Gary (Kim) Bufalini. Dearest...

Jeffrey  Allen Elliott

Jeffrey Allen Elliott

October 16, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Jeffrey's memorial video. Jeffrey Allen Elliott. Age 60 of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of South Rockwood. Passed away October 16, 2020. Loving brother of Sandy (Guery) Tanner, Judy (Gary) Freeman, Gary Elliott (Sandy) and Shelly Ribski. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Loving dog dad to Odie and Roscoe. Preceded in...

Saline Elizabeth Jones

Saline Elizabeth Jones

October 15, 2020

Saline Elizabeth Jones, 81, passed away peacefully in her home on October 15, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. Saline was born on May 18, 1939 in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was the fifth of six children born to Grady L. and Druscilla Manson (Davis) Moore. The family moved to Monroe Michigan in 1953. On June 10, 1960, she married the...

Ronald John Piscotty

Ronald John Piscotty

October 15, 2020

Ronald John Piscotty was born on January 11, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI and died on October 15, 2020 at the age of 69; he was of Lincoln Park. He was preceded in death by his long-time partner Phyllis Fee; both were active members of Our Lady of the Scapular Church in Wyandotte. Beloved father of Christy Follbaum of Woodhaven,...

Calvin L. Isselhardt

Calvin L. Isselhardt

October 14, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Calvin's video tribute and service recording. Calvin was born on June 5, 1921 in Belleville, Illinois and died at his home in Trenton on October 14, 2020 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (nee: Muir) and the late Jeanne (nee: Traube). Loving dad of Bonnie (Lee)...

Thomas J. Rexford

Thomas J. Rexford

October 14, 2020

Thomas Joseph Rexford Tom passed at home, after a brief battle with cancer. He was with a dear friend at the time. He chose his path and followed it to the end. He had the support of loving family members and friends through this journey. He is preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Rexford (Robinson) and his son...

Ralph  Donald Knapp

Ralph Donald Knapp

October 14, 2020

Ralph Donald Knapp, age 67 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Medilodge of Monroe. Born in Miami, Arizona, Ralph was the son of Lloyd and Florence (Beswetherick) Knapp. A high school graduate, Ralph married his love, Diane Ehrsam, in November of 1980. Sadly, she preceded him in death January 15, 2015. Over the years of his...

Joanne Marie Bostian

Joanne Marie Bostian

October 14, 2020

Bostian, Joanne Marie, age 91, October 14, 2020 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of David (Sheryl) Lee, Don Bostian, the late Debra Gottlin and the late Michelle St. John. Also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The will be no services.

Sharon Marie Rayl

Sharon Marie Rayl

October 12, 2020

Sharon Marie Rayl. Age 67 of Brownstown, passed away October 12, 2020. Loving mother of Kevin (Lisa) Rayl and Kenneth Rayl. Proud grandmother of Ashleigh Rayl and Allison (Robert) France. Great grandmother of Robert, Jason, Lillian and Andrew. Dear sister of Darryl (Denise) Rayl and Renee Rayl. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in...

Jack Arthur Lezotte Jr.

Jack Arthur Lezotte Jr.

October 12, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jack's video tribute and recording of Funeral Service Born in Trenton, Jack was the son of Jack and Deborah (Collins) Lezotte. Jack was a member of Rouge Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed playing Basketball and was a Football fan. Jack leaves to cherish his memory his parents: Jack and Deborah...