OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Janice "Flugie" Sordini

Janice "Flugie" Sordini

August 28, 2020

Janice “Flugie” Sordini, 81, of Interlachen, Florida, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at her residence following an extended illness. Born October 12, 1938 in Monroe, Janice was the daughter of Thomas and Laura (Carrier) Gray. She married the love of her life, Daniel Sordini, on December 21, 1952 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mrs. Sordini was...

Raymond F. Legel

Raymond F. Legel

August 28, 2020

Legel, Raymond F., age 91, August 28, 2020 of Trenton, MI. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 21, 1929. Beloved husband of the late Clara. Loving father of John (Vickie) Legel, Jane (Bob) Podzikowski, Jean Legel and Sandy (Shawn) Clary. Grandfather of 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Raymond was the oldest of 10 children, with four surviving...

Joseph E. Habdas

Joseph E. Habdas

August 28, 2020

Joseph E. Habdas, died Friday, August 28, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn, Michigan. Joseph (Joe) was born to Angeline (Nellie) & Joseph Habdas January 27, 1948 at Lincoln Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. A graduate of Our Lady of the Lourdes High School. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Joe worked production...

Clara M. Lizyness

Clara M. Lizyness

August 27, 2020

Clara M. Lizyness 1943 ~ 2020 Clara M. (nee: Hicks) Lizyness was born in Monroe, Michigan, on May 24, 1943. She was one of eight children born from the union of the late Chester and Ivy Grace (nee: Mathewson) Hicks. Clara was a graduate of Trenton High School. She was married for 56 years to Donald A. Lizyness. Clara...

Michael P.  Devitt

Michael P. Devitt

August 25, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Devitt, Michael P. age 54, August 25, 2020, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved father of Lindsey (Matt) Kling, Chelsea (Bradley ) Sassack and Michael Devitt. Proud grandfather of Julian Kling. Loving son of Carol and the late Patrick Devitt. Services are private.

Anita Paulson

Anita Paulson

August 24, 2020

Click on tribute wall above to view Anita's memorial video and funeral service. Anita Paulson, age 53 of Allen Park, passed away August 24, 2020. Loving mother of the late Jacqueline Feddon. Beloved daughter of Chacko and the late Arimboor Paulson. Dear sister of Mathew (Danene) Paulson. Proud aunt of Jordan, Miya, Jacob and Mateo Paulson.

Joan  Theresa Del Valle

Joan Theresa Del Valle

August 23, 2020

Joan Theresa Del Valle passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on August 23, 2020 in Trenton. Born and raised in New York City, she was the beloved wife of Rogelio for 66 years. She moved to Trenton in 1964 and was the loving mother of Debora, Roy (Jan), Jean Iovino (deceased) and Susan Del Valle. She was...

Stephen  Poma

Stephen Poma

August 23, 2020

To watch Stephen's Celebration of Life Service, please go to his tribute wall. Stephen Poma. Age 67 of Southwest Detroit. August 23, 2020. Loving brother of Marie Poma, Linda (Randy) Sandusky and Betty Shupe. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents Leo and Marion Poma, sister Cynthia Walters and brother Leo Poma,...

Sara Jane Tolbert

Sara Jane Tolbert

August 22, 2020

Sara J. Tolbert, 80, of Monroe passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Sara was born June 19, 1940. She was a graduate of Monroe High School and remained a resident of Monroe. Sara married James (Don) Tolbert on Feb 7, 1959. Don preceded her in death after 54 years of marriage. Sara worked for many years as a school...

Robert T. Chiles

Robert T. Chiles

August 18, 2020

Robert Timothy Chiles, Age 52. August 18, 2020, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband to the late Christine. Loving and proud father of Robbie, Bella and Jacob. Dearest brother to Tommy (Becki) Chiles, Katherine (Greg) Poucket, the late Patricia (Dan) Kohair, Mary Jane (Dennis) Johnson, the late Carolyn (Kevin) Collins. Also survived by his mother-in-law, Carol Stoddart, sister-in-law, Julie...

Willajean Macdonald

Willajean Macdonald

August 17, 2020

MacDonald, Willajean. Age 86 of Brownstown Twp. Passed away August 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ewen Duncan MacDonald for 23 years. Loving mother of Glenna MacDonald, Linda (David Smith) Ryder-Smith and Ewen (Patricia) MacDonald. Proud grandma of Marla (RC), Samantha, Alex, Samuel, Margaret (Brent), Glen, Joseph (Amy), Nick (Dana), Sandy and Craig. Great grandma of Warren, Willa,...

John R. Beauchamp

John R. Beauchamp

August 15, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view John's video tribute John was born on February 20, 1939 in Chicago. Illinois and died on August 15, 2020 at his home on Grosse Ile at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 45 years to Rosalind (nee: Biancucci). Loving father of Connie (Patrick) Peruchietti and Kelly Wood. Proud grandpa of...

Joanne Edith Stuivenberg

Joanne Edith Stuivenberg

August 15, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Joanne's video tribute. Joanne Edith Stuivenberg, age 81 of Rockwood, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born December 4, 1938 in Carleton, Joanne was the daughter of Stephen and Edith (Sachse) Dudek. She was married to Dirk Stuivenberg on September 3, 1980. Joanne worked as a...

Dolores K. Jones

Dolores K. Jones

August 14, 2020

Jones, Dolores K. Age 81, of Madison, West Virginia. Passed away August 14, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Gordon A. Jones and the late Frank Boles. Loving mother of Tammy Jones, Michael S. Jones, the late Mark Jones and Barry Jones. Proud Grandma Dee Dee of Aaron, Adam, Matt and Katie Jones. Great Grandma of Camdin and Lucas....

Daryl Dewayne Wendell

Daryl Dewayne Wendell

August 14, 2020

Born in Detroit, Daryl was the son of Henry and Thelma (Hammond) Wendell. Daryl leaves to cherish his memory his sister Lisa Blankenship. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents.

Bill Fredrick

Bill Fredrick

August 14, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Bill's video tribute. Obituary William “Bill” Fredrick, 60, of Trenton, MI passed away on August 14, 2020. Visitation will be August 19, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a Catholic mass at 11:00 am at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd,...

Gary M. Zuk

Gary M. Zuk

August 14, 2020

Zuk, Gary M., age 61, August 14, 2020 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Robyn (Benjamin) Cassell and the late Laura Zuk. Future Grandfather to William Gary Cassell. Also survived by his siblings Denise (Kevin) Mayes and Stephen (Donna) Zuk; his mother-in-law Edith Wend; brothers-in-law Kevin (Lori) Wend and Ken (Laura) Wend; many nieces and...

Ralph Alfred Browning

Ralph Alfred Browning

August 13, 2020

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ralph's video tribute. Ralph Alfred Browning, age 96 of Lincoln Park, passed away August 13, 2020. Loving husband of the late Leitha Mae. Dearest friend of Carol Steele. Beloved father of Diane (Lawrence), Mary Anne (Barry) and Ralph Jr. (Regina). Dear grandfather to Lorelei Jane, John Lawrence, Scott Stephen, Hilary Diane,...

Brenda C. Sas

Brenda C. Sas

August 13, 2020

A recording of the funeral service and video tribute is located on the Tribute Wall above. Brenda C. Sas, age 70 of Grass Lake, MI formerly Taylor, MI. Loving wife of the late Terrance J. Sas for 47 wonderful years. Loving mother of Christina (Jerry) Abidin Jr., Andrew (Wendy) Sas, and Karen Fuerst. Dearest grandma of 9 grandchildren and...

Justine M. Oliva

Justine M. Oliva

August 12, 2020

Oliva, Justine, age 91, Aug. 12, 2020 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Greg Seitz) Oliva, Shelly (Gary Lentz) Oliva, Allison (Bryan) Berent and Greg (Rene) Oliva. Proud grandmother of Stephanie, Christopher, Jonathon and Jordan. Also survived by her sister Martha Jane Pearson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory...