OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Naida Chernow Scharboneau
June 11, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Naida’s video and service tributes. Scharboneau, Naida Chernow. June 11, 2020. Age 93 of Trenton. Naida was born on July 16, 1926 to Michael and Dorothy (nee: Dubenin) Chernow of Saginaw, MI. Saintly wife of the late Nelson “Gus” Scharboneau. Wonderful mother of Vincent (Marcia), Gregory (Mary Ann), Sherrie Roche (Thomas...
Patricia Loretta Mistiatis
June 11, 2020
Patricia Loretta Mistiatis, age 71 of Newport, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 in her home. Born August 18, 1948 in Monroe, Patricia was the daughter of Burton and Mary (Rivard) Buck. A 1966 graduate of Jefferson High School, Patricia married David Mistiatis in 1994. She worked for Security Bank and Trust in Southgate for over 10 years, retiring...
Crystal Ann Hicks
June 10, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Crystal's video tribute and service. Crystal Ann Hicks. Age 46 of Allen Park. Passed away June 10, 2020. Loving mother of Heather Widdis, Brianna Widdis and Steven Widdis. Proud grandmother of Asher. Beloved sister of Amber (Gil) Flores, Stephen (Jamie) Gilson, Tiffany (Scott) Mussin and the late Brittany Star. Daughter of...
Genevieve A. Kurcz
June 10, 2020
Kurcz, Genevieve A., age 97, June 10, 2020. She is survived by her Nephews Kenneth (Elaine) Kurc, Thomas (Bunny) Kurc, Dennis (Cassie) Kurc, Robert (Betty) Kurc and Gregory Kurc; many great nieces and nephews. Genevieve loved spending time with her family and was caregiver for her parents and siblings until the times of their deaths. Services are private. Contributions...
Dr. John E. Pasko, Jr.
June 10, 2020
Dr. John Edward Pasko, Jr, MD, age 83, of Monroe Mi, died peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Youngstown Oh, St Elizabeth’s Hosp, June 1, 1937 to John E. and Betty (Chako) Pasko. He attended Todd Woods grade school and Girard High and always told stories of his many friends and classmates,...
Chris A. Young
June 8, 2020
Chris was born on June 7, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan and died on June 8, 2020 at his home in Monroe at the age of 58. Beloved dad of Joshua (Estella) Young, Jacob Young and Jeremy Young. Proud grandpa of Joshua Young, Jr., Zaylee Young and Ivan Bock. Also survived by his brother Gary, his niece Theresa and his...
Viola Anna Shoup
June 7, 2020
CLick on the tribute wall above to view Viola's video tribute. Viola Anna Shoup of Riverview, age 90, passed away peacefully June 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Jack Raymond Shoup for 69 years. Loving dad to Dennis, Jeff and Jim (Sandy). Dearest grandma to Michelle, Dawn, Samantha, Jacob, Joshua, Jonathan, Sarah and great grandma of Isabelle Anna....
James Ross Bertram
June 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James Ross Bertram, 67, of South Rockwood, Michigan, formerly of Brimley, Michigan, passed away on June 6, 2020 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He was born in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan the son of Allen and Dorothy Bertram on March 6, 1953. Jim graduated from Brimley...
Michael H. Warchol
June 6, 2020
Warchol, Michael, age 83, June 6, 2020 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Christopher (Sharon) Warchol and Andrew Warchol. Proud grandfather of Alexander and Nora. There will be no services. Contributions in memory of Michael's life may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Henry A. Smith, Jr.
June 6, 2020
Smith, Henry A., Jr., age 78, June 6, 2020 of Trenton, MI. He is survived by his brother Neal (Janet) Smith; his niece Eve (Mike) Soucie; his great niece Nicole and his great nephew Gage. A memorial service may be planned at at later date.
Ted William Bailey
June 5, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Ted's video tribute. Ted William Bailey, age 55 of Gibraltar, passed away June 5, 2020 in his home. Born April 24, 1965 in Detroit, Ted was the son of Richard and Wilhemina (Cebulsky) Bailey. He married the love of his life, Kimberly Forbes, on June 27, 1998. Ted worked as a...
Virgil John Hinzman Sr.
June 5, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Virgil’s service. Virgil John Hinzmann, age 95 of South Rockwood, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton. Born June 1, 1925 in Wyandotte, Virgil was the son of John and Frances (Backhaus) Hinzmann. Virgil faithfully served our country with the United States Army during World War II....
James Gerald Mink
June 4, 2020
Born in Trenton, James was the son of James and Kathleen (Brewer) Mink. A 1995 graduate of Carlson High School, James was the Plant Manager for Worthington Steel from 1998 until 2017 and then the Safety Manager for Taylor Welded Blanks from 2017. During his times with the two companies he led the vol unteer efforts for their Adopt...
Dorothy Pitylak
June 4, 2020
Dorothy (Tait) Pitylak, 90 of Trenton, passed on June 4, 5 days before her 91st birthday, after a long battle with dementia. She was preceded by her husband of almost 68 years, by 3 days. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved children Michelle (John) Amrozi, Mark (Dolores) Pitylak, Margaret (Gary) Robinson, Pamela...
Mae H. Puckett
June 4, 2020
Mae H Puckett went home to the Lord on 6-4-2020. Beloved daughter of Joseph & Gertrude Fitzpatrick. She was born on July 13, 1926. She attended Monroe High School and graduated in 1944. She was preceded in death on August 8, 1978 by her husband Thomas H Puckett whom she married February 15, 1947. After his passing she retired...
James E. Carter
June 3, 2020
Clcik on the tribute wall above to view James' video tribute. James E. Carter, age 57 of Trenton. Loving father of James Carter (Melissa). Beloved brother of Joseph (Jolene) Carter , Bridgette (the late David) Denson and the late Robert Carter. Beloved son of Jeanette (the late Frank) Carter. James proudly served in the United States Navy. Memorial contributions...
Darlene A. Speare
June 3, 2020
Darlene is survived by her son Kenneth; her sister Henrietta Downs; her brother William Picker; her nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Darlene's life may be made to the Michigan Humane society. There will be no services.
Mary Ann Mead
June 3, 2020
Mary Ann Mead, age 69 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born October 19, 1950 in Detroit, Mary was the daughter of John and Genevieve (Zuziak) Wojnar. She was married to Barry Trombley in 1975. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1984. She then married Robert Mead August 15, 1985. Sadly...
Jeremiah Randall Johnson
June 3, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jeremiah’s video tribute and service. Jeremiah Randall Johnson, 21, of Plains, Montana formerly Taylor, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on June 3rd 2020. He was born in West Branch, Michigan the son of Jason Johnson and Shannon Crane on December 16th 1998. Jeremiah (Jay) is survived by his parents, stepmom Jocelyn Johnson...