OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Kenneth Todd Williams
October 26, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view the video tribute prepared by Kenneth's family. Kenneth was born on December 31, 1967 in Clarksville, Tennessee and died on October 26, 2020 at the age of 52; he was of Detroit. Loving dad of the late Felicia Williams and of Kyler (Whitney) Williams. Proud grandfather of 11. Cherished son of...
Barbara Anne Wilkie
October 25, 2020
Barbara Anne Wilkie. Age 76 of Grosse Ile. Passed away October 25, 2020. Beloved wife of John “Jack” Wilkie for 55 years. Loving mother of John Wilkie and Todd Wilkie. Proud grandmother of Nathan, Molly and Lily. Dear sister of Ronald "Butch" (Frieda) Benn. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Orlin and...
Patrick W. Roddy
October 24, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Patrick's video tribute and service recording. Patrick Warren Roddy of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2020 at the age of 85 years old after a long battle with his health. A loving companion, father, “Popop,” and “Great Popop.” Patrick is survived by his companion, Sharon Charney-Lane; Daughters: Lorraine...
Virgil Cheek
October 24, 2020
Cheek, Virgil, of Brownstown, October 24, 2020 at Beaumont Dearborn. Loving husband of Linda for 35 years. Beloved brother to Bonnie (Bruce) Taylor, Nancy Lynhaut and Irene (Bob) Petto. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Neal Douglas Daniels
October 23, 2020
Neal Douglas Daniels, age 57 of Brownstown Twp., passed away October 23, 2020. Neal was born February 25, 1963 to Judy and the late Joe Daniels. He married the love of his life Theresa on October 5, 1984. Together they would raise 6 beautiful children, Aaron (Carilee), Tyler (Haley), Bailey (Meagan), Heather, Gavin, and Kaiden. Proud grandfather of Parker,...
Stephen E. Baynai, Dds
October 23, 2020
Stephen Edward Baynai, Sr. died Friday October 23 at his home in Riverview, Michigan. Nancy, his loving wife of forty-five years was at his side. Steve, or Doc, as many called him, was known and loved by a very large community of family, friends, neighbors, patients, and professional acquaintances. Dr. Stephen E. Baynai was the son of Hungarian immigrants,...
Allen Clarence Bressler
October 23, 2020
Allen Clarence Bressler, age 80 of Newport, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. The cause of death was Covid-19. Born May 6, 1940 in Monroe, Allen was the son of Wayne and Lell (Souva) Bressler. He married the love of his life, Patricia Langton, on April 2, 1976 at St. Mary...
Esther Marie Lowe
October 22, 2020
Lowe, Esther M. Age 88 of Oceanside California, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Lowe. Loving mother of LeAnn (Roger) Ottaway and Marlene (Dennis) Selke. Proud grandmother of Alexandra Selke, Parker Ottaway and Keith Ottaway. Dear sister of Lin D. (Kay) Schluessler. Survived also by many loving nieces and...
Michael Joseph "Scrub" Smith
October 22, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Michael's video tribute. Michael Joseph Smith "Scrub". Age 76 of Detroit, Michigan. Passed away October 22, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Linda J. Smith. Loving father of Theresa (Amy) Upshaw, Shelli Vroman, Linde (Ken) Belanger, Michael (Pam) Giles and Joseph (Crystal) Smith. Proud grandpa of 16. Great grandpa of 11...
Derek P. Meek
October 20, 2020
Derek was born on September 8, 1972 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on October 20, 2020 at the age of 48; he was of Allen Park. Loving dad of Sophia Meek. Cherished son of Charles and the late Barbara (nee: Cagle) Meek. Dearest brother of Tammy (Alan) Schulz and Scott Meek. Proud uncle of Brandy Jaras, Erika (Dave) Lukowski,...
Ernest F. Horvath, Jr.
October 20, 2020
Horvath, Ernest F., age 75, October 20, 2020 of Grosse Ile, MI. He is survived by his brother Ronald Horvath. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret J. Horvath (Daltuva) and his parents Ernest and Arlene Horvath. A life celebration will be planned at a later date. Contributions in memory of Ernest's life may be made to Sacred...
Wanda Toigo
October 20, 2020
Toigo, Wanda age 84 of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully October 20, 2020. Born July 13, 1936 in Detroit to the late Louis S. and Elsie Henry. Loving wife of the late Stefano. Dear mother of Steven (Georgia), Daniel (Marla), and the late Larry. Proud grandmother of Sarah (BJ) Fite, Matthew (Brandi), Nikki, Nino, Madison, and Braden. Proud great...
Karen Thomas
October 20, 2020
Karen was born on November 6, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on October 20, 2020 at the age of 70. She i survived by her niece Helen Rye. Karen was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Sandy and one sister.
Kristen Marie Kneiding
October 20, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to Kristen's memorial video. Kneiding, Kristen. Age 37 of Trenton. Kristen was born in Detroit, Michigan. She was the daughter of Garry and Maureen (Dolan) Kneiding. She was a graduate of Trenton High School, where she was a cheerleader. She then later coached cheerleading in Allen Park. Kristen loved reading, fashion and dogs. She...
Timothy Lawrence Chiarelli
October 20, 2020
Timothy L. Chiarelli, age 41, entered into his eternal rest on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020. He was a lifetime resident of the downriver area in Michigan. Tim grew up with a large and loving family. He learned that the most valuable, treasured things in life weren't 'things' at all. It was the people, the family, the memories made that...
Renay Dawn Stefko
October 19, 2020
Renay Dawn Stefko, age 43 of Petersburg, MI, passed away October 19, 2020. Renay was born October 6, 1977 in Monroe, MI. She was the precious daughter of Valerie Filimon – Cunningham and John Stefko, Jr. Renay is survived by her three loving children: Kayla Eads, Abigayle and Gabriel Spears and her dear sister and brother-in-law: Korin Stefko (Anthony...
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
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
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
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...




