OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Richard X. Mcgowan, Jr.
April 11, 2020
McGowan, Richard X., age 76, April 11, 2020 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Ann Elizabeth, Vivian Marie (David) Nunnery and Kathleen Rose (Peter) Humenik. Also survived by his grandchildren Nicole (Larry) and Christopher; great grandchildren Alexandria and Lawrence. Services will be private. Contributions in memory of Richard's life may be made to the...
Marcella Grignon
April 11, 2020
"When angels visit us, we do not hear the rustle of wings, nor feel the feathery touch of the breast of a dove; but we know their presence by the love they create in our hearts." Love. More than anything else, Marcella Grignon is known for her love. Helpful, giving, caring, selfless, she is all these things. And, she...
Sharon E. Lebar
April 10, 2020
LeBar, Sharon E., age 77, April 10, 2020, formerly of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Earl and Mary Burdo. Loving sister of Sandra Leonard. Also survived by her sister-in-law Marie (Brett) Davis, her brother-in-law Thomas LeBar; her nephews Jacob LeBar and Bradley Davis; nieces Andrea LeBar, Amy Hemstreet and Paige Davis. Services are private.
Theresa Mary Pellegrino
April 10, 2020
Theresa Mary Pellegrino, of Southgate, passed away April 10, 2020 at the age of 97. Beloved wife to the late Tony Joseph Pellegrino. Loving mother to Claudia (Albert) Ranella, Linda (Arthur) Worley, the late David (Michaelyne) Pellegrino and Mary (Wendy Bryant) Pellegrino. Dearest Nana (grandmother) to 8, great Nana to 20 and great great Nana to 8. Precious sister...
Irene F. Stefani
April 10, 2020
Irene F. Stefani. Age 90 of Trenton. April 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Stefani. Loving mother of Debbie Steele, Jody (Kevin) Steele, Randy (Cyndi) Stefani and the late Ron Stefani. Proud grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 3. Memorial contributions in Irene's memory may be made to a Covid 19 charity of the donor's choice.
Mark Edwin Bliss
April 10, 2020
Mark was born on February 12, 1949 in Warren, Pennsylvania and died on April 10, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 71. Beloved brother of Peter (Andrea) Bliss and the late David “Scott” Bliss. Loving uncle of Chelsea and Mallory. In addition to his brother he was preceded in death by his parents Edwin and Mary...
Benedict "Benny" Vizachero
April 10, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Benny’s service. VIZACHERO, Benedict (Benny) D., age 84, of Trenton, April 10, 2020. Husband of the beloved late Vita (Dee) Vizachero. Father of Chris (Deb) Vizachero, Cheryl (Jimmy) Trudeau, Vita Vizachero and Mark (Nanette) Vizachero. Grandfather of Michael (Amanda) Vizachero, Stephanie (Mario) Rao, Elizabeth Trudeau (Chris Simmons), Dominic Vizachero, Sarah (John)...
Robert T. Philabaum
April 10, 2020
WOODHAVEN, MI – Robert Thomas Philabaum, 44, died suddenly on April 10, 2020 in Trenton, Michigan. Robert was born to Gary E. and Nancy A. Philabaum in South Bend, Indiana. He graduated from John Adams High School in 1994 and received his Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington in 1999. Rob worked for the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for...
Anne Mary Gagne
April 10, 2020
Our dear Mother, Anne Mary Gagne passed peacefully on Good Friday, at the age of 91. She had a wonderful life filled with love. Born on November 30th, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of John and Lillian (Gutowski) Blazier. Her mother Lillian died when Anne was a little girl, then had to endure family separation. Anne...
Nicholas "Nic" James Casabianca
April 9, 2020
Casabianca, Nicholas "Nic", age 34 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Ottawa Hills, Ohio. Loving son of Dr. Andrew Bruno Casabianca and BettyJo "BJ" (Price). Brother of Peter. Preceded in death by Grandparents Bruno Casabianca & Eva Amadori as well as James and Dorothy Price. Nic is survived by many adoring aunts and uncles. He is remembered as an excellent...
Katrina V. Miller
April 8, 2020
Katrina leaves to cherish her memory her life partner Ryan King; a step son Logan King; father Raymond Ellison Jr.; as well as a brother Raymond Ellison III and a sister Melissa Trowbridge.
Amanda Marie Callahan
April 8, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Amanda's video tribute. Amanda Marie was born on April 27, 1982 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on April 8, 2020 at her home in Lincoln Park at the age of 37. Loving companion of Martin. Cherished mother of Esperanza Moore and Julian. Beloved daughter of Josephine (nee: Martinez) and Randy Steffes...
Sara L. Mcguire
April 8, 2020
McGuire, Sara L. was born on February 24, 1933 in New haven, West Virginia and died on April 8, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 87. Sara was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is also survived by one brother Edwin Curtis Roush as well as many other loving family and friends. The entombment will...
Mark Panzer
April 7, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Mark's memorial video. Mark A. Panzer was born on September 29, 1969 in Belleville, Michigan. He passed away on April 7, 2020 in his Taylor home. Mark was the youngest of three siblings. He is survived by his brother David (Teresa) of Talkeetna, Alaska and his sister Kathy (Gary) of Allen Park,...
Vivian Mary Duvall
April 7, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Vivian’s video tribute and her service. Born in Monroe, Vivian was the daughter of William and Vida (Souva) Armstrong. She married the love of her life, Arvine Duvall, on August 30, 1941. Sadly he preceded her in death February of 1993. A dedicated homemaker, Vivian was a member of St. Anne...
David Denson
April 7, 2020
David Denson, age 53 of Riverview formerly of Alabama, passed away April 7, 2020. Born October 11, 1966 in Paw Paw, MI to Nannie and the late Roysce Denson. Loving husband of Bridgette. Dear father of Sonja (Neil) Baker, David Denson, Damon Denson, Devin Denson, Christopher Davis, Richard (Sara) Baumia, Ryan (Betty) Baumia, David Baumia, and Nicole (Christopher) Schlegal....
William "Fred" Martin
April 6, 2020
William F. Martin, age 71 of Taylor, MI. Loving husband of Shirley. Dearest father of Jenny (Roger) Kerr and Jason (Kristina) Martin. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Julia, Claudia, Olivia, Marissa, Cecilia and Ethan. Beloved cousin of Judy Cotter and also leaves behind loving nieces, nephews and friends. William proudly served the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In...
Edna Joann Ditner
April 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Edna’s service. Edna Joann Ditner. Beloved wife of the late George J. Ditner. Loving mother of Deborah L. Ditner. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and good friends. Edna was preceded in death by her parents James and Theresa Bodnar, 1 brother and 4 sisters. She enjoyed needlepoint, crocheting and...
Lea Marie Schefsky
April 5, 2020
Schefsky, Lea, age 70, April 5, 2020 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Jeff (Michelle) Schefsky and Jackie (David) Asman. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey, Cayman, and Jordan. Cherished daughter of Julia and the late Art Rolaff. Dearest sister of Duane Rolaff, Janine (Nick) Stefani and Lois (Dan) Kanthack A celebration of Lea's life will be...
Donna Marie Broughton
April 5, 2020
Donna Marie Kurtz Broughton, 82, passed to her eternal heavenly reward on Palm Sunday, April 5th, 2020, at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton. Born October 25th, 1937, Donna was the daughter of the late Raymond Charles Kurtz and Gertrude Philomena O’Hara Kurtz of Detroit. She would later marry James Samuel Broughton - the love of her life, her best friend, and...