OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Sr. Helen T. Gazarek

Sr. Helen T. Gazarek

May 23, 2019

Gazarek, Sr. Helen T., age 89, May 23, 2019, formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine Gazarek. Loving sister of Bernice Wright, Elsie Sedlock, the late Norbert Gazarek and the late Martha Pitel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Sister Helen's life may be made to the Michigan Humane...

Jean Moore

Jean Moore

May 23, 2019

Moore, Jean, age 90, May 23, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Marland. Loving mother of Sharon Miller and David (Anne) Moore. Also survived by her grandchildren Devaon and Maddison Morre, Daniel & Christopher Miller, Dawn Reamer; her great grandson Kevin Reamer. Jean was very a very proud, founding member of Allen Park Baptist Church She also was...

Ellen M. Topper

Ellen M. Topper

May 23, 2019

Topper, Ellen M., age 95, May 23, 2019 of Waterford Twp., formerly of Trenton and Clarkston. Ellen spent her winters in sunny Florida. Beloved wife of the late Weston Law and the late Edward Topper. Also survived by her nieces and nephews Gary (Kathy) Tomes, Ike (Linda) Ruckman, Mark (Jan) Tomes, John (Sherry) Spangler, Ruby Hess; her grand nieces...

Christopher J. Lefevers

Christopher J. Lefevers

May 22, 2019

A video tribute will be added, please check back. Chris was born on January 7, 1961 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on May 22, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 58; he was a resident of Gibraltar. Cherished dad of CJ (Loyal), Petey (Elyse Wade) and Carissa LeFevers. Beloved brother of Cliff (Diane). Dearest uncle of...

Richard David Sisco

Richard David Sisco

May 22, 2019

Sisco, Richard David. Age 76, of Trenton. Passed away May 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Joanne M. Sisco, whom he married June 18, 1966. Loving father of Christopher (Carri) Sisco, Matthew Sisco, William (Whitney) Sisco and Marabeth (Dylan) Wilson. Proud grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Don (Marsha) Sisco. Richard was a teacher for 40 years at the Taylor...

Laurie  Adelia  Moscarello

Laurie Adelia Moscarello

May 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Laurie's video tribute. Laurie A. Moscarello. Age 90; of Allen Park, Michigan. Passed away May 21, 2019. Loving mother of Valaurie Moscarello, Bradley (Cheryl) Moscarello, Gregory Moscarello, and Rebecca Moscarello. Proud grandma of Paul, Christie, Larie, Angelina, Corey, Desirae, Jodee, Lea, and Angelo. Great-grandma of 7. Great-great-grandma of two. Proceeded in...

Grace Marie Drewior

Grace Marie Drewior

May 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Grace's video tribute. Born in Monroe, Grace was the daughter of Anthony and Catherine (Terrasi) Gelso. After graduating from Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Donald Drewior Sr., on February 2, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. A dedicated homemaker, Grace was a member of St. Anne...

Pedro A. Gonzalez

Pedro A. Gonzalez

May 19, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Pedro’s video tribute. Pedro Gonzalez was born on April 8, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan and died on May 19, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 45; he was of Detroit. Cherished father of Sabrina (Andrew) Irvin, Ana Alicia Gonzalez and Julian Gonzalez. Proud grandpa of Sophia Irvin. Beloved son...

Joan M. Henderson

Joan M. Henderson

May 18, 2019

Joan Henderson, nee Baranowski, age 80 of Trenton formerly of Wyandotte, passed away May 18, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dearest mother of Renee and Lori (Chris Sciotti). Exceptional “Bu” of Jason, Sean (Breanna), Kallie, and the late Courtney Riopelle. Also survived and missed by other family members and friends. She most enjoyed spending time with her...

Remedios Matecki

Remedios Matecki

May 18, 2019

Remedios Matecki; age 95, May 18, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Marlene (William) Riker and Sandy (Jim) Shoup. Dearest grandmother of William (Lauren) Riker, Elizabeth (Stephen) Motter, Jacob Shoup, Joshua Shoup, Jonathan Shoup and Sara Shoup. Dear great-grandmother of Henry Motter. Donations in memory of Remedios may be made to the...

Shelly Blum

Shelly Blum

May 18, 2019

Michelle A. (Shelly) Blum, age 69 of Monroe, formerly of Trenton, passed away May 18, 2019. Born March 18, 1950 to Betty and the late Leo Johnson. Loving mother of Michael Allen and Linda Corrine. Proud grandmother of Bryan Joseph Fehse, Zackery Tylor Fehse, and great grandmother of 6. Also survived by her sister Corki Johnson, her loving dog...

Jeanette Dalesandry

Jeanette Dalesandry

May 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Jeanette's video tribute. Dalesandry, Jeanette of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jill Dalesandry (Bryan Sisson), Joyce Dalesandry, the late Janice Dalesandry and the late Judi Smith. Proud grandma of Leelan Smith, Preston Smith and Cheyenne Belonge and Rachael Lark. Dearest sister of Louise Mayrand. Also survived...

Philip Joseph Smith

Philip Joseph Smith

May 17, 2019

Philip Joseph Smith was born on October 21, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio and died at his home in Taylor on May 17, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 50 years to Katherine (nee: Durand) Smith. Loving dad of Daniel Smith and Stacia Smith. Proud grandfather of Gavin, Alannah, Olivia, Micah and Caleb, Dearest brother of James...

Ann Torok

Ann Torok

May 17, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ann's video tribute. Ann Torok was born on February 28, 1944 in Puerto Rico and died on May 17, 2019 at the age of 75; she was of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mom of Jerry (Johnna) Torok, Kim (Mark) Schlosser, Julie (Douglas) Weekly and David Torok....

Robert "Bob" B. White

Robert "Bob" B. White

May 17, 2019

Robert “Bob” B. White; of Trenton; passed away May 17, 2019 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Bernice White. Loving father “papa” of Priscilla (Lee) Harrison and Barbara Tecmire. Proud papa of Craig Tecmire, Aaron Harrison, Jason Harrison, Matt Tecmire, and John Tecmire. Great-papa of 11. Dear brother of 4 late sisters and one brother....

Gisele Mcqueen

Gisele Mcqueen

May 16, 2019

Gisele Mary McQueen, 78, departed this world for heaven on May 16th, 2019 at 3:55 a.m. She was born to Larry and Rita Michaud on December 14th, 1940 in Hull,Quebec,Canada, with two amazing brothers Morris Michaud (Morris passed on November 28,2019) and Larry Michaud. She was born a spunky free bird, ready to explore the world. She came to...

Stuart P. Keeler, Sc.D.

Stuart P. Keeler, Sc.D.

May 14, 2019

STUART KEELER, Sc.D. Dr. Stuart Keeler began his extensive sheet metal career at the Massachusetts Institute Technology, where he received his Doctor of Science Degree n mechanical Metallurgy. Stuart’s doctoral research on sheet metal forming limits led to his development of the Forming Limit Diagram, now used throughout the world to predict forming severity and tearing of sheet metal...

Barbara Ann Carley

Barbara Ann Carley

May 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Barbara's video tribute. Carley, Barbara Ann, age 73, May 13, 2019 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Jeffery (Virginia) Carley, Kristin (Doug) Kamienecki and Andrea Carley. Also survived by her grandchildren Rebecca (Tarik Syed), Rachel, Kellen and Eve; her siblings Debbie (Joe) Sabo and Lisa (Jerry) Schultz....

Eunice May Wittrick

Eunice May Wittrick

May 13, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Eunice's video tribute. Eunice May Wittrick; age 86, May 13, 2019 of Riverview, formerly of Brandon, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Kim (Steve) Malkiewicz and Kelly (Jim) Christian. Dearest grandma of Caitlin, Alex, Jillian, Natalie, Jacklyn, Nicole, Charles and great-grandma of Holden, Annabeth and Benjamin. Dear...

Jordan Douglas Farmer

Jordan Douglas Farmer

May 13, 2019

Jordan Douglas Farmer, 28, April 23, 1991- May 13, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of Danielle Jacqueline Farmer (Dean Rodorigo) and Samuel Joseph Farmer. Loving brother of the late Brittany Alexis Farmer, Nicholas Farmer, Giustino Rodorigo, Luciano Rodorigo and Apollo Rodorigo. Dear grandson of Douglas Welko, Madeleine Welko, Richard Farmer and Carrie Sue Farmer. Jordan was loved by...