OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Marie Fernandez
November 28, 2018
Marie Fernandez; age 85, November 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John R. Fernandez. Loving mom of Linda (Bill) Daly, Brenda Bailey and John (Mary Beth) Fernandez. Dearest grandma of 9 and great-grandma of 12. Dear sister of the late Hans (Beverly) Stoehr. The family suggests donations in memory of Marie to the the Alzheimer's Association.
Laura M. Matatall-Aborizk
November 28, 2018
Laura M. Matatall- Aborizk, age 63 of Taylor, passed away November 28, 2018. Loving mother of Lawrence (Patricia) Burney. Proud grandmother of Madyson, Elysia, Ethan, and Trinity. Dear daughter of Mary Lou (the late Lawrence Sr.) Matatall. Also survived by her siblings Mary, Larry Jr., Gary, Tim, and David. Laura was preceded in death by brother Michael.
Ada "Bonny" Stewart
November 27, 2018
Born in Humboldt, Iowa, Ada (Bonny) was the daughter of Dallas Porter and Anna (Benjamin) Butler. She proudly served our country in the United States Navy from April of 1944 until February of 1946. While in the Navy, Ada received the World War II Victory Medal and the American Campaign Medal. She then married the love of her life,...
Gene A. Sarazin
November 26, 2018
Gene A. Sarazin, age 65 of Temperance formerly of Ecorse, passed away November 26th, 2018. Loving father of Lori (Christopher) Buzzelli and Gene A. Sarazin II. Proud grandfather of Michael, Grace, Savannah, and Sophia. Gene is also survived by his siblings Robert Sarazin, Donna Stephenson, and Rebecca Arendt. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his companion of 23...
Mr. Robert J. Whitey
November 25, 2018
Robert J. Whitey, age 87 of Woodhaven, passed away November 25, 2018. Loving husband of Marcella. Dear father of John, Robert Jay (Laura), Scott, and Nancy (Joe) Zitnik. Proud grandfather of Robert, Michael, Ryan, and Sarah. Robert was preceded in death by his brothers John and Joseph.
Rolland L. "Ron" Morin
November 25, 2018
Born in Massey, Ontario, Canada, Ron was the son of Joseph and Alice (Bouillon) Morin. He served in the United States Army from March 25, 1954 until March 6, 1956. Ron then married the love of his life, Julia Vorva, on August 2, 1958. They raised their family in South Rockwood where Ron was involved in Little League baseball....
Etna Vera Kintz
November 24, 2018
Etna Vera Kintz; age 89, November 24, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dearest aunt of Jimmy (Andrea) Bailey. Dear sister of the late Margaret (the late James) Bailey and the late John (Kemberley) Rowan. Also preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lona Rowan. Leaves behind many dear friends, especially Gladys Phillips and Marsha...
Venne Patrick Nash
November 24, 2018
Venne Patrick Nash was born on March 11, 1956 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 24, 2018 at his home in Taylor at the age of 62. Beloved husband of Sherry (nee: Huguley) Nash. Loving dad of Katie Nash (James Woo), Shioban (Frank) Olechowski, Patricia Nash (Dorian Bankhead) and Traci Nash (Dan Zocher). Proud papa of Keirstin, Hannah,...
Virginia "Ginnie" Butzlaff
November 24, 2018
Virginia "Ginnie" was born on May 28, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 24, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn at the age of 72; she was of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Richard "Dick". Cherished mom and grandma of Michel (Jeana) Butzlaff and their children Gideon, Autumn, Gabby and Dominic and of Lisa Butzlaff...
Mrs. Joan Faiman
November 23, 2018
Joan Faiman, age 83 of Trenton, passed away peacefully November 23, 2018. Loving wife of the late Frederick. Dear mother of Debbie (Steve) Denes, Dan, Marie (Fred) Harder, and Paul (Denise). Dearest grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt of many. Sadly, Joan was preceded in death by a grandson Daniel Jr., and brothers Butch and Bob Czaikowski. In lieu of...
Albert "Al" Murray
November 22, 2018
Born in Crandon, Wisconsin, Albert was the son of Joby and Edna (Warren) Murray. He married to love of his life, Judy Alegnani in March of 1970. A dedicated husband, Albert worked for General Motors as a Tinsmith for 15 years, he then owned and operated Murray's Used Cars in Taylor for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. Albert...
Richard F. Schroeder
November 20, 2018
Schroeder, Richard F., age 76, November 20, 2018 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Heidi. Dear father of Paul, Sharon, Ruthie, Colleen, Rick, Ray, John, Steve, Jim, Allen, Charles and Nicholas. Brother of Bill, the late Ellen Jean and the late Virginia. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Former spouse of Brenda and...
Edward Allen Jordan
November 20, 2018
Edward Allen Jordan was born on February 22, 1947 in Tazewell, Tennessee and died at Beaumont Hospital in Trenton on November 20, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 47 years to Janet. Loving dad of Carrie (Bill) Rabara. Proud grandpa of Luke. Dearest brother of Bob (Donna) Jordan, Dan (Ann) Jordan and Betty Parker. Also survived...
Vivian C. Hanselman
November 19, 2018
Vivian was born on January 7, 1931 and died on November 19, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 87; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert B. Loving mother of Jay (the late Lynn) Hanselman and Jeffrey Hanselman. Proud grandmother "Mimi" of Elyse, Christine and Bradley and great grandmother of Josie. Dearest sister...
Suzanne Ruth Gonzalez
November 19, 2018
Gonzalez, Suzanne Ruth. Age 56 of Detroit. November 19, 2018. Beloved wife of Philip for 38 years. Loving mother of the late Philip Gonzalez, Rachel (Carlos) Solano and Joshua Gonzalez. Proud Meemaw of Jacob, Jackson and Josephine. Dearest daughter of Robert and Ruth Willetts. Loving sister of Delores Dominguez, Roberta Goralczyk, Kathy (Edward) Coakley, Stephanie (Joseph) Rudelic and Robert...
Fred F. Crupi
November 18, 2018
Fred was born on December 26, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan and died on November 18, 2018 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn at the age of 76; he was of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 52 years to Dolores. Loving dad of Gary (Dawn) Crupi, Christine (Tim) Mostoller and Jim (Amber) Crupi. Proud grandpa of Jennifer, Kevin, Michele, Nathan and...
Robert A. Acevedo
November 18, 2018
Robert was born on February 12, 1988 in Detroit, MI and died on November 18, 2018 at the age of 30; he was of Lincoln Park. Cherished father of Armani, Paris and Giovanni. Beloved son of Migdalia Figueroa and Robert Acevedo. Loving brother of Marisol Acevedo. Loving uncle of Jaslene and Anthony. Beloved grandson of Margarita and the late...
Gina E. Torchetti
November 17, 2018
Torchetti, Gina E. Age 46 of Southgate. November 17, 2018. Loving daughter of the late John and Lea Torchetti. Dearest sister of Joe Cozza and Frank (Roxanne) Cozza. Caring aunt of Gabriella Puente, Miranda (Jeremy) Batson, Jordan (Marissa) Kranz, Jenna Cozza, Maya Cozza, Isabella Cozza and Sophia Cozza. Great Aunt of Garrett Batson. Dear niece of Edvige Tosto and...
James "Jim" Michael Gazdag, Sr.
November 17, 2018
James "Jim" Michael Gazdag Sr. November 17, 2018. Age 75; of Riverview, formerly Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Michele Gazdag for 46 years. Loving dad of James Gazdag and Kimberly (Edward) Lessnau. Proud grandpa of Patrick, Brandon, Keri, Matthew, and Jack. Dear brother of Marilyn Gazdag and the late William and Michael Gazdag. Also survived by sister-in-laws Darrath,...