OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Joseph Henry Grabowski, Jr.

Joseph Henry Grabowski, Jr.

February 23, 2019

Joseph was born on December 25, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on Feb23, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 72; he was of Southgate. Beloved father of Joseph, III (Rebecca) Grabowski. Also survived by his granddaughter Nicole Bailey. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Jean (nee: Przybylo) Grabowski and one brother Eugene Grabowski....

Debbie Hinson

Debbie Hinson

February 22, 2019

Debra Anne Hinson (Barber) of Taylor, Michigan was born March 13, 1959. She lost her second battle with cancer, with her family by her side, February 22, 2019. In the afterlife, Debbie is reunited with her parents, Aaron Burrell Barber (1927-1993) and Lila Anne Kerrigan (Hedrick) (1933-2004). Her daughter, Heather Hansen, and son, Michael Hinson, mourn her death fiercely...

Edwin A. Kolacki

Edwin A. Kolacki

February 22, 2019

Edwin A. Kolacki; Age 75, of Trenton passed away on February 22, 2019 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born July 25, 1943 in Toledo, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of Deborah, loving father to Julie (Mark) Bell, Andy, Beth, Brian (Tatiana) Zellner and Jeff (Jennifer) Zellner. Dearest Grandpa to Ava, Adam, Grace,...

Peter Zammit

Peter Zammit

February 22, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Peter's video tribute. Peter Zammit. Age 99, of Allen Park, MI and New Port Richey, FL. Beloved husband of Sina Zammit for 68 years. Loving father of Charlie (Debbie) Zammit, Joan (Jim) Beaudoin, Peter (Melissa) Zammit and Steve (Kathy) Zammit. Proud grandpa and Nannu of Jeff (Claudia), Jenny (Bryant), Becky (Paul),...

Dorothy M.  Pushman

Dorothy M. Pushman

February 22, 2019

Dorothy M. Pushman, February 22, 2019 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Donald for 56 years. Loving mom of Kristen (Jeff) Skutnick and Todd (Barbra). Dearest grandma of Kelsey Skutnick, Erik Skutnick, Alicen Pushman and Molly Pushman. Dear sister of Carol (Tom) Thompson, Terri (Lee) Bartlett and the late Bill (Cindy) Pushman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving...

Lynn E. Meyer

Lynn E. Meyer

February 21, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Lynn's video tribute. Born in Monroe, Lynn was the daughter of Clarence and Patricia (Bloomfield) Meyer. She married the love her life, Gary Lowe, on May 25, 2002. Lynn leaves to cherish her memory, Gary, her husband of the past 16 years; sons: Daniel Berris and Richard Bell; parents: Clarence and...

Richard  Edward Schendel

Richard Edward Schendel

February 20, 2019

SCHENDEL, RICHARD EDWARD, age 88, of Trenton, MI passed away on February 20. Born in Wyandotte on January 25, 1931, son of Edward and Margaret (Pilz) Schendel, owners of the Ed-Mar Acres Arabian Horse Farm in Riverview. Predeceased by bother David at age 17. A graduate of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School and Michigan State University, he earned a Bachelor...

Mabel M. Smith

Mabel M. Smith

February 20, 2019

THE FAMILY PREFERS NO FLOWERS In keeping with Mabel's wishes the family prefers donations be made to Custom Hospice, 888 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite 900 Troy, MI 48084, All Saints Parish, 710 Columbus Ave., Bay City, MI 48078 or to the charity of the donor's choosing. If you prefer to donate to Custom Hospice online you may do...

Fred H.  Kerns

Fred H. Kerns

February 20, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Fred's video tribute. Fred H. Kerns. Age 61 of Allen Park, formerly of River Rouge. Loving companion of Gail Schultz and Baxter II. Loving father of Fred (Lisa) Kerns, Ruby Kerns, Sara (Mike) Cagle and Allison Schultz. Proud grandpa of Alyssa, Fred III, Harmony, Micala, Nevaeh, Ava, Malcolm, Arianna, JJ and...

Harold Lee Nash

Harold Lee Nash

February 20, 2019

Nash, Harold Lee, age 64, June 7, 2019 of Melvindale. Beloved father of Rochelle Shawn) Brown. Loving grandfather of Lacey.

Dolores C. Loveland

Dolores C. Loveland

February 20, 2019

Born in Monroe, Dolores was the daughter of Lewis and Lesta (Schudel) Pfund. She married the love of her life, Jack Loveland Sr., on June 26, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death March 23, 2018, after 69 years of marriage. Together they taught all that knew them what true love was all about. Dolores worked hard all of...

Bruce William Howat, Jr.

Bruce William Howat, Jr.

February 20, 2019

Bruce was born on June 6, 1944 and died on February 20, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 74; he was of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Donna. Bruce is also survived by his children, grand children, great grandchildren as well as other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Elizabeth "Betty" Demyan

Elizabeth "Betty" Demyan

February 19, 2019

Demyan, Elizabeth "Betty", age 90, February 19, 2019 of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Mike Demyan. Loving mother of Denise (Rick) Daniel and Michelle (John) Cummings. Devoted grandmother of Evelyn (Michael) Martin and Adrienne (Scott) Convery. Dearest sister of Jack (the late Grace) Solgot, Albert (Margaret) Solgot, Roy (Linda) Solgot, Richard (Mei) Solgot, the late Stanley...

William "Bill"  Bailo

William "Bill" Bailo

February 18, 2019

Click on the tribute wall to view Bill’s video tribute. William (Bill) Bailo, age 88 of Riverview, passed away February 18, 2019. Loving husband of Texas. Dear father of Shelly (Lawrence) Cahalan, Todd Bailo, and Patricia (James) Cornetet. Proud grandfather of Kerry (Kim) Cahalan, Kris Cahalan, Kevin Cahalan, James (Nicole) Cornetet, Ashley (Mark) Campbell, Michael Cornetet, Kaitlyn Cornetet. Luke...

Patricia D.  Cavanaugh

Patricia D. Cavanaugh

February 15, 2019

Patricia D. Cavanaugh; age 76, February 15, 2019 of Southgate. Loving mother of Carrie (John) Mero, Kellen (Frank) Oldt and Karen (Jeff) Bradley. Beloved grandma of Joshua, Kyle and Olivia Oldt. Dearest sister of Fred W. Gawlas and Priscilla (Jim) Cooley. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Patricia was a teacher and principal...

Karen A. Riordan

Karen A. Riordan

February 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall tab to view Karen's video tribute. Riordan, Karen Ann (Soma). Loving Daughter of Betty (Bell) and Irvin Soma. Dedicated to her Tribe as Sister to Connie, Jerry, Kaye, Joann, Leslie, Bonnie, Donald, Kenny, Duane, Patty, Jeff, Steve, Carol, Terri, Rodney and Susie. Devoted Wife of 49 years to Michael M. Riordan. Beautiful Mother to...

Susan Tague

Susan Tague

February 14, 2019

Susan Tague, age 65 of Woodhaven formerly of Trenton, passed away February 14, 2019. Loving wife of David. Beloved daughter of Mary and the late John Allumi. Dear sister of Christine (Kevin) Paholak and John (Kay). Also survived by other loving family members, friends, and her loving dogs Nikki and Roxie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodhaven...

Tomas Salcido

Tomas Salcido

February 13, 2019

Tomas Enrique Salcido; age 65, February 13, 2019 of Monroe. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Julie and Melanie. Dearest grandpa of David and Mila. Dear brother of Lenor (Joe) Szabo, Daniel (Robbie), Carlos (Marsha) and Robert. Preceded in death by his parents; Anthony and Connie. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations...

Sandi Brewer

Sandi Brewer

February 12, 2019

Brewer, Sandi, age 61, February 12, 2019 of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of RuthAnn and the late Henry Brewer. Loving mother of Chelsea Michel. Dearest sister of Bob (Candy) Brewer. Contributions in memory of Sandi may be made directly to the family.

Lori Ann Armstrong

Lori Ann Armstrong

February 12, 2019

Born in Trenton, Lori was the daughter of Calvin and Dora Lee (Duffey) Armstrong. A 1977 graduate of Jefferson High School, she has worked sales for Cardinal Health for the past 17 years. Lori enjoyed boating, music and animals, having sheltered many animals from various shelters throughout the years. But most of all she was a proud Breast Cancer...