OBITUARIES

November 30, 2018

Ronald Robillard, age 68 of Rockwood, passed away peacefully November 30th, 2018. Born in Monroe, MI on June 26, 1950 to the late Theodore and Marjorie (Woodcroft) Robillard. Ron is survived by his partner Cathy, brothers James (Denise) of Milford, John (Teresa) of Whitehall, and Colin (Michelle) of Port Huron. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews...

November 30, 2018

Bennett, Betty Denise, age 66, Nov. 30, 2018 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved mother of Curt (Brenda) Bennett, Ward Bennett and Gina (Gary Mertz) Bennett. Step-mother of Cindy (Jeff) Ross. Also survived by her grandchildren Tyler Peppiton, Brendan, Ryan and Chelsie Bennett, Tallon, Cody and Alyssa Pitocco, Marcus and Alecia Mertz her beloved companion, Joe Muto. Contributions in memory of...

November 30, 2018

Carol Lynn Galofaro; age 60, November 30, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved daughter of Barbara and the late Del. Loving sister of Gale (James) Nagy, Gary, James and Lawrence. Dearest aunt of Anthony, Jacqueline, Shannon, Sam and Stephanie. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Carol to the American Diabetes...

November 29, 2018

Danielle Shepherd- O'Brien, age 26 of Newport, passed away November 29th, 2018. An obituary will be added momentarily. Please check back

November 29, 2018

Born in Monroe, MI, Clifford was the son of the late Ernest and Leona (Palmer) Bomia. On February 9, 1946, he married the former Antoinette M. Rossi in a double wedding ceremony with his brother Norman and Antoinette's sister Mary at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe, MI. Sadly Antoinette preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. They...

November 28, 2018

It is with great sadness, the family of Janet Denison, age 79 of Lincoln Park, announces her passing. Janet passed away peacefully November 28, 2018. Loving wife of the late Charles. Dearest mother of Vicki (Robert) Erickson. Dear grandmother of Stephanie (Trevor) Allen and Jordan Leif Erickson. Proud grandmother "Mimi" of Chase Hunter and Everly Marie. Survived also by...

November 28, 2018

O'Connell, Edward Devlin. Age 85. November 28, 2018 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved husband of 62 years to Jocelyn. Loving dad of Daniel (Margaret), Terence, Timothy (Carol) and Brian (Maryellen). Proud grandpa of Megan, Allyson, Sean. Kaitie, Michael, Gregory, Christina, Mary Beth and Christopher. Great grandpa of Joy and Fulton. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family...

November 28, 2018

Emma Lee Brewer; age 92, November 28, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Slinder, the late William Kibzey and the late Ernest Brewer. Loving mother of Anita (Ed) Gissel and Belinda Eleson. Dearest grandmother of Aimee, Brett, Daniel, Jacqui and great-grandmother of Maria and Augustine. Dear sister of the late Charlsie McWilliams, the late Carmen Burger,...

November 28, 2018

Ball, Katy Jo, age 45, November 28, 2018 of Trenton, MI. Beloved daughter of Bradley and the late Teri Ball; step- daughter of the late Marcia Ball. Loving sister of Derek (Christine Dominski) Ball, the late Tricia Butts and the late Brian Ball. Also survived by her niece and 4 nephews and her loving fiance, Doug McIntosh.

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.

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.

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,...

November 27, 2018

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...

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.

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...