OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Barbara Ann Meek
January 25, 2018
Meek, Barbara A. Age 78, of Brownstown Township. January 25, 2018. Beloved wife of Charles for 59 years. Loving mother of Tammy (Alan) Schulz, Scott Meek and Derek (Jaime) Meek. Proud grandmother of Brandy (Ron), Erika (Dave), Marissa, Andrew, Kaylee, Kyle and Sophia. Great grandmother of Chassadee, Eian, Landen, Hunter, Conner and Mackenzie. Dear sister of Mary Grech and...
Bertine Rose Bradley
January 22, 2018
Bertine was born on January 26, 1926 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and died on January 22, 2018 at the age of 91; she was of Trenton and formerly of Wappinger Falls, New York. Beloved wife of the late William D. Loving mom of David (Angela) and Suzanne (Walter) Sassack. Proud nana of Brad, Kelsey, Brett, Jase, Jonathon and Anna. Dearest...
Carlos A. Diaz-Breton
January 22, 2018
Born in the Dominican Republic, Carlos was the son of Carlos and Olga (Breton) Polanco. He married the love of his life, Amy Augenstein, on July 26, 2014. Carlos leaves to cherish his memory his wife Amy; children: Joscar Diaz-Breton and Matthew Diaz; his mother Olga Breton; as well as his siblings: Leydi Diaz and Ramon (Leticia) Diaz. Sadly...
Charles F. Wirt
January 22, 2018
Mr. Wirt is survived by his daughter Renee (Bill) Vroman and his grandson Charles Vroman.
Geraldine Betty Miller
January 22, 2018
Geraldine Betty was born on March 27, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 22, 2018 at her home in Allen Park at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Loving mom of Linda Wroblewski, Thomas and the late Gerald. Proud grandmother of William (Angela) Wroblewski and great grandmother of Candice. Also survived by...
Kenneth T. Hagen, Jr.
January 21, 2018
Kenneth was born on April 21, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 21, 2018 at the age of 59; he was of Grosse Ile and formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of 38 years to Angie. Loving dad of Sara and Ryan. Proud grandpa of Andrew and Gianna. Dearest son of Kenneth and the late Thelma. Also survived...
Billy Wayne Wilhoit
January 21, 2018
Wilhoit, Billy Wayne, age 74, January 21, 2018 of Trenton, MIchigan. Beloved husband of Carrol. Loving father of Jeff (JoAnn) Wilhoit, Candace (Brad) Levine. Miriah (Scott) Walsh, Mark Ruschell, the late Ronald Wilhoit and the late Melody Ruschell. Also survived by his grandchildren Benjamin, Madalyn, Nathan, Noah, Julia and Hayden; his siblings Janet (Jack) Fox, David (Connie) Wilhoit, Kenneth...
Phyllis Ann Lauer
January 21, 2018
Born in Ecorse, Phyllis was the daughter of Phillip and Edna (Corns) Mannausa. She married the love of her life, Walter Lauer, on November 27, 1964. Sadly he preceded her in death July 3, 2010. Phyllis leaves to cherish her memory her children: Steven Lauer of Ecorse and Becky (Randy) Slusher of Redford Township, Michigan as well as her...
Nola Marie Ward
January 21, 2018
Nola Marie Ward. January 21, 2018; age 97. Beloved wife of the late Edgar Ward for 48 years. Loving mother to Linda Ward. Preceded in death by her siblings and parents. Nola was devoted to her family and her church. She was a mother to whoever needed it and a caretaker to everyone. She will be deeply missed. In...
Judith Ann Grove
January 20, 2018
Judith Ann Grove, age 79 of Taylor, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2018. Wife of 61 years to John. Loving mother of Julia Murphy, Michelle Grove and John Grove III. Proud grandmother of Jonathan Murphy (Jennifer Cardamone) and Tiffany Murphy. Great grandmother of Kyler and Baby Girl Murphy (due...
Dan Laskey
January 20, 2018
Laskey, Dan age 83 of Lupton, MI formerly of Taylor, MI passed away January 20, 2018. Dan is survived by his loving wife Kay to whom he was married for over 64 years and his devoted children Chuck (Phae) Laskey, Cheryl Laskey, Craig (Holly) Laskey, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by his precious dog "Buddy" and many...
Mary Jane Schmalzel
January 19, 2018
Schmalzel, Mary Jane. Age 90, of Lincoln Park. January 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late George Schmalzel. Loving mother of Dawn Wilder, Denise Hogue, Diana (Robert) O'Herron, Dennis (Dawna) Schmalzel, Dale (Susan) Schmalzel and David (Michele) Schmalzel. Proud grandma of 20. Great grandma of 47. Great great grandma of 30. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews....
Christine Pavia
January 19, 2018
Christine was born on January 20, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 19, 2018 at her home in Allen Park at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Barbara (Michael) Leis. Also survived by her nephew Kenneth (Jackie) Olejniczak as well as other loving family and friends. She was preceded in...
Harold A. Kienbaum
January 17, 2018
Kienbaum, Harold A. Age 93, of Trenton. January 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Loving father of Carol (Jerome Keelen) Kienbaum and Paul (Laura) Kienbaum. Step-father of Laura (Eric Saund) Larkin and Robert (Linda) Larkin. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Tim Graves) Keelen, David (Joellen) Keelen, Kate (Nick Breckenfeld) Keelen, Martha Kienbaum, Bradley (Katie) Saund, Carolyn Saund, Kathleen (Derek) Rafalko,...
Kenneth M. Schneider
January 17, 2018
Kenneth M Schneider, 85, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at his home in Trenton surrounded by his three children. Born and raised in Dearborn, MI, the son of Louis and Elizabeth Schneider, he was a lifelong resident of Trenton, MI. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Mary, who passed away in 2013 just months...
Mrs. Kathleen Mary Brasili
January 17, 2018
Brasili, Kathleen M. January 17, age 91, of Allen Park. Beloved Wife of the late Alex. Dear Mother of Charles and Brenda Lee. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 4:30pm - 9:00 pm at the Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. Funeral Services Monday 2:00pm . Burial...
Cecile Renaud Gorno
January 16, 2018
Cecile Renaud Gorno, age 101, lifelong resident of Wyandotte, Michigan, peacefully passed away the morning of January 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of 77 years of the late Joseph A. Gorno, Sr. . Loving mother of Richard (Angela) of San Clemente, CA; Mary Louise of Chicago, IL; Teresa Anne Gorno-Reid (William Reid) of Naperville, IL; and the...
Christopher T. Cassette
January 16, 2018
Cassette, Christopher T., age 49, January 16, 2018 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Benita. Loving father of Zach (Olivia), Ashley (Christopher) Bogard and Anthony (his fiance' Kacy). Dearest son on Terry and Carol Cassette. Also survived by his siblings Gina (Jeff) Ledbetter, Kevin (Mary ) Cassette and Melisa (Paul) Hussey; his aunts and uncles. Memorial contributions may...
Merlen "Jim" Longhway
January 16, 2018
Merlen "Jim" Longhway; age 81, January 16, 2018 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Loving father of Tom, James, David, the late Brandon, Mike (Becky) Medulla and Jill Medulla. Dearest grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 4.
Sharon Ann O'Connor
January 16, 2018
Borni n Trenton, Sharon was the daughter of Donald and Clara (Hicks) Lizyness. A graduate of Carlson High School, she married the love of her life, Richard O'Connor, on August 4, 1990. A dedicated homemaker, Sharon enjoyed bowling and shopping. Sharon was also a faithful member of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sharon...