OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Kenneth T. Hagen,  Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mr. Lawrence Jacob Makowski

Mr. Lawrence Jacob Makowski

January 15, 2018

Makowski, Lawrence Jacob, January 15, Age 89, of Trenton. Beloved Husband of the late Sara.Dear Father of Robert (Jackie), Beatrice (Jeff) Heaman and Debra (Marc) Even. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. In State Saturday 9:30am until time of...

Bernard G. Spade

Bernard G. Spade

January 15, 2018

Beloved husband of Robin; dearest father of Jerrod Spade, Tricia (Timothy) Knitz, Charles (James) VanBrimer and Jennifer VanBrimer; loving grandfather of Madison VanBrimer, Kenley Knitz and Kaden Knitz; also survived by a brother Karl Spade as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly preceded in death by his parents James and Mable (Kreft) Spade Sr.; a brother James Spade...

Mrs. Beulah Pack

Mrs. Beulah Pack

January 15, 2018

Beulah Pack, age 89 of Flat Rock formerly of Southwest Detroit, passed away at home January 15th, 2018. Born to the late Edgar and Susie Caddell on May 25th, 1928 in Grays Knob, Kentucky. Loving wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Linda (Robert) Zurawski and Deborah Pack. Proud grandmother of Kim (Jim) Thompson, Shawn (Matt) Pilon, Bobby...

Bernice E. Zimmer

Bernice E. Zimmer

January 14, 2018

Zimmer, Bernice E., age 96, January 14, 2018 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Geraldine (Stanley) Rogers and Joann (Arthur) Sobiechowski. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. memorial CONTRIBUTIONS to the National Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family

Mr. Gregory Christopher Carnago

Mr. Gregory Christopher Carnago

January 13, 2018

Carnago, Gregory Christopher. Jan. 13, age 69, of Northville. Dear Brother of Mary Ann (Philip) Hartley Jr and John (Florence). Dearest Great Uncle to John "Scooter", Angela, Cayla, Carli, Nico Carlo and Gianluca Megerdichian. Preceded in death by his parents Dora and Angelo. visitation Saturday 10:00 am until time of Service 11:00 am at the Trenton Chapel of the...