OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Dominic Papalia

Dominic Papalia

December 19, 2024

Papalia, Dominic, December 19, age 86, of Trenton.  Beloved husband of Joyce.  Dear father of Pasquale "Pat" (Deborah), Rocky (Angela) and Denise.  Dearest grandfather of Brandon Meyers, Dominic, Dante, Olivia and Rocco.  also survived by one sister Mary Bruno.

Virginia "Ginny" Warzecha

Virginia "Ginny" Warzecha

December 19, 2024

Ginny was born on July 14, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on December 19, 2024 at the age of 79; she was of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Dennis. Loving mom of Rosemarie (Bob) Fox and Jeff (Tennille) Warzecha. Proud gramma of Kaitlyn, Nicholas, Joshua, the late Cody, Cameron, Savannah, Lauren and Aubrey and great gramma...

Astrida Marija Milligan

Astrida Marija Milligan

December 19, 2024

Astrida Marija Milligan of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the age of 82. After meeting her husband, Dr. James S. Milligan, on the campus of Ohio State University, she was happily married for 45 years before his passing in 2009. While working as a dedicated nurse, she was a beloved mother of John Milligan...

Debra Jean Doome

Debra Jean Doome

December 19, 2024

Debra was born on December 11, 1952 in Kitteryme, Maine and passed away on December 19, 2024 at the age of 72; she was of Riverview. Beloved wife to Steven. Loving mom of Michelle and David. Proud grandma of Vincent, Raina, and Jet. Also survived by her brothers, sisters, other loving family and friends.

Vito Gaglio

Vito Gaglio

December 18, 2024

Vito Gaglio, age 82 of Southgate, MI passed away December 18, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Gaglio. Cherished father of Rosa Abbulone (Russ Abbulone), Sandy Bommarito (Salvatore Bommarito), Gina Durdubakov, Pia Chasney (Joe Chasney), Lisa Kirk (Jason Kirk), Rosolino Gaglio, and Christina Hayes (Brandon Hayes). Adored grandfather of Pietro Bommarito, Vito Bommarito, Aleksandro Kirk, Samuele Bommarito, Caterina Abbulone, Maria...

James D. Fowler

James D. Fowler

December 18, 2024

James David Fowler passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 66 in his home in Brownstown, MI. Born January 5, 1958 in Trenton, MI.

A gathering to honor Jim’s life will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024, from 3:00pm-7:00pm at Martenson Funeral Home, located at 3200 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183....

Thomas Brian Moore

Thomas Brian Moore

December 18, 2024

Born in Trenton, Thomas was the son of Ferrel and Shirley (Townsend) Moore.  A 1975 graduate of Trenton High School, he married the love of his life, Joyce Larkins, on June 17, 1995.  Thomas worked as a Small Appliance Parts Salesman with the Servall Company for over42 years, retiring in 2019.  He was known to be very artistic and...

Estella Shelton

Estella Shelton

December 16, 2024

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Estella Shelton was born on August 22, 1938 in Jerez, Mexico and passed away on December 16, 2024 at the age of 86; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of 20 years to the late John Shelton. Loving mother of Carlos (Angela) Shelton. Proud grandmother of...

Glenn Alvin Gonyea

Glenn Alvin Gonyea

December 16, 2024

Born in Monroe, Glenn was the second oldest of 10 children born to Alvin and Florence (Meyer) Gonyea. A 1961 graduate of Trenton High School, he worked for the City of Rockwood for over 33 years, retiring in 2002. He married Veronica Villanueva on February 14, 1997. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood...

Shirley J. Hadad

Shirley J. Hadad

December 16, 2024

Shirley J. Hadad, age 89 of Grosse Ile, MI, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on December 16, 2024. She is survived by her children Ruth, David, and Sammi, as well as her brother Terry (Becky) Fox and brother-in-law Ed Kuba. She also leaves behind her dog Patches, who served as her faithful companion. Shirley is preceded...

Joaquina "Kena" Parsons

Joaquina "Kena" Parsons

December 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joaquina (Kena) Marizela Parsons, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend, who left us on December 15th 2024 at the age of 67. She was a constant source of love, support, and strength to all who knew her, and her memory will forever...

Kevin R. Nugent

Kevin R. Nugent

December 15, 2024

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Kevin was born on October 10, 1970 in Taylor, Michigan and passed away on December 15, 2024 at the age of 54; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Deanna. Loving dad of Samantha (Ian) Peters, Kevin Nugent, Jr. (Kala Isham), Anthony Nugent and Jonathon Nugent....

Cheryl Jean Wozny

Cheryl Jean Wozny

December 15, 2024

Cheryl Jean Wozny, age 76 of Southgate, MI passed away December 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving mom of Elizabeth Marie DeForest-Wozny and Kimberly Jean (William) Cason. Proud grammy of Jerilynn Menhart, Zachary DeForest, Brayden DeForest, Ava Jean Cason, William "Marcus" Cason and great grammy of Zachary DeForest Jr. She is survived by her many wonderful family and friends....

Barbara A. Brancheau

Barbara A. Brancheau

December 15, 2024

Barbara A. Brancheau, age 84 of Woodhaven, MI passed away December 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving wife of the late Richard Brancheau. Beloved sister of John Janice, the late Norman Janice, the late Richard Janice, the late Kenneth Janice, Dorothy Merta, the late June Janice, the late Paul Janice, Jan Cousino, Anthony Janice and Bruce Janice. Loving aunt...

H. June Lambrix

H. June Lambrix

December 14, 2024

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Hydra June Lambrix (Jenkins), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, at the age of 92. She was lovingly known as Junie to all who knew and loved her. Born on September 30, 1932, in Goreville, Illinois, June was a...

Josephine "Josie" Gillespie

Josephine "Josie" Gillespie

December 14, 2024

Josephine "Josie" Gillespie of Southgate, born in Windsor, Ontario Canada, grew up in Ecorse, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the tender age of 94. Beloved mother of James (Lynn) Gillespie, Janis (Tim) Whalen, and Jay Timmee (Carla) Gillespie. Loving sister of Frances (Jack) Laub, sister-in-law of Delores Modic and Marilyn Modic. Cherished grandmother of Jay...

Julia Ann Murphy

Julia Ann Murphy

December 14, 2024

Julia Ann Murphy, age 65 of Taylor, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Loving mother of Jonathan Murphy (Jennifer Cardamone) and Travis Murphy. Grandmother of Kyler and Fayelynn Murphy. Sister of Michelle Grove and John Grove III.

Julia was a special person who will be deeply missed by...

Charles Frank Shinkonis

Charles Frank Shinkonis

December 12, 2024

Charles Frank Shinkonis, age 77 of Dearborn Heights, passed away on December 12, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory his granddaughter, Cailey Shinkonis as well as his brother Frank "Lucky" Shinkonis. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his children Anthony Frank Shinkonis and Vincent Saviour Shinkonis.

Geraldine A. Lilly

Geraldine A. Lilly

December 11, 2024

Geraldine A. Lilly

September 19, 1936 – December 11, 2024

Riverview, Michigan ×€ Age 88

Tribute & Message From The Family

Loving Wife, Mother and Grandma

Geraldine A. Lilly,...

Judith A. Ward

Judith A. Ward

December 11, 2024

Judith Ann Ward passed away peacefully in her Flat Rock home on December 11, 2024, at the age of 73. Judy, as she was known by her beloved family and friends, was known for her kind, loving and humorous personality. She will be dearly missed and remembered by the many lives she has touched.

Judy...