OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Jack W. Fischer, Jr.
March 11, 2017
Fischer, Jack W. Jr. Age 71, of Trenton. March 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 51 years. Loving father of Jay Fischer, Chris Vandenberg, Kelly Cagle, Kevin Fischer and Jill Brown. Proud grandfather of Kayla, Katelyn, Tori, Sami, Trent, Alexis, Ariel, Sydney, Cassie, Austin, Arik, Abby and Brayden. Great grandfather of Maddy, Kinley and Evelyn. Dear brother of...
Robert 'Bob' Lebar
March 11, 2017
Bob was born on September 25, 1944 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died at Beaumont Hospital Trenton on March 11, 2017 at the age of 72; he was a long-time resident of Trenton. Bob was a devoted husband of 43 years to Sharon, visiting and caring for her every day for 15 years while she has been in the nursing...
Raymond F. Lilly
March 11, 2017
Raymond F. Lilly, age 87, of Riverview, died at 11:00 p.m. on March 11, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining and poor health for several years. Raymond was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 31, 1929. He was one of four children born from the union of the late Joseph and...
William "Bill" Hunzicker
March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017 at 2:45pm, Neverland gained another lost boy. William Vincent Hunzicker's heart beat one last time. He was born May 29, 1948 in Burlington Vermont and was adopted when he was 8 years old by Anastasia and William Hunzicker. He lived in Arizona, Vermont and Michigan. Bill worked at Guardian Glass, Metal Tech and IKO. He married...
Wanesha Hagler
March 10, 2017
Wanesha was born on May 22, 1987 and died at Heartland Health Care Center in Allen Park on March 10, 2017 at the age of 29; she was of Pontiac. She is survived by her daughter Akira Nakiyah-Ann Hagler as well as other loving family and friends. Wanesha was a graduate of Oakland Christian School and her passion was...
Robby Parke
March 10, 2017
Robby was born on July 22, 1982 in Westland, Michigan and died on March 10, 2017 at the age of 34; he was of Taylor. Beloved son of Rob Parke , Tootie McCuiston and beloved step son of Susan Parke. Cherished brother of Lance Parke and Lacie Parke. Dearest grandson of the late Robert and the late Carol Parke,...
Scott J. Burgor
March 8, 2017
Burgor, Scott J., age 55, March8,, 2017 of New Boston, Michigan. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Theresa (David Reeves), Jessica (Bobby) McGinnes, Joseph and Catherine. Also survived by his grandchildren Emily, Aaron, Nehemiah, Victoria, Iziaih, BJ and Elijah; his sister Lisa Burgor. Contributions in memory of Scott's life may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church, New...
Shannon Marie Neimann
March 7, 2017
Neimann, Shannon Marie, Age 48, March 7, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Shannon was so cherished and will be sadly missed by her loving mother Yvonne Zalinski Labadie Neimann of Allen Park; sister, Nicole Neimann and niece, Lilly Gleason, both of Burlington, Vermont; and preceded in death by her father, Terrance Neimann. Shannon was survived by many...
Mr. Dennis J. Hamilton
March 7, 2017
Hamilton, Dennis J. March 7, 2017. Age 67, of Woodhaven. Beloved Husband of Pearl. Dear Father of Lindsay (K.C.) Begemen and Robert (Sarah). Dearest Grandpa of Bella and Cooper. Also survived by 1 sister Denise (Gary) Billington and 3 Brothers Eugene (Pat), David (Debbie) and Donald (Nancy). In state Friday, March 10, 2017, 3:00 - 8:00 pm at the...
Robert F. Craanen
March 7, 2017
Craanen, Robert F., age 96, March 7, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty". Loving father of Stephanie (Ralph) Endicott, Nancy (Gary) Taylor, Mary (David) Ross, Gerald (Linda) Craanen and the late Robert. Also survived by 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; his sister Geraldine Johnson; his brother Michael (Brenda) Craanen; his daughter-in-law Darlalu Craanen; many nieces nephews...
Marilyn Mcallister
March 7, 2017
Marilyn McAllister, age 87 of Trenton, passed away peacefully March 7, 2017. Loving mother of LeAnne and the late Nancy (Fermin) Puebla. Proud grandmother of Paul, Julian, and Joshua. Great grandmother of Dustin and Nathan. Also survived by her brother James (Nell) Grams, nephew James Grams Jr., and other loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions...
Mr. Demetrakis 'Jimmy' Demetriou
March 6, 2017
Demetrakis "Jimmy" Demetriou, age 78 of Trenton, passed away March 6th, 2017. Loving husband of 60 years to Annika. Dear father of Savvas Demetriou and Eliza Demetriou. Proud grandfather of Christopher (Erin), Melissa (Robert) Ozdych, Alexander (Lacie), Julian (Yhosila) Norton, and Annika Norton. Great grandfather of Kailyn, Taylor, Lilyan, Brandon, and Olivia. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Wanda Lavigne
March 5, 2017
Lavigne, Wanda L. Age 79. March 5, 2017 of Brownstown Twp. and formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert Lavigne and the late Alben Alford. Loving mother of Bonnie (Paul) Calkins, Timothy Alford, Gloria Alford, Mark (Robin) Alford, Ross (Cheryl) Alford and Caleb Lavigne. Dearest grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 9. Also survived by one...
Khalil Issa
March 5, 2017
Issa, Khalil, age 86, March 5, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jerry Mae Issa. Loving father of Gina (Nabil) Haddad, Sophia (Eric) Songer and Robert (Lynda) Issa. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and his great grandson.
David T. Taylor, Jr.
March 5, 2017
David T. Taylor, Jr., 92 of Canton, MI, formally of Lincoln Park entered eternal life on March 5, 2017. He was preceeded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Ruth W. Wilson. Both were members of Divinity Lutheran Church, Detroit, MI, where they met and were married on June 18, 1949 by Ruth's father, Rev. Thomas Wilson....
Harold James Helzer
March 5, 2017
Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of James (Amy) Helzer of Maybee and Jane (the late Tom) York of Griffin, Georgia. Dearest grandfather of Jon Helzer, Bethany Helzer (Shawn Serbin), Chris (Emily) York and Robbie York. Dear brother of Helen Eipperle and the late Truman Helzer. Preceded in death by his parents John and Nora (Billmire) Helzer....
David R. Greene
March 4, 2017
Greene, David R., age 68, of Trenton. Dear husband of Linda. Loving father of David (Stacy) Greene, Matt (Laura) Greene, Shawn Greene, and Andrew (Rachel) Greene. Dear papa of Amanda, Katie, Ryan, Collin, and Colton. Beloved brother of Maryann Jones, the late Jim and Raymond Greene, and the late Agnes Hagen. Dearest brother in law of Rosanne (Vincent) Genise,...
Betty Ann Waterhouse
March 4, 2017
Born in Albion, Iowa, Betty was the daughter of Vernon and Thelma (Cheek) Vinton. A graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love of her life, Cris Waterhouse, on July 21, 1978. Sadly he preceded her in death March 13, 2006. A dedicated homemaker, Betty also worked as a Custodian with Monroe Public Schools for many years, retiring...
Hans Deckman
March 4, 2017
Deckman, Hans, age 49., March 4, 2017 of Trenton, MI. He is survived by his sons Curtis and Hans; his grandchildren Dominic and Arianna; his parents Ben and Sigrid; his brother Andrew A private service was held a the home of his parents--along with family and friends. Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there....
Claudia L. 'Bunny' Andres
March 4, 2017
Andres, Claudia L. "Bunny" M., age 72, March 4, 2017 of Melvindale, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Daryl Pragert; her daughters Tracy (Chris) Hurd, Shannon Micklatcher and Kim (Marc) Pare'; her step sons Alex (Jennifer) Young, Phillip (Shannon) Pragert,; 17 grandchildren. She is the sister of Wally (Nancy) Mathes, Wendy Cox, Barbara Mathes, Bill (Mary) Mathes, the...