OBITUARIES

July 14, 2016

Faith Irene Babcock, age 59 of Toledo, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Born January 20, 1957 in Toledo, Faith was the daughter of James and Eileen (Donohue) Babcock. A devoted mother and homemaker, Faith also was a teacher for the Dearborn Public Schools for many years, before taking a medical retirement in...

July 14, 2016

Joyce was born on January 2, 1952 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan and died at her home in Garden City on July 14, 2016, she was 64 years old. Beloved mother of Jim (Carrie) Hamilton, Christina (Aaron) Kolver and Rhonda (Scotty) Harris. Proud grandma of Anthony, Daniel, Molly, Ramsey, Yasmeen, Nasrene, Jessica and Scotty and great grandma of Garrett. Cherished...

July 13, 2016

Ronald Lawrence Dye, age 83 of Taylor, passed away July 13, 2016. Ronald was the oldest of 3 sons to the late Lawrence Dye and Alice Carter. He is survived by his daughter Caryne (Sal) DeMatteo, Caryne's mother Mary Jane Dye, granddaughters Michaelene Dye and Abrianna DeMatteo, and daughter in law Cheryl Dye. He was preceded in death by...

July 12, 2016

Welsch, Donna L., age 52 of Trenton, passed away July 12, 2016. Loving wife of Jerry. Dear mother of Constance, Micaela, and Zachary. Also survived by her mother Rita (the late Leo) Stites, siblings Charlene Vorva, Robert (Melissa) Stites, Barbara Marsh, Janet (Patrick) Dragone, Kathy (Daniel) Bertich, Daniel (Terri) Stites, and other loving family and friends.

July 12, 2016

Anderson, Sheila A., age 56, July 12, 2016 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Ken. Loving mother of Randal, Keith (Tiffani), Matt (Lisa), Donald (His fiance' Laura Davis) and Emily. Also survived by her grandchildren Randy, Makynna, Jake, Annie, Colt, Allie, Avery, Scott and Adelynn; her parents Bobby and Phyllis Perry; her siblings Trina, James, Billy, Melvin & Tammy.

July 12, 2016

Parizon, Walter R. Age 66. July 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Carla for 47 years. Loving father of Jason (Michelle) and Leah (Jason) Mitteer. Dear brother of Joseph Parizon. Dearest uncle of Jeff Vamos, Aaron Myshock, Kris Zbozen and Kristen Chernenkoff. He will be missed by his beloved great nieces and nephews along with his beloved Sierra and Kennedy...

July 12, 2016

Tina Ann Giarmo, age 67 of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Magnum Care of Monroe. Born June 18, 1949 in Monroe, Tina was the daughter of Samuel and Theresa (Grego) Giarmo. She had married Elwood Gay in 1971. Tina worked as a Nurse's Aide at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor for over 20 years,...

July 12, 2016

Elisabetha Fulmer Elisabetha "Betty" Fulmer of Trenton, MI, passed away quietly the morning of July 12, 2016. She was born in Durlach, Germany May 28, 1933, the first child of a painter, Willie and his wife Hildegard, Armbrust. She was raised in Karlsruhe and endured early hardship when the village where she and her family lived, was destroyed by...

July 11, 2016

July 11, 2016

Gomoll, Ralph L., age 80 of Brownstown, passed away on July 11th, 2016. Beloved husband of JoAnne for just shy of 49 years, Loving father to Margaret Gomall(Paolo Barone), Joseph(Joslyn) Gomoll, Christine Gomoll(Scott Heinrichs), and his late stepson Anthony Joseph Rojas. Caring grandfather to Megan, Joseph, and Cecilia Fern. Beloved brother to Nelson(Constance) Gomoll, Joan(the late James) Bettinger, and...

July 11, 2016

Weaver, Mary Joan, age 89 of Marquette, formerly of Trenton, passed away July 11, 2016. Born August 2, 1926 to the late Raymond and Rena Weaver. Also preceded in death by her brothers Willis, Jack, and sister Georgia Flynn. She is survived by her nephews Richard Weaver, Michael Flynn, Dan Flynn, Pete Weaver, nieces Laura Mohrman, Maggie Weaver and...

July 10, 2016

Cooper, Jack age 49 of S. Rockwood, passed away on July 10th, 2016. Beloved husband to Lori for 28 years. Loving father to Ryan, Justin, and John Jr. Beloved brother to Donald(Karen) Cooper Jr., Catherine(Troy) Heney, and Lee(Ann) Cooper. Also survived by many other loving family member and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 13th, 2016, from...

July 10, 2016

Breitenbach, Virginia K., age 79 of Rockwood, passed away on July10th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Earl for 51 years. Loving mother to Denis(Donna) Breitenbach, Christine(Brian) Reaume, Scott(Jennifer) Breitenbach, and the late Rick(Dawn) Breitenbach. Caring grandmother to Moniquea(Matt) Craft, Cherēē(Jon) Barron, Tasha(Josh) Higgins, Jason(Shannon) Reaume, Trisha Reaume, Stacie(John) Trombley, Emily(Sam) Barton, Jonathon Breitenbach, and Blake Breitenbach. Loving great...

July 7, 2016

Donald C. Brown, age 79 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born October 5, 1936 in Toledo, Donald was the son of Clifton and Elenor (Pierce) Brown. For many years, Donald work construction, building Butler Buildings. He also farmed and worked for a period of time at a box factory in Dundee....

July 7, 2016

Pawelec, Victoria J. Age 83. July 7, 2016 of Grosse Ile. Beloved mother of Edward (Nancy), John (Melinda), David (the late Kathleen), Cynthia (Scott) Boettner and Joseph (Diane). Proud grandma of 11 and great grandma of 5. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Lucy Furtek and 11 brothers and sisters. Memorial gathering on Sunday, July 10, 2016...

July 7, 2016

Johnson, Gunnar E., age 77 of Newport, Michigan, formerly of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, passed away July 7, 2016. Loving husband of Carole. Dear father of Michele (Donald) Meade of Logan, West Virginia, Gregory of Beloit, Wisconsin, Kirsten (Mark) Huff of Britton, MI, Jeffrey of Fremont, OH, Eric of Franklin, OH, and Mark (Jennifer) of Trenton, MI. Proud grandfather of...

July 7, 2016

Sandusky, Ted age 67, of Rockwood, passed away on July 7th, 2016. Beloved husband to Bernice for 44 years. Loving father to Jacqueline (Sandusky) Wilkins and Teddy Sandusky. Proud grandfather to Brendan, Lauren, and Mikelle. Caring brother to Joyce (Jack) Griswold. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-9pm at the Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes....

July 5, 2016

Emma Wamelen, age 96 of Gibraltar formerly of Melvindale, passed away July 5, 2016. Loving wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Kathie (Dave) Lafferty. Also survived by her sisters Helen Rusk, Connie DeKock, and Fran Kanyo.

July 5, 2016

Arlene Smith, age 79 of Wyandotte, passed away July 5th, 2016. Loving wife of the late William LeJeune Smith. Dear mother of Linda (Bob) Steele, Carl Smith, Frank Smith, and Coreen (Craig) Hammill. Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of many. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive...

July 3, 2016

Antoinette M. Bomia, age 92 of Monroe, passed away peacefully into heaven Sunday, July 3, 2016 at MediLodge of Monroe with her family by her side. Born in Monroe, Antoinette was the daughter of Vincensio and Rosina (Mariano) Rossi. At the young age of four, Antoinette's mother passed away and with her sister Mary were raised by the Sisters...