OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Lillian M. Mcfadden

Lillian M. Mcfadden

February 6, 2015

McFadden, Lillian M. age 92, of Allen Park. February 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Reginald. Loving mother of Gary (Elizabeth) McFadden and the late Susan McFadden. Proud grandmother of Kevin (Colleen) McFadden and Kelley (Daniel) Lee. Great grandmother of Braeden Lee and Maggie Lee. Dear sister of the late Bernice Bower.

Germanis Demarco

Germanis Demarco

February 6, 2015

Demarco, Germanis, age 92, February 6, 2015 of Newport, formerly of the Downriver area. Beloved husband of the late Gelarda. Loving father of Diane (James) Markavich, Jeffrey (Leslie) and Michael (Janet). Also survived by his grandchildren Cris (Michelle) Markavich, Laurent (Jennifer) Markavich, Maria (Domenic) Cassar, Laura Demarco and Jenna Demarco; his great grandchildren Hunter, Aiden, Cristiana, Tyler and Avery;...

Patrizio Antonio Crapanzano

Patrizio Antonio Crapanzano

February 5, 2015

Crapanzano, Patrizio Antonio, age 42, February 5, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of Gaetano and Anna. Loving brother of Marie (Paul) Liburdi, Frank Crapanzano and Rosanna (Rick) Hopper. Also survived by his niece and nephews Antonio, Sabrina, Rocco, Joey and Jacob. Contributions in memory of Patrizio may be made directly to the family. A video to honor Patrizio's...

Edith E. Kirschke

Edith E. Kirschke

February 5, 2015

Kirschke, Edith Emma (nee: Hammell). Age 82. February 5, 2015 of Brownstown. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John Adam. Loving mother of Linda Kirschke, Michael (Robin), Kevin (Cristy), Brian and Kathleen Kirschke Glomski. Proud grandmother of Eric (Michelle), Jonathan Glomski, Christopher and Benjamin. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Visitation, Sunday, February 8,...

Mr. William P. Willems

Mr. William P. Willems

February 5, 2015

Willems, William P., age 75 of Woodhaven, formerly of Southgate, passed away February 5, 2015. Loving husband of Darlene. Dear father of Garrett. Also survived by his sister Anna Schmidt, brother's in law Emery (Crystal), and Jeffery (Debbie) Sears, as well as several nieces and nephews. William served his country in the United States Army, and received awards of...

Mr. Keith "Smokey" Pritchett

Mr. Keith "Smokey" Pritchett

February 4, 2015

Pritchett, Keith "Smokey", age 85 of Trenton, passed away February 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his dear wife Elizabeth, of 59 years. Loving dad of Mary (Rich) Beaubien, Nancy (David) Cotter, Karen (Glenn) Bibee, and Mike. Preceded in death by his dear son Al. Cherished papa of eight loving grandchildren, grandest great-papa of ten. Also...

Raymond F. Small

Raymond F. Small

February 4, 2015

There Will Not Be A Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Kip K. Willetts

Kip K. Willetts

February 3, 2015

Born in Monroe, Kip was the son of Frank & Barbara (Karner) Willetts. He married the love of his life, Linda Osborne, on October 31, 1993. Kip worked in Skilled Trades at Ford Motor Company's Monroe plant for over 30 years, retiring in 2007. Kip was known for being a handyman and a jack of all trades. There were...

Mr. William G. Fitzpatrick

Mr. William G. Fitzpatrick

February 2, 2015

William G. (Bill) Fitzpatrick was born on November 23, 1944 to William and Beulah Fitzpatrick(King). Bill grew up in Wyandotte where he attended St Patricks School. He graduated in 1963. He went into the Army in 1965 and was stationed in Fort Gordon, Georgia where he served as a Ramp Sargeant Medical Corpsman. Bill worked for Detroit Edison for...

Kay D. Causey-Hemminger

Kay D. Causey-Hemminger

February 1, 2015

Causey-Hemminger, Kay D., age 72, February 1, 2015 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Richard Hemminger. Loving mother of Bill Causey, Ron (Jane) Causey and Robert (Andrea) Causey. Also survived by her siblings Robert (Norma) Wilkie and Sharon (Walter) Schwartz; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Marie...

Ms. Joan Elaine Brown

Ms. Joan Elaine Brown

January 31, 2015

Joan E. Brown, age 73, of Clarksville, TN, passed away Saturday January 31, 2015. Joan was born June 3, 1941 in Maybee, MI to Wilfred and Loretta (Roach) Hickman. She married Richard Brown and they had made their home in Dundee, MI and Sault Sainte Marie, MI area for many years, sadly he preceded her in death on October...

Margaret Lafayette

Margaret Lafayette

January 31, 2015

LaFayette, Margaret. Age 93 of Trenton. Born November 3, 1921 in Atkins, MI and died January 31, 2015 in Trenton, MI. Beloved mother of the late Gregory LaFayette and of Renee LaFayette. Proud grandmother of Clinton. Beloved mother-in-law to Gail LaFayette. Also survived by other family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband Clinton, parents William and Esther...

Lou Hagerty

Lou Hagerty

January 30, 2015

Hagerty, Lou. Age 83 of Trenton. Born July 10, 1931 in Malinta, OH and died January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mom of Debra Hagerty (Gary Parrott) and the late Larry Wayne Hagerty. Proud grandma of Anna Louise Hagerty, Dana Marie Hagerty-Parrott, Brittany Hagerty and the late Debra Louise Hagerty Kraemer. Also survived by other...

Katherine Sue Ghindia

Katherine Sue Ghindia

January 30, 2015

Ghindia, Katherine Sue age 82, January 30, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late John V. Loving mother of Mary Beth (Terry) Cirocco, George (Cheryl), Suzanne (Mark) Robertson, Janet and John R. Dearest grandma of Colleen and Emily Cirocco, Tyler, Nick and Jennifer Robertson, Jacquelyne and Eva Ghindia. Dear sister of Tom Tallman, Jack (Trisha) Tallman, the late...

Paul A. Abramczyk

Paul A. Abramczyk

January 30, 2015

Paul is survived by his mother Roberta; His sister Jeannine (Christopher Handley) Krage; his niece Vivian; his nephew Vincent; his uncles Raymond (Erma) Ruelle, Kevin (Pat) Abramczyk--who are also his godparents, Mike (Barb) Krage, Dave (Jackie) Krage and Paul Krage; his aunt Renee Ruele; his cousins and friends. Gathering, Monday, February 9, 2015, 4-9 PM, with service , 5:00...

Alan Daniel Kirchoff

Alan Daniel Kirchoff

January 30, 2015

Kirchoff, Alan Daniel. Age 41 of Allen Park. Born January 21, 1974 in Wyandotte, MI and died January 30, 2015 in Allen Park, MI. Cherished dad of Brooke Marcetic. Beloved son of Alan Kirchoff and Mary (Ernie) Pizzini. Dearest brother of Scott Kirchoff (Kim Bora), Rebecca (Jason) DesJardins, Dominique (Ryan) Breslin and Christina Castagna. Loving uncle of Antonio, Giana...

Ms. Patricia K. Wojewodzic

Ms. Patricia K. Wojewodzic

January 29, 2015

Wojewodzic, Patricia K., age 66 of Grosse Ile, passed away January 29, 2015. Loving mother of Joseph and Nicholas. Also survived by her siblings John (Joyce), Ken, Tom, and Dan (Michelle) Knape. As well as several nieces and nephews. Patricia was a beautiful, proud, mother and woman, who will be missed and loved forever.

Mr. Daniel H. Moir

Mr. Daniel H. Moir

January 29, 2015

Moir, Daniel H., age 94 of Grosse Ile, passed away January 29, 2015. Loving husband of the late Adelaide. Beloved father of Barbara (Alvin) Scheans and Mary Lou (Jerry) Snider. Proud grandfather of Amy (Walter) Schmidt, Scott (Tracy) Snider, and great grandfather of Elizabeth, Megan, and Christine Schmidt, Sophie and Savanna Snider. After graduating from Michigan State University, Daniel...

Hollie Amber-Leeann Digue

Hollie Amber-Leeann Digue

January 28, 2015

Digue, Hollie Amber-Leeann age 31, January 28, 2015 of Romulus. Beloved wife of Muriel. Loving mother of Leland and Serenity. Precious daughter of Dennis and Carol Smith. Cherished sister of Doug (Jamie) Dowell, Dennis Dowell, Jimmy Smith and Katie (Anthony) Cioccio. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, church family and friends. Donations in memory of Hollie...