OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

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...

Ms. Emma E. Hatfield

Ms. Emma E. Hatfield

January 26, 2015

Emma E. Hatfield, age 77, of Maybee, MI, formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away in her daughter, Cathy McDaniel's home, January 26, 2015. Emma is survived by her daughtes, Cathy McDaniel of Maybee, MI, Nan Krueger of Las Vegas, NV, Jo Parker of South Bend, IN, Gerri (Randy) Bailey of Belpre, OH, Laurel (Matt) Teasdale of Monroe, WI and...

Sophie Zima

Sophie Zima

January 26, 2015

Zima, Sophie age 89, January 26, 2015 formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Pete. Loving mother of Renee (Rick Frederick). Preceded in death by her sisters; Mary, Martha, Helen and brother; Benny. Also survived by amazing nephews and nieces.

Patricia Schloemer

Patricia Schloemer

January 25, 2015

Schloemer, Patricia. Age 87, of Trenton. January 25, 2015. Beloved wife of Herbert for 68 years. Loving mother of Herbert "Bud" (Karen Kuffner), the late Robert, the late Sue Tkaczyk and Nancy (William) Matravers. Proud grandmother of Chris, Kim, Rosalyn, Rob and Greg. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Gary L. Blackwell

Gary L. Blackwell

January 23, 2015

Beloved father of Gary (Kristin) Blackwell Jr. Loving grandfather of Drayke Dudzic and Landon Blackwell. Loving brother to Monica Blackwell, Morris (Michelle) Blackwell Jr., Cheryl Blackwell, Craig Blackwell and Mark (Bridget) Blackwell. Sadly preceded in death by his parents Morris & Barbara (Kalis) Blackwell as well as a sister Leah Ann Keegan and brother Keith Blackwell. Gary taught school...