OBITUARIES

Nancy Baynai

September 2, 2023

Born in Welch, West Virginia, Nancy was the daughter of Chester and Mary (Strouth) Hall. She married the love of her life Steven Baynai. Sadly he preceded her in death on October 23, 2020.

Nancy and her husband owned and operated their own Dental Practice in Allen Park for 30 years, he as the Dentist and she...

Riverview Police - Ret. Lt. Robert "Bob" Queen

September 1, 2023

Robert Earl Queen, 86, of Wyandotte, died peacefully at home on September 1, 2023. The son of Earl and Pearl (Gilliam) Queen, he was born in McCaysville, Georgia, on April 18, 1937, and moved with his family to Michigan when he was nine years old. A 1954 graduate of A.E. Smith High School (now Riverview High), Bob was a...

Gary L. Krueger

September 1, 2023

Gary L. Krueger, age 81 of Westland, MI passed away September 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving daughters. Devoted husband of the late Lana Krueger. Loving dad of Holly (Nils) Confer and Shannon (Jay) Livernois. Proud grandpa of Brennan (Rachel) Confer, Gabe Livernois, Max Confer, Sarah Livernois and Ellie Confer. A visitation in honor of Gary will be held...

Nancy Ditzhazy

August 31, 2023

Nancy Ditzhazy, of Brownstown, Michigan (formerly of Trenton Michigan of 42 years), died peacefully following a short struggle with cancer at the age of 85. She was surrounded by her loving family as she passed. Nancy was greatly beloved as a mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend – and will be long remembered fondly for her firm yet loving ways,...

Patricia Ann Bennett

August 30, 2023

Patricia Ann “Fagan” Bennett was a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dearest friend. She leaves to cherish her memory to Lawrence, Mark (Debbie), Gregg (Jackie), Jane (Dan) Darling; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Patricia was raised in Trenton, Michigan by Eva and Bernard Fagan. She grew up with two loving brothers, Jack and Jim, who always looked out for...

James Charles Timmis

August 27, 2023

James (Jim) C. Timmis, of Grosse Ile and Ypsilanti, passed away August 27, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving dad of John M Timmis (Starr Wallace), the late James P. Timmis, and Katherine (Eric) Balint. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Lori) Timmis, Shawn (Elysa) Timmis, and Stephen Balint. Proud great grandfather of Kali, Karlee and Drew. Jim was...

Kay Woodbury

August 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Earlena Kay Woodbury, age 78 of Monroe, announce the passing of their loving mother and Nana, on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Born October 26, 1944 in Toledo, Kay was the daughter of Earl and Amelia (Dazey) VanNorman. A 1962 graduate of Monroe High School, she married the love...

Richard Stuba

August 27, 2023

Richard Felix Stuba, age 86 of Woodhaven, passed away on August 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Shirley Stuba "Rogalski", of 66 years.

Loving father to Cheryl (Frank) Kovach, Chris (Susan) Stuba, Luann (Mark) Felske, and to his best friend, Poppy. Loving grandfather to Nick (Christina) Kovach,...

Ron Sadler

August 27, 2023

Ron was born on August 9, 1963 in Trenton,

Michigan and went Home to be with the Lord

on August 27, 2023 at the age of 60. Cherished

dad of Ron Sadler and Aubrey (Austin)

Samojeden. Beloved son of Richard...

William R. Keeth

August 26, 2023

William R. Keeth longtime resident of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away on August 26, 2023, He was 56 years old, born on September 8, 1966 to Leo and Janet Keeth. He was the loving husband of Laura W. Keeth for over 30 years marrying on April 24, 1993 in Allen Park.

Bill enjoyed sports, his favorites...

Maryann Agnes Laginess

August 26, 2023

Born February 2, 1933 in Hamtramck, MaryAnn was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Zomkowski) Przystup. A graduate of St. Florian High School, she married the love of her life, Jack Laginess on February 20, 1954. Sadly he preceded her in death August 16, 2019. MaryAnn had worked at St. Charles School as well as Grosse Ile Public Schools....

Ann Dumouchelle

August 26, 2023

Annie (Nazarian) Dumouchelle, of Trenton, Michigan passed away on August 26, 2023 at the age of 89. Cherished wife for 61 years to her late husband Lawrence (Larry). Dearest mother to Lawrence Jr. (Terry) and Richard (Lisa). Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Virginia Bialy and many other extended family and friends. Born and raised in Detroit,...

Carol Abraham

August 25, 2023

Carol Marie Abraham, age 57 of Trenton, passed away on August 25, 2023.

Loving mother to Jeff Mackey. Loving sister to Robert (Anne-Marie) Abraham, Dawn Hasson, George (Jennifer) Abraham. Loving dog mom to Gizzy. Loving aunt to Lindsey (Chad), Natalie, Chase, David (Christina), Brett (Katelyn) , Ciara, Jacob, and Maddie. Loving great-aunt to Roman, Jette,...

Edna F. Torrico

August 25, 2023

Torrico, Edna, Age 90, of Trenton. August 25, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Tim (Lynn), Ken (Kathie) and Keith (Karin). Proud grandmother of Lisa (Adi), Kevin (Heather), Kyle, Rachel (Tristan) and Heather. Dear sister of Thelma Wolfe and Joseph Shelton.

Visitation will be at The Martenson Funeral Home – Trenton...

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli

August 24, 2023

Rafaele "Ralph" Fiscelli, age 86 of Allen Park, MI passed away peacefully August 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband of Anna-Marie for Sixty-Five exciting years. Loving dad of Patrick Fiscelli, Linda Fiscelli, Lisa (Ralph) Menna and Christopher Fiscelli. Proud grandpa of Roselyn, Matthew, Kayla (Austin) and great-grandpa of Amora. Beloved brother of Pasquale (Gloria) Fiscelli. Ralph...

Bobby Baker

August 24, 2023

Bobby Clinton Baker of Lincoln Park, MI passed away on August 24, 2023, at the age of 84.

Beloved father of Tina Dietz, Gina (Tom) Dunn and John Baker.

Beloved grandfather of Chris (Crystal) Prescott, Deanna (Jim) Warrington, Ronald (Jessica) Dietz, Izak (Frankie) Dunn and Jacob (Morgan) Dunn.

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Eileen Paquette

August 24, 2023

Eileen Paquette, age 77, peacefully went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. She was

born in Detroit, MI on July 31, 1946 to her mother Shirley (Goodrich) Slater and father, James Buckley,

both whom preceded her in death.

Though born in Detroit, she spent a large portion of her...

John Alexander Lavassaur

August 23, 2023

John Alexander LaVassaur of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the age of 65 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Cherished brother of Jean LaVassaur, Tom (Marcia) LaVassaur, and Kathy (Bruce) Hunter. Loving uncle of Lia (Kai) Bigelow, Jason Hunter, and Mathew (Jennifer) Hunter. Caring great-uncle of Henrik, Alice, Tehya, Sean, and D’Andre. Dearest...

Thomas E. Wallace

August 23, 2023

Thomas Ezra Wallace, “Bud” of Gibraltar MI passed away August 23, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Roberta May “Bobbie” Wallace. Loving father of Mary Lee (Jeff) Langmeyer, the late Juelene “Julie” (Roy King) Wallace, Thomas D. Wallace (Susan McInchak) and Stacey Wallace. Cherished grandfather of Heather Langmeyer, Michael Wallace, Ashley McInchak, and Heather (David) Snead. Proud great grandfather...

James J. "Jim" Ketcher

August 23, 2023

James J. “Jim” Ketcher, age 80 of Brownstown Twp., passed away August 23rd, 2023.

Born in Highland Park, MI, James was the son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Bolen) Ketcher. After graduating high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. On October 25th, 1979, he married the love...