OBITUARIES

July 21, 2023

On July 21, 2023, Catherine “Kitty” Sclafani passed away. She was 96 years old. Born to Frank and Frances Batstone on May 23, 1927, and the wife of Sam Sclafani for 46 years, both were very active in the Downriver Italian American Club. She was a devout Catholic and worshiped at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Trenton.

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July 19, 2023

Jerry Kirkland, age 90 of Taylor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 19th, 2023.

Jerry was born September 7th, 1932 to the late Malcolm and Ida Mae Kirkland. Loving husband of Bess. Dear father of Randall (Kenna), Gregory (Susy), and Shari Moldovan. Proud grandfather of Alexander Moldovan, Dawson Kirkland, Makenzie Kirkland, and Taylor McIntosh. Jerry...

July 19, 2023

Betty Jane (Christopher)Thomas of Gibraltar, born on July 22,1942 to Frank and Betty Christopher from Union Town PA, has passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023.

Beloved wife of the late George Norman Thomas whom she was married to for 58 years. Betty was step mother to Kimberly Jayne Tortomasi, Susan Lynn McNabb, Shawn Patrice...

July 19, 2023

Mary Helen was born in Trenton, Michigan on December 27, 1944 and died on July 19, 2023 at the age of 78; she was currently of Taylor, Michigan. Mary is survived by her significant other Louis Gondor,  her sister Ruth Rebandt and sister-in-law Betty (Ed) Hunter . She is preceded in death by her spouse; Gerald De Puydt, her...

July 18, 2023

Rodney J. Thomas, age 51 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully July 18th, 2023.

Rodney was born September 27th, 1971 to the late Donald and Alice Thomas. Loving husband of Amy. Dear father of Avery Burja, Ryan, Brandon, and Alyssa. Also survived by siblings Donald (David), Paul (Anita), Jonathon (Beverly), the late Brian, and many...

July 17, 2023

Elaine Richardson, of Trenton, passed away July 17, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Dick Richardson. Loving mom of Janet, Rick (Karen) and Barbara. Cherished grandma of Elizabeth (Jeff), Caitlin, Stacey (Ben) and Hillary. Proud great grandma of Isabelle, J.J., Sam, Elliana and Colette. She is survived by many other loving family members. She is preceded in death by...

July 16, 2023

Janet Marie Bradybaugh "Smith", age 88 of Trenton, passed away on July 16, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Richard.

Loving mother to late Rick (Mona), late Mike, late Shelia, Shari, Jim, Roger (Rita) and Tony. Loving grandmother to 18 grandchildren. Loving great-grandmother to 30 great-grandchildren....

July 16, 2023

Our sweet mother, Diane May Ford, sadly passed away after a very brief illness on July 16, 2023, at the age of 94. Diane was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on April 1st, 1929, to Whelan and Edna Schott Parsons.

Diane was 18 when she met Jack Ford, a handsome veteran of the Navy. In...

July 15, 2023

Janice was born on October 16, 1956 in Trenton, Michigan and passed away on July 15, 2023 at the age of 66; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Dale Stanley. Loving mom of Colleen Stanley (Trevor Harkiewicz). She will be missed by her grand cat Iggy Stanley. Dearest sister of John “David” Booth, Stevie Simpson, Connie...

July 15, 2023

Lori Lynn Williams “Ferns”, age 56 of Dearborn Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023. She was the beloved partner to Matthew Klann.

Loving mother to Amanda Garcia, the late Hope Garcia, Cody Garcia, Zakariah (Michele) Garcia, and Houston (Sarah) Garcia. Loving bonus-mom to Kourtney Klann and Holly (Jesse) Gavura. Proud...

July 14, 2023

Illana L. Zaharakis, of Southgate, passed away July 14, 2023. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Stefanie Zaharakis. Loving sister of Anthony James “A.J.”. Dear granddaughter of Deborah (Leo) Benchich, Robert Drum, James and Linda Zaharakis. Cherished great granddaughter of Pamela and the late Russell Ambrose. She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Jamie, Chrissy, Andrea (Ben), and Candice...

July 13, 2023

Shawn Ray Morris was born on August 6, 1968, and passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 54. He was raised in Detroit, MI, and later in life moved to Lincoln Park, MI. Shawn enjoyed listening to heavy metal, attending concerts, and playing poker. His entire world revolved around his daughter, Elizabeth, and granddaughters Mia and...

July 12, 2023

Agostino Fabbri, age 80 of Brownston, MI and San Marino, Italy, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Delia.

Loving father to Mark (Kelli), Robert (Kathy), Josephine (Dino), and Domenico. Devoted nonno to Eric, Alex, Sal, Amelia, Aria, Giovanni, Alesandro, Luca, and Sabrina....

July 12, 2023

Robert Allen O’Brien was born on March 25, 1956 to Orla O’Brien in Dearborn, Michigan. After graduation from Lincoln Park High School, Bob went on to work with his dad at Allied Signal. He continued to work there until his retirement in 2009. He was the last person left in the plant when the doors officially closed. Early retirement...

July 11, 2023

Robert Leroy Durocher, age 94 of Monroe, passed away July 11, 2023.

Born October 8, 1928 in Monroe, Robert was the son of Leroy and Wilma (Kleinsmith) Durocher. A 1946 graduate of Monroe High School, he also attended 2 years of college at Michigan State University. Robert then faithfully served our country in the United States Air...

July 10, 2023

Shane B. Brunk (59) born May 18, 1964, went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2023. Shane lived in Trenton, Michigan and was a Ford Motor Company employee for 23 years where he did everything from being a UAW Rep, Team Leader, worked the line, and was friends with thousands of members and management on the floor....

July 9, 2023

Matthew Ryan Jividen, age 46 of Trenton, passed away on July 9, 2023.

Loving father to late Kayla, Matthew Jr., Abigayle, and Emma. Loving son to Ann and David Jividen. Brother to David and Jason (Alyse). He was also well loved by his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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July 9, 2023

Richard George Chasey, of Grosse Ile, died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on July 9, 2023.

Richard was born in Detroit on January 19, 1942 to Herman and Josephine (Bushing) Chasey. He was a graduate of Cass Technical High School and worked for Campbell Ewald Advertising for many years before retiring as a...

July 9, 2023

Shirley Mary Frey

May 17, 1936 – July 9th, 2023: She passed away peacefully in Riverside, California.

Shirley, the fifth of nine children, was born May 17, 1936 in Cold Lake, Canada. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Monroe, Michigan in June of 1954. She met Raymond Frey, her husband, at Houghton Lake and...

July 9, 2023

Frances "Tune" Lambert, age 86 of Merrimac, WV peacefully passed away July 9, 2023 surrounded by her family. Frances loved cooking, singing and laughing with all of her friends and family. Loving mother of Beverly Lambert, the late Michael Lambert, the late Karen lambert, and the late David Lambert. Proud grandma of Richard (Nicole) Neer, Lisa Roberts, Bruce Lambert...