OBITUARIES

November 12, 2022

Terry Vernest Crump, Sr., age 62 of Brownstown, MI, passed away on November 12, 2022. Devoted husband to Ann of 43 years.

Loving father to Terry Vernest Jr., Anthony Darnell, Rachel Lynn, and Aaron James. Loving Papa to Braylen Anthony and Layla Ann. Loving brother to late Henry Lee, Rita Jean, late Audrey,...

November 12, 2022

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Konyha, John M. Age 73. November 12, 2022 of Woodhaven. Cherished father of Rebecca (Kenneth) Hartman and Melynda (Daryl) Tomkiewicz. Proud papa of Paige Hartman and Cole Hartman. Loving brother of Diana (Jon) Oatley, Andrew D. (Adele) Konyha and Barbara (Doug) Law. Also survived...

November 12, 2022

Howard Mark Long, age 54 of Melvindale, MI, passed away on November 12, 2022.

Loving son to Howard Lee (Thelma). Loving father to Eric. Loving brother to Marsha Robledo, Gail (late Jerry) Moore, Pamela (Tony) Dabbs, and Terry (Tom) Grochocki. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Jean Long. He was also...

November 11, 2022

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Barber, Dennis, age 82 of Brownstown Twp., formerly of Trenton, passed away November 11, 2022. Loving husband of the late Marsha. Dear father of Denise (Jeff) Trudell and Deanne (Eric) Seifert. Proud grandfather of Joseph, Dennis, Emily, and Brady. Dear brother-in-law of Brett Kahn,...

November 11, 2022

Gisela Bayko passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 11th, 2022 at the

age of 86. Gisela was born February 7, 1936. She grew up on a farm in Kaiserslautern, Germany with her parents and 12 siblings. She would often recount her time growing up in Germany with such a large family and working in a clothing factory to...

November 10, 2022

Elaine M. Szewc, age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022.

Born March 12, 1938 in Detroit, Elaine was the daughter of Reuben and Edith (DeMeyer) Barnart. She married the love of her life, Dr. John Szewc Jr., on September 5, 1959. Sadly he preceded her in death June 12, 2021. A dedicated homemaker...

November 10, 2022

George Brown, age 92 of Trenton, passed away peacefully November 10, 2022.

Loving husband of Joyce. Dear father of Judy (Rabbit) Stoddard and Renee Hall Rainwater. Proud grandfather of Adam (Stacy) Feaganes, Matthew (Jackie) Feaganes, Ricky Stoddard, Michael (Emily) Hall, and 9 great grandchildren. George also leaves behind to cherish his memory a sister Muriel...

November 10, 2022

John Joseph Mansfield, AKA Johnny, of Taylor, passed away November 10, 2022. Loving husband of Melanie for 23 beautiful years. He is survived by his mother, Kathy Case and his brother, Mike (Bonnie) Mansfield. He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick Mansfield and his sister, Christine Mansfield. He leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends to cherish...

November 9, 2022

June Tomaski, age 60 of Dearborn, passed away November 9th, 2022.

June was born June 11th, 1962 in Detroit to the late Walter and Margaret Elgert. Loving wife of Brian. Dear mother of Katie and Lia. Very proud and loving grandmother of Alia, Chiara, and Avah. June is also survived by her loving brothers and...

November 9, 2022

Louis "Tex" Nemeth of Taylor, Michigan passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2022 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Nemeth. Loving father of Sherry (Sol) Pesis, Gloria (Ricky) Nelson, and Lorraine (Chris) Rokas. Cherished grandfather of Christina Shoff, Lauren and Lindsay Nelson, and Nick Rokas. Dear great-grandfather of Alyssa Shoff, Mason Escobido, and Joshua...

November 9, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Ross, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away on November 9, 2022 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Mick; parents, John and Elizabeth “Goldie” Bogdan; and her two brothers, Mike and John. She is survived by her two beloved daughters, Heather (Mick) Bockstruck and Kristen (David Gray), grandchildren...

November 8, 2022

Bill Dye, age 91 of Southgate, MI. Passed away November 8, 2022. Beloved husband of Wanda for 34 years. Loving father of Kimberly Butler, Pamela (Michael) Flis, Brandy (Bill) Horning, Patricia (Tim) Stefek and Julia (Michael) Sawyer. Proud grandpa of 13. Great grandpa of 28. Dear brother of Hester, Pauline and Mary. Survived also by many loving nieces and...

November 7, 2022

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Brigette Josephine Rizzuto, age 50 of Flat Rock, MI, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was loving partner to Henry Otter.

Loving mother to Adam Eugene Rizzuto and Regan Isabel...

November 6, 2022

Michael Jay Bishop. Age 32 of Taylor. Passed away November 6, 2022. Beloved fiance of Brittany. Loving father of Coltyn, Makayla and Russell. Dearest son of Douglas Lee Bishop, Sr. Dear brother of Douglas Bishop, Jr., Cody Klein and Jake Klein. Cherished nephew of Jimmy (April) Webb. Survived also by many loving cousins and friends. Preceded in death by...

November 6, 2022

Melissa Marie Muto, age 39 of Taylor, Michigan passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on November 6th, 2022. Beloved daughter of Patricia Estrada, Kelly Craig, and Kevin Muto. Loving sister of Kevin (Michelle) Muto II and James (Jess) Muto. Dear granddaughter of David and Marie Estrada. Loving aunt of Audrey and Archer Muto. Melissa is also...

November 6, 2022

Eddie Cross, of Westland, passed away November 6, 2022. Loving son of John Cross and Katherine Murphy. Beloved brother of Christopher and the late D.J.. Proud uncle of Alaina. Dear nephew of Rhonda Asquith, Gary LeCroy, Denise LeCroy, Michael LeCroy, Robert Newman and Cindy Newman. Cousin of Shannon and Hayley. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents,...

November 6, 2022

Sherry Lynn Nash was born on January 16, 1956 in Flint, Michigan and died on November 6, 2022 at the age of 66; she was of Taylor, Michigan.

Beloved wife of the late Venne Patrick “Pat” Nash. Cherished mom of Katie Mae (Santiago) Woo, Shioban (Frank) Olechowski, Patricia Nash (Dorian Bankhead) and Traci Nash. Proud...

November 5, 2022

**PLEASE NOTE THE TIMES LISTED HERE ARE CORRECT.  THE TIMES IN THE NEWS HERALD WERE INCORRECT.**

Robert C. Berg, age 82 of Taylor, passed away November 5, 2022.

Born July 17, 1940 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, Robert was the son of Frank and Verna (Bittiner) Berg. He married the love of his life, Kathleen...

November 4, 2022

Larry Ross Furnier, age 68 of Trenton, passed away November 4th, 2022.

Larry was born July 12th, 1954 in Brownsville, PA. Loving husband of Michele (Dreyer) Furnier. Beloved father to Loriann (Brian) Smolarz and preceded in death by Jeffrey Ross Furnier. Very proud Grandfather of Madelyn and Abigail Smolarz. Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and...

November 4, 2022

Colin Alex Hodges, of Southgate, was born on July 9, 1973 and passed away on November 4, 2022 at the age of 49. He is survived by his children Samantha Hodges, Kamilah Hodges, Nathaniel Hodges, Aden Hodges, and Tyler Hodges and his grandchildren Nevaeh Mathes and Lila Hodges. He is also survived by his father Bobby Joe Hodges Jr.;...