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Dorothy Kilar
May 11, 2020
Kilar, Dorothy, age 91, May 11, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kilar. Loving mother of Dennis (Janise) Kilar, Gary Kilar, Janice (Mark) Pawelski, Patrick (Jill) Kilar the late Beverly Smith and the late Barbara Kilar. Also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services are private. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's...
Dr. William Q. Taylor
May 9, 2020
Dr. William Q. Taylor (Bill, “Pop Pop”), age 97, formerly of Plymouth and Grosse Ile, MI, passed away on May 9, 2020 in Riverview, MI. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Lois Taylor (April 4, 2016) and three sisters Etta Hawthorne, Nancy Simonin, and MaryLou Fitch. Bill is survived by his two daughters Dr. Beverly (Dr....
Fostina "Neen" Mcguire
May 9, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Fostina's video tribute and service video. McGuire, Fostina “Neen”, of Dearborn Heights, MI passed away on May 9, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born April 25, 1929 in Avery County NC to Daddy Tom and Ania (Granny) Pritchard. Beloved wife of the late Theodore McGuire for 40 years....
Dorothy Kathleen Lavassaur
May 8, 2020
Born in Detroit, Dorothy was the daughter of Frank and Wilma (Parker) Freeman. She married the love of her life, Harold LaVassaur on October 16, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death September 18, 2004. A dedicated homemaker Dorothy enjoyed quilting, gardening, reading and doing crossword puzzles. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory her children: Greg LaVassaur, Jean LaVassaur,...
Marian Bouchard
May 7, 2020
Marian Bouchard, age 84 of Trenton formerly of Houghton Lake, passed away peacefully May 7, 2020. Loving wife of the late Albert Bouchard. Dear mother of Delight (Jim) Bankovich, Lois (Scott) Grimmett, Lori Parrish, Patty Parrish, and the late Kevin Parrish. Proud grandmother of David (Sandi) Manning, Kevin (Dorrie) Manning, Katie (Mike) Cole, Adam Bankovich, Sarah (Justin) Lloyd, Jennifer...
Richard N. Sharbnow
May 7, 2020
Born in Wyandotte, Richard was the son of Frances and Altra (Taxbury) Sharbnow. He was marred to Patricia Tourangeau on June 7, 1998. Richard worked as a Machine Operator for Ford Motor Company for over 31 years, retiring in 1998. Richard leaves to cherish his memory, Patricia, his wife of the past 21 years; children: Richard Sharbnow and Sherri...
Vera E. Begeman
May 6, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Vera's service. Vera E. Begeman, 94, left us to be in heaven on May 6th, 2020 from natural causes, and was cared for by her loving daughter, Nancy, in the comfort of her home. Born Vera Eva-Mabel Agney in Ecorse, Michigan on December 2, 1925 to parents Ethel Blanche Porter (of...
Annabelle "Peg" Daniels
May 5, 2020
Click on the Tribute Wall above to view Annabelle's Memorial Tribute and Service Video Annabelle “Peg” Daniels was born on September 3, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan. She went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2020 at the age of 97; she lived in Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Lyle “John” Daniels. Loving mother...
Amore Velanie Vargas
May 5, 2020
Amore Velaine Vargas was born May 3, 2020 in Dearborn, Michigan and passed away May 5, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Amanda Martinez and Antonio Vargas. Loving sister of Antonio Jr. Vargas. Services are private.
Bob Kraft
May 4, 2020
Bob Kraft, age 63 of Trenton, passed away May 4th, 2020. Loving husband of 41 years to Debbie. Dear father of Patrick (Colleen) and Laura (Mikal) Morris. Proud grandfather of Owen, Benjamin, and Max. Also survived by his siblings Marilyn (Mike) Niebel, Marcia (Paul) Haack, Patricia (Greg) Rutkowski, David (Judy) Kraft, Barbara (Gary) Fleming, as well as his much...
Matthew John Vandevelde
May 2, 2020
Matthew John VanDevelde, age 51, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 in his home after a brave 18 month battle with colon cancer. Matt was born on August 7, 1968 in Monroe to John and Karen (Aldridge) VanDevelde. A 1986 graduate of Monroe High School, Matt was a member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 working for Automatic Fire Protection...
Steven Lee Casto Jr.
May 1, 2020
Steven Lee Casto Jr., age 44 of Monroe, Michigan, passed away very peacefully on May 1, 2020 after an illness with cancer. At the time of his passing Steven was surrounded by his loving family. Born December 7th, 1975 in Monroe, Steven was the son of Steven Casto and Helen (Brantly) Casto. Steven loved playing poker and in his...
Anthony Barrios
May 1, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Anthony's video tribute and his service. Anthony's video will be live streamed at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Facebook page on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4 pm. The stream will appear on our Facebook at 4 pm. Anthony was born on September 19, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan and died...
Carl Edward Tank
May 1, 2020
Carl Tank was called home to his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2020 after a short illness. He was a devoted husband to Sue, his wife of 52 years, and a dedicated son to his late parents, Robert and Jean Tank. He would visit them daily to share a cup of coffee and a laugh. He was also...
Gregory Richard Smoots
May 1, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Gregory's video tribute and service video. Gregory Richard Smoots passed away peacefully at his home on May 1st, 2020. Greg was born in Detroit, MI on August 16th, 1950 to parents Robert M. Smoots and Shirley (Brilinski) Smoots. Greg was a graduate of Riverview Community High School, class of 1968. Greg...
Virginia P. Venier
April 30, 2020
Born in Detroit, Virginia was the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Schaefer) Tumey. A 1961 graduate of Grosse Ile High School, she married the love of her life, Don Venier, on January 12, 1962 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death September 18, 1965. A dedicated homemaker, Virginia loved listening to 50's and...
Barbara Ann Apperson
April 30, 2020
Barbara is survived by her children; Michael Grundy, Vicki (Timothy) Smith, Kimberly Frederick and Lorri (David) Bartha; grandchildren, great granchildren, her sisters Deborah (Ed) Pilch, Arlene Horvath and her brother Charles Horvath. Services are private. Contributions in memory of Barbara's life may be made to St. Jude' Children's Research Hospital or the Michigan Humane society.
Inge Beaudrie
April 30, 2020
Inge was born on June 5, 1941 in Berlin, Germany and died on April 30, 2020 at her home in Rockwood at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving mom of Sue Stevens, Sylvia Laufenberg and Tommy Laufenberg. Proud grandma of Amanda Bering and to her furry grandson, Jake. Dearest sister of Karin (Ralf) Wittsack and Wolfgang...
Susan Marie Weaver
April 30, 2020
Please click on the tribute wall above to view Susan's memorial video and service. Susan Marie Weaver, age 90 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Elderly Solutions in Monroe. Susan was born January 31, 1930 in Monroe, MI to Anthony and Mary (Colucci) DeNardo. Susan was a 1948 graduate of Monroe High School. She...
Charles E. Matelic
April 29, 2020
Matelic, Charles E., age 73, April 29, 2020 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Scott (Carol), Brian (Lesley), Kelly (John) Cathy. Proud grandfather of Devin, Brandon, Anthony F, Anthony, Ava, Kyle, Brody. Dear brother of Siblings Louise, Antoinette, Anthony, Thomas, Lauris, John,Daniel and the late Francis, Stephan. The Story of Charles Matelic: the world...
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