OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Rev. James H. Robinson
March 27, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Rev. Robinson’s video tribute. Born in Union County, Tennessee, James was the son of Thomas and Rispy (Housley) Robinson. He honorably served our country in the United States Army as a Medic serving in Japan, until his Honorable Discharge September 16, 1947. James married the love of his life, Hazel Stiner...
Justin Gabriel
March 26, 2020
Gabriel, Justin age 25 of Trenton, passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2020. Loving son of Nancy Gabriel. Dearest grandson of Ann and Gordon Gabriel. Beloved nephew of Laura O'Donnell and Cheryl (Dan) Rehberg. Loving cousin of Mac, Dylan, Dallas, David, and Sarah. Justin was a very good photographer, loved animals, enjoyed bowling, and will be missed by all who...
Barry J. Oley
March 25, 2020
Born in Detroit, Barry was the son of George and Fannie (Brown) Oley. A 1981 graduate of Jefferson High School, Barry honorably served with the Army Reserves. He was an Auto Mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. Barry leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Anne (Andy) Johnson of Groton, Connecticut, Stella Oley of Onsted and Steven Oley of...
Daniel E. Browning, Jr.
March 25, 2020
Daniel E. Browning, Jr. was born on March 3, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 25, 2020 at his home in Dearborn Heights, Michigan at the age of 56. Beloved husband of 29 years to Teresa. Loving dad of Daniel E. Browning, III (Corey Osinski) and Chelsie Dale Browning. Proud papa of Daniel E., IV, Aubrey Elizabeth...
Sean Whitaker
March 24, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Sean's video tribute and his service. Sean Whitaker, age 60 of Grosse Ile formerly of Wyandotte, passed away March 24, 2020. Loving husband of Robin. Loving and supporting father of William, Tommy, and Hannah. Also survived by his sister Dr. Claudia Whitaker, brother Dr. Kevin Whitaker, cousin Greg Whitaker, and other...
Russell W. Wischer
March 24, 2020
Russell W. Wischer of Grosse Ile, Michigan and Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on March 24, 2020. He was born in Detroit to the late Carl W. Wischer and late Anna Wischer (nee Frommert). Beloved husband of Carolyn (Pfeiffer) and the late Beverly (nee Brown). Loving and devoted father to Russell C. Wischer (deceased) and Robert W. Wischer (Gale);...
Sarah C. Wilder
March 23, 2020
Born in Pineville, Kentucky, Sarah was the daughter of Jim and Isa Bell (Miracle) Cheek. She was married to Hasten Wilder August 2,1962. Sadly he preceded her in death November of 2003. Sarah leaves to cherish her memory her children: Annette (Thomas) Smith, Catherine Miller and Hasten Ray (Susan) Wilder; as well as 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and...
Grace Julia Payter
March 22, 2020
Grace Julia (Redai) Payter, of Nisula, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2020 after 93 wonderful years of life. She was born Gizella Julia Redai on February 8, 1927, the youngest daughter of Hungarian immigrants Mihaly (Michael) and Anna (Toth) Redai. Grace was blessed with four older sisters to help guide her on her path through life: Elizabeth,...
Don Comella
March 22, 2020
Don was born on July 17, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 22, 2020 in Southgate at the age of 77; he was from Trenton. Beloved brother of Dennis (Janine) Comella, Anne Marie (Ray) Vernellis, Sue Comella and Mary Jo (Bob) Dauzet. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and many friends. He was preceded...
Robert C. Trombley
March 22, 2020
Trombley, Robert C., age 80 of Trenton. Devoted husband of 60 years to Karen (Trenton High School retiree). Father of Robert (Julie), Mark, Gregg (Diane) and father in law of Bonnie Pabis. Grandfather to Rob (Jessica), Adam (Kayla), Devon, Jacob, Jack, Nicklas and Emma. Great-grandfather to Mason and Joanna. Bob was an engineer with Ford Motor Company for 33...
Norman A. Hughes
March 21, 2020
Click on tribute wall above to view Norman's memorial video. Norman was born on October 22, 1943 and died on March 21, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 76; he was of Taylor. Beloved dad of Scott Hughes and Carrie (Tony) Rickman. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Helen Hughes and his...
Billy Lee Neal
March 21, 2020
Neal, Billy Lee, age 87, March 21, 202 of La Salle Twp., Michigan. Beloved husband of Shelby. Loving father of Dale (Diane) Neal, Phil Neal, Daniel Neal, the late Timmy Neal and the late Jeffery Neal. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, his twin brother Bob, his brother Jim (Susan) Neal and his sister Joann Kiser. Sadly he...
Jay Allen Vanwassehnova
March 20, 2020
In honor of Jay's life and in lieu of flowers the family prefers and appreciates your love and prayers. Jay Allen VanWassehnova, age 45 of South Rockwood, passed away March 20, 2020. Born May 25, 1974 in Monroe. Loving son of Matheau and Janet VanWassehnova. Beloved brother of Jill VanWassehnova. Also survived by niece Lacy Perry, nephews Thomas Test...
Dawn Renee` Owens-Griffor
March 20, 2020
Dawn Renee` Owens-Griffor. Age 55 of Woodhaven. March 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Owens Sr. Loving mother of Michael Griffor, Scott Busselman and Richard Teska III. Proud grandmother of Sophia Teska. Dearest daughter of Emily Griffor. Dear sister of David Griffor Jr. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in...
Jill J. Perry
March 20, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jill's Video tribute and Service. The visitation and funeral service at the funeral home will be private. The funeral will be streaming live at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Facebook page on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5 pm. Jill was born on September 16, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan and...
Jane M. Pastor
March 20, 2020
Jane M. Pastor; of Allen Park; passed away March 20, 2020 at the age of 99. Devoted and beloved wife of the late John (a combat veteran of the Second World War). Dear mother of Ron (April), Dennis (JoAnn), Tony (Susan) and Laura (Tom) Visser. Sister of the late Virginia (the late Cass) Engel and the late Genevieve (the...
Andrew Oubeck
March 19, 2020
Andrew Oubeck, age 36 of Grosse Ile, passed away March 19, 2020. Born March 25, 1983 to Donnie and Deborah Oubeck. Loving husband of Danielle. Very proud father of Kennedy. Beloved brother of Adam (Melissa) Oubeck. Also survived by father and mother in law Michael and Terri Nabozny, and sister in law Kristen Nabozny. Andrew was a 2002 graduate...
Joan T. Schmitz
March 18, 2020
Born in Monroe, Joan was the daughter of Vallie and Alice (Cousino) Dussia. Joan married the love of her life, James G. Schmitz, January 7, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church which was officiated by her brother Fr. Emil J. Dussia. In 1945 Joan and Jim met at a St. John’s Youth Activities dance. Their first dance and lifelong...
Norman James Fulmer
March 18, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Norman's video tribute and the tribute by Chaplain Frederick R. Cislo, Jr. Norman (Norm) James Fulmer, age 93, snapped off his final salute on March 18th with family by his bedside in Fredericksburg, VA. Norm was born in Amherstburg, Ontario Canada on May 8, 1926 to Arthur Judson and Norine (Simmons)...
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