OBITUARIES
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Freddie Arlon Throneberry
May 14, 2020
Freddie Arlon Throneberry, age 73 of Taylor, passed away May 14th, 2020. Loving husband of Kathryn. Dear father of Freddie A. Throneberry Jr., Frankie Allen Throneberry, Rhonda Renee Thorneberry, Shawn Vincent Throneberry, Tiffany Jo Renee Throneberry, and a proud grandfather of 9.
Priscilla Gray
May 13, 2020
Priscilla Gray, 89, of Grosse Ile, passed away in Palm City, Florida on May 13, 2020. Born in Hooversville, PA. A beautiful light in this world. She married her high school sweetheart Anthony, in April of 1951. They moved to Grosse Ile in 1967, where Priscilla was very active in the community, performing in Boars Head and Islander productions....
Melissa L. Outland
May 13, 2020
Melissa Outland, 73, of Trenton, passed away on May 13, 2020, with her family by her side. Born to the late William and Juanita Spomer, she was a woman with a giving heart. A beautiful light in this world. She was a pediatric nurse for many years. Her life was spent taking care of others. She married her high...
Brenda M. Marable
May 12, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Brenda's service. Brenda was born on May 30, 1951 in Macon, Georgia and died on May 12, 2020 at the age of 68; she was of Dearborn and formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Franklin. Cherished mom of Melissa Bies and Heath Szabo. Proud grandma of Nicolle, Jessica,...
Thomas G. Hoffmann
May 12, 2020
Thomas George Hoffmann was born November 9, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away May 12, 2020. Tom was the third of seven children to Duane and Doris Hoffmann. He spent his early years in Dearborn Heights, but spent the vast majority of his wonderful life in Dearborn, Michigan. To know Tom was to love Tom. He had a...
Anthony V. Mitek
May 11, 2020
Mitek, Anthony V., age 41, May 11, 2020 of South Lyon, Michigan. Beloved husband of Amy and her son Easton. Loving father of Vincenzo and Alexis. Dearest son of Dr. Frank and Deborah Mitek. Also survived by his siblings Dr. Julia (Grant) Kenmuir, Joseph (Alison) Mitek and Christopher (Chelsea) Mitek; his grandmother Jean Eland; aunts, uncles and cousins. A...
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...
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