OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Martha A. Downey

Martha A. Downey

October 1, 2019

Downey, Martha A., age 81, October 1, 2019 of Southgate, MI. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of Terry (Larry) Bajorek, Carole (Darrell) Wellman, Tom (Melissa) Downey and Robert Downey. Proud grandmother of Kara, Julie, Sarah, Riley, Emily and Lauren. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren; 2 brothers Jim (Terry) Donnelly and John (Sharon) Donnelly. Contributions in...

Charlie Arquette, Sr.

Charlie Arquette, Sr.

October 1, 2019

Charlie Arquette, Sr., age 75 of Carleton, passed away October 1, 2019. Born January 21, 1944 to the late Clayton and Irma Arquette. Loving husband of the late Diane. Dear father of Kenneth, Brenda (Carl) Allor, Charles Jr., Jamie Webber, James (Kelly), and Douglas. Very proud grandfather of 13. Very, very proud great grandfather of 7. Sadly along with...

Richard Charles  Nemeth Iii

Richard Charles Nemeth Iii

September 30, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Richard’s video tribute. Richard Charles Nemeth III. Age 21 of Trenton. September 30, 2019. Loving son of Jennifer Nemeth (Bruce Holsomback) and Richard C. Nemeth Jr. Dear brother of Cherie (Derek) Peltz. Proud Uncle of Aidan and Landon. Dearest grandson of Blanche DeWitt and Richard and Phyllis Nemeth. Beloved nephew of...

Frederick Charles Lys

Frederick Charles Lys

September 30, 2019

Frederick Charles Lys was born on August 22, 1943 and died on September 30, 2019 at Beaumont Hospital Dearborn at the age of 76; he was of Allen Park. Loving dad of Tanya (Anthony) Miller and the late Eric Lys. Proud grandpa of Eric, Hannah and Chance. Dearest brother of Michael (Geraldine) Lys. Also survived by his nephew Bruce...

Adam James Thomson

Adam James Thomson

September 29, 2019

Adam James Thomson was born on July 31, 1981 in Trenton, Michigan and died on September 29, 2019 at his home at the age of 38; he was of River Rouge. Beloved father of Zoey. Cherished son of Betty Thomson. Dearest brother of Tom (Laura), Denise (Jesse) Hawkins and the late Jason. Loving uncle of Alura, Julien, Tara, Nikki,...

John Bevak

John Bevak

September 28, 2019

Bevak, John, age 88 of Grosse Ile, was born in Detroit on August 19, 1931 and passed away on September 28, 2019. Loving husband to the late Nancy and the late Ann. Beloved father of the late Patti, Matt (Cindy), Diane (Jeff), Joe (Tina), Joan (Mary), Johnny, Nancy (Tim), Larry (Tammy) and Carl (Jesse). Loving grandpa to 16 grandchildren...

Virginia O. Jackson

Virginia O. Jackson

September 28, 2019

Jackson, Virginia O., age 80, September 28, 2019 of Browstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved mother of Lawrence (Nicole) Jackson and Eric Jackson. Proud grandmother of Lawrence Jackson II. Dearest sister of Ruth (the late Melvin) Cosby, Charles (Brenda) Lomax, Doris (the late Tom) McIntyre, Edward (Jannie) Lomax. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Contributions in memory of Virginia’s life...

Dennis S. Ruetz

Dennis S. Ruetz

September 27, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Dennis' video tribute Ruetz, Dennis S., Age 67 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Loving father of Jason (Adriana) and Brian. Grandfather of Riley. Preceded in death by his twin sister Denise (Brent) Hunt. Survived by his siblings Carol (Greg) Bollo, Dick (Nancy) Ruetz, John Ruetz and Mike (Clare) Ruetz. Dennis...

Ruth Dorothy Webster

Ruth Dorothy Webster

September 27, 2019

Ruth Dorothy Schleh was born December 17, 1922 to John and Melanie (Schmid) Schleh of Saline, Michigan. She was salutatorian of Saline High School in 1940. She then graduated from the University of Michigan and came to teach at South Rockwood High School. She was one of the original Airport High School teachers when the district was formed. She...

Larry Raymond Mullins

Larry Raymond Mullins

September 26, 2019

Larry Raymond Mullins was born in Kentucky on October 13, 1946 and passed away on September 26, 2019 at the age of 72. Larry and his wife Dawn have lived in Southgate since they were married 50 years ago. Loving father to Larry (Heidi) Mullins, William Raymond Mullins (Kim Spence), Jason Robert Mullins and Daniel Ryan Mullins. Beloved grandfather...

Catherine  Elizabeth  Scibilia

Catherine Elizabeth Scibilia

September 25, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Catherine's memorial video. Loving Wife, Mother, and Yeah Yeah Catherine Elizabeth Scibilia was born on January 12, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to Bernard and Hilda (Williams) Murray. Her kind and caring personality would shine through during her time as a licensed nurse. She would meet and marry the love of her life,...

Val E.  Vasher

Val E. Vasher

September 24, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Val's memorial video. Val E. Vasher was born on October 1, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on September 24, 2019 at the age of 78. Loving husband to Patricia J. Vasher for 58 years. Dear dad to Lori (Greg) Ferrington and Mike (Merlene) Vasher. Beloved Papa to Mikey, Kristine, Gregory,...

Marie Ann Cassette

Marie Ann Cassette

September 24, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Marie's memorial video. Cassette, Marie Ann, age 59, September 24, 2019. Daughter of the late Wilfred "Fritz" and the late Alethea Cassette. Sweetest sister of Ron (the late Diane) Cassette, Nancy (the late Jim) Ayris, Terry (Carol) Cassette, George (Nora) Cassette, Pat (Sheila) Cassette, Tim (Cindy) Cassette, Chuck (Debbie) Cassette, the late...

Spencer M. Betway

Spencer M. Betway

September 23, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Spencer's memorial video. Born in Wyandotte, Spencer was the son of Richard and Wendy (Farrer) Betway. Spencer worked as a Transcriber, Line Cook and Farmhand. Spencer leaves to cherish his parents; Wendy Betway and Richard Betway; a brother: Lance (Amanda) Betway; grandfather William Farrer and a nephew Calvin Betway. Sadly he was...

Marion  Kamalay Kelleman

Marion Kamalay Kelleman

September 23, 2019

Please click on tribute wall above to view Marion's memorial video. Kelleman, Marion Kamalay, age 92, was born November 3, 1926 and died September 23, 2019, in Allen Park. Dear wife of John Kelleman and the late Simon Kamalay. Beloved mother of Susan (Doug) Pretty, Billy (Vicki) Kamalay, Kim (John Bilancetti) Kamalay, Brian Kamalay, Jan (Rick) Kutchuk, and Simon...

Leonard "Bob" Otterstetter

Leonard "Bob" Otterstetter

September 23, 2019

Leonard “Bob” Otterstetter, age 87 of Trenton, passed away September 23, 2019. Loving husband of the late Janet. Dear father of Jeff (Kim) and Susan (Clinton Frank) Otterstetter. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Amanda), Madison, Zachary, Hannah, Ryan, Peyton, Gavin, and Isabelle. Also survived by a sister in law Joanne Fields. Leonard was preceded in death by a son Kevin....

Christine C. Chiles

Christine C. Chiles

September 23, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Christine's memorial video. Christine Carol Chiles, Age 51 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. September 23, 2019. Loving wife of Robert. Dearest mother of Robert II, Isabella and Jacob. Beloved daughter of Carol Stoddart and Ralph Danielak and (the late George). Dearest sister to Julie (Donald) Teskey, Jamie Betke, Kenneth (Cherie) Betke, Joseph Danielak,...

Donald  W.  Kleiber

Donald W. Kleiber

September 21, 2019

Donald W. Kleiber. Age 85 of Trenton. September 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Kleiber. Loving father of Sandra (Scott Koval) Peters and Bruce (Beth) Kleiber. Proud grandpa of Melissa, Bruce D. (Kate), Jenna and Scott (Jenny). Great grandpa of Clare, Ben, Annabelle and Lilly. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Harold August Hertlein

Harold August Hertlein

September 19, 2019

Harold August Hertlein was born on February 10, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on September 19, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 86; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Vera. Loving dad of Karen (Matt) Miska, Mark Hertlein, Nancy Roden (Michael Norris) and Michelle (Jim) Vellmure. Very proud papa to...

Rose Chetcuti

Rose Chetcuti

September 19, 2019

Click on tribute wall above to view Rose's memorial video. Rose Chetcuti, age 90 of Detroit, passed away peacefully September 19th, 2019. Loving wife of the late Frank. Dear sister of Angela (the late Carmelo) Camilleri, Frances (the late Joe) Grima, Jane (the late John) Feneck, Jim (Helen) Vella. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family