OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Ann Shelton
September 18, 2019
Lisa Ann Shelton, age 59 of Gibraltar, formerly of Trenton. September 18, 2019. Beloved wife to Jerry Shelton. Loving mom to Dion, Michael, and Sarah. Dear grandma to Dion, Anthony, Dylan, Aiden, Jaden and Alison. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
Edward "Nick" Clegg
September 16, 2019
Born in Carleton, Nick was the son of Edward and Beatrice (Reed) Clegg. He married the love of his life, Arlys Laura, in June of 1948. Nick was employed as a Pipe Fitter with Monsanto Chemical in Trenton for over 38 years, retiring in 1988. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood, and a...
Agnes Marguerite Gratowski
September 16, 2019
Agnes Marguerite (Benda) Gratowski was born on January 21, 1930 in Detroit to the proud parents of Joseph and Josephine (Ferry) Benda. She graduated from St. Mary's of Redford high school in 1948. Agnes married the love of her life Richard E. Gratowski on September 25, 1954 in Detroit. In 1970, they moved into their Newport home on Brancheau...
John "Jack" Stewart
September 16, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view John's memorial video. John “Jack” Stewart, age 71 of Allen Park, passed away September 16th, 2019. Loving husband of Lynne. Dear father of Will (Airess). Proud Papa of Isabella, Haidren, Tyler, and Kayla. Also survived brothers John and Robert, and sister Virginia. Sadly John was preceded in death by his children Kathryn,...
Audrey C. Owens
September 15, 2019
Owens, Audrey C., age 98, September 15, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Walt (Vicki) Owens Dr. John (Deborah) Owens. Also survived by her grandchildren Amy Lester, Beth (Scott) Hinzmann, Kathryn (Rick) Talbert, Becky (Todd) DePaulis, Emily (Mike) Brigham and the late Benjamin Owens; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; her...