OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Shirley Ann Belchunas

Shirley Ann Belchunas

September 23, 2018

Belchunas, Shirley Ann. September 23, 2018. Age 70, of Southwest Detroit. Beloved daughter of the late Martin and Theresa Belchunas. Loving mother of Marion Agius, Theresa (Johnny) Agius-Cowden, Joseph (Stacey) Agius. Proud grandma of Sydney Agius and Alex Agius. Dear sister of Charles (the late Judy) Belchunas, Kenneth (Sue) Belchunas and Edward (Annelise) Belchunas. Survived also by her beloved...

Richard T. Frank

Richard T. Frank

September 23, 2018

Richard T. Frank; age 69, September 23, 2018 of White Lake Township. Dearest brother of Stephen, Melanie (Steve) and Gary (Teresa). Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Robert J. Schehl

Robert J. Schehl

September 22, 2018

Robert J. Schehl; age 75, September 22, 2018 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Bobbie. Loving father of Tera (Daniel) Waddell, Kim (Chuck) Kane and Robert Good. Dearest papa of Logan, Jay, Ryan and Mackenzie. Dear brother of John (Susan). Son-in-law of Shirley Klupacs. Donations, in Robert's memory, may be made to either Beaumont Hospice 1410 E 14 Mile...

Rhonda E. Beaty

Rhonda E. Beaty

September 22, 2018

Beaty, Rhonda E. age, 49, September 22, 2018 of Riverview, Michigan. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph R Kreger and the late Beverly A Kreger nee Cronkhite. Beloved mother of Sara and Daren Beaty. Loving sister of Debbie (John) Rayle, Kevin D. Kreger, the late Sandra Atkari and the late Joseph Kreger.

Eleanor M. Prickett

Eleanor M. Prickett

September 20, 2018

Prickett, Eleanor M. Age 94. September 20, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mom of Cheryl (the late Al) Anderson, Dennis (the late Shirley) and Bob (Stephanie). Dearest grandma of 7 and great grandma of 13. Also survived by other loving family and friends.

Mary Agnes Taylor

Mary Agnes Taylor

September 20, 2018

Born in Cannon Township, Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Jenitis) Yekulis. After graduation from high school, she married the love of her life, Charles Taylor, who sadly preceded her in death May 26, 1999. A dedicated homemaker Mary also had worked as an Office Administrator with the Michigan State Police. She was a member St....

Mrs. Birvile Bright

Mrs. Birvile Bright

September 20, 2018

Bright, Birvile, age 90, September 20, 2018 of Lincoln Park, MI . Beloved wife for 67 years, of the late Woodson. Loving mother of Diane (Bruce) Fager, Jackie (Russ) Hastings, Barbara Roberts, Jerry Bright, Eugene Bright and Randall Bright. Proud grandma of Tracy, Kelly, Roger, Shannon, Jason, Bridget, Jeff, Adam, Christopher, Ryan, Matthew and Steven. Also survived by 28...

George Y. Jacob

George Y. Jacob

September 20, 2018

Jacob, George Y., age 61 of Newport, Michigan. George is survived by his wife Patricia and her children and grandchildren whom he loved dearly. In addition, he is also survived by his mother Angela Y. Jacob, his siblings and their spouses along with his nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his father Yaser George Jacob.

Margaret J. Marten

Margaret J. Marten

September 19, 2018

Marten, Margaret J. Age 71, of Allen Park. September 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. Marten. Loving mother of Kathryn (Jeff) Cialkowski and Robert (Meghan) Marten. Proud Mimi of Sophia, Cullen and Kensley. Dear sister of Barbara (Calvin) Fletcher and John (Terri) Gleason. Sister-in-law of Patricia (Joe) Kolet. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews and...

Jack Frederick Sweetenham

Jack Frederick Sweetenham

September 19, 2018

Jack Frederick Sweetenham; age 97, September 19, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Mary and the late Lillian.Loving father of James (Marsha), the late Dennis and the late Kenneth. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer (Jeremy) Kupper, Rebekah, Katie (Brent) Wyble, Christopher and great-grandfather of Kade Kupper, Lyla Kupper and Kase Wyble. Dear brother of Ivy (Martin) Horning and...

John G. Ehman

John G. Ehman

September 19, 2018

John Ehman, age 83 of Monroe, passed away September 19, 2018 at the ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. Born on February 14, 1935 in Morning Sun, Iowa, John was the son of George and Helena (nee: Bunge) Ehman. John graduated from Monroe High School and proudly served his Country in the United States Navy; he obtained his degree in Business...

Mrs. Betty Lou Bembnister

Mrs. Betty Lou Bembnister

September 19, 2018

Bembnister, Betty Lou, Sept 19, Age 84, of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear Mother of Marilyn Prichard, Tony (Stephany), Nancy Marks, Bridgett (Paul) Terrill, Katie (Kevin) Kama and Matthew (Karen). Dearest Grandma BB to 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 1-9pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West...

Mary Ann Petrous

Mary Ann Petrous

September 19, 2018

Mary Ann Petrous; age 82, September 19, 2018 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Marvin Petrous. Loving mom of Teresa (John) Dobias, Martha, Laura, Marvin Jr., and Sara. Dearest grandma of the late A.J., Jacob (Cassie), Samantha (Eric), Kristina, Christopher and great-grandma of Gage, Constantine, Claire, Isaac and Jakobie. Dear sister of the late Mac, Alice and...

Thomas Keith Burroughs

Thomas Keith Burroughs

September 18, 2018

Burroughs, Thomas Keith, age 75, September 18, 2018 of Taylor , MI. Beloved husband of Boonmee and the late Wanna Sangna Dougnen. Loving father of Penny (Patrick) Siragusa, Tinnie Fornatoro, Thomas Burroughs, II and Amy Burroughs. Also survived by his grandchildren Nicholas Burroughs, Zachary Burroughs, Tia Fornatoro, Sebastian Fornatoro and Alexander Gersky; his siblings Patrica (Dwight) Glasgow, Leslie (Karen)...

Elaine Frances Koch

Elaine Frances Koch

September 18, 2018

Elaine Frances Koch, age 80 of Monroe, lost her battle with cancer, and passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 in her home, with her family at her bedside. Born November 12, 1937 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Elaine was the daughter of Vendel and Frances (Collett) Rokisky. A 1955 graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Wyandotte, she then married...

Calvin Scott Isselhardt

Calvin Scott Isselhardt

September 18, 2018

Isselhardt, Calvin Scott. Age 61. September 18, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved son of Calvin and the late Ethelmae. Cherished brother of Bonnie (Lee) Lewis, Kathie (Larry) Rieder and Michael (Angela) Isselhardt. Loving uncle of Leslie (Pat) Denton and Jeremy (Merissa) Szpaichler. He will also be missed by many other loving family and friends. Calvin loved animals and cherished his...

Carolyn Anne Sheck

Carolyn Anne Sheck

September 17, 2018

Sheck, Carolyn Anne, age 81, September 17, 2018 of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of Kathleen Lawson and Lorrie (Dan) Posegay. Also survived by her grandchildren Joanna, Ryan, Mikaila and Paige; her siblings Alan (Judy) Hileman, Warren (Liz) Hileman and Lois (Tom) McGill. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to...

Diane T. Knowles

Diane T. Knowles

September 17, 2018

Knowles, Diane T. Age 80, of Brownstown. September 17, 2018. Beloved wife of David Knowles for 57 years. Loving mother of Michael (Brenda) Knowles, Juliann (John) Testy, Mark (Annette) Knowles, Robert (Amy) Knowles and Amy (Eric) Munson. Proud grandmother of Arielle, Lily, Jesse, Nicholas, Alexander, Adam, Emma, Jack and Sam. Dear sister of Elizabeth Moshier. In lieu of flowers,...

Archie W. Thompson,  Jr.

Archie W. Thompson, Jr.

September 17, 2018

Born in Toledo, Archie was the son of Archie and Mary (Dushane) Thompson. After high school, he faithfully served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Charlene Biggins in 1959 here in Monroe. Archie worked over 27 years for General Motors in Toledo, until his retirement in 1995....

Albert O. Rodey

Albert O. Rodey

September 17, 2018

Born in Monroe, Albert was the son of George and Louise (Dallmann) Rodey. A graduate of Airport High School, he then married the love of his life, Bette Walker on October 15, 1960. Sadly she preceded him in death June 8, 2012. Albert worked over 35 years for Ford Motor Company, Rawsonville Plant, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed boating,...