OBITUARIES

August 28, 2024

Mary Jane Escamilla, age 85 of Brownstown, MI passed away August 28, 2024. Loving wife of Sebastian for 44 wonderful years. Loving stepmother of Russ (Iris) Escamilla, Kerry (Joanne) Escamilla and Yvonne (Tony) Vario. Beloved sister of Rachel Fernandez, the late Elvira Razo, the late Antonia Romo and the late Joe Rizo. Mary is known as "Grandma Loma" to...

August 28, 2024

Born in Detroit, Roger was the son of Simon and Mabel (Dusseau) Ayotte. He worked for The Chrysler Corporation for over 34 years, retiring in 1984. Roger was a member of the Knights of Colombus Fr. Saylor Council 3774. He enjoyed traveling, working in his vegetable garden and collecting cars.

Roger leaves to cherish his memory 2...

August 26, 2024

Born in Detroit, Nancy was the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Wales) Platt. A 1956 graduate of Detroit Commerce High School, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for Barnum Brothers Fiber Company for many years. Nancy married David Madison August 15, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death. She was a Volunteer in the Gift Shop at Heritage Hospital...

August 25, 2024

Giovanni Mario Covelli, age 77 of Taylor, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Maria, of 56 years.

Loving son to Benedetto and Antonietta Covelli. Loving father to Antonietta (James) Smith, Teresa (Robert) Sgroia, Benedetto (Kelly) Covelli, and Cindy (Mohamad) Elhaouli. Loving papa to Vanyssa, Marcello, Giovanni, Joshua,...

August 25, 2024

Sue “Susan” L. Black (Panicci) was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1948 and passed away on August 25, 2024 at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital at the age of 76; she was of Trenton. Beloved mom of Brian (Michelle) and Stacey (Denny). Proud grandma of Chase, Tyler, Braydon, Alex, Kayla, Ryan and Lindsey. Dearest sister of Kathy (Tom),...

August 25, 2024

Michael B. Serpetti, age 71, August 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Anne Serpetti. Loving father of Angela (Grant) and Michael (Colette). Proud grandfather of Carly, Cassie and Tauri. Dear brother of Phillip (Carolyn) and Judy (Mike).

A memorial gathering will be held at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes...

August 25, 2024

Charles C. McCrary, age 87 of Detroit, MI passed away August 25, 2024. Loving husband of the late Allyne M. McCrary. Beloved father of Sandra Cagle and Sindra (John) Wasmund. Proud papaw of Steven (Michelle), Trish, Charlie (Heather), John, Krista (Emmanuel) and great grandpa of many great grandchildren. Loving brother of Dina.

August 24, 2024

Joseph Richard Velthuysen, age 57, loving father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday the 22nd, 2024. Despite his inner battles, Joe remained optimistic and believed in his heart he would get a second chance with his loved ones, as family was the one thing that he could count on no matter what. During his recent moments here...

August 24, 2024

John Michael Nicholson passed away on August 24th, 2024, at the age of 33. John was the loving and kind son of his father Brian Nicholson (Tammy) and his mother Kathy Nau (Tony). He is survived by his Son Damian and Daughter Lillith, his brother Alex and his sisters Kayla, Erin, and Caeley. He is also survived by his...

August 23, 2024

Philip Charles LaBelle, 93, of Brownstown , Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Visitation will take place at Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Road, Trenton, Michigan, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 4:00-8:00 pm.

Philip will lie in state Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 3:00-3:30 at...

August 22, 2024

Angela Robinson nee Vassallo of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Robinson. Cherished mother of Mary (John) Lecznar, Richard (Debra) Robinson, Patty (Rob Swonger) and Lisa (the late Gary) Buffa. Dearest grandmother of Kellie Joyce (Brendan), Michael (Aurelie), Christopher (Alexis), Angela (Chris), Nichole (Weldon), Brad...

August 22, 2024

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Jim was born on September 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on August 22, 2024 at the age of 71; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 50 years to Karen (Hamilton). Cherished dad of the late Andrea, Theresa (Richard), the late Donny, Melissa...

August 22, 2024

Arleen Lee Tomasik "Reifsnider", age 85 of Gibraltar, passed away on August 22, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 20 years.

Loving mother to Robert (Rhonda) Tomasik, Jefferey Tomasik, and Michelle (Jim) Whitwam. Loving grandma to Krysten, Daniel, Katie, Brianna, Joseph, and James. Loving G.G....

August 22, 2024

Born in Detroit, Melvin was the son of William and Anne (Casneuf) Markwardt. A graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit, he faithfully served our country in the United Staes Air Corps. Melvin married the love of his life, Betty Dahmer, in 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death in 2014. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Wayne University...

August 21, 2024

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August 21, 2024

Edward S. Gardulski of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of 56 ½ years to Patricia Gardulski. Loving father of the late Michael E. Gardulski and Paul J. (Kimberly) Gardulski. Cherished grandfather of Ethan E. Gardulski. Dear brother of Amelia (Bruce) Schneider...

August 20, 2024

August 19, 2024

Genevieve Leja, age 91 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Fred Leja. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda), Greg (Kathy), Brian (Robin), Randy (Sheila) and Kathy Killam. She is survived by her grandchildren Daniel, Timothy (the late Rachel), Nicholas, Julie (Justin), Matthew (Kelly), Steven (Melissa), Jason (Jackie), Kristen, Jacob (Sarah), Katelyn (Brad), Rachael, Anthony and great grandmother...

August 18, 2024

Keith B. Elliott, of Riverview, passed away August 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Susan Elliott. Loving father of Derek (Meghan) Elliott. Proud grandfather of Holden, Hayes, Harrison, and Penelope. Dear brother of Pamela (Dwight) Davis and the late Kevin (Sandy) Elliott. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

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August 18, 2024

Nathalie Ann Beach, age 90 of Brownstown, MI passed away on August 18, 2024. Loving wife of the late Robert Beach. Beloved mother of Michael Beach Sr., James (Marilyn) Beach, the late Robert Lee Beach II, Mark Beach, and John Beach. Proud grandma of Michael II, Robert III, Jordan (Michael), Shauna (Philip), John (Sara), Rachael (Kenny), Jamie (Jessica), Shelby...