OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Yvette Marie "Susie" Keller

Yvette Marie "Susie" Keller

December 31, 2017

Born in Dearborn, Yvette was the daughter of Anthony and Sandra (Tkach) Keller. A dedicated homemaker, Yvette also owned and operated Bee Sweet Antiques in downtown Monroe. She enjoyed working in her garden, loved her dogs and cats and had a passion for refinishing and restoring antiques, but her most cherished times were those spent with her daughter Emily....

Robert E. Viers

Robert E. Viers

December 31, 2017

Viers, Robert E., age 65, December 31, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved father of Vanessa (Jonathane) Braasch. Devoted grandpa of Trent. Loving son of Shirley (Marvin) McKibben and the late Everett Jr. (the late Brenda) Viers. Brother of Gerald, Mark, Vincent (Grace), Brad (Holly) and Keenan Viers, Donald (Debbie) Grames, Sherry (Chuck) Cuykendall, Annette Patterson, Kimberly (Jim) Guy, Becky...

Tabatha "Tabby" Wells

Tabatha "Tabby" Wells

December 31, 2017

Tabatha Ann Wells. December 31, 2017. Age 28. Beloved daughter of Randy Wells. Loving sister of Robert, Thomas, Angel, and Larry. Cherished companion of Justin Pearson. Proud momma to her fur baby Kobe. Dear niece to her Aunt Nancy and Aunt Sandra and family. Also survived by many more family and friends. Tabby was well loved and will be...

Sandra J. Vassel

Sandra J. Vassel

December 31, 2017

Sandra was born on January 8, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and died at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn on December 31, 2017 at the age of 70; she was of Allen Park and formerly of Taylor. Beloved mom of Terri Clanton and the late Michial and his wife Debra Clanton. Cherished granny of Cheyenne, Destiny, Misty, Lacey, the late Brandon and the...

Virginia Jean Enright

Virginia Jean Enright

December 30, 2017

Virginia Jean was born on February 25, 1925 in South Rockwood, Michigan and died at her home in Southgate on December 30, 2017 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Linda Duncan, Paul (Renae) Affholter and the late Bruce Affholter. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild,...

Michael Joseph Matatall

Michael Joseph Matatall

December 30, 2017

Michael is survived by his four children Aaron, Ian, Shawn and Alicia as well as other family and friends.

Donna J. Beri

Donna J. Beri

December 29, 2017

Beri, Donna J., age 80, December 229, 2017 of Inkster, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Ellen Beri. Loving sister of James (the late Judi) Beri, Sr. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. There will not be any funeral services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Service: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family...

Maria O. Uy

Maria O. Uy

December 28, 2017

Maria O. Uy; age 94, December 28, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Lorenzo. Loving mother of Robert (Myrna), James, Irish (Raffy) Leonardo, Charles (Flordeliz), Elizabeth (Guido) Velasco and the late Linda (the late Victorio) Salipande. Dearest grandmother of May, Vicky, Edwin (Kelly), Ralph, Leslie (Rommel), Carolyn, Donna (Noel), Charlene, Cathy, Cheryll, Abbey and great-grandmother of...

Barbara J. Fleming

Barbara J. Fleming

December 28, 2017

Barbara J. Fleming, 77, of Newport, MI passed away on December 28, 2017 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. She was born in Monroe, Michigan on March 20, 1940 to Randall J. and Eunice (nee: Gaynier) Brancheau. She married Robert Fleming on September 29, 1962 at St. Charles Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2009....

Mrs. Marjorie Jean Parent

Mrs. Marjorie Jean Parent

December 28, 2017

Marjorie Jean Parent, age 92 of Pontiac and the Downriver area, passed away December 28th, 2017. Loving wife of the late Allen. Dear mother of Rusty, Yvonne (David) Porter, Rebecca Anderson, Brian (Jo Ann), Deanna Mangold, and Wayne (Sandy). Proud grandmother of 20 and many great and great-great grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by a sister Marion Conrad....

Walter S. Rothwell,  M.D.

Walter S. Rothwell, M.D.

December 27, 2017

Dr. Walter Spray Rothwell, 93, formerly of Trenton, Grosse Ile and Palmetto, Florida, died peacefully at Atria Kinghaven on December 27, 2017. A funeral will be held at Martenson Trenton Chapel on December 31 at 10:00 am. Walter Rothwell ("Jack" to friends since childhood) was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 30, 1924. He was named after his maternal...

Chester F. Lewandowski

Chester F. Lewandowski

December 27, 2017

Chester is survived by his children Chester and Jennifer. There will not be any visitation or services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Service: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101-1141

Donald H. Henderson

Donald H. Henderson

December 27, 2017

Donald Harold "Putts" Henderson, 81, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on December 27, 2017, at Beaumont-Dearborn Hospital after a months-long battle with an extremely rare disease called AHUS. Don was born in Trenton, Michigan to Arthur J. Henderson and Margaret J. Sutherby Henderson on January 31, 1936. He attended Slocum-Truax High School where he was an accomplished athlete lettering...

Frances C. Darin

Frances C. Darin

December 25, 2017

Born in Detroit, Frances was the daughter of Napoleon and Alice (Gatti) Aiello. She was married to the love of her life, Ferdinand Darin, who sadly preceded her in death July 26, 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Frances was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and its Altar Society as well as the Business and Professional Women....

Harold Dean Jarrell

Harold Dean Jarrell

December 25, 2017

Jarrell, Harold Dean "Bud". December 25, 2017; age 82. Beloved husband to the late Patricia Faye Jarrell for 45 years. Loving father to Billy Jarrell, Yvonne (Carl) Wimpey, Johnny (Stacy) Jarrell, Randy Jarrell, Deborah (Gilbert) Alva, and Brian (Shannon) Jarrell. Cherished grandfather of Tony, Carl Wayne, Candice, Nichole, Taylor, Jenna, Gilbert Jr., Darian, Arianna, Bryce, Mariah, Brianna, Brian Jr.,...

Frederick E. Sanquist,  Jr.

Frederick E. Sanquist, Jr.

December 25, 2017

Sanquist, Frederick E., Jr.; age 92, December 25, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Luanne. Loving father of Thomas (Randi) and Daniel (Pamela). Dearest grandfather of Kristofor (Keshia), Erika (Kevin) Kwan and Ian. Dear great-grandfather of Ava Sanquist and Cora Kwan. Memorial gathering Thursday 3-7 pm with memorial service Friday 12 noon at the Trenton Chapel –...

William J. Beck

William J. Beck

December 25, 2017

William J. beck; age 85, December 25, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Viola. Loving father of Kyle (Bridget) and the late ViAnn. Dearest grandfather of Danielle (Dan) Stinchcombe, Alexandra and great-grandfather of Kendall. Dear brother of Anna Mae Lanning. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family...

Mrs. Corrine Yelley

Mrs. Corrine Yelley

December 25, 2017

Corrine Yelley, age 68 of Wyandotte, passed away at home December 25th, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Dear wife of Noah "Tom" Yelley. Loving mother of Jamie (Tim) Boggs and Dan. Proud grandmother of Austin, Avery, Rylan, and Ashlynn. Corrine was preceded in death by her mother Joyce, brothers Michael Sands, Lee Sands, as well as her sister...

Anthony Peter Kobus

Anthony Peter Kobus

December 25, 2017

Kobus, Anthony Peter. Age 90; of Riverview, formerly of Trenton. Passed away peacefully at home December 25, 2017 with his family. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Kobus. Dear father of Nicholas (Rhonda) Kobus, Patricia (Timothy) Teifer, Carol (Mark) Streamer, David (Francina) Kobus, and Linda (Tom) Salcido. Proud grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 17. He loved all of...

Ciapha Lafayette-Gant Reeves

Ciapha Lafayette-Gant Reeves

December 25, 2017

Ciapha Lafayette-Gant Reeves was born to the late Sr. Pastor Charles K. Reeves and Helen C. Jackson-Reeves on August 2, 1968 in Liberia, West Africa. Shortly after the demise of parents Emmanuel N. Reeves, Sr. (Uncle) and Serena B. Jackson-Reeves (Auntie) assumed the role of parents. Ciapha went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017. Beloved...