OBITUARIES
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Teresa M. Waldroup
July 22, 2017
Teresa was born on September 24, 1967 in Westland, Michigan and died on July 22, 2017 at Beaumont Hospital Taylor at the age of 49; she was of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Cherished mom of Robert, Stephen (Christan), Amber, Ashley and Fred "Bubba". Proud grandma of Maria, Adrianna and Stephen, Jr. Dearest daughter of Robert 9Jennie)...
Frank Smith
July 22, 2017
Frank Earl Smith, age 85, of Trenton, peacefully passed away at home Saturday, July 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife of 60 ½ years Shirley, his 3 children, Kathy, Rob (Jill) and Bill (Tina). 8 grandchildren; Jenni (Ryan), Amy (Dennis), Brad, Brett, Justin, Chris, Jon, Jacob and one great grandchild, Colton and his sister...
William 'Bill' Riley
July 21, 2017
Born in Detroit, Bill was the son of Clell and Nina (Castor) Riley. He married the love of his life, Jean Perrin, in 1954. Bill worked as an Engineer for Ford Motor Company for over 42 year, retiring in 1994. An avid Cyclist, Bill was known for riding his bike to work for many years, regardless of the weather....
Steven J. Price
July 21, 2017
Price, Steven, age 24, July 21, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved son of Gary and Andrea. Loving brother of Gary. Dearest uncle of Madison. Visitation, Friday 2-9 PM with scripture service and a time of sharing, Friday 6 PM at the Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Steven will lie in state at St....
Brian Walker Benson
July 21, 2017
Brian John Walker Benson Born January 27, 1948 at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, the son of the late Earl Eugene (Mike) Benson, and Mary Margaret Walker McCarthy. Passed away July 21, 2017, age 69. Attended Barbour Hall Junior Military Academy Kalamazoo, MI.graduating Eighth Grade Spring 1963. Grosse Ile High School, graduating Spring 1967. He attended Montcalm CC. Brian...
Darrell D. Loger
July 21, 2017
Darrell D. Loger; age 69, July 21, 2017 of Newport, formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of Gale. Loving dad of Jeff (Tracy) and Jason (Lisa). Dearest papa of Katie, Emma, Abigail, Natalie and Ella. Dear friend of Dennis (Claudia) Gilpatrick and the late Bob (Chuckie) Adams. Godfather of Chase McLane. Brother of Dennis Loger, Dawn Loger and Shawn Langley....
Kenneth R. Crayne, Sr.
July 21, 2017
Crayne, Kenneth R., Sr., age 68, July 21, 2017 of Brownstown Twp., MI. Beloved husband of Diana. Loving father of Michelle (Don) Antio, Ken Crayne, Jr., Sarah (Matt) Franks and Brandon Crayne. Also survived by his grandchildren Tiffany, Tyler, Alexa, Dylan, Alyssa, Brianna & Rylyn a great granddaughter Noelle; his siblings Chuck (Maxine) Crayne and Gail Crayne. contributions in...
Thomas J. Podgajski
July 20, 2017
Thomas J. Podgajski; age 77, July 20, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Bak) for 56 years. Loving dad of Lynn (Frank) Uveges, Michael and the late Patricia Freeman. Dearest grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Robert Phillips. Tom was a retired Grosse Ile Fire Marshall and a successful business man. Donations in memory of Tom...
Charles 'Charlie' Frost
July 20, 2017
Charles "Charlie" Frost of Gibraltar; passed away peacefully to be with his late wife Doris Joyce Frost on July 20, 2017. Charlie was born on November 9, 1926 (one of five children) to Wilfred and Lillian Frost. He was raised in Peoria, Illinois and at age 18 he joined the merchant marines as an Oiler and then served as...
Gary Robert Cozad
July 20, 2017
Born in Wyandotte, Gary was the son of Charles and Ethel (Bagans) Cozad. A 1961 Graduate of Trenton High School, he faithfully served his country in the United States Navy. Gary was a Self Employed House Painter and had worked maintenance at his church, St. John United Church of Christ, in Wyandotte. Gary leaves to cherish his memory his...
David Alan Crist
July 20, 2017
Born in Trenton, David was the son of Clyde and Gertrude Crist. A graduate of Airport High School, David worked construction with the Operating Engineers, Local 324 for many years. A talented artist, he loved to draw. He was also known for his generosity, always willing to help others in need. David leaves to cherish his memory his children:...
Viola L. Beck
July 20, 2017
Viola was born on April 9, 1927 in Mead, Ohio and died on July 20, 2017 at Belle Fountain Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Riverview at the age of 90; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of William. Loving mom of Kyle Beck (Bridget MacDonald) and the late ViAnn Beck. Proud grandma of Danielle and Alexandra and great grandma...
Mr. Howard J. Lore
July 18, 2017
Lore, Howard J., age 89 of Southgate, passed away July 18, 2017. Loving husband of the late Marjorie J. Dear father of Kevin (Linda), Mark (Gail), and the late Michael. Proud grandfather of Sarah, Allison, Jeffrey (Heather), Timothy (Mary), Maribeth (Travis) Ford, Rachel Denton and Megan Tardiff. Great grandfather of 9. Howard was a devoted employee of the Chrysler...
Barbara Ann Felske
July 17, 2017
Felske, Barbara Ann. Age 84, of Gibraltar. July 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Lynn (Donn) Hedke, Gwynne Felske, Debbie Felske, Lori (Mark) LaBeau, Kurt (Jeanell) Felske, Patti (Mark) Gornick and Kim (Eric Cox) Felske. Proud grandmother of 9. Great grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Don (Gloria) Loudy. Dear companion of Thomas "Bud"...
Mr. Richard K. Daniels, Sr.
July 17, 2017
Richard K. Daniels, Sr., age 67 of Lincoln Park and Taylor, passed away July 17th, 2017. Loving husband of Karen. Dear father of Richard, Jr. (Jane), Kim Miller, and Jennifer (Stephen) Perri. Proud grandfather of Ambir Gould, Robbie, Makaila, Dakota, Kara, and Nicholas. Great grandfather of Logan. Also survived by his sister Kathy (Gary) Jones. Richard was preceded in...
Kimberly Ann Sinclair-Varga
July 17, 2017
Kimberly Ann Varga-Sinclair, of Allen Park, was born August 24, 1977 and went home to be with the Lord July 17, 2017. Loving mother of Gabrielle (Joshua) and Ariel Sinclair. Proud grandmother of Seth. Beloved daughter of George (Denise) and Darlene Varga. Cherished sister of Angela (Ronald) Bolton. Adored aunt of Hannah and Emma Bolton. Will be sadly missed...
Theresa J. Laboe
July 17, 2017
Born in Monroe, Theresa was the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Smith) Engel. She married the love of her life, Robert Laboe, November 7, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death January 19, 2009. A dedicated homemaker, Theresa had worked as a Telephone Operator for Michigan Bell, worked at Hall of Divine Child and...
William H. Elrod
July 16, 2017
Elrod, William H., age 89 of Trenton. Went home to be with his late wife of 61 ½ years, Geraldine, and the Lord July 16, 2017. Loving father of Diana Elrod and Larry (Evelyn) Elrod. Beloved grandfather of Dawn Rena, Heath, and Sheryl, and great grandfather of Brett, Tamara, and Andrew. He is survived by his sisters Lorraine and...
Mary Therese Kluender
July 16, 2017
Kluender, Mary Therese. Age 68, of Grosse Ile. July 16, 2017. Beloved wife of Peter Kluender. Loving mother of Kevin (Christina Brehm) Kluender. Will be sadly missed by siblings Helena (Dan) Curry, Michael (Sandra) Kuhn, Patrice (David) Nadeau, Rosemary Kuhn, Christopher (Candace) Kuhn, David Kuhn, and Anne Kuhn. Cherished Godmother to Meghan McAuliffe and Shannon Rose. Proud aunt to...
Katrina French Richardson
July 15, 2017
Katrina French Richardson; age 31, July 15, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Jeff. Loving daughter of "cupcake thief" Kathleen Fowkes, David (Beth) French and daughter-in-law of Jeff (Penny) Richardson. Dearest sister of Nicholas French, Nathan (Stacy) French, Anthony (Andrea) Kurdunowicz, Phillip Kurdunowicz and Jared Kurdunowicz. Dear granddaughter of Joan (the late John) French and Gerald V. (the late...
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