OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Mario Gizzi
June 17, 2017
Gizzi, Mario; age 97, of Allen Park. June 17, 2017. Loving husband of the late Nina Gizzi. Dear father of the late Concetta (Tina) Horrey, Sam (Cindy) Gizzi, and Daniel Gizzi. Proud grandfather of Steven, Nicholas, Nicole, and Michele. Great grandfather of Emma, Olivia, Alexandra, and Dylan. Mario was a World War II veteran; he fought in Normandy, Northern...
Marvin Lee Mann
June 16, 2017
Mann, Marvin Lee; age 83, June 16, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Tommie. Loving father of Randi Stephens. Dearest grandpa of Louren Wolford. Dear brother of Opal Brown. Also survived by 2 great-grandchildren and dear friends Lanny and Carol Mullins. There Will Be No Services: The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd.,...
Alma C. Hopkins
June 16, 2017
Alma was born on March 6, 1919 and died at her home in Trenton, as was her wish, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late William C. Hopkins, loving mother of William A. Hopkins, and proud grandma of William S. Hopkins and Declan M. Hopkins. Also survived by her nieces and nephews as well as other...
Lucas James Irish
June 14, 2017
Lucas James was born on November 7, 2001 in Southfield, Michigan and passed away on June 14, 2017 at the age of 15; he was of Trenton. Cherished son of Cindy McManus (Dave Hamilton) and Jeff (Courtney) Irish. Loving grandson of Jim and Carole McManus, Susan and George Haller, Kelly Mourguet-Tims and Christopher Tims. Also survived by his two...
Mr. Henry J. Stein
June 13, 2017
Henry J. Stein, age 96 of Monroe, passed away peacefully June 13th, 2017. Born to the late Leo and Clara Stein on December 26th, 1920 in LaSalle, MI. Loving husband of 62 years to the late Grace Gramlich. Dear father of Carole Vallas, Michael, Elaine Worrell, and Jill (Cal) Meyers. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 14....
Mr. Larry Ouellette
June 13, 2017
Larry Ouellette, age 55 of Allen Park, formerly of Trenton, passed away peacefully June 13th, 2017. Born July 25th, 1961 to Evelyn and the late Justin Pete Ouellette. Loving husband of Tamera Ames-Ouellette. Dear father of Erin and Alyssa. Also survived by his siblings Patricia (Bob) Bassett, Janice (Paul) Reinas, Chip (Charlene), Mary Ouellette- Dumais, brother in law Timothy...
Cathy Ann Lizyness
June 12, 2017
Lizyness, Cathy Ann. Age 60, of Trenton. June 12, 2017. Beloved daughter of Martin and Helen Lizyness. Loving sister of Larry (Joyce) Lizyness. Dearest aunt of Larry Lizyness Jr., Troy (May) Lizyness and Jay (Michelle) Lizyness. Great aunt of Cameron, Andrew, Christian, Stephen, Madison, Gavin and Emerson. Memorial contributions may be made to National Kidney Foundation Click on the...
Theresa L. Perry
June 12, 2017
Perry, Theresa L., age 95, June 12, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John Perry, Jim (Michelle) Perry, Joseph A. (Deanna) Perry and Jeffrey L. (Marlene) Perry. Also survived by her grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Jeffery, Jr., Gina, Anthony and Sylvia. Visitation, Thursday, 1-9 PM, and Rosary, Thursday 7:15 PM at the Allen...
Bak Eng Yee
June 12, 2017
Bak Eng Yee; age 88, June 12, 2017, formerly of Warren. Beloved wife of the late Yoke Mon Yee. Loving mother of Raymond (Susan), Alfred and the late Judy. Dearest grandma of David and Stephen. Dear sister of Sunny Seid. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in memory of Bak to the Alzheimer's Association .
Nory Serapiglia
June 11, 2017
Serapiglia, Nory, age 87, June 11, 2017 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Donato. Loving mother of Darrell (Barbara) Serapiglia and Dean Serapiglia. Also survived by her grandchildren Jason (Melanie) and Amanda; her great grandchildren Graziella, Giuliana, Mariano, Matteo, Gianina and Sophia
Ann E. Long
June 10, 2017
Long, Ann E., age 81 of Southgate. June 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bill Long. Loving mother of Donna Long and Russell Long. Proud grandmother of Phillip Pattenaude and Ashley Gregory. Dear sister of Wanda (Gleese) Williams. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Glenn and Martha Russell and...
Frank D. Douglas
June 10, 2017
Born in Ashland, Kentucky, Frank was the son of Harvey and Mary (Knipp) Douglas. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Frank married the love of his life, Juanita Bates-Baker, on June 25, 1976. He worked as a Pipe Fitter for Chrysler Corporation at the Trenton Engine Plant for over 25 years,...
Geraldine M. Dziedzic
June 10, 2017
Dziedzic, Geraldine (Geri), age 88, June 10, 2017, of Riverview. Geri is survived by her husband Henry, son Mike (Cyndy), daughter Nancy (Dan), grandchildren Adam, Vivienne, and Alec, sister Dorothy Sokol, and many nieces and nephews. Born June 10, 1929, in Detroit, Geri was a popular and spirited girl who loved ice skating, dancing, and "bumming around," as she...
Nelda M. Ohlinger
June 9, 2017
Nelda M. Ohlinger; age 82, June 9, 2017 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Christi Freeman, Terri (the late Mark) Coulston, and Judi (Todd) Dollarhite. Dearest grandma of Tony Hester, Carly Freeman-Smith, Robert Freeman, Andy Freeman, Tyler Dollarhite and great-grandma of Amber Smith and James Smith. Dear sister of Nolan Davis, the late Cranford...
Mr. Joe Chambers
June 8, 2017
Chambers, Joe, age 89 of South Rockwood, passed away peacefully June 8th, 2017. Born September 25th, 1927 to the late Phillip and Loma Chambers in Ozark, Alabama. Joe proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy. On October 11th, 1946 Joe married his lovely wife, the late Lorraine Newsome. Together they would have 8 children, Joseph...
Mrs. Renee Jones
June 7, 2017
Renee Jones, age 93 of Trenton, passed away peacefully June 7th, 2017. Visitation Saturday from 9:30am until 12noon Funeral Service at the Trenton Chapel- The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd.
Carri Lynn Okleh
June 7, 2017
Okleh, Carri Lynn. Age 56, of Lincoln Park. June 7, 2017. Loving sister of Mark Beckowitz, Deeanna Beckowitz, Donald (Jeannine) Beckowitz, Jimmie (Jasmine) Beckowitz and Eddie Beckowitz. Survived also by 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. Carri was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Janet and her daughter Lyndi. Cremation is taking...
Roger Petras
June 7, 2017
Roger Petras; age 66, June 7, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Adoring husband of Linda. Loving dad of James (Sarah), Megan (Shawn) O'Neil, Robert (Jennifer) Judd, Eran (Paul) Chuhran and Dawn Herman. Dearest grandpa of Jade, Ethan, Abigail, Michael and Jacob. Also survived by 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Donations in memory of Roger may be made to the donor's...
Gordon H. Calder
June 5, 2017
Gordon H. Calder, 64, of Harrisville, Michigan passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 peacefully at his home. Born August 2, 1952 to John and Dorothy (Otterbein) Calder in Cambridge, (Galt) Ontario, Canada. Gordon was raised in Galt. Gordon married Susan Griffith on May 8, 1980, in Lincoln Park, Michigan. In 1982 their son, William was born. The Calder's...
Marilyn Bilderbeck
June 5, 2017
Bilderbeck, Marilyn, age 82 of Southgate. Loving mother of Laurie Bilderbeck, Sharon (Greg) Grainger, and the late Russell Bilderbeck. Dearest nana of Robert, Heather, Rachel, Melissa, and Kimberly and great nana to Alex, Wyatt, Russell, Hope, Tariq, AJ, Samia, and Ava. Dearest sister of the late Robert Hunt and the late Howard Hunt. Loving daughter of the late Marvin...