OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Scott Gatherum
December 28, 2015
Scott was born on February 6, 1956 in Scotland to Thomas and Elisabeth (nee: Adamson) Gatherum and died at his home in Taylor on December 28, 2015 at the age of 59. Beloved husband of 36 years to Phyllis. Loving dad of Pamela (James) Caudill, Brandy Lynn Gatherum and Scott J. Gatherum. Proud papa to Brooke Noel, Zachary James...
Luis R. Gonzales
December 28, 2015
Luis was born on May 18, 1974 in Lincoln Park, Michigan to Ramiro and Edna (nee: Rodriguez) Gonzales and died at his home in Brownstown, Michigan on December 28, 2015 at the age of 41; he was formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Angela. Beloved father of Randie (Jason) Contreras. Proud grandfather of Jaydin and Jason. Cherished son...
Benjamin "Bing" Bondy
December 28, 2015
Bondy, Benjamin "Bing", age 80, December 28, 2015 formerly of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Frederick (Connie) Evans and Cheryl (Roger) Mater. Dearest papa of Heather (Joe), Brittney, Michael, Mark, Jay, Amber and Keaton. Dear great-grandpa of Gabriel, Emilia and Micah. Preceded in death by his parents; Ben and Catherine, sisters; Bea Boisvenue and Dorothy...
Russell E. Waugh
December 28, 2015
Born August 8, 1941 in Detroit, he was the son of Russell E. and Laura Waugh. Russell was a 1959 graduate of Monroe High School and a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. He was a lifelong teacher in the Dundee School District. He led his students to several state championships in history. Russell loved history and politics, college football...
Leslie John Kachadourian
December 27, 2015
Leslie John Kachadourian, age 81, December 27, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving dad of Daniel (Amy) Kachadourian and the late Douglas Kruszewski. Dearest brother of Andrew Kachadourian. Dear grandfather of Drew Kachadourian, Kathryn Kachadourian, Mitchell Kruszewski and Darren Kruszewski. There Will Be No Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen...
Leo Rauchman
December 26, 2015
Rauchman, Leo, age 92, December 26, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving father of Laura (Tom) Bolduc and Leanna (Mark) Bronni. Also survived by his grandsons Nick, Ethan, Leo, Owen, Ben, Simon and Ryan; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings Victoria Rauchman, Irene Ouellette, Joe, John and Frank Rauchman.
Larry E. Jabtecki
December 26, 2015
Jabtecki, Larry E., age 56, December 26, 2015 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Lauralynn. Also survived by his children John Davis, Crystal Davis, Shaun Davis, Kimberly Davis, Nicholas Jabtecki, Larry Jabecki, Jr., Valerie Showalter and Katlyn Davis; his grandchildren; his siblings David Jabtecki and Christina Upton. Contributions in memory of Larry's life may be made directly to...
Linda S. Bloink
December 26, 2015
Bloink, Linda, Age 52 of Detroit. December 26, 2015. Linda is preceded in death by her parents Edna and Vince Bloink. She is survived by her sister April "Rose" Bloink-Akers. No services scheduled---please check back: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
Adam Gerald Dusik
December 23, 2015
Born in Riverview, Adam was the son of Gerald and Carolyn (Cybulski) Dusik. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Gerald and Carolyn; a son Charles Adam Dusik; his fiance' Shreya Patel and a sister Clarice (Craig) Clark; as well as a niece Savanna Clark and nephews Noah Clark and Isaac Clark. Click on the multimedia tab to...
Cora 'Jean' Messer
December 23, 2015
Cora "Jean" was born on May 15, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Silas Dodson and Eva May (nee: Boa) Schell and died at her home on December 23, 2015 at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Oscar. Loving mom of Roxy (the late Thomas) Clark, Linda Lewandowski, Betty (Mike) Sowle and Oscar (Andrea) Messer. Proud grandma...
Ann E. Gates
December 22, 2015
Ann E. Gates, age 89 of Wyandotte, passed away December 22, 2015. Loving mother of Charles R. (Sylvia) and Betty (Christopher) Mize. Proud grandma of 4 and great grandma of 4. Ann is also survived by her sister Dorothy McNicol and brother Roger (Christine) Gout. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research...
Tammy Lynn Taylor
December 21, 2015
Tammy Lynn Taylor, age 56 of South Rockwood, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Beaumont Trenton Hospital. Born June 28, 1959 in Trenton, Tammy was the daughter of Frederick and Beverly (Reaume) Hollister, Sr. She married the love of her life, James Taylor, on June 19, 1987. A dedicated homemaker, Tammy enjoyed collecting Precious Moments Figurines and visiting...
Diana Marie Cseresznye
December 20, 2015
Cseresznye, Diana Marie. Age 56, of Detroit. December 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late David Cseresznye. Loving mother of Nicholas and Matthew. Dearest daughter of Rosemary Broughton. Dear sister of John Broughton, Cathy Crawford and Sherry Hanover. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband David and her father Jonnie Broughton. Memorial contributions may...
Lucien "Lou" Beasse
December 18, 2015
Beasse, Lucien "Lou" age 85 of Trenton. Lou was born July 15, 1930 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, Canada and died on December 18, 2015 at Rivergate. Beloved husband of Mary Anne "Vivian" (Happily married for 62 years). Loving father of Lucienne "Lucy" Andersen, David Beasse, Ron Beasse and Carol Carter. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer, Michelle, Margaret, Scott and Samantha. Great...
Mrs. Helen June Kozlowski
December 18, 2015
Kozlowski, Helen June, age 83 of Monroe, passed away December 18, 2015. Born in Harrisburg, PA to Trumaine and Helen Baumbach, where she would later marry her husband, John T., and reside until moving with her family to Monroe in 1965. As a homemaker in Monroe, she would raise her children Gary (Liz) of Monroe, and Gay (Elden) Looker...
Mrs. Rita Mae Radosevich
December 18, 2015
Rita Mae Radosevich, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the IHM Health Care Center in Monroe. The daughter of Roland and Irma (Salow) Boos, she was born May 15, 1932 in Monroe. She married Harry Radosevich. He preceded her in death April of 1986. Rita graduated in 1950 from St. Mary Academy. She had...
Clemit E. Tackett
December 18, 2015
Clemit E. Tackett, age 85, December 18, 2015 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father of Freda (Craig) Valchine and Anita (Pete) Zimmer. Dearest grandpa of Melissa Valchine, Michael Valchine, Chris Valchine, Rachel Valchine, Kaitlyn Zimmer, Nick Zimmer and Ben Zimmer. Dear brother of Fay Brown and brother-in-law of Roy Mullins, Maloy (Zania) Mullins, Yvonne Hampton, Shelby (Johnny)...
Frances Ann Martin
December 17, 2015
Beloved mom of Teri (Rob) Dreyer, David (Mary), the late Greg and Bruce (Jane). Proud grandma of Derek, Becky, Tony, Davey, Bree, Scott, Shayna and Cody. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren as well as other family and friends.
Mrs. Sandra K. Ludy
December 17, 2015
Ludy, Sandra K., age 76 of Brownstown, passed away December 17th, 2015. Loving wife of the late Clarence. Dear mother of Kim (Blaze) Tomich, Kevin (Barbara), Keith (Mariann), Kelly (Ralph) Dabiero, Kurt (Randella), and Kip (Samantha). Proud grandmother of Blaze, April, Felicia, Daniel, Erica, Ashlee, Kyle, Kara, Miranda, Chase, and Stella. Great grandmother of Keagen and Bentley. Also survived...