OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Helen Barton

Helen Barton

April 4, 2016

Helen Barton of Detroit was born on May 9, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 4, 2016 at the age of 100. Beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Shirley (Donald) Roskopk. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Ann (nee: Holloz) Vargo and one brother Stephen Vargo. Visitation will be on...

Robert D. Droege

Robert D. Droege

April 4, 2016

Droege, Robert D. Age 73, of Trenton. April 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Susie for 43 years. Loving father of Tracey (Al) Sasson, Amy (Brent) Parker and Larry Droege. Proud grandfather of Joe, Max, Chase and Chloe. Dear brother of Bill (Cleo) Droege, George Droege, Margo (Glen) Worley and the late Don Droege. Survived also by many nieces and...

June R. Thomas

June R. Thomas

April 3, 2016

June R. Thomas of Riverview and Grosse Ile was born on July 11, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan and died on April 3, 2016 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven, Michigan at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Loving mom of Randy (Sharon). Cherished grandma of Nicholas and Hannah. Dearest sister of Karen (Stephen) Klanseck. Also...

Gerald M. Pelc

Gerald M. Pelc

April 3, 2016

Born in Detroit, Gerald was the son of Walter and Bernice (Gorak) Pelc. He worked for over 47 years as a Job Setter with Detroit Diesel. Gerald leaves to cherish his memory his children: Deborah Bermudez, the late Michael Pelc, Anthony Pelc and Yvonne (Doug) Walters; 7 grandchildren: Justin, Marissa, Krista, Jena, Michael, Jazmine and Sara; as well as...

James Lee Mitchell

James Lee Mitchell

April 3, 2016

James Lee Mitchell; age 64, April 3, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Rhonda. Loving father of James Mitchell, David (Nicki) Mitchell, Chris Faynola, Bertha (David) Michalak, Krystal Faynola and the late Tina Lorence. Dearest son of Betty Burgess and the late Alvin Mitchell. Dear grandpa of 15 and great-grandpa of 3. Brother of Tawnya (Earl) Markle , Kitty...

Ervin E. Molzan

Ervin E. Molzan

April 2, 2016

Molzan, Ervin E., age 90, April 2, 2016 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan, formerly of Allen Park, Michigan and Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Loving father of David (Ava Frank) Molzan, the late Debra Molzan and the late Eric Molzan, Also survived by his grandchildren Jordanna (Joe) Rankin, Briana Molzan, Sequoya Molzan and Tanaya Molzan; his...

John Henry Umbenhowar

John Henry Umbenhowar

April 2, 2016

Umbenhowar, John Henry. Age 33, of Taylor. April 2, 2016. Loving father of Anthony, Cameron and Brianna. Dearest companion of Kelly Durant. Beloved son of Kim Whitfield. Dear brother of Amanda Umbenhowar and Kevin Walters. Grandson of Beverly Umbenhowar. Nephew of Lisa Umbenhowar and John Umbenhowar. Preceded in death by his grandfather John Henry Umbenhowar. Memorial contributions may be...

Mrs. Joan M. Sekula

Mrs. Joan M. Sekula

April 1, 2016

Sekula, Joan M., age 84 of Taylor, passed away April 1, 2016. Loving wife of the late Raymond C. Sekula. Dear mother of Michelle (John) Wloch, Raymond J. (Constance Marie), Suzanne (Jeffrey) Lukasik, and Kevin (Stacey). Proud grandmother of John, Thomas, Alexis, Allison, Bradley, Chad, and Gabrielle. Click on the multimedia tab to view Joan's video tribute.

Charlotte D. Ragen

Charlotte D. Ragen

April 1, 2016

Ragen, Charlotte D. Age 83 of Allen Park was born on August 15, 1932 in Ledwood, MO and died on April 1, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of 63 years to Bill "Duke". Loving mom of Bill, Jr. (Darlene), Roy (Joan), Nancy (Ron) Lindow, Cathy (Doug) Streur, Janice (Roy) Bolan, Debbie Ragen and the late John....

Kurt D. Lasch

Kurt D. Lasch

March 31, 2016

Born in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Kurt was the son of Donald Lasch and Loretta Gulyas. A 1973 graduate of Airport High School, Kurt went on to serve his country in the United States Navy from September 1, 1978 until August 17, 1984. He received the Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy...

Ada E. Andreassi

Ada E. Andreassi

March 30, 2016

Andreassi, Ada E. Age 89, of Allen Park. March 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Andreassi. Loving mother of Mary Jo (Mike) Bawol and Ann (Wayne) Combs. Proud grandmother of Michael, Andrew and Matthew. Dear sister of Teresa (Vince) Peruchietti and Dan (Sharron) Pellegrini. Memorial contributions may be made to FRIENDS OF CABRINI P.O. Box 82, Allen...

Pete Taormina

Pete Taormina

March 30, 2016

Taormina, Pete; age 47 of Wyandotte was born on July 9, 1968 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on March 30, 2016 at his home in Wyandotte. Beloved son of Nardina and the late Girolamo. Loving brother of Rose (Paul) Cole, Geraldine Makuch (Thomas Weston) and Angela (Sal) Rizzo. Cherished uncle of Gina, Meagan, Elizabeth, Amelia, Antonina, Giuseppe and Paul....

Mr. Robert D. Rogers

Mr. Robert D. Rogers

March 30, 2016

Robert D. Rogers, age 66 of Trenton, passed away March 30, 2016. Loving son of Helen and the late Dalton Rogers. Dear brother of Allen (Cary), Michael (Dawn), and John. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father Dalton, nephews Todd, Randy, and Keith Rogers, and nieces Heather and Brooke Rogers. In...

Marie F. Mckee

Marie F. Mckee

March 29, 2016

McKee, Marie F. ; age 80, of Rockwood, passed away in her home on March 29, 2016. Marie was born on December 2, 1935 in Rockwood, where she resided for 80 years. She was the daughter of George and Eunice Beaubien Lemerand. Marie married John McKee on September 4, 1954 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood. She is...

Gerry Yaczik Kobierski

Gerry Yaczik Kobierski

March 28, 2016

Kobierski, Gerry, age 84, March 28, 2016 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell. Loving mother of David (Cheryl) Yaczik, Mark Yack, Robert (Ronda) Yaczik and the late Richard Yaczik. Also survived by her grandchildren Deborah, Jeff, Brian, Katelyn, Kristina, Jason, Cheyenne and Tomas; her great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Gerry's life may be made to...

Jean Stella Digue

Jean Stella Digue

March 28, 2016

Digue, Jean Stella, age 74, of Southgate, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born July 22, 1941 in Detroit, the daughter of Stanley and Helen (Kozlowicz) Kania. In her youth she attended St. Cunequanda for grade school and graduated from Holy Redeemer High School then went on...

Rosalie Yolanda Navarro

Rosalie Yolanda Navarro

March 28, 2016

Navarro, Rosalie Yolanda, age 77 of Detroit, passed away March 28, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Richard. Loving mother to Reneé Navarro, Rochelle Navarro, Regina Navarro Roell, Roberta (Jeff) Navarro Lemieux, Rick Navarro, and Rhonda Navarro. Beloved sister to Tom (Brenda) Muñoz, Jim (Sandra) Muñoz, Elizabeth Makara, Peter (Julie) Muñoz, and Paul (Kathy)...

Marjorie A. "Margie" Hutchison

Marjorie A. "Margie" Hutchison

March 28, 2016

Marjorie A. Hutchison; age 70, March 28, 2016 of Lincoln Park. Loving mother of Bobby, the late George Coleman and the late Thomas Rickeard. Dearest grandma of Shana, Tommy, Karen, Michael, Justin, Anthony, Alaura and Michelle. Dear sister Betty (Fred) Roumpz and the late Charles Rickeard. All Services Are Pending-Please Check Back: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family...

Mary Mae Macdonald

Mary Mae Macdonald

March 27, 2016

MacDonald, Mary "Mae" Age 91. March 27, 2016.Loving daughter of the late John A. and Margaret MacDonald.Predeceased by 13 brothers and sisters. Dear aunt of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Thursday with 7 p.m. Parish Rosary at The Allen Park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (Corner of...

Florence J. Decoteau

Florence J. Decoteau

March 27, 2016

Decoteau, Florence J. Age 96, of Detroit. March 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles Decoteau. Loving mother of Judy Romatz, Carol Bunting and Dianne (Raymond) Ochoa. Proud grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother to many. Preceded in death by her husband Charles and a son Charles "Butch" Decoteau. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer...