OBITUARIES

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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...

Veronica R. Mceachran

Veronica R. Mceachran

March 26, 2016

McEachran, Veronica R., age 89, March 26, 2016 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Mary Ellen (Mike Veres) McEachran, Jim (Maria) McEachran and John McEachran. Also survived by her grandchildren Caitlin, Megan, Lauren and Bobby and her "adopted" grandchildren John (Lisa) Veres, Jennifer (Jonathan) Ladd and great-grandchildren Timmy, Melanie, Daniel, Ryan and...

Dorothy M. Behnke

Dorothy M. Behnke

March 25, 2016

Born in Newport, Dorothy was the daughter of Raymond and Isabel (Baron) Anteau. She married the love of her life, Donald Behnke, on March 17, 1945 in Detroit. Sadly he preceded her in death October 11, 1975. Dorothy dedicated her life to being a homemaker. Dorothy leaves to cherish her memory a grandson Mike (Karen) Mucker of Flat Rock;...

Eleanore B. Matwiejczyk

Eleanore B. Matwiejczyk

March 25, 2016

Matwiejczyk, Eleanore B.;age 85, March 25, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Rebecca, Eric (Sarah) and Gerald (Kelly). Dearest grandmother of Nicole and Diana Mullen, Marcia (Garrett) Miars, Mary, Sophia, Elise, Matthew, Jacob, Grant, Zachary, Scott (Melanie) and great-grandmother of Ethan, Lola, Weston and Mason Miars. Dear aunt of Ted (Maxine) Farbisz and...

Joseph P. Chojnowski

Joseph P. Chojnowski

March 24, 2016

Born in Wyandotte, Joseph was the son of Joseph and Stephanie (Sobeswski) Chojnowski. He married the love of his life, Rosetta Birch, in 1952. Sadly she preceded him in death in 2002. Joseph spent most of his career as a Police Officer with the Rockwood Police Department, retiring in 1991. His hobbies included playing bingo and going to the...

Lea M. Biando

Lea M. Biando

March 24, 2016

Biando, Lea M., age 56, March 24, 2016 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Raymond, Jr. (Melissa Ouellette), Michael (Terri), Kristen (Shawn) Purcell and Vince. Dearest daughter of Shirley and the late Louis Paganini Also survived by 9 grandchildren; her siblings Justin Williams and Mark Paganini.