OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Renee Suyak
October 9, 2015
Suyak, Renee. Age 60 of Taylor was born November 7, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan and died on October 9, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mom of Ricardo (Christine) Salinas, Robert Salinas and Raymond Salinas. Proud grandma of Ava, Cassy and Larry. Also survived by her brothers, sisters, other loving family and friends. Renee...
Kenneth Mark Westmoreland
October 9, 2015
Kenneth Mark Westmoreland, age 61 of South Rockwood, passed away on October 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Sharon. Dear father of Heather Zimmers, Ashley (Kenneth) Kerrick, Danielle (Timothy) Carter, Robert Pustulka, Daniel Pustulka, and Amy Pustulka. Proud papa of Christopher, Kacey, Dominic, Savannah, Paige, Sophia, Peyton, Lola, Landon, and Averie "Tola". Brother of Deborah (the late Bill) and Dawn...
Mildred J. Hartwell
October 9, 2015
Mildred (Jirasek) Hartwell, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 9th within days of her 95th birthday. She was born on October 12, 1920 to Frank and Antonie Jirasek and grew up in Detroit graduating from Northwestern High School where she met her life-long sweetheart, Donald. After marrying, she accompanied him to New York where he was stationed...
Gayle M. Overesch
October 8, 2015
Overesch, Gayle M. of Grosse Ile. October 8, 2015. Beloved wife of Fritz for 20 years. Loving mother of Sam. Dearest sister of Annie (Dave) Combos. Gayle will be greatly missed by her family, many friends and Pooh. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grosse Ile Animal Shelter, 25799 3rd Street, Grosse Ile Township, MI 48138 (734) 469-7145...
Mrs. Barbara Chapman Rothwell
October 8, 2015
Barbara Chapman Rothwell, 91, formerly of Trenton, Grosse Ile and Palmetto, Florida, died peacefully at home with family at Atria Kinghaven on October 8, 2015. A funeral will be held at Martenson Trenton Chapel on October 15 at 10 am. Barbara was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Russell C. and Ruth (nee Wandless) Chapman. Her mother's family were Mayflower...
Keith J. Golembiewski
October 8, 2015
Golembiewski, Keith J, 58 of Lambertville, MI passed in his home on October 8, 2015. Keith is at peace now watching the most spectacular Oceanside sunset with the Lord at his side. Born November 15, 1956, Keith was the son of Edward and Patricia (Kosmider) Golembiewski. He was a 1974 graduate of Central Catholic High School. Keith attended the...
Mr. Art Nagy
October 7, 2015
Art Nagy, age 80 of Brownstown, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015. He was born on April 13, 1935 in Detroit to his parents James and Agnes Nagy (Wargo). After graduation, Art joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served our country from 1952 to 1960 as a hospital corpsman and was also a police officer for Dearborn Heights. He...
Maria Eliana Brohman
October 6, 2015
Maria Eliana Brohman, age 80, October 6, 2015 of Detroit. Loving mother of Josette Buendia, Matthew Brohman, Lawrence (Mary) Brohman and Susan Salas. Dearest grandmother ofr Andrew, Isabella, Rachel, Grace, Hannah, Elijah, Megan and Alex.
Rosella M. Miller
October 6, 2015
Miller, Rosella M. Age 88; October 6, 2015 of Trenton was born on December 22, 1926 in Jackson, Michigan to William and Gertrude (nee: Wetzel) Snider who preceded her in death. Beloved wife of the late Jack H. Loving mom of Karin (Jack) Hogston and Kristine (Michael) Roberts. Proud grandma of Adam Hogston, Katherine (Travis) Kilpatrick, Sean (Tiffany) Roberts...
Patricia L. Lewis
October 6, 2015
Born October 2, 1948, Patti was the daughter of Morley and Ruth Riggs of South Rockwood, and was a 1966 graduate of Airport High School. She earned a B.A. in Education at Michigan State University in 1970, followed by an M.A. in Education from Wayne State University in 1974. She married her college sweetheart Stephen F. Lewis of Lansing...
Billie N. Forsythe
October 6, 2015
Forsythe, Billie "Billy" N.; age 87 of Taylor was born on January 8, 1928 in Mississipi to his parents Houston and Cecil Forsythe who preceded him in death. He joined his loving wife Flossie J. (nee: Clark) on October 6, 2015. Dearest step-father of Marlene A. Clark, Darlene J. Miller and Wayne C. Clark. Also surviving are his 12...
Mrs. Kathy Lauer
October 5, 2015
Kathy Lauer, age 60 of Taylor, passed away October 5, 2015. Loving wife of Roger. Dear mother of James (Kristin), Erich (Lisa), Michael (LaRayne), Shannon (Rhonda), and John (Melody). Proud grandmother of Brandon, Justin, Ashley, Taurean, Kia, Wyatt, Amanda, Sierra, Garrett, Olivia, and Raylend. Great grandmother of Jonathan, Milo, and Carter. Also survived by her sisters Ginger, Becky, Rita,...
Robert Franklin Alleshouse
October 5, 2015
Alleshouse, Jr. Robert Franklin Robert "Bob" Franklin Alleshouse, Jr., 75, of Woodhaven Michigan passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the morning of October 5, 2015. Robert was born on December 15, 1939 in Detroit Michigan. He was the first born child of Alice Geneva Alleshouse and Robert Franklin Alleshouse, Sr. Robert graduated from Ferris State University with...
Eleanore Ann Hamp
October 5, 2015
Hamp, Eleanore Ann; age 90 was born on July 11, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan to her parents Leon and Antonina (nee: Czop) Marunowski. She is survived by her family and friends. There are no scheduled services and she will be interred at White Chapel Cemetery in Troy, Michigan.
James Harold Van Brunt
October 4, 2015
Born November 8, 1939 in Omak, Washington, James was the son of Bill and Margaret Van Brunt. He married the love of his life, Carol Sheppard, October 28, 1965. James was a Mathematics Teacher for District #1 in Yuma until his retirement. In his younger years James had taken singing lessons and loved to sing. More recently he enjoyed...
Ruth K. Wilson-Johnson
October 4, 2015
Ruth Wilson-Johnson, age 99 of Monroe left Medilodge Nursing Home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2015. Friends may call on Thursday from 5 – 8 pm at the Allore Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave. She will lie in state Friday from 11 am until time of service at 12...
Kathleen 'Kay' Morrow
October 4, 2015
Kathleen "Kay Morrow, age 91, October 4, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Carol (Mark) Ottenbreit, Jeanne (Chip) Cornell, Rick (Sue), Patrick (Laura) and Mary (Jose') Daluz. Dearest grandma of 15 and great-grandma of 22. Dear sister of Helen Vivian. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. The family suggests...
George Marschner
October 4, 2015
Mr. Marschner is survived by his wife Katherine and his children Brian and Eric Marschner,. There will not be any visitation or services THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION OR SERVICES: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183
Mr. Joseph Andrew Kaus
October 4, 2015
Kaus, Joseph A., age 81 of Trenton, passed away on October 4, 2015. Joseph was born on November 6, 1933 in Detroit to his parents Joseph and June Kaus (Spangler). He was a part of the first graduating class of Huron High School, where he met the love of his life, Shirle. Joseph graduated high school and enlisted in...




