OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
William "Bill" Absalom
April 19, 2015
Born in Detroit, Bill was the son of Harry and Mae (McGrath) Absalom. He faithfully served his country with the United States Navy from July 1942 until January 1946. Bill married the love of his life, Irene H. LaMara, August 3, 1940. Sadly she preceded him in death February of 1976. Bill worked for over 15 years at Monahan...
Kevin 'Barry' Burke
April 19, 2015
Burke, Kevin Barry, age 82, April 19, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Lois; his children Kevin (Leah), Colleen Daugherty, Sharon (Mark) Parent and Elaine Burke; 6 grandchildren; a great granddaughter and his brother David (Bernadette) Burke. Contributions in memory of "Barry" may be made to Our Lady Of The Angels Catholic Church----earmarked for Masses....
Harry E. Lester
April 18, 2015
Harry Lester was called to his eternal home to be with his beloved wife Mary the evening of Friday, April 18th, 2015. Harry was born in 1929 and raised in Bud, West Virginia. He moved his family to Michigan in 1952. In addition to being a loving family man, Harry impacted the lives of thousands of families across America...
Sharon K. Hamilton
April 18, 2015
Hamilton, Sharon K., age 66, April 18, 2015 of Trenton, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Richard; her children Michael (Jacqueline) Barton Jr., David (Nicole) Barton, Danny (Gina) Barton and Nicolle (Kathy) Barton; her grandchildren; great grand children; brothers Hank (Mary) Siemens and Robert (Cindy ) Siemens; her sisters Cindy (Joe) Rosen and Laurie (Scott) Irvine; many nieces...
Leonard T. Beaudry
April 18, 2015
Beaudry, Leonard T. Age 54 of Pittsford Twp., MI. Born September 7, 1960 in Monroe, MI and died April 18, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, MI. Beloved son of Judith Paulovich and the late Leonard Beaudry. Loving brother of Deborah King and Michael Beaudry. Dearest uncle to Jennifer Pace, Kenny Briggs and Julianna Briggs. Also...
Judy L. Quantz
April 17, 2015
Quantz, Judy L., age 58, of Southgate, formerly of Lincoln Park. Judy was born on March 15, 1957 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died April 17, 2015 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Judy is the beloved mom of Aaron Michael (Tina), Ryan (Rori), and Caitlin (Steven) Bunner. Proud grandma of Logan. She is also survived by her brothers and many...
David Craig Weaver
April 17, 2015
Weaver, David Craig. Age 38, of Trenton. April 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Amy. Loving father of Brandon Szarek, Katelyn Szarek and Karley Weaver. Dear son of Margaret and the late Craig Weaver. Dearest brother of Pam (Phil) DeWachter, Diana Oswald and Andrew Weaver. Loving uncle of Craig, Vanessa, Jason, Emily, Heather, Jonathon, Monica, Sky, Lilan and Jazman. Great...
Florence I. Duford
April 17, 2015
Duford, Florence I. Age 93 of Medina, Ohio, formerly of Brownstown. April 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George G. Duford. Loving mother of Thomas (Diane), Rev. Dr. Donald (Kay), William (Frankie), Mary Vorves, David (Eileen) and Barbara (Mike) Wuellner. Dear sister of Shirley Perillard. Proud grandmother of 13. Great grandmother of 16.5. Great great grandmother of 2....
Frank "Poncho" Deleon
April 17, 2015
Born in Colfax, Indiana, Frank was the son of John and Helen (Craven) DeLeon. A graduate of Trenton High School, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army from September 14, 1953 until August 17, 1955. Frank then married the love of his life, Betty Sue Penn, on November 12, 1955 in Wyandotte. He worked for over...
David M. Kapuscinski
April 16, 2015
Kapuscinski, David M., age 39, April 16, 2015 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved son of Carolyn and the late Andrew. Loving brother of Paul (Wendy) and Richard. Also survived by his nieces and nephew. Contributions in memory of David's life may be made directly to the family.
Mrs. Teresa Kathryn Shafer
April 15, 2015
Shafer, Teresa Kathryn, age 62 of Allen Park, passed away April 15, 2015. Loving wife of Donald. Dear mother of Kristina (D.J.) Freese and Mark (Alicia). Proud grandmother of Jonas, Ellie, and Camden. Also survived by sister Joan (Terry) Szuminski, brothers Ronald (MaryAnn), Daniel (Brenda), and Jerome Gretka. As well as many nieces and nephews. Teresa was preceded in...
Elaine M. Pross
April 15, 2015
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION AT THE FUNERAL HOME: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101
Skye Lynn Maldonado
April 14, 2015
Maldonado, Skye Lynn. Age 23 of Van Buren Twp and formerly of Trenton. Born on November 28, 1991 in Dearborn, MI and died on April 14, 2015 in Van Buren Twp., MI. Skye is survived by Alysia Maldonado; parents Linda (Jimbo) Coleman and Roger Berry (Michelle Ward); brothers Roger, Jr., Ryan and Caleb; grandparents Bernadine (Papo) Maldonado, Al Brusseau...
Raymond Beck
April 14, 2015
Beck, Raymond. Age 77 of Trenton. Born January 3, 1938 in Wyandotte and died on April 14, 2015 in Trenton. Beloved husband of 59 years to Alice. Loving dad of Sandy (Doug) Rhodes, Linda Allen, Raymond D. and David. Proud grandpa of Ashley and Derek Rhodes, Amber and Miranda Allen and Brittany and Devon Beck. Dearest brother of Richard...
Paul L. Shrewsbury
April 14, 2015
Shrewsbury, Paul, L., age 62, April 14, 2015 of Newport, Michigan. Beloved husband of Charmaine. Loving father of Jason and Matthew Shrewsbury and the late Tammy Shrewsbury. Dearest son of Altha and the late Ross Shrewsbury There Will Not Be A Funeral Service: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183
Ella Forshee
April 13, 2015
Ella was born in Motherwell, Scotland in 1922 and was the tenth child of William and Sarah Fraser. She moved to Chicago with her Mother in 1925 and then to Grosse Ile when she was 13 years old and lived on Grosse Ile for the rest of her life. She married Willis Forshee in 1940 and they had two...
Rafaela Estrada
April 11, 2015
Estrada, Rafaela; age 91 of Detroit. Born December 14, 1923 in Kansas City, MO and died April 11, 2015. Beloved wife of 69 years to Cipriano. Loving mom of Grace (Ralph) Parod, Alexander, the late Cipriano, Juan and Teresa Estrada. Proud mamá of Edward, Elizabeth, Tamara, Alexander, Mark, Nicole, Marci, Vencent, Andre and Alexander. Proud great grandma of Vanessa,...
Paul Hector Garcia, Ii
April 9, 2015
Garcia, Paul Hector, II. Age 29 of Allen Park. Born November 4, 1985 in Detroit, MI and died April 9, 2015. Beloved son of Angel (Frank) Martin and Paul Hector Garcia. Loving brother of Kristine, Amber, Tonya, Samantha, Jeff, Crystal, Cassie, Tony and Stacie. Dearest grandson of Heather M. Smith, Eldon Smith and the late Raquel. Also survived by...
Carol Jean Cecil
April 9, 2015
Cecil, Carol Jean; age 80 of Grosse Ile was born to Walter and Kathryn States on August 25, 1934 in Detroit, MI and went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2015. She selflessly loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless others. She taught them to love without condition and laugh without reservation. Carol, known as "Nanny", truly...
Dennis R. Winkel
April 6, 2015
Born in Detroit, Dennis was the son of Raymond and Betty (Brattain) Winkel. He faithfully served his country in the United Sates Navy. After discharge, Dennis became an Electronics Technician until his retirement. Dennis is survived by his siblings; Joseph Winkel, Laurel (Robert) Zanardelli, Colleen (Johnny) Serratt, Candace (Harold) Erwin, Sandra (Tim) Ward, Cynthia Schonfeld and Irene Lowry.