OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Mrs. Donna J. Schleicher
April 6, 2015
Carl and Donna Schleicher. They met in high school and married in September 1948. We knew they couldn't be separated for long. Carl, 87, passed away on March 30th, 2015. He paved the way for his beloved Donna, 87, who followed one week later on April 6th, 2015. They wouldn't be separated for long. Carl and Donna leave behind...
Caryl J. Mcsweeney
April 4, 2015
McSweeney, Caryl J. Age 73, of Trenton. April 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of John (Janis) McSweeney. Step-mother of Shelly Hester. Proud grandmother of Tricia and Britney. She was also a grandmother to Kayla, Kelly, Kyle, Jade, Rachelle, Krystal and Joshua. Memorial contributions will be used to purchase lilac bushes for her and her...
Carl "Skip" Hertzsch
April 2, 2015
Born in Toledo, Carl was the son of Ernest and Cecilia (Manders) Hertzsch. A veteran of the United States Navy, Carl married the love of his life, Virginia Soleau, on June 26, 1948 in Maumee, Ohio. He worked for Trout's Marina, then with his family when they purchased Harbor Marine, and finally for Ohio Building Restoration. Carl was a...
Gary A. Walters
April 2, 2015
Walters, Gary A. Age 54, of Southgate, formerly of Trenton. April 2, 2015. Loving son of Cecelia Walters and the late Robert Walters. Dearest brother of Richard, Robert Jr. (Sandra), Donna (Tom) Rogers, Carol (Brian) Allen, and John. Proud uncle of Tom Jr. (Rachel), Kristina (Tony), Laura (Patrick), Dr. Brian Allen, David, Steven, Robert III, Timothy, Lauren, Olivia, Alex...
Patricia "Trish" Sanders
April 1, 2015
Born in Monroe, Trish was the daughter of Richard and Marsha (Lee) Sanders. She made her home with Josh Doty and from that union came five beautiful children: son Cody Sanders; and four daughters: Jasmine Doty, twins Haley Doty and Shania Doty and Ciarra Doty all of Monroe. She is also survived by her mother Marsha Sanders of Monroe;...
Mrs. Vanessa Virginia Goeckel
April 1, 2015
Vanessa Virginia Goeckel, age 41 of Taylor, passed away April 1, 2015. Loving wife of Richie. Loving mother of Corey and Emily. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd. Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Click on the multimedia tab to view Vanessa's video tribute.
Carl W. Schleicher
March 30, 2015
Born in Columbus, Wisconsin, Carl was the son of Walter and Estelle (Frosch) Schleicher. He married the love of his life, Donna Robotham, on September 13, 1948 in Redford Township. A Veteran of the United States Army and a devoted family man Carl supported his family working as a Self Employed Cement Contractor. Carl leaves to cherish his memory,...
Sharon Lee Hall
March 30, 2015
Born in Trenton, Sharon was the daughter of Peter and Jane (Porter) Bondy. She married the love of her life, Floyd Hall, August 5, 1972 in Rockwood. A dedicated homemaker, Sharon enjoyed Bingo, traveling and going to the casino. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory, Floyd, her husband of the past 42 years; a daughter Kim (Brian) Kish of...
Inez Cooke
March 29, 2015
Cooke, Inez. Age 88 of Lincoln Park. Born November 9, 1926 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late David and Matilda (nee: McNeil) Miller and died March 29, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Ira D. Cooke, Jr . Loving mother of Gary (Susan) and Ira (Mary). Proud grandmother of Lisa...
Mrs. Edith Ida Supanich
March 29, 2015
Supanich, Edith. March 29, 2015. Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear Mother of Robert (Michele), Alan (Mariellen), Sue Mortzfield, late Gail and son-in-law Richard Greenberg. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation Tue 3-9pm ath the Allen park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes , 10915 Allen Rd....
Emily Ellis
March 29, 2015
Ellis, Emily. Age 92 of Allen Park. Born October 17, 1922 in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Helen (nee: Bashar) David and died on March 29, 2015 in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mom of Peggy Ellis and Charley (Gail) Ellis. Dearest sister of Helen Lewis of AZ. Also survived by her nieces,...
Joan L. Arsenault
March 28, 2015
Arsenault, Joan L. Age 77 of Trenton. Born February 12, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Dexter and Marion (nee: Gaffrey) Newcomb and died on March 28, 2015 in Livonia, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mom of Greg (Marion), Steve (Lisa), David and Lori (Donald) Norton. Proud grandma of Gregory, Andrea (Keith), Jason, Elyse, Alex,...
Ms. Joann Louise Zerkel
March 28, 2015
Zerkel, JoAnn Louise, age 87 of Flat Rock, formerly of Homosassa, FL, passed away March 28, 2015. Loving mother of Kathryn (John) Mangan, Karyn (Steven) Marriott, Kristina (James) Adams, Karla (Randy) Cobb, and Karol Gore. Proud grandmother of Ryan (Sarah) Ashburn, Justin (Alissa) Ashburn, Kelley (Drew) Hutcheson, Jeremiah Marriott, Sarah (Phil) Gargiulo, Fr. James Adams, Jessie (Joey) Martinez, Joshua...
Mrs. Marilyn P. Peacock
March 28, 2015
Peacock, Marilyn March 28, 2015. Age 83 of Gibraltar. Preceded in death by husband Leonard, daughters Carole Louria and Michele Peacock. Survived by son Glenn and daughters, Pam (Rich) Ruth, Yvonne Dowell, Luann Peacock, her brother Alvin Sharp, grandchildren Crystal Peacock, Angela (Andrew) Haig, Brooke (Jonathan) Osvath, Kristi Ruth, Michael (Robert) Peacock, Larry (Kristin) Laginess, Brenna Laginess and her...
Remi A. Vansteenkiste
March 27, 2015
VanSteenkiste, Remi A. Age 91 and formerly of Allen Park. Remi was born June 30, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Hector and Leona (nee: DePugyt) VanSteenkiste. Beloved husband to the late Dorothy. Beloved brother of the late Maurice VanSteenkiste. Loving dad of Laura Novak and Robert VanSteenkiste. Also survived by his grandchildren as well as other family...
Mrs. Mary Ann Bartolotta
March 27, 2015
Bartolotta, Mary Ann. March 27, Age 65, of Riverview. Beloved WIfe of Dominic. Dear Mother of Anthony (Liz), Thomas (Clarinda) and Lisa (Jack) Ottens. Dearest sister of Tom, Paul and Lee Wolshon. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Visitation Mon 2-9pm at the Trenton Chapel of the Martenson Famuily of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd. In state Tue 11:00 am...
Shirley E. Ballard
March 26, 2015
Ballard, Shirley Age 83 of Trenton. Loving mother of Mark (Cindy) and Debbie (Larry) Erickson. Also leaves to cherish one grandson, David Erickson. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 31 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm with a service on Tuesday at 5:00 pm at the Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Michigan. To share a memory...
Mrs. Shirley Ann Gravelle
March 26, 2015
Gravelle, Shirley Ann. March 26, Age 89, of Trenton. Beloved WIfe of the late Donald. Dear Mother of Brad (Jerri), Debra Burry and Bart (Tamara.) Dearest Grandmother of Melissa, Brandon (Rachael), Nicholas and Rachel.
Mary Ann L. Kleiber
March 26, 2015
Kleiber, Mary Ann L. of Trenton. March 26, 2015. Beloved wife of Donald for 61 years. Loving mother of Bruce (Beth) Kleiber and Sandra Peters. Proud grandmother of Jason, Scott, Melissa, Bruce (Kate) and Jenna. Dear sister of Lou Chmura and Betty (Jim) McCarty. Preceded in death by her son Donald Michael Kleiber. Memorial contributions may be made to...