OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Radulf 'Ralphie' Gideon Lichy

Radulf 'Ralphie' Gideon Lichy

May 6, 2015

Lichy, Radulf Gideon "Ralphie". Cherished son of Rob and Laura. Dearest brother of Henry and Virgil. Precious grandson of Warren and Cindy Townsend and Gary and Eileen Lichy.

Mrs. Henryka Urbaniak

Mrs. Henryka Urbaniak

May 5, 2015

Henryka was preceded in death by her husband Daniel. She is survived by her nieces and nephews THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION OR SERVICES: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101-1141

Mr. Jim S. Fitzworth

Mr. Jim S. Fitzworth

May 5, 2015

Fitzworth, Jim S., age 88 of Woodhaven, passed away May 5th, 2015. Loving husband of Jacqueline. Dear father of Janet (Donald) Duclo, Jill (Jim) Cooper, and Jim (Melissa) Fitzworth. Proud grandfather of Jennifer and Becky Duclo, Jessica Rourk, Matthew and Timothy Cooper, James, Chelsea, and Natasha Fitzworth. Great grandfather of 9, and great-great grandfather of 1. After serving his...

Gerald Thomas Lytle

Gerald Thomas Lytle

May 4, 2015

Lytle, Gerald Thomas; Age 71 of Allen Park and formerly of Coldwater. Gerald is survived by his children Melissa, Marty, Jessie and Mike; his companion Agnes Baker; his grandchildren and other family and friends.

Mr. Everett M. Bates

Mr. Everett M. Bates

May 4, 2015

On May 4, 2015 Everett M. Bates of Brownstown lost his long battle with cancer at the age of 68 years. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years Audree; loving sons Jeremy, Jason and Duane, sisters Francis, Juanita, Betty and Janet. Grandchildren Bailee, Hannah, Alex, Sabrina, Tyler, Ryan, Lauren and Cole and one great grandchild. Everett touched many...

Patricia A. Michaud

Patricia A. Michaud

May 3, 2015

Born in Monroe, Patricia was the daughter of John and Blanche (Lutz) Swartz. She married the love of her life, William A. Michaud on November 27, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death January of 1999. A dedicated homemaker, Patricia also worked at the Monroe Family YMCA for over 21 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of...

Jason Adam Weiler

Jason Adam Weiler

May 3, 2015

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Jason was the son of Lester Francis Jr. and Shari Weiler. Jason was a cook at various restaurants in the area including Nick and Nino's and Gino's Pizzeria. He enjoyed listening to music, watching movies and was somewhat of a history buff. Jason leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Aleigha Walters of Monroe;...

Glenda Diane Gorst

Glenda Diane Gorst

May 3, 2015

Gorst, Glenda Diane age 80, May 3, 2015 of Huron Twp. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Julie (Paul) McKenzie, Larry (Renna), James (Sheila), the late Alan and mother-in-law of Linda Skira. Dear sister of Carol (Frank) Bremer. Dearest grandma of 14 and great-grandma of 17. Donations in memory of Glenda may be made to the...

Patricia A. O'Connor

Patricia A. O'Connor

May 3, 2015

O'Connor, Patricia A., age 48, May 3, 2015 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved mother of Claudia Eichman. Loving daughter of Rosemary and the late Patrick O'Connor. Dearest sister of Brad (Luanne) O'Connor, Beth (Tom) Mascaro, Suzanne (David) Secord, Ame (Jim) Colbert, Claudia (Mike) Malmsten and the late Tim O'Connor. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Tricia was a...

Harold Hatcher

Harold Hatcher

May 2, 2015

Born in Monroe, Harold was the son of Gilbert and Lillian (Cordrey) Hatcher. He married the love of his life, Veronica "Ronnie" Sordini, on April 19, 1952 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Monroe. Harold faithfully served his country in the United States Army with the 32nd Infantry Regiment in Korea, from March 2, 1953 until his discharge January...

Maryann Riehle

Maryann Riehle

May 1, 2015

Born in Monroe, MaryAnn was the daughter of Clement and Hazel (Younglove) Hess. She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Maybee as well as Maybee Junior High School. MaryAnn married the love of her life, James Riehle, on February 16, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death December of 2010. A dedicated homemaker, MaryAnn also did...

Theresa B. Simmons

Theresa B. Simmons

April 30, 2015

Born in Monroe, Theresa was the daughter of Alfred and Mable Beneteau. A dedicated homemaker, she also worked at the Detroit Edison Plant here in Monroe for a number of years. Theresa was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church as well as the Monroe and Frenchtown Senior Citizens. Theresa leaves to cherish her memory her son Donald (Margaret)...

Gerda Ann Scheitz

Gerda Ann Scheitz

April 30, 2015

NO SERVICES ARE PLANNED AT THIS TIME: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

Mrs. Gertrude Ventura

Mrs. Gertrude Ventura

April 29, 2015

Ventura, Gertrude, age 93 of Trenton, passed away April 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Dear mother of Dick (Peggy) and Bart (Mary Beth). Proud grandmother of Kevin, Erin, Danielle, Gina and Jacqueline. Great grandmother of Gabrielle, Patrick, Sean, Timothy, Joseph, Nicholas, Lucia, Andrew, Matthew and Nathan. Great-great grandmother of Josephine.

Mr. Elden C. Callahan

Mr. Elden C. Callahan

April 29, 2015

Callahan, Elden Charles, age 79 of Brownstown, passed away April 29, 2015. Loving husband of Pauline. Dear father of Linda (Ed) Bain, Christina (the late John) Bain, Kathleen Wilkinson, Matthew Callahan, Carey (her fiancé Mario Palmer) Harpe, Charlie Callahan, and Robert (Jennifer) Callahan. Also survived by his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings Terry Towns, Pat Callahan, Tim Callahan, Evelyn...

Clara M. Dick

Clara M. Dick

April 29, 2015

Dick, Clara M. age 85, April 29, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mother of David (Darlene) Mounce, Cheri (Jim) Allore and Larry Dick. Dearest granny of Larry (Suzy) Mounce, The late Gary Mounce, Kyle (Lexi) Mounce, Scott (Michele) Mitchell and great-granny of Jake Mitchell, Morgan and Ansley Mounce. Also survived by many nieces, nephews,...

Vicki Lynn Simecek

Vicki Lynn Simecek

April 29, 2015

Simecek, Vicki Lynn. Age 59 of Inkster. Born February 20, 1956 and died on April 29, 2015. Beloved wife of 10 years to Chris. Loving mom of Anita Sammons (Brian Burke), John (Amber) Sammons and Mickey Sammons. Proud nana to John, Alayna, Natalie, Amelia and the late Emmett. Dearest sister of Sue (Bill) McCarthy, Patricia Hinson, Willy (Patty) Hinson,...

Ms. Mary A. 'Marlene' Falzon

Ms. Mary A. 'Marlene' Falzon

April 28, 2015

Falzon, Mary (Marlene) A., age 73 of Southgate, passed away April 28, 2015. Dear sister of Tony (Carol) Falzon. Loving aunt of Kristi and Ashley Falzon. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Falzon. Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm, Rosary 7pm, at the Allen Park Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. The family will...

Wm. Douglas Bush

Wm. Douglas Bush

April 27, 2015

Bush, Wm. Douglas. Age 66. April 27, 2015 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband 45 years to Judy. Loving dad of Tracy Bush and Brian Bush. Dearest brother of Kathy (Jim) Beshears. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to P.A.W.S. of Michigan View video tribute by clicking the multimedia tab above