OBITUARIES

October 19, 2014

Sclabassi, Richard Guerrino Sr. October 19 2014. Age 76. Richard was born in Wyandotte on June 2 1938. He lived on Downing street in Detroit until 1952 when he moved to Allen Park where he spent his remaining years. A Senior Designer / Design Supervisor at GM for 51 years, he was dedicated to creating simple solutions to complex...

October 19, 2014

Loving Fiance' of Ashley and dearest father of FaithLynn and Gabrielle. Beloved son of John H. and Laurie. Dear brother of Katie and uncle of Lillian and Hunter. Dearest grandson of Audrey Zubke (the late Ronald) and John H. and Faye Preece. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a proud member of Local...

October 19, 2014

Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Kaitlin and James Jr. Dearest son of Marcia (Dudley) Bennett and James (Cynthia). Dear brother of Susan (Mark) Faistenhammer, Aimee (Kevin) Ryan and Marni Blake. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of James to the American Heart Association.

October 19, 2014

David Vernon "Chief" Ford, age 72, of Rockwood, MI passed away in his home Sunday October 19, 2014. Dave was born October 26, 1941 in Toronto, Canada, he moved to the Detroit area when he was 16, he took a job as a dock hand at a trucking company till he was hired in at Ford Motor Co. when...

October 18, 2014

Born in Bay City, Richard was the son of Harold & Pearl Roberts. He married the love of his life, Donna (Miller) Roberts on August 8, 2004. Richard was a conductor for DT&I Railroad for over 42 years, retiring in 1991. Richard will be sadly missed by his wife Donna. Private Services: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of...

October 17, 2014

Schroeder, Gary Bert. Age 70, of Taylor. October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Rose Marie for 48 years. Loving father of Charlotte, Jeanette (Hobie) and Jarrett. Proud Papa of Marie and Jessica. Dear brother of Judy and Nan. Loving son-in-law of Leokadia Dagostini. Survived also by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Preceded in death by parents Bert...

October 17, 2014

Fournier, Alfred J., age 89 of Allen Park, passed away October 17, 2014. Loving husband of Ruth. Dear father of Michael, Ronald, and Thomas (Mary). Beloved grandfather of Timothy and Thomas. Also survived by brothers Ernest (Angie), Robert (Judy), sister Jeanette Howard, sister in law Fran Fournier, as well as several nieces and nephews.

October 17, 2014

Born in Detroit, Sonny was the son of Francis & Helen (Kingston) Lemelin Sr. He married the love of his life, Susie Lamentola, on August 15, 1964. Sonny spent many years in the electrical supply industry before retiring from Fife Electric Co. in 1999. Sonny leaves to cherish his memory, Susie, his wife of the past 50 years; children:...

October 17, 2014

Eberly, Veronica M., age 72, October 17, 2014 of Trenton, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Gary and her son Mark. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

October 17, 2014

Pete Shrake of Trenton, MI passed away at the age 69, on October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Maria, the love of his life, for 49 years. Loving father of Kathy (James) Knowles and Peter (Karen) Shrake. Proud "Pops" of Sally, Emily and Catherine. Dearest brother of Ruby (Jerry) Pattison and Garneta Lokken. Also survived by many loving family...

October 16, 2014

Marjorie Alice Gaskins (Marjie) 56, of Belleville Michigan passed away October 16th 2014 at home. Beloved wife of almost 20 years to William Holmes Gaskins IV. Loving mother to Jacob Charles, Chelsea Elizabeth and Cassie Laurell, and Grandmother to Carter Eligh. Marjie was born in 1958 in Orange California, to her mother Betty Jane and father Robert Charles Hankinson....

October 13, 2014

October 13, 2014

Clark, Roger D. Age 58, of Lincoln Park. October 13, 2014. Dear nephew of Chris Mohlman. Loving cousin of Paul Moceri, Phyllis (David) Belletini, Lesley (Tony) Clark, Ronnie Mohlman, Brent Mohlman, Kelly Mohlman and Richard (Diane) Hasper. University of Michigan Graduate. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Services, 26650 Eureka Rd. Ste. A, Taylor, MI 48180, 734-955-3663....

October 12, 2014

Lachapell, Edmund C. Age 72 of Flat Rock. Born December 21, 1941 in Goodman, WI and died October 12, 2014 at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Loving dad of Linda Lachapell, Timothy (Kim Fretter), William (Marti) and the late Karen Mathews. Cherished grandfather of Bethany, Ryan and Amanda. Great grandfather of Kyla...

October 12, 2014

Leach, Robert Lee II. Age 28, of Riverview. October 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Tammy. Loving son of Robert Lee (Lois) Leach and Denice Leach. Dear brother of Joseph Leach. Dearest grandson of Estel Leach. Loving nephew and cousin of the Leach and Asciutto families. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

October 12, 2014

James E. Davis, age 76, of Flat Rock, MI passed away Sunday October 12, 2014 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, and he had been in declining health. Jim was born March 27, 1938 in Ecorse, Michigan to James Haynes and Alice (Lajiness) Davis; he attended school in the Ecorse area. Jim married Mary Ann Gibson on February 11, 1956 in...

October 12, 2014

October 12, 2014

Greshel, Amanda Lynn. Age 31 of Trenton. Born August 3, 1983 in Detroit, Michigan and died on October 12, 2014. Beloved daughter of Ted and Laurel. Dearest sister of Kristen (Ric) Cnossen and Jillian (Andy) Vanderyacht. Cherished granddaughter of Paul and Jane Rausch and Jim and the late Lois Greshel. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Amanda...

October 11, 2014

Beloved son of Azzie and the late Myrtle. Loving brother of Matthew (Amanda), Rico (Lindsay), David, Chad and Jonathon. Special nephew of Ken (Kim) Brown and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other family members. Donations in memory of Justin may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

October 10, 2014

Korotney, Albert James. Age 70, of Melvindale. October 10, 2014. Loving father of Wendy (Dean) Benedetti, Jennifer Korotney and Mary (Lonnie) Saunders. Proud grandfather of Sgt. Nicholas Simon, PO3 Lonnie Saunders Jr., Taylor Simon, Samantha Walker, Jessica Walker, Jake Simon, Rebekkah Saunders, Vanessa Walker, Jeremiah Saunders, Abigail Saunders and Baylee Benedetti. Great grandfather of Max Simon. Dear brother of...