OBITUARIES

March 15, 2014

Esther C. Rupp, age 95, of Maybee, Mi, passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. Esther was born September 6, 1918 in Maybee to Frank and Bertha (Steinman) Gotha. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1939. Esther married Carl Rupp May 16, 1940 at St Thomas Rectory Ann Arbor; sadly he preceded her in...

March 14, 2014

Medel, Michael J. "Pops". Age 82. March 14, 2014 of Taylor. Loving dad of Michael J. and Darryl (Janet). Proud grandpa of Shaun Minor, Scott (Lacie) McCloud, Chrystal Lewis, Bradley Medel (Kelsey Donnley) and Ryan Medel. Dearest great grandpa of Gabriel Minor and Juliana Harris. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Michael was a graduate of Holy...

March 14, 2014

Willey, Dennis E. Age 71 of Rochester Hills, formerly of Trenton. March 14, 2014. Loving father of Sandra Lewis, Susan (Jim) Moutgalias and Jack Willey. Proud grandfather of George, Kim, Nick, Aaron and Ryan. Dear brother of David (Terry) Willey. Loving companion of Diane Wyrick. Avid sailor and competed in numerous Mackinac races. A memorial service will be held...

March 14, 2014

Kowalski, Arnold J. Age 70. March 14, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 48 years to Patricia (nee: Conant). Loving dad of Kimberlee (Mike) Blaskiewicz. Proud grandpa of Morgan and Kaitlyn. Dearest brother of Leo. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Arnold graduated from St. Casimir High School in Detroit; he was an avid hunter and fisherman...

March 13, 2014

Lucille Evelyn Rice, age 84, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away at 12:37 PM March 13, 2014 in her home. Lucille is the beloved wife of William; loving mother of Stephen Zacker and William (Elizabeth) Rice; proud grandmother of John Zacker, Shaunna Collin, Christopher Rice and William Anthhony (Renee) Rice; great grandmother of 3.

March 13, 2014

Edith Mary Hunt-Hobel, age 98, of Riverview, formerly S. Rockwood, MI., passed away in her home March 13, 2014 at 4:50 PM. Edith was born December 12, 1915 in S. Rockwood to Frank and Eleanor (Burbo) LeFeve. She married Victor Hunt who preceded her in death in May of 1948, her second marriage was to Robert Hobel on Feb...

March 12, 2014

Langsford, Roy L. Age 77. March 12, 2014 of Trenton. Formerly of Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Beloved husband of 53 years to Frances. Loving father of Kerry (Monica), the late Kristen, Karla (Tim) Beaudry and Kolleen (Mike) Clark. Proud grandpa of James, Sheldon, Paul, Kylie, Brandon and Paige. Dearest brother of Bob (Carole) and Terese (Bill) Higgins. Also survived by other...

March 12, 2014

Perry was preceded in death by his wife Cora in 1983. His is survived by his daughter Lisa Arrangements Are Pending---Please Check Back: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

March 12, 2014

Kratky, Louis E. Age 83. March 12, 2014. Beloved husband of 43 years to Lorraine. Also survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Catherine (nee: Palkow) and his sisters Irene O'Brien and Millie Bebiak. Louis graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit...

March 10, 2014

Davis, Charles "Red" A. Age 79. March 10, 2014 of Detroit. Beloved husband of 57 years to Sue. Loving dad of Michael (Bobbi), Jimmy (Angela), Larry and Karen (Tony) Sheppard. Proud pappaw of 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters Alice Bustos and Jeanne Sietz and 1 brother Troy Davis as well as other loving...

March 10, 2014

March 10, 2014

Samu, Cheryl A. Age 59. March 10, 2014 of Lincoln Park. Loving wife of 36 years to William "Bill". Dearest daughter of Carl and the late Patricia (nee: Hatley) Howton. Cherished sister of John and Jeffrey Howton. Beloved daughter-in-law of Charles and the late Daisy Samu. Dearest sister-in-law of Charles D. (Denise) Samu. Also survived by other loving family...

March 9, 2014

March 8, 2014

Scott is survived by his parents Peter and Mary Andrich; his sisters Sandy Raidl and Debbie Delp There Will Not Be Any Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

March 8, 2014

Paul R. DeRoest, age 92, of Rockwood, MI passed away March 8, 2014 at Atria King Haven Assisted Living in Riverview, MI. Paul was born July 24, 1921 in Wyandotte Heights, MI to the late Emil and Elsie (Laub) DeRoest. Paul attended schools in Wyandotte, he married Virginia Barker January 19, 1946 at St Mary's Catholic Church Rockwood, sadly...

March 7, 2014

March 7, 2014

Koseba, Edward L. Age 68 of Wyandotte, formerly of Grosse Ile.Beloved Husband of Vondell. Loving Father of Lisa (Martin) Beeker and Bill (Kelly.) Dear Brother of Sidney. Proud Papa of Marisa, Sarah, Lauren, Noah, Emma and Madelyn. Preceded in death by his Parents Edward and Denise, and 2 Brothers Dennis and John. Edward worked for Great Lakes Steel for...

March 7, 2014

Born in Monroe, Dawn was the daughter of Robert & Maxine (Pattenaude) King. She married the love of her life, Dominick Sindone Jr., on April 7, 1966. A dedicated homemaker, Dawn loved playing bingo, bunko, euchre and Yahtzee. She also enjoyed crafts and was known for being talented in drawing and painting. Dawn leaves to cherish her memory, Dominick,...

March 6, 2014

Donna J. Koths, age 82, of Monroe, MI, passed away Thursday afternoon March 6, 2014 at Medilodge of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Donna was born June 14, 1931 in Wyandotte, MI to John and Carrie (Vroman) Bredeken; she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1948 and then graduated from Michigan State University where she received her...

March 6, 2014

Beloved husband of Anna Marie. Loving dad of Kimberly Willetts, Michelle (Eric) Littrell, Tony, John (Theresa) and Megan (Jason) Yuhaz. Dearest grandpa and pop-pops of Nick, Hunter, Sydney and Mackenzie. Loving son of Edna and the late John. Dear brother of Karen (Chuck) Cutting, Kathie, Karol and Karla (John) Johnson. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and other...