OBITUARIES

February 26, 2014

I lost my love today. He was an honorable, devoted, loving man that spent his life caring and giving to others. After retiring from the State of Michigan, he became a teacher which was so close to his heart. He was a cherished role model to his students and other lives that he touched. He is survived by his...

February 26, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Enise. Loving father of Virginia, Jerry and Maria (Henry) Preston. Dearest Nonno of Anthony (Michelle Gibson) Preston and Gerard Preston. Dear brother of Andy, Onorina Valicenti and the late Concetta DiBratto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

February 25, 2014

Lenz, Delmer A. "Del", age 60, February 25, 2014 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved husband of Bonny. Loving father of Erin Lenz. Dearest son of Donald and the late Wilma Lenz. Also survived by his brother Mark (Cindy) Lenz and his sister Michelle (Dean) Francisco. Contributions in memory of Del's life may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen

February 25, 2014

Born July 12, 1934 in Monroe, Al was the son of Trifone & Lucia (Yentz) Iacoangeli. A graduate of Catholic Central High School here in Monroe, he faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War from 1952-1959. Al's career was in law enforcement, first with the Monroe County Sheriff's Department and then for...

February 25, 2014

Gonzales, Lilia T. age 85, February 25, 2014 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loving mother of Jessica (Mark) Lentz, Roland, Amanda and Aaron. Dearest grandma of 3. Also survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and other loving family members.

February 25, 2014

February 24, 2014

JoAnn Steffy, age 78, of Monroe, passed away Monday February 24, 2014, at Mercy Memorial Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was born July 22, 1935, in Fremont, Ohio to Joseph and Dorothy (Smith) Schroeder. JoAnn graduated from Monroe High School in 1953 and married the love of her life Walter "Skip" Steffy on June 20,...

February 24, 2014

Beloved husband of Carrie. Loving father of Tracy (Scott) and Kevin. Dear brother of Russell. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and other loving family members. There Will Be No Funeral Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

February 24, 2014

Irvin "Joe" Martin, age 61 of Monroe, passed away February 24th, 2014. Loving husband of Sue Martin. Dear father of Lisa (fiancée Lauren Headrick) Cacioppo and James (Christina) Martin. Proud grandfather of Erica, Jack Jr. and Zachary Cacioppo, Tyler, Alyssa, and Joseph Martin, named after his grandfather. Joe is also survived by his mother Virginia Martin, sister Louann Dietz,...

February 23, 2014

Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, Ronald was the son of Elmer & Delphine (Mollette) Meek. He married Jeanette Yoast in 1976. Sadly she preceded him in death in 1981. Ronald worked Maintenance for the Glenbrook Apartments. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory a son Aaron Meek; his mother Delphine Meek; siblings: Elmer (Mary) Meek, Ida Meek, Ralph (Ruth) Meek, Gary...

February 22, 2014

Shirley is survived by her nieces and nephews. There will not be any visitation or services at this time. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services At This Time: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

February 22, 2014

Bob was the son of Joseph & Anna (Schatz) Ackerman. He married the love of his life, Faye Hutchinson, January 29, 1955. A dedicated husband and family man, Bob worked over 38 years for General Motors, until retiring in 1993. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee, he was known for his love of the outdoors; fishing,...

February 21, 2014

Gizella "Stella" Daisy, age 91 of Taylor, passed away February 21, 2014. Family and friends of Stella Daisy most likely think of her as a friendly and good-natured homemaker; a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. But looks can be deceiving. While much of the world teetered on the edge of the abyss during the armed struggle that was the...

February 21, 2014

Juby, Nancy Elisabeth. Age 71, February 21. 2014 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Morley. Loving mom of Suzanna Juby, Johanna (Walter) Masko and the late Cara Juby. Proud grandma of Jack and Lily. Also survived by 4 brothers Ray, David, Donald, Steven and Timothy Underwood and her sister Carole Garofali.

February 20, 2014

Brookman, David H. Age 47, of Taylor. February 20, 2014. Beloved husband of Aimee for 14 years. Loving brother of Robert Morrison and Nancy Marks. Preceded in death by parents Everett and Darlene Brookman. Memorial contributions may be made directly to the family.

February 20, 2014

Francisco, Zola "June" (nee Bostic); February 20, 2014; age 74 of Gibraltar. Dearest mother of Dolores Westover, of Byron; Philip C. Gagnon, Jr. and Thomas D. Francisco of Gibraltar; and Helen Bellmore(Rick Fralick) of Taylor. Dear Stepmother to Teresa (Greg) Golba of Brownstown, and Lisa (Thom) Smith of Luttrell, TN. Dear Grandmother of Shannon (Louie) Golematis, of Brownstown; Nicole...

February 18, 2014

Chambers, Robert A., age 66, February 18, 2014 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Krista (her fiancé Matt Kanewske) and Alan (his fiancé Gillian Fred) Chambers. Also survived by his sister Kathy (Lee Nicholson) Chambers; his brother Russell (Katie) Chambers and his sister-in-law Linda Demmer. He was preceded in death by his brother Thomas...

February 17, 2014

Norton, Stanley E. Age 81, of Taylor. February 17, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Norma. Loving father of Michael, Annette "Cricket" (Larry) Collins and Kim (Jeff) Sanders. Proud grandpa of Jennifer (Chris) Higgins, Jessica (Brian) Sims, Craig Norton, Scott Lashuay and Stephanie Norton. Great grandpa of Brendan, Arianna and Ella. Dear brother of Bill Norton, Mickey Lauder, Eileen...

February 16, 2014

Roger M. Connor, age 65, of Monroe, MI passed away Sunday morning February 16, 2014 in his home after a brief illness. Roger was born in Monroe to Roy and Thelma (Littrell) Connor, he graduated from Monroe High School in 1967. Soon after graduation he was hired by Ford Motor Co. in Monroe, where he was a salvageman and...

February 14, 2014