OBITUARIES

April 8, 2024

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Visitation will take place at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Allen Park Chapel on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A military honor guard and funeral service will begin at 6:00 pm.

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April 8, 2024

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Tina Marie was born on May 11, 1977 in Detroit, Michigan and went Home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2024 at the age of 46. Beloved significant other of Kay. Cherished mother of Yasmine (Blue), Xavier (Juliana), Keenan (Chloey), Keshawn and Kayden...

April 7, 2024

John A. Rex of Detroit, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the age of 43. Beloved father of Jewels Rex, Jocelin Rex, and Jonayah Rex. Cherished son of Velma Rex. Dear brother of Frank (Kimberly) Rex and Paul Rex. Loving uncle of Lou Lou, Haylee, Skye, Kyla, Frankie, and Sebastian. Caring great-uncle of Micah, Elayah,...

April 4, 2024

Judith “Judy” May Smedo, age 83 of Lincoln Park, passed away on April 4, 2024. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 35 years. She was very well loved by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.

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April 3, 2024

Dewrell Hayes, of Wyandotte, MI, passed away April 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dovard Hayes. Loving mom of Sheila and Rickie Hayes. Cherished grandma of Cora Hayes (Lance Staffke), Della (Rodney) Baur and Keith (Ronney) Hayes. Proud great grandma of Hailey Whiteman. Dear sister of Rev. Foster Gillon. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rosie...

April 3, 2024

Shirley E. Atkinson, of Allen Park, passed away April 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. Atkinson. Loving mother of Thomas (the late Judy), Gerald (Debra), the late Barb (Michael) Bray, Wendy (Dean) Nay, the late Douglas (Denise), Mary (Robert) Taylor, and the late James (Alicia). Cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Eric, Kathryn, Jason, Kevin, Heather, Jason, Jordan,...

April 3, 2024

Stephanie Marie was born on December 27, 1983 in Mobile, Alabama and went Home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2024 at the age of 40; she was of Clinton Twp., Michigan. Beloved mother of Kayleigh Pepper and Kaycee Pepper. Cherished daughter of Kimberly Davis. Loving sister of Yvonne (Jefferson) Davis, Shana (Paul) Secchiari and Kimberly Shell....

April 3, 2024

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Jean Marie Belteky, age 83 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024; surrounded by her family. She was born August 2, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to the Charles and Marie Heritier. Loving wife of the late James “Jim”. Dear mother of Christine...

April 2, 2024

Gary Steven Sowa, 61, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, died April 2, 2024.

Father of Steven and Andrew; brother of Patty, Chris, John, and Carol; nephew of John Q. Adams; son of Anne and Steve, both predeceased. Remembrance Mass 10am Friday, April 19 at St. John Paul ll Mausoleum in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, 18303...

March 31, 2024

Daniel Baxter Higdon Sr., age 76 of Trenton, passed away on March 31, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Francine, of 54 years.

Loving father to Daniel Jr. (Elizabeth) Higdon. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry and Bud Higdon. He was also well loved...

March 31, 2024

Genevieve (Pennington) Tostige of Trenton, MI passed away with family at her side on March 31 st , 2024 at Aerius Nursing Home in Riverview, MI.

Genevieve was born in Pemberton, West Virginia on October 1, 1936 to Ray and Edith Pennington and moved to Lincoln Park. MI as a teen. She graduated from Lincoln Park High...

March 30, 2024

Doris Wombles, age 83 of Riverview, MI, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 30, 2024. Born in Artemus, Kentucky to the late James Andrew and Georgia Moore Davenport. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Clifton, of 64 years. Preceding her in death were her three brothers, (Hershel, Cecil, and Jack...

March 30, 2024

John Bernard Hall, age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Toni, of 32 years. Loving father to Jill (Phil) Hall and Jerry Hall. Loving grandpa Jack to Jaclyn and Ashley Hall.

There will be a celebration of life for John at a later...

March 29, 2024

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Sylvia M. Chomos was born on March 31, 1970 and joined her mother on March 29, 2024 at the age of 53; she was of Melvindale. Beloved mom of William Chomos, Zack (M’Lynn) Lamarand and Justin. Proud grandma of Connor, Ethan, Liam, Brooklynn and to...

March 28, 2024

Jean Riley, age 93 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on March 28th, 2024.

Jean was born February 2nd, 1931 in Wakefield, MA to the late Leslie and Beatrice Perrin. She married the love of her life, the late William Riley, in 1954. Dear mother of William M. (Laura), Patrick L. (Cheri), and Chris...

March 28, 2024

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Groth, Errol - a man of dedication, love, and unwavering commitment, peacefully departed this life on March 28, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by the warmth of his beloved family. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 6 pm...

March 27, 2024

Peter Perry Sparkes died on March 27, 2024. Pete was born September 18, 1963 to Roy and Badilia Sparkes in Dearborn, Michigan. He is survived by his loving siblings: Joseph (Berhan), Mary Merriman (Bob), his nephew, Mikael, and many adoring cousins and friends. Pete had an abundance of unconditional love for his family and friends, and a never-ending capacity...

March 26, 2024

Obituary of Dwight Wendell Crupper

Born: November 18,1928 Nowata County, Oklahoma

Died March 26, 2024

Dwight is survived by his wife of 73 years Deloris Crupper (nee Maddux)

His three children:

Dennis Ray Crupper/Vickie

Michael Duane Crupper

Debra Ann Blanton/Robert

His...

March 26, 2024

Born in Detroit, Joan was the daughter of Wadsworth and Victoria (Brunkowski) Krainik. She married Albert Guido Tremonti on April 15, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death. A dedicated homemaker, Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and playing cards and bingo, but her most treasured times were those spent...

March 24, 2024

Born in Monroe, Shirley was the daughter of Edward and Mamie (Carroll) Owens. A 1969 graduate of Dundee High School, she married the love of her life, Donald Bitz, July 26, 1969. Sadly he preceded her in death December 31, 2019. Shirley worked at MediLodge of Monroe for over 40 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of...