OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Patricia L. Dowd

Patricia L. Dowd

September 10, 2014

There Will Be No Visitation Of Services: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

T. Keith Morvan

T. Keith Morvan

September 10, 2014

Beloved husband of Linda. Loving dad of Shelly (Frank) Gladowski and Kimmie (Allan) Sheldon. Dearest grandpa of Logan, Frankie, Cole and Whitaker. Dear brother of Kay (Ben) Planck and his twin sister Lyn (Larry) Astrauskas. Special uncle to Tracey and Todd as well as Todd, Kelly, Justin, Jennifer, Eric, Ryan, Kari, Shawn, Stacey and Kyle. Also survived by many...

Mr Irving Jr Epps,  Jr.

Mr Irving Jr Epps, Jr.

September 8, 2014

Irving Epps Jr., age 77, of Monroe, Michigan passed away Monday September 8, 2014 at Oakwood Hospital Dearborn, MI. Irv was born October 4, 1936 in Forrest City, Arkansas to Irving and Missouri (Robinson) Epps Sr, his family moved to the Monroe, MI area in 1946. He attended Monroe Public Schools, graduated from Monroe High School and attended classes...

Betty M. Markwardt

Betty M. Markwardt

September 7, 2014

Markwardt, Betty M. Age 88. September 7, 2014 of Dearborn and formerly of Livonia. Beloved wife of 66 years to Mel. Loving mother of Bruce (Dorene), Joanne (Bob) Leon and the late Kevin. Proud grandmother of Kate, Michael and Alex. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial service Monday, September 15th at 10:30 AM, at Henry Ford...

Ronald E. J. Legault

Ronald E. J. Legault

September 7, 2014

Ronald Emile Legault, age 86, of Riverview, MI formerly of E.Rockwood, MI passed away September 7, 2014 at Henry Ford Wyandotte, MI, he had been in declinging health. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory his children: Suzanne (Imad) Zeitouni, Gregory (Jodi) Legault and Michael Legault; five grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two brothers: Paul (Drinda), and Raymond; as well as...

Thomas Walter Buczynski

Thomas Walter Buczynski

September 6, 2014

Buczynski, Thomas Walter. Age 71 of Southgate. Born January 5, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan and died September 6, 2014 in Wyandotte, Michigan. Beloved dad of Jason and Derek. Also survived by one brother Don and one sister Cathy as well as other loving family and friends. Thomas was a graduate of Lincoln Park High School and a retiree of...

Thomas H. St. Bernard

Thomas H. St. Bernard

September 6, 2014

Born in Monroe, Thomas was the son of Harold & Barbara (Gamboe) St. Bernard. He married the love of his life, Leigh Ann Gibson on December 4, 1981. Sadly she preceded him in death February 25, 2009. During his career, Thomas worked both as a Truck Driver and in the construction trades. Known for his kind heart and dependability,...

Nicholas Ryan Hudec

Nicholas Ryan Hudec

September 2, 2014

Hudec, Nicholas Ryan, age 23 of Woodhaven, passed away September 2, 2014. Loving son of Robert and Kimberly Hudec. Dear brother of Jordan. Loving grandson of Barabara Nelson, and Jon (Linda) Zamensky. Also survived by his uncles Kevin (Danielle) Nelson, Robert (Elizabeth) Zamensky, and Ronald (Vita) Zamensky. Nicholas was preceded in death by grandfather James Hudec, and great grandparents...

Pearl Y. Burgdorf

Pearl Y. Burgdorf

September 2, 2014

Burgdorf, Pearl Y. Age 83. Born May 9, 1931 and died September 2, 2014 . Beloved wife of the late William Donald. Loving mother of Eric (Donna) and Lisa (Philip) Kohn. Proud grandmother of Daniel (jenny), Kristina, Heidi (Peter) O'Neill, the late Eric W., P.J. (Aubrey), Jenna and Jacob. Great grandmother of Benjamin O'Neill. Dearest sister of Velma (George)...

Allene J. St. Peter

Allene J. St. Peter

September 2, 2014

Born in Detroit, Allene was the daughter of the late Carl & Jeanette (Brandt) Relitz. She is survived by eight children: Robert; Dennis (Michele); Mark; Mary; Claudia (Karel Descamps); Jerome (Kari Balbirer); John (Anabella); and Annmarie (Robert Zabor); brother Verne Relitz and sister Joyce Warren; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces & nephews. Allene was preceded...

Mrs. Toni Sanders-Albieri

Mrs. Toni Sanders-Albieri

September 2, 2014

Mrs. Toni Sanders- Albieri, age 70 of Taylor, passed away September 2, 2014.

Clinton D. Shaw

Clinton D. Shaw

September 2, 2014

Clinton D. Shaw, age 88 passed away peacefully in his home in Trenton, MI on September 2, 2014. He is survived by daughter Pennie (Mike) Reynolds and son David (Janet) Shaw, 19 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Ethel Shaw and his son Robert (the late Bonnie) Shaw. Clinton was...

Mrs Genevieve "Gen" Gramlich

Mrs Genevieve "Gen" Gramlich

August 31, 2014

Genevieve E. Gramlich, age 91, of Maybee, MI passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family, she had been in declining health. Gen was born May 18, 1923 in Scofield, MI to Henry and Clara (Gentzen) Niemann; she attended schools in Scofield and Carleton. Gen married Arthur D. Gramlich on November 7, 1946 at...

Mr John R. Starr

Mr John R. Starr

August 30, 2014

Starr, John R., age 82, of Southgate, Michigan, passed away August 30, 2014 in his home, beloved husband of Lora (Bartley), loving father of Todd (Chie) Starr, Dave (Audry) Starr, Jeff (Shelly) Starr, Randall (Eva) Granaas, Keven (Kathleen) Granaas and the late Robert Granaas, dear brother of James (Nancy) Starr, grandfather of 9. John was employed as a automovtive...

Louis J. Arnold

Louis J. Arnold

August 29, 2014

Arnold, Louis J. Age 83 of Allen Park. Born September 22, 1930 in Orland Park, Illinois and died August 29, 2014 in Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Roberta "Bert". Loving dad of Sandra Arnold (Lori Shannon), Louis Arnold and James Arnold. Proud grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one. Dearest brother of Dorothy Cracchiolo. Also...

Mary E. Odell

Mary E. Odell

August 29, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Mike (Rhonda), Karen and Sandra (Ian) Carson. Dearest grandma of Brandon (Melissa), Shaun Mackenszie), Kristin (Doug) Carr, Janice Kuhfeldt and Lesley Hamman. Great-grandma of 5 and great-great grandma of 2. Dear sister of Betty (Bill) Cheeks. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Robert Ellis Mcgraw Iii

Mr. Robert Ellis Mcgraw Iii

August 28, 2014

McGraw, Robert Ellis III, age 49 of Dearborn Heights, passed away August 27, 2014. Dear son of Andrea Kay. Dear friend of Mike McDonald. Loving brother of Alyssa (Paul) Ozenghar, Christopher (Charlotte) McGraw, and Ann-Marie (David) Torok. Beloved uncle of many.

Andrew L. Kapuscinski

Andrew L. Kapuscinski

August 27, 2014

Kapuscinski, Andrew L., age 66, August 27, 2014 of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Richard (Sarah Daw), Paul (Wendy) and David (Kristy Ryback). Papa of Richard, Breanna, Aiden, Courtney and Ryan. Great Grandpa of Adrian. Contributions in memory of Andrew's life may be made to the family.

Robert "Bob" Jones

Robert "Bob" Jones

August 27, 2014

Born in North Baltimore, Ohio, Bob was the son of Daniel & Leonora (Bayse) Jones. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served his country with the United States Navy from May 11, 1945 until August 23, 1946. He then married the love of his life, Ann M. Richardson on October 14, 1950. Sadly she preceded him...