OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Lona Locklear-Shaw

Lona Locklear-Shaw

November 30, 2013

Lona is survived by all of her family and friends.

Mr. John Emmet Joseph Montgomery

Mr. John Emmet Joseph Montgomery

November 30, 2013

Montgomery, John Emmet Joseph. Age 61. November 30, 2013 of Lincoln Park and formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of 33 years to Donna. Loving dad of RoseMary Howell, Grace (Shaun) Abraham, Donald Montgomery and Judith Montgomery. Proud papa to Hannah, Damian, Hope and Seth. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor John's memory may...

Ms Charlotte Mae Ramsey

Ms Charlotte Mae Ramsey

November 30, 2013

Charlotte Mae Ramsey, age 80, of Monroe, MI. passed away at 1:45PM November 30, 2013 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit. Charlotte was born December 23, 2932 in LaSalle, Michigan to Fredrick and Beatrix (St Bernard) Duvall, she married Ernest W. Ramsey Sr. who preceded her in death. Charlotte graduated from Monroe High School and attended two years of college...

Lydia Sameck

Lydia Sameck

November 30, 2013

Sameck, Lydia age 98, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Allen Park, completed her life's journey and was called Home on November 30, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Dick. She will be dearly missed by her children: Beth (Jon) GrosJean of Hancock, NH; Dick (Judy) of Plymouth, MI; Jim (Marje) of Grosse Ile, MI; and Roger (Jackie) of Huntsville,...

Mr. Jay E. Hess

Mr. Jay E. Hess

November 29, 2013

Hess, Jay E. Age 71. November 29, 2013 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of 45 years to Phyllis. Loving dad of Todd (Julie) Hess, Rachelle (Jim) Briggs and Jennifer Hess. Proud papa to Alex, Brooke and Caitlin. Dearest brother of Barbara Chamberlin, Jim (Jeannie) Hess, Michael (Silver) Hess and Gary (Joanne) Castle. Preceded in death by his parents Julian and...

Mr. Boyd T. Holdren

Mr. Boyd T. Holdren

November 29, 2013

Boyd T. Holdren, age 105, passed away Friday November 29, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. Boyd was born March 27, 1908 near St Mary's Ohio, one of seven boys and five girls. There were two sets of twins, Boyd and his brother being one. He is the only surviving sibling. He graduated from Graceland Junior College...

Lucy Virginia Frost

Lucy Virginia Frost

November 28, 2013

Frost, Lucy Virginia. Age 94. November 28, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Roy, Sr. Loving mother of the late Roy, Jr. Proud grandma of Kevin, Kenneth, and John. Great grandma of Michael, David, Jennifer Mendoza, Nick Miller, Jacob Smock, Theresa Goodrich, Steven, Paula Ramirez and Joshua Frost. Great great grandma of 7. Also survived by her...

Jordan J. Black

Jordan J. Black

November 28, 2013

Black, Jordan J. Age 30, November 28, 2013 of Canton. Cherished son of Gregory and Sharon. Loving brother to Stephanie. Dearest grandson of Anna and the late John Sorovetz and Mary Louise and the late James Black. Jordan is also survived by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family and friends. His passion was hockey. A memorial contribution...

Mrs. Audrey Mae Hovis

Mrs. Audrey Mae Hovis

November 28, 2013

Hovis, Audrey Mae, age 84 of Dearborn, passed away November 28, 2013. Loving wife of Clyde. Dear mother of Steven (Tina).

Lorraine E. Speck

Lorraine E. Speck

November 28, 2013

Speck, Lorraine. of Taylor, Age 83, November 28, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Kathleen (James) Strother, Susan (Bob) Carnicom and Rosemary (John) Lences. Loving grandmother to Brian (Lydia), Amy, Ted, Jon (Lindsay), and Courtney. Loving great-grandmother of Austin, Autumn, Lillian, and Brynlee. Also survived by her sister Rita Paquette. Memorial contributions may be made...

Joanne Pauline Loch

Joanne Pauline Loch

November 28, 2013

Loch, Joanne Pauline (nee: Wesner), quietly passed away at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor on November 28, 2013. Joanne was the eldest daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Wesner. She was a sister to Sandy (the late John) Popovich and Cathy (Paul) Condon. Joanne was preceded in death in 2008 by her husband of 50 years, Gerald Loch....

Janet L. Chalupka

Janet L. Chalupka

November 27, 2013

Born in Trenton, Janet was the daughter of Paul & Helen (Jurczyk) Chalupka. She worked as a cook for many years at the Little Brown Jug in Maybee until her retirement in 2009. A member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Janet loved horses and was an avid sports fan. She enjoyed bowling, playing pool and was known for being...

Taurino B. Ventura

Taurino B. Ventura

November 26, 2013

Ventura, Taurino B, Age 86. November 26, 2013 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 65 years to Magdalena. Loving father of the late James (the late Mildred), Roy (Marynin), Jessie (the late James) Bowling, Benjie (Ray) Canoza and Angie (Rodney) Compton. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, other loving family and friends. Taurino loved tinkering around the house, working...

David A. Evans

David A. Evans

November 26, 2013

Evans, David A. Age 73. November 26, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 52 years to Rose. Loving dad of Michael (Teresa), Kenneth ( Kyong Yo), Raymond (Angela) and Suzanne. Proud grandpa of 8. Dearest brother of Florence (Eugene) Middleditch and Jacqueline (the late Paul) Vessels. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded...

Mr. Mario Cima

Mr. Mario Cima

November 26, 2013

There Will Be no Visitation At The Funeral Home: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Doris A. Toter

Doris A. Toter

November 26, 2013

Toter, Doris A. Age 92. November 26, 2013 of Southgate and formerly of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dearest daughter of the late Alex and the late Elizabeth McDonald. Preceded in death by 13 siblings. She is survived by her nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews as well as other loving...

Albert D. Busick

Albert D. Busick

November 25, 2013

Busick Albert D. Age 93 , of Allen Park, MI. November 25, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Frances Bernadine. Loving father of Greg (Wendy), Todd (Patricia), Trina Williams and Melanie (Charles) Winningham. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Bethesda Baptist Church.

Mary D. Fronimos

Mary D. Fronimos

November 24, 2013

Fronimos, Mary D. (Paras). Age 91, of Allen Park. November 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Mary Ann Fronimos, Paul (Sarah) Fronimos and Michael (Beverly) Fronimos. Proud grandmother of Rebecca (Mark) Stockmaster, Jennifer (Kevin) Heidisch, Michael (Lori) Fronimos and Daniel Fronimos. Great grandmother of 10. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Special family...

Mr. Stanley Kaczor

Mr. Stanley Kaczor

November 24, 2013

Kaczor, Stanley. Nov. 24, Age 94 of Woodhaven. Beloved Husband of the late Helen. Dear Father of Barbara Obad, Mary Jane Turbiak, Dennis and Michael. Survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Stanley was a WWII veteran of the Battle of the Bulge and was employed by the Ford Motor Company for 50 years.