OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mrs. Grace Vella
May 27, 2013
Vella, Grace, (nee Xuereb) age 81, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away May 27, 2013. Originally from Mosta, Malta. Loving wife of Emanuel for 57 years. Dear mother of Fr. Edward, C.Ss.R., John (Kathleen), Carmen (John) L'Esperance, Anthony (Jo Ann), Lawrence, David, Andreanna, and the late Josephine and Catherine. Proud grandmother of Angelos, Lawrence, Angel, Andrew, Deena, Timothy, Kyla,...
Mr. Gabriel 'Gub' Klupacs
May 27, 2013
Klupacs, Gabriel "Gub", age 82 of Newport, passed away May 27, 2013. Loving husband of Shirley. Dear father of Grant (Kim), Billie (Phil) Loffredi, Bobbie (Bob) Schehl, Jeff (Nancy) Good, and the late Terry Good. Also survived by a sister Irene Tinsley, and brother David. Visitation Thursday 3-8pm, Funeral Service 6pm, at the Trenton Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral...
Mr. Troy Jr. Trimble
May 26, 2013
Trimble, Troy Jr., age 86, May 26, 2013 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Gregory (Anna), Donald, Steven (Cathy), Robert and the late Thomas. Father-in-law of Maria Trimble. Dearest grandfather of Jason, Jamie, Jennifer, Gordon, Vickie, Deryck, Samantha and Sarah.
Mr. Gregory Roberts Granger
May 25, 2013
Granger, Gregory Roberts, age 54 of Flat Rock, formerly of Trenton, passed away May 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Dolly for 30 years. Loving father of Cheryl Granger and Christy Granger. Proud grandfather of Derek Widmer. Dear son of George and Donna Granger. Dearest brother of Laurie (Rene Cardenas) Blanton, Michael (Dawn) Granger, Lisa (Tim) Kean, Steven (Brenda) Granger,...
Mrs. Marcia J. Litteral
May 25, 2013
There Will Not Be A Funeral Service: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183
Donald J. Strassner
May 25, 2013
Strassner, Donald J. Age 84, of Trenton. May 25, 2013. Loving father of Nicholas (Gail) Strassner, Sharyne (Edward) Sutherby, and Kimberly (Matthew) Makowski. Companion of Bernadette Weber. Loving grandfather of Crystal (Isaac), Emily, Madeline, Colter, Logan, and great granddaughter Aiyonna. Honorably served in the U S Army 1950-1952. There will be no visitation or services.: The Trenton Chapel -...
Arlene Femat
May 25, 2013
Arlene leaves to cherish her memory her children Kenneth Femat, Gail Femat and Rhonda (Carl) Relitz; as well 4 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers: Jerome (Kathy) Miller, Jimmy (Chris) Miller and two sisters: Pat Dzwilewski and Beverly (John) Perez. Step siblings Lee Mark Cieszkowicz, Mark Cieszkowicz, Caroline Cieszkowicz, Charmayne Cieszkowicz.
Clarence D. Mandernach
May 24, 2013
Mandernach, Clarence D. Age 72, of Trenton. May 24, 2013. Loving father of Stephen (Heike) and Frank (Angie). Proud grandfather of Logan, Jason, Alivia and Alex. Dear brother of Daniel (Pat) Mandernach, Joyce (Don) Richards and Elsie Baarns. Clarence was a 1959 graduate of Trenton High School and was captain of the swim team. He served in the U.S....
Mr. Byron 'Ty' Cobb
May 24, 2013
Cobb, Byron "Ty", age 89 of Trenton, passed away May 24, 2013. Loving husband of Lois for 64 years. Dear father of Dianne (Scott) Phillips, Gail (Dave) Shanaver, Cheryl (Gary) Webb, and the late Patricia. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (George) Hubbard, Nikohl (Erich) Eggert, Ashlea (Kyle) Shanaver, Tiffiney (Jason) Crawford, Mikeal Shanaver, Garrett Webb, Christian Phillips, and Tyler Phillips....
Mr Eugene J. "Shab" Shabinaw
May 23, 2013
Eugene J. "Shab" Shabinaw, age 86, of S.Rockwood, MI. passed away May 23, 2013 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview, MI, he had been in declining health. Gene was born March 14, 1927 in Rockwood, MI to Amos and Genevive (Zinner) Shabinaw, he attended grade school at St Mary's Catholic Schools in Rockwood and proudly served his country in the...
Caroline Mary Bartow
May 23, 2013
Beloved wife of the late William Bartow, Jr. Dearest mother of William (Joan) Bartow, Robert (Ann) Bartow, Carol (Juan) Guerra, Patricia Bartow, Brian (Marianne) Bartow and the late Kathleen Bartow; grandmother of six; great grandmother of nine; a brother Charles Kramer and two sisters Dorothy (Clyde) Davis and Marie (Malcome) Muszynski.
Mr. Patrick R. Miller
May 22, 2013
Miller, Patrick R.,age 61, May 22, 2013 of Wyandotte, Michigan.The son of Ella and the late Kenneth Miller. He is survived by his daughters Katie (Bruce) Windhurst and Jennifer Miko; his grandson Dylan Miko; his brothers Clifford (Brenda) Miller and Dave (Debbie) Miller; his nieces Laura and Lisa Miller and his nephew Kenneth. Contributions in memory of Patrick's life...
Mrs. Margaret K. Flynn
May 21, 2013
Flynn, Margaret K. Age 87. May 21, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Michael (Deborah), John (Patricia), the late Timothy and Steven (Debra). Mother-in-law to Susan Flynn. Proud grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 5. Also survived by two brothers Kenneth (Ruth Ann) Campbell and Grant (Ruth Ann) Campbell. Preceded in death...
Mr. Richard Neil Carter
May 20, 2013
Richard (Dick) Neil Carter, of Trenton MI, age 90, died Monday, May 20, 2013, after a brief illness. Dick was born April 18, 1923, in Union, MI, of Este M and Florence (nee Smyser) Carter, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1941, having lettered in football; and Southeastern University in 1950,...
Beverly Ann Holister
May 20, 2013
Beverly Ann Hollister, age 73, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born the daughter of Harry and Eudora (Duvall) Reaume on May 10, 1940, in Monroe, Michigan. She married Frederich Hollister on Sept. 6, 1958 at St. Charles Church in Newport and he survives her. She and Fred...
Mrs. Virginia C. Turgeon
May 20, 2013
Turgeon, Virginia C., age 83, May 20, 2013, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late George. Also survived by her children and grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Virginia's life may be made to the hospice of your choice.
Debra Maldonado-Reisig
May 19, 2013
Debra leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jon; a son Rudy Maldonado; one brother William Swinea and two sisters: Donna Lake and Debra's twin Denise (Melvin) Bibbee. Sadly she was precreded in death by her parents William & Marjorie (Seratt) Swinea.
Susan C. Bradanyi
May 19, 2013
Bradanyi, Susan C. (nee: Rafferty). Age 46. May 19, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Joe. Loving mom of Megan Bradanyi and Mitchell Bradanyi. Proud nana of Braelynn. Cherished daughter of George and Anna Rafferty. Dearest sister of Tim Rafferty. Dearest daughter-in-law of Joe and Pat Bradanyi and sister-in-law of Aranka (Les) Kemeny. Also survived by other loving family...
Ms Mary M. Vella
May 19, 2013
Mary M. Vella, age 91, of Center Line, MI formerly of Newport, MI, passed away May 19, 2013 at Father Murray Nursing Care Center in Center Line, she had been in declining health. Mary was born on May 1, 1922 in Pulaski, TN to Lura and Sally (Hodges) Tosh, she moved to Detroit, MI with her parents as a...