OBITUARIES

January 31, 2013

Menna, Joseph A. Age 93. January 31, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Annie. Loving father of Robert, Margaret (David) Cates, Maria (Robert) Lasky and the late Richard Menna. Dear brother of Lena Menna. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was proud to have served in the Army during WWII. Contributions in memory...

January 31, 2013

Reaume, Elsie, E., age 85, January 31, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Cleo David Reaume. Loving mother of Vicki (John) Cannon and Kyle (Jim) Buck. Also survived by her grandchildren Sarah (David) Neal, Brian Cannon and Jacklyn Cannon; her brother Robert McLaughlin and her sister-in-law Marie "Pat" Pike. Contributions in memory of Elsie may be made...

January 30, 2013

Meyer, Robert Ernest, Sr., of Allen Park, on January 30, 2013 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Irene (Bachor) for sixty years until her death in 2009. Dearest father of Tom (Maralee) of Ypsilanti, Barbara (Joseph Lucas) of Dearborn, and Robert (Shirlee) of Portland, Oregon. Devoted grandfather of Rachel (Jim), Sarah (Christopher), Benjamin (Tasha), Mary, Joseph, and...

January 28, 2013

Farrell, James Elwin, age 56 of Grosse Ile, passed away unexpectedly January 28, 2013. Loving father of Brandon. Dear brother of Jack (Carole) Hayward, Jean (Bob) Beaubien, Judy (Ricco) Righetti, and John (Barb) Farrell. James is also survived by his special friend Donna Darin-Volz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to James E. Farrell...

January 27, 2013

January 27, 2013

Smith, Shirley L. Age 71. January 27, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 49 years to DeWayne. Loving mother of the late Garrick A. and Kevin (Cassandra). Proud grandmother of Garrick DeWayne. Dearest sister to Marvin, Ronald (Brinda) and Royce (Regina) McKinney and Joyce Leonard. Preceded in death by her parents Ocea and Louise McKinney. Shirley was an...

January 26, 2013

Artico, Nicholas "Nick" R. Age 23. January 26, 2013 of Allen Park. Cherished son of John and Carol. Loving brother of Anthony (Jessica). Dearest uncle of Connor. Beloved grandson to Ottavio Artico and Bo and Jane Brna. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family and friends. Nick was a Class of 2007 graduate of Allen Park...

January 26, 2013

Pratt, Thressa Mary. Age 94. January 26, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mom of Harry G., III. (Barbara) Pratt and Gary Pratt. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 sisters and other loving family.

January 25, 2013

Beloved husband of Irene for 58 years. Dearest dad of David (Amy), Michael (Jennifer) and the late Debbie Sue Geisbert. Loving grandpa of Tonia, Alex, Zack, Brandon, Miranda and great-grandpa of Marcus and Braydee. Dear brother of Bruce and uncle of Renee and Michelle. Family suggests donations American Diabetes Association.

January 25, 2013

Lara, Helen E. Age 78. January 25, 2013 of Melvindale. Beloved mom of Deanean Lara and Dean (Diane) Lara. Proud grandma of Viba, Dominique, Miguel, Megan, Brittany and Nickolas. Also survived by one sister Katherine VanPoperin, three brothers George (Shirley), Socratis and Edward (Terry) Bardallis as well as other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by...

January 25, 2013

McMillan, Dr. Thomas G., age 75, January 25, 2013 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Dr. Amy McMillan and Andrew McMillan. Dearest grandfather of Amber Martinez and Thomas Martinez. Family suggests donations to the American Lung Association.

January 24, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Steven, Alvin (Sheila), Eugene (Becky), Patrick, Evelyn (John) Straub, Clinton and Keith (Nicole). Dearest grandpa of 23 and great-grandpa of 21. Dear brother of Norm (Mary).

January 24, 2013

Ashburn, Diane L. Age 74, of Allen Park. January 24, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard for 59 years. Loving mother of Richard Jr. (Laura), Debra (William) Crosslin, Steven and Andrew (Robyn). Proud grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 8. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross

January 23, 2013

Beloved wife of Randy. Loving mother of Randy, Jr. and Eric. No Viistation Or Services At This Time: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Road, Trenton, MI 48183

January 23, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving father of Kathy (Bob) Wood, Arlene McLarty and Mark (Cathy). Dearest grandpa of Alan, Kim, Becky, Jeff, Nikki, Stacey, Amy, Charity and Jessy. Dear great-grandpa of Steven, Tyler, Lucas, Ashlea, Austin, Haley, Mackenzie, Zachary, Caleb, Grace, Dalton, Mikayla, Anna, Eliah, Kyle, Carter and great-great-grandpa of Jayden and Jameson. Brother of Riah LaRosa,...

January 22, 2013

Born in Wyandotte, Raymond was the son of Otto & Ruth (Cobb) Begeman. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Vera. Dearest father of Nancy Rae (Leon) Seal-Stern and Bonnie Jo Begeman. Loving grandfather of Lisa (Greg) Pyden, Ronald (Jennifer) Seal, Aaron (Jennifer) Seal and Andrew Seal. Great grandfather of Hayley Seal, Marianna Seal, Jillian Pyden, Gregory Pyden...

January 22, 2013

Petrila, Elizabeth "Liz", age 94, January 22, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Walter Skonieczny and the late Stanislaus Petrila. Loving mom of Carol (Michael) McGlynn, the late Eugene Skonieczny and Donald (Deborah) Skonieczny. Proud grandma of 5. Great grandma of 3. Dearest sister of Josephine Wojtowicz and Genevieve Harrison. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other...

January 21, 2013

Steventon, Alma Lois. Age 85. January 21, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of 57 years to Robert. Loving mother of Paula (Larry) Roche, Robert S., Jr., Tamara M. (Jim) Miller and Candy (Tony) King. Proud grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 10. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, 12 siblings as...

January 20, 2013

Trolley, Aloma. Age 84. January 20, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Tami (Robert) Champagne. Proud grandmother of Zachary and Zoe. Dearest sister of Virginia Vaughn and Clayton (Nedra) Atwood. Memorial contributions to honor Aloma's memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or to the donor's choice. A video tribute will be...

January 20, 2013

Garrison, Shirley A. Age 80. January 21, 2013 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of 57 years to Tom. Loving mom of Julie (Wade) Hatton, Eric Thomas, Kathy Garrison and Scott (Sue). Proud grandma of 6. Great grandma of 6. Dearest sister of Judy (Bob) Smedo and Tony (Shirley) Pragert and Daryl (Bunny) Pragert. Preceded in death by her parents Carl...