OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Mrs. Virginia S Ventro
January 7, 2012
Ventro, Virginia. Died January 7, 2012 surrounded by her five children in Stuart, FL. Wife of the late A. George Ventro, beloved mother of Carol Ann Geissler (Brian), Georgina Richardson (Ashby), Karen Stookey (Stephen), George Ventro (Judith), and Perry Ventro. Treasured Grandmother of Gina Lally, Scott Geissler, Ashby and Christopher Richardson, Bridget Banta, Stephane Stookey Osorio, Angela and George...
Mrs. Dorothy L. Saull
January 6, 2012
Saull, Dorothy L. Age 89. January 6, 2012 of Tawas. Beloved grandma of Brian (Denise) Belchunas and Philip Belchunas. Great grandmother of Brian, Austin and Dylan. Also survived by one sister Lois (Hugo) Wegner, son-in-law Charles Belchunas, two nieces Sue Johnson and Sandy Kay and three nephews Paul Wegner, Phil Wegner and Mark Wegner. Dorothy was preceded in death...
Ms. Linda I. Cooney
January 4, 2012
Cooney, Linda I. Age 57. January 4, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved companion of John Brummitt. Preceded in death by her parents. Linda was loved and will be dearly missed. There will be no visitation: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183 There will be no public memorial service: The Trenton Chapel...
Mr. Robert M. Yurchak
January 4, 2012
Yurchak, Robert M. Age 55. January 4, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved son of Frances and the late John. Dearest brother of the late Martin. Brother-In-Law of Mary Yurchak. Uncle to Martin (Faith). Great Uncle of Nicholas. Nephew of Martin and Rosalie Shimkus. Also survived by several cousins and great cousins. Memorial contributions to honor Robert's memory may be...
Margaret A. Lareau
January 3, 2012
Lareau, Margaret A. Age 83, of Allen Park. January 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of the late Mary Therese, Daniel (Christine), Thomas (Kathy Kropla). Anne (Ralph) Hunsaker, Margaret (Richard) Cytacki, Kathleen (Douglas) Salter, Timothy (Michele) & Maureen (Stephen) Martin. Proud grandmother of Colleen, Cyndi, Patrick, Erin (Mark) Day, Daniel (Rachel), David, Abbie, Patrick, Will,...
Mrs. Jeannell Rakas
January 3, 2012
Rakas, Jeannell. Age 77. January 3, 2012 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of George. Also survived by her sister Mitzi (Giuseppe) Giavedon, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Ilija and Anica Gegich, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Aaron Robert Anderson
January 3, 2012
Anderson, Aaron R. Age 29, of Allen Park. January 3, 2012. Loving son of Ron and Debbie. Brother of Ronald, Jr. Also survived by his grandparents Bob and Loraine Myal, Mildred A. Costa, many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Gertrude Mrs Oberleiter
January 2, 2012
Gertrude G. Oberleiter, age 87, of Monroe, formerly of Maybee, passed away January 2, 2012. She is survived by her son Charles (Peggy) Engel of Monroe; siblings, Charles (Shirley) Cooley, Roland Cooley and Donna (Kenneth) Welch all of Monroe; 4 grandcholdren and 5 great grandchildren. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Charles Engel Sr, Edward Weisbecker...
Ms. Peggie Lee Singleton
January 2, 2012
Singleton, Peggie L. Age 63. January 2, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved mother of Randy (Kelli), Damon (Rachel) and Mackenzie Singleton (Andy Cornett). Proud grandma of Damon, Jr., Ashley Nicole, Sierra, Brianna, Michael, Jacob, Lincoln and Aiden plus one on the way. Also survived by 1 sister Rebecca (Dale) Hartford, 1 niece Adrian and 1 nephew Drew. Preceded in death...
Donald R. Mr. Capezza
January 2, 2012
Capezza, Donald R. Age 75, of Riverview. January 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy for 54 years. Loving father of Julie (Kyle) Holmes, Kimberlee Capezza (Tony Hicks) and Andrea (Jeff) Scharboneau. Proud Papa of Megan, Angela, Joel, Erik, Tony and Andrew. Dear brother of Roseann Sanchez, Dominick Capezza (Junior) and Joan Capezza. Preceded in death by parents Dominick and...
Mrs. Pauline M. Nance
January 1, 2012
Pauline Marchak Nance. Passed away at age 83 on January 1, 2012 with her beloved husband, Robert, at her side. Pauline was born in Plattsville, PA on February 24, 1928, of parents Susan and John and was the youngest sibling among John, Cecil, Mary and Anna. She moved to Detroit after high school to live with Cecil's family. During...
Lorene Louise Goodman
December 31, 2011
Lorene leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Stephen (Julie) Goodman and Richard Goodman; five grandchildren: Joshua Goodman, Marisa Goodman, Britney Goodman, Justin Israel & Kasey Lewis as well as four sisters: Betty (John) Camilleri, Mae (Gary) Fink, Mary (Willis) Little & Margo Lidster. Sadly Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson Noah Goodman; three brothers:...
Mrs Frances Mary Foraker
December 31, 2011
Frances M. Foraker, age 81, beloved wife of the late John H. Foraker, loving mother of David (Jane), Bryan (Debbie), Paula Foraker and the late Paul Foraker, sister of Christina Jack, proud grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 2, preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Ralph, Alex, August, Michael and Dominic Cicero, Pearl Campbell, Nicolena Colluci, Cecelia Ferria,...
Ricardo Sr. Castano
December 30, 2011
Castano, Ricardo, Sr. Age 75. December 30, 2011 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of 56 years to Anna. Loving dad of Ricardo, Jr. (Tamara), Carol (Timothy E.) Gremban, Michael, Sr. (Lisa Canales) and James (Debi). Proud grandpa of 10. Great grandpa of 2. Also survived by 1 sister Beatrice, 1 brother Victor and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions...
Mr. Henry "Hank" Matecki
December 29, 2011
Matecki, Henry. Age 86, of Allen Park. Dec. 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Remedios. Loving father of Marlene (William) Riker and Sandy (Jim) Shoup. Proud grandfather of Bill, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua, Jonathan and Sarah. Dear brother of Irene Bzdziuch. Brother-in-law of Cecylia Matecki. Uncle of Tressy (Bob) Anderson, Jimmy Bzdziuch and Thomas Matecki. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Anthony Mr Pitrone
December 29, 2011
Pitrone, Anthony, Age 100, December 29, 2011 of Trenton, formerly of Negaunee, MI. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Jean Maddern Pitrone. Loving father of Joseph (Jeanine), Jill Zick, Tony, Joyce Pitrone Hawkins, John (Sue), Janet Pitrone Kasic, Julie (Jon) Williamson, Jane (Chuck) Rossi and Cheryl (Tony) Macari. Also survived by grandchildren Jackie (Matt) Hatty, Jennifer (Steve)...
Ms Lori A. Rutila
December 29, 2011
Lori A. Rutila, age 58, of Monroe, MI. passed away December 29, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. Lori is survived by her best friend Sandy Rheinschmidt; children, John Rheinschmidt, Audrey (Derrick Colon) Rheinschmidt and Ashley Rheinschmidt; siblings, Sherrilyn (Gary) Speck of Northville, MI., Kimberlee (Greg) McKernan of Plymouth, MI. and Janet (Brett) Martz of Canton, MI.;...
Mr. Robert F. Clark
December 28, 2011
Clark, Robert F., age 81, December 28, 2011 of Macey, IN, formerly of the downriver area. He is survived by 5 children, 2 brothers and a sister. Memorials may be made to H.E.A.D.S., Helping Every Animal Downriver Society. at P.O. Box 312, Trenton, MI 48183.
Mrs. Janet E. Palmer
December 27, 2011
Dear wife of the late Douglas. Dearest mother of Robert L. Johnston and Barbara (James) Naragon. Loving grandmother of Shawn Passey, Tonya Franklin, and Alisha (Michael) Conley, Kristin (Chris) Gainey, and Jeffrey (Gloria) Narabrook. Great-grandmother of J.P. and Nathan Passey. Dearest friend of Betty Harris for 75 years. Jan served in the US Navy as a Wave during World...

Tony W. Mr Schneider
December 26, 2011
Tony W. Schneider, age 46, beloved son of Winford Eugene Schneider and the late Sally J. (Oldani) Schneider, dear brother of William (Kelly), David (Staci), Michelle Schneider, Brenda (Sam) Harding, Penny Kane and Julie Schneider, proud uncle of 11 nieces and nephews.