OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mrs. Virginia S Ventro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.