OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Norman G. Gietzen
September 26, 2010
Gietzen, Norman G. Age 73, Sept. 26, 2010, of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Ethel “Janie”. Loving father of George, Karen (Scott) Malnar, Steven and Michele Gietzen-Kaufer. Dearest grandfather of Stephine, Matthew, Marcus, Megan, Todd, Gregory and Noah. Dear great-grandfather of Isabella, Joshua and Adia. Services: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 6:00pm at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson...
Robert Brant
September 24, 2010
Robert Brant passed away September 24, 2010. In addition to his parents Charles & Mary Brant of Maybee, Robert is survived by a daughter Taylor Renae Brant of Monroe; a sister Ann (Scott) Booker of Rockwood as well as his birth mother Ruth (Ted) Mayes of Ecorse and sister Kim (Dave) Petty. Services: Funeral serivces will be on Tuesday,...
Delbert Howells
September 22, 2010
Delbert Howells is survived by his wife Judith. He owned Howells Shell Gas Station in Trenton for 20 years. retired in the late 70's. Services: Sunday, September 26, 2010, In State 1pm at Glenwood United Methodist Church, Wyandotte until Service 2pm Service Location: Glenwood United Methodist Church Visitation: Saturday, September 25, 2010, In State 3-9pm at The Trenton Chapel...
Jesus Jessie Vergara
September 22, 2010
Vergara, Jesus (Jessie), age 85 of Shelbyville, TN formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Angelica. Loving father of Mary Ellen Kilgore, Belinda (Don) Sherwin, Rick (Debbie) Vergara, Diana (Ken) Hoffman, Sylvia (Juan) Melendez and Yolanda (Nayo) Selgatho. Preceded in death by his son Jesus Vergara, Jr. Jessie is also survived by his sister Maria Guerrez, 15 grandchildren...
James S. Jurecki
September 21, 2010
Jurecki, James “Jim” S. Age 77. September 21, 2010 of Grosse Ile. Son of the late Steve and Vincenta. Loving husband of 56 years to Beverly. Dearest father of Steve (Elaina), the late Jimmy, Mike (Kristina), the late David, Thom, Maria (Luke) Krauss and Ray (Amy). Cherished papa to Jake and Andrew, Jimmy, Michael and Jesse, Tyler and Mia,...
Stanley Mcclosky
September 21, 2010
McClosky, Stanley. Age 88 of Allen Park. Loving father of Stan (Wendy) McClosky, Mary (Charles) Schmidt and Christine (Gordon) Laatz. Also survived by his brother Virgil (Francis) McClosky and 5 grandchildren. Stanley was a WWII veteran of the Air force. Services: Honor Guard Service, Thursday, September 23, 2010, 5:30pm and A Memorial Service at 6:30pm at The Allen Park...
Patricia Ditto
September 21, 2010
Ditto, Patricia A. Age 55, of Riverview. September 21, 2010. Loving mother of Robert. Beloved daughter of Benjamin and Nancy Richards. Dear sister of Theresa and Katherine. Services: Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 7pm prayer service at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Road, Trenton, Michigan, 48183. Service Location: Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes Visitation: Wednesday,...
Margot Senterfit
September 20, 2010
Senterfit, Margot. Age 83, of Brownstown. September 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James (Nancy) and Michael (Beverley). Proud grandmother of Steve (Kelly) and Stephanie (Greg). Great grandmother of Trevor, Tasha, Tori, Talon and Lexi.
Floyd M. Wineinger
September 20, 2010
Wineinger, Floyd M. Age 96, of Ecorse. September 20, 2010. Beloved father of Margie Meissner, Janette (Ray) Sauers, Ida Legg, Dianne (Robert) Bies. Grandfather and great grandfather of many. Preceded in death by wives Mary, Marian and companion Ann.
Edward Wojtylko
September 20, 2010
Wojtylko, Edward, age 83, September 20, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marcia. Loving father of Kathryn (Robert) Sharp, Edward Jr. (Marilyn), William (Deborah), Raymond, Theresa (Robert) De Armond and Donna (Tom) Emig. Also survived by his grandchildren Korin, Kristen, Kerry, Edward, Alan, William, Tiffany, Danielle, Desiree, Justin, Chad and Heather; his great grandchildren Alison, Jadyn, Riley...
Paul Dracka
September 20, 2010
Beloved husband of Sheila. Dearest father of Curtis Dracka, Bryan Dracka and Kelly (Michael) Minckiewicz. Loving son of Evelyn and the late John Dracka. Brother of David (Lynda) Dracka, Cheryl (Pete) Lovallo and Julie Dracka. Son-in-law to Charles & Mildred Lowry. Will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ronald J. Coates
September 20, 2010
Coates, Ronald J., age 64 of Wyandotte. September 20, 2010. Beloved husband of Genie. Dearest son of the late James & Carol (Gajewski) Coates. Loving brother of Donald (Mariann) Coates and Theresa (Frank) Banar. Also leaves to cherish his memory several nieces & nephews.

Marvin S. Barski, Sr.
September 19, 2010
Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Marvin Jr., Thomas, Ken (Sylvia) and Larry. Dear brother of Gerald. Dearest grandfather of 5.
Marjorie C. Peabody
September 18, 2010
Marjorie C. Peabody, age 89, of Grosse Ile, Michigan, beloved wife of the late Raymond, loving mother of Patricia (Al) Menzel, Cynthia (Alan) Metz and Thomas (Kathleen) Peabody, proud grandmother of 5, dear great grandmother of 3
George F. Rev. Kraus
September 17, 2010
Kraus, George F. Rev. Age 81. September 17, 2010 of Trenton. Loving husband of 59 years to Ruth. Dearest dad of Anita (Jeff) Rosinski and Lisa (Tito) Porcalla. Cherished grandpa of Stacy, Mark, Adrienne, A.J."Jorgie", Emily Jane and Joel. Also survived by 2 sisters Helen (Bill) Meszaros and Clara Helmer. Preceded in death by his parents and 10 siblings....
John M. Seitz
September 17, 2010
Seitz, John M. Age 48. September 17, 2010 of Melvindale. Beloved son of Mary Ann and the late Charles. Loving brother of Charles (Sheri), Ann Marie Hoffman, Thomas (Tammy), Andrew (Anne) and Susanne Seitz. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews as well as other loving family and friends.
Shirley A. Burgess
September 16, 2010
Burgess Shirley, age 46, of Melvindale, September 16, 2010. Loving mother of Shirley, Sharon, Glissette and David Trinidad. Sister to Gertrude Burgess, Linda Burgess, and Sharon (Kevin) Gamble. Also survived her grandchildren Destiny, Tyara, Octavius, Ricardo, Marlon and Gloria.
Alfred Yepez
September 16, 2010
Yepez Alfred Age 42 of Detroit, September 16, 2010. Dearest father of Alfred, Tran, Angelica Yepez and Salina Yepez. Dear brother of Monica (Rueben), Veronica (Alfonso) Compos, Alex (Velma) and Anthony (Nancy). Also survived by serveral aunts, uncles and many nieces and nephews.
Richard N. Earl
September 15, 2010
Earl, Richard N. "Dick" of Harsens Island. September 15, 2010. Loving husband of Arlene (Engel) for 52 yrs. Loving father of Christopher, Debbie (Mark) Kapanowski and Richard (Janine). Proud grandfather of Christopher (Elaine) Baldwin, Sabrina, Kaitlin, Jacob, Shelby Rose and Natalie Grace. Great grandfather of Elizabeth and Jennifer. Dick enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is...