OBITUARIES

August 30, 2024

Willodean Elva Wolczynski, of Trenton, MI, passed away peacefully at 91 years

of age on August 30, 2024.

Willodean (Willo) was born in Detroit to Fern and Alex Wolczynski on May 16,

1933, and grew up in Detroit. She graduated with an art specialty from Cass

Tech High School in 1951....

August 30, 2024

Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Darryl was the son of Elliot and Bernice (Graham) Nelson. He faithfully served our country in the United States Marine Corps from April 28, 1966 until April 27, 1970. Darryl worked for General Motors at the Powertrain Plant in Toledo for over 32 years, retiring in 2006. He married the love of his life,...

August 28, 2024

Our Dad, William V. Micus of Southgate, Michigan went to heaven on Wednesday, August 29, 2024 at the age of 89, surrounded by his beloved wife Theresa Futvoye-Micus and his children Kathryn Ann Syjut and Peter William Micus.

Our father went to work everyday regardless of his surrounding circumstances - for the airline industry starting...

August 28, 2024

Dolores “Dee” A. Bright (O’Rourke), age 87 of Detroit, MI passed away August 28, 2024 peacefully surrounded by family. Beloved Wife of the late Richard. Loving Mother of Rosemary (Timothy) Mirabitur, Michelle (Lou) Poisson, Lisa Bright and the late Richard J. (Lori-Ann) Bright. Loving Grandma Sugar of Tim (Meghan), Melissa (Steven), Kelly (Marc), Chris, Shannon, Richard R., Annaliese, Ian...

August 28, 2024

Mary Jane Escamilla, age 85 of Brownstown, MI passed away August 28, 2024. Loving wife of Sebastian for 44 wonderful years. Loving stepmother of Russ (Iris) Escamilla, Kerry (Joanne) Escamilla and Yvonne (Tony) Vario. Beloved sister of Rachel Fernandez, the late Elvira Razo, the late Antonia Romo and the late Joe Rizo. Mary is known as "Grandma Loma" to...

August 28, 2024

Born in Detroit, Roger was the son of Simon and Mabel (Dusseau) Ayotte. He worked for The Chrysler Corporation for over 34 years, retiring in 1984. Roger was a member of the Knights of Colombus Fr. Saylor Council 3774. He enjoyed traveling, working in his vegetable garden and collecting cars.

Roger leaves to cherish his memory 2...

August 26, 2024

Born in Detroit, Nancy was the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Wales) Platt. A 1956 graduate of Detroit Commerce High School, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for Barnum Brothers Fiber Company for many years. Nancy married David Madison August 15, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death. She was a Volunteer in the Gift Shop at Heritage Hospital...

August 25, 2024

Giovanni Mario Covelli, age 77 of Taylor, passed away on August 25, 2024. He was the beloved husband to his wife, Maria, of 56 years.

Loving son to Benedetto and Antonietta Covelli. Loving father to Antonietta (James) Smith, Teresa (Robert) Sgroia, Benedetto (Kelly) Covelli, and Cindy (Mohamad) Elhaouli. Loving papa to Vanyssa, Marcello, Giovanni, Joshua,...

August 25, 2024

Sue “Susan” L. Black (Panicci) was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 8, 1948 and passed away on August 25, 2024 at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital at the age of 76; she was of Trenton. Beloved mom of Brian (Michelle) and Stacey (Denny). Proud grandma of Chase, Tyler, Braydon, Alex, Kayla, Ryan and Lindsey. Dearest sister of Kathy (Tom),...

August 25, 2024

Michael B. Serpetti, age 71, August 25, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Anne Serpetti. Loving father of Angela (Grant) and Michael (Colette). Proud grandfather of Carly, Cassie and Tauri. Dear brother of Phillip (Carolyn) and Judy (Mike).

A memorial gathering will be held at The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes...

August 25, 2024

Charles C. McCrary, age 87 of Detroit, MI passed away August 25, 2024. Loving husband of the late Allyne M. McCrary. Beloved father of Sandra Cagle and Sindra (John) Wasmund. Proud papaw of Steven (Michelle), Trish, Charlie (Heather), John, Krista (Emmanuel) and great grandpa of many great grandchildren. Loving brother of Dina.

August 24, 2024

Joseph Richard Velthuysen, age 57, loving father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away unexpectedly Thursday the 22nd, 2024. Despite his inner battles, Joe remained optimistic and believed in his heart he would get a second chance with his loved ones, as family was the one thing that he could count on no matter what. During his recent moments here...

August 24, 2024

John Michael Nicholson passed away on August 24th, 2024, at the age of 33. John was the loving and kind son of his father Brian Nicholson (Tammy) and his mother Kathy Nau (Tony). He is survived by his Son Damian and Daughter Lillith, his brother Alex and his sisters Kayla, Erin, and Caeley. He is also survived by his...

August 23, 2024

Philip Charles LaBelle, 93, of Brownstown , Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Visitation will take place at Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Road, Trenton, Michigan, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 4:00-8:00 pm.

Philip will lie in state Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 3:00-3:30 at...

August 22, 2024

Angela Robinson nee Vassallo of Trenton, Michigan passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Robinson. Cherished mother of Mary (John) Lecznar, Richard (Debra) Robinson, Patty (Rob Swonger) and Lisa (the late Gary) Buffa. Dearest grandmother of Kellie Joyce (Brendan), Michael (Aurelie), Christopher (Alexis), Angela (Chris), Nichole (Weldon), Brad...

August 22, 2024

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Jim was born on September 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on August 22, 2024 at the age of 71; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 50 years to Karen (Hamilton). Cherished dad of the late Andrea, Theresa (Richard), the late Donny, Melissa...

August 22, 2024

Arleen Lee Tomasik "Reifsnider", age 85 of Gibraltar, passed away on August 22, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife to her late husband, Robert, of 20 years.

Loving mother to Robert (Rhonda) Tomasik, Jefferey Tomasik, and Michelle (Jim) Whitwam. Loving grandma to Krysten, Daniel, Katie, Brianna, Joseph, and James. Loving G.G....

August 22, 2024

Born in Detroit, Melvin was the son of William and Anne (Casneuf) Markwardt. A graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit, he faithfully served our country in the United Staes Air Corps. Melvin married the love of his life, Betty Dahmer, in 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death in 2014. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Wayne University...

August 21, 2024

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August 21, 2024

Edward S. Gardulski of Southgate, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the age of 80 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Beloved husband of 56 ½ years to Patricia Gardulski. Loving father of the late Michael E. Gardulski and Paul J. (Kimberly) Gardulski. Cherished grandfather of Ethan E. Gardulski. Dear brother of Amelia (Bruce) Schneider...