OBITUARIES

October 21, 2022

Jeffrey C. “Jethro” Gaynier of Trenton, Michigan passed away in his home unexpectedly at the age of 53. Beloved husband of 26 years to Kathleen Gaynier (Bazner). Loving father of Brooke, Jack, and Karly. Cherished son of Daniel and Suzanne Gaynier. Son-in-law of Kenneth and Sheila (deceased) Bazner. Dear brother of Lisa Nemitz (Gaynier) and brother-in-laws Kenny Joe Bazner,...

October 20, 2022

Audry Lester of Allen Park, Michigan passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Virgil Lester. Cherished mother of Anita (the late Jack) Frost and Clinton Lester. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Audry was preceded in death by her parents George and Pearl Gillman and her siblings; William...

October 20, 2022

Leon McConnell, age 82 of Trenton, formerly of Livonia, passed away October 20, 2022.

Born January 21, 1940, in Highland Park, MI to the late Roy and Beulah McConnell. After proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force, Leon would marry the late Dorothy Liverence. Together they raised two children Michael (Bridget Sturdy)...

October 20, 2022

Frank Kootsillas, age 83 of Southgate, MI passed away October 20, 2022 surrounded by his family and friends.

Loving husband of Debbi Kootsillas. Beloved father of Kevin (Lisa) Kootsillas, Jeff (the late Jennifer) Kootsillas, Corey (Kathy Shuel) Kootsillas and the late Frank Kootsillas, Jr. (Sherri and Mark Peltz). Proud grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 6...

October 19, 2022

William Elmer Ellison, of Detroit, passed away October 19, 2022. Loving father of Toni Marie and the late William Elmer Ellison. Dear brother of Anthony, Joseph, Jeffery, the late Donald, Gwenda and Linda. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer William and Genevieve Ellison.

William loved drinking Budweiser, playing the lottery and fishing...

October 19, 2022

Godelieve Rosemarie Rummel

February 3, 1926 - October 19, 2022

Godelieve is gardening with the angels in heaven after a lifetime of quiet service to others. She grew up in very humble

beginnings on the east side of Detroit and derived great joy in doing a good deed for someone every day. Whether...

October 19, 2022

Peggy Ann Pittner, age 63 of Dundee, passed away October 19, 2022 in her home.

Born November 7, 1958 in Detroit, Peggy was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Ferguson) Berner. A graduate of Northville High School, she was married to Terry Pittner on March 31, 1992. Peggy worked as an Optician for many years. She...

October 19, 2022

Violet Giasson was born on October 21, 1931 to John and Mary McComber on the Kahnawake (formerly Caughnawaga) Mohawk Territory located in Quebec, Canada. She peacefully passed away on October 19, 2022, just two days shy of her 91st birthday, surrounded by her children at her bedside. Violet is survived by her children Deborah, Charmaine, Donald, Jacqueline, and Joseph;...

October 19, 2022

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*Please note that the visitation will be taking place at the Ford Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 23620 North Huron River Drive, Rockwood, MI

Milo Gaynier of Trenton, MI passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at...

October 19, 2022

Mary Louise (Smith) Hunter, born on January 06, 1962 in Trenton, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan at the age of 60 from organ failure after a lengthy uterine cancer surgery.

Mary is survived by her daughter Sarah Hunter, son Jesse Smith, daughter Shaina (Hunter) Skok, daughter...

October 18, 2022

Jason Paul Shrewsbury, of Lincoln Park, passed away October 18, 2022. Loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Lavern Shrewsbury; his sister Tamara Ann Shrewsbury and his niece, Payton Ann

Shrewsbury.

Jason enjoyed life; he was always happy. He loved to make people laugh and was ...

October 17, 2022

Charles Thomas Stoll, age of 38, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022. Loving son of Charles and Joanne Stoll. Loving brother of Emily Stoll. He was also loved by many of his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Tommy was a hard worker, talented self-taught musician, actor and photographer. He was also a phenomenal artist,...

October 16, 2022

Keith Joseph Blok, age 66 of Southgate, passed away October 16, 2022.

Born May 25, 1956 in Wyandotte, Keith was the son of Ray and Dolores Blok. A graduate of Trenton High School, he worked for Buckeye Pipeline for many years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Southgate, he enjoyed visiting...

October 16, 2022

Carl Singleton of Detroit, Michigan passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at the age of 35. Beloved son of Kenneth and Vicki Singleton. Loving brother of Kristy Ngatchou, Kenneth Singleton, Jr. and Martine Singleton. Cherished uncle of Devin Booker, Dylan Singleton, Jazmine Kirk, Erynne Singleton, Abel Bragg, Hudson Singleton, and Kenneth Singleton, III. Carl was preceded in death...

October 15, 2022

Gertrude Edna Crist, of South Rockwood, left this life at 92, on October 15, 2022. Loving mother of the late Ronald (the late Diana) Crist, Gerald L. Crist, the late David A. Crist, Robert J. (Teri) Crist, Joyce A. Crist, Daniel J. (Marcella) Crist, Julia (Michael) Hartung and the late Dennis V. Crist. Proud grandma and great grandma to...

October 14, 2022

Smith, Joseph S.M. “Joey”. Age 12 of Dearborn Heights. Passed away October 14, 2022. Loving son of Katie Smith. Beloved grandson of Phil (Bonnie) Smith and Karen Laichalk. Dear nephew of Richie Laichalk, Billy Laichalk, Sarah Smith, Kelsey Dawson and Ryan (Hannah) Dawson. Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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October 13, 2022

Martha Virginia Dula, age 93 of Allen Park,  passed away peacefully October 13th, 2022. Loving wife of the late John (Jack) Dula. Beloved mother of Julie Dula, Valerie Dula, John (Kathy) Dula, Maria (Dave) Gayner and Christina Dula (Effie Culp). Proud "Da" of Mitchell (Lauren) Gayner, Bradley Gayner and Carly (Mark) Marek. Great grandmother of Savannah and Patrick Marek...

October 13, 2022

Born December 17, 1941 in Detroit, Marsella was the daughter of Oscar and Mary (Frix) Jackson. She was married to Temisto Burgos. Sadly he preceded her in death June 1, 2005. A dedicated homemaker, Marsella enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marsella leaves to cherish her memory her children:...

October 13, 2022

Born in Detroit, Bill was the son of John and Marie (Weible) Schmidt. A high school graduate, he faithfully served our country in the United States Air Force  Bill owned and operated Mirror Lite for over 50 years, retiring in 2013.

Bill leaves to cherish his memory his wife Eunice; a son Paul Schmidt and a brother...

October 11, 2022

Robert was born on December 13, 1926 in Marietta, Ohio and went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022 at the age of 95; he was of Taylor, MI. Cherished husband of 69 years to Lillian. Loving father of Thomas (Madelyn) Mayhew, Katherine (Jeffrey) Leja and Diane (Stephen) Balaj. Proud grandfather of Jenna, Eric, Christine, Heather,...