OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Jay Allen Vanwassehnova
March 20, 2020
In honor of Jay's life and in lieu of flowers the family prefers and appreciates your love and prayers. Jay Allen VanWassehnova, age 45 of South Rockwood, passed away March 20, 2020. Born May 25, 1974 in Monroe. Loving son of Matheau and Janet VanWassehnova. Beloved brother of Jill VanWassehnova. Also survived by niece Lacy Perry, nephews Thomas Test...
Dawn Renee` Owens-Griffor
March 20, 2020
Dawn Renee` Owens-Griffor. Age 55 of Woodhaven. March 20, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Owens Sr. Loving mother of Michael Griffor, Scott Busselman and Richard Teska III. Proud grandmother of Sophia Teska. Dearest daughter of Emily Griffor. Dear sister of David Griffor Jr. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in...
Jill J. Perry
March 20, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Jill's Video tribute and Service. The visitation and funeral service at the funeral home will be private. The funeral will be streaming live at The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Facebook page on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 5 pm. Jill was born on September 16, 1949 in Saginaw, Michigan and...
Jane M. Pastor
March 20, 2020
Jane M. Pastor; of Allen Park; passed away March 20, 2020 at the age of 99. Devoted and beloved wife of the late John (a combat veteran of the Second World War). Dear mother of Ron (April), Dennis (JoAnn), Tony (Susan) and Laura (Tom) Visser. Sister of the late Virginia (the late Cass) Engel and the late Genevieve (the...
Andrew Oubeck
March 19, 2020
Andrew Oubeck, age 36 of Grosse Ile, passed away March 19, 2020. Born March 25, 1983 to Donnie and Deborah Oubeck. Loving husband of Danielle. Very proud father of Kennedy. Beloved brother of Adam (Melissa) Oubeck. Also survived by father and mother in law Michael and Terri Nabozny, and sister in law Kristen Nabozny. Andrew was a 2002 graduate...
Joan T. Schmitz
March 18, 2020
Born in Monroe, Joan was the daughter of Vallie and Alice (Cousino) Dussia. Joan married the love of her life, James G. Schmitz, January 7, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church which was officiated by her brother Fr. Emil J. Dussia. In 1945 Joan and Jim met at a St. John’s Youth Activities dance. Their first dance and lifelong...
Norman James Fulmer
March 18, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Norman's video tribute and the tribute by Chaplain Frederick R. Cislo, Jr. Norman (Norm) James Fulmer, age 93, snapped off his final salute on March 18th with family by his bedside in Fredericksburg, VA. Norm was born in Amherstburg, Ontario Canada on May 8, 1926 to Arthur Judson and Norine (Simmons)...
Norman M. Smith
March 17, 2020
Norman (Kenny) Smith of Monroe, Michigan passed away March 17, 2020 He was born January 18, 1937 to Mack and Cassie Smith. He was a Mechanic at Dana for many years. He was married to Sue Smith. He was preceded in death by sisters Jean, Juanita, Loretta. Brothers Louis, James and Alan. He is survived by sisters Charlotte Green,...
Joan E. French
March 16, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Joan’s funeral service. Joan E. French, age 85 of Trenton, passed away Monday March 16, 2020 ( John 3:16) and went to be with her precious Lord. Joan leaves to cherish her memory her children: Cathy (Richard) de Jong, David (Beth) French and Jeff (Tammy) French; 8 grandchildren and 7 great...
Michael Allen Mcdonald
March 15, 2020
To view Michael's memorial video, please click on the tribute wall above. Michael Allen McDonald. Age 58 of Dearborn Heights. March 15, 2020. Beloved partner of the late Rob McGraw. Loving brother of Cheryl (Scott) Atkinson, Bret (Sandy) McDonald, Gina (Tom) Paquette and the late Alfred McDonald. Dear Uncle of Nicholas, Kelly, Ryan and Dustin. Great Uncle of Peyton,...
Diane M. Krusina
March 15, 2020
Krusina, Diane M., age 81. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother of Lisa (Al) Leondarides and Kathy (Mike) Skuratovich. Grandmother to Nick, Tony, Joe, Nathan and Sophia. Services will be held in Cleveland, Ohio and pending at this time. Please check back for updates.
Mary J. Gomolak
March 14, 2020
Gomolak, Mary; age 81 of Brownstown, passed away March 14th, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late George. Cherished mother of Joe (Sonya). Dearest grandma of Joey, Chelsea, Nick, and Brett, and great-grandma of Addilyn, Madisyn, and Canaan. Beloved sister of Robert (Pat) and Linda (John).
Rachel Pinard
March 14, 2020
Rachel leaves to cherish her memory her husband Ronald; children: Diane (John) Saban, Jacques (Teresa) Pinard, Johanne Cole, Mario (Debra) Pinard, Marielle (Pam Peters) Randolph, Carol (Lance) Larue and David (Sue) Pinard; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; as well as 5 siblings: Monique Racine, Blance Ruel, Denise Gagnon, Paul Mecteau and Isabelle Demers. Sadly she was preceded by...
Katherine J. Rigato
March 13, 2020
Katherine J. Rigato, of Lincoln Park, passed away March 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Loving and lifelong devoted wife to the late Lewis. Loving sister to Daniel Obriot and Richard Obriot. Beloved mother to Louis (Joann), Dan (Geralyn), and Linda (Mario). Dear Nonnie to Justin, Kahlia, Erin, Caitlin, Kerielle, Anthony and Nathan. Cherished great Nonnie to Bradyn,...
Robert A. King
March 13, 2020
The gathering and service will be rescheduled.....Information will be added once rescheduled. Robert leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Lori; children: Kellie (Skip) Johnson, Robert King and Jessica King; 5 grandchildren; as well as two siblings: Wanda Carroll and Gloria Janks. Sadly he was preceded in death by his parents; a brother James King and a sister Joyce...
Leola Mae Tanner
March 13, 2020
Click on the tribute wall above to view Leola's video tribute. Tanner, Leola Mae, age 99, March 13, 2020 of Dearborn, Michigan, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved mother of Don (Sandy) Tanner, Linda (the late Doyle) Johnson, Phyllis (the late Mike) Sternberg, Rick (Lorraine) Tanner, Randy (Darlene) Tanner, Karen Myres, Jack Tanner and Annette Tanner. Also survived by...
James E. Hinze
March 12, 2020
Hinze, James E. Age 81. March 12, 2020 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving dad of James, Kenneth and Richard. Proud grandpa of Emma, Hunter, Sydney, Colby and Zander. Dearest brother of Kathleen Kerr. Visitation is on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 2 pm until the time of the service on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at...
Angela M. Karavas
March 12, 2020
Angela was born on June 26, 1959 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died on March 12, 2020 at the age of 60; she was of Trenton. Beloved wife of Craig. Cherished daughter of Virginia L. (nee: Richardson) and Anthony Carl Garf. Dearest sister of Michael (Judy) Garf, Carla (Matthew) Crysler and Anthony Garreffa. Also survived by other loving family and...
Billy L. Jones
March 12, 2020
Billy was born on July 10, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan and died on March 12, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 84; he was of Riverview. Beloved husband of 60 years to Gayle. Loving daddy of Michelle (Tim) Thelen and Jennifer (David) Trela. Proud baka of Lauren (Darryl) Micallef, Nicholas Trela and Zachary Conforti and to...
Lea Ann Matthews
March 11, 2020
Lea Ann was born on June 18, 1968 in Trenton , Michigan and died on March 11, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton at the age of 52. Additional information will be added when confirmed. There will be no services at this time.