OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Spencer M. Betway
September 23, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view Spencer's memorial video. Born in Wyandotte, Spencer was the son of Richard and Wendy (Farrer) Betway. Spencer worked as a Transcriber, Line Cook and Farmhand. Spencer leaves to cherish his parents; Wendy Betway and Richard Betway; a brother: Lance (Amanda) Betway; grandfather William Farrer and a nephew Calvin Betway. Sadly he was...
Marion Kamalay Kelleman
September 23, 2019
Please click on tribute wall above to view Marion's memorial video. Kelleman, Marion Kamalay, age 92, was born November 3, 1926 and died September 23, 2019, in Allen Park. Dear wife of John Kelleman and the late Simon Kamalay. Beloved mother of Susan (Doug) Pretty, Billy (Vicki) Kamalay, Kim (John Bilancetti) Kamalay, Brian Kamalay, Jan (Rick) Kutchuk, and Simon...
Leonard "Bob" Otterstetter
September 23, 2019
Leonard “Bob” Otterstetter, age 87 of Trenton, passed away September 23, 2019. Loving husband of the late Janet. Dear father of Jeff (Kim) and Susan (Clinton Frank) Otterstetter. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Amanda), Madison, Zachary, Hannah, Ryan, Peyton, Gavin, and Isabelle. Also survived by a sister in law Joanne Fields. Leonard was preceded in death by a son Kevin....
Christine C. Chiles
September 23, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view Christine's memorial video. Christine Carol Chiles, Age 51 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. September 23, 2019. Loving wife of Robert. Dearest mother of Robert II, Isabella and Jacob. Beloved daughter of Carol Stoddart and Ralph Danielak and (the late George). Dearest sister to Julie (Donald) Teskey, Jamie Betke, Kenneth (Cherie) Betke, Joseph Danielak,...
Donald W. Kleiber
September 21, 2019
Donald W. Kleiber. Age 85 of Trenton. September 21, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann Kleiber. Loving father of Sandra (Scott Koval) Peters and Bruce (Beth) Kleiber. Proud grandpa of Melissa, Bruce D. (Kate), Jenna and Scott (Jenny). Great grandpa of Clare, Ben, Annabelle and Lilly. Survived also by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...
Harold August Hertlein
September 19, 2019
Harold August Hertlein was born on February 10, 1933 in Dearborn, Michigan and died on September 19, 2019 at Seasons Hospice at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital at the age of 86; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of Vera. Loving dad of Karen (Matt) Miska, Mark Hertlein, Nancy Roden (Michael Norris) and Michelle (Jim) Vellmure. Very proud papa to...
Rose Chetcuti
September 19, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view Rose's memorial video. Rose Chetcuti, age 90 of Detroit, passed away peacefully September 19th, 2019. Loving wife of the late Frank. Dear sister of Angela (the late Carmelo) Camilleri, Frances (the late Joe) Grima, Jane (the late John) Feneck, Jim (Helen) Vella. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family
Lisa Ann Shelton
September 18, 2019
Lisa Ann Shelton, age 59 of Gibraltar, formerly of Trenton. September 18, 2019. Beloved wife to Jerry Shelton. Loving mom to Dion, Michael, and Sarah. Dear grandma to Dion, Anthony, Dylan, Aiden, Jaden and Alison. She will be dearly missed by everyone.
Edward "Nick" Clegg
September 16, 2019
Born in Carleton, Nick was the son of Edward and Beatrice (Reed) Clegg. He married the love of his life, Arlys Laura, in June of 1948. Nick was employed as a Pipe Fitter with Monsanto Chemical in Trenton for over 38 years, retiring in 1988. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood, and a...
Agnes Marguerite Gratowski
September 16, 2019
Agnes Marguerite (Benda) Gratowski was born on January 21, 1930 in Detroit to the proud parents of Joseph and Josephine (Ferry) Benda. She graduated from St. Mary's of Redford high school in 1948. Agnes married the love of her life Richard E. Gratowski on September 25, 1954 in Detroit. In 1970, they moved into their Newport home on Brancheau...
John "Jack" Stewart
September 16, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view John's memorial video. John “Jack” Stewart, age 71 of Allen Park, passed away September 16th, 2019. Loving husband of Lynne. Dear father of Will (Airess). Proud Papa of Isabella, Haidren, Tyler, and Kayla. Also survived brothers John and Robert, and sister Virginia. Sadly John was preceded in death by his children Kathryn,...
Audrey C. Owens
September 15, 2019
Owens, Audrey C., age 98, September 15, 2019 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Walt (Vicki) Owens Dr. John (Deborah) Owens. Also survived by her grandchildren Amy Lester, Beth (Scott) Hinzmann, Kathryn (Rick) Talbert, Becky (Todd) DePaulis, Emily (Mike) Brigham and the late Benjamin Owens; 16 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; her...
Lawrence "Larry" Staniszewski
September 15, 2019
Please click on tribute wall above to view Larry's memorial video. Larry was born on December 28, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 15, 2019 in Gibraltar, Michigan at the age of 72; he was of Gibraltar. Beloved dad of Timothy (Kimberly), Heather Stapula and Steven (Jennifer). Proud grandfather of Hillary, Haley (Matthew), Michel, the late Mathew,...
Larry J. Mathewson
September 15, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Larry's video tribute. Born in Trenton, Larry was the son of Edmund and Eleanor (Sharbneu) Mathewson. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Belknap, on August 30, 1969. Larry led a very successful career as a Financial Advisor and Tax Accountant. He also taught school for both Taylor Public Schools...
Ernest Ervin Reamer
September 14, 2019
Click on the tribute wall above to view Ernest's video tribute. Born in Detroit, Ernest was the son of Harvey and Wanda (Schneider) Reamer. He was married to Dolores Gay. Sadly she preceded him in death September 28, 1990. Ernest worked for Ford Motor Company for over 37 years, retiring in 2001. Ernest leaves to cherish his memory his...
Joseph R. Martell
September 13, 2019
Please click on tribute wall above to view Joseph's memorial video. Joseph Rene Martell, born in Embrun, Ontario Canada and resident of River Rouge, Michigan, passed at the age of 91, September 13, 2019. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife Mary Martell (Doulos), his sister Anna, mother Albina and father Zepherine. Joseph has two daughters Michele (Kevin)...
Bernadette M. Cozart
September 12, 2019
Born in Monroe, Bernadette was the daughter of John and Ethel (Cousino) Beaudrie. A 1962 graduate of Airport High School, she married the love of her life, Charles Cozart, on May 29, 1965. Bernadette worked as a Medical Assistant for over 40 years, retiring in 2010. She was a faithful member of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation...
Philip W. Sheridan
September 11, 2019
Click on tribute wall above to view Philip's memorial video. Philip W. Sheridan, age 86 of Allen Park, formerly of Detroit, passed away September 11, 2019. Loving husband of Jacqueline. Dear father of Robert (Diane) Fox, Derek (Kathy) Fox, Lori (Steve) Toltesi, Tim Sheridan, and Kathleen (Mark) Walls. Proud grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 18. Visitation will...
Mary Jeneen Bickes
September 11, 2019
Mary Jeneen Bickes. Age 79, of Canton. Passed away September 11, 2019. Loving mother of the late John Norlander, the late Catherine Bratek, Lori (David) Post, Vickie (Scott) Baron and Bern's daughters Karen and Kim. Proud grandma of Josh, Sydney, Brenden, Tyler, Anthony and Bern's granddaughters Megan and Courtney. Dearest sister of Karel Wise and Joe (Sue) Pittman. Survived...