OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Giovanni Covelli
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,...
Sue L. Black
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),...
Michael B. Serpetti
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...
Charles C. Mccrary
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.
Joseph Richard Velthuysen
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...
John Michael Nicholson
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...
Philip Charles Labelle
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...
Angela Robinson
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...
Jim P. Sexton
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...
Arleen Tomasik
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....
Melvin Bernard Markwardt
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...
Edward S. Gardulski
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...
Genevieve Leja
August 19, 2024
Genevieve Leja, age 91 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Fred Leja. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda), Greg (Kathy), Brian (Robin), Randy (Sheila) and Kathy Killam. She is survived by her grandchildren Daniel, Timothy (the late Rachel), Nicholas, Julie (Justin), Matthew (Kelly), Steven (Melissa), Jason (Jackie), Kristen, Jacob (Sarah), Katelyn (Brad), Rachael, Anthony and great grandmother...
Keith B. Elliott
August 18, 2024
Keith B. Elliott, of Riverview, passed away August 18, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Susan Elliott. Loving father of Derek (Meghan) Elliott. Proud grandfather of Holden, Hayes, Harrison, and Penelope. Dear brother of Pamela (Dwight) Davis and the late Kevin (Sandy) Elliott. He is survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
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Nathalie Ann Beach
August 18, 2024
Nathalie Ann Beach, age 90 of Brownstown, MI passed away on August 18, 2024. Loving wife of the late Robert Beach. Beloved mother of Michael Beach Sr., James (Marilyn) Beach, the late Robert Lee Beach II, Mark Beach, and John Beach. Proud grandma of Michael II, Robert III, Jordan (Michael), Shauna (Philip), John (Sara), Rachael (Kenny), Jamie (Jessica), Shelby...
Mikey Ramirez
August 18, 2024
Miguel "Mikey" Ramirez, age 31, born in Southwest Detroit left this world too soon but not without leaving an indelible mark on those who knew him. A proud father, beloved son, and an irreplaceable brother. Mikey's presence lit up the lives of those around him.
Mikey was a man who was gentle and loved deeply....
Buck Jones
August 18, 2024
Buck Jones of Woodhaven, Michigan passed away in his home on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Lapellya Jones. Dearest father of Nate Smith of Woodhaven, MI, Timothy (Corrie) Smith of Cross Plains, TN, Crystal (Charles) Cole, Lucas Jones, and Maggie Jones of Portland, TN. Caring son of Mack and Nina Bennett of...
Donald Ray Claypool
August 16, 2024
Donald Ray Claypool, of Taylor, passed away August 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Fay for 62 beautiful years. Loving father of Donald R. (Therese) Claypool, and Thomas L. (Lora) Claypool. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Amanda, Hannah and Reagan. Proud great grandfather of Elizabeth and Leland. Dear brother of Pat Gray, Mike Rigo and the late Thomas Claypool. He is...