OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Alban H. Bianco

Alban H. Bianco

January 9, 2018

Alban Henry Bianco On Tuesday January 9, 2018 Al Bianco left us to be with God and the love of his life Rose. The surviving family finds great comfort in knowing this is just a new journey for Al as he has once again just moved on from this world to a new chapter and place with his family....

Hazel E. Stempien

Hazel E. Stempien

January 9, 2018

Hazel was born on May 18, 1927 in Virginia and died on January 9, 2018 at Season's Hospice at the age of 90; she was of Wyandotte. Beloved wife of 66 years to Robert. Loving mom of Robbie, Jr. (Pamela), John (Nancy), Debbie (Jon) Reed, Mickey (Eleanor), Patti (Bret) Quick, Ginger (Kenney) Sotnik, Robert Hess and the late Margaret...

Mr. Steve Sexton

Mr. Steve Sexton

January 9, 2018

Steve Sexton, age 57 of Taylor, passed away at home January 9th, 2018. Born August 11th, 1960 to the late and loving Berlin and Rebecca Sexton. Loving father of Steven (Beth) and the late Shannon Sue. Proud grandfather of Breanna, Hailey, and Logan Sexton. Beloved brother of Veronda, Lee, and the late Debbie and Alan. He was the proud...

Anna Louise Spindleman

Anna Louise Spindleman

January 9, 2018

Spindleman, Anna Louise, age 63, January 9, 2018 of Mio, Michigan. Beloved mother of David (Maureen) Hamlet and Bonnie Spindleman. Also survived by her granddaughter Anna; her sisters Annette (Matt) Morin and Wilma (Scott) Larkin.

Mary Caroline Hutchinson

Mary Caroline Hutchinson

January 8, 2018

Born in Monroe, Mary was the daughter of George and Agnes (Larrow) Sullivan. She married Thomas J. Hutchinson on September 24, 1952. Sadly he preceded her in death April 14, 1978. A dedicated homemaker, Mary also worked as a Nurse's Aide at Mercy-Memorial Hospital, as well as doing Home Health Care for many years. She was a past member...

Dalvin Charles Arnold

Dalvin Charles Arnold

January 8, 2018

Born in Monroe, Dalvin was the son of Adolph and Pauline (Krueger) Arnold. A 1945 graduate of Monroe High School, he faithfully served his country in the United State Army from 1946 until 1947 as a Crypto Technician. Dalvin was stationed in Korea, Guam and Hiroshima receiving the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He worked...

Ruth Ann Sieg

Ruth Ann Sieg

January 7, 2018

Born in Wyandotte, Ruth Ann was the daughter of Roy and Marian (Kalin) Matevie. A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, Ruth Ann then went on to earn her Bachelor Degree in Nursing from Wayne State University. She married the love of her life, Michael Sieg Jr. on February 12, 1971. Ruth Ann worked as a Pediatric Nurse...

Patricia Ruth Williamson

Patricia Ruth Williamson

January 7, 2018

Patricia Ruth Holden Williamson born June 21, 1936 daughter of Frederick & Bertha Roberts Holden died January 7, 2018 at the age of 81. Patricia grew up on 43 Mullock Street St. Johns, Newfoundland and was educated at Presentation Convent and School St. Johns. She was employed at St. Johns General for 6 years and at that time met...

Ralph 'Brownie' Brown

Ralph 'Brownie' Brown

January 7, 2018

Ralph Oswald Brown (Brownie) born November 29, 1927, died January 7, 2018. Ralph (Brownie) grew up on a farm in Trenton, Michigan. He joined the Army, after his junior year of high school, in February 1946. He served in Italy, as a truck driver, and was discharged in September 1947. He returned to Trenton and finished High School and...

Richard L. Hood

Richard L. Hood

January 7, 2018

Hood, Richard, age 90, January 7, 2018 of Trenton. Beloved father of Jeffrey (Sandy) Hood. Also survived by his grandsons Joshua Hood and Ethan (Dana) Hood; his brother Hasley (Sandy) Hood. Mr. Hood served his country during the Korean War as an MP in the Army and was a retired firefighter for the City of Trenton. Services will be...

Brian J. Scheffler

Brian J. Scheffler

January 6, 2018

Survived by his siblings, Donald, June Raimond, James, Ronald, Delbert, Geralyn, Roger and Mark. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

Richard Rennie

Richard Rennie

January 6, 2018

Rennie, Richard L. "Dick", age 91., January 6, 2018 of Trenton, MIchigan,.born in New Castle,PA.. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Nelson"Rocky" (Roberta) Rennie and Tom (Janet) Rennie. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Retired electrician from McLouth Steel, former Chief of the Trenton Auxiliary Police, was currently working at 33rd, District Court...

Nancy Sue Spain-Estes

Nancy Sue Spain-Estes

January 6, 2018

Born in Monroe, Nancy was the daughter of Thomas and Hazel (Knack) Spain Jr. A 1968 graduate of Jefferson High School, she married the love of her life, Lawrence Estes, on July 10, 1976. A dedicated homemaker, Nancy enjoyed crocheting, Detroit Tiger Baseball, the Michigan Wolverines (but not so much Ohio State), music and playing practical jokes. But her...

Mark D. Carlton

Mark D. Carlton

January 6, 2018

Carlton, Mark D. Age 44, of Carleton. January 6, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda for 19 years. Loving father of Jordan and Madison. Dear son of Gary Strange (his father figure). Survived also by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Preceded in death by his mother Linda "Dee" Swoveland. Click on the multimedia tab to view Mark's video...

'Born Free' James H. Nichols

'Born Free' James H. Nichols

January 5, 2018

Nichols, James H., age 78, January 5, 2018, formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of the late Joan Nichols. Loving father of Kim (Duane) Trojniak, William (Marianne) Knight, Steven (Sheryl) Knight and Susan (Dan) Rose. Also, survived by 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his sister Julie Storm. James was a lifelong resident of Gibraltar, a volunteer firefighter and was...

Mrs. Victoria Schamanski

Mrs. Victoria Schamanski

January 5, 2018

Schamanski, Victoria, January 5, 2018, Age 103, of Gibraltar. Beloved Wife of the late Leonard . Dear Mother of Charles (Joann). Dearest Grandmother of Rose (Matthew) Fauls. and survived by 5 great grandchildren Victoria, Abigail, Mildred, Michael and Autumn. Devoted Red Cross volunteer for 35 years at Riverside Hospital in Trenton. Memorial gathering Friday, January 12 , 12 pm...

Kenneth A. Kama

Kenneth A. Kama

January 4, 2018

Kenneth A. Kama; age 73, January 4, 2018 of Brownstown Township. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving dad of Kathy Burke, Karin (Rob) Moore, Kevin (Katie) and Keith (Jennifer). Dearest papa of Chelsea, Tyler, Brandon, Ashley, Hunter, Karlie, Courtney and Robbie. Dear son of Dorothy and the late Karol. Mr. Kama worked as a welder for 33 years at Mclouth...

Norman J. Lapierre

Norman J. Lapierre

January 4, 2018

Norman was born on May 29, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to Herminegilde and Albertine (nee: Villeneuve) and died on January 4, 2018 at the Mortenview Manor in Taylor at the age of 85; he was of Royal Oak. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Dearest step-father of Carole (the late John) Slupek, Shirleen Moore and Clifford Moore. Cherished grandfather...

William M. Gutekunst,  Jr.

William M. Gutekunst, Jr.

January 3, 2018

Gutekunst, William M., Jr., age 74, January 3, 2018 of Rockwood, Michigan. Beloved husband of Joan, Loving father of William, III (Lori) and Scott (Teresa). Also survived by his grandchildren Scotty, Brenden, Shelby and Sydnie; his sister Gloria (Doug) Traskos. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Ford Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 23620 N....

Bobbie Jean Wallace

Bobbie Jean Wallace

January 2, 2018

Wallace, Bobbie Jean. Age 81, of Gibraltar. January 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard Wallace. Loving mother of Toni and Tracy (Scott). Proud grandma of Nicole and Tyler. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for The Legacy of Life Foundation at the University of Louisville Hospital.