OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Charles M. Stallman
January 2, 2018
Born in Detroit, Charles was the son of Charles and Margaret (Roach) Stallman. He married the love of his life, Catherine McDiarmid, on November 6, 1965. Charles worked for over 34 years as Teacher and Counselor with Taylor Public Schools, retiring in 1997. He also owned and operated Island Gardens, growing and selling Perennials at the Ann Arbor Farm...
Rodger R. Rowley
January 2, 2018
Rodger was born on November 30, 1927 in Menominee, Michigan and died at Season's Hospice on January 2, 2018 at the age of 90. He was of Lake, MI and formerly of Taylor. Beloved husband of Alice and the late Phyllis. Loving dad of Michael (Deborah), Karen (David) Katus, Doug (Sharon), Cathy Maher and Rodger P. (Cathy). Proud grandpa...
Margarett E. Martin
January 2, 2018
Martin, Margarett E. Age 70, of Howell. January 2, 2018. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Doug (Kim) Simpson. Dear sister of 6. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Funeral service Friday 7pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project...
Mr. John H. Schmittou
January 1, 2018
Schmittou, John H., age 70 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away January 1st, 2018. Loving husband of Patsy. Dear father of Karen (Charles) Long and Scott (Michelle) Schmittou. Proud Papa of Justin, Sydney, Amelia, and Violet. Beloved brother of Linda (Larry) Morgan and Dave (Caryn) Schmittou. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Barbara...
Michael David Scullen
December 31, 2017
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Michael was the son of James and Joyce (Wentling) Scullen. He married the love of his life, Kimberley Kessler, on October 31, 2017. Michael had worked in the Construction Trades, as a Cook for various restaurants, but most recently for Bektrom Foods here in Monroe. He enjoyed time listening to music and was a...
Mr. Robert M. 'Bob' Shusteric
December 31, 2017
Shusteric, Robert M. "Bob", age 75 of Riverview, passed away December 31, 2017. Loving husband of Ann. Dear father of Robert and Jason. Beloved brother of James (Mary Jane), Joseph (Linda), and Mark (Robin). Also survived by sister-in-law Pat (Joseph) Luciow, brother-in-law Steve (Michele) Soter, as well as many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in...
Yvette Marie "Susie" Keller
December 31, 2017
Born in Dearborn, Yvette was the daughter of Anthony and Sandra (Tkach) Keller. A dedicated homemaker, Yvette also owned and operated Bee Sweet Antiques in downtown Monroe. She enjoyed working in her garden, loved her dogs and cats and had a passion for refinishing and restoring antiques, but her most cherished times were those spent with her daughter Emily....
Robert E. Viers
December 31, 2017
Viers, Robert E., age 65, December 31, 2017 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved father of Vanessa (Jonathane) Braasch. Devoted grandpa of Trent. Loving son of Shirley (Marvin) McKibben and the late Everett Jr. (the late Brenda) Viers. Brother of Gerald, Mark, Vincent (Grace), Brad (Holly) and Keenan Viers, Donald (Debbie) Grames, Sherry (Chuck) Cuykendall, Annette Patterson, Kimberly (Jim) Guy, Becky...
Tabatha "Tabby" Wells
December 31, 2017
Tabatha Ann Wells. December 31, 2017. Age 28. Beloved daughter of Randy Wells. Loving sister of Robert, Thomas, Angel, and Larry. Cherished companion of Justin Pearson. Proud momma to her fur baby Kobe. Dear niece to her Aunt Nancy and Aunt Sandra and family. Also survived by many more family and friends. Tabby was well loved and will be...
Sandra J. Vassel
December 31, 2017
Sandra was born on January 8, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan and died at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn on December 31, 2017 at the age of 70; she was of Allen Park and formerly of Taylor. Beloved mom of Terri Clanton and the late Michial and his wife Debra Clanton. Cherished granny of Cheyenne, Destiny, Misty, Lacey, the late Brandon and the...
Virginia Jean Enright
December 30, 2017
Virginia Jean was born on February 25, 1925 in South Rockwood, Michigan and died at her home in Southgate on December 30, 2017 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Linda Duncan, Paul (Renae) Affholter and the late Bruce Affholter. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild,...
Michael Joseph Matatall
December 30, 2017
Michael is survived by his four children Aaron, Ian, Shawn and Alicia as well as other family and friends.
Donna J. Beri
December 29, 2017
Beri, Donna J., age 80, December 229, 2017 of Inkster, MI. Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Ellen Beri. Loving sister of James (the late Judi) Beri, Sr. Also survived by her nieces and nephews. There will not be any funeral services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Service: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family...
Maria O. Uy
December 28, 2017
Maria O. Uy; age 94, December 28, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Lorenzo. Loving mother of Robert (Myrna), James, Irish (Raffy) Leonardo, Charles (Flordeliz), Elizabeth (Guido) Velasco and the late Linda (the late Victorio) Salipande. Dearest grandmother of May, Vicky, Edwin (Kelly), Ralph, Leslie (Rommel), Carolyn, Donna (Noel), Charlene, Cathy, Cheryll, Abbey and great-grandmother of...
Barbara J. Fleming
December 28, 2017
Barbara J. Fleming, 77, of Newport, MI passed away on December 28, 2017 at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital. She was born in Monroe, Michigan on March 20, 1940 to Randall J. and Eunice (nee: Gaynier) Brancheau. She married Robert Fleming on September 29, 1962 at St. Charles Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2009....
Mrs. Marjorie Jean Parent
December 28, 2017
Marjorie Jean Parent, age 92 of Pontiac and the Downriver area, passed away December 28th, 2017. Loving wife of the late Allen. Dear mother of Rusty, Yvonne (David) Porter, Rebecca Anderson, Brian (Jo Ann), Deanna Mangold, and Wayne (Sandy). Proud grandmother of 20 and many great and great-great grandchildren. Marjorie was preceded in death by a sister Marion Conrad....
Walter S. Rothwell, M.D.
December 27, 2017
Dr. Walter Spray Rothwell, 93, formerly of Trenton, Grosse Ile and Palmetto, Florida, died peacefully at Atria Kinghaven on December 27, 2017. A funeral will be held at Martenson Trenton Chapel on December 31 at 10:00 am. Walter Rothwell ("Jack" to friends since childhood) was born in Denver, Colorado, on May 30, 1924. He was named after his maternal...
Chester F. Lewandowski
December 27, 2017
Chester is survived by his children Chester and Jennifer. There will not be any visitation or services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Service: The Allen Park Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101-1141
Donald H. Henderson
December 27, 2017
Donald Harold "Putts" Henderson, 81, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away on December 27, 2017, at Beaumont-Dearborn Hospital after a months-long battle with an extremely rare disease called AHUS. Don was born in Trenton, Michigan to Arthur J. Henderson and Margaret J. Sutherby Henderson on January 31, 1936. He attended Slocum-Truax High School where he was an accomplished athlete lettering...
Frances C. Darin
December 25, 2017
Born in Detroit, Frances was the daughter of Napoleon and Alice (Gatti) Aiello. She was married to the love of her life, Ferdinand Darin, who sadly preceded her in death July 26, 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Frances was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and its Altar Society as well as the Business and Professional Women....