OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Donna Jean Lewis

Donna Jean Lewis

September 7, 2015

Lewis, Donna Jean; Age 59; of Ecorse. Donna was born on July 10, 1956 and died on September 7, 2015 at her home. Beloved mom of Tim Lewis and Tammie (Kevin) Kozicki. Proud nana of Chris, Ashley and Joshua. Loving companion of Gary Sommers. Also survived by sister Diane (Jerry) Beleski and brother Ed (Debbie) Kretschmer. Aunt to Dominique...

Mr. Robin Allen

Mr. Robin Allen

September 6, 2015

Allen, Robin, age 71, September 6, 2015 of Newport, Michigan. There will not be any visitation or service. Mr. Allen served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and will be interred with military honors in Great Lakes National Cemetery. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION OR SERVICE: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200...

David Gergel

David Gergel

September 6, 2015

David Gergel age 45, September 6, 2015 of Allen Park. Loving father of Jaclyn. Beloved son of Pat and James Olah. Dearest brother of Ricky, Rene Cizio, Jimmy Olah and Stefanie Olah. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.

Mary Catherine Payne

Mary Catherine Payne

September 5, 2015

Payne, Mary Catherine (Swaney); age 81, of Southgate: September 5, 2015. Beloved wife of James; loving mother of Deborah Rebbeck (James), Darlene McCaffery (Kevin), James Jr. (Debra), Timothy (Barbara), Denise Shepherd (Gerald), Kenneth (Renee); Proud and loving Nana to 13 grandchildren, and Great Nana to 5 great-grandchildren; dearest "Mom" to over 50 foreign exchange students. Mary is survived by...

Patricia Doherty

Patricia Doherty

September 5, 2015

THERE WILL NOT BE ANY VISITATION: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

Paul Gilger Rausch

Paul Gilger Rausch

September 4, 2015

Rausch, Paul Gilger. Age 87 of Rockwood. Paul was born on April 12, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Karl and Lois (nee: Gilger) Rausch and died on September 4, 2015. Beloved husband of 64 years to Jane. Loving pop of Paul (Pam) Rausch, Laurel (Ted) Greshel and father-in-law to Judy Rausch. Also survived by his grandchildren the late Amanda,...

Roger D. Ferns

Roger D. Ferns

September 4, 2015

Ferns, Roger D., age 73, September 4, 2015 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved husband of Maryann. Loving father of Jason (Bo) Ferns and Kim Ferns. Devoted grandfather of Alia and Nathan Ferns. Visitation, Monday, September 7, 6-9 PM , Tuesday, September 8, 2-9 PM and funeral service, Wednesday, September 9, 10 AM at The Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family...

Keith L. Sweet

Keith L. Sweet

September 3, 2015

Born in Monroe, Keith was the son of Carl and Beulah (Bodine) Sweet. A 1966 graduate of Monroe High School, Keith then proudly served in the United States Air Force as an Airplane Mechanic from October 1966 until his discharge August of 1970. Keith then worked for the United States Post Office from 1971 until 1974. He married the...

Penny Elizabeth Smith

Penny Elizabeth Smith

September 3, 2015

Penny Elizabeth Smith, age 54 of Woodhaven, passed away September 3, 2015. Dear mother of Patrice Harter and Shaun Wirick. Loving companion of Jim Skinner of Woodhaven. Also survived by her sisters Shelly (Craig) Graboske, Lesley (Richard) Hunt, brother Ronald (Christine) Runyan, and stepfather Ron "Pops" Runyan. Proud grandmother of Jazmyn Wirick. Family will receive friends Saturday September 12,...

Marilyn L. Plassman

Marilyn L. Plassman

September 3, 2015

Plassman, Marilyn L., age 87 of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Plassman. Loving mother of Bobby (Shirley) Plassman, Donald (Michelle) Plassman, and the late John Plassman. Proud grandmother of Rob (Angie) Plassman, Corrie (the late Steven) Kettler, Blake Plassman, Evan Plassman, and Liz (Eli) Boike. Great-grandmother of Kate Plassman,...

Bonnie E. Robinson

Bonnie E. Robinson

September 3, 2015

Robinson, Bonnie E. Age 94; formerly of Trenton. Bonnie was born on September 29, 1920 in LaFollette, Tennessee to Robert and Stella (nee: Brown) Miller and died on September 3, 2015 at Sanctuary at St. Joseph's Village in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Loving mom of Huntley (Rose) Robinson and Jeff Robinson. Proud grandma of...

Mrs. Barbara L. Geddes

Mrs. Barbara L. Geddes

September 2, 2015

Mrs. Barbara (Orr) Geddes, born September 17, 1934 in Port Huron, MI to Karl and Elizabeth Orr, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Barbara retired from the State of Michigan in 1994. She was a 45 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was honored to serve as State Auxiliary...

Violet M. Alexa

Violet M. Alexa

September 2, 2015

Alexa, Violet M. Age 85 of Riverview was born April 30, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 2, 2015 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Mike. Loving mother of Kathy (the late Ken) Brown, Micheale (Tim) Tye and the late Sharon Fry. Beloved aunt of Nila Woods. Dearest grandmother of Kenneth Michael Brown,...

Fiorello Perna

Fiorello Perna

September 2, 2015

Fiorello Perna age 86, September 2, 2015 of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Loving father of Jerry and the late Mary Ann Vitale. Cherished grandfather of Diana (Doug) Restum, Nicole Roberts, Vito (Jenny) Vitale, Christopher and Nancy Vitale as well as 11 great-grandchildren. Fiorello was the most generous, loving and devoted person to family and friends alike....

James William Gray

James William Gray

September 2, 2015

Gray, James William age 56, September 2, 2015 of Woodhaven. Loving father of Justin, Anthony (Casey), Nicole and Andrew. Beloved son of Susie and Fred. Dearest grandpa of Brooke, Vaughn, Landon and Alexa. Dear brother of Marnie. Also survived by his high school sweetheart Monica. Visitation Monday 2 – 9 pm with funeral service Tuesday 12 noon at the...

Cecil B. Rye

Cecil B. Rye

September 2, 2015

Rye, Cecil B., age 99, September 2, 2015 of Yorba Linda CA, formerly of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Dan (Debra) Rye, Phil (Sue) Rye and Patricia (Michael) Avichouser. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild and his brother "Chic" (the late Ann) Rye. Visitation, Thursday, 2:30-9...

Scott A. Berndt

Scott A. Berndt

September 2, 2015

Berndt, Scott A. Age 54 of Riverview was born January 27, 1961 in LaGrange, Illinois to his parents Howard and Eleanor (nee: Zweck) Berndt and died September 2, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital Annapolis Center in Wayne. Beloved husband of 33 years to Rhonda. Loving father of Jonathan (Lacie) Berndt, Christina (Casey) Farhat and Jillian (Max) Khrushchev. Proud papa to...

Robert "Blake" Scott

Robert "Blake" Scott

September 1, 2015

Scott, Robert "Blake". Age 68, of Riverview. September 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Bonnie for 50 years. Loving father of Brian (Natalie) Scott and Brenda (Fred) Montero. Proud grandfather of Megan, Derek and Rachel. Dear brother of Daisy (John) Courtney. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society...

Alex M. Stein

Alex M. Stein

September 1, 2015

Stein, Alex M., age 30 of Trenton, passed away September 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Jamie. Loving father of Gavin. Dear son of Darlene and the late Terry Stein. Brother of Lisa and Sara Stein. Grandson of Frances (the late Stanley) Prus and Edwina (the late Charles) Stein. Alex is also survived by other loving family and friends. Alex...

Mrs. Mildred Alice Hopkins

Mrs. Mildred Alice Hopkins

September 1, 2015

Mildred Alice Hopkins, age 94 formerly of Dundee, MI, passed away September 1, 2015. Loving wife of the late William. Dear mother of Linda (Jim) Blackford. Also survived by her daughter in law Marilyn Hopkins, grandson Scott (Brooke) Hopkins, great grandchildren Owen and Katherine, and brother John (Mary) Tofflemire. She was preceded in death by her sons James W....