OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Paul L. Shrewsbury

Paul L. Shrewsbury

April 14, 2015

Shrewsbury, Paul, L., age 62, April 14, 2015 of Newport, Michigan. Beloved husband of Charmaine. Loving father of Jason and Matthew Shrewsbury and the late Tammy Shrewsbury. Dearest son of Altha and the late Ross Shrewsbury There Will Not Be A Funeral Service: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

Ella Forshee

Ella Forshee

April 13, 2015

Ella was born in Motherwell, Scotland in 1922 and was the tenth child of William and Sarah Fraser. She moved to Chicago with her Mother in 1925 and then to Grosse Ile when she was 13 years old and lived on Grosse Ile for the rest of her life. She married Willis Forshee in 1940 and they had two...

Rafaela Estrada

Rafaela Estrada

April 11, 2015

Estrada, Rafaela; age 91 of Detroit. Born December 14, 1923 in Kansas City, MO and died April 11, 2015. Beloved wife of 69 years to Cipriano. Loving mom of Grace (Ralph) Parod, Alexander, the late Cipriano, Juan and Teresa Estrada. Proud mamá of Edward, Elizabeth, Tamara, Alexander, Mark, Nicole, Marci, Vencent, Andre and Alexander. Proud great grandma of Vanessa,...

Paul Hector Garcia,  Ii

Paul Hector Garcia, Ii

April 9, 2015

Garcia, Paul Hector, II. Age 29 of Allen Park. Born November 4, 1985 in Detroit, MI and died April 9, 2015. Beloved son of Angel (Frank) Martin and Paul Hector Garcia. Loving brother of Kristine, Amber, Tonya, Samantha, Jeff, Crystal, Cassie, Tony and Stacie. Dearest grandson of Heather M. Smith, Eldon Smith and the late Raquel. Also survived by...

Carol Jean Cecil

Carol Jean Cecil

April 9, 2015

Cecil, Carol Jean; age 80 of Grosse Ile was born to Walter and Kathryn States on August 25, 1934 in Detroit, MI and went home to be with the Lord April 9, 2015. She selflessly loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless others. She taught them to love without condition and laugh without reservation. Carol, known as "Nanny", truly...

Dennis R. Winkel

Dennis R. Winkel

April 6, 2015

Born in Detroit, Dennis was the son of Raymond and Betty (Brattain) Winkel. He faithfully served his country in the United Sates Navy. After discharge, Dennis became an Electronics Technician until his retirement. Dennis is survived by his siblings; Joseph Winkel, Laurel (Robert) Zanardelli, Colleen (Johnny) Serratt, Candace (Harold) Erwin, Sandra (Tim) Ward, Cynthia Schonfeld and Irene Lowry.

Mrs. Donna J. Schleicher

Mrs. Donna J. Schleicher

April 6, 2015

Carl and Donna Schleicher. They met in high school and married in September 1948. We knew they couldn't be separated for long. Carl, 87, passed away on March 30th, 2015. He paved the way for his beloved Donna, 87, who followed one week later on April 6th, 2015. They wouldn't be separated for long. Carl and Donna leave behind...

Caryl J. Mcsweeney

Caryl J. Mcsweeney

April 4, 2015

McSweeney, Caryl J. Age 73, of Trenton. April 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of John (Janis) McSweeney. Step-mother of Shelly Hester. Proud grandmother of Tricia and Britney. She was also a grandmother to Kayla, Kelly, Kyle, Jade, Rachelle, Krystal and Joshua. Memorial contributions will be used to purchase lilac bushes for her and her...

Carl "Skip" Hertzsch

Carl "Skip" Hertzsch

April 2, 2015

Born in Toledo, Carl was the son of Ernest and Cecilia (Manders) Hertzsch. A veteran of the United States Navy, Carl married the love of his life, Virginia Soleau, on June 26, 1948 in Maumee, Ohio. He worked for Trout's Marina, then with his family when they purchased Harbor Marine, and finally for Ohio Building Restoration. Carl was a...

Gary A. Walters

Gary A. Walters

April 2, 2015

Walters, Gary A. Age 54, of Southgate, formerly of Trenton. April 2, 2015. Loving son of Cecelia Walters and the late Robert Walters. Dearest brother of Richard, Robert Jr. (Sandra), Donna (Tom) Rogers, Carol (Brian) Allen, and John. Proud uncle of Tom Jr. (Rachel), Kristina (Tony), Laura (Patrick), Dr. Brian Allen, David, Steven, Robert III, Timothy, Lauren, Olivia, Alex...

Patricia "Trish" Sanders

Patricia "Trish" Sanders

April 1, 2015

Born in Monroe, Trish was the daughter of Richard and Marsha (Lee) Sanders. She made her home with Josh Doty and from that union came five beautiful children: son Cody Sanders; and four daughters: Jasmine Doty, twins Haley Doty and Shania Doty and Ciarra Doty all of Monroe. She is also survived by her mother Marsha Sanders of Monroe;...

Mrs. Vanessa Virginia Goeckel

Mrs. Vanessa Virginia Goeckel

April 1, 2015

Vanessa Virginia Goeckel, age 41 of Taylor, passed away April 1, 2015. Loving wife of Richie. Loving mother of Corey and Emily. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd. Suite 220, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Click on the multimedia tab to view Vanessa's video tribute.

Carl W. Schleicher

Carl W. Schleicher

March 30, 2015

Born in Columbus, Wisconsin, Carl was the son of Walter and Estelle (Frosch) Schleicher. He married the love of his life, Donna Robotham, on September 13, 1948 in Redford Township. A Veteran of the United States Army and a devoted family man Carl supported his family working as a Self Employed Cement Contractor. Carl leaves to cherish his memory,...

Sharon Lee Hall

Sharon Lee Hall

March 30, 2015

Born in Trenton, Sharon was the daughter of Peter and Jane (Porter) Bondy. She married the love of her life, Floyd Hall, August 5, 1972 in Rockwood. A dedicated homemaker, Sharon enjoyed Bingo, traveling and going to the casino. Sharon leaves to cherish her memory, Floyd, her husband of the past 42 years; a daughter Kim (Brian) Kish of...

Inez Cooke

Inez Cooke

March 29, 2015

Cooke, Inez. Age 88 of Lincoln Park. Born November 9, 1926 in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late David and Matilda (nee: McNeil) Miller and died March 29, 2015 at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Ira D. Cooke, Jr . Loving mother of Gary (Susan) and Ira (Mary). Proud grandmother of Lisa...

Mrs. Edith Ida Supanich

Mrs. Edith Ida Supanich

March 29, 2015

Supanich, Edith. March 29, 2015. Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear Mother of Robert (Michele), Alan (Mariellen), Sue Mortzfield, late Gail and son-in-law Richard Greenberg. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Visitation Tue 3-9pm ath the Allen park Chapel of the Martenson Family of Funeral Homes , 10915 Allen Rd....

Emily Ellis

Emily Ellis

March 29, 2015

Ellis, Emily. Age 92 of Allen Park. Born October 17, 1922 in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Helen (nee: Bashar) David and died on March 29, 2015 in Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mom of Peggy Ellis and Charley (Gail) Ellis. Dearest sister of Helen Lewis of AZ. Also survived by her nieces,...

Joan L. Arsenault

Joan L. Arsenault

March 28, 2015

Arsenault, Joan L. Age 77 of Trenton. Born February 12, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Dexter and Marion (nee: Gaffrey) Newcomb and died on March 28, 2015 in Livonia, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mom of Greg (Marion), Steve (Lisa), David and Lori (Donald) Norton. Proud grandma of Gregory, Andrea (Keith), Jason, Elyse, Alex,...

Ms. Joann Louise Zerkel

Ms. Joann Louise Zerkel

March 28, 2015

Zerkel, JoAnn Louise, age 87 of Flat Rock, formerly of Homosassa, FL, passed away March 28, 2015. Loving mother of Kathryn (John) Mangan, Karyn (Steven) Marriott, Kristina (James) Adams, Karla (Randy) Cobb, and Karol Gore. Proud grandmother of Ryan (Sarah) Ashburn, Justin (Alissa) Ashburn, Kelley (Drew) Hutcheson, Jeremiah Marriott, Sarah (Phil) Gargiulo, Fr. James Adams, Jessie (Joey) Martinez, Joshua...