OBITUARIES

February 27, 2015

VanRiper, Martha 'Kay' (Faenger). November 7, 1936 – February 27, 2015. Beloved mother of Kimberly Mobley (Gordon) and Amelia Linenfelser (Jeffrey) and sister of Valerie Marler and Jennifer Faenger. She was preceeded in death by her loving husband, Neil VanRiper, her parents Margaret and Percy Faenger, and her brothers Jon and Joe Faenger. She was the most beloved Nonnie...

February 26, 2015

Andrew G. Kenworthy, age 61, of S.Rockwood, Michigan passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at Oakwood Heritage Medical Center Taylor, MI., he had been in declining health. Andrew was born May 26, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert G. and Theresa M. (Heasley) Kenworthy, he attended Holy Redeemer High School in Detroit and was employed as a ship-fitter for...

February 25, 2015

Doute, John "Jack" Edward, age 78 of Taylor, born in Bay City, passed away peacefully February 25, 2015. Loving husband of Louise. Dear father of John Jr. (Sue Grybel), Jerry (Carolyn Merlino), Judee Doute, Jacquelyn Doute Ferrick, and Joanna Doute. Proud grandfather of Casey, Kristen, Ryan, Chelsea, Jessica, John Paul, Joel, Talia, Dante, and great grandfather of Savannah, Logan,...

February 24, 2015

Swan, James A. Age 92 of Trenton. Born December 10, 1922 in Blanchard, MI and died February 24, 2015 in Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving dad of James D. (Nancy). Dearest brother of William (Marg) and the late Donald. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Theda (nee:...

February 24, 2015

Kratky, Violet Anne. Age 83 of Riverview. Beloved mother of the late Catherine Davidson. Loving daughter of the late Nicolai and Katherine Muliarevich. Dearest sister of the late Nicolai. Also survived by her cousin Nadia Grygorcewicz and her friend Angela Matt.

February 24, 2015

Geiger, Patricia A. Age 86 of Taylor. Born August 29, 1928 in Detroit, Mi and died February 24, 2015 in Taylor, MI. Beloved mom of William, Sandi Christensen, Robert (Linda), Linda (Gary) monk, Mark (Nancy) and Kaye Geiger. Proud grandma of ten; great grandma of seven and great great grandma of four. Also survived by other loving family and...

February 24, 2015

Born in Trenton, Linda was the daughter of Mark and Fern (Fetterman) Ernest. A 1966 graduate of Carlson High School, she married the love of her life, Lon LeBlanc, on July 12, 1969 in Flat Rock. She also had attended Ferris State University. Linda Owned and Operated Ernest Oil in Rockwood until her retirement in 2008. She enjoyed cooking...

February 23, 2015

Chiles, Mary E. Age 86 of Trenton. Born January 16, 1929 in Ireland and died February 23, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Loving mom of Thomas (Becki), Katherine (Greg) Poucket, the late Patricia Kohair, Mary Jane (Dennis) Johnson, the late Carolyn Collins and Robert (Christine). Loving mother-in-law to Dan Kohair and Kevin Collins. Proud nana of...

February 21, 2015

February 21, 2015

Patino, Guadalupe Trejo, age 87, February 21, 2015 of Allen Park, Michigan, formerly of Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Loving mother of Manuel, Jr., Michael (Patricia), Janet (John) McCowan, the late Rachel Brock and the late John Francis Patino. Also survived by her grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her great great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of...

February 20, 2015

February 20, 2015

Born in Detroit, Michael was the son of Fred and Earlene (Robbins) Robinson. He worked a majority of his career in the Food Industry, at various restaurants in the area. Michael enjoyed football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, and playing the guitar. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, Pam Everts, with whom he made his home; children: Ashley Robinson, Summer...

February 20, 2015

Combee, Mary L., age 88, February 20, 2015 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved mother of Kevin (Sheryl) Combee, Jill (Daniel) Ryan and Clay Combee. Also survived by her grandchildren Drew, Sarah and Eric Combee. Contributions in memory of Mary's life may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation or the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation.

February 19, 2015

Liedel, Alfred William. Age 89, of Trenton. February 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Olga for 63 years. Loving father of Ann Marie (Nick) Biundo. Proud grandpa of Nino Biundo and Maria (Phil) Mooney. Great grandpa of Alex, Rachelle, Gianna, Julia and Sebastian. Dear brother of Donna (Jim) Reaume. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Mary Liedel...

February 18, 2015

Tiesha Renee Haley, age 23 of Taylor, formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away February 18, 2015. Loving daughter of Monica Haley and Robert Hill. Dear sister of Nathanael and Joshua Ramos, Zha-Quaan, Trayvon, and Kevin Hill. Also survived by her maternal grandmother Janet Haley, paternal grandmother Barbara Hill, aunt Nicole Haley, as well as many other loving family and...

February 18, 2015

Funeral Services Will Be Private: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

February 17, 2015

Charlene "Charlie" Mann, age 72 of Trenton, passed away February 17th, 2015. Loving mother of Jeff (Debbie) and Shelley (Rick) Dame. Loving companion of Ray. Proud grandmother of J.R. Also survived by her 10 siblings, as well as many nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association

February 15, 2015

Hoelzle, Lester W. Age 91. February 15, 2015 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Elsie. Loving father of Lester, Jr., Donna (Tom) Page and Dennis. Proud grandfather of Caroline, Catherine, Lauren, Christina, Amanda and Julia.

February 14, 2015

Born in South Rockwood, John was the son of James & Bertha (Grahm) Quick. He married the love of his life, Patricia M. Lezotte February 16, 1943. A devoted husband, John was known for his hard work and dedication to his careers. Not only had he worked as a Conductor with DT&I Railroad-Grand Trunk for 38 years, retiring in...

February 14, 2015

Witherspoon, Jerome Albert. Of Westland. Born August 30, 1939 and died February 14, 2015. Beloved dad of Kimberlee (Marty) Jones, Michelle (Dan) Reece and Dwayne Witherspoon. Proud grandpa of Chaz, Trevor, Cameron, Braxton, Brennan, Brandon and Keagan. Preceded in death by his parents Lee and Gertrude (nee: Schaft); one brother Donald and one sister Patsy Evans. Jerome was a...