OBITUARIES

June 4, 2013

June 3, 2013

Born in Red Bay, Alabama, Joel was the son of Walter & Lillie (Harris) Ham. He married Norma Brinkman on March 28, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death February 26, 1992. An animal lover, Joel especially loved horses and the Rodeo. He also enjoyed fishing. Joel leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Lisa (Matt) Fields of Carleton;...

June 3, 2013

Hicks, Duane. Age 57. June 3, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Judith. Loving dad of Toby (Michelle) Fritz, Ken Fritz and Angela Davis. Proud papa of 10. Also survived by his great grandchildren, 1 brother Blaine Hicks as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Freeman and Lucy (nee: Hall)...

June 2, 2013

LeFevers, Cliff. Age 81. June 2, 2013 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 58 years to Joanne. Loving dad of Cliff, II (Diane) and Chris. Proud pop to C.J., Danielle, Petey and Carissa. Dearest brother of Si (Lavonne). Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie (nee: Slusher)...

June 2, 2013

LaFata, Nick age 85, June 2, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Ric (Colleen) and the late Lynne. Dearest grandfather of Philip (Paula), Adam (Natalie), Sarah (Brian) Gray and great-grandfather of Isabelle LaFata and Heaton Gray. Cherished friend of Jo Gardner. Dear brother of Joe and John. The Family suggests donations to the...

June 2, 2013

Daniel Todd Redman, age 48, of Brownstown Twp., MI passed away June 2, 2013 in his home. Dan was born August 29, 1964 in Wyandotte, MI to Henry and Jean (Stewart) Redman, he graduated from Carlson High School in 1983 where he was a punter and receiver for the Football team, his nick name was "Thunder Foot". Dan was...

June 2, 2013

Loving father of Michael, Anthony (Tammy) and April (Michael) Speelman. Dear grandpa of Trevor, Logan, Joshua, Austin, Nicholas, Zachary, Jamie and Samantha. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sammie worked as an over the road truck driver. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed car shows. Memorial contributions to honor his memory may be made to the...

June 2, 2013

Pomnitz, Charles Joseph. Age 31. June 2, 2013 of River Rouge. Beloved dad of Felicia, Ethan, Isabelle, Jordan and Jaszlyn. Loving son of Edwin and Robyn (nee: Roszler) Pomnitz. Dearest brother to Richard, Jamie, Gretchen, Robbie, Michael, Heather, Angela, Lara and Zachary. Also survived by other loving family and many friends. Charles enjoyed drawing, dancing and going home, he...

May 31, 2013

Green, Gary Wayne, age 52 of Taylor, passed away May 31, 2013. Loving husband of Ginger. Dear father of Amanda and Gary Jr. Also survived by his mother Sue Green, brother Paul (Pamela) Green, Jr., sisters Tonna, Patricia, and Rhonda. Gary also leaves behind several nieces and nephew, as well as his best friend Richard LaPalm . He was...

May 29, 2013

Franco leaves to cherish his memory his wife Santa; children: Sandra (Ray) Silva, Jose' Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez and Franco (Kim) Gonzalez Jr.: grandchildren: Nadia Gonzalez, Orlando Gonzalez, Sebastian Silva, Alex Trent and Zackary Gonzalez. He also is survived by four brothers William (Elena) Gonzalez, Rufino (Nicolasa) Gonzalez, Esperanza Gonzalez and Bernardo (Vilma) Gonzalez; as well as three sisters: Fidencia...

May 27, 2013

Vella, Grace, (nee Xuereb) age 81, of Allen Park, Michigan, passed away May 27, 2013. Originally from Mosta, Malta. Loving wife of Emanuel for 57 years. Dear mother of Fr. Edward, C.Ss.R., John (Kathleen), Carmen (John) L'Esperance, Anthony (Jo Ann), Lawrence, David, Andreanna, and the late Josephine and Catherine. Proud grandmother of Angelos, Lawrence, Angel, Andrew, Deena, Timothy, Kyla,...

May 27, 2013

Klupacs, Gabriel "Gub", age 82 of Newport, passed away May 27, 2013. Loving husband of Shirley. Dear father of Grant (Kim), Billie (Phil) Loffredi, Bobbie (Bob) Schehl, Jeff (Nancy) Good, and the late Terry Good. Also survived by a sister Irene Tinsley, and brother David. Visitation Thursday 3-8pm, Funeral Service 6pm, at the Trenton Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral...

May 26, 2013

Trimble, Troy Jr., age 86, May 26, 2013 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Gregory (Anna), Donald, Steven (Cathy), Robert and the late Thomas. Father-in-law of Maria Trimble. Dearest grandfather of Jason, Jamie, Jennifer, Gordon, Vickie, Deryck, Samantha and Sarah.

May 25, 2013

Granger, Gregory Roberts, age 54 of Flat Rock, formerly of Trenton, passed away May 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Dolly for 30 years. Loving father of Cheryl Granger and Christy Granger. Proud grandfather of Derek Widmer. Dear son of George and Donna Granger. Dearest brother of Laurie (Rene Cardenas) Blanton, Michael (Dawn) Granger, Lisa (Tim) Kean, Steven (Brenda) Granger,...

May 25, 2013

There Will Not Be A Funeral Service: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

May 25, 2013

Strassner, Donald J. Age 84, of Trenton. May 25, 2013. Loving father of Nicholas (Gail) Strassner, Sharyne (Edward) Sutherby, and Kimberly (Matthew) Makowski. Companion of Bernadette Weber. Loving grandfather of Crystal (Isaac), Emily, Madeline, Colter, Logan, and great granddaughter Aiyonna. Honorably served in the U S Army 1950-1952. There will be no visitation or services.: The Trenton Chapel -...

May 25, 2013

Arlene leaves to cherish her memory her children Kenneth Femat, Gail Femat and Rhonda (Carl) Relitz; as well 4 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers: Jerome (Kathy) Miller, Jimmy (Chris) Miller and two sisters: Pat Dzwilewski and Beverly (John) Perez. Step siblings Lee Mark Cieszkowicz, Mark Cieszkowicz, Caroline Cieszkowicz, Charmayne Cieszkowicz.

May 24, 2013

Mandernach, Clarence D. Age 72, of Trenton. May 24, 2013. Loving father of Stephen (Heike) and Frank (Angie). Proud grandfather of Logan, Jason, Alivia and Alex. Dear brother of Daniel (Pat) Mandernach, Joyce (Don) Richards and Elsie Baarns. Clarence was a 1959 graduate of Trenton High School and was captain of the swim team. He served in the U.S....

May 24, 2013

Cobb, Byron "Ty", age 89 of Trenton, passed away May 24, 2013. Loving husband of Lois for 64 years. Dear father of Dianne (Scott) Phillips, Gail (Dave) Shanaver, Cheryl (Gary) Webb, and the late Patricia. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (George) Hubbard, Nikohl (Erich) Eggert, Ashlea (Kyle) Shanaver, Tiffiney (Jason) Crawford, Mikeal Shanaver, Garrett Webb, Christian Phillips, and Tyler Phillips....

May 24, 2013