OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Fredrick Carlton Knight
February 20, 2010
Knight, Fredrick (Fritz) Carlton, Died at home February 20, 2010 age 94. Born February 18, 1916 to parents James Alvin Knight and Amy Mae Cox in Trenton, Michigan. Mr. Knight was preceded in death by brothers Arthur, James, Glenn and Sisters Ora, Helen and Margorie. Mr. Knight was a fifth generation descendent of Trenton pioneers settling in 1833. He...

Luella Marie Peffer
February 19, 2010
Peffer, Luella M. age 91, February 19, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late John J. Loving mother of Judith Verhines, Janet Schmitz, Joyce Hildbrand and John E. Also survived by 9 grandchildren many great grandchildren , 2 great-great grandchildren 1 sister and many nieces nephews, cousins and friends.
Marguerite F. Hughes
February 19, 2010
Hughes, Marguerite F. Age 82. Feburary 19, 2010 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of the late James U. Loving mother of George Purcell, Suzanne (James) Figurski, Jim (Jan) Hughes, Jim (the late Carol) Purcell, David (Charlene) Hughes, Daniel (Sandy) Hughes, Susan (Donald) Steward, Mary (Jim) Mrazik and Mark (Jacquelyn) Hughes. Mother-In-Law of Donna Purcell. Also survived by 30 grandchildren, 31...
Martin Fredericks
February 18, 2010
Fredericks, Martin. Age 54. February 18, 2010 of Trenton. Loving dad of Nicole and Blayne Fredericks. Beloved son of Lois Garcia. Step-son of Mary Fredericks. Brother of Terri (Dennis) Merida, Billi Jo (Dean) Gonzalez and James (Ruby) Hood. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Henry Fredericks, his sister Tressa Metty and his...
Brandon Allen Newman
February 17, 2010
Loving son of Lynne Lathan and Allen (Teri) Newman. Dearest brother of Cherisse Lathan, Jesse Lathan, Bryant Modi, Bianca Lathan, Dustin Modi, Anna Newman and Carleigh Newman. Dear grandson of James and Claire Hency, Flora Newman and Gary & Marsha Cunningham. Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his Nephew Aizaeah
Richard D. Orr
February 16, 2010
Orr, Richard D. Age 61. February 16, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 38 years to Martha. Loving father of Kathleen D. Orr and Daniel E. Orr. Also survived by 2 brothers James (Linda) and Kevin (Kim), 1 sister Eileen Orr as well as his nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Jeremy Kristian Shiveley
February 15, 2010
Shiveley, Jeremy K. Age 38. February 15, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Heather. Loving father of Hannah and Nolan. Son of Sharron Brady and Keith Shiveley. Also survived by his siblings Joshua (Brandy) Shiveley, Tara (Eric) Molner, Ashley (Tyler) Brooks, his nephew Miles, and two nieces Delaney and Kennedy.
Timothy L. Hennessey
February 15, 2010
Hennessey, Timothy L., age 87, February 15, 2010, of Trenton. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving father of Mary Anne (Mark) Emmons, Kathleen (Raffi) Kalousdian, Joan, John (Sue) and the late Timothy Jr., Dear Brother of Margaret Laginski, Mary Jaffray and Thomas (Phyllis). Dearest grandfather of Ashley, Casey, Ani, Aidan and Owen.
Ted Plaza
February 15, 2010
Plaza, Ted. Age 86. February 15, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Lea Donna. Loving dad of Sheryl (Steve) Olech, Cindy (Jeff) Gauthier, Judy (Dean) Kaiser and Paul(Patricia) Plaza. Dearest grandpa of Leslie, Eric, Mike, Anna and Thad. Also survived by 1 sister Irene Pletkovic.
Lawrence Bashaw
February 15, 2010
Surviving are his wife, Nora; three daughters, Mary Bashaw, Amy Bashaw, and Tara Bartley-Bashaw; two sons, Darren Bashaw and Bill Bartley; four brothers, David (Betty) Bashaw, Leon (Bernadine) Bashaw, Lyle Bashaw, and James Bashaw; four sisters, Karen (Paul) Halason, Arlene (Chuck) Laprad, Wanda (Peter) Benesh, and Myra (Charlie) Bosler; 16 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. He...

Suellyn Howard
February 15, 2010
Suellyn in survived by her children: Ryan Howard and Lisa Howard both of Johnson City, Tennessee. She is also survived by four brothers: Robert (Midge) Henderson and Clyde Henderson of Monroe, Mark (Karen) Henderson of Harlan, Kentucky, Fred (Stephanie) Henderson of Kansas City, Missouri; sisters: Cindy Brooks of Tazewell, Tennessee and Donna (Butch) Boroussee of Lewisburg, Tennessee as well...
Michael E. Gardulski
February 14, 2010
Gardulski, Michael E. Age 41. February 14, 2010 of Riverview. Formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of Suzanne. Loving son of Edward and Patricia. Dearest brother of Paul. Uncle to Ethan. Son-In-Law of David and Gizella Kruse. Brother-In-Law of Douglas, Dennis and Donald Kruse. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family and friends.
Francis Steffes
February 13, 2010
Francis P. Steffes, age 94 years, of Monroe, MI., beloved husband of the late Elizabeth M.(Tibai), loving father of Robert (Trudy), Delton, Rodney, James, David (Fara), Gary (Mary), Deanna (John) Sklenak, Catherine (William) Frederick and Maryanne (James) Owens, dear brother of Anthony (Betty) Steffes, Sr Ann Catherine and Theresa Tibai, grandfather of 29, great grandfather of 15, he was...

Norman Dean Dryden
February 13, 2010
Norman was born on April 11, 1931 and passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Norman was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services:None.Visitation: None. Memorials: None.
Gary M. Nowak
February 12, 2010
Nowak, Gary M. Age 51, of Allen Park. February 12, 2010. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Jennifer Rouleau and Evelyn and Deborah Nowak. Dear son of Eleanor Nowak. Loving brother of Glenn (Michelle), Paul, Carl (Pam) and Alan (Shelly). Uncle of Christopher (Lisa), Kyle, Brittanie, Adam, Scott, Aimee (Richie) and David. Preceded in death by his father...
Mary Horn
February 11, 2010
Mary was born on July 27, 1927 and passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Mary was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Monday, February 15, 2010, 12:00 noon at the Detroit Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 1725 Lawndale, Detroit, Michigan. Visitation: Monday, February, 15, 2010, 11:00am-12:00noon at the funeral home. Visitation Location: The Detroit Chpl-Martenson Family...
Floyd J. Pete, Jr.
February 11, 2010
Floyd J. Pete Jr., age 81 years, beloved husband of the late Jean Mae, loving father of Dennis (Kathy) Sachs, Danny Sachs, Dawn (Mike) Musko, Yvonne (Dennis) Bezeau and renee (Rod) Grodi, dear grandfather of Nicole (Randy) Nott, Cory Musko, Amanda (Jason) Johnson, Lynn (Jason) Dirkmaat, Brandon (Tiffany) Bezeau, Heather Grodi, Joanna Vega, Benjamin (Melissa) Grodi and Shawn Sachs,...
Jack A. Van Loon
February 11, 2010
Van Loon, Jack A. Age 88. February 11, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 68 years to Ethel. Loving dad of Jacklynn Gardner and Bill (Jan). Dearest grandpa of Kim (Jeff) Jarvis, Wendy (Don) Passerman, Greg Gardner and Joy (Eric) Drouillard. Great grandpa of Paige, Jake, Allie, Jessa, Kyle, Chase, Hailey and Jayci.