OBITUARIES

Richard T. Menna

September 10, 2008

Menna, Richard T., age 52, September 10, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved son of Joseph A. and the late Annie Menna. Dear brother of Marie (Bob) Lasky, Margaret (David) Cates and Robert Menna.

David W. Stemen

September 9, 2008

Stemen, David W. Age 50. September 9, 2008 of Gibraltar. Beloved son of Marjorie and the late Perry. Loving brother of Patricia Chapman, Linda Andrzejewski, Perry E. (Janice) and James Stemen. Dearest uncle of Bryan, Leah, Christy and Willy Chapman; Shawn Andrzejewski; Eric, Nick and Andrew Stemen; and Hayley and Brooke Stemen. Also survived by his great nieces and...

Maria Alcala Zakrzewski

September 9, 2008

Zakrzewski, Maria Alcala. Age 86. September 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank Alcala, the late John Rymal and the late Edward Zakrzewski. Loving mother of Frank (Stella) Alcala and the late Ronald Alcala. Loving mother-in-law of Felicita Alcala. Dearest grandmother of Lena, Frank, Marcella, Ronald, Michael, Alexander and Michelle. Great grandmother of 17. Also survived by 1...

Thomas Blanchett, Sr.

September 9, 2008

Tom is survived by his children: John (Fran) Blanchette, Sr. of Gibraltar, Jerry (Sue) Blanchette of Monroe, Bob (Cindy) Blanchette of Clawson, Michigan, Richard (Thomas) Blanchette of Brooklyn, New York, Dennis (Amy) Blanchette of Monroe, Mary Jo (Alan) Uhl of Monroe and a daughter-in-law Charlene Blanchett of Maybee. He is also survived by two brothers: Norman (Loretta) Blanchett of...

Edward L. Rodgers

September 9, 2008

Rodgers, Edward L. Of Grosse Ile. July 19, 1935 ~ September 9, 2008. Beloved husband of Donna. Beloved father of Mark (Karen), Laura (Brian) Steffke, Philip (Karen), Timothy and James (Lisa). Also survived by 10 grandchildren.

Tony J. Peters

September 8, 2008

Peters, Tony age 84, September 8, 2008 formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Cherished father of Joseph (Bernie), Sally (Terry) Barrett, Becky (John) Gradowski and Sherry (Gene) Whitcomb. Dear brother of Pete (Patti) and Zena Stroshine. Dearest grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 7.

Kenneth G. Bolton

September 8, 2008

Bolton, Kenneth G. Age 66, September 8, 2008, formerly of Taylor. Loving father or Richard (Celine) and Carrie (Dan) Sawicki. Dear brother of Gerald (Judy), Donna (Dan) Ususan, James Morris and Maxine Morris. Dearest grandfather of Maximilien.

Samuel Mangiapane

September 7, 2008

Samuel is survived by his sons: Anthony (Dora) and Peter (Brenda). He is also survived by his grandchildren Maria, Tony, Sam, Sal and Mary as well as 9 great grandchildren.

Martha M. Smith

September 6, 2008

Smith, Martha M. Age 91, of Allen Park. September 6, 2008. Loving mother of Ross (Ann), Faye (Jim) Pollard, Paul (Lori), Roy (Laura) and Mark Smith. Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Joseph Rivard. Preceded in death by her husband Reggie, a daughter Vina Buscetta and a son-in-law Robert Buscetta.

Joan Elaine Venner

September 6, 2008

Venner, Joan Elaine, nee Gresty, age 73, of New Port Ritchey, FL, formerly of Riverview, MI. Mrs. Venner came home with her daughter on July 31st via air ambulance after fighting a courageous battle for life for 9 months. As were her wishes, she died in her daughter's arms on September 6, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vernon....

Leona J. Martenson

September 6, 2008

Martenson, Leona J. Age 69, September 6, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved Mother of David (Lynda), John (Jennifer), and Kris. Dearest sister of Joan (Wayne) Webber. Loving Grandma to Elizabeth, Braden, David Jr., Michael, John, Ashton and Ben.

Kenneth Duncan Naysmith

September 6, 2008

Naysmith, Kenneth D., age 85, September 6, 2008 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Elaine. Dear father of Karon Eagle, Kenneth Jr. (Beatrice), Sandra (Chuck) Duncan and Robert (Lori) Naysmith; also survived by his step-children David Banush and Sandra Banush; his grandchildren, his great- grandchildren; his great great grandchildren and his foster son Malachi Brown.

Norbert E. Worthy

September 6, 2008

Norbert E. Worthy, 93 beloved husband of the late Helen Stein Worthy, died early September 6th at Henry Ford Medical Center. Norbert is survived by his sister Kathleen of Sault Ste. Marie, five daughters, Janis (Bill Moy), Lowery, Karen, Ellen (Bob Morrow), and Noreen (Martin Nibali), 9 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Norbert grew up in the U.P. where his...

Patsy Wooten

September 6, 2008

Patsy is survived by her three sisters: Jo Panisko, Bertha Annotti and Ella (Norbert) Gazarek as well as several nieces & nephews.

George Carl Codd, Ii

September 5, 2008

George was born in September 1987 and passed away on Friday, September 5, 2008. George was a resident of Detroit, Michigan at the time of passing. Services: Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:00pm at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Michigan. Visitation: Thursday, September 11, 2008, 3:00pm-9:00pm at the funeral home....

William J. Korowin

September 5, 2008

Korowin, William J. Age 69 of Trenton September 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving Father of Wiliam and Scott (Jackie). Proud Grandfather of Deven, Scott Jr., and Jack. Dear Brother of Michael, James (Jill) and Dennis (Mary).

William Sorke, Jr.

September 5, 2008

Sorke, William, Jr. Age 82. September 5, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Annie and the late Ethel. Loving dad of Cheryl (Joe) Talamonti. Dearest grandpa of Tiffany, Melissa and Andrew. Step father to Janice (Pete) Mitchell and Gary Kopecko. Also survived by 1 sister Margaret.

Dale E. Jones

September 3, 2008

Dale Edward Jones, age 76, beloved husband of Mary Ann (Beaudrie), loving father of Mike (Kathy) Jones, Rick (Valerie) Jones, Michelle (Donald) Ashcraft, Lisa (Karl) Reaume, Debbie Jones and Andrea (Mark) Mayes, grandfather of Rebekah, Heather, Chris (Kristin), Ricci (Kyle), Matt (Angela), Jeremy, Quentin (Brittany), Alyse and Jon. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Marie Mynhier...

Ruth A. Wardell

September 3, 2008

Wardell, Ruth A. Age 90. September 3, 2008 of Trenton. Born May 31, 1918 and raised on the family farm in Minnesota. Beloved wife of 62 years to Raymond. Dearest mother of James Raymond (Barbl) and Shirley Ruth (Dale) Volkening. Beloved grandma of Aaron (Raechal), Lisa Katherine, Jeremy (Lisa Danielle), Ian and Colleen. Great grandma of Megan. Sister to...

Dolores Ann Pritt

September 2, 2008

Pritt, Dolores Ann. Age 71. September 2, 2008 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of 53 years to Robert. Loving mom of Julia (Bill) Banks, Carrie (Mark) Enderich and Lisa (Scott) Frasier. Dearest grandma of Sarah, Robert, Daniel, Andrew, Hannah, Michael, Lauren, Emily, Jonathan and Carrie. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren Robert and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by...