Dominick Charles Torba Obituary (1935 - 2018)

Dominick Charles Torba, aka "Don Martus", age 83 of Stevensville, MI (formerly from Three Oaks) passed away at his home on 12 August, 2018. He was born on 6 February, 1935 in Glenwood, IL to Charles and Bridget Paurazas Martus. Don's early life was spent in Glenwood. However, following the family's move to Michigan, he attended Three Oaks High School, graduating with the class of 1954. While in high school, Don's outstanding basketball skills aided the "Three Oaks Oakers" in many successful seasons. Upon graduation, due to his athletic achievements, he was awarded scholarship to attend Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI. In 1957, he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving as a corpsman from 1957-1960. During the final 18 months of his enlistment, Don was stationed at a military hospital in Ankara, Turkey. Although his career was primarily spent in sales, Don was one of the southwestern Michigan's first licensed charter fishing captains. While chartering out of Oselka's Marina, New Buffalo, the "Co-Ho I" was well known and respected on the Lake. Dominick was preceded in death in 2016 by his wife, Zenith Arthurhults Torbe; his mother, Bridget Torba; adoptive father, John Torba; aunt, Stella "Bea" Pienta; and uncle, Anthony "Tony" Paurazas. He is survived by his children, David Boyd Torba, and Susan Kay Boyd; and other relatives and friends. Per Don's request, there will be no funeral. Following cremation, interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Three Oaks, MI. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Legion Post 204, Three Oaks, MI. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.