OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Leonard S. Maciolek

Leonard S. Maciolek

September 25, 2016

Maciolek, Leonard S. Age 76, of Redford. September 25, 2016. Beloved son of Mary and the late James Maciolek. Loving brother of Joseph (Carol), Gregory (Brissa), Elaine (Ray) Blasczak, Phillip (Janet) and Cindi Maciolek. Dear uncle of many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association

Geraldine Lake

Geraldine Lake

September 24, 2016

Born in Huntsville, Tennessee, Geraldine was the daughter of Leamon and Bertie (Strunk) Botts. She married the love of her life, Venzel Lake, on October 13, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death October 25, 1983. A dedicated homemaker Geraldine enjoyed cooking for family and friends, but her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren. Geraldine leaves to cherish...

Robert W. Foldi

Robert W. Foldi

September 23, 2016

Foldi, Robert W., age 89, September 23, 2016 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Cathy (Tom) Moody, Lori (Greg) Marklein, Gail (Chuck) McFarland, Jim (Muriel) Foldi, the late Linda Hudson and the late Robert Foldi. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; his brother George (Laurie) Foldi and his son-in-law John Hudson....

Georgette B. Blayer

Georgette B. Blayer

September 23, 2016

Blayer, Georgette B., age of Southgate, MI, formerly of Riverview, MI. February 23, 1925 – September 23, 2016, Age 91. Beloved wife of Leo Blayer (Dec'd), loving daughter of Delphis and Louise (Nadeau) Bond (Dec'd) and sister of Annette (Norton) (Dec'd). She is survived by her sisters, Jacqueline Balmes, Rejane Plyer and many Nieces/Nephews, Great Nieces/Great Nephews. Georgette was...

Andrew F. Kachadourian

Andrew F. Kachadourian

September 23, 2016

Kachadourian, Andrew F., age 82, September 23, 2016 of Southgate, MI. He is survived by his nephew Daniel (Amy) Kachadourian. Committal service with Military Honors--Downriver Veterans Honor Guard, Friday, September 30, 2016, 10:00 AM, Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery

Mr. Richard Wayne Harrell

Mr. Richard Wayne Harrell

September 22, 2016

Richard Wayne Harrell, age 63 of Taylor, passed away September 22, 2016. Loving husband of Diana. Dear father of Richard, Jr. and Shannon. Proud grandfather of Tyler and Devin. Also survived by his mother Vernell and sister Diane. He was preceded in death by his father James and brother Jimmy. A memorial gathering will be held Tuesday from 5-9pm...

Robert 'Bob' Cole

Robert 'Bob' Cole

September 22, 2016

Robert R. Cole, age 76. passed away at his home in Trenton on September 22, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Bob was born August 26th, 1940 in Dearborn. He was preceded in death by his wife Lynne after 38 years of marriage. Bob spent his career as a distinguished financial advisor for Prudential and...

Domenic 'Dom' D'Alfonso

Domenic 'Dom' D'Alfonso

September 22, 2016

D'Alfonso, Domenic, age 73 of Allen Park, passed away September 22nd, 2016. Beloved husband to Sandy for 33 years. Loving father to Vincent(Alma) D'Alfonso, Sue(Darren) Sensat, Tony D'Alfonso, and step-father to Dawn Czabot and Larry Lemieux. Caring grandfather to Devon, Nick, Jessica, Abby, and Ryan. Loving brother to Ann. Proud uncle to Angela and Adam. A memorial gathering will...

Ernest Carl Leimstoll

Ernest Carl Leimstoll

September 21, 2016

Ernest Carl Leimstoll; age 79, September 21, 2016 of Lincoln Park. Loving brother of Dick, Carol and the late Buddy. Dearest uncle of Dawn Schuler-Leimstoll. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Dorothy. Donations in memory of Ernest may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Karen A. Pluff

Karen A. Pluff

September 21, 2016

Pluff, Karen A. - Age 73 of Ash Township. Karen was born on March 31, 1943, in Monroe, MI. She sadly passed away on September 21, 2016, at Beaumont Hospital, Trenton. Karen married the love of her life, James, on January 23, 1965, at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish in Rockwood. Together they have celebrated 52...

Barbara A. Schulte

Barbara A. Schulte

September 21, 2016

Barbara was born on September 11, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 21, 2016 at the age 79. Beloved wife of the late Paul R. Loving mom of David (Judy), Lawrence (Dawn), Rick and Sandra (Kevin) Mitchell. Also survived by her grandchildren as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death on August 16, 2016...

Vincent G. D'Aloisio

Vincent G. D'Aloisio

September 21, 2016

Vincent was born on November 20, 1956 in Lincoln Park, Michigan and died on September 21, 2016 in Livonia at the age of 59. Beloved husband of 16 years to Sharon. Loving father of Andrea Bartlett, Edward (Julie) Bartlett and Cara Bartlett. Proud grandpa of Leo and Logan. Cherished son of Dan and Rosemary D'Aloisio and the late Antoinette...

Eileen D. Koppinger

Eileen D. Koppinger

September 21, 2016

Koppinger., Eileen D., age 64, September 21, 2016 of Carleton Twp., Michigan. Beloved mother of Michelle (Teddy) Geftos and Robert (his fiance' Crystal Shamma) Walker, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Zoe, Luke, Reggie, Lia, Samantha, Jessica, Vanessa and the late Sam; and great grandmother of Leliana. Loving sister of Laurence (the late Joan) Gersky, Carole (Henry) Babik, Nancy (James) Harvey,...

Mr. Alec Peter Nagorski

Mr. Alec Peter Nagorski

September 21, 2016

Nagorski, Alec Peter age 61 of Lauderhill, Florida, passed away September 21, 2016. Survived by his father Peter Nagorski and brother of Amy Johnson, Andrew and Arthur (Lynn). Alec was preceded in death by his mother Rosamond and sister Annette (Paul) Haley. In the early 1970's Alec competed nationally in men's figure skating and trained under 1968 Olympian Gary...

Robert G. Chernauckas

Robert G. Chernauckas

September 20, 2016

Chernauckas, Robert G., age 67, September 20, 2016, of Largo, Florida, formerly of Detroit, Michigan. He is survived by his children Robert (Bridget) Chernauckas, Audrie (William) Jeffords, Kimberly Chernauckas and Kelli Teichman; his brother Gerald (Beth) Chernauckas; his grandchildren Jeremy, Jacob, Joshua, Jadon, Kendalll, Kaci, Kayla, William, Rosabella, Andrew, Chase and Mathieu; his niece Tracy and nephew Russ A...

Sophie Ostrowski

Sophie Ostrowski

September 20, 2016

Sue was born on October 25, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan and died on September 20, 2016 at Halsted Place in Farmington Hills at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Carl F. Loving mother of the late Lenore Gonder (Richard), Carl (Christine) Ostrowski and Gary Ostrowski ( Dennis Snyder). Proud Busia of Janet Ford (Robert), Jennifer Gerdis...

Frank R. Baksa

Frank R. Baksa

September 19, 2016

Baksa, Frank R.,age 86, September 19, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Loving dad of Gayle (John) Malloy, Frank, Gary (Penny) and Mark (Kerri). Dearest grandpa of 10 and great-grandpa of 9. Donations in memory of Frank may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Raymond J. 'Ray' Steinke

Raymond J. 'Ray' Steinke

September 18, 2016

Steinke, Raymond J. "Ray", age 86, September 18, 2016 of Brownstown., formerly of Waterford. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Terri. Also survived by his sister-in-law Mary (David) Johnson. who he treated as another daughter. Visitation, Thursday 4-9 PM at the Trenton Chapel of The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. In state Friday, 10:30 AM...

Kenneth Dean Kuhlman

Kenneth Dean Kuhlman

September 17, 2016

Born in Monroe, Kenneth was the son of Dean "Gobby" and Hazel (Jeffs) Kuhlman. A 1956 graduate of Monroe High School he also attended Monroe County Community College. Throughout his life Ken worked for Jim Spas Standard on North Dixie Highway, 20 years as a Trailer Mechanic for Jones Transfer, and later at Ace Union Fire in Monroe. Ken...

Patricia A. Randolph

Patricia A. Randolph

September 17, 2016

Patricia was born on March 25, 1956 in Lincoln Park, Michigan and died on September 17, 2016 in Wyandotte, Michigan at the age of 60. Beloved sister of Ann Randolph and Marilyn (Michael) Dwyer. Loving aunt of Kelly (Jeff) Holzhausen, Andrea (Jason) Foco and Melissa (Ryan) Struber. Great aunt of Logan, Wyatt, Simon and to a great nephew on...