OBITUARIES

January 11, 2015

Zanon, Joy L., Jan 11, Age 68, formerly of Grosse Ile. Dear Mother of Lisa (Jay) Frucci and the late Brian. Dearest Grandmother of Emily, Elizabeth and Katherine. Also Survived by 2 Sisters Susan Koch and Janet Rumney.

January 11, 2015

Leonard, Peggy A. Age 78. January 11, 2015 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Carla Norat, Alice Miller, Dawn Tucker, Mary and the late "Chip". Dearest sister of Emma DeWalt, Eunice Black, George Andoe, Frank Andoe and Bob Andoe. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

January 10, 2015

Gerald F. Lizyness, age 77, of Harrison, MI formerly of Newport and Wyandotte, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening January 10, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital Bay City, MI. Gerald was born October 19, 1936 in Newport, MI to Frank E. and Ramona (Cousino) Lizyness; he attended St Charles Grade School and Catholic Central High School. Gerald was...

January 10, 2015

January 10, 2015

January 10, 2015

Rader, Phala Marie. Age 87, of Gibraltar. January 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William W. Rader. Loving mother of Charles (Deborah) Rader and Margaret (Mark) Rader. Proud grandmother of Nina and Lydia Wilson. Dear sister of Naaman Clonch, Daniel Clonch, Pauline Burrows, and Jennie Boggs. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200...

January 9, 2015

MacEwen, Ernest W. Sr. Age 82, of Romulus, formerly of Allen Park. January 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Ellie for 12 years. Loving father of Ernest W. MacEwen Jr. (Lisa), Tari (Larry) Christensen, Tina (Ken) Laub, Lee (Marie) MacEwen and Suzette (Bret) Adkins. Proud grandpa of 11. Great grandpa of 10. Step-grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Marlene Crowe...

January 8, 2015

Hegener Jr. Francis age 70 of Woodhaven. Dear Father of Michael (Laura) and Paula (Chris) McElmeel. Dearest Grandfather of Michael, Ashley, Aaron, Ava and Matthew. Also survived by 3 sisters Lois, Carol, and Julaine.

January 8, 2015

January 8, 2015

Adkins, Virginia I. Age 88, of Dearborn Heights. January 8, 2015. Loving mother of Thomas Wensley, LaDonna Wensley, Sheryl Doom, Yvonne Moore and John Voyles. Also survived by a brother Tommy Martin, sister Alene McGuire, 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

January 8, 2015

Sudomier, Eleanor M.,age 89, January 8, 2015 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Noreen (Phil) Warrens and the late Robert Sudomier. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Mary Sudomier; her grandchildren Scott Warrens, Shannon (Dave) Rodriguez and Chaz Sudomier; her great granddaughter Savannah Rodriguez. Contributions in memory of Eleanor's life may be made directly...

January 6, 2015

DeSimone, Licia, age 94, January 6, 2015 of Riverview, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Jenni (Tony) Prestininzi and Gary (Becky) DeSimone. Also survived by her grandchildren Mark, Michele (Steve), Pam (Kevin), David, Lisa (Jeremy) and Matt (Courtney); her great grandchildren Marisa, Vanessa, William, Jenna, Brett, Christopher, Sean and Noah.

January 6, 2015

BACHLEDA, JAMES, of Grand Beach and Chicago, died on January 6 at age 67, surrounded by his family. After celebrating Christmas Eve and his father's 95th birthday in the home where he grew up, Jim collapsed suddenly early Christmas morning, and never regained consciousness. He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Prescott, with whom he shared...

January 6, 2015

Hageman, Ted. Age 80, of Trenton. January 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Florence for 45 years. Loving father of Todd and Craig. Proud grandfather of Dekker and Haydenne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Downriver Veterans Honor Guard 16200 Dix Toledo, Southgate, MI 48195.

January 6, 2015

Pellerito, John M. Age 84 of Woodhaven. Born June 27, 1930 and died Jan. 6, 2015. Beloved Husband of Violet. Dear Father of John ( Deborah) , Mark ( Catherine) , Paula Quandt and Michelle (John ) Kibble. Dear Grandfather of John, Chris, Lauren, Kara, Kaitlyn, Hannah and the late Jennifer. Also survived by his sister Caroline Fragomeni and...

January 5, 2015

Born in Monroe, Tina was the daughter of Frank & Mary (Mattia) Cicero. A graduate of Monroe High School, Tina worked for over 30 years as a Phlebotomist at Mercy-Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2003. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tina enjoyed bowling, traveling and dancing, but her greatest joy in life was her family. Tina...

January 5, 2015

Francis J. Szczesny was a retired Senior Chief of the Detroit Fire Department and a veteran of aerial combat over Europe during World War II. He earned four Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross which is the nation's second highest medal for valor. Frank died January 5, 2015. He was 90 years old. He enlisted in the U.S....

January 5, 2015

Smith, Marvin F., age 78, January 5, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Loving father of Karen (Cheryl Komisarz) Smith, Debbie (Brian) Merriman and Pamela Smith. Also survived by his grandchildren Dale, David, Matthew, Haley, Brandon and Nicholas. Contributions in memory of Marvin's life may be made to Angela Hospice or Karmanos Cancer Institute

January 5, 2015

Shults, Juanita Marie, age 74 of Southgate, passed away January 5, 2015. Loving wife of 56 years to James Shults. Dear mother of Kevin New, Kalan (Leah) Shults, and Eric. Proud grandmother of Will New, Aaron Shults, Cory Shults, and Trevor Shults. Also survived by her sister Carolyn (Ken) Garrard. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Roland...

January 5, 2015

Born in Ann Arbor, Myrtie was the daughter of George and May (Fedderer) Clark. She married the love of her life, Stanley J. Smith on August 26, 1937. Sadly he preceded her in death March 4, 1976. A dedicated homemaker, Myrtie was a caretaker of many people as well as her family. She enjoyed working in her garden and...