OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr. Chester Leo Surowiec
January 4, 2015
Chester Leo Surowiec, of Allen Park, died January 4th, 2015, at the age of 101. Chester was born on September 23, 1913, grew up in Detroit, and served in the Army during WWII. Dear Husband for over 35 years of the late Gladys (nee Klacza). Chester retired from Detroit Diesel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob...
Dolores A. Turek
January 3, 2015
TUREK, DOLORES A.; age 82, of Grosse Ile, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Born September 1, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, Dolores was a 50-year resident of Grosse Ile. Known for her love of gardening and nature, she passed this passion on to many people, especially her family. She was a 50-year member of Sacred Heart Church and was...
Michael J. Spallone
January 3, 2015
Spallone, Michael J., age 72, January 3, 2015 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved father of Michael Spallone and Kellie (Edward) Mullins. Also survived by his grandchildren Sierra, Lyndsey (her fiance' Justin) , Jacob and Brian; his great granddaughter Maeli; a great grandson on the way; his brothers Joe (Victoria) Spallone and Chuck (Elsie) Spallone. He proudly served our country in...
Janet D. Dallwig
January 2, 2015
DALLWIG, JANET DORA; Age 77; of Brownstown; January 2, 2015. Treasured mother of David (Amber) Dallwig and Sharon (Martin) Hall; Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Megan and James Hall; Survived by her beloved brother, Robert White. Ms. Dallwig was the Executive Director of the Rockwood Housing Commission for more than 30 years, and an agent for H&R Block in Southgate,...
Mr. Donald H. Cooper, Sr.
January 2, 2015
Cooper, Donald H., Sr., age 84 of South Rockwood, passed away January 2, 2015. Loving husband of the late Jaye. Dear father of Don Jr. (Karen), The late Victoria Lee, Catherine Ann (Troy) Heney, Legoria J. (Ann Marie), and Jack (Lori). Proud grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 10. Donald served his country in the United States Army,...
Penny A. Baldauf
January 2, 2015
Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of John (Crystal) Wichard, Lisa (Tad) Fischer, Bobby (Heather) Taylor and Kristina Lowman. Dearest daughter of Etta Johnson and the late Raymond Johnson. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and other loving family members and friends.
Delores Ione Ziole
January 2, 2015
Ziole, Delores Ione. Age 92 of Riverview. Born October 26, 1922 in Kirksville, Missouri and died January 2, 2015 in Wyandotte, MI. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Cherished mother of Glory (James) Demeter. Proud grandmother of Trudy (Patrick) Boland and great grandmother of Dane Jameson Boland. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death...
Mrs Laurine M. Mcgowan
December 31, 2014
McGowan, Laurine M., age 90 of Monroe, passed away December 31, 2014. Born May 10, 1924 in Detroit, MI to George and Irene (Barker) Longhurst. She married Raymond Fritz on November 6, 1942. He preceded her in death on February 1, 1965. She later wed Charles L. McGowan Aug 20, 1966. Sadly he preceded her in death February 7,...
Theresa Ann Pace
December 31, 2014
Born June 29, 1952 in Monroe, Theresa was the daughter of Kenny & Ruth (Allen) Cousino. She married the love of her life, Roger Pace, on May 17, 1974. A dedicated homemaker, Theresa also worked as a Nurse's Aide at Mercy Memorial Hospital for over 20 years. She was a member of Stewart Road Church of God. Theresa leaves...
Naomi "Terri" Spangler
December 31, 2014
Spangler, Naomi "Terri". Age 81. December 31, 2014 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Terry. Loving mom of Shirley (Robert) Martinez, Edward (Angela) Burgess and Lori (Cary) Roe. Also survived by her seven grandchildren, great grandchildren and other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Lydia Starkey; two brothers and one sister. Terri enjoyed needlepoint,...
Mrs. Dolores Ellen Schilke
December 31, 2014
Schilke, Dolores E. December 31, 2014 Age 92 of Allen Park. Beloved Wife of the late Harold. Dear Mother of Ruth (David) Blankertz, Barbara and the late Susan. Dearest Grandmother of AnnMarie, Renee (Rob) McDowell, Nicole and Great Grandmother of Logan and Madyson.
Mr. James C. Hill
December 30, 2014
James C. Hill, age 73 of Detroit, passed away December 30, 2014. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Brad (Jessie) and Angie (Mike) Simkus. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, Kelsey, Devyn, and great grandfather of Ezekiel. Also survived by his brother Joe and sisters Joan and Janice. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to...
Jacqueline Aerson
December 30, 2014
Aerson, Jacqueline. Age 87. December 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Mose. Loving mom of Jeffrey and Kim (Carol). Proud granny of Bridget, Jason (Cheryl) and Brett. Great granny to Therese, Jessica and Ethan. Also survived by other loving family and friends.
Mr. Roy V. Mowbray
December 29, 2014
Mowbray, Roy V., age 89, of Southgate, MI passed away December 29, 2014, beloved husband of the late Helen (Kirschweng); loving father of Sandi (Robert) Conroy and the late Dennis; proud grandfather of 6; great grandfather of 13; great great grandfather of 1.
Mr. Alfred "Al" J. Pritchett
December 28, 2014
Pritchett, Al. Age 57, of Trenton. December 28, 2014. Beloved son of Elizabeth and Keith. Al leaves to cherish his memory his loving siblings: Mary Anne (Rich) Beaubien, Nancy (David) Cotter, Karen (Glenn) Bibee, Mike; Children: Keith (Sara), Kathryn (Nick); Grandchildren: Zackary and Mackenzy; Grandpets: Odin, Freya, Leo and Winnie; long time friend Sharon, as well as many nieces,...
Carmela Dipaolo
December 28, 2014
DiPaolo, Carmela, age 88, December 28, 2014 of Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Emidio. Loving mother of Anthony (Sharon) DiPaolo and Cheryl (Rocco) Bellino. Also survived by her grandchildren Angela (Bill) Anders, Elizabeth (Zack) Jensen, Anthony DiPaolo, Joseph and Alycia Bellino; her great grandchildren William and Shane Anders, and Dominic Jensen.
Thomas R. Hojnicki
December 28, 2014
Hojnicki, Thomas R. Age 68. December 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee: Kaleniecki) for 49 years. Loving brother of Nancy Alvarado, Gerald (Sharon) and Marvin (Pat). Dear son-in-law of Milly. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and his beloved beagles Bailey and Annie. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Billy Joe Mckelvey
December 27, 2014
Born in Monroe County, Tennessee. Billy Joe was the son of Jake & Beulah (Furrow) McKelvey. He married the love of his life, Pauline Miller on September 27, 1980. Sadly she preceded him in death April 12, 1993. Billy Joe worked for General Motors at the Warren Transmission Plant for over 20 years, retiring in 1997. Billy Joe leaves...
Doris J. Chandonnet
December 27, 2014
Chandonnet, Doris J. Age 86, of Gibralter. December 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Gerald (Debra) and Raymond (Brenda). Dearest grandmother of Justin, Jennifer (Rich) Nielson, Melissa (Erich) Frieny, Phillip (Jenna) and Emily. Dear sister of Lester (Alice) Harris. Preceded in death by 2 sisters. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...
Vincenza Diclaudio
December 27, 2014
DiClaudio, Vincenza, age 86, December 27, 2014 of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Nicola. Loving mother of George (Patrice), Nick (Sharon) and Lisa (the late Rick) Burns. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren her brothers and a sister. A video tribute to honor Vincenza's life will be posted here later--please check back.