OBITUARIES

November 10, 2014

Kopke , Robert, beloved husband of Joan (Howard) and longtime resident of Grosse Ile, passed away on November 10, 2014 at age 83. Born in 1931 to Michael & Gladys (LaForest) Kopke, Bob resided in River Rouge as a young child but soon moved to Grosse Ile where he grew up, went to school, and lived for the rest...

November 10, 2014

Beloved husband of Norma. Loving father of Vicki Betyn, Craig (Effie), Michelle (Dan) Kuenning and Brian (Becky). Dearest grandpa of Brendan, Brooklynn (Luke), Brittany (Josh), Kevin, Krista, Brianna, Julianna, Landan, Madison, Tucker and Lillie. Ed was an avid sports fan who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

November 10, 2014

Peffer, John. Age 63 of Trenton. Born May 29, 1951 and died on November 10, 2014. Beloved dad of Jennifer Cocklin, John and Scott. Proud papa to 7 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Dearest brother of Judy and Joyce. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents John and Luella and 1 sister Janet....

November 9, 2014

Born March 23, 1923 in Monroe, Darwin was the son of Darwin & Margaret (Weatherholt) Johnson. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy serving during World War II and then with the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Sarah Bodenmiller, on February 11, 1956. Sadly she preceded him...

November 8, 2014

Born in Wyandotte, Michael was the son of John & Georgina (Phettiplace) Thomas. He married the love of his life, Heather Decker, on December 13, 2013. Michael worked as a Cook, most recently at Theo's Coney Island in Trenton. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Wyandotte. Michael was an avid sports fan, especially Hockey. He enjoyed...

November 8, 2014

Dr. Ajay R. Shah, 53 years, of Grosse Ile, MI, went to the Lord on Sat., Nov. 8th, 2014. He was born Nov. 30th, 1960 in Sambalpur, Orissa, India. Raised by his parents, Dr. Ramesh and Indira Shah. The family moved to San Luis Obispo, CA when Ajay was 10 years old. Ajay obtained a biochemistry degree from Cal...

November 8, 2014

Berrelez, Carlos. Age 61 of Detroit. Born January 3, 1953 in Detroit, MI and passed at home surrounded by his family on November 8, 2014. Beloved Dad of Daniel, Andrew and Justin. Cherished son of Lila and the late Juan. Dearest brother of John (Debbie), Ana Southers, Rolando, David (Pam), Robert (Sue) and Joseph (Carole). Loving companion of Linda...

November 8, 2014

Craine, Michael S., age 45 of Allen Park, passed away November 8, 2014. Loving husband of Carol. Dear son of Wayne and Sharon. Beloved brother of Edward and Daniel. Proud uncle of Katelynn. Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents Joseph and Esther Klimek, and Everette and Azalee Crain. He also leaves behind his friend "Bullet".

November 8, 2014

Bryan J. Sevey, age 83, of Flat Rock, MI, formerly of Manchester, MO and Trenton, MI, passed away November 8, 2014 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview, MI. Bryan was born in Detroit and grew up in the Adirondacks of northern New York State where he met his wife of 63 years. Bryan is survived by his beloved wife Maxine...

November 8, 2014

Theeck, Edith F. Age 83 of Allen Park. Born October 31, 1931 in Detroit, MI and died on November 8, 2014 in Taylor, MI. Beloved wife of the late Elton. Loving mother of JoEllen (Tom) Auten and James Theeck. Loving grandmother of Emily Auten. Also survived by other loving family and friends. She was born the only child of...

November 8, 2014

White, Jonathon M., age 27, November 8, 2014 of Allen Park, Michigan, formerly of Taylor, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife Tasha. Loving father of Elizabeth and Benjamin. Beloved son of Jerry, II and Cathy White. Dear brother of Jeremy (Renea), Marie, Zachary and Alyssa. Grandson of Joyce and the late Rev. Deacon James Soloman, Jerry...

November 6, 2014

November 5, 2014

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, Leo was the son of Frank & Clara (Speth) Riehle. As a child, Leo was afflicted with Polio, but he overcame adversity and never let it hold him back, using his condition as motivation to always work his hardest at whatever he did. He married the love of his life, Rose Etue, on April 25,...

November 4, 2014

Born in Monroe, Ann was the daughter of Elijah & Milka (Vujakovich) Kovencih. She married Ralph Gilbert in 1973. Sadly he preceded her in death August of 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Ann loved going to the casino and playing instant lottery tickets. She also enjoyed reading and playing word search puzzles. Ann leaves to cherish her memory her children:...

November 4, 2014

Richardson, David A. Age 65, of Cincinnati, OH. November 4, 2014. Beloved husband of Robin for 21 years. Loving father of Scott (Sandy), Elizabeth, Crystal, Tonya and Brandon (Tara). Proud grandpa of Bailey, Hunter, Ian, Aidan, Grace, Alexis, Caydence, Stella and Sheamus. Preceded in death by his mother Betty Kinney. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society...

November 4, 2014

November 3, 2014

Born in Detroit, Dennis was the son of Walter & Violet Ethel (Sonntag) DeYoung. He married the love of his life, Christine Kroll on July 18, 1970. A dedicated husband and family man, Dennis worked very hard to support his family working multiple jobs throughout his life with the Veteran's Administration Hospital for 37 years, the Knights of Columbus...

November 3, 2014

Munoz, Freddie David. Age 40. Native of Detroit. November 3, 2014. Husband of AnnMarie. Loving father of Brandon Clarkson and Marley Munoz. Beloved son of David and Cheryl (Bob) Zwierzelewski. Dearest brother of Brian Fransisco and Bobby Zwierzelewski, Ruth Ann Rotunda and Kristin (Paul) Pavlovich. Loving uncle of Gavin Zwierzelewski. Dear grandson of Jean Bailey and Joseph Munoz. Preceded...

November 3, 2014

Grahl, Cheryl Ann (Strochine). Age 58; she was of Flat Rock and formerly of Monroe and Dundee. Born February 17, 1956 in Wyandotte, MI and went home to Heaven on November 3, 2014. Cheryl married Tracy Grahl on June 28, 1999 in Kissimmee, FL, they were married for 15 years and he survives her. Loving mom of David Jewell...

November 1, 2014

Keramidas, Dennis, age 64, November 1, 2014 of Allen Park, Michigan. He is survived by his brothers Harry (Renee), David (Darlene), Gary,Robert and Richard. Preceded in death by Connie and Michael. Contributions in memory of Dennis' life may be made to the charity of your choice. There Will Not Be A Funeral Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson...