OBITUARIES

October 21, 2014

Camacho, Roberto, age 92 of Detroit, passed away October 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Trinidad. Dear father of Diana (Dennis) Kobasiar, George (Monica) Camacho, and Irma Erdan. Proud grandfather of Roberto, Maria, Trinidad, Thomas, Jessica, Theodore, Joseph, Julia, Jessica, George, and Samantha. Great grandfather of Elicia, Clayton, Hailey, Modesty, Joslyn, Kyla, Randee, Thomas, Trinity and Kenley. Great-...

October 21, 2014

Govan, Helen "Grandma Go Blue" Oct. 21 Age 93, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved Wife of the late Harry. Dear Mom of Tim ( Nancy), John, Sue Anne, Pam ( Alan) Palmiter, Bob ( Anna) and Mari ( Dan) Horvath. Also survived by one sister Mary Lou Groat, 16 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Helen was a teacher for over...

October 21, 2014

Walker, Helen A., age 78, October 21, 2014 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Deanna (Chris) Frazier and Russell Walker. Also survived by her grandchildren Rachel and Luke; her sister Betty Langlois and her brother William (Sheryl) Schwab.

October 21, 2014

At the age of 80, William ("Bill") Fleming passed away this Tuesday last at Southshore Hospital in Brownstown, Michigan. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 55 years; Anne (Jim) and Bill (Laura), his children; and, Kate, John, Mary, Emma, Andy, Caroline, Xander, Christopher, and Aubrey, his grandchildren. His sister Agnes of West Springfield, MA and his brother...

October 20, 2014

Timothy B. Dussia, age 53, of LaSalle, MI passed away Monday October 20, 2014 unexpectedly at his home. Tim was born December 8, 1960 in Monroe to Arthur E. and Donna M. (Brandes) Dussia; he graduated from Ida High School in 1980. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1980-1984, serving aboard the US Coral Sea...

October 20, 2014

Contreras, Joe Ryan. Age 22, of Lincoln Park. October 20, 2014. Beloved son of Jose (Melinda) Contreras and Linda Huddleston. Loving brother of Ronald, Jason (Randie), Eddie, Veronica, Miguel, Jordan and Jon Jon. Dear uncle of Jaydin, Jason and Isabella. Beloved fiancé of Brooke. Preceded in death by his grandparents and Aunt Pat.

October 20, 2014

Valasin, Elsie, age 98 of Grosse Ile, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away October 20, 2014. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Anthony J. (Cynthia), and Patricia Nemish. Proud grandmother of Anthony C. (Michelle), Elizabeth (Jaden) de Vogel, Steven (Sue) Nemish, Gregory (Christy) Nemish, and great grandmother of Ari de Vogel.

October 19, 2014

Sclabassi, Richard Guerrino Sr. October 19 2014. Age 76. Richard was born in Wyandotte on June 2 1938. He lived on Downing street in Detroit until 1952 when he moved to Allen Park where he spent his remaining years. A Senior Designer / Design Supervisor at GM for 51 years, he was dedicated to creating simple solutions to complex...

October 19, 2014

Loving Fiance' of Ashley and dearest father of FaithLynn and Gabrielle. Beloved son of John H. and Laurie. Dear brother of Katie and uncle of Lillian and Hunter. Dearest grandson of Audrey Zubke (the late Ronald) and John H. and Faye Preece. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a proud member of Local...

October 19, 2014

Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Kaitlin and James Jr. Dearest son of Marcia (Dudley) Bennett and James (Cynthia). Dear brother of Susan (Mark) Faistenhammer, Aimee (Kevin) Ryan and Marni Blake. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of James to the American Heart Association.

October 19, 2014

David Vernon "Chief" Ford, age 72, of Rockwood, MI passed away in his home Sunday October 19, 2014. Dave was born October 26, 1941 in Toronto, Canada, he moved to the Detroit area when he was 16, he took a job as a dock hand at a trucking company till he was hired in at Ford Motor Co. when...

October 18, 2014

Born in Bay City, Richard was the son of Harold & Pearl Roberts. He married the love of his life, Donna (Miller) Roberts on August 8, 2004. Richard was a conductor for DT&I Railroad for over 42 years, retiring in 1991. Richard will be sadly missed by his wife Donna. Private Services: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of...

October 17, 2014

Schroeder, Gary Bert. Age 70, of Taylor. October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Rose Marie for 48 years. Loving father of Charlotte, Jeanette (Hobie) and Jarrett. Proud Papa of Marie and Jessica. Dear brother of Judy and Nan. Loving son-in-law of Leokadia Dagostini. Survived also by many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Preceded in death by parents Bert...

October 17, 2014

Fournier, Alfred J., age 89 of Allen Park, passed away October 17, 2014. Loving husband of Ruth. Dear father of Michael, Ronald, and Thomas (Mary). Beloved grandfather of Timothy and Thomas. Also survived by brothers Ernest (Angie), Robert (Judy), sister Jeanette Howard, sister in law Fran Fournier, as well as several nieces and nephews.

October 17, 2014

Born in Detroit, Sonny was the son of Francis & Helen (Kingston) Lemelin Sr. He married the love of his life, Susie Lamentola, on August 15, 1964. Sonny spent many years in the electrical supply industry before retiring from Fife Electric Co. in 1999. Sonny leaves to cherish his memory, Susie, his wife of the past 50 years; children:...

October 17, 2014

Eberly, Veronica M., age 72, October 17, 2014 of Trenton, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Gary and her son Mark. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

October 17, 2014

Pete Shrake of Trenton, MI passed away at the age 69, on October 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Maria, the love of his life, for 49 years. Loving father of Kathy (James) Knowles and Peter (Karen) Shrake. Proud "Pops" of Sally, Emily and Catherine. Dearest brother of Ruby (Jerry) Pattison and Garneta Lokken. Also survived by many loving family...

October 16, 2014

Marjorie Alice Gaskins (Marjie) 56, of Belleville Michigan passed away October 16th 2014 at home. Beloved wife of almost 20 years to William Holmes Gaskins IV. Loving mother to Jacob Charles, Chelsea Elizabeth and Cassie Laurell, and Grandmother to Carter Eligh. Marjie was born in 1958 in Orange California, to her mother Betty Jane and father Robert Charles Hankinson....

October 13, 2014

October 13, 2014

Clark, Roger D. Age 58, of Lincoln Park. October 13, 2014. Dear nephew of Chris Mohlman. Loving cousin of Paul Moceri, Phyllis (David) Belletini, Lesley (Tony) Clark, Ronnie Mohlman, Brent Mohlman, Kelly Mohlman and Richard (Diane) Hasper. University of Michigan Graduate. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Services, 26650 Eureka Rd. Ste. A, Taylor, MI 48180, 734-955-3663....