OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
David R. Dailing
March 29, 2014
David R. Dailing age 59 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014. He was the son of Russ and Marian Dailing, born May 9, 1954 in Wyandotte, MI. The family moved to Trenton when David was in grade school and he continued in the Trenton schools until graduating in 1972. He met Glenna Cranford in high school...
Mary Podvoyski
March 28, 2014
Podvoyski, Mary. Age 90. March 28, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mom of Karen (Vincent) Lynch and Michele (Michael) Follbaum. Proud Nana of Allison, Nicholas, Thomas, Stephen and Joseph. Dearest sister of Charles Kormanik. Also survived by other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Kathryn...
Cynthia K. Devoy
March 27, 2014
Born in Herrin, Illinois, Cynthia was the daughter of James & Mary (Davis) Taylor. She married the love of her life, Thomas DeVoy on February 19, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death February 28, 2011. A dedicated homemaker she also had worked as a Nurses Aide for many years. Cynthia is survived by a daughter Ginger (Timothy) Inman;...
Emily Coyne
March 26, 2014
Coyne, Emily (nee: Kudla). March 26, 2014 of Riverview. Loving mom of Darlene (the late Clarence) Allen, Penny (Daryl) Bucher, the late Robert Joseph Coyne and the late Cheryl Lynn Coyne. Proud grandma of Scott (Tracy) Allen, Jackie (Eric) Anderson, Julie (Mike) Laura and Kellie Bucher. Great grandma of Allycia, Alexis, Courtney, Jesse, Hunter, Carter and Brett. Also survived...
Mrs. Martha Hunter Coakley
March 26, 2014
Martha "Marty" Hunter Coakley, 83 years of age and long time resident of Grosse Ile, recently of Dearborn, Michigan, went to her final rest on March 26, 2014 She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Barbara Altdoerffer on January 26, 1931. Marty graduated from Penn State University and received a Masters in Education degree from...
Doris L. Rodebaugh
March 25, 2014
Rodebaugh, Doris L. Age 79. March 25, 2014 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Rodebaugh. Loving mother of Darlene (Bill) Ragen and the late Janie Herring. Proud grandma of Alisa (Ronald), James, Joshua, Rachel (Mike), Amanda (Matt), David (Crystal), Nicholas, Courtney and Corey. Great grandma of 18. Also survived by 3 brothers Eugene, Kenneth and James; 1...
Anthony 'Tony' Vizachero
March 25, 2014
Beloved husband Delphine. Loving father of Doug, Brian (Laima), Greg (Sandi) and Jeff (Lisa). Dearest papa of Carrie (Michael) Siders, Dena, Alana, Britney, Olivia, Toni and great-papa of Brayden, Brooklyn, Matthew, Hunter and Jaxson. Dear brother of Benny (Dee), Josephine Scott, Ann Marie (Jim) Cunningham and the late Theresa Ditner. Donations in memory of Tony may be made to...
Mr Pete J. Moore
March 25, 2014
Pete J. Moore, age 89, of Monroe, passed away peacefully March 25, 2014 at Brookdale Senior Living of Monroe. Pete was born march 1, 1925 in Louann, Arkansas; he was one of seven children born to the late Pete J. and Annie (Alexander) Moore. He resided in Smackover, Arkansas until his relocation to Michigan in 1954, where he began...
Judyth Ann Shabinaw
March 24, 2014
Judyth Ann Shabinaw, 72, of Newport, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 in the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She was born September 24, 1941 Guthrie, OK to Charles and Marie (Griggs) Streeter. On August 20, 1978 she married Leland F. Shabinaw in Dublin, CA, and he survives. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Diablo High School in...
Mr. Gail Leslie Klebig
March 24, 2014
Klebig, Gail Leslie, age 56 of Trenton, formerly of Taylor, WI, passed away March 24, 2014. Loving father of Brandon (Jennifer), and Jenna Klebig. Proud grandfather of Rozalyn Myers. Also survived by brother Warren (Patricia) Klebig, sister Sharon (Terry) Obrien, several nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Shirley M. Hatfield
March 24, 2014
Hatfield, Shirley M. Age 89. March 24, 2014. Formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Paul H. Loving mother of the late Beverly (the late Donald) Songer, Diane (the late Jim) Mush and Mike (Yvonne). Proud nana of Melody (James) Brinks, Rachel (Andrew) VerVelde, Meagen Hatfield, Bobby Hatfield, Katie Wysocki (Jordan) Teetsel, Susan Salas, Brian Hooper, the...
Mr. Milan Knezovich
March 24, 2014
Milan Knezovich was born on a farm in Kinney, Minnesota to Drago and Angela Knezovich on October 3, 1932. He graduated from Martin Hughes High School in Buhl, Minnesota and attended junior college in Virginia, Minnesota. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Milan earned a Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth....
Debra Joan Laurain
March 23, 2014
March in Monroe, Debra was the daughter of Cleatis & Martha (Fleemon) Lester. She married the love of her life, Terry Laurain, on June 25, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Debra also had received her nursing degree from Monroe County Community College. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Debra enjoyed gardening, flowers and decorating (especially Christmas Trees). Debra...
Joan Helen Luszczynski
March 23, 2014
Born March 16, 1935, Joan was the daughter of Herbert & Angela (Duggan) King. She married the love of her life, Fred Luszczynski, on November 14, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death June 3, 1998. A devoted wife and mother, Joan could often be found in her sewing room or baking cookies...
Marlene Catherine Truszkowski
March 23, 2014
Truszkowski, Marlene C. age 54, March 23, 2014 of Wyandotte. Loving daughter of John (the late Eileen). Dearest sister of Linda and Donald (Sheila). Dear aunt of Donald, Caitlin and great-aunt of Luke. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Mccutcheon
March 23, 2014
Brenda Joyce Steele was born at Wyandotte General Hospital on November 2, 1948. She died on March 23, 2014 at Southshore Medical Center in Trenton, MI. Brenda graduated from Allen Park High School in 1966. She attended David Libscomb College in Nashville, Tennessee for one year and then transferred to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas, where she graduated...
Reginald "Reggie" Kruszka
March 21, 2014
Kruszka, Reginald "Reggie". Age 58. March 21, 2014 of Woodhaven and formerly of Trenton. Dearest dad of Patrick Kruszka (Jessica Benavides). Grandpa of Aubree. Loving brother of Gregory, Geraldine (Gordon) Basinger, Diane (Bob) McGuire and Pamela (Geroge) Erdei. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents John and Genevieve (nee:...
Marilyn Marie Shingleton
March 21, 2014
Shingleton, Marilyn Marie. March 21, 2014, of Trenton. Beloved wife of James for 52 years. Loving mother of Elise (Michael) Metric, Daniel (Leslie) Shingleton and Heather (Chris) Petersen. Proud grandmother of Evelyn Metric, Sabrina and Scott Shingleton. Dear sister of Louis (Earlaine) Kiel.
Francis E. Hammac
March 21, 2014
Born in Ewing, Virginia, Francis was the oldest of 13 children born to Floyd & Cora Ayers. She married the love of her life, George Hammac in 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1987. A dedicated homemaker, Francis also cooked for many years at various local restaurants including the Busy Bee and Harmony House. She was a...
Annie Sue Bell
March 20, 2014
Bell, Annie Sue. Age 80. March 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Susan Roberge, Sandra Chevalier and Sharon (Robert) Segura. Proud grandma of the late Michael, Sean (Lexi) Chevalier, Nicole Ryski, Katie (Brian) Golas, Jesse (Sara) Ryski, the late Jacqueline Ryski, Jennifer (Eric) Hawrylak, Andrew Chevalier, Daniel Ryski, Natalie (Adam) LaFata and Thomas (Amy)...