OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Shirley D. Leich

Shirley D. Leich

February 6, 2014

Leich, Shirley D. Age 88. February 6, 2014 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Erwin, Sr. Loving mom of Bill (Pattie), Shirley (Robert) Doty, Jack (Cathy), Ray (Joanie), Rodney (Lemie) and Charles (Erin). Proud grandma of 16. Great grandma of 18. Dearest sister of Ruth (Sam) Crabtree and Flossie Harrison. Also survived by her cousin Alice as well...

Keith Michael Glenn

Keith Michael Glenn

February 6, 2014

Glenn, Keith Michael. Age 53, of Lincoln Park. February 6, 2014. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Loving father of Derek Glenn and Jessica Glenn. Step-father of Erika, Kurin, Kody, and Chelsea. Proud grandfather of Emmery Glenn. Dear son of Bill Glenn and the late Ophelia Glenn. Step-son of Mary Glenn. Dearest brother of Cindy Gonzalez, Melissa Gilbert and Jennifer Glenn....

Millicent 'Millie' Dein

Millicent 'Millie' Dein

February 6, 2014

Born in Wyandotte, Millie was the daughter of Alfred & Sarah (Downing) Hildebrandt. She married the love of her life, Scott Dein August 11, 1990. Millie worked as the Director of Human Resources for Oakwood Health System for over 20 years. Millie leaves to cherish her memory, Scott, her husband of the past 23 years; her parents Alfred &...

Mr. Allen Harrell

Mr. Allen Harrell

February 5, 2014

Allen Harrell went to be with his Lord and Savior at age 96 on February 5, 2014. Born on January 6, 1918 in Woodbury, Tennessee, he was the youngest son of the 14 children born to Perry & Maggie Harrell. After spending time in the Civilian Conservation Corps, he met and married Lula Mae Timberlake in 1940. The two...

Stanley M. Zwolan

Stanley M. Zwolan

February 5, 2014

Zwolan, Stanley M., age 87, February 5, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Kathy, Marty (Marla), Tom (Terry), Paul (Cathe) and Carol (Mike) Johnson. Dearest grandpa of 10. Dear brother of Theresa (Richard) Prister. Preceded in death by his sisters Jean Kloc, Helen Zwolan and Florence Blaszczak. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and...

Geraldine M. Vinson

Geraldine M. Vinson

February 4, 2014

Born in Monroe, Geraldine was the daughter of Jack & Jeanette (Lavigne) Bashaw. She married the love of her life, Arthur Vinson on December 12, 1975. Sadly he preceded her in death April 13, 1990. A dedicated homemaker, Geraldine also was full time caregiver to her mother and disabled sister. Geraldine leaves to cherish her memory her children: April...

Joseph F. Fedea,  Jr.

Joseph F. Fedea, Jr.

February 4, 2014

Fedea, Joseph F., Jr. Age 90. February 4, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Nicia. Loving dad of Joseph and Kathy; Nancy and Edward Malinowski; Terry and Elaine; and Nicia Fedea. Proud grandpa of Jarrod and Brandi; Christina and Justin; Courtney; Brandon; Evan; and Zack. Great grandpa of Kassidy, Kara, Kendyll and Miela. Also survived by...

Helen G. Fantini

Helen G. Fantini

February 3, 2014

Fantini, Helen G. Age 77. February 3, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved mom of Rick (Deb) and Pamela (Thomas) Gazdecki. Proud grandma of Michael, Jennifer, David and Mark. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Margaret (nee: Kollar) Nagy, her brothers Joseph and Lou and her sister Elizabeth Nagy. Helen's love...

Waddy Thorn

Waddy Thorn

February 3, 2014

Thorn, Waddy. Age 91. February 3, 2014 of Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Chester Alexander Anucinski and the late Burton Earl Thorn. Loving mother of Chester Anucinski, the late Carrol Ann Anucinski and the late Shirley Jean Anucinski. Proud grandmother of Kimberly (Tony) Siedlik, Sheryl Anucinski, Kerry Jo Anucinski, Carrol Ann Anucinski and the late Chester Anucinski. She...

Stephen J. Simko

Stephen J. Simko

February 3, 2014

Simko, Stephen J. Age 88, of Taylor. February 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Jessie. Loving father of Maria (Don) LaPointe, Gloria Moore and Stephen (Phyllis) Simko. World War II veteran of the US Marine battle (the most horrendous in history) for the island of Iwo Jima. He was wounded, recovered, and returned to battle..... and was awarded the Purple...

Esther Marie Bodner

Esther Marie Bodner

February 2, 2014

Born in Detroit, Esther was the daughter of Joseph & Caroline (Padilla) Serratos. She married the love of her life, Paul Bodner, on August 23, 1965. Sadly he preceded her in death August 17, 2013. A dedicated homemaker, Esther also at one time worked at Pennwalt in Riverview and Ottawa Silica. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's...

Mrs. Ada Lynn "Sue" Jenkins

Mrs. Ada Lynn "Sue" Jenkins

February 2, 2014

Jenkins, Ada Lynn "Sue", age 64, February 2, 2014 of Detroit. Loving mother of Kendra Dunnigan, Barbara Collins, Aidrea Vazquez, John (J.J.) Mullins, Donald Mullins and William (Kenny) Mullins. Dear sister of 8. Preceded in death by a son David Mullins, husband Kenneth L. Jenkins and 4 siblings.

Helen B. Lewis

Helen B. Lewis

February 2, 2014

Lewis, Helen B. Age 81. February 2, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved mother of Terry (Rodna), Kris (Bailey), Jana (Paul) Bonham, Sherrie Lewis (Greg Schwagle) and Craig. Proud grandma of Brandon and Breanne. Dearest sister of Joyce LaPlante and Patricia Trudell. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her sister Julia Deaton. Helen loved to...

Lorraine E. Jones

Lorraine E. Jones

February 1, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Lauren (Darrell) Anderson, Roberta (Tom) Buckles and Paul (Diane). Dearest grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 5. The family suggests donations in memory of Lorraine to the Alzheimer's Association.

Amber Eula Tyler

Amber Eula Tyler

January 31, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Edgar Ray. Loving mother of Jerry, Trena (Jim) Szawara and the late Garry. Dearest grandmother of Jeff (Toni), Tracey, Zach, Amber and great-grandmother of Heather, Ashley, Gabby, Tiffany and Hannah. Dear sister of Parlon (Josephine) Shelton, Jerlene (Sonny) Range and Ray Shelton. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. The...

William G. Miller

William G. Miller

January 31, 2014

Miller, William G. age 87, January 31, 2014 of LaSalle. Beloved husband of Phyllis and the late Rosemary. Loving father of William E., Susan (Kenneth) Brower, Richard and the late Randall. Dear brother of Edward. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. Preceded in death by his parents Emmett and Pauline, brothers Herman, Charles and...

Kathryn J. Huron

Kathryn J. Huron

January 31, 2014

Huron, Kathryn J. Age 89. January 31, 2014 of Dearborn and formerly of Trenton. Kathryn was born on January 26, 1925 in Manchester, Ohio to James and Gladys (nee: Foster) Huron who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sisters Doris Duff and Shirley Wallace and their families as well as other loving family and friends. Her...

Margaret 'Maggie' Holland

Margaret 'Maggie' Holland

January 30, 2014

Beloved sister of Ann Marie Mallia (the late Fred) and the late Patrick Holland. Preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Marian Holland. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital

Nathan E. Tilley

Nathan E. Tilley

January 29, 2014

Born in Newport, Nathan was the son of Charles & Pauline (Pankhurst) Tilley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from January 18, 1962 until January 15, 1965, and then married the love of his life, Carol Ann Burbo on July 23, 1966. Nathan worked for 35 years for Chrysler, retiring in 2000. He was a...