OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr. Robert W. Gratrix

Mr. Robert W. Gratrix

January 21, 2014

Gratrix, Robert W., age 83 of Taylor, passed away January 21, 2014 Loving husband of Shirley. Dear father of Ralph (Debbie), Pam (Bob) Foresta, and Robert (Jill). Proud grandfather of Mike, Stacy, John, Brian, Robin, Jen, and great grandfather of 15. Robert is also survived by a brother Donald, and his dog and best friend Jackie. He was preceded...

Mr. Robert A. Butkowski,  Yncs Ret.

Mr. Robert A. Butkowski, Yncs Ret.

January 21, 2014

Butkowski, Robert A. Jan. 21. Age 73. of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Meg. Dear Father of Jeffrey ( Dawndie), Lisa (Billy) Vargo and Julie (Steve) Engle. Dear Brother of Al (Eleanor) Bryan, Roger (Denise) Bryan , Mary Ann Gannon and the late David. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Donations in memory of Robert may be...

Patricia A. Colbus

Patricia A. Colbus

January 21, 2014

Colbus, Patricia A. Age 72. January 21, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and the late Emma (nee: Lyle) Colbus. Dearest sister of the late Margaret Nienaltowski. Also survived by her niece Fay Sommer, nephew Paul Nienaltowski as well as other family and friends.

Mr Kenneth "Sam" Sampson

Mr Kenneth "Sam" Sampson

January 21, 2014

Kenneth D. ("Sam") Sampson, age 70, of Trenton, MI. passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in his home, he is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Carol A. (Scott); loving father of Michael (Jan) Sampson and Andrea (Vipul) Sharma; proud grandfather of Scott, Anna and Maanas; faithful four legged companion "Buster". Sam retired in 2000 from Detroit...

Joan Ann Moore

Joan Ann Moore

January 20, 2014

Born in Wyandotte, Joan was the daughter of Norman & Grace (Gravier) Dennis. She married Austin Moore on December 23, 1967, sadly he preceded her in death May 7, 2010. A dedicated homemaker, Joan also had worked at the Meijer store in Monroe as a greeter for over 10 years, retiring in 1999. A member of the Women of...

Donald L. Flora

Donald L. Flora

January 20, 2014

Donald Leslie Flora, 83, died January 20, 2014 at his home. A native of Brownsville, Texas, son of the late Oscar Merritt and Hazel Cress Flora, he was a member of Heritage Bible Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Mitchell Flora of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Jill Flora of Ann Arbor, Michigan; Darrell and...

Ms. Kathleen L. Bergen

Ms. Kathleen L. Bergen

January 20, 2014

Bergen, Kathleen L., age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away January 20, 2014.

Ms. Darlene A. Roberts

Ms. Darlene A. Roberts

January 20, 2014

Roberts, Darlene A., age 83 of Trenton, passed away January 20th, 2014. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.

Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Struthers

Mrs. Jacqueline "Jackie" Struthers

January 20, 2014

Struthers, Jacqueline "Jackie". Age 88. January 20, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved wife of 68 years to Archie. Loving mom of Jim (Susan), Susie (Al) Teskey, Jackie (Doug) Watson, Joe (Kim), Margaret (Ken) Eldridge, the late little Bill, Elaine (Jim) Yokomizo, Mark, Archie (Jennifer), Linda Struthers, Tim (Angela) and the late Neil. Proud grandma of 25. Great grandma of 23....

Francis M. Rice

Francis M. Rice

January 20, 2014

Beloved husband of Delores and the late Anna. Loving father of Shelia Bennett and step-father of Judith (Jerry) Maynard, Michael (Nancy) Adams, Timothy (Cindy) Adams and Ruth (Steve) Sciatto. Dearest paw paw of Lonnie Francis Eaton. Also survived by 6 brothers, many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

Mr. Robert L. Zatto

Mr. Robert L. Zatto

January 19, 2014

Zatto, Robert L. Age 64. January 19, 2014 of Woodhaven and formerly of Trenton. Cherished son of Rose Marie and the late Robert M. Loving brother of Nancy Collins, Steven (Cindy) and the late David. He was the greatest uncle to Alison, Kary, James and Jennifer. Also survived by 9 great nieces and great nephews as well as other...

Eugene 'Geno' Coffee

Eugene 'Geno' Coffee

January 18, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Sharen. Loving father of Jeffrey and Stacy (Dennis) Coleman. Proud grandfather of Sandra, Trevor and the late Christina. Dear brother of Samuel (Ann). Geno will be greatly missed by family and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of Geno to The Penrickton Center For The Blind

Mrs. Beatriz Diaz

Mrs. Beatriz Diaz

January 18, 2014

Diaz, Beatriz. Age 84. January 18, 2014. Beatriz was born April 7, 1929 in Elota, Sinaloa, Mexico to Ramon and Regina (nee: Aro) Bracamontes. She married Ruben Diaz in Mexico in 1938 and they immigrated to the United States in 1956. Her husband preceded her in death in 1991. She is the loving mother to Jorge Ruben (Mary Pat),...

Ms. Bonnie E. Wolf

Ms. Bonnie E. Wolf

January 18, 2014

Bonnie E. Wolf, age 67, of Monroe passed away Saturday afternoon at Mercy Memorial Hospital Monroe. Bonnie was born March 4, 1946 in Monroe to Victor and Delphine (Hopp) Wolf, she graduated from St Mary's Academy in 1964 and attended classes at Eastern Michigan University. Bonnie is survived by her sisters, Tanis Wolf of Monroe, Patricia (Leland)Schmitz of Monroe...

Mr. Joseph G. Jolly

Mr. Joseph G. Jolly

January 17, 2014

Jolly, Joseph G. Age 92. January 17, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 68 years to Noreen. Loving dad of Linda Jolly and Janet (Richard) Rensi. Proud grandpa of Michael (Pamela) and Gretchen Rensi. Great grandpa of Emily, Anna, Julia, Hannah, Joseph and Catherine. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Agnes and his sister Marian Giroux....

Mr. Lawrence T. Bardziewicz

Mr. Lawrence T. Bardziewicz

January 17, 2014

Bardziewicz, Lawrence T. age 87. January 17, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite. Loving dad of Thomas (Gayle). Proud grandpa of Dawn (Louis) Winger, Tracie (Donald) Lottig, Jenifer (Paul) Brooks and Adrian Bardziewicz. Great grandpa of Leah, Jenifer, Ava, Caleb, Matthew and Jacob. Also survived by his companion Dorothy "Dottie" Pierce as well as other...

Ms. Elizabeth 'Beti' Dominski

Ms. Elizabeth 'Beti' Dominski

January 16, 2014

Dominski, Elizabeth J. "Beti", July 24, 1956-January 16, 2014. Beti passed peacefully surrounded by love. She was the devoted partner of Alicia "Lee" Ortez; dedicated and loving daughter of the late Thomas and Regina Dominski, amazingly joyful and loyal sister of the late Claudia (Gene) Bryant; David (Elizabeth); Tom (Suzan); Kathy (Jerry) LeBoeuf and Sue (Norm) Tamer. She inspired...

Mrs. Jane Denning

Mrs. Jane Denning

January 14, 2014

Denning, Jane, of Grosse Ile, passed away January 14, 2014. Loving wife of Bob for 45 years. She is also survived by her sisters, Judy (Mike) Neman, and Suzie (Dean) Essex, both of Uniontown, OH, as well as several nieces and a nephew. Jane was preceded in death by her brother David J. (Betty) Ostrowske. She was a real...

Mrs. Frances Marion Skinner

Mrs. Frances Marion Skinner

January 14, 2014

Frances Marion (Vizard) Skinner passed away Tuesday, January 14th at her home in American House, Riverview where she has lived since January 2011. She was born October 20, 1920 and was the adopted daughter of Fred J. and Agnes (Kramer) Vizard .She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Rockwood. She married Roy M. Skinner on January 9, 1937 in...

Ronald Scott Loudermilk

Ronald Scott Loudermilk

January 13, 2014

Loudermilk, Ronald "Scott". Age 50 of Flat Rock, formerly of Atlanta, Michigan. Loving father of Scott James Loudermilk, Cattie Frances Diane Loudermilk and Cassie Jo Loudermilk. Proud grandfather of Kole, Madison, Jesscina, Jenna-Lynn, Aleah, Alisha, Isabella, Olivia and Thomas. Loving step-son of James Jackson and son of Ronald Lee Loudermilk. Preceded in death by his mother Fay Jackson. A...