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Mrs. May Elizabeth Jabro
October 25, 2013
Jabro, May Elizabeth, age 93 of Allen Park, passed away October 23, 2013. Adored by her husband John P. Jabro, they were married for 68 years before his death on August 27, 2011. Loving mother of John A. (Brenda) Jabro, Gregory (Christina) Jabro, Gloria Jabro, and Sheree Jabro (Brian) Smith. Much loved grandmother to Aimee Young, Lisa Boos, Sarah...
Mr. David M. Snaddon
October 25, 2013
Snaddon, David M., age 87, October 25, 2013 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Kay. Loving father of Michele (Brian) Hintz. Contributions in memory of David's life may be made to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 21845 Wick Rd., Taylor, MI 48180
Mr. Ralph A. Karkoski, Sr.
October 25, 2013
Ralph A. Karkoski, Sr. age 88. Beloved husband of the late Amarilda (Gussie). Loving father of Linda, Ralph Jr., Marc, Paul and the late Bruce. Grandfather of Curtis, Jason, Carrie, Emily, Eric, Natasha and great-grandfather of Mikey, Molly, Clara, Fiona and Ethan. Ralph was a 65 year resident of Allen Park. He was a founding member of St. Cyril...
Mrs. Meda Elizabeth Idol Jones
October 25, 2013
Jones, Meda Elizaabeth Idol, age 84, October 25, 2013 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Chester Idol and Avery Jones. Loving mother of Guy (Barbara) Idol, John (Sharon) Idol, Chester Allen Idol and the late Charles David Idol. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and her sisters Cora Edmonds and Maxine Baker. Contributions...
Thelma Diemer
October 24, 2013
Diemer, Thelma. Age 95. October 24, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald L., Sr. Loving mother of Gregory (Sandra) and the late Donald L., Jr. Proud grandmother of Matthew (Jennifer), Timothy (Molly), Patrick (Angela) and great-grandmother of Jackson, Isaac, Brady, Henry, Elijah, Eleanor and Oliver. Dearest sister of Wanda (Robert) Gallagher. Also survived by other loving...
Larry D. Wedlake
October 24, 2013
Born in Stubenville, Ohio, Larry was the son of Alfred & Ethel (McMannis) Wedlake. A hard worker and talented "Body Man", Larry worked for Katz Collision in Sylvania, Ohio. He was a member of the VFW in Toronto, Ohio and the American Legion in Wintersville, Ohio. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his longtime companion Sandra Winland of Monroe;...
Rebecca A. Williams
October 23, 2013
Born in Burdine, Kentucky, Rebecca was the daughter of James & Lavona (Osborne) Mullins. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Richard; children: Kimberly (Parker) Williams, Richard (Cynthia) Williams, Jr., Kevin (Amy) Williams and Vicky (Derek) Kruslemsky; 8 grandchildren: Ashley (James) Shruga, Christopher Williams, Lauren Williams, Cody Williams, Olivia Kruslemsky, Andrew Kruslemsky, Elizabeth Williams and Jimmy Williams; 4...
Mr. Brian J. Kubinski
October 23, 2013
Kubinski, Brian J. Age 43. October 23, 2013. Formerly of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Laurie Ann. Loving father of Zachary (Michelle), Alex and Kurtis. Grandfather of Christian. Brother to Andrea, Kathy, Kevin and Karl. Preceded in death by his parents George and Bernadine (nee: Swierzb). Brian enjoyed movies, bowling, cooking, spending time with his children and when...
Ms. Laurie Lee Haines
October 23, 2013
Haines, Laurie Lee, age 58 of Clinton Twp., passed away October 23, 2013. Beloved partner of Donald Collier. Dear mother of Bobby (Karin) Moore, and Kimberly (Jeff) Seliga. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Carter, and Gabrielle Moore. She is also survived by her 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and their spouses.
Ronald Wayne Caldwell
October 23, 2013
Caldwell, Ronald Wayne. Age 69. October 23, 2013 of Monroe. Ronald is survived by his brother Gary (Jean); his nephews Kevin and Michael as well as his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 nephew Brian. Ronald was a elder at the Newport Community Church and was an employee at Chrysler. Memorial contributions to honor...
Ronald Ray Smith
October 22, 2013
Smith, Ronald Ray, age 57 of Southgate, passed away October 22, 2013. Dear brother of Wayne (Kathy), and Veronica Yannatta. Also survived by cousin Ann Fitzgerald, his good friend Joseph Heiple, many nieces and nephews, and a half brother Danny Kessler. He was preceded in death by a half sister Deborah.
Marlene Marian Chinavare
October 21, 2013
Chinavare, Marlene Marian nee: Scheffler. Age 76, of Trenton. October 21, 2013. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Kevin, Cheryl (David) Neuman and Kirk (Audrey). Proud Grandma/Nana of Justin, Chad, Cortney, Joshua, Cameron and Annika. Great Grandmother of Riley. Dear sister of Darlene (Don) Sochocki. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Stella Scheffler and 3 brothers; Vincent,...
Elizabeth Hillebrand
October 21, 2013
Hillebrand, Elizabeth. Age 93 of Trenton, formerly of Gibraltar. October 21, 2013. Beloved wife of 71 years to the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Richard, the late Marilyn and Mary (Dave) Laginess. Proud grandmother of the late Mary Beth Ruber (Jason Thacker), Jennifer Jordan, Michael Ruber and Carly Grace Laginess. Great grandmother of Becca Ann Thacker, Ava...
Douglas G. Lewandowski
October 21, 2013
Lewandowski, Douglas G. Age 58, of Trenton. October 21, 2013. Father of Christopher. Loving son of the late Walter and Lottie Lewandowski. Dear brother of Diane (Bob) Grant, Brian (Andrea) Lewandowski and Carol (Robert) Oaks. Loving uncle of Marissa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Humane Society or to the charity of the donor's...
Mrs. Meldia M. Gurczynski
October 21, 2013
Gurczynski, Meldia M., age 73, October 21, 2013 of Berlin Twp., Michigan, formerly of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of John Gurczynski, Rhonda Hunter and the late Thomas Gurczynski. Also survived by her grandchildren and 5 sisters. Contributions in memory of Meldia may be made directly to the family.
Michele L. Lemerand
October 21, 2013
Born in Monroe, Michele was the daughter of Robert & Maxine (Pattenaude) King. She married Donald Lemerand on July 5, 1979. Along with her husband, Michele was Caretaker at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rockwood for many years. A member of the Rockwood Moose, she was an avid hunter and Bunco player, but most of all she loved watching Jeopardy...
Robert B. Elledge
October 21, 2013
Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Rhonda (Ted) Peterson, Rochelle (Donnie) Stone, Sheila (Tim) Robinson and Robert (Niki). Dearest grandpa of Dan, Jeanie, Nick, Thomas, Cali, Caleb, Jaimie and Jon. Dear great-grandpa Aidan, Jackson and Cora. Also survived by 2 brothers, 5 sisters, many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Donations in memory of Robert may be...
Mr. Fiore Despirito
October 20, 2013
DeSpirito, Fiore, age 78, October 20, 2013 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Laura DeSpirito and Daniel (Deborah) De Spirito. Dearest son of Angeline and the late John DeSpirito. Also survived by his grandchildren, Bryce, Shane, Amber and Terry. Contributions in memory of Fiore's life may be made to the charity of the donor's...
Angeline Kurtjian
October 18, 2013
Kurtjian, Angeline, Age 90 of Lincoln Park. October 18, 2013 Loving wife of Michael for 64 years. Dear mother of Michelle, Dennis (Lorna) , and the late Cheryl Kurtjian. Grandmother of Catie (Zach), Sarah, and Laura. Sister of Pauline (Joe) Boesl. The family is being served by the Potere-Modetze Funeral Home, Rochester with visitation and services at The Allen...
Kenny Klancnik
October 18, 2013
Klancnik, Kenny. Age 61. October 18, 2013 of Melvindale. Cherished husband of Janice. Loving dad of Holly Moran, Nicholas Moran and Tara Moran. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Elizabeth (nee: Trokel) and his brother Gaylord. He will be missed by his dogs Blitz, Harlie and Bella. Kenny is also survived by his nephew Ed and his...
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