OBITUARIES

August 17, 2013

Born in Rochester, Michigan, Catherine was the daughter of Harold & Anna (Bell) Gillean. A 1937 graduate of St. Mary's Accademy, she married George W. Nadeau Janaury 9, 1943. Sadly he preceded her in death April 3, 2008. A dedicated homemaker, Catherine worked as a telephone operator with Monroe Bell during World War II. She was a member of...

August 17, 2013

Born in Trenton, Michigan Paul was the son of Alex & Margaret (Schuster) Bodner. He married the love of his life, Esther Serratos, on August 23, 1965. Paul worked as a Foreman with General Motors for over 33 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockwood, a past member of the Rockwood...

August 16, 2013

Tyburski, Elizabeth "Betty" Louise. Age 85 of Grosse Ile, formerly of Johnson City, NY. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Thomas Joseph (Kathleen Robinson) Tyburski, Elizabeth Lynne (John) Sterling and James (Julie) Tyburski. Proud grandma of Stephanie (Chad) Magula, Jeffrey Tyburski, Elizabeth Jeanne Tyburski and Emily Noel Tyburski. Great grandma of Jacob and Mallory Magula. Dear...

August 15, 2013

Mr. Yoas was born on March 1, 1940 and passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Mr. Yoas was a resident of Lincoln Park, Michigan.

August 15, 2013

Marjorie J Van Auken was born on June 30, 1922 and passed away Aug. 15, 2013 at the age of 91. Beloved mother of Daniel (Gail) Van Auken, Jane Lankford, Mardel (Fred) Vaderna, and James (Janis) Van Auken. Loving Grandmother of 10, and Great Grand Mother of 12. Preceeded in death by two sons Andrew and Randolf. A private...

August 15, 2013

Adkins, Aubrey Nicole. 5 1/2 months old. August 15, 2013. Loving daughter of Paige Nicole Stagman and Daniel Joseph Adkins. Dear sister of Isaiah Paul Stagman. Dearest granddaughter of Parrish and Dawn Stagman, David Miller and Betty Adkins. Niece of Jessica, Lindsay, Chelsea, Emily, Justin, Josh, Isaac, Chad, Dave, Mike, Ryan, Shane, Melissa and Davida. Memorial contributions may be...

August 13, 2013

Nellis, Kathleen M. Age 76. August 13, 2013 of Southgate. Dearest sister of Robert (Frieda) Nellis. Dear sister-in-law of Bills' wife Lois Nellis and Ray's wife Lucy Nellis. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her siblings Ray, Don (Anne), Bill, Lucille (Cyril) Winkeljohn and Betty (Art) Nickels.

August 13, 2013

Beloved husband of Mary Ellen. Loving father of 5 children. Proud grandfather of 7. Also survived by other loving family and friends.

August 12, 2013

Born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, Lavetta was the daughter of William & Rachel (Mcreary) Lynch. She married Arvol Meyers on May 26, 1953. Sadly he preceded her in death July 1, 1977. Lavetta worked as a Welder for Sharon Manufacturing before taking a medical retirement. Lavetta leaves to cherish her memory a son Calvin (Jill) Meyers of Maybee; a...

August 12, 2013

Netter, James Delton. Age 75 of Grosse Ile, formerly of Port Huron. August 12, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara for 52 years. Father of Kathleen (James) Nesbitt, Michael (Margarete) Netter, Christine Tongue-Netter and Paul (Susan) Netter. Grandfather of 12. Brother of William (Doris) Netter and Joan (Larry) Nelson-Netter. Preceded in death by parents John and Marie Powers-Netter and brother...

August 11, 2013

Burt, Vicki L. Age 52, of Allen Park. August 11, 2013. Beloved wife of Jeffrey. Loving mother of Connor. Dearest daughter of Ernest Berry. Dear sister of Daniel Berry and Kenneth Berry. Preceded in death by her mother Carol Berry.

August 9, 2013

Vella, Charles F. "Charles In Charge". Age 70. August 9, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved husband of 26 years to Sylvia. Loving dad of Kimberly (Scott) Beard, Brian, Lisa DuCharme and Robert. Loving step-dad of Michael, Gregory, Nicolas and William Saenz. Proud nunnu of Alexandra, Kenneth, Randee, James, Brian, Jessica, Gregory, Nico, Kyle, Casey, Bradley, Skylar, Amanda and Allison. Big...

August 7, 2013

Stanley, Gary A., age 79, passed away August 7, 2013. Loving husband of Janice. Dear father of Gregory (Vivian), Tod, and Kristi (Jamie) Kercher. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Nicolette, Grant, and Craig. Also survived by a brother Dean. Gary was a residential land surveyor on Grosse Ile since 1960, where he has lived for 41 years.

August 6, 2013

Morris, Christine. Age 34. August 6, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 14 years to Billy. Loving mom of Amber Andrus, Jessica Russell and Carolyn Morris. Loving daughter of the late Kenneth Russell and the late Carolyn DeFrank. Deares sister to Adam DeFrank. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Christine's passion was her children and being...

August 6, 2013

August 6, 2013

Volante, Frank A. Age 59. August 6, 2013 of Detroit. Formerly of Lincoln Park, Dearborn and Southgate. Beloved dad of Michael (Stacy) Volante. Beloved step-dad to David Poff, Lisa (Jason) Buehrle and Bobby (Pamela) Poff. Loving grandpa of Michael, Katie, Heather, Robby, Tyler and Christian. Great grandpa of Clavis and Brendan. Cherished son of Fortunato and the late Candida...

August 4, 2013

Born in Cleveland, Marie was the daughter of William & Anna (Tresch) Albertson. She was a graduate of West Technical High School. She worked as a secretary for Foster & Kleiser Advertising in Cleveland for over 20 years. After retirement Marie attended college and was a DJ on WJER Radio hosting the show Conversation Corner. Her interests included Real...

August 4, 2013

August 4, 2013

Born in Newport, Betty was the daughter of Jerome & Beulah (Yoas) Starr. She married Robert Stewart in December of 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death March 29, 2013. Betty leaves to cherish her memory her children: Mark Stewart and Debra Bartlett; grandchildren: Casey Bartlett and Nicholas Bartlett; great grandchildren: Eve Bartlett and Tyler Bartlett as well as...

August 4, 2013

Born in Manchester, Kentucky, Norma was the daughter of Bradley & Thelma (Jackson) Smith. She married the love of her life, Jerry Belcher, on August 10, 1963. Norma worked over 20 years for General Motors. She leaves to cherish her memory, Jerry, her husband of the past 49+ years; a daughter Thelma (Paul) Clementi; grandchildren John Paul Clementi, Jerry...