OBITUARIES

June 11, 2013

Benedict, Virginia D. Age 87. June 11, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Diamond. Dearest mother of the late Carol Kujala. Loving grandmother of James (Abby) Pero, Richard Beach, Suzanne Vieira and Michael (Lita) Beach. Proud great grandmother of Travis, Ayla, Amanda, Lauren, Megan, Jared, Chelsea and Airn. Great great grandmother of Tenley and Grady. Dearest...

June 11, 2013

Van De Car, Marigold Bernice, born Marigold Bernice Lewen on June 15, 1923 to Alphonsas and Ruby (nee: Fox) Lewen, in Chesterfield Twp. (New Baltimore), MI. Earlier in her life she worked at the Willow Run Bomber plant during WWII. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mom of Robert (Donna) Van De Car of Carleton, MI, Michael Van...

June 11, 2013

Piscitelli, Joseph. Age 79 of Brownstown Twp., Beloved husband of Maryann. Loving father of John (Cindy), Joette (Mike) Tomlin, Tony (JoAnne), Vince (Melissa), Benny (Antoinette) and Annmarie "Cha Cha". Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Joel is survived by his beloved wife Valarie, Loving son of Charlotte and dear brother of Ray. An expression of sympathy may be made to Masonic Lodge Charities.

June 9, 2013

Born in Detroit, Walter was the son of Vincent & Christina (Brown) Downey. He married Martha Donnelly on October 11, 1958. An Army Veteran, Walter worked for over 34 years for United Parcel Service, retiring in 1991. Beloved husband of Martha. Dearest father of Terry (Larry) Bajorek, Carole Mull, Thomas (Melissa) Downey and Robert Downey. Loving grandfather to Kara...

June 9, 2013

Smith, Betty Jane. Age 90. June 9, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Smith. Loving mother of Gary (Barbara) Smith. Proud grandmother of Todd (Kirsten) Wright and Robert W., II (Christina) Smith. Great grandmother of Addison and London Wright. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Therlo...

June 9, 2013

Born in Lincoln Park, Roger was the son of Charles & Ellen (McGirr) Ferguson. He married Brenda Jones on October 11, 1975. A veteran of the United States Navy, Roger was a Machine Repairman with Chrysler for over 36 years, retiring in 2002. He leaves to cherish his memory, Brenda, his wife of the past 37 years; a step-son...

June 7, 2013

Born in Monroe, Gary was the son of Michael & Florence (Collyer) Gornick. He married the love of his life, Janet Ward, on September 30, 1968. Gary worked for over 44 years with the Railroad: DT & I, Grand Trunk, and finally Canadian National Railroad, retiring in 2009. In addition to spending time with his family, Gary truly enjoyed...

June 7, 2013

Suda, Mary Ellen age 53 of Allen Park. Beloved sister of Karen (Nick), John (Hattie), Jean(Kim), and Steve(Laura). Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

June 6, 2013

Gravelle, Donald H. Age 89. June 6, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 66 years to Shirley to whom he always said "I Love You". Loving dad of Brad (Jerri Sibel), Debra (the late Dennis) Burry and Bart (Tamara). Loving grandfather of Melissa Burry, Brandon Gravelle, Nicholas German and Rachel German. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving...

June 6, 2013

Kozel, Michael J., age 66 of Detroit, passed away June 6, 2013. Dear brother of Andrew (Marlene), James, and Timothy. Proud uncle of Kelly (Mark) Schneider, and great uncle of Dominic and Samantha Schneider. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

June 6, 2013

DeLozier, Jack C. Age 86, of Trenton. June 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Shirley for 62 years. Loving father of Jackie (David) Jacobs. Proud grandfather of Timothy Ashley and Brandon Thomas Wakeling. Survived also by 101 year old mother-in-law and many nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans

June 5, 2013

Fairbanks, Barbara J. Age 74, of Taylor. June 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Fairbanks. Loving mother of Eric Fairbanks, Christopher (Tara) Fairbanks and Jason Fairbanks (Cara Lupinski). Proud Grammy of Devin and Chloe. Dear sister of Tom (Sandy) Kerns, Sally Hansen and John Kerns. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Nelda Kerns and a...

June 5, 2013

Kloss, Katherine F., age 87 of Allen Park, passed away June 5, 2013. Loving wife of the late Chester. Dear mother of John (Leigh), Deborah (Hal) Blake, Tina Marie Cowan, and Chet (Cindy). Proud grandmother of Chelsea (Chad) Cooper, Jackie Cowan, Steven and Stefanie Blake, Caitlin Kloss, Edward Barbetto, Matthew Cowan, Jason and Joseph Kloss, and great grandmother of...

June 5, 2013

Dearest brother of Ted (Carol) and George. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross. A Private Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

June 4, 2013

Born in Monroe, George was the son of George C. & Eva (Cousino) Zinner. A lifelong Trucker George held many positions throughout his career working at Detroit Stoker, Ford Motor Company, Boron Stop 75 and Pete's/Arctic Ice. He also was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. George is survived by his son Chris (Michelle) Shanafelt of Monroe; brother...

June 4, 2013

Meyer, Dale Joseph, age 65 of Allen Park. Passed away June 4, 2013. Loving husband of Linda. Dear father of Mark, Denise, and grand dog Max. After serving in the United States Air force as a sergeant in intelligence, he would retire as a sergeant from the Wayne County Sheriffs' Department. Dale enjoyed annual visits to Florida and summer...

June 4, 2013

Lewis, Frances O., age 79, June 4, 2013 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved mother of Charles Chappell and Carolyn (Lee) Master. Dear sister to Betty, and the late Charles, Ruby, and Mattie. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jason (Jasmine), David and Katherine (Tom). Adored Grammy to Ashlynn, John, Joshua and Charlotte. Contributions in memory of Frances' life may be made...