OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr Eugene J. "Shab" Shabinaw
May 23, 2013
Eugene J. "Shab" Shabinaw, age 86, of S.Rockwood, MI. passed away May 23, 2013 at Rivergate Terrace in Riverview, MI, he had been in declining health. Gene was born March 14, 1927 in Rockwood, MI to Amos and Genevive (Zinner) Shabinaw, he attended grade school at St Mary's Catholic Schools in Rockwood and proudly served his country in the...
Caroline Mary Bartow
May 23, 2013
Beloved wife of the late William Bartow, Jr. Dearest mother of William (Joan) Bartow, Robert (Ann) Bartow, Carol (Juan) Guerra, Patricia Bartow, Brian (Marianne) Bartow and the late Kathleen Bartow; grandmother of six; great grandmother of nine; a brother Charles Kramer and two sisters Dorothy (Clyde) Davis and Marie (Malcome) Muszynski.
Mr. Patrick R. Miller
May 22, 2013
Miller, Patrick R.,age 61, May 22, 2013 of Wyandotte, Michigan.The son of Ella and the late Kenneth Miller. He is survived by his daughters Katie (Bruce) Windhurst and Jennifer Miko; his grandson Dylan Miko; his brothers Clifford (Brenda) Miller and Dave (Debbie) Miller; his nieces Laura and Lisa Miller and his nephew Kenneth. Contributions in memory of Patrick's life...
Mrs. Margaret K. Flynn
May 21, 2013
Flynn, Margaret K. Age 87. May 21, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Michael (Deborah), John (Patricia), the late Timothy and Steven (Debra). Mother-in-law to Susan Flynn. Proud grandmother of 11. Great grandmother of 5. Also survived by two brothers Kenneth (Ruth Ann) Campbell and Grant (Ruth Ann) Campbell. Preceded in death...
Mr. Richard Neil Carter
May 20, 2013
Richard (Dick) Neil Carter, of Trenton MI, age 90, died Monday, May 20, 2013, after a brief illness. Dick was born April 18, 1923, in Union, MI, of Este M and Florence (nee Smyser) Carter, both of whom preceded him in death. He graduated from Constantine High School in 1941, having lettered in football; and Southeastern University in 1950,...
Beverly Ann Holister
May 20, 2013
Beverly Ann Hollister, age 73, of Harrison, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at MidMichigan Medical Center in Midland. She was born the daughter of Harry and Eudora (Duvall) Reaume on May 10, 1940, in Monroe, Michigan. She married Frederich Hollister on Sept. 6, 1958 at St. Charles Church in Newport and he survives her. She and Fred...
Mrs. Virginia C. Turgeon
May 20, 2013
Turgeon, Virginia C., age 83, May 20, 2013, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Southgate, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late George. Also survived by her children and grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Virginia's life may be made to the hospice of your choice.
Debra Maldonado-Reisig
May 19, 2013
Debra leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jon; a son Rudy Maldonado; one brother William Swinea and two sisters: Donna Lake and Debra's twin Denise (Melvin) Bibbee. Sadly she was precreded in death by her parents William & Marjorie (Seratt) Swinea.
Susan C. Bradanyi
May 19, 2013
Bradanyi, Susan C. (nee: Rafferty). Age 46. May 19, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Joe. Loving mom of Megan Bradanyi and Mitchell Bradanyi. Proud nana of Braelynn. Cherished daughter of George and Anna Rafferty. Dearest sister of Tim Rafferty. Dearest daughter-in-law of Joe and Pat Bradanyi and sister-in-law of Aranka (Les) Kemeny. Also survived by other loving family...
Ms Mary M. Vella
May 19, 2013
Mary M. Vella, age 91, of Center Line, MI formerly of Newport, MI, passed away May 19, 2013 at Father Murray Nursing Care Center in Center Line, she had been in declining health. Mary was born on May 1, 1922 in Pulaski, TN to Lura and Sally (Hodges) Tosh, she moved to Detroit, MI with her parents as a...
Dr Lidia Rosioru
May 17, 2013
Dr Lidia Rosioru, age 90, of Monroe, MI., formerly of Bucharest, Romania, passed away early Friday May 17, 2013 at Medilodge of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Lidia was born on November 11, 1922 in Bucharest to Jorgu and Viorina (Pastrscan) Bosdlnicu; she attended high school, college and medical school in Romania where she earned her doctorate...
Mr. Ronald J. Small
May 17, 2013
Small, Ronald J. Age 70. May 17, 2013 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 50 years to Sharon. Loving dad of Katherine Andrews, Elizabeth (Craig) Sexton and Michelle DeMaggio. Proud grandpa of Joshua, Maxwell, Alexandra, Samantha and Dominic. Dearest brother of Richard (Carin). Also survived by other loving family, friends and his pets. Ronald's primary passion in life was his...
Mr. William Nagy
May 17, 2013
Nagy, William. Age 90. May 17, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 60 years to Elsie. Loving dad of William (Regina) Nagy. Proud grandpa of Brittany Nagy. Also survived by 3 sisters Mary (the late Doug) Quint, Margaret (Stanley) Bullock and Erma (the late James) Moeller as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his...
Harold E. Oakes
May 16, 2013
Oakes, Harold E. Age 86, of Allen Park. May 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara for 24 years. Loving father of Kathleen (Jessie) See, Doris (Mike) Gombos, Larry (Vicki) Oakes and Barbara (Greg) Kannberg. Step-father of Debra Cranford, Glenna (David) Dailing and Tom (Ann) Cranford. Proud grandfather of 14. Great grandfather of 8 and great great grandfather. Preceded in...
Mr. Kenneth A. Boelter
May 16, 2013
Boelter, Kenneth A. Age 60. May 16, 2013 of Detroit. Beloved husband of 37 years to Nancy. Loving father of Nick (Autumn) and Nathan (Mandy). Proud grandpa of Savannah, Brody and Brennan. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Isabel and 1 sister Cheryl Clause. Kenneth's primary love in life...
James Michael Buber
May 16, 2013
Husband of Gwen. Beloved dad of James Buber, Laurie Buber and Melanie Buber. Dearest son of Jeane (Ronald) Treichel. Loving brother of Debra (the late Steve) Riley, Ken Buber and the late Sheryl Buber. Proud grandfather of Anthony and Georgia. Also survived by nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. James loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing,...
Mrs. Irene Papin
May 15, 2013
Papin, Irene. Age 87. May 15, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ivan. Loving mother of the late Ray T. Mills, the late David Papin, Debbie (Dave) Manoogian, Patricia (Jim) Pilkington and Danny (Diana) Papin. Proud grandmother of Carrie, Stephanie, Billy, Kirk, Sherry, Danielle, Christopher, Kristen, Katharine, Kimberly, April, Alex, Isaiah, Angel, Desiree, Brandon and Anjelica. Also...
Grace Bertha Hesburn
May 15, 2013
Hesburn, Grace B. Age 91, of Trenton. Passed peacefully May 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of David Hesburn of Entiat, Washington and Dawn Henry of Southgate. Proud grandmother of Bob Hesburn, Kristine Lopez and Dana (Patrick) McGraw. Great grandmother of Travis, Trevor, Logan and Alexis. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Our Redeemer...
Ben Allen Bodine
May 14, 2013
Born in Toledo, Ben was the son of Harry A. & Betty (Wain) Bodine. A 1974 graduate of Dundee High School, he married Brenda Poleski on July 23, 1988. Ben worked as a truck driver, currently employed with L & S Transport. He was a past member of the Maybee Sportsman Club. Ben leaves to cherish his memory his...
Mrs. Dorothy Abela
May 14, 2013
Abela, Dorothy nee Semega. Age 84, of Lincoln Park. She died peacefully at home with her daughters on May 14, 2013. Born February 2, 1929 in Windber, Pennsylvania and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Abela. Loving mother of Sandy (Dan) Artman and Sherry Abela. Devoted grandmother of Kaycee Artman. Dearest sister of Robert (the...