OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Joanne C. Kossman

Joanne C. Kossman

April 7, 2013

Kossman, Joanne C., age 81, April 7, 2013 of Southgate, MI, Joanne is survived by her cousins. No Formal Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48180

Mrs. Gaetana 'Tanina' Eacopelli

Mrs. Gaetana 'Tanina' Eacopelli

April 6, 2013

Eacopelli, Gaetana "Tanina". April 6, Age 92, of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Dear mother of Rose (Leonard) Zerilli, Mamie (the late Richard) Schave, James, Connie (Bill) Boulay and Ann (Jim) Santo. Dearest Grandmother of Sam (Karen) Zerilli, Maria (Rino) Vitale, Dominic (Kathleen) Zerilli, Tanina Strauss (Tony Conti), Tina (Paul) Bodner, Sara (Tod) Fuchs, Carla (Ken) Chinavare...

Mr Donald S. Rusnock

Mr Donald S. Rusnock

April 6, 2013

Rusnock, Donald S. Age 63. April 6, 2013 of Flat Rock and formerly of Westland. Beloved husband of 22 years to Linda. Loving dad of Dawn (John) Jucha, Heather (Rob) Smith, Tonya Byrd, Kristy (Michael) Stolkey and Stephen (Jennifer) Rusnock. Proud papa of 10. Dearest brother of Carol (Bert) Rakotz, Nancy (Ron) McKague and the late Ileen DenOtter. Also...

Tammy Michelle Corder-Kupkowske

Tammy Michelle Corder-Kupkowske

April 6, 2013

Corder, Tammy Michelle. April 6, Age 51 formerly of Flat Rock. Loving Mother of Sara, Beloved Daughter of Wanda and the late Harold. Dear sister of Grady (Janie) and Ramona (Robert) Moyski.

Mrs. Janette Marie Mcquiston

Mrs. Janette Marie Mcquiston

April 6, 2013

McQuiston, Janette Marie. Age 46. April 6, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mom of Eric, Nick and Melanie Beamish. Dearest daughter of James and Sue Montgomery. Cherished sister to Theresa and James (Carrie). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Janette worked at Crest Ford, Flat Rock. She lived life to the fullest, loved nature,...

Mr. Anthony Michael Collins

Mr. Anthony Michael Collins

April 5, 2013

Collins, Anthony M. April 5, 2013, Age 68 of Flat Rock. Beloved Husband of Patricia. Dear father of Kevin ( Corey), Debora and Brian (Jade). Dearest Brother of Michael, Phyllis and Marcia. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. A video tribute will be added on Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Christopher Ryan Arble

Christopher Ryan Arble

April 5, 2013

Arble, Christopher Ryan. Age 32. April 5, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved son of Brian Arble (Janine Shopshear) and Jan (John) Bernick. Cherished brother of Kelly Arble Germano, Katie (James) Kyzar and Chelsea (Ryan) Pasquali. Loving uncle to Dominic Germano, Maggie Kyzar and Sophia Germano. Dearest grandson to John and Penny Arble and Dolores and the late Martin "Whitey" Mann....

Joanne M. Rose

Joanne M. Rose

April 5, 2013

Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Jeff Snyder, Gary (Debbie) Snyder and Larry Snyder. Dear sister of Larry Brian, David Brian, Doug Brian and the late Jeff Brian. Also survived by several grandchildren. Donations in memory of JoAnne may be made to the family.

Mrs. Alexandra Koklanaris

Mrs. Alexandra Koklanaris

April 5, 2013

Koklanaris, Alexandra "Alexa". Age 82. April 5, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 58 years to Nick. Loving mom of George (Toula) and Maryann (Jim) Loufman. Proud yiayia of Alexa, Olivia and Nicholas. Dearest sister to Anna Theodorou and Vasilea Mikrees. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other loving family and friends. Alexa was a gracious...

Mrs. Helen Tessier

Mrs. Helen Tessier

April 5, 2013

Helen Tessier, Age 91, April 5, 2013, Beloved wife of the late Ray, loving and loved mother of Ray (Darlene), Joyce and Janice (Bob), caring aunt to many nieces and nephews including Claudia (her "third daughter"). Dear grandmother of Raymond (P.J.), Lauren (Ryan), Kyra (Christian) and Stefan (Alecia). Helen found great joy in babies and children, and was proud...

Mr Leroy "Buzz" Bomia

Mr Leroy "Buzz" Bomia

April 3, 2013

Born in LaSalle, Buzz was the son of Roy & Myrtle (Dusseau) Bomia. A veteran of the United States Navy, Buzz married the love of his life, Georgianna Souza, February 28, 1948. He drove truck for Jones Transfer for over 37 years, retiring in 1987. Buzz was a member of VFW Post 1138, Monroe Boat Club, Monroe Knights of...

Mr. Gary C. Gronda

Mr. Gary C. Gronda

April 3, 2013

Gronda, Gary C. Age 71. April 3, 2013 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of 47 years to Nora. Loving dad of Cara (Paul) Clemente of Lincoln Park, Craig (Laura) of Pinckney and Chad (Leeann) of Allen Park. Proud grandpa of Joseph, Nathan, Emma, Brett, Connor, Fynn, Carly, Tiffany, Alex, Xzavier, Noah and Lauren. Dearest son of Ernestine and the late...

Mary Catherine Borg

Mary Catherine Borg

April 3, 2013

Dear mother of Josephine (Leonard) Hoock, Frank (Sylvia), Maryann (Ziggy) Coakley and Greg (Tina). Loving grandmother of Gregory, Lori, Michael, Sarah, Rachel, Gregory Jr. and Paige. Great grandmother of Dale and Stella. An expression of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society

Mr. Quentin A. Draftz,  Sr.

Mr. Quentin A. Draftz, Sr.

April 3, 2013

Quentin Alfred Draftz, born August 3, 1928 in Waltz, Michigan, residing recent years in Grosse Ile. Survived by wife of 62 years, Dorothy Marie (Cousino) Draftz, children Dawn and her husband Peter, Quentin, and Denise, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Darlene. Quentin loved his family, farms, cards, casinos, and driving around the countryside. He...

Joyce C. Russell

Joyce C. Russell

April 3, 2013

Russell, Joyce C. Age 78 of Dearborn. April 3, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard G. Russell. Loving mother of Robert (Linda) Martin and Dennis Martin. Also survived by her grandchildren Heather, Kenneth, Carrie, Alyssa and her great-grandchidren Talon and Skyler.

Laura G. Kush

Laura G. Kush

April 2, 2013

Born in Syracuse, New York, Laura was the daughter of Salvatore & Maria (DiGovanni) Marino. She married the love of her life, Alex Kush, on February 28, 1932 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death March 14, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Laura was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Laura...

Mr. James P. Kelly

Mr. James P. Kelly

April 2, 2013

James P. Kelly, age 65, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away April 2, 2013, beloved husband of the late Barbara, loving father of James (Vicky) Kelly and Tracey Kelly, proud grandfather of Karysma, Justin, Bobby and Stevie, dear brother of Robert Kelly, Wilson (Barbara) Kelly , the late Nancy (Ronald) Dudzic and Bill (Mary Kay) Kelly, dearest son of the...

Gene W. Robb

Gene W. Robb

April 2, 2013

Robb, Eugene W. Age 73 of Grosse Ile. April 2, 2013. Loving father of Natalie. Son of the late Mary and Stephen Robb of Allen Park. owner of Rivers Edge Marina in Ecorse.

Jeffery Wayne Bryant

Jeffery Wayne Bryant

April 1, 2013

Born in Monroe, Jeffery was the son of Donald & Pamela (Elmore) Bryant. A graduate of Jefferson High School, Jeffery had worked in construction with the Laborers Union Local 465. He also worked at one time at the Kroger store in Brownstown. Jeffery was a past member of the Bethany Assembly of God in Adrian and currently a member...

Mr. James W. Penix

Mr. James W. Penix

March 31, 2013

Penix, James W. Age 81. March 31, 2013 of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of 61 years to Pauline. Loving dad of James Howard (Marji) and Kathy (Charles) Holt. Proud papaw to Chris (Christy), Brandon (Tracy), Michael (Johanne), Caitlin and Mitchell. Great grandfather of John, Shawn and Mikaylah. Papa to Laura and Nathan. Dearest brother of Frances McGee, Doris (Don)...