OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Joan M. White

Joan M. White

March 30, 2013

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of Eugene & Ethel (Aldridge) White. She was a cheerleader at Bedford High School. Joan Married Walter Godlewski and together they lived in Erie. Sadly he preceded her in death. As a single parent, her career consisted of raising her family while employed as a secretary at a materials handling firm...

Kenneth W. Meyette

Kenneth W. Meyette

March 30, 2013

Born in Shelby, Michigan, Kenneth was the son of Francis "Joseph" & Hazel (Allison) Meyette. He married the love of his life Nancy Butler on August 24, 1963. A veteran of the United States Navy, Kenneth worked for over 37½ years for General Motors at the Hydromatic Plant in Toledo, retiring in 1998. An avid bowler, he enjoyed reading...

John Francis Strachan

John Francis Strachan

March 30, 2013

Beloved fiance' of Patricia Estrada-Muto. Loving son of Marvel Strachan-Boyd and the late William. Dearest brother of William (Peggy), Michelle (Jack) Fitzgerald, Mark (Lori) and Paul (Gwen). He was a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was a third generation member of local 38, Detroit Stage Employees Union. Family suggests donations to Our Lady of the Angels...

Mrs. Della C. Lenard

Mrs. Della C. Lenard

March 29, 2013

Lenard, Della Cora, age 91 of Woodhaven, passed away March 29, 2013. Loving mother of Delphine (Jack) Wright, Margo Ann, and Toby Montry. Proud grandmother of Michael, Kevin, Renee. And great grandmother of Kevin Jr., Brandon, Ryan, Yan, Felix, and Alice. She is also survived by a brother Stanley, and sisters Agnes and Genevieve.

Mrs. Josephine Ann Brian

Mrs. Josephine Ann Brian

March 29, 2013

Born in Stillwater, New Jersey, Josephine was the daughter of Willard & Carrie (Kithcart) Chammings. She married Joseph L. Brian on September 18, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death June 8, 1992. Josephine was a Registered Nurse working with many of the Hospitals in the Southeast Michigan area throughout her career ending at Wyandotte Hospital. Josephine leaves to...

Mr Frank Thomas Smith

Mr Frank Thomas Smith

March 29, 2013

Mr Frank Thomas Smith, Age 84, of Lancaster, Tenn., son of the late Robert Taylor Smith and Hester Fletcher. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lynell and David Smith. He married Betty Jo Gillispie on July 30, 1988. Frank served in the Korean War and was an avid Fisherman. He enjoyed blue grass music and lived...

Jonathon Roger Ezell,  Jr.

Jonathon Roger Ezell, Jr.

March 29, 2013

Ezell, Jonathon Roger, Jr., age 2 months, March 29, 2013 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved son of Jonathon Ezell and Samantha Baker. Also survived by his sisters Yahzara Roland, Jozalynn Ezell and Audrina Ezell; his grandparents Jane and Roger Ezell, Fred and Zanka Gonzalez; his great grandparents Fred and Rosie Gonzalez, Ann (Kenneth) Andrews, John Baron and Manuel Ezell; his...

Roberta Jean Kalisieski

Roberta Jean Kalisieski

March 28, 2013

Kalisieski, Roberta Gene, age 89 of Riverview, passed away March 28, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of Richard (Marcia), Jane (Gordon) Osman, and the late John. Proud and loving grandmother of Katelyn and Matthew. She is also survived by her daughter- in-law Gloria. Visitation Private: Private Private Service Private: Private Private

Thomas H. Clinton,  Jr.

Thomas H. Clinton, Jr.

March 28, 2013

Beloved husband of Joan. Loving father of Thomas III (Tracey) and Victoria. Dearest grandpa of Shane. Dear brother of Ann (Charles) Riopelle, Donna (Mel) Julien, Shirley (Dennis) Jackson, Charles (Pam), David (Laura), Larry (Cheryl), Michael (Judy), Martha (David) Klein, the late Dorothy Kennedy, the late Marilyn Wilson and the late Mark. Brother-in-law of Fred Wilson. Also survived by many...

Mrs. Helen Mary Bernardelli

Mrs. Helen Mary Bernardelli

March 28, 2013

Bernardelli, Helen Mary nee: Lesniowski. 90 glorious years old. March 28, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Mary Ann (James) Sears, William (Sandra) Bernardelli, the late Carol (Michael) Dickinson, Kathy Bernardelli and Joan Jackson. Proud grandmother of Sally (Christopher) Coder, Jill Sears, Dina Bernardelli (Andrew Hagen), Christine Dickinson, Nicole (Stephen) Curd, Jamie...

Therese M. Hildebrandt

Therese M. Hildebrandt

March 28, 2013

Therese Hildebrandt, Age 85, of Southgate passed away March 28, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Carl Hildebrandt. Loving mother of Debby DiGiacomo, Carl (Mary) Hildebrandt, Patrice (George) DiClaudio and Neal (Connie) Hildebrandt. Dearest Grandma (Gigi) of 15, Robin (Michael) Bondi, Becky (Rich) Dreslinski, Jessie (Keith) Adkins, Carrie (Robert) Bedard, Carl (Molly) Hildebrandt, Erik (Rissa) Hildebrandt, Christine DiClaudio, Nicholas...

Mrs. Blanche Ann Beaudry

Mrs. Blanche Ann Beaudry

March 27, 2013

Beaudry, Blanche Ann March 27, 2013, age 80 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of Bryan, Doug and the Late Timothy Beaudry. Also survived by her 4 grandchildren, Jennifer, Marybeth, Amy and Timothy Beaudry and her 5 Great Grandchildren.

Mr. John A Lipinski

Mr. John A Lipinski

March 27, 2013

Lipinski, John A. Age 80. March 27, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of Ann Marie (Steve Kagan), the late Barbara, Carol (David Herrigel) and Daniel (Holly). Proud grandfather of Caroline, Jonathan, Sam, Willie and Gracie. Dear brother of Don, Dolores Martina, Hank and Stan. Also survived by other loving family and friends. John enjoyed golfing...

Beverly Ann Byrd

Beverly Ann Byrd

March 26, 2013

Born in Trenton, Beverly was the daughter of Paul & Mabel (Longhway) Laginess. She attended Freck School in East Rockwood where her teacher was Oscar A. Carlson. From there Beverly went on to Trenton High School. She spent the remainder of her life as a dedicated homemaker. A past member of the Rockwood Moose, Rockwood Historical Society and the...

Dr. Henry E. Lenden,  Sr.

Dr. Henry E. Lenden, Sr.

March 26, 2013

Lenden, Dr. Henry Eugene, Sr., age 86 of Trenton, passed away March 26, 2013. Loving husband of Lillian. Dear and loving father of Henry Jr., Mary, David, and Debbie. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Jack, Luke, and Matthew.

Mr. Ralph S. Tuss

Mr. Ralph S. Tuss

March 26, 2013

Tuss, Ralph S. Age 66. March 26, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved father of Vincent (Dana) Tuss and Deborah (James) Lynch. Proud grandfather of Alexander and William Tuss and Clayton Lynch. Dearest brother of Carl Tuss and Barbara (John) Conroy. Also survived by his former wife Linda VanHaverbeke as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded...

Mrs. Augusta Cappelletti

Mrs. Augusta Cappelletti

March 25, 2013

Cappelletti, Augusta beloved wife of 63 years to Adolfo they were married May 21, 1949. Loving mother of Tina (Chuck) Holowecky, Vickie (Richard) Oakley and Nino (Barbara) Cappelletti. Proud Nonna to Andrea (Josh) Birk, Danielle Holowecky, Christina Oakley, Laura Oakley, Nick Oakley, Enrico Cappelletti, Lidia Cappelletti and great grandson Christopher. Also survived by her brother Mike (Alfonsa) Porcari. Preceded...

Mr. William J. Hamm

Mr. William J. Hamm

March 25, 2013

William "Bill" Hamm of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Monroe, passed away at Nathan Adelson Hospice following a short illness. He was born on February 23, 1932 in Long Beach, CA, the son of Harold and Fern (Forsythe) Hamm. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950 to 1953. He served aboard the USS Kenneth Whiting AV-14...

Mr. Walter F. Bailey

Mr. Walter F. Bailey

March 24, 2013

Bailey, Walter F. age 86, you left us quietly and drifted into the arms of our Lord on March 24, 2013. Walter was born on December 31, 1926 to Elizabeth (Hamilton) Bailey and William Maston Bailey. He was a retired Steel Worker having worked at McClouth Steel for decades. He is survived in death by his children Donald Bailey...

Mr. Michael Bradly Rawlins

Mr. Michael Bradly Rawlins

March 23, 2013

Rawlins, Michael B. Of Monroe, Michigan, home town of Garden City, Michigan. Born February 23, 1983 died unexpectedly Saturday March 23, 2013 one month after his 30th birthday. He was a beloved husband to Kellie and stepfather to Angel, Willie and Destiny. He is also survived by his parents Paul and Debra Rawlins, brother Robert (Holly) and sister Lisa...