OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Constance A. Mrs. Teifer

Constance A. Mrs. Teifer

March 7, 2013

Teifer, Constance A. Age 88. March 7, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late William A. Beloved mom of Richard (Pamela), the late David and Beverly DeChant. Proud grams to Troy and Ryan. Dearest sister to Dorothy Grundy and the late Charlotte Affholter. Constance enjoyed the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers as well as she enjoyed birds...

Ms. Diane Louise Burton

Ms. Diane Louise Burton

March 7, 2013

Burton, Diane Louise, Age 64, of Trenton , March 7, 2013. Beloved sister of Michael, Robert and Wendy.

Joann M. Neumann

Joann M. Neumann

March 5, 2013

Neumann, Joann M. Age 71, of Taylor. March 5, 2013. Beloved wife of Lawrence for 51 years. Loving mother of Kim (Jeff) Maggard and Stella (Randy) Sidebottom. Proud grandmother of Michael Brooks, Jillian Maggard and Katlynn Brooks. Dear sister of Theodore (Arvella) Mitcheltree, Richard (Sue) Bennett, Donald (Brenda) Mitcheltree and Terry Murphy. Preceded in death by her son Lawrence...

Mr. George S. Mazer

Mr. George S. Mazer

March 4, 2013

Beloved husband of Basima. Loving father of Solomon (Aida), Grace (Nael) Diab, George Jr.(Val), and Basim. Dearest grandpa of 9. Also survived by 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Mr William H. Bowlin

Mr William H. Bowlin

March 4, 2013

William H. Bowlin, age 61, of Monroe, passed away Monday March 4, 2013, he had been in declining health. Bill was born August 4, 1951 in Monroe to Guy James and Pearlie Lee (Broom) Bowlin, he attended Monroe Public Schools. Bill was a certified nurse's assistant for many years and his last employment was at Harbor House in Bolles...

Althea R. Solomon

Althea R. Solomon

March 4, 2013

Dearest mother of Paul (June) Solomon, Donna Connelly and the late Alan Solomon. Also leaves to cherish her memory; daughter-in-law Shirley Solomon, 10 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son-in-law Dennis Connelly. Services were Friday from the Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes.

Mr. Daniel "Dan" C. Hughes

Mr. Daniel "Dan" C. Hughes

March 4, 2013

Hughes, Daniel "Dan" C. (formerly of Ann Arbor), was born November 10, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ, and passed away March 4, 2013 in Detroit, MI. A loving son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather, Dan was preceded in death by grandparents Max and Marie Gardner of Detroit, MI, Red and Anna Hughes of East Liverpool, OH, Aunts Grace Gibson of...

Donald James Mcgrath Jr.

Donald James Mcgrath Jr.

March 4, 2013

McGrath, Donald James Jr. Age 54 of Flat Rock. March 4, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Debra Puckett-McGrath. Loving father of Amy (Steve) Hicks. Dear brother of Margaret Walters and Donna Amann. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mrs. Sarah B Krauss

Mrs. Sarah B Krauss

March 3, 2013

Sarah M. Krauss died peacefully on March 3rd, 2013, surrounded by family and her loving caregiver Yvette. Born March 30, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan, Sally was a longtime resident of Grosse Ile. She married Bill Krauss (dec.) whom she had known since childhood, as their parents were longtime friends. As newlyweds the couple moved to Grosse Pointe and...

Mr. Raymond R. Holman

Mr. Raymond R. Holman

March 3, 2013

Holman, Raymond R., age 88, of Trenton. March 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Peggy (Fred) Butz, Phyllis (Jerry) Poparad, Vicki Molinaro, Laura (Larry) Nuttmann, Rob (Tanya Au) Holman and Brian (Laura) Duane. Proud Grandfather and great grandfather of many,.

Mrs. Patricia Ann Coolsaet

Mrs. Patricia Ann Coolsaet

March 3, 2013

Coolsaet, Patricia Ann, age 76, of Trenton March 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Remi. Loving sister of Gary Edward (Judith) Miller and Gerald "Mac" (Sandra) Miller. Dear aunt of many.

Mr. Allen 'Al' Preston

Mr. Allen 'Al' Preston

March 2, 2013

Preston, Allen "Al", age 64, March 2, 2013 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Marge. Loving father of Laura (Michael) Preston-Dayne. Dearest grandfather of Charlotte. Also survived by his brothers Don (Lisa) Preston, Jim (Brenda) Preston and Bill Preston. Memorials may be made to University of MI Transplant Center.

Gloria B. Burchett

Gloria B. Burchett

March 2, 2013

Born in Monroe, Gloria was the daughter of Michael & Dorothy (Murphey) Simonelli. She married Hershel Burchett August 17, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 14, 1975. Gloria was a cook at the Ford Motor Company's Monroe plant for over 42 years, retiring in 2002. Her hobbies included: doing crossword puzzles, reading, bowling and watching NCIS....

Mr. Leroy O. Mendenhall

Mr. Leroy O. Mendenhall

March 2, 2013

Mendenhall, LeRoy O., age 86, March 2, 2013 of Taylor, MI. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Loving Father of Paul Mendenhall, Ann (Kenneth) MIlton and the late Mark Mendenhall. Also survived by his grandchildren Keri (Michael) Nieport, Jeaneane Moutos and Kami MIlton; his great grandchildren Maria, Solane and Gavin. Contributions in memory of Leroys' life may be made to Disabled...

Robert 'Bob' L. Breil

Robert 'Bob' L. Breil

March 2, 2013

Breil, Robert "Bob" L. Age 59, of Trenton. March 2, 2013. Beloved husband of Terri. Loving father of Kristin (Mike) McDonough. Proud grandfather of of Keegan and Ronan. Step-father of Jill Crooks and Stephanie (Jacob) Hewlett. Step-grandfather of Dillon, Jaxon, Maddix and Piper. Dear son of Helen Breil. Brother of William Breil. Preceded in death by his father William...

Mr. Douglas Ray Bodrie

Mr. Douglas Ray Bodrie

March 1, 2013

Bodrie, Douglas Ray, age 82, March 1, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Shirleyanne. Loving father of Mark (Amanda), Susan (Mike) Daniels, Russell (Heather), Ruth DiFalco, George (Janice) St. Amant, Laura (Anthony) Millazzo and the late Donald. Dearest grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 2. Also survived by his brother, 3 sisters, many nieces and nephews. Memorial...

Livia 'Lee' Barkai

Livia 'Lee' Barkai

February 28, 2013

Barkai, Livia "Lee" Josephine Fanchini, 97, formerly of Detroit, Taylor, Michigan, and Piney Fork, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 28, 2013, at her son's home in Honolulu. Lee was married to her husband John for over 60 years. She is survived by son John Lee (Linda), twin granddaughters Hope and Leah, many nieces, nephews, and a goddaughter. Lee was...

Steven Peter Mr. Vioglavich

Steven Peter Mr. Vioglavich

February 28, 2013

Vioglavich, Steven Peter, age 47 of Wyandotte, passed away February 28, 2013. Loving son of the late Peter Vioglavich and Gertrude Wilkinson. Survived by a brother Jerry (Claudia), and sisters Kathleene, Tina, Judy (Chuck) Stein, and Pamela. He will be greatly missed by many other loving family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to Jerry Vioglavich.

Michelle L. Ries

Michelle L. Ries

February 28, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Tim Krzeminski. Loving mother of Stuart. Dearest sister of Michael, Marta, Maureen (Randy) Timbs and the late Mara-Lee. Family suggests donations in memory of Michelle to the American Cancer Society.

Mr. Thomas C. Garber

Mr. Thomas C. Garber

February 27, 2013

Thomas Chester Garwolinski Garber died February 27, 2013 at his home in Melvindale, MI. He was born September 13, 1939 in Wyandotte, MI. Tom was the son of Chester Anthoni Garwolinski and Stella Eva Boron. He married Madonna S. Hasselbach on May 19, 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wyandotte, MI. Tom owned Sportsman Barber Shop on Oak...