OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Lillian Rose Madro

Lillian Rose Madro

February 27, 2013

Madro, Lillian Rose. Age 96, of Trenton. February 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Stan (Nancy) Madro. Very proud grandmother of Claire and Miranda. Lillian was preceded in death by a brother Ed Stewart Swietochowski and a sister Veronica Mikina. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mr. J. Doug Williamson

Mr. J. Doug Williamson

February 27, 2013

Williamson, J. Doug. Age 80. February 27, 2013 of Trenton. Formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved companion to Dorothy Kanar. Loving husband of the late Sylvia Duncan and the late Terry Mazzie. Dearest dad of Valerie, Sherry and Susan. Proud granddad of Jessica, Shannon and Nick. Great granddad of Ethan. Brother to Perry Williamson and Marjorie Mihalyfi. Preceded in death by...

Mr. Frank Pettinga

Mr. Frank Pettinga

February 27, 2013

Pettinga, Frank E. Age 92. February 27, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Wilda. Loving father of Larry (Jo), Gail (Don) Martin, Paul (Bonnie) and David (Bonnie). Proud grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 11. Also survived by 2 brothers William and Donald (Diane). Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jeanette and 2 brothers...

Mrs. Kaye-Jean Moskall

Mrs. Kaye-Jean Moskall

February 26, 2013

Moskall, Kaye-Jean. Age 64. February 26, 2013 of South Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Floyd "Babe". Loving mom of Floyd (Angie) Moskall of Wayne, MI, Tim (Regina Sue) Moskall of Bedford, VA, Chad (Jen) Moskall of Southgate, MI and Ace (Jen) Moskall of Ft. Myers, FL. Proud nana to Kevin(Crystal), Jennifer(Ian), Kelsey(Bryan & Delilah), Nick, Ethan, Emily and...

Mr. David Roger Tillman

Mr. David Roger Tillman

February 26, 2013

Tillman, David Roger. Age 76. February 26, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Shelly (Blaine) Breitenbach, Karen (Michael) Robinson and Tracy (Thomas) Nelson. Dearest grandpa of Mary (John) Kinsey, Matthew Foster, Samantha Nelson and Bennett Nelson. Great grandpa of Jillian Mae Kinsey. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Julius and Elizabeth (nee:...

Margaret Ann Martin

Margaret Ann Martin

February 26, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Loving mother of Sandra (Steve) Baker, Susan (Gary) Wilkie, Barbara (Tony Reed), Bryan (Renee), Jeffrey and the late Michael. Dearest grandmother of Christopher Sweet, Susie, Matthew (Desi) Gay, Samantha, Marc and Molly Wilkie.

Mrs. Ladona R. Radu

Mrs. Ladona R. Radu

February 25, 2013

Radu, LaDona R. Age 85. February 25, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of 66 years to John. Loving mom of Bob (Mickey), Kevin (Joni), Terri Susterka and Tammi (Wayne) Smith. Proud grandma of Joey (Britt), Chris, Michael (Becky) and Rachael. Great grandma of Alex, Ryan and Cheyenne. Also survived by her loving friends. Preceded in death by her parents...

Ronald Matthew Platt

Ronald Matthew Platt

February 25, 2013

Born in Detroit, Ronald was the son of Nelson & Donna (Darby) Platt. He married the love of his life Karen Naylor-Booth March 21, 1992. Ronald was known as being a workaholic, working as a Senior Mechanic with FedEx for the past 20 years as well as working at Calder Dairy Farm for the past 5 years; many times...

Mrs. Marie Maryann Tupacz

Mrs. Marie Maryann Tupacz

February 25, 2013

Born in Detroit, Marie was the daughter of Julius & Madeline (Kramer) Mandelka. She married Chester Tupacz in 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death December 29, 1975. A dedicated homemaker and wife of a farmer, Marie loved spending time outdoors. Marie will be greatly missed by her daughter Sally (Harold) Wolverton of Grass Lake; 10 grandchildren and 9...

Mr. John Edward York

Mr. John Edward York

February 24, 2013

Born in Detroit, John was the son of Walter & Pauline York. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dearest father of Linda (James) Morris, Johnny (Karen) York and the late Michael York. Also leave to cherish his memory 2 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Stellamae Rose Zellerino

Stellamae Rose Zellerino

February 23, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Darrell. Loving mother of Darrell Lee and Sandra (Mark) Enright. Dearest grandmother of Stephanie, Vincent and Lydia. Also survived by several loving nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Donations in Stellamae's memory may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Ronald G. Hammond,  Md

Ronald G. Hammond, Md

February 23, 2013

Hammond, Ronald G., MD, age 75, February 23, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Mary Beth (Robert) Hollman, Ronald (Janice) Hammond, Susan (Paul) Robinson and Michael (Erin) Hammond. Also survived by his grandchildren Timothy, Lauren, Michael, Christina, Megan, Nicholas and Colleen; his brother Thomas (Carolyn) Hammond. Preceeded in death by his sister Patricia Letang. Contributions...

Freda Forgey

Freda Forgey

February 22, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Funari. Loving mother of Linda (John) Powser and step-mother of Maryann and Antoinette. Dearest grandma of Christy Butler, Shelley (Michael) Benn, James (Madeline) Butler, Sierra (Nathan) Lykins and great-grandma of Jack Benn, Ryan Benn and Bradley Butler. Freda has been the owner of White Grove Restaurant in Detroit for over 60 years.

Mr Daniel A. Hindbaugh

Mr Daniel A. Hindbaugh

February 21, 2013

Daniel A. Hindbaugh, age 54, of Monroe, MI. beloved husband of Kimberly (Rautio), and a friend of a host of relatives and friends. Dan worked as a tool crib manager at Michigan Assembly Wayne, Michigan for over 29 years. He enjoyed working in his garden, woodworking and especially restoring antique tractors.

Walter R. Bagwell

Walter R. Bagwell

February 21, 2013

Bagwell, Walter R. Age 90 of Taylor, formerly of Allen Park. February 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Sandra for 49 years. Loving father of Carol (Thomas) Carouvich, Janet (Richard) Schiller, Linda (Jay) Willis, Cindy (John) Chrysler and Marcia (Tracy) Fressel. Proud grandfather of 17. Great grandfather of 19. Dear brother of Erma (Richard) Wagner. Preceded in death by daughter...

Ms. Bonnie Jo Begeman

Ms. Bonnie Jo Begeman

February 21, 2013

Begeman, Bonnie Jo, age 61 of Trenton, passed away February 21, 2013. Loving daughter of Vera and the late Raymond Begeman. Dear sister of Nancy (Leon) Seal-Stern. Bonnie is also survived by 1 niece, 3 nephews, 4 great nieces, and 1 great nephew. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 465 Oak Street. Wyandotte, Michigan. 48192.

Mr. Bennie Euel Keeton

Mr. Bennie Euel Keeton

February 20, 2013

Keeton, Bennie Euel. Age 79. February 20, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Lynda and the late Ruby. Loving father of Arthie (Alice), Billy (Patricia), the late Ruby Gail, the late Paul, Bonnie (Robin). Step father to Donna and Darrell. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made...

William R. Lane

William R. Lane

February 20, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving father of Patricia, William (Christy) and Roger (Kris). Dearest grandpa of Alex, Emma, Kelsie and Connor. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other family members. Donations in memory of William may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Lawrence "Larry" E. Hopp,  Jr.

Lawrence "Larry" E. Hopp, Jr.

February 20, 2013

Loving father of Melanie (Eric) Johnson. Dearest grandpa of Mariah and Zackery. Eldest brother of Marilyn Muth and Tom. Son of our dearly departed Lawrence E. Hopp Sr., and Vera (Dunn) Hopp. Friend to many, believer in Christ our savior. Larry graduated from Rochester H.S., and later received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State University. He...

Mr. John A. 'Jack' Chesney

Mr. John A. 'Jack' Chesney

February 19, 2013

Chesney, John A. "Jack", age 83, February 19, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved Father of Thomas (Nancy) Chesney, Robert (Pam) Chesney, Deborah (Thomas) Morden, Suzanne Laramie, Jacqueline Mercer and Michele (Dale Saylor) Chesney. Also survived by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Jack's life may be made to the charity of your choice. A video tribute to...