OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr Donald H. Shook

Mr Donald H. Shook

January 4, 2013

Donald Harold Shook, beloved husband of Annabelle (Lanoue), loving father of Ronald D., David A., Larry W. (Lori) and Tom A. Shook, proud grandfather of 8, dear great grandfather of 5, dearest son of the late Harold and Mabel (Pearsall) Shook. Donald was retired from the US Navy and also from Ford Motor Company Woodhaven plant.

Mrs. Janice K. Krey

Mrs. Janice K. Krey

January 4, 2013

Krey, Janice K., age 70 of Taylor. Loving wife of the late Richard Sr.. Dear mother of Richard Jr. (Sheryl), Steven, and Elizabeth (Charles) Serich. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Trevor, Remy, Travis, Bailey, and Aimee. Janice is also survived by a sister Linda, and brothers David and Richard.

Marjory Webb Smith

Marjory Webb Smith

January 3, 2013

Smith, Marjory (Webb). Age 96. January 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Clyde Smith. Loving mother of Joan (Jim) Nichols and Danny (Donna) Webb. Proud grandmother of 6. Also survived by her great grandchildren. Marjory enjoyed walking, quilting and she was very artistic. Memorial contributions to honor her memory may be made to the donor's choice.

Mr. Bruce C. Sondys

Mr. Bruce C. Sondys

January 3, 2013

Sondys, Bruce C., age 56 of Woodhaven, passed away January 3, 2013. Loving husband of Theresa for 30 years. Dear father of Becky (Tim) Chervenak, and Steve Sondys. He is survived by brothers Mark and Don both of San Diego, and a sister Janet of Monroe. As well as many other loving family members and friends. Bruce was very...

Mr. Henry Halicki

Mr. Henry Halicki

January 2, 2013

Halicki, Henry, age 91 of Taylor, passed away January 2, 2013. Loving husband of the late Lottie. Dear father of Tom (Debbie), Christine (Duke) Hounshell, Don (Debbie), Dianne (Dan) Freeman. Proud grandfather of 9, great grandfather of 12, and great-great grandfather of 2.

Mrs. Cecelia Cieszkowski

Mrs. Cecelia Cieszkowski

January 1, 2013

Cieszkowski, Cecelia, age 90 of Allen Park, passed away January 1, 2013. Loving wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Gerald (Mary Ann), and the late Debra (Richard) Sipos-Roe. Proud grandmother of Kelly Meister, Frank (Christina) Cieszkowski, Craig (Sabrina) Cieszkowski, Tera Sky (Andy) White, Jarret Roe and great grandmother of 8.

Mrs. Lucile Rich

Mrs. Lucile Rich

December 31, 2012

Rich, Lucile. Age 88. December 31, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Ulan. Loving mom of Barbara Merrow, Melvin, Shirley Hubbs and Doyle. Proud grandma of 10. Great grandma of 21 and great great grandma of 2. Also survived by 2 sisters. Preceded in death by her parents and 3 sisters. Lucile loved M J Hummel and...

Edgar 'Ray' Tyler

Edgar 'Ray' Tyler

December 30, 2012

Beloved husband of Eula. Loving father of Bruce, Trena (James) Szawara and the late Gary. Proud grandfather of Jeff, Tracey, Zach and Amber. Dearest great-grandfather of Heather, Ashley, Gabrielle, Tiffany and Hannah. Dear brother of Violet Watkins and Alva Oody.

Michael V. Crupi

Michael V. Crupi

December 30, 2012

Crupi, Michael V. Age 87 of Allen Park. Loving father of Mario, Greg, Michael Crupi and Annette Stros.

Mrs Frances M. Vokral

Mrs Frances M. Vokral

December 30, 2012

Frances M. Kozlowski-Vokral, beloved wife of the late Stephen Kozlowski and the late Anton P. Vokral, loving mother of James (Janet) Kozlowski and the late Jack Kozlowski, dear mother in law of June Kozlowski, proud grandmother of Gary (Liz) Kozlowski, gayAnn (Elden) Looker, Debra (Paul) Drinkhahn, Thomas (Sue) Kozlowski and Grant (Danielle) Kozlowski, great grandmother of Karrie, Kristie and...

Mrs. Barbara Ann Davidson

Mrs. Barbara Ann Davidson

December 29, 2012

Funeral Services Will Take Place In Kenmore, NY: Wedekindt Funeral Home 3290 Deleware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217

Patricia Ann Jones

Patricia Ann Jones

December 29, 2012

Jones, Patricia Ann. Age 81, of Taylor. December 29, 2012. Loving mother of Cheryl (Michael) Podzius, Michael (Dawn) Longfellow-Jones, Melissa (Pete) Zammit and Martin (Kimberlee) Jones. Proud grandmother of 13. Great grandmother of 3 1/2. Loving mom to pet Lacie. Preceded in death by husband Calvin and son Kenneth. Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice

Mrs. Ida A. Rossi

Mrs. Ida A. Rossi

December 29, 2012

Rossi, Ida A., age 92, December 29, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ben D. Rossi. Loving mother of Richard (Linda) Rossi, Dolores (Ralph) Cunningham and Bernie (Sheila) Rossi. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. In 1950, Ben and Ida built Roosevelt Lanes Bowling establishment in the village of Allen Park. It remains...

Mr. James R. Graczyk

Mr. James R. Graczyk

December 29, 2012

Born in Detroit, James was the son of Joseph & Edna (Johnson) Graczyk. A veteran of the United States Army, he served during WWII from 1942-1945. He married Dorothy Dines on June 19, 1940. Sadly she preceded him in death March 15, 1997. James worked for 32 ½ years at Tecumseh Products until his retirement in 1985. He was...

Boleslaus 'Benny' Tront

Boleslaus 'Benny' Tront

December 28, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Anna Mae. Loving father of Ralph (Patricia), Benjamin (Bonnie), Renee Edwards, Pamela (Paul Consiglio) Burress and Mary (Tom) Fitzsimmons. Dearest grandpa of 7, great-grandpa of many and great-great grandpa of several.

Lauretta Yates

Lauretta Yates

December 28, 2012

Born in College Corner, Indiana, Lauretta was the daughter of Fred & Malva (Melton) Frazee. She married Roy Bowling in February of 1953. She later married Leroy Yates. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1989. A dedicated homemaker, Lauretta loved going to the casino and playing bingo. Lauretta leaves to cherish her memory her children: Linda (Richard) Miller...

Lily Edna Patchak

Lily Edna Patchak

December 27, 2012

Born in Morris, Manitoba, Canada, Lily was the daughter of Gustav & Bertha (Walters) Schinman. She worked in the Medical Record Department at Henry Ford Hospital for many years until retiring in 1978. Lily leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Joyce (Derrill) McAlister of Monroe; two grandchildren: Maureen Revels and Steven McAlister as well as five great grandchildren...

Mrs. Gertrude Beyer Toncich

Mrs. Gertrude Beyer Toncich

December 26, 2012

Toncich, Gertrude Beyer. Age 89. December 26, 2012 of Brownstown Twp. Formerly of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Roman Raymond Beyer and the late Rudy Toncich. Loving mom of Ronald (Sandy) Beyer, Patricia Morton, Pauline Wester, Roman Randolph (Joanna) Beyer and Pamela (Gary) Cole. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter. Preceded...

William R. Bridge,  Sr.

William R. Bridge, Sr.

December 26, 2012

Beloved husband of Rochell. Loving father of Bill Jr. (Carol) and Sandi Shores. Dearest papa of Tyler, Caitlin, Jack, Hannah and Caroline. Dear brother of David (Cathy), Kathy, Debra Johnson, Karen Rayburn, Kim Miller and the late Michael. Also survived by his uncle, David Bridge and many other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of William may...

Mr. Richard G. Blum

Mr. Richard G. Blum

December 26, 2012

Born in Monroe, Richard was the son of George & Helen (Reisig) Blum. A veteran of the United Stated Army, Richard married Alice Lorenz-Witte on July 19, 1974. He worked for over 40 years at Time Container as well as Farming from 1946 through 2004. An avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, Richard also enjoyed Beekeeping and...