OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr. Gerald E. Mcvey
October 26, 2012
Gerald E. McVey, age 76, of Flat Rock, MI passed away October 26, 2012 at Oakwood Southshore Hospital after a lengthly illness. Gerald is the beloved husband of Constance (Hetterscheidt), loving father of Deborah (William) LaBell and Richard (Angela) McVey, proud grandfather of Rachel (Brad) Bain, William (Amanda) Labell, Ashley, Sara and Courtney McVey, great grandfather of Skyler, Jacob,...
Lyn-Di-Star Beckowitz
October 25, 2012
Beloved wife of Jason Bean. Loving mother of Cheyenne Laslo, Nitaya, Richard and step-mother of Madison and Alyvia. Dearest daughter of Carri. Dear grandmother of Blaine. Also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. God Bless.
James Edward Laurain
October 23, 2012
Laurain, James Edward. Age 71, of Grosse Ile. October 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 46 years. Loving father of Katherine (Carl) Ashburner, Susan Witt (Brian Sweebe) and Julie (Scot) Kifer. Cherished Papa of Jordan, Joslyn, Joseph, Lucas, Liam, Mairin, Brennan, Nicole, Chandler and Megan. Great Papa of Mayson. Dear brother of Margaret Laurain. Loyal companion of his...
Elsie Forney
October 23, 2012
Forney, Elsie. Age 92, of Wyandotte. October 23, 2012. Loving mother of Jerry (Phyllis) Wowk and Edward LeShon. Step-mother of Gary (Cathy) Forney. Proud grandmother of Jereme, Stacy, Jason, Linda, Bobby, Tiffany and Jeremy. Great grandmother of Megan, RJ, Melissa, Roman and Deidei. Great great grandmother of Jayden and Roman. Dear sister of Stella Kukurudz. Preceded in death by...
Mr. William P. Ulrich
October 23, 2012
Ulrich, William P. Age 90. October 23, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Loving dad of Bob (Debbie Dishon) and Barbara (Darrell) Serapiglia. Proud grandpa of Beth, Jason (Melanie), Chris (Val) and Mandi. Great grandpa of Graziella, Giuliana, Mariano, Matteo and Gianina. Loving companion to Virginia. William was preceded in death by his parents Emile...
Mr James K. Vallade
October 22, 2012
James K. Vallade Sr, loving father of James (Danielle) Jr, Eva Jane (David) Sutton, Martha Lynn (Clarence) Miller, Tina Marie (Scott) Larkins and April Dawn (Rick) Bastyr, dear brother of Jeanette (Stanley) Russeau and the late Howard, Floyd, Cyril Vallade and Betty Harasta, proud grandfather of Jason Vallade, Tiffany Miller, Dylan Bastyr, Michael Eversman, Landon Eversman and Thomas Vallade....
Mrs Mary Jane Bates
October 22, 2012
Mary Jane Bates, age 95, formerly of Wauseon, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Louise (George) Read and David (Pat) Bates. Grandmother of 7 and Great grandmother of 8. Memorials in lieu of flowers to East Chesterfield Christian Church, Lyons, Ohio or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trenton would be appreciated.
Jean C. Tank
October 22, 2012
Beloved wife of 93 years to the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Norma Kuhn, Carol Sullivan, Carl (Sue), Christine (Dennis) Todd, Barbara (Steve) Tomosovich and Robert. Dearest grandma of 8, great-grandma of 7 and great-great grandma of 1. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the donor's charity of choice.
Mr. Gary E. Hatfield
October 21, 2012
Hatfield, Gary E. Age 59. October 21, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Jennifer Hatfield (Chris Bodle). Proud grandpa of Parker and Brayden. Dearest son of the late Elbert and the late Nellie Hatfield. Gary is also survived by all of his very close friends. Memorial contributions to honor Gary's life may be made to the donor's choice. A...
Samantha Ann Lapalme
October 20, 2012
LaPalme, Samantha Ann. Age 34, of Detroit. October 20, 2012. Loving daughter of Sandra LaPalme. Beloved sister of Russell (Tammy Early) and Shurae LaPalme. Dear aunt of Michael, Anthony, Alexis, Russell Jr. and Peyton. brother-in-law of Brooks Harris. Survived also by extended family Kevin, Charles, Moses, Cisco, Patrick Stephen, Rachelle, Nicole, Gayle and Melissa. Memorial contributions may be made...
Ms. Susan M. Davenport
October 19, 2012
Davenport, Susan Margaret, age 53 of Trenton, passed away October 19, 2012. Loving mother of Richard, Amber (Joseph) Harper, and Emma. Loving daughter of Donna Sims. Susan was also a proud grandmother of Joseph Preston Harper. She is survived by a sister Deborah Trimper, and brothers Robert W. Sims, and Jeffery Sims. Susan was preceded in death by a...
Mr. Michael R. Lyons
October 19, 2012
Lyons, Michael R. Age 58. October 19, 2012 of Woodhaven. Beloved dad of Brandon. Loving son of Colleen and the late Richard Lyons. Dearest brother of Pat (Matt) Smithhisler, Dan (Sarah), Sue (Tim) Willmuth, Kathy Green, Rich (Michelle), Jerry (Jacinta), Kevin (Dawn), Tim and Karen (Bob) Howey. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. He...
Mr. Jeffery Babik
October 19, 2012
Mr. Babik passed away on Friday, October 19, 2012. Mr. Babik was a resident of Wyandotte, Michigan at the time of passing.
Michael Bono
October 19, 2012
Loving father of Christopher (Jennifer) and Kevin. Cherished son of Rose Bono and the late Mariano Bono. Beloved companion of Theresa Nagy. Dearest grandpa of Sean and Anthony. Dear brother of Vince (Elaine) and Mary (Frank) Kardos. Also survived by the loving mother of his children, Denise Bono as well as many nieces, nephews and other loving family members....
Mrs. Virginia F. Colbeck
October 18, 2012
Colbeck, Virginia F. Age 96. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late Norman, John Richard, William, Gordon and Martin. Proud grandmother of 18. Also survived by her great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor her life may be made to...
Mr. John William Walsh
October 18, 2012
Dearest husband of the late Marion (Zaratzian). Beloved father of Carol (Robert Wolas) Walsh and Kathleen Walsh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.

Joyce Marie Stockton
October 17, 2012
Stockton, Joyce Marie, age 85 formerly of Allen Park. Passed away October 17, 2012 in the presence of all 5 children in Clearwater, FL. Loving wife of the late Wendell Stockton, Sr.. Mother of Susan Andrade, W. William (Linda) Stockton, Jr., Laurie Stockton, Dr. Edward (Cheryl) Stockton, and Kathy (Lynn) Rogien. Joyce was also a proud grandmother of 10....
Mr. Corey A. Jarrell
October 17, 2012
Jarrell, Corey A. Age 46. October 17, 2012 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved companion to Deborah Danieley. Loving dad of Joshua Nemeth, Nicole Jarrell, Nicolas Jarrell, Zachary Jarrell, Meadow Jarrell, Stephanie Danieley and Jerry Danieley. Grandpa to Khloe and Aurora. Also survived by 4 brothers Neil, Scott (Wynn), Craig (Jeannette) and Drew; 2 sisters Lori and Melissa as well as...
John Aaron Dillow
October 17, 2012
Beloved husband for 60 years of the late Elizabeth. Also preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Molly, sisters Violet, Kathryn, Olga and brothers Cecil and Thomas. John is survived by over 100 nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of John may be made to the donor's charity of choice.