OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Roy A. Knox

Roy A. Knox

March 8, 2012

Beloved husband of Esta. Loving dad of Larissa. Dearest granddad of Kaitlynn. Dear son of Robert and Delia. Big brother of Joy (Steve) Ritchie and Dale. Son-in-law of Jo Arbogast. Brother-in-law of Rick Arbogast and Linda (Mick) Stachowicz.. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Mr. Keith C. Carlson

Mr. Keith C. Carlson

March 8, 2012

Keith V. Carlson, loving husband of Louise "Mim", loving father of Dr Dean Carlson and Dr Connie (Dr Jonathan) Smith, dear brother of Beverly (Don) Depuydt and John (Karen) Carlson, proud uncle of several nieces and nephews.

Josephine Margaret Steele

Josephine Margaret Steele

March 8, 2012

Steele Josephine M. (nee: Robertz) died tragically in a snowmobile accident at the age of 72. She joins in Heaven, late husband Lowell Steele. Josephine is survived by brother William (Mary) Robertz, sister-in-law Sandra (Lester) Parish, three children; Robert (Karen) Ureckis, David (Janis) Ureckis and Margaret (James) Bird, as well as eight grandchildren; Tiffany, Jordan, Kendal, Tabetha, Tracy, Nicholas,...

Mr. Joseph R. Armstrong

Mr. Joseph R. Armstrong

March 8, 2012

Armstrong, Joseph R., age 84, March 8, 2012 of Warren, formerly of S.W. Detroit. He is survived by his daughters Estalana (Raymond) Jaramillo, Regina (Leonard) Ferriss and Barb (James Lezuch) Armstrong; 3 grandchildren Joseph, Erik and Brittany

Mrs Rosemary C. Zawacki

Mrs Rosemary C. Zawacki

March 7, 2012

Rosemary C. Zawacki, beloved wife of the late Leo F. Zawacki, loving mother of John and Mark (Julie) Zawacki, proud grandmother of Alissa, Dustin, Drew, Jill and Kyle, dear sister of John (Carol) Leibold, Lois (Harry) Doederlein, Bernadine (Hubert) Iott, Armella "Millie" (Leo) Hoffman and the late Lloyd, aunt of many nieces and nephews, Life member of St Joseph's...

Mr. Andrew Spiter

Mr. Andrew Spiter

March 7, 2012

Spiter, Andrew, age 92, March 7, 2012 of Allen Park. He is the husband of Harriet Spiter who passed away in 1994 and the son of the late Mary and John Spiter. Brother to the late Caroline and Don Welch, the late Edgar (Ed) and Mary Spencer, Walter and Mia Spiter. Father to Janet Flynn, John and Renee (Miller)...

Ms Dorothy J. Baker

Ms Dorothy J. Baker

March 7, 2012

Baker, Dorothy J. Age 68. March 7, 2012 of Brownstown. Formerly of Detroit. Loving mom of Denise Perry and Nicole (Tom) Nawrocki. Proud grandma of Danny, Eddie, Thomas, Jaysn, Ava and Rachel. Dearest sister of Lloyd (Sharon), David (Wilma) and Jim (Faith) DeVor. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her...

Gladys Irene Combs

Gladys Irene Combs

March 7, 2012

Combs, Gladys "Irene". Age 81. March 7, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Archie. Loving mom of Dan (Rebecca), the late Michael and his wife Jackie, Laura Sharp, Cheryl Combs, Brian, Carron (Tom) Kochoian and Jamie. Proud grandma of 10. Great grandma of several. Also survived by 1 sister Dianna (David) Smith and 1 brother Arthur (Sharon)...

Mrs Ruth Mary Kleinsmith

Mrs Ruth Mary Kleinsmith

March 6, 2012

Ruth Kleinsmith, beloved wife of the late Edward W., loving mother of Gary (Jill) and Gail (Kenneth) Rigdon, proud grandmother of Jeffrey Kleinsmith, Amy Kleinsmith, Katie McGregor, Michelee Rigdon and the late Jason Gibson, dear sister of the late Earl Raymo Jr and Robert Raymo, daughter of the late Earl and Marie (Stocker) Raymo. Member of St Marys Catholic...

Mrs. Ruby Lee Garrison

Mrs. Ruby Lee Garrison

March 5, 2012

Garrison, Ruby Lee, age 96, March 5, 2012 of Magnolia, Texas. Loving wife of the late Lee. Beloved mother of Johanne (Jose) Cantu, John (Dottie) Garrison and the late Frederick Garrison. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Ruby Lee's life may be made directly to the family.

Frances N. Cooper

Frances N. Cooper

March 5, 2012

Cooper, Frances N, age 84, of Brownstown Twp., beloved wife of the late Thomas Calvin, loving mother of Thomas (Chris), Doug (Jeannie), Arnold (Barbara), Donna (Jack) Harrah and Nancy (Mike) Davis, proud grandmother of 15, 31 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Mrs. Shirley L. Bednar

Mrs. Shirley L. Bednar

March 5, 2012

Bednar, Shirley L., age 87, March 5, 2012 formerly of Brighton. Beloved wife of Herman. Loving mother of Judy Chasey. Devoted grandmother of Denise Chasey and Steven Lozon. Also survived by her grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society

Miss Dorothy Margaret Herter

Miss Dorothy Margaret Herter

March 5, 2012

Dorothy M.,Herter, age 82, formerly of Warren, Michigan, . passed away peacefully on March 5,2012 at her home at The Bridge assisted living,in Ocala, Fl.. She was predeceased by her brother William, sister Olveretta, mother Anna, and father Raymond,. She was a beloved Aunt of Donna Nuttmann (Edward), Rev. Paul Herter, (Carol), Timothy Herter (Marge) and Ernie Foerster(Jean). She...

Mrs. Heidi Ann Gabrys

Mrs. Heidi Ann Gabrys

March 4, 2012

Gabrys, Heidi Ann. Age 40. March 4, 2012 of Belleville. Beloved wife of Dennis. Proud mother of Markus and Dennis. Loving grandma of Bentlee. Cherished daughter of Crude and Linda Martin. Dearest sister to her twin Heather (Bob) Gabrys, Crude, III (Christina), and James. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family friends and her facebook community. Heidi...

Maryann Vitale

Maryann Vitale

March 3, 2012

Loving mother of Vito (Jennifer) and Nancy. Beloved daughter of Fiorello and the late Nancy Perna. Dearest Nonna of Gabriella. Dear sister of Jerry Perna.

Mrs Wilma Kahn

Mrs Wilma Kahn

March 3, 2012

Wilma Kahn, age 85, of Grosse Ile, formerly of East Rockwood, passed away March 3, 2012 at Oakwood Southhore Hospital, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Danny (Maria) Kahn and Charles (Brenda) Kahn, ud granmother of Danny Scott, Jason Anthony, Brandon Michael, Jennifer Michelle and Kristy Lynn, great grandmother of 1 Inurnment: Michigan Memorial Park 32163...

Mr. Joseph R. Kuderik

Mr. Joseph R. Kuderik

March 3, 2012

Kuderik, Joseph R. Age 46. March 3, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Michael (Jamie), Kyle and Michelle Horwith. Proud "Old Guy" to Rylee, Michael and Makenzi. Loving son of Frank Kuderik, Sr. and Rosemary Roseland. Dearest brother of Frank, Jr. (Penny). Uncle to Matthew and Robert. Also survived by his grandmother Bertha Strimpel, 4 step-brothers Lee (Leslie), David,...

Timothy R. Beaudry

Timothy R. Beaudry

March 2, 2012

Beaudry, Timothy R. of Long Key, FL, formerly of Riverview. Loving father of Jennifer, MaryBeth and Timmy. Proud grandfather of Corey, Dominic, Adrianna, Ava and Hannah. Beloved son of Blanche Beaudry. Dear brother of Doug and Bryan. Preceded in death by his father Ray Beaudry. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mrs. Margaret L. Torok

Mrs. Margaret L. Torok

March 2, 2012

Torok, Margaret L.; age 89, of Grosse Ile, March 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Torok. Loving Mother of Margaret Ryan. Dear Grandmother of Shawn Ryan and Shannon (Steffen) Peters. Sister of the late Gloria Stieber. Memorial contributions to honor Margaret's life may be made to Grosse Ile Animal Shelter or Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit, 500...