OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Bruce D. Kruso

Bruce D. Kruso

January 15, 2012

Kruso, Bruce D. Age 53, of Brownstown Twp. January 15, 2012. Beloved husband of Tonya for 28 years. Loving father of Travis. Dear brother of Steve (Linda), Mark (Pam) and David (Polly). Treasured nephew of Leonard (Yvonne) Bruce. Bruce was a great brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many that were fortunate to know him. Preceded in death...

Mrs. Frances A. Mezzacapo

Mrs. Frances A. Mezzacapo

January 15, 2012

Mezzacapo. Frances A. Age 89. January 15, 2012. Beloved sister of Lillian Galimberti and Michael F. (Dianna) Tratar. Also survived by her neices and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Frank Mezzacapo, her parents Mike and Terzzya Tratar, 4 sisters Rose (John) Ligner, Mary (Harry) Layden, Jenny (Robert) Rupert and Mildred (Eddie) Gross and her brother-in-law Joe Galimberti....

Antonia Cedrone

Antonia Cedrone

January 15, 2012

Beloved wife of Donato. Loving sister of Maria (Louis) Fucinari. Dearest aunt of Anna (Bob) Darcangelo, Toni (Mike) Griffith and Louie Fucinari. Also survived by many nieces and nephews in Italy. Donations in Antonia's memory may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Mr. Eugene W. Beday

Mr. Eugene W. Beday

January 13, 2012

Beday, Eugene "Gene" W. Age 83, of Riverview. January 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Sandy for 22 years. Loving father of Michael (Julie), Jeremy, Gail (Tom) Timpf, Karen (Eugene) Bacon and Janice (Eric) Kulaszewski. Proud grandfather of Elisa, Tyler, Jamie, Corey, Andrew and Rachel. Great grandfather of Ayla, Lance and Aspen. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United...

Mr. Richard Neville Schave

Mr. Richard Neville Schave

January 13, 2012

Schave, Richard Neville. Age 72. January 13, 2012 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 48 years to Mamie. Loving father of Tanina Strauss. Proud grandfather of Jessica Strauss and Kurt Strauss. Dearest brother of Jean (the late Ed) Bostwick, Rosemary (Bob) Golos, Dan (Bev) Schave and Linda (Robert) Della Pella. Brother-in-law of Johanna Schave. Preceded in death his parents Leo...

Mr. James D. Mcnicol

Mr. James D. Mcnicol

January 11, 2012

McNicol, James D. Age 89, of Trenton. January 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 50 years. Loving father of Dr. James (Brooke) and David (Darla). Proud grandfather of Lauren, Dylan and Michael. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan

Mr Thomas Michael Pugno

Mr Thomas Michael Pugno

January 9, 2012

Thomas Michael Pugno, beloved son of the late Attilio and Joanne (Marchesi) Pugno, loving brother of Martin Pugno, Charles (Janet ) Pugno, David Pugno and the late James Pugno. Tom graduated from Monroe Catholic Central 1974, Monroe County Community College with a degree in Accounting. He was owner/operator of Pugno Accounting in Flat Rock formerly in Rockwood. He enjoyed...

Mrs. Helen J. Demartini

Mrs. Helen J. Demartini

January 9, 2012

Helen leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Jan DeMartini, Shirley Erwin and a son Nicholas as well as her grandchildren. Funeral Service: Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home 23 McKrell Rd., Russellton, PA

Mr. David B. Wagner

Mr. David B. Wagner

January 9, 2012

David B. Wagner, age 45, of Brownstown, Michigan formerly of Iowa and Arizona, passed away January 9, 2012. David is survived by his loving wife Maria (Rosales), dear son Anthony J. and brother Gregory Wagner. Dave graduated from the University of Iowa with a masters degree, and has been employed with the U.S. Border Patrol as an agent for...

Mrs Evelyn Monday

Mrs Evelyn Monday

January 8, 2012

Evelyn Irene Monday, beloved wife of the late Carl Richard Monday, loving mother of Carl B. (Shirlee), Alice ( the late Dennis) Rorck, Nancy (Marvin) Barton, Patricia (Michael) James and the late Julie Monday, dear sister of Marlene Cole and Donna Nickerson, proud grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 31, great great grandmother of 7, she was preceded in...

Mrs. Edna M. Cowell

Mrs. Edna M. Cowell

January 8, 2012

Cowell, Edna M. Age 86. January 8, 2012. Formerly of Mackinac Island. Beloved wife of William George who she married on December 8, 1942. Loving mom of William (Irene), Richard (Denise), Florence (Larry) Karoly, George (Jean), Kay Parker, Fay (John) Queen and Lorne (Anne). Dearest grandma of 38. Great grandma to many. Also survived by 2 brothers Kenny (Irene)...

Ethel Anne Head

Ethel Anne Head

January 8, 2012

Ethel leaves to cherish her memory, her son and daughter in law, Lance (Rebecca) Head as well as a sister Bonnie Cline.

Mrs Ruth Ann Fazio

Mrs Ruth Ann Fazio

January 8, 2012

Ruth Ann Fazio, age 50, beloved wife of Charles J., loving mother of Christopher, Aaron, Savannah (Kyle) Carney and Jessica Fazio, proud grandmother of Hunter and Logan Carney, dear sister of Bruce (Karen) Sarnowski, Lorena (Joseph) Trometer, Vicky (Lee) Chinavare, Valerie (Paul) Stefanski and Beth Sarnowski, daughter of Evelyn (Billock) and the late William M. Sarnowski.

Mrs. Helen A. Rafels

Mrs. Helen A. Rafels

January 8, 2012

Rafels, Helen A. Age 100 of Detroit. Formerly of Allen Park. Passed into her Lord's care January 8, 2012. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Donald (Josephine) Rafels, Thomas Rafels, Sharon Rafels and Charles Vassar; Companion, special friend and caregiver Tara Williams. Proud grandmother of Connie (Larry) Mehall, Sylvia Rafels (Ro Lundt) and Adam Rafels (Jody...

Delpha J. Madden

Delpha J. Madden

January 7, 2012

Beloved wife of the late John Madden and the late Henry Zalenski. Loving mother of Shirley (the late Ellsworth) French, Sandra (Lou) Bergeron, John Madden and Debra Davis. Dear sister of Virginia (Lou) Torok and Faye Zanot. Dearest grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 3. Donations in memory of Delpha may be made to the donor's...

Mrs. Virginia S Ventro

Mrs. Virginia S Ventro

January 7, 2012

Ventro, Virginia. Died January 7, 2012 surrounded by her five children in Stuart, FL. Wife of the late A. George Ventro, beloved mother of Carol Ann Geissler (Brian), Georgina Richardson (Ashby), Karen Stookey (Stephen), George Ventro (Judith), and Perry Ventro. Treasured Grandmother of Gina Lally, Scott Geissler, Ashby and Christopher Richardson, Bridget Banta, Stephane Stookey Osorio, Angela and George...

Mrs. Dorothy L. Saull

Mrs. Dorothy L. Saull

January 6, 2012

Saull, Dorothy L. Age 89. January 6, 2012 of Tawas. Beloved grandma of Brian (Denise) Belchunas and Philip Belchunas. Great grandmother of Brian, Austin and Dylan. Also survived by one sister Lois (Hugo) Wegner, son-in-law Charles Belchunas, two nieces Sue Johnson and Sandy Kay and three nephews Paul Wegner, Phil Wegner and Mark Wegner. Dorothy was preceded in death...

Ms. Linda I. Cooney

Ms. Linda I. Cooney

January 4, 2012

Cooney, Linda I. Age 57. January 4, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved companion of John Brummitt. Preceded in death by her parents. Linda was loved and will be dearly missed. There will be no visitation: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183 There will be no public memorial service: The Trenton Chapel...

Mr. Robert M. Yurchak

Mr. Robert M. Yurchak

January 4, 2012

Yurchak, Robert M. Age 55. January 4, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved son of Frances and the late John. Dearest brother of the late Martin. Brother-In-Law of Mary Yurchak. Uncle to Martin (Faith). Great Uncle of Nicholas. Nephew of Martin and Rosalie Shimkus. Also survived by several cousins and great cousins. Memorial contributions to honor Robert's memory may be...