OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Marjorie L. Ozimek
September 25, 2011
Ozimek, Marjorie L., age 88, September 25, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved wife for 55 years of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Thomas (Daniela), Kathie (Randy) Durfee and Dave (Nicole). Dearest grandma of Ivanka, Matthew, Tim, Valerie, Vanessa and Carissa. Great grandma of 4. Preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Mabel Maulbetsch. Also survived by many nieces...
Mary Jane Peer
September 22, 2011
Peer, Mary Jane age 81 – Sept. 22, 2011 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Cynthia Taylor, Joe, Diane (Frank) Garza, Larry (Sherri), Dan (Sharon), Brian (Mary Jo), Steve and Lori Brooks. Dearest Grandmother of 17 and Great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Archie Tefend, Sister Ann Isabelle Tefend, Fred (Beverly) Tefend and...
Ms. Shannon Collino
September 22, 2011
Collino, Shannon. Age 32. September 22, 2011 of Gibraltar. Loving mom of Shauna. Cherished daughter of Laura "Tobi" (Ray) Pomaville and Bob Collino. Dearest niece of Rick, Dennis and Bruce Toburen. Also survived by her significant other Steven Blasko and her daughter's grandparents Claire and Marcos Vega as well as other loving family and friends. Shannon graduated in 1997...

Thomas R. Valmassei
September 22, 2011
Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Keri Valmassei. Dear brother of Daniel (Kay) Valmassei. Also survived by many neices and nephews.
Mr. William J. Gottschalk
September 22, 2011
Bill was born Nov. 30, 1932 in Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Corey) for 34 years and the late Diane (nee Lopresti) for 13 years. Loving father of Karen Hagen, Nancy (Frank) Ciccone, the late Karl and Gary (Jennifer). Also survived by 5 stepchildren. Dearest grandfather of 8, step grandfather of 11 and step great-grandfather of...
Dr. Laurence P Kline
September 21, 2011
Kline, Dr. Laurence P., age 78 – Sept. 21, 2011 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Jo Ann. Loving father of Larry (Janet), Dennis, David (Cindy), Mark, Teresa (Dirk) Ruszkowski and Ruth Hundley. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 2.
Kailana Elizabeth Lynn Moncelli
September 21, 2011
Kailana brought joy to all who met her, and will be sadly missed by many including her parents Corey Moncelli and Angel McLaughlin; sisters: Makenna Moncelli and Kori Moncelli: grandparents: Mary Bashaw and Clete McLaughlin of Monroe; great grandparents Elizabeth Rospierskie, Olivia Chappell and Linda Weier; many aunts and uncles: Erika, Gabe, Billy, DeJuan, C.J. Robert, Brooke, Joey, Briana,...
Mrs Patricia Ann Knezevich
September 21, 2011
Patricia leaves to cherish her memory two sons: David Knezevich and Eric (Julie Burghardt) Knezevich; her special dog "Sugar" as well as four grandchildren: David (Cassie) Ellison, Candace Lynn Knezevich, Allyson Chandler Knezevich, Zachary Burghardt; and two great grandchildren: Chloe Huber and Breyden Ellison.
Mr. Chester E. Taurence
September 21, 2011
Taurence, Chester E. Age 92. September 21, 2011 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Arlene E. Loving father of Joanne (Werner) Diersch, William (Cindy), Susan (Robert) Shafer and Kathleen (James) Lowlor. Proud grandpa of Brandon, Ashley, Allison, Matthew and Megan. Great grandpa of Kellan, Colin and Julia. Dearest brother of Richard (Helen) and Alberta Gasorski. Also survived...
Mrs. Virginia Madgelyne Anderson
September 21, 2011
Anderson, Virginia. age 82, September 21, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert.
Kira Mae Celsi
September 21, 2011
Celsi, Kira Mae. Born July 27, 2011 and went into Jesus' care September 21, 2011. Cherished daughter of Sara Celsi and Ryan Taylor. Little sister of Skylar Celsi (her Big Brother) and twin sister of Leah Faye Celsi. Beloved granddaughter of John and Brenda Gabor, John Celsi and Victoria Hone. Great granddaughter of Rose Gabor, Bill Kirkland and Marsha...
Anthony "Tony" Toniolo
September 21, 2011
Dearest son of Elio and Barbara Toniolo. Dearest brother of Gina (Andy) Toniolo, John (Lee) Toniolo and Keli (Brian) Nestico. Dear father of Brooke Burns and grandfather of Antonia, Angel, Sonya and Vanessa Mayorga. Dear uncle of Billy, J.T., and Julia. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Charles Catholic Church Building Fund or Mercy-Memorial...
Mrs. Ermadean Hunter Harper Kimes
September 19, 2011
Kimes, Ermadean Hunter, Harper age 97 went home to Glory on September 19, 2011. There reunited with her parents George and Morna (Griswold) Hunter, and her siblings Mildred Hunter Galloway, Daniel Hunter, Addie Hunter, Walter Hunter, Helen Hunter, Ann Hunter Dishon, and loving daughter Ramona Harper Hunter. Survived by her sister, Ella Hunter Turpin, Grandchildren Thomas Caryl and wife...
Mrs. Dilery C. Sucharski
September 18, 2011
Sucharski, Dilery "Betty" C. Age 90. September 18, 2011 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mom of Edward (Kathy), David, Liz Cece and Susan (Donald) Liebziet. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and 1 sister Ruby Humbert. Memorial contributions to honor Dilery's life may be made to the donor's choice....
Helen M. Stutesman
September 17, 2011
Stutesman, Helen M. Age 83, of Southgate. September 17, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Terry (Janet), Dennis (Diane) and Ernest (Barbara). Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Alberta (Tom) Norton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mr. Robert T. Kraske
September 17, 2011
Kraske, Robert T. Age 69. September 17, 2011 of Detroit. Beloved companion of Margaret. Dearest Uncle of Michelle (Richard) Lapanowski. Great uncle of Mallory, Michael and Megan Lapanowski. Step father of Wendy (Ray) Davis. Grandpa of Michael Wallace, Anastasia Wallace and Raymond Davis. Great grandpa of Michael, Jr. and Landon. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Jennie...
Mr. James H. Simmons
September 16, 2011
Simmons, James H.., age 89, September 16, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Isabell. Loving father of Timothy Simmons and the late James H. Simmons, Jr. Also survived by his grandchildren Scott Simmons and Rebecca (Dave) DeVore. Contributions in memory of James may be made to Riverview United Methodist Church, 13199 Colvin, Riverview, MI 48193
Mr. Richard J. Jakacki
September 15, 2011
Jakacki, Richard J. Age 83, of Allen Park. September 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn. Loving father of Cathy (Ron) Rodriguez, Rick and Debbie (Russ) Acosta. Dearest grandfather of seven. Preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Ray and brother Ed. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Jeanette Scott
September 13, 2011
Beloved lifelong companion of Tom Plemmons. Dearest mother of Larry Scott, the late Loria Scott and the late Richard Scott. Loving grandmother of Erica Scott and Ethan Scott. Dear sister of Robert Little. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.