OBITUARIES

May 29, 2011

Schwandt, MaryAnn E. Age 77, of Riverview, formerly of Grosse Ile. May 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Sharon (Pete) Lamb, Gerald (Melinda), Michael (Heidi), Richard (Laurie) and Donald (Dyna). Proud grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 4. Preceded in death by a brother Andrew Ruzsilla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude...

May 29, 2011

May 29, 2011

Newsom, Iva E., age 99, May 29, 2011 of Ecorse, Michigan. She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

May 29, 2011

Born in Franklin, Kansas, Bonnie was the daughter of Julius & Della (Watts) Russian. She married Marvin “Mike” Kreitsch on March 15, 1947. A devoted homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards, sewing and boating. But most of all she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She was a past Girl Scout Leader, life member...

May 29, 2011

Caskay, Michael A. Age 76. May 29, 2011 of Riverview. Beloved husband of 51 years to Pat. Loving dad of Michael. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Michael retired from McLouth Steel and served in the US Army. Memorial contributions to honor Michael's life may be made to the American Cancer Society

May 26, 2011

Monas, Donna Joan, age 62, May 26, 2011of Brownstown. Beloved wife of Max. Loving mother of Matthew (Dina) and Andrew (Mary). Grandmother of Leah Grace. Dear Sister of Gerald (Marie), Ronald, Phyllis (Chris) O’Brien, Thomas (Denise), Eugene (Judy), Victoria (Larry) Kogelman, Rene Jr., (Linda), Teresa (Thomas) Deneweth. Sister –in-law of Joseph (Jan) Bohr and Paul (Kathy) Dubois. Loving Aunt...

May 26, 2011

Elroy was the son of Elmer & Eudora (VanWassehnova) Chinavare. Working for Detroit Edison for over 43 years he retired in 2009 as a Power Plant Supervisor. A member of Ford Yacht Club, Elroy loved Sailing and Wood Working. He is survived by his children: Renee (Patrick) Humes and Ronn (Sarah) Chinavare. He is also survived by a sister...

May 24, 2011

Terry is survived by his beloved niece Madeline Huddlerston and close friend Stephanie Bass. daughter Tabatha Bass. 9 brothers and 1 sister

May 24, 2011

Fern, Sharon L., age 69, of Grosse Ile, Passed away May 24, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Tracie and Brian (Heather). Proud grandmother of Kaleb, Abbigail and Aiden. An expression of sympathy may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church

May 23, 2011

Pallone, Tony, age 52, of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully May 23, 2011. He was a well known interior-exterior designer whose most recognizable lasting work can be seen at the Crystal Gardens Banquet and Conference Centers and The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. He is survived by his life partner of 35 years, Clarence Van Camp, Jr.; his 3...

May 22, 2011

May 22, 2011

Dearest dad of Kurtis (Artie). Dear grandpa of Stephanie (Jeremy) Harley and April (Jesse) Mendoza and great-grandpa of Jacob Mendoza and Andy Mendoza.

May 21, 2011

Krawczyk, Leona Vivian. Age 84. May 21, 2011 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mom of Donna Collins, the late Stanley, Matthew, Colleen (David) MacLeod and Andrew (Holly). Proud grandma of the late David, Rachel, Aaron, Joseph, Hannah, Alec, Evan, Grace and Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings....

May 20, 2011

Farkas, Ernest May 20, 2011 age 84, of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Michelle, Ernie (Kathy), James (Joanna),.grandfather of Owen, Steven and James. Great grandchildren Joey, Justin, Alexis and Ashley.

May 19, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Alesia Zettlemoyer, James (Kristin) Zettlemoyer and Rose Marie (Keith) Callahan. Dearest grandmother of Brock, Hope, Jaime, Abigail and Natalie. Also survived by 4 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews.

May 19, 2011

Gonzalez, Philip Robert. Age 31. May 19, 2011 of Detroit. Beloved son of Philip and Suzanne. Loving brother of Rachel and Joshua. Dearest grandson of Robert and Ruth Willetts and Albino Martinez. Uncle to Jacob Solano. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Philip loved his stuffed dogs and music. He was especially fond of the Beatles and...

May 18, 2011

May 17, 2011

May 17, 2011

Born in Detroit John was the son of William & Margaret (Gilhespy) Wilson. He worked for some 31 years as a Machine Operator at Chrysler's Trenton Engine Plant. John is survived by his wife Christine; a son Scott (Sarah) Wilson; daughter Danette (Joseph) Terzano; brother Thomas (Thelma) Wilson as well as four grandchildren: Ruth, Frieda, Noah and Abigail.

May 17, 2011

Sligay, Richard. Age 68. May 17, 2011 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Patty Lou. Loving father of the late Shane, Debra Bostwick and Donna Kramer. Proud grandfather of Alexis Hogan, Jake Kramer and Quinn Kramer. Great grandfather of Abbie Hogan. Dearest brother of the late Joe, John (Norene), the late James, Robert (Cheryl) and Ronald (Denia)....