OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr. Frederick W. Emmett

Mr. Frederick W. Emmett

April 15, 2011

Emmett, Fred. April 15, 2011, Age 81 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear Father of Robert, Denise Lanigan, Tim, Lisa Szydzik and Paul. Dear Brother of Virginia Sawyer, Elsie Neubert and Linda Greggo. Also survived by 12 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandson.

Mr. Francesco Paolo Vitale

Mr. Francesco Paolo Vitale

April 15, 2011

Vitale, Francesco Paolo, age 53, April 15, 2011. Beloved son of Joe and Maddalena Vitale. Loving brother of Pearl (Joe) Evola and Lilly (Joe) Salamone. Also survived by his nieces and nephews Geri (Rodney) Norris, Maddalena (Frank) Leone, Carlo (Linda) Evola, Francesca Pia Salamone, Philip (Kristina) Salamone, Madalyn Sara (Michael) Laureto, Andrea Jo (Vito) Mistretta; 11 great nieces and...

Mrs. Audra P. Kenney

Mrs. Audra P. Kenney

April 15, 2011

Born in Green Spring, West Virginia, Audra was the daughter of Frank & Julia (Malone) Bean. She married Joseph Kenney. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1989. Audra was a dedicated homemaker. She is survived by four sons: Samuel Kenney of Monroe, Paul Kenney of Fort Smith, Florida, Joseph (Valerie) Kenney Jr. of Cumberland, Maryland and Jeff (Donna)...

Mr. Walter Litinski

Mr. Walter Litinski

April 15, 2011

Litinski, Walter. Age 93, of South Rockwood, formerly of Allen Park. April 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Loving father of Carol (Terry) Athan and Pat (Ed) Alger. Proud grandfather of Cheryl (Randy) Parker, Scott (Christie) Schroeder, Todd (Angela) Schroeder, Matthew (Kim) Schroeder, Ken (Stacy) Schroeder, Lisa (William) Kuttig, John (Patti) Bentley and Tim Alger. Great grandfather...

Charlotte A. Scheffler

Charlotte A. Scheffler

April 14, 2011

Scheffler, Charlotte A. Age 81, of Trenton. April 14, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Loving mother of Kurt (Mary). Proud grandmother of Ryan and Anna. Dear sister of JoAnn (Larry) McCalla and Corbett Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Kenneth R. Mr. Terry

Kenneth R. Mr. Terry

April 14, 2011

Beloved husband of Mary Jo. Loving father of Kathleen (Randy) Jordan, Karen (Danny) Claypool and Kevin (Shelley). Dear brother of Don (Pat). Dearest grandfather of 8.

Mrs. Sara A. "Sally" Lupo

Mrs. Sara A. "Sally" Lupo

April 12, 2011

Lupo, Sara A. "Sally", of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Joe for 58yrs. Loving mother of Darryl (Debbie), Randy and Carolyn (Mark) Brandt-Bresky. Proud grandmother of Steffanie, Scott, Jessica, Amy, Kyle, Marissa, Brittany, Alyssa and Alex. Great grandmother of Joe, Jack and Emma. Dear sister of Herbert (Heidi) Wallschlager, Mary Davidson and Sandy (Chuck) Boudia. Preceded in death by...

Julia V. Gurshaw

Julia V. Gurshaw

April 12, 2011

Gurshaw, Julia V. Age 95, of Interlochen, MI, formerly of Allen Park. April 12, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Ronald (Carol) and Patricia (Joseph) Kossik. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Stephen, Erik, Linda, Becky and Christopher. Great grandmother of Olivia, Benjamin, Matthew, Lucas, Avery, Samantha, Jaxin, Ryder, Isabella and Camilla. Dear sister of Anne Knurick,...

Mrs. Marcia Gallo Slivinski

Mrs. Marcia Gallo Slivinski

April 12, 2011

Slivinski, Marcia Gallo. Age 71. April 12, 2011 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving sister-in-law of Roberta Frank, Christine Harvey, Richard Thibault and Kenneth Thibault. Dearest aunt of Jennine Frank, Dennine Frank, Jeremy Harvey and Brandon Thibault. Also survived by her friends. Memorial contributions to honor Marcia's life may be made to the family.

Mr. Joseph  Jr. Debrito

Mr. Joseph Jr. Debrito

April 10, 2011

Joseph is survived by his children: Christoper (Mary Kay) DeBrito, Lorilie (Randy) Davis and Joy (Kenneth) Ballard. He is also survived by a brother Al DeBrito; sister Lillian Britt; nine grandchildren: Eric (Amber) Bushroe, Samantha Ballard, Ryan Ballard, Renae De Brito, Michale Ballard, Marianne DeBrito, Elizabeth BeBrito, Marci DeBrito, and Randall Davis as well as one great grandchild Jordan...

Helen Crupi

Helen Crupi

April 10, 2011

There Will Be No Formal Service: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Mr. Charles S. Crook

Mr. Charles S. Crook

April 9, 2011

Crook, Charles Stevenson, 66, passed away April 9, 2011 at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. Steve was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 10, 1944. The family moved back to Detroit while his father served in the Philippines during WWII. He lived most of his life in the Dearborn area with a special place in his heart...

Elsie D. Mrs. Taylor

Elsie D. Mrs. Taylor

April 9, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Harry Jr. (Susan Aaron-Taylor), Rolland, Kim and John. Dearest grandmother of Jay (Kelly) and Chelsea and great-grandmother of Clarke. Dear sister of Eleanor Peets.

Mr. Ralph Hansen

Mr. Ralph Hansen

April 8, 2011

Hansen, Ralph. Age 75. April 8, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 54 years to Dorothy. Loving dad of Sherry Hansen, Debra (the late Thomas) Smith, the late Michael and Denise (Art) Nutter. Proud Papa of Nicole (Aaron), Stacie, Joshua, Samantha, Karissa, Alexandra, Bethany and Michaela. Great papa of Reagan, Lauren and Seth. Also survived by one sister...

Mr. David Kent Moran

Mr. David Kent Moran

April 8, 2011

David is survived by his wife Carrie; 2 children Thomas & Michael; his mother Eilleen Moran; 3 brothers his twin Bradley (Mary) Moran, Jack (Ginny) Douglas & Richard Douglas; 1 sister Carol (Max) Platt; mother-in-law Mary Ruth Reinbolt & sisters-in-law Cathy Killian, Carol Smith as well as other loving family & friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Joann C. Lange

Mrs. Joann C. Lange

April 8, 2011

JoAnn is survived by her children:Robert Jr (Jeanne), Donald, Mark (Lisa), Caroline (Joseph) LaPrad & Robe Marie (Harvey) Salenbien; 14 grandchildren – Angela Neddo, Jonathan Lange, Elizabeth Zammit, Ryan Lange, David Lange, Christina Lange, Kevin Lange, Robert Lange III, Jenna Lange, Thomas Simon, Scott Lange, Katie Lange, Chelsea Simon, and Heidi Salenbien, five great grandchildren- Ivy and Ele Lange,...

Warren W. Mr. Flaishans

Warren W. Mr. Flaishans

April 8, 2011

Vic is survived by 3 children Merle (Cheryl), Helen Flaishans, and Wayne (Debbie), 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mable and daughter Sheryl Jaciuk.

Mr. Miles Vuletich

Mr. Miles Vuletich

April 8, 2011

Vuletich, Miles “Chinnie”. Age 88, of Taylor. Died April. 8, 2011 at Heartland Heath Care Center. Born March 25, 1923, in Johnstown PA., son of Vaso & Stana ( nee: Kallinick) Vuletic. Preceded in death by both parents; wife, Lillian ( nee: Berkich); brothers, Mitchel Kay, Gus Zedlar, & George, Joseph, Douglas Vuletic; sisters, Helen Vuletic & Anna Kay...

David K Mr. Hooper

David K Mr. Hooper

April 6, 2011

Hooper, David K. Age 83, of Grosse Ile. Passed peacefully April 6, 2011. Beloved husband of Julieta for 46yrs. Loving father of David, Nancy, Patricia, Karen and Steve. Proud grandfather of 6. WWII Veteran, who spent a majority of his life in South America before returning to Grosse Ile to raise his family. Lifelong resident of Grosse Ile and...

Mr. George L. Brill

Mr. George L. Brill

April 6, 2011

George leaves to cherish his memory several nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his wife Amanda.