OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
April 6, 2011
George leaves to cherish his memory several nieces and nephews. Sadly he was preceded in death by his wife Amanda.