OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr. James C. Lefaive

Mr. James C. Lefaive

February 5, 2011

Beloved husband of Mary T. Dearest son of Mary and the late Claude. Brother of Michelle LeFaive and Michael (Terri) LeFaive. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. James served his country in the US Army.

Tara Christine Miss Teslak

Tara Christine Miss Teslak

February 5, 2011

Teslak, Tara Christine. Age 20, of Riverview. February 5, 2011. Beloved daughter of Norma and the late Paul Teslak. Granddaughter of Olla Teslak. Sister of Steve (Amy) Woods and Dana (Shannon) Woods. Survived also by many aunts, uncles, cousins and a nephew.

Christion Allen Marsee

Christion Allen Marsee

February 5, 2011

Christion is survived by his parents Jeffrey Marsee and Ronda Boedicker. He is also survived by twin brothers Cody and Logan, as well as grandparents John & Gloria Boedicker, Vonda (James Leondard) and Fred Marsee.

Mrs Agatha Hazel Baumia

Mrs Agatha Hazel Baumia

February 5, 2011

Agatha was preceded in death by husband, Elmer Baumia, whom she married on December 24, 1931. They were married 47 years until his death on October 5, 1978. Also preceded in death were her parents, Sabel and Austin LaPointe, two sisters (Dorothy Ziegler and Marcella Osenbaugh) and four brothers (Clayton, Virgil, Vincent and Leroy LaPointe). Mrs. Baumia will be...

Susie Lee West

Susie Lee West

February 4, 2011

Mrs. West is survived by her son Ronald (Janice) West; her granddaughter, Stacy West and her great graddaughter Nicole West.

Mrs. Pauline Irene Forinash

Mrs. Pauline Irene Forinash

February 4, 2011

Forinash, Pauline I. Age 86. February 4, 2011 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Lea (Joe) Flood, the late Ronald Forinash and the late Sharon Forinash. Dearest grandma of Jerry Gentry, Carey Ann Greene and William J. Flood. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 1 sister Francis DeBarr.

Mrs. Nellie Evelyn Hyden

Mrs. Nellie Evelyn Hyden

February 3, 2011

Born in Lafollette, Tennessee on September 30, 1925, Nellie was the daughter of Thomas L. & Tiny D. Parrott. She married Joseph Frank Hyden on June 8, 1946 in Monroe. An avid member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church for more than 65 years, Nellie was active with the church serving as a Class Secretary, was a Choir Member, taught...

Eric Thomas Hernandez

Eric Thomas Hernandez

February 3, 2011

Hernandez, Eric Thomas. Age 30, of Detroit. Februaury 3, 2011. Beloved son of Ann Hernandez. Loving brother of Connie (Tommy) Kelp, Gregory Hernandez and Katie Hernandez. Proud uncle of Kelsi Kelp. Dear grandson of Dolores Dick. Preceded in death by his father Garry Dick and grandparents Thomas and Ann E. Hernandez and Elmos Dick. Memorial contributions may be made...

John Mr. Hall

John Mr. Hall

February 2, 2011

Hall, John. Age 63. February 2, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Kimberly. Loving dad of Jason Hall, Bethany Vince and Jessica Hall. Proud Grandfather of Alainna Hall. Dearest brother of Marion (Virginia) Hall, Mary (Clay) Haupt, Gabriel (Karen) Hall, Rosemary (Lynn) Noe and Dominic (Denise) Hall. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. John was retired from the...

M Karleen Harris

M Karleen Harris

February 2, 2011

Karleen is survived by brothers Joseph Paul (Darlene) and James Patrick (Kristie), and her sister Dorothy (Duane) Slaughterbeck. 12 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews. And her parents Ernest and Kathleen Harris.

Robert James Mr. Gorst

Robert James Mr. Gorst

February 2, 2011

Gorst, Robert James. Age 76 of Flat Rock, went Home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2011. Beloved husband of Glenda. Dearest father of Julie (Paul) McKenzie, James (Sheila), Larry and the late Alan. Loving grandfather of 14. Great grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Virginia (Charles) Nichols, Kathleen (Gary) French and the late Rosemary LaGanke. Brother-In-Law...

Mr. William "Cam" Wilson

Mr. William "Cam" Wilson

February 2, 2011

Beloved husband of Rosalie. Loving father of Craig (Rosemary) and Scott (Linda). Dearest grandfather of of Chelsea and Kimber. family suggests donations in Cam's memory to St. thomas Episcopal Church.

Mr. Ellsworth C. French

Mr. Ellsworth C. French

February 1, 2011

French, Ellsworth C. Age 72, of Allen Park. February 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Shirley for 50 years. Loving father of Carl, Mark and Jane. Proud grandfather of CJ, Bobby, Katie, Kyle, Sarah and Nathan. Great grandfather of Kayden. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Marion.

Mr. Carroll Ware

Mr. Carroll Ware

February 1, 2011

Carroll is survived by three daughters: Veronica (Abraham) Tokier of Palm Springs, California, Angela (Mark) Hengel of Vista, California and Barbara (Scott) Ware of Detroit. He is also survived by two brothers: Robert Ware of Gibraltar, David (Betty) Ware of Lincoln Park; two sisters: Margaret (Robert) Doke of Clare and Shirley (Mike) West of Mesa, Arizona as well as...

Emily R. Mrs. Butzlaff

Emily R. Mrs. Butzlaff

January 30, 2011

Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Beth (Phil) Ideson and Emily Noelle Butzlaff. Dear sister of Grace Baclawski. Memorial contributions to honor Emily's life may be made to Michigan Humane Society

Melvin G. Niemi

Melvin G. Niemi

January 30, 2011

Niemi, Melvin G., age 93, January 30, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Paul (Laura) Niemi. Also survived by his grandsons Christopher, Justin, Brandon Niemi and his great granddaughter Christina Artress. Contributions in memory of Melvin’s life may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Allen Park, MI

Richard F. Grant

Richard F. Grant

January 30, 2011

Grant, Richard F. Age 61 of Allen Park, January 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Victoria. Loving father of Eric and Ryan. Dear son of Richard Grant and Bonnie Powell. Brother of Jim (Michael Kujala), Elaine (Jeff) Boria, Nicole (Jeff) Hall, Dawn Portwood, Laura Powell and Jerry (Jenny) Powell. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and retired...

Mr. William "Bill" Canaday

Mr. William "Bill" Canaday

January 30, 2011

Bill is survived by his wife Nancy, children: William (Avis) Canaday, Jr., Linda Kious, and Sherry Canaday. He is also survived by two sisters: Georgia Mae Price, Nora Lee Lester, West Virginia; six grandchildren: Glen Canaday, Damon (Shannon) Canaday, Brian (Cheryl) Verner, Shannon (Charlie) Reeves, Jeffrey (Danielle) Hart and Luke Smallwood, as well as 6 great grandchildren: Avery Canaday,...

Mrs. Georgette Helmicki

Mrs. Georgette Helmicki

January 29, 2011

Helmicki, Georgette. Age 86. January 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Maynard. Loving mother of Joanne (the late Robert) Smiley, and Judith (Michael) Caswell. Dearest grandmother of Michelle (Michael) Demko, Marianne Gryguc-Smiley, Julianne (Larry) Mackey, Ronald (Melissa) Caswell, Michael (Stacie) Caswell and Cristina Smiley (Jacques Cousineau). Great grandmother of Brandon, Rachel, Lydia, Lauren, Samantha, Andrew, Colton, Blake and...