OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Louise Gibson

Louise Gibson

February 11, 2010

Louise E. Gibson age 95, Passed away February 11, 2010 in her home in Riverview, Michigan she was formerly of Luna Pier, Michigan. Louise was born February 16, 1914 in Carnegie, PA, to Frederick P. and Margaret (Johns) Wendt. Louise was married to Chester Gibson who preceded her in death. Louise is survived by her nieces, Larraine (Dan) Rector...

Gertrude Lorraine Vandendriesche

Gertrude Lorraine Vandendriesche

February 11, 2010

Gertrude Lorraine Vandendriesche, beloved wife of the late Robert J., loving mother of Robert M. (Jeannine), Russell (Susan) , Donald (Theresa), Gail (Charles) Olson, dear grandmother of nine, sister of Frank (Bertha) Yost, Margaret Koppinger and Dorothy Craigen, she was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Anna (Hartmair) Yost, husband Robert, brothers Herbert Hartmeier and Lawrence Yost,...

Nicole M. Palumbo

Nicole M. Palumbo

February 10, 2010

Palumbo, Nicole M. Age 35. February 10, 2010 of Trenton. Formerly of Mt. Clemens. Beloved wife of Joe. Loving mom of Tevin DeLeon and Alyssa Palumbo. Dearest daughter of Harold (Becky) Gammey and Michelyn (Kirk) Mills. Sister of Denise (Tim) Bedard and Robert Mills. Step-sister of Sean Randall and Rachelle Randall. Daughter-In-Law of Antonietta and Giuseppe Palumbo. Sister-In-Law of...

Barbara Sue Walters

Barbara Sue Walters

February 9, 2010

Walters, Barbara Sue, February 9, 2010, Age 76, of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late R. Daniel. Loving mother of Daniel and Steven (Catherine), Dear grandmother of Shaun and Kristen. Sister of the late Stephen Davis, Sandra Young, Sally (Robert) Brown and Sharon Barnes.

Ralph W. Hoskins

Ralph W. Hoskins

February 9, 2010

Hoskins, Ralph W. February 16, 1944 ~ February 9, 2010. Age 65 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Wanda. Loving dad of Chris. Dearest papaw of Mashayla, Gage, Raven and Adon. Also survived by 1 sister Alta May Hoskins, 3 brothers O'dell (Hazel), Dorcie (Carol) and Wallace. Uncle of Darlene, Vickie, Leonard, Brenda and others as well as other loving...

Doris L. Newell

Doris L. Newell

February 9, 2010

Newell, Doris L. Age 89. February 9, 2010 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Janet (Bob) Connick, Bill, Joyce Newell and the late Kathleen Newell. Dearest grandmother of Colleen and Julie Connick, Danielle Holmes and Nicole Stojov. Great grandmother of Brianna, Brett and Julia. Also survived by 1 brother Arthur and 1 sister Edna....

Priscilla Mae Schultz

Priscilla Mae Schultz

February 9, 2010

Loving wife of the late Milton Schultz. Beloved mother of Marlene Steinbeck and the late Donna Jean Schultz. Also survived by her grandsons Jeffrey and Kevin Steinbeck ; her great grandchildren Jeffrey Jr., Steven and Hayley.

Byrle L. Hudson

Byrle L. Hudson

February 8, 2010

Byrle leaves to cherish her memory her children: Lorraine Hudson of Monroe, Larry (Karen) Hudson of Monroe, James (Drusilla) Hudson of Monroe, Janet Weaver of Carmel, Indiana and Thomas (Paula) Hudson of Monroe. She will also be missed by thirteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Sadly Byrle was preceded in death by her parents,...

John Powell

John Powell

February 8, 2010

Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of John (Connie) and Jerry (Janet). Also survived by 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; his sisters Mary Knight and Elizabeth Reguzzi

John H. Spence

John H. Spence

February 7, 2010

Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Randy, Cindy (Jeff) Barlow, Janet (Larry) Feeback and the late Sandra Luoma. Dearest grandfather of Kelli, Andrea, Scott, Stephanie, Stacey, Kevin, Haylee, Bryan and Lisa. Great-grandfather of Taylor. Dear brother of Chester (Joyce), Jackie Jones, Gary (Toni) and Ronald (Laurie).

Rose Sawnick

Rose Sawnick

February 7, 2010

Sawnick, Rose (nee: Guerriero). Age 83. February 7, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mom of Karen (Steve) Petersen and Sharon (Drake) Sansone. Dearest grandma of Janel (Matt), Steven, Devin, Alyssa, Chelsey and Kayleigh. Also survived by 2 sisters, 1 brother and her special friend Renee.

Donna J. Hedke

Donna J. Hedke

February 6, 2010

Hedke, Donna Jane. Age 89. February 6, 2010 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Everett. Loving mother of Sue (Ken) Crider, Dave (Rhonda), Donn (Lynn), Bill, Tom (Christy), Richard (Leann). Dearest grandmother of Jeffery, Andrea, Sarah, Charlotte, Tommy, Mike, Matthew, Chelsie, Whittney, Elizabeth, Rachel, Jillian, Dennis, Claire and Joey. Great grandmother of Johnny, Samuel, Alex, Levi, Andrew, Zechariah,...

Gene R. Crider

Gene R. Crider

February 6, 2010

Beloved husband of the late Joyce. Loving father of Michael (Heather) Crider and Joan (Gregory) Miller. Also survived by his grandchildren Heather, Alex, Zack, Meghan, Krystal; 3 brothers Jim (Marge) Crider, Jerry (Jean) Crider, Danny (Laura) Crider, and his dog Gizmo. He was preceded in death by his sister Kathleen Brand

Lawrence Larry Kavanaugh

Lawrence Larry Kavanaugh

February 6, 2010

Beloved companion of Sue. Dearest father of Damian and Christopher. Loving son of Betty and the late Michael. Dear brother of Janice (Jeffrey) Pfeifer, Diane (Emad) ElDamaty and Kevin (Tina). Caring step-father of Cathy, Susan and Jason. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Addie Hicks

Addie Hicks

February 5, 2010

In addition to her husband James, Addie is survived by her children: Joshua Hicks, Matthew Hicks, Laurie Diane (Johnnie) Barbier, Sandra Boudrie, Christine (Gregory) Benvenuto all of Monroe and Delores King of Greenville, North Carolina. She is also survived by three step children: David Hicks, Sherrie Pier both of Trenton, Debbie (Derek) Porter of Dundee; a brother James (Janice)...

John Chuck Walikangas

John Chuck Walikangas

February 5, 2010

Walikangas, John Chuck, Age 59. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father to Norman (Erika) and Crystal (Tim Becker).

Edward J. Slater

Edward J. Slater

February 5, 2010

Slater, Edward J. Age 86. February 5, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving dad of Sharon Mueller-Kapit (Don Kapit), Gary, Pamela (David) Saldana and Alicia (Jim) Thompson. Dearest grampa of Jonathan (Jill) Mueller, Shanda (Bob) Mueller Martinez, Ryan and Cody Thompson. Great grampa of Josephine and Montgomery Martinez. Also survived by 2 sisters Marie Chencinski and Nancy...

Helen Palka

Helen Palka

February 5, 2010

Palka, Helen Age 89 of Clinton Twp. Formerly of Newport Richey, FL. Helen died peacefully February 5, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jane (Michael) Fitzgerald and Nancy Daley. Proud grandmother of Daniel Fitzgerald, Joseph Daley and Steven (Mary) Daley, and great granddaughter Anastacia Helen Daley. She is also survived by her siblings Bernice (Stanley) Pawlak and...

Helen Zieleck

Helen Zieleck

February 5, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Sharron Demeter, Margaret (Douglas) Messer and Lorraine (Jim) Sladich. Dear sister of Margaret Affholter. Dearest grandmother of 5 and Great-grandmother of 5.

Edward J. Matyaszek

Edward J. Matyaszek

February 5, 2010

Matyaszek, Edward J. ,age 91 - Feb. 5, 2010 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Jennie. Loving father of Joann, Eugene, Juanita Shepherd, Janet (Ed) Stroshein, Dee Dee (Karl) Kostrzewa and father-in-law of Kathy. Dearest grandfather of Stevie (Margaret), Kim, Michael (Danette), Tamara (Chris), Michelle, Rachel, Alex (Maria), Mark, Dustin, Wesley and Joshua. Great-grandfather of many. Dear brother...