OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
February 5, 2010
Walikangas, John Chuck, Age 59. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father to Norman (Erika) and Crystal (Tim Becker).
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
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
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
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...