OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Jim Pelkey
January 27, 2010
Pelkey, Jim. Age 60. January 27, 2010 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Katherine. Loving dad of Jeanette (Dan) Werling and Danielle Pelkey. Also survived by 2 grandsons Daniel and Anthony James. Preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother and 1 sister. Jim will also be missed by his cat Misti
Frank T. Napolitan
January 26, 2010
Napolitan, Frank, T., age 60, January 26, 2010 of Melvindale. Beloved father of Katrina Burnham and Frank Napolitan, Jr. Dear grandfather of Logan, Amanda and Alan and great grandson Michael. Loving brother of Linda Barczyk and the late Lora Napolitan. He was preceded in death by his parents Alfred and Tatajana Napolitan.
Mary E. Ruber
January 26, 2010
Ruber, Mary E. Age 35. January 26, 2010 of Trenton. Formerly of Gibraltar. Beloved mom of Becca Ann and Ava. Loving companion of Jason Thacker. Dearest daughter of Dave and Mary Laginess, Rose Ruber and the late David Ruber. Granddaughter of Robert and Elizabeth Hillebrand. Also survived by 1 brother Michael and 2 sisters Jennifer and Carly.
Daniel Douglas Mcdowell
January 26, 2010
Daniel Douglas McDowell, age 57, of Rockwood, MI., loving father of Douglas Daniel McDowell, Robert (Jade) Chaldekas, Ivy Marie (Dave) Fleming and Kelly (Chris Walsh) McDowell, grandfather of 4 (expecting another soon), dear sister of Karen (Dale) Bondie. Beloved son of the late Douglas D. and Mary Ann (McDaniel) McDowell

Edward Boitkus
January 25, 2010
Edward is survived by 3 children - Edward Boitkus, Ginger (Don) Sword and Catherine Hickey, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 1 brother Richard Sparling and 1 sister Mina King.
Richard J. Rice
January 25, 2010
Rice, Richard J., age 63, January 25, 2010 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Tillie. Loving father of Jennifer (Kevin) Mohl and Kristin (Robert) Tull. Also survived by his grandson Kellen Richard Mohl.
Corinne M. Gunnell
January 25, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Sandra (T.D.) Flood, Cheryl (Raymond) Ritchie and Thomas (Jill) Gunnell. Also survived by her grnadchildren Andrea, Eric, Renee, Kristi, Laura; her great grandchildren Joseph, Dominic, Christina, Vivian and Levi.
Jon T. Coop
January 24, 2010
Beloved husband of Marjorie. Loving father of Ronald (Linda), Robin Stronach, Russell, Renee (Mike) Sheroski, Rhonda (Roger) Morris, Rodney (Karen), Rory (Lona), the late Richard and the late Susan. Dearest grandfather of 23 and great grandchildren.
Lillian Jean Sutton
January 24, 2010
Lillian Jean (Lemerand) Sutton, beloved wife of Billy Sutton, loving mother of Denise (Kenneth) Gilbert, Margaret Jane Berry and Julie (Stan) Jackson, dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 12 with a new great granddaughter due in one week, sister of Edward Lemerand, dear daughter of the late Edward and Madaline (Williams) Lemerand.
Art O. Rolaff
January 24, 2010
Rolaff, Art O. Age 90. January 24, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 62 years to Julia. Loving dad of Lea (Fred) Schefsky, Janine (Nick) Stefani, Lois (Dan) Kanthack and Duane. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, other loving family and friends.
James Forster
January 24, 2010
Forster, James "Larry" Age 67 of Allen Park. January 24, 2010. Owner of Allen-Wick Ace Hardware for over 38 years. Generous and helpful to the citizens of Allen Park and neighboring cities. Beloved husband of Paula. Loving father of Lisa (Mike) Kay and Eric (Terri) Forster. Also survived by his mother Theresa (and the late James (Les) Forster), his...
Jeffrey Michael Smith
January 23, 2010
Smith, Jeffrey Michael Age 38 of Taylor. Dear son of Leo and Eileen Smith. Loving brother of Derek Aaron Smith, Deborah Jean Smith and Jeanette Ruth Smith. Dearest uncle of Shawn (Keri) Smith. Great uncle of Hailee and Aiden Smith.
Dorothy Cash
January 21, 2010
Cash, Dorothy. Age 88. January 21, 2010 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mom of William (Karen), the late Doug, the late John, Susan (David) Morency, Doug (Kim) and Scott (Carol). Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, other loving family and friends.

Rose M. Riley
January 19, 2010
Riley, Rose M., age 76, Jan 19, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother of Jerry W (Diane) Riley, and T. Anthony (Cindy) Riley. Dear sister of Jerry Stowe and Hilda Henery. Grandmother of Shannon, Benjamin, Sara, Carly, Emily and Nikki. Great grandmother of Jenna, Christopher, Benjamin Colin and Ambriela.

Sharon Rae Shaw
January 19, 2010
Shaw, Sharon Rae. Age 57. January 19, 2010. Mother of the late Kendra Bates. Grandmother of Ashley and Jessica Fox. Sister to Phyllis (Robert) Dupuie, Fred (Barbara) Adkins and Charles (Lila) Adkins. In addition to her daughter she was preceded in death by her parents Dock and Gladys Adkins.
Herb Roulinson
January 19, 2010
Roulinson, Herb. Age 73, of Downriver. January 19, 2010. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Danette (Dan) Messing, Cari Roulinson and Bert (Denette) Roulinson. Proud grandfather of Colin, Christopher, Jeremy, Jacob, Dakota and Piper. Dear brother of Dan.
Wendy Weiss
January 19, 2010
In addition to her husband Daniel of 33 years, Wendy is survived by her children: Robert (Coleen) Weiss of Temperance, Jacqulyn Weiss of Southgate and Sarah (Daniel) Johnson of Ida. She is also survived by two brothers: David (Ruth) Crosby of Romulus, Bob Aaron of Florida; two sisters: Jane (James) Lavey of Garden City, Linda Gonzalez of Florida as...
Helen Ann Haley
January 18, 2010
Haley, Helen Ann, age 85, January 18, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Clarence. Loving mother of Paul (Annette), Matthew (Ann), and Patrick (Terry). Loving grandmother of Eric, Margaret, Scott, Steven, Christopher, Nicole and Brennan. Great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Jeanne and Gertrude. Preceded in death by a son Mark and a twin brother Herbert Jr. She...
Jeremy A. Chief Petty Officer Sluss
January 18, 2010
Sluss, Jeremy A. Chief Petty Officer. Age 33 of Lincoln Park. Husband of Imelda. Loving father of Shaun, Michael and Kiani. Loving son of Kathy and the late Dave. Dearest brother of Dave (Pam) and Gregory (Jennie). Dearest uncle of Jordan. Also survived by his former spouse Kisa as well as his aunts, uncles and other loving family and...

William John Coury
January 17, 2010
Coury, William John. Age 64, of Taylor. Loving husband of Barbara. Loving father of Bill(Vicki), Bob, Kathy(Dave) Gardiner and Kelly. Proud grandfather of 5. Dear brother of 3 sisters and 2 brothers.