OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Gerald L. Smith
January 8, 2010
Smith, Gerald L. Age 77 - January 8, 2010 of Riverview. Beloved Husband of Mary Loraine. Loving Father of Craig, Pamela Wurts, Paula Johnson, David (Marie) VanHemel, Donald (Deborah) VanHemel, Jean Marie (Andrew) Bliscik and Janet (Chris) Steinle. Dearest grandfather of 6. Also survied by 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and many loving neices and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Norma Knee
January 8, 2010
In addition to her husband Fren of almost 50 years, Norma is survived by her children: Michelle (Darryl) McIntosh of Newport, Nannette (Dennis) Barton of Monroe and Jodi (Mike) Kopp of Monroe. She is also survived by two brothers: Marvin Rudd of Piedmont, California, Roger Rudd of San Francisco, California; a sister Margie (Joe) Brucken of Seattle, Washington; nine...
Clara Durbin
January 7, 2010
Clara is survived by her children: John Durbin, Joseph (Karen) Durbin, Theresa Durbin- Shaw all of Monroe, Charlcia Burd of Casper, Wyoming and Kay (John "Jack") Hopkins of Troy. She is also survived by a sister Ila Gorman of Owensboro, Tennessee; 16 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Clara...

Larry Boggs
January 7, 2010
Larry was born on October 14, 1948 and passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2010. Larry was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: no services.Service Location: None.Visitation: no visitation.Visitation Location: None.Cemetery Location: None.
Linda A. Clark
January 6, 2010
Clark, Linda A. age 62, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving mother to Craig (Clarice), Angela Clark and Kristin (John) Morris. Grandmother to Savanna, Noah, Morgan, Isaac and Samantha. Loving sister to Mark (Marcia) Hanson and Nancy (Doug) Gowen.
Yvonne R. Newsome
January 6, 2010
Yvonne Newsome. March 16, 1937-January 6, 2010. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to us all. We love and will miss you always. Survived by James, her children Yvette (David) Dallaire, Daymon Bryant, James (Cindy) Newsome, Faye (Thomas) Kaske, David (Annette) Newsome, Beth (Bill) Vierk, brother, Larry (Hope) Knightstep, 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Sandra Almand
January 6, 2010
Sandra is survived by her mother Shirley Bloink; husband Gary Almand and children: Garry (Jessica) Almand and Julie (David) Yates. She is also survived by her sisters: Cindy Wilde, Jackie (Steve) Lackey and Jennie Bloink as well as 3 grandchildren: John, Joshua and Sarah.
Edward A. Bellas
January 6, 2010
"Coach Ed Bellas" Edward Anthony Bellas age 78, famed Allen Park football coach and High School educator died of heart failure on January 6, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. in Plymouth, MI. Coach lived and taught in Allen Park for over 40 years. Coach Bellas retired from teaching and coaching after the 1995-96 school year. He moved to his "dream"...

Glendola F. Williamson
January 5, 2010
Williamson, Glendola F. Age 74. January 5, 2010 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of 54 years to Kenneth. Loving mom of Wanda MacArthur and Sheila Walsh. Dearest grandma of Brad, Krista, Nikki, April and Melissa. Cherished G.G. of Taylor. Also survived by 2 brothers Tommy Taylor and Billy (Cathy) Taylor and 2 sisters Gravie Pauley and Linda (Al) Neely.

John T. Little
January 5, 2010
Little, John T. Age 61. January 5, 2010. Beloved father of the late Heather and Jodi Little. Also survived by several brothers, nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents Charles and Helen Little.

Constance H. Wilson
January 5, 2010
Wilson, Constance H. Age 66. January 5, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving mom of Tina (Alan) Bak, the late Mikel Potter,the late Dennis Potter. Sister of Harry (Renee), David (Darlene), Dennis, Gary, Richard and Robert, and the late Michael Keramidas. Daughter-In-Law of Kathryn Wilson. Sister-In-Law of Jo (Lee) McMahan and Bob (Sara) Wilson
Sophia Switter
January 4, 2010
Sophia Stephenson Switter was born January 26, 1909 in Lawrenceburg, Ohio to Robert and Sophia Stephenson. She met Willard John Switter and they were married June 13, 1933. They moved to Detroit in 1939, where Willard worked for Great Lakes Steel and Sophia was a homemaker. In 1947 they bought a home in Taylor, Michigan where they raised their...

John C. Horoky
January 4, 2010
Horoky, John C. Age 71, January 4, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Cynthia (William) Fobar and Lori (Jim) Bush. Dearest grandfather of Rebecca, Jimmy, Brandon, and Shane. Dear brother of Richard (Paula) and the late Joyce Budimerovich. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Robert P. Wagatha
January 4, 2010
Beloved son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Wagatha. Loving brother of Barb (Robert) Kurpiel, Rick (Linda) Wagatha and Karen (Mike) Scimeca. Also survived by his nieces Janine, Stacey and Ashley; his nephews Jason, Eric and Nick
Ronald C. Schlosser, Sr.
January 4, 2010
Schlosser, Ronald C., Sr. Age 75. January 4, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Ronald, Jr. (Beth), Robert and Kathleen (Bradley) Wilson. Dearest grandpa of Danielle, Erika, Kayla and Blake. Dearest son of Mable Schlosser. Also survived by 1 sister Virginia Hickey and 1 brother Jerry Schlosser.
David S. Bradd
January 4, 2010
Bradd, David S., age 51, January 4, 2010 of Newport, formerly of Trenton. He is survived by his son David Bradd Jr., his sister Joann (Joe) Bryant; his brothers Russell (Rose) Bradd and Robert (Karen) Bradd.
John F. Hughson
January 3, 2010
John F. Hughson, age 90, of S.Rockwood, MI., loving husband of the late Bona Bonnie Beaudrie, loving father of John (Kathie) Hughson Jr. and Lorna VanWashenova, dearest grandfather of Dale (Andrea) VanWashenova Jr., Jeff (Angie) VanWashenova and John Hughson III, dear great grandfather of Myra and Avery VanWashenova,he was preceded in death by his parents: Louise C. and Frances...

Donald Treppa
January 2, 2010
Donald is survived by his children: Jack (Colleen) Treppa, Gayle (Ed) Barton and Lynne Ardley. He is also survived by a sister Mary Fran (John) Kanters; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sadly he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth.
Carol Cameron
January 2, 2010
Cameron: Carol Ann Martin Kermath: Age 74 of Grosse Ile; January 02, 2010 Our beautiful mother passed away after a courageous year long battle with cancer. Carol was born in Dearborn, MI, graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Dearborn and Marygrove College, Detroit. She was crowned Miss Michigan State Fair by then Governor G. Mennen Williams. While in college...
Juanita May Mcclellan
January 1, 2010
McClellan, Juanita May, age 81, January 1, 2010 of Newport, formerly of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Ben. Loving mother of Ben Jr., Rick, Debbie Smith, Donna Jackubowski, Ted, Terry, Darlene, Joni Johnson, Gidget Hunt, the late Diana Fisher and the late Timmy "Bookie". She is also survived by 90 grand, great and great great grandchildren and 2...