OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Donald Karle
December 15, 2009
Donald is survived by his daughters: Donna Stefansky of Dundee, Dianne (Robert) Gonsalez of Franklin, Wisconsin and Delinda (Robert) Becker of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by a sister Lois Bondy of Monroe; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert and Larry.

Norman R. Steffke
December 15, 2009
Steffke, Norman R. age 77, December 15, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving dad of Penny (Rick) McClanahan, Brian (Laura) Steffke, Carol (Jim) Sauve, Greg (Ronda) Steffke, John (Shona) Baum, Michael (Christina) Baum, and Douglas Baum. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 2 brothers Bruce and Ron Steffke.
Lawrence Mccarty
December 14, 2009
In addition to Ignatia, his wife of 62 years, Lawrence is survived by his children: Michael (Lynda) McCarty of Monroe, Nicholas McCarty of Kalamazoo, Patrick (Dr. Rhonda Hennessy) McCarty of Northville, Catherine (Patrick) Shoemaker of Rochester Hills, Mark McCarty of Toledo and Christina (Fritz) Lietzke of Ida. He is also survived by a brother Paul (Mary) McCarty of Wetumpka,...
Matt Dr. Uday
December 14, 2009
Uday, Dr. Matthew E. age 34, December 14, 2009 of Trenton. Formerly of Grosse Ile. Loving husband of Megan. Fantastic father of Ethan. Beloved son of Earl and Vicki and son in law of Chris and Becky Stanley. Dearest brother of Kristin (Jack) McNamara and uncle of Cale. Dear grandson of Juanita West and June Uday. Also survived by...
Maxine Smith
December 13, 2009
Beloved wife of the late Truman. Loving mother of Gene(Betty), Carol Smith-Crottie, Billy(Barbara), Connie Handy, Mary Ann Lambert, Cheryl(Mark) Lindsey,Yvonne(Emil)Lambert, Valerie DeBoard and Skip(Brenda)Papineau. Dear sister of Carmel Lindsey and Earl Lindsey. Also survived by 24 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Irene M. Schaub
December 13, 2009
Irene Marcella Schaub, age 94, of Monroe, Michigan, beloved wife of the late Norman Schaub, loving mother of Mark C. (Cynthia Hipple) Schaub, Judy (Ronald) Carr and Linda (Barry) Allen, dear sister of Isabelle (Victor) Stelzer and Rita Seals, grandmother of Ronald Carr, Donald (Myria) Carr, Cheryl (Richard) Himburg and Kenneth (Jeanette) Carr, great grandmother of 9, she was...
Maxine C. Hayden
December 13, 2009
Hayden, Maxine C. Age 86 of Trenton. December 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Claude Hayden (Captain in the United States Army during WWII). Dearest mother to Susan (Larry) Mullins, Jeffery (Lynda) Hayden and Warde (Nancy) Hayden. Loving sister of Avon Carter. Grandmother of Mark (Kelley) Mullins, Christina (Josh) Hook, Derrick Linares, Kelly Hayden, Jared Hayden and great...

Jeanne Emily Clark
December 12, 2009
Clark, Jeanne Emily. Age 89. December 12, 2009 formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Lynford. Loving mother of Roger. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other loving family, friends and the caring staff of Aleardi's Place of Farmington Hills and Seasons Hospice.

Valentine Michalski
December 11, 2009
Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Conrad(Ann),Ronald(Debbie) and Valerie(Dan). Dearest grandfather of Conrad Jr., John, Michele, Dianne, Vikki Lynn, Michele, Helen and great-grandfather of 11.

Raymond O. Compton
December 11, 2009
Raymond was born on March 27, 1955 and passed away on Friday, December 11, 2009. Raymond was a resident of Monroe, Michigan.

Barbara Grace Plum
December 11, 2009
Plum, Barbara Grace. Age 52. December 11, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved sister of Robert Leech, Eddie (Shelly) Plum, Theresa McGruddy and Heather (Shawn) Stewart. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Leona (nee: Rodgers) Plum.
R. Junior Davis
December 11, 2009
Junior R. Davis, age 79, of Toledo, formerly of Monroe, beloved husband of the late Bertha Collins and the late Sue Pierce, loving father of Thomas James Davis of Monroe, Richard D. (Kendra) Davis of Livonia, Melody Davis of Toledo and Roxanne (Clifford) Weyher of Maybee, MI., step father of Lisa Milhan of Monroe, dear grandfather of 6, brother...
James R. Kenzie
December 11, 2009
Kenzie, James R. age 82 - December 11, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved Husband of Rose. Loving father of Judith (Paul) Radice, Barbara (Gary) Smith, Polly and Jim (Michelle). Dearest grandfather of eleven and great-grandfather of three.
Mary L. Dunn
December 10, 2009
Dunn, Mary L. Age 76. December 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of 7. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, 2 sisters, other family and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by 1 daughter.
Richard M. Eckhoff
December 9, 2009
Eckhoff, Richard M. age 77, December 9, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Marianne Fix. Loving father of Laura. Preceded in death by his parents August and Geraldine and by 6 siblings. Dick retired from Detroit Edison where he worked as an instrument repairman at Trenton Channel and Monroe Power Plant. He will be sadly missed by his family...
Irene A. Klochko
December 9, 2009
Klochko, Irene A., age 83, December 09, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Steve. Loving mother Stephen III (Wendy), Robert (Patty) and Thomas (Kimberly). Also survived by her grandchildren Chad, Kristen Irene, Kennady and her sister Virginia (Richard) Krolicki.
Geraldine Frendo
December 8, 2009
Frendo, Geraldine "Gerri". Age 79 of Riverview. Our beautiful mother passed away December 8, 2009 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She and her husband Ralph raised 6 daughters and 3 sons who will forever cherish her memory. Cremation has taken place. Please join us: Linda (Robert) Britton and their children Kirk and Emily; Susie (William) Clark; Donna...
Earl R. Collins
December 7, 2009
Collins, Earl R., age 86, died December 7, 2009. Earl joins his late wife Jacqueline who died November 6, 2008. They were married for 63 years and spent many years enjoying family, traveling, golfing and spending time together. Mr. Collins is survived by his children Lynne (Don) Fortney, Jan (Brian) McIntee, Cindy (Jim) Hultz and Rick (Donna) Collins. He...
Robert Fleming
December 7, 2009
Robert Fleming, age 74, of Monroe, formerly of Newport, beloved husband of Barbara J. (Brancheau), loving father of Robert J. (Anne) Fleming, Christopher J. (Suzanne) Fleming, Bart D. (Mary) Fleming and Mark D. (Jenna) Fleming, dear brother of Orlow (Mary Ann) Fleming, Karen (Tom) Prusak, Vickie (Jim) Grant, grandfather of: Benjamin, Emily, Rebecca, Katie, Hollie, Nicholas, Matthew, Megan, Mitchell,...
Doris Jean Hinton
December 6, 2009
Hinton, Doris J. age 80, Riverview, MI, Dec. 6, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Chester G. Hinton. Loving Mother to Karin Hinton (Jill), Debra (Max) Hawn, Dear grandmother of Ashley Warden- Horuczi and Great Grandmother of Ryan Warden, Christian Warden and Drayton Horuczi and Brooklyn Horuczi.