OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Pamela K. Pratt
November 25, 2009
Pratt, Pamela K. Age 59. November 25, 2009. Beloved mother of Efrem (Jennifer) Jasso and Matthew Jasso. Dearest grandma of Deacon Alexander Jasso and Chanel Jasso. Also survived by 1 brother Melvin Kelly Hayes.

James Anderson, Jr.
November 24, 2009
Anderson, James. Age 81, of Detroit. November 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret for 57 years. Loving father of Margie, Jimmy (Carole) and the late Bobby. Proud grandfather of Heather , Brian, James, Jason, Sarah, Kelsey. Great-grandfather of Makayla and Alex. WWII Veteran of The Navel Forces.
David R. Surfus
November 24, 2009
Surfus, David R. age 42 - Nov. 24, 2009 of Wyandotte. Loving Father of Sydney. Beloved son of Sharon Surfus and Ronald Surfus. Dearest brother of Paula (Edmond) Baker and Pamela Surfus. Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many friends.
James E. Tuttle
November 24, 2009
Tuttle, James E. Age 85. November 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving father of Edward (Brenda) Tuttle and the late Paul Tuttle. Dearest grandfather of Hilaire (Eric) Nachtrab, Justin (Jennifer) Tuttle and James Tuttle. Great grandfather of Kevin, Bryan and Katherine. Also survived by 1 sister Shirley (Richard) Critchfield and his sister-in-law Judy Tuttle. In addition to his...
Vincent W. Baumia
November 23, 2009
Vincent is the husband of the late Avis (Eyles), Daughter, Avis Marie(Mitchell)King; Sister, Georgetta (Russell) Bulley; 2 grandchildren Erica and Ryan King, and 2 great grandchildren Mackenzie and Logan King
Robert Jafraty
November 23, 2009
Jafraty, Robert "Bob". Age 71. November 23, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Virginia. Brother of John (Eleanor) Miller and Tim (Pat) Miller. Also survived by his step-father John Miller, Sr. and many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Ann nee: Iaconelli.
Samuel Aldridge
November 23, 2009
Aldridge, Samuel. Age 69. November 23, 2009 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Rhea. Father of Samuel (Margaret), Daniel and Aaron Aldridge. Grandfather of 8. Brother of Elizabeth Dolunt, James (Patricia) Aldridge and the late Shirley Escamilla. Companion to Debbie Gubbini and step-father of David and Glenn (Tina) Thompson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Edward Kochoian
November 23, 2009
Kochoian, Edward. Age 83. November 23, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving dad of Thomas (Carron) and Patricia (Larry) Bourassa. Dearest grandpa of James, Shaun, Emily and Jacob. Great grandpa of Damon, Lana, Ophelia and Lilly. Edward was a veteran who served his country during WWII. He was happy to have participated in the honor flight to...
David G. Roberts
November 23, 2009
David Galen Roberts, age 55, of Newport, MI, beloved husband of Yvette (Martinek), loving father of David roberts Jr., dear brother of Don (Evelyn) Roberts of Monroe, Gary (Ramona) Roberts of Monroe, Ruth (Roy) Siever of Lake City, Tenn., Sandra Perkins of Newport, MI. and Gloria (John) Boedicker of Monroe, loving son of Lois (Smock) Roberts and the late...

John A. Laurell
November 22, 2009
Laurell, John A. Age 51. November 22, 2009 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Debra. Loving father of Debra and John. Proud grandfather of 6.

Richard Gene Campo
November 21, 2009
Campo, Richard "Gene", age 80, November 21, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Also survived by his stepchildren Theresa Sorenson, Tracey Moritz, Michael Zubor and Janet Dodson; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his Aunt Annie Kluba.
Sharon Lee Wacasey
November 21, 2009
Wacasey, Sharon L. Age 70, of Taylor. November 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Franklin. Loving mother of Edward (Debbie), Brian, Karen Wacasey and Richard (Christine). Proud grandmother of 16. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Sarah Forgette, Frank (Natalie) Bird, Audrey (John) Drozdowski, Donald (Pam) Bird, and Carol (Ben) Roy. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded...
Patty Lou Sligay
November 21, 2009
Sligay, Patty Lou, age 70, November 21, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Debra Bostwick, Donna Kramer and the late Shane West Sligay. Also survived by her grandchildren Alexis Hogan, Jake and Quinn Kramer; her great granddaughter Abbie Marie; her siblings Bonnie, Marie and John and many nieces and nephews.

Joan Theeck-Hyder
November 21, 2009
Beloved wife of Gerald Hyder and the late Marvin. Loving mother of Gerald (Mary) Theeck, Mary (Chris) Suchy, Susan (Robert) Tarabula and Glen (Karen) Theeck. Step-mother of Robin (Dennis) Simmons, Rick (Debbie) Hyder and Ron (Nina) Hyder. Dearest grandmother of 11. Also Survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Jon Charles Upham
November 20, 2009
Upham, Jon Charles. Age 54. November 20, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Susan. Loving dad of the late Sandra Jean Upham, Jon Charles Upham, Jr. (Kimberly Dollar), Walter Davis (Amanda Meade), Raymond Davis and Ronald Upham. Grandfather of Walter Davis. Also survived by 1 brother Raymond (Joyce) Upham, 2 sisters Debra (William) Cox, Loretta (Herbert) Moore and his...

Larry Meek
November 20, 2009
Larry is survived by his mother Delphine; brothers: Elmer (Maryann) Meek, Ronald Meek, Ralph (Ruth) Meek, Gary Meek, Eknneth (Brenda) Meek, and John Meek; as well as a sister Ida Meek.
Mary Lou Donald
November 20, 2009
Donald, Mary Lou. Age 75, of Taylor. November 20, 2009. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of William, Susan (Rick) Petrucci and Nancy (Curtis) Agne. Dearest grandmother of 4. Dear sister-in-law of Constance Falzon. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Bernice Ritzler and sister Margaret Witek.

John Philip Adair
November 19, 2009
John Philip Adair, age 82, of Grosse Ile, beloved husband of Mary (Miner), loving father of Kurt (Jennifer) Adair of Washington and Bryan (Kimberly) Adair of Michigan, dear grandfather of Andrew, Abagael and Camden., brother of William (Nancy) Adair of Michigan. He was a retiree of Michigan Bell after 42 years service.
Beverly A. Schlosser
November 17, 2009
Beverly Ann (Knapp) Schlosser of Trenton, MI passed away November 17, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Holgate, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Beulah Knapp. Beverly married John Schlosser, Sr. in 1946 and they moved to Riverview, MI in 1950 where John started his railroad career. Beverly raised four children and was an early working mom,...

Esther Acosta
November 17, 2009
Esther is survived by her daughter Sonia (Joe) Acosta, granddaughter Marissa, husband Earl Roab, 1 brother, 5 sisters