OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Beverly A. Schlosser

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

Esther Acosta

November 17, 2009

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

Mary Dinallo

Mary Dinallo

November 14, 2009

Dinallo, Mary. Age 82. November 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Antoine. Loving mother of Sue Dinallo and Rose (Mike) Ensign. Dearest grandmother of Brianna. Also survived by 1 brother Giovanni (Francesca). Preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.

Arlene Yanca

Arlene Yanca

November 14, 2009

Arlene Yanca, age 84, of Gibraltar, MI. formerly of Rockwood, beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Yanca, loving mother of Stephen J. (Beverly) Yanca, Linda (Robert) Lesner, Gail Yanca and Christine (Dave) Laura. dear grandmother of Catherine (Noah Levin) Yanca, Caroline Yanca and Jonathan Yanca, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Linda M. Mcabee

Linda M. Mcabee

November 14, 2009

McAbee, Linda M., Nov. 14, 2009, age 60, of Detroit. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of James. Also survived by seven grandchildren and her great grandchildren.

Wesley Simmons

Wesley Simmons

November 14, 2009

Wesley Simmons Age 38, November 14, 2009. Loving son of Janice and Eldon Simmons. Dear brother of Chris and Greg (Lori). Beloved grandson of Marie Simmons. Dear uncle of Bradley and Shelby. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Helen L. James

Helen L. James

November 13, 2009

James, Helen L. Age 71. November 13, 2009 of Detroit. Beloved mother of Wilma Moore (Bruce Stubblefield, Renee (Billy) Joiner, the late Bill Dodd and the late Wayne Dodd. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 sister Jane (Ronnie) Hensley and 2 brothers Willard (Sis) Pruitt and Ray (Virginia) Pruitt. Preceded in death by her parents and...

Ann R. Zajac

Ann R. Zajac

November 13, 2009

Zajac, Ann R. Age 82. November 13, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Loving mother of the late Sharen Coffee, Steven (Donna), Michael (Lisa), Pamela (John) Pellerito and Todd (Terri). Mother-In-Law of Eugene Coffee. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Joan G. Parks

Joan G. Parks

November 12, 2009

Parks, Joan G. Age 74, of Taylor. November 12, 2009. Beloved wife of Lynn Pete. Loving sister of Sister Lucia Marie, Audrie, Shirley, Jeannette, Claudia, Roger, Louis and Gilbert. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Kenneth and Gerald.

Calvin Emerson Brown

Calvin Emerson Brown

November 11, 2009

Survived by his wife Mae Dell Brown. Son Jimmy Brown, Daughter Cheryl Long, and Step-daughters Cheryl (Brian) and Sheila (David). and 8 grandchildren

Timothy Bostic

Timothy Bostic

November 11, 2009

Timothy is survived by his children:Rachel Bostic and Nicholas Bostic; parents: Warren & Phyllis Bostic as well as a brother Marty Bostic.

Dale Bagby

Dale Bagby

November 11, 2009

Bagby, Dale age 28 - Nov. 11, 2009 formerly of Petersburg. Recently wed and loving husband of Rosalie. Best Dad of Caine. Beloved son of Bill and Sheryl Reed. Dearest brother of Carrie Reed, Sarah(Robert)Stewart, Derrek Bagby and Kelsea Reed. Dear grandson of Alice Yoas, Pamela Reed and Diane Spare and son-in-life of David and Kimberly Terech. Also survived...

Josephine Wood

Josephine Wood

November 10, 2009

Wood, Josephine. Age 74. November 10, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Ralph. Loving mother of Rick (Carla), Perry (Terry), Frank (Carrie), Danny and Natalie (Rob) Leigh. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 6 sisters and 1 brother. Preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.

Francis O. Abbott

Francis O. Abbott

November 9, 2009

Abbott, Francis O. Age 82, November 9, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of John and Cindy (Ralph). Dear grandfather of Tracy, Holly, Amanda, Mark, John and Tori. Proud great-grandfather of Cole, Kelsey, David, Mark and Isaac.

Richard Skwarek

Richard Skwarek

November 8, 2009

Richard was born on November 17, 1922 and passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Richard was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. A Life Celebration will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:30am at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Michigan. Visitation: Friday, November 13, 2009, 5:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday,...

Marie Prucka

Marie Prucka

November 8, 2009

Marie is survived by her children: Robert (Marilyn) Prucka of Monroe, Lawrence (Valerie) Prucka of Midland, Texas, Paul Prucka of Newport, Carolyn Lambrix of Monroe, Linda (James) Bagnall of Monroe as well as ten grandchildren: Michael Prucka, William Prucka, Robert Prucka, Suzy Prucka, Lee Prucka, Lloyd Lambrix, Amy Janssen, Kelly Bagnall, Joseph Bagnall, Sherry Bagnall and ten great grandchildren.....

Louis W. Price

Louis W. Price

November 7, 2009

Price, Louis Lou. Age 89, of Westland. November 7, 2009. Beloved companion of the late Marge. Loving father of Carol (Henry) Cable, Patricia (Terry) Strong and Ada Heddleson. Proud grandfather and great grandfather to many. Dear brother of Russell Price. Preceded in death by a son Wesley Louis Price. Survived also by several nieces and nephews.

Joanne R. Girard

Joanne R. Girard

November 7, 2009

Girard, Joanne R., age 62, November 7, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Sandra (Scott) Shook, Susan Neff, Deanna (her fianc Charles Beres III) Shalaty and Krista (Robert) Ducharme. Proud Granny of Alexandria, Nicholas and Thomas Shook; Amanda and Samantha Ducharme and Nevaeh Neff.

Alexander J. Rasky, Sr.

Alexander J. Rasky, Sr.

November 7, 2009

Rasky, Alexander J. Age 69, of Allen Park. November 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Carole. Loving father of Jill (Kevin) Hegarty and Alex J. (Kathy) Rasky Jr. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Allison, Aaron, Devin and David. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Pool.

Anna Benvenuto

Anna Benvenuto

November 6, 2009

Anna is survived by her sons: Angelo(LouAnn) of Monroe and John(Tami)of LaSalle; daughter Tina(Robert)Custer of Monroe. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Nick(Christie)Benvenuto, Joe(Vicki(Benvenuto, Brittni & Brando Benvenuto, Eric & Lauren Custer as well as 3 greath grandchildren: Gianna, Bailey & Lily Benvenuto all of Monroe. Ann is also survived by her brother Sam Carrabino fo Monroe and...