OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...