OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Barbara Ann Brucker
July 20, 2009
Brucker, Barbara Ann, age 74, July 20, 2009 of Taylor. Loving mother of Paul (Holly), Richard and Tina (Austin) Bartolo. Dearest grandmother of Aaron, John, Eric, Kristin and Kyle. Great grandmother of Lillian and Ruby. Also survived by her loving goddaughter Johanna Matthews and her sister Helen Nuccio.

Roy Papa Roy Long
July 19, 2009
Roy was born on May 23, 1924 and passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Roy was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. July 23, 2009 at The Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Monroe. Visitation: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1-9pm Visitation Location: The Allore Chpl-Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes. Memorials: Humane Society of Monroe.
Donald S. Miller
July 19, 2009
Miller, Donald, age 82, July 19, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Lucille. Loving father of Deborah Adams, Sandi (Ronald) Bartkowiak and Karen (Mark) Mahan. Also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon, Jacob and Emily; his sister Rosemary Miller and his brother Jerome (Evelyn) Miller.

Mary Small
July 18, 2009
Mary is survived by her children:James (Mary) Small, Vincent (Joanne) Small and Robert (Michelle) Small. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Michele Shelly Peacock
July 18, 2009
Shelly is survived by her partents: Leonard & Marilyn Peacock; brother Glenn Peacock; sisters: Pamela (Richard) Ruth, Yvonne Dowell, Luann Peacock; a brother in law Peter Louria as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Kenneth Johnson
July 18, 2009
Survived by his wife Harach (Rose), his children Lynn (Bob) Mason, Jerry (Sharon) Johnson, Ken (Nancy) Johnson; his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters Edna Marshall and June Miller.

Shirley Voskoyan
July 18, 2009
Shirley was born on June 12, 1938 and passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Shirley was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, In State 9:30 AM until service at 10:00 AM in Woodmere Cemetery Chapel , 9400 Fort St., Detroit, Michigan Service Location: Woodmere Cemetery Chapel Visitation: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM and...
Florence M. Farris
July 17, 2009
Farris, Florence M. Age 79, of Lincoln Park. July 17, 2009. Loving mother of Sharon Bland, Donald Farris and Roberta (William) Ryan. Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 17. Dear sister of George (Ruth) Dobrovich and Anna Wells.

Chester Przydzial
July 17, 2009
Przydzial, Chester. Age 86, of Dearborn Hts. July 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette. Loving father of Linda (Dennis) Sayyae, Alan (Donna) Przydzial and David Przydzial (Diane Yarbrough). Proud grandfather of Karen Unruh, Gary Przydzial, Kyle Sayyae and Justin Przydzial. Great grandfather of Eric and Ava Unruh and Jeremiah Przydzial. Dear brother of Rita Kissell.
Gabriel Anton Trimper
July 16, 2009
Trimper, Gabriel Anton Age 86, July 16, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Diane (Gordon) Dorey and Mary Beth Trimper (George Balint). Also survived by his dog and loyal companion Sophie and many nieces and nephews. He faithfully served his country in WWII and received the Purple Heart.
Ray B. Gonzales
July 15, 2009
Gonzales, Ray B. Age 83, of Lincoln Park. July 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Lilia. Loving father of Jessica (Mark) Lentz, Roland Gonzales, Amanda Caulkett and Aaron Gonzales. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Brett and Danielle. Dear brother of Lionel (Diamond) Gonzales. Preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
James C. Brewer
July 15, 2009
James is survived by his wife, Tammy; father, Homer of South Rockwood; Children, Rebecca(Michael)Pac of Taylor, Lance Corporal James Brewer of Carleton, Daniel(Kaylene)Brewer of Carleton and Michael(Chelsea)Brewer of Monroe; He is also survived by four brothers, Bill(Marsha)Brewer of Georgia, Ben(Traci)Brewer of LasVegas, Nevada, Roger(M'Shelle)Brewer of Carleton and Dwayne(Carolyn)Brewer of Georgia; 2 sisters, Connie(Johnny)Morrow and Deborah Hutchison and 4 grandchildren,...
Donald E. Lloyd
July 15, 2009
Beloved husband of Rose, Loving father of Karen (Richard) Lewis, Donna (Ken) Michel and Sue (John) Durocher. Dear brother of Ernest, Raymond (Fran) and Albert Jr. Dearest Pappy of Richard Jr., Kristina, Samantha, Danielle, Halee, John II, and Joshua.
Dicie Martin
July 14, 2009
Martin, Dicie, age 77 of Allen Park. Beloved Mother of Kathy (Andy) Motto, Scottie Martin (Karen Karr), Jeannie (the late Stephen) Riley, Sherrie Lynn Martin-Nagy (Jim Nagy). Loving Grandmother of the late Andy III, Timmy (Rhea), Andrea (Jon), Hollie (Jason), Shean Kelley, Jennifer, Mark, Joseph and Lamira. Also Survived by many other loving great grandchildren, family and friends.
Brian C. Hundley
July 14, 2009
Hundley, Brian C. Age 48. July 14, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 20 years to Ruth. Loving dad of Alan and Michael. Dearest son of Charles and Mary Hundley. Brother to Cheryl and Pam (Jay). Also survived by many other loving family and friends.

Patricia Gourlay
July 14, 2009
Patricia is survived by 5 children - Dodie (Craig) Hensman, David (Robin) Cox, Barbara (Jessie) Hammer, Glenn (Margie) Cox and Richard (Cyndi) Cox. also survived by grandchidlren , great grandchidlren adn many friends. her Beloved dog and companion Amos. She was preceded in death by her husband John H. Gourlay
Steven A. Kish
July 13, 2009
Kish, Steven A. Age 92, departed July 13, 2009, of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (Heldenbrand). Loving father of Richard (Carolyn) Pressey, Terri (Larry) Zeckzer, Carol Schafranek and Joann Kish. Grandfather of Peter (Fran) Cain, Christopher Pressey, Erin Schafranek, Brienn Schafranek, and great-grandson Alexander Cain.

Barbara F. Konow
July 12, 2009
Konow, Barbara F. Age 85. July 12, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Orville. Loving mom of Carol (John) Harris. Dearest sister of Lynne (Jack) Fritz and John D. Shingleton. Also survived by her best friend Kay Bourassa as well as other loving family and friends.
Irene Barbara Meyer
July 12, 2009
Meyer, Irene B. (Bachor), age 81, of Allen Park. Died July 12, 2009. Beloved wife of Robert for sixty years. Dearest mother of Thomas (Maralee) of Ypsilanti, Barbara (Joseph Lucas) of Dearborn and Robert (Shirlee) of Portland, Oregon. Devoted grandmother of Rachel (Jim), Sarah, Benjamin (Tasha), Mary, Joseph, and Jacob Meyer; Elizabeth, John (Beth) and Robert Lucas; and Emily,...
Richard L. Knaf
July 12, 2009
Knaf, Richard L., age 61, July 12, 2009 of Flat Rock, formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of Betsy. Loving father of Richard and David. Also survived by his sister Linda (Michael) Webb and his brother James Knaf. Preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Betty Knaf and his brother Robert.