OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Dominic P. Guerriero
June 28, 2009
Dominic was born on January 21, 1925 and passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2009. Dominic was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Friday, July 3, 2009, In State 9:30am until funeral Mass, 10:00am at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 9000 Laurence, Allen Park, Michigan. Service Location: St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.Visitation: Wednesday, July 1, 2009, 5:00pm-9:00pm and Thursday,...
Arnold E. Vermette
June 28, 2009
Vermette, Arnold E. Age 77. June 28, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 57 years to Zora. Loving father of Renee (Richard) Hardy, David (Stacey) and Dan (Kathy). Dearest papa of Maggie, Bailey, Julia and Alyssa. Brother to Virginia LeBlanc, Dolores McCormick, Dale (Debbie ) and Barbara (George) LeBlanc. Brother-In-Law of John (Helen) Montroy and Lois Carevic. Long-time friend...

Doris L. Merrick
June 27, 2009
Merrick, Doris L., age 86, June 27, 2009 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Loving mother of the late Linda Lee Barkley and mother in law to John C. Barkley. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Catherine Betty Bellich
June 27, 2009
Catherine Betty Bellich, age 81, of Rockwood, MI, beloved wife of the late Pete Bellich, loving mother of Jerry (Jo) Pelkey and Peter Bellich, dear grandmother of Edward Pelkey and Eric (Debbie) Pelkey, great grandmother of Thomas Pelkey, Matthew Pelkey and Timothy Pelkey, sister of William Kline, Earl Richards and Helen Nunn, she was preceded in death by her...
Clarence A. Hicks, Jr.
June 26, 2009
Hicks, Clarence A., Jr. Age 85. June 26, 2009 of Dearborn. Formerly of Grosse Ile and Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving dad of Cheryl Krakow (Carl), Dennis (Joann), Mary Jo (Mark) Carrier, Melanie (Jeffrey) Keiffer and Clarence A., III (Vickie). Dearest grandpa of 15. Great grandpa of 6. Brother of Ellen Norton. Brother-In-Law to Jane...
Donald Kleiber
June 26, 2009
Kleiber, Donald "Mike" Age 55, June 26, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved father of Jason and Scott. Loving son of Donald W. and Mary Ann. Dearest brother to Bruce and Sandra Peters. Also survived by his nephews, nieces and other loving family and friends. He was a long-time employee of Detroit Edison
Dorothy E. Butler
June 25, 2009
Dorothy E. Butler, age 90, of Allen Park, beloved widow of John M. Butler, loving mother of Peggy Somers, grandmother of Katie Sejnost. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents: Carl M. and Estelle C. (Yockey) Glass,and brothers Floyd and Howard Glass
Joyce E. Louria
June 25, 2009
Joyce is survived by her sons David(Roama), Peter Brother Peter Tickle; 10 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren.
Rosie M. Ruffini
June 25, 2009
Ruffini, Rosie M. Age 85. June 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Linda (Dave) Greene, Sharon and Rosanne (Vince) Genise. Proud grandmother of David (Stacey), Matthew (Laura), Shawn, Andrew, Benjamin and Nicholas. Great grandmother of Amanda, Katie and Ryan. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a son Frank Jr....
William R. Cvengros
June 25, 2009
William R. Cvengros, beloved husband of Christina M. (Balk), loving father of William (Vonda) Cvengros of Monroe, dear grandgrandfather of Sarah Katherine Cvengros, brother of Joanne (Bill) Minney of Newport and Judy (Tony) Gagne of Mancelona, MI., he was preceded in death by his parents William K. and Alice G. (McCleary) Cvengros, sisters: Marylou Baker and Wilma LaBeau. Bill...

Billie D. Hilyer
June 24, 2009
Hilyer, Billie D. Age 77, of Taylor. Loving father of Ann Hamilton. Dear brother of Bobby J. (Cecilia) and Donald R. Dearest grandfather of Jeff (Michelle) Hamilton and great-grandfather of Jeffrey Hamilton and Kendall Hamilton.
Joseph L. Nagel
June 23, 2009
Joseph is survived by his fiance Stephanie Blount, Parents Gerald & Myrna Molino, brothers - Curt (Rose) Molino, Jeff (Carrie) Molino, Marty (Cheri) Molino Christopher (Carol) Nagel and sisters Holly Molino and Jennifer Beard. Also survived by 2 daughters Melissa (Rob) Day and Autumn Nagel
William A. Philp, Jr.
June 23, 2009
William A Philp Jr., age 81, of Gibraltar, beloved husband of Julie (Hickerson), loving father of James (Tina) Philp of Monroe, MI., William (Gail) Philp III of Livonia, MI., Tim (Cindy) Lash of Benbrook, TX., Jason Langton of Gibraltar, MI., Terri (Robert) Crist of Gibraltar, MI., Tina (Joe) Strong of Riverview, MI., Patty (Guy) Pelino of Gibraltar, MI., Beth...
Bella A. Herdon
June 22, 2009
Herdon, Bella A "Bill". Age 82 of Trenton. Born into eternal life June 22, 2009. Beloved husband of 58 years to Frances. Dearest father of Mark (Kelly), Sandra (J.R.) and Jennifer. Loving grandfather of Marissa and Lindsey Gail. Bella served in the US Navy during WWII.
Lorene Jay Carter
June 20, 2009
Carter, Lorene Jay, age 84, June 20, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late John W. Carter. Loving mother of Sara Dinyari, Suzan (Joe) Neil, Mary (Jeff) Coolseat, John (Lisa) Carter, David (Mary Pat) Carter, Joseph (Marianne) Carter, J. Alexander Carter and Michael (Karen) Carter. Proud grandmother of 24. Great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Margaret...
James Patrick Diamond
June 20, 2009
Diamond, James Patrick, age 61, June 20, 2009 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Betsy. Loving father of James Patrick Diamond, Jr. (Deborah Fischer) and Jeremy Paul (Peggy) Diamond. Loving grandfather of Jaxon Parker Diamond and Jakob Paul Diamond. Dear brother of Charles Diamond, Barbara Lechel, Marilyn Staszak, Joann Newsom, Fran Ellis and Gini Diamond Smisek.

John Francis Bekish
June 20, 2009
John is survived by his children Jill Bekish, Jane (Richard) Barnes and Brian (Kristy) Bekish; his grandson Dylan; his step-daughters Jackie, Laura and Holly; his sisters Betty Zahra, Mary Ann (Dan) Cassel and Barbara (Nick) Bilack. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Maxine Bekish
Harold E. Streeter
June 19, 2009
Streeter, Harold E. Age 86. June 19, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Norma. Loving dad of Susan (Ken) Berta and Debra Thomas. Dearest papa of Caroline Berta, Lauren Thomas and Benjamin Thomas.

John Paul Payne
June 19, 2009
Payne, John P., age 77, of Riverview, June 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Roberta for 59 years. Loving father of Dawn (Richard) Schafer and Robin (Raymond) Sultana. Proud Grandfather of 6 Great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Carl Payne.