OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Henry E. Carr
May 25, 2009
Carr, Henry E., age 85, May 25, 2009 of Riverview. Mr. Carr was a commercial artist serving many downriver printers and businesses and an avid woodworker who enjoyed his family. Henry was a WWII Veteran, serving two years on the front lines on two continents and received the Purple Heart. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Michael (Debbie)...
Frank A. Compau, Sr.
May 23, 2009
Compau, Frank A. Sr., age 80, of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father to Frank Jr. (Jeanette), David (Linda), Cheryl Buza, Barbara (Timothy) Donia and Scott Compau. Devoted grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Also survived by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.
Carole J. Louria
May 23, 2009
Carole is survived by her husband Peter, parents Leonard & Marilyn Peacock; son Larry (Kristin) Laginess; daughter Brenna Laginess; one brother and four sisters.
Eugene J. Latarte
May 23, 2009
LaTarte, Eugene J., age 91, May 23, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Larry (Kathleen), Dennis (Cathy) and the late Gary LaTarte. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Alice M. Olgren
May 22, 2009
Olgren, Alice M. Age 88, of Trenton. May 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Earl of 68yrs. Loving mother of Carol, Robert and Douglas. Proud grandmother of Amy, Andrea, Elizabeth, Erin, Melissa and Daniel. Great grandmother of Sydney. Preceded in death by a son Larry.
Adelheid Heidi Cantrell
May 22, 2009
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter Heide (Daryl) Setzler of LaSalle; son Ralph Neal Jr. of Wyoming, MI; grandson Mark Poupard; great granddaughter Marlee Grace Poupard; sister Hilde Kehrer of Monroe; brothers Siegfried (Barb) Laubenstein of Benntonville, Arkansas, and Reinhard (Sharon) Laubenstein of Hastings, MI and many wonderful friends.
Joseph A. Caruso
May 22, 2009
Caruso, Joseph A., age 77, May 22, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Mark (Tammy), Bill (Anna), Steve, Annette (Jim) Pippin and the late Peggy Jo Eddy. Also survived by his son-in-law Bob Eddy, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his sisters Jennie Bosak, Mary Vultaggio and Rose Walter.
William F. Grimmelsman
May 21, 2009
Grimmelsman, William F., age 89, May 21, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Vivian. Loving father of Mary (Tom) Severino, Julie Grimmelsman, Laurie (John) Breakey, and Nancy (William) Gruits. Dear Brother of Betty (Roland) Bergdahl. Dearest grandfather of Nathan, Melissa, Michael and Billy. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West...
Roderick J. Scott
May 21, 2009
Roderick John Scott born November 5, 1931, a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, died unexpectedly on May 21, 2009 with his devoted wife by his side. Rod was born in North York Ontario outside of Toronto where he attended St. Mike's high school and later earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Assumption University in 1957. He was...
Christopher Zack
May 21, 2009
Zack, Christopher. Age 29. May 21, 2009 of Brownstown. Cherished son of Susan (Michael) Mattord and Kenneth (Nancy) Zack. Loving brother of Michael Zack, Bridget Brehmer, Elizabeth Zack and Aubrey Shreve. Dearest grandson of Roy and Norma Luke, Edith Zack and the late Leon Zack. Beloved nephew to Peggy (Ed) Zdanowski, Steve Zack, Walter (Lynn) Luke and Terry Luke....

Jean Mitra
May 21, 2009
Jean was born on January 17, 1910 and passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009. Jean was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Tuesday, May 26, 2009, 10:00am at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Michigan. Service Location: Allen Park Chpl-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. Visitation: Sunday, May 24, 2009,...
William R. Malek
May 20, 2009
Malek, William R., age 85, May 20, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of LInda (Jerry) Bryant and Patricia Sullivan. grandpa to Mark (Katy) Dankow, Pamela (James) Wall. great grandpa of Benjamin Dankow, Chloe Dankow and Amy Wall. Preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 2 sisters and son in law Dennis Sullivan.

Mary Rose Batyik
May 20, 2009
Mary is survived by her daughters, Mary Batyik-Siders of Parma and Marty(Bob)Batyik-Lyons of Aurora CO and son Michael of Carleton; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.

Emil Montrose
May 18, 2009
Montrose, Emil Age 86, of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Pat Yobak and Gary Montrose. Grandfather to Tim (Ericka) Yobak and Sherri Yobak.
Steven Lee Mcguire
May 18, 2009
McGuire, Steven Age 47, of Grosse Ile. Dear father of Maggie. Dearest son of Jan (John) Martin. Also survived by 2 sisters Merri (Zach) Lewis, Krissy (Kurt) Kobiljak. Preceded in death by his father Herbert.
Charles M. Lubic
May 17, 2009
Lubic, Charles M. Age 91. May 17, 2009 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Mary (nee: Koenig). Loving father of Mary Ann (Richard), Charles (Loretta) Lubic Kokoszki and the late Thomas Lubic. Dear grandfather of 4. Great grandfather of 5 and great great grandfather of 1.
Lynne Gray
May 17, 2009
Gray, Lynne. Age 52. May 17, 2009 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of 15 years to Keith. Loving mom of Chris (Kerri) Sanders. Dearest grandma of Lydia, Bryant, Brittany, Kyle and Austin. Cherished daughter of Virginia Shelby and the late William Shelby. Also survived by 2 brothers Ken (Paula) Shelby and Mike (Alice) Shelby.
Helen E. Diguiseppe
May 17, 2009
DiGuiseppe, Helen E., age 86, May 17, 2009 of Gibraltar, formerly of Allen Park and Trenton. Beloved mother of James (Sandy) DiGuiseppe, Joseph (Diane) DiGuiseppe and Theresa "Tess" (Ken) Piekarski. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and her sister Mary Maas.

Cheryl Lynn Courier
May 16, 2009
Courier, Cheryl Lynn (nee Hatfield), age 59-May 16, 2009 of Allen Park. Loving mother of Elizabeth. Beloved daughter of Wilbur Hatfield and the late Gertrude. Dearest sister of Rita (Nishan) Arakelian and Diane Wurm. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and faithful companions Nina and Xander
Sheryl Moyes Mcdonald
May 16, 2009
McDonald, Sheryl Moyes. Age 64. May 16, 2009 of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of James. Loving mom of Jennifer Moyes. Dearest daughter of Harvey and Doris Rogers of Noblesville, IN. Also survived by 2 sisters Jane (Steve) Shively and Martha (Robert) Blevins, 1 brother Tom (Sandy) Rogers as well as her step-children, nieces, nephews and other loving family and...