OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Judith Ann Jones
November 25, 2008
Jones, Judith Ann. Age 68, November 25, 2008 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late James E. Jones. Loving mother of James (Deborah) Jones, Colleen Jones and Tracy Stevens. Sister to Mary Jean, Ola, Shirley, Mildred and Rose Marie. Grandmother to Joseph, Jacob, Christine, Sabrina, Samantha, Kaylee, Ashley and Brittny.
Esther V. Mitchell
November 24, 2008
Mitchell, Esther V. Age 78, November 24, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Donald for 55 years. Dearest mother of Donald (Renee), Brian (Donna), Jim and Karen (Tom) McGraw. Dear sister of Alma Wrona, Gertie Barter and Arthur Fenske. Loving grandmother of Susan, Sabrina, Tom, Shannon, Carrie, Jennifer, Emily and great-grandmother of Devin, Breanna, Brandon, Aubrey, Owen and...
Wilma H. Kanyo
November 23, 2008
Kanyo, Wilma H (nee Ouellette). Age 73. November 23, 2008 of Toledo, OH. Formerly of Downriver, MI. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mom of Darlene (Grady) Tackett, Denise (David) Buchele and Gregg Kanyo. Dearest grandma of the late Christopher Tackett, Jr. and Nicole (Donald) Watts. Great grandma of Christopher and Brenden. Also survived by 1 sister Wanda (Clark) Nichols,...
Marie I. Podhola
November 22, 2008
Marie was born in Ecorse, Michigan to Henry and Belle (Schaffer) Blay, she married Glenn R. Podhola February 9, 1941, he preceded her in death January 1980, beloved mother of Glenn R. (Jan) Podhola of Monroe, MI., Edward J. Podhola of Carleton, MI. and Penni Mary (Ron) Liedel of S.Rockwood, MI., dear grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 16...
Patsy Ann Hastings
November 21, 2008
Hastings, Patsy Ann, age 67, November 21, 2008 , of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Daniel, Sr.. Dear Mother of Daniel, Jr. Dearest Grandmother of Lauren, Daniel III and Sydney

Irene M. Whitaker
November 21, 2008
Born in Monroe, Michigan to Clarence and Dorothy E. (Harell) Tolbert, she married Thomas J. Whitaker March 6, 1941 he preceded her in death on April 19, 1986, beloved mother of Kenneth J. (Sharon) Whitaker of Jenison, MI., dear sister of James Don (Sara) Tolbert and Louise Turner both of Monroe, MI, loving grandmother of Dennis and Kaylene, she...

Dorothy Virginia Moore
November 21, 2008
Moore, Dorothy V. age 87 of Riverview passed away November 21, 2008. Dorothy leaves her children Charles and Larry, three grandsons, and four great~grandchildren.
Richard E. Gratowski, Ii
November 21, 2008
Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan to Richard and Agnes (Benda) Gratowski, he is survived by his sons: Richard E. (Carla), Christopher M. and Sean R. Gratowski all of Monroe, daughter Kimberly (Andrew) Frost of Alaska, grothers: Joseph (Rita), Paul (Janis), Edward (Stephanie), Raymond and John (Jennifer) Gratowski, sister: Danyel (Charles) Bucki, mother Agnes Gratowski and 5 grandchildren. He...
Christopher J. Vella
November 20, 2008
Vella, Christopher, J, age 47, November 20, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved son of Charles and the late Shirley Vella. Loving brother of Charles (Carla) and Karen (Richard) Marquez. Also survived by his nieces Lauren (Thad) and Nicole; 2 nephews Richard Jr. and Ted, his cousins, his aunts and uncles, and many many friends.
Kenneth R. Kibat
November 20, 2008
Kibat, Kenneth R. Age 65. November 20, 2008 of Clarkston. Beloved husband of the late Marce. Loving dad of Therese (Keith) Beverly and Nicole Kibat. Dearest papa of Cody, Travis, Kasey and Ian. Dearest son to Bernadette and the late Erwin. Also survived by 1 brother Allen (Janice) Kibat. Kenneth was also preceded in death by 1 brother Donnie...
James William Nadeau
November 20, 2008
Nadeau, James William, age 83 of Trenton, passed away November 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Bette Lou, Loving father of James A. and Micki (Kevin) Ahern. Dearest Papa of Aimee (Marc) Miller, Kerri (Chris) Bernard, Kevin Ahern, Jim Nadeau,Jr. and Tom Nadeau. Adored Great-grandfather to Connor, Caitlin and Kevin Miller and Ryan and Evan Bernard. Dear brother of Beatrice...
William Cowan
November 20, 2008
Cowan, William "Bill" Age 50. November 20, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved father of Jacquelyn and Matthew. Loving son of Howard and Agnes. Bill is also survived by 5 sisters, 1 brother, his companion Debbie and Tina who is the mother of his children.
Barbara Hanna Englebert
November 20, 2008
Englebert, Barbara H., age 92, November 20, 2008 of Riverview, formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Edwin "Ted" Englebert. Loving mother of Mandy (Phil) Phillips and Win (Julie) Englebert. Also survived by her grandchildren Demitrie and Anthy Phillips, Perry and Genny Englebert and her sister Nancy Robinson.
Dennis Gabrielson
November 19, 2008
Gabrielson, Dennis Age 47, November 19, 2008 of Gibraltar. Loving dad of Andrew, Alaina, Abagail. Dennis is survived by his former wife Jana. Dearest son of Pauline and the late Harold. Also survived by 3 brothers Gary, Marc, and Brian.

Timothy A. Gildersleeve
November 18, 2008
Gildersleeve, Timothy A. Age 49. November 18, 2008. Beloved son of Margaret and the late Clarence. Loving brother of George, Patsy, Susan and Richard. Dearest companion of Therese.

Austin Al Benton
November 18, 2008
Benton, Austin "Al", age 84, November 18, 2008 of Brownstown, formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving father of Karen (David) Kraepel and Scott (Darlene) Benton. Also survived by his grandchildren Jamie and Chelsea Walters and Ashley, Nicholas and Andrew Benton.
John L. Davies
November 18, 2008
Davies, John L., age 74, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, friends and his dogs, on November 18, 2008 of Grosse Ile. Lifelong companion of Richard F. Grommon. Loving father of Paul (Susan). Dearest grandfather of Samantha and Brian. Also survived by Blue, Hub and Rex.

Catherine Behm
November 18, 2008
Behm, Catherine age 61 - Nov. 18, 2008 of Trenton. loving mother of Michelle (Richard) Crane, Russell (April) and Eric (Sara). Dear sister of John (Margaret) Brown, Walt Brown and Alec (Kim) Brown. Dearest Grandmother of Mylin, Wyatt, Kayla, Devin, Alex and Madison.
Genevieve Wojnar
November 18, 2008
Genevieve is survived by her children: Ronald (Carlene) Wojnar of Superior Township, Michigan and Mary Mead of Newport. She is also survived by a sister Marie Wierzbinski, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Robert Edwin Brain
November 17, 2008
Brain, Robert Edwin. Born March 20, 1929 in Detroit, MI to parents Alfred and Edith Brain. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Beverly J. Brain and son Jeffrey Brain. Surviving him are daughters; Sharon Leder of Lexington, KY, Claudia Brain of Calumet, MI and Pamela Manchester of Carleton, MI ; 2 grandsons David Leder of Essexville,...