OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Judith Ann Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...