OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Albert R. Rensi
October 31, 2008
Rensi, Albert R., age 94, October 31, 2008 of Southgate, formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Angeline. Loving father of Richard (Janet), Gerald (Celeste), Marie Rensi and the late David. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Gordon E. Ellis
October 30, 2008
Ellis, Gordon E. Age 78. October 30, 2008 of Taylor. Gordon is survived by 6 children; Michael (Lisa), Sue (Paul), Gordon, Robbie (Lorraine), Diane and Michele. Also survived by several grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Helen Koslosky
October 29, 2008
Helen is survived by her children: Alphonse (Judy) Koslosky of Mesquite, Nevada, Rick Koslosky of Ida, Monica (Gerald) Hedges of Ida, and Barbara (William) Pickard of Taylor. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.
Leon Joseph Albin
October 29, 2008
Beloved husband of Gail. Loving father of Frank(Jackie) of San Jose, CA, Tom(Carol) of Minneapolis, MN and Jane(Richard) Fijal of New Boston, MI. Proud grandfather of Ryan, Brett, Lucy and Colleen Albin and Christina Fijal. Dear brother of 8. Preceded in death by a brother. Survived also by many nieces and nephews.
Eldon Obby Liedel
October 28, 2008
Eldon L. OBBY Liedel, age 73, of Maybee, MI. beloved son of the late Luke and Hattie (Baum) Liedel, loving brother of Nelda Judy (Howard) Boltz of Monroe and the late Irma Liedel, uncle of Holly (Robert) Dunbar, Bradford (Tammy) Boltz and Matthew (Stacy) Boltz.
George Phillips
October 27, 2008
Phillips, George. Age 88, of Lincoln Park, formerly of Clinton Twp, MI. October 27, 2008. WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of MaryAnn (Wayne) Berkesch of Fremont, IN and Carol (John) Marcus of Canton, MI. Proud grandfather of Christine and George Berkesch and David and Steven Marcus. Survived also by many nieces and nephews.
Stephen B. Graham
October 27, 2008
Graham, Stephen, B., age 54, October 27, 2008, of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Charlene. Loving father of Jim, Todd, Courtney, Rochelle, Jenette (Tim) Ferguson and Bryce (Corina). Dearest son of Kathleen (Cecil) Malone and Bryce (Bernice) Graham. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, his sister Mary Jo (Ralph) Frendo and his brothers David (Pam) Graham and Kevin (Vicki) Graham....

Donald R. Baker
October 27, 2008
Baker, Donald R., age 79, October 27, 2008 of Long Lake, Mi., formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Dearest Dad of Casey (Audrey), Louis (Cheryl) and Robert (Mary Kaye). Dearest grandpa of 9 and great grandpa of 4
Mary Burke
October 26, 2008
Burke, Mary Agnes Age 82, October 26, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Timothy (Diane), Patrick and Mary Jo (Ronald) Whitehead. Dear sister of Kathleen (John) Mech. Dearest grandmother of Joseph, Katharine, Jessica, Genevieve, Briana, Cody, and Veronica. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Butler. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Thelma E. Dorantes
October 26, 2008
Dorantes, Thelma E. Age 81 of Grayling. Beloved partner of Gerald Partlow. Loving mother of Kathy, Charlene, Darlene and step children Henry, Mary, and Ronnie.
Dennis L. Armos
October 25, 2008
Armos, Dennis L. Age 69. October 25, 2008. Dear brother of Stephen (Betty) Armos. Uncle of Stephen E. (Nancy) Armos. Great Uncle of Stephen R. Armos and Aaron M. Armos.
Alan Joseph Rave
October 25, 2008
Rave, Alan J. Age 51. Passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Lori. Loving father of Jeremy. Loving brother and uncle. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother.

Harriet M. Turner
October 24, 2008
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Vicki (Gregory) Samp and Douglas E. (Debbie) Houston. Dear sister of Tim (Rhonda) Dillon. Dearest grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 4
Stephen Richard Maccanon
October 22, 2008
MacCanon, Stephen Richard. Age 53, of Dearborn. October 22, 2008. Loving son of Francis Richard and Shirley. Dear brother of David (Renee Gilchrist). Uncle of Christopher, Jeffery and Debra. Preceded in death by his mother Ruth.
Julia Feistel
October 21, 2008
Feistel, Julia Age 82, October 21, 2008 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of Milton. Loving mother of Bob (Meg) and the late Jerry (Cindi). Dearest sister of Betty (George) Kramar and the late Louis Husek. Dear grandmother of Katie, Robby, Jessica and Steven. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Aubrey Whittemore
October 20, 2008
Whittemore, Aubrey. Age 80, of Southgate. October 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Lera. Loving father of Rick and Randy (Doris). Proud grandfather of Ryan, Jesse, Kirk, Christie, Nancy, Brana, Ciara, Elizabeth and Susana. Great grandfather of Sophia. Dear brother of Edward (Bonnie) and Betty (Ralph) Griffin. Preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.
Dorothy Marie Smith
October 20, 2008
Dorothy Marie Smith, age 59 was born in Wyandotte, MI to Earl and Genevieve (Bulley) Dupuie, she married Michael E. Smith Sept. 23, 1974, he preceded her in death on July 9, 2006, she is survived by children James (Deborah) Compeau of Spruce, MI, Michael (Hope) Smith of Spruce, MI, Sylvester (Mary) Smith of S.Rockwood, MI, Kimberly (Greg) Compeau...

Wilda Louise Pettinga
October 19, 2008
Pettinga, Wilda L. Age 90, of Grosse Ile. October 19, 2008. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Larry (Jo), Gail (Don) Martin, Paul (Bonnie) and David (Bonnie). Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 6. One of the founding members of Grosse Ile Garden Club, Fifth Generation Florist and active member of St. James Episcopal Church, Grosse Ile....
Audrey M. Sweitzer
October 19, 2008
Sweitzer, Audrey M. October 19, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Bob Sweitzer and Karen Smith. Dearest grandmother of Heather (James) Stewart and Heidi (Henry) Love.

Shirley D. Wheeler
October 17, 2008
Wheeler, Shirley D., age 85, October 17, 2008 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Loving mother of Karyn Orr, Tom (Sandy) Wheeler and Doug (Sandy) Wheeler. Dearest grandmother of Debra (Matt) Pendell, J. C. Orr, Shelley (Dan) Chastain, Nicole (Rich) Latulippe, Kevin (Michelle) Dunham, Kim Dunham and Karie Schaefer. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren....