OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Charlotte Dahlka
April 23, 2008
She was born September 26, 1915 in Maybee to Henry and Florence Helser. Charlotte married Howard Dahlka, on October 2, 1937 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Monroe in a double ceremony with her husband's brother, Hy and his bride Eileen Heisler. She was a 61 year resident of Gibraltar, very active in the Gibraltar Over 50 Club, and was...
Frances C. Rossi
April 21, 2008
Born on Januray 20, 1913 to Fred and Marie DiIoa-Rossi, she married Pasquale N. Rossi June 3, 1937 who died in May 2003, she is survived by sons: Vincent (Mary), Frederick (Terrie), Joseph (Janet) and John (Charlene DiCarlo), daughters: Roseann (J.Edward) Ready and Kathleen (Robert) Oetjens, 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, spouse,...

Josie M. Zdunich
April 20, 2008
Josephine Marie Josie Zdunich. Born November 9, 1965. Passed away April 20, 2008. Survived by her loving partner Alice Barra, parents Pat and Mike Zdunich, a brother Marc and Kim Zdunich, nieces Rylie Zdunich, Zoe Zdunich, Mia Zdunich, Abbi Zdunich and Emily Martin, nephews Sammy Martin and A.J. Martin. Josie was preceded in death by her grandparents Harold and...

Maye Blackburn
April 18, 2008
Blackburn, Maye of Detroit, Age 86 April 18, 2008. Wife of the late Bernard. Mother of Carol (Henry) Cable, Patricia (Terry) Strong, Ada Heddleson and the late Wesley Price. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Regina L. Sugalski
April 18, 2008
Sugalski, Regina L. Age 88. April 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Thomas (Trish) Sugalski and Cathy (Fred) Corne. Dearest grandmother of Anthony (Ashley) Sugalski, Matthew (Amanda) Sugalski, Rachael (Robert) Young, Marian (Eric) Honeywell and Nicholas Corne. Great grandmother of Luke, J.T. and Trisha. Regina enjoyed traveling and was able to see Pope John...

Sonia J. Cronenwett
April 18, 2008
Sonia J. Cronenwett. Age 80, of Monroe. April 18, 2008. Dear sister of Bernice Waugh, Sybil (Roger Young) Burchfield and Wes (Betty) Carroll. Sonia is survived also by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Pearl Carroll, a sister Joyce Long and a brother Donald Carroll.
Alberta C. Barden
April 16, 2008
Barden, Alberta C. "Smiley" Age 80. April 16, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Marlin "PeeWee". Loving mom of Shirley Deno and Ray Barden. Dearest nana of Paige, Ashley and Olivia. Sister to Harold, Jimmy, Henry, Janet and Jerry. Also survived by Tara who is the mother of Alberta's grandchildren.
Bonnie L. Hughson
April 15, 2008
Hughson, Bonnie L. Age 81. April 15, 2008 of South Rockwood. Beloved wife of 60 years to John F. Hughson. Loving mom of John F., Jr. (Kathie) Hughson of Charlevoix, MI and Lorna VanWashenova of South Rockwood, MI. Dearest grandmother of Dale, Jr. (Andrea) VanWashenova, Jeff (Angie) VanWashenova and John F. Hughson, III. Also survived by 1 sister Earline...
Joyce Eileen Hughes
April 14, 2008
Hughes, Joyce E. Age 77, April 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Steve (Edith), Randy (Rickie), Bobbi (George) Reiter and Dani Hughes. Dearest grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of fifteen.

Gustave J. Lafaut, Jr.
April 14, 2008
Gustave is survived by his son Robert(Sandra); daughters, Janet(Wayne)Grant & JoAnne(Jon)Bunge;10 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren.

Emmaline R. Knack
April 14, 2008
Knack, Emmaline R., nee: Rose, age 80, April 14, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Edward Knack, Sr. Loving mother of Edward, Jr. (Debra), Rachele Ostrowski, Celeste(the late John) Mankopf, Michael (Jo), Marilisa Napiwocki, Donamae (Dennis) Gronda, Rosemarie (William) Ledwick, Mary (Timothy) Weller, the late Renae Bazner and the late Michelle Knack. Also survived by 20 grandchildren,...
George Keck
April 14, 2008
Keck, George. Age 86, of Trenton. April 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Georgine Shelton and Philip "Flip" (Jan) Keck. Proud grandfather of Bethann (James) Craig, Elaine (Mark) Ciero, William (Natalie) Sabol, Derek (Malia) Keck, Tiffany (Scott) Heritsch, Jerry (Denise) Shelton, Jeff Shelton and Patrick (Brenda) Shelton. Loving great grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Mildred...
Virginia Ann Riopelle
April 14, 2008
Riopelle, Virginia A., of Grosse Ile. April 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Wendy (Robert Jr.) Jankowski. Cherished Grammy of Madyson and Parker. Dear sister of Susan Radge and Jack Graham. Special Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a loving Grammy to all and will be missed greatly.
Ruth W. Taylor
April 13, 2008
Taylor, Ruth W. Age 81. April 13, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 58 years to David. Loving mom of David (Sue), Carol (Richard) Bishop, Linda (Dennis) Levengood and Janice (Patrick) Kelly. Dearest grandma of 11. Great grandma of 2. Also survived by 1 sister Marion Kleman and 3 brothers Rev. Thomas (Frances), Robert (Vera) and Walter Wilson....
Joseph W. Porter
April 13, 2008
Loving husband of Patricia (Rogers), father of Pamela (Tom) Moyles, Patricia (Michael) Gerendasy, Edward, Matthew and Douglas Brancheau, brother of Jim Porter, Bob (Sandra) Porter, Betty Pemberton, sister in law Betty Porter, grandfather of 6, he was preceded in death by his parents barlow and Lydia (Welty) Porter, brother John Porter and a sister Jenny Cook
Henry Ybarra
April 13, 2008
Ybarra, Henry. Age 91. April 13, 2008 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Matilde and the late Carmen. Loving dad of Henry F. (Jenny) and Rosalinda E. Dearest grandpa of Aaron Barndollar. Also survived by 3 brothers Cesar, Raymond and Aquiles; 1 sister Mona Castillo; 1 step-son Joe Rodriguez and 3 step-daughters Carmen Pattison, Elizabeth Shockley and Veronica Poprawa.

Arthur Bruck
April 12, 2008
Born in Maybee, MI. to Oscar and Helena (Young) Bruck, he was married to the former Patricia Steffes, he is survived by sons Daniel J. (Bonnie) Bruck, thurlow E. Bruck, Philip (Chris) Bruck, Jerel (Paige) Bruck, daughters Karen (Mark) Syzdek and Valerie (Tom) Eby, brothers: Oscar (Linda), Charles (Rosemary), Arnold (Lois), Fred (Marge), and Ronald, sisters: Helena Shanteau and...

Marietta D'Alimonte
April 12, 2008
D'Alimonte, Marietta. Age 89. April 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Agostino. Loving mom of Danny, Luigi, the late George, Remo, Albert and Yolanda. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Barbara Jean Hill
April 12, 2008
Hill, Barbara Jean. Age 63. April 12, 2008 of Detroit. Loving mother of Barbara Hill, Lisa Hill, Cassandra Hill, Jacqueline (Brian) Massingo and John Hill. Dearest grandma of Laura, the late Davie, the late Heather, Krissy, Rudy, Jenny, Rachel, Robert, D.J., Candie, Jackie, Jonnea, Santonio, Courtney and Patricia. Also survived by several great grandchildren as well as other loving...

Howard Francis Norris
April 12, 2008
Norris, Howard Francis. Age 82. April 12, 2008 of Detroit. Loving husband of Mary. Also survived by other loving family.