OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Joyce Helen Kohler

Joyce Helen Kohler

July 12, 2007

Kohler, Joyce Helen. Age 85. July 12, 2007 of Brownstown. Formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Julius. Loving mother of Janiece Kohler, Claudia (William) Horne and Anita (Joseph) Denes. Dearest grandmother of William, Jr. (Janan) Horne, Andrea Denes and Jeffrey Denes. Great grandmother of William Lyle Horne, Brenna Horne and Brayden Horne. Sister to Jean Busch and...

Robert L. Werk

Robert L. Werk

July 12, 2007

Werk, Robert L. Age 79, July 12, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father of Sharon (Ken) Zafarana, Robert (Andrea) and Patricia. Dearest grandfather of Robert, Jeremy, Jillian and Rebecca.

Lucille E. Stead

Lucille E. Stead

July 8, 2007

Stead, Lucille (Johnson). Age 90. July 8, 2007. Formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of John. Loving mom of Catherine Swader, Gregory (Susan) Johnson, Joseph (Jo-Ann) Johnson, James Johnson and the late Charles Johnson. Mother-In-Law to Carol Johnson. Dearest grandma of 9. Great grandma of 12. Also survived by 1 sister Dorothy Winter.

Elynor V. Penn

Elynor V. Penn

July 8, 2007

Penn, Elynor V., age 83, July 8, 2007, of Trenton. Beloved wife of Lehman. Loving mother of Gregory (Karen) and Randall. Also survived by 6 grandchildren Shannon (T.J.) Geary, Ashley (Billy) Kish and Molly, Bryan, Megan & Jessica Penn, 3 great grandchildren and her twin sister Ethel Lindstrom.

Edward Joseph Bien

Edward Joseph Bien

July 7, 2007

Bien, Edward J. Age 92 of Ludington, formerely of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Edward, Stanley, and Robert. Also survived by many grandchildren.

Mathew R. Asmussen

Mathew R. Asmussen

July 7, 2007

Asmussen, Mathew R., age 29, July 7, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Beloved son of Robert and Patricia Asmussen. Loving brother of Laura (Joel) Eory, Cathy Ficara, Mike (Laura) Asmussen, and Kristie (Billy) Hand. Also survived by his grandmothers Joann Stumm and Leona Asmussen; 5 nieces Julia, Matisyn, Hannah, Abby and Haley and 3 nephews Drake, Lukas and Benjamin.

Arnold L. Hatmaker

Arnold L. Hatmaker

July 6, 2007

Hatmaker, Arnold L., age 70, July 6, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Randy (Kathy) and Kevin (Deanna). Also survived by 2 grandchildren Beverly (Aaron) St. Amour and Robert Hatmaker; 2 great grandchildren Jackson and Wyatt St. Amour; 2 sisters Mildred Wilson and Eva (Jim) Jeffries, and his brother Howard (Lena) Hatmaker.

Donald G. Koscher

Donald G. Koscher

July 6, 2007

Donald G. Koscher, Age 66 of Wyandotte, formerly of South Rockwood. July 6, 2007. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Sean (Jennifer)Koscher, Staci (Brian)Adams, Shelley (Charles)Collert and Angela (Blair) Adams. Proud grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Charles (Marion) Koscher, Peter Boven, Jacqueline Sutton and Mary Ann (Glenn) Dutton. Preceded in death by his parents and a twin...

Donald J. Thiel

Donald J. Thiel

July 6, 2007

Thiel, Donald J., age 83, July 6, 2007 of New Boston. Beloved husband of Evelyn E., for 57 years and devoted father to Doug (Cari) Thiel, Debbie (Joe) Lambrix, and Gary Thiel. Loving and proud grandfather of Bri (Kyle) Thorsrud, Rachel (Matt) Hoover, Derek Thiel and Michael Lambrix. Dearest brother of Bill (the late Effie), Bob (Peg), the late...

Marjorie A. Burchel

Marjorie A. Burchel

July 5, 2007

Burchel, Marjorie A., age 70, July 5, 2007, of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Mickey (Duane) Gardner, Rick (Cheryl) Burchel and George Burchel. Proud Meem of Katie and Dan Gardner, Angel and Jacklyn Burchel and John and Sarah Burchel. Dear sister of Paul, Joyce and Doug.

Harold J. Rhodes

Harold J. Rhodes

July 5, 2007

Rhodes, Harold J. Age 87. July 5, 2007. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband to the late Geraldine. Loving dad to the late Janet M. and Michael (Kathy). Dearest grandpa of Nathan and Emily. Also survived by 1 sister as well as many nieces and nephews.

Virginia May Farino

Virginia May Farino

July 4, 2007

Farino, Virginia May of Riverview, Age 86 July 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Richard Farino Jr. Loving mom to Michael (Audrey), Gregory (Becky) and Dorothea "Dee". Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Gerry.

Geraldine Lewis

Geraldine Lewis

July 4, 2007

Mrs. Lewis is survived by her mother Lottie Dzwierzynski; 2 sons Warren(Karen)Lewis and Derek(Christine)Lewis; 2 daughters Wendy(Mike)Dillon and Michelle Lewis; brother William (Sue)Dzwierzynski; sister Mary Ann Dzwierzynski; 6 grnadchildren

Angella M. Dorazio

Angella M. Dorazio

July 3, 2007

Mrs. Dorazio was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and crocheting. She is survived by 3 sons Michael Dorazio, Laurence(Dolores)Dorazio, Nicholas(Voulena)Dorazio; daughters Maria Schoonover & Deborah(James)Nordstrom; broathers Alfred(Dorothy)Pillarelli, Gene(Marge)Pillarelli, John(Margaret)Pillarelli & Anthony(Barbara)Pillarelli;sisters in law Mary Dorazio & Louise Dorazio; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren & 13 great great grandchildren.

Betty Jo Gilbert

Betty Jo Gilbert

July 3, 2007

Gilbert, Betty Jo, age 76 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Zane. Loving mother of Rex(Pam), Melody(Mark) Walker, Karen(Tom) Cunningham and Kelly(Ronda). Dear sister of Bobby Plonka, Dennis(Nancy) Wallen and Jan Rasmussen. Dearest Grandmother of 12 and Great-Grandmother of 3.

Michael T. Young

Michael T. Young

July 3, 2007

Young, Michael T. Age 45, of Carleton. July 3, 2007. Loving husband of Susan K. Proud father of Christina Ann. Son of James W. Young. Brother of James and John. Preceded in death by his mother Karen.

Diana Mae Osentoski

Diana Mae Osentoski

July 2, 2007

Osentoski, Diana Mae, July 2, 2007, of Trenton. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother to 11 children. Proud grandma of 22. Great grandma of 3. Dear sister of 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Pearl T. Morehouse

Pearl T. Morehouse

July 1, 2007

Morehouse, Pearl Theresa. Age 87. July 1, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Larry, Robert, William (Nicole), Jim (Mary Jo), Beverly Westaway and Rose Ann (Tom) Malvesto. Dearest grandmother of 12. Great grandmother to 13. Also survived by 1 sister Martha Brown.

Timothy M. Clifford, Sr.

Timothy M. Clifford, Sr.

June 30, 2007

Clifford, Timothy M., Sr. Age 68. June 30, 2007 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Janice. Loving dad of Pam (Dan), Bob (Carole), Tim, Jr. (Amy), Jerry (Stefanie) and Shelly. Dearest Papa of 11 grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters and a brother.

Derek G. Waddell

Derek G. Waddell

June 30, 2007

Waddell, Derek G. Age 34, June 30, 2007 of Allen Park. Loving father of Cole and Jayne. Dear companion of Elaine Carr. Beloved son of Betty Waddell and Glenn (Lois). Dearest Brother of Karen (Danny) Cordell, Renee (Scott) Lockenour, Michelle (Randy) Felty and Matt (Debi).