OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Anna G. Risch

Anna G. Risch

August 14, 2006

Risch, Anna G., Age 93, August 14, 2006 of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester. Loving mother of eleven children, Jeanette (Frank) Warner, Sally (Thomas) Courtright, Leonard (Carol) Risch, Ginny Rosko, Mary Ellen Risch, Karen (Roger) Bastien, Dale Risch, Carl (Pamela) Risch, Edward (Kathy) Risch, Paul (Donna) Risch and Betty (John) Kasper. Dearest Grandmother of Barbara Winger, Gary...

Kriston L. Tucker

Kriston L. Tucker

August 13, 2006

Beloved wife of James. Loving daughter of Robert (Dora) Wain and the late Betty Wain. Dearest sister of: Robert (Jayne) Wain, Scott (Cherie) Wain, Penny Wain, Gloria Wain and Dawn (Tyrone) Lyons.

Richard F. Russell

Richard F. Russell

August 13, 2006

Mr. Russell is survived by 3 sons Richard E.(Kathy), Robert A., Gary; 1 brother James(Betty) Russell; 11 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren

Charles Duckett

Charles Duckett

August 12, 2006

Duckett, Charles, Age 79, August 12, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved Husband of The Late Flossie. Loving Father of Jennifer (Dan) Tarjeft. Dearest Grandfather of Earl, Daniel and Alicia. Also survived by many neices and nephews. Preceded in death by Parents Reverend & Mrs. Duckett and Brothers Frank and Norman Duckett. Mr. Duckett retired from the Ecorse Public Library and...

Grace L. Dunham

Grace L. Dunham

August 12, 2006

Dunham, Grace L. Age 82. August 12, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Adrain (Kerry) Campbell, Janet (Andy) Kinunen and Mary (Keith) Zieleck. Dearest grandma of Brian, Drew, Kelli, Casey and Jessie.

Imelda Y. Valmassoi

Imelda Y. Valmassoi

August 11, 2006

Valmassoi, Imelda Y. Age 97. August 11, 2006 of Detroit. Beloved wife the late Achille. Loving mother of Giovanni (Linda) Valmassoi and Marie (Anthony) Gramer. Dearest grandmother of Lisa (Patrick) Callaghan and Anthony Jr. (Sunshine) Gramer. Great grandmother of Brandon Gramer and Katherine Rose Callaghan. Also survived by 1 brother Sisto Pinazza and 1 sister in Italy, Vilma Dippi....

Dayton V. Brunges

Dayton V. Brunges

August 11, 2006

Brunges, Dayton V. Age 46. August 11, 2006 of Flat Rock. Husband of Tori. Father of Kristen. Son of Dayton and Judith Brunges. Grandson of Hazel Garton and the late Vernon. Step-Father to Brandi and Brian Osborne. Step-Grandfather to Kailey. Son-In-Law of Bill and Sharon Harmon.

Thomas Edward Gilbert

Thomas Edward Gilbert

August 9, 2006

View Video Tribute Mr. Gilbert is survived by his wife, Eula; son Keith(Audrey); Daughter Julie(Mickey)Laslo; Sister Christine Harris. He was an avid fisherman & hunter and a member of the Stewart Road Church of God.

Mary Lou Andonian

Mary Lou Andonian

August 9, 2006

View Video Tribute Andonian, Mary Lou, Age 79, August 9, 2006, of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Beloved mother of Guy (Linda), Greg (Lynda), Randy (Ann), Carole Bielas (her companion Greg Bader), Judi (Ken) Bojanowski, Donna (James) Turner and Mary (Craig Butts) Andonian. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and 2 sisters Marguerite (Art) Foor and...

James F. Fraher

James F. Fraher

August 7, 2006

Fraher, James F., age 80, August 7, 2006. Beloved father of James (Karen) Fraher, Richard (Margaret) Fraher, Francis (Marianne) Fraher. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. James served as a Major in the U. S. Air Force and will be buried with full military honors.

Robert A. Twigg

Robert A. Twigg

August 6, 2006

He was a 20 year veteran of the U S Air Force and retired from a distinguished civilian career with the U S Army. He served as Quartermaster for the Rock of Gibraltar, VFW Post 4230. Preceded in death by his wife Sherrill, father, Frank Twigg, mother Viola Ryan and her husband Gerald Ryan, brother James Twigg. He is...

Josepha Lynne Sister Lafata

Josepha Lynne Sister Lafata

August 5, 2006

LaFata, Sister Josepha Lynne. Age 53. August 5, 2006, of Riverview. Beloved daughter of Nick and the late Marie. Loving sister of Richard(Colleen). Dearest Aunt of Philip, Adam and Sarah. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jesse W. Moore

Jesse W. Moore

August 5, 2006

Moore, Jesse W. - August 5, 2006 of Allen Park. Loving husband of Roberta Kathleen (Ervin). Loving father of Jerry (Judy) moore, Shirley (Norman) Whyte, Coleen Reister and David (Cathy) Moore. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Son of the late Lennie and Neta (Allen) Moore. Preceded in death by sisters and brothers Bonnie M. Nabors, Carrie L Patterson, Floyd...

Bill T. Cameron

Bill T. Cameron

August 5, 2006

Cameron, Bill. Age 65, of Trenton. August 5, 2006. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Loving father of Tracey (Alvin) Malwitz, Donal (Kristin) and Belea Koski. Proud grandpa of Isabella, Maxwell, Asia, Kramer and Liam. A 1964 graduate of The University of Oklahoma. Retired after 32 years as a Chassis Engineer for Ford Motor Co.

John L. Peterson

John L. Peterson

August 4, 2006

Mr. Pererson is survived by his wife Carolyn, One brother Frank Peterson, One sister Alvera (Robert) Sbarbaro, and a nephew John Sbarbaro.

Gerald E. Bufalini

Gerald E. Bufalini

August 3, 2006

Bufalini, Gerald E. Age 71 of Riverview, formerly of Dearborn. August 3, 2006. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Gary (Kim) and Toni (Gary) Page. Devoted grandpa of Ryan, Brad, Kyle and Neil. Loving great-grandfather of Joshua James and Madisyn (Madi). Brother of Marlene (Jack) Robinson. Survived by several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. In lieu of flowers...

Vivian Dorothy Dillard

Vivian Dorothy Dillard

August 3, 2006

View Video Tribute Dillard, Vivian Dorothy Age 82, August 3, 2006 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Louis) Milot, Robert (Juana) and the late Vickie Hinzmann and mother-in-law of Leroy Hinzmann. Dearest grandmother of Steven and Teresa Hinzmann, Donnie Burton, Ronnie and David Papler, Bill (Patty) Nungester and great-grandmother of Angi Nungester and...

Shirley Kay Rutkowski

Shirley Kay Rutkowski

August 2, 2006

Rutkowski, Shirley K., age 66, August 2, 2006 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Tony. Loving mother of Brenda (Steve) Zenker, Roberta Fransisco and Bradley (Melissa) Meadows. Dearest Grandmother of Sarah. Also survived by 2 sisters.

Gerald J. Raidl

Gerald J. Raidl

August 1, 2006

Raidl, Gerald James, age 54, of Dearborn, August 1, 2006. Beloved brother of Frank, Bob, Joe, Patty Raidl, and Roseann Paluch.

Glenn Franklin Smith

Glenn Franklin Smith

July 31, 2006

View Video Tribute Smith, Glenn F. Age 66, July 31, 2006 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Shirley Ann. Loving father of Sherri (Patrick) Norton. Grandfather of Sheryl. Brother of Alex Fate Smith Jr.