OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Nancy J. Brow
March 12, 2006
Nancy was born on March 11, 1937 and passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2006. Nancy was a resident of Southfield, Michigan.
Nancy Joyce Nieman
March 12, 2006
View Video Tribute Nieman, Nancy J. Age 63. March 12, 2006 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Debra(Lisa Stepaniak). Dearest sister of Rose Van Hemel. Dear daughter-in-law of Virginia Nieman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Gloria Rae Stein
March 12, 2006
Mrs. Stein is survived by her sons Howard Stein of Monroe, Marc(Sharon) Stein of Georgia and Stuart (Shirleen)Stein of Newport; Sister Geri Greenberg of Miami,FL; 12 grandchildren & 16 Great-Grandchildren.

Betty Jean Swayze
March 12, 2006
Swayze, Betty Jean, age 75, died after battling Alzheimer Disease for over 10 years, March 12, 2006, of S. Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Sonny Swayze. Loving mother of Jean (Daniel) Smith, Michael and Becky Swayze. Also survived by her sister Margaret.
Steven Richard Beck
March 11, 2006
Beck, Steven R. age 36, March 11, 2006 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Geraldine. loving father of Michael, Philip, and Jacob. Loving son of Richard and Lucille Beck. Dear son-in-law of Philip and Phyllis Salamone. Beloved brother of LuAnne (Kevin) Newman, Kimberly (Jeff) Walczak, and the late Dennis Beck. Also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Fran (Todd) Christopher and...
Earl Joseph Kettinger
March 11, 2006
View Video Tribute Mr. Kettinger was the son of Leon & Eliza(Duvall)Kettinger. He married Ellen Bomia May 11, 1946 at St John Catholic Church in Monroe. Mr. Kettinger was employed 25 years at Monroe Auto Equipment & worked at General Motors in Toledo, where he retired after 20 yrs. He served in the Army Ssignal Corp as a radio...

Ralph S. Ledington
March 11, 2006
Mr. Ledington was employed by Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant for many years taking a medical retirement. He was an Army veteran and member of American Legion Post 225 and UAW Local 372. He is survived by Kathie Martich with whom he made his home; daughter Rochelle Davis of Monroe; brothers Ronnie Ledington Sr. of Ira, MI, & Gary(Darla)Ledington of...
Martin Joseph Balle
March 10, 2006
Balle, Martin J., Age 57, March 10, 2006 of Allen Park. Mr. Balle was a Vietnam Veteran Serving his country in the United States Army. Beloved father of Jeannine, and Melissa (Adam) Taylor. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving son of Mary Patricia and the late Michael J. Balle. Also survived by five grandchildren, two sisters Denise (Al) Matteini and...
Erwin W. Leich, Sr.
March 10, 2006
Leich, Erwin W. Sr., Age 81 of Taylor. Loving Husband of Shirley. Father of Bill (Patricia), Shirley Ann (Robert) Doty, Jack (Cathy), Ray (Trish), Rodney and Charles (Erin). Proud Papa of 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Adolph Otts (Lois). Veteran of World War II. Retired from National Steel after 49 years of service
Elvie L. Yowell
March 9, 2006
View Video Tribute Yowell, Elvie L. Age 88. March 9, 2006 of Westland formerly of Taylor. Loving Aunt of Donna Bridges,Terry Barker, Faye Meszaros, Pam Bates, Donald Barker, Ruth Faudel, Bernice Thomason, Carl Barker, Denny Barker, Debbie Valentini, Sharon Pace, Arnold Barker and Larry Barker.

Donald A. Denno
March 9, 2006
Mr. Denno was married to Patsy(Newton) on January 20, 1946. She preceded him in death May of 2005. He was employed for 47 years by Ford Motor Company, Rouge Plant and retired in 1986. He was an Army veteran of WWII and a 1938 graduate of Rockwood High School. He is survived by 1 son David(Sandra)Denno of Blaine MN;...

Edward J. Milon
March 9, 2006
Milon, Edward J. age 80, March 9, 2006 of Trenton, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Pat. Loving father of David Milon, Diane (James) Laybourn and Joseph Milon. Dearest papa of David Milon Jr. and Jessica (Breon) Nagy. Brother in law of Harry Marshall and Margaret Tracy. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Clarence Steve Simmons
March 8, 2006
Simmons, Clarence Steve. Age 71, of Detroit. Husband of Pat. Loving father of the late Mickey Murphy, Cindy Brightenfield, Tom Murphy, Mark (Betty Ann) Hall and Stephanie Michelle Murphy. Grandpa of 8. Active member of V.F.W. Post 505 and St. Gabriel Catholic Church.
Dorothy J. Krupczak
March 8, 2006
Krupczak, Dorothy J. (nee Fryett). Age 77. March 8, 2006 of Mesa , AZ. Formerly of Trenton. Retired from National Steel Corp in 1986. Beloved wife of Edward L. Krupczak. Loving mother of Chuck Krupczak and Jeff (Ellen) Krupczak both of San Antonio, TX. Dearest grandmother of Eddy (Julia) Krupczak of San Antonio, TX, Trevor (Lindsey) Krupczak of San...

Marlene D. Watts
March 7, 2006
Watts, Marlene. Age 74. March 7, 2006 of Lincoln Park. Loving sister of Sally A. Watts.

Inis R. Koch
March 6, 2006
Mrs. Koch was employed as an executive secretary for La-Z-Boy Chair Co. from 1977 until her retirement in 1991. During the 60's & 70's she was a legal secretary for Griffin & Griffin of Monroe. She also had been employed by Golden-Fallon & Weipert law firm. She was a 1937 graduate of Monroe High School, attended Monroe Business College,...

Robert Piatek
March 5, 2006
Robert was born on November 22, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2006. Robert was a resident of Michigan.
E.J. Sheppard
March 5, 2006
View Video Tribute Sheppard, Elsie J. age 91 - March 5, 2006 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette. Dearest father of Betty (Alex) Zouyras, Doris Powell, Bobby (Dorothy), Toney (Margaret), Linda (Danny) Turnbow, Sammy(Barbara), Ricky (Sue), Janice (Mike) Jaffer, Keena (Dorothy), Victor, Angelo, Merrue Powell, Sheila Winnen and the late Carolyn and Jerry. Dear brother of...
Nicholas Kuncho, Jr.
March 5, 2006
Kuncho, Nicholas Jr. Age 83. March 5, 2006 of Brownstown Twp. Loving father of Rodney(Karen). Dearest grandfather of Rodney Jr., and Karyl (Brian) Worley. Great-grandfather to Emily. Dearest brother to Katherine Kuncho and uncle to Cheryl (Jim) Trojanowski.

Donald Delores Snavelly
March 4, 2006
They are survived by their daughter Melissa Kennedy of Murray, Kentucky.