OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Ronald Glenwood Malmsten

Ronald Glenwood Malmsten

July 4, 2017

Ronald was born on February 15, 1933 in Melvindale, Michigan and died on July 4, 2017 at the age of 84; he was of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Juanita and the late Janet and survived by his companion Fran Fletcher. Loving dad of Ronald A., Susan Ianni, Steven A. and the late William. Also survived by his...

Bette Jean Bezeau

Bette Jean Bezeau

July 4, 2017

Bette Jean Bezeau, age 92, of Monroe, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday with her son, Gary, at her side, at Alice Lorraine Care Center of Monroe where she resided since August 2016 due to her fight with Dementia. Born April 11, 1925, in Ann Arbor, MI, Bette was the oldest child of 13 born to Ralph B. and...

Paula Halonen

Paula Halonen

July 4, 2017

Paula Halonen, age 79, of Grosse Ile, passed away July 4th, 2017, succumbing to breast cancer. Paula retired as a school teacher in the Melvindale School District. She was a proud member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dearborn, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren; Noelle, Connor, Jacob and Joshua. Paula leaves behind her grandchildren as well as...

Marian Jablonski

Marian Jablonski

July 4, 2017

Marian Jablonski; age 94, July 4, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Marianne (Marc) McEachern, Thomas (Gloria), Gregory (Antonio Carli), Christopher (Carol), Janet (Thomas) Evanoff, James, Andrew and the late Anthony. Dearest grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 16. Dear sister of John Spillane. Also survived by her dear friend Joseph Connors....

Sherry L. Sudduth

Sherry L. Sudduth

July 4, 2017

Sudduth, Sherry L., age 64 of Monroe. Went to join her son in heaven on July 4, 2017. Loving wife of Harold for 44 years. Loving mother of Lori (Brian) Varn and the late Sherman G. Sudduth. Dearest Nina to Dominic. Beloved sister of John Kopsolias, Judith Kopsolias, Lisa (John) Semeniuk, and the late Carl Kopsolias. Dearest daughter of...

Sharon K. Zimmer

Sharon K. Zimmer

July 4, 2017

Zimmer, Sharon K., age 67 of Canton, went home to be with the lord on July 4, 2017. Loving mama of Dominique (Ryan) Breslin, and Christina Castagna. Dearest Granny of Antonio, Giana, and Mia. Loving family of Ernie (Mary) Pizzini. Beloved sister of Michael (Lorna) Greenup.

Theodore 'Ted' Emil Ikola

Theodore 'Ted' Emil Ikola

July 3, 2017

Ikola, Theodore "Ted" Emil. Age 78. July 3, 2017. Ted was born on August 19, 1938 and is the son of the late Margaret Gunderman and George Henry Ikola. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Kay L. (Brandt) Ikola and children Karl Emil and Karen June (Jonathan Marin), Grandson: Ethan Rafael Marin. He was a graduate...

Esko I. Sage

Esko I. Sage

July 3, 2017

Esko I. Sage; age 98, July 3, 2017, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Loving father of Alvina (Ed) Rudovich and the late Alexander (Brenda). Dearest grandfather of 2 and great-grandfather of 4.

Jeanette Ashley Sancho

Jeanette Ashley Sancho

July 2, 2017

Jeanette Ashley Sancho; age 27, July 2, 2017 of Taylor. Loving mother of Joseph and Natalie. Beloved daughter of Edward and Paulette. Dearest sister of Edward, Justin and Paul. Dear granddaughter of Barbara Stineman. Donations in memory of Jeanette may be made directly to the family.

Alvin B. Moore

Alvin B. Moore

July 1, 2017

Alvin Moore, age 88, of Allen Park, now rests from his work in the arms of his Heavenly Father. On July 1, 2017, he joyfully joined the wife he had missed greatly, Rebecca, and his grandson, Joshua Bonikowski. Also dancing with him now on the streets of Glory are his parents Arthur and Nell Moore; his sisters, Helen, Ruby,...

Robert Allen Storck

Robert Allen Storck

June 30, 2017

Robert Allen Storck; age 60, June 30, 2017 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving dad of David and Casey. Dear son-in-law of William and Madeline Jones. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Betty. Dearest brother of the late David (Shannan), Ellen (Robert) Good, Mary (the late Ken) Good, James (the late Carole), Karen Snyder, Kathleen...

Steven Robert Hoffer

Steven Robert Hoffer

June 30, 2017

Born in Monroe, Steven was the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Brooks) Hoffer. He worked as an Auto Mechanic for many years. A member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Steven enjoyed Fishing, Model Building and Playing Billiards. Steven leaves to cherish his memory his mother Dottie Hoffer of Monroe; siblings: Danny (Jamie) Hoffer of Lambertville, Kay Baber of...

Rosemary Drake

Rosemary Drake

June 29, 2017

Rosemary Drake: age 89, June 29, 2017 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Lobdell and the late Norman Drake. Loving mother of Cindy Tomczyk, Sara (Russell) Hambley, Ruth (Chris) Maxim, the late Kenneth Lobdell, the late Martha Lobdell and step-mother of Linda (Les) Sova, Jimmy Drake, Bobby Drake, Lilly (Paul) Bauer and Patrick Drake. Dearest sister of...

Mr. Robert H. Mason

Mr. Robert H. Mason

June 29, 2017

Robert H. Mason, age 88 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully June 29th, 2017. Loving husband of the late Pauline. Dear father of Bobby (Lynn), Harold (Kathy), the late Carolyn Hayes. Proud grandfather of Michael Hayes, Eric Hayes, and Bobby Mason, Jr. Great grandfather of 5 and great-great grandfather of 2. Also survived by a sister Betty Rogers of...

Cortney Cole Schaale

Cortney Cole Schaale

June 29, 2017

Cortney Cole Schaale; age 39, June 29, 2017 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Glen Marion. Loving mother of Rina, Sarah, Zachary and grandmother of Aiden. Dearest daughter of Josie Mead, George (Kathy) Mead and daughter-in-law of Gloria (the late Arnold) Marion. Dear sister of Jennifer (Brian) Hawkins and Sean Mead. Also survived by her nephew Grant and many...

Daniel Allen Ludy

Daniel Allen Ludy

June 28, 2017

Daniel was born on September 16, 1991 in Trenton, Michigan and died on June 28, 2017 at the age of 25; he was of Trenton. Cherished son of Kevin and Barbara. Loving brother of Erica. Proud uncle of Keagen. Also survived by his grandparents Bob and Peggy Fisher as well as many loving family and friends. He will be...

James 'Lou' Hattar

James 'Lou' Hattar

June 28, 2017

Hattar, James "Lou". Age 66, of Southgate. June 28, 2017. Beloved longtime companion of Roberta Kitts. Loving brother of Fred (Jackie) Hattar. Dear uncle of Steven, Nancy, Diane, Tommy and Joey. Great uncle of 6. Survived also by his 3 loving pets Peshka, Itchie and Sophia. Preceded in death by parents John and Dorothy Hattar and a nephew John...

Mr. Donald Owen Bjurman

Mr. Donald Owen Bjurman

June 28, 2017

Bjurman, Donald Owen, age 86 of Allen Park, passed away peacefully June 28th, 2017. Loving father of Denise (Greg) Tachoir and David. Proud grandfather of Steven. Also survived by his sister Lois Shalogian. Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 5th from 2-8pm, Funeral Service Thursday July 6th 9:30am, at the Allen Park Chapel- Martenson Family of Funeral Homes,...

Amanda Marie 'Amy' Brockmiller

Amanda Marie 'Amy' Brockmiller

June 28, 2017

Brockmiller, Amanda Marie "Amy". Age 50, of Trenton. June 28, 2017. Beloved wife of David for 26 years. Loving mother of Erin (John) Radler, Alex Brockmiller and Lauren Brockmiller. Dear daughter of Joan and the late Larry Miller. Dearest sister of Trever Miller and Lara (Tony) Filarski. Survived also by many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial contributions...

Paula H. Bohr

Paula H. Bohr

June 27, 2017

Click on the tribute wall above to view Paula's video tribute. Bohr, Paula H. Age 83. June 27, 2017 of Trenton. Beloved Mom of Bruce, Steve, Greg, Chris, Tim (Vicky), Debbie (Michael), Julie (Dale) and Larry (Lisa). Proud grandmother of Ashley, Mike (Amy), Christie, Arlen, Chad, Nick, Jocelyn, Riley, Luke, Nathan, Jake and Jordan. Great grandmother of Laliana, Louie,...