OBITUARIES

November 14, 2015

Julia Lillian Tibbs, age 84 of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully November 14, 2015. Loving wife of Emery. Dear mother of the late Marc Farrand, Cheryl (Robert) Vance, Lisa Bennett, Cynthia (Daniel) Dusik, Monica (Randy) Summers, Edward, and Mitchum (Diane). Proud grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 8. Julia is also survived by her sister Lottie Wydick and...

November 13, 2015

Burke, Reginald L., age 78 of Livonia, formerly of Lincoln Park, passed away November 13, 2015. Loving husband of Mary Ann. Dear father of Daniel (Jennifer) and Christopher (Michele). Proud grandfather of Tyler, Brandon, Ashley, Cole, and Nicholas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Russo family to help with their son Brandon's fight with...

November 13, 2015

Davidson, Margaret, age 89 of Allen Park, passed away November 13, 2015. Margaret was born on April 1, 1926 in Cheshire, England to her parents Thomas and Phylis Holland. She finished out high school there in England and met the love of her life, Aram, in 1945. Aram was serving our country during WWII and the couple met when...

November 11, 2015

Lambart, Dorothy Irene. Age 89, of Grosse Ile. November 11, 2015. Beloved wife of Walter for 72 years. Loving mother of Arthur (Sue) Lambart, Diane (Richard) Fleming and the late Rev. Eric (Judi) Lambart. Proud grandmother of Arthur II (Leah) Lambart, Kurt (Sherri) Lambart, Carole Rakow, Eric (Jilian) Rakow, Megan (Luke) Meier and Erica Lambart. Great grandmother of 10....

November 11, 2015

Born in Detroit, Charles was the son of Charles and Mary (Brock) Neihoff. He married Kathy Maliszewski who sadly preceded him in death in 2010. Charles last worked for Mercy-Memorial Hospital as a Switchboard Operator. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served with the Military Police. Charles volunteered for the Veteran's Administration. He was an avid...

November 10, 2015

Gaynier, Christopher; age 49 of Lincoln Park was born on January 8, 1966 in Trenton, Michigan to Milo and Rosemary (nee: Elliott) Gaynier and died on November 10, 2015 at his home. Best friend and father of Nikki Gaynier and the late Ryan Gaynier. Life-long friend and spouse to Robin Gaynier. Cherished son of Milo, Sr. and Rosemary. Loving...

November 10, 2015

Bandla, Marjorie, Age 94 of Brownstown. She was a long-time resident of Fredonia, NY before retiring to Lady Lake, FL. Marjorie was born on May 8, 1921 in Tuxedo, NY to Robert and Ellen (nee: Clifford) Bentley who preceded her in death. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of William (Nancy) Bandla, Charles (Karen) Bandla and Susan...

November 10, 2015

Robert David Costa ;age 55, November 10, 2015 of Melvindale. He was laid to rest on May 18, 2016. Beloved son of Dorothy Painter and the late Stanley Costa. Dear brother of Bruce Costa. Robert was an All Star baseball player and MVP of the 1978 Melvindale Cardinals Championship Team. He first started playing baseball at Palmer Elementary School....

November 6, 2015

Lawrence, Marion age 85, November 6, 2015 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loving mother of Gail Appleby, Ray (Marcia), Jay (Affy) and Debbie (Paul) Kin. Dearest grandmother of Chelsea, Holly, Kristy, Sarah, Jacob, Affy and Connor. Dear sister-in-law of Diane (Reg) Bartram and Kaye Lawrence. The word "Together" lasts beyond this life. There will be no...

November 6, 2015

Catherine I. Gough, age 90, November 6, 2015 of Brownstown Township. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Thomas Beaudry, Christine (the late Raymond) Lepper, Rochelle (Chuck) Clear, the late Melford Beaudry and the late Dennis Beaudry. Dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 16. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family suggests donations...

November 6, 2015

James W. Dailey was born on April 27, 1929 in Follansbee, West Virginia and passed away on November 6, 2015 in Trenton. He was 86 years old. James was united in marriage to the love of his life, Dolores, on September 25, 1948 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Melvindale. Their marriage was blessed with two wonderful daughters,...

November 5, 2015

Fedo, Lauriann. Age 57, of Allen Park. November 5, 2015. Loving mother of Shannon. Dearest Gram of Sydney, Landen and Season. Dear sister of Greg (Janice) and David (Jacie). Survived also by several loving nieces and nephews.

November 5, 2015

Kenneth James Budny, age 78, November 5, 2015 of New Boston. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving dad of James (Marie), Caroll, Robert (Kim) Gaber, Kathy (David) Calamia, Daniel Steven and Donald Stevens. Dearest grandpa of 15 and great-grandpa of 3. Dear brother of Mary Jane (Walter) Kowalski. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.

November 4, 2015

November 4, 2015

Born in Ecorse Township, Hazel was the daughter of Elmer and Florence (Thornton) LaFountain. She married the love of her life, Carl Respondeck, on September 20, 1945. Sadly he preceded her in death May 17, 2007. A dedicated homemaker, Hazel was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. When younger Hazel and Carl were always out on Lake Erie...

November 3, 2015

Pangrazzi, Joseph, age 82, November 3, 2015 of Trenton, Michigan, formerly of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Jeannette. Loving father of Glenn (Maria), Katherine (Larry) Zatyracz, Mark and Lori (James) Cora. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and his brother James Pangrazzi. Contributions in memory of Joseph's life may be made to the charity of your choice....

November 2, 2015

Cagle, Alberta L. Age 95 of Taylor was born on October 4, 1920 in Sebewaing, Michigan to Edward and Leah (nee: Braun) Kuhl and died on November 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late L J. Loving mom of Lee Cagle, Lorraine (David) Weckerly, Norma (David) Frick, Janet (the late John) Weisler, Marie Pinter and Yvonne Cagle. Proud grandmother...

November 1, 2015

"To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return" (Hajj) Dr. Rafeek Mahmoud Farah, 68, of New Boston, MI, died November 1, 2015 in Trenton, MI following a strong battle of cancer. Rafeek is the beloved husband, father and grandfather to his surviving wife, Fatmah, their five children: Mahmoud (Nervana) Farah, Dena Farah, Reem Farah, Ghadah (Terrance) Winfield...

November 1, 2015

November 1, 2015