OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Maria Del Carmen Valdez
January 19, 2016
Born in Tangancicuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, Maria was the daughter of Jose and Susana (Suarez) Bonilla. She married the love of her life, David Valdez, on February 27, 1935. Sadly he preceded her in death January 14, 1992. Maria leaves to cherish her memory her children: Benjamin (Adela) Valdez, David (Rosie) Valdez Jr., Irma Landin-Obregon, Lucea MacEachern and Delia Alicia...
Anna L. Vanwassehnova
January 19, 2016
Born in Monroe, Anna was the daughter of Frank and Marie (Millstead) Meyers. She married the love of her life, LeRoy VanWassehnova, on April 11, 1942. Sadly he preceded her in death November 13, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Anna was a faithful and active member of St. Mary, Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. She was...
David Wayne Ammerman
January 19, 2016
Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky, David was the son of George and Sara (Gillespie) Ammerman. He proudly served his country with the United States Army, having served as a Paratrooper in Vietnam. He married the love of his life, Connie Eileen Piekacz, on December 8, 1989. David worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with the Operating Engineers Union for over...
Katalin Peters
January 18, 2016
Katalin Peters, formerly of Dearborn Heights was born on November 4, 1914 in Romania and died on January 18, 2016 in Nevada at the age of 101. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill". Loving mother of the late Kathleen and her husband Richard Sharkey, the late Julia and her husband Carl Zimmerman and Sandra and her husband Wilbert...
Eunice "Kathy" Wonsacz
January 18, 2016
Kathy was born on January 4, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton on January 18, 2016 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Thomas; they were married on October 2, 1972. Loving mom of Tony and Lori. Dearest grandmother of 3. Also survived by her great grandchildren, one brother Lee DeBeaudry, two sisters Peggy Sorenson...
Ted Walach
January 16, 2016
Walach, Ted, age 58, January 16, 2016 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Lori. Loving dad of Amanda, Nathan and Marissa. Dearest son of Edwin and Jean. Dear brother of Michael (Bonnie) and the late Edwin, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Ted may be made directly to the...
Mrs. Elizabeth Mae Pete
January 16, 2016
Elizabeth Mae Pete of LaSalle, born September 22, 1925 in Dundee, passed away peacefully January 16, 2016 at the age of 90. Loving wife of the late Earl whom she married September 6, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Erie. Dear mother of Dennis (Kathleen) and Brenda (Thomas) Rassel. Proud grandmother of Joshua (Melissa), Adam, and Ryan Pete...
Roy L. Guffey
January 13, 2016
Guffey, Roy L., age 75, January 13, 2016 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Constance. Loving Daddy of Darlene (David) Krogol, Coleen (Tom) Bates and daughter by heart Tracy (Rick) Geake. Dearest Poppa of Jake (Amanda), Kayli, Justin, Connor and Grand-Poppa of Abigail. Dear brother of Warren (Doris). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family...
Patricia L. Ossowski
January 13, 2016
Ossowski, Patricia L. Age 77; January 13, 2016 of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Loving mother of Cynthia (Edward) Sukel, Karen (William) Szekesy, Denise (Earl) Schafer and Brenda (Michael) Suiter. Proud grandmother of Brittany, Steven, Christopher, Ayrton, Brooklyn, Madison, Adalyn, Makayla, Joseph and Jack. Dearest sister of Karen (James) Bumgarner and Dorothy (Charles) Plunkett. Also survived...
Mrs. Margaret D. Gay Charlesworth
January 13, 2016
Margaret Dorothy Gay Charlesworth, age 91 of Temperance, passed away January 13, 2016. Born April 15, 1924 to the late Frank and Louise (Bunkelman) Gay. Margaret was a 1942 graduate of Trenton High School. Upon graduation, she worked for the Draft Board during WWII in Flat Rock. And after the war, worked at the Rockwood Post Office. She married...
Leocadia 'Larry' Matusik
January 12, 2016
Leocadia "Larry" was born on July 6, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan and died on January 12, 2016 at her home in Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Julian. Loving mom of Annis (Dave) Babe, Christopher Matusik, Susan Keramidas and Brian (Jenny) Matusik. Proud grandma of Terry (Carrie), Lauren (Francis), Leslie, Katelyn and Brendan. Great grandma of Tyler and Evelyn....
Sandra Lee Karp
January 12, 2016
Sandra was born on April 11, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan and died at her home in Woodhaven on January 12, 2016 at the age of 66. Beloved wife of the late Nick. Loving mom of Arthur, III (Bonnie), Marci Karp and Jeff (Erin Hoekzema). Proud grandma of Madison Lee, Brooke, Nicholas and Lily. Dearest sister of Mary, Irene, Susan,...
John Jr. Bujdoso
January 12, 2016
Bujdoso, John Jr. Age 93, of Trenton. January 12, 2016. Beloved husband of Julia for 65 years. Loving father of John (Mary) Bujdoso and Kathy (Bill) Gleason. Proud grandfather of Julie (Todd) Brazill, Michael (Abby) Szoke, Marika (Ryan) Ginestet and John Bujdoso. Great grandfather of Nicholas Brazill, Madeleine Brazill, Jack Brazill, Benjamin Szoke and Olivia Szoke. Preceded in death...
Rita Lynn Garza
January 10, 2016
Garza, Rita Lynn, age 46, January 10, 2016 of Flat Rock. Beloved daughter of the late Juanita Garza. She is survived by her mother's siblings: Angie (Beryl) Richards, Roseanne Garza, George (Jan) Garza, Armand (JoAnn) Garza and Michael Garza. She was also preceded in death by her mother's brother Tony Garza. Contributions in honor of Rita's life may be...
Bradford W. Bedard
January 10, 2016
Bradford is survived by his wife Shirley; children: Virginia Lee (Keith) Smith, Sherrie (Mark) Smith and Kelly (Karl) Schwab; brothers: Duane (Jo) Bedard and Gary (Ruthy) Bedard; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; as well as 2 step sons: Kenneth (Melissa) Hoffman, Carl Hoffman; step daughter Pamela Hoffman; 4 step grandchildren and 1 step great...
James Curtis Fritts, Jr.
January 10, 2016
James was born on June 5, 1964 in Virginia and died on January 10, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 51. Beloved husband of Myrna. Cherished son of James Curtis and Gloria Claudette (nee: Morgan) Fritts. Loving brother of John Martin, Theresa Wright and Kimberly Middleton. Also survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other...
Iris G. Ritchie
January 9, 2016
Ritchie, Iris G., age 70, January 9, 2016 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved mother of Micah and Paul Dulz, Eilzabeth Cronk, John Rogalski and the late Jackie Ray Dulz. Also survived by her siblings Clyde Ritchie, Joel Ritchie, Debbie Wicker and Kevin Ritchie. Contributions in memory of Iris' life may be made directly to the family. Click on the multimedia...
Joette R. Couture
January 9, 2016
Joette R. Couture of Brownstown was born on September 8, 1958 in Wyandotte, MI and died on January 9, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Trenton at the age of 57. Beloved wife of the late Kevin Pancoast and the late Alan Couture. Cherished mother of Todd Pancoast and Samantha Pancoast. Loving daughter of Anna and the late Ross Spangler. Dearest sister...
Chester E. Elkins
January 8, 2016
Chester was born on February 12, 1947 in Pikeville, Kentucky to Paul and Lou (nee: Dutton) Elkins and died on January 8, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Theresa for 44 years. Loving dad of Christopher (Jennifer) Elkins, Charles Bates, Gary Bates and James Bates. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren,...
Betty Jane Gardner
January 8, 2016
Gardner, Betty Jane. Age 84 of Southgate was born on October 19, 1931 in Allen Park, MI and died on January 8, 2016 at her home. Beloved wife of the late George R. Loving mom of Kathy (Charlie) Bellars and Tammy (Bob) Hodge. Proud grandma of Tony, Bobby, Danny, Cindy, Jennifer and Mike. Also survived by her great grandchildren,...




