OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Linda G. Coleman

Linda G. Coleman

June 18, 2015

Coleman, Linda G. Age 66 of Brownstown Twp. Linda was born May 18, 1949 in Everett, Kentucky to her parents Verle and Boots (nee: Alley) Miller who preceded her in death. She married her husband Oscar and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Often she said that there was not a single memory she had that did not...

Hailey Nicole Turner

Hailey Nicole Turner

June 17, 2015

Turner, Hailey Nicole. Age 21 of Taylor. Hailey was born December 17, 1993 in Dearborn, Michigan and died June 17, 2015 at her home in Taylor. She is the beloved daughter of Dolores Turner and the late Melissa Zelazny and the dearest sister of Julia. Also surviving are other loving family and friends. Hailey was a proud graduate of...

John Michael Trohimczyk

John Michael Trohimczyk

June 17, 2015

Trohimczyk, John Michael, age 84, June 17, 2015. He was preceded in death by is wife Irene and is survived by is son Michael (Sue Francis) Trohimczyk; his grandchildren Briana, Joseph and Evan; his sister Olga (the late Chester) Osmola.

Mr. Peter A. Tullius

Mr. Peter A. Tullius

June 16, 2015

Tullius, Peter A., age 83 of Taylor, passed away June 16, 2015. Loving husband of Ruth. Dear father of Bill and Mike. Proud grandfather of Kristy Smith. Also survived by sister Helen Ash. He was preceded in death by 11 siblings. After serving his country in the United States Army, Peter made sure he was a great provider for...

Mr. Richard L. Quirolo

Mr. Richard L. Quirolo

June 16, 2015

Quirolo, Richard L., age 67 of Grosse Ile, passed away June 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving son of Mary and the late Anthony Quirolo. Dear brother of Dan (Maria) and Marty (Sandie). Also survived by mother in law Audrey (the late Frank) Valchine, brothers and sisters in law Michele and Tom Kupovits, Frank and Cindy Valchine, Teri...

Nicholas G. Koklanaris

Nicholas G. Koklanaris

June 16, 2015

Koklanaris, Nicholas G. age 86, June 16, 2015 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Alexa. Loving dad of George (Toula) and Maryann (Jim) Loufman. Proud papou of Alexa, Olivia and Nicholas. Dear brother of Dr. Emanuel (Lambra) and Dessi (Nick) Plutis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other loving family members and friends. Nick was...

Kenneth David Burleson

Kenneth David Burleson

June 16, 2015

Born December 9, 1962 in Toledo, Kenneth was the son of Gene and Melva (Howe) Burleson. He had been a cook for the Big Boy Restaurant in Milan. Kenneth enjoyed fishing and wildlife. Kenneth is survived by his siblings: Harold (Carla) Burleson of Liberty Center, Ohio, Terry Burleson of Maybee, Bob Burleson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Ronald (Janet Neal)...

Clara Mae Kovich

Clara Mae Kovich

June 16, 2015

Clara Mae Kovich. Age 72, of Rockwood, passed away in her home June 16, 2015. She was born December 27, 1942 in Williamsburg, Kentucky to Jerome and Ocie (Rose) Watson. Clara married Jay Lewis Kovich March 3, 1961 in Trenton, Michigan. A homemaker, she also loved gardening and spending time with her family. Clara is survived by her husband...

Grace A. Mcclelland

Grace A. Mcclelland

June 16, 2015

McClelland. Grace A. Age 57 of Lincoln Park. Grace was born January 27, 1958 in Camden, New Jersey and died June 16, 2015. Beloved daughter of Grace and the late Donald. Loving sister of Donald (Ruth), Richard, the late Kenneth and David (Carol). Dearest aunt of Thomas, Samantha, Richard and Kenny. Also survived by other loving family and friends....

Jerome J. Gurney

Jerome J. Gurney

June 16, 2015

Gurney, Jerome J. passed away June 16, 2015. Born March 24, 1930 in River Rouge, Michigan. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores. Survived by his children; Tom (Dawn), Marge (Scott), Jim (Christine), Noreen (Doug), Stefanie (Kurt) and Nancy; Grandchildren Matthew, Jessica, Ryan, Collin, Ellen, Kay, Alan, Jacqueline, Rachel and Emily; Siblings Daniel (Jayne) Kujawa and Theresa Wasik....

Hugh "Randy" Garland

Hugh "Randy" Garland

June 15, 2015

Garland, Hugh "Randy" age 68, June 15, 2015 of Brownstown Twp, Beloved husband of Juanita. Loving father of Toby (Kim), Tadd (Linda) and Troy (Cheryl). Dear brother of Bill (Linda), Dennis (Belinda) Terry (Betty), Betty (Boe) Schmittou and the late Mary Gaither. Dearest papa of 10 and great-papa of 1. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Randy...

Mr. Michael J. Vega

Mr. Michael J. Vega

June 15, 2015

Mr. Vega was born on May 18, 1965 and passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Mr. Vega was a resident of Oscoda, Michigan at the time of passing.

Helen Marie Mandelka

Helen Marie Mandelka

June 14, 2015

Born in Wyandotte, Helen was the daughter of Rudy and Anna (Blazinzich) Paich. She married the love of her life, Edward Mandelka, on December 18, 1943. Sadly he preceded her in death March 23, 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Helen also had worked at the Willow Run Bomber Plant during World War II as a "Rosie the Riveter". She was...

Thomas James Cook

Thomas James Cook

June 14, 2015

Cook, Thomas James. Age 68 of Newport and formerly of Wyandotte. Born in Detroit, Michigan on July 15, 1946 and died at his home on June 14, 2015. Beloved dad of Earl Cook (Heather Huber) and Greg, Michael and Missy Movinski. Dearest brother of Cynthia (Mike) Turgeon. Loving son of the late Dr. and Mrs. James A. Cook of...

Phyllis Gail Johnston

Phyllis Gail Johnston

June 13, 2015

Johnston, Phyllis Gail, age 73, June 13, 2015 of Northville, Michigan. Beloved mother of Dawn Bohler, Vicki Fetter and Wendy (Michael) Moco. Also survived by her grandchildren Mitchell, Nicholas, Megan, Jenny, Michael, Jr. and Jack.

Patricia Ann Krause

Patricia Ann Krause

June 12, 2015

Krause, Patricia Ann, age 67, June 12, 2015, a lifelong resident and former mayor of Lincoln Park, Michigan. Loving mom of Ryan and Adam. She was also blessed to have many loving relatives and friends. Born February 24th, 1948 in Detroit, MI, Patricia received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Wayne State University in 1992. She worked as...

Linda J. Smith

Linda J. Smith

June 12, 2015

Smith, Linda J., age 66, June 12, 2015 of Hazel Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Theresa (Amy) Upshaw, Linde Boron, Michael (Pam) Giles and Joseph (Crystal) Smith. Also survived by her grandchildren, her great grandchildren; her brothers Bill (Connie) Prevo and Buddy Prevo. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Linda's life may be...

Frank 'Ray' Koson

Frank 'Ray' Koson

June 11, 2015

Koson, Frank "Ray", age 71, June 11, 2015 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Sherry. Loving father of Colleen Reeves and Kelly Koson. Also survived by his grandchildren Brendan, Blake and Delaney; his siblings Karoline (Gary) Koson-Hurd, Lorri (Peter) Hambling and Dennis (Arlene) Koson.

Mrs. Lucille Agnes Kedves

Mrs. Lucille Agnes Kedves

June 11, 2015

Kedves, Lucille A., age 87 of Allen Park, passed away June 11, 2015. Loving wife of the late Leonard Kedves. Dear mother of Barbara Schaffer and Nancy (Jim) Victor. Proud grandmother of Jimmy (Leslie) Victor and Kelly (David) Frost. Great grandmother of Ethan Frost and Baby Victor. Also survived by brother Jim (Sylvia) Bresko, as well as several nieces...

Janice L. Dalesandry

Janice L. Dalesandry

June 10, 2015

Dalesandry, Janice L. Age 58 of Trenton. Born May 31, 1957 in Wyandotte, Michigan and died June 10, 2015 at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton. Beloved daughter of Jeanette and the late John J. Dalesandry. Loving sister of the late Judith Smith, Jill Dalesandry (Bryan Sisson) and Joyce Dalesandry. Proud aunt of Leelan Smith, Preston Smith and Cheyenne...