OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Bill Gazdag

Bill Gazdag

January 15, 2015

Beloved husband of Darrath. Loving father of Dana (Ryan) Piotrowski and Dena (Joe) Gazdag-Calhoun. Dearest papa of Stepheni Piotrowski. Dear brother of Jim (the late Michele), Marilyn and the late Mike. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Please view Bill's...

Ms. Elizabeth Poti

Ms. Elizabeth Poti

January 15, 2015

Elizabeth Poti, age 92 formerly of Delray, passed away January 15, 2015. Elizabeth is survived by her sister Julie (John) Bujdoso, and brother Albert (Evelyn) Poti. Dear aunt of John (Mary) Bujdoso, Kathy (Bill) Gleason, and Lynda (Bill) Kisell. Also survived by her grand nieces and nephews Julie (Todd) Brazill, Michael (Abby) Szoke, Mary Bujdoso, John Bujdoso, and Jenna...

Mrs. Diane M. Knapp

Mrs. Diane M. Knapp

January 15, 2015

Diane M. Knapp, age 62, of Monroe, MI passed away unexpectedly Thursday January 15, 2015 in her home. Diane was born October 5, 1952 in Toledo, OH to Harold H. and Margaret L. (Londo) Ehrsam, she attended and graduated from the Toledo Public Schools. Daiane married the love of her life Ralph D. Knapp in November 1980 in Lambertville,...

Margaret "Peggy" Chatell

Margaret "Peggy" Chatell

January 14, 2015

Born in East Gary, Indiana, Peggy was the daughter of John & Catherine (MacDonald) MacNeil. She married the love of her life, Francis "Joe" Chatell on July 20, 1946 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death November 22, 1989. Peggy worked as a Nurse at Seaway Hospital for over 15 years, retiring in...

Mr. Steven M. Bomia

Mr. Steven M. Bomia

January 14, 2015

Steven M. Bomia, age 45, of Erie, MI passed away unexpectedly Wednesday January 14, 2015 in his home. Steve was born January 18, 1969 in Monroe, MI to Edward and Carol (Raymond) Bomia; he graduated from Mason High School in 1987. Steve served his apprenticeship in brick laying at Brick Trade School of Toledo Local #3 and became active...

Mrs. Suzanne M. Clark

Mrs. Suzanne M. Clark

January 14, 2015

Suzanne M. Clark, age 65, of Prudenville, MI formerly of Monroe, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015 at Mc Laren Bay Special Care in Bay City, MI, she had been in declining health. Suzanne was born March 2, 1949 in Monroe, MI to Hobart and Elta C. (Benore) Meyers Jr.; she graduated from Airport High School in 1967. She...

Ryan Blaine Nolan

Ryan Blaine Nolan

January 14, 2015

Loving son of Beth Ann Waldecker, Roger (Rita) Bradybaugh and step-son of Christopher Waldecker. Dear brother of Justin Nolan, Emaley Waldecker, Adam Waldecker and step-brother of Michael, Joshua and Jacob. Dearest grandson of Valerie (Don) Larkin, James Nolan, Richard and Janet Bradybaugh and great-grandson of Valeria Mitchell. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family members and...

Linda Lee Maxwell

Linda Lee Maxwell

January 13, 2015

Linda was born in Tacoma, WA, the daughter of Orville H. and Jessie L. Fisher. She was raised in Portland, OR and came to the Midwest in 1969. She married Thomas J. Maxwell on July 20, 1980 in Las Vegas, NV. He passed away December 12, 2002. Surviving are three children: Erik (Toni) Deckers, Fishers, IN, Lisa (Mike) Longfellow,...

Martha "Marty" Mckay

Martha "Marty" Mckay

January 13, 2015

McKay, Martha "Marty", of Wyandotte. January 13, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of the late Paul (Julie), Karen and Jeff (Laura). Proud grandmother of Gary, Michael K., Brad, Michael G. and Carly. Great grandmother of Aiden, Emma, Riley, Max, Logan, Mark, and Luke. There will be a celebration remembrance for Marty at Sports 50s bar in Wyandotte...

Virginia Ravetto

Virginia Ravetto

January 13, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Benedict. Loving mother of Ken (Sue) Crider, Bev Crider and Rod (Rita) Crider. Dearest grandmother of Elizabeth Crider, Neal (Renae) McConnell, Meredith McConnell, Emily McConnell, Geoff Crider, Lindsay (Sean) Henry, Michael Iacobelli and Nicole Iacobelli. Dear great-grandmother of Chloe, Abigayle, Grace and Reese. The family suggests donations in memory of Virginia to the Salvation...

Mrs Patricia Lynn Cseh

Mrs Patricia Lynn Cseh

January 12, 2015

Patricia Lynn Cseh, age 60, of Detroit, Michigan passed away in her home Monday January 12, 2015, beloved wife of Louis L., loving mother of Lisa (Memo) Ulas and Jennifer (Mike) Swanger; dear sister of Sue, Debbie, Donna, Michael, Darryl and Tommy; proud grandmother of 7; dear daughter of the late George W. and Marion R. (Cogley) Burroughs.

Matthew J. Wright

Matthew J. Wright

January 11, 2015

Wright, Matthew J. Age 45 of Melvindale. He joined the angels on January 11, 2015 to sing and dance with Jesus. Beloved son of David and Janet. Loving brother of Dawn (Greg) Ordus, Jeanne (Karl) Schieltz, Heidi (Steven) Brown, David (Michelle) and the late Pamela. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to...

Mrs. Joy L. Zanon

Mrs. Joy L. Zanon

January 11, 2015

Zanon, Joy L., Jan 11, Age 68, formerly of Grosse Ile. Dear Mother of Lisa (Jay) Frucci and the late Brian. Dearest Grandmother of Emily, Elizabeth and Katherine. Also Survived by 2 Sisters Susan Koch and Janet Rumney.

Peggy A. Leonard

Peggy A. Leonard

January 11, 2015

Leonard, Peggy A. Age 78. January 11, 2015 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Carla Norat, Alice Miller, Dawn Tucker, Mary and the late "Chip". Dearest sister of Emma DeWalt, Eunice Black, George Andoe, Frank Andoe and Bob Andoe. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Mr Gerald F. Lizyness

Mr Gerald F. Lizyness

January 10, 2015

Gerald F. Lizyness, age 77, of Harrison, MI formerly of Newport and Wyandotte, MI, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening January 10, 2015 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital Bay City, MI. Gerald was born October 19, 1936 in Newport, MI to Frank E. and Ramona (Cousino) Lizyness; he attended St Charles Grade School and Catholic Central High School. Gerald was...

Mrs. Phala Marie Rader

Mrs. Phala Marie Rader

January 10, 2015

Rader, Phala Marie. Age 87, of Gibraltar. January 10, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William W. Rader. Loving mother of Charles (Deborah) Rader and Margaret (Mark) Rader. Proud grandmother of Nina and Lydia Wilson. Dear sister of Naaman Clonch, Daniel Clonch, Pauline Burrows, and Jennie Boggs. Visitation Wednesday 3-9pm at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200...

Ernest W. Macewen,  Sr.

Ernest W. Macewen, Sr.

January 9, 2015

MacEwen, Ernest W. Sr. Age 82, of Romulus, formerly of Allen Park. January 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Ellie for 12 years. Loving father of Ernest W. MacEwen Jr. (Lisa), Tari (Larry) Christensen, Tina (Ken) Laub, Lee (Marie) MacEwen and Suzette (Bret) Adkins. Proud grandpa of 11. Great grandpa of 10. Step-grandpa of 8. Dear brother of Marlene Crowe...