OBITUARIES

January 8, 2015

Hegener Jr. Francis age 70 of Woodhaven. Dear Father of Michael (Laura) and Paula (Chris) McElmeel. Dearest Grandfather of Michael, Ashley, Aaron, Ava and Matthew. Also survived by 3 sisters Lois, Carol, and Julaine.

January 8, 2015

January 8, 2015

Adkins, Virginia I. Age 88, of Dearborn Heights. January 8, 2015. Loving mother of Thomas Wensley, LaDonna Wensley, Sheryl Doom, Yvonne Moore and John Voyles. Also survived by a brother Tommy Martin, sister Alene McGuire, 18 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

January 8, 2015

Sudomier, Eleanor M.,age 89, January 8, 2015 of Riverview, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Noreen (Phil) Warrens and the late Robert Sudomier. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Mary Sudomier; her grandchildren Scott Warrens, Shannon (Dave) Rodriguez and Chaz Sudomier; her great granddaughter Savannah Rodriguez. Contributions in memory of Eleanor's life may be made directly...

January 6, 2015

DeSimone, Licia, age 94, January 6, 2015 of Riverview, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Jenni (Tony) Prestininzi and Gary (Becky) DeSimone. Also survived by her grandchildren Mark, Michele (Steve), Pam (Kevin), David, Lisa (Jeremy) and Matt (Courtney); her great grandchildren Marisa, Vanessa, William, Jenna, Brett, Christopher, Sean and Noah.

January 6, 2015

BACHLEDA, JAMES, of Grand Beach and Chicago, died on January 6 at age 67, surrounded by his family. After celebrating Christmas Eve and his father's 95th birthday in the home where he grew up, Jim collapsed suddenly early Christmas morning, and never regained consciousness. He is survived by the love of his life, Mary Prescott, with whom he shared...

January 6, 2015

Hageman, Ted. Age 80, of Trenton. January 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Florence for 45 years. Loving father of Todd and Craig. Proud grandfather of Dekker and Haydenne. Memorial contributions may be made to the Downriver Veterans Honor Guard 16200 Dix Toledo, Southgate, MI 48195.

January 6, 2015

Pellerito, John M. Age 84 of Woodhaven. Born June 27, 1930 and died Jan. 6, 2015. Beloved Husband of Violet. Dear Father of John ( Deborah) , Mark ( Catherine) , Paula Quandt and Michelle (John ) Kibble. Dear Grandfather of John, Chris, Lauren, Kara, Kaitlyn, Hannah and the late Jennifer. Also survived by his sister Caroline Fragomeni and...

January 5, 2015

Born in Monroe, Tina was the daughter of Frank & Mary (Mattia) Cicero. A graduate of Monroe High School, Tina worked for over 30 years as a Phlebotomist at Mercy-Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2003. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Tina enjoyed bowling, traveling and dancing, but her greatest joy in life was her family. Tina...

January 5, 2015

Francis J. Szczesny was a retired Senior Chief of the Detroit Fire Department and a veteran of aerial combat over Europe during World War II. He earned four Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross which is the nation's second highest medal for valor. Frank died January 5, 2015. He was 90 years old. He enlisted in the U.S....

January 5, 2015

Smith, Marvin F., age 78, January 5, 2015 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jacqueline. Loving father of Karen (Cheryl Komisarz) Smith, Debbie (Brian) Merriman and Pamela Smith. Also survived by his grandchildren Dale, David, Matthew, Haley, Brandon and Nicholas. Contributions in memory of Marvin's life may be made to Angela Hospice or Karmanos Cancer Institute

January 5, 2015

Shults, Juanita Marie, age 74 of Southgate, passed away January 5, 2015. Loving wife of 56 years to James Shults. Dear mother of Kevin New, Kalan (Leah) Shults, and Eric. Proud grandmother of Will New, Aaron Shults, Cory Shults, and Trevor Shults. Also survived by her sister Carolyn (Ken) Garrard. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Roland...

January 5, 2015

Born in Ann Arbor, Myrtie was the daughter of George and May (Fedderer) Clark. She married the love of her life, Stanley J. Smith on August 26, 1937. Sadly he preceded her in death March 4, 1976. A dedicated homemaker, Myrtie was a caretaker of many people as well as her family. She enjoyed working in her garden and...

January 4, 2015

Chester Leo Surowiec, of Allen Park, died January 4th, 2015, at the age of 101. Chester was born on September 23, 1913, grew up in Detroit, and served in the Army during WWII. Dear Husband for over 35 years of the late Gladys (nee Klacza). Chester retired from Detroit Diesel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob...

January 3, 2015

TUREK, DOLORES A.; age 82, of Grosse Ile, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Born September 1, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, Dolores was a 50-year resident of Grosse Ile. Known for her love of gardening and nature, she passed this passion on to many people, especially her family. She was a 50-year member of Sacred Heart Church and was...

January 3, 2015

Spallone, Michael J., age 72, January 3, 2015 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved father of Michael Spallone and Kellie (Edward) Mullins. Also survived by his grandchildren Sierra, Lyndsey (her fiance' Justin) , Jacob and Brian; his great granddaughter Maeli; a great grandson on the way; his brothers Joe (Victoria) Spallone and Chuck (Elsie) Spallone. He proudly served our country in...

January 2, 2015

DALLWIG, JANET DORA; Age 77; of Brownstown; January 2, 2015. Treasured mother of David (Amber) Dallwig and Sharon (Martin) Hall; Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Megan and James Hall; Survived by her beloved brother, Robert White. Ms. Dallwig was the Executive Director of the Rockwood Housing Commission for more than 30 years, and an agent for H&R Block in Southgate,...

January 2, 2015

Cooper, Donald H., Sr., age 84 of South Rockwood, passed away January 2, 2015. Loving husband of the late Jaye. Dear father of Don Jr. (Karen), The late Victoria Lee, Catherine Ann (Troy) Heney, Legoria J. (Ann Marie), and Jack (Lori). Proud grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 10. Donald served his country in the United States Army,...

January 2, 2015

Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of John (Crystal) Wichard, Lisa (Tad) Fischer, Bobby (Heather) Taylor and Kristina Lowman. Dearest daughter of Etta Johnson and the late Raymond Johnson. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and other loving family members and friends.

January 2, 2015

Ziole, Delores Ione. Age 92 of Riverview. Born October 26, 1922 in Kirksville, Missouri and died January 2, 2015 in Wyandotte, MI. Beloved wife of the late Walter M. Cherished mother of Glory (James) Demeter. Proud grandmother of Trudy (Patrick) Boland and great grandmother of Dane Jameson Boland. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death...