OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Oda Jean Vanbelle

Oda Jean Vanbelle

March 5, 2014

Born December 31, 1929 in Hamilton, Ohio, Oda was the daughter of Steve & Annalee (Hacker) Britton. She married the love of her life, Alfonse VanBelle on June28, 1958. Sadly he preceded her in death July 25, 1994. Oda worked as a secretary for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1984. She loved traveling and crocheting;...

Jason M. Lenihan

Jason M. Lenihan

March 4, 2014

There Will Not Be Any Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Kathy Lee Murray

Kathy Lee Murray

March 4, 2014

Murray, Kathy Lee. Age 59. March 4, 2014 of Rockwood. Beloved wife of 29 years to Larry. Loving mom of Clayton (Holly) Green. Proud grandma of Naomi and Maya Green and to Conner Arendt. Dearest sister of Vicky Thomas, Nancy Devall and Floyd Southworth. Also survived by her nieces, nephews other loving family and friends. She was preceded in...

Sherri L. Roy

Sherri L. Roy

March 3, 2014

Roy, Sherri L. Age 51, of Allen Park. March 3, 2014. Beloved wife of 14 years of Michael A. Roy, Jr. Mother of Danielle Dye and stepson Robert (Jillian) Gibson. Grandmother of Lacey Dye, Riley Gibson and Jameson Gibson. Sister of Mary (Daniel) Kucharczyki, David (Geri) Blevins, William (Marlene) Blevins and deceased brothers Robert and Craig Blevins. Beloved aunt...

Bonnie J. Stoyka

Bonnie J. Stoyka

March 3, 2014

Stoyka, Bonnie J. Age 80. March 3, 2014 of Brownstown. Loving mom of Cindy Roark. Proud grandma of Lance (Jodi) Roark and great grandma of Alexandra and Avery. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents James and Elaine (nee: Stambach) Hampton and her brother William Hampton. Bonnie graduated from Southwestern High School....

Mrs Illa Marie Fourn

Mrs Illa Marie Fourn

March 2, 2014

Illa Marie Fourn, age 87, of Monroe, MI formerly of Texas, passed away at 4:55 PM Sunday March 2, 2014 at The Lutheran Home of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Illa was born in Black Hawk Co., Iowa February 13, 1927 to the late Elery J. and Anna M. (Mengel) Dunkelberger. Illa was married to James Akers...

Mary Lee Flowers

Mary Lee Flowers

March 2, 2014

Born in Water Valley, Mississippi, Mary was the daughter of Robert & Rebecca (Lane) Beamon. She married the love of her life, Sun Flowers, on May 10, 1948. A dedicated homemaker, Mary was a member of the Monroe Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mary leaves to cherish her memory, Sun, her husband of the past 65 years; as well as...

Robert W. Stonecipher

Robert W. Stonecipher

March 1, 2014

Stonecipher, Robert W. Age 49. March 1, 2014 of Taylor. Beloved son of Robert and Sharon. Loving brother of Sean (Samantha) , Kelly Stonecipher (Robert Colbert) , Roger and Jeffrey. Dearest uncle of Jonathon Stonecipher, Robert Colbert, Olivia Stonecipher and Ashlyn Stonecipher. Also survived by his significant other Lori as well as other loving family and friends. Robert attended...

Charles R. Zolynsky

Charles R. Zolynsky

February 28, 2014

Zolynsky, Charles R. Age 87. February 28, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 62 years to Alice. Loving father of David (Myra), Paul (Michele), Scott (Carol), Danny (Ginger), Ralph (Lori) and Ruth Rinna. Also survived by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, other loving family and friends. Charles graduated from River Rouge High School and went on to serve his...

Elma A. Desmet

Elma A. Desmet

February 28, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Ron (Joanne), Janice (Russell) Pillar and Richard (Nancy). Dearest grandma of Sherri, Stephen (Anne), Keith (Dawn) Pillar and grandma great of Maeghan and Madison. Dear sister of William Schleicher, Donald Schleicher and the late Raymond Schleicher. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

Iris R. Eaton

Iris R. Eaton

February 27, 2014

Born January 18, 1920 in Monroe, Iris was the daughter of John & Amelia (Stadelman) Rentschler. She married the love of her life, Dr. Sidney N. Eaton Jr., on March 2, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death January 27, 2004. A dedicated homemaker, Iris also had worked as an accountant for Buick Motors. She was a member of...

Mr Giorgio George Rosati

Mr Giorgio George Rosati

February 27, 2014

George Rosati, age 54, of Trenton, Michigan, passed away February 27, 2014 at Oakwood Hospital Dearborn, beloved son of Maria (Pietrangelo) Rosati and the late Agostino Rosati; loving father of George, Christina, Billy, John and Tony; dear brother of Luci Brown, Rosa (Scott) Chandler, Rita Sullivan, Anna (Matt) Thivierge and Lisa (Rodney) McDonald.

` Ruth M. Szobonya

` Ruth M. Szobonya

February 27, 2014

Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Sally (Rick) Banas, Nancy Dusincki, William and Gayle (George) Jolly. Dearest grandmother of Brian (Judy), Sara (Tony), Ben, Zachary and Nicole. Great-grandmother of Brandon, Bradley, Derrick, Anthony and great-great-grandmother of Madden and Keegan. Dear sister of Shirley (Jack) Lowe, Elaine (Vince) Spica, Conrad (Kathryn) VonDoran, Eugene (Edrita) Adams and the...

Helen G. Brick

Helen G. Brick

February 27, 2014

Brick, Helen G. Age 86. February 27, 2014. Helen was a long-time resident of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Harvey "Jim". Loving mom of Jeffrey (Beth) and David (Hannah Roche). Proud grandmother of Kelly (Matt Almond) and Melissa. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Helen was a graduate of Flat Rock High...

Harry "Bob" Kuse

Harry "Bob" Kuse

February 27, 2014

Loving father of Wendy (Dennis) Danville. Dearest papa of Shannon Zokoe and Jason Zokoe. Dear great-grandfather of Drew, Thomas, Jayden and Amber. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Preceded in death by his sisters; Helen Jaenicke, Evelyn Charbonneau nd Jane DuPonce. The family suggests donations in memory of Harry to ">Angels of Hope

Timothy E. Gremban

Timothy E. Gremban

February 27, 2014

Gremban, Timothy E. Age 52. February 27, 2014 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of 30 years to Carol. Loving dad of Timothy J., Shawn and Adam. Dearest son of John and the late Rosalee. Cherished brother of Larry and MaryLouise. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Timothy was a computer programmer and wed designer. He loved collecting...

Mr. Valentine 'Tino' Saenz

Mr. Valentine 'Tino' Saenz

February 26, 2014

Saenz, Valentine "Tino", age 80 of Flat Rock, formerly of Taylor, passed away February 26, 2014. Loving husband of Roberta. Dear father of Rick (Denise), Randy (Sheila), John (Marsha), Cyndi (Jeff), Patrick, Tina (Dave), and Lena. A proud grandfather and great grandfather, Tino is also survived by brothers Rudolph (Fran), Bob, Gilbert, sister Alice (Vic), a brother-in-law Darryl (Denise),...

Mrs. Rebecca Mae Harding

Mrs. Rebecca Mae Harding

February 26, 2014

Harding, Rebecca Mae, age 54 of Taylor, passed away February 26, 2014. Beloved wife of John Harding. Loving mother of Rebecca DeAnn (Ronald) Overton and Sarah Carroll. Proud grandmother of Tyler Lee Carroll and Colton James Lingerfelter. Dearest sister of Sandra Gallant, Sylvia (Russ) Hess, and Skeeter (the late Carol) Tolliver. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and other...

Virginia M. Templin

Virginia M. Templin

February 26, 2014

Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Rose (the late Al) Ray, Lawrence (Alice), Debra (Kenneth) Crassweller, Donald (Susan) and Darlene (Richard) Sheardown. Dear sister of Florence (Ronald) Spilis. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other loving family members.