OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

George Clipper

George Clipper

March 19, 2014

Clipper, George age 98, March 19, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Angeline. Loving father of Ronald (Diane). Dearest grandfather of Christie, Lori (Roger) Furman and Michael (Cathy). Dear great-grandfather of 5. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Bernadette, his nieces Lillian (Jerry) Post, Marie Miller, Danielle (Dan) Hart, Julianna (Paul) Emery and his nephews Darin (Tracey)...

Will E. Eatmon

Will E. Eatmon

March 16, 2014

Eatmon, Will E. Age 26, of Ecorse. March 16, 2014. Loving son of Patrick Eatmon and Rebecca Eatmon. Dear brother of Daniel, Kristy and Sarah. Proud uncle of Jessica Marie. Dearest grandson of Irene McNeill. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Mrs Esther Caroline Rupp

Mrs Esther Caroline Rupp

March 15, 2014

Esther C. Rupp, age 95, of Maybee, Mi, passed away Saturday March 15, 2014 at Fountainview of Monroe. Esther was born September 6, 1918 in Maybee to Frank and Bertha (Steinman) Gotha. She graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1939. Esther married Carl Rupp May 16, 1940 at St Thomas Rectory Ann Arbor; sadly he preceded her in...

Michael J. Medel

Michael J. Medel

March 14, 2014

Medel, Michael J. "Pops". Age 82. March 14, 2014 of Taylor. Loving dad of Michael J. and Darryl (Janet). Proud grandpa of Shaun Minor, Scott (Lacie) McCloud, Chrystal Lewis, Bradley Medel (Kelsey Donnley) and Ryan Medel. Dearest great grandpa of Gabriel Minor and Juliana Harris. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Michael was a graduate of Holy...

Dennis E. Willey

Dennis E. Willey

March 14, 2014

Willey, Dennis E. Age 71 of Rochester Hills, formerly of Trenton. March 14, 2014. Loving father of Sandra Lewis, Susan (Jim) Moutgalias and Jack Willey. Proud grandfather of George, Kim, Nick, Aaron and Ryan. Dear brother of David (Terry) Willey. Loving companion of Diane Wyrick. Avid sailor and competed in numerous Mackinac races. A memorial service will be held...

Arnold J. Kowalski

Arnold J. Kowalski

March 14, 2014

Kowalski, Arnold J. Age 70. March 14, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 48 years to Patricia (nee: Conant). Loving dad of Kimberlee (Mike) Blaskiewicz. Proud grandpa of Morgan and Kaitlyn. Dearest brother of Leo. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Arnold graduated from St. Casimir High School in Detroit; he was an avid hunter and fisherman...

Mrs Lucille Evelyn Rice

Mrs Lucille Evelyn Rice

March 13, 2014

Lucille Evelyn Rice, age 84, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away at 12:37 PM March 13, 2014 in her home. Lucille is the beloved wife of William; loving mother of Stephen Zacker and William (Elizabeth) Rice; proud grandmother of John Zacker, Shaunna Collin, Christopher Rice and William Anthhony (Renee) Rice; great grandmother of 3.

Mrs Edith Mary Hobel

Mrs Edith Mary Hobel

March 13, 2014

Edith Mary Hunt-Hobel, age 98, of Riverview, formerly S. Rockwood, MI., passed away in her home March 13, 2014 at 4:50 PM. Edith was born December 12, 1915 in S. Rockwood to Frank and Eleanor (Burbo) LeFeve. She married Victor Hunt who preceded her in death in May of 1948, her second marriage was to Robert Hobel on Feb...

Roy L. Langsford

Roy L. Langsford

March 12, 2014

Langsford, Roy L. Age 77. March 12, 2014 of Trenton. Formerly of Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Beloved husband of 53 years to Frances. Loving father of Kerry (Monica), the late Kristen, Karla (Tim) Beaudry and Kolleen (Mike) Clark. Proud grandpa of James, Sheldon, Paul, Kylie, Brandon and Paige. Dearest brother of Bob (Carole) and Terese (Bill) Higgins. Also survived by other...

Mr. Perry G. Schaeffer

Mr. Perry G. Schaeffer

March 12, 2014

Perry was preceded in death by his wife Cora in 1983. His is survived by his daughter Lisa Arrangements Are Pending---Please Check Back: The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI 48183

Louis E. Kratky

Louis E. Kratky

March 12, 2014

Kratky, Louis E. Age 83. March 12, 2014. Beloved husband of 43 years to Lorraine. Also survived by his nieces and nephews as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Catherine (nee: Palkow) and his sisters Irene O'Brien and Millie Bebiak. Louis graduated from Chadsey High School in Detroit...

Charles 'Red' A. Davis

Charles 'Red' A. Davis

March 10, 2014

Davis, Charles "Red" A. Age 79. March 10, 2014 of Detroit. Beloved husband of 57 years to Sue. Loving dad of Michael (Bobbi), Jimmy (Angela), Larry and Karen (Tony) Sheppard. Proud pappaw of 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters Alice Bustos and Jeanne Sietz and 1 brother Troy Davis as well as other loving...

Cheryl A. Samu

Cheryl A. Samu

March 10, 2014

Samu, Cheryl A. Age 59. March 10, 2014 of Lincoln Park. Loving wife of 36 years to William "Bill". Dearest daughter of Carl and the late Patricia (nee: Hatley) Howton. Cherished sister of John and Jeffrey Howton. Beloved daughter-in-law of Charles and the late Daisy Samu. Dearest sister-in-law of Charles D. (Denise) Samu. Also survived by other loving family...

Scott A. Andrich

Scott A. Andrich

March 8, 2014

Scott is survived by his parents Peter and Mary Andrich; his sisters Sandy Raidl and Debbie Delp There Will Not Be Any Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101

Mr Paul Rene Deroest

Mr Paul Rene Deroest

March 8, 2014

Paul R. DeRoest, age 92, of Rockwood, MI passed away March 8, 2014 at Atria King Haven Assisted Living in Riverview, MI. Paul was born July 24, 1921 in Wyandotte Heights, MI to the late Emil and Elsie (Laub) DeRoest. Paul attended schools in Wyandotte, he married Virginia Barker January 19, 1946 at St Mary's Catholic Church Rockwood, sadly...