OBITUARIES

January 28, 2014

Born in Detroit, Sharon was the daughter of Clarence & Margaret (Fall) Marshall. She married the love of her life, David Ford, September 23, 1963. A dedicated homemaker, Sharon also worked as a Sterilization Specialist for Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton for over 39 years, retiring in 2010. She and her husband David were active members of Detroit...

January 28, 2014

Gafford, Sheryl Ann. Age 49. January 28, 2014 of Gibraltar and formerly of Southwest, Detroit. Beloved wife of 17 years to Dennis Bevard. Loving mom of Ericka Gafford and Rene Perez. Proud nana of Aidan Michael Taylor. Cherished daughter of Priscilla and Jack Polly. Dearest sister of David Gafford, Jamie Gafford and Jackie Polly. Also survived by her grandmother...

January 28, 2014

Born in Detroit, Earl was the son of Albert & Flora (Ross) Fountain. A veteran of the United States Army, he worked for Jones Transfer for more than 28 years, retiring in 1991. He married the love of his life, Mary E. Berry, on August 27, 1960 at Grace Lutheran Church. Earl was a member of the VFW Post...

January 27, 2014

Camp, Jerry Douglas. Age 68, of Dearborn. January 27, 2014. Loving brother of Mary Jane Fitzgerald. Dear uncle of Colleen Fitzgerald and Kelly (Matt) Nyquist. Great uncle of Billy Bazzi, Lilly Nyquist and Sophie Nyquist. Preceded in death by his parents Columbus and Pauline Camp and a brother Marvin Lee Camp. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity...

January 27, 2014

Zalewski, Alice A. (nee: Nikodemski). Age 91. January 27, 2014 of Rockwood, formerly of Trenton, MI. Alice married Edward on October 23, 1941 and he preceded her in death on November 6, 2001. Loving mother of Sharon (William) Dmochowski, Edward (Joanne), Maureen Brunette and James (Lorrie). Proud grandmother of Derek, Mara, Robin, Mark, Anna and Brittney. Dear great grandmother...

January 27, 2014

Lockwood, Richard David. Age 42 of Grosse Ile, formerly of West Carrollton, Ohio. January 27, 2014. Beloved husband of Kerry for 20 years. Loving father of Brandi and Kaci. Dear son of Victor Lockwood and Susan Lockwood. Dearest brother of Christine (Chris) Marlow, Wendy Allen, Tom (Tammy) Lockwood and Scott (Collette) Lockwood. Grandson of William Logan. Son-in-law of John...

January 26, 2014

Forgette, Glenn W; age 77 of Grosse Ile, Michigan, died on January 26, 2014. Beloved father of Kimberly Grover, Kelly (Robert) Thomsen, Susan McQuiston, Jeffrey Forgette, and Paul (Kimberly) Forgette. Loving grandfather of Selena Thomsen, Robyn Thomsen, Brice Thomsen, Jennifer Grover, Glenn Grover, Rudy (Lindsay) Barron, Ashley McQuiston, Megan McQuiston, Michael Gordon and Matthew Forgette. Loving great-grandfather of Kaytlynn...

January 25, 2014

January 24, 2014

Casper, Laura Elaine. Age 50, of Wyandotte. January 24, 2014. Beloved wife of William S. Casper. Loving mother of Lila Jennings, Anthony Johnson and Hillary Johnson. Proud grandmother of J.C., Mercedes, Mckayla, Gweneth and Alexis. Dearest daughter of Robert Lozon and Elaine Lorenza. Dear sister of Gary, Greg, Lisa, Andrea, Najla, Lindy, Michael and Cynthia. Survived also by many...

January 23, 2014

Drys, Fred I. Age 63, of Allen Park. January 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Cheryl for 43 years. Loving father of Fred (Shelly) Drys and Kerri (Mark) Baksa. Proud grandfather of Kaitlynn, Sydney, Hunter and Hannah. Preceded in death by his parents Murph and Doris Drys. Private family services have taken place. Memorial contributions may be made to Angelica...

January 23, 2014

Born in Gypsy, Pennsylvania, Mary Ann was the daughter of Michael & Mary (Snyder) Ferno. She married the love of her life, David Nemergut, on June 27, 1953. Sadly he preceded her in death March 28, 2004. Mary worked as a Quality Line Inspector at the Cadillac Plant on Clark St. for over 30 years. She leaves to cherish...

January 23, 2014

Brown, Leon Robert. Age 88. January 23, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dearest brother of Myrtle Jones, George B. (Joyce) Brown and Muriel Antonakes. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Leon proudly served his Country in the US Army during World War II, and was a retiree of General Motors who enjoyed...

January 23, 2014

Gilbert C. Steinman, age 80, passed away unexpectedly at home. He was born to Walter J. and Nina (Jones) Steinman Sr. on the Steinman Centennial farm in Maybee, which he still owned. A lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maybee, he attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Dundee High School in 1951. He attended Michigan State...

January 23, 2014

Zava, Clara M. Age 90. January 23, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Bruno. Loving mom of Sandra (the late Thomas) Misko and Denise (Alan) Johnson. Proud grandma of Melissa "Missy" Misko (Daniel Linley) and Douglas Misko. Great grandma of Jake Linley. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Clara devoted most of her life...

January 22, 2014

Ibarra, Alfredo, Sr. Age 81. January 22, 2014 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 55 years to Irma. Loving dad of Catherine (Marcus) Avis and Alfredo, Jr. Proud papaw of Alyssa and Travis Avis. Dearest brother of Jimmy (Carmen). Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Liborio and Ascension and 4 sisters...

January 22, 2014

Henegar, Earl J. Age 91, of Grosse Ile. January 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Lauretta for 69 years. Loving father of Rick (Carol) Henegar, Glenn (Cindy) Henegar and Lynn Henegar. Proud grandfather of Kymberlee (Christopher) Livernois, Cynthia (Aaron) Kemp, Scott Henegar, Jeffrey Henegar and Erik Henegar. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may...

January 21, 2014

January 21, 2014

Gratrix, Robert W., age 83 of Taylor, passed away January 21, 2014 Loving husband of Shirley. Dear father of Ralph (Debbie), Pam (Bob) Foresta, and Robert (Jill). Proud grandfather of Mike, Stacy, John, Brian, Robin, Jen, and great grandfather of 15. Robert is also survived by a brother Donald, and his dog and best friend Jackie. He was preceded...

January 21, 2014

Butkowski, Robert A. Jan. 21. Age 73. of Trenton. Beloved Husband of Meg. Dear Father of Jeffrey ( Dawndie), Lisa (Billy) Vargo and Julie (Steve) Engle. Dear Brother of Al (Eleanor) Bryan, Roger (Denise) Bryan , Mary Ann Gannon and the late David. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Donations in memory of Robert may be...

January 21, 2014

Colbus, Patricia A. Age 72. January 21, 2014 of Southgate. Beloved daughter of the late Charles and the late Emma (nee: Lyle) Colbus. Dearest sister of the late Margaret Nienaltowski. Also survived by her niece Fay Sommer, nephew Paul Nienaltowski as well as other family and friends.