OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

John Edward "Ed" Croy

John Edward "Ed" Croy

October 26, 2014

Born in Plymouth, Ohio, John was the son of John & Martha (Parsel) Croy. John honorably served his country with the United States Army from May 14, 1943 until February 12, 1946, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After return from the military he married the love of his life, Joan Davis, on September 9, 1950 at the First Presbyterian...

Judy A. Taylor

Judy A. Taylor

October 26, 2014

Taylor, Judy A. Age 74 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Anthony Dybalski and the late James Taylor. Beloved long-time companion of John Vimr. Loving mom of Ronald C. (Ellen) Dybalski, April (David) Rasky, William (Sheila) Dybalski, Terri Salas, Jamie (Flynn) McCabe and Tim (Jackie) Taylor. Proud grandmother of 16. Also survived by her great grandchildren...

Mrs. Marie Dolores Carulli

Mrs. Marie Dolores Carulli

October 25, 2014

Carulli, Marie Dolores. Age 86 of Taylor. Marie was born April 24, 1928 and died October 25, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, Sr. Loving mom of Robert (Carol), Kathy Adair, Joseph, Jr. (Traci) and the late Patricia VanBuhler. Mother-In-Law to Donald VanBuhler. Proud grandmother of Erica, Kristen, Nicholas (Erica), Elizabeth (Brad) and Matthew. Great grandmother of Dominick,...

Mr. Natividad "Nate" Pena

Mr. Natividad "Nate" Pena

October 25, 2014

Natividad "Nate" Pena, age 90, of Riverview, Michigan, beloved husband of Juanita (Pena), loving father of Joseph Pena, Elaine Pena and the late Arthur Pena, dear grandfather of Michelle (Ralph) Reeves, Patrick (Erin) Pena, Joshua Purdy, Anthony Purdy and Ashley Purdy; great grandfather of 15, brother of 2 brothers 1 sister. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Mr. Andreas J. Radlinger

Mr. Andreas J. Radlinger

October 24, 2014

Radlinger, Andreas J., age 49 of Riverview, passed away October 24th, 2014.

Mr. Homer Brewer

Mr. Homer Brewer

October 24, 2014

Homer Brewer, age 80, of S.Rockwood, MI passed away Friday afternoon at Oakwood Southshore Hospital, he had been n declining health. Homer was born August 16, 1934 in Florence, Alabama to William and Nellie D. (Haddock) Brewer, he married Goldie "Jo" Woods on January 11, 1953 in Iuka, MS, she preceded him in death on July 24, 1997, his...

Wanda Sue Allbert

Wanda Sue Allbert

October 23, 2014

Beloved wife of Buddy. Loving mother of Darrell (Lisa) Silcox, Dwayne Silcox, Lori (Lee) Stevens and Susan (Lee) Miller. Dear sister of David Grimes. Dearest granny of Justin (Tracy), Anthony, Ashlee, Nathan, Samantha, Devin, Jeremy, Lea, Evan and great-granny of Layla. Also survived by other loving family members and friends.

Mrs. Mary Lee Neihoff

Mrs. Mary Lee Neihoff

October 23, 2014

Mary Lee Neihoff, age 83, of Monroe, MI passed away October 23, 2014 at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit, MI. Mary was born May 9, 1931 in London, KY to George W. and Mary Ann (Sullivan) Brock, she married Charles W. Neihoff on July 26, 1951 in Indiana, sadly he preceded her in death on June 4, 2012. Mary was...

Mrs. Catherine 'Katy' Weidner

Mrs. Catherine 'Katy' Weidner

October 22, 2014

Weidner, Catherine "Katy." Oct. 22 Age 94 of Grosse Ile. Beloved Wife of Ray. Dear Mother of Robert (Ophelia) McIntyre, Donald (Nancy) McIntyre, Janet (Jim) Hlinak, Kathy (Dennis) LeBlanc, Charles (Frances) McIntyre and Marlana (Pat Doyle) Krolicki. Survived by 2 sisters Margaret Chatell and Mary Kline and many loving Grandchildren, Greatgrandchildren and Great-greatgrandchildren.. Visitation Fri 3-9pm at the Trenton...

Mr. Roberto Camacho

Mr. Roberto Camacho

October 21, 2014

Camacho, Roberto, age 92 of Detroit, passed away October 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Trinidad. Dear father of Diana (Dennis) Kobasiar, George (Monica) Camacho, and Irma Erdan. Proud grandfather of Roberto, Maria, Trinidad, Thomas, Jessica, Theodore, Joseph, Julia, Jessica, George, and Samantha. Great grandfather of Elicia, Clayton, Hailey, Modesty, Joslyn, Kyla, Randee, Thomas, Trinity and Kenley. Great-...

Helen V. Govan

Helen V. Govan

October 21, 2014

Govan, Helen "Grandma Go Blue" Oct. 21 Age 93, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved Wife of the late Harry. Dear Mom of Tim ( Nancy), John, Sue Anne, Pam ( Alan) Palmiter, Bob ( Anna) and Mari ( Dan) Horvath. Also survived by one sister Mary Lou Groat, 16 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Helen was a teacher for over...

Helen A. Walker

Helen A. Walker

October 21, 2014

Walker, Helen A., age 78, October 21, 2014 of Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Deanna (Chris) Frazier and Russell Walker. Also survived by her grandchildren Rachel and Luke; her sister Betty Langlois and her brother William (Sheryl) Schwab.

Mr. William J. Fleming

Mr. William J. Fleming

October 21, 2014

At the age of 80, William ("Bill") Fleming passed away this Tuesday last at Southshore Hospital in Brownstown, Michigan. He is survived by Mary, his wife of 55 years; Anne (Jim) and Bill (Laura), his children; and, Kate, John, Mary, Emma, Andy, Caroline, Xander, Christopher, and Aubrey, his grandchildren. His sister Agnes of West Springfield, MA and his brother...

Mr. Timothy B. Dussia

Mr. Timothy B. Dussia

October 20, 2014

Timothy B. Dussia, age 53, of LaSalle, MI passed away Monday October 20, 2014 unexpectedly at his home. Tim was born December 8, 1960 in Monroe to Arthur E. and Donna M. (Brandes) Dussia; he graduated from Ida High School in 1980. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1980-1984, serving aboard the US Coral Sea...

Joe Ryan Contreras

Joe Ryan Contreras

October 20, 2014

Contreras, Joe Ryan. Age 22, of Lincoln Park. October 20, 2014. Beloved son of Jose (Melinda) Contreras and Linda Huddleston. Loving brother of Ronald, Jason (Randie), Eddie, Veronica, Miguel, Jordan and Jon Jon. Dear uncle of Jaydin, Jason and Isabella. Beloved fiancé of Brooke. Preceded in death by his grandparents and Aunt Pat.

Mrs. Elsie Valasin

Mrs. Elsie Valasin

October 20, 2014

Valasin, Elsie, age 98 of Grosse Ile, formerly of St. Louis, MO, passed away October 20, 2014. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Anthony J. (Cynthia), and Patricia Nemish. Proud grandmother of Anthony C. (Michelle), Elizabeth (Jaden) de Vogel, Steven (Sue) Nemish, Gregory (Christy) Nemish, and great grandmother of Ari de Vogel.

Richard G. Sclabassi,  Sr.

Richard G. Sclabassi, Sr.

October 19, 2014

Sclabassi, Richard Guerrino Sr. October 19 2014. Age 76. Richard was born in Wyandotte on June 2 1938. He lived on Downing street in Detroit until 1952 when he moved to Allen Park where he spent his remaining years. A Senior Designer / Design Supervisor at GM for 51 years, he was dedicated to creating simple solutions to complex...

John H. Preece Iii

John H. Preece Iii

October 19, 2014

Loving Fiance' of Ashley and dearest father of FaithLynn and Gabrielle. Beloved son of John H. and Laurie. Dear brother of Katie and uncle of Lillian and Hunter. Dearest grandson of Audrey Zubke (the late Ronald) and John H. and Faye Preece. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was a proud member of Local...

James R. Brock

James R. Brock

October 19, 2014

Beloved husband of Karen. Loving father of Kaitlin and James Jr. Dearest son of Marcia (Dudley) Bennett and James (Cynthia). Dear brother of Susan (Mark) Faistenhammer, Aimee (Kevin) Ryan and Marni Blake. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. The family suggests donations in memory of James to the American Heart Association.

Mr. David "Chief" Ford

Mr. David "Chief" Ford

October 19, 2014

David Vernon "Chief" Ford, age 72, of Rockwood, MI passed away in his home Sunday October 19, 2014. Dave was born October 26, 1941 in Toronto, Canada, he moved to the Detroit area when he was 16, he took a job as a dock hand at a trucking company till he was hired in at Ford Motor Co. when...