OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mrs. Meda Elizabeth Idol Jones

Mrs. Meda Elizabeth Idol Jones

October 25, 2013

Jones, Meda Elizaabeth Idol, age 84, October 25, 2013 of Woodhaven, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Chester Idol and Avery Jones. Loving mother of Guy (Barbara) Idol, John (Sharon) Idol, Chester Allen Idol and the late Charles David Idol. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and her sisters Cora Edmonds and Maxine Baker. Contributions...

Thelma Diemer

Thelma Diemer

October 24, 2013

Diemer, Thelma. Age 95. October 24, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Donald L., Sr. Loving mother of Gregory (Sandra) and the late Donald L., Jr. Proud grandmother of Matthew (Jennifer), Timothy (Molly), Patrick (Angela) and great-grandmother of Jackson, Isaac, Brady, Henry, Elijah, Eleanor and Oliver. Dearest sister of Wanda (Robert) Gallagher. Also survived by other loving...

Larry D. Wedlake

Larry D. Wedlake

October 24, 2013

Born in Stubenville, Ohio, Larry was the son of Alfred & Ethel (McMannis) Wedlake. A hard worker and talented "Body Man", Larry worked for Katz Collision in Sylvania, Ohio. He was a member of the VFW in Toronto, Ohio and the American Legion in Wintersville, Ohio. Larry leaves to cherish his memory his longtime companion Sandra Winland of Monroe;...

Rebecca A. Williams

Rebecca A. Williams

October 23, 2013

Born in Burdine, Kentucky, Rebecca was the daughter of James & Lavona (Osborne) Mullins. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Richard; children: Kimberly (Parker) Williams, Richard (Cynthia) Williams, Jr., Kevin (Amy) Williams and Vicky (Derek) Kruslemsky; 8 grandchildren: Ashley (James) Shruga, Christopher Williams, Lauren Williams, Cody Williams, Olivia Kruslemsky, Andrew Kruslemsky, Elizabeth Williams and Jimmy Williams; 4...

Mr. Brian J. Kubinski

Mr. Brian J. Kubinski

October 23, 2013

Kubinski, Brian J. Age 43. October 23, 2013. Formerly of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Laurie Ann. Loving father of Zachary (Michelle), Alex and Kurtis. Grandfather of Christian. Brother to Andrea, Kathy, Kevin and Karl. Preceded in death by his parents George and Bernadine (nee: Swierzb). Brian enjoyed movies, bowling, cooking, spending time with his children and when...

Ms. Laurie Lee Haines

Ms. Laurie Lee Haines

October 23, 2013

Haines, Laurie Lee, age 58 of Clinton Twp., passed away October 23, 2013. Beloved partner of Donald Collier. Dear mother of Bobby (Karin) Moore, and Kimberly (Jeff) Seliga. Proud grandmother of Joshua, Carter, and Gabrielle Moore. She is also survived by her 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and their spouses.

Ronald Wayne Caldwell

Ronald Wayne Caldwell

October 23, 2013

Caldwell, Ronald Wayne. Age 69. October 23, 2013 of Monroe. Ronald is survived by his brother Gary (Jean); his nephews Kevin and Michael as well as his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 nephew Brian. Ronald was a elder at the Newport Community Church and was an employee at Chrysler. Memorial contributions to honor...

Ronald Ray Smith

Ronald Ray Smith

October 22, 2013

Smith, Ronald Ray, age 57 of Southgate, passed away October 22, 2013. Dear brother of Wayne (Kathy), and Veronica Yannatta. Also survived by cousin Ann Fitzgerald, his good friend Joseph Heiple, many nieces and nephews, and a half brother Danny Kessler. He was preceded in death by a half sister Deborah.

Marlene Marian Chinavare

Marlene Marian Chinavare

October 21, 2013

Chinavare, Marlene Marian nee: Scheffler. Age 76, of Trenton. October 21, 2013. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Kevin, Cheryl (David) Neuman and Kirk (Audrey). Proud Grandma/Nana of Justin, Chad, Cortney, Joshua, Cameron and Annika. Great Grandmother of Riley. Dear sister of Darlene (Don) Sochocki. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Stella Scheffler and 3 brothers; Vincent,...

Elizabeth Hillebrand

Elizabeth Hillebrand

October 21, 2013

Hillebrand, Elizabeth. Age 93 of Trenton, formerly of Gibraltar. October 21, 2013. Beloved wife of 71 years to the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Richard, the late Marilyn and Mary (Dave) Laginess. Proud grandmother of the late Mary Beth Ruber (Jason Thacker), Jennifer Jordan, Michael Ruber and Carly Grace Laginess. Great grandmother of Becca Ann Thacker, Ava...

Douglas G. Lewandowski

Douglas G. Lewandowski

October 21, 2013

Lewandowski, Douglas G. Age 58, of Trenton. October 21, 2013. Father of Christopher. Loving son of the late Walter and Lottie Lewandowski. Dear brother of Diane (Bob) Grant, Brian (Andrea) Lewandowski and Carol (Robert) Oaks. Loving uncle of Marissa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Humane Society or to the charity of the donor's...

Mrs. Meldia M. Gurczynski

Mrs. Meldia M. Gurczynski

October 21, 2013

Gurczynski, Meldia M., age 73, October 21, 2013 of Berlin Twp., Michigan, formerly of Trenton, MI. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of John Gurczynski, Rhonda Hunter and the late Thomas Gurczynski. Also survived by her grandchildren and 5 sisters. Contributions in memory of Meldia may be made directly to the family.

Michele L. Lemerand

Michele L. Lemerand

October 21, 2013

Born in Monroe, Michele was the daughter of Robert & Maxine (Pattenaude) King. She married Donald Lemerand on July 5, 1979. Along with her husband, Michele was Caretaker at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Rockwood for many years. A member of the Rockwood Moose, she was an avid hunter and Bunco player, but most of all she loved watching Jeopardy...

Robert B. Elledge

Robert B. Elledge

October 21, 2013

Beloved husband of Doreen. Loving father of Rhonda (Ted) Peterson, Rochelle (Donnie) Stone, Sheila (Tim) Robinson and Robert (Niki). Dearest grandpa of Dan, Jeanie, Nick, Thomas, Cali, Caleb, Jaimie and Jon. Dear great-grandpa Aidan, Jackson and Cora. Also survived by 2 brothers, 5 sisters, many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Donations in memory of Robert may be...

Mr. Fiore Despirito

Mr. Fiore Despirito

October 20, 2013

DeSpirito, Fiore, age 78, October 20, 2013 of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Laura DeSpirito and Daniel (Deborah) De Spirito. Dearest son of Angeline and the late John DeSpirito. Also survived by his grandchildren, Bryce, Shane, Amber and Terry. Contributions in memory of Fiore's life may be made to the charity of the donor's...

Angeline Kurtjian

Angeline Kurtjian

October 18, 2013

Kurtjian, Angeline, Age 90 of Lincoln Park. October 18, 2013 Loving wife of Michael for 64 years. Dear mother of Michelle, Dennis (Lorna) , and the late Cheryl Kurtjian. Grandmother of Catie (Zach), Sarah, and Laura. Sister of Pauline (Joe) Boesl. The family is being served by the Potere-Modetze Funeral Home, Rochester with visitation and services at The Allen...

Kenny Klancnik

Kenny Klancnik

October 18, 2013

Klancnik, Kenny. Age 61. October 18, 2013 of Melvindale. Cherished husband of Janice. Loving dad of Holly Moran, Nicholas Moran and Tara Moran. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Elizabeth (nee: Trokel) and his brother Gaylord. He will be missed by his dogs Blitz, Harlie and Bella. Kenny is also survived by his nephew Ed and his...

Mrs. Mary Lou Jones

Mrs. Mary Lou Jones

October 17, 2013

Jones, Mary Lou, age 81 of Lincoln Park, passed away October 17, 2013. Loving wife of William. Dear mother of Bryan, Marcia (Robert) Hudson, and Bruce. Proud grandmother of William, Matthew, Benjamin, Robert, Nolan, Lauren, and Cole. Also survived by her sister Carole Speck, and great aunt Eva Belle Pichan. Memorial donations may be made to the Avondale Education...

Mary Ann Nielsen

Mary Ann Nielsen

October 17, 2013

Nielsen, Mary Ann Age 77, October 17, 2013 of Livonia. Formerly of Detroit. Preceded in death by her parents Michael and Ethel Magyar and her sister Delores Menard. Beloved mom of Michael, Michelle, Dolores, Tom, Ronnie, Jamie and Sofus. Very proud grandma of Shane, Brandon, Darren, Erin, Ashley, Lyle, Matt, Kory, Donovan, Dillon, Devon, Jordan, Hannah, Zack and Sofus....

Delma Neumann

Delma Neumann

October 17, 2013

Loving mother of Frank (Faith). Dearest grandmother of Danielle and Lillian. Dear sister of Maria (Joseph) Cavazos, Rene (Soledad) Pardo, Nelda Frazier and Paul Mark Pardo. Beloved aunt of Kellie, Gabriel, Jessica and Joslyn. Also survived by many friends and loved ones. Donations in memory of Delma may be made to the donor's charity of choice or to the...