OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr Daniel "Hank" Knierim

Mr Daniel "Hank" Knierim

April 1, 2014

Daniel "Hank" Knierim, age 81, of Estral Beach Newport, MI. passed away peacefully in his home April 1, 2014. Dan was born June 19, 1932 in Ecorse, MI to the late Howard and Mildred (Stevens) Knierim. He graciously served his country in the United States Army from 1949 – 1952. Dan was married to the late Beverly Knierim and...

Stanley Leroy Murphy

Stanley Leroy Murphy

March 30, 2014

Murphy, Stanley LeRoy. Age 78. March 30, 2014 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 57 years to Nancy. Loving father of Rhonda (Jay) Schehr, Brian (Patty), Darrell (René) and John (Lynne). Proud grandpa of David, Brent, Rebecca, Joshua, Randall, Melissa, Gregory, Jonathan, Samantha and Timmy. Dearest brother of Judy (Eddie) Kowalski and Helen (Fred) Pidgeon and brother-in-law to Robert (the...

Mrs Mary Gale Henthorn

Mrs Mary Gale Henthorn

March 30, 2014

Mary Gale Henthorn, age 76, of Rockwood, Michigan, passed away peacefully in her home on March 30, 2014 after a brief illness. Mary was born April 1, 1937 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to the late James P. and Edith (Knisley) Lemasters. She married Herschel Henthorn Sr on April 12, 1953 in Middlesboro, Kentucky; sadly he preceded her in...

Jenny Siggett

Jenny Siggett

March 30, 2014

Jenny Siggett of Gibraltar peacefully passed away on March 30, 2014 surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Al and children: Kathy & (Mike) Hewitt, Carl, Karen & (Jaime) Orban, Kay & (Mike) Firman and Ken & (Dawn), 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. We love her and we will all miss her very...

Ella M. Mantek

Ella M. Mantek

March 29, 2014

Mantek, Ella M. Age 92. March 29, 2014 of Jackson and formerly of Dearborn Heights. Beloved sister of Hedy Smith and William (Marilyn) Mantek. Dearest aunt of 9. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Ella was preceded in death by her parents Adolph and Maria (nee: Krieger) Mantek as well as two brothers Paul and David Mantek...

James C. Sheridan

James C. Sheridan

March 29, 2014

James C. Sheridan, 78, passed away peacefully at the Regency Healthcare Centre on March 29, 2014. Born in Detroit on May 25, 1935, he was raised by his grandparents, the late John and Mary Sheridan. In 1953, he graduated from Southwestern High School, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He continued playing baseball on local teams through the...

David R. Dailing

David R. Dailing

March 29, 2014

David R. Dailing age 59 of Trenton, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2014. He was the son of Russ and Marian Dailing, born May 9, 1954 in Wyandotte, MI. The family moved to Trenton when David was in grade school and he continued in the Trenton schools until graduating in 1972. He met Glenna Cranford in high school...

Mary Podvoyski

Mary Podvoyski

March 28, 2014

Podvoyski, Mary. Age 90. March 28, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mom of Karen (Vincent) Lynch and Michele (Michael) Follbaum. Proud Nana of Allison, Nicholas, Thomas, Stephen and Joseph. Dearest sister of Charles Kormanik. Also survived by other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Kathryn...

Cynthia K. Devoy

Cynthia K. Devoy

March 27, 2014

Born in Herrin, Illinois, Cynthia was the daughter of James & Mary (Davis) Taylor. She married the love of her life, Thomas DeVoy on February 19, 1977. Sadly he preceded her in death February 28, 2011. A dedicated homemaker she also had worked as a Nurses Aide for many years. Cynthia is survived by a daughter Ginger (Timothy) Inman;...

Emily Coyne

Emily Coyne

March 26, 2014

Coyne, Emily (nee: Kudla). March 26, 2014 of Riverview. Loving mom of Darlene (the late Clarence) Allen, Penny (Daryl) Bucher, the late Robert Joseph Coyne and the late Cheryl Lynn Coyne. Proud grandma of Scott (Tracy) Allen, Jackie (Eric) Anderson, Julie (Mike) Laura and Kellie Bucher. Great grandma of Allycia, Alexis, Courtney, Jesse, Hunter, Carter and Brett. Also survived...

Mrs. Martha Hunter Coakley

Mrs. Martha Hunter Coakley

March 26, 2014

Martha "Marty" Hunter Coakley, 83 years of age and long time resident of Grosse Ile, recently of Dearborn, Michigan, went to her final rest on March 26, 2014 She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Barbara Altdoerffer on January 26, 1931. Marty graduated from Penn State University and received a Masters in Education degree from...

Doris L. Rodebaugh

Doris L. Rodebaugh

March 25, 2014

Rodebaugh, Doris L. Age 79. March 25, 2014 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Rodebaugh. Loving mother of Darlene (Bill) Ragen and the late Janie Herring. Proud grandma of Alisa (Ronald), James, Joshua, Rachel (Mike), Amanda (Matt), David (Crystal), Nicholas, Courtney and Corey. Great grandma of 18. Also survived by 3 brothers Eugene, Kenneth and James; 1...

Anthony 'Tony' Vizachero

Anthony 'Tony' Vizachero

March 25, 2014

Beloved husband Delphine. Loving father of Doug, Brian (Laima), Greg (Sandi) and Jeff (Lisa). Dearest papa of Carrie (Michael) Siders, Dena, Alana, Britney, Olivia, Toni and great-papa of Brayden, Brooklyn, Matthew, Hunter and Jaxson. Dear brother of Benny (Dee), Josephine Scott, Ann Marie (Jim) Cunningham and the late Theresa Ditner. Donations in memory of Tony may be made to...

Mr Pete J. Moore

Mr Pete J. Moore

March 25, 2014

Pete J. Moore, age 89, of Monroe, passed away peacefully March 25, 2014 at Brookdale Senior Living of Monroe. Pete was born march 1, 1925 in Louann, Arkansas; he was one of seven children born to the late Pete J. and Annie (Alexander) Moore. He resided in Smackover, Arkansas until his relocation to Michigan in 1954, where he began...

Judyth Ann Shabinaw

Judyth Ann Shabinaw

March 24, 2014

Judyth Ann Shabinaw, 72, of Newport, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014 in the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. She was born September 24, 1941 Guthrie, OK to Charles and Marie (Griggs) Streeter. On August 20, 1978 she married Leland F. Shabinaw in Dublin, CA, and he survives. Judy was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Diablo High School in...

Mr. Gail Leslie Klebig

Mr. Gail Leslie Klebig

March 24, 2014

Klebig, Gail Leslie, age 56 of Trenton, formerly of Taylor, WI, passed away March 24, 2014. Loving father of Brandon (Jennifer), and Jenna Klebig. Proud grandfather of Rozalyn Myers. Also survived by brother Warren (Patricia) Klebig, sister Sharon (Terry) Obrien, several nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

Shirley M. Hatfield

Shirley M. Hatfield

March 24, 2014

Hatfield, Shirley M. Age 89. March 24, 2014. Formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Paul H. Loving mother of the late Beverly (the late Donald) Songer, Diane (the late Jim) Mush and Mike (Yvonne). Proud nana of Melody (James) Brinks, Rachel (Andrew) VerVelde, Meagen Hatfield, Bobby Hatfield, Katie Wysocki (Jordan) Teetsel, Susan Salas, Brian Hooper, the...

Mr. Milan Knezovich

Mr. Milan Knezovich

March 24, 2014

Milan Knezovich was born on a farm in Kinney, Minnesota to Drago and Angela Knezovich on October 3, 1932. He graduated from Martin Hughes High School in Buhl, Minnesota and attended junior college in Virginia, Minnesota. After serving four years in the United States Air Force, Milan earned a Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth....

Debra Joan Laurain

Debra Joan Laurain

March 23, 2014

March in Monroe, Debra was the daughter of Cleatis & Martha (Fleemon) Lester. She married the love of her life, Terry Laurain, on June 25, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Debra also had received her nursing degree from Monroe County Community College. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Debra enjoyed gardening, flowers and decorating (especially Christmas Trees). Debra...

Joan Helen Luszczynski

Joan Helen Luszczynski

March 23, 2014

Born March 16, 1935, Joan was the daughter of Herbert & Angela (Duggan) King. She married the love of her life, Fred Luszczynski, on November 14, 1953 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rockwood. Sadly he preceded her in death June 3, 1998. A devoted wife and mother, Joan could often be found in her sewing room or baking cookies...