OBITUARIES

July 8, 2013

ZMUDA, Ted (Thaddeus) July 8, 2013 AGE: 86 Proud veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Josephine; loving father of Linda (David Zurawski), Kathy, Ted (Barbara), Susan (Steve Wasko). Dearest grandfather of 7, loving great-grandfather of 11. Survived by a sister, Genevieve Zmuda. Ted was born in Southwest Detroit and was very proud of his Polish heritage and his Catholic...

July 8, 2013

Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Michelle (Jason) Watson and James (Karrie). Dearest grandpa of Ryan (Jackie) Finch, Jacob, Kate, Connor Watson and great-grandpa of Kiedis and Dylan Finch. Dear son-in-law of Florence Decoteau.

July 7, 2013

Pietrasik, Richard. Age 66. July 7, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Owner of Carpet Town of Trenton for over 40 years. Loving dad of Andrew (Alicia). He was looking forward to the arrival of his first grandchild. Loving companion of 16 years to Dorene Cote. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor his memory may...

July 7, 2013

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, Frank was the son of Frank & Clara (Speth) Riehle. A veteran of the United States Army, he worked for over 25 years at Consolidated Paper Company. An avid outdoorsman Frank loved hunting, fishing and golfing. He started caddying at age 12 and playing golf at age 14. With the money Frank earned caddying, he...

July 6, 2013

Jimmy is survived by his father, Paul VanDosen and mother, NIcki Konopka;Grandmother,Pat Burd; his Uncles Tony (Peg), Jeff (Gloria), Chuck and Timmy Konopka; his aunt Theresa Mitter (Randy) ; his former wife and best friend of 13 years, Carrie; his children Robert and Cody; Brother, Michael (Kayleigh). Contributions in memory of "Jimmy's" life may be made directly to the...

July 6, 2013

Stoll, Irene C. Age 92, of Grosse Ile. July 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Kenneth and Lee. Proud grandmother of Kerri, Erin, Danielle, Jaclyn and Michael. Great grandmother of Chace, Asher, Jackson and Ellie. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. A memorial service...

July 5, 2013

Born in Monroe, Violet was the daughter of Frank & Hattie (Jondro) Strimbel. She married the love of her life, Grant Bleyaert, on June 8, 1940. Sadly he preceded her in death November 16, 1995. A dedicated homemaker, Violet worked for over 15 years in the Laundry at the IHM Motherhouse. She was a faithful member of St. Mary's...

July 4, 2013

Herman A. Wickenheiser, age 88, of Carleton, MI, passed away Thursday July 4, 2013 at Mercy Memorial Hospital, he had been in declining health. Herman was born November 28, 1924 in Maybee to Frank J. and Ursula (Bruck) Wickenheiser. He graduated from Carleton High School and married Marilyn Cousino January 24, 1953 at St Charles Catholic Church in Newport....

July 4, 2013

Rys, Michael, age 66, July 4, 2013 of Woodhaven, MI, formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Michael (Bridget) Rys, Kimberly (Thomas) Keyes and the late Greg Rys. Also survived by his 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; his brother and two sisters.

July 4, 2013

Born in Detroit, Kathleen was the daughter of Henry & Elizabeth (Dworski) Pyle. She married the love of her life John Neill on February 14, 1990 after sharing each others lives for the previous 14 years. Kathleen was a Certified Driving Instructor with the State of Michigan, owning and operating MG Driving Academy with her daughters and husband for...

July 4, 2013

Timm, Eleanor E. Age 83. July 4, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Loving mom of Sheri (Marv) Berger and Cindy (Rob) Siemens. Loving grandmother of Heather, Brandon (Brittany) and Holly. Great grandmother of Bailey and Kylan. Dearest sister to June Jenkins and Wes (Joyce) Eagle. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and...

July 3, 2013

Guertin, Reba, age 82, July 3, 2013 of Attica Twp., MI, formerly of Rockwood, MI. Beloved wife of the late Roland. Loving mother of Larry, Greg, Janice and the late Arthur. Also survived by 5 grandchildren.

July 3, 2013

Dembinski, Edward P. Age 74. July 3, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 49 years to Sophie. Loving dad of Michael (Kim), Jacqueline (Lino) Mancini and Denise (Brett) Stachak. Proud grandpa and papa to Danielle, David, Steven, Brandon and Aaron. Edward was retired from Ford Motor Company and he loved to fish and work in the garden

July 2, 2013

Leona "Cookie" Myers, age 66, of Monroe, Michigan passed away Tuesday July 2, 2013 at Medilodge of Monroe, she had been in declining health. Cookie was born March 15, 1947 in Monroe to Otto and Florence (Wilson) Myers. She graduated from Monroe High School and loved to visit the Casino's. She was employed as a cook at Medilodge, Greenbrook...

July 2, 2013

Stout, Amie Patrice. Age 43. July 2, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 17 years to Carl. Loving mother of Samantha and Sydnie. Dearest daughter of mother, Mary Dean, father, Dennis (Nancy) Padgett. Dearest sister of Daniel (Jennifer) Padgett , Courtney (Todd) Johnston, Renee (Damon) Page and Sarah (Brody) Flesher. Also survived by her grandparents Curtis and Doris...

July 2, 2013

Augenstein, Marilyn. Age 85, of Allen Park. July 2, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William Elston. Loving mother of Skip Augenstein and the late Karen, David (Barb) Augenstein, Bob Augenstein and the late Karen Marie. Proud grandmother of William Charles, Amy Jean, Ann Marie, Beth, Jim and Amanda. Great grandmother of Connor, Sydney, Avery, Mark, Jordan, Austin and...

July 2, 2013

Wahla, Alvina R. Age 84. July 2, 2013 of Madison Heights. Alvina was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Rose (nee: Beach) Wahla; 1 sister and her spouse Eleanor (William) Creutz and 2 brothers and their spouses Norman (Eleanor) Wahla and Gerald (Jean) Wahla. She is survived by 1 niece and 4 nephews as well as other...

July 1, 2013

July 1, 2013

Born in London, Kentucky, Danny was the son of Edd & Julia (Bright) Moore. He married the love of his life Susan Lindsey on October 26, 1974. Danny worked for many years as a Truck Driver with Environmental Strategies before retiring in 1996. An avid hunter and fisherman, Danny was a member of the Coon Hunters Association of Monroe....

June 30, 2013

Karen M. Bartholomew, age 50, of Rockwood, MI passed away Sunday June 30, 2013. Karen was born September 14, 1962 in Detroit, MI to Robert and Margaret "Peg" (Willavage) Bindus Sr. She graduated from Inkster High School in 1980 and received her Bachelors Degree as a Para-Legal from Madonna University. Karen married David E. Bartholomew on June 22, 1985...