OBITUARIES

June 16, 2013

Baas, Rudolph H., Jr. On June 16, 2013 we lost him after a long illness. He was beloved husband for many years to Beverly Baas (deceased) and loving companion in recent years to Jane Gresham; giving father to Rudolph H. Baas, III (deceased), Terri Baas Horn, and Lenard Dale Baas (deceased); valued father-in-law to Ruth Baas, Robin Horn, and...

June 16, 2013

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Teresa was the daughter of Carmelo & Maria (Rivera) Merced. She married the love of her life, Wilbur Love, on June 3, 1942. Together they moved to the United States in 1945 and then to Monroe in 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death October of 1984. A dedicated homemaker, Teresa was a...

June 16, 2013

Campbell, Cynthia H. Age 59. June 16, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved mom of Chris Sauter and Kim (Brian) Pelletier. Proud grandma of Emily, Evan, Ethan and Adrianna. Loving daughter of Loretta Allen and the late Robert Allen. Dearest sister to Melinda (Jim) McKee and the late David Allen. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Cynthia loved the...

June 15, 2013

Born in Monroe, Bonnie was the daughter of Fredrick & Mary (Eby) Kranz. During her career, Bonnie worked as a Veterinary Assistant for Ash Veterinary Clinic and then as secretary for Checker Marine Service. Bonnie leaves to cherish her memory a daughter Tara Hoffman; a granddaughter Kairi Joslin; her sister Leah Dophal; fiancé' Don Moyer; as well as a...

June 15, 2013

Beloved husband of the late Opal. Loving father of Charlotte (The late Harold) Hulkkonen, Robert (Debbie) and Dennis (Sandy). Dearest grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Ike (Judy) and Rayneita Farrell.

June 13, 2013

Laginess, Lawrence Lee. Age 62. June 13, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 18 years to Dawn Haase. Loving father of Lawrence, II. (Kristin) and Woody. Proud grandpa of Greyson. Dearest brother of Sandy Howington, Mary Ann (Paul) Kolaz and David (Mary) Laginess. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Calvin and...

June 12, 2013

Frasson, Giacomina Aldina, age 93 of Trenton, passed away June 12, 2013. Loving wife of the late Angelo. Dear mother of Gloria (Thomas) Gerwatowski, Jeannette (Daniel Swisz) Frasson, Annette (Garry) Allen, and Leon Frasson. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 8. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law Jean Frasson. Preceded in death by a son John....

June 12, 2013

Loving dad of Richard Martin, Jason (Nicole) Campbell and Jeremy Campbell. Beloved companion of Theresa Lorway. Dearest grandpa of Landon and Hunter. Dear brother of Theresa (Philip) Sullivan, Candy O'Neil, JoAnn (Jesse) Gonzalez, Elizabeth (Jeff) Kessler and Mark (Audra) Campbell. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

June 12, 2013

Born in Detroit, Mona was the daughter of Perry and Evelyn (Bean) Wargowsky. She married Roland Wargowsky Sr. in 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death July of 2001. A dedicated homemaker, Mona at one time belonged the TOPS weight loss group. Mona is survived two sons; Robert (Natacha) Wargowsky of Westland and Craig Wargowsky of Monroe. She is...

June 12, 2013

Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Marilynn (Art) Tenore, Michael and the late Steven. Dearest grandpa of Leslie, Phillip, Steven Jr., Jennifer, Kristina and Lisa. Also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Morley was a proud WWII Veteran of the U. S. Army.

June 11, 2013

Benedict, Virginia D. Age 87. June 11, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Diamond. Dearest mother of the late Carol Kujala. Loving grandmother of James (Abby) Pero, Richard Beach, Suzanne Vieira and Michael (Lita) Beach. Proud great grandmother of Travis, Ayla, Amanda, Lauren, Megan, Jared, Chelsea and Airn. Great great grandmother of Tenley and Grady. Dearest...

June 11, 2013

Van De Car, Marigold Bernice, born Marigold Bernice Lewen on June 15, 1923 to Alphonsas and Ruby (nee: Fox) Lewen, in Chesterfield Twp. (New Baltimore), MI. Earlier in her life she worked at the Willow Run Bomber plant during WWII. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mom of Robert (Donna) Van De Car of Carleton, MI, Michael Van...

June 11, 2013

Piscitelli, Joseph. Age 79 of Brownstown Twp., Beloved husband of Maryann. Loving father of John (Cindy), Joette (Mike) Tomlin, Tony (JoAnne), Vince (Melissa), Benny (Antoinette) and Annmarie "Cha Cha". Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

June 10, 2013

Joel is survived by his beloved wife Valarie, Loving son of Charlotte and dear brother of Ray. An expression of sympathy may be made to Masonic Lodge Charities.

June 9, 2013

Born in Detroit, Walter was the son of Vincent & Christina (Brown) Downey. He married Martha Donnelly on October 11, 1958. An Army Veteran, Walter worked for over 34 years for United Parcel Service, retiring in 1991. Beloved husband of Martha. Dearest father of Terry (Larry) Bajorek, Carole Mull, Thomas (Melissa) Downey and Robert Downey. Loving grandfather to Kara...

June 9, 2013

Smith, Betty Jane. Age 90. June 9, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Smith. Loving mother of Gary (Barbara) Smith. Proud grandmother of Todd (Kirsten) Wright and Robert W., II (Christina) Smith. Great grandmother of Addison and London Wright. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Therlo...

June 9, 2013

Born in Lincoln Park, Roger was the son of Charles & Ellen (McGirr) Ferguson. He married Brenda Jones on October 11, 1975. A veteran of the United States Navy, Roger was a Machine Repairman with Chrysler for over 36 years, retiring in 2002. He leaves to cherish his memory, Brenda, his wife of the past 37 years; a step-son...

June 7, 2013

Born in Monroe, Gary was the son of Michael & Florence (Collyer) Gornick. He married the love of his life, Janet Ward, on September 30, 1968. Gary worked for over 44 years with the Railroad: DT & I, Grand Trunk, and finally Canadian National Railroad, retiring in 2009. In addition to spending time with his family, Gary truly enjoyed...