OBITUARIES

June 7, 2013

Suda, Mary Ellen age 53 of Allen Park. Beloved sister of Karen (Nick), John (Hattie), Jean(Kim), and Steve(Laura). Survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

June 6, 2013

Gravelle, Donald H. Age 89. June 6, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 66 years to Shirley to whom he always said "I Love You". Loving dad of Brad (Jerri Sibel), Debra (the late Dennis) Burry and Bart (Tamara). Loving grandfather of Melissa Burry, Brandon Gravelle, Nicholas German and Rachel German. Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving...

June 6, 2013

Kozel, Michael J., age 66 of Detroit, passed away June 6, 2013. Dear brother of Andrew (Marlene), James, and Timothy. Proud uncle of Kelly (Mark) Schneider, and great uncle of Dominic and Samantha Schneider. Memorial contributions may be made to the donors choice.

June 6, 2013

DeLozier, Jack C. Age 86, of Trenton. June 6, 2013. Beloved husband of Shirley for 62 years. Loving father of Jackie (David) Jacobs. Proud grandfather of Timothy Ashley and Brandon Thomas Wakeling. Survived also by 101 year old mother-in-law and many nieces, nephews, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans

June 5, 2013

Fairbanks, Barbara J. Age 74, of Taylor. June 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence J. Fairbanks. Loving mother of Eric Fairbanks, Christopher (Tara) Fairbanks and Jason Fairbanks (Cara Lupinski). Proud Grammy of Devin and Chloe. Dear sister of Tom (Sandy) Kerns, Sally Hansen and John Kerns. Preceded in death by parents Robert and Nelda Kerns and a...

June 5, 2013

Kloss, Katherine F., age 87 of Allen Park, passed away June 5, 2013. Loving wife of the late Chester. Dear mother of John (Leigh), Deborah (Hal) Blake, Tina Marie Cowan, and Chet (Cindy). Proud grandmother of Chelsea (Chad) Cooper, Jackie Cowan, Steven and Stefanie Blake, Caitlin Kloss, Edward Barbetto, Matthew Cowan, Jason and Joseph Kloss, and great grandmother of...

June 5, 2013

Dearest brother of Ted (Carol) and George. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross. A Private Memorial Service Will Be Held At A Later Date: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183

June 4, 2013

Born in Monroe, George was the son of George C. & Eva (Cousino) Zinner. A lifelong Trucker George held many positions throughout his career working at Detroit Stoker, Ford Motor Company, Boron Stop 75 and Pete's/Arctic Ice. He also was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. George is survived by his son Chris (Michelle) Shanafelt of Monroe; brother...

June 4, 2013

Meyer, Dale Joseph, age 65 of Allen Park. Passed away June 4, 2013. Loving husband of Linda. Dear father of Mark, Denise, and grand dog Max. After serving in the United States Air force as a sergeant in intelligence, he would retire as a sergeant from the Wayne County Sheriffs' Department. Dale enjoyed annual visits to Florida and summer...

June 4, 2013

Lewis, Frances O., age 79, June 4, 2013 of Brownstown Twp., Michigan. Beloved mother of Charles Chappell and Carolyn (Lee) Master. Dear sister to Betty, and the late Charles, Ruby, and Mattie. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Jason (Jasmine), David and Katherine (Tom). Adored Grammy to Ashlynn, John, Joshua and Charlotte. Contributions in memory of Frances' life may be made...

June 4, 2013

June 3, 2013

Born in Red Bay, Alabama, Joel was the son of Walter & Lillie (Harris) Ham. He married Norma Brinkman on March 28, 1962. Sadly she preceded him in death February 26, 1992. An animal lover, Joel especially loved horses and the Rodeo. He also enjoyed fishing. Joel leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Lisa (Matt) Fields of Carleton;...

June 3, 2013

Hicks, Duane. Age 57. June 3, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Judith. Loving dad of Toby (Michelle) Fritz, Ken Fritz and Angela Davis. Proud papa of 10. Also survived by his great grandchildren, 1 brother Blaine Hicks as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Freeman and Lucy (nee: Hall)...

June 2, 2013

LeFevers, Cliff. Age 81. June 2, 2013 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 58 years to Joanne. Loving dad of Cliff, II (Diane) and Chris. Proud pop to C.J., Danielle, Petey and Carissa. Dearest brother of Si (Lavonne). Also survived by his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marie (nee: Slusher)...

June 2, 2013

LaFata, Nick age 85, June 2, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Ric (Colleen) and the late Lynne. Dearest grandfather of Philip (Paula), Adam (Natalie), Sarah (Brian) Gray and great-grandfather of Isabelle LaFata and Heaton Gray. Cherished friend of Jo Gardner. Dear brother of Joe and John. The Family suggests donations to the...

June 2, 2013

Daniel Todd Redman, age 48, of Brownstown Twp., MI passed away June 2, 2013 in his home. Dan was born August 29, 1964 in Wyandotte, MI to Henry and Jean (Stewart) Redman, he graduated from Carlson High School in 1983 where he was a punter and receiver for the Football team, his nick name was "Thunder Foot". Dan was...

June 2, 2013

Loving father of Michael, Anthony (Tammy) and April (Michael) Speelman. Dear grandpa of Trevor, Logan, Joshua, Austin, Nicholas, Zachary, Jamie and Samantha. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sammie worked as an over the road truck driver. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed car shows. Memorial contributions to honor his memory may be made to the...

June 2, 2013

Pomnitz, Charles Joseph. Age 31. June 2, 2013 of River Rouge. Beloved dad of Felicia, Ethan, Isabelle, Jordan and Jaszlyn. Loving son of Edwin and Robyn (nee: Roszler) Pomnitz. Dearest brother to Richard, Jamie, Gretchen, Robbie, Michael, Heather, Angela, Lara and Zachary. Also survived by other loving family and many friends. Charles enjoyed drawing, dancing and going home, he...

May 31, 2013

Green, Gary Wayne, age 52 of Taylor, passed away May 31, 2013. Loving husband of Ginger. Dear father of Amanda and Gary Jr. Also survived by his mother Sue Green, brother Paul (Pamela) Green, Jr., sisters Tonna, Patricia, and Rhonda. Gary also leaves behind several nieces and nephew, as well as his best friend Richard LaPalm . He was...

May 29, 2013

Franco leaves to cherish his memory his wife Santa; children: Sandra (Ray) Silva, Jose' Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez and Franco (Kim) Gonzalez Jr.: grandchildren: Nadia Gonzalez, Orlando Gonzalez, Sebastian Silva, Alex Trent and Zackary Gonzalez. He also is survived by four brothers William (Elena) Gonzalez, Rufino (Nicolasa) Gonzalez, Esperanza Gonzalez and Bernardo (Vilma) Gonzalez; as well as three sisters: Fidencia...