OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Pauline Lucy Tonkery

Pauline Lucy Tonkery

June 18, 2013

Tonkery, Pauline Lucy age 91, June 18, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Roy N. (Susan), the late Anthony and the late Patricia. Dear mother-in-law of Jaquelyn Tonkery and Keith Gilbert. Dearest grandma of Dr. Elizabeth Tonkery. Family suggests donations to the donor's charity of choice.

Linda Louise Yousof

Linda Louise Yousof

June 18, 2013

Yousof, Linda Louise. Age 53, of Garden City. June 18, 2013. Loving mother of Victor N. Yousof. Dear sister of Paula (Gregg) Kidney, Bob (Linda) Straight, Howard (Dina) Straight and Ben Straight. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent De Paul

Joyce M. Winegarden

Joyce M. Winegarden

June 18, 2013

Beloved wife of the late Morley. Loving mother of Marilynn (Art) Tenore, Michael and the late Steven. Dearest grandma of Leslie, Steven Jr., Kristina, Lisa, Jennifer, Phillip, great-grandma of 14 and great-great grandma of 1. Dear sister of Eva Fisher. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Rudolph H. Baas,  Jr.

Mr. Rudolph H. Baas, Jr.

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...

Mrs. Teresa Love

Mrs. Teresa Love

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...

Cynthia H. Campbell

Cynthia H. Campbell

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...

Bonnie Jean Hoffman

Bonnie Jean Hoffman

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...

Robert Jackson Frederick

Robert Jackson Frederick

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.

Mr. Lawrence Lee Laginess

Mr. Lawrence Lee Laginess

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...

Mrs. Giacomina Aldina Frasson

Mrs. Giacomina Aldina Frasson

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....

Richard James Campbell

Richard James Campbell

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.

Mona Mae Wargowski

Mona Mae Wargowski

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...

Morley A. Winegarden

Morley A. Winegarden

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.

Mrs. Virginia D. Benedict

Mrs. Virginia D. Benedict

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...

Mrs. Marigold B. Van De Car

Mrs. Marigold B. Van De Car

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...

Joseph Piscitelli

Joseph Piscitelli

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.

Mr. Joel Emerson Clement

Mr. Joel Emerson Clement

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.

Mr. Walter V. Downey

Mr. Walter V. Downey

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...