OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mr. Arthur Joseph Bastien

Mr. Arthur Joseph Bastien

April 23, 2013

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Arthur was the son of Alexander & Mary (Grutzicco) Bastien. He married the love of his life, Florence Mae Sharbeneau on February 22, 1941. Sadly she preceded him in death December 13, 1996. A veteran of the United States Army, Arthur worked for F.W. Ritter and Sons pottery in Rockwood for 9 years. He later...

Suzanne Wilson

Suzanne Wilson

April 22, 2013

Wilson, Suzanne, age 65, April 22, 2013. Beloved mother of Steve (Mackenzie), Tom, Mark and the late Matthew. Loving grandmother of Zachary, Hunter and Madelyn. Dearest sister of Cathy (Jerry) Sarb. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made directly to the family.

Mrs Elizabeth A. Couch

Mrs Elizabeth A. Couch

April 21, 2013

Elizabeth A. Couch, beloved wife of Harold L. Couch, loving mother of Mark (Shirley) Couch of Rockwood, Michael (Stephanie) Couch of Carleton, Martin Couch of Rockwood, Susan (Michael ) Young of Denver, CO and Kathy (Nick) Morris of Carleton, MI; dear sister of Stanley (Barbara) Toor of Atlanta, MI, Donald Toor of Fenton, MI , Delores (Ferdinand) Jean of...

Mr. Charles L. Mcfarland

Mr. Charles L. Mcfarland

April 21, 2013

McFarland, Charles L. Age 82. April 21, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 13 years to Louise Reiter McFarland and to the late Jane McFarland. Loving father of Jeffery (Denise), Charles (Gail) and Robert (Sharon) McFarland. Loving step-father of Jeffrey (Barbara) Reiter and Nancy Reiter. Proud pops of 10. Also survived by 2 step-grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 1 sister...

M. Frank Ball

M. Frank Ball

April 21, 2013

Beloved husband of Diane. Loving dad of Jennifer (Jason) Kalinski and Michael (Laurie). Dearest papa of Ayrianna, Jacob, Aiden, Julia and Grace. Dear brother of Shirley (Gerald) Whitlow.

Mr. Victor James Lenhart,  Jr.

Mr. Victor James Lenhart, Jr.

April 19, 2013

Lenhart, Victor James, Jr. Age 62. April 19, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 37 years to Denise (nee: Birr). Loving dad of Michael Lenhart and Laurel (Marc) Stemmer. Dearest brother to Nancy Lenhart, Gary Lenhart and the late Don Lenhart. Also survived by other loving family and friends. In addition to his brother he was preceded in...

Mr. Eulis D. "Cisco" Francisco

Mr. Eulis D. "Cisco" Francisco

April 19, 2013

Francisco, Eulis Doyle "Cisco"; April 19, 2013; age 75 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Zola "June"; Dearest father of Thomas (Susan) Francisco, of Gibraltar, Teresa (Greg) Golba of Brownstown, and Lisa (Thom) Smith of Luttrell, TN. Dearest stepfather of Dolores Westover, of Bryon, Philip C. Gagnon Jr., of Gibraltar and Helen Bellmore, of Taylor, Dear Grandfather of Anthony and...

Mr Elwood Charles Sovey,  Sr.

Mr Elwood Charles Sovey, Sr.

April 19, 2013

Elwood Charles Sovey Sr., age 98, of Rockwood, MI. passed away Friday April 19, 2013 at Fountainview of Monroe, he had been in declining health. Elwood was born June 11, 1914 in Detroit, MI to Peter E. and Hazel M. (Berry) Sovey; he attended St Charles Grade School and Carleton High School. He married Evelyn M. Barron in 1935...

Helen M. Gerweck

Helen M. Gerweck

April 18, 2013

Helen Mary Gerweck, 101 of Monroe, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 in her home. Born November 11, 1911 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, Helen was the daughter of Sebastian and Loretta (Pierantoni) Germani. She married Cyril A. Gerweck in 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. Sadly he preceded her in death in 1964. Helen and Cyril founded Ida Implement...

Mr. Elton F. Theeck

Mr. Elton F. Theeck

April 17, 2013

Theeck, Elton F., age 80 of Allen Park, passed away April 17, 2013. Loving husband of Edith. Dear father of JoEllen (Thomas) Auten, and James. Proud grandfather of Emily. Elton is survived by a brother Walter, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard, Taylor, MI...

Joan Marie Kelly

Joan Marie Kelly

April 17, 2013

Joan Marie Kelly, 84 of Monroe, formerly of Ecorse, MI passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. Born November 4, 1928 in Wyandotte, Joan was the daughter of Clement and Susan (Rafter) Snyder. She married Lawrence J. Kelly July 31, 1948 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Wyandotte. Sadly he preceded her in death June 3,...

Mr. Mark Owen Crenshaw,  Jr.

Mr. Mark Owen Crenshaw, Jr.

April 17, 2013

Crenshaw, Mark Owen, Jr. Age 31. April 17, 2013 of Brownstown. Formerly of Riverview. Beloved son of Mark (Judy) Crenshaw and Beverly (George) Ricker. Cherished brother of Chelsea Crenshaw (Tyler Orman), Katie (J.D.) Hounshell and Bradley Crenshaw (Trisha). Dearest uncle of Caden and Chloe. Proud grandson of James and the late Helen Sturgeon and Betty Mistrik. Also survived by...

Mr. Robert A. Boye

Mr. Robert A. Boye

April 17, 2013

Boye, Robert A., age 87, April 17, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie. Loving father of Gregory (Carole) Boye, James (Christine) Boye and the late Robert Boye, Jr. Also survived by his daughter-in-law Marcy Boye; his grandchildren, his great grandchildren, his sister Mary Ellen and brother Dale (Jackie) Boye

Mr. Richard W Cavell

Mr. Richard W Cavell

April 17, 2013

Richard W. Cavell, 1919 – 2013 (age 93), passed away peacefully on April 17, 2013, at South Shore Hospital, Trenton , MI, after a long and most enjoyable life. A long-time resident of Grosse Ile, he was honored in 2012 as a Cavell Centennial Family on Grosse Ile. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Janet Cavell,...

Maureen E. Dowling

Maureen E. Dowling

April 15, 2013

Dowling, Maureen E. Age 39. April 15, 2013 of Dearborn. Loving fiancée of Marc Reece. Beloved daughter of William and the late Mary. Dearest sister of Patty Hausenbauer, Peggy Dowling, Tom, Bill, Jerry and the late Catherine Dowling. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Maureen enjoyed being on Facebook and surfing the internet. Memorial contributions to honor...

Emil J. Sporer

Emil J. Sporer

April 15, 2013

Sporer, Emil J. age 87, April 15, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved husband to his devoted wife Bernice for 61 years. Loving father of Michael (the late Rady), Susan (Tim) Knight, Paul (Dottie), Diane (John) Socotch, Frank and Carol. Dearest grandpa of 11 and great-grandpa of 2 great-grandsons. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lou Burke. Family suggests donations to Capuchin...

Mr. Joseph Martin

Mr. Joseph Martin

April 15, 2013

Martin, Joseph. Age 92. April 15, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Shirley and the late Helen. Loving dad of Pamela (Thomas) Stemzynski and Timothy (Dorothy Dupuy). Proud grandfather of Dawn (Mark) Langenbach, Beth (Jason) Falenski, Adam and Emily Martin. Great boppa of Michaela, Evan and Jackson. Also survived by his step-daughter Dolores (Alan) Lamphier as...

Mary C. Ridalls

Mary C. Ridalls

April 14, 2013

Loving mom of Don (Michelle) Kowalske III and Dennis (Crystal) Kowalske. Dearest grandma of Kylie, Donnie, Jessica, Darren, Dustin and Chesney. Dear sister of Michael Medel and Daryl (Janet) Medel.

Ms. Nancy Ann Limauro

Ms. Nancy Ann Limauro

April 13, 2013

Limauro, Nancy Ann, nee. McQuiston, age 49, April 13, 2013 of Taylor. Beloved mother of Cody James (Alex) Limauro. Dearest daughter of Joanne and the late George Richard McQuiston. Dear sister of Susan Arlene McQuiston and George Robert (Marge) McQuiston. Dear Friend of Thomas P. Limauro.

Ms Shari J. Salliotte

Ms Shari J. Salliotte

April 13, 2013

Loving daughter of Karen Mason and Gregory Salliotte. Dearest sister of Kristie and Leslie. Dear granddaughter of Mary Salliotte. Beloved aunt of Jacqueline Salliotte, James Teale and Gerald Teale. Donations in memory of Shari may be made to the donor's charity of choice.