OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Christopher Ryan Arble

Christopher Ryan Arble

April 5, 2013

Arble, Christopher Ryan. Age 32. April 5, 2013 of Trenton. Beloved son of Brian Arble (Janine Shopshear) and Jan (John) Bernick. Cherished brother of Kelly Arble Germano, Katie (James) Kyzar and Chelsea (Ryan) Pasquali. Loving uncle to Dominic Germano, Maggie Kyzar and Sophia Germano. Dearest grandson to John and Penny Arble and Dolores and the late Martin "Whitey" Mann....

Joanne M. Rose

Joanne M. Rose

April 5, 2013

Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Jeff Snyder, Gary (Debbie) Snyder and Larry Snyder. Dear sister of Larry Brian, David Brian, Doug Brian and the late Jeff Brian. Also survived by several grandchildren. Donations in memory of JoAnne may be made to the family.

Mrs. Alexandra Koklanaris

Mrs. Alexandra Koklanaris

April 5, 2013

Koklanaris, Alexandra "Alexa". Age 82. April 5, 2013 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 58 years to Nick. Loving mom of George (Toula) and Maryann (Jim) Loufman. Proud yiayia of Alexa, Olivia and Nicholas. Dearest sister to Anna Theodorou and Vasilea Mikrees. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other loving family and friends. Alexa was a gracious...

Mrs. Helen Tessier

Mrs. Helen Tessier

April 5, 2013

Helen Tessier, Age 91, April 5, 2013, Beloved wife of the late Ray, loving and loved mother of Ray (Darlene), Joyce and Janice (Bob), caring aunt to many nieces and nephews including Claudia (her "third daughter"). Dear grandmother of Raymond (P.J.), Lauren (Ryan), Kyra (Christian) and Stefan (Alecia). Helen found great joy in babies and children, and was proud...

Mr Leroy "Buzz" Bomia

Mr Leroy "Buzz" Bomia

April 3, 2013

Born in LaSalle, Buzz was the son of Roy & Myrtle (Dusseau) Bomia. A veteran of the United States Navy, Buzz married the love of his life, Georgianna Souza, February 28, 1948. He drove truck for Jones Transfer for over 37 years, retiring in 1987. Buzz was a member of VFW Post 1138, Monroe Boat Club, Monroe Knights of...

Mr. Gary C. Gronda

Mr. Gary C. Gronda

April 3, 2013

Gronda, Gary C. Age 71. April 3, 2013 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of 47 years to Nora. Loving dad of Cara (Paul) Clemente of Lincoln Park, Craig (Laura) of Pinckney and Chad (Leeann) of Allen Park. Proud grandpa of Joseph, Nathan, Emma, Brett, Connor, Fynn, Carly, Tiffany, Alex, Xzavier, Noah and Lauren. Dearest son of Ernestine and the late...

Mary Catherine Borg

Mary Catherine Borg

April 3, 2013

Dear mother of Josephine (Leonard) Hoock, Frank (Sylvia), Maryann (Ziggy) Coakley and Greg (Tina). Loving grandmother of Gregory, Lori, Michael, Sarah, Rachel, Gregory Jr. and Paige. Great grandmother of Dale and Stella. An expression of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society

Mr. Quentin A. Draftz,  Sr.

Mr. Quentin A. Draftz, Sr.

April 3, 2013

Quentin Alfred Draftz, born August 3, 1928 in Waltz, Michigan, residing recent years in Grosse Ile. Survived by wife of 62 years, Dorothy Marie (Cousino) Draftz, children Dawn and her husband Peter, Quentin, and Denise, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Darlene. Quentin loved his family, farms, cards, casinos, and driving around the countryside. He...

Joyce C. Russell

Joyce C. Russell

April 3, 2013

Russell, Joyce C. Age 78 of Dearborn. April 3, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard G. Russell. Loving mother of Robert (Linda) Martin and Dennis Martin. Also survived by her grandchildren Heather, Kenneth, Carrie, Alyssa and her great-grandchidren Talon and Skyler.

Laura G. Kush

Laura G. Kush

April 2, 2013

Born in Syracuse, New York, Laura was the daughter of Salvatore & Maria (DiGovanni) Marino. She married the love of her life, Alex Kush, on February 28, 1932 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Sadly he preceded her in death March 14, 1986. A dedicated homemaker, Laura was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and its Altar Society. Laura...

Mr. James P. Kelly

Mr. James P. Kelly

April 2, 2013

James P. Kelly, age 65, of Taylor, Michigan, passed away April 2, 2013, beloved husband of the late Barbara, loving father of James (Vicky) Kelly and Tracey Kelly, proud grandfather of Karysma, Justin, Bobby and Stevie, dear brother of Robert Kelly, Wilson (Barbara) Kelly , the late Nancy (Ronald) Dudzic and Bill (Mary Kay) Kelly, dearest son of the...

Gene W. Robb

Gene W. Robb

April 2, 2013

Robb, Eugene W. Age 73 of Grosse Ile. April 2, 2013. Loving father of Natalie. Son of the late Mary and Stephen Robb of Allen Park. owner of Rivers Edge Marina in Ecorse.

Jeffery Wayne Bryant

Jeffery Wayne Bryant

April 1, 2013

Born in Monroe, Jeffery was the son of Donald & Pamela (Elmore) Bryant. A graduate of Jefferson High School, Jeffery had worked in construction with the Laborers Union Local 465. He also worked at one time at the Kroger store in Brownstown. Jeffery was a past member of the Bethany Assembly of God in Adrian and currently a member...

Mr. James W. Penix

Mr. James W. Penix

March 31, 2013

Penix, James W. Age 81. March 31, 2013 of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of 61 years to Pauline. Loving dad of James Howard (Marji) and Kathy (Charles) Holt. Proud papaw to Chris (Christy), Brandon (Tracy), Michael (Johanne), Caitlin and Mitchell. Great grandfather of John, Shawn and Mikaylah. Papa to Laura and Nathan. Dearest brother of Frances McGee, Doris (Don)...

Mrs. Regan G. Sheridan,  (Nee: Stein)

Mrs. Regan G. Sheridan, (Nee: Stein)

March 31, 2013

Sheridan, Regan G. (nee: Stein). Of Gibraltar and formerly of Grand Rapids went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2013 at the age of 41. Adored wife of Jeremy. Mom loved very very very much by Max, Jack and Abigail. Beloved daughter of David and Nancy Stein. Dearest sister of David Stein....

Joan M. White

Joan M. White

March 30, 2013

Born in Toledo, Ohio, Joan was the daughter of Eugene & Ethel (Aldridge) White. She was a cheerleader at Bedford High School. Joan Married Walter Godlewski and together they lived in Erie. Sadly he preceded her in death. As a single parent, her career consisted of raising her family while employed as a secretary at a materials handling firm...

Kenneth W. Meyette

Kenneth W. Meyette

March 30, 2013

Born in Shelby, Michigan, Kenneth was the son of Francis "Joseph" & Hazel (Allison) Meyette. He married the love of his life Nancy Butler on August 24, 1963. A veteran of the United States Navy, Kenneth worked for over 37½ years for General Motors at the Hydromatic Plant in Toledo, retiring in 1998. An avid bowler, he enjoyed reading...

John Francis Strachan

John Francis Strachan

March 30, 2013

Beloved fiance' of Patricia Estrada-Muto. Loving son of Marvel Strachan-Boyd and the late William. Dearest brother of William (Peggy), Michelle (Jack) Fitzgerald, Mark (Lori) and Paul (Gwen). He was a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. John was a third generation member of local 38, Detroit Stage Employees Union. Family suggests donations to Our Lady of the Angels...

Mrs. Della C. Lenard

Mrs. Della C. Lenard

March 29, 2013

Lenard, Della Cora, age 91 of Woodhaven, passed away March 29, 2013. Loving mother of Delphine (Jack) Wright, Margo Ann, and Toby Montry. Proud grandmother of Michael, Kevin, Renee. And great grandmother of Kevin Jr., Brandon, Ryan, Yan, Felix, and Alice. She is also survived by a brother Stanley, and sisters Agnes and Genevieve.

Mrs. Josephine Ann Brian

Mrs. Josephine Ann Brian

March 29, 2013

Born in Stillwater, New Jersey, Josephine was the daughter of Willard & Carrie (Kithcart) Chammings. She married Joseph L. Brian on September 18, 1951. Sadly he preceded her in death June 8, 1992. Josephine was a Registered Nurse working with many of the Hospitals in the Southeast Michigan area throughout her career ending at Wyandotte Hospital. Josephine leaves to...