OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Donald James Mcgrath Jr.
March 4, 2013
McGrath, Donald James Jr. Age 54 of Flat Rock. March 4, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Debra Puckett-McGrath. Loving father of Amy (Steve) Hicks. Dear brother of Margaret Walters and Donna Amann. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Sarah B Krauss
March 3, 2013
Sarah M. Krauss died peacefully on March 3rd, 2013, surrounded by family and her loving caregiver Yvette. Born March 30, 1925 in Bay City, Michigan, Sally was a longtime resident of Grosse Ile. She married Bill Krauss (dec.) whom she had known since childhood, as their parents were longtime friends. As newlyweds the couple moved to Grosse Pointe and...
Mr. Raymond R. Holman
March 3, 2013
Holman, Raymond R., age 88, of Trenton. March 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Peggy (Fred) Butz, Phyllis (Jerry) Poparad, Vicki Molinaro, Laura (Larry) Nuttmann, Rob (Tanya Au) Holman and Brian (Laura) Duane. Proud Grandfather and great grandfather of many,.
Mrs. Patricia Ann Coolsaet
March 3, 2013
Coolsaet, Patricia Ann, age 76, of Trenton March 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Remi. Loving sister of Gary Edward (Judith) Miller and Gerald "Mac" (Sandra) Miller. Dear aunt of many.
Mr. Allen 'Al' Preston
March 2, 2013
Preston, Allen "Al", age 64, March 2, 2013 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Marge. Loving father of Laura (Michael) Preston-Dayne. Dearest grandfather of Charlotte. Also survived by his brothers Don (Lisa) Preston, Jim (Brenda) Preston and Bill Preston. Memorials may be made to University of MI Transplant Center.
Gloria B. Burchett
March 2, 2013
Born in Monroe, Gloria was the daughter of Michael & Dorothy (Murphey) Simonelli. She married Hershel Burchett August 17, 1946. Sadly he preceded her in death on March 14, 1975. Gloria was a cook at the Ford Motor Company's Monroe plant for over 42 years, retiring in 2002. Her hobbies included: doing crossword puzzles, reading, bowling and watching NCIS....
Mr. Leroy O. Mendenhall
March 2, 2013
Mendenhall, LeRoy O., age 86, March 2, 2013 of Taylor, MI. Beloved husband of Rosemary. Loving Father of Paul Mendenhall, Ann (Kenneth) MIlton and the late Mark Mendenhall. Also survived by his grandchildren Keri (Michael) Nieport, Jeaneane Moutos and Kami MIlton; his great grandchildren Maria, Solane and Gavin. Contributions in memory of Leroys' life may be made to Disabled...
Robert 'Bob' L. Breil
March 2, 2013
Breil, Robert "Bob" L. Age 59, of Trenton. March 2, 2013. Beloved husband of Terri. Loving father of Kristin (Mike) McDonough. Proud grandfather of of Keegan and Ronan. Step-father of Jill Crooks and Stephanie (Jacob) Hewlett. Step-grandfather of Dillon, Jaxon, Maddix and Piper. Dear son of Helen Breil. Brother of William Breil. Preceded in death by his father William...
Mr. Douglas Ray Bodrie
March 1, 2013
Bodrie, Douglas Ray, age 82, March 1, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Shirleyanne. Loving father of Mark (Amanda), Susan (Mike) Daniels, Russell (Heather), Ruth DiFalco, George (Janice) St. Amant, Laura (Anthony) Millazzo and the late Donald. Dearest grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 2. Also survived by his brother, 3 sisters, many nieces and nephews. Memorial...
Livia 'Lee' Barkai
February 28, 2013
Barkai, Livia "Lee" Josephine Fanchini, 97, formerly of Detroit, Taylor, Michigan, and Piney Fork, Ohio, passed away on Feb. 28, 2013, at her son's home in Honolulu. Lee was married to her husband John for over 60 years. She is survived by son John Lee (Linda), twin granddaughters Hope and Leah, many nieces, nephews, and a goddaughter. Lee was...
Steven Peter Mr. Vioglavich
February 28, 2013
Vioglavich, Steven Peter, age 47 of Wyandotte, passed away February 28, 2013. Loving son of the late Peter Vioglavich and Gertrude Wilkinson. Survived by a brother Jerry (Claudia), and sisters Kathleene, Tina, Judy (Chuck) Stein, and Pamela. He will be greatly missed by many other loving family and friends. Memorial donations may be made to Jerry Vioglavich.
Michelle L. Ries
February 28, 2013
Beloved wife of the late Tim Krzeminski. Loving mother of Stuart. Dearest sister of Michael, Marta, Maureen (Randy) Timbs and the late Mara-Lee. Family suggests donations in memory of Michelle to the American Cancer Society.
Mr. Thomas C. Garber
February 27, 2013
Thomas Chester Garwolinski Garber died February 27, 2013 at his home in Melvindale, MI. He was born September 13, 1939 in Wyandotte, MI. Tom was the son of Chester Anthoni Garwolinski and Stella Eva Boron. He married Madonna S. Hasselbach on May 19, 1964 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wyandotte, MI. Tom owned Sportsman Barber Shop on Oak...
Lillian Rose Madro
February 27, 2013
Madro, Lillian Rose. Age 96, of Trenton. February 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Stan (Nancy) Madro. Very proud grandmother of Claire and Miranda. Lillian was preceded in death by a brother Ed Stewart Swietochowski and a sister Veronica Mikina. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mr. J. Doug Williamson
February 27, 2013
Williamson, J. Doug. Age 80. February 27, 2013 of Trenton. Formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved companion to Dorothy Kanar. Loving husband of the late Sylvia Duncan and the late Terry Mazzie. Dearest dad of Valerie, Sherry and Susan. Proud granddad of Jessica, Shannon and Nick. Great granddad of Ethan. Brother to Perry Williamson and Marjorie Mihalyfi. Preceded in death by...
Mr. Frank Pettinga
February 27, 2013
Pettinga, Frank E. Age 92. February 27, 2013 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Wilda. Loving father of Larry (Jo), Gail (Don) Martin, Paul (Bonnie) and David (Bonnie). Proud grandfather of 8. Great grandfather of 11. Also survived by 2 brothers William and Donald (Diane). Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jeanette and 2 brothers...
Mrs. Kaye-Jean Moskall
February 26, 2013
Moskall, Kaye-Jean. Age 64. February 26, 2013 of South Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Floyd "Babe". Loving mom of Floyd (Angie) Moskall of Wayne, MI, Tim (Regina Sue) Moskall of Bedford, VA, Chad (Jen) Moskall of Southgate, MI and Ace (Jen) Moskall of Ft. Myers, FL. Proud nana to Kevin(Crystal), Jennifer(Ian), Kelsey(Bryan & Delilah), Nick, Ethan, Emily and...
Mr. David Roger Tillman
February 26, 2013
Tillman, David Roger. Age 76. February 26, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Loving father of Shelly (Blaine) Breitenbach, Karen (Michael) Robinson and Tracy (Thomas) Nelson. Dearest grandpa of Mary (John) Kinsey, Matthew Foster, Samantha Nelson and Bennett Nelson. Great grandpa of Jillian Mae Kinsey. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Julius and Elizabeth (nee:...
Margaret Ann Martin
February 26, 2013
Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Loving mother of Sandra (Steve) Baker, Susan (Gary) Wilkie, Barbara (Tony Reed), Bryan (Renee), Jeffrey and the late Michael. Dearest grandmother of Christopher Sweet, Susie, Matthew (Desi) Gay, Samantha, Marc and Molly Wilkie.
Mrs. Ladona R. Radu
February 25, 2013
Radu, LaDona R. Age 85. February 25, 2013 of Riverview. Beloved wife of 66 years to John. Loving mom of Bob (Mickey), Kevin (Joni), Terri Susterka and Tammi (Wayne) Smith. Proud grandma of Joey (Britt), Chris, Michael (Becky) and Rachael. Great grandma of Alex, Ryan and Cheyenne. Also survived by her loving friends. Preceded in death by her parents...
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