OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr. David S. Preston
November 2, 2012
Preston, David S. Age 90. November 2, 2012 of Trenton. David is survived by his friend Robert Beleske and Roberts family.
Mrs. Nancy L. Obermayer
November 2, 2012
Obermayer, Nancy L., age 82, long time resident of Grosse Ile, passed away November 2, 2012. Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her son Robert. Dear mother of Donald (Glenda), and Rich (Becky). Proud grandmother of Kimberly, Ali, and Austin. Nancy attended Kalamazoo College. Nancy loved and supported the fine arts, particularly the Detroit Symphony...
Mrs Juanita Duncan
November 1, 2012
Juanita Duncan, age 88, beloved mother of Jerry Miracle, Karen Gray, Sharon (Greg Spaulding) Powell, Joann (Larry) Henry and Charlotte Mooningham, proud grandmother of, William (Cindy) Powell, Angela (Patrick) Cunningham, Jimmy Powell, Michelle (Dave) Stininger, William (Robin) Gray and Melissa Hicks, great grandmother of 15, great great grandmother of 3, ex mother in law of William P. Gray, preceded...
Mr. William A. Hutchinson
October 31, 2012
Hutchinson, William A. Age 81. October 31, 2012 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of the late Connie. Loving dad of Vicki Broussard, the late Mark, Jeff (Roni), Amy (Pat) Ruch, Benita Hutchinson, Allen Lee, Christine Sapp and Faye Brooke. Father-in-law to Kelly McCloy Hutchinson. Proud grandpa of 10. Great grandpa of 6. Also survived by 2 sisters Faye (Bob) Ackerman...
Mrs. Delphine Mcmullen
October 31, 2012
McMullen, Delphine. Age 84. October 31, 2012 of Rockwood. Delphine was born July 2, 1928 in Detroit to Joseph and Anna Voris (nee: Przybylo) of Southgate. She attended high school at Holy Redeemer in Detroit and married Herbert John McMullen on October 15, 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rockwood. They celebrated 63 years of marriage 2 weeks ago....
Mr. Charles E. Raines
October 30, 2012
Raines, Charles E., age 77 of Gibraltar, passed away October 30, 2012. Loving husband of Jeanne, and son of Irene. Dear father of Dale (Monica), Patrice (Frank) Mlinek, Chip (Brenda), Jeanette, Celeste (Jon) Domke, Angela Peecher, and Gloria (Troy) Morken. He was also a proud grandfather of 15. Charles was the founder and proprietor of the Charles E. Raines...
Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Gerlach
October 30, 2012
Gerlach, Elizabeth "Betty", age 82 of Trenton, passed away October 30, 2012. Loving wife of Charles H. Gerlach. Devoted mother to Mary Bridget Kelly, J.E.F., Clara Ann, and Charles S., Proudest grandmother to 7, and also a loving mother-in-law. Betty was a friend and mother to many more. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Catholic...
Mrs. Mae Bell Wannemacher
October 29, 2012
Wannemacher, Mae Bell. Age 89. October 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of the late Richard. Loving mother-in-law to Patricia Wannemacher. Dearest sister to Betty Harrison, Earl (Ann) Underwood , the late Ray Underwood, the late Dale Underwood, the late Shirley Price, the late Ora Underwood and the late Clem Underwood. Also survived by her...
Mr Timothy G. Elliott
October 28, 2012
Timothy G. Elliott, age 31, of S.Rockwood, Michigan beloved father of Timothy Elliott and Chole Sebastian, dear son of Sheila Elliott Gorst, brother of Savid (Sarah) Elliott and Tonya (Tom) Keys, grandson of Rita Wylie
Raymond "Chico" Gonzalez
October 28, 2012
Gonzalez, Raymond "Chico". Age 84, of Detroit. October 28, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Augustine. Loving father of Mona, Marcus, Arthur, Tony, Juanita, Rita, Anna, Steven and Salena. Proud grandfather of 76. Great grandfather and great great grandfather of many. Preceded in death by two sons Angelo and Robert. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of...
Filippo Giancamilli
October 26, 2012
Giancamilli, Filippo age 84, October 26, 2012 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Onorina. Loving father of Andy (Wanda) and Joann (John) Quaine. Dearest Nonno of Vanessa (Jeff) Birch, Andrew (Georgiana), Lauren (Dan) Vokal and John Quaine. Tatone of Vivien and Rocco. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Mr. Gerald E. Mcvey
October 26, 2012
Gerald E. McVey, age 76, of Flat Rock, MI passed away October 26, 2012 at Oakwood Southshore Hospital after a lengthly illness. Gerald is the beloved husband of Constance (Hetterscheidt), loving father of Deborah (William) LaBell and Richard (Angela) McVey, proud grandfather of Rachel (Brad) Bain, William (Amanda) Labell, Ashley, Sara and Courtney McVey, great grandfather of Skyler, Jacob,...
Lyn-Di-Star Beckowitz
October 25, 2012
Beloved wife of Jason Bean. Loving mother of Cheyenne Laslo, Nitaya, Richard and step-mother of Madison and Alyvia. Dearest daughter of Carri. Dear grandmother of Blaine. Also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. God Bless.
James Edward Laurain
October 23, 2012
Laurain, James Edward. Age 71, of Grosse Ile. October 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Phyllis for 46 years. Loving father of Katherine (Carl) Ashburner, Susan Witt (Brian Sweebe) and Julie (Scot) Kifer. Cherished Papa of Jordan, Joslyn, Joseph, Lucas, Liam, Mairin, Brennan, Nicole, Chandler and Megan. Great Papa of Mayson. Dear brother of Margaret Laurain. Loyal companion of his...
Elsie Forney
October 23, 2012
Forney, Elsie. Age 92, of Wyandotte. October 23, 2012. Loving mother of Jerry (Phyllis) Wowk and Edward LeShon. Step-mother of Gary (Cathy) Forney. Proud grandmother of Jereme, Stacy, Jason, Linda, Bobby, Tiffany and Jeremy. Great grandmother of Megan, RJ, Melissa, Roman and Deidei. Great great grandmother of Jayden and Roman. Dear sister of Stella Kukurudz. Preceded in death by...
Mr. William P. Ulrich
October 23, 2012
Ulrich, William P. Age 90. October 23, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Eileen. Loving dad of Bob (Debbie Dishon) and Barbara (Darrell) Serapiglia. Proud grandpa of Beth, Jason (Melanie), Chris (Val) and Mandi. Great grandpa of Graziella, Giuliana, Mariano, Matteo and Gianina. Loving companion to Virginia. William was preceded in death by his parents Emile...
Mr James K. Vallade
October 22, 2012
James K. Vallade Sr, loving father of James (Danielle) Jr, Eva Jane (David) Sutton, Martha Lynn (Clarence) Miller, Tina Marie (Scott) Larkins and April Dawn (Rick) Bastyr, dear brother of Jeanette (Stanley) Russeau and the late Howard, Floyd, Cyril Vallade and Betty Harasta, proud grandfather of Jason Vallade, Tiffany Miller, Dylan Bastyr, Michael Eversman, Landon Eversman and Thomas Vallade....