OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mr. Cass Palmer
August 14, 2012
Survived by daughters Patricia (Thom) Best, Pamela (John) Lovera, and Paulette (Ron) Bober. Preceded in death by wife Rose, and survived by his caring longtime companion Laura Wickham. He loved and was loved by his 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Cass leaves behind many foursomes of brothers, sisters, and friends. Cass was active physically and socially playing golf,...
John W. Christian
August 13, 2012
Christian, John W. Age 66, of Riverview. August 13, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances for 46 years. Loving father of Kim (Tom) Zucchet and Noah. Proud grandfather of Kyra and Jossi. Dear brother of Guy (Marion) Christian. Companion to his sassy cat Gus. Proud owner of Balas Structural Steel. Preceded in death by parents Guy and Agnes Christian and...

Mary Ann Teska
August 12, 2012
Beloved mother of Frederick (Meredith) Teska, Cheryl (Michael) Woida and David (Kellie) Teska. Also leaves to cherish her memory 7 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a brother Clarence Basanda. Funeral Services will be held privately
Mr. Donald J. Springstead
August 12, 2012
Springstead, Donald J., age 81, August 12, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Thomasine. Loving father of Dennis (Dava), Keith (Kathy) and Scott (Chris). Also survived by his grandchildren and his brother Robert (Rose) Springsted. All Arrangements Are Private: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 3200 West Rd., Trenton, MI 48183
Mr. Daniel Jodway
August 12, 2012
Daniel leaves to cherish his memory his wife Patircia; children: Jeff Jodway, David (Christina) Jodway and John Jodway; step children: Mary (Edwin) Rensink, Suzanne (Masayoshi) Yamamoto and Jason (Christy) Cardenas: as well as his siblings: Mary (Barry) Cartrette, Russell (Ritchie) Jodway, Richard (Charlene) Jodway and ten grandchildren. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association

Mary Frances Kinard
August 11, 2012
Kinard, Mary Frances. Age 78, of Woodstock, GA, formerly of the Downriver area. August 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Loving mother of Keith (Jean) and Eric (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Kyle, Arianna, Zachary, Colin and Nicole. Dear sister of Charles (Gladine) Shepherd and David (Wanda) Shepherd. Preceded in death by parents Troy and Della Shepherd and...
Douglas V. Jones
August 10, 2012
Jones, Douglas V. Age 73. August 10, 2012. Served in U.S. Navy. Beloved husband of Deborah. Loving father of Rusty Jones, Shirley Tomlinson and Benjamin Jones. Proud grandfather of Douglas and Laura. Great grandfather of Daniel, Odin and Robert. Dear brother of BettyJean Drayn and Donald Jones. Dearest nephew of Ruby Kunes. Survived also by many nieces, nephews and...
Edith M. Sobocinski
August 9, 2012
Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Cheryl McKenna, Michele (Tom) Partch, Rick (Andrea), Rob (Kathy) and Kathy Haynes. Dearest Nana of 9. Dear sister of Melvin Sarasin and Joann Bolling. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family suggests donations in memory of Edith to be made to the Alzheimer's Association
Mrs. Debbie Weber
August 8, 2012
Weber, Debbie. Age 56. August 8, 2012 of Lincoln Park. Beautiful and beloved wife of 32 years to Tim. Loving mom of James, Nicolle and Ronny. Proud grandma of Timothy, Reality, Alyssa, Brittany, Brooklyn and Zoey. Dearest daughter of Gordon and Carole Low. Step-Mother of Christie.
Ms Beatrice Bea Crispin
August 8, 2012
Beatrice Bea Crispin, beloved wife to the late Robert, loving daughter of the late Frank and Helen (LaPeer) Pasineau, dear sister in law of Joan Luke and Nancy Beach, sister of the late Claude, Robert, Frank, Hazel, Vivian, Zelma and Frances. Bea was owner operator of Bea's Salon in Rockwood, MI., for over 30 years, she was a life...
Vince G. Eastridge
August 7, 2012
Dearest dad of Sheila Wolford, Brian and Darrin. Dear grandpa of Randy, Brianna, Ellis, Gabriel and Tyler.
Mrs. Ljubica "Violet" Kucko
August 6, 2012
Kucko, Ljubica "Violet". Age 92. August 6, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved Wife of the late Josip, Sr. Loving Mom of Marica (the late James) Townsend, the late Josip "Joe" and Ana (Slavko) Jelecki. Proud Baka of Sue Ann (Dan) Lass, Thomas (Dawn) Townsend, the late Rickey Townsend, Maria (Virgil) Adams and Branka (Mike) Lei. Great Grandmother of James, Rickey,...
Mr. Garland J. Darnes
August 5, 2012
Darnes, Garland J. Age 79. August 5, 2012 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 56 years to Rachel. Loving dad of Gwen (James) Legault. Proud grandfather of Chase. Also survived by 1 brother Austin and 2 sisters Barbara (the late Clint) and Faye (John).
Robert P. Dalto
August 5, 2012
Dalto, Robert Peter. Age 84, of Southgate. Beloved husband of Joan for 61 years. Loving father of Kay (Ken) Perugi and Bob. Dear brother of Joseph (Ellen), Norma Pross and Ray (JoAnn). Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Marguerite J. Debus
August 5, 2012
Debus, Marguerite, age 89, August 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Donald (Karen) Debus, Doreen King, Denise (Tarik) Abass and the late David Debus. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren
Mr Alfred Boudrie
August 4, 2012
Alfred J. Boudrie, age 69, of North Shores, beloved husband of Jeanette (Diamond), loving father of Alfred (Jamey) and Mark, proud grandfather of Jessica, Andrew, Chelsea, Dean, Ally, Bryan, Edward, Aimee, Ann Marie and Sean, great grandfather of Brayden, Isabella and Chalice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Alfred's name, can be made to Salvation Army of Monroe,...
Edward Paul Parker
August 4, 2012
Beloved husband of Jonie. Loving father of Shawn (Jennifer) and the late Paul. Dearest grandpa of Shawn, Shane and Samantha. Also survived by several great-grandchildren.
Joyce Dattolo
August 2, 2012
Beloved wife of Leo. Loving mother of Audrey Voulgaris, Chris, Karen (Keith) McDowell and Jill (Dan) Swineford. Dearest grandma of Dawn, Manoli, Pelagia, Heather, Chrystal, Jessica, Melissa, Dennis, Joe, Roxana, April, and Tim. Great-grandma of David, Christian, Reese, Zayden and Emma. Dear sister of Richard (Gerry) Deneau, Carol (Larry) Schoen, Audrey (Bob) Acorsi, Bill (Sue) Deneau, Patricia Willits, Jim&Elaine...