OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Elizabeth Mildred Finch
July 25, 2012
Beloved wife of the late James E. Loving mother of Karen (Michael) Bajus, James K. (Becky) and William. Dearest grandma of Jennifer, Russell, Edward (Michelle), Nicole, Michael, Tyler and great-grandma of Aurora. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr Jerry Pelkey
July 25, 2012
Jerry E. Pelkey, age 63, beloved husband of Jo (Elkins), loving father of Edward (Sharon) and Eric (Debra) ,dear grandfather of Thomas, Matthew, Timothy, Emily, Allison and Jacob, dearest brother of Peter Jon Bellich. Preceded in death by his parents, Catherine Betty Bellich and Jerome Morise Pelkey, step father Peter Bellich and Sister Sharon Wainwright.
Ms. Tina Marie Mckenzie
July 25, 2012
Loving mother of Christopher and Joseph. Dear daughter of Lucinda and Dewey McKenzie. Tina is also survived by her brother Dewey Jr., sister Lisa (James) Barnett, nieces and nephews Lisa Jr., James Jr., Justin, and Leanda. Her aunt Sissy, cousins Luann and Nancy, and many other loving family and friends.
Mr. Bernard J. "Bernie" Bodner
July 24, 2012
Bernie went home to be with the Lord on July 24th, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born March 12th,1941 the son of John and Helen Bodner of Dearborn. He graduated from Fordson High School in 1959 and attended Eastern Michigan University where he obtained his Masters in Education. Bernie worked in the Monroe Public School system for...
Mrs. Helen Idol
July 24, 2012
Idol, Helen. Age 89. July 24, 2012 of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Loving mom of the late Joanne Idol. Dearest grandma of Teresa (Jim) Tanner and Frances Idol (Larry Morris). Great grandma of Joanna Howell, Mary Jo Howell, Tressie Howell and Zachary Werner. Also survived by her great great grandchildren; her companion A.B. Jackson; nieces Brenda...
Mrs. Ruth A. Wurth
July 23, 2012
Wurth, Ruth A. Age 87. July 23, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Peggy (Jim) Boyless, Larry (Colleen), Eva (Skip) Gudeth, Lou Ann (the late Clif) Shelton and Greg (Felicia). Proud grandmother of Michael, Nathan, Mark, Darlene, Kylene, Kelly, Kim, Kevin, Dennis, the late Steven, Danielle and Angelina. Also survived by her great...
Mr. Thomas Mark Ferstle
July 22, 2012
Ferstle, Thomas Mark. Age 62. July 22, 2012 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of 40 years to Kathy. Loving father of Brian. Dearest brother of Terri (Michael) Dalton. Preceded in death by his parents Mark and Lucille. Also survived by his niece, nephews, other loving family and friends. He was an avid sailor and bicyclist and worked for Community Care...

Christine Mrs Richardson
July 22, 2012
Christine Richardson, age 91, of Stuart, FL. formerly of Dearborn, MI., beloved wife of the late Braxton, loving mother of Bill (Sue) Richardson and Nancy Richardson, proud grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 4.
Mrs. Joan M. Snell
July 21, 2012
Snell, Joan M., age 80 of Allen Park. Loving wife of the late Philip Snell Sr. Dear mother of Philip Jr. (Diane), James (Magda), and William (Teresa). Joan was also a proud grandmother of 10, and great grandmother of 1. Memorial donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Detroit Rescue Mission, 150 Stimson St., Detroit, MI...
Gerald E. Cody
July 21, 2012
Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Jerry, Debbi, Cindee (Jim) Ormsby, Sandra, Eva Sue and Renique (Chris) Hamilton. Deatest grandpa of Jerry, Megan, Raechel, Preston, Nick, Nicole, Kevin, Chris, Krystal, Lynzey and great-grandpa of Kailey and Christopher. Dear brother of Ron (Jean), Don (Maggie), Dale (Cindy), Betsy Knaf, Carolyn (Bernie) Shively and the late Herb (Fran). Also survived...
Ms Margaret Berry
July 21, 2012
Margaret "Jane" Berry, age 54, of Rockwood, passed away July 21, 2012. proud mother of David Berry, Caleb Berry and Callie Berry, dear sister of Denise (Ken) Gilbert and Julie (Stan) Jackson, loving daughter of Billy Sutton and the late Lillian Jean( Lemerand). Grandmother of Hayden Berry and Alivia Berry. Margaret graduated from Carlson High School in 1975 and...
Mr Albert S. Kaufman
July 20, 2012
Kaufman, Albert S. Age 79. July 20, 2012 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 50 years to Dayle. Loving dad of Kevin and Kerri (Dave) Myshock. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Mrs Patricia Ann Ennis
July 20, 2012
Patricia Ann Ennis, age 83, beloved wife of James, loving mother of Patrick James (Cindy) Ennis, Mark Edward (Sandra) Ennis and Colleen Jayne (Bernie) Baca, loving grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 3. Memorial donations in Patricia's name may be made to St Paul United Church of Christ.
Mr. Julius J. Dezsi
July 20, 2012
Dezsi, Julius J. Age 91. July 20, 2012. Formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the Late Irenne. Loving father of David (Leona), Cris (Dwight) Fast, Carl (Kris), Dianne (Chip) Wisniewski, Kathy (Bud) Hockle and Michelle (Kenny) Allen. Proud grandfather of 11. Great grandfather of 10. Also survived by 1 sister Mary Jankowski. Preceded in death by his granddaughter Joey...
Mrs. Minnie C. Rodgers
July 20, 2012
Rodgers, Minnie C. Age 83. July 20, 2012 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 60 years to Decil. Loving mother of Debora (Chet) Janiga, Jacqueline (Joe) Nemet and Susan Colleen (John) Humbach. Proud grandma of Garrett, Nathan, Sarah, Jessica, John (Tracy) and Shelley. Great grandma of Kelsey, Aidan, Jacob, Grace, Madelyn and Samantha. Also survived by other loving family...
Mr. Martin Joseph Tarlowicz
July 19, 2012
Tarlowicz, Martin Joseph. Age 78. July 19, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Marcy Tarlow. Former husband of Genevieve Tarlow. Dearest brother of the late Gerald. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Martin enjoyed fishing. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Mildred "Jeannie" Taylor
July 19, 2012
Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of Shana (Jeff) Madaski, the late Brian Winston and Scott Guigar. Dearest grandma of Katelin, Jessica and the late Brian Ray Madaski. Dear sister of Richard (Debbie) Keller, Betty (Dave) Ware, Carol Jenkins, Judy Gile and the late Doris Lester. Memorial donations to honor Jeannie's life may be made to Ron Taylor or...

Stella Mrs. Albanice
July 18, 2012
Albanice, Stella, age 90 of Riverview, passed away July 18th. Loving wife of the late Sam. Survived by her children Mike Krol, Gilbert (Beth) Albanice, Jack (Nancy) Albanice, and Andrea Albanice. Stella was also a proud grandmother of 9, and great grandmother of 13.
Elizabeth R. Hill
July 18, 2012
Hill, Elizabeth R. Age 72, of Allen Park. July 18, 2012. Loving mother of Rick (Andrea), Cindy (Lewis) McLaughlin and Kathy Stempien. Proud grandmother of Jeff (Terri), Eric (Beth), Mark (Lindsay), Daniel, Ryan, Kristen and Emily. Great grandmother of Julianne, Madison, Emma and Ally. Dear sister of Gloria Ehrhard. Preceded in death by her parents Trelawny and Hildegard Roberts....
Lawrence A. Van Becelaere, M.D.
July 17, 2012
Van Becelaere, Lawrence A., M.D. Age 87; formerly of Grosse Ile. Passed away on July 17, 2012. Loving husband of Hazel. Dear father of Lynda (Dennis) Patriquin, Kathleen (Barry) Karath and Lisa (Gary) Kruse. Proud grandfather of 6. Great grandfather of 10. Lawrence is also survived by a sister Beatrice Rebbeck. He loved astronomy, sports cars and computers. He...