OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr. Charles E. Raines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Mrs Mary Jane Bates

Mrs Mary Jane Bates

October 22, 2012

Mary Jane Bates, age 95, formerly of Wauseon, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Louise (George) Read and David (Pat) Bates. Grandmother of 7 and Great grandmother of 8. Memorials in lieu of flowers to East Chesterfield Christian Church, Lyons, Ohio or St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trenton would be appreciated.

Jean C. Tank

Jean C. Tank

October 22, 2012

Beloved wife of 93 years to the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Norma Kuhn, Carol Sullivan, Carl (Sue), Christine (Dennis) Todd, Barbara (Steve) Tomosovich and Robert. Dearest grandma of 8, great-grandma of 7 and great-great grandma of 1. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

Mr. Gary E. Hatfield

Mr. Gary E. Hatfield

October 21, 2012

Hatfield, Gary E. Age 59. October 21, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Jennifer Hatfield (Chris Bodle). Proud grandpa of Parker and Brayden. Dearest son of the late Elbert and the late Nellie Hatfield. Gary is also survived by all of his very close friends. Memorial contributions to honor Gary's life may be made to the donor's choice. A...

Samantha Ann Lapalme

Samantha Ann Lapalme

October 20, 2012

LaPalme, Samantha Ann. Age 34, of Detroit. October 20, 2012. Loving daughter of Sandra LaPalme. Beloved sister of Russell (Tammy Early) and Shurae LaPalme. Dear aunt of Michael, Anthony, Alexis, Russell Jr. and Peyton. brother-in-law of Brooks Harris. Survived also by extended family Kevin, Charles, Moses, Cisco, Patrick Stephen, Rachelle, Nicole, Gayle and Melissa. Memorial contributions may be made...

Ms. Susan M. Davenport

Ms. Susan M. Davenport

October 19, 2012

Davenport, Susan Margaret, age 53 of Trenton, passed away October 19, 2012. Loving mother of Richard, Amber (Joseph) Harper, and Emma. Loving daughter of Donna Sims. Susan was also a proud grandmother of Joseph Preston Harper. She is survived by a sister Deborah Trimper, and brothers Robert W. Sims, and Jeffery Sims. Susan was preceded in death by a...