OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Mr. John William Buehrer
February 10, 2012
John leaves to cherish his memory his children: Gene (Lindsey) Buehrer and Eric Buehrer; his mother Elnora Buehrer; a brother Bob (Rhonda) Buehrer; as well as two sisters: Nancy (Doug) Knobloch and Donna (John) Cecil. While the family has decided to hold a private ceremony, cards and condolences may be sent to: 28383 Sheeks, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Nellie R. Anderson
February 10, 2012
Anderson, Nellie, age 88 ,of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Susan (Charles) Smilth and Andrew (Cynthia). Also survived by her grandchildren Heather, Kyle, Chad, Kristen, Eric, Jill and her great-grandchildren Anthony, Isabella, Samuel and Charlie.
Mrs. Margot "Dolly" Janson
February 9, 2012
Janson, Margot "Dolly", age 86, of Allen Park. Loving wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Lynn, Susan, Robert, and Eric. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Preceded in death by Thomas, Michael, and Matthew Sr.. Memorial contributions in honor of Margot's life may be made to Affinity Hospice.
Mr. James G. Stidham
February 9, 2012
Stidham, James G. Age 82. February 9, 2012 of Southgate. Formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of the late Florella. Also survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 brother and 4 sisters as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Zola (nee: Belcher) Stidham. Memorial contributions to honor James' life may...
Mr. James Edward Jones
February 9, 2012
Jones, James E., age 78 of Grosse Ile. February 9, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Hilda M. Leaves to cherish his memory his children: Gary Jones, Alan (Mary) Jones, Linda (Johnny) Laird, Donna Jones, Sharon (John) Burnham, Patti Cooper, Penni (Richard Jr.) Heinsohn and Robert (Maria) Jones. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Retired Tool & Die Maker...
Mr. Dave Jones
February 8, 2012
Jones, David E. of Grosse Ile, MI died February 8, 2012 at the age of 52. The beloved son of David E. Jones and Carol A. Jones, dear brother of Douglas (Gaila Swindell), Patrick (Yvette Rotundo), and Jennifer (Greg Schultz): partner of Colleen Jones and uncle to Sydney, Avalon, Alaina, Hannah, Conor, and Coleman. He graduated from Grosse Ile...
Mrs. Virginia Fusaye Matsui
February 7, 2012
Matsui, Virginia Fusaye age 91, February 7, 2012, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James, Martin, Robert and Steven.
Mr. Timothy Lonnie "Stix" Martin
February 7, 2012
Martin, Timothy Lonnie "Stix", age 50 of Detroit. Beloved and devoted son of Lucille and the late Channing Martin. Loving brother of Annabel (Donald) Spurr, Jonathon, Loretta (Willie) Conner, and Daniel. Loving uncle of five nephews, two nieces, five great-nephews, and one great-niece. All of his friends knew him as "Stix". Always a man that could be counted on...
Melanie Ann Gray
February 7, 2012
Loving Mother of Dominic Greene, Carly Gates and Hailey Gates. Dearest sister of Michael Osborne, Dayna (Michael) Taylor and Kathy Gray. Dear granddaughter of Billy Gray and Naiomi Gray. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Donna. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Marion Macdougall
February 6, 2012
MacDougall, Marion. Age 83. February 6, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 58 years to Hugh. Loving mom of Bruce (Anne) and Brenda (Craig) Belanger. Proud grandma of Colin, Katherine, Ian, Kayleigh, Angela and Micah. Also survived by one sister Veronica (Roman) Nowicki. Preceded in death by her parents, one brother and six sisters. There is a new...

Alice Anne Killackey
February 5, 2012
Loving mother of Beth, Susan, Curtis and the late Shelly. Dear sister of Paul (Mary) Harwood and David Harwood. Dearest grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 6. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mr. John S. Arnoczki
February 5, 2012
Arnoczki, John S. Age 63. February 5, 2012 of Trenton. John was better known as the strudel man from Allen Park. Beloved husband of 30 years to Chris. Loving dad of Steven Arnoczki and Melissa Arnoczki. Dearest brother of Helen Blessing. Also survived by 3 nieces Emily (Phil) Elston, Sarah Michalik and Jennifer Fulop, 1 great nephew Nick Elston...
Mr Kenneth E. Myers
February 3, 2012
Kenneth E. Myers, beloved husband of Elizabeth J. (Moldovan), loving father of Steve (Cristy) , Deborah (Doug) Denno and Mary (Charles) Parks, dear brother of Otto (Yolanda), Wanda (Larry) Ruettinger, Carol Collins and Leona Myers and the late Norman, Ronald, Betty Brooks and Dorothy Cassidy, proud grandfather of Jennifer (Josh) McClure, Douglas Denno, Abby (Bronson) White, Chad (Allissa) Myers...
Mrs. Rita C. Pernia
February 2, 2012
Rita leaves her family to cherish her memory: Carolyn (Wayne) Magdalena, Dwight (Michele), Les (Megan), Lori (Roger) Legris, Julie (Paul) Cavanaugh, Brian & daughter-in-law Sharon. As well as 16 grandchildren: Gina, Diana, Brent, Rebecca, Scott, Adam, Nicholas, Austin, Amy, Kate, Benjamin, Alex, Bradley, Joseph, Michael & Kora & 5 great grandchildren: Grace, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Dominic & Julia. Preceeded...
Larry Wayne Hagerty
February 2, 2012
Hagerty, Larry Wayne, age 60 of Trenton. Loving companion of Linda Imes, Loving father of Anna Hagerty and Brittany Hagerty. Beloved son of Anna Louise and the late Robert Hagerty. Brother of Dr. Debra Hagerty and uncle of Dana Hagerty-Parrot. Larry was a Vietnam veteran and worked 35 years for Detroit Edison, retiring from the Monroe Power Plant in...
Mr. Ralph Curtis Cornett
February 2, 2012
Cornett, Ralph Curtis. Age 57. February 2, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved husband of 37 years to Susan. Loving father of Robert (Emily Long) and James. Proud son of the late Oscar and Edith. Also survived by one brother Michael (Denise), his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Ralph was a retiree of General Motors, he enjoyed tinkering and...
Mr. Jerry Z. Berky
February 1, 2012
Berky, Jerry Z. Age 70. February 1, 2012 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of 49 years to Rose Marie. Loving dad of the late Felecia Berky, David Berky and Rachel (Terry) Johnson. Loving Bee-Pa of Grace, Emma and Matthew. Jerry served his country in the US Air Force, was a retiree of Ford Motor Company, he enjoyed Civil War reenactments,...