OBITUARIES

January 2, 2012

Gertrude G. Oberleiter, age 87, of Monroe, formerly of Maybee, passed away January 2, 2012. She is survived by her son Charles (Peggy) Engel of Monroe; siblings, Charles (Shirley) Cooley, Roland Cooley and Donna (Kenneth) Welch all of Monroe; 4 grandcholdren and 5 great grandchildren. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Charles Engel Sr, Edward Weisbecker...

January 2, 2012

Singleton, Peggie L. Age 63. January 2, 2012 of Taylor. Beloved mother of Randy (Kelli), Damon (Rachel) and Mackenzie Singleton (Andy Cornett). Proud grandma of Damon, Jr., Ashley Nicole, Sierra, Brianna, Michael, Jacob, Lincoln and Aiden plus one on the way. Also survived by 1 sister Rebecca (Dale) Hartford, 1 niece Adrian and 1 nephew Drew. Preceded in death...

January 2, 2012

Capezza, Donald R. Age 75, of Riverview. January 2, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy for 54 years. Loving father of Julie (Kyle) Holmes, Kimberlee Capezza (Tony Hicks) and Andrea (Jeff) Scharboneau. Proud Papa of Megan, Angela, Joel, Erik, Tony and Andrew. Dear brother of Roseann Sanchez, Dominick Capezza (Junior) and Joan Capezza. Preceded in death by parents Dominick and...

January 1, 2012

Pauline Marchak Nance. Passed away at age 83 on January 1, 2012 with her beloved husband, Robert, at her side. Pauline was born in Plattsville, PA on February 24, 1928, of parents Susan and John and was the youngest sibling among John, Cecil, Mary and Anna. She moved to Detroit after high school to live with Cecil's family. During...

December 31, 2011

Lorene leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Stephen (Julie) Goodman and Richard Goodman; five grandchildren: Joshua Goodman, Marisa Goodman, Britney Goodman, Justin Israel & Kasey Lewis as well as four sisters: Betty (John) Camilleri, Mae (Gary) Fink, Mary (Willis) Little & Margo Lidster. Sadly Lorene was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson Noah Goodman; three brothers:...

December 31, 2011

Frances M. Foraker, age 81, beloved wife of the late John H. Foraker, loving mother of David (Jane), Bryan (Debbie), Paula Foraker and the late Paul Foraker, sister of Christina Jack, proud grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 2, preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Ralph, Alex, August, Michael and Dominic Cicero, Pearl Campbell, Nicolena Colluci, Cecelia Ferria,...

December 30, 2011

Castano, Ricardo, Sr. Age 75. December 30, 2011 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of 56 years to Anna. Loving dad of Ricardo, Jr. (Tamara), Carol (Timothy E.) Gremban, Michael, Sr. (Lisa Canales) and James (Debi). Proud grandpa of 10. Great grandpa of 2. Also survived by 1 sister Beatrice, 1 brother Victor and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions...

December 29, 2011

Matecki, Henry. Age 86, of Allen Park. Dec. 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Remedios. Loving father of Marlene (William) Riker and Sandy (Jim) Shoup. Proud grandfather of Bill, Elizabeth, Jacob, Joshua, Jonathan and Sarah. Dear brother of Irene Bzdziuch. Brother-in-law of Cecylia Matecki. Uncle of Tressy (Bob) Anderson, Jimmy Bzdziuch and Thomas Matecki. Memorial contributions may be made to...

December 29, 2011

Pitrone, Anthony, Age 100, December 29, 2011 of Trenton, formerly of Negaunee, MI. Beloved husband of 68 years to the late Jean Maddern Pitrone. Loving father of Joseph (Jeanine), Jill Zick, Tony, Joyce Pitrone Hawkins, John (Sue), Janet Pitrone Kasic, Julie (Jon) Williamson, Jane (Chuck) Rossi and Cheryl (Tony) Macari. Also survived by grandchildren Jackie (Matt) Hatty, Jennifer (Steve)...

December 29, 2011

Lori A. Rutila, age 58, of Monroe, MI. passed away December 29, 2011 in her home surrounded by her family. Lori is survived by her best friend Sandy Rheinschmidt; children, John Rheinschmidt, Audrey (Derrick Colon) Rheinschmidt and Ashley Rheinschmidt; siblings, Sherrilyn (Gary) Speck of Northville, MI., Kimberlee (Greg) McKernan of Plymouth, MI. and Janet (Brett) Martz of Canton, MI.;...

December 28, 2011

Clark, Robert F., age 81, December 28, 2011 of Macey, IN, formerly of the downriver area. He is survived by 5 children, 2 brothers and a sister. Memorials may be made to H.E.A.D.S., Helping Every Animal Downriver Society. at P.O. Box 312, Trenton, MI 48183.

December 27, 2011

Dear wife of the late Douglas. Dearest mother of Robert L. Johnston and Barbara (James) Naragon. Loving grandmother of Shawn Passey, Tonya Franklin, and Alisha (Michael) Conley, Kristin (Chris) Gainey, and Jeffrey (Gloria) Narabrook. Great-grandmother of J.P. and Nathan Passey. Dearest friend of Betty Harris for 75 years. Jan served in the US Navy as a Wave during World...

December 26, 2011

Tony W. Schneider, age 46, beloved son of Winford Eugene Schneider and the late Sally J. (Oldani) Schneider, dear brother of William (Kelly), David (Staci), Michelle Schneider, Brenda (Sam) Harding, Penny Kane and Julie Schneider, proud uncle of 11 nieces and nephews.

December 25, 2011

December 25, 2011

December 25, 2011

Beloved husband of Rose and the late Barbara. Dearest dad of Eric (Pamela), Terry (Carmen) and Tim (Sharon). Dear grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 4. Loren enjoyed dancing and bowling. Donations in memory of Loren may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

December 24, 2011

December 24, 2011

Gerry leaves to cherish her memory children: Cathy (Wayne) Parsons, Sue Stoga and Mary (Jeff) Sheldon as well as four grandchildren: Matthew Parsons, Laura Goodyear, Drew Stoga, Caroline Stoga; nine great grandchildren and two brothers: Roy (Carrie) Alexander and Ralph Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Donald L. Wilson.

December 24, 2011

Amazing mom of Paul, Tina, JoAnna (Jim) Baron, Angie (the late Jeff) Cooke, Jenny, Kenny and Christina (Chris) Zimecki. Dearest sister of Dolores Stribbling and Jackie Swarthout. Loving nan of 13 and great-nanny of 5.

December 23, 2011

Newsome, James R. Sr. Age 79, of Roscommon, formerly of the Downriver area. Dec 23, 2011. Loving Dad of James (Cindy) Jr., Faye (Tom) Kaske, David (Annette) and Beth "Suzy" (Bill) Vierk. Stepfather of Yvette (David) Dallaire and Daymon Bryant. Proud Papaw of 9 grandchildren and 23 great grand children. Brother of Chuck (Karen), Maryann (Carl) Heavlin. Proceded in...