OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mrs Eleanor Mathewson
November 1, 2011
Eleanor Ann Mathewson, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edmund E., loving mother of Glenn (Betty) Mathewson, Larry (Bonnie) Mathewson, Carol (Anthony) Czerwionka, Diane (Stephen) Gaynier and Kathleen (David) Gaynier, proud grandmother of 13, dear great grandmother of 11, great great grandmother of 1, she was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers, brother Herbert, infant sister and...
Anne Fay Birch
November 1, 2011
Birch, Anne Fay age 56, November 1, 2011 of Southgate. Beloved wife of Craig. Loving mother of Phillip, Bryan (Katie), Bianca (Jason) Laske and Kathryn (Nicholas) Cada. Dearest Nana of Cameran, Lily and Addison. Dear sister of Phyllis (John) Bommarito and Bianca (Nick) Vitale. Daughter-in-law of Bill and Barbara Birch.

Elmer D. Malcomson
October 31, 2011
Beloved husband of Elke. Loving father of Mark, Eric (Karen), Kirk (Dana), Todd (Donna), Leif and son #6 Brian (Cyndee) Anderson. Dearest Opa of 9. Also survived by 2 brothers, 3 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Memorials in honor of Elmer's life may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church.

Catherine Mrs Bunge-Kraehnke
October 30, 2011
Catherine is survived by sisters, Maryann Stillwell and Betty Jean Kraehnke; several nieces and nephews, she was precede in death by her parents, husbands, siblings-Morris Manor, Donald Manor and Margaret Nowowiejski. Catherine was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Life Member of Newport VFW #3943 Ladies Auxillary, she attended St Joseph Grade School Erie and was an avid Bingo...
Mr Wayne W. Sandifer
October 30, 2011
Wayne W. Sandifer, age 41, beloved son of Joan P. (Hyland) and the late Jerry Wayne Sandifer, dear brother of Sherry (Todd) Elliott and Carolyn (Mark) Ball, Wayne was a graduate of Flat Rock High School class of 1987, he was a member of St Marys Catholic Church Rockwood, loved music and was a gifted guitar player. He was...
Todd B. Smith
October 30, 2011
Smith, Todd B. Age 46, of Allen Park. October 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Kim. Loving step-father of Erica Ghist, Ryan (Danielle) Ghist and Samantha Ghist. Doting step-grandfather of Hunter Ghist. Dear son of Sandy (Ernie) Ortiz. Preceded in death by his father Gary Smith. Memorial contributions may be made to Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church.
Beverly J. Finan
October 29, 2011
Finan, Beverly J. Beloved wife of Douglas. Loving mother of Michael Schneider, Douglas (Edie) Schneider, John Schneider, David Schneider, Ricky Schneider, Linda Gall, Kimberly (Gary) Dotson and Kathy (John) Young. Dear sister of David (Kathy) Holt, Sherley (John) Keiling and Barbara Thornton. Proud grandmother of 13. Great grandmother of 7. Preceded in death by parents Inman and Frances Holt,...
Jeffrey E. Mcleod
October 28, 2011
McLeod, Jeffrey E. Age 58, of Dearborn Heights. October 28, 2011. Loving father of LtCol Carl (Danica) McLeod USMC and Jeffrey (Jennifer) McLeod. Proud grandfather of Emma, Connor, Erica, Amber and Dylan. Great grandfather of Laila. Dear brother of Beth, Andrew, Isabelle, Chris and Bob. Beloved son of Robert G. McLeod. Preceded in death by his mother Betty McLeod...
Mr. William "Bill" Zeestraten
October 28, 2011
Born in Westbranch, Bill was the son of Neal & Eleanor (Meir) Zeestraten. He married Karen St. Bernard on May 17, 1991 in Toledo. An avid outdoorsman and hunter, Bill most loved spending time in Northern Michigan. A Truck Driver, Bill work 35+ for E & L Transport, retiring in 2005. Bill is survived by his wife Karen; a...
Betty S. Barwikowski
October 27, 2011
Loving mother of Jerry (Jamie). Beloved daughter of Shirley Willis. Dearest grandma of Luke and Jacob. Dear sister of Billy Joe Willis and Mark (Anne) Willis.
Oscar Messer
October 27, 2011
Beloved husband of Cora. Loving father of Roxy (The late Thomas) Clark, Linda Lewandowski, Betty Jean (Mike) Sowle and Oscar (Andrea). Dearest papa of 5 and great-papa of 4. Also survived by several brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Marguerite Labo
October 27, 2011
LaBo, Marguerite. Age 85, of Flat Rock. October 27, 2011. Loving mother of Marie (the late Tom) Ferstle and Denise (Geoffrey) Reeves. Proud grandmother of Kimberly (Brian) Sherwood, Ronald (Steffany) LaBo, Richard LaBo, Cynthia Clavier, Joy (Jacob) Marlatt and Adam Reeves. Great grandmother of Karley Sherwood, Hannah Sherwood, Alivia Sherwood, Lexie LaBo, Savannah LaBo, Isabella LaBo, Brody Marlatt and...
Mrs. S. Susan Chinavare
October 25, 2011
Susan leaves to cherish her memory two children: Ernest (Kathleen) Chinavare of Clarkston and Susan (Dale) Dolesh of Farmington Hills. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Andrew (Linda) Chinavare, Nichole (Scott) Worth, Scott (Emily) Dolesh and Erik Dolesh; as well as nine great grandchildren: Ben Worth, Alex Worth, Abe Worth, Nate Worth, Rose Worth, Lucy Worth, Finn Dolesh,...
Mrs. Margaret P. Koppinger
October 24, 2011
Margaret leaves to cherish her memory her children: Walter Koppinger, Nicholas (Brenda) Koppinger, Andrew (Mary) Koppinger, Paula (Larry) Lambert, Pamela (Beverly) Carmack and Lorraine (John) Webb. She is also survived by a brother Frank Yost; a sister Dorothy Craigen; twelve grandchildren: Dannielle, Denise, Amy, Kristine, Alex, Johnny, Cathy, Kelly, Nicole, Zak, Shelby and Melanie as well as seven great...
Harry "Jack" Van Heusen
October 23, 2011
Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Gary (Cheryl), Robert and Kirk (Janice). Dearest papa of Kevin, Renee, Ryan, Kyle and great-papa of Kylee, Jared, Kaiden and Jalyn.
Mrs. Carroll J. Sander
October 22, 2011
Sander, Carroll J. Age 94. October 22, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Gregory. Dearest mother-in-law of Diane. Dear grandmother of Allison, Robert and Lindsey. Sister of Paul (Phyllis) Frantz.
Mr. Edward Mendrysa
October 22, 2011
Mendrysa, Edward. Age 86. October 22, 2011 of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Rena. Loving father of Edward, Dennis, Renee (Alan) Guyot and Michelle (Paul) Thrasher. Proud grandfather of Carly, Corryn, Ava and Lorenzo. Also survived by 1 brother Frank and 1 sister Rose Gass. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose and 1 brother John....

George S. Chiasson
October 21, 2011
Beloved husband of the late Helen and the late Dorothy. Loving father of Victor, William (Janice), David (Susuanh) and step-father of Michael (Cathy) Healy, Jack (Joyce) Healy, Kathy (John) Leitz and Trudy White. Dearest grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Grace Bourque.

Shirley L. Stinson
October 20, 2011
Loving mother of Marilyn (Doug) Donaven and David (Beth). Dearest grandma of Ken (Jennifer), Steve, Monica and Melissa Donaven. Dear great-grandma of Andrew. Memorial contributions to honor Shirley's life may be made to the donor's charity of choice.