OBITUARIES

March 3, 2012

Wilma Kahn, age 85, of Grosse Ile, formerly of East Rockwood, passed away March 3, 2012 at Oakwood Southhore Hospital, beloved wife of the late Charles, loving mother of Danny (Maria) Kahn and Charles (Brenda) Kahn, ud granmother of Danny Scott, Jason Anthony, Brandon Michael, Jennifer Michelle and Kristy Lynn, great grandmother of 1 Inurnment: Michigan Memorial Park 32163...

March 3, 2012

Kuderik, Joseph R. Age 46. March 3, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Michael (Jamie), Kyle and Michelle Horwith. Proud "Old Guy" to Rylee, Michael and Makenzi. Loving son of Frank Kuderik, Sr. and Rosemary Roseland. Dearest brother of Frank, Jr. (Penny). Uncle to Matthew and Robert. Also survived by his grandmother Bertha Strimpel, 4 step-brothers Lee (Leslie), David,...

March 2, 2012

Beaudry, Timothy R. of Long Key, FL, formerly of Riverview. Loving father of Jennifer, MaryBeth and Timmy. Proud grandfather of Corey, Dominic, Adrianna, Ava and Hannah. Beloved son of Blanche Beaudry. Dear brother of Doug and Bryan. Preceded in death by his father Ray Beaudry. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

March 2, 2012

Torok, Margaret L.; age 89, of Grosse Ile, March 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Torok. Loving Mother of Margaret Ryan. Dear Grandmother of Shawn Ryan and Shannon (Steffen) Peters. Sister of the late Gloria Stieber. Memorial contributions to honor Margaret's life may be made to Grosse Ile Animal Shelter or Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit, 500...

March 2, 2012

Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Brenda (Ray) Dubiel, John and Douglas (Andrea). Dearest grandma of Benjamin, Catherine and Elizabeth. Dear daughter of James (Betty) Sullivan. Big sister of Michael (Liz) Sullivan.

March 2, 2012

Herman, John A., Sr. Age 79 of Trenton, March 2, 2012. Born February 24, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Clifford and Amanda (Simons) Herman. John received both a Bachelors and Masters degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Toledo. Subsequently he was employeed by NASA and retired in 1999 from Ford Motor Company. John was a loving husband...

March 2, 2012

Edge, Peter B. Age 75. March 2, 2012 of Carleton. Formerly of England. Beloved husband of Beryl. Loving dad of Steve (Karen), Mandy (Stephen) Moore and Judy (Frank) Bonello. Proud granddad of Steven, Ian, Tyler, Zachary, Alexandra and Jessica. Also survived by his brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor Peter's life may...

March 1, 2012

Schwab, Roger. Age 66. March 1, 2012 of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of 39 years to Jonda. Loving dad of Susan Shelton and Jon (Michelle) Schwab. Proud grandpa "Bop" of Chloe, Liam, Will and Merry. Beloved son-in-law of Ruth O'Brien. Also survived by many other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor Roger's memory may be made to...

March 1, 2012

Rondeau, Gene Mark. Age 55. March 1, 2012. Born and raised in Wyandotte. Father of Tony Wery. Beloved son of Philip and Mary Lee. Loving brother of Paul, Cathy Barczewski, Ginny Lewber, Tom, Nancy Rice, George, and Claudette Kovac. Loving companion of Rose Northam. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Gene was a long-time...

February 29, 2012

Watts, Gerald Louis, age 86 of Allen Park. Passed away February 29, 2012. Loving husband of Theresa. Dear father of Kathy, and Carol (Joe) Jolly. Proud "Papa" of Bryan (Susan) Olson, Amy (Jason) Finkbeiner, and Jared Watts. Also a proud great-grandfather of Grace, Ruby, Shelby, and Jacob.

February 26, 2012

Goins, Sharon M. Age 52, of Grosse Ile. Proud mother of Christiana, Madeleine and Timothy. Beloved daughter of Jacqueline and the late James McDermott. Dearest sister of Kathleen (Tom) Kuczera, Jean (Kent) Minor, James McDermott and Karen Englund. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Sharon was a nurse at Wyandotte hospital and enjoyed gardening....

February 26, 2012

Vasher, Leland F. Age 91, of Livonia. Beloved husband for 68 years to the late Thelma Norine. Loving father of Thomas (Dr. Brenda) Vasher, Dr. Lyle (Dolores) Vasher and Carol (James Bole) Vasher. Also survived by his grandchildren Catherine (Jon) Bowman, Sandra (Malcolm Cox) Vasher, Scott Vasher, Michelle (Osmel) Lopez, Michael (Alena) Vasher, Marc (Elisa) Vasher, Dr. Marie Vasher...

February 26, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Sigmund. Loving step-mother of Carolyn (Richard) Storm. Dearest grandmother of Lia (Eric) Anderson, Brian (Michelle) Storm and great-grandmother of Cameron Anderson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

February 25, 2012

Smith, Nason Frank, age 90 of Woodhaven, passed away February 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Dwight (Donna), Jerry (Bonnie), Cathy (Dennis) Sawka and Susan (George) Ravagni. Dear brother of Richard, Gen Hanson and Shirley McLeod. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 12. Brown City Camp was an important part of Nason's life. He attended...

February 25, 2012

Murphy, Rose Marie, age 82, Feb. 25, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patricia (Paul) Baynai, Brenda, the late Brian and mother-in-law of Beth Murphy. Dearest grandma of Daniel, Stephen (Katie), Sean and great-grandma of Olivia Rose. Dear sister of Jeannie (Richard) Bonneau and Patricia (the late John) Ratko.

February 25, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Karen (Dan) Cameron and the late Michael. Dearest grandma of Erin Cameron, Sarah Cameron, Amanda Cameron and John Cameron. Dear sister of Addie Hennigar, Lester Hennigar and Donald Hennigar. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice. Funeral Mass: St. Pius...

February 25, 2012

Wichterman, Ida. Age 92, February 25, 2012 of Riverview. Loving wife of the late Russell. Cousin of Isaac (Sophia) Wasserman and family. Predeceased by her parents Max and Nettie, her siblings Daniel and Mary Altman and her son Russell.

February 25, 2012

Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory Karl, her husband of over 28 years; children: Daniel (Timothy Varga) Weder, James Trotter and Lynne Trotter as well as four grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Sadly Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

February 24, 2012

February 24, 2012

Turin, Dimitry Michael. Age 85, of Grosse Ile. February 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Jody Louise Turin and Eric Michael Turin. Proud grandfather of Megan, Michael, Emily, Callan, Gracie, Alexander and Elise Turin. Brother of the late Erika V. Turin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grosse Ile Historical Society or St. James Historical...