OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Ms. Gayle A. Schultz

Ms. Gayle A. Schultz

December 11, 2011

Schultz, Gayle A. Age 46. December 11, 2011 of Westland. Formerly of Trenton and Allen Park. Proud mother of Nick and Carly. Loving daughter of Sharon and the late Paul Kielbasa. Dearest sister of Daniel Kielbasa. Also survived by her former spouse Ray Schultz, nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Gayle served as a home health care nurse....

Mr. Robert James Lezotte

Mr. Robert James Lezotte

December 11, 2011

Robert was born in South Rockwood to Lawrence & Mamie (VanWasshenova) Lezotte. He married Elizabeth Kehoe on May 14, 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death December 9, 2005. Robert leaves to cherish his memory his children: Brad (Lisa Emery) Lezotte and Darcia (Joe Dumas) Lezotte; four grandchildren: Erica Lee, Dayna (Nicholas) Richardson, Matthew Lezotte and Michael Lezotte; as...

Mary C. Mrs Joye

Mary C. Mrs Joye

December 10, 2011

Mary C. Joye, beloved wife of the late John J. , loving mother of Mary (Daniel C.) VanWasshenova, Kathleen (Patrick) Barley and Jane (Michael) Sullivan, dear sister of William (Suzanne) Ready and Ruth (John) DeLisle, proud grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Isabelle (Venier) Ready, siblings James Ready and Margaret...

Mrs. Celia Garcia

Mrs. Celia Garcia

December 10, 2011

Garcia, Celia. Age 82, of Detroit. December 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Angel Mauro Garcia. Loving mother of Carole Salazar, the late Angel Mauro Garcia Jr., Arturo Garcia, Rebeca Luna, Leticia Rangel and Elizabeth Moise. Dear mother-in-law of Lourdes, Leticia and Arturo. Proud grandmother of Carlos, Ricardo, Angel III, David, Sofia, Elise, Arturo, Celia, Monica, Tomas, Cristian...

Mr. Ignacio Rodriguez

Mr. Ignacio Rodriguez

December 9, 2011

Rodriguez, Ignacio. Age 85, of Allen Park. December 9, 2011. Beloved husband of Cirila. Loving father of Dolores (Dante) Norscia and Pete Rodriguez. Proud grandfather of Erik (Colette), Nicole and Dennis. Great grandfather of Isabella, Ian, Isaac and Zachary. Dear brother of Maria Jesus and Isabel. Preceded in death by parents Pedro and Ramona Rodriguez and brother Gregorio. Memorial...

Mr. Thomas Joseph Visnaw

Mr. Thomas Joseph Visnaw

December 9, 2011

Visnaw, Thomas Joseph, age 74, December 9, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved dad of Victor. Dearest husband of Sharon Richardson. Also survived by 2 sisters Donna and Marcia Visnaw and 1 brother James Visnaw. Preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mary (nee: Charlebois), 1 sister Jeanne Buszak and 1 brother John Visnaw. There will be no services at...

Mr. Hurley G. Michaels

Mr. Hurley G. Michaels

December 9, 2011

Michaels. Hurley, age 67, December 9, 2011. Beloved father of Hurley Michaels III, Erin Michaels, Shayla Martinez and Sara Michaels. Contributions in memory of Hurley's life may be made directly to the family.

Betty Jane East

Betty Jane East

December 8, 2011

East Betty Jane, Age 80 of Southgate. Wife of the late James East. Loving mother of Kathleen (Mark) Davidson. Also survived by grandsons David and Jeff great-children Allison, Jeffrey, Denny and Kyle.

Mr. Henry D. Quince

Mr. Henry D. Quince

December 7, 2011

Quince, Henry D. Age 81. December 7, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 53 years to June. Loving dad of Marc (Nancy) Quince and Karen (Phillip) Sessons. Proud papa of Ryan, Shawn and Neil. Great grandpa of Cameron. Also survived by one sister Dorothy Quince, his brother-in-law Roy Moyer as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in...

Phillip E. Shivel

Phillip E. Shivel

December 7, 2011

Shivel, Phillip E. Age 64, of Taylor. December 7, 2011. Beloved husband of Neva for 45 years. Loving father of Michelle Giannoulakis and Phillip M. (Carrie) Shivel. Proud grandfather of Emily, Sara, Niko, Alex and Melina. Dear brother of Linda, Nolene, Larry, Kim (Chris) and Sherri (Bryan). Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Dorothy Shivel. Memorial contributions may...

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Streling

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Streling

December 4, 2011

Streling, Jennifer Lynn (nee: Boggs). Age 27. December 4, 2011 of Romulus. Formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of Michael. Cherished mom of Grace. Loving daughter of Kathleen ( the late Richard) Johnson and the late Larry Boggs. Dearest sister of Meaghan Boggs and Eric Johnson. Granddaughter of Ray (Sharon) Kelly, Joseph Boggs, the late Irene Boggs and the late...

Edward H. Drapczyk

Edward H. Drapczyk

December 4, 2011

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen "Kay". Loving dad of Kathleen Rost, Susan (Patrick) Egan and Edward F. (Miracle) Drapczyk. Dearest papa of Heather, Kelly, Tressa and the late Jonathan. Great-grandpa of Adam, Preslie, Lenox and Xavier. Edward proudly served our country in the US Navy during WW II. He loved fishing and reading and was a member of...

Lucy Palmieri

Lucy Palmieri

December 4, 2011

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Tony and Celia. Dearest grandma of Lisa and John. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr Clyde F. Richardson

Mr Clyde F. Richardson

December 4, 2011

Clyde leaves to cherish his memory his children: Belinda (Eugene) Kahoohanohano, Robert (Carol) Richardson and Janice Occhiuto; 7 grandchildren: Robby Richardson, Jamie (Chris) Harper, Andrew (Jestine) Richardson, Christopher (Emily) Occhiuto, Todd Jeffrey Occhiuto, Brianne Kohoohanohano, Casey Kahoohanohano; 3 great grandchildren; Harper, Finley and Myah; a brother Raymond Richardson and a sister Sylvia (Albert) Topolewski.

Mr. Harry R. Dolecki

Mr. Harry R. Dolecki

December 4, 2011

Dolecki, Harry R. Age 85. December 4, 2011 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Vernamae. Loving dad of Robin. Proud hockey grandpa of Shane. Also survived by other loving family and friends. He will be missed by his grandson's dog Oreo. Harry served as a police officer for 42 years with the Detroit Police Department. Memorial contributions may be made...