OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mary Ellen Kieling
June 6, 2011
Mary is survived by her children: Steven (LouAnn) Matsos, George (Linda) Rideout, Christina King, Roseann Matsos, Dianna Matsos and Peter Matsos. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Janna, Nathan, Vanessa, Christopher, Rosalind, Nicole, Kachina, Rigdzin as well as 14 great grandchildren: Wyatt, Cade, Luke, Alaina, Kaelyn, Karson, Jaxson, Jordan, Nathan, Hannah, Caleb, Christina, Clara & Jamin.
Ms. Deborah Noelle Gilbreath
June 6, 2011
Gilbreath, Deborah Noelle. Age 46. June 6, 2011 of Brownstown. Beloved mom of Amanda Munroe. Proud grandma of Avrie Noelle. Also survived by one brother Kevin (Lisa) Kistulenetz.
Mr. Mychajlo Mike Kraj
June 2, 2011
Beloved husband of the late Sophia. Loving father of Anna Socall, Harry (Maki), Darlene (Bohdan) Hrycaj, Michael (Darlene), Bohdan (Maria), Roman (Kelly) and the late Taras. Dearest grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 12.
Mr. Samuel R Capper
June 2, 2011
Capper, Samuel R., age 95 of Brownstown Twp. Beloved husband of Connie, Loving father of Judy Singh, Susan Snider, Barbara Berns, Nancy Pigott, Rick (Sandy) Cholette, Rene (Larry) Davis and Robert (Judy) Cholette. Grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of many.

Frances C. Mrs. Lehotan
June 1, 2011
Lehotan, Frances C. Age 87, of Brownstown, formerly of Detroit. June 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John, Judith Antal, Charles, Sharon Staniec and Martin. Proud grandmother of 14. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Johanna Morris. Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice.
Mr. Anthony G. Mandia
May 31, 2011
Mandia, Anthony G. Age 83. May 31, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 47 years to Eileen. Loving father of Bruce, Jeff, Dolores, Gary and Linda. Proud grandfather of 7. Great grandfather of 4. Also survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Memorial contributions to honor Anthony's memory may be made to Michigan Humane Society
Mr. Robert Lee Bettis, Jr.
May 30, 2011
Dearest father of Ronnie (Brian) Rose, Robert III, and Michelle. Loving son of Inez Morton. Dear brother of Sheila Boyless, Bonny (Robert) Hall, Johnny and Tommy. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. Yvonne "Queen" Elibe
May 30, 2011
Yvonne “Queen” Elibe went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2011. She was born November 10, 1964 in Mamfe, Cameroon. Yvonne completed her elementary education in Buea, Cameroon and her secondary education in Enugu, Nigeria. In January 1983 Yvonne was married to Ama Elibe and relocated to the States. While in the United States Yvonne received an...
Ms. Bonnie Elaine Powell
May 30, 2011
Loving mother of James (Michael) Grant, Elaine (Jeff) Boria, Dawn Portwood, Laura, Jerry (Jenny) and the late Richard Grant. Dear mother-in-law of Vicki Grant. Dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 1.
Mrs. Anne Marie Bogedain
May 30, 2011
Anne was born in Ashland, KY., to Charles Flloyd and Maryann Guldi. Anne graduated from Dundee High School in 1989, she attended Training Classes at University of Michigan to be a Medical Technician and was employed there for the last 6 years. She married Charles J. Bogedain Jr. on September 21, 1996 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee....
Mrs. Maryann E. Schwandt
May 29, 2011
Schwandt, MaryAnn E. Age 77, of Riverview, formerly of Grosse Ile. May 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Sharon (Pete) Lamb, Gerald (Melinda), Michael (Heidi), Richard (Laurie) and Donald (Dyna). Proud grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 4. Preceded in death by a brother Andrew Ruzsilla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude...
Mrs. Iva E. Newsom
May 29, 2011
Newsom, Iva E., age 99, May 29, 2011 of Ecorse, Michigan. She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Lavon "Bonnie" Kreitsch
May 29, 2011
Born in Franklin, Kansas, Bonnie was the daughter of Julius & Della (Watts) Russian. She married Marvin “Mike” Kreitsch on March 15, 1947. A devoted homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards, sewing and boating. But most of all she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She was a past Girl Scout Leader, life member...
Mr. Michael A. Caskay
May 29, 2011
Caskay, Michael A. Age 76. May 29, 2011 of Riverview. Beloved husband of 51 years to Pat. Loving dad of Michael. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Michael retired from McLouth Steel and served in the US Army. Memorial contributions to honor Michael's life may be made to the American Cancer Society
Mrs. Donna Joan Monas
May 26, 2011
Monas, Donna Joan, age 62, May 26, 2011of Brownstown. Beloved wife of Max. Loving mother of Matthew (Dina) and Andrew (Mary). Grandmother of Leah Grace. Dear Sister of Gerald (Marie), Ronald, Phyllis (Chris) O’Brien, Thomas (Denise), Eugene (Judy), Victoria (Larry) Kogelman, Rene Jr., (Linda), Teresa (Thomas) Deneweth. Sister –in-law of Joseph (Jan) Bohr and Paul (Kathy) Dubois. Loving Aunt...
Mr. Elroy Leon Chinavare
May 26, 2011
Elroy was the son of Elmer & Eudora (VanWassehnova) Chinavare. Working for Detroit Edison for over 43 years he retired in 2009 as a Power Plant Supervisor. A member of Ford Yacht Club, Elroy loved Sailing and Wood Working. He is survived by his children: Renee (Patrick) Humes and Ronn (Sarah) Chinavare. He is also survived by a sister...