OBITUARIES

February 17, 2012

William "Bill" Adoulph Payter, born February 13, 1924, died February 17, 2012 after a wonderful 88 years of life. Bill served our country in the US Army from 1943 - 1945. After returning home, he became a renowned custom builder and a local business owner. Bill resided in Allen Park until retiring in 1975 to Nisula Michigan, with his...

February 17, 2012

Richter, Leonard Arthur, age 79, of Allen Park. Longtime companion of Beryl. Dear brother of Donald and Ralph. Also survived by several nephews and nieces. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, he became a professional drag racer for Ford Motor Company where he worked for 45 years.

February 17, 2012

Beloved son of James and Madlyn. Loving father of Todd. Dearest brother of Jodi (Thom) Williams. Long-time cherished friend of Lisa Plasky. Dear uncle of Jake and Nick. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be missed by his canine babies, Tori and Lou-Anne. Donations in Jeffrey's memory may be made to the donor's charity...

February 16, 2012

Cancilliari, Earl Louis, age 84 of Gibraltar. Loving husband of Yvonne. Dear father of Craig (Chris), the late Bryce, Scott (Kathy), and Dino (Alison). Proud grandfather of Talia Longton, Jacqueline (Derek) Hool, Anthony and Brooke. Great-grandfather of Lydia and Dominic Longton. Earl was a retired employee of McLouth Steel, served as the treasurer of Gibraltar for the past twelve...

February 15, 2012

Spiegel, Olive Marie age 89. Loving wife of the late Howard. Dear mother of Don (Debra), Chuck (Darlene), Cal (Bonnie), Joanne (Keith) Laub, Ray (Jan), and Trish (David) Marzullo. Proud grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother of 20. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Patrick's Parish- Carleton, MI.

February 15, 2012

Lang, Peggy A. "The Queen". Age 76. February 15, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of triplets Connie Inman, Ronnie (Angela) and Donnie (Janet). Dearest granny to her 4 grandchildren Jason, Ronnie, Adam and Veronica and her 2 great grandchildren Tyler and Hana. She will be missed by her cat Lucy. Memorial contributions...

February 14, 2012

February 13, 2012

Theresa is survived by her children, Robert (Suzanne) Boyd of Monroe, Jeffrey (Andrea) Boyd of Monroe and Jennifer Boyd of Ft Lauderdale, FL; siblings, Mark (Alice) Porta, Christopher (Pam) Porta, Michael Porta, Cathy (Gillis) Jackson and Judy Porta all of Monroe.; grandchildren, Hannah, Hudson and Mason. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

February 13, 2012

Wesley, Ronnie E., Jr., Age 48 of Taylor. February 13, 2012. Lovng father of Eric (Miranda) Anderson and Samantha Wesley. Also survived by his parents Darlene Wesley, Ronnie Wesley and a granddaughter Brianna.

February 12, 2012

Arlene D. Mondro, beloved wife of Bruno Mondro and the late Thomas R. Metcalf, loving mother of Thomas (Gloria) Metcalf, Randolph (Peggy Balentine) Metcalf, Penelope (Frank) Kuderik, Jennifer Metcalf and step daughter Danielle Marshall. dear sister of Valerie Mainzinger, proud grandmother of Brandon, William (Billy), Angelica, Matthew, Robert, Taylor, Sean and Amanda (Amy), great grandmother of Brooklynn, Avery and...

February 11, 2012

February 10, 2012

John leaves to cherish his memory his children: Gene (Lindsey) Buehrer and Eric Buehrer; his mother Elnora Buehrer; a brother Bob (Rhonda) Buehrer; as well as two sisters: Nancy (Doug) Knobloch and Donna (John) Cecil. While the family has decided to hold a private ceremony, cards and condolences may be sent to: 28383 Sheeks, Flat Rock, MI 48134

February 10, 2012

Anderson, Nellie, age 88 ,of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Susan (Charles) Smilth and Andrew (Cynthia). Also survived by her grandchildren Heather, Kyle, Chad, Kristen, Eric, Jill and her great-grandchildren Anthony, Isabella, Samuel and Charlie.

February 9, 2012

Janson, Margot "Dolly", age 86, of Allen Park. Loving wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Lynn, Susan, Robert, and Eric. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Preceded in death by Thomas, Michael, and Matthew Sr.. Memorial contributions in honor of Margot's life may be made to Affinity Hospice.

February 9, 2012

Stidham, James G. Age 82. February 9, 2012 of Southgate. Formerly of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of the late Florella. Also survived by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, 1 brother and 4 sisters as well as other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Zola (nee: Belcher) Stidham. Memorial contributions to honor James' life may...

February 9, 2012

Jones, James E., age 78 of Grosse Ile. February 9, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Hilda M. Leaves to cherish his memory his children: Gary Jones, Alan (Mary) Jones, Linda (Johnny) Laird, Donna Jones, Sharon (John) Burnham, Patti Cooper, Penni (Richard Jr.) Heinsohn and Robert (Maria) Jones. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Retired Tool & Die Maker...

February 8, 2012

Jones, David E. of Grosse Ile, MI died February 8, 2012 at the age of 52. The beloved son of David E. Jones and Carol A. Jones, dear brother of Douglas (Gaila Swindell), Patrick (Yvette Rotundo), and Jennifer (Greg Schultz): partner of Colleen Jones and uncle to Sydney, Avalon, Alaina, Hannah, Conor, and Coleman. He graduated from Grosse Ile...

February 7, 2012

Matsui, Virginia Fusaye age 91, February 7, 2012, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James, Martin, Robert and Steven.

February 7, 2012

Martin, Timothy Lonnie "Stix", age 50 of Detroit. Beloved and devoted son of Lucille and the late Channing Martin. Loving brother of Annabel (Donald) Spurr, Jonathon, Loretta (Willie) Conner, and Daniel. Loving uncle of five nephews, two nieces, five great-nephews, and one great-niece. All of his friends knew him as "Stix". Always a man that could be counted on...

February 7, 2012

Loving Mother of Dominic Greene, Carly Gates and Hailey Gates. Dearest sister of Michael Osborne, Dayna (Michael) Taylor and Kathy Gray. Dear granddaughter of Billy Gray and Naiomi Gray. Predeceased by her parents Michael and Donna. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.