OBITUARIES

May 23, 2011

Pallone, Tony, age 52, of Grosse Ile, passed away peacefully May 23, 2011. He was a well known interior-exterior designer whose most recognizable lasting work can be seen at the Crystal Gardens Banquet and Conference Centers and The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes. He is survived by his life partner of 35 years, Clarence Van Camp, Jr.; his 3...

May 22, 2011

May 22, 2011

Dearest dad of Kurtis (Artie). Dear grandpa of Stephanie (Jeremy) Harley and April (Jesse) Mendoza and great-grandpa of Jacob Mendoza and Andy Mendoza.

May 21, 2011

Krawczyk, Leona Vivian. Age 84. May 21, 2011 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mom of Donna Collins, the late Stanley, Matthew, Colleen (David) MacLeod and Andrew (Holly). Proud grandma of the late David, Rachel, Aaron, Joseph, Hannah, Alec, Evan, Grace and Stanley. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings....

May 20, 2011

Farkas, Ernest May 20, 2011 age 84, of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Michelle, Ernie (Kathy), James (Joanna),.grandfather of Owen, Steven and James. Great grandchildren Joey, Justin, Alexis and Ashley.

May 19, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Alesia Zettlemoyer, James (Kristin) Zettlemoyer and Rose Marie (Keith) Callahan. Dearest grandmother of Brock, Hope, Jaime, Abigail and Natalie. Also survived by 4 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews.

May 19, 2011

Gonzalez, Philip Robert. Age 31. May 19, 2011 of Detroit. Beloved son of Philip and Suzanne. Loving brother of Rachel and Joshua. Dearest grandson of Robert and Ruth Willetts and Albino Martinez. Uncle to Jacob Solano. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Philip loved his stuffed dogs and music. He was especially fond of the Beatles and...

May 18, 2011

May 17, 2011

May 17, 2011

Born in Detroit John was the son of William & Margaret (Gilhespy) Wilson. He worked for some 31 years as a Machine Operator at Chrysler's Trenton Engine Plant. John is survived by his wife Christine; a son Scott (Sarah) Wilson; daughter Danette (Joseph) Terzano; brother Thomas (Thelma) Wilson as well as four grandchildren: Ruth, Frieda, Noah and Abigail.

May 17, 2011

Sligay, Richard. Age 68. May 17, 2011 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Patty Lou. Loving father of the late Shane, Debra Bostwick and Donna Kramer. Proud grandfather of Alexis Hogan, Jake Kramer and Quinn Kramer. Great grandfather of Abbie Hogan. Dearest brother of the late Joe, John (Norene), the late James, Robert (Cheryl) and Ronald (Denia)....

May 16, 2011

Born in Monroe to the late Beryl and Irene (Drewior) Boedicker. John enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing and tinkering with engines, but most of all he enjoyed his family and grandchildren. John is survived by his wife Gloria, children: Steven (Danyale) Boedicker, Robert (Jennie Guy) Boedicker, John Boedicker Jr., Jason (Jessica) Boedicker and Rhonda and Jeff Marsee; sister,...

May 16, 2011

Kubek, Andrew. Age 89. May 16, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving dad of Andrew (Cheri) Kubek and Sandra (Douglas) Sikorski. Proud grandpa of Melanie, Jason, Lindsey and Brian. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the casino and especially enjoyed birds and bird watching....

May 16, 2011

Loving father of Keith (Lori), Tara Paris and Tiffany (Michael) Stec. Lifelong friend of Donna. Dearest papa of Kailee, Corissa, Lindsey, Ryan, Camden and Addilyn. Dear brother of Anthonette (Bill) Beach and Terry (Kathy). Donations in Jimmy's memory may be made to the family to help them with their battle against Huntington's Disease.

May 16, 2011

William M Ptaszynski, May 16, 2011, S. Rockwood, Mi. Survived by his beloved wife Mary, several nieces and nephews, 1 brother Chester (Patricia) Patin, Sisters Helen Michalski and Charlotte Gumienny

May 15, 2011

Chojnowski, Steven M., age 48, May 15, 2011 of Rockwood. Beloved son of Joseph and the late Rosetta. Loving brother of Betty (Steve) Swierlik, Joe Jr., Debbie (Delmer) Moore, Mike, Sue (Garry) Moore and the late Frank. Also survived by his nieces and nephews.

May 15, 2011

Collura, Louis age 88 May 15, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline. Dear father of Louis, David "Coney Dave", Donna (Al) Witkowski and James. Dearest grandfather of Carly, Hillary and Chelsea. Visitation Wed 6-9pm and Thurs 2-9 at The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Rosary Thursday 7Pm. Family suggest donations...

May 15, 2011

Born in Wayne to Elmer and Cheryl D. (Farrell) Miller, Ken graduated from Jefferson High School. He married Nichole Robish of Monroe and was employed by Asplundt Tree Service for many years. Ken was an avid fan of the Detroit Red Wings, loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing & camping. Ken is survived by his children, Jacob Miller, Danielle Miller...

May 13, 2011

Poulos, Angeline. Age 81, of Riverview. May 13, 2011. Beloved wife of Steve for 58yrs. Loving mother Estelle (Bobby) Angelinas, Tula Alexander, Peter (Jan) Poulos and Nancy (Jeff) Sabuda. Proud grandmother of Nikita, Stamatis, Rhonda, Christopher, Patrick and Jackie. Proud great grandmother of Megan and Jake. Dear sister of Tasia. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made...

May 13, 2011

Bonnie was the daughter of Fred & Sular (Griffin) McBee. She married Robert E. Pierce on August 14, 1948. Sadly he preceded her in death September 19, 1989. A devoted homemaker, Bonnie also worked for over 17 years in the cafeteria at Mercy-Memorial Hospital. Bonnie is survived by her son Carlton C. Kitts; a sister Dorothy (John) Ehman; two...