OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mrs Mildred Evaline Knight

Mrs Mildred Evaline Knight

July 9, 2011

Mildred is survived by her children:Sandra (Bob) Keck, Douglas Knight and Debra (David) Armstrong. She is also survived by a granddaughter Lindsey Armstrong as well as a sister Ethel Radabaugh.

Opal Brown

Opal Brown

July 9, 2011

Opal Brown, 86, of Gibraltar, died at 7:41pm at Oakwood Southshore Hospital, Trenton. Born May 26, 1925 in Newberry, Michigan, she was the daughter of Henry and Mae (Schivley) Babcock. Opal married Ralph O. Brown October 1, 1960. She worked as a cook for over 30 yrs. for Gibraltar School and was a member of the First Congregational Church...

Mrs. Joyce Marie Bucko

Mrs. Joyce Marie Bucko

July 8, 2011

Beloved wife of Bernard. Loving mom of Fred (Lori) Pero and Tony (Diane) Pero. Proud grandma of Jonathan, Jason, Jennifer, Anthony and Daniel. Also survived by 1 sister and several nieces and nephews.

Frank Kootsillas

Frank Kootsillas

July 8, 2011

Kootsillas, Frank. Age 49, of Trenton. July 8, 2011. Devoted husband of Sherri. Loving father of Brandon and Brittany (Kevin) Johnson. Proud grandfather of Gabriella. Dear son of Frank (Debbi) Kootsillas and Elaine Kootsillas. Brother of Kevin (Pam), Jeff and Corey. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Son-in-law of Chuck (Helen) Gliga and Rith Conley. Faithful furry friend...

Mrs. Marie M. Snavely

Mrs. Marie M. Snavely

July 8, 2011

Marie leaves to cherish her memory her children: Ralph (Diana) Snavely of Monroe and Sally (John) Plunkett of Mishawaka, Indiana. She is also survived by four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step-grandchild and one step-great grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Marie was preceded in death by a brother Alfred Robert as well as three sisters: Doris...

Mrs. Helen J. Horvath

Mrs. Helen J. Horvath

July 8, 2011

Horvath, Helen, J., age 84, July 8, 2011 of Trenton. Her passing was her reward for the journey for the never ending compassion she extended to all who touched her life. Forty years of nursing along with the many years of caring for those in need, was one of her objectives throughout her life. Helen is the beloved wife...

Mr. Russell C. Adkins,  Jr.

Mr. Russell C. Adkins, Jr.

July 7, 2011

Adkins, Russell C., Jr. Age 44, July 7, 2011 of Lincoln Park. Beloved son of Catherine and the late Russell Sr. Dear brother of Penny Adkins and John Adkins.

Mr. Dale A. Palmer

Mr. Dale A. Palmer

July 6, 2011

Dale is survived by two daughters: Patricia Ann Woodward of Monroe and Kathleen Ann Palmer of Kalamazoo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and spouse, Dale was preceded in death by a son James Michael Palmer and a brother Roy “Wuzzy” Palmer, Jr.

George E. Gietzen

George E. Gietzen

July 6, 2011

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Stephine. Proud grandpa of Isabella and Joshua. Dearest brother of Steve. Uncle of Todd and Greg. Preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ethel "Janie".

James J. Bernardelli

James J. Bernardelli

July 5, 2011

Bernardelli, James J. Age 89, July 5, 2011, of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 64 years to Helen. Loving father of Mary Ann (James) Sears, William (Sandra), the late Carol Dickinson, Kathy and Joan Jackson. Father-in-law to Michael Dickinson. Proud grandfather of Sally (Christopher) Coder, Jill Sears, Dina Bernardelli, Nicole (Stephen) Curd, Christine Dickinson, Jamie Jackson and Brittany Jackson....

Judith Judy Mrs. Hittinger

Judith Judy Mrs. Hittinger

July 5, 2011

Hittinger, Judith Anne age 62 of Taylor beloved wife of the late Danny. Loving mother of Nicole(Donnie), Carri(Chris), Brian(Kristine. Loving grandmother of eight, great grandmother of 3. Loving sister of Darryl, Sharon, Roberta, and Renee.

Mrs. Phyllis J. Lachapell

Mrs. Phyllis J. Lachapell

July 4, 2011

Lachapell, Phyllis J. Age 68. July 4, 2011 of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of 49 years, 8 months and 13 days to Edmund. Loving mom of Linda Lachapell, Tim Lachapell, the late Karen Mathews and William (Martha) Lachapell. Proud grandmother of Bethany Lachapell, Ryan Mathews, Amanda Mathews and Matthew Aliua. Phyllis was looking forward to the arrival of her...

Mr. James  Jr. Barnes

Mr. James Jr. Barnes

July 4, 2011

James is survived by his wife Dorothy and his parents James and Sally Barnes.

Harrison Scott Volk

Harrison Scott Volk

July 3, 2011

Volk, Harrison Scott. Age 14. July 3, 2011 of Woodhaven. Beloved son of Timothy and Jill. Loving brother of Abbey and Elliot. Dearest grandson of Frank and Joyce Volk and Harry and Lynne Britton. Also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, other loving family and friends. Harrison enjoyed soccer and played for rush soccer. He attended Patrick Henry Middle...

. Patricia A. Bertera

. Patricia A. Bertera

July 3, 2011

Bertera, Patricia A. (nee: O’Grady). Age 85. July 3, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Marcello “Tack”. Loving mother of Patricia (Greg) Martin, Gregory and Martin (Kathy). Proud grandma of Eric, Ryan, Jason, Kelly and Aaron. Great grandma of Kaiden, Khalil and Baby Gage. Memorial contributions to honor Patricia's life may be made to Affinity Hospice

Henry H. Mr. Herin

Henry H. Mr. Herin

July 2, 2011

Beloved husband of Caroline. Loving father of Christopher (Karen), Patricia (Jesse) Garcia and Scott (Angela). Dearest grandfather of Gabrielle, Alexander, Meredith, Ian and Jack. Dear brother of Betty (Edwin) Dean, Darroll (Veva), Everett (Jean), Leola (Al) Aschbacher and Vivian Plaunt.

Mr. Ben Michal

Mr. Ben Michal

July 2, 2011

Beloved husband of Sally. Loving father of Lawrence and Marsha (Everett) Harrison. Dear brother of Frances Lennis, Rose Sciberras and Ann (Frank) Pospychala.

Ms Pamela Jean Morency

Ms Pamela Jean Morency

July 2, 2011

Pamela J. Morency, age 62, beloved wife of the late Wallace, loving mother of John (Amy) Owens and Shelly (Angelo) Nappo, dear sister of Richard, Patrick and John Graves, proud grandmother of Christopher, Craig, Courtney, Amanda and John Jr., dear aunt of Amber, Ashley and Brittney Graves, Debbi Mitsch and Jenni Piechocki, she was employed at Grosse Isle High...