OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
July 4, 2011
James is survived by his wife Dorothy and his parents James and Sally Barnes.
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
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
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
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
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...