OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mrs. Nellie Evelyn Hyden
February 3, 2011
Born in Lafollette, Tennessee on September 30, 1925, Nellie was the daughter of Thomas L. & Tiny D. Parrott. She married Joseph Frank Hyden on June 8, 1946 in Monroe. An avid member of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church for more than 65 years, Nellie was active with the church serving as a Class Secretary, was a Choir Member, taught...
Eric Thomas Hernandez
February 3, 2011
Hernandez, Eric Thomas. Age 30, of Detroit. Februaury 3, 2011. Beloved son of Ann Hernandez. Loving brother of Connie (Tommy) Kelp, Gregory Hernandez and Katie Hernandez. Proud uncle of Kelsi Kelp. Dear grandson of Dolores Dick. Preceded in death by his father Garry Dick and grandparents Thomas and Ann E. Hernandez and Elmos Dick. Memorial contributions may be made...
John Mr. Hall
February 2, 2011
Hall, John. Age 63. February 2, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Kimberly. Loving dad of Jason Hall, Bethany Vince and Jessica Hall. Proud Grandfather of Alainna Hall. Dearest brother of Marion (Virginia) Hall, Mary (Clay) Haupt, Gabriel (Karen) Hall, Rosemary (Lynn) Noe and Dominic (Denise) Hall. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. John was retired from the...
M Karleen Harris
February 2, 2011
Karleen is survived by brothers Joseph Paul (Darlene) and James Patrick (Kristie), and her sister Dorothy (Duane) Slaughterbeck. 12 nieces and nephews, 6 great nieces and nephews. And her parents Ernest and Kathleen Harris.
Robert James Mr. Gorst
February 2, 2011
Gorst, Robert James. Age 76 of Flat Rock, went Home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2011. Beloved husband of Glenda. Dearest father of Julie (Paul) McKenzie, James (Sheila), Larry and the late Alan. Loving grandfather of 14. Great grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Virginia (Charles) Nichols, Kathleen (Gary) French and the late Rosemary LaGanke. Brother-In-Law...
Mr. William "Cam" Wilson
February 2, 2011
Beloved husband of Rosalie. Loving father of Craig (Rosemary) and Scott (Linda). Dearest grandfather of of Chelsea and Kimber. family suggests donations in Cam's memory to St. thomas Episcopal Church.
Mr. Ellsworth C. French
February 1, 2011
French, Ellsworth C. Age 72, of Allen Park. February 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Shirley for 50 years. Loving father of Carl, Mark and Jane. Proud grandfather of CJ, Bobby, Katie, Kyle, Sarah and Nathan. Great grandfather of Kayden. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Marion.
Mr. Carroll Ware
February 1, 2011
Carroll is survived by three daughters: Veronica (Abraham) Tokier of Palm Springs, California, Angela (Mark) Hengel of Vista, California and Barbara (Scott) Ware of Detroit. He is also survived by two brothers: Robert Ware of Gibraltar, David (Betty) Ware of Lincoln Park; two sisters: Margaret (Robert) Doke of Clare and Shirley (Mike) West of Mesa, Arizona as well as...

Emily R. Mrs. Butzlaff
January 30, 2011
Beloved wife of the late David. Loving mother of Beth (Phil) Ideson and Emily Noelle Butzlaff. Dear sister of Grace Baclawski. Memorial contributions to honor Emily's life may be made to Michigan Humane Society
Melvin G. Niemi
January 30, 2011
Niemi, Melvin G., age 93, January 30, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Loving father of Paul (Laura) Niemi. Also survived by his grandsons Christopher, Justin, Brandon Niemi and his great granddaughter Christina Artress. Contributions in memory of Melvin’s life may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Allen Park, MI
Richard F. Grant
January 30, 2011
Grant, Richard F. Age 61 of Allen Park, January 30, 2011. Beloved husband of Victoria. Loving father of Eric and Ryan. Dear son of Richard Grant and Bonnie Powell. Brother of Jim (Michael Kujala), Elaine (Jeff) Boria, Nicole (Jeff) Hall, Dawn Portwood, Laura Powell and Jerry (Jenny) Powell. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and retired...
Mr. William "Bill" Canaday
January 30, 2011
Bill is survived by his wife Nancy, children: William (Avis) Canaday, Jr., Linda Kious, and Sherry Canaday. He is also survived by two sisters: Georgia Mae Price, Nora Lee Lester, West Virginia; six grandchildren: Glen Canaday, Damon (Shannon) Canaday, Brian (Cheryl) Verner, Shannon (Charlie) Reeves, Jeffrey (Danielle) Hart and Luke Smallwood, as well as 6 great grandchildren: Avery Canaday,...
Mrs. Georgette Helmicki
January 29, 2011
Helmicki, Georgette. Age 86. January 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Maynard. Loving mother of Joanne (the late Robert) Smiley, and Judith (Michael) Caswell. Dearest grandmother of Michelle (Michael) Demko, Marianne Gryguc-Smiley, Julianne (Larry) Mackey, Ronald (Melissa) Caswell, Michael (Stacie) Caswell and Cristina Smiley (Jacques Cousineau). Great grandmother of Brandon, Rachel, Lydia, Lauren, Samantha, Andrew, Colton, Blake and...
Mrs. Carrol K. Stahl
January 29, 2011
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Mark (Carolyn), Richard (Linda), Kelly (Mark) Young and Carrie Stahl. Dearest grandma of 8 and Great-grandma of 3. Also survived by 2 sisters. Preceded in death by 1 brother. Family suggests memorials to Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.

Edward Mr. Fix
January 28, 2011
Mr. Fix was born on August 6, 1923 and passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011. Mr. Fix was a resident of Monroe, Michigan at the time of passing.
Mr. Ross Burgio
January 28, 2011
Burgio, Ross. Age 92. January 28, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 65 years to Marian. Loving dad of Pat (Jay) Cramer and Russell (Debbie). Dearest papa of Frank, Daniel and Angela. Also survived by 1 sister Gretchen Norman. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rachel and 1 sister Emma Navickas. Ross was a WWII Veteran...
Mrs. Mary Belles
January 27, 2011
Belles, Mary. Age 90. January 27, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Steve Belles. Loving mother of Judith (Joseph) Schmitz, Eileen Herkimer, Kathleen (Ken) Linderman, Paul (Sharon) Belles and Mary Lynn (Robert) Bruneel. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents Gabriel and Dora Tenace, 4 brothers and...
Mrs. Barbara Jean Miller
January 27, 2011
Barbara is survived by two sons: George (Deborah Webster) Miller of Ann Arbor and Robert Miller of Monroe. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Kathryn (Adam) Ginsburg. In addition to her parents and husband, Barbara was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Miller; three brothers: Harry Guest, James Guest and Philip Guest, as well as a sister...
Mrs. Debbie Jean Six
January 26, 2011
Six, Debbie Jean. Age 68. January 26, 2011 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Jeffrey. Loving mother of Anthony (Lisa) Six, the late Angella Sarver and the late Jerry Six. Mother-In-Law to Douglas Sarver and Sandra Six. Grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 6. Also survived by 3 sisters. In addition to her daughter and son Debbie...
Mrs. Helen A. Schwartz
January 26, 2011
Helen is survived by her daughter Marjorie (Richard) Sieb of Monroe; two grandchildren: Robert (Debra) Sieb of Monroe, Sheryl Sieb of Monroe and three great grandchildren: Brandon Sieb, Brock Sieb and Shane (Ashley) Sieb. She is also survived by two step great grandchildren: Brad (Ashley) Scott, Craig Scott; a great great grandchild: Ella Rose Sieb and two step great...