OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr. John J. Praznik,  Sr.

Mr. John J. Praznik, Sr.

February 21, 2011

Praznik, John J., Sr. Age 82. February 21, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Carmela. Loving dad of Karen (Keith) Sample and John J. Praznik, Jr. Proud grandpa of Shannon Sample, Matthew Sample, Myranda Praznik and Melynda Praznik. Also survived by 1 sister Annie Orban and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the...

David W. Orr

David W. Orr

February 20, 2011

Orr, David W., age 48, Feb. 20, 2011. Beloved husband of Melanie. Loving father of Nicholas and John Robert. Dearest son of the late John and Nancy Orr. Brother of Diane Vogan and the late John Orr. Contributions in memory of David's life may be made directly to the family C/O The Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West...

Elinor V. Perkins

Elinor V. Perkins

February 20, 2011

Elinor Perkins died February 20, 2011. Was born in Detroit December 10, 1914 to Charles and Vietline (Morency) Ames. May 4, 1940, married John R. Perkins, who preceeded her in death on February 16, 1976. Also preceeding her in death were infant son, John R. Perkins, Jr. on September 2, 1941, infant daughter, Janet Carol, on February 28, 1947,...

Ronald Mr. Willbanks

Ronald Mr. Willbanks

February 20, 2011

Willbanks, Ronald. Age 70. February 20, 2011 of Curran Twp. Beloved husband of 24 years to Glenda. Dearest father of Jill (Bruce) Boyd, Ronald (Carrie) Willbanks, Lisa (Paul) Visone, Donald Patterson and the late Phillip Willbanks. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 sisters Betty (Pete) Taucher and Barbara (Dick) Tarpinian.

George J Mr. Varga

George J Mr. Varga

February 18, 2011

Varga, George J. age 81, of Trenton February 18, 2011. Beloved husband of Norma. Loving father of Jeanne (Tom) Gibbs, Ann (Michael) Bedra, Andrea (Bryan) Sparks and Georgina (David) McDole. Proud grandfather of 9. Brother of Catherine Cheplicki and Alice Atwood.

Alan R. Brown

Alan R. Brown

February 18, 2011

Dearest brother of Susan (Ray) Neely and Kathleen (Michael) Judd. Also leaves to cherish his memory seven nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to In House Hospice

Mr. Randy Lee Pittman

Mr. Randy Lee Pittman

February 17, 2011

Randy L. Pittman, beloved husbnad of Rhonda. Dearest father of Robyn Pittman and Roxanne Pittman. Loving son of Clyde (Nelda) Pittman and Ann (Jim) Brown. Brother of Rick (Eva) Pittman, Ronnie (Tina) Pittman and Cathie (Jim Landau) Pittman

Lindsey Nichole Ms Cardno

Lindsey Nichole Ms Cardno

February 16, 2011

Cardno, Lindsey Nichole. Age 24, of Riverview, February 16, 2011. Loving mother of Vincent. Girlfriend of Thomas Racho. Beloved daughter of Kenneth & Elaine Cardno. Dear sister of Gina (Aaron) Prater, David (Noel) Henry and Kelly Cardno. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

David Allen Waldroup

David Allen Waldroup

February 15, 2011

In addition to Carol, his wife of 26 years, David is survived by his children: David Richter, Ronnie Waldroup, Richard Waldroup, Davina Waldroup, Amber Waldroup, Robert Waldroup and Anthony Helton. He is also survived by three brothers: Richard Waldroup, John Blagg and Bob Blagg; four sisters: Yvonne Waldroup, Louise (Jerry) McWilliams, Michelle “Mickie” Blagg and Linda (Sedrick) Sweet; as...

Mr. Edwin Thomas Stewart

Mr. Edwin Thomas Stewart

February 15, 2011

Stewart, Edwin Thomas. Age 53. February 15, 2011 of Riverview. Beloved father of Edwin J. and Teresa Mazur. Loving son of Lorraine (Alex) McLelland and the late James E. Dearest brother of Colleen (Pat) McLaughlin, Carolyn (Mark) McKenzie, Larry (Lisa) Stewart, Lorraine (Greg) Galloro and the late James P. Brother-in-law of Denise Stewart. Also survived by many loving nieces...

Richard J. Trolley

Richard J. Trolley

February 15, 2011

Trolley, Richard Joseph. Age 81. February 15, 2011 of Taylor. Former husband and long time companion of Arlene. Loving father of Deborah (Michael) McMaster, Pamela Trolley, Cheryl (Ted) Schiebold and Paula (Mark) Vitale. Proud grandpa of Kristin McMaster, Mindy (Paul) Duran, Richard (Jacquelyn) Consul, Talia Page, Kara (A.J.) Scheetz, Nicholas Vitale and Samantha Vitale. Great grandpa of 3. Preceded...

Darlene P. Mrs. Brookman

Darlene P. Mrs. Brookman

February 15, 2011

Brookman, Darlene P. Age 81. February 15, 2011 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Everett Brookman and the late Robert Morrison. Loving mom of Robert Morrison, Nancy Marks and David (Aimee) Brookman. Proud grandma of the late Robert, Timothy, Cynthia, Rebecca and Jennifer. Great grandma of 7. Also survived by 1 sister Lois Hodge, 2 brothers Lee Morton...

Margaret L. Mrs. Gildersleeve

Margaret L. Mrs. Gildersleeve

February 15, 2011

Gildersleeve, Margaret L. of Riverview, Feb. 15, 2011. Loving mother of Patsy, Susan (Tom) Owen, and Richard (Ann). Proud grandmother of Chris, Corey, Erick & Steven. Great Grandmother of Haeley and Nick. Preceded in death by husband Clarence and sons George and Tim.

John H Mr. Podsaid

John H Mr. Podsaid

February 15, 2011

Podsaid, John H. (Albert) age 85, of Trenton, February 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Loving father of Lorraine (Gregory) Lapinski and Lois (Richard) Eagal. Proud grandfather of Philip (Jackie) Lapinski, Valerie Lapinski, Nicholas (Aiko) Lapinski, John (Jennifer Ballough) Eagal and Alexander Eagal. Great grandfather of Gregory, Anna and Maria.

Mr. Roy S. Jones

Mr. Roy S. Jones

February 14, 2011

Roy is survived by sons David and Gregory and daughters Leatta Welch and Luana (Michael) Sallows, 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Betty M. Van Klaverin-Jones.

Elaine Mrs. Zelmer

Elaine Mrs. Zelmer

February 14, 2011

Zelmer, Elaine. Age 80. February 14, 2011 of Trenton. Beloved mother of Steven (Linda), Kenneth (Vicki), Jo Ann (Daniel) Tarachowski, Carl Andrew and Phillip. Loving grandmother of Chris (Sarah), Shawn, Sarah (Adam), Danielle, Melissa and Joseph. Great grandmother of Noah, Mikayla and Naomi.

Mr. Ralph D. Lowe,  Jr.

Mr. Ralph D. Lowe, Jr.

February 13, 2011

Lowe, Ralph D., Jr., age 65, February 13, 2011, of Taylor, Michigan Ralph is survived by his wife Joyce, his children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and many treasured relatives and friends. Contributions in memory of Ralph's life may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

Mrs. Elizabeth Montry

Mrs. Elizabeth Montry

February 13, 2011

Elizabeth is survived by three sons: Charles, Raymond (Pat) and Gerald (Judy). She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, as well as a daughter-in-law Joyce.