OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mr. Anthony G. Mandia

Mr. Anthony G. Mandia

May 31, 2011

Mandia, Anthony G. Age 83. May 31, 2011 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 47 years to Eileen. Loving father of Bruce, Jeff, Dolores, Gary and Linda. Proud grandfather of 7. Great grandfather of 4. Also survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Memorial contributions to honor Anthony's memory may be made to Michigan Humane Society

Mr. Robert Lee Bettis,  Jr.

Mr. Robert Lee Bettis, Jr.

May 30, 2011

Dearest father of Ronnie (Brian) Rose, Robert III, and Michelle. Loving son of Inez Morton. Dear brother of Sheila Boyless, Bonny (Robert) Hall, Johnny and Tommy. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Yvonne "Queen" Elibe

Mrs. Yvonne "Queen" Elibe

May 30, 2011

Yvonne “Queen” Elibe went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2011. She was born November 10, 1964 in Mamfe, Cameroon. Yvonne completed her elementary education in Buea, Cameroon and her secondary education in Enugu, Nigeria. In January 1983 Yvonne was married to Ama Elibe and relocated to the States. While in the United States Yvonne received an...

Ms. Bonnie Elaine Powell

Ms. Bonnie Elaine Powell

May 30, 2011

Loving mother of James (Michael) Grant, Elaine (Jeff) Boria, Dawn Portwood, Laura, Jerry (Jenny) and the late Richard Grant. Dear mother-in-law of Vicki Grant. Dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 1.

Mrs. Anne Marie Bogedain

Mrs. Anne Marie Bogedain

May 30, 2011

Anne was born in Ashland, KY., to Charles Flloyd and Maryann Guldi. Anne graduated from Dundee High School in 1989, she attended Training Classes at University of Michigan to be a Medical Technician and was employed there for the last 6 years. She married Charles J. Bogedain Jr. on September 21, 1996 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee....

Mrs. Maryann E. Schwandt

Mrs. Maryann E. Schwandt

May 29, 2011

Schwandt, MaryAnn E. Age 77, of Riverview, formerly of Grosse Ile. May 29, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Sharon (Pete) Lamb, Gerald (Melinda), Michael (Heidi), Richard (Laurie) and Donald (Dyna). Proud grandmother of 12. Great grandmother of 4. Preceded in death by a brother Andrew Ruzsilla. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude...

Mrs. Iva E. Newsom

Mrs. Iva E. Newsom

May 29, 2011

Newsom, Iva E., age 99, May 29, 2011 of Ecorse, Michigan. She is survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Lavon "Bonnie" Kreitsch

Mrs. Lavon "Bonnie" Kreitsch

May 29, 2011

Born in Franklin, Kansas, Bonnie was the daughter of Julius & Della (Watts) Russian. She married Marvin “Mike” Kreitsch on March 15, 1947. A devoted homemaker, Bonnie enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards, sewing and boating. But most of all she cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. She was a past Girl Scout Leader, life member...

Mr. Michael A. Caskay

Mr. Michael A. Caskay

May 29, 2011

Caskay, Michael A. Age 76. May 29, 2011 of Riverview. Beloved husband of 51 years to Pat. Loving dad of Michael. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Michael retired from McLouth Steel and served in the US Army. Memorial contributions to honor Michael's life may be made to the American Cancer Society

Mrs. Donna Joan Monas

Mrs. Donna Joan Monas

May 26, 2011

Monas, Donna Joan, age 62, May 26, 2011of Brownstown. Beloved wife of Max. Loving mother of Matthew (Dina) and Andrew (Mary). Grandmother of Leah Grace. Dear Sister of Gerald (Marie), Ronald, Phyllis (Chris) O’Brien, Thomas (Denise), Eugene (Judy), Victoria (Larry) Kogelman, Rene Jr., (Linda), Teresa (Thomas) Deneweth. Sister –in-law of Joseph (Jan) Bohr and Paul (Kathy) Dubois. Loving Aunt...

Mr. Elroy Leon Chinavare

Mr. Elroy Leon Chinavare

May 26, 2011

Elroy was the son of Elmer & Eudora (VanWassehnova) Chinavare. Working for Detroit Edison for over 43 years he retired in 2009 as a Power Plant Supervisor. A member of Ford Yacht Club, Elroy loved Sailing and Wood Working. He is survived by his children: Renee (Patrick) Humes and Ronn (Sarah) Chinavare. He is also survived by a sister...

Mr. Terry L Bass

Mr. Terry L Bass

May 24, 2011

Terry is survived by his beloved niece Madeline Huddlerston and close friend Stephanie Bass. daughter Tabatha Bass. 9 brothers and 1 sister

Mrs Sharon L Fern

Mrs Sharon L Fern

May 24, 2011

Fern, Sharon L., age 69, of Grosse Ile, Passed away May 24, 2011. Beloved wife of Charles. Loving mother of Tracie and Brian (Heather). Proud grandmother of Kaleb, Abbigail and Aiden. An expression of sympathy may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Mr. Tony Pallone

Mr. Tony Pallone

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...

Herbert H. Mr. Hahn

Herbert H. Mr. Hahn

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.