OBITUARIES

October 9, 2010

October 8, 2010

Visitation: There will be no visitation in Michigan There will be no visitation in Michigan Funeral Service: There will be no service in Michigan There will be no service in Michigan

October 8, 2010

Mr. Hickman died Friday afternoon, in Southgate, Mi, after losing a short battle with cancer. He was born March 25, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Robert L. and Irma M. Hickman. Mr. Hickman retired from Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service. He enjoyed frequent trips up north with his sons and wife and as a...

October 7, 2010

Moriconi, Frank J., age 95, October 7, 2010 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Velia. Loving father of Philp (Joy) Moriconi and Francesca (Cecil) Payne. Also survived by his granddaughters Christina and Rachel Moriconi and many loving relatives. Contributions in memory of Frank’s life may be made to the charity of your choice.

October 7, 2010

Erdt, Samantha Marie, age 22, October 7, 2010 of Farmington Hills, formerly of Newport. Beloved daughter of Robert Erdt III and Donna Erdt. Loving sister of Gabriella and Emily. Also survived by her grandparents Robert (Janice) Erdt Jr., James (Shirley) Klann; aunts, uncles and cousins. Contributions in memory of Samantha's life may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church...

October 6, 2010

Wangen Bruce O. Age 88, of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Janey. Dearest dad of Bob (Pat) and Susan (Gerry) Malzahn. Dear brother of Norm (Joyce) and Jack. Loving grandfather of Scott (Sandra), David, Elisabeth, Mark (Karyn) Malzahn and Kristen Malzahn. Great-grandfather of Katrina, Clarissa, Sierra Wangen and Gabriella Malzahn

October 6, 2010

Sobocinski, Edmund L. Age 78. October 6, 2010 of Trenton. Loving husband of Edith. Dearest dad of Cheryl McKenna, Michele (Tom) Partch, Richard (Andrea), Robert (Kathleen) and Kathleen Haynes. Cherished Dziadzia to Katie, Laura, Rick, Erin, Sara, Sarah, Emily, Trisha and Andrew. Also survived by 2 sisters Laura (Leonard) Fron and Loretta (the late Stanley) Marmul. Memorial contributions may...

October 6, 2010

Devine, Donald C. Age 80. October 6, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 31 years to Dr. Sylvia R. Devine. Loving son of Irene Miller and the late Earl Devine. Donald was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, reached the degree of Pilgrim with the Loyal Order Moose, belonged to the Elks Lodge, was an honorary member...

October 5, 2010

Bright, Richard T. “Dick”. Age 74, of Allen Park. October 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Dolores “Dee”. Loving father of Rosemary (Timothy) Mirabitur, Richard J. (Lori-Ann) Bright, Michelle (Lou) Poisson and Lisa (Jim) Nygord. Proud Papa of Tim (Meghan), Melissa, Kelly, Chris, Shannon, Richard, Annaliese and Ian. Great Papa of Dominic. Dear brother of William “Bill” (Roxanne) Bright.

October 5, 2010

Obituary: Beloved mother of Marsha Adkins. Loving grandmother of Michelle Ward and Jason Riddle. Also survived by her great grandchildren Eric Ward and Jason Riddle, II Memorials: Contributions in memory of Fern's life may be made to The Alzheimer's Association Cemetery Location: None

October 5, 2010

Scharboneau, Brian age 46, October 5, 2010 of Trenton. Loving father of Nicholas, dear brother of Jeffrey (Andrea) and Lynn (Tim) Kinney, dear son of Lonnie and Judy. Proud uncle of Joel, Erik, Samantha and Michael.

October 5, 2010

Bailey, Leona F. age 73, of Romulus, Oct.5, 2010. Dear daughter of Nellie Onusevich and the late John. Loving mother of Daniel (Debbie) Collins, Timothy Collins and Lori (Jeff) Holley. Proud Grandmother of Christine, Stephanie and David Collins, Andrew and Michael Collins.

October 4, 2010

Niemi, Ruth B. Age 89, of Allen Park. October 4, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin for 68 yrs. Loving mother of Paul (Laura). Proud grandmother of Christopher, Justin and Brandon. Great grandmother of Christina. Dear sister of Dorothy and Louis. Services: Saturday, October 9, 2010, in state 9:30am until service 10:00am at Trinity United Methodist, 9077 Allen Rd., Allen...

October 2, 2010

Greif, Bill. Age 76. October 2, 2010 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Jeanette. Loving dad of Cheryl Haas, Allison Murray, Jason Mohyla and Todd Mohyla. Dearest papa of Robbie, Brandon, David and Hannah. Great grandpa of Chase. Loving brother to Betty (Ron) Karchefski and Gloria (Patrick) Downey. Also survived by his nieces and nephews. Memorials: Memorial contributions may be...

October 2, 2010

Obituary: Robert Earl Swonger, age 95, of Gibraltar, beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann, loving father of Donald (Sally) Swonger and the late Holly Lynn Miracle, proud grandfather of Rob Swonger, Troy Swonger and Erik (Nicole) Miracle, dear great grandfather of Becky Swonger, Alexis and Devin Miracle, father in law of Ralph Miracle. Mr Swonger was a US...

October 1, 2010

Orel, Delores, age 96, October 1, 2010, formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Harry Orel, the late Charles Bonham and the late Raymond Westcott. Loving mother of Janice (the late Dr. Robert) Songe, William Westcott, Sherilyn(Richard) Hernandez, Barbara(Michael ) Gillespie and Terry(Janet) Orel. Dear sister of Ernie (Julie) Tharpe. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, several...

October 1, 2010

Alexander J. Balderas, beloved husband of the late Beth, loving father of Shellie (Gregory) Ciszewski and Alexander Balderas, proud grandfather of Valentino, Mateo and Emilio, dear son of Angelina, brother of Olivia (Richard) Marshall and Pauline (Tom) Lemke and the late Felix Memorials: Donors Choice Cemetery Location: Our Lady of Hope Cemetery

October 1, 2010

Anna Pearl O'Brien, 96 of Cape Coral went to Heaven on October 1, 2010. Born in Jasper, TN she lived in Dearborn Heights, MI many years before moving to Cape Coral in 1983. Anna along with her deceased husband James F. O'Brien had been KFC Franchise owners of the locations in Dearborn Heights and Allen Park for over 40...

October 1, 2010

Costello, Patricia L. Age 50. October 1, 2010 of Grosse Ile. Beloved daughter of Hilda and the late Dr. Stephen Costello. Loving sister of Stephen Costello and Elizabeth (Richard) Walker. Dearest aunt to Annie Walker. Patricia graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 1978 and earned her Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1983. Memorials:...

October 1, 2010

Matilda Leona Waldvogel, beloved wife of the late Willard, loving mother of David (Judith), Keith (Sandra), Nancy Hext and Linda Waldvogel, dear grandmother of 9, proud great grandmother of 19. Matilda was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rose Clara (Bogedain) Bomia; siblings, Arthur, Roger, Frank, Margaret Gonia, Mildred Johnson and Thelma Bilicki. Services: 11am Grace...