OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Francesca Tomei Caprara

Francesca Tomei Caprara

June 13, 2010

Caprara, Tomei Francesca Age 94 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Loving mother of Elide (Cruciano) Cruciani and the late Franco Caprara. Dearest grandmother of Joseph (Rosalia) Cruciani and great~grandmother of Francesca, Gabriella, Daniela and Joseph, Jr.

Nancy C. Herman

Nancy C. Herman

June 13, 2010

Herman, Nancy C. Age 72. June 13, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Bob. Loving mom of Brian (Lily) and Jackie Herman (Chris Varady). Dearest grandma of Ryan. She will be greatly missed.

George J. Pellow

George J. Pellow

June 12, 2010

George Jay Pellow, age 83, of Monroe, MI., beloved husband of Arlyne (Baird), loving father of Mark (Paula) of S.Rockwood, MI., proud grandfather of Carlye and Mitchell, dear brother of Ronald (Evelyn) of New Port Richey, Fla., William (Barbara) of Monroe, MI. and Mary Leibenguth of Columbus, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Myrtle...

Deborah J. Gorecki

Deborah J. Gorecki

June 11, 2010

Gorecki, Deborah J. Age 54 of Detroit. Beloved sister of Edward, Joseph, Cynthia, Kenneth (Lydia), Veronica (David), Elizabeth and Michael. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dearest daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle.

Danny Allen Pates

Danny Allen Pates

June 10, 2010

Pates, Danny Allen. Age 66. June 10, 2010 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Ellen. Loving dad of Timothy (Judy) Pates, Blake (Jennifer) Freeman, Paul (Karyn) Freeman, Karin Freeman, Scott Pates, Danny (Natalie) Pates and the late Paula Williams. Father-In-Law of Kye Williams. Brother-In-Law of Carol Pates. Loving grandpa of 14. Great grandpa of 1. Also survived by 2 brothers...

Jane Vanderbush

Jane Vanderbush

June 10, 2010

Jane is survived by her daughters: Diane (Robert) Muethel, Carol (John) Lesniewski and Nancy (Richard) Bodine. She is aslo survived by her grandchildren: Christopher (Tamara) Muethel, John (Leighann) Lesniewski, James (Jinny) Lesniewski, Christina Lesniewski; great grandchildren: Alexa & Aubree Muethel, Justin, Johnathen & Ashleigh Lesniewski, James Ryan Lesniewski, Shan Lesniewski, Mark Smith as well as two sisters Rose (Hank)...

Dolores Solano

Dolores Solano

June 10, 2010

Dolores was born on November 7, 1943 and passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2010. Dolores was a resident of Detroit, Michigan at the time of passing. Services: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, In State 9:30am until funeral Mass 10:00am at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1000 St. Anne, Detroit, Michigan. Service Location: St. Anne Catholic Church Visitation: Sunday, June 13,...

Hubert E. Bass

Hubert E. Bass

June 9, 2010

Hubert is survived by his wife Bessie; children: Wayne Bass, Terry (Stephaine) Bass, Doug (Sandy) Bass, Ralph (Tammy) Bass, Randy (Leeann) Bass, Derk (Tina) Bass, Bryan Bass, Rodney Bass, Craig (Gina) Bass, Jodi (Dennis) Ford, Michele (Tim) Bondroff and Jami (Mike) Sanfilippo. He is also survived by a brother Jody Bass; 27 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 3 great...

Carl H. Pribyl

Carl H. Pribyl

June 8, 2010

Carl H. Pribyl, age 77, of Monroe, MI., beloved husband of the late Lillian M. LaVigne, loving father of Randy (Laura) Pribyl, Michael (Sharon) Pribyl, Brenda Pribyl, Bonnie (Rex) DuVall, close family member Tanya Kovenich, proud grandfather of 18, great grandfather of 26, brother of Anna Lutz. Also survived by daughter-in-law, Barbara Pribyl, and brother in law, Thomas Raymond....

Ethel Mae Lavigne

Ethel Mae Lavigne

June 8, 2010

Ethel is survived by her son Melvin LaVigne, Jr. of Perrysburg, Ohio; two grandchildren: Chad (Carrie) LaVigne of Bowling Green, Ohio and Brent LaVigne of St. Louis, Missouri. She is also survived by four great grandchildren: Taylor Huthmacher, Morgan LaVigne, Sydney LaVigne, Cooper LaVigne and her caregiver niece/adopted daughter Ginger (Joseph) Cromer. In addition to her husband and parents,...

Rosemary Gothier

Rosemary Gothier

June 8, 2010

Rosemary T. Gothier, age 83, of Flat Rock, MI., beloved wife of the late Earl Gothier and Myron Valiquette, loving mother of Earl James (Lucinda) Gothier and Kathi (James) Moore, proud grandmother of Matthew, Earl, Justin, Abigail, Emma, Rebecca and Melissa, great grandmother of Shelby, sister of Robert Romps and Elizabeth Rheaume. She was preceded in death by her...

Noreen Barnard

Noreen Barnard

June 7, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Kenneth(Lorraine), Daniel, Susan, Mary Ellen(Randy)Barnard-Miluk and Deborah(Duane)Robinson. Dearest grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 12. Also survived by 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Hazel Pittman

Hazel Pittman

June 6, 2010

Pittman, Hazel, of Allen Park. June 6, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Bert "Colonel" Pittman. Loving mother of Sheree (John) Esser and Deanna (Joe) Perry. Devoted and proud grandmother of Lisa (Tim), Ryan, Chris, Nick and Natalie. Twin sister of Bazel (Edith) Anderson. Hazel was a dedicated volunteer for March of Dimes for over 40 yrs., she enjoyed...

Louis R. Graziano

Louis R. Graziano

June 6, 2010

Graziano, Louis R. "Randy", age 49, June 6, 2010. Beloved son of the late Louis and Anna Graziano. Also survived by his brother Richard (Pam) Graziano; his sisters Barbara (John) Golembiewski, Luanne (Michael) Clark and Carol (Steve) Ellison.

Mike Shewczuk

Mike Shewczuk

June 6, 2010

Shewczuk, Mike, Age 85 of Allen Park, beloved husband of Lillian, loving father of Michael and Thomas (Connie). Proud grandfather of Thomas Jr. and Kenny. Dear brother of John (Fran) and Millie. Preceded in death by his children Roger, Donn, Mary Beth his siblings Mary, Rose, Christine and Ann.

Harmon W. Bone

Harmon W. Bone

June 6, 2010

Bone, Harmon W., age 85, June 6, 2010 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of the late Ronald (Denise), Russell (Fran), Jeanna (Greg) Weot, Audrey (Tom) Crampton), Randall (Shelly) and Gary (Monica). Also survived by his grandchildren, his great grandchildren and his brother Lewis (Lorraine) Bone.

Shane T. Lyberg

Shane T. Lyberg

June 5, 2010

Lyberg, Shane T., age 19, June 5, 2010 of Taylor, Michigan. Beloved son of Jodi (John Rouse) and Eric Lyberg. Loving brother of Cody and Kacey Lyberg. Also survived by his grandparents Linda (Bob) Thomson, Genevieve (the late Robert) Lyberg and Myrna Rouse;great grandfather Louis Delp(the late Thelma); his uncles Paul Lyberg, Roger Elkins, Mike Rouse, Dave Rouse; his...

Thomas F. Coleman

Thomas F. Coleman

June 5, 2010

Coleman, Thomas F., age 62, June 5, 2010 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Michelle (Brian) Conover. Dearest son of Paula (the late Marlin) Coleman. Brother of Constance (Michael) Esposito. Also survived by his grandchildren Luke and Claire

Jerome Michael Hayes

Jerome Michael Hayes

June 4, 2010

Hayes Jerome "Jerry" . Age 47 of Allen Park. June 4, 2010. Beloved husband of Colleen. Devoted and loving dad of Annemarie, Rosemary and Jack. Survived by his brother Michael (Noreen) Hayes, sisters Kitty (Don) Green and Maureen Hayes. Proceeded in death by his mother Mary O'Sullivan and father Jerome Hayes. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many other...

Charlene M. Pongracz

Charlene M. Pongracz

June 4, 2010

Beloved wife of Chuck. Loving mother of Megan. Darling daughter of Ann Scott. Dearest sister of Jennifer (Carl) Holton and David (Chelyn) Shepard. Also survived by several aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, cousins and friends.