OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Jeffrey Bayer

Jeffrey Bayer

April 27, 2010

In addition to his wife Karen of 34 years, Jeffrey is survived by his mother Charlotte of Monroe; children: Kellie (Bill) Kryscynski of Marysville, Michigan, Erin (Justin) Tisdale of South Euclid, Ohio, Craig (Sara) Bayer of Omaha, Nebraska and Jeremy Bayer of Monroe. He is also survived by three brothers: Brian Bayer of Monroe, Doug Bayer of Monroe, Don...

Jean C. Limbright

Jean C. Limbright

April 26, 2010

Jean C. Limbright, age 64, of Rockwood, loving mother of Lesley (Loren) Gause of Gibraltar, MI. and Elizabeth (Mark) Lloyd of Hendersonville, TN., daughter of Russell Phelps, sister of Douglas (Anne) Phelps of E.Jordan, MI. and Elaine Phelps of Houghton, MI., grandmother of Rachel Gause, Stephaine Gause, Parker Lloyd and Griffin Lloyd, she was preceded in death by her...

Leo C. Prescott

Leo C. Prescott

April 26, 2010

Prescott, Leo C., age 81, April 26, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Veda. Loving father of Sandra (Joseph) Carter and Allan Prescott. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, Deanna (Jim) Warrington, Heather Carter, Christopher (Crystal) Prescott and Todd (Lynn) Carter; 3 great grandchildren Jack, Benjamin and Shelby; 2 brothers Joseph (Virgina) Prescott, Victor Przesmitzki; 2 sisters...

Melvina R. Zajac

Melvina R. Zajac

April 26, 2010

Zajac, Melvina R. Age 80, of Garden City. April 26, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Robert and David (Dora). Proud grandmother of Tanya, Jessica, Ian, Eric, Scott and Paul. Great grandmother of Gregory, Gavin, Terren, Blake, Brooklyn, Savannah and Colt. Dear sister of Bill (Grace) Payter.

Gloriann Labelle

Gloriann Labelle

April 26, 2010

Gloriann is survived by her husband of 58 years Philip. Also survived by 6 children Mike, Mark (Beth), Dan (Lori), Pamela LaBelle, Peggy (Stan) Ernest and Shelly (Mike) Monday. 16 grandchildren, 7 Great grandchildren. 1 sister Patricia Shanaver.

Grace V. Flaishans

Grace V. Flaishans

April 25, 2010

Flaishans, Grace V., age 89, April 25, 2010 of Gibraltar. Beloved wife of Charles Flaishans, Jr. Loving mother of Charles T. Flaishans, Bill (Kathy) Flaishans and Cheryl (William) Bozman. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Ida Wilkin; her brothers Earl, Carl, Harold...

Dolores Steinman

Dolores Steinman

April 25, 2010

She was a homemaker who had previously worked as a School Teacher and Librarian. She was a longtime member and leader of the Fortune Seekers 4-H Club and charter member of the Monroe Chapter of the Sweet Adeline's. Dolores was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maybee, served her parish as a Catechism Teacher and was active...

Thurman Keith Campbell

Thurman Keith Campbell

April 25, 2010

Campbell, Thurman Keith age 83 of Woodhaven, April 25, 2010. Beloved husband of Marlene for 30 years. Loving father of Donna, Dana and Kathy. Proud grandfather of Chelsea and Tess. Dear brother of Bob Campbell. Preceded in death by two sisters Etta Bennett and Betty Brummett and one brother Otis Moss.

Helen M. Rzepka

Helen M. Rzepka

April 24, 2010

Rzepka, Helen M., age 89, April 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late William W. Loving mother of Camille (the late Dr. John) Ozog, Ralph (Sue) Rzepka and William T. (Linda) Rzepka. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; 2 sisters Delores (Ed) Lewandowski and the late Eugenia Austin.

Frances Rokisky

Frances Rokisky

April 24, 2010

Frances is survived by four daughters: Charlotte (Morris) Prater, Elaine (Bryan) Koch-Eaton, Rebecca (Clyde) Fontes and Collette (Thomas) Henry. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Valerie (Michael) McCarthy, Sandra (Craig) Youngberg, Kenneth (Chella) Prater, Pamela (Gary) McGowan, Lisa (Larry) Bohr, Thomas (Shannon) Prater, Krista (Sean) Musial, Cheryl (Jeffery) Kuehnlein, Eric Koch, Christine (Steve) Pendley, Bryan (Dede) Myl, Sarah...

Anthony J. Leginski

Anthony J. Leginski

April 23, 2010

Leginski, Anthony J. Age 86. April 23, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving dad of Rita (William) Dillon, Paul (Barbara), Steven (Dena) and Janet (John) Miller. Dearest grandpa of Meryl, Kevin, Michael, Jessica, Matthew, John, Christopher, Todd and Alexa. Also survived by 1 sister Mary Romey as well as his nieces, nephews, other loving...

Alice Tamsen

Alice Tamsen

April 21, 2010

Beloved wife of the late Bruce. Loving mother of David (Mary), Dale (Margaret), Dean (Gloria) and Daryl (Lisa). Proud grandmother of Derek, Trevor, Ashley, Lindsey, Molly, Daniel, Nicholas, Luke, Chad, Alex and Erica. Dear sister of Marie Thomas. Preceded in death by a brother Roy Cook.

Dorotha M. Roberts

Dorotha M. Roberts

April 19, 2010

Roberts, Dorotha "Dot" M. Age 83. April 19, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Tommie Roberts and the late Rev. Haskell Ritchie. Loving mother of Iris Ritchie, Clyde (Sandy) Ritchie, Joel (Phyllis) Ritchie, Debbie (Jerry) Wicker and Kevin (Janice) Ritchie. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 1 brother Ray Davis and 2 sisters Donnie Sue Roberson...

Ronald M. Lemerand

Ronald M. Lemerand

April 18, 2010

Ronald M. Lemerand, age 65, beloved husband of Victoria Janie (Glaser), loving father of Ronda (Tom) Lee and Baby Jane (David) Zurawski, dear brother of Donald (Michele) Lemerand and Marie (John) McKee, grandfather of Brandon, Jamie, Brett and Mikayla. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, George and Eunice (Beaubien) Lemerand and a son George Lemerand in 1972....

Samuel M. Purdy

Samuel M. Purdy

April 18, 2010

Purdy, Samuel Age 83, April 18, 2010 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Nancy, Loving father of Vickie (Ted) Carlson. Dearest grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 1. Also survived by 2 brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Stanley Szostek

Stanley Szostek

April 18, 2010

Szostek, Stanley "Stosh". Age 90 of Brighton, formerly of Allen Park. April 18, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Larry (Jackie), Stan (Meredith), Jim (Darby), Gary (Marcia), Dave (Shelley), and Dawn (Mark). Proud grandfather of Shelly, Jennifer, Ben, Kip, Jim, Scott, Jill, Kevin, Justin, Michael, Stephen, Jacob, Chris, Cody, Rachel and Jodi. Great grandfather of...

Leonard C. Peacock

Leonard C. Peacock

April 18, 2010

Leonard C. Peacock, age 81, beloved husband for over 60 years to Marilyn (Simmons), loving father of Glenn (fiancee Holly Kaye), Pamela Ruth (Richard) Yvonne Dowell, Luann Peacock, grandfather of Crystal, Angie, Kristi, Michael, Larry, Brooke and Brenna, great grandfather of Noah and Alli, brother of Betty, Katherine (Kay), and Beatrice; brother in law of Bernice and Joyce Peacock,...

Bertha M. Phillips

Bertha M. Phillips

April 18, 2010

Phillips, Bertha M. Age 85. April 18, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Loving mom of Bertha Ann (Ronnie) Freeman, Joseph (Zella) Youkna, Robert (Jackie) Mierke, Patrice (Stephen) Kidd and Kim Phillips. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 sister Albina Kurpowic.

James G. Whited

James G. Whited

April 17, 2010

Beloved husband of Jane. Loving Father of Gay (Ron) Lochner, Jimmie, Mike (Alice) and the late Peggy LaTarte. Dearest grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of twelve.

Thomas Marchyok

Thomas Marchyok

April 17, 2010

Loving father of Joshua (Tiffany) Marchyok, Theresa Marchyok and Alexander Marchyok. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Alexander. Dear brother of Douglas, Bruce (Sherry), Rebecca Marchyok and Paul (Theresa). Dearest grandfather of Jocelyn, Joseph and Dominik. Also survived by 1 aunt, several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.