OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Matilda C. Godo
March 20, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Ronald(Roxanne), Greg and Lisa. Greatly loved by her grandchildren Jeffrey(Dawn), Jeremy(Erica), Andrew, Betsy, Jennifer and the late Jamie and great-grandchildren Joshua, Skylar, Hailey, Holden, Hollyn, Harper and Hudson. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Mary Joan Sullivan
March 19, 2010
Sullivan, Mary Joan, 67, passed to Heaven on March 19, 2010 after a heroic struggle with brain cancer. Mary Joan was born October 22, 1942 in Detroit to the late John Sullivan and Margaret Garrett. Mary Joan was blessed in her grandparents: Anthony Sullivan and Catherine Burke who emigrated from Clare, Ireland and John Garrett and Agnes Gilroy from...
Rigoberto Martinez
March 18, 2010
Beloved husband of the late Angelina and the late Emilia. Loving dad of Alfredo (Dora) Marinez, the late Emilia, Yolanda (Luther) Macon and Alejandro (Yolanda) Martinez. ALso survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren
Vincent Caplis
March 17, 2010
Beloved husband of Gwynneth. Dearest father of Thomas (Susan) Caplis and James (Brenda) Caplis. Also leaves to cherish his memory five grandchildren: Eryka (Mark) Czopek, Jessica Caplis, Emily Caplis, Kelsie Caplis, Zachary Caplis and three great grandchildren: Madelyn Ackels, Gabrielle Czopek and Sydney Czopek. Vincent retired from the City of Taylor after many years as Chief Building Inspector. Prior...
Virginia F. Ruetz
March 17, 2010
Ruetz, Virginia F. Age 86, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Robert (Barbara) Ruetz, Jr. and Mary Nicholls. Also survived by her grandchildren Courtney Nicholls, Michael Nicholls and Meredith (Adam) Schaffer.
Kenneth D. Muscoe
March 16, 2010
Muscoe, Kenneth D., age 81, March 16, 2010 of Woodhaven, formerly of Cedarville. Beloved husband and best friend of Carol. Loving step-father of Kim (Tim) Duffy, Michael (Lori) Groat, Sheri (Rob) Lindsay, Julie (Tim) Lyons, and Jeffrey (Jill) Groat. Grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Eugene (Shirley). Preceded in death by his parents Mitchell...
Robert M. Keating
March 15, 2010
Keating, Robert M. Age 86. March 15, 2010 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Lou. Loving dad of Gary (Joann),Kevin, Mark (Catherine), Julie Maracle and Gregg (Kari). Dearest grandpa of 10. Preceded in death by his parents Clare and Edyth Keating and 1 sister Barbara Jean Stoltz.
Edith Masserant Graves
March 14, 2010
Edith Masserant Graves, age 96, died at 6:50am March 14, 2010 at Marybrook Assisted Living, Flat Rock. Born November 22, 1913 in Rockwood, Edith was the daughter of Edward and Minnie (Lezotte) Pelkey. She married Cletus Masserant September 17, 1932, who preceded her in death February 8, 1985. She then married John Graves November 24, 1986, who also preceded...
Kay L. Ward
March 13, 2010
Beloved wife of the late John Ward. Loving mother of Mark (Sue) Eliason, Bob (Ruthann) Eliason and Chris (Kathy) Eliason. Also survived by her grandchildren and her sister Nancy (Tom) Hideman.
Thomas Charles Beaudrie
March 13, 2010
Thomas was the son of Lummie Charles & Ava Julia (Lambrix) Beaudrie. He married Kathleen Sue Lechy November 22, 1968. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Thomas worked production in the Automotive industry, first for Firestone in Wyandotte and then for Motor Wheel in Ypsilanti until his retirement in 1997. He belonged to the Moose and the...
Dillon G. Crosby
March 12, 2010
Dillon G. Crosby, age 15, beloved son of James L. and Patricia M. (Walsh) Crosby Jr., loving brother of James Crosby III, Darren J. Crosby, Tonya E. Crosby and Meghan M. Crosby, dear uncle of Alecia Crosby and Sarah Burk, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Mary Walsh, James and Pauline Crosby: an uncle Glenn...
James G. Kaffenberger
March 10, 2010
Kaffenberger, James G. Age 52. March 10, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving dad of Caitlin and Kristin. Dearest grandpa of Peyton. Cherished son of Eugene and Anne. Dearest brother of Mary Serpetti, Frank, John, Steve, Carol and Gene.
Helen Jesion
March 10, 2010
Jesion, Helen. Age 91. March 10, 2010 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mom of 3. Dearest grandma of 5. Great grandma of 8.

Paul Dupree
March 10, 2010
Depree, Paul Age 72, of Taylor. Survived by his children Pam, Patti, Debbie, Michael Paul, Kelly Dawn and his siblings Joan Divorski, Judy Falletich and Wayn Baggett.
Jean Elizabeth Bloom
March 9, 2010
Jean is survived by her three daughters: Vicki (James) Wozniak of Toledo, Pam (Raymond) Starll and Marsha (Michael) Kane all of Monroe. She is also survived by a two brothers: Charles (Lucille) Baisch of Manitou Beach, Milton Baisch of Adrian; a sister Ruth Ann Baisch of Westland as well as 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to...
Roxann Ottusch
March 8, 2010
Ottusch, Roxann, age 57, March 8, 2010 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Scot and Tim. Dearest daughter of Nancy and the late Ronald Montgomery. Also survived by; her sister Cheryl Montgomery; her brother Mark (Virginia) Montgomery; step-daughters Mindy and Kristina; and 3 grandchildren.
Raymond L. Martell
March 7, 2010
Raymond L. Martell, age 88, beloved husband of Betty (Rosselle), loving father of Fae (Erie) Flotow of Ida, Michael (Lorna) of Crestview, Fl, David (Janice) of Maybee and Robert of Mississippi, dear grandfather of 10, great grandfather of , several nieces and nephews, brother of ruth Ann (Edward) Manor of Adrian.
Edward C. Brown
March 7, 2010
Brown, Edward C. Age 79. March 7, 2010 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Lucy. Loving dad of Karen (Daniel) Cameron and Michael Brown. Dearest papa of Erin, Sarah, Amanda and John. Also survived by 1 sister Barbara.