OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mrs. Joan K. Doran

Mrs. Joan K. Doran

November 29, 2010

Doran, Joan K. Age 73, of Allen Park. November 29, 2010. Beloved wife of Bill for 51 years. Loving mother of Kathy (Greg) Lahiff, Bill Doran, Donna (Brian) Strauss and Sue Doran. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Courtney and Colin. Dear sister of Dorothy (Chuck) Mehringer. Memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Ida E. Matelic

Ida E. Matelic

November 27, 2010

Matelic, Ida E., age 96, November 27, 2010, beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Louise (George) Bielis, CeCe (Edward) Turek, Anthony (Jeanne), Thomas (Josette), Francis (Vicky), Charles (Susan), Lauris (Dennis) Bagozzi, John (Amy), Daniel and Stephan (Patricia). Proud grandmother of thirty three, great grandmother of sixty seven, great-great-grandmother of two. Sister in Law of Fred Matelic...

Mr. William A. Sadler

Mr. William A. Sadler

November 27, 2010

Sadler, William A. Age 81 of Trenton. Went home to be with the Lord November 27, 2010. Beloved husband of 57 years to Laura. Loving dad of Michael, Alan ( Ellen Niemisto), Thomas (Gina) and Matthew (Dawn). Proud grandpa of Jennifer (Matt) Stabler, Ben, Jack and Stephen. Great grandpa of Alena and Brice. Also survived by 2 sisters Betty...

Ms. Judy A Buda

Ms. Judy A Buda

November 27, 2010

Buda, Judy A. Age 58. November 27, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Judy is survived by her 2 son's James and John as well as other loving family and friends.

Mr. Harold W. Schrock

Mr. Harold W. Schrock

November 26, 2010

Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Kim (MaryKay), Gretchen (Mitch) Pouliot and Donna. Dearest grandfather of Brian, David, Daniel, Meredith and MaryLynn. Dear brother of Irene and Shirley (Ron) Romesburg.

W. Bruce Hawthorne

W. Bruce Hawthorne

November 26, 2010

Hawthorne, Wallace B., age 95, November 26, 2010 of Dearborn, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Gladys L. Loving father of Wallace C. (Geri) and Janel L. Farkis and partner Fred Gilbert. Proud grandfather of Steven (Mary) Hawthorne, Carrie (Brad) Fronczak, Robert Hawthorne, John and Jannon Farkis. Great grandfather of Kayla and Dylan Hawthorne. Memorial contributions...

Earlene Polyak

Earlene Polyak

November 23, 2010

Polyak, Earlene, age 88, November 23, 2010, formerly of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Alex. Loving mother of Wanda (Bob) Teske, the late Laverne Hatto, the late Sharon DeSana, the late Ed Hill and the late Earl Hill. Also survived by her 15 grandchildren, her 39 great-grandchildren and her 15 great-great grandchildren. Contributions in memory of Earlene’s life...

Mrs. Genieve Velky

Mrs. Genieve Velky

November 22, 2010

Velky, Genieve age 68, November 22, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Sheila (Michael) Imes, Karen (David) Schafer, Kelly (Jim) Velky and Mike (Laura). Dearest grandmother of Kyle, Ryan, Rachel, Matthew and Jenna. Also survived by 4 brothers, 3 sisters, many nieces, nephews and friends.

Russell Allen Nixon

Russell Allen Nixon

November 22, 2010

Loving father of Trevor. Beloved son of Tommie Nutt and the late Joseph Nixon. Dearst brother of Linda (Dick) Lee, Brenda Everson and Kenny Nixon. Dear uncle of Kristie, Tuesday, Brandy and Timothy.

Fred Leja

Fred Leja

November 21, 2010

Leja, Fred, age 80, Nov. 21, 2010, of Allen Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Genevieve. Loving father of Kenneth (Linda), Greg (Kathy), Brian (Robin), Randy (Shiela) and Kathy (Dean) Killam. Also survived by his grandchildren Daniel, Timothy (Rachel), Nicholas, Julie (Justin), Matthew (Kelly), Steven (Melissa), Jason (Jackie), Kristen, Jacob, Katelyn, Rachael, Anthony and his great grandson Benjamin. Contributions in...

Ms. Irene M. Shoemaker

Ms. Irene M. Shoemaker

November 21, 2010

Shoemaker, Irene Meranda, age 89, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Grosse Ile. Went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, November 21, 2010. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Judith, son, Gary, and former husband, Robert. She is survived by her dear sister, Catherine Goodwin, son, Dale (Melodie), and grandchildren, Chris (Leigh), Nathan, and Joshua...

Mrs. Eva Rodriguez Garcia

Mrs. Eva Rodriguez Garcia

November 20, 2010

Garcia, Eva Rodriguez. Age 80, of Westland. November 20, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Ruben. Loving mother of Rebecca Karpiuk and Rachel Garcia. Proud grandmother of Matthew. Dear sister of Frank, Mario (Janette), Rachel and Muzzy. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Raphael, Esperanza, Raul, Evangeline, Estella, Fernando and Frances. Memorial contributions...

Mrs. Jeanette Fleming

Mrs. Jeanette Fleming

November 19, 2010

Fleming, Jeanette. Age 77. November 19, 2010 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Andrew. Loving mom of William (Patricia), Michael (Kathleen), James (Donna) and John. Proud grandmother of Scott, Maureen, Matthew, Owen, Cole and Lydia. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society

Mrs. Darlene M. Harper

Mrs. Darlene M. Harper

November 19, 2010

Harper, Darlene M. Age 43. November 19, 2010 of Southfield. Darlene is survived by her husband, other loving family and friends.

Mr. Thomas G.A. Risk

Mr. Thomas G.A. Risk

November 19, 2010

Risk, Thomas G.A. Age 63, of Wyandotte. November 19, 2010. Loving husband of Eda. Loving father of Andy. Brother-in-law of James (Sandy) Scott. Preceded in death by parents Wilbur and Rosalind Risk and mother-in-law Margaret Scott. Memorial contributions may be made to National Autism Association