OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Sandra Almand

Sandra Almand

January 6, 2010

Sandra is survived by her mother Shirley Bloink; husband Gary Almand and children: Garry (Jessica) Almand and Julie (David) Yates. She is also survived by her sisters: Cindy Wilde, Jackie (Steve) Lackey and Jennie Bloink as well as 3 grandchildren: John, Joshua and Sarah.

Edward A. Bellas

Edward A. Bellas

January 6, 2010

"Coach Ed Bellas" Edward Anthony Bellas age 78, famed Allen Park football coach and High School educator died of heart failure on January 6, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. in Plymouth, MI. Coach lived and taught in Allen Park for over 40 years. Coach Bellas retired from teaching and coaching after the 1995-96 school year. He moved to his "dream"...

Glendola F. Williamson

Glendola F. Williamson

January 5, 2010

Williamson, Glendola F. Age 74. January 5, 2010 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of 54 years to Kenneth. Loving mom of Wanda MacArthur and Sheila Walsh. Dearest grandma of Brad, Krista, Nikki, April and Melissa. Cherished G.G. of Taylor. Also survived by 2 brothers Tommy Taylor and Billy (Cathy) Taylor and 2 sisters Gravie Pauley and Linda (Al) Neely.

John T. Little

John T. Little

January 5, 2010

Little, John T. Age 61. January 5, 2010. Beloved father of the late Heather and Jodi Little. Also survived by several brothers, nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents Charles and Helen Little.

Constance H. Wilson

Constance H. Wilson

January 5, 2010

Wilson, Constance H. Age 66. January 5, 2010 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving mom of Tina (Alan) Bak, the late Mikel Potter,the late Dennis Potter. Sister of Harry (Renee), David (Darlene), Dennis, Gary, Richard and Robert, and the late Michael Keramidas. Daughter-In-Law of Kathryn Wilson. Sister-In-Law of Jo (Lee) McMahan and Bob (Sara) Wilson

Sophia Switter

Sophia Switter

January 4, 2010

Sophia Stephenson Switter was born January 26, 1909 in Lawrenceburg, Ohio to Robert and Sophia Stephenson. She met Willard John Switter and they were married June 13, 1933. They moved to Detroit in 1939, where Willard worked for Great Lakes Steel and Sophia was a homemaker. In 1947 they bought a home in Taylor, Michigan where they raised their...

John C. Horoky

John C. Horoky

January 4, 2010

Horoky, John C. Age 71, January 4, 2010 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Cynthia (William) Fobar and Lori (Jim) Bush. Dearest grandfather of Rebecca, Jimmy, Brandon, and Shane. Dear brother of Richard (Paula) and the late Joyce Budimerovich. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Robert P. Wagatha

Robert P. Wagatha

January 4, 2010

Beloved son of the late Paul and Elizabeth Wagatha. Loving brother of Barb (Robert) Kurpiel, Rick (Linda) Wagatha and Karen (Mike) Scimeca. Also survived by his nieces Janine, Stacey and Ashley; his nephews Jason, Eric and Nick

Ronald C. Schlosser, Sr.

Ronald C. Schlosser, Sr.

January 4, 2010

Schlosser, Ronald C., Sr. Age 75. January 4, 2010 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Stella. Loving father of Ronald, Jr. (Beth), Robert and Kathleen (Bradley) Wilson. Dearest grandpa of Danielle, Erika, Kayla and Blake. Dearest son of Mable Schlosser. Also survived by 1 sister Virginia Hickey and 1 brother Jerry Schlosser.

David S. Bradd

David S. Bradd

January 4, 2010

Bradd, David S., age 51, January 4, 2010 of Newport, formerly of Trenton. He is survived by his son David Bradd Jr., his sister Joann (Joe) Bryant; his brothers Russell (Rose) Bradd and Robert (Karen) Bradd.

John F. Hughson

John F. Hughson

January 3, 2010

John F. Hughson, age 90, of S.Rockwood, MI., loving husband of the late Bona Bonnie Beaudrie, loving father of John (Kathie) Hughson Jr. and Lorna VanWashenova, dearest grandfather of Dale (Andrea) VanWashenova Jr., Jeff (Angie) VanWashenova and John Hughson III, dear great grandfather of Myra and Avery VanWashenova,he was preceded in death by his parents: Louise C. and Frances...

Donald Treppa

Donald Treppa

January 2, 2010

Donald is survived by his children: Jack (Colleen) Treppa, Gayle (Ed) Barton and Lynne Ardley. He is also survived by a sister Mary Fran (John) Kanters; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sadly he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth.

Carol Cameron

Carol Cameron

January 2, 2010

Cameron: Carol Ann Martin Kermath: Age 74 of Grosse Ile; January 02, 2010 Our beautiful mother passed away after a courageous year long battle with cancer. Carol was born in Dearborn, MI, graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Dearborn and Marygrove College, Detroit. She was crowned Miss Michigan State Fair by then Governor G. Mennen Williams. While in college...

Juanita May Mcclellan

Juanita May Mcclellan

January 1, 2010

McClellan, Juanita May, age 81, January 1, 2010 of Newport, formerly of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Ben. Loving mother of Ben Jr., Rick, Debbie Smith, Donna Jackubowski, Ted, Terry, Darlene, Joni Johnson, Gidget Hunt, the late Diana Fisher and the late Timmy "Bookie". She is also survived by 90 grand, great and great great grandchildren and 2...

George L. Wardlaw

George L. Wardlaw

January 1, 2010

George was active in many clubs, most recently Martin Downs, Palm City, FL. In the Detroit area he was a member of GIGCC, DYC, DGC, Knights Templar, GP Investment Club and HFTSAA. He took ballroom dance lessons and was an avid reader. He was intellectually curious - always asking Why?. He was a great supporter of his family. He...

Hermina Rodriguez

Hermina Rodriguez

December 31, 2009

Beloved wife of Rudy, loving mother of Ron (Lita) Rodriguez, Amy (Mike) Diroff, Rob Rodriguez and the late Rudy Rodriguez. Also survived by her daughter-in-law Debbie Rodriguez, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter

Josephyne L. Price

Josephyne L. Price

December 31, 2009

Price, Josephyne L., age 91, of Riverview (formerly of Benton Harbor), December 31, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Loving mother of Barbara Cleaver, Michael (Peggy) Price, Ronald (Sandy) Price, Marla Price(Joy). Proud grandmother of Dianne, Suzanne, Cammie, Jason, Joshua, Mark, Lisa and Spenser. Dear sister of three. She was a loving mother.

Charles H. Webster

Charles H. Webster

December 30, 2009

Webster, Charles H., age 92, Dec. 30, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Betty, loving father of Charles H , Jr. (Nancy), Marc and Patricia Doehler (Joachim), dearest grandfather of Beth Anne and Cullen. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and May, brothers Clyde I. Webster Jr. and Robert T Webster.

Stanley William Gancarz

Stanley William Gancarz

December 30, 2009

Gancarz, Stanley. Age 92. December 30, 2009 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the late Eleanore. Loving father of the late Beverly (Melvin) Werschky, Gerrylynn (Andrew) Huber-Giffen, Linda (Peter) Podolski and Thomas (Rhonda) Gancarz. Dearest grandpa of 10, great grandpa of 22 and great great grandpa of 7. Also survived by 1 nephew James

Elton Rynearson

Elton Rynearson

December 29, 2009

Rynearson, Elton "Jim" Age 81. December 29, 2009 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Bernice and the late Jane. Loving father of Scott (Kathy), Gretchen and Karen Szoke.