OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries

Anastasia Mary Von Plonski
December 2, 2009
Anastasia Mary von Plonski, age 95, of Monroe, MI., beloved wife of the late Herman John von Plonski, loving mother of Paul (Joan) von Plonski, grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 18,
William John Stromp, Sr.
December 1, 2009
William John Stromp SR., Beloved husband of the late Phoebe A.(Beaker), loving father of John (Sheri)Stromp, William Stromp Jr., Elizabeth (Ronald) Nickels, Christine (John) Stromp-Hanba, Phoebe (Kevin) Heller and Renee Thibault, dear grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 1, brother of Elaine (James) Stewart, Kathleen (Donald) Sinclair and Diane Gray, he was preceded in death by his parents John...

James Watson Bunch
November 30, 2009
James Watson Bunch, age 74, of National City, MI. formerly of Trenton, beloved wife of Gail (Laura), loving father of Jason (Bella) Bunch, Jeffrey (Jamey) Cady, Daniel (Michaela) Cady, Lisa Reynolds and Grenn (Mark) Konwinski,dear grandfather of 15, brother of Bobbie (Jeananne) Bunch, Reba (Rudy) Ruppel and Elizabeth Domako, father in law of Sean Shannon, he was preceded in...
Franklin Brua
November 30, 2009
Brua, Franklin, age 69, November 30, 2009 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Michele (Wayne) Williams and Christopher (Kimberly) Brua. Also survived by his grandchildren Gabrielle and Andrew Brua. Mr. Brua was a retired purchasing manager for the Ford Motor Company.

Mattie Gay Olson
November 28, 2009
Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Mark, Linda (Don) Livingston and Rob (Beth). Dearest grandmother of Lucas, Katie and Duncan. Also survived by 1 sister Helen Hessler.
Terry Liedel
November 28, 2009
Terrence John Liedel, age 49, beloved father of Anne (David) Wech of LaSalle, MI., loving son of Henry Cook and Dar (Cronenwett) Liedel of Brooklyn, MI., dear brother of John (Barb) Liedel of Allen Park, MI.. uncle of Joseph (Dr. Roni) Mazur of Saline, MI.,

Barbara Blackwell
November 28, 2009
Blackwell, Barbara. Age 76. November 28, 2009 of Allen Park. Formerly of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Dear mother of Monica Blackwell, Gary L. Blackwell, Morris R. Blackwell, Jr., Cheryl Blackwell, Leah Ann Keegan, Craig Blackwell, Mark (Bridget) Blackwell and Keith Blackwell. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also survived by 1 sister Arlene...

Frances M. Alvey Fearn
November 28, 2009
Fearn Alvey, Frances M. Age 88. November 28, 2009 of Allen Park. Formerly of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Sue Walker and Lia (Marinko) Mijat. Dearest grandmother of Elizabeth (Johnny) Mendiola, James (Kelly) Walker, Jack Strickland, Amanda (Chris) Laws and Neda Mijat (Raed Fares). Great grandmother of 10. Also survived by 1 brother Gayland...
Bridget B. Cannon
November 28, 2009
Cannon, Bridget "Brenda" Nov. 29 Age 91 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear Mother of Mary (Butch) Smith and Kitty (Earl) Grobbel. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren.

Norman J. Craanen
November 27, 2009
Craanen, Norman J., age 76, November 27, 2009 of Newport. Beloved husband of Joyce (Compeau-Cossey). Also survived by his sons Thomas Cossey, Nickolas (Christina) Craanen and Peter Craanen; his grandchildren Rebecca, Danielle, Samantha, Nathaniel, Genavieve and Christian; his brothers Robert (Betty) Craanen, Michael (Brenda) Craanen and Thomas (Judy) Craanen; his sister Geraldine (George) Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Norman...

Mahase Mahabir Ramkallawan
November 27, 2009
Ramkallawan, Mahase Mahabir. Age 60. November 27, 2009 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Julie. Loving daddy of Sanjeev Mahabir and Anjani Mahabir. Also survived by 3 brothers Boysie Mahabir, Kamal Mahabir and Molchan Mahabir.
Les Matuniak
November 26, 2009
Les is survived by his loving wife Mary, Daughter Jennifer Matuniak, Parents Gerda & Waldemar Matuniak,of Spring Hill, FL; 4 brothers, Karl (Mary),of Trenton NJ; Joseph (Debora), of Canton, MI; Peter (Dianna), of Gladstone, MO; and Walter (Ann), of Southgate, MI. He served in the U. S. Air Force as an Electronics Technician 1970 -1972, and Retired from GM....
Evelyn M. Leibengood
November 26, 2009
Leibengood, Evelyn M. age 74, November 26, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late William Sr. Loving mother of Bill and Jim (Kathy). Dearest grandmother of Jimmy, Joel and Jessica. Dear sister of Anthony (Barbara) Falletich, Robert Falletich and Linda (Donald) Krohn. Loving aunt of Lisa, Lori, Tony, and Lynn.
Billy D. Holt
November 26, 2009
Holt, Billy D. Age 79. November 26, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Rick (Rebecca) and Jimmy Ray. Dearest grandpa of Lee and Kelsey. Brother of Fay (Harry) and Bobby (Ann). Also survived by 2 step-son's Keith (Debbie) Ratliff and Greg (Margie) Ratliff as well as other loving family and friends.

Pamela K. Pratt
November 25, 2009
Pratt, Pamela K. Age 59. November 25, 2009. Beloved mother of Efrem (Jennifer) Jasso and Matthew Jasso. Dearest grandma of Deacon Alexander Jasso and Chanel Jasso. Also survived by 1 brother Melvin Kelly Hayes.

James Anderson, Jr.
November 24, 2009
Anderson, James. Age 81, of Detroit. November 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret for 57 years. Loving father of Margie, Jimmy (Carole) and the late Bobby. Proud grandfather of Heather , Brian, James, Jason, Sarah, Kelsey. Great-grandfather of Makayla and Alex. WWII Veteran of The Navel Forces.
David R. Surfus
November 24, 2009
Surfus, David R. age 42 - Nov. 24, 2009 of Wyandotte. Loving Father of Sydney. Beloved son of Sharon Surfus and Ronald Surfus. Dearest brother of Paula (Edmond) Baker and Pamela Surfus. Also survived by Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many friends.
James E. Tuttle
November 24, 2009
Tuttle, James E. Age 85. November 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving father of Edward (Brenda) Tuttle and the late Paul Tuttle. Dearest grandfather of Hilaire (Eric) Nachtrab, Justin (Jennifer) Tuttle and James Tuttle. Great grandfather of Kevin, Bryan and Katherine. Also survived by 1 sister Shirley (Richard) Critchfield and his sister-in-law Judy Tuttle. In addition to his...
Vincent W. Baumia
November 23, 2009
Vincent is the husband of the late Avis (Eyles), Daughter, Avis Marie(Mitchell)King; Sister, Georgetta (Russell) Bulley; 2 grandchildren Erica and Ryan King, and 2 great grandchildren Mackenzie and Logan King
Robert Jafraty
November 23, 2009
Jafraty, Robert "Bob". Age 71. November 23, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Virginia. Brother of John (Eleanor) Miller and Tim (Pat) Miller. Also survived by his step-father John Miller, Sr. and many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Ann nee: Iaconelli.