OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Samuel Aldridge

Samuel Aldridge

November 23, 2009

Aldridge, Samuel. Age 69. November 23, 2009 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Rhea. Father of Samuel (Margaret), Daniel and Aaron Aldridge. Grandfather of 8. Brother of Elizabeth Dolunt, James (Patricia) Aldridge and the late Shirley Escamilla. Companion to Debbie Gubbini and step-father of David and Glenn (Tina) Thompson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Edward Kochoian

Edward Kochoian

November 23, 2009

Kochoian, Edward. Age 83. November 23, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Anne. Loving dad of Thomas (Carron) and Patricia (Larry) Bourassa. Dearest grandpa of James, Shaun, Emily and Jacob. Great grandpa of Damon, Lana, Ophelia and Lilly. Edward was a veteran who served his country during WWII. He was happy to have participated in the honor flight to...

David G. Roberts

David G. Roberts

November 23, 2009

David Galen Roberts, age 55, of Newport, MI, beloved husband of Yvette (Martinek), loving father of David roberts Jr., dear brother of Don (Evelyn) Roberts of Monroe, Gary (Ramona) Roberts of Monroe, Ruth (Roy) Siever of Lake City, Tenn., Sandra Perkins of Newport, MI. and Gloria (John) Boedicker of Monroe, loving son of Lois (Smock) Roberts and the late...

John A. Laurell

John A. Laurell

November 22, 2009

Laurell, John A. Age 51. November 22, 2009 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Debra. Loving father of Debra and John. Proud grandfather of 6.

Richard Gene Campo

Richard Gene Campo

November 21, 2009

Campo, Richard "Gene", age 80, November 21, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Also survived by his stepchildren Theresa Sorenson, Tracey Moritz, Michael Zubor and Janet Dodson; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his Aunt Annie Kluba.

Sharon Lee Wacasey

Sharon Lee Wacasey

November 21, 2009

Wacasey, Sharon L. Age 70, of Taylor. November 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Franklin. Loving mother of Edward (Debbie), Brian, Karen Wacasey and Richard (Christine). Proud grandmother of 16. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Sarah Forgette, Frank (Natalie) Bird, Audrey (John) Drozdowski, Donald (Pam) Bird, and Carol (Ben) Roy. Survived also by many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Patty Lou Sligay

Patty Lou Sligay

November 21, 2009

Sligay, Patty Lou, age 70, November 21, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Debra Bostwick, Donna Kramer and the late Shane West Sligay. Also survived by her grandchildren Alexis Hogan, Jake and Quinn Kramer; her great granddaughter Abbie Marie; her siblings Bonnie, Marie and John and many nieces and nephews.

Joan Theeck-Hyder

Joan Theeck-Hyder

November 21, 2009

Beloved wife of Gerald Hyder and the late Marvin. Loving mother of Gerald (Mary) Theeck, Mary (Chris) Suchy, Susan (Robert) Tarabula and Glen (Karen) Theeck. Step-mother of Robin (Dennis) Simmons, Rick (Debbie) Hyder and Ron (Nina) Hyder. Dearest grandmother of 11. Also Survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Jon Charles Upham

Jon Charles Upham

November 20, 2009

Upham, Jon Charles. Age 54. November 20, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Susan. Loving dad of the late Sandra Jean Upham, Jon Charles Upham, Jr. (Kimberly Dollar), Walter Davis (Amanda Meade), Raymond Davis and Ronald Upham. Grandfather of Walter Davis. Also survived by 1 brother Raymond (Joyce) Upham, 2 sisters Debra (William) Cox, Loretta (Herbert) Moore and his...

Larry Meek

Larry Meek

November 20, 2009

Larry is survived by his mother Delphine; brothers: Elmer (Maryann) Meek, Ronald Meek, Ralph (Ruth) Meek, Gary Meek, Eknneth (Brenda) Meek, and John Meek; as well as a sister Ida Meek.

Mary Lou Donald

Mary Lou Donald

November 20, 2009

Donald, Mary Lou. Age 75, of Taylor. November 20, 2009. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of William, Susan (Rick) Petrucci and Nancy (Curtis) Agne. Dearest grandmother of 4. Dear sister-in-law of Constance Falzon. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Bernice Ritzler and sister Margaret Witek.

John Philip Adair

John Philip Adair

November 19, 2009

John Philip Adair, age 82, of Grosse Ile, beloved husband of Mary (Miner), loving father of Kurt (Jennifer) Adair of Washington and Bryan (Kimberly) Adair of Michigan, dear grandfather of Andrew, Abagael and Camden., brother of William (Nancy) Adair of Michigan. He was a retiree of Michigan Bell after 42 years service.

Beverly A. Schlosser

Beverly A. Schlosser

November 17, 2009

Beverly Ann (Knapp) Schlosser of Trenton, MI passed away November 17, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Holgate, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Beulah Knapp. Beverly married John Schlosser, Sr. in 1946 and they moved to Riverview, MI in 1950 where John started his railroad career. Beverly raised four children and was an early working mom,...

Esther Acosta

Esther Acosta

November 17, 2009

Esther is survived by her daughter Sonia (Joe) Acosta, granddaughter Marissa, husband Earl Roab, 1 brother, 5 sisters

Mary Dinallo

Mary Dinallo

November 14, 2009

Dinallo, Mary. Age 82. November 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Antoine. Loving mother of Sue Dinallo and Rose (Mike) Ensign. Dearest grandmother of Brianna. Also survived by 1 brother Giovanni (Francesca). Preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.

Arlene Yanca

Arlene Yanca

November 14, 2009

Arlene Yanca, age 84, of Gibraltar, MI. formerly of Rockwood, beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Yanca, loving mother of Stephen J. (Beverly) Yanca, Linda (Robert) Lesner, Gail Yanca and Christine (Dave) Laura. dear grandmother of Catherine (Noah Levin) Yanca, Caroline Yanca and Jonathan Yanca, she was also preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Linda M. Mcabee

Linda M. Mcabee

November 14, 2009

McAbee, Linda M., Nov. 14, 2009, age 60, of Detroit. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of James. Also survived by seven grandchildren and her great grandchildren.

Wesley Simmons

Wesley Simmons

November 14, 2009

Wesley Simmons Age 38, November 14, 2009. Loving son of Janice and Eldon Simmons. Dear brother of Chris and Greg (Lori). Beloved grandson of Marie Simmons. Dear uncle of Bradley and Shelby. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Helen L. James

Helen L. James

November 13, 2009

James, Helen L. Age 71. November 13, 2009 of Detroit. Beloved mother of Wilma Moore (Bruce Stubblefield, Renee (Billy) Joiner, the late Bill Dodd and the late Wayne Dodd. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 1 sister Jane (Ronnie) Hensley and 2 brothers Willard (Sis) Pruitt and Ray (Virginia) Pruitt. Preceded in death by her parents and...

Ann R. Zajac

Ann R. Zajac

November 13, 2009

Zajac, Ann R. Age 82. November 13, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Steve J. Loving mother of the late Sharen Coffee, Steven (Donna), Michael (Lisa), Pamela (John) Pellerito and Todd (Terri). Mother-In-Law of Eugene Coffee. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.