OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Raymond J. Hunter
August 19, 2009
Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Beverly Hunter, and R. Douglas Hunter. Grandpa to Douglas James Hunter and Heather Lynne Hunter.
Gloria Jean Wick
August 17, 2009
Wick, Gloria Jean Age 81, of Riverview, formerly of Trenton. August 17, 2009. Beloved wife of Jackie. Loving mother of Cindy Barnes, Marilee Simons, Karen (Doug) Woolcott, Marcy (Brian) Ullestad, Tracy (Brian)Reetz, Barbara (Bruce)Slates, Jackie (Cheryl) Wick. Loving grandmother of 15, Great grandmother of 10. Preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Gregory A. Williams
August 17, 2009
Williams, Gregory A, age 48, of Riverview, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 17, 2009. He was born on February 2, 1962 in Trenton, graduated from Kennedy High School in Taylor, worked for many years at McHugh Steel and most recently he worked for Quality Industrial Services. He was an avid outdoorsman, fishing and hunting whenever he could, and...
Delphine J. Guerriero
August 16, 2009
Guerriero Delphine J. Age 80, May 1929-August 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dominic P. Guerriero, January 1925-June 2009. Together for 59 years. Allen Park Residence for 56 years. They leave behind 2 daughters, Debbie Dodson, Gail Marcoux and son-in-law Jim Dodson. One brother John Kujik. 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren. Many nieces and nephews.
Barbara E. Duncan
August 16, 2009
Barbara E. Duncan, age 63, on Brownstown Twp., MI., beloved mother of Judy (Kevin) Kupiec of Taylor and Janet King of Lincoln Park, loving grandmother of Nickolas, Kayla, Amanda, Krista and Kevin, dear great grandmother of Aiden and Kiara, she was preceded in death by her parents; William and Berenice (Ritter) Duncan, sister; Bev and brother; Gordon and Bill...
Veronica M. Cox-Hurd
August 16, 2009
Cox-Hurd, Veronica M. Age 55. August 16, 2009 of Detroit. Wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Thelma (Steven) Kandow, Roberta Pitts, Dorothy Kandow, Leona Pitts, Angel Cox, Mary Ann Cox and Catherine Hurd. Also survived by several grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and 2 sisters Marlene King and Norma (Bill) Campbell.
Keith Offenburg
August 15, 2009
Keith is survived by his wife Mary; two loving cats Missque and Vegas. He is also survived by three brothers: Dennis Offenburg of Toledo, Chester (Desiree) Offenburg of North Carolina, Robert (Mary) Offenburg of Durham, North Carolina as well as several nieces and nephews to include Jody Offenburg of Dundee, Rick Offenburg of Tampa, Florida, Tanna Offenburg of Colombus,...
David L. Soules
August 14, 2009
Soules, David L. "Coach". age 70, August 14, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Linda. Dear brother of Doug (Pamela), Earl (Marilyn) and the late Donald. Also survived by his sister-in-law Aline Soules, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Alexander F. Philip
August 13, 2009
Philip, Alexander F. Age 71, of Taylor formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Lynn. Loving father of Heather. Proud grandfather of Candace and Morgan. Dear brother of Betty (Bill), Jim (Ruthann), Jessie (Ron) and Robert (Gini). Stepfather of Alexa and Charmagne (Ken). Papa of Faith and Hope.

Charles Asam
August 13, 2009
Charles is survived by his wife Delores; three sons: Michael (Karen) Asam of Monroe, Mark Asam of Monroe and Chris Asam of Pompano Beach, Florida; a step son Ronald (Terry) Gerber of LaSalle; and three step daughters: Beverly Gerber of LaSalle, Brenda (Lonnie) Wertenberger of Ida and Nancy Gates of Monroe. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and...
Wanda Sage
August 13, 2009
Sage, Wanda, age 81, August 13, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Esko. Loving mother of Gretchen (Ed) Rudovich and the late Alexander Sage. Also survived by her grandchildren Larra (James) Williams and Nicholas (Michelle) Rudovich; her great grandchildren Alexander and Christopher; her daughter-in-law Brenda Sage; her brother John (Lucy) Pross and her sister-in-law Erna Pross.
Henry M. Fitzgerald
August 12, 2009
Fitzgerald, Henry M. age 90 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Loving father of Eileen (Patrick) Roberts. Proud grandfather of James (Erin), Brian and Kathleen, great-grandfather of Grace. Henry was born in County Mayo, Ireland and arrived in the U.S. on Christmas Eve 1947.
Edward Gene Banfield
August 11, 2009
Banfield, Edward "Gene", age 83, August 11, 2009 of Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Loving father of Linda (Bob) Gregory, Diane (Gene) Snow, Gary (Laura) Banfield and Terry Smith. Also survived by his grandchildren Lisa, Casey, Jeremy, Corey, Cody, Stephanie, Sarah and Hannah; his great grandchildren Kayla, Eastlin, Dayton, Aiden, Breely and Elizabeth; his sister Delores (Richard)...
Willis Thurman Shelton
August 10, 2009
Shelton, Willis T. August 10, 2009 age 82 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of Louise, Dearest father of William Shelton and Brenda (Lanny) Mills. Loving grandfather to Carrie (Jason) Mihalko, Chad Mills, Dennis (April) Shelton, Caitlin Shelton and Adored granddaddy to Griffin Mihalko, Makaela Mihalko and Sophia Mihalko. Also survived by a brother Joe Paul (Snow Ann) Shelton and Daughter...

Myrtle M. Massengill
August 9, 2009
Massengill, Myrtle M. Age 72. August 9, 2009 of Southgate. Beloved wife of 53 years to Lawrence. Dearest step-mother of Rick and Larry. Grandmother of Lonny, Renea, Rick, Jr. and Lori. Great grandmother of Ryan and Hailey. Preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Ruth Bartley and 1 brother Al Bartley.

Eunice Higbee
August 9, 2009
Higbee, Eunice Age 83, of Taylor. Wife of the late Clyde. Mother of Darlene (Ronnie) Wesley and Marlene Keys. Grandmother of 5, great-grandmother of 9, great-great-grandmother of 1 and sister to Joe (Joyce) Truman.

Beth Mary Balderas
August 9, 2009
Balderas, Beth M., age 63, August 9, 2009 of Melvindale. Beloved wife of Alex. Loving mother of Shellie (Greg) Ciszewski and Alex (Medina) Balderas. Also survived by her grandchildren Valentino, Mateo and Emilio; her sisters Ann (Michael) Gabos, Gail DeGregory; her brothers Richard (Olivia) Marshall and John (Linda) Marshall.

David P. Powell
August 8, 2009
Powell, David P. Age 65 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved son of Paul and Florence (Jones) Powell. Retired Ford Motor Co. Livonia Transmission 30+ years. Member of Findlater Masonic Lodge #475 F & AM, The Choir Boys and Moslem Temple Shrine Club.
Thomas G. Williams
August 8, 2009
Williams, Thomas G., age 45, August 8, 2009 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Paige. Dear brother of Bobbi (Mike) Davis, Caren Milam, Cindy (Gary) Milam, Ted, Terry (Sherrie), Tim (Lorie), Tobin (Cheryl), Todd (Cookie)and the late Denise. Beloved son of the late Ernest and Pauline Williams. Also survived by his step-mother Lois Williams and many...
Beulah Plummer
August 8, 2009
Plummer, Beulah, age 93 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Everett. Loving mother of Donald (Donna), Sharon (Pat) Charney-Lane and Deborah. Dearest grandmother of Donald Jr., Lisa and Scott. Great grandmother of Brandon and Trevor. Loving sister of Dorothy Chapman and Geneva Newton. Also survived by many other loving family and friends.