OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Julie M. Mcglynn
July 25, 2009
Julie M. McGlynn, of Newport, MI., beloved wife of the late James Patrick McGlynn, loving mother of Paul McGlynn, Kathleen (Gary) McGlynn-Aretz and Susan McGlynn, dear sister of George Jorgensen, Tim (Arlene) Jorgensen, Grace (Frank) Heafner and Elaine (Ray) Siegler, loving grandmother of Tom (Ericka) Rhinehart, Julie Rhinehart and Shane Rhinehart, great grandmother of 6, she was preceded in...
Kevin J. Mcnamara
July 25, 2009
McNamara, Kevin J. Age 55. July 25, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Meghan, Sean (Natalie) and Molly. Dearest grandfather of Michelle. Dear brother of Pat (Carolyn), Tim, Terry, Peggy Cox and Brian and son-in-law of Bob and Jo Kampschoer. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

Robert A. Ward
July 25, 2009
Robert A. Ward, age 89, beloved brother of Henry Nock and Treasa Melton. Retired U.S.Navy Veteran
Ronald Lawrence Cowette
July 24, 2009
Cowette, Ronald Lawrence. Age 79. July 24, 2009 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Nancy and the late Jacqueline Joan. Loving father of Deborah Scott, Ronald (Diane) Cowette, Laura (Richard) Raskey and Karen (Leo) Morang. Loving grandfather of several grandchildren. Brother to Dolores (Chet) Volos. Step-Father of Rachel Porter and Edward Thomas. Also survived by his step-grandchildren as well as...
Jodi Shawn Ford
July 23, 2009
Ford, Jodi Shawn, age 30, July 23, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved mother of Tristen Blake Ford and Adromeda Rae Ford. Loving daughter of Donald and Diana. Also survived by her brother Gary (Denise) Moody, her sisters Marcy (Michelle Bose) Moody and Lynn (Shawn) Lotter; her nieces Geralyn, Doriana, Helaina, Marielle and her nephew Jacob.
Betty Jane Orr
July 22, 2009
Betty Jane Orr, of Monroe, MI, beloved mother of Larry (Janice) Orr, Patricia Orr, Kathleen (Danny) Hummel, Susan (William) Savage and Beverly (Craig) Johnson, dear sister of Oliver J. Swope and Nancy Waltz, loving grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 9., she was preceded in death by her parents; Oliver and Viola (Miller) Swope, brothers; Wallace, Richard and Gerald,...

Marilyn Faye Wajda
July 21, 2009
Wajda, Marilyn Faye. Age 73. July 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Stanley. Loving mom of Valerie, Heidi, Regina, Steve, Scott and Samuel. Dearest grandmother of 8. Sister to Eugene Alling, Shirley Sajtar and the late Joan Greenman.
Diamond H. Benedict
July 20, 2009
Benedict, Diamond H. Age 87. July 20, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 66 years to Virginia. Loving dad of Diane Benedict and the late Carol Kujala. Dearest grandfather of James Pero, Richard Beach, Suzanne Vieira and Mike Beach. Great grandfather of 7. Also survived by one sister Antoinette Gresko.
Barbara Ann Brucker
July 20, 2009
Brucker, Barbara Ann, age 74, July 20, 2009 of Taylor. Loving mother of Paul (Holly), Richard and Tina (Austin) Bartolo. Dearest grandmother of Aaron, John, Eric, Kristin and Kyle. Great grandmother of Lillian and Ruby. Also survived by her loving goddaughter Johanna Matthews and her sister Helen Nuccio.

Roy Papa Roy Long
July 19, 2009
Roy was born on May 23, 1924 and passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Roy was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Thursday, 10:00 a.m. July 23, 2009 at The Allore Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Monroe. Visitation: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1-9pm Visitation Location: The Allore Chpl-Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes. Memorials: Humane Society of Monroe.
Donald S. Miller
July 19, 2009
Miller, Donald, age 82, July 19, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Lucille. Loving father of Deborah Adams, Sandi (Ronald) Bartkowiak and Karen (Mark) Mahan. Also survived by his grandchildren, Brandon, Jacob and Emily; his sister Rosemary Miller and his brother Jerome (Evelyn) Miller.

Mary Small
July 18, 2009
Mary is survived by her children:James (Mary) Small, Vincent (Joanne) Small and Robert (Michelle) Small. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Michele Shelly Peacock
July 18, 2009
Shelly is survived by her partents: Leonard & Marilyn Peacock; brother Glenn Peacock; sisters: Pamela (Richard) Ruth, Yvonne Dowell, Luann Peacock; a brother in law Peter Louria as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Kenneth Johnson
July 18, 2009
Survived by his wife Harach (Rose), his children Lynn (Bob) Mason, Jerry (Sharon) Johnson, Ken (Nancy) Johnson; his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters Edna Marshall and June Miller.

Shirley Voskoyan
July 18, 2009
Shirley was born on June 12, 1938 and passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2009. Shirley was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Wednesday, July 22, 2009, In State 9:30 AM until service at 10:00 AM in Woodmere Cemetery Chapel , 9400 Fort St., Detroit, Michigan Service Location: Woodmere Cemetery Chapel Visitation: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 1:00-4:00 PM and...
Florence M. Farris
July 17, 2009
Farris, Florence M. Age 79, of Lincoln Park. July 17, 2009. Loving mother of Sharon Bland, Donald Farris and Roberta (William) Ryan. Proud grandmother of 8. Great grandmother of 17. Dear sister of George (Ruth) Dobrovich and Anna Wells.

Chester Przydzial
July 17, 2009
Przydzial, Chester. Age 86, of Dearborn Hts. July 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette. Loving father of Linda (Dennis) Sayyae, Alan (Donna) Przydzial and David Przydzial (Diane Yarbrough). Proud grandfather of Karen Unruh, Gary Przydzial, Kyle Sayyae and Justin Przydzial. Great grandfather of Eric and Ava Unruh and Jeremiah Przydzial. Dear brother of Rita Kissell.
Gabriel Anton Trimper
July 16, 2009
Trimper, Gabriel Anton Age 86, July 16, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Virginia. Loving father of Diane (Gordon) Dorey and Mary Beth Trimper (George Balint). Also survived by his dog and loyal companion Sophie and many nieces and nephews. He faithfully served his country in WWII and received the Purple Heart.
Ray B. Gonzales
July 15, 2009
Gonzales, Ray B. Age 83, of Lincoln Park. July 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Lilia. Loving father of Jessica (Mark) Lentz, Roland Gonzales, Amanda Caulkett and Aaron Gonzales. Proud grandfather of Kyle, Brett and Danielle. Dear brother of Lionel (Diamond) Gonzales. Preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
James C. Brewer
July 15, 2009
James is survived by his wife, Tammy; father, Homer of South Rockwood; Children, Rebecca(Michael)Pac of Taylor, Lance Corporal James Brewer of Carleton, Daniel(Kaylene)Brewer of Carleton and Michael(Chelsea)Brewer of Monroe; He is also survived by four brothers, Bill(Marsha)Brewer of Georgia, Ben(Traci)Brewer of LasVegas, Nevada, Roger(M'Shelle)Brewer of Carleton and Dwayne(Carolyn)Brewer of Georgia; 2 sisters, Connie(Johnny)Morrow and Deborah Hutchison and 4 grandchildren,...