OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Joseph L. Nagel

Joseph L. Nagel

June 23, 2009

Joseph is survived by his fiance Stephanie Blount, Parents Gerald & Myrna Molino, brothers - Curt (Rose) Molino, Jeff (Carrie) Molino, Marty (Cheri) Molino Christopher (Carol) Nagel and sisters Holly Molino and Jennifer Beard. Also survived by 2 daughters Melissa (Rob) Day and Autumn Nagel

William A. Philp, Jr.

William A. Philp, Jr.

June 23, 2009

William A Philp Jr., age 81, of Gibraltar, beloved husband of Julie (Hickerson), loving father of James (Tina) Philp of Monroe, MI., William (Gail) Philp III of Livonia, MI., Tim (Cindy) Lash of Benbrook, TX., Jason Langton of Gibraltar, MI., Terri (Robert) Crist of Gibraltar, MI., Tina (Joe) Strong of Riverview, MI., Patty (Guy) Pelino of Gibraltar, MI., Beth...

Bella A. Herdon

Bella A. Herdon

June 22, 2009

Herdon, Bella A "Bill". Age 82 of Trenton. Born into eternal life June 22, 2009. Beloved husband of 58 years to Frances. Dearest father of Mark (Kelly), Sandra (J.R.) and Jennifer. Loving grandfather of Marissa and Lindsey Gail. Bella served in the US Navy during WWII.

Lorene Jay Carter

Lorene Jay Carter

June 20, 2009

Carter, Lorene Jay, age 84, June 20, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late John W. Carter. Loving mother of Sara Dinyari, Suzan (Joe) Neil, Mary (Jeff) Coolseat, John (Lisa) Carter, David (Mary Pat) Carter, Joseph (Marianne) Carter, J. Alexander Carter and Michael (Karen) Carter. Proud grandmother of 24. Great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Margaret...

James Patrick Diamond

James Patrick Diamond

June 20, 2009

Diamond, James Patrick, age 61, June 20, 2009 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Betsy. Loving father of James Patrick Diamond, Jr. (Deborah Fischer) and Jeremy Paul (Peggy) Diamond. Loving grandfather of Jaxon Parker Diamond and Jakob Paul Diamond. Dear brother of Charles Diamond, Barbara Lechel, Marilyn Staszak, Joann Newsom, Fran Ellis and Gini Diamond Smisek.

John Francis Bekish

John Francis Bekish

June 20, 2009

John is survived by his children Jill Bekish, Jane (Richard) Barnes and Brian (Kristy) Bekish; his grandson Dylan; his step-daughters Jackie, Laura and Holly; his sisters Betty Zahra, Mary Ann (Dan) Cassel and Barbara (Nick) Bilack. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte Maxine Bekish

Harold E. Streeter

Harold E. Streeter

June 19, 2009

Streeter, Harold E. Age 86. June 19, 2009 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Norma. Loving dad of Susan (Ken) Berta and Debra Thomas. Dearest papa of Caroline Berta, Lauren Thomas and Benjamin Thomas.

John Paul Payne

John Paul Payne

June 19, 2009

Payne, John P., age 77, of Riverview, June 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Roberta for 59 years. Loving father of Dawn (Richard) Schafer and Robin (Raymond) Sultana. Proud Grandfather of 6 Great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Carl Payne.

Bernard B. Bonk

Bernard B. Bonk

June 19, 2009

Bonk, Bernard, B., age 90, June 19, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice. Loving father of Bernadine (Thomas) Weglarz, Kathleen (Bruce) McKee, Dawn Bonk, Bud Bonk and Jacqueline (Jim) Caligure. Dearest grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 5. Brother of Chester and Dennis Bonk. Mr. Bonk served in the US Navy during WWII, was a member...

Edmund Mathewson

Edmund Mathewson

June 19, 2009

Edmund is survived by his wife of 69 years Eleanor, children: Glenn (Betty) Mathewson of Louisville, Kentucky, Larry (Bonnie) Mathewson of Carleton, Carol (Anthony) Czerwonka of Carleton, Diane (Stephen) Gaynier of Petersburg, Virginia and Kathleen (David) Gaynier of South Rockwood. He is also survived by a sister Clara Sype of Brownstown; 13 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great...

Joseph Chalupka

Joseph Chalupka

June 18, 2009

Joseph is survived by a brother Jerry Chalupka of Maybee; sisters: June Chalupka of Redford, Janet Chalupka of Maybee and Jean Haddix of Maybee. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

John Aloysious Mlynarczyk

John Aloysious Mlynarczyk

June 18, 2009

Mlynarczyk, John A. Age 85 of Allen Park. June 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Helen for 59 years. Loving father of John, Cheryl, Karen, Marianne, Nancy, Patricia, Judith and Michele. Loving grandpa, Papa, great-grandpa and father-in-law. Dear brother of Chester and Eddie.

Virginia M. Wagoner

Virginia M. Wagoner

June 18, 2009

Wagoner, Virginia M. age 90, of Trenton, June 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Paul for 72 years. loving mother of Carolyn (Gerald) Tecmire, Gene (Connie) Wagoner, mother in law of Jackie Wagoner. Proud grandmother of Alan, Paula, Tina, Raymond & Jason. Great grandmother of 3 and great great grandmother of 1 preceded in death by a son Larry C....

Nick H. Keller

Nick H. Keller

June 18, 2009

Keller, Nick H. Age 81, of Taylor. Passed peacefully June 18, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Bernice. Loving father of Karen (Joe) Bowen, Sandi (Jim) Marley, Gary Scott and Lennie (Karen) Scott. Proud grandfather of Chad, Jennifer, Jeff, Laura, Brad, Daniel, Cameron, Amanda, Ashley and Megan. Great grandfather of Kali, Brooke, Blake, Brady, Brock, Emily, Karlee and Wesley....

Mary M. Starkey

Mary M. Starkey

June 17, 2009

Starkey, Mary M. Age 67. June 17, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of 47 years to Lawrence. Loving mom of the late Regina Suthers, William (Lorri), Marcella (Daniel) Crist, Lawrence II (Debbie), Ian and Mary (Carl) Radcliff. Dearest grandma of 16. Mother-In-Law of Ben (Gail) Suthers. She will be missed by her dog Maggie Mae.

Robert John Hackney

Robert John Hackney

June 16, 2009

Beloved son of Richard Hackney and Joyce (Mark) Layow, of Brownstown. Loving grandson of Ann Hackney and (the late Willis Anderson), the late Edith Rogers and the late John Rogers. Dearest brother of Amanda Hackney and Deanna Hackney.

Rose Martha Johnson

Rose Martha Johnson

June 16, 2009

Rose M. (Gelso) Hopkins-Johnson, beloved mother of Ben (Juanita) Hopkins,Gerard Gerry Hopkins and Tony (Denise) Hopkins, dear sister of Russell Gelso,Mary Beaudry, Josie Gelso, Grace (Don) Drewior, Jean (Pete) Peterson, Ann Poupard and Nancy Savage, preceded in death by parents: Anthony and Catherine (Terrasi) Gelso, 3 infant children, brother Michael Gelso and sister Angie Gelso

Jessie Huston

Jessie Huston

June 15, 2009

Jessie is survived by her sons: Charles (Ruth) and Mark (Judy), as well as 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Sheila Rose Lane

Sheila Rose Lane

June 15, 2009

Beloved wife of Brad. Loving mother of Katie and Alicia. Dearest daughter of Stella Pudlik and the late Paul. Also survived by 1 brother Joel and 3 Sisters Sherry Hubbard, Lynn Jakob, and Karen Villanueva. Preceded in death by 1 brother Gary.

Laura E. Myland

Laura E. Myland

June 14, 2009

Laura e. Myland, age 95, of Newport, beloved widow of Charles F. Myland, loving mother of Charles F. (Ann) Myland Jr. of LaSalle and the late Martha Thoma, dear mother-in-law of Harold Thoma of Newport, sister of Amos (Marie) Barron of Lincoln Park, Joseph (Noni) Baron of Newport and Mary Fountain of Newport, grandmother of David (Yavonne) Thoma, John...