OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Sam S. Gallucci
April 25, 2009
Gallucci, Sam S. Age 88, of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Allen Park. Loving brother of Emily (Charlie) Mule. Dear uncle of seven nieces and one nephew. Preceded in death by his wives Mary and Helen, and four brothers Steve, John, Frank, and Toby.
Bill Hobbs
April 25, 2009
In addition to his wife Charlene, Bill is survived by his children: Keith Hobbs and Kathy Misch, as well as a brother J.P. (Ruth) Hobbs, grandchildren: Jessica Misch, Elizabeth (Charlie) Brown and great grandchildren Anna Cole and Tyler Shurtz.
Glenna I. Bommer
April 25, 2009
Bommer, Glenna I., age 80, April 25, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved wife of John. Loving children Jill Rekuc, John Jr. and James Bommer. Loving grandmother to Justin Bommer, Joshua and Joseph Bommer. Great Grandmother of Jayden. Also two nieces Linda (Ron) Beesley and Pam (Gale) Benford.
Leroy Leach
April 25, 2009
In addition to his wife, Leroy is survived by his children: Lee (Jenny Stump) Leach, Brenda Lee Leach, Buffy Renee Leach, and Victoria Lynn Currington all of Monroe. He is also survived by his brothers: Huie Leach and Robert Lee Leach of Monroe; grandchildren: Brandon Johnson, Autumn Johnson, Baylee Leach, Dustin Williams, Jerzey Leach, Chandler Leach, Jordan Leach, Jared...
Maxine Ruth Brewer
April 24, 2009
In addition to her husband, Maxine is survived by her children: Ricky (Wanda) Myers of Rockwood and Charlene (Larry) Palmer of Franklin, Tennessee as well as 7 step children. She is also survived by a brother Cecil (Pearl) Kelley of Wyandotte; six grandchildren, 17 step grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Lloyd R. Rye
April 24, 2009
Rye, Lloyd R. Age 82, of Farmington Hills. April 24, 2009. Loving father of JoAnn (Michael) Morss. Proud grandfather of Pam, Renee, Ronda. Great-grandfather of Justin, Bradley, Patrick, Stephanie, Kylie, and Sofia. Great-great-grandfather of Natalie and Jase. Preceded in death by his wife Jamie and a son David
Mary M. Botlock
April 23, 2009
Botlock, Mary M. Age 96, of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Nick. Loving mother of Bernadine Shook and Patricia (Ralph) Gorski. Dear sister of Louise (Joseph) Voytovich and Josephine Woznock. Deares grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 17.
Joseph G. Kanyo
April 23, 2009
Kanyo, Joseph G. Age 85. April 23, 2009 of Toledo, OH. Beloved husband of the late Wilma. Loving father of Denise (David) Buchele, Gregg Joseph Kanyo and Darlene (Grady) Tackett. Dearest grandfather of Nicole (Donald) Watts. Dearest great grandfather of Christopher and Brenden Watts. Also survived by many other family and friends. Funeral service Monday 12 pm at The...

Dorothy Mathison
April 22, 2009
Dorothy was born on July 2, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. Dorothy was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Friday, April 24, 2009, 10:00am at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, Michigan. Service Location: Allen Park Chpl-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes Visitation: Thursday, April 23, 2009,...
Carolyn H. Hallmark
April 22, 2009
Hallmark, Carolyn Helen, age 72 of Grosse Ile, April 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Harold for 53 years. Loving mother of Terri (Bruce) Boardman, Vicki (Ted) Duve and Lisa (Larry) Rice. Proud grandmother of Sara (Andre) Mello, Erin (Chris) Martin, Leeland Boardman, Grant Boardman, Nicolas Garcia, Travis Duve, Maggie Duve, Emily and Philip Rice. Great Grandmother of Nora Mello...
Donald Gasiorek
April 21, 2009
Gasiorek, Donald Sandy. Beloved husband of Alice. Loving father of Scott and Shawn. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Georgina M. Spurr
April 20, 2009
Spurr, Georgina M. Age 58. April 20, 2009 of Huron Twp. Beloved wife of 38 years to Howard David. Loving mom of Veronica Chapa (Greg Clarkston), Gilbert (Lisa) Chapa, Julie (Mike) Smith and David Spurr. Cherished nana of 11. Also survived by her 5 sisters Connie, Agnes, Josephine, Mary and Doris.
Earl James Mcnamara
April 19, 2009
McNamara, Earl James. Nov. 13, 1925 - April 19, 2009. Earl was born in Wyandotte, MI to William and Mary (Morrison) McNamara, who were originally from Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. Earl graduated from St. Patrick's High School, Wyandotte in June 1943. He crewed and played football in his high school years. Earl enlisted in the Navy...
Helen M. Biro
April 19, 2009
Biro, Helen M. - Age 84 - April 19, 2009 formerly of Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Carl and Bonnie (Roy) Bodinus. Dear sister of William Sovoda and Edward (Barbara) Sovoda. Dearest grandmother of Roy, Jeff, Jason and Jeremy. Also survived by several great-grandchildren.

Charles P. Pavia
April 16, 2009
Pavia, Charles P., age 79, April 16, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Barbara (Michael) Leis. Dear brother of Caroline (Donald) Dembeck and Frank (Linda) Pavia. Also survived by his nieces and nephews.
Edward Jaromin
April 16, 2009
Edward Jaromin, age 83, of Maybee, MI. beloved husband of Margaret M. (Hoffman), loving father to Bonita (Louis) Duby and Jacqueline (Paul) Blake, dear grandfather of Kristine (Edward) Havens, Travis (Leah) Duby and Sonya (Dan) Hess, great grandfather of Edward Tyler Havens and Brendan Alexander Havens. brother of Roman Jaromin and Norbert (Jane) Jaromin.
Jessie G. Long
April 16, 2009
Long, Jessie G. Age 98, of Dearborn. Loving mother and mother-in-law of the late Robert Frank (Joanne) Ross. Dearest grandmother of Janis (Gary) Levin, Jackie Stanfield Ross, Jeri Schuchert, Robert (Suzanne) Ross and James (Michelle) Ross. Great-grandmother to Jodie Henderson, Kiel (Neal) Schuchert, Ashley Levin, Bridgette Ross, Gabrielle Ross, Robbie Ross, Zachery Ross and Mason Ross. Great-great-grandmother to Danel...
Leona I. Lindquist
April 15, 2009
Leona I. Lindquist, born in Giroulx Lake, Ontario to Hiram and Ethel (Robinson) Patriquin, she married Harry Lindquist on November 16, 1946, he preceded her in death on October 1, 1969. Leona is survived by daughters: Judy Fleszar of Newport and Linda (Alan) Stawick, grandchildren; Melanie (Matthew) Tschirhart and Jason Stawick, great grandchildren: Danielle and Ryan Tschirhart. She was...
Stephen G. Arnold
April 14, 2009
Stephen is survived by his wife, Linda; sons: Stephen(Theresa)Arnold, Jr. of Springfield,OH, and Joshua(Shannon)Hurlbert of Enon,OH; daughters: Kimberly(Shawn)McNeal of Enon,OH, and Jody Arnold of Springfield,OH; brothers: Ronald(Connie)Arnold and Michael Arnold both of Springfield,OH; sisters: Susie(Doug)Rothery of Springfield,OH and Bonnie(Doug)Frank of Donnelsville,OH. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Anna F. Comella
April 13, 2009
Comella, Andreina (Anna) F. Age 99, of Trenton. April 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Dennis (Janine) Comella, Don Comella, Anne Marie (Ray) Vernellis, Sue Comella and Jo (Bob) Dauzet. Proud grandmother of 6. Great grandmother of 8.