OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Helen Kochis
March 9, 2009
Kochis, Helen (Simco), Age 84, March 9, 2009, of Allen Park. Preceded in death by her Beloved husband Andy Kochis, son Joseph Kochis and darling great-granddaughter Kimberly Steffes. Loving mother of Thomas (Ellen) and cherished daughter Mary Ellen. Dearest grandmother of Kristy (Michael) Steffes, Karyn (Matthew) Salah, Kathryn (Patrick) Kochis, Daniel, Michael and Sarah. Dearest great-grandmother of Myah Salah....

Raymond D. James
March 8, 2009
Beloved husband of Helen. Dearest Dad of Wilma (Bruce) Stubblefield, Renee (Bill) Joiner and the late Bill Dodd. Dear brother of Robert (Ferry). Loving grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 3.
Joseph M. Arvay
March 6, 2009
Arvay, Joseph M. Age 34. March 6, 2009 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Jennifer. Loving dad of Alexis, Brianna and Zakery. Dearest son to Joseph and Marty. Also survived by other loving family and friends.
Dorothy J. Valiquette
March 6, 2009
Dorothy J. Valiquette, of Riverview formerly of Rockwood, beloved wife of Charles, loving mother of Bill (Cyndi) of Rockwood, Ede (Mike) McSherry of Danbury, Conn. and Karen (Rick) Donahue of Bay City, Michigan, grandmother of 4, great grandmother of 3. Dorothy at one time was employed at D & C Variety Store in Flat Rock as a clerk.
Calvin M. Pahel
March 6, 2009
Calvin Miller Pahel, age 87, died 3.6.2009, Calvin was born 9.20.1921 in Derry PA to Charles Edward & Ida Mae Miller (Pahel). He joined the U.S. Army in July of 1942 during WWII where he eventually became demobilized. He earned a Purple Heart, A Good Conduct Medal, American Service Cross and American Theatre Service Medals, as well as a...
Mary Julie Collins
March 6, 2009
Collins, Mary Julie. Age 78. March 6, 2009 of Taylor. Loving wife of 58 years to Thomas. Dearest mother of Thomas, Jr. (Cheryl), Steven, Mark (Kelley), Patrick and Michael (Judy). Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Cletus Liptow
March 5, 2009
In addition to his wife of more than 51 years, Cletus is survived by his children: Cletus Jr. of Jackson, Joseph of Monroe, Richard (Jayne) of Monroe, Jeffrey (Antonia) of Dundee, Anthony (Wendi) of Homer and Tina (Lawrence) Van Wasshenova of Monroe. He is also survived by a brother Robert (Gloria) of Monroe as well as 14 grandchildren and...
Justin P. Pope
March 4, 2009
Pope, Justin P. Age 25, March 4, 2009. Formerly of Riverview. Beloved husband of Ashley. Loving father of Gabriel. Awesome son of Patricia and Bill Salser and Kevin Pope. Dear brother of Kevin (Heather), Brandin, Kristin, Brock and Alexis. Dearest grandson of Bruna Lividini, William Pope and Bill and Brenda Salser and great-grandson of Domenica Lividini and Kermit Salser....
Hazel M. Raymond
March 4, 2009
Hazel is survived by her son Charles (Angela) Jr. of Newport, seven brothers: David A McConnell of Caro, Perry McConnell of Caro, George McConnell of Mayville, Orville McConnell of Kingston, Anson McConnell of Trenton, Henry McConnell of Pensacola, FL, Herman McConnell of Caro and a sister Pearl McConnell of Caro. She is also survived by a granddaughter Michelle Raymond....
Deborah D. Degner
March 2, 2009
Degner, Deborah D. Age 57. March 2, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Loving daughter of the late Edwin and the late Sophie Degner. Dearest sister of Edwina (Leonard) Pittaway.
Robert David Piper
March 1, 2009
Piper, Robert D. "Bud". Age 83 of Taylor. March 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce for 60 years. Loving father of Colleen, Kathleen, Cheryl and Carol Sue (Donnie) Yates. Proud grandfather of Wayne (Amy) Smith, Jennifer and Rachel Trimai, and Shawna Piper. Great grandfather of Sabastian Smith. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Retired after 25...

Florence Terza
February 28, 2009
Florence is survived by her long time friend and gardian Helen Cesnulis.

Mark F. Knight
February 27, 2009
Knight, Mark F., age 78, February 27, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of the late Lisa K. Dybal. Also survived by his adored granddaughter Elizabeth Dybal, his brother Kenneth (Barbara) Knight, his son-in-law Eric Dybal, nieces and nephews.
Ida Margharita D'Onofrio
February 25, 2009
D'Onofrio, Ida Margharita. Age 88. February 25, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Partenio. Loving mother of Vito, Maria Spoljarick and Rino (DeAnn). Dearest Nana of Vito, Jr., Danny, Chris, Steve, Philip, Brian, Stefano and Julianna. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren.

Lois Jane Wittman
February 23, 2009
Lois is survived by 2 sons DAvid (Kathy) and Scott (Bonnie) and 3 brothers Robert, Donald and Edgar Dobson.
Helen M. Schang
February 23, 2009
Schang, Helen M (nee: Ziegler) Age 90. February 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jacob. Loving mother of William (Louise) Schang, Marilyn Varas (Daniel Mihalo) and Barbara (Jerry) Zielinski. Dearest grandmother of Jeffrey Schang (Karen Hoffmann), Christopher Varas and Matthew Varas. Step-Grandmother of Jennifer Quesnelle, Chris (Vicki) Zielinski and Elizabeth Mihalo. Great grandmother of 7. She was a...
Robert A. Todd
February 22, 2009
Loving husband of Carol. Dearest Dad of Valerie Draheim, Susan (Chris) Jossefides, Robert S., Rebecca (David) Newby, Lynn (James) Caswell, Kevin Barton, Randy (Liezel) Barton, Terrie (Kenneth) Forster, Robin Heard and the late Kathleen Todd. Dear brother of Ann (Sandy) Thomas and the late Jimmy and the late Jerry. Also survived by 21 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren.

Ruth Vartanian
February 22, 2009
Ruth passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009. Ruth was a resident of Detroit, Michigan. Services: Friday, February 27, 2009, In State 10:00am until service 10:30am at St. Sarkis Armenian Church, 19300 Ford, Dearborn, Michigan. Service Location: St. Sarkis Armenian Church Visitation: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 6:00pm-9:00pm at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915...
Helen D. Huse
February 22, 2009
Huse, Helen D. Age 84, February 22, 2009 of Ann Arbor. Beloved wife of Edwin. Loving mother of Libby (Jim) Mende, Tom (Iman) Field and step-mother of Barbara (John) Goergen, Nancy (Shrinidhi) Iyengar and the late Edwin III. Dear sister of Jack Steenbarger and the late Todd Steenbarger. Dearest grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 2.