OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Helen Kochis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Helen Elliott

Helen Elliott

March 2, 2009

Elliott, Helen, March 2, 2009. Beloved mother of Maureen (Scott) Barr.

Robert David Piper

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

Florence Terza

February 28, 2009

Florence is survived by her long time friend and gardian Helen Cesnulis.

Mark F. Knight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.