OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Willard Waldvogel

Willard Waldvogel

February 4, 2009

Willard is survived by his wife of 70 years, Matilda. He is also survived by his children: David (Judith), Nancy Hext, Linda Waldvogel, Karen (James) Reynolds and Keith (Sandra)as well as 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren 12 great, great grandchildren and 2 great, great,great grandchildren.

Matthew L. Newman

Matthew L. Newman

February 4, 2009

Newman, Matthew L., age 79, Feb. 4, 2009 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of Peter and the late Rosemary. Dear brother of Leonard.

Delores Mae Petrangelo

Delores Mae Petrangelo

February 3, 2009

Delores Mae Petrangelo, beloved wife of the late Albert A., loving mother of James (Kathy) Petrangelo, Tom (Michelle) Petrangelo and Laura (John) Naveaux, dear sister of Stanley (Janice) Sortor and Donald (Donna) Sortor, sister in-law of Lila Sortor, grandmother of Geoffrey (Emily) Petrangelo, Amy (Ken) McBee, Ben Naveaux, Olivia Naveaux, Nalani, Morgan and Rylie Petrangelo, preceded in death by...

Nancy Werstein

Nancy Werstein

February 2, 2009

Mrs. Werstein is survived by her husband, Carl; sons John J.(Marlyn), Tony(Julie), Carl(Diane), Don(Marie), Chris(Cynthia); daughter, Ruth(Mike)Holt; 12 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren.

Prudency A. Neal

Prudency A. Neal

February 1, 2009

Neal, Prudency A., age 71, February 1, 2009 of Taylor. Dearest daughter of Ophelia and the late Truman Kinard. Beloved mother of Lorri Neal, Vicki (Richard) Sommers, Jack (Peggy) Neal, Chris Neal and the late Terry Neal. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her sisters Lillian Shaw and Sharon (Gerald) Johnson and her former husband Jack M....

Rebecca Clark

Rebecca Clark

January 31, 2009

Clark, Rebecca. Age 43, of Lincoln Park. January 31, 2009. Loving mother of Douglas, Derek and Kelly. Dear sister of Holli (John) McMann, Kathy (Brad) Meyers and Ginger (Brian) Powers. Loving Aunt of Faith, Hope and Jacob. Adored daughter of Wanda Colson. Preceded in death by her father Douglas Wicker Jr. and Billie Payne.

Irene C. Beckius

Irene C. Beckius

January 30, 2009

Beckius, Irene C. Age 72, January 30, 2009, of Brownstown. Loving mother of Kathy (Rick) McCoy, Patti (Hank) Sower, Mike (Donna) Beckius, Carol (Mark) Ziesmer and Mark (Raeann) Beckius.

Vivian Overholt Lewis

Vivian Overholt Lewis

January 29, 2009

Lewis, Vivian Overholt. Age 95, of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of the late Ray Overholt and the late Dr. J. Hugh Lewis. Loving mother of Sarah (Ted) Shields, Janet (George) Nolte and Valerie Overholt (Howard Schubiner). Proud grandmother of 5. Great grandmother of 7. Special Aunt of Meren James and the Sullivan and Overholt nieces and nephews.

Ferdinand A. Moron

Ferdinand A. Moron

January 29, 2009

Moron, Ferdinand A., age 86, January 29, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Christopher (his companion Cathy), Deborah (Charles) Zammit, Kathleen (Tony) Lelekatch and Timothy Moron. Also survived by his grandchildren Rebecca, Susanna, Emily and Nicholas Zammit and Sarah (Kyle) Kalis; and his sister Theresa Ray.

John C. Venier

John C. Venier

January 29, 2009

John is survived by his parents, John & Sharon; sister, Renee Venier; brother-in-law, Franklin Schaudt; aunt, Catherine(Lou)Kiser; uncle, Terry(Karen)Miller; cousins, Rick(Vera)Geniac, Austin Kiser & Jennifer Kiser.

Paul W. Hedrick

Paul W. Hedrick

January 28, 2009

Paul is survived by his wife, Emma of 61 years; daughters, Patricia(Joey)Massingo and Paula(Duane)Farris all of Monroe. He is also survived by two sisters, Jean(Floyd)Pete of Monroe and Shirley Richards of Ann Arbor as well as six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Patricia Elaine Rushlow Obar

Patricia Elaine Rushlow Obar

January 28, 2009

Obar, Patricia Elaine Rushlow (Hubsky), age 81, born Trenton, Michigan, died Wednesday, January 28 at Applewood Nursing Center in Woodhaven. Preceded in death by husband George Hubsky, husband William O'Bar, and two children, George Jr. and Nanette. Survived by daughters Kris (John) Lichy and Sherry (Stephen) Chapman; her grandchildren John C. Lichy, Stephen Chapman, Jr. and Marla (Christian) Peltier...

Juanita Monhollen

Juanita Monhollen

January 27, 2009

Juanita Monhollen, age 83, of Monroe passed away at St Vincents Hospital Toledo, beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Monhollen, loving mother of Richard (Linda) Monhollen and Diane (Scott) Vasbinder, dearest grandmother of Matthew Monhollen, Josh Vasbinder and Luke Vasbinder, dear sister of Joyce McCraw, she was preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brother Charles Turley and...

Eunice E. Bastian

Eunice E. Bastian

January 27, 2009

Eunice E. Bastian, age 90, of Monroe, beloved wife of the late Melvin W. Bastian, loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Blair and Carol Yensch, grandmother of Tammy (Dale) Peters and Terri (Jeff) Donnelly, great grandmother of Devin and Dayna Donnelly, Jason, Juston and Jessica Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Laura (Duby) Mexico, brother...

Jin Chen

Jin Chen

January 27, 2009

Jin Chen, died accidentally while at work, on January 27, 2009. Jin was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China on January 3, 1987. Immigrating to the Detroit area with his parents in 1996, Jin quickly learned English and went on to exceptional academic and athletic success. He attended Riverview High School in Riverview, Michigan, where he was captain of...

Benedict J. Balnius

Benedict J. Balnius

January 26, 2009

Balnius, Benedict J. Age 95, of Detroit. January 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Elena. Loving father of Mary and Algy (Mary). Father-in-law of Barbara. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Ben (Tammie), Kerry (Robert), Marc (Caroline) and the late Michael. Grandfather-in-law of Jennifer. Great grandfather of Brooklynn, Juan, Gabriella, Elijah and Alysah. Dear brother of Joseph.

John Bartkovich

John Bartkovich

January 26, 2009

Beloved husband of Mildred. Loving Father of Jamie Lynn Barche (Julia Pla) and Debra (Steve) Severson. Dear brother of Helen Nelson and Margaret (Larry) Schihl. Dearest grandfather of Stephanie and Kevin. Also, survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Debbie Gregory

Debbie Gregory

January 24, 2009

Gregory, Debbie age 51 - Jan. 24, 2009 of Huron Twp. Loving wife of Lewis. Beloved mother of Michael and Meghan (Christopher) Hudson. Dearest sister of Al (Pam) Szczepaniak, John (Lisa) Szczepaniak, Michaelene (Dave) Alexander, Mary (Rich) Bradd and Amy (Ken) Crum. Dear daughter-in-law of Raymond and Joan Gregory. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

Carla Adelaide Frey

Carla Adelaide Frey

January 24, 2009

Carla Adelaide Frey, born in Roscommon, MI. to Frank and Justine (Smith) Richardson, beloved wife of the late Harold Frey, loving mother of daughter Arlene C. Gedelian of Newport, dear grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 14, great great grandmother of 3, she was preceded in death by parents, spouse, 1 infant daughter, 3 brothers, 7 sisters, one grandson...

George H. Rohloff, Jr.

George H. Rohloff, Jr.

January 24, 2009

Loving father of George D., Kenneth, Patrick (Gloria) and the late Thomas and Robert. Dear brother of August. Dearest grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 8 and great-great-grandfather of 1, Life-long friend of Tony Cinpak. George was a Flying Tiger during WWII in the Army Air Corps.