OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Minnie Hicks
August 19, 2008
Minnie is survived by a son Paul (Juanita) Hicks of Monroe, and two step daughters: Flora May (Joe) Venable of Tennessee and Josephine Mushiasky of Monroe as well as 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by 8 brothers, 2 sisters and a step-daughter....
Robert H. Lange, Jr.
August 19, 2008
Lange, Robert H., Jr. Age 50, August 19, 2008, of Riverview. Beloved son of Bertha and the late Robert. Loving father of Nathan (Kayla) and Tara Lange. Brother to Randy (Amy) and Rick Lange.

Matthew P. Mackens
August 19, 2008
Matthew is survived by his brothers, Bryce(Freddie), David(Kathy) & Patrick(Anida); sisters Susanne Stoddard, Marianne(Brian)Bartow & Katherine(Walter)Perry.
Linda Lee Brinkmeier
August 19, 2008
Linda is survived by her husband, James; children, Jeff(Katherine)Jackson, Chris(Teri)Deloria, Michelle(Larry)Johnson and Jaime Brinkmeier; sisters Janet(Gordon)Hamill and Jacklyn Rochefort; grandmother to 8
Ruby Claudine Traylor
August 19, 2008
Traylor, Ruby Claudine. Age 85. August 19, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Hobart. Loving mom of Joe. Dearest grandma of Kristine (Jared) Bauman and Terese (David) Gibb. Great grandma to Andrew and Juliet. She was preceded in death by her parents Claude and Ruby (nee: Riley) Goodman; 1 sister Marie Carroll and 3 brothers Earl, Carl...

William L. Breil
August 19, 2008
Breil, William L., age 78, of Trenton. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Bill and Vicki Kittle and Bob and Cheryl Breil. Proud grandfather of Kristin (Mike) McDonough. Great grandfather of Keegan and Ronan McDonough. Dear brother of Donaldene Bluhm. Preceded in death by a granddaughter Andrea and a brother George.

Robert P. Kenna
August 18, 2008
Survived by mother Cathy Kenna, father Patrick Kenna, grandmother Anita Sharits.

Robert J. Quandt, Sr.
August 18, 2008
Quandt, Robert J., Sr. Age 81. August 18, 2008 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of the late Helen Rose. Loving father to Deborah (Lowell) Schaller, Robert (Alyson) Quandt and Douglas Quandt (Nick Molina). Dearest grandfather of Jason Schaller (Carrie Wiesinger), Adam (Marcy) Schaller and Emily Schaller. Also survived by 1 sister Janice (Donald) Simon. His parents Archibald and Ida...
Barbara J. Rossow
August 18, 2008
Rossow, Barbara J. Age 61, of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Gerald C. Loving mother of Shawn (Julie), Mark, Jay (Erica). Dearest grandmother of Mackenzie Rossow and William Carl Rossow. Daughter of Eugene and the late Ann Meadows.
Charles L. Kirch
August 18, 2008
Kirch, Charlie, age 62, of Woodhaven, Loving father of Renee, Tricia, Charles Jr. (Maria)and Nicole, Proud grandfather of Selena and James. Dear brother of JOhn, Bonnie (Glen) Crock. also survived by several nieces and nephews
Loretta J. Sparks
August 18, 2008
Sparks, Loretta J. Age 76. August 18, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Copeland E. Sparks. Loving mother of Gary Sparks (Jeannette Dishaw), Debra (Richard) Pilarski and Chris Sparks (Renee Miller). Dearest nanny of Nicholas (Nicole), Colleen, Chad, Rebecca, Ryan and Chaise. Great grandmother of Nicholas and Noah. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews....
Dorothy A. Rucinski
August 16, 2008
Rucinski, Dorothy A. Age 75. August 16, 2008 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of 55 years to Frank J. Loving mother of Debbie (Dennis) McGee, Kathy (Donald) Paswaters and Pamela (James) Pearch. Dearest grandmother of Mark (Amanda) Bica, Theresa (Peter) Miller, Corrie Paswaters (Matt Michaelson), Melissa and Brian Pearch. Great grandmother of Madelyn, Alex and Ella Bica. Also survived by...
Winifred Cox
August 16, 2008
Cox, Winifred. Age 94. Went to be with her Lord on August 16, 2008. She was born in Napoleon, OH and lived in Trenton. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Ione (Rinaldo) Campagna and Kent Cox. Dearest grandmother of Kris, Kurt, Kelly, Kory, Ray, William and Steven. Great grandmother of Aaron, Andrew, Marc, Kristina and Nathan....
Robert J. Dion
August 15, 2008
Dion, Robert J. Age 89, August 15, 2008 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dearest father of Barbara (John) Steelman. Loving grandfather of Kerrie (Larry) Rivera and Michael Steelman. Great-grandfather of Joshua, Paige and Jessica. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Daniel L. Pridemore, Sr.
August 15, 2008
Daniel L. Pridemore Sr., age 75, of Newport, MI., beloved husband of Juanita (Jones), loving father of Daniel Priedmore Jr., grandfather of Theodore Pridemore (Misty) of Monroe, dear brother of Harry (Peggy) Pridemore of Taylor, MI. and John (Elizabeth) Pridemore of California. Preceded in death by parents Andrew and Clara (Cheek) Pridemore and brothers Henry and William.
Dorothy Vensel
August 14, 2008
Dorothy is the beloved widow of Robert Vensel, loving mother of Anne (David) Noland, dearest grandmother of Megan Elizabeth Noland. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas A. and Bertha (Brown) Stanley. She was a pharmacy technician at Weisel Drugstore, Smith's Pharmacy and Professinal Village Pharmacy for many years. After retirement she worked at Broadway Market for 21...
Dimitry William Thomas
August 13, 2008
Thomas, Dimitry "Jim" William. Age 77. August 13, 2008. Life-long resident of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Caroline (nee: Kiraly). Dearest father of Brian (Colleen), Derek (Suzanne) and Mathew (Diane). Proud grandfather of Bradley, Jason, Brittany, Trevor, Brooke and Alexander. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was a proud veteran of the US Marines.
Lester Finkbinder, Jr.
August 11, 2008
Finkbinder, Lester L.J., Jr. Age 18, August 11, 2008 of Taylor. Cherished son of Lester and Deborah. Loving brother of Crystal and Ashley. Dearest grandson of June, Dorothy and OG. Loving nephew of Pat, Linda, Sandy, David, Jim and Steve. Also survived by his loving cousins as well as other family and friends.
Imelda G. Denome
August 11, 2008
Beloved wife of the late Art. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Roger) Ibarra. Proud grandmother of Jeannine (Justin) and Matthew. Great Grandmother of Bailey and Caleb. Dear sister of Jeannette Carrell. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and 5 sisters.
Orthello S. Merriman
August 10, 2008
Merriman, Orthello S., age 91, August 10, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Russ Merriman and Bob (Mary) Merriman. Also survived by her grandchildren Alan (Helen) Merriman and Brenda Merriman and 2 great grandchildren Jennifer Merriman and David Dot'o.