OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Vincenzo Cataldo

Vincenzo Cataldo

December 28, 2008

Cataldo Vincenzo. Age 68 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Alma. Loving father of Michelle Smith and Tony Daniel Cataldo. Also survived by three grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. Preceded in death by one sister.

Edwin L. Bruer, M.D.

Edwin L. Bruer, M.D.

December 28, 2008

Bruer, Edwin, M. D. Age 92, December 28, 2008 of Trenton. Survived by Marvin his companion of 52 years. Brother of Dr. Edgar. Preceded in death by 3 sisters, Dorothea Hill, Hortense Prange and Esther Bruer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mildred Marie Giles

Mildred Marie Giles

December 27, 2008

She is survived by her children: Gary (Pam Lanier) Giles and Deborah Giles all of South Rockwood as well as Shirley Giles of Brownstown. Mildred is also survived by a sister Linda Sandefur; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

David I. Rosen

David I. Rosen

December 27, 2008

Rosen, David I., age 83, December 27, 2008 of Milan, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Thomas (Kim) Weeg, Steven (Mary Anne) Weeg, Betty (John) Rosen-Leacher and George (Dawn) Rosen. Also survived by 10 grandchildren.

Antonio Vespa

Antonio Vespa

December 27, 2008

Vespa, Antonio (Tony). Age 77, of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving father of Michael and Maria. Dear brother of Emily and Connie. Preceded in death by Josephine and Victor.

Robert W. Stabnau

Robert W. Stabnau

December 27, 2008

Mr. Stabnau is survived by his Wife Joan; his children Mike Stabnau, Curtis Swick, Lori Statton, and Bev Hake; 9 granchildren and 1 great granchild. Robert was preceded in death by his son Mark Stabnau.

Don Wells

Don Wells

December 26, 2008

Wells, Don. Age 77. December 26, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of 43 years to Janet. Loving father of Gregory (Ellen), Robert (Lisa) , Dawne Wells and Bert (Tonya). Dearest grandfather of Cody, Felicia, Jeffrey, Josh.

Irving J. Stark

Irving J. Stark

December 26, 2008

Mr. Stark is survived by his 2 sons Robert and Jeff; 2 grandchildren, 2 sisters and his sister and brother-in-law

Virginia L. Morris

Virginia L. Morris

December 26, 2008

Morris, Virginia L. Age 88. December 26, 2008 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Bill (Ruth), Carol (Bill) Mix and Larry. Dearest grandmother of Tom Mix and Ken Mix. Also survived by her great grandchildren and 1 brother.

Eleanor R. Thoma

Eleanor R. Thoma

December 26, 2008

Thoma, Eleanor R., age 80, December 26, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of John, Jr. Loving mother of Mary Ann Thoma, Peggy Gotsis, Carol Thoma-Perry, Joan Huff, Connie D'Onofrio, Diana Plensdorf and John Thoma, III. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and her sister Helen Klenczar.

Shirley F. Jividen

Shirley F. Jividen

December 26, 2008

Shirley is survived by her children Betty Surbrook, Ronald, Joann Bush, Beverly Stout, Donald & David. preceded in death by son Robert. also survived by 19 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren 1 great great granddaughter 2 sisters Laura Fannin and Violet Smith

Gertrude Riggs

Gertrude Riggs

December 25, 2008

Riggs, Gertrude. Age 90. December 25, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Omer. Loving mother of Tom (Joan), Bill, Susan (Jim) Baron and the late John. Mother-In-law to Shirley. Dearest grandmother of Steve, John, Jr., Neil, William, Brett, Sheri, Christina, Olivia, Bradley and Allison. Great grandmother of 18. Also survived by her great great grandchildren, 1 sister...

Elizabeth A. Dufour

Elizabeth A. Dufour

December 25, 2008

Dufour, Elizabeth. Age 86. December 25, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother of Larry, Lenora and John. Dearest grandmother of 7. Great grandmother of several.

James A. Gallagher, Ph.D.

James A. Gallagher, Ph.D.

December 24, 2008

Gallagher, James A., PHD, age 82, December 24, 2008 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of Thomas (Donna), Robert, Nancy (John) Reider and Karen McGrover. Devoted grandfather of Linda, Melissa, Amy, Danny, Katie, Johnny, Emily and Allison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Gallagher served his country during WWII in the Army Air Force...

Leona M. Sconocchia

Leona M. Sconocchia

December 24, 2008

Leona is survived by her son, Gary; 1 grandchild and 3 great grandchildren.

John W. Martin

John W. Martin

December 24, 2008

Martin, John W. Age 86. December 24, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of 63 years to Virginia. Loving dad of Michael (Annette) Martin and Danny Martin (Trish Ricker) the late Carolyn Martin and the late Johnny Martin. Dearest grandfather of Sarah, Jonathan, Katie Jo, Alexander, Warren, Brenda and Jessica. Brother to Virginia Pruett.

Frank Joseph Biernat, Jr.

Frank Joseph Biernat, Jr.

December 22, 2008

Biernat, Frank Joseph, Jr., age 68, December 22, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Also survived by children, Cindy Porath, Cathy Poletti, Mary Jane Cunningham, Tammy (Lawrence) Bobel, Gary Cunningham, Randy Cunningham & Timothy Cunningham. 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and his sister Kathleen (Henry) Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Anna May Geniac

Anna May Geniac

December 22, 2008

Geniac, Anna May, age 83, December 22, 2008, beloved wife of the late Robert F. Loving mother of David (Shirley) Tucker, Tim (Irene) Geniac, Karen (Thomas) Kearns, Robert (Pamela) Geniac, Ruth (Roy) Geniac-Mathews, Jeffrey Geniac, Judy (Ronald) Geniac-Walls, and Joan (Mark) Nice. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Sadly she was also preceded in death by son...

James W. Sears

James W. Sears

December 22, 2008

Sears, James W. Age 86 December 22, 2008 of Allen Park. Loving Father of Elaine (Joe) Hargis, Larry (Vickie) Sears and Beverly Sears. Beloved grandfather of Cherilyn Jones, Meagan Sears and Erin Whitehurst. Dearest great-grandfather of Kim Jones and Joseph Jones. Preceded in death by his wife Jane and twelve brothers and sisters.

Helen E. Liedel

Helen E. Liedel

December 21, 2008

Helen E. Liedel, was born June 26, 1915 in Raisinville Twp., MI to Frank and Mary (Lewen) Hess, she married Leo C. Liedel Nov. 26, 1936, he preceded her in death on Nov 18, 1994. Helen is survived by her children Patrick L. (Cathy) Liedel of Maybee and Audrey (Ben) Brummer of Pinconning., six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren....