OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Rita I. Townsend
December 29, 2008
Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of John (Jennifer) and Jill (Stephen) Rood. Dearest grandmother of Jonathon, Sarah, Laura, Alyssa and Zack.
Billy Joe Wagster
December 29, 2008
Wagster, Bill J., December 29, 2008. Age 76 of Taylor. Loving father of Debbie Rasizzi of Woodhaven, MI. Dear brother of Mary LeFaive of Wyandotte and Geneva Lavanway. Beloved Grandchildren Steve Wagster and Nicholas Rasizzi.
Mary Lou Lorenz Dietz
December 29, 2008
Dietz, Mary Lou Lorenz (Highlund). Age 76. December 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Manfred Mutz Lorenz. Adored mother of Nikki, Leif (Patti) and Evanne. Proud grandmother of Colten, Mac, Liliana and Nadia. Dear sister of Jim (Sharon) Highlund. Preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Evelyn Highlund. Dearly loved also by many cousins, nieces, nephews, former...
Nancy J. Porter
December 28, 2008
Porter, Nancy. Age 56 fo Taylor. December 28, 2008. Beloved wife of Bob. Loving mother of Alan Porter and Cheryl (Lance) MacAinsh. Proud grandmother of Britney, Brandon, Ashley, Kenny and Landon. Dear sister of Sylvia, Ken, Diana, Keith, Robin, John, Dave, Chris and Rick. Daughter of Betty Orvis.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
December 24, 2008
Leona is survived by her son, Gary; 1 grandchild and 3 great grandchildren.
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.




