OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Diana M. Trent

Diana M. Trent

July 25, 2008

Trent, Diana M. Age 81, of Taylor. July 25, 2008. Loving mother of Harold (Patricia) Trent and Kathy Trent. Proud grandmother of Sara (Dean) Smith, Amy (Rob) Rennie and Brooke. Great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Harry Mezigian. Preceded in death by her husband, one sister and two brothers.

Ronald Joseph Lewandowski

Ronald Joseph Lewandowski

July 24, 2008

Ronald Lewandowski 3/21/1946 to 7/24/2008 Beloved father of Ronnie (Robin), Lisa (Joe) and Kyle. Dear grandfather of Shane Lewandowski. Loved brother to Chet, Deb (Stan) Wydryck, John, Steve (Diane). Son to Chester Lewandowski. Proceeded in death by his mother Virginia. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Paul V. Lovat

Paul V. Lovat

July 24, 2008

Beloved husband of Linda Jean (Dihle) Lovat, loving father of Stacy Lynn (Steven) Martin and Paul Bryan Lovat, grandfather of Christopher Ryan Tillman, brother of James (Anne) Lovat, Louis (Jane) Lovat, Virginia Locke, Rose Marie (Richard) Montie, Laura (Donald) Sherman, Carolyn (Merlin) Heidelmeyer and Linda (John) Clark. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Giacomo and Virginia (Barber)...

Effie M. Haman

Effie M. Haman

July 23, 2008

Haman, Effie M. Age 80. July 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Vernon, Sr. Loving mom of Ruth, Barbara, Rosemary (Joe), Sandra, Judy (Ron), Vernon, Jr., Michael (Diane) and Susan (Bill). Also survived by 17 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

Mary Newboles

Mary Newboles

July 22, 2008

Newboles, Mary F. (nee Rye) Age 72 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Ely. Loving mother of Charles, Bonnie, Marsha, Devona, and the late Deborah. Proud grandmother of Jeff, Stacy, Katrina and Phillip Jr. Great grandmother of Taylor and Breanna. Dear sister of Joseph, Larry, Brenda and Patricia. Preceded in death by siblings Robert, Betty and Caroline....

Joseph Antoun

Joseph Antoun

July 21, 2008

Antoun, Joseph A. of Southgate. Age 84 passed away July 21, 2008. Beloved Dad to Rich (Beverly). Grandfather to Julie (Dave) Zauner, Joe and Jeff Antoun. Great grandpa to Grace, Abigail and Ellie Zauner. Dear brother to Jeanette (Fran) Ghosn, Yvonne (the late Tom) Guido and brother-in-law Annis Joseph. He was preceded in death by siblings Josie Joseph, Mary...

Gerald J. Loch

Gerald J. Loch

July 21, 2008

Loch, Gerald J. "Jerry" age 72. "I died peacefully at home on July 21, 2008." "That Be My Story And I'm Sticking To It." Beloved husband of Joanne. Dearest father of Debby (Ed) Schwochow, John (Brenda) Loch, Kim (Victor) Bodnar and Karen (Dale) Loch. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Emily, and Rachel Loch, Stephen and Phillip Schwochow, Carly and Brendan...

Mildred E. Rotterdam

Mildred E. Rotterdam

July 20, 2008

Mildred was born in Monroe, MI to John and Lena (Smolenski) Rotterdam. Mildred spent most of her life in group homes, her last seven years were at Tendercare of Monroe. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Donald.

Mary Bussell

Mary Bussell

July 19, 2008

Mary is survived by her children: Robyn (Bryan) Hoffer of Muncie, Indiana, Wendy (Frank) Pezzino of Temperance and Corey (Niki) Bussell of Monroe. She is also survived by a brother Dan (Pat) Simonelli of Ypsilanti; a sister Donna (Stan) Cronenwett as well as nine grandchildren: Josh Hoffer, Haleigh Hoffer, Tyler Martinez, Isabella Pezzino, Dominic Pezzino, Bianca Pezzino, Francesca Pezzino,...

Gloria J. Quinn

Gloria J. Quinn

July 18, 2008

Quinn, Gloria J. Age 61. July 18, 2008 of Woodhaven. Beloved mom of Nicole Munoz and Ryan (Jill) Quinn. Loving nana of Ashton, Avery, Aaron, Kennedy, Gabriela, Amanda and Reagan. Preceded in death by 2 granddaughters Gabrielle and Lindsay Munoz. Dearest daughter of Frank and Rita Ploskunak. Sister to Ann Marie (David) Barko and Gigi (Mike) Vonlinsowe. Also survived...

Russell E. Massey

Russell E. Massey

July 18, 2008

Massey, Russell E. Beloved husband of Geraldine passed away on July 18, 2008. He is survived by his daughters; Patricia Labut, Carolyn Lindberg, Elaine Longfellow; his sons Richard, Kenneth and Brian; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

James L. Ralston

James L. Ralston

July 18, 2008

Beloved husband to Marilyn (Tobias) Jabtecki, dearest father of Larry Jabtecki Jr, Nicholas Jabtecki and Valerie (Dennis) Showalter, grandfather of 3.

Aurel Manitiu

Aurel Manitiu

July 18, 2008

Manitiu, Aurel. Age 65. July 18, 2008. Beloved husband of Aurora. Loving father of Alina (Gregory) Donelson and Lucian (Georgeta). Dearest Mosu to Daria, Emma and Annamaria.

Richard Kalstein

Richard Kalstein

July 17, 2008

Beloved son of Joan and the late Frederick. Dear brother of Heidi (Ted) Blankenship. Dearest uncle of Kyle and Krysta. Nephew of Helen Lincoln

Ruth Eichstadt

Ruth Eichstadt

July 15, 2008

Ruth is survived by two daughters: Nancy (David) Mazet and Barbara Hanson. She is also survived a brother Demar (Ruth) Helzer as well as three grandchildren: Breanne Hanson, Sara Hanson and Jesse Mazet.

Perry Richards

Perry Richards

July 15, 2008

Richards, Perry of Taylor, Age 74. July 15, 2008. Beloved husband to Martha for 39 years. Loving father to Paula (Ken), Lynne (Greg), Jackie, Jerry, Stacey and the late Debbie. Grandpa to 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Doris Ball

Doris Ball

July 13, 2008

Doris is survived by two sons: Mark (Carolyn) Ball, Scott (Tammy) Ball, three daughters: Vicki (Allen) Filipski, Tina (Larry) Somerville and Cindy Lou (Ronald) Martin. She is also survived by a sister Fay (Roy) McGinnis as well as 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Elide Holly Mcnabb

Elide Holly Mcnabb

July 13, 2008

McNabb Elide Holly formerly of Southgate. Died July 13, 2008 in Naples, FL following a lenghty battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved wife of Max. Loving mother of Josie (Kenny) Bush and Ron (Vickii) DiBartolomeo. Loving nana to Laura (Chuck) Stonier, Victor DiBartolomeo and one great granddaughter Alexa Rae Stonier. Dear friend of John Wallace and Mark Turpin.

Dee Keesee

Dee Keesee

July 13, 2008

Keesee, Dee Age 75, July 13, 2008 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Cindi (Jerry) Feistel, Carl and Kerri (Michael) Cark. Dearest grandmother of Melissa, Katie, Steven, Morgan, Michael, Brandy and great-grandmother of Trevor. Dear daughter-in-law of Louise Tosto. Also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother.

Marilyn D. Kolbusz Nee Swide

Marilyn D. Kolbusz Nee Swide

July 11, 2008

Kolbusz, Marilyn D., nee Swide, age 62, July 11, 2008 of Woodhaven, formerly of Allen Park. Mrs. Kolbusz was an educator in Taylor for 30 years. Beloved wife of Richard for 40 years. Loving mother of Richard Jr. Dearest sister of John Swide, the late Linda Swide and the late Janet Swide. Beloved daughter of the late John and...