OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries

Eddie R. Murray
April 25, 2008
Murray, Eddie R. Age 49. April 25, 2008 of Haslett, MI. Beloved husband of Cathy Sanders. Dad of Heather Murray, Angelica Murray and Eddie Murray. Grandfather to Gabriella Murray, Meriyah Gamboa and Krystian Johnson. Loving son of the late Delores (Neal) McLain. Brother of Nealie (Randy) Belcher, Lillie Mae (David) Kelley, Fae (Gary) Bailey and Linde McLain. Uncle of...
Raymond E. King
April 24, 2008
King, Raymond E. Age 83. April 24, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Helen Dingle and the late MaryAnn King. Loving father of Timothy R.E. (Kathleen) and Kim C. (Cathy). Dearest grandfather of Kevin and Keith (Jennifer). Great grandfather of Michaela Rose King. Also survived by 1 brother Ken (Rita) and 1 sister Marilyn (Bill) Robiteille. Preceded in death...
Marie Saylors
April 23, 2008
Saylors, Jennie Marie, Age 78, of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Deborah Aragona, Linda Lee (Phillip) Nichols, James Lester (Elizabeth Ann) and Vickie Ann (Vincent M.) Wiatr and the late Phillip Lee. Dearest grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 2.
Sandra Ann Bardel
April 23, 2008
Bardel, Sandra Ann Sandy age 48, April 23, 2008. Loving mother of Dave Taylor, Tim Taylor, Eric (Samantha) Taylor, Channing Carden and Ashley Emmons. Grandmother to Jacob Taylor and Brooklyn Taylor. Dear sister to Richard Dick Allen, Don Allen and Irene Nastal. She was preceded in death by 2 siblings: Colleen Wygonik and David Hersog. Sandy was a beloved...
Charlotte Dahlka
April 23, 2008
She was born September 26, 1915 in Maybee to Henry and Florence Helser. Charlotte married Howard Dahlka, on October 2, 1937 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Monroe in a double ceremony with her husband's brother, Hy and his bride Eileen Heisler. She was a 61 year resident of Gibraltar, very active in the Gibraltar Over 50 Club, and was...
Frances C. Rossi
April 21, 2008
Born on Januray 20, 1913 to Fred and Marie DiIoa-Rossi, she married Pasquale N. Rossi June 3, 1937 who died in May 2003, she is survived by sons: Vincent (Mary), Frederick (Terrie), Joseph (Janet) and John (Charlene DiCarlo), daughters: Roseann (J.Edward) Ready and Kathleen (Robert) Oetjens, 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, spouse,...

Josie M. Zdunich
April 20, 2008
Josephine Marie Josie Zdunich. Born November 9, 1965. Passed away April 20, 2008. Survived by her loving partner Alice Barra, parents Pat and Mike Zdunich, a brother Marc and Kim Zdunich, nieces Rylie Zdunich, Zoe Zdunich, Mia Zdunich, Abbi Zdunich and Emily Martin, nephews Sammy Martin and A.J. Martin. Josie was preceded in death by her grandparents Harold and...

Maye Blackburn
April 18, 2008
Blackburn, Maye of Detroit, Age 86 April 18, 2008. Wife of the late Bernard. Mother of Carol (Henry) Cable, Patricia (Terry) Strong, Ada Heddleson and the late Wesley Price. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Regina L. Sugalski
April 18, 2008
Sugalski, Regina L. Age 88. April 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Thomas (Trish) Sugalski and Cathy (Fred) Corne. Dearest grandmother of Anthony (Ashley) Sugalski, Matthew (Amanda) Sugalski, Rachael (Robert) Young, Marian (Eric) Honeywell and Nicholas Corne. Great grandmother of Luke, J.T. and Trisha. Regina enjoyed traveling and was able to see Pope John...

Sonia J. Cronenwett
April 18, 2008
Sonia J. Cronenwett. Age 80, of Monroe. April 18, 2008. Dear sister of Bernice Waugh, Sybil (Roger Young) Burchfield and Wes (Betty) Carroll. Sonia is survived also by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Pearl Carroll, a sister Joyce Long and a brother Donald Carroll.
Alberta C. Barden
April 16, 2008
Barden, Alberta C. "Smiley" Age 80. April 16, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Marlin "PeeWee". Loving mom of Shirley Deno and Ray Barden. Dearest nana of Paige, Ashley and Olivia. Sister to Harold, Jimmy, Henry, Janet and Jerry. Also survived by Tara who is the mother of Alberta's grandchildren.
Bonnie L. Hughson
April 15, 2008
Hughson, Bonnie L. Age 81. April 15, 2008 of South Rockwood. Beloved wife of 60 years to John F. Hughson. Loving mom of John F., Jr. (Kathie) Hughson of Charlevoix, MI and Lorna VanWashenova of South Rockwood, MI. Dearest grandmother of Dale, Jr. (Andrea) VanWashenova, Jeff (Angie) VanWashenova and John F. Hughson, III. Also survived by 1 sister Earline...
Joyce Eileen Hughes
April 14, 2008
Hughes, Joyce E. Age 77, April 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Loving mother of Steve (Edith), Randy (Rickie), Bobbi (George) Reiter and Dani Hughes. Dearest grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of fifteen.

Gustave J. Lafaut, Jr.
April 14, 2008
Gustave is survived by his son Robert(Sandra); daughters, Janet(Wayne)Grant & JoAnne(Jon)Bunge;10 grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren.

Emmaline R. Knack
April 14, 2008
Knack, Emmaline R., nee: Rose, age 80, April 14, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Edward Knack, Sr. Loving mother of Edward, Jr. (Debra), Rachele Ostrowski, Celeste(the late John) Mankopf, Michael (Jo), Marilisa Napiwocki, Donamae (Dennis) Gronda, Rosemarie (William) Ledwick, Mary (Timothy) Weller, the late Renae Bazner and the late Michelle Knack. Also survived by 20 grandchildren,...
George Keck
April 14, 2008
Keck, George. Age 86, of Trenton. April 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Georgine Shelton and Philip "Flip" (Jan) Keck. Proud grandfather of Bethann (James) Craig, Elaine (Mark) Ciero, William (Natalie) Sabol, Derek (Malia) Keck, Tiffany (Scott) Heritsch, Jerry (Denise) Shelton, Jeff Shelton and Patrick (Brenda) Shelton. Loving great grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Mildred...
Virginia Ann Riopelle
April 14, 2008
Riopelle, Virginia A., of Grosse Ile. April 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Wendy (Robert Jr.) Jankowski. Cherished Grammy of Madyson and Parker. Dear sister of Susan Radge and Jack Graham. Special Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a loving Grammy to all and will be missed greatly.
Ruth W. Taylor
April 13, 2008
Taylor, Ruth W. Age 81. April 13, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of 58 years to David. Loving mom of David (Sue), Carol (Richard) Bishop, Linda (Dennis) Levengood and Janice (Patrick) Kelly. Dearest grandma of 11. Great grandma of 2. Also survived by 1 sister Marion Kleman and 3 brothers Rev. Thomas (Frances), Robert (Vera) and Walter Wilson....
Joseph W. Porter
April 13, 2008
Loving husband of Patricia (Rogers), father of Pamela (Tom) Moyles, Patricia (Michael) Gerendasy, Edward, Matthew and Douglas Brancheau, brother of Jim Porter, Bob (Sandra) Porter, Betty Pemberton, sister in law Betty Porter, grandfather of 6, he was preceded in death by his parents barlow and Lydia (Welty) Porter, brother John Porter and a sister Jenny Cook
Henry Ybarra
April 13, 2008
Ybarra, Henry. Age 91. April 13, 2008 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Matilde and the late Carmen. Loving dad of Henry F. (Jenny) and Rosalinda E. Dearest grandpa of Aaron Barndollar. Also survived by 3 brothers Cesar, Raymond and Aquiles; 1 sister Mona Castillo; 1 step-son Joe Rodriguez and 3 step-daughters Carmen Pattison, Elizabeth Shockley and Veronica Poprawa.