OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Edward J. Janoske
November 4, 2007
Janoske, Edward J. age 82 - Nov. 4, 2007 formerly of Allen Park and Riverview. Beloved husband of the late Myra. Loving father of Frederick(Sandra) and William. Dear brother of Lori(John)Buck.
Dawn Marie Lancaster
November 4, 2007
Dawn Marie Lancaster, 26 of Monroe. November 11, 2007. Loving mother of Haylie Standridge. Dear daughter of Johnnie (Laurie) Barbier. Sister of Scottie Lancaster. Girlfriend of Ryan Standridge. Granddaughter of David (Stephanie) Stoner, James (Addie) Hicks, Mary Barbier and Barbara Boudrie. Proceded in death by Grandfathers Albert(Sam) Barbier and Robert Boudrie Jr., two Uncles Troy Barbier and Robert Boudrie...
Sandra V. Keathley
November 4, 2007
Keathley, Sandra V., age 45, November 4, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Ken. Loving mother of Christina. Step-mother of Kenny, Robert and Lara. Dear daughter of Glennel and the late Jack Madden. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, 1 sister Janice (Alex) Young and her nephew Christopher Young.
Patricia Ann Bellino
November 2, 2007
Patrica Ann Bellino, 82, beloved widow of the late Frank J. Bellino, co-owner/operator of Bellino's Marina, Silver Dollar Bar, Blue Diamond Bar and Colonial House, life member of St Marys Catholic Church, survived by several nieces and newphews, preceded in death by parents Frank J. and Lena L. (Kirchner) Gessner, brothers Franklin B. and Robert G. Gessner, sister Helen...
Jean F. Mcneil
November 1, 2007
McNeil, Jean Jeanie Age 57, of Grosse Pointe. passed away November 1, 2007. Beloved wife to Robert. Loving sister of Richard McNeil and Elizabeth McNeil. Dear aunt of Sean Michael McNeil and godmother of Sage Phillips. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Mary Ellen McNeil. Beloved host of WMTV5's Positively Positive. She was an angel amongst us....
Eleanor Helen Samoluk
October 30, 2007
Samoluk, E. Helen Age 89. Born February 25, 1918 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario; died October 30, 2007. Best friend and beloved wife of John for 65 years. Loving mother of Greg (Connie) and Gary (MJ). Devoted grandmother to Todd, Carrie, Jessica and Alexis. Also survived by her sister, Olga Cetnor (Cass); brother-in-law Mike Yuskowatz (Betty); sisters-in-law, Ann White...
John A. Nagle
October 30, 2007
Nagle, John A. Age 72. October 30, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 48 years to Dolores. Loving father of Steven, Michael (Lisa), Robert (Nancy), Patrick (Connie) and Susan (Joel) Marchand. Dearest grandfather of Bethany, Amelia, Kristin and Emily. Also survived by 1 brother Gerald.
Berton N. Edgerton
October 30, 2007
Edgerton Berton N. October 30, 2007. Retired Detroit Firefighter. Beloved husband and best friend of Debra. Loving father of Berton Joseph and Jaclyn Danielle. Grandfather of "Littlest" Bert, dearest son of Jeanette and the Late Berton, brother of John (Anne) and Michael. Son-in-law of Joseph and Caroline Hopkins. Will be missed by all brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and...

Constance M. Taylor
October 30, 2007
Taylor, Constance M., age 50, Oct. 30, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving Mom of Crystal. Dearest sister of Patricia, Mary, Mark and James. Preceded in death by 2 sons Donald F. Jr. and Sean E.

William Durdik
October 29, 2007
Durdik, William Bill of Grosse Ile passed away at the age of 74 while working up north at his son Greg's property in the Alpena area. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Helen Durdik. Bill leaves his wife Jean of 54 years, son's Mark Durdik (his girlfriend Kim) of Alpena, Greg (Roby) of Fairbanks, Alaska;...
Craig M. Dr. Kwalton, D.O.
October 29, 2007
Kwalton, Craig M., D.O. of Trenton, died October 29, 2007 at age 55, surrounded and comforted by his family, friends, 3 cats and a dog. Beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Danny. He is also survived by nephews Scott (Lisa) and Michael (Sheila) and great niece Brooke.
Attilio B. Pugno
October 28, 2007
Pugno, Attilio, age 86, October 28, 2007 of Flat Rock. Husband of the late Joanne. Father of Martin, Charles (Janet), Tom, James and the late David. Brother of Rae (Louis) Mastropetra and Norma Marchesi
Jane L. Bell
October 28, 2007
Loving daughter of the late Clark and Kirsten. Dearest sister of Else-Marie Mollman, Catherine Goodell, Henry (Mary Elizabeth), David (Sue) and Alice Tremont. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Jeffery Gallottia
October 27, 2007
A member of the United Auto Workers Jeff was a welder for Ford Motor Company working at the Monroe Plant for 17 years until 2006. Jeff played fullback for two seasons with the Southern Michigan Timberwolves in 1995 & 1996. An avid golfer and hunter he also enjoyed watching football. Jeff is survived by a daughter Jenna Gallottia of...
Edward Robert Dudek
October 27, 2007
Dudek, Edward R., age 88, October 27, 2007 of Southgate, formerly of Inkster. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Lynn (Howard) Sonneborn, Gary (Debra) Dudek and the late Richard Dudek. Also survived by his grandchildren Mark, Katie, Dawn, Jennifer, Angela and Eric; his brothers Stanley and Mitchell Dudek and his sister Helen Duross.
Sharon L. Varana
October 27, 2007
Varana, Sharon L. Age 67 of Trenton. October 27, 2007. Loving mother of Todd (Susan) Harris and Lisa (Norm) Olds. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Aidan, Ryan, Zachary and Mariah. Beloved friend of Bill Sullivan. Prededed in death by her mother Dorothy E. Robinson. Dedicated and longtime employee for the city of Trenton.
Edward A. Compher
October 27, 2007
Edward is survived by his wife, Staci; daughters Tonee & Sommer; Father William Compher; in-laws Pam & Mike LaClair; brother Andy Compher; sister Connie Compher; nephew A.J. Compher.
Julie Cahalan
October 27, 2007
Cahalan, Julie A., age 49, October 27, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Beloved mother of Lee, Mary and Maggie. Dearest sister of Rick (Alysee) Arms, Stephanie (John) Truesdell, Fred (Tami) Arms, Hilary (Rick) Thompson, James (JoAnne) Foley, Margaret Foley and William (Cinda) Foley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Sophie M. Latka
October 26, 2007
Latka, Sophie M., Age 94, October 26, 2007 of Allen Park. Wife of the late Leo. Mother of Thomas (Janet) Latka. Grandmother of Lew (Rhonda) Latka, Ev Mason, Debi (James) Murray, Craig Aspenleiter, also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Jane L. Rogers
October 26, 2007
Rogers, Jane J. October 26, 2007. Age 89 of Grosse Ile. Loving wife of Arthur A. for 40 years. Beloved mother of Jane (David, Westerville, OH), Jean (Peter, Marysville, MI), Marjorie (Glenn, Lake Bluff, IL), Arthur, Jr. (Kathy, Rochester Hills, MI) and Howard (Mary, Mora, MN). Grandmother of Jennifer (Rick) Whatley, Julia (Doug) Fruscione, Amy (Derrick) Burns, Stephen and...