OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Mathew R. Asmussen
July 7, 2007
Asmussen, Mathew R., age 29, July 7, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Beloved son of Robert and Patricia Asmussen. Loving brother of Laura (Joel) Eory, Cathy Ficara, Mike (Laura) Asmussen, and Kristie (Billy) Hand. Also survived by his grandmothers Joann Stumm and Leona Asmussen; 5 nieces Julia, Matisyn, Hannah, Abby and Haley and 3 nephews Drake, Lukas and Benjamin.
Arnold L. Hatmaker
July 6, 2007
Hatmaker, Arnold L., age 70, July 6, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Randy (Kathy) and Kevin (Deanna). Also survived by 2 grandchildren Beverly (Aaron) St. Amour and Robert Hatmaker; 2 great grandchildren Jackson and Wyatt St. Amour; 2 sisters Mildred Wilson and Eva (Jim) Jeffries, and his brother Howard (Lena) Hatmaker.

Donald G. Koscher
July 6, 2007
Donald G. Koscher, Age 66 of Wyandotte, formerly of South Rockwood. July 6, 2007. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Sean (Jennifer)Koscher, Staci (Brian)Adams, Shelley (Charles)Collert and Angela (Blair) Adams. Proud grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Charles (Marion) Koscher, Peter Boven, Jacqueline Sutton and Mary Ann (Glenn) Dutton. Preceded in death by his parents and a twin...
Donald J. Thiel
July 6, 2007
Thiel, Donald J., age 83, July 6, 2007 of New Boston. Beloved husband of Evelyn E., for 57 years and devoted father to Doug (Cari) Thiel, Debbie (Joe) Lambrix, and Gary Thiel. Loving and proud grandfather of Bri (Kyle) Thorsrud, Rachel (Matt) Hoover, Derek Thiel and Michael Lambrix. Dearest brother of Bill (the late Effie), Bob (Peg), the late...

Marjorie A. Burchel
July 5, 2007
Burchel, Marjorie A., age 70, July 5, 2007, of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Mickey (Duane) Gardner, Rick (Cheryl) Burchel and George Burchel. Proud Meem of Katie and Dan Gardner, Angel and Jacklyn Burchel and John and Sarah Burchel. Dear sister of Paul, Joyce and Doug.
Harold J. Rhodes
July 5, 2007
Rhodes, Harold J. Age 87. July 5, 2007. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband to the late Geraldine. Loving dad to the late Janet M. and Michael (Kathy). Dearest grandpa of Nathan and Emily. Also survived by 1 sister as well as many nieces and nephews.
Virginia May Farino
July 4, 2007
Farino, Virginia May of Riverview, Age 86 July 4, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Richard Farino Jr. Loving mom to Michael (Audrey), Gregory (Becky) and Dorothea "Dee". Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister to Gerry.
Geraldine Lewis
July 4, 2007
Mrs. Lewis is survived by her mother Lottie Dzwierzynski; 2 sons Warren(Karen)Lewis and Derek(Christine)Lewis; 2 daughters Wendy(Mike)Dillon and Michelle Lewis; brother William (Sue)Dzwierzynski; sister Mary Ann Dzwierzynski; 6 grnadchildren
Angella M. Dorazio
July 3, 2007
Mrs. Dorazio was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and crocheting. She is survived by 3 sons Michael Dorazio, Laurence(Dolores)Dorazio, Nicholas(Voulena)Dorazio; daughters Maria Schoonover & Deborah(James)Nordstrom; broathers Alfred(Dorothy)Pillarelli, Gene(Marge)Pillarelli, John(Margaret)Pillarelli & Anthony(Barbara)Pillarelli;sisters in law Mary Dorazio & Louise Dorazio; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren & 13 great great grandchildren.
Betty Jo Gilbert
July 3, 2007
Gilbert, Betty Jo, age 76 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Zane. Loving mother of Rex(Pam), Melody(Mark) Walker, Karen(Tom) Cunningham and Kelly(Ronda). Dear sister of Bobby Plonka, Dennis(Nancy) Wallen and Jan Rasmussen. Dearest Grandmother of 12 and Great-Grandmother of 3.
Michael T. Young
July 3, 2007
Young, Michael T. Age 45, of Carleton. July 3, 2007. Loving husband of Susan K. Proud father of Christina Ann. Son of James W. Young. Brother of James and John. Preceded in death by his mother Karen.
Diana Mae Osentoski
July 2, 2007
Osentoski, Diana Mae, July 2, 2007, of Trenton. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother to 11 children. Proud grandma of 22. Great grandma of 3. Dear sister of 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Pearl T. Morehouse
July 1, 2007
Morehouse, Pearl Theresa. Age 87. July 1, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving mother of Larry, Robert, William (Nicole), Jim (Mary Jo), Beverly Westaway and Rose Ann (Tom) Malvesto. Dearest grandmother of 12. Great grandmother to 13. Also survived by 1 sister Martha Brown.
Timothy M. Clifford, Sr.
June 30, 2007
Clifford, Timothy M., Sr. Age 68. June 30, 2007 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of Janice. Loving dad of Pam (Dan), Bob (Carole), Tim, Jr. (Amy), Jerry (Stefanie) and Shelly. Dearest Papa of 11 grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters and a brother.
Derek G. Waddell
June 30, 2007
Waddell, Derek G. Age 34, June 30, 2007 of Allen Park. Loving father of Cole and Jayne. Dear companion of Elaine Carr. Beloved son of Betty Waddell and Glenn (Lois). Dearest Brother of Karen (Danny) Cordell, Renee (Scott) Lockenour, Michelle (Randy) Felty and Matt (Debi).

Virginia E. Fish
June 29, 2007
Fish, Virginia E., age 83, June 29, 2007, of Detroit. Loving wife of the late Daniel Fish. Dearest mom of Toni, Daniel Jr., Judith and Michael. Beloved grandma of 18, great grandma of 33, great great grandma of 2. God mother to Edward. Preceded in death by her parents.

Catherine E. Schreiber
June 28, 2007
Mrs. Schreiber is the beloved widow of Horst, loving mother of Brad(Marie, Cathy Wisniewski and Lisa(Gary)Blakenship; grand mother of 7; dear sister of Paul(Karolyn)Wisniewski, Tony(JoAnne)Wisniewski, Stan(Diane)Wisniewski & Margaret(Dewey)Roberts.

Mildred Mae Young
June 28, 2007
Young, Mildred M. age 85 June 30, 2007. Beloved wife of the late William Young. Loving mother to Bonnie Mitchell, Susan Kisko, Linda (Raymond)Dowdy, Valerie (James) Mullins, Randy (Pam) Young, Scott (Donna)Young & Clyde (Theresa) Young. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren.
Cathy Anne Gwizdala
June 27, 2007
She is survived by her husband Paul; daughter Kelly(Brian)Chambers; brothers Dale(Gwen)Perz and Randy(Denise)Perz; nieces Sarah Perz and Rebecca(Jason)Sidders; parents Chester & Veronica Perz. 2 grandchildren Dakota & Morgan Chambers
Joseph J. Boggis
June 27, 2007
Boggis, Joseph J., age 65, June 27, 2007. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Loving father to Joseph P., Bridget (David) Butterfield, Katie (Chuck) Jones, Molly (Don) Zelichowski and Amy (Kevin) Hackett. Dear grandfather of Victoria, Ben, Amanda, Elizabeth, Brandon, Rebecca, Tyler, Samantha and Taylor. Dear brother to the late Janet Rushlow.