OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Jean F. Mcneil

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jess B. Shafer

Jess B. Shafer

October 25, 2007

Shafer, Jess B., age 87, October 25, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved father of Billie and Don.

Judi Robinson

Judi Robinson

October 25, 2007

Robinson, Judi. Age 47. October 25, 2007 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mom of Michael and Brad. Dearest sister to Rick (Tammy) Toburen, Dennis Toburen, Bruce (Claudia) Toburen and Lori (Ray) Pomaville.

Kenneth Wood

Kenneth Wood

October 24, 2007

Wood, Ken of Brownstown Twp., Age 48. Lost his battle with neuroendrocrine cancer of the pancreas on Oct. 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Kandi. Loving father of Josh, Amber and Shannon. Dear son of Josephine and the late Baby Wood. Dear brother to Dan, Ray, Linda and Rick. Also surviving are in-laws Jerry and Pat Van Hook and brother...

Bernice Keller

Bernice Keller

October 24, 2007

Keller, Bernice. Age 81 of Taylor. Went to be with her heavenly father October 24, 2007. Beloved wife of Nick. Loving mom of Karen (Joe) Bowen, Sandi nee Scott (Jim) Marley, Gary Scott, Lennie (Karen) Scott and the late Donna Small. Dearest grandma of 10. Great grandma of 6. Also survived by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.