OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries

Jewell Elizabeth Hensley
May 2, 2007
She is survived by her stepsons William (Sue)Hensley & Gene(Sandra)Hensley; Daughter Janice(Patrick)McGary; Brother John(Glenda)Parrott; Sisters Mary Sue(Floyd)Hudson, Joanne(Edgar)Sexton, & Marcy(John)Lay; 1 grandchild and serveral step grandchildren; 1 great grandchild

Jeannette C. Rote-Fetters
May 1, 2007
Rote-Fetters, Jeannette C., She is survived by her husband Edward H. Fetters and her son Dr. Louis (Nada) Rote, 2 lovely grandchildren Natalie and Louis III. Her sister Sharon (Leo) Szymanski. A graduate of the University of Michigan, with a degree in Psychology. Jeannette was employed by the State of Michigan in the capacity of Social Work. A true...

Chester L. Sawyer
May 1, 2007
Sawyer, Chester L., age 74, May 1, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Deloris Boots. Loving father of Judy Bartal, Laura Steinbach, Martin, Mark and Karen Lewis. Dearest Papa of Bridgette, Kyle, Paige, Madisyn, Austin, Jeremy, Courtney and Alexandra.

Sophie Johnson
May 1, 2007
Beloved widow of Robert Mankin Johnson, loving mother of Robert (Valerie), Dennis (Jan) , David, Sophie (Charles) McKinzie, Mary (Harold) Rice and Shirley (James) Bronson, grandmother of 15, greatgrandmother of 16, preceded in death by her parents, spouse, 5 brothers and 1 sister.
John Macdonald
May 1, 2007
Macdonald, John of Lincoln Park. Age 83. Died May 1, 2007. A man of integrity, charm and compassion. Beloved husband of Noreen. Loving father of Rose (the late Larry) Brown, Catherine "Kate" Macdonald (Barry King), Margaret (John) Cooper, Andrew (Aline) Macdonald and Anne (Pete) Macdonald- McKenna. Dearest grandfather of Debbie, Christine, Ian, Colin, Ivy, Jack and Nick. Great grandfather...

Emanuel Lieto
April 30, 2007
Mr. Lieto was amember of th 1266 Knight of Columbus, St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was an usher & worked church bingo.He received several award including the Cryier Bell from Ford Motor Co. for his civic activity. He was a board member of United Fund, Monroe County Commission on Aging and a founding member of Monroe Senior Citizens...
Lena W. Verbeke
April 30, 2007
Verbeke, Lena W.-Jonnie- April 30, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of the late Margot Herrick. Dearest mother-in-law of Edward Herrick. Also survived by one sister, four grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Forrest J. Kirkman, Sr.
April 29, 2007
Kirkman, Forrest J, age 92, April 29, 2007 of Trenton, formerly of South Rockwood. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Miriam (Dale) Masson, Sallie (the late James) Whiteside, Judy (Jim) Boschma, Bobbie (Charlie) Reeder and Jackie (Jim) Bost. Also survived by his grandchildren, his great grandchildren, his great great grandson, and 2 sisters Althea Hopp and...

William Lafayette
April 28, 2007
Lafayette, William "Bill", age 82 died April 28, 2007 at his home. He was a lifelong Grosse Ile resident. Beloved husband to Jackie for 58 years. Loving father to Charles (Lynn), Suzanne (Tom) Brown, Bruce (Noelline) and Brian. Dear "Gramps" to Jason (Marina), great grand father to Ella Rose and brother to Evelyn MacRae.

Charlotte Ann Caza
April 27, 2007
Caza, Charlotte A. age 77, April 27, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Daniel (Denise) Murphy, Ted Murphy and Mark Murphy. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 1 sister Mary Barrett.

Lellia Ann Pavlik
April 27, 2007
Mrs. Pavlik is survived by her daughter Patricia (Bob) Gerson as well as two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Ella E. Rademacher
April 27, 2007
Rademacher, Ella, E., age 81, April 27, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Leon. Loving father of Curtis (JoAnn) and Paul (Sherri). Also survived by 2 brothers Daniel and Charles Pinter and her sister Margaret Pavelka.
Shirley D. Navarre
April 27, 2007
Navarre, Shirley D., age 61, April 27, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Gale. Loving mother of Tonya. Devoted grandma of Kayla. Also survived by 2 sisters Phyllis (Warren) Bostic and Linda Moore; 2 brothers Gene (Fonda) Carey and Ronnie Carey; and her step-brother Dennis Carey.

Dean Laura
April 25, 2007
Beloved husband of Carrie L. (Beck), loving father of Sean R., Jennifer L., Natalie L., Isabella R. and Brooke, son of Raymond and Joyce (Raymond) Laura, brother of Dennis (Sharon), Dale (Sharon), Davie (Christine) and Dawn (Dale) Taylor. Field Specialist for Eastman Kodak Co. for 27 years. Graduated Carlson High School and Sienna Heights College.

Lucy M. Marchese
April 25, 2007
Beloved wife of the late Casper Marchese. Lucy is survived by her sister Angeline (Russ) Cusumano of Carsonville, MI
Edward M. Pelts
April 25, 2007
Pelts, Edward "Eddie" M. Age 80. April 25, 2007. Of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Eleanore. Loving dad of Edward (Paula), Patty (Kenny) Schryer, Greg (Barb), Mark, Annette Pelts and the late Kathleen. Dearest grandpa of Laurence III, Mathew, Sarah, Emily, Steven, Lauren, Carter and Nathan. Great grandpa of Lilian. He was a well know Detroit area musician and...

Donald C. Dale
April 25, 2007
Donald was born on October 13, 1927 and passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Donald was a resident of Michigan.

James J. Cook
April 24, 2007
Cook, James J. Age 84, April 24, 2007 of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Linda Boucher, James (Paula) Cook, Ron Cook, Patricia (Arturo) Garcia, Dan Cook and Marilyn (Tommy) Wynn. Grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 9. Visitation Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm with a Honor Guard Service at 5:00pm at The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson...
Laura Danielle Zuk
April 23, 2007
Zuk, Laura Danielle, age 19, April 23, 2007 of Trenton. Loving daughter of Gary and Karen. Dearest sister of Robyn. Dear granddaughter of Grayson Joe and Edith Wend. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and many loving cousins and friends.