OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Jewell Elizabeth Hensley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Hugh A. Soules

Hugh A. Soules

April 28, 2007

Mr. Soules is survived by his Son Hugh Chip (Maureen) Soules, Jr.

Charlotte Ann Caza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.