OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Edward J. Monson
March 30, 2007
Monson, Edward J. Age 69, of Trenton. March 30, 2007. Beloved husband of Mary Joann for 47 yrs. Loving father of Brian (Sandi) Monson and Mary Kate (Peter) Cogswell. Proud grandfather of Caitlin, Nicholas and Zachary. Brother of Robert (Esther) Monson. Preceded in death by one brother Thomas.
Donalda Zenz
March 30, 2007
Donald is survived by one daughter Mary (Theodore) Kohler, one sister Marie Ostlund as well as 2 grandchildren.

Frederick W. Litner
March 29, 2007
Frederick is survived by his daughter Lana Powell of Woodhaven, MI and his son Kurt Litner of Woodhaven, MI

Margaret Wachter Wallace
March 29, 2007
Beloved wife of Baird. Loving mother of Christiane Larner. Proud grandmother of Christopher and Charlotte. Arrangements were handled by The Ridge Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton, MI
Julia A. Hill
March 28, 2007
Hill, Julia, of Trenton, age 64, March 28, 2007. Beloved wife of Warren. The best mom to Deborah, Susan, and David. Dear sister to Carl T. Baranski of Shippensburg, PA.
Rhoda J. Paddie
March 26, 2007
Paddie, Rhoda J. Age 54, March 26, 2007, of Allen Park. Loving mother of Tina (Lorenzo) Hinojosa and Stefanie Winborn. Also survived by her grandchildren Lorenzo, Vancent, Javier, Nina, her mother Ollie Johnson, her four sisters, Cat, Maxine, Willa and Thelma, three brothers, Dan, Jackie and Charlie Jr., preceded in death by brothers Billy and Bobby.
Patience L. Hill
March 24, 2007
Hill, Patience L. Age 82. March 24, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Don. Loving mother of Dave (Beth) Hill, Carol (Rob) Ryan, and the late Kathryn Hill. Dearest grandmother of Heather Hill. Sister of John Pizer, Kathryn (James) Rogers, Marjorie (Steven) Kramer, the late Grace Bauer and the late George Pizer. Also survived by several nieces and...
Jeanne C. Jackson
March 24, 2007
Jackson, Jeanne C., age 77, March 24, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Jeanne was very active in her church and numerous charities. Beloved wife of Frederick (Fritz II). Devoted mother of Lynn (Brad) Carper, Fritz III (Pamela) Jackson and Jill (Jeff) Carruthers. Also survived by 6 grandchildren Fritz IV (Lauren), Brad Jr., Nick, Chase, Jennifer and D.J., 1 great grandson...
Julia M. Hill
March 23, 2007
Hill, Julia M. Age 94, March 23, 2007 of Taylor. Loving mother of Annabelle (Donald) Shook and the late Lawrence Lanoue. Also survived by eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Erminia M. Minnie Smith
March 23, 2007
Smith, Erminia M. "Minnie" formerly of Detroit Age 82 died March 23, 2007. Mother to Daniel, Dennis and Debbie. Dear sister to Joyce, Fred, Alberta "Chug".
Ortensia Amalfitano
March 23, 2007
Amalfitano, Ortensia Age 98, March 23, 2007 of Trenton, Michigan. Wife of the late Federico. Mother of Maria (Gene) Mazzella, Vincent (Marjorie) Amalfitano, and Carmela (Ennio) Iadeluca. Also survived by nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Roy O. Diegel
March 23, 2007
Diegel, Roy O., age 80, March 23, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Norma. Dearest father of James (Beverly), Larry (Cheryl), Dianne (Paul) Dietz, Richard (Cynthia), Debbie (Rick) Degg, Kevin (Shalimar) and Carol (Ric) Stoia. Dear brother of Russell (Donna). Loving grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 5. Roy was a WWII Veteran with the Royal Canadian Navy....
Gretchen Rupp
March 22, 2007
Born June 10, 1923 in Dundee, MI to John and Anna (Hagemaier) Geisler, Gretchen married William W. Rupp Feb 14, 1942 in Erie, Mi, he died in 1999. Mother of William J. (Gail) Rupp of Badin, N.C., Nancy Elamon of South Branch, MI and Mary Rupp of Toledo, Ohio, 13 grandchildren, numerous greatgranchildren. She was preceded in death by...
Frances A. Brancheau
March 22, 2007
She is survived by her loving companion Boots; son Alan(Jeanette)Brancheau; daughter Donna(Dale)Younglove; brother Ted Domiski; sisters Clara Januscyk, Helen Pokrywki, Antionette(Bernard)Soja, Mary(Raymond)Jaromin; 3 grandchildren.
Ruth Chicoine
March 20, 2007
Born January 9, 1921 in Toronto, Canada to William and Mary (Bailey) Arnold, married Louis A. Chicoine 1947 in Detroit, MI he died November 3, 1997. Mother of Michael (Jeanette) Chicoine, grandmother of Jeffrey and Brian.

Frank Stanley Traka
March 19, 2007
Traka, Frank S. of Dearborn formerly of Allen Park and Detroit. Age 92, died March 19, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of John (Sandra). Dear brother to Mary, Agnes and Stefanie. Also surving are several neices and nephews
Mildred Nell Nadeau
March 18, 2007
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by her son James(Jacqueline)Nadeau; daughters Phyllis Southworth, Linda(James)Dobson, Kay(Kevin)Baker, & Karen Nadeau; 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchildren.

Sarah L. Jones
March 18, 2007
Jones, Sarah L., age 74, march 18, 2007 of Brownstown, formerly of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Earl for 55 years. Loving mother of Karen (Len) Wojnar, Cindy Jones (Doug Wojcik) and Gayle (Ron) Gotz. Also survived by 4 grandchildren Derek, Blair, Elliott, and Ethan; her great grand daughter Cassandra and her brother Wayne Vitale.

Joann M. Loope
March 17, 2007
She was a former member of Bible Baptist Church. Loved to crochet, crafts, to read collectables, old movies and spend time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons Glen Loope and James Loope; daughters Glenda(MichaelNisley, Mary(Stephen)Blankenship, Sharon Love, Diana(Ronald)Sander, Rhonda(Robert)Stanley & Cheryl(Terry)Hall; brother Robert Kroeger; 20 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren
Beverly Ann Mrs. Dabbs
March 17, 2007
Dabbs, Beverly A., age 67, March 17, 2007 of Lincoln Park. Mrs. Dabbs was a longtime employee of Lincoln Park Public Schools. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Debbie Elick, John (Donna) Dabbs, David Dabbs and Brian Dabbs. Beloved daughter of Dorothy and the late George Barber. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, and her brother George...