OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Joseph Jacob Sucheck

Joseph Jacob Sucheck

May 6, 2007

Sucheck, Joseph J.; Age 89; May 6, 2007 of Trenton. Born in Franklin Boro, PA. Beloved husband of 63 years to the late Matilda "Tillie". Loving father of Robert (Linda) and Cynthia (David) Nappo. Dearest grandfather of Steven (Treasure), Jason (Tammi), Matthew (Sarah) and Angela Nappo. Great grandfather of Jessica, Samantha, Robert Carlton, Sunny and Owen Dean. Brother of...

J. Edward Meharg

J. Edward Meharg

May 6, 2007

Meharg, J. Edward. Age 78. May 6, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Betsy. Loving dad of Kathleen (Kerry) Johnson, Lynne Meharg and Laura (Charles) Trosien. Dearest grandpa of Leanne, Casey, Matthew (Andrea), Benjamin, Jessica and Jennifer.

Edwin A. Gallant

Edwin A. Gallant

May 5, 2007

Gallant, Edwin A. age 64-May 5, 2007 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Mary(Mark)Carroll, Frank and Jennifer(Robert)Shurko. Dearest grandpa of Andrew,Danielle,Chance,Steele,Kelsey and Rachel. Dear brother of Sandra(Albert)Dupui. Uncle of Deborah,Joseph and Gerald and father-in-law of Paul Berry.

Mattie V. Pope

Mattie V. Pope

May 4, 2007

Born January 25, 1924 in Slayden, Tenn. to James Hatcher and Nora Lee (Elliott) Hayes, beloved widow of Roy L. Baggett Sr. and to second husband William D. Pope, loving mother of Roy (Sandra) Baggett Jr., Jerry Lee Baggett, Shirley Ann (Rev Billy) Butson, Barbara Sue (Michael) Cuip and Phyllis (James) Flynn, sister to Sam Hayes, Frank Hayes, Thurman...

Patricia A. Phelan

Patricia A. Phelan

May 3, 2007

Born October 13, 1918 in Monroe, MI to Harry Eddy and Ruth Clair (Buchannan) Lentz, beloved widow of William J. Phelan, loving mother of Michael and Nancy (Dan) Stulberg, sister of Bonnie Lentz White and grandmother of two.

Bernard R. Copenhagen

Bernard R. Copenhagen

May 2, 2007

He is survived by his wife Carol; daughters Carol(Ben)Frazer of Maybee and Kimberly (Dean) VanDevelde of Monroe; Sister Margaret(Clarence)Klonowski of New Baltimore; 3 granddaughters and 1 step grandson.

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.