OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Arthur Charles Smith

Arthur Charles Smith

August 25, 2006

Smith Arthur C., age 75, suddenly August 25, 2006 of Allen Park. Mr. Smith was a retired district manager for the Detroit News after more than 35 years of service. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Denise Ball, Kathleen (Tom) Schwartz, James Smith, Daniel (Sharon) Smith, Robert Smith and Kevin (Tracy) Smith. Also survived by 17 grandchildren 4...

Gayle M. Alexander

Gayle M. Alexander

August 25, 2006

Beloved wife of Timothy. Dearest mother of Jeffery Racette and step-mother to Nicole (Chris) Major. Loving sister of David (Wilma) Wiseman, Richard Wiseman, Kevin (Colleen) Wiseman, Karen (Donald) Rinna and Christie (Donly) Elkins.

John Wojno

John Wojno

August 24, 2006

Wojno, John, Age 82, August 24, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Irene, the late Elaine Wojno, and the late Dorothy Wojno. Loving father of Paul (Jill) Wojno, Mark (Patricia) Wojno and Valerie (Rick) Alleman. Step father of Cathy (John) Pelletier, and Randy (Patricia) Upton. Also survived by six grandchildren Abbey, Adam, Danielle, Benjamin, Madalyn, and Joey, four...

Peter John Zaranko

Peter John Zaranko

August 23, 2006

Peter is survived by his wife Jean, four sons, Frank, Timothy, Emil and James, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 sister Katherine Richmond.

Frank E. Young

Frank E. Young

August 22, 2006

Young, Frank E., age 84, August 22, 2006 of Canton, Formerly of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Loving father of Nancy (David) West, and the late Douglas. Dear brother of Donald (June), and the late Rosemary Roberts. Brother-in-law of Finch Roberts . Dearest grandfather of Scott and Stacey and great-grandfather of Alabama. Also survived by many nieces, nephews...

Violet May Dettloff

Violet May Dettloff

August 22, 2006

Mrs. Dettloff was a bank teller for many years for Commonwealth Bank & Peoples Bank in Flat Rock, Gibraltar & Trenton. She enjoyed bowling, golfing and was active with the Gibraltar Senior Citizens and Special Olympics. She is survived by 3 sons Mark(Lynn), Scott(Sharon) & Kurt(Tina); daughter Kim Kujawski; sister Marguerite(Steve) Ertl; 10 grandchildren.

Dorothy O. Ornowsky

Dorothy O. Ornowsky

August 22, 2006

Mrs. Ornowsky was employed as a custodian for Monroe Public Schools for 31 years, 18 at Monroe High School and the remainder at Cantrick. She was the first woman to operate the boiler at Cantrick and retired in 1981. She was a member of the Monroe Senior Citizens, AARP & past member of Monroe Eagles. She is survived by...

Giuseppe S. Canzoneri

Giuseppe S. Canzoneri

August 21, 2006

Canzoneri, Giuseppe S. Papa Joe, Age 71 Died August 21, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 48 years to Rose. Loving father to Virginia, Peter, Tom and Angela. Loving papa to Adriana, Lacy, Victoria, Valeria, Natalie, Gina, Grace, Julia, Guy and Selena.

Morris Clark Bertsch

Morris Clark Bertsch

August 20, 2006

Morris was born on April 7, 1920 and passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006. Morris was a resident of Riverview, Michigan.

James M. Williams, Jr.

James M. Williams, Jr.

August 20, 2006

James was born on November 8, 1935 and passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2006. James was a resident of Michigan.

Marjorie J. Henry

Marjorie J. Henry

August 19, 2006

Henry, Marjorie J. Henry. Age 70. August 19, 2006. Beloved mom of Dennis Revard, the late Diane Harrison, Steve (Sherri) Revard, Laura (Jeff) Cappell and Beth Borlack. Dearest grandma of 13. Great Grandma of 3.

Theresa Marie Preece

Theresa Marie Preece

August 19, 2006

Preece, Theresa Marie Age 71, August 19, 2006 of Grosse Ile., MI Beloved wife of Duncan. Loving mother to Nancy Preece, Joseph (Beatriz) Preece, John Preece, Patrick (Jill) Preece and Melody (William) Polis. Beloved grandmother to Nicolai Preece. Dear sister to Raymond Schlaff, Donald Schlaff and Shirley Furdak.

Jeffery A. Koniarz

Jeffery A. Koniarz

August 18, 2006

Koniarz, Jeffery A. Age 32. August 18, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved son of Kenneth Koniarz and Patricia Keys. Loving brother of Jamie Koniarz and Danielle Keys. Dearest grandson of Hedwig Koniarz and Conception Murray. Dear step-son of Gale Koniarz and Grant Keys and step-brother of Denise Grech, Dino Keys, Daryl Keys and Tony Hernandez II. Also survived by...

Ann E. Thompson

Ann E. Thompson

August 18, 2006

Thompson, Ann. Age 82. August 18, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved mother of Stephanie Murphy, Valerie (Joseph) Adaline and Patricia (Jim) Allen. Loving grandmother of Timothy, Beth Ann, Colleen, Karin (Matthew), Gregory and Michael. Also survived by 1 sister Margaret Ivankovics.

Bessie E. Robson

Bessie E. Robson

August 17, 2006

Bessie is survived by 7 children: Willie (Jessica) Robson III, Sherry(George) Blankenbaker, Deboarh (Daniel) Camilli, Nancy (Dennis) Ruvio, Ruby (Ron) Williams, Billie (Ed) Doyle and Cathy Robson She is also survied by two brothers one sister and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Eldon Rees Martyn

Eldon Rees Martyn

August 17, 2006

Mr. Martyn was a Korean War Veteran who loved his grandchildren, cooking and puzzles.

Lisa Suzanne Bronner

Lisa Suzanne Bronner

August 17, 2006

Bronner, Lisa, Age 28. Beloved wife of Christopher. Loving daughter of Judith (Pappy) Reed and Paul (Rita) Schoonover. Dear granddaughter to John (Rita) Lipinski.

Brian M. Cummings

Brian M. Cummings

August 16, 2006

Cummings, Brian Michael, age 48, August 16, 2006 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving dad of Joshua and Matthew. Step-father of Laura Dreyer. Dearest son of Donald and Mary Ellen. Brother of Monica Grabetz, Cathy Doyle, Greg Cummings and Jeanne Cummings. Uncle of Paige, Wendi, Ryan, Kristi, Hayley and Sam. Also survived by 4 great nieces and nephews....

William F. Colbert

William F. Colbert

August 16, 2006

Colbert, William F. Age 81. August 16, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Robert (Jean), James (Amelia) and Janice (William) Chiasson. Dearest grandfather of Brian, James, Kevin and Nicholas.

Morris Richard Crowe

Morris Richard Crowe

August 16, 2006

Crowe, Morris R., Age 76, August 16, 2006 of Trenton, formerly of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Doris. Loving father of Linda Crowe and Dale Crowe. Also survived by three grandchildren Lisa, Bryan and Shanda, two great-grandchildren Deanna and Jeramiah and one brother Harold Crowe. Mr. Crowe was a member of The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1387, Wyandotte