OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
August 17, 2006
Mr. Martyn was a Korean War Veteran who loved his grandchildren, cooking and puzzles.
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
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
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
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