OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Norm Smale

Norm Smale

September 3, 2006

Smale, Norm Age 79. September 3, 2006 of Melvindale. Beloved husband of the late Nadine. Loving dad of Bob (Cindy) and David (Kathy). Dearest grandpa of Jenifer, Joey, Darrell and Matthew. Brother to Noreen Stewart, Leonard Engel and Norma Bielski.

Bernice Bunny Noble

Bernice Bunny Noble

September 2, 2006

Noble, Bernice Bunny age 80 - Sept. 2, 2006 of Southgate. Loving mother of Larry(Sandy)Noble, Carl(Betsy)Noble, Sheri(Bob)Skinner and Nancy(Bob)McClellan. Dear sister of John(Ruth)LePatourel. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Donald E. Thompson, Jr.

Donald E. Thompson, Jr.

September 2, 2006

Thompson, Donald E., Jr. Age 65. September 2, 2006 of Monroe. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Christopher (Robyn) Thompson of Monroe, Jacqueline (Gerald) Kapolnek of Carleton, M. Caroline (Jeffrey) Connolly of Traverse City and Jennifer (Richard) Whipple of Dexter. Grandfather of 12. Also survived by 1 brother Phillip E. (Carolyn) Thompson of Houston, TX and 1 sister...

William W. Diehl

William W. Diehl

September 2, 2006

Diehl, William W. Age 81. September 3, 2006 of Monroe. He is survived by his wife Loretta Diehl and 1 daughter Pamela J. Diehl of Monroe. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Grace Diehl (nee: Harris), 1 brother Jack Diehl and 2 sisters Wilma Billimarre and Bessie Coates. William was a hi-lo driver for Midway...

Alleen Walker

Alleen Walker

September 2, 2006

Walker, Alleen of Trenton, age 80 died Sept. 2, 2006. Survived by daughter Dawn (James), sons Robert & Ryan (Francie), 6 grandchildren and 7 greatchildren. Funeral service Wed 10am at The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd. Visitation Tues 3pm to 9pm.

Virginia M. Wilcox

Virginia M. Wilcox

September 1, 2006

Wilcox, Virginia M. Age 80. September 1, 2006 of Trenton. Formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mom of Virginia Ann (David) Oliver, Sharon (Gerald) Flis, Raymond (Michele) Wilcox and Bruce E. Wilcox. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Raymond Joseph Mistrik

Raymond Joseph Mistrik

September 1, 2006

Mistrik, Raymond Joseph. Age 68. September 1, 2006 of Rockwood. Beloved husband of Betty A. Step-Father of Mark (Judy) Crenshaw, Bill (Dottie) Crenshaw, Debra Reaid and Mary Bokenhagen. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. Raymond worked for McClouth Steel.

Leonard P. Wierzba

Leonard P. Wierzba

August 31, 2006

Wierzba, Leonard P. Age 89. August 31, 2006 of Wyandotte. Brother of Nina (Gene) Ringler and Clem Wierzba. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents Bronislaus and Josephine, 1 brother and 1 sister. He worked for several years as an accountant.

Elsie M. Kurolvech

Elsie M. Kurolvech

August 31, 2006

Kurolvech, Elsie M. age 84 died August 31, 2006 or Riverview. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mom to Chris (Dan) Cote. Dearest grandmother to Danielle and Christopher. Dear sister to Louis Quint, Robert Quint, Clara Quint-Shalvoy and Anna Treboni. Preceded in death by brothers, Ray Quint, John Quint Jr., Hugo Quint and sisters Laura Mirolo and Desta Quint

Joseph A. Serement

Joseph A. Serement

August 29, 2006

Serement, Joseph A. August 29, 2006 of Grosse Ile. Loving husband of Donna. Joe was the greatest dad to Christopher. Brother of Michael (Wanda). Godfather to Allison, Kristin and Camille. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Estelle and brother Wallace.

Judith C. Tackwell

Judith C. Tackwell

August 27, 2006

Tackwell, Judith C., Age 65 Of Melvindale Loving mother of Joe Tackwell and Tracy L. Cummings. Beloved noni to Josh and Emily. Dear sister to Frank Shipman Jr.

James N. Bellmore

James N. Bellmore

August 27, 2006

Beloved husband of Pualine. Dearest father of James (Vicki) Bellmore, Jeffrey Bellmore, Glenda (Jackie) Ruffner and Julie (Eric) Dubke. Loving borhter of Betty Fairbanks and Beverly (Frank) Ross. Mr. Bellmore is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Robert R. Bob Knittel

Robert R. Bob Knittel

August 27, 2006

Knittel, Robert R. "Bob" Sr. Age 82, of North Ridgeville, OH, formerly of Woodhaven, MI. August 27, 2006. Beloved husband of Lois. Loving father of Karl (Jan) , Robert (Lucretia) , Kurt (Karen) , Jay (Molly) , Christine (Thomas) Lerchen , Leslie (Dante) Ragnone , Faye (David) Molitor , step-daughters Tammy Davis , Jackie (Bruce) Tigert. Proud Pee-paw of...

Gladys Louise Hanson

Gladys Louise Hanson

August 27, 2006

Hanson, Gladys L., age 83, August 27, 2006. Beloved mother of Linda (Wayne) Clark, Mark (Marcia) Hanson and Nancy (Doug) Gowen. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 3 sisters Mary Mahony, Patricia (Richard) Boldy and Theresa Conroy.

Doris A. Sidebottom

Doris A. Sidebottom

August 26, 2006

Sidebottom, Doris A. Age 79, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Trenton. August 26, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Neil C. Loving mother of Darlene (Charles) Finch, Barry (Denise), Randy (Stella), the late Michael G. and the late Russell N. Sister of Gordon, Joyce, Gail and Jean (Al). Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Preceded in death by...

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...