OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...