OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Mary Pluff

Mary Pluff

February 16, 2007

Mary is survived by two sons; William (Michele) Kline and Paul (Julianna) Pluff, one daughter Melanie (Brian) Relitz, and a step son Charles Pluff. She is also survived by 2 sisters Pauline Bondy and Helen Boulton as well as 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Linda A. Morelli

Linda A. Morelli

February 15, 2007

Morelli, Linda A. Age 64. February 15, 2007 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Eugene. Loving mother of John Karlzen and Kristyn (Kraig) Wilson. Dearest grandmother of Hollee and Macee Wilson. Linda graduated from Eastern Michigan University and was a teacher for 34 years with the Southgate Public School System.

James Russell Adams

James Russell Adams

February 15, 2007

Adams, James Russell. Age 57 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Loving father of Sherry (Rob) Swanson and Brian (Theresa) Adams. Proud grandpa of Robbie, Gavin, Kolby, Emily, Christina, Joseph, Brian and James. son of Russell and the late Jean.

Adam Awishes

Adam Awishes

February 14, 2007

Adam John Awishes 29, of S.Rockwood, MI. Son of Gary J. and Robin F. (Houle) Awishes, father of Kyleigh Dionne, brother of Clay (Krissi) Awishes, and Kara Awishes, grandson of Lila Muzczka.

Charles F. Kaiser

Charles F. Kaiser

February 14, 2007

Kaiser, Charles F. Feb. 14 Age 78 of Grosse Ile. Dear husband of Dorothy (Rensi.) Dearest father of Dean (Judy.) Also survived by 1 granddaughter Anna, 2 Brothers John and William, 1 sister Anna McDuffee and 18 nieces and nephews.

Larry Gene Adams

Larry Gene Adams

February 14, 2007

TAYLOR, Michigan - Larry Gene Adams, 69, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2007 at his residence after a short bout with cancer. He was born in Whirlwind, West Virginia , and had lived in Taylor , Michigan for over 25 years. Larry Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Garnet Adams; brother Billy Adams; two...

Frances Jewel Trancygier

Frances Jewel Trancygier

February 13, 2007

Age 91 of Trenton, Michigan passed away on February 13 at Southshore Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 21, 1916 in Ripley, Mississippi. Jewel was eldest child of Thomas Oscar Lockhart and Claudie Ethel (Moffitt) Lockhart. She is survived by one brother, Charles E. Lockhart (Mary Jo) of Ripley. Jewel Married Herman Givens who passed...

Mary A. Cortese

Mary A. Cortese

February 12, 2007

Cortese, Mary A. (nee Trapani)

William R. Graves

William R. Graves

February 12, 2007

Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of William, Tim and Holly. Dear brother of Martha(Jack),Donnie(Pat), Ernie(Irene), Sherri, Cathy and Norma(Maynard).

John T. Choate, Jr.

John T. Choate, Jr.

February 11, 2007

Choate, John T. Jr., Age 54, of Trenton. February 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Catrina Choate, Melissa (Shane) Moore, Dennis (Crissy) Bailey, Erin (Jeff) Faulk and Shanna Nunley. Proud grandfather of Brittany, Nathan, Nicholas, Kayle and Ruby. Son of John Sr. and the late Marcella. Brother of Bob and Don.

Leonard C. Mahoney

Leonard C. Mahoney

February 11, 2007

Mahoney, Leonard Clement, age 90 of Riverview, Michigan, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2007. Leonard was born in Tweed, Ontario, Canada on November 6, 1916, son of George and Amelia LaBarge Mahoney. He emigrated to the U.S. after World War II and became a citizen in 1950. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and 9 brothers and...

Dorothy M. Fosty

Dorothy M. Fosty

February 11, 2007

Fosty, Dorothy M., age 84, February 11, 2007 of Trenton. Loving mother of Julie (James) Carter-Simon of Hudson FL, Fred (Julie) Carter of Trenton, Alan (Carol) Carter of Southgate. Nana of Angela, Scott and Samantha of who she was so very proud. Dear sister of Carol (Louis) Zavac of Toledo, Ohio. Preceded in death by her sister Jean Caroll....

Frances Alice Wahl Baldock

Frances Alice Wahl Baldock

February 10, 2007

Frances Alice Wahl Baldock, 91, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Monroe. Passed away February 10, 2007. Loving mother of Jane, Lisa and Jon. Proud grandmother of Michael, Jonnie, Chrissie, Rollin, Suzanne, Patrick, Maxie, Lauren and Mark.

Gina C. Dinatale

Gina C. Dinatale

February 10, 2007

DiNatale, Gina C. Age 77. February 10, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Elvio. Loving mom of John and Lisa (Felix) Fortini. Dearest Nonna of Matthew James Fortini and Jenny Lee Fortini. Sister of Aldo (Flora) Checcobelli and Frank Checcobelli.

Joseph Attard

Joseph Attard

February 9, 2007

Attard, Joseph. Age 88. February 9, 2007 of Detroit. Husband of Mary. Father of Joseph (Kristy). Grandfather of Teri and Jessica.

Bryon James Speirs

Bryon James Speirs

February 9, 2007

Loving son of Dianne(Richard)Samueloff and Larry(Kathy)Speirs. Dearest brother of Jason(Holly)Speirs. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Gary Adolf Gessner

Gary Adolf Gessner

February 8, 2007

Gessner, Gary A. Age 72, of Southgate. February 8, 2007. Loving father of Valarie (Michael)Joyce, Greg (Collette) Gessner, Leslie (Michael) Krezowiak and Steven Gessner. Also survived are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Maynie Ethel Reed

Maynie Ethel Reed

February 8, 2007

Reed, Maynie, E. Age 84, of Monroe, Michigan. Loving mother of Tom (Laura) Reed, Bob (Jackie) Reed, Don (Lori) Reed, Ronald Reed, John (Barbara) Cartwright, Charles (Debra) Reed and Paula Kunath. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Diana Lynn Tarnacki

Diana Lynn Tarnacki

February 8, 2007

Tarnacki, Diana L. Age 58. February 8, 2007 of Riverview. Loving wife for 36 years of Gary M. Dear mother of 3 sons; Bryan E. (Jennifer), Andrew M. and David A. Grandmother of Kayla and Alexandra. Dear daughter of Merlyn A. Witt (nee Cady) and the late Edward G. Witt. Sister of Sandra J. Witt and Deborah S. (Tom)...

Ann V. Surma

Ann V. Surma

February 8, 2007

Surma, Ann V. Age 89. February 8, 2007 of Allen Park. Formerly of St. John Cantius Parish, Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Theresa (James) Donnelly, Charles (Phyllis), Dennis (Lynda) and Gerald. Dearest grandmother of Karen Bodett, Susan Egan, Melissa Dunham, Margaret, Maureen, Brian, Andrea and Erica. Great grandmother of Victoria, Evan and Owen.