OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries

Vera A. Penn
June 12, 2006
Vera was a member of VFW Aux. Post 9489 in Atlanta, MI, Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in Atlanta and St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockwood, MI. She is survived by her husband Douglas of Atlanta; sons Dennis Lee(Robin), David Wayne, Michael Douglas(Cheryl), Timothy Allen & Douglas Steven; Brother Dr. Louis Paul(Martha)Baldoni; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Anna Albu
June 10, 2006
View Video Tribute Anna is survived by her sister Flora McKinney, her brother Peter Albu and her nieces and nephews

Kate Gasparovich
June 10, 2006
Gasparovich, Kate D. age 61 - June 10, 2006 of Hudson, Florida. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Shalonne (Scott) Seward, Aaron (Melissa) Kostyu, and Bret (Sarah) Kostyu. Dearest step-mother of Joseph D. Gasparovich and Deena (Jeff) Smith. Dear grandmother of 13. Also survivrd by 5 brothers, 2 sisters and many nieces and nephews.

Viola E. Baumeister
June 9, 2006
Viola was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church and Altar Society, Monroe Senior Center and The Golden Lioness Club. She loved to bake and be with her family. She is survived by 2 sons Carl(Kathryn)Baumeister, Daniel(Anna)Baumeister and son-in-law Rodge Armstrong; 2 daughters Anne(James)Timbs & Elizabeth Pattie; brother Darwin Johnson; 4 sisters Loretta Baczor, Ethel Jackson, Verna VanStone &...
James F. Schramm
June 9, 2006
Schramm, James F. Age 84. June 9, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Ethel. Loving dad of Karen Kozdron and Kathleen and Robbie Glowczewski. Dearest grandpa of Edward, Kira and Jason. Also survived by 1 sister Rita (Marvin) Holland. James retired from Monsanto after 40 years of service, he was a team member of the 1938 -...
Cheryl L. Peake
June 7, 2006
View Video Tribute Cheryl was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monroe and a 1978 graduate of Ida High School. She played basketball, softball and volleyball; she was a guard on the undefeated basketball team her junior year 19-0, attended Lake Superior State College where she played basketball, and enjoyed traveling with her boys. Cheryl was employed...
Deanna L. Vargo
June 7, 2006
View Video Tribute Vargo, Deanna L., age 60, June 7, 2006, of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Andrew. Loving mother of Brian (Lori) and Shawn (Melissa). Proud grandma of Zachary and Collin.

James R. Pingilley
June 6, 2006
Pingilley, James R., age 77, June 6, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Vera. Loving father of Sandra (Greg) Cowell, the late Michael, Stephen (Dia) Hartrick and Debbie (Bret) Gonyea. Dear father-in-law of Joanie Pingilley. Dearest brother of Roy (Sue), Richard (Phyllis) and the late Robert. Brother-in-law of Popi Pingilley. Also survived by 3 grandchildren.

Clyde G. Mainzinger
June 6, 2006
Clyde was born on April 23, 1930 and passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Clyde was a resident of Southgate, Michigan.
James Edward Mumaw
June 5, 2006
Mr. Mumaw is survived by his wife Beatrice; mother Alma Mumaw; daughter Nadine(Joe)Meeker; brother Raymond(Kim)Mumaw; sisters Maryann(Ronnie)Pugh and Thelma Starr; granddaughter Eryn Meeker. He retired as a pipefitter from Chrysler Trenton Engine after 35 years and was a member of UAW Local 372.

Anthony M. Sugalski
June 5, 2006
Sugalski, Anthony M. "Tony". Age 88. June 5, 2006 after fighting to recover from a stroke he suffered several months ago. Born to Josephine and Ludwig Sugalski in Detroit, MI. He was 1 of 6 children. Beloved husband of 67 years to Regina. Loving dad of Thomas (Trish) and Kathleen (Fred) Corne. Grandpa of Anthony (Ashley) Sugalski, Matthew Sugalski,...
Renie E. Bradley
June 5, 2006
View Video Tribute Bradley, Renie E. Age 81, June 5, 2006 of Southgate. Loving mother of Linda (Ronald) Chubb and the late Leonard F. Giuliano. Dearest sister of Marion (Larry) Kinnard, Amos Auxier and Hubert (Yvonne) Auxier. Dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of nine. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Evelyn Ball
June 5, 2006
Evelyn was born on September 22, 1923 and passed away on Monday, June 5, 2006. Evelyn was a resident of Michigan.
Alvis W. New
June 4, 2006
New, Alvis W. Age 85, June 4, 2006 of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Aimee. Loving father of Jackie Raymond, Al (Toni) New Jr., Rudy (Paula) New, Yvette (Ralph) Konopka, and Gigi (Bobby) Whalen. Also survived by his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
Frederick Robert Hunter
June 2, 2006
View Video Tribute Hunter, Frederick R. Age 68, June 2, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Frederick, Carmen (Lance) Freeman, Maria (Jeff) Rubley and Antoinette (Matt) Swikoski. Dearest grandfather of Theresa, Jeffrey, Blake, Hunter, Nicole, Brent, Evan, Taylor, Charlie and Jake. Dear brother-in-law of Bill Becker, Anthony (Marilynne) DeMarti, Louie DeMarti, Mary DeMarti, Carmen...
Mildred Lee Nyberg
June 1, 2006
Nyberg, Mildred Ann. Age 75, of Shelby Township. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Terry (Janet) Rigney and Steve Rigney. Step-mother to Kitty (Brian) Wells. Grandmother of Rebecca, Dana, Stephanie and Todd. Great-grandmother of Zachary and sister to the late Verta Conway.

Charlotte A. Barekman
June 1, 2006
She is survived by son David(Vicki)Thoms of Monroe;daughter Alice Engel of Monroe; 5 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren

Mary Salina Laura
May 31, 2006
She is survived by sons Donald Laura of Hillsdale & Raymond Laura of Monroe; brothers Jack Digue of New Jersey, George (Janet) Digue of Trenton MI and Lloyd Digue of California; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren & 3 great great grandchildren.

Carr Bryan Rutherford
May 30, 2006
He is survived by his wife Shirley; Sons Anthony(Dawn)Rutherford, David Rutherford, Theodore(Kelly)Rutherford; daughters Joy Bartel & Robin Robish; 7 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren.
Geraldine Rhodes
May 30, 2006
Rhodes, Geraldine Geri Age 85. May 30, 2006, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of Michael (Kathy) and the late Janet. Loving grandmother to Nathan and Emily. Dear sister of Marshall Beaubien.