OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
Peter D. Schmitt
March 17, 2006
Schmitt, Peter D. Age 42. March 17, 2006 of Carlton. Beloved husband of Patty. Loving son of Joyce Schmitt and the late Peter P. Schmitt. Dearest brother of Phyllis (Scott) Branny and Patty (Scott) Keesey. Son-In-Law of Bobby and Margaret Freemon. Brother-In-Law of Robert and James Freemon. Uncle of Michael, Jennifer, Heather, Kimberly, James, Ian, Nicole and Andrew. Peter...
Coula Solomon
March 17, 2006
Solomon, Coula. Age 78. March 17, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mom of Diane (Rich) Allen, Kathy (John) Cholette and Kim (Rick) Moody. Dearest grandma and Yia-Yia to Jessica, Jason, Alexia, Elyssa, Tia and Nikolas. Great grandma to Jeffery and Devin. Sister of Billy, Matula, Georgia and Jimmy.
Matthew R. Donnelly
March 17, 2006
View Video Tribute Donnelly, Matthew R., Age 52, March 17, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Jan. Loving father of Joe. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Rita Donnelly. Also survived by three brothers Mike (Mary), Tim (Sallie) and Kevin, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Reverend Frederick (Charlotte) Vanhala.
Dorothy Jean Pitocco
March 17, 2006
Pitocco, Dorothy Jean. Age 84. March 17, 2006 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Arthur. Loving mother of Brenda (Lawrence) Garner and Pamela Sanderline. Dearest grandmother of Robert D. Grul, Arthur Charron and Paul Charron. Great grandmother of Nicholas Charron and Marcus Charron. Also survived by 2 brothers Robert Howard Allen and Gary Allen.

Diane M. Lint
March 16, 2006
Diane was born on February 21, 1952 and passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. Diane was a resident of Michigan.

Kermit Rice
March 16, 2006
Mr. Rice is survived by his wife Sharon,daughter Crystal Abrams, Stepdaughters Nicole(Todd)Targaczewski, Shannon(Bob Molnar)Gessner, Heather Gessner; brothers Dan(Barbara)Rice & Lynn(Clara)Rice; sister Janice Weiman; 5 grandchildren.

Mark W. Kienbaum
March 14, 2006
Kienbaum, Mark W., age 44, of Trenton. Loving son of Harold (Marjorie) and the late Martha. Brother of Carol (Jermone Keelen) Kienbaum, Dr. Paul (Laura), Laura (Eric Saund) Larkin and Robert (Linda) Larkin. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and one great nephew and two special friends Roger (Cathy) Eagle and Mike (Malane) LaFayette.

Jamie Lynn Higgins
March 13, 2006
Higgins, Jamie Lynn, age 25, March 13, 2006, of Flat Rock. Beloved daughter of Lynda. Loving sister of Jim (Barbara), Jason (Kelly) and Jennifer (Cesar). Loving aunt to Ryan, Sean, Amy, and Zack. Cherished friend of Dolores, Eileen and Dale.
Joseph Anthony Kirch
March 13, 2006
View Video Tribute Kirch, Joseph Anthony. Age 50. Suddenly March 13, 2006 of Ann Arbor. Formerly of Trenton. Beloved brother of Bonita (Glenn) Crock and Charles Kirch. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Adam and Frances Kirch and 1 brother Frank Kirch.

Cris D. Waterhouse
March 13, 2006
Mr. Waterhouse was employed as a custodian at Cantrick Middle School for 22 years and retired from Cantrick. He is survived by his wife Betty; mother Erma of Palisade, Colorado; son Adam of Monroe; daughter Nikole(Donald)Downs of Monroe; brothers Joseph Waterhouse of Monroe, Samuel Waterhouse of Palisade CO, Gerald(Carol)Waterhouse of Oregon; and 2 grandchildren.

Nancy J. Brow
March 12, 2006
Nancy was born on March 11, 1937 and passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2006. Nancy was a resident of Southfield, Michigan.
Nancy Joyce Nieman
March 12, 2006
View Video Tribute Nieman, Nancy J. Age 63. March 12, 2006 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Debra(Lisa Stepaniak). Dearest sister of Rose Van Hemel. Dear daughter-in-law of Virginia Nieman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Gloria Rae Stein
March 12, 2006
Mrs. Stein is survived by her sons Howard Stein of Monroe, Marc(Sharon) Stein of Georgia and Stuart (Shirleen)Stein of Newport; Sister Geri Greenberg of Miami,FL; 12 grandchildren & 16 Great-Grandchildren.

Betty Jean Swayze
March 12, 2006
Swayze, Betty Jean, age 75, died after battling Alzheimer Disease for over 10 years, March 12, 2006, of S. Rockwood. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Sonny Swayze. Loving mother of Jean (Daniel) Smith, Michael and Becky Swayze. Also survived by her sister Margaret.
Steven Richard Beck
March 11, 2006
Beck, Steven R. age 36, March 11, 2006 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Geraldine. loving father of Michael, Philip, and Jacob. Loving son of Richard and Lucille Beck. Dear son-in-law of Philip and Phyllis Salamone. Beloved brother of LuAnne (Kevin) Newman, Kimberly (Jeff) Walczak, and the late Dennis Beck. Also survived by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Fran (Todd) Christopher and...
Earl Joseph Kettinger
March 11, 2006
View Video Tribute Mr. Kettinger was the son of Leon & Eliza(Duvall)Kettinger. He married Ellen Bomia May 11, 1946 at St John Catholic Church in Monroe. Mr. Kettinger was employed 25 years at Monroe Auto Equipment & worked at General Motors in Toledo, where he retired after 20 yrs. He served in the Army Ssignal Corp as a radio...

Ralph S. Ledington
March 11, 2006
Mr. Ledington was employed by Chrysler Trenton Engine Plant for many years taking a medical retirement. He was an Army veteran and member of American Legion Post 225 and UAW Local 372. He is survived by Kathie Martich with whom he made his home; daughter Rochelle Davis of Monroe; brothers Ronnie Ledington Sr. of Ira, MI, & Gary(Darla)Ledington of...
Martin Joseph Balle
March 10, 2006
Balle, Martin J., Age 57, March 10, 2006 of Allen Park. Mr. Balle was a Vietnam Veteran Serving his country in the United States Army. Beloved father of Jeannine, and Melissa (Adam) Taylor. Beloved husband of Valerie. Loving son of Mary Patricia and the late Michael J. Balle. Also survived by five grandchildren, two sisters Denise (Al) Matteini and...
Erwin W. Leich, Sr.
March 10, 2006
Leich, Erwin W. Sr., Age 81 of Taylor. Loving Husband of Shirley. Father of Bill (Patricia), Shirley Ann (Robert) Doty, Jack (Cathy), Ray (Trish), Rodney and Charles (Erin). Proud Papa of 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Adolph Otts (Lois). Veteran of World War II. Retired from National Steel after 49 years of service
Elvie L. Yowell
March 9, 2006
View Video Tribute Yowell, Elvie L. Age 88. March 9, 2006 of Westland formerly of Taylor. Loving Aunt of Donna Bridges,Terry Barker, Faye Meszaros, Pam Bates, Donald Barker, Ruth Faudel, Bernice Thomason, Carl Barker, Denny Barker, Debbie Valentini, Sharon Pace, Arnold Barker and Larry Barker.