OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Rita T. Marica
December 2, 2016
Marica, Rita T. Age 84. December 2, 2016 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mom of Errol, Maickel and Remko. Also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Rita loved her family and loved life; she especially enjoyed swimming, singing, knitting, dancing, playing the violin and being outdoors. There is no visitation at the...
Frank J. Panisko
December 2, 2016
Panisko, Frank J., age 76, December 2, 2016 of Taylor, Michigan. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Donald) McHugh; his granddaughter Emily and his former wife, Jo. There will not be any services. There Will Not Be Any Visitation Or Services: The Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI 48101-1141...
Mary Ann Weyher
December 2, 2016
Born in Maybee, Mary was the daughter of William and Mary (Rummel) Knabusch. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Weyher, on May 27, 1950. Sadly he preceded her in death in 2002. A dedicated homemaker, Mary also worked as a Bank Teller for Peoples Federal Bank in Monroe and at the various banks in Maybee, retiring in...
Marion G. Mihaloff
December 1, 2016
Mihaloff, Marion formerly of Trenton & Hillsdale, Michigan passed away unexpectedly on December 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 67 years, Jimmie Mihaloff; her daughters Sandra Mihaloff and Deborah Mihaloff and their husbands Philip Klaus, and Alan Kirshner; nephew Michael Dinoff and his wife Linda and many loving friends. She was best known for...
Marilyn (Gass) Velten
December 1, 2016
Velten (Gass), Marilyn. Age 92. December 1, 2016. Formerly of Rockwood. Beloved Mom of Linda (Rick) Holt, Brenda (Jesse) Ynclan, Terri (Greg) Powell and Frank (Elaine) Velten. Proud Grandmother "Mimi" of 14 and Great Grandma of 19. Also survived by her nephews Jerry (Merey) Price and Russell Price (Debbie Carter). Marilyn retired as the original secretary for Chapman Elementary...
Christine Philip
November 30, 2016
Philip, Christine. Age 64. November 30, 2016 of Trenton. Cherished Mom of Cortney Philip (Josh Kanto) and Megan (Shawn) Joyce. Proud Grandma "Giggy" of Russell. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Dorothy Griggs. Christine retired from the Taylor School District as a secretary; she loved animals, traveling to Las...
Monica Lynn Tomes
November 30, 2016
Monica Lynn was born on October 26, 1977 at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan and died on November 30, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital-Dearborn at the age of 39; she was of Brownstown Twp. and Melvindale. Cherished daughter of Gary (Kathleen) and Paula. Loving sister of Ray and Robert. Her signifigant other of three years Joe Meggison. Dearest granddaughter of...
Joann 'Mimi' Souva
November 29, 2016
JoAnn M. Souva, 82 of West Branch, formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Born June 22, 1934 in South Rockwood, Michigan, JoAnn was the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Laura) Valiquette. On August 7, 1954 JoAnn married her beloved husband Robert G. Souva. Sadly, Robert preceded her in death on December 2, 2004....
Mr. Timothy Clyde Quilliam
November 29, 2016
Timothy Clyde Quilliam #67, age 50 of Taylor, formerly of Detroit, passed away November 29th, 2016. Loving husband of Stacey. Dear father of Krystin, Jessica, Shelby, and Ronnie. Proud grandfather of Dustin. Also survived by his mother Adelyn Quilliam, siblings Peggy, Linda, Gary, Brenda, Richard, and many nieces and nephews. Timothy was preceded in death by his father William...
Frances A. Langsford
November 28, 2016
Langsford, Frances A. Age 79, of Trenton. November 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Kerry (Monica), the late Kristen, Karla (Tim) Beaudry and Kolleen (Mike) Clark. Proud grandma of James, Sheldon, Paul, Kylie, Brandon and Paige. Dearest sister of Mike (Mary) Roberts, Robert Roberts and Merill (Sue) Roberts. Preceded in death by parents Francis...
Rosa Vespa
November 28, 2016
Vespa, Rosa, age 96. Born in Bagnoli Del Trigno, Provincia Isernia, Italy. Passed away November 28th surrounded by her family. Rosa was an avid gardener, baker, and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her son Edward (Maria), and grandchildren Felicia, Paola, Gino (Angela), and great grandchildren Guiliano and Marianna. Rosa is now reunited in heaven...
Charles "Mike" Wilson
November 28, 2016
Born in Lafollette, Tennessee, Mike was the son of Ralph and Lorraine (Thomas) Wilson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 6, 1969 until February 11, 1971, in both Vietnam and Cambodia. Mike was awarded 3 Purple Hearts, the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars as...
Stephen J. Zula
November 27, 2016
Stephen was born on December 28, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan and died at the age of 74 on November 27, 2016 at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac; he was of West Bloomfield. Beloved husband of 55 years to Karen. Loving father of Jill Ann (Steve) Sikora and David (Cheryl) Zula. Proud Papa of Julia, Steven and Meghan. Also survived by...
Angela Kay Finley
November 27, 2016
Finley, Angela Kay, age 41 of Brownstown, passed away November 27th, 2016. Beloved daughter of James and Janice Finley. Loving sister of Steven Finley, and April(James) Stewart. Caring aunt of Katie Finley, Maggie Stewart, and Morriah Stewart. Dear granddaughter of Irene Finley. Preceded in death by Grandfather's Roy Finley and Richard Kleinert, and also grandmother Ruby Kleinert. Angela is...
Mary Isobel Gaylor
November 27, 2016
Loving and devoted wife of Leonard Gaylor, mother of three; step-mother of three; grandmother of twelve and great grandmother of four. Mary was born September 15, 1946 to Charles and Wilma (Jackson) Seymour in Trenton. She passed peacefully November 27, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit while holding her husband's hand. Mary's early years were spent in Taylor...
Mr. Milton Franz
November 26, 2016
Franz, Milton, age 83 born in Detroit, MI. Passed away November 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. Milton was married to Louise for 43 wonderful years. They both moved to Mission, TX, after he retired from Chrysler Automotive, where they both enjoyed sunny weather, warm winters in the valley, dancing, bowling, and celebrating with friends. They spent twenty years...
Steven W. Phillips
November 26, 2016
Steven was born on December 28, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and died at the age of 67 on November 26, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton; he was of Woodhaven. He is survived by his children Michelle (John) Maldonado, James (Misty) Phillips and Christina Phillips (Bill Morrow), his grandchildren, one great granddaughter and four sisters. He was preceded in death...
Mary E. Verhoeven
November 25, 2016
Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret (Sloan) Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and brother-in-law, Leonard Peruski, all of Michigan. Mary leaves behind one niece, nine nephews...
Frances (Jaciuk) Oliver
November 25, 2016
Oliver(Jaciuk), Frances, age 91 of Lincoln Park, passed away November 25th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Willie Eugene Oliver. Preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Ann Foshee. Loving mother to Theresa Sakkinen, Margaret(Toney) Sheppard, Michael(Cindy) Oliver, Martin Oliver, Martha Swartz, and Nancy(Robert) Walker. Caring grandmother and great grandmother to many. Dear sister to Mary Lipko. Visitation will...
Mrs. Katherine Ann Ball
November 25, 2016
Katherine Ann Ball, age 86 of Monroe, passed away November 25, 2016. Katherine was born in Monroe on November 25, 1930 to the late George and Mildred (Langley) Bieber. After graduating from Summerfield High School, Katherine would marry her late husband Joseph Andrew Ball on September 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2001. Katherine loved...