OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Ebe Skeggs
September 5, 2012
Ebe Skeggs, age 92, beloved wife of the late John C., loving mother of Diana Anderson and the late Joanne (Lawrence) Rodger. Dearest daughter of the late Alberto and Gina Baldoni. Proud grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 12, and great great grandmother of 3. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for the bennefit...
Karen J. Swanson
September 4, 2012
Swanson, Karen J. Age 70. September 4, 2012 of Southgate. Formerly of Detroit and Wayne. Beloved mother of Debbie Orr (Kenneth Spencer) and Donald (Joni) Swanson. Proud grandma of Jennifer (Brett) Logan, Christopher (Joanna) Orr, Krystal Orr (Joseph Edinborough) and Donny Swanson (Jen McCartney). Great grandma of four. Preceded in death by her parents Edwin Micks and Mildred Deman...
Mrs. Yvonne O. Kelsey
September 4, 2012
Beloved Wife of Dennis. Loving Mother of Becky (Cary) Wanner, Jeff England, Jim (Shannon) Trudell, Chris Trudell and David Trudell. Dearest Nana of Tyler, Megan, Tiffany, Matthew, Caden, Kade and Luke. Dear sister of Bob (Sue) Steger, Wanda (Jim) West and Kevin (Debbie) Steger. Also survived by many loving Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
Mrs. Katrina Christine Chessrown
September 4, 2012
Katrina leaves to cherish her memory David, her husband of over 26 years; children David Chessrown Jr., Kristin Chessrown and John Chessrown; as well as her father William F Bohl, III. and two brothers William F. (Londa) Bohl IV and Lawrence (Patricia) Bohl. She is also loved and missed by all her nieces, and nephews. Sadly Katrina was preceded...
Mr. Danny N. Pittman
September 3, 2012
Pittman, Danny N. Age 71. September 3, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved husband of 45 years to Shirley. Loving dad of Neil (Heather) and Jill (Craig) Baldwin. Proud grandpa of Sarah, Katie, Jack and Alex. Dearest brother of Jim (Jan) and Carol Pittman (Mike Falgout). Danny was the owner of Dan's Barber Shop in Trenton. Memorial contributions to honor his...
Mr. Russell J. "Russ" Scharboneau
September 3, 2012
Scharboneau, Russell J., age 79 of Trenton, passed away September 3, 2012. Loving husband of Kathleen. Dear father of Cynthia Grell, Pennie (Dennis) Liddle, Elizabeth (Jack) Templin and Christine (Mark) Havican. Proud grandfather of Becky, Jesse, Blake, Ashley, Nichole (Brisbin), Kelsey and Whitney. He is also survived by sisters Jean, Margie, Vivian and Sharon, as well as brothers Lonnie...
Mrs. Olga Rena Challen
September 3, 2012
Olga leaves to cherish her memory her husband Frederick; nieces: Caroline (David) Sheppard and Olga Hard as well as great nephews: Kit Hard, Matthew Hard and their families

John Jack Mr. Casey
September 3, 2012
Casey, Jack lost his battle with cancer September 3, 2012. Born in 1953 to Bob and Midge Casey. Loving husband of Shelley for 37. Dear father of Josh and Scott. Proud grandfather of Jack. He also leaves behind brothers Mike, Bob, Dan, Jerry, and sister Rayne. He had the great pleasure of working with many fine, hardworking people while...
Mrs. Susan Appleby
September 2, 2012
Appleby, Susan. Age 64. September 2, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mom of Michelle (Frank) DiSanto. Proud grandma of Maria and Josie DiSanto. Dearest sister of Leonard (Bud) Renaud, Jr., Kathy Ebrahimi, Jon (Cindy) Renaud and Christina (John) Tomasic. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor Susan's life may be made...
Mr. Robert H. Frew, Jr.
September 2, 2012
Frew, Robert H. Jr., age 71 of Taylor. Loving husband of the late Hope. Dear father of Rob (Erica). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Gavin, and Ian. Robert is survived by a sister Margaret (Jim) Courtright, and also leaves behind his loving nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America, or the Lymphoma Research...
Mrs. Dolores B. Ancona
September 1, 2012
Ancona, Dolores B. Age 81. September 1, 2012 of Otsego Lake Twp. Formerly of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Kathy L. Ancona-Thompson and Brian (Rose) Ancona. Proud grandma of Krissy, Anthony, Jon, Brandon and Mikie. Dearest sister of Nelson (Sue) Brown. Dolores was the former owner of Parkside Country Store. Memorial contributions in...
George A. Miller
August 31, 2012
Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving father of Kristal, George and Jean. Dearest grandpa of Jordan, Karley and Julian. Dear brother of Robert, Dale (Wanda), David, Mary (Kirk) Jefferies, Mike and Richard (Mary). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Larry T. Karadeema
August 30, 2012
Karadeema, Lawrence T. Age 55, of Taylor. Larry was a loving husband, father, "papa", brother, and son. For memorial donations please visit larry1957blogspot.com
Mrs Cecelia Lou Branham
August 30, 2012
Cecelia J. "Lou" Branham, beloved wife of Harry Brahnam, loving mother of William (Julianna), Sandy (Greg) Galloway, Shelly (James) Sloan, Cheryl Branham and Cathy (David) Vowell, dear daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Shulte) Carabin, sister of the late Jean Uhl, also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lou's last employment was as a greeter...
Margaret A. Schiller
August 30, 2012
Schiller, Margaret A. Age 84. August 30, 2012 of Detroit. She is survived by 3 brothers Leonard (the late Betty), Frederick and Richard (Janet); 2 sisters Ruth (the late Joseph) Fabis and Dorothy (Louis) Trongo as well as her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents August and Margaret H.; 3 brothers Carl,...
Ms. Patricia Manning
August 30, 2012
Manning, Patricia. Age 75. August 30, 2012 of Gibraltar. Beloved mother of Victor (Nancy) Hunt and Denise Newburn (Chris Vlodyka). Proud grandmother of Jenna (Scott), Kelly and Sara. Loving great grandmother of Thaddeus, Marley and Keaton. Dearest sister to Jim (Marge), Warren (Sally) and Karen. Memorial contributions to honor Patricia's life may be made to the donor's choice.
John H. "Jack" Cowley
August 29, 2012
Cowley, John H. "Jack" age 81, of Grosse Ile, August 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Georgia for 61 years. Loving father of John (Kathy), Michael (Irene), Mary (Tom) Buckleitner, Paul (Laura) and Terry (Chris) Johnson. Proud grandfather of Christina (Joe), John (Shannon), Jenna, Karen, Daniel (Nicole), Caitlin, Thomas (Brianne), David, Jillian, Johanna, Shannon, Molly, Allison and Savanna. Great grandfather...
Jayden Michael Smith
August 29, 2012
Jayden leaves to cherish his memory his parents of Carleton; grandparents Thomas & Annette Smith of Carleton and Judith Smith of Monroe; paternal great grandmother Beatrice Smith of Flat Rock and maternal great grandmother Sarah Wilder of Carleton as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and family.