OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Eunice E. Bastian

Eunice E. Bastian

January 27, 2009

Eunice E. Bastian, age 90, of Monroe, beloved wife of the late Melvin W. Bastian, loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Blair and Carol Yensch, grandmother of Tammy (Dale) Peters and Terri (Jeff) Donnelly, great grandmother of Devin and Dayna Donnelly, Jason, Juston and Jessica Peters. She was preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Laura (Duby) Mexico, brother...

Jin Chen

Jin Chen

January 27, 2009

Jin Chen, died accidentally while at work, on January 27, 2009. Jin was born in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China on January 3, 1987. Immigrating to the Detroit area with his parents in 1996, Jin quickly learned English and went on to exceptional academic and athletic success. He attended Riverview High School in Riverview, Michigan, where he was captain of...

Benedict J. Balnius

Benedict J. Balnius

January 26, 2009

Balnius, Benedict J. Age 95, of Detroit. January 26, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Elena. Loving father of Mary and Algy (Mary). Father-in-law of Barbara. Proud grandfather of Natalie, Ben (Tammie), Kerry (Robert), Marc (Caroline) and the late Michael. Grandfather-in-law of Jennifer. Great grandfather of Brooklynn, Juan, Gabriella, Elijah and Alysah. Dear brother of Joseph.

John Bartkovich

John Bartkovich

January 26, 2009

Beloved husband of Mildred. Loving Father of Jamie Lynn Barche (Julia Pla) and Debra (Steve) Severson. Dear brother of Helen Nelson and Margaret (Larry) Schihl. Dearest grandfather of Stephanie and Kevin. Also, survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Debbie Gregory

Debbie Gregory

January 24, 2009

Gregory, Debbie age 51 - Jan. 24, 2009 of Huron Twp. Loving wife of Lewis. Beloved mother of Michael and Meghan (Christopher) Hudson. Dearest sister of Al (Pam) Szczepaniak, John (Lisa) Szczepaniak, Michaelene (Dave) Alexander, Mary (Rich) Bradd and Amy (Ken) Crum. Dear daughter-in-law of Raymond and Joan Gregory. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and loving friends.

Carla Adelaide Frey

Carla Adelaide Frey

January 24, 2009

Carla Adelaide Frey, born in Roscommon, MI. to Frank and Justine (Smith) Richardson, beloved wife of the late Harold Frey, loving mother of daughter Arlene C. Gedelian of Newport, dear grandmother of 6, great grandmother of 14, great great grandmother of 3, she was preceded in death by parents, spouse, 1 infant daughter, 3 brothers, 7 sisters, one grandson...

George H. Rohloff, Jr.

George H. Rohloff, Jr.

January 24, 2009

Loving father of George D., Kenneth, Patrick (Gloria) and the late Thomas and Robert. Dear brother of August. Dearest grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 8 and great-great-grandfather of 1, Life-long friend of Tony Cinpak. George was a Flying Tiger during WWII in the Army Air Corps.

Melvin Eugene Sugg

Melvin Eugene Sugg

January 24, 2009

Melvin E. Sugg, of Dearborn Heights, beloved husband of Billie Jo (McElroy), loving father of Randy (Cecilia) and Jeffrey Sugg, dear grandfather of Lauren, Emily and Wyatt, preceded in death by parents and a brother Jack.

Joseph D. Dufour, Sr.

Joseph D. Dufour, Sr.

January 23, 2009

Joseph Daniel Dufour SR., age 71, of LaSalle, MI., born in LaSalle to Daniel H. and Lucille (Sancrant) Dufour, beloved husband of Donna J. (Hanna), dear father of the late Daniel and Joseph Defour, brother of the late Rosemary F. Meinhart., grandfather of 2, great grandfather of 2.

June M. Nicholls

June M. Nicholls

January 23, 2009

Nicholls, June M. Age 89. January 23, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mom of Sharon Huff, Glen Nicholls and Edward Nicholls. Dearest grandma of Cynthia Konopka and Lisa Dalecke. Great grandmother of Felicia, Stephanie, Jessica, Daniel and Paul.

Charles G. Britton

Charles G. Britton

January 23, 2009

Britton, Charles G. Age 71. January 23, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved, Adored and Wonderful husband of 37 years to Faye. Loving dad of Catherine (Steve) Jackson, Deana Beard, Diana (Michael) Zoellner, Heather (Chris) Wood and Meghan Britton. Loving grandpa of Britani, Elizabeth, Olivia, Jake, John, Quincy and Arthur. Also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Charles owned Able...

Christine L. Liko

Christine L. Liko

January 23, 2009

Liko, Christine L. Age 92. January 23, 2009 o Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Also survived by other loving family.

James S. Karnafel

James S. Karnafel

January 23, 2009

Life partner of Karen Edmonds. Father of Steven. brother of Thomas Yuhas, Pamela Miller and Donna Greenwell.

Michael D. Hodgson

Michael D. Hodgson

January 22, 2009

Hodgson, Michael D. Age 35. January 22, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Loving father of Brittany. Beloved son of JoAnne (Elaise) and the late Richard. Dearest brother of Lisa (Michael) Lewthwaite, Richard and Ronnette (Michael) Gallagher. Also survived by his step-mother Carol Hodson as well as his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Matthew D. Wurstner

Matthew D. Wurstner

January 22, 2009

Matthew D. Wurstner age 36. Dear father of Katelynn Kelly. Beloved son of Joanne (nee Ardito) and Douglas Wurstner. Dear brother of Derrick. Dear grandson of Theresa Ardito. Nephew, cousin and good friend to many. US Army member 13 years, Sgt. First Class, First Special Forces Group. Passed away Jan 22, 2009 in Detroit Michigan. A Memorial Gathering of...

Robert Roy Sharp

Robert Roy Sharp

January 21, 2009

Sharp, Robert Roy. Age 75 of Trenton. Died January 21, 2009 surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Marilyn "Mimi". Loving dad of Shelly (Darren) Macer and the late Michael Sharp. Dearest grampy to Jade Macer. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Robert was a member of the West Shore Golf and Country Club as...

Steven Gegich

Steven Gegich

January 21, 2009

Steve is survived by his wife Denise.

Otis E. Queen, Jr.

Otis E. Queen, Jr.

January 19, 2009

Loving father of Belinda (Dennis) Brann, Mark (Cindy) and the late Daryl. Dearest grandfather of Brandon. Dear brother of Dennis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Robert L. Laboe

Robert L. Laboe

January 19, 2009

In addition to his wife of 55 years, Robert is survived by his three sons: Bob Laboe, Larry (Roberta Gibson) Laboe, and Steve Laboe of Monroe, three daughters: Kathy (Mark) Whitman and Laurie (Bob) Tremonti of Monroe as well as Linda Thomason of LaSalle. He is also survived by five sisters: Dorothy Bailey, Margaret DeNardo and Joan (George) Stoner...

Emma Mathias Toth

Emma Mathias Toth

January 19, 2009

Toth, Emma Mathias. Age 90. January 19, 2009. Beloved mother of Sandor M. Toth, Delmar L. (Julie) Toth, Vivilynne G. Lamming, Diane C. (Michael) Henry and LeeAnn Rowell (Tim Demyanovich). Dearest grandma of 9. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Emma donated her body to the University of Michigan as her...