OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
January 23, 2009
Life partner of Karen Edmonds. Father of Steven. brother of Thomas Yuhas, Pamela Miller and Donna Greenwell.
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
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
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...
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
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
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...