OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

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...

Hazel M. Baggett

Hazel M. Baggett

January 19, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Albert. She is survived by her children David (Diane) Baggett, Sandy (Ralph) Pittiglio, Dennis (JoEllen) Baggett, Nancy (Ken) Kossik, Cathy (Steve) White and Janet Baggett; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; hers sister Bernice (Lawson) Engle; her brother George (Linda) Badgley; her beloved pet Kramer and her best friends for life Isabel and John Roberts....

Marcella Tinskey

Marcella Tinskey

January 18, 2009

Tinskey, Marcella, age 88, January 18, 2009, formerly of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Sharon (Ron) Mozdzierz. Also survived by her granddaughter Nicole (Don) Borieo and her great granddaughter Amanda.

Wanda Porcari

Wanda Porcari

January 18, 2009

Porcari, Wanda, age 83, of Southgate, passed away January 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Luigi, loving mother of Joseph (Tina) and Damian (Carole), dearest grandmother of Sara, Michael, Joseph & Stephanie.

James E. Tascoff

James E. Tascoff

January 18, 2009

Tascoff, James E., age 83 of Trenton, beloved husband of Hilda (Ringkvist), loving father to Michele Tascoff, Andrea J. Nezich and Jeff (Cynthia) Tascoff. Dearest grandfather of Justin Nezich and Jeffrey J. Nezich,. Brother to Mary Duley. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mary Ann Mccourt

Mary Ann Mccourt

January 17, 2009

McCourt, Mary Ann "Sue", age 79, January 17, 2009 of Rockwood. She is survived by her children Michael McCourt and Kim McNew and 3 grandsons Mark (Elisabeth) McCourt, Matthew McCourt and Kyle McNew.

James Skelton

James Skelton

January 17, 2009

Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Linda Zurlinden and James Skelton Jr. Proud grandfather of Shayna Lawson, Jessica Lawson, John Pimer, Starr Maruszewski, Mark Skelton, Angelique Bandli and Christopher Skelton. Great grandfather of Ciara Lawson. Dear brother of Connie (Larry) Marcum. Preceded in death by a daughter Elizabeth Nowry and a brother Darwin B. Skelton.

Verne D. Brockmiller

Verne D. Brockmiller

January 17, 2009

Brockmiller, Verne David. Age 65 January 17, 2009 of Grosse Ile, MI. Beloved Husband of Katherine. Dear Father of David (Amy), Kirsten (Stew) Stewart, Rae Anne (Jack) Fox and Breon. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 2 Brothers - Bill and Jim and 2 Sisters-Cyndy and Marie and his mother Virginia Brockmiller, Preceded by his father Verne H. Brockmiller

David Ruber

David Ruber

January 16, 2009

David is survived by a his wife Rose; a son Michael (Hanna) Ruber; two daughters: Jennifer (Shane) Jordan and Mary Beth Ruber. He is also survived by a brother Bill (Bobbi) Ruber; two sisters: Chris (Dennis) Koschtial; 14 grandchildren; a step son Tom (Chris) Dominick; two step daughters: Voctoria Morales, Carol Dominick; a niece Alexandra Koschtial and his dog...

Gladys R. Chinavare

Gladys R. Chinavare

January 16, 2009

Chinavare, Gladys R. age 97 January 16, 2009 of Trenton, MI. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Russell, Sr. She will be missed by her loving children Edward R.(Marlene), Clara (Joseph) Franzen, Spencer J. (Karen), Margaret M. Kovalchik and Russell,Jr. Beloved Grandmother of twenty-seven, great-grandmother of thirty two and great-greatgrandmother of five. She was employed at...

Alice Irene Esper

Alice Irene Esper

January 16, 2009

Esper, Alice Irene Age 89 of Taylor, January 16, 2009.

Linda M. Gonyea

Linda M. Gonyea

January 16, 2009

Linda is survived by her husband Harry of South Rockwood as well as their two sons: Dave Gonyea of South Rockwood and Brian Gonyea of South Rockwood. She is also survived by her brothers: Roger Bruck of Maybee, Matt (Leanda) Bruck of Maybee, Dale (Myrtle) Bruck of Maybee; a sister: Judy (Robert) Lynch of Carleton and two god-daughters: Sandra...

Laura Therese Jeannette

Laura Therese Jeannette

January 16, 2009

Jeannette, Laura T. Age 83, of Grosse Ile. January 16, 2009. Loving mother of Mark, Jill Hanly, Bart (Tracy), Lora (Tom) Allen, Matt, Paul and Gina (Ray) Francis. Dearest grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by her husband William and a daughter Dr. Lynn Jeannette.