OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Joseph Kurkowski
June 22, 2008
He is survived by his Mother Joyce Salisbury, a sister Joyce Sanford, and two brothers John and Jimmy Kurkowski.
John Lences
June 22, 2008
Lences, John, age 93, June 22, 2008 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Susan for 66 years. Loving father of Suzanne Briganti, John (Rose) Lences and Melody (Paul) Walsh. Also survived by his grandchildren Christopher, Terrence, Lauren, Ryan, Jon Eric and Courtney; his great grandson Dominic and his sister Anna Iski.
Arthur Hiram Hunt
June 22, 2008
Hunt, Arthur, age 86, June 22, 2008 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving dad of Art (Linda), Kathleen (Scott) Hurlbert, David (Deanne) and the late Clifford. Dearest grandpa of 10, great grandpa of 5. Brother of Ida (Del) Thoms and Ron (Carol). Mr. Hunt served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII earning the Air Medal...
Ralph Adam Rebandt, Sr.
June 22, 2008
Rebandt, Ralph Adam, Sr. Age 79. June 22, 2008 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 54 years to Dorothy and father to their daughter Renee (Terry) Gibson and papaw to Bethany, Sarah and Hannah and father to their son Ralph (Carol) Rebandt and papaw to Adam, Amy, Jeffrey and Joshua. Great grandfather of Caleb, Justin and Owen. Father of his...
Charles R. Mexico
June 21, 2008
Charles R. Mexico, 68, of Monroe passed away June 21, 2008 in his home. Survived by his wife Ann K. (Gallan), daughters Amanda (Bill) Fleck, Denise (John) Haynes and Christa (Corey) Jackson, sister Lunette (Bud) Robinson, grandfather of six, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Viola (Poupard) Mexico, sister Patricia Mexico....
Evelyn Castro Guerriero
June 20, 2008
Beloved wife of Leonard Eugene Guerriero. Devoted mother of three children, Maryann Castro Chamer, Catherine Guerriero Perkins and Allan Castro Guerriero. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Allan Chamer, Justin Michael Chamer, Caitlin Nicole Perkins, Reina Marie Guerriero, Devin Bennett Guerriero, Logan Bennett Guerriero and Keira Elise Guerriero.
Bernard N. Viger
June 20, 2008
Viger, Bernard N., age 87, June 20, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Phil Elizabeth. Loving father of LInda (Gary) Smiddy, Ellen Viger and Tami (John) Yuhasz. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Mark, Donovan, Scott, Kahle and Zach.

Sandra L. Holiday
June 19, 2008
Holiday, Sandra L. Age 57, married October 28, 1988 to Steven Holiday. Mother of Ron (Shelley) Regan and John (Julie) Holiday. Sister of Mark (Patricia) Robinson. Step-parents Frank (Lee) Callaway. Grandmother to Matthew and Mackenzie Holiday. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
John W. Laub
June 19, 2008
Laub, John W., age 76, Passed away peacefully in his home in Gibraltar, June 19, 2008. Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary. Loving father of Karen (Larry) Coy, Keith (Joanne), Kenneth (Tina) and Karl. Dearest grandfather of Dennis, Heather,Brooke, Kristie, John, Christian, Lisa and Great Grandfather of Andrew and Anthony. Family suggests donations to St. Vincent DePaul, American...
Haley Fisk Gordon
June 19, 2008
Gordon, Haley Fisk age 83, June 19, 2008 of Gibraltar. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth. Loving dad of Alfred (Patricia) Nolet, Joyce Parsons and Arthur Nolet. Dearest papa of 8 and great grandpa of 16. Dear brother of Betty Wilson.
Daurice J. Jackson
June 18, 2008
Jackson, Daurice J. Age 72. June 18, 2008. Beloved mother of Cheryl (Billy) McGowan, Terry (Susan) Marshall and the late Kathryn Ohneck. Loving grandma of 8. Dearest great grandma of 4. Also survived by 1 brother George Evans and 1 niece Delina Darlene.
Leola A. Hamby
June 17, 2008
Beloved wife of the late Jerry Hamby. Loving mother of the late Gary and Kieth Hamby and the late Barbara Tanchick. She is survived by her grandchildren Cindy Sharpe, George Tanchick and Devon Hamby; her great grandchildren Dale Sharpe Jr., Celia and Ramie Tanchick; her great great grandson Dale Sharpe, III; her sister June Shipman of Florida, a niece...
Elizabeth J. Myrand
June 17, 2008
Myrand, Elizabeth J. Age 80. June 17, 2008 of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Myrand. Loving sister of Dorothy Dippel and Donald (Carol) Dippel. Also survived by her nieces, nephews and other family and friends. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Anna (nee: Ader) Dippel.

Wendell Ray Banta
June 16, 2008
Banta, Wendell Ray, age 55, June 16, 2008 of Wyandotte. Husband of Diane. Father of Wendell Jr. and Eric. Step-father of Sara (Aaron) Caldwell, Vanessa (Ron) Ortolan and Ami (Mike) VanHooser. Also survived by his grandchildren Nadia and Katrina, His sisters Rosie and Marcel Banta and his former spouse Rose Banta.
Arthur H. Skelly, Sr.
June 16, 2008
Skelly, Arthur H., age 87, June 16, 2008 of Taylor. Husband of the late Virginia. Father of James, Arthur Jr., and Karen Dotson. Grandfather of Joleen, Jenice, Jennifer, Mike, Scott, Tracey, Frank, Heather and the late Jon Skelly. Brother of Jerry, Jimmy, Paul, Marion, Mary Jane, Rita, the late Sonny and the late Irene.

Gerald Philport
June 16, 2008
Philport, Gerald, age 76, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Wyandotte, died June 16, 2008. Beloved companion of Evelyn. Brother of Lee (Jean) and Dale.
Shirley D. Briscoe
June 15, 2008
Briscoe, Shirley D., age 70, Sunday, June 15, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Turley for 53 years.. Loving mother of Mary (Patrick) Webb, Robert (Gina), Barbara (Bill) Hunter and Michael Briscoe. Also survived by her grandchildren Angela, Patrick II, Danielle, Robert Jr., Matthew, Jeremy, Avery, Troy, Cody, Madison and Sullivan; her great grandchildren Kristian and Kaylee, her brothers...
Anna Pancone
June 14, 2008
Anna is survived by her husband of 62 John Pancone. She is also survived by her children John P. Pancone (Ron Fear), Theresa (Anthony) Pollzzie, Elizabeth Pancone, William (Mary Ann) Pancone and Marianne Pancone; six grandchildren Stephen (Selena )Pollzzie, Michael (Ann) Pollzzie, Matthew Pollzzie, Ryan (Erynn) Pancone, Nicole Pancone, and Adam (Ashley) Pancone. As well as seven great grandchildren...

John J. Weisler
June 13, 2008
Weisler, John J. Age 57. June 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Janet. Devoted father of Jami (Yoni) Kellman, Cricket (David) Webber and Poncho (Dina) Weisler. Proud Gramps of Shelby and McKayla. Loving brother of Judy, Susie (George), Jeannie (Mike) and Nancy (Howard). He was preceded in death by his parents John and Neva and a brother Michael.