OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Edith J. Roxbury
June 13, 2008
Roxbury, Edith J., age 86, June 13, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Loving mother of Brandon, Janine and the late Ralph Roxbury. Also survived by her grandchildren Anthony, Jesse and Megan; her sister Adele (Donald) Glinke and her brother Orlin (Beverly) McBride. She was preceded in death by her sister Lois Helwig.
Stella Michlony
June 13, 2008
Michlony, Stella. Age 76, of Southgate. June 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Lawrence, Debora (Jim) Watt, Donna (Bill) Poma, Diane (Greg) Errigo and Timothy (Sue) Michlony. Proud grandmother of Eric (Karla) Wolfe, Jerry (Haleigh) Wolfe, Justin Watt, James Watt, Tony Poma, Stephanie Poma, Katlyn Errigo and Dale Michlony. Great grandmother of Eduardo Wolfe,...
John B. Farrell
June 12, 2008
Farrell, John B. Age 81. June 12, 2008. Formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving dad of Shirley Trudeau, Beth (Dennis) Stoh and the late John Farrell. Loving father-in-law of Patty Farrell. Dearest grandpa of Sheri, Jack, Wendy, Shane and Kasey. Brother to Mary, James and Dorothy.

Myrna Baker
June 12, 2008
Myrna is survived by her husbnd William, two sons; Dennis Baker and Jeffrey Baker, two brothers; James (Suzie) Souva and Gerald (Terry) Souva as well as two sisters: Sister Eileen Souva and Ann (Gene) Lawler.
Shawn A. Attard
June 12, 2008
Attard, Shawn Anthony, age 26, June 12, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved son of Lynne and Anthony. Grandson of Renald and Carmen Attard of New Port Richey, Florida, Jean (the late John) Bruckner of Riverview. Great grandson of Dorma Hebert. He leaves many Aunts, uncles, cousins and a large family of friends.
Jack R. Joiner
June 11, 2008
Jack R. Joiner, Age 69. Survived by his wife of 43 years Patricia Joiner. Children, Paul Joiner (Daphne), Michele Muzzey (Mike), Wayne Joiner (Rhonda), Jacqueline McDonnell (P.J.). Grandchildren, Boom, Bobbie, Jennifer, Angela, Ken, Mikey, Stephanie, D. J., Matthew, Patrick II, Brittany, Bryan and Chris. Great-grandchild, Cameron. Survived by siblings, Terry Joiner, Sheila, Torres and Sandy Conn.

Dolores Romo
June 11, 2008
Romo, Dolores, June 11, 2008 of Allen Park. Mrs. Romo is survived by her children Kenneth Romo and Denise Trombley.
Joan Marie Menard
June 10, 2008
Menard, Joan Marie. Age 64, of Woodhaven. June 10, 2008. Retired teacher and principal in Lincoln Park Schools. Leaves behind one sister, Lorraine Zeniewicz, niece Amy, aunts, uncles, cousins and godchildren. Will be missed by family, many close friends, former students and colleagues. Totally unforgettable.
Christine A. Ford
June 10, 2008
Ford, Christine A. age 57, June 10, 2008 of Brownstown. Beloved wife of Michael Ford for 35 years. Loving mother of Nikole Ford, Michael Ford and Christopher Ford. Sister of Scott DeCoster. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Irene DeCoster. Mrs. Ford graduated from Riverview High School and...
Julia Baltzer
June 8, 2008
Baltzer, Julia, age 89, June 8, 2008 of St. Helen, MI formerly of Trenton. Survived by 4 sons, 3 daughters, 1 sister, 23 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Tressie D. Ruegsegger
June 8, 2008
Tressie Doris (Dennison) Ruegsegger, 86, of Trenton, Michigan, formerly of Fort Mill, South Carolina went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Oakwood Skilled Nursing Center in Trenton, Michigan. She was born in Bristol, West Virginia on October 7, 1921 and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Trenton. Tressie is survived by her...
Patricia L. Helmer
June 7, 2008
Helmer, Patricia L. Age 78. June 8, 2008 of Trenton. Loving mom of Gerald, Patrick, Michael, Brian, Craig and the late Douglas. Dearest grandma of Jessica.

Joseph A. Frederick
June 7, 2008
Joe is survived by his wife, Vickie; son, JosephJoey; brothers, WilliamHoof(Susan)Frederick & Mike Frederick; sisters, SusanSuzie(Alan)Gasper, cindy Swartz, RitaWeezieFrederick, Mary BethBoo(Bill)Savage & JeanneBean(Rob)Shultz; mother, Mary Frederick; and his dog, Rex.

Barbara Marie Sebaly
June 7, 2008
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Greg(Michelle), Scott(Cindy) and Kurt(Ruth). Dearest grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of several. Dear sister of Virginia Probst. Best friend of Kathy Lord-Smith.
Irma Burke
June 6, 2008
Burke, Irma. Age 80. June 6, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Worden. Loving mother of Gary, Richard (Lorraine), Linda (Timothy) Hayden and Brian. Dearest grandmother of Sloane, Erick, Ryan, Phillip and Matthew. Dear sister of Frank Pardo.

Joan Mackenzie
June 6, 2008
MacKenzie, Joan G. Age 88, JUne 6, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. MacKenzie. Loving mother of Elaine Flood. Also survived by her grandsons Justin (Karrie) Flood and Jeremy (Dawn) Flood. 3 great grandchidlren Aaron, Christopher and Gracie.
Jarrett Porter, Jr.
June 5, 2008
Porter, Jarrett, Jr. Age 81, June 5, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Keith, Kris, Laura Trudeau, Sandra Tessmar and Darren Jarrett. Also leaves 10 grandchildren.
Michelle Marie St. John
June 5, 2008
St. John, Michelle Marie. Age 49. June 5, 2008 of Howell. Beloved wife of Jeffrey. Loving mom of Jennifer St. John (Mark Pruitt), Melissa St. John and Steven St. John. Dearest grandma of Jacob, Brandon and Ethan. Daughter of Joanne and the late David Bostian. Sister of Debbie Gottlin, David (Sheryl) Bostian and Don Bostian. Also survived by many...

Regina Voss
June 5, 2008
Voss, Regina, age 85, June 5, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of John Voss. Dear Aunt of William (Marilee) of Verona WI, Robert of E. Lansing, Brian (Lucy) of Yorktown, VA, and Patricia of Mt Pleasant, MI. Great aunt of Jonathan of Yorktown, VA.
John A. Locher, Sr.
June 5, 2008
Locher, John A., Sr. Age 86. June 5, 2008 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Dolores. Loving dad of John A. (Anita), Mark G, Sr. (Teresa), Claudia (Frank) Seymour, Mary B. Locher and Paul M. Dearest grandpa of 8. Also survived by 1 brother Robert (Genevieve) and 1 sister Catherine Powers.