OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Elizabeth J. Myrand

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

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.

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

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

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...

Eric Robert Clark

Eric Robert Clark

June 14, 2008

Eric is survived by his mother Charlene Clark

Anna Pancone

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

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.

Edith J. Roxbury

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.