OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Edward Robert Dudek
October 27, 2007
Dudek, Edward R., age 88, October 27, 2007 of Southgate, formerly of Inkster. Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Lynn (Howard) Sonneborn, Gary (Debra) Dudek and the late Richard Dudek. Also survived by his grandchildren Mark, Katie, Dawn, Jennifer, Angela and Eric; his brothers Stanley and Mitchell Dudek and his sister Helen Duross.
Sharon L. Varana
October 27, 2007
Varana, Sharon L. Age 67 of Trenton. October 27, 2007. Loving mother of Todd (Susan) Harris and Lisa (Norm) Olds. Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Aidan, Ryan, Zachary and Mariah. Beloved friend of Bill Sullivan. Prededed in death by her mother Dorothy E. Robinson. Dedicated and longtime employee for the city of Trenton.
Edward A. Compher
October 27, 2007
Edward is survived by his wife, Staci; daughters Tonee & Sommer; Father William Compher; in-laws Pam & Mike LaClair; brother Andy Compher; sister Connie Compher; nephew A.J. Compher.
Julie Cahalan
October 27, 2007
Cahalan, Julie A., age 49, October 27, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Beloved mother of Lee, Mary and Maggie. Dearest sister of Rick (Alysee) Arms, Stephanie (John) Truesdell, Fred (Tami) Arms, Hilary (Rick) Thompson, James (JoAnne) Foley, Margaret Foley and William (Cinda) Foley. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Sophie M. Latka
October 26, 2007
Latka, Sophie M., Age 94, October 26, 2007 of Allen Park. Wife of the late Leo. Mother of Thomas (Janet) Latka. Grandmother of Lew (Rhonda) Latka, Ev Mason, Debi (James) Murray, Craig Aspenleiter, also survived by six great-grandchildren.
Jane L. Rogers
October 26, 2007
Rogers, Jane J. October 26, 2007. Age 89 of Grosse Ile. Loving wife of Arthur A. for 40 years. Beloved mother of Jane (David, Westerville, OH), Jean (Peter, Marysville, MI), Marjorie (Glenn, Lake Bluff, IL), Arthur, Jr. (Kathy, Rochester Hills, MI) and Howard (Mary, Mora, MN). Grandmother of Jennifer (Rick) Whatley, Julia (Doug) Fruscione, Amy (Derrick) Burns, Stephen and...

Jess B. Shafer
October 25, 2007
Shafer, Jess B., age 87, October 25, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved father of Billie and Don.
Judi Robinson
October 25, 2007
Robinson, Judi. Age 47. October 25, 2007 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mom of Michael and Brad. Dearest sister to Rick (Tammy) Toburen, Dennis Toburen, Bruce (Claudia) Toburen and Lori (Ray) Pomaville.
Kenneth Wood
October 24, 2007
Wood, Ken of Brownstown Twp., Age 48. Lost his battle with neuroendrocrine cancer of the pancreas on Oct. 24, 2007. Beloved husband of Kandi. Loving father of Josh, Amber and Shannon. Dear son of Josephine and the late Baby Wood. Dear brother to Dan, Ray, Linda and Rick. Also surviving are in-laws Jerry and Pat Van Hook and brother...
Bernice Keller
October 24, 2007
Keller, Bernice. Age 81 of Taylor. Went to be with her heavenly father October 24, 2007. Beloved wife of Nick. Loving mom of Karen (Joe) Bowen, Sandi nee Scott (Jim) Marley, Gary Scott, Lennie (Karen) Scott and the late Donna Small. Dearest grandma of 10. Great grandma of 6. Also survived by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Nicholas Krantz-Wright
October 24, 2007
Nicholas was born on January 2, 1969 and passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Nicholas was a resident of Michigan.

Dalton J. Wollney
October 24, 2007
Wollney, Dalton "Con" J. Age 87. October 24, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving dad of Patricia Bays, Tom (Pat), Bob and Gerry (Lori). Dearest grandpa of 8. Great grandpa of 12. Great great grandpa of 2. Brother of LeRoy and Donald. Also survived by his dear friend Evelyn Wowak.

Charles T. Sikina
October 24, 2007
Charles was born on November 11, 1930 and passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2007. Charles was a resident of New Boston, Michigan.
Desma J. Wagner
October 24, 2007
Wagner, Desma J. Age 77. October 24, 2007 of Riverview. Beloved mom of Sandra (William) Bennett, Jan (Steve) Koscielny and Joe (Debra) Wagner. Loving grandma of Matthew (Melody), Jason, Jeffery (Katie), Trisha, Jared (Jessica), Ryan (Amanda) and Darren. Great grandma of 3. Also survived by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Barrie D. Longfellow
October 22, 2007
Longfellow, Barrie Butch age 69, October 22, 2007 of Trenton. Loving father of Kelly (Ken) Brancheau and Julie Ohneck. Dearest Grandfather of Jessica, Jacob and Joshua. Dear brother of Herbert (Doris), Robert (Carol) and Beverly Donaldson.
Bernard E. Sladewski
October 21, 2007
Sladewski, Bernard E. Age 50. October 21, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved dad of Leah (John Clark), Rachel (Jay Raupp) and Andrea. Dearest papa of Nicholas and Andrew. Former husband and dear friend of Janine. Brother to Catherine Fitzsimmons and Edward Sladewski. Preceded in death by his parents and brother John. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.
David F. Draganic
October 21, 2007
David is survived by his wife Melissa; nephew Ryan Latondress; niece Christine Latondress; sister Jean(Richard)Beebe and mother Florence Draganic.
Joseph Gene Mahoney
October 20, 2007
Mahoney, Joseph Gene. Age 79. October 20, 2007 of Trenton. Loving dad of Tim (Colinda) Mahoney and Tom Mahoney. Dearest grandpa of Lindsey, Emily, Halie and Shelby. Also survived by 1 brother Chick Mahoney.
Gary G. Parriett, Sr.
October 20, 2007
Gary G. Parriett SR., beloved husband of Janis (Cornett), loving father of Rick (Charlene), Gary (Wendy) JR., John Paul (Francis), Shirley Parriett-Sands, dearest brother of Bettie Parriet and Emma Clark, brother in-law of Dorothy C. Parriet, grandfather of 9, greatgrandfather of 9. Preceded in death by brother Earl Junior Parriet and Loretta J. Parriet. Employed 30 years at The...
Scott Watch
October 19, 2007
Scott was born on October 25, 1968 and passed away on Friday, October 19, 2007. Scott was a resident of Michigan.