OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Samuel J. Mr. Sheppard

Samuel J. Mr. Sheppard

January 31, 2007

Sheppard, Samuel J., Age 60, died suddenly January 31, 2007 of Allen Park. Mr. Sheppard was director of security for the U.A.W. He is survived by his beloved wife Julie, his loving children Stephanie and Sarah (Derek) Tufts, his grandson Joshua, one brother Francis Lee (Janice) Sheppard, his Jo Rumbo, his niece Katie (Brad) Murtha-MacDonald and his great niece...

William Leo Judge Cahalan

William Leo Judge Cahalan

January 31, 2007

Cahalan, Judge William Leo, age 75, January 31, 2007 of Grosse Ile. Judge Cahalan served citizens of Wayne County's 33rd Circuit Court for 32 years. He is survived by his wife Valina, his children Leo, Carol, Beth (Ken) Kwiat, and David (Mary Frances Brown). Also leaves 6 grandchildren Lee, Mary, Maggie, Meg, Will and Jack, his sisters Ann (Tom)...

George S. Chirillo

George S. Chirillo

January 31, 2007

Chirillo, George S., Age 75, January 31, 2007 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Lynn (Tim) Torrico, George (Nancy) Chirillo, Susan (Mark) Trussell and Lori (Rob) Webb. Wonderful Papa of Erin, Michael, Jennifer, Lisa, Lauren and Maria. Also survived by his sister Marian (Robert) Angotti.

James P. Erny

James P. Erny

January 30, 2007

Erny, James P. Age 86. January 30, 2007, of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Pauline and the late Elmire. Loving father of Joan (Gary) Knight, James Jr., Sandra Firek, Herb (Patricia) Sinift, Robert Sinift and Clayton Sellars. Dear brother of Rosamond (Henry) Dick. Dearest grandfather of fifteen and great-grandfather of thirteen.

Thomas Kohler

Thomas Kohler

January 30, 2007

Thomas is survived by his wife Judith, 3 sons; Timothy (Tamala), Thomas (Simona) and Anthony (Robin), he is also survived by 2 daughters; Nancy (William) McNemar and Linda (Richard) Conti. He also leaves 1 sister Georgia Jackson, 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.

Margaret A. Chenevare

Margaret A. Chenevare

January 30, 2007

Margaret Ann Chenevare, better known to her friends and family as Marge", departed this life on January 30, 2007, at Oakwood Dearborn Hospital after battling cancer for many months. Marge was born in Hamtramck, Michigan, on January 21, 1943, to George and Emma Jean Kusak. Marge was united in marriage to Thomas Zempel, and to that union were born...

Ronald H. Curtis

Ronald H. Curtis

January 30, 2007

Ronald is survived by his two daughters; Rhonda (David) Hedke and Rebekah Marsee. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Franklin Mac-Arthur Patterson

Franklin Mac-Arthur Patterson

January 30, 2007

Patterson, Franklin M. age 63, of Detroit. Father of Brian Patterson, Franklin B. Patterson, Tiffanie Patterson, Woodrow Patterson, Franklin M. Patterson, Jr., Robert G. Morehouse and Rachel Patterson. Two Brothers, two sisters and several grandchildren.

Reginald Sylvester Shealey

Reginald Sylvester Shealey

January 29, 2007

Reginald was the beloved husband of Thelma; the loving father of Denise, Danita, Regina, Tonia, Reginald (His loving son and namesake) and Tia; The very proud grandfather of Kenneth, Letrecia, Tonia, Ken-Ken, Danielle, Christian, Michael, Deantwon, Terrence, Devon, Richard, Delbert, Daniel, Dewey and Alton; and Super caring great-grandfather of ten. He was the devoted brother of Lewis, Theresa, Thomas...

Josephine Dewitt

Josephine Dewitt

January 29, 2007

De Witt, Josephine, age 85, January 29, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Elaine Ross, the late James De Witt and the late Joanne Chrysler. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 sister Gladys Peacock and her aunt Ethel Bierline.

Annette Belletto

Annette Belletto

January 29, 2007

Belletto, Annette, Age 85, January 29, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Eugene John Belletto. Loving mother of Gloria (Ronald) Michalski, Eugene Joseph Belletto and Gilbert Martinez. Dearest grandmother of Lindsay Michalski. Also survived by her sisters Irma Carlini, Tillie Nicholson and Mary (Dom) Pillin and one brother Americo (JoAnn) DiGregorio.

Gertrude St. Bernard

Gertrude St. Bernard

January 29, 2007

Gertrude is survived by her brother Alfred (Ruth) VanWasshenova and a sister Cecilia Russeau as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Molly Wilkie

Molly Wilkie

January 28, 2007

Wilkie, Molly age 68, January 28, 2007 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving mother of Gary (Susan), Susan Johnson and David (Christine). Dearest grandmother of Nikki, Leigha, Lisa, Molly, Bruce, Sam and great gramdmother of Nicholas

Glenn Carder

Glenn Carder

January 28, 2007

Glenn is survived by his parents Oval & Hilda Carder. He is also survived by 6 brothers; Steven (Marilyn) Carder, Robert (Michelle) Carder, James (Linda) Carder, Thomas (Cynthia) Carder, Rick (Cindy) Carder, Mike (Antoinette) Carder and one sister Robin (Richard) Schmidt.

Jennifer Lee Difranco

Jennifer Lee Difranco

January 28, 2007

DiFranco, Jennifer Lee. Age 29, of Allen Park. January 28, 2007. Beloved daughter of Salvatore Sam (Debra). Loving sister of Michelle (Michael) Boyer and Jason DiFranco. Proud aunt of Samantha Maria. Granddaughter of Wilfred Pabon. Also survived by many aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by grandparents Domenico (Francesca) DiFranco, Andrew (Helen) Harowski and Charlotte Pabon. After graduation she...

Ahida Alicia Marroquin

Ahida Alicia Marroquin

January 28, 2007

Marroquin, Ahida Alicia, Age 72, of Allen Park. January 28, 2007. Beloved wife of Francisco D. Loving mother of Alma Marroquin, Maria (Gregorio), Aguilera, Marco Antonio Sr. (Irazema), and the late Carlos A. Proud grandma of Carlos M., Louis, Angela, Antonio, Santino, Selena, Marco Jr., Mariana and Gabriel. Great-grandmother of Carlos Jr., Adriana, Anthony and Alexis Alicia. Sister of...

Julia A. Meredith

Julia A. Meredith

January 27, 2007

Meredith, Julia A. Age 90 of Trenton, Jan. 27, 2007. Loving wife of the late Henry. She is survived by 4 nieces, 4 nephews and was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters.

Thomas Z. Stumm

Thomas Z. Stumm

January 27, 2007

Stumm, Thomas Z. Age 62. January 27, 2007. Beloved son of Joann and the late Richard Stumm. Loving brother of Patricia (Robert) Asmussen. Dearest uncle of Laura (Joel) Eory, Catherine (Matthew) Ficara, Michael (Laura), Kristie (Bill) Hand and Mathew. Also survived by 8 great nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth Major

Elizabeth Major

January 26, 2007

Major, Elizabeth age 94, Jan. 26, 2007 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Elizabeth(William)Schaefle, Barbara Major and Margaret Major. Dearest grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 4.

Grant Smith

Grant Smith

January 24, 2007

he is survived by two sons: Gary (Donna) Smith, Ronald (Robin) Smith, two daughters Dawn (Richard) Troxell and Denise Smith, 12 grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren, 1 great greatgrandchild