OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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