OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Earl E. Breitenbach

Earl E. Breitenbach

November 6, 2006

He was an Airport High School Graduated and was employed for 14 years at F.W. Ritter and Otta Selica for 35 years, both in Rockwood. He is survived by his wife Virginia; sons Denis(Donna) & Scott(Jennifer); daughter Christine(Brian)Reaume; Daughter-in-law Dawn; brothers Henry(Barbara) & Marvin; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.

Evelyn Highlund

Evelyn Highlund

November 5, 2006

Highlund, Evelyn Marie Birch died peacefully at home on November 5, 2006. She was 103 years old. Evelyn was born and grew up in Rapid River, Michigan where she taught country school until the family moved to Detroit. During WWII, Evelyn worked as a riveter in the Detroit aircraft plant. After the war she worked as a school secretary...

Martha A. Helm

Martha A. Helm

November 5, 2006

Helm, Martha A., November 5, 2006 of Newport. Former wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Daniel (Karen Fields) Helm, Dennis (Ines) Helm, Joan Grupke and the late Cathy Rivera. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Carlos E. Jarrell

Carlos E. Jarrell

November 5, 2006

Jarrell, Carlos, E., November 5, 2006. Age 60 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Sharon. Dearest father of Carlos II, Susan (Ken) Naysmith, Shannon (Jeffrey) Patelczyk and the late Christopher. Loving grandfather of Shaynna Patelczyk, Caring son of Catherine Sutphin. Brother of 3 sisters and 2 brothers

Ann Sikina

Ann Sikina

November 4, 2006

Sikina, Anna. Age 73, of Taylor. November 4, 2006. Loving wife of Charles Thomas Jr. Dear mother of Renee (James) Coldiron, Sharon Littlepage and Thomas (Wanda) Sikina. Proud grandma of Jimmy, Chad, Heather, Sarah, Ian and Emma. Sister of Marie Rundek, Julia Vorndran and John Belliconish.

Kevin M. Bazzy

Kevin M. Bazzy

November 4, 2006

Bazzy, Kevin M. Age 45 of Flat Rock, MI Died November 3, 2006. Beloved son of Melinda Gdula and the late Abdullah Bazzy. Dearest brother to Terry Bazzy and Melissa Bazzy Callahan. Also survived by his grandfather John McQuade. Services were private and held at the Ridge Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Trenton, MI

Thomas G. Tague

Thomas G. Tague

November 4, 2006

Tague, Thomas G., Age 74, November 4, 2006 of Southgate. Mr. Tague was a member of the Masons Chapter 484 F & AM. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father Elizabeth Bromley, Margaret Gildon, Thomas Tague, Jr., Patrick Tague, Dawn (Richard) Cote, and Glen Tague. Also survived by eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Joe David Southern

Joe David Southern

November 3, 2006

Joe was born on May 22, 1949 and passed away on Friday, November 3, 2006. Joe was a resident of Michigan.

John Nersesian

John Nersesian

November 2, 2006

NERSESIAN, John, Age 82. Beloved husband of the late Myrna. Survived by his loving children Jack (Lynne) Stewart, Robert (Thea Sankiewicz) Nersesian, Virginia (Roger) Swindle, John G. Nersesian & Donna Nersesian, 10 devoted grandchildren, 6 cherished great grandchildren, and loving brothers the late Kapriel (the late Mary) Nersesian, Dr. Andrew (Kathleen) Nersesian.

John W. Middleton

John W. Middleton

November 1, 2006

Middleton, John W., age 85, November 1, 2006 of Woodhaven, formerly of Detroit. Dear brother to Margaret, William, Mary, Kathleen, Alfred and the late Thomas and Ina. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Kathryn Joanne Bourassa

Kathryn Joanne Bourassa

November 1, 2006

Bourassa, Kathryn Joanne age 74- Nov. 1, 2006, longtime resident of Trenton. Beloved mother to Mike and Larry (Patty) and the late Hughie III. Dearest grandma of Emily and Jacob. Loving sister of Martha Anne Gegos, Donald(Lillian) Crock and Glenn (Bonnie) Crock. Beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Saturday at the Ridge Chapel-Martenson Family of...

Jeanellen S. Christensen

Jeanellen S. Christensen

October 31, 2006

Christensen, Jeanellen (Nee: Stewart) October 31, 2006, of Trenton. Beloved wife of Arthur, Loving mother of Ellen (Dean) Robinette. Grandmother to Kate. Dear sister to Kathryn (Jim) Leonard. She was a teacher in Wyandotte Public Schools for forty years.

Mary Allain

Mary Allain

October 31, 2006

Allain, Mary, age 96, October 31, 2006 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Allain and the late Herman Wolff. Loving mother of Lewis (Linda) Wolff and Louise (Charles) Cevora. Step-mother of Jeannine Tyrna, Julie DeMattia, Claudette Rowden and Raymond Allain. Also survived by 4 grand daughters June Farrah, Jill Tortonesi, Janay Bongiorno and Sharon Brown, 6...

M. Allene Lyle

M. Allene Lyle

October 30, 2006

Lyle, M. Allene. Age 74. October 30, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Ernie. Dearest mom of Brenda (Rick) James and Greg (Jean) Lyle. Loving grandma of Corinne James and Jeremy (Tara) James. Great grandma of Jazmyn and Talina James. Also survived by 2 brothers John Swift and Billie Joe Swift and 1 sister Dorothy Whitehead. Preceded in death...

Katherine F. Wright

Katherine F. Wright

October 30, 2006

She attended Jefferson Schools, enloyed gardening and being with her children. She is survived by her father John Clegg Sr; son Jason(Jennifer)Wright & Eric Wright; brothers David Clegg; John (Linda)Clegg & Brian(Anna)Clegg; half-brother Blake Clegg; half sister Jackie Clegg; 1 grandson

Thomas Kunath

Thomas Kunath

October 29, 2006

He is survived by his wife Paula; daughters Jackie(Jason)VanDine, Gloria(Dave)Sertage & Kathy Kunath; brother Frank(Ursula)Kunath; sisters Bevery(Louis)Marsura & Janet(Don)Cunningham; 4 grandchildren.

Anita B. Carpenter

Anita B. Carpenter

October 29, 2006

Anita was born on December 15, 1917 and passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2006. Anita was a resident of Riverview, Michigan.

Mike Osentoski

Mike Osentoski

October 29, 2006

Osentoski, Mike. Age 89. October 29, 2006. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Loving dad of Virginia (Robert) Jafraty, Leonard (Linda), Ronald (Ann), Dennis (Vickie) and the late Michael. Dearest grandpa of Michelle, and Michael Osentoski and Michael, Daniel, Jennifer and Eric Olsen. Great grandpa of 6.

Anna M. Duford

Anna M. Duford

October 29, 2006

Duford, Anna M. age 82, October 29, 2006 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Sharron Masiak, Douglas, Deborah Childers and Diana(Donnie)Radabaugh. Dearest grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 12.

Lawrence S. Michel

Lawrence S. Michel

October 29, 2006

He is survived by his wife Tina; Brother & sister-in-law Carol Horvath(Bill)Jr.; sisters Penny(Fred)Feleraka & Trudy(Jerry)St. Andrew; mother-in-law Ida M. Joensen.