OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Donald F. Knabusch
November 26, 2005
View Video Tribute He is survived by three sons, Raymond (Margo), Dale and Dean (Sharon) all of Monroe; one daughter in law Kathy of Monroe; two daughters Donna (Richard) Gray of Jerome, MI and Marj (Paul) Assenmacher; one brother Milton of Monroe, Michigan and one sister, Maryann Weyher of Monroe, Michigan.
Shirley W. Spence
November 25, 2005
Wife of John Mother of Janet (Larry) Feeback, Cindy (Jeff) Barlow, and Randy Spence 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild

Kathleen Butler
November 24, 2005
Butler, Kathleen, Age 90, November 24, 2005 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the Late James B. Loving mother of Marie, Kathleen (Steve) Aitson Rothove, Ann ( Michael) Bunting, James, Patricia (Robert) Tarjeft and Michael. Also survived by her grandchildren Sean (Vikki) Aitson, Audra (Steve) Brucher, Heather (Carl) Parry, Kerry (Jason) Lunsford, Ryan, James, Dawn and Bridget Tarjeft, and Rebecca...

Garner Fred Mcelroy
November 24, 2005
McElroy, Garner Fred, Age 87, November 24, 2005 of Brownstown. Beloved husband of the late Pauline. Dear father of Mary Jo (Robert) Handyside. Dearest grandfather of Rob (Lisa) and great-grandfather of Madison. Also survived by two sisters Aveline Wall and Juanita Martin.
Naida Marie Neubecker
November 23, 2005
View Video Tribute Neubecker, Naida Marie; Age 54; November 23, 2005 of Brownstown. Loving mother of Wesley (Patricia) Collier and Jason Collier. Dearest grandmother of Trent Andrew Collier. Beloved daughter of William and Neva Neubecker. Sister of Lynda (Christopher) Cullen, Michael (Janice) Neubecker, Robbin Williams, Nancy Neubecker, Theresa (Kevin) VanWasshnova, Heidi (Richard) Schroeder, Mary (Matt) Manners, Christine Neubecker, Bernadette...

James Heft
November 23, 2005
James was born on June 3, 1951 and passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2005. James was a resident of Michigan.
Barbara Adkins
November 23, 2005
Adkins, Barbara A. Age 54, November 23, 2005 of Detroit. Beloved wife of Linuel. Loving Mother of Ted (Debra), Tony, and Tara (Robert) Moses. Dearest mamaw of Shelby, Sam, Sean and Chris. Also survived by brothers and sister as well as other family and friends.

Rose M. Skrzypek
November 23, 2005
Skrzypek, Rose Magdeline, of woodhaven, age 85, November 23, 2005. Loving Mother of Arlene Benskey.
Robert P. Phillippi
November 23, 2005
View Video Tribute He is Survived by his wife, Silve Gene (Jean) Phillippi, his two sons, Robert (Treasure) Phillippi of Newort, Michigan, and William (Robin) Phillippi of Newport; his four daughters, Patsy (Gary) Marchel or West Branch Michigan, Priscilla (Gary) Krocikowski of Newport, Mi, Brenda (Garey) Cantrell of Monroe and Sue Phillippi of Mason, Ohio; his brother, Douglas (Elizabeth)...
Faith O. Smolen
November 23, 2005
View Video Tribute Smolen, Faith Age 79, November 23, 2005 of Trenton, formerly of New Boston. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Smolen-Levison and Carol (Kenneth) Ohs. Dearest grandma of Danielle and Zachary.

Bertha A. Herkimer
November 22, 2005
Herkimer, Bertha Arnetta, Age 68, November 22, 2005 of South Rockwood. of Natural Causes. Beloved Wife Of Roy W.. Mother of Jeanie Gall of Monroe, MI, Judie Cagala of Trenton, MI, and Jimmie Herkimer Of South Rockwood. Grandmother of 7. Sister of Ilene Love of Monroe, MI.

Marguerite Marie Steinman
November 22, 2005
She is survived by her son, Donald John (Linda) Jr. of Monroe, Michigan; her daughter, Mary Kenney of Monroe her 6 grandchildren and her 7 great grandchildren.

Geraldine M. Anderton
November 20, 2005
Anderton, Geraldine Geri Age 74, Nov. 20, 2005. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother to Jeanne (Gary) Kazragis and Elayne (Paul) Petrucci. Wonderful mema to Nathan, Christopher, Diana, Erin, Allison, Emylia, Khrista, Dominic and Philip. Dearest sister to Maxine Borden.
Darla E. Picken
November 19, 2005
View Video Tribute Picken, Darla E.; Age 66; November 19, 2005. She is survived by her husband Gerald and her daughter Sandy.
Brian W. Cecile
November 19, 2005
Cecile, Brian William Passed away after a lengthy illness on November 19, 2005 at 64 years of age. Husband of Denise. Son of Denis and Gladiola "Nan" Cecile of McGregor Ontario. Brother of Alan (Donna) and Denise (Mike) Ileski. Beloved uncle of Angie (Dan), Vanessa, Miles and Josh. Also survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Floy Jean Hempel
November 18, 2005
Hempel, Floy Jean Age 78 Nov. 18, 2005 of Southgate, MI Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving aunt to several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by siblings Goldie, Lockie, Guy & Earl.

Catherine A. Prior
November 17, 2005
She is survived by one son, Alan (Nancy) Prior, Toledo, Ohio; three daughters: Donna Thompson, of Techumseh, Michigan, Joan (Harold) Cook of Ottawa Lake, MI, and Carol (Joseph) Suffety of Temperance, MI; one brother, James Pearce. 10 grandchildren, 24 grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Karen Jean Farner
November 17, 2005
View Video Tribute Farner, Karen Jean; Age 47; November 17, 2005 of Taylor. Beloved wife of Greg. Loving mother of Nathan, Destry, Corey, Billie Jo and Shane. Grandma of Christian, Brendan and Maja. Dear daughter of Marilyn and Richard. Sister to David J. (Debbie) Waple. Niece to Ann Neville.