OBITUARIES

Our Obituaries

Catherine Eileen Nestman

Catherine Eileen Nestman

January 16, 2019

Catherine Eileen Nestman. Age 74 of Gibralter. January 16, 2019. Loving mother of Catherine "Francie" (Ryan) Walker and Ronald (Tracy) Nestman. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Jonathan, Emily, Andrew and Addisyn. Dear sister of Judith Demick. Preceded in death by her husband John Ronald Nestman, son Raymond Allen Nestman, brother Rodney Scheaffer and parents John and Della Scheaffer. Memorial contributions...

Charlie Borg

Charlie Borg

January 15, 2019

Click the tribute wall above to view Charlie's video tribute. Charlie Borg, age 54 of Gibraltar, passed away at home January 15th, 2019. Born January 12th, 1965 to Josephine and the late Saviour Borg. Loving husband of Jane. Dear father of Nicholas (Jacqueline), Angela (Joshua) Schwartz, and Sara (Johno). Also survived by his brother David (Katie) and nephews Andrew,...

Richard Lebar

Richard Lebar

January 15, 2019

There Will Be No Services At The Funeral Home All Services Are Private Richard LeBar; age 88, January 15, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Pamela LeBar and Rick (Debra) LeBar. Dearest grandpa of Randy (Julie) LeBar, Jason (Katey) Reedy, Christopher (Ashley) LeBar and Jamie (David) Whitefoot. Great-grandfather of 6.

Helen Wojtylko-Farrow

Helen Wojtylko-Farrow

January 15, 2019

Born in River Rouge, Helen was the daughter of Steve and Carrie (Sharkey) Lauria. She had been Married to Ferdinand "Oscar" Wojtylko who sadly preceded her in death in 1981. She then married Jack Farrow who also preceded her in death. Helen leaves to cherish her memory her children: Robert (Kathleen) Wojtylko, Paul (Arlene) Wojtylko, Larry (Dianne) Wojtylko, Carol...

Harry  Kurtjian

Harry Kurtjian

January 15, 2019

Harry Kurtjian, passed away peacefully on January 15 in Riverside, CA. Former husband of Rose (formerly Apelian). Beloved father of Carol (Garo) Artinian, Charlene (Erich) Kwek and Cassandra "Sandi" (Michael) Keossian. Cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Michael Kurtjian and the late Sue Kurtjian. Visitation Monday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a 7:30...

Ruth Perdue

Ruth Perdue

January 15, 2019

Click on the tribute wall above to view Ruth's video tribute. Perdue, Ruth, age 84, January 15, 2019, formerly of Allen Park, MI. Beloved wife of the late Edward Selstad and the late Carlos Perdue. Loving mother of Kathy (Stephen) Davis and Hal (Carol) Selstad and Lyndi Selstad. Also survived by 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and her sister...

Elaine Eva Hayes

Elaine Eva Hayes

January 15, 2019

Hayes, Elaine Eva, age 89 of Trenton, Michigan. Passed away on January 15, 2019 surrounded by family. She was born September 29, 1929 in Newport, Michigan. Daughter of the late Earl and Lenore La Fountain. She will be remembered by family and friends for her abundant love of animals. Elaine never met a stranger. She was quick with a...

Robert "Bob" Romps

Robert "Bob" Romps

January 14, 2019

Robert “Bob” Romps, age 88 of Dearborn formerly of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2019. Loving husband of the late Dorothy and Winifred. Dear father of Robert (Angela). Robert is also survived by his grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a sister. Memorial contributions in Bob’s name, may be made to the Transverse Myelitis Association, PO Box 826962, Philadelphia,...

Henry E. Phillips

Henry E. Phillips

January 14, 2019

Henry E. Phillips. Age 85 of Lincoln Park. January 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Ladon for 60 years. Loving father of the late Sharon Jakubowski, Charlene (Louie) Darilek, the late Steven Phillips, Janet Phillips, Tammy Janes and Tracy (Kyle) Wrobleski. Proud grandpa of Jamie, Christina, Amanda, Brandy, Nick, Chelsea, Tiffany, Melanie, Kurtlan, Samantha, Jaclyn, John, Jacob, Jeremiah, Amanda, Courtney...

Gary "Pa G" Navarre

Gary "Pa G" Navarre

January 14, 2019

Gary “Pa G” Navarre, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in his home. Born February 5, 1947 in Monroe, Gary was the son of Earl and Luella (Hotchkiss) Navarre. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1965 he continued his education at Monroe County Community College and then Michigan State University. Gary married the love of his life,...

Charles M. Baker, Jr.

Charles M. Baker, Jr.

January 14, 2019

Clcik on the tribute wall to view Charles' video tribute. Charles M. Baker, Jr., age 80 of Trenton, passed away January 14, 2019. Loving husband of Jeanette. Dear father of Kenneth (Rhonda), Charles J. (Cindy) Baker, and Kimberly (Joseph) Jaster. Proud grandfather of Eryn, Ryan, Kyle, Evan, Marie, and Alexis. Also survived by a brother Russell, sisters Beverly Glassburn...

Ann C. Petersen

Ann C. Petersen

January 13, 2019

Services are Private Petersen, Ann C., age 85, January 13, 2019 of Trenton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Dean Ross Petersen. Loving mother of Dean, Kenneth, Joseph (Mary) and the late Robert, the late Janice (the late David) Sanford. Proud grandmother of William, Joseph and Sabrina. Also survived by her siblings Florence (Richard) Pelkey, James (Diane) Walker, Gerald...

Marilyn E. Becker

Marilyn E. Becker

January 13, 2019

Becker, Marilyn E. Age 89 of Trenton and Presque Isle, MI. January 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late F. Edward Becker. Loving mother of the late Mark Becker, Tom (Barbara) Becker, Dan (Linda) Becker and Chris (Maryann) Becker. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Lauren (Juan), Dan, Emily (Eder), Jessica, Rachel, Joshua, Jillian and Jonathon. Great grandmother of Iris. Preceded...

Roxie Micalacean

Roxie Micalacean

January 13, 2019

Roxie Micalacean, age 94 of Allen Park. January 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late George Micalacean. Loving mother of Laura (Marvin) Hartwig and Linda Franco and the late Gary Micalacean. Proud grandmother of Bryan King and Terry King. Private burial will take place at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit.

Shirley Ashe

Shirley Ashe

January 12, 2019

Shirley Ashe, age 84, passed away January 12, 2019. Of Trenton, formerly of Gibraltar. Widow of Wilburn Ashe. Loving mother of Debra (Jerry) Chandonnet, Joseph (Bonnie) Ashe, and Keitha Ashe. Beloved grandmother of Justin, Andew, Yvonne, Ashlea, Doug, Bobbi, Ashley, and Dylan. Also survived by her sister Willa Queen and many more friends and family. Shirley was a faithful...

Mark W. Kiebler

Mark W. Kiebler

January 12, 2019

Born in Monroe, Mark was the son of Carl and Alice (Schuyler) Kiebler. A 1980 graduate of Airport High School, Mark then worked production at Chrysler. He was an avid fan of the Grateful Dead, loved Harley Davidson Motor Cycles and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Mark leaves to cherish his memory his sister Iva Boles of Carthage,...

Alice M. Kiebler

Alice M. Kiebler

January 12, 2019

Born in Farmington Township, Michigan, Alice was the daughter of Ward and Elizabeth Schuyler. She married the love of her life, Carl Kiebler, on March 12, 1960. Sadly he preceded her in death March 20, 2015. A dedicated homemaker, Alice enjoyed reading the newspaper and talking to family on the phone. Alice leaves to cherish her memory her daughter...

Cathleen  Shea Klapp

Cathleen Shea Klapp

January 12, 2019

All Services Are Private Cathleen Shea Klapp; age 68, January 12, 2019 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Andrew for 42 years. Loving mother of Erin Klapp and Bryan (Lauren) Klapp. Dearest grandmother of Mara, Lyla and Vada. Dear sister of Christine (Mark) Cuthbert and Kelly Amison. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends. The family...

Elna J. Jorgensen

Elna J. Jorgensen

January 11, 2019

Elna J. Jorgensen, age 93, January 11,2019 of Brownstown, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Borge Jorgensen. Loving mother of Fred (Carole) Jorgensen, Birgit Jorgensen, Diane (John) Mace and Janet (Tom) Cousino. Proud grandmother of Jason (Rachel) Ginopolis, Kristen (Seth) Parker, Daniel Mace, the late Eric Ginopolis and the late Andrew Jorgensen; proud great grandmother of Anna, Katie, Kendall,...

William "Bill"  Root

William "Bill" Root

January 11, 2019

Click Here To View Bill's Video Tribute Born in Berlin Township, Bill was the son of Harry and Alice (Johnson) Root. A graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit, he then faithfully served our country with the United States Navy-Coast Guard during World War II. Bill married the love of his life, Arleen Maier, September 20, 1947. Sadly she preceded...