OBITUARIES

November 29, 2016

JoAnn M. Souva, 82 of West Branch, formerly of Flat Rock, Michigan, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Born June 22, 1934 in South Rockwood, Michigan, JoAnn was the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Laura) Valiquette. On August 7, 1954 JoAnn married her beloved husband Robert G. Souva. Sadly, Robert preceded her in death on December 2, 2004....

November 29, 2016

Timothy Clyde Quilliam #67, age 50 of Taylor, formerly of Detroit, passed away November 29th, 2016. Loving husband of Stacey. Dear father of Krystin, Jessica, Shelby, and Ronnie. Proud grandfather of Dustin. Also survived by his mother Adelyn Quilliam, siblings Peggy, Linda, Gary, Brenda, Richard, and many nieces and nephews. Timothy was preceded in death by his father William...

November 28, 2016

Langsford, Frances A. Age 79, of Trenton. November 28, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Kerry (Monica), the late Kristen, Karla (Tim) Beaudry and Kolleen (Mike) Clark. Proud grandma of James, Sheldon, Paul, Kylie, Brandon and Paige. Dearest sister of Mike (Mary) Roberts, Robert Roberts and Merill (Sue) Roberts. Preceded in death by parents Francis...

November 28, 2016

Vespa, Rosa, age 96. Born in Bagnoli Del Trigno, Provincia Isernia, Italy. Passed away November 28th surrounded by her family. Rosa was an avid gardener, baker, and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her son Edward (Maria), and grandchildren Felicia, Paola, Gino (Angela), and great grandchildren Guiliano and Marianna. Rosa is now reunited in heaven...

November 28, 2016

Born in Lafollette, Tennessee, Mike was the son of Ralph and Lorraine (Thomas) Wilson. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army from February 6, 1969 until February 11, 1971, in both Vietnam and Cambodia. Mike was awarded 3 Purple Hearts, the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze stars as...

November 27, 2016

Stephen was born on December 28, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan and died at the age of 74 on November 27, 2016 at McLaren Oakland in Pontiac; he was of West Bloomfield. Beloved husband of 55 years to Karen. Loving father of Jill Ann (Steve) Sikora and David (Cheryl) Zula. Proud Papa of Julia, Steven and Meghan. Also survived by...

November 27, 2016

Finley, Angela Kay, age 41 of Brownstown, passed away November 27th, 2016. Beloved daughter of James and Janice Finley. Loving sister of Steven Finley, and April(James) Stewart. Caring aunt of Katie Finley, Maggie Stewart, and Morriah Stewart. Dear granddaughter of Irene Finley. Preceded in death by Grandfather's Roy Finley and Richard Kleinert, and also grandmother Ruby Kleinert. Angela is...

November 27, 2016

Loving and devoted wife of Leonard Gaylor, mother of three; step-mother of three; grandmother of twelve and great grandmother of four. Mary was born September 15, 1946 to Charles and Wilma (Jackson) Seymour in Trenton. She passed peacefully November 27, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit while holding her husband's hand. Mary's early years were spent in Taylor...

November 26, 2016

Franz, Milton, age 83 born in Detroit, MI. Passed away November 26, 2016 surrounded by his family. Milton was married to Louise for 43 wonderful years. They both moved to Mission, TX, after he retired from Chrysler Automotive, where they both enjoyed sunny weather, warm winters in the valley, dancing, bowling, and celebrating with friends. They spent twenty years...

November 26, 2016

Steven was born on December 28, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan and died at the age of 67 on November 26, 2016 at Beaumont Hospital Trenton; he was of Woodhaven. He is survived by his children Michelle (John) Maldonado, James (Misty) Phillips and Christina Phillips (Bill Morrow), his grandchildren, one great granddaughter and four sisters. He was preceded in death...

November 25, 2016

Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret (Sloan) Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and brother-in-law, Leonard Peruski, all of Michigan. Mary leaves behind one niece, nine nephews...

November 25, 2016

Oliver(Jaciuk), Frances, age 91 of Lincoln Park, passed away November 25th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Willie Eugene Oliver. Preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Ann Foshee. Loving mother to Theresa Sakkinen, Margaret(Toney) Sheppard, Michael(Cindy) Oliver, Martin Oliver, Martha Swartz, and Nancy(Robert) Walker. Caring grandmother and great grandmother to many. Dear sister to Mary Lipko. Visitation will...

November 25, 2016

Katherine Ann Ball, age 86 of Monroe, passed away November 25, 2016. Katherine was born in Monroe on November 25, 1930 to the late George and Mildred (Langley) Bieber. After graduating from Summerfield High School, Katherine would marry her late husband Joseph Andrew Ball on September 6, 1955. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2001. Katherine loved...

November 24, 2016

Orville was born on February 13, 1937 in Hindman, Kentucky and died at his home in Rockwood on November 24, 2016; he was 79 years old. Beloved husband of 61 years to Edna (nee: Owens). Loving dad of Eugene (Terri) Risner of St. Peters, Missouri, Michael (Linda) Risner of Flat Rock, Michigan and the late Sharon Risner. Cherished grandpa...

November 24, 2016

Manley, Dorothy E., age 88 of Traverse city(Formerly Allen Park), passed away November 24th, 2016. Beloved wife to the late Steven. Loving mother to David(Mary) Manley and Joe(Gail) Manley. Caring grandmother to Jason Manley and Jeff(Kristina) Manley. Loving great grandmother to Teagan Manley and Tanner Manley. Preceded in death by her brother Steve Floreck, and sister Mary Chorgan. Dorothy...

November 23, 2016

November 23, 2016

Candea, John; age 79, November 23, 2016 of Dearborn. Dearest brother of Rose Bahnsen and brother-in-law of Violet Candea. Preceded in death by his siblings; George, Catherine, Anna, Nicklas and James. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of John may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

November 23, 2016

Patricia Ann Compora, age 78 of Lambertville, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully November 23, 2016. Patricia was born in Monroe, MI on August 21, 1938 to the late John and Mary Billock. On June 30, 1962 she married her loving husband Daniel R. Compora at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Monroe. He would later precede her in death on...

November 21, 2016

St. John, Mary Regina. Age 72, of Detroit. November 21, 2016. Loving mother of Natalie St. John. Proud Grandmother (Gramma) of Brooklynn Elena. Dear sister of Algius (Mary) Balnius. Dearest Aunt of Marc Balnius, Benedict (Tammie) Balnius, Kerry (Robert) Cantu-Balnius the late Michael (Jennifer) Balnius, Michon, Rhonda and Virginia. Great Aunt of Juan, Gabriella, Elijah and Alysah.

November 20, 2016

Born in Monroe, Bess was the daughter of Salvatore and Vencinzina (Casciola) Mignano. Bess worked her whole life at the family business, Mignano's Food and Beer Center on Monroe's East Side. She had been a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bess enjoyed knitting, crocheting and gardening, but her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family,...