OBITUARIES

December 24, 2014

December 24, 2014

Danville, Isabel E., age 91 of Trenton, passed away December 24, 2014. Loving wife of Carlos. Dear mother of Hugh (Debra Giester), Dennis (Wendy), and Clifford (Wendy). Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 23. Isabel was preceded in death by 2 great grandchildren.

December 23, 2014

Born in Monroe, Bernard was the son of Varnum & Evelyn (Hoffman) Brancheau. A veteran of the United States Army, he married the love of his life, Patricia Boone, on July 8, 1967. Bernard worked for over 36 years for Ford Motor Company, retiring in 2000. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milan, the Loyal...

December 22, 2014

Born in Monroe, Casey was the son of Floyd & Marguerite (Sagessar) Forrest. A 1964 graduate of Airport High School, he faithfully served his country with the United States Air Force. Casey married the love of his life, Mary Jo Laura, on November 12, 1966 at St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Rockwood. He worked for over...

December 22, 2014

ETHEL H. (SZENDY) HICKS of Detroit, Michigan, died at the age of 96 on December 22, 2014. She was born October 1, 1918 in Detroit. Ethel was preceded in death by her loving husband Donald, and her adored son, Ralph Ayola. Cherished aunt of Joseph Lopez, wife Maria and children, Dañela, Miguel and Rafael, and beloved friend of Gordon...

December 21, 2014

Sparkes, Roy P., age 85, of Allen Park, MI., December 21, 2014, Beloved husband of the late Badilia (Saigh); loving father of Joseph (Berhan), Peter and Mary (Bob Merriman); proud grandfather of Mikael Sparkes.

December 21, 2014

Banjanin, Persa. Age 98 of Trenton. Persa was born August 5, 1916 in Yugoslavia and died December 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Lazar. Loving mother of Cedo (the late Donna), the late Diane (the late Gary) Navarre and Angela (Alan) Korn. Proud grandmother of Michele (Art) Thornley, Traci Banjanin (Frank Mancuso), the late Debbie Navarre, Marsha (John)...

December 21, 2014

Melkonian, Edward H. Age 90. Born on June 25,1924 in Detroit. Edward passed away on Dec 21st. A former resident of Lincoln Park. Husband of Christine for 34 years. Dear Father of Roger, Sandra and Connie. Dearest Grandfather of Jason, Shelly, Jeffrey, Steven, Rachel and Brandon. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren Brent, Kaley, Jacob, Marissa, Emily, Logan, Joel,...

December 20, 2014

McIntee, Janet G. Age 63 of Trenton. Born January 24, 1951 in Wyandotte, MI and died on December 20, 2014. Beloved wife of Brian who she married on March 20, 1976 at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church. Loving mom of Alissa (Matthew) Rennie, Mark (Sarah), Erin McIntee and Paul. Proud grandma of Evelyn and Norah Rennie and Emma McIntee....

December 20, 2014

Heavner, William B. Age 85. December 20, 2014. Formerly of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline. Loving father of William Larry (Cathy), Joseph Kirk (Mary), Laura (Jim) Odette and Kimberly (Kevin) Mott. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 20. Also survived by his companion Gloria Campbell as well as other loving family and friends. William attended...

December 20, 2014

Rudy was a faithful and loving husband of his surviving and devoted wife, Annette M Ruzza, for over 58 years. Dedicated father to John (Cheri), Rick, Lisa Kerr and Angela (John) Winegarden. Proud grandfather of four beautiful and talented grandchildren, Rachael Kerr, Brian Kerr, Stacey Kerr and Grant Ruzza Rudy was a leader, not just in his own family,...

December 20, 2014

Beloved husband of Beverly. Loving father of Cheryl (Mike) Heiligenthal, Wayne (Lori) and Debbie (Phil) Gardner. Dearest grandfather of Gina, Taylor, Haley, Jon and Lindsay. Dear brother of Sharon Raupp, Bob, Raymond and Russ.

December 19, 2014

Giavedon, Mitzi of Grosse Ile, passed away December 19, 2014. Loving wife of Giuseppe. Loving aunt of Branko (Diane) Gegich, Mark (Debbie) Gegich, Cathy (Richard) Davis, George Gegich, and Lara (Steffano) Bagnariol. Also survived by brothers in law Djuro Rakas, and Armando Giavedon. Sisters in law Irene Gegich, Denise Gegich, Elizabeth Gegich, and Luegia (Danilo) Morson. As well as...

December 19, 2014

Genevich, Sarah C. Age 88. December 19, 2014 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mom of Gerald (Cheryl), the late Thomas, Patrice (Michael) Kaczmarek, Joseph (Theresa) and the late James. Loving mother-in-law to Carol Genevich (Joe Hiltz). Proud grandma of Thomas (Candace) and Michael (Amber) Genevich; Michael (Megan), Andrea and Matthew Kaczmarek; and David and...

December 19, 2014

Drobet, Nancy A. Age 88. December 19, 2014. Loving mom of Brian, Robert and Colleen. Also survived by her grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as other family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army A memorial service is being planned to take place in the summer: The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral...

December 18, 2014

Leleszi, Mary C. Age 97 of Ypsilanti. Loving mother of Irene M., Jimmie P. and William A. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

December 16, 2014

Beloved husband of Nancy Ferrell-Dajos. Loving father of Timothy (Mika) Dajos, Lori (Mike) Peabody and step-father of Garren Myers, Sherry Condron, Kim Armstrong and Cindy Conn. Dear brother of Elaine Quick, Dorothy Dajos, Nancy Dajos, Philip (Ann) Dajos, the late Richard Dajos and the late Robert Dajos. Also survived by other loving family members and friends. The family suggests...

December 15, 2014

Spencer, Michele Lynn. Age 49, of Southgate. December 15, 2014. Loving mother of Heather Spencer (Michael Caudill), Keith Lafreniere, Kiyeeta Ford and Amber Spencer. Proud grandmother of Christopher, Michael Caudill Jr. Dear sister of Deborah Spencer and Paul Spencer. Preceded in death by her mother Beatrice Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice....

December 15, 2014

Born December 31, 1924 in Blissfield, Violet was the daughter of John & Katherine (Kuryvial) Tomechek. She married the love of her life, Darl "Whitey" O'Harrow on June 21, 1947. Sadly he preceded her in death January 27, 1997. A dedicated homemaker, Violet also drove school bus for Airport Community Schools for over 28 years, retiring in 1987. She...

December 14, 2014

Steiner, Phillip D., age 37, of Trenton, MI., December 14, 2014, loving son of Carol (Gary Glover) Steiner and Thomas (Sal) Steiner; dear brother of Andrew (Jenny Gagala) Steiner; also survived by 3 aunts and 2 uncles and several cousins and friends.