OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Mrs. Olga Rena Challen

Mrs. Olga Rena Challen

September 3, 2012

Olga leaves to cherish her memory her husband Frederick; nieces: Caroline (David) Sheppard and Olga Hard as well as great nephews: Kit Hard, Matthew Hard and their families

John Jack Mr. Casey

John Jack Mr. Casey

September 3, 2012

Casey, Jack lost his battle with cancer September 3, 2012. Born in 1953 to Bob and Midge Casey. Loving husband of Shelley for 37. Dear father of Josh and Scott. Proud grandfather of Jack. He also leaves behind brothers Mike, Bob, Dan, Jerry, and sister Rayne. He had the great pleasure of working with many fine, hardworking people while...

Mrs. Susan Appleby

Mrs. Susan Appleby

September 2, 2012

Appleby, Susan. Age 64. September 2, 2012 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mom of Michelle (Frank) DiSanto. Proud grandma of Maria and Josie DiSanto. Dearest sister of Leonard (Bud) Renaud, Jr., Kathy Ebrahimi, Jon (Cindy) Renaud and Christina (John) Tomasic. Also survived by other loving family and friends. Memorial contributions to honor Susan's life may be made...

Mr. Robert H. Frew,  Jr.

Mr. Robert H. Frew, Jr.

September 2, 2012

Frew, Robert H. Jr., age 71 of Taylor. Loving husband of the late Hope. Dear father of Rob (Erica). Proud grandfather of Kyle, Gavin, and Ian. Robert is survived by a sister Margaret (Jim) Courtright, and also leaves behind his loving nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America, or the Lymphoma Research...

Mrs. Dolores B. Ancona

Mrs. Dolores B. Ancona

September 1, 2012

Ancona, Dolores B. Age 81. September 1, 2012 of Otsego Lake Twp. Formerly of Flat Rock. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Kathy L. Ancona-Thompson and Brian (Rose) Ancona. Proud grandma of Krissy, Anthony, Jon, Brandon and Mikie. Dearest sister of Nelson (Sue) Brown. Dolores was the former owner of Parkside Country Store. Memorial contributions in...

George A. Miller

George A. Miller

August 31, 2012

Beloved husband of Pamela. Loving father of Kristal, George and Jean. Dearest grandpa of Jordan, Karley and Julian. Dear brother of Robert, Dale (Wanda), David, Mary (Kirk) Jefferies, Mike and Richard (Mary). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Larry T. Karadeema

Mr. Larry T. Karadeema

August 30, 2012

Karadeema, Lawrence T. Age 55, of Taylor. Larry was a loving husband, father, "papa", brother, and son. For memorial donations please visit larry1957blogspot.com

Mrs Cecelia Lou Branham

Mrs Cecelia Lou Branham

August 30, 2012

Cecelia J. "Lou" Branham, beloved wife of Harry Brahnam, loving mother of William (Julianna), Sandy (Greg) Galloway, Shelly (James) Sloan, Cheryl Branham and Cathy (David) Vowell, dear daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine (Shulte) Carabin, sister of the late Jean Uhl, also survived by many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lou's last employment was as a greeter...

Margaret A. Schiller

Margaret A. Schiller

August 30, 2012

Schiller, Margaret A. Age 84. August 30, 2012 of Detroit. She is survived by 3 brothers Leonard (the late Betty), Frederick and Richard (Janet); 2 sisters Ruth (the late Joseph) Fabis and Dorothy (Louis) Trongo as well as her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents August and Margaret H.; 3 brothers Carl,...

Ms. Patricia Manning

Ms. Patricia Manning

August 30, 2012

Manning, Patricia. Age 75. August 30, 2012 of Gibraltar. Beloved mother of Victor (Nancy) Hunt and Denise Newburn (Chris Vlodyka). Proud grandmother of Jenna (Scott), Kelly and Sara. Loving great grandmother of Thaddeus, Marley and Keaton. Dearest sister to Jim (Marge), Warren (Sally) and Karen. Memorial contributions to honor Patricia's life may be made to the donor's choice.

John H. "Jack" Cowley

John H. "Jack" Cowley

August 29, 2012

Cowley, John H. "Jack" age 81, of Grosse Ile, August 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Georgia for 61 years. Loving father of John (Kathy), Michael (Irene), Mary (Tom) Buckleitner, Paul (Laura) and Terry (Chris) Johnson. Proud grandfather of Christina (Joe), John (Shannon), Jenna, Karen, Daniel (Nicole), Caitlin, Thomas (Brianne), David, Jillian, Johanna, Shannon, Molly, Allison and Savanna. Great grandfather...

Jayden Michael Smith

Jayden Michael Smith

August 29, 2012

Jayden leaves to cherish his memory his parents of Carleton; grandparents Thomas & Annette Smith of Carleton and Judith Smith of Monroe; paternal great grandmother Beatrice Smith of Flat Rock and maternal great grandmother Sarah Wilder of Carleton as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and family.

Mr. Steven A. Hilton

Mr. Steven A. Hilton

August 28, 2012

Hilton, Steven A., age 57, August 28, 2012 of Wyandotte. Beloved husband of Debbie. Loving father of Bryan (Kerrie) Hilton, Jaci Lee and Teresa Hilton. Also survived by 6 grandchildren; his sister Diana (Ron) Watson; his brothers Dave (Sue) Hilton, Jeff (Cheryl) Hilton. Preceded in death by his parents James and Jeanette Hilton.

Mrs. Zetta W. Burrell

Mrs. Zetta W. Burrell

August 28, 2012

Burrell, Zetta W. Age 87. August 28, 2012 of Trenton, MI & formerly of North Carolina. Beloved wife of the late Oscar. Loving mom of Ernie, Harry (Rusty), Gene (Cori) & Keith. Also survived by her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Jerry & Addie (nee: Carver) Wilson and 4 brothers Carl, Luther, Clyde and Cecil. For arrangements...

Delilah Roman

Delilah Roman

August 28, 2012

Roman, Delilah. Age 91. August 28, 2012 of Allen Park. Beloved mother of Dan and Michael (Ellen). Proud grandmother of Jason (Meghan), Sarah (Tyler) Rumely and Amanda Roman. Great grandmother of Ryleigh and Mason. She loved to garden. Memorial contributions to honor her life may be made to the donor's choice.

Mrs. Stella M. Brandt

Mrs. Stella M. Brandt

August 28, 2012

Brandt, Stella A., age 91, August 28, 2012 of Riverview. Beloved mother of Nancy (the late Carl) Gorham, Annette (Joseph) Karafa, Gary (Kathy) Pier and Larry (Kathy) Pier. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, her great grandchildren, her great great grand daughter, her sister Dorothy Cowie and her brother Bob Peabody. Contributions in memory of Stella's life may be made...

Steve Albert Mr. Kazay

Steve Albert Mr. Kazay

August 28, 2012

Kazay, Steve A., age 79 of Grosse Ile, MI, passed away August 28th, 2012. Loving husband of Frieda. Dear father of Minnie Bluhm (John Kuzava), Steven (Molly) Kazay, and Kimberly (Richard) Torrez. Proud grandfather of Steven, Jessica, Maggie, Bridget, Richard, and Brendan. Steve is also survived by his siblings Susan Johnson, Shawn, and Karl. Memorial donations may be made...

Virginia A. Buchanan

Virginia A. Buchanan

August 27, 2012

Buchanan, Virginia "Ginger", age 92, of Riverview formerly of Trenton, August 27, 2012. Beloved mother of Donna (Gary) Geiger, Pattie (the late Nicholas) Surma, Sandra (John) Noland and Doris Pichini. Dear sister of Mary Whitehead, Doris Clawson, Betty (Dale) Eising, the late Earle and Robert (Charmaine). Loving grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 4.

Mrs. Betsy A. Rothe

Mrs. Betsy A. Rothe

August 27, 2012

Rothe, Betsy A. Age 86. August 27, 2012 of Belleville formerly of Southgate. Beloved wife of the late Frank W., Sr. Loving mom of Cindy (Gary) Christensen, Frank, Jr. (Carol), Robin (Russ) Omey, Chris (Christine), Gary (Kathie), the late Bob, Tom (Laurie) and Lori (Ed) Calhoun. Proud grandma of Tammy, Hannah (Russell), Jacob (Ashley), Jason (Dawnn), Justin (Kasia), Betsy...