OBITUARIES

February 26, 2012

Vasher, Leland F. Age 91, of Livonia. Beloved husband for 68 years to the late Thelma Norine. Loving father of Thomas (Dr. Brenda) Vasher, Dr. Lyle (Dolores) Vasher and Carol (James Bole) Vasher. Also survived by his grandchildren Catherine (Jon) Bowman, Sandra (Malcolm Cox) Vasher, Scott Vasher, Michelle (Osmel) Lopez, Michael (Alena) Vasher, Marc (Elisa) Vasher, Dr. Marie Vasher...

February 26, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Sigmund. Loving step-mother of Carolyn (Richard) Storm. Dearest grandmother of Lia (Eric) Anderson, Brian (Michelle) Storm and great-grandmother of Cameron Anderson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

February 25, 2012

Smith, Nason Frank, age 90 of Woodhaven, passed away February 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Dwight (Donna), Jerry (Bonnie), Cathy (Dennis) Sawka and Susan (George) Ravagni. Dear brother of Richard, Gen Hanson and Shirley McLeod. Dearest grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 12. Brown City Camp was an important part of Nason's life. He attended...

February 25, 2012

Murphy, Rose Marie, age 82, Feb. 25, 2011 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patricia (Paul) Baynai, Brenda, the late Brian and mother-in-law of Beth Murphy. Dearest grandma of Daniel, Stephen (Katie), Sean and great-grandma of Olivia Rose. Dear sister of Jeannie (Richard) Bonneau and Patricia (the late John) Ratko.

February 25, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Karen (Dan) Cameron and the late Michael. Dearest grandma of Erin Cameron, Sarah Cameron, Amanda Cameron and John Cameron. Dear sister of Addie Hennigar, Lester Hennigar and Donald Hennigar. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice. Funeral Mass: St. Pius...

February 25, 2012

Wichterman, Ida. Age 92, February 25, 2012 of Riverview. Loving wife of the late Russell. Cousin of Isaac (Sophia) Wasserman and family. Predeceased by her parents Max and Nettie, her siblings Daniel and Mary Altman and her son Russell.

February 25, 2012

Jeannette leaves to cherish her memory Karl, her husband of over 28 years; children: Daniel (Timothy Varga) Weder, James Trotter and Lynne Trotter as well as four grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Sadly Jeannette was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

February 24, 2012

February 24, 2012

Turin, Dimitry Michael. Age 85, of Grosse Ile. February 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Jody Louise Turin and Eric Michael Turin. Proud grandfather of Megan, Michael, Emily, Callan, Gracie, Alexander and Elise Turin. Brother of the late Erika V. Turin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grosse Ile Historical Society or St. James Historical...

February 24, 2012

Arthur, Lisa A. (nee: Scharboneau). Age 50. February 24, 2012 of Northville. Formerly of Trenton. Cherished mother of Neil and Alec. Former wife of Thomas. Loving daughter of Naida and the late N.V. "Gus" Scharboneau. Dearest sister of Vince (Marcia), Gregory (Mary) and Sherrie Roche. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends. Lisa graduated from...

February 23, 2012

Elaine leaves to cherish her memory, Emmanuel, her husband of over 58 years; children: Edward (Cherry) Attard, Joseph Attard and Maria Attard. She is also survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Sadly Elaine was preceded in death by a son James Attard. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

February 22, 2012

Gartside, Doris M., age 88 of Allen Park, passed away on February 22, 2012. Loving wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Judie DeGolyer, David (Pauler), the late Cathy (Gary) Lewis, Janet (Jay) Haskin, and Nancy (Rob) Skattie. Proud grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of 12.

February 22, 2012

Williams, James E. Age 90, of Troy. February 22, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Alfreda. Loving father of Eric (JiIl) Williams and the late Carl Williams. Proud grandfather of Jill (Stephen) Gentner and Erika (David) Vivio. Great grandfather of William, Audrey and Ethan. Dear brother of Robert, Michael, Nadine Hendrie, and the late William. Companion of Carol Ulinowski....

February 21, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Susan Pressotto and John (Nanette). Dearest companion of June Beattie. Dear grandfather of Trisha (Paul) Gerbi, Megan Pressotto, Nicole (Doug) Zanglin, Jennifer (David) Mundt, John IV and great-grandfather of Nicholas, Jack, Madison, Ava and Michael. Donations in John's memory may be made to the donor's charity of choice.

February 21, 2012

Schramm, James Donald. Age 76. February 21, 2012 of Brownstown. Formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of 57 years to Pat. Loving Pops of Mike (Jean), Ken (Jean), Cathi Schramm (Renee Getter) and Eric (Christine). Proud grandpa of Sarah, Rachel, Alyson, Laura, Larkin, Annika, Miles and Erin. Dearest brother of Rozanne (Don) Schinkai. James was a beloved teacher of music...

February 21, 2012

Girvan, Robert Vaughn, age 74, of Auburn Hills, passed away February 21, 2012 at Crittenton Hospital. Dear father of James Girvan. Also survived by his two siblings Richard Girvan and Mary Price. Robert was born in Wyandotte and graduated from Roosevelt High School. Robert would later work for and retire from General Motors.

February 21, 2012

Lawhorn, Gloria J. Age 58, of Romulus. February 21, 2012. Beloved wife of Larry. Loving mother of Anthony, Mandy and Kevin. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

February 20, 2012

February 20, 2012

Lyons, Gerald N. Age 79. February 20, 2012 of Grosse Ile. Beloved husband of 55 years to Barbara. Loving father of Therese (Marc) Soles, Frank (Janet), Connie (Mark) Tackett, David (Wendy), Annette Kline, Jerry (June), Katrina (Rob) Reimel, Christopher and the late Colleen McAughey. Proud grandpa of Alec, Zachary, Danielle, Tara, Erica, Kathlyn, Emily, Clara, Joy, Tabitha, Jacob, Katherine,...

February 20, 2012

Mabel was born in Bay City, MI in 1912. She passed away on Feb. 20, 2019 in Taylor, MI. In 1936, she married James H. Smith and together raised four children, Mary Ann who passed away in 2009, James, Cathleen and Carolyn who survive Mabel. She had 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.