OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries

Melvin Eugene Sugg
January 24, 2009
Melvin E. Sugg, of Dearborn Heights, beloved husband of Billie Jo (McElroy), loving father of Randy (Cecilia) and Jeffrey Sugg, dear grandfather of Lauren, Emily and Wyatt, preceded in death by parents and a brother Jack.
Joseph D. Dufour, Sr.
January 23, 2009
Joseph Daniel Dufour SR., age 71, of LaSalle, MI., born in LaSalle to Daniel H. and Lucille (Sancrant) Dufour, beloved husband of Donna J. (Hanna), dear father of the late Daniel and Joseph Defour, brother of the late Rosemary F. Meinhart., grandfather of 2, great grandfather of 2.
June M. Nicholls
January 23, 2009
Nicholls, June M. Age 89. January 23, 2009 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mom of Sharon Huff, Glen Nicholls and Edward Nicholls. Dearest grandma of Cynthia Konopka and Lisa Dalecke. Great grandmother of Felicia, Stephanie, Jessica, Daniel and Paul.
Charles G. Britton
January 23, 2009
Britton, Charles G. Age 71. January 23, 2009 of Trenton. Beloved, Adored and Wonderful husband of 37 years to Faye. Loving dad of Catherine (Steve) Jackson, Deana Beard, Diana (Michael) Zoellner, Heather (Chris) Wood and Meghan Britton. Loving grandpa of Britani, Elizabeth, Olivia, Jake, John, Quincy and Arthur. Also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Charles owned Able...

Christine L. Liko
January 23, 2009
Liko, Christine L. Age 92. January 23, 2009 o Melvindale. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Also survived by other loving family.
James S. Karnafel
January 23, 2009
Life partner of Karen Edmonds. Father of Steven. brother of Thomas Yuhas, Pamela Miller and Donna Greenwell.
Michael D. Hodgson
January 22, 2009
Hodgson, Michael D. Age 35. January 22, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Loving father of Brittany. Beloved son of JoAnne (Elaise) and the late Richard. Dearest brother of Lisa (Michael) Lewthwaite, Richard and Ronnette (Michael) Gallagher. Also survived by his step-mother Carol Hodson as well as his nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends.

Matthew D. Wurstner
January 22, 2009
Matthew D. Wurstner age 36. Dear father of Katelynn Kelly. Beloved son of Joanne (nee Ardito) and Douglas Wurstner. Dear brother of Derrick. Dear grandson of Theresa Ardito. Nephew, cousin and good friend to many. US Army member 13 years, Sgt. First Class, First Special Forces Group. Passed away Jan 22, 2009 in Detroit Michigan. A Memorial Gathering of...
Robert Roy Sharp
January 21, 2009
Sharp, Robert Roy. Age 75 of Trenton. Died January 21, 2009 surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved husband of Marilyn "Mimi". Loving dad of Shelly (Darren) Macer and the late Michael Sharp. Dearest grampy to Jade Macer. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Robert was a member of the West Shore Golf and Country Club as...
Otis E. Queen, Jr.
January 19, 2009
Loving father of Belinda (Dennis) Brann, Mark (Cindy) and the late Daryl. Dearest grandfather of Brandon. Dear brother of Dennis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Robert L. Laboe
January 19, 2009
In addition to his wife of 55 years, Robert is survived by his three sons: Bob Laboe, Larry (Roberta Gibson) Laboe, and Steve Laboe of Monroe, three daughters: Kathy (Mark) Whitman and Laurie (Bob) Tremonti of Monroe as well as Linda Thomason of LaSalle. He is also survived by five sisters: Dorothy Bailey, Margaret DeNardo and Joan (George) Stoner...
Emma Mathias Toth
January 19, 2009
Toth, Emma Mathias. Age 90. January 19, 2009. Beloved mother of Sandor M. Toth, Delmar L. (Julie) Toth, Vivilynne G. Lamming, Diane C. (Michael) Henry and LeeAnn Rowell (Tim Demyanovich). Dearest grandma of 9. Also survived by several great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Emma donated her body to the University of Michigan as her...
Hazel M. Baggett
January 19, 2009
Beloved wife of the late Albert. She is survived by her children David (Diane) Baggett, Sandy (Ralph) Pittiglio, Dennis (JoEllen) Baggett, Nancy (Ken) Kossik, Cathy (Steve) White and Janet Baggett; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; hers sister Bernice (Lawson) Engle; her brother George (Linda) Badgley; her beloved pet Kramer and her best friends for life Isabel and John Roberts....

Marcella Tinskey
January 18, 2009
Tinskey, Marcella, age 88, January 18, 2009, formerly of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Sharon (Ron) Mozdzierz. Also survived by her granddaughter Nicole (Don) Borieo and her great granddaughter Amanda.
Wanda Porcari
January 18, 2009
Porcari, Wanda, age 83, of Southgate, passed away January 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Luigi, loving mother of Joseph (Tina) and Damian (Carole), dearest grandmother of Sara, Michael, Joseph & Stephanie.
James E. Tascoff
January 18, 2009
Tascoff, James E., age 83 of Trenton, beloved husband of Hilda (Ringkvist), loving father to Michele Tascoff, Andrea J. Nezich and Jeff (Cynthia) Tascoff. Dearest grandfather of Justin Nezich and Jeffrey J. Nezich,. Brother to Mary Duley. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Mary Ann Mccourt
January 17, 2009
McCourt, Mary Ann "Sue", age 79, January 17, 2009 of Rockwood. She is survived by her children Michael McCourt and Kim McNew and 3 grandsons Mark (Elisabeth) McCourt, Matthew McCourt and Kyle McNew.
James Skelton
January 17, 2009
Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Linda Zurlinden and James Skelton Jr. Proud grandfather of Shayna Lawson, Jessica Lawson, John Pimer, Starr Maruszewski, Mark Skelton, Angelique Bandli and Christopher Skelton. Great grandfather of Ciara Lawson. Dear brother of Connie (Larry) Marcum. Preceded in death by a daughter Elizabeth Nowry and a brother Darwin B. Skelton.
Verne D. Brockmiller
January 17, 2009
Brockmiller, Verne David. Age 65 January 17, 2009 of Grosse Ile, MI. Beloved Husband of Katherine. Dear Father of David (Amy), Kirsten (Stew) Stewart, Rae Anne (Jack) Fox and Breon. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 2 Brothers - Bill and Jim and 2 Sisters-Cyndy and Marie and his mother Virginia Brockmiller, Preceded by his father Verne H. Brockmiller