OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries

Melvin Eugene Sugg

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Steven Gegich

Steven Gegich

January 21, 2009

Steve is survived by his wife Denise.

Otis E. Queen, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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