OBITUARIES
Our Obituaries
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
David Ruber
January 16, 2009
David is survived by a his wife Rose; a son Michael (Hanna) Ruber; two daughters: Jennifer (Shane) Jordan and Mary Beth Ruber. He is also survived by a brother Bill (Bobbi) Ruber; two sisters: Chris (Dennis) Koschtial; 14 grandchildren; a step son Tom (Chris) Dominick; two step daughters: Voctoria Morales, Carol Dominick; a niece Alexandra Koschtial and his dog...
Gladys R. Chinavare
January 16, 2009
Chinavare, Gladys R. age 97 January 16, 2009 of Trenton, MI. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Russell, Sr. She will be missed by her loving children Edward R.(Marlene), Clara (Joseph) Franzen, Spencer J. (Karen), Margaret M. Kovalchik and Russell,Jr. Beloved Grandmother of twenty-seven, great-grandmother of thirty two and great-greatgrandmother of five. She was employed at...
Linda M. Gonyea
January 16, 2009
Linda is survived by her husband Harry of South Rockwood as well as their two sons: Dave Gonyea of South Rockwood and Brian Gonyea of South Rockwood. She is also survived by her brothers: Roger Bruck of Maybee, Matt (Leanda) Bruck of Maybee, Dale (Myrtle) Bruck of Maybee; a sister: Judy (Robert) Lynch of Carleton and two god-daughters: Sandra...

Laura Therese Jeannette
January 16, 2009
Jeannette, Laura T. Age 83, of Grosse Ile. January 16, 2009. Loving mother of Mark, Jill Hanly, Bart (Tracy), Lora (Tom) Allen, Matt, Paul and Gina (Ray) Francis. Dearest grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by her husband William and a daughter Dr. Lynn Jeannette.
Helen M. Jennings
January 16, 2009
Helen is survived by two daughters: Carol (Clyde) Stoughton and Rosemary (Kenneth) Perdue. She is also survived by a sister Agnes Crisp as well as 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Michael Kaito Warner
January 16, 2009
Warner, Michael Kaito "Mickey". January 16, 2009. Beloved son of Timothy and Tomomi Warner. Also survived by other loving family. Dear God, Please hold our little boy in your ever-loving embrace. Please let him know that our love can't be erased. Please bless us on this earth and help to ease the pain. as you plant a seed within...

Mary E. Mayberry
January 15, 2009
Mary is survived by her children: Richard (Patricia) Mayberry of Jacksonville, Florida, Rebecca (Donald) Hicks of Woodhaven, Michigan , Cheryl (Joseph) Deane of Canton, Michigan and Gregg (Jacqueline) Mayberry of Flat Rock, Michigan . She is also survived by three sisters: Martha Roup of Uhrichsville, Ohio, Helen DiLoreto of Massilon, Ohio, Margaret Ford of Cambridge, Ohio as well as...
Henry Ronald Myers
January 15, 2009
Myers, Henry Ronald Age 85 - January 15, 2009 of Allen Park, MI. Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving Father of Colleen(John) O'Donnell, Sheila (Paul) Meshinski, Sharlene (John) Krupnak and Noreen (David) Tucker. Dear Brother of Alphonse, Gerald, Helen (Henry) Kohanowski, Eileen (James) Plumb and Eleanor (Ken) Lucier. Dearest grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of two.
Arlie Smith
January 15, 2009
Smith, Arlie, F., Age 75 of Riverview. Died January 15, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (Beasanski). Loving father of Timothy, Michael (Vicki), Sue Ann Terbrack, Richard and Brian (Melissa). Dear grandfather of Jennifer & Hannah. Also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Arlie worked 42 years at Elf Atochem, 25 years as a Volunteer Fireman with...