OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries
Lillian Hodges Nee Walldorf
May 27, 2006
Hodges, Lillian E., nee: Walldorf, age 93 of Ft. Meyers, Florida, formerly of Trenton, Michigan. She was born October 20, 1912 in Trenton, Michigan and died May 27, 2006 in Ft. Meyers. Mrs. Hodges graduated from Trenton High School in 1930 and from Ferris Institute-College of Pharmacy May 17, 1934. Beloved wife of the late Charles Wellington and the...

Barbara Hodges
May 27, 2006
Hodges, Barbara, age 39 died May 27, 2006 of Melvindale (formerly of Detroit) Beloved wife of Karl. Loving mother of Ralph, Terry, Rebecca, Angel & step mother to Sherry and Marlena. Loving grandmother to Liliana. Dear daughter to Phyllis. Sister to Joe, Phyllis, Stephanie, Mike, Mary & Terry.
Arvella A. Toburen
May 27, 2006
Toburen, Arvella A. Age 93. May 27, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Frederick. Loving mom of Gail (Leonard) LaButte, Jacquelyn Gillis, Robert and William (Sher). Dearest grandma of Dan, Jayne, Chris, Dawn, Scott, Todd, John, Sherry, Patti and Kurt. Great grandma of 23. Preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters.
Nancy J. Gabriel
May 27, 2006
View Video Tribute Gabriel, Nancy J. age 51 - May 27, 2006 of Riverview. Beloved wife of Robert W. Smith. Loving mother of Jennifer Gabriel and Jessica Smith. Dearest grandmother of Jenna Smith and the late Kylie. Also survived by 4 sisters & 5 brothers.
Joseph B. Miller
May 27, 2006
View Video Tribute Miller, Joseph B. Age 82. May 27, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Joseph (Karla). Dearest grandpa of Crystal, Jamie, Nanook and Bandit. Brother of Chris McCosky, Marion Lutes, John and Frank Miller
Cathy Kirsch
May 27, 2006
View Video Tribute Kirsch, Cathy. Age 75. May 27, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas. Loving mother of Robert and Ronald (Linda). Dearest Nana of Nicholas (Jennifer), Rachel, Bradley, Lori, Nicole and Keith. Great Nana of Nicholas Jr.
Edward F. Burbo
May 26, 2006
View Video Tribute Burbo, Edward F. Age 78. May 26, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Burbo and the late Elaine Burbo. Loving father of Suzanne (Gerald) LaBell, Edward (Marcie) Burbo, Jr., Cynthia (Lance) McIntire and Judy Kroll. Dearest grandfather of 10. Great grandfather of 11. Step father of John, Joseph and James Wilson.
Mark Alan Miller, Sr.
May 26, 2006
Miller, Mark Alan, Sr. Age 47. May 26, 2006 of Detroit. Loving dad of Jamie (Scott) Newstead, Mark Alan Miller, Jr. and Christine Reyna Miller. Dearest grandfather of Audrey Newstead and one on the way. Beloved son of Donna Miller and the late Richard Miller. Brother of Rick (Patricia) Miller, Steve (Rebecca) Miller, the late Gary Miller and the...

Loretta Jewell Matthew
May 26, 2006
Matthew, Loretta J., age 59, of Trenton departed this life on May 26, 2006. Beloved wife of 42 years to James. loving mother of James Jr., Jewell (Vincent) Fustini. Dearest grandmother of James Matthew III and Kayleigh Fustini. She was born on May 29, 1946 at Elkins, W VA a daughter of the late Bryan W. Rosencrance and Geraldine...

Bobby G. Carpenter
May 22, 2006
He is survived by his parents Crayton(Linda)Carpenter and Wanda Halliday; son Bobby Lee; daughters megan brother Mark(Amy)Carpenter; sister Michelle(Randy)Palmiter; grandmother Mammie Carpenter; 1 granddaughter.
Frank Sonny Loiola, Jr.
May 22, 2006
View Video Tribute Loiola Jr., Frank Sonny, age 56, May 22, 2006 of S. Rockwood, MI. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Russell, Mark, Frank III, and Sonny. Dear son of Frank Loiola and Ethel Szalay. brother of Sibrey (Sandy) Szalay. Sonny was an owner/operator of an automotive parts store.

Gregory Mark Ososkie
May 21, 2006
Ososkie, Gregory GregO. Age 42 of Trenton. May 21, 2006. Beloved son of Betty and the late Robert. Loving father of William. Brother of Arthur, Bobby(Carol), Cindy, Tammy(Scott) Hartley and the late Ken. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Arthur H. Bomia, Jr.
May 21, 2006
View Video Tribute He is survived by his wife Helen; sons Arthur H. Bomia III, Timothy D. Bomia and Robert D (Kathy) Bomia; sister-in-law Helen Bogadain & brother Roger Bomia; sisters Matilda(Willard)Waldvogel & Thelma (Bendict) Balicki; 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren & 2 great great grandchildren.

Charles Chip Leonard, Jr.
May 20, 2006
Leonard, Charles "Chip" E. Jr. Age 31, May 20, 2006 of Gibraltar. Beloved Son of Peggy and the Late Charles Sr.. Loving Brother of Carla (Joseph) Norat, Alice (Robert) Miller, Dawn (Fred) Tucker and Mary Leonard. Dear Uncle of Edward, James, Adam, Sarah, Travis, Michael, Vanessa and Rose. Great Uncle of Julia.

Perry Giles
May 20, 2006
Mr. Giles was employed by Great Lakes Steel for 44 years. He is survived by his wife Mildred; son Gary(Pam Lanier)Giles; Daughters Shirley Giles & Deborah Giles; Brothers J.C. (Barbara) Giles, John Henry (Nancy) Giles & Billie Giles; Sisters Olene Ferguson, Marine(Don)Pockey & Glenda(Jim)Gilliam; 7 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren

Barbara Ann Maxfield
May 20, 2006
Maxfield, Barbara Ann, age 76, May 20, 2006 of Allen Park. Beloved mother of Craig Lloyd. Loving grandmother of Jennifer. Dearest grandmother of Cameron, Sydney and Jordan. Also survived by her dear brother Joseph Alexander.
George Bruce Kearns
May 18, 2006
George was born on June 28, 1931 and passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2006. George was a resident of Taylor, Michigan.

Gregory A. Jacobs
May 17, 2006
Jacobs, Gregory A., age 43, May 17, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved son of Barbara (John) Keimer and the late Richard Jacobs. Also survived by 3 aunts Esther (Bill) O'Neal, Sue (Donald) Bush and Tina (Jim) Guntrum and many cousins and Jean (Merle) Whitte.
Arthur T. Ford
May 17, 2006
Ford, Arthur T. Age 97. May 16, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Lillian. Loving father of Robert (Sandra) Ford, Susan (Charles) London and the late Richard Ford. Father-In-Law of Karen Ford. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Irene Bruyere
May 17, 2006
View Video Tribute Bruyere, Irene age 84, May 17, 2006 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving sister of Yvonne Spampinato. Dear Aunt of several nieces and nephews.