Obituaries

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

May 1, 2012

Brown, Michael "Mike". Age 56. May 1, 2012. Loving father of Jennifer Robert Pickens, Michael Sloan Brown and Patricia Dwayne Dunkel Brown. Proud grandfather of Talan, Rhylan, Hannah, Addison, Zachary, Keith, Kassi, Kyra and Lucy. Brother of Ken "Dave" Brown. Also survived by the mother of his children, Deborah Brown. He was an avid Detroit Tigers fan. "Atta Boy-Girl!" Visitation...

Florence VanDenBrouck

Florence VanDenBrouck

Apr 30, 2012

Florence M. VanDenBrouck Age 86, passed away on April 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harvey. She is survived by her children, Mark Fran, Donald and Linda Dale Matz. Grandmother of eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Marcella Blancke. Predeceased by her parents, August and Josephine nee Martin Koss, children, the late Gerard, Barbara...

Maurice Maele

Maurice Maele

Apr 29, 2012

Maurice J. Van Maele, age 89 of Washington, passed away April 29, 2012 at Crittenton Hospital, Rochester Hills. Beloved husband of the late Louise. Dear father of Nancy Bruce Florek and Carol Gary Radulski. Loving grandfather of Julie, Kevin and Jeffrey. Loving great grandfather of Megan, Lauren, Nathan, Kaleb, Kyle and Kaden. Maurice was a member of the St. Lawrence...

James Keast

James Keast

Apr 28, 2012

James Patrick Keast, age 69, a resident of Ferndale, formerly of Hazel Park, passed away April 28, 2012 at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights. James is survived by his wife, Mary; children, James Lori, Jeanine John Koehler and Jennifer Leeper; grandchildren, Nicole, Jennifer, Jessica, Jacob, Lucas, Michael, Nicholas and Nathan; and great grandchildren, Madison and Bentley. James graduated...

Shirley Collins

Shirley Collins

Apr 27, 2012

Shirley A. Collins, age 76 of Sterling Heights passed away April 27, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center-Oakland. Beloved wife of Loyd V. Collins. Dear mother of Rebekah Collins, Jeffrey Grace Collins, and Phyllis Yochim. Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Barbara "Faye" Levon Smith, Patricia Jimmy Allen, Malba Davis and the late Edward...

Michael Kinney

Michael Kinney

Apr 25, 2012

KINNEY, Michael G. age 78, died April 25 2012 in Sterling Heights. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. Kinney. Dear father of Michael R. Gwen Kinney and the late Matthew R. Kinney. Loving grandfather of Mary Kinney, Madalynn Kinney, and Jonathan Cuncich. Brother of John Martha Kinney. Family will receive friends Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday Noon to 9:00pm at...

Clara Petrill

Clara Petrill

Apr 25, 2012

Petrill, Clara F., age 90 of St. Clair Shores passed away April 25, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Constance Victor Ulrich and Laura Frank Kimmell. Loving aunt of Claudia Dr. Michael Abrash and great aunt of Deanna Abrash. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3...

Durwood Barr

Durwood Barr

Apr 24, 2012

Durwood C. Barr, age 85 of Clinton Twp. formerly of Warren passed away April 24, 2012 at McLaren Macomb Medical Center. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII in The Pacific Theatre; he loved building model historic ships and was a devoted family man. Beloved husband of Wanda. Dear father of Kenneth Karen Barr and...

Betty Belcher

Betty Belcher

Apr 24, 2012

Betty Belcher nee Ramey Age 85, resident of Eastpointe. Passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at . Born August 8, 1926 in Dunleary, KY to the late Noah and Virgie Ramey 34 year employee with K-Mart. Beloved Wife of the late Homer. Loving Mother of the late Sammy, Donna, and Michael. Proud Grandmother of Kyle Belcher, Kelli Belcher, Melissa...

Walter Shepherd Jr

Walter Shepherd Jr

Apr 23, 2012

Walter Shepherd Jr., age 65, a resident of Highland Park, died April 23, 2012 at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Warren. Known by many as "The man with the million dollar smile", he was born October 20, 1946 in Marion, Alabama. He was the loving father of Timothy Tenchie and Cathy Mike.Meade. Proud grandfather of Arielle, Amyre, Marcus, Nathan, Micah,...

Dorothy Hoffmeyer

Dorothy Hoffmeyer

Apr 23, 2012

Dorothy A. "Dodi" Hoffmeyer, age 67, a resident of Beverly Hills for more than 40 years, died on April 23, 2012. She was born July 13, 1944 in Detroit to the late Aleksander and Helena Duda. She married Gerald Hoffmeyer on December 26, 1969 at St. Suzanne's Church in Detroit. A beloved teacher for more than 30 years, Dodi employed...

Geraldine Nash

Geraldine Nash

Apr 23, 2012

Geraldine M. Nash, age 91, of Sterling Heights passed away April 23, 2012 at Harbor Chase of Sterling Heights. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Dear mother of James Lynn Nash and the late Mike and John Nash. Dear mother in law of June Nash. Loving grandmother of Jackie, Jessica, Alexander and Andrea. Loving great grandmother of Gwen and Shon....

Felicia Graczyk

Felicia Graczyk

Apr 22, 2012

Graczyk, Felicia nee Jaworski Age 94, April 22, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late Zigmund. Loving Mother of Carol David Baczkowski, and Joann Robert Van Eenoo. Proud Grandmother of Janice Wade Bryant Baczkowski, Kimberly Demorest, Brian Baczkowski, Steven Van Eenoo, and Dennis Van Eenoo. Dear Great-Grandmother of Miranda, Stephanie, Gavin, Kaitlyn, and Tiffany. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son...

Larry Eakins

Larry Eakins

Apr 22, 2012

Larry G. Eakins, age 62, a resident of Royal Oak, died April 22, 2012 at John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. He was born November 17, 1949 in Detroit to the late William and Evelyn Eakins. Mr. Eakins was a longtime business owner of Larry's Plumbing and Heating in Royal Oak. He was also a member of the...

Donald Fletemier

Donald Fletemier

Apr 22, 2012

Donald R. Fletemier, age 93 of Romeo, passed away April 22, 2012 at the Village Rehabilitation Care Center in Armada. He was the founder and owner of Thunder Tool & Engineering which he operated for 50 years. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Fellowship Church, Romeo. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear father of Donna Richard Hellner, Dennis...

Agnes Chamberlain

Agnes Chamberlain

Apr 22, 2012

CHAMBERLAIN, Agnes A. age 98, died April 22, 2012 at McLaren Macomb Regional Medical Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She was born October 30, 1913 in Towner, North Dakota. Beloved wife of the late William Paul Chamberlain. Loving mother of W. Loyd Louise Chamberlain, Peggy Tim Fields, and Jean Daryl Lang. Dear grandmother of Christine Silverman and Paul Sheila Chamberlain. Great...

Mary Nykanen

Mary Nykanen

Apr 21, 2012

Nykanen, Mary. Age 70. April 21, 2012. Beloved mother of Jim Tracey Torosian and Dave Kelly. Proud grandmother of Danielle, Elizabeth, Rosalie and Benjamin. Mary also leaves behind her beloved dog, Lucy. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak....

Kenneth Flynn

Kenneth Flynn

Apr 20, 2012

Kenneth W. Flynn, age 51, a resident of Warren, died April 20, 2012 in Albany, NY. He was born December 11, 1960 in Detroit to Mardonna and the late Patrick Flynn. Father of Jennifer, Jason and Melissa. Brother of Tracy, Dawn, Dale, Billy and the late Nicole. Former husband of Nancy Flynn. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Martha Kuschmann

Martha Kuschmann

Apr 20, 2012

Martha Kuschmann Age 97 passed away on April 20, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Helmut Margie. Proud grandmother of Marianne Bruce Volkert, Matthew Kuschmann and Katherine Duane Poole. Great grandmother of Sarah & Daniel Volkert and Gavin and Amanda Poole. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan...

Harriet Kracht

Harriet Kracht

Apr 20, 2012

Harriet Kracht Age 83, resident of Sterling Heights. Passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 in Clinton Township Born November 12, 1928 in Mt. Clemens Beloved Wife of the late Robert. Loving Mother of Karen Timothy Reinhold, and Donna Lawrence Prieur. Dear Sister of Wayne Helen Tucker Also survived by many Nieces and Nephews. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan &...