Obituaries
Mr. Gary Jones
Apr 14, 2012
Friends and loved ones of Gary James Jones may have seen a brighter star shining in the heavens as "Jones took his last ride" (Gary's words) on April 14, 2012 in Newcastle, WY. Those who knew him also knew that he did not give up on anything or anyone easily and this journey was no exception. As always, his wife...
Mrs. Ruth Schlup
Apr 13, 2012
In mid-September of 1920 Ruth Louise Thayer was born on a smallish farm near Elm Creek in the sand hills of the Nebraska panhandle to Oren Mortimer and Tinnie Belle (Van Matre) Thayer. With her two older brothers she enjoyed a simple life, living off the fruits of the farm, nearly oblivious to the effects that the Great Depression was...
Thurmon Knuckles, Jr
Apr 12, 2012
Thurmon Knuckles, Jr. February 10, 1939 -- April 12, 2012 Thurmon Knuckles Jr. T.K. to many! was called home to his Heavenly Father on April 12, 2012. He was born in West Virginia in February, 1939 to Thurmon and Evelyn Knuckles. His Father remarried and he was blessed with a loving second Mother, Juanita. At the time of his death,...
Mrs. Jean Petty
Apr 12, 2012
Carneta Jean Petty, 87, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her residence after a period of failing health. Born August 8, 1924, in Wisbech, St Mary's, England, she was the daughter of Ernest and Maud (Dawson) Worlding. She attended school in Leicester, England and at the age of twelve went to work as an apprentice in a grocery store,...
Ollene Nicolia
Apr 11, 2012
Ollene Mae Shears Nicolia, born July 25, 1929 in Coopersville, Michigan ...the second of unexpected twins went home to be with her Lord Wednesday April 11, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband Paul Nicolia Anderson, IN of 59 years, Tim & Sharon Stoner Nicolia - Royal Oak, MI, AmyNicolia & Kevin Draves...
Carolyn Gabler
Apr 10, 2012
Carolyn M. Gabler nee Hagelstein, age 91, a resident of Royal Oak, died April 10, 2012 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born August 11, 1920 in Big Beaver, MI to the late Howard and Esther Hagelstein. Mrs. Gabler was a 1938 graduate of Royal Oak High School and studied at Olivet College. She was the proprietor...
Donald Brennan
Apr 9, 2012
Donald L. Brennan, age 86, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away April 9, 2012. He was born June 12, 1925 in Detroit to the late David and Gertrude Brennan. Mr. Brennan was a World War II U.S. Army Sergeant and stationed at Fort Ord in California. He was a member of the Allen Park K of C and a...
Ruby Hebbard
Apr 8, 2012
HEBBARD, Ruby, age 102, died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Evangelical Home in Sterling Heights. She has been a resident of Sterling Heights since 1977; a member of Covenant Baptist Church, West Bloomfield and also attended Covenant Baptist Church, Sterling Heights. Beloved wife of the late Spencer Allen Hebbard died 1969, loving mother of Dale Spencer Linda Hebbard of Southfield,...
David Morrison
Apr 8, 2012
Morrison, David R. Age 75. April 8, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Sally. Loving father of Scot, David Lori and Jennifer Phillips. Proud grandfather of Philip, Bryant, Kelsey, Katy, Christina, Sally and Faith. Memorial visitation Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 12 noon until time of memorial service 6 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W...
Marie Schatz
Apr 7, 2012
Schatz, Marie E. age 54, April 7, 2012. Cherished mother of Jessica, Rachel, Joann, and Victoria. Dear daughter of James D. Weil and the late Joan. Beloved sister of Lynda Bob Theut, Julie Wayne Webster, MaryJo Clem Sliwinski, Douglas Michelle Weil, James Sharon Weil, and Joni Christopher Kase. Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2 -8 pm...
Eugene Kraemer
Apr 7, 2012
KRAEMER, Eugene Philip, age 89 resident of Utica died April 7, 2012 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born October 7, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan to Linus and Anna Kraemer. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He received a Silver Battle Star, Bronze Battle Star, and Purple Heart Medal. He received the Purple Heart Medal after being wounded...
Yvonne Linehan
Apr 6, 2012
Yvonne V. "Bonnie" Linehan, age 90, a resident of Utica, formerly a 75-year resident of Royal Oak, died April 6, 2012 at her home. She was born December 23, 1921 in Detroit to the late Frank M. and Beatrice L. Godley Tabor. Mrs. Linehan graduated from Royal Oak Senior High School in 1939. She served during World War II as...
Earl Smith Jr
Apr 6, 2012
Smith, Earl G. Jr. Age 81, April 6, 2012 Beloved Husband of Florence Loving Father of Christine Franckowiak, and Dianne Charles Vollick. Proud Grandfather of Jeremy Lynn Franckowiak and Ryan Vollick. Dear Great-Grandfather of Alexander Franckowiak. Brother of Maryann Henry Vaughn, CarolineRobert Conner and Victor Smith. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks...
Betty Trivett
Apr 6, 2012
Trivett, Betty L. Age 78. April 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Michael Sally, Donald Suzieand William Joni. Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Dear sister of Rita Robertson, Raymond Hill, Myrtle Vanover and the late Viola Smith, Arthur Hill and Rufus "Junior" Hill. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. and service Tuesday 10...
Michael Prisza
Apr 6, 2012
Michael Gordon Prisza, age 64, of Utica passed away April 6, 2012 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Michael was born December 29, 1947 in Ecorse, Michigan. He retired in 2007 from AKZO Nobel in Pontiac, Michigan where he worked as mill operator for almost 35 years. He continued to work after retirement as a part-time crossing guard for Utica Community...
Mary Biafora
Apr 5, 2012
Mary M. Biafora, age 83 of Troy, passed away April 5, 2012. Beloved wife of 58 yrs. of the late Louis Biafora. Dear mother of Mary Smith, Cathleen Motta, Matthew Connie Biafora, Claire Andrzej Sleboda, Beth Biafora, Claudia Hall, and Veronica Greg Lee. Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Charles Foley, Veronica John Lewis,...
Rita Allain
Apr 4, 2012
Allain, Rita M., age 84, April 4, 2012 of Sterling Heights. Dear sister of Florence Raymond Slater, Raymond J. Joyce Allain, Joseph M. June Allain and the late Rene J. Allain. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11:00 am Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica...
Dennis Kowalski
Apr 4, 2012
Kowalski, Dennis Allen Age 59, April 4, 2012 Loving Father of Chad Matthew Kowalski Beloved Son of Adele Joachim Prechel and the late Raymond. Loving Brother of Gary Nancy Kowalski, Michael C. Kowalski. Dear Uncle of Christopher, Karen, Alexander, and Lance. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica...
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