Obituaries

Michael Prisza

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

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

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

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...

Marty Commarford

Marty Commarford

Apr 4, 2012

"Marty" William Commarford Age 69, resident of Sterling Heights. Passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Born April 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Commarford was employed as a Tool Maker with Ford Motor Company for over 32 years. Proud Member of UAW Local 2280. Beloved husband of Jeannette nee Ruhana Loving Father of Christi Scott Markham Commarford, Amy Brian...

Alfreida Clifford

Alfreida Clifford

Apr 4, 2012

Alfreida Clifford, age 86 of Sterling Heights, passed away April 4, 2012 at Romeo Continuing Care in Romeo. She was born August 2, 1925 in Brandon, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Richard Clifford. Dear mother of Mark Kathy Clifford, Greg Vicki Clifford, Brad Clifford and Janice Schmidt. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Dear sister of...

Mr. Robert Whetham

Mr. Robert Whetham

Apr 4, 2012

ROBERT EDGAR "BOB" WHETHAM WAS BORN 27 OCTOBER 1909 AT THE FAMILY HOME IN RURAL LYNCH, NEBRASKA TO EDGAR WAND BLANCHE L PARLIMAN WHETHAM, HE WAS THE SEVENTH CHILD OF THIRTEEN. HE GREW UP ON THE FAMILY FARM ATTEBNDED THE RURAL SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITIES THEY LIVED IN BOYD AND HOLT COUNTIES. , HE FREQUENTLY MISSED SCHOOL TO HELP THE...

Ivan Harrington

Ivan Harrington

Apr 3, 2012

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Mrs. Joanne Grieves

Mrs. Joanne Grieves

Apr 2, 2012

Joanne Dee Grieves, 75, of 1273 Grieves Road, Newcastle, Wyoming died Monday, April 2nd at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle. She was born June 29, 1936 at Faith, South Dakota the daughter of Harold E. & Gladys R. (Tibble) Shrull, She attended elementary school in Deadwood, South Dakota and Igloo, South Dakota before graduating from Newcastle High School with...

Jean Hintz

Jean Hintz

Apr 2, 2012

Jean C. Hintz, age 86, died April 2, 2012 at Cherrywood Nursing Center in Sterling Heights. She was born October 16, 1925 in Detroit to the late Frank and Viola Phillips. Ms. Hintz was a retired school bus driver for the Farmington Hills school district. She is survived by her children, Susan Keith Strnad, Carol Hintz and Ronald Hintz; brother,...

Helen Morgan

Helen Morgan

Apr 1, 2012

Helen W. Broaddus Morgan, a longtime resident of Roseville, passed away peacefully in her sleep April 1, 2012 at Medilodge of Sterling Heights. She was born December 9, 1921 in Palmer Twp., Ohio and had been an active member of the Warren Elks Lodge. Beloved wife of the late Royce Morgan. Dear mother of Nancy Joseph Bryzelak and Lorraine Michael...

D. Siple

D. Siple

Mar 31, 2012

D. Suzanne Siple, age 63 of Shelby Twp. formerly of Rochester passed away March 31, 2012 at her residence. Beloved wife of Vern Siple. Dear mother of Kirk Hunter, Kris Ayers, Derrick Loren Hunter and Trevor Kendra Pace. Loving grandmother of Colton Hunter, Matthew Ayers, Philip Hunter, T.J. , Logan and Madelyn Pace. Dear sister of Gary Pat Allen, John...

Herbert Walby

Herbert Walby

Mar 29, 2012

Herbert Louis Walby, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Herb married June Ann Olson and they lived in Royal Oak all the days of their 55-year marriage. He was the owner of Walby's Paint and Wallpaper in downtown Royal Oak for many years. His wife, June, preceded him in death; but they leave their children, Jeff...

Margie Boelter

Margie Boelter

Mar 29, 2012

Margie Boelter, age 90, went home to be with her Savior on March 29, 2012. She is formerly of Rochester and Pt. Sanilac, Michigan. She worked for General Motors Truck & Coach for over 20 years as a clerk. Beloved wife of the late Paul for over 59 years. Loving mother of Ann M. Weldon Williams. Proud grandmother of Michael...

Grace Pollum

Grace Pollum

Mar 29, 2012

Grace A. Pollum nee Brzezinski, age 87and a resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Grace passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2012 in Clinton Township, Michigan. She was born May 20, 1924 in Ubly, Michigan to Nicholas and Eva nee Swantek Brzezinski. On June 21, 1941, Grace married Stanley Pollum at St. John Catholic Church, in Ubly, Michigan. She is survived...

Shirley Bennington

Shirley Bennington

Mar 28, 2012

Bennington, Shirley J. Age 82. March 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Kurtis Erich Laura. Proud grandmother of Ian, Alyssa and Max. Visitation only Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Ann Boman

Ann Boman

Mar 27, 2012

Ann Marie Boman, age 80, a lifelong resident of Berkley, died March 27, 2012 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born April 16, 1931 in Berkley to the late Bert and Winifred Wells. Mrs. Boman graduated from Berkley High School in 1949. She worked as a Paraprofessional for the Berkley School District for many years and retired...

Kenneth Brancheau, Sr

Kenneth Brancheau, Sr

Mar 27, 2012

Kenneth W. Brancheau, Sr., age 88, a resident of Royal Oak since 1951, died March 27, 2012 at his home. He was born August 19, 1923 in Detroit. Mr. Brancheau was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who served in the South Pacific Theater in the Signal Corps. He retired in 1986 from the Michigan Bell Telephone Company after...

Arthur Janiszewski

Arthur Janiszewski

Mar 25, 2012

Arthur G. Janiszewski, age 88, a resident of Oxford, formerly of Royal Oak and Berkley, died March 25, 2012 at his home. He was born December 3, 1923 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Anna Janiszewski. Mr. Janiszewski retired in 1987 from Triple Tool after 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, deer hunting, gardening, traveling in his...

Kathryn Radcliffe

Kathryn Radcliffe

Mar 24, 2012

Kathryn M. Radcliffe Age 62, resident of Utica. Passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2012, Born December 6, 1949 in Clinton, Kentucky Beloved Wife of Jerry. Loving Mother of J. Ryan Alison Radcliffe, and Brye Jay Montgomery Proud Grandmother of Benjamin, Elliott, Gabrielle, and Madilyn. Dear Sister of Cindy Brown, Doug Farmer, Tony Farmer, Ron Farmer, Jeff Farmer, Jayne Farmer,...