Obituaries

Patricia Belli

Patricia Belli

Feb 15, 2012

BELLI, Patricia Ann, age 84 died February 15, 2012 in Shelby Township, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Michael Belli Sr. Loving mother of Patricia Frank Moscone and Michael Sally Belli Jr. Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Beloved sister of John Jean Flynn. Memorials suggested to Residential Hospice, 30755 Barrington, Madison Heights, MI 48071.

Wanda Whittenburg

Wanda Whittenburg

Feb 13, 2012

Wanda Whittenburg, age 74, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 50 years, died February 13, 2012 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born September 17, 1937 in Royal Oak Township. Mrs. Whittenburg enjoyed spending time with her friends going to casinos and traveling. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Secunda; grandchildren, Sean Vicky Secunda...

Richard McGraw

Richard McGraw

Feb 13, 2012

Richard Herbert McGraw, age 88, passed away February 13, 2012. He was born to Herbert and Marian McGraw in Detroit, MI. In 1943, he gained his wings as a naval aviator before becoming an F6F Hellcat fighter pilot and a member of the aircraft carrier USS Essex's "Fabled Fifteen" air group, which participated in many major air battles in the...

Gwendolyn Malecke

Gwendolyn Malecke

Feb 12, 2012

Gwendolyn A. Malecke, age 90, a resident of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Port Richey, FL, died February 12, 2012. She was born August 19, 1921 in Highland Park to the late Millard and Helen Logan. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Diskin and Jean Fogarty; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Ella Matthews

Ella Matthews

Feb 11, 2012

Ella C. Matthews Age 85, resident of Sterling Heights. Passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Born March 21, 1926 in Brownsville, PA. Beloved wife of the late Charles Loving Mother of Terry, Kathleen Jim Tyler, Karen Robert Burke, and Doug Debbie. Proud Grandmother of Veronica. Dear Great-Grandmother of Eva. Dear Sister of Mary Cram. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan...

Cornelius Cavanaugh

Cornelius Cavanaugh

Feb 9, 2012

Cavanaugh, Cornelius J. "Pat". Age 89. February 9, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Loving father of Karen David Drapinski, Kay Tony Snow, Kevin the late Sherry and Shawn Judi. Dear brother of Harry Mary Ellen, Jean Don Rosenbach and the late Leo the late Corine. Nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a 7...

Colin Grant-Watters

Colin Grant-Watters

Feb 8, 2012

GRANT-WATTERS, Colin D. age 70, died February 8, 2012. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Wayne State. Retired from Ford Motor Co - Romeo Engine Plant. He was a member of Train Collectors Association, Toy Train Operating Society, and UAW #400. He treasured his dogs: Maggie and the late Dudley. Beloved husband of Donna J. Loving father of Steven Grant-Watters....

Mr. Garry Johnson

Mr. Garry Johnson

Feb 8, 2012

Funeral services for Newcastle native Garry Johnson, 70, will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, February 13th at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle under direction of Worden Funeral Directors. The family prefers memorial contributions to Weston County Physical Therapy. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, February 12th from 2:00...

Pamela Semrau

Pamela Semrau

Feb 8, 2012

Semrau, Pamela A. Age 41. February 8, 2012. Loving daughter of the late Raymond and Joyce. Dear sister of Michael Sally, Jennifer and the late Marlene. Aunt of Stephanie, Michael Jr., Jonathan and Christopher. Great niece of Alfred. Memorial gathering Monday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of...

Ingeborg Vaitkevicius

Ingeborg Vaitkevicius

Feb 8, 2012

Vaitkevicius, Ingeborg. Age 91. February 8, 2012. Beloved wife of Dr. Vainutis Vaitkevicius "Dr. Vee". Loving mother of Ieva David Marks, Henry Mary, Peter Kim, Camielle, Walter Brenda and Martin Mary Kay. Proud grandmother of 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a 3 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705...

Zigmund Graczyk

Zigmund Graczyk

Feb 7, 2012

Zigmund Graczyk Age 92, resident of Macomb Township. Passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Born February 21, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan. Lifetime member of St. Isidore Kof C Council 7200. Retired Ford Motor Employee. Beloved husband of Felicia. Loving father of Carol David Baczkowski, and Joann Robert Van Eenoo. Proud Grandfather of Janice Wade Bryant Baczkowski, Kimberly Demorest, Brian...

Beverly Land

Beverly Land

Feb 7, 2012

Beverly Grace Hook Land, 85, longtime resident of Pleasant Ridge and Royal Oak, and more recently of Reston, Virginia, died on Tuesday, February 7th. She was born in Detroit on July 22, 1926 to a family with a long history in Detroit. A grandfather was Samuel T. Hook, who owned Hook's Dry Goods Store located at Milwaukee and Woodward Avenue...

Herman Miller Jr

Herman Miller Jr

Feb 5, 2012

Herman F. "Bud" Miller Jr., age 86, a resident of Ferndale, died February 5, 2012. He was born October 5, 1925 in Detroit. Mr. Miller was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Pacific Theater. He owned Miller Motor, a trucking company in Ferndale. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police in Ferndale...

Helen Benninger

Helen Benninger

Feb 5, 2012

Benninger, Helen age 91, Feb. 5, 2012 of Clinton Twp. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Suzanne Grammens Paul Dillenberger, Diane Robert Kovalcik, Carl Celeste Benninger, Patricia Ted Dixon and Michael Benninger. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Eleanore Beauchamp. Funeral Service 7:00 pm Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral...

Larry Furlow

Larry Furlow

Feb 4, 2012

Larry K. Furlow, age 72 of Sterling Heights, passed away February 4, 2012 at his residence. Beloved husband of Sherry. Dear father of David Furlow and fiance Renee Stawski, Cynthia Kevin Schoenjahn, Dawn Dean Rife. Loving grandfather of Michael, Courtney, Bryan, Kelsey, Olivia, Bradley and Nikkole. Dear brother of Rosanna Gugel. Larry was a 4 year Veteran of the U.S....

Mary Nikkila

Mary Nikkila

Feb 4, 2012

Mary Ann Nikkila, age 83, a resident of Royal Oak for the past 56 years, died February 4, 2012 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born July 2, 1928 in Hamtramck to the late Matthew and Catherine Terpack. Mrs. Nikkila worked for Kmart as a sales clerk for 20 years. She also worked for CN&N Catering and...

Martin Biglow

Martin Biglow

Feb 3, 2012

Biglow, Martin K. Age 56. February 3, 2012. Born August 3, 1955 in Jackson, MI. Beloved husband of Dawn. Loving father of Kyle P. Amanda and Laina D. Dear son of the late Matthew Biglow and Joyce Rumler. Son-in-law of Beryl the late Jeff Patrick. Brother of Linda the late Craig Westphal, Crague Biglow and Sandi the late Butch Brauckmiller....

Mary Aldridge

Mary Aldridge

Feb 3, 2012

Aldridge, Mary P., 88, passed away February 3, 2012. She was born in Detroit to the late Karl and Gizella Freyer. Mary is preceded in death by her late husband Lindell, whom she married October 28, 1954. Mary was a proud life long member at the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Mary was a Berkley resident for 64 years and...

Michael Grembos

Michael Grembos

Feb 3, 2012

Michael E. Grembos, age 27 of Shelby Twp. passed away Feb. 3, 2012 at his residence. Michael is survived by his wife Carrie; daughters Lydia, Ariel and Macy; parents Ronald and Mary Grembos and the late Karen Grembos; sister Kristen Grembos and her fiance Lorenzo Veal; brothers Anthony Bonk and Jonathon Bonk; and his niece Jasmine Day. Funeral service 11:00...

Delphine Verbeke

Delphine Verbeke

Feb 3, 2012

Delphine Maria Verbeke, age 86, a 2-year resident of Royal Oak, formerly of Sterling Heights and Eastpointe, died February 3, 2012 at her home. She was born October 7, 1925 in Okegem, Belgium to the late Octave and Maria Sorgeloos. Mrs. Verbeke was the former owner of Verbeke Poultry in Detroit. She was also a fabulous seamstress and a loving...