Obituaries

Carolyn Bruckner

Carolyn Bruckner

Nov 3, 2011

Carolyn nee Berryman Bruckner, age 70, a lifetime resident of Royal Oak, died November 3, 2011. She was born March 22, 1941 in Detroit. Ms. Bruckner was from the first graduating class of Royal Oak Kimball High School. She was a proud alumni and supporter of the University of Michigan. She was known to many in the Damman Hardware family....

Irene Robinson

Irene Robinson

Nov 3, 2011

Robinson, Irene M. Age 100 November 3, 2011 peacefully in Mesa, Arizona, where she resided since 1972. Beloved wife of the late Orval. Dear mother of Floyd Helen Robinson and David Nancy Robinson. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Predeceased by siblings Henry Mrozek, Wanda Ross and grandson, Robert Robinson. Visitation at Mountain View Mortuary in Arizona...

Delores Hagelstein

Delores Hagelstein

Nov 3, 2011

Hagelstein, Delores. Age 87. November 3, 2011. Sister of Carolyn the late Wallace. Proud aunt of Wallace III Carole Gabler, John Patty Adams Gabler and Carolyn Gabler. Great aunt Tootie to 10 neices and nephews. Past President of Hagelstein's Bakery. Member of First United Methodist Church of Royal Oak, PEO and Soroptomist's Club. Visitation Tuesday 11 am until time of...

John Schroff

John Schroff

Nov 3, 2011

John Schroff, age 85, a resident of Royal Oak, died November 3, 2011 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. He was born October 16, 1926 in Royal Oak. Mr. Schroff was a retired Captain of the Royal Oak Fire Department and a member of the Metropolitan Club. He is survived by his children, Paul Schroff, Karen Wolfe and Dawn...

Ethel Green

Ethel Green

Nov 3, 2011

Ethel Shirley Reynolds Green has passed away on November 3rd at 87 years old. She was a devoted wife and best friend to George Calvin Cal Green for 64 years. Ethel loved summers at the cottage and was an avid reader, but was at her best in an engaging conversation on any topic. Ethel was remarkably well read and could...

Sylvia Creekbaum

Sylvia Creekbaum

Nov 2, 2011

SYLVIA E. CREEKBAUM, age 77 of St. Clair Shores, passed away November 2, 2011 at St. John Hospital, Detroit. Beloved wife of Victor. Dear mother of Cathi David Humphreys, Stephen Rinaldi, Jr., Roy Susan Rinaldi, Ronald Kathy Rinaldi and Victoria Boyce Kirkwood. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Dear sister of Eleanor Gurich, Nancy Meyers and the...

Ann Seefeld

Ann Seefeld

Nov 1, 2011

Ann E. Seefeld, age 86, a resident of Highland, formerly a resident of Royal Oak for almost 60 years, died peacefully November 1, 2011 at her home. She was born April 24, 1925 in Detroit to the late Alfred and Eva Vallad. Mrs. Seefeld was an Amway Distributor since 1963 and an active member of the National Shrine of the...

Pearl Friend

Pearl Friend

Nov 1, 2011

Pearl M. Friend, age 88, a 45-year resident of Southfield, died November 1, 2011 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born September 19, 1923 in Royal Oak to the late Clark and Mary Smith. Mrs. Friend was born and raised in Royal Oak and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 239 in...

Barbara Duncan

Barbara Duncan

Oct 31, 2011

Barbara Mary Duncan, age 87, departed peacefully at her cherished home in Rochester, Michigan on October 31, 2011. Beloved wife of 63 years to Richard Duncan. Loving mother to Gail, Thomas Lynn, Karen the late Mark Nichols, and David. Proud grandmother to Kristin Matt, Whitney, Victoria, Catherine and Olivia. Dear sister to Mary Jane Heckman, and the late Marian Devers...

Gerald Sherwood

Gerald Sherwood

Oct 28, 2011

Gerald ?Jerry? Sherwood, age 78, a resident of Royal Oak, died October 28, 2011 at Evergreen Health and Living Center in Southfield. He was born May 17, 1933 to the late Clarence and Mary. Jerry enjoyed estate sales, fishing and traveling. He retired from Campbell-Ewald and Ceco Publishing, where he was the Vice President of Production. He was also a...

Lawrence Pellerito

Lawrence Pellerito

Oct 28, 2011

Lawrence M. Pellerito, age 97, a resident of Royal Oak, died October 28, 2011 at Wynwood of Troy. He was born February 2, 1914 in Detroit to the late Sam and Concetta Pellerito. Beloved husband of the late Doris. Loving father of Christine, Concetta, Jean and the late Susanna Keller and Cynthia Whitefoot. Father-in-law of Philips Keller and Jerry Whitefoot....

Anthony Baldrica

Anthony Baldrica

Oct 28, 2011

Baldrica, Anthony J. passed away October 28, 2011, age 78 of Shelby Township, MI. Beloved husband of Kaye. Dear father of Debra Chene, Robert Sheila, Denise Bruce Leach, Anthony III Joyce, Dawn Davis and Dominic Carla. Loving grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Brother of Francis Linda. Predeceased by son Michael. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. at the Wm....

Alfred Fournier

Alfred Fournier

Oct 27, 2011

Fournier, Alfred A. Age 88. October 27, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Loving father of Marie Dennis Malcolm, Betty Bob Burrell, Gary Jan, Celia, Joanne Rick Blosser, Bruce, Alfred Shujuan Li and Roberta Keith Newsome. Dear brother of Walter, Robert and the late Theodore, Adeline Franchino, Dorothy Allen, Phyllis Coyle and Raymond. Proud grandfather of 24 grandchildren, 25...

Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Oct 25, 2011

Smith, Thomas J. Age 83. October 25, 2011. Retired Detroit Police Sergeant and former Chief of Webberville, MI Police Department. Beloved husband of the late Joan E. Loving father of Susan John Malkowski, Peter Sharon, Jane Seidl and the late Thomas Marilyn. Proud grandfather of nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary...

Ellis Veech Jr

Ellis Veech Jr

Oct 24, 2011

Ellis J. Veech, Jr., age 75, of Shelby Twp. passed away suddenly. Oct. 24, 2011 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. He was born July 18, 1936 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Ellis is survived by his children William Ellis Veech, Christopher Roy Veech and Darcey Ann Fischer. Loving grandfather of Nick, Lauren and Matthew Fischer. He is also survived by...

Anthony Velez

Anthony Velez

Oct 24, 2011

ANTHONY VINCENT VELEZ, age 22 of Sterling Heights, passed away suddenly October 24, 2011. Dearest son of Lisa Scott Grayson Puma and Anthony Velez III. Dear brother of Nicolas and Vincent Velez. Dear grandson of Carol Barnard, Rosemarie Velez and Anthony Velez, Jr. Anthony was a 2007 graduate of Henry Ford II High School. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at...

Mr. Charles Stevenson Jr

Mr. Charles Stevenson Jr

Oct 24, 2011

Charles "Chuck" Stevenson, Jr., 75, of Upton passed away at home on Monday, October 24, 2011. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Upton. Fellowship will follow at the Upton Community Center. Born November 14, 1935 to Charles and Violet (Roach) Stevenson in Abington, Illinois, the eldest of four boys. The...

Dale Boker

Dale Boker

Oct 24, 2011

Dale Vernon Boker, age 85, a resident of Royal Oak, died October 24, 2011 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. He was born February 14, 1926 in Virginia, IL to the late Orvil and Alma Boker. Mr. Boker is survived by his wife, Geneen McDonald Boker; children, Brenda Dennis McInerney, Brian Boker, Kevin Boker, Mark Boker, Michael Sharon Boker,...

Rose Nesbitt

Rose Nesbitt

Oct 23, 2011

Rose Marie Nesbitt "Rosie" Age 5, of Roseville. Passed away Suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2011. Born May 4, 2006 in Clinton Township, MI. Rosie is a Kindergartner at Dort Elementary in Roseville. Princess of Arvid Loving Sister of Kaitlyn, Kayla, and A.J. Proud Granddaughter of Theresa McPhee, Joe and Carol Skwierc Darling Niece of Margaret Nesbitt Cousin of Christopher...

Patricia Robinson

Patricia Robinson

Oct 23, 2011

Patricia "Trish" Robinson Age 65, October 23, 2011. Loving Mother of Beth A. Sean Merkle, and Greg A. Stacie Oyster. Proud Grandmother of Jacob, Grace, Caleb, Hannah, Callie, Sarah, Luke, and Lily. Beloved Daughter of William and Ilene Baker. Dear Sister of Deb Hill and the late Wilma Brewer, and William Baker Jr. Wife of the late Thomas Robinson. Celebration...