Obituaries

Garry Fortune

Garry Fortune

Oct 10, 2011

Hugh Garry Thomas Fortune, age 85, formerly of Huntington Woods, died October 10, 2011 at Genesys Hospice in Goodrich. He was born December 16, 1925 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to the late Albert Edward Fortune and Mary Ellen McCann. He attended Assumption College and the University of Detroit obtaining a degree in electrical engineering. He was a longtime member of...

Lawrence Boilore

Lawrence Boilore

Oct 10, 2011

Boilore, Lawrence E., age 84, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away October 10, 2011 in Moore, SC. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. Loving father of Deborah Gary Dozeman Haidt, Robert Sorelly Henao, Denise Plane and Diane Michael Rotunda. Dear brother of Albert. Also survived by four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. World War II U.S....

Mrs. Faye Purcelli

Mrs. Faye Purcelli

Oct 9, 2011

Faye Purcelli, 94, died Sunday, October 9th at Sturgis Regional Senior Care in Sturgis, SD. She was born October 18, 1916 at Winfred, South Dakota the daughter of William and Thelma (nee Price) Evans. Faye attended country school near her home for eight years, graduating from Winfred High School. On December 15, 1935, she married Victor Purcelli at Madison, South...

Ruth Rogers

Ruth Rogers

Oct 9, 2011

Rogers, Ruth K. nee Dunn Age 94, Joined our Lord on Sunday, October 9, 2011 on the road to her heavenly home. Ruth leaves behind many cherished memories and loved ones. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving Mother of Carol Charles MacDonald, Christine Harold Patrie, Linda Robert Miller, and David Lori. Proud Grandmother of Dennis Chris, Scott, Jessica Dan,...

Elizabeth Augustine

Elizabeth Augustine

Oct 9, 2011

Augustine, Elizabeth F. Age 74, October 9, 2011of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear mother of Charles Janice, Audrey Randy Allison, Diane Christopher Kaul , Daniel Andrea and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of Danielle, Derek, Megan, Joshua and Magdalena.Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd, 3 blks E....

Margaret Lampar

Margaret Lampar

Oct 8, 2011

LAMPAR, MARGARET G., age 96, Oct. 8, 2011 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Dear mother of Ralph Lampar, Margo Snyder, Leonette Joseph Lentine, Mark Lampar and the late Kenneth Lampar. Loving grandmother of 21 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Dear sister of Leona Miller and the late Jerome, Alfred and Elaine. Friends...

Mary Shantz

Mary Shantz

Oct 7, 2011

Shantz, Mary Ann. Age 79. October 7, 2011. Loving devoted wife, best friend of 57 years to her Jack. Beloved mother to Debbie Tom Schram and Douglas. Aunt to Michelle Dan Dilloway, Marm to Jackie, Jamie, Andrew, Connor, Evan, Brendan and Kaitlin. Mary Ann was admired for her ability to entertain her dinner and house guests, always making them welcome...

Patricia Shaw

Patricia Shaw

Oct 7, 2011

Shaw, Patricia A. Age 76. October 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Donny Cindy Floyd, Ruth Ann Abdo and the late Ricky. Grandmother of Ernie, Derrick, Christine and Dalton. Four great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 1-8 pm. Funeral Tuesday 11 am at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks....

Julia Sherwood

Julia Sherwood

Oct 5, 2011

Julia Cecelia Sherwood, age 77, a lifetime resident of Royal Oak, died October 5, 2011 at Evergreen Health and Living Center in Southfield. She was born November 10, 1933 in Royal Oak to the late John and Julia Witzling. Mrs. Sherwood worked at William Beaumont Hospital for 20 years as a secretary. She loved going to estate sales, shopping and...

John Bratty

John Bratty

Oct 5, 2011

Bratty Jr., John P. Age 70, resident of Clinton Township. Passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Born February 6, 1941 in Detroit, MI. Bratty Jr. was employed as a Skill Trades with GM. Beloved Husband of Betty . Loving Father of Eric Nancy Bratty, Sheryl Brian Creelman, Dawn Erin O'Berry, step father of 4...

Patricia Moran

Patricia Moran

Oct 5, 2011

Moran, Patricia. Age 93. October 5, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Patricia Tom Dobson, John Susanne, Mark Janice, Matthew Blythe, Luke Carol and Philip Lorna. Dear sister of Bobbie Dubuque and the late Bud Daley. Sister-in-law of Evelyn Daley. Proud grandmother of Nicholas, Audrey, Kelly, Katherine, Patrick, Sara, Ryan, Colin, Kari, Michael, Amanda, Meredith, David,...

Velma Daniels

Velma Daniels

Oct 4, 2011

Velma Jean White Daniels, age 86, a resident of Cookeville, TN, died October 4, 2011 at Waltonwood of Royal Oak. She was born July 19, 1925 in Putnam County, TN to the late William and Minnie White. She is survived by her son, Darus Cynthia Daniels of Royal Oak; sister, Anna Gentry of Cookeville; brother, Pleas White of Cookeville; grandchildren,...

Kathleen Cooper

Kathleen Cooper

Oct 4, 2011

Kathleen Mary Coopernee Jurasek Age 51, October 4, 2011 Beloved Mother of Alanna Yuhas. Proud Grandmother " Mima" of Haley and Braylon. Dear Sister of Debra Richard Arnold . Loving Aunt of Amelia and Juliana Arnold. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Thursday 2-9pm. Funeral Service Friday...

Robert Gratopp

Robert Gratopp

Oct 4, 2011

ROBERT A. GRATOPP., age 80, Oct. 4, 2011 of Warren. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Dear father of Cheryl David McDowell, Diana LaPinta and Betty Jo Cathy Gratopp. Loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Bob passed away the way he wanted - at home making a tomato and mayo sandwich. The world has lost a larger than life man. Hopefully...

William Wright

William Wright

Oct 3, 2011

William S. Wright Age 84, October 3, 2011 Beloved husband of the late Peggy Loving Father of Richard Terry, David Margaret, and Laurel Daniel Garceau. Proud Grandfather of six grandchildren. Beloved Companion of Marion Hagle Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Saturday 10am until time of service...

Dorothy Strang

Dorothy Strang

Oct 3, 2011

Strang, Dorothy. Age 81. October 3, 2011. Beloved wife of the late P.J. Loving mother of Steven Wisner, Susan Christopher Denby, Susan Nelson, Barbara Robert Thompson and Patricia Clague. Mother-in-law of the late Roxanne. Proud grandmother of Lisa, Kim, Kelly, Scott and Anya. Great grandmother of Tyler, Kelsie and Caiden. Visitation Thursday 4 p.m. until the time of service 7...

Richard Kwas

Richard Kwas

Oct 3, 2011

KWAS, RICHARD A. age 66, of Shelby Twp. passed away on Oct. 3, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. Loving companion and partner of Charlotte K. Galant. Dear father of Amy DarrenGreene. Loving grandfather of Joshua Greene. Dear brother of Mary Virga, Linda Bittner and Andrew Lisa Kwas. Richard was a Veteran of...

Mrs. Mavis Cook

Mrs. Mavis Cook

Oct 2, 2011

No services are planned at this time for Mavis Irene Cook, 79, of West Linn, Oregon, who died October 2, 2011 at Willamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City, Oregon following a short illness. Her wishes of cremation have taken place. Mavis was born August 25, 1932 in Watertown, South Dakota, to John William and Gina (Skaim) Karinen. She attended schools...

Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy

Oct 1, 2011

Laura E. Kennedy, age 95, a resident of Royal Oak, died October 1, 2011 at ShorePointe Nursing Center in St. Clair Shores. She was born January 8, 1916 in Liverpool, England. Mrs. Kennedy retired from Kelly Services. She was a longtime member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Royal Oak. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela William Marshall; grandchildren,...

Martha Quinn

Martha Quinn

Oct 1, 2011

Martha Frances Hamilton Quinn, age 83, a resident of Royal Oak since 1935, died October 1, 2011. Born September 28, 1928 in Louisville, KY to the late William and Louise Hamilton. Beloved wife of Austin Gerald. Loving mother of Thomas Tina Quinn, Maureen George Vance, Colleen Jim Theuerkauf, Brian Vanessa Quinn, Eileen Robert Pennington and Kathleen Quinn. Proud grandmother of...