Obituaries

Edward Reese

Edward Reese

Aug 25, 2011

Reese, Edward T. age 55, died August 25, 2011 at Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Mr. Reese was born on June 6, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Gwen nee Hudgens and George T. Reese Jr. He was a member of the VFW Disco Post - Shelby Township. He is survived by his dear wife of Cendy L. nee Richardson, children: Renee Jason...

Mrs. Dorothy Pringle

Mrs. Dorothy Pringle

Aug 24, 2011

Dorothy Lucille Pringle, 90, of Upton, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle. She was born January 5, 1921, outside of Upton, to Lloyd and Myrtle Sims. She attended country school and then Upton High School. Growing up, the family lived in a number of homes around Upton, including the Tupper Place and on Buffalo...

Donald Dowis

Donald Dowis

Aug 24, 2011

Dowis, Donald E. Age 87. August 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Loving father of Sandra Richard Dorey and Jean Craig Soubliere. Dear brother of James A., Lucille G. Miller, Virginia L. Greene and the late Kendall B. Proud grandfather of Kimberly Russell, DeWayne Aspenwall, Don Aspenwall, Joseph Skrine II and the late Frank Dowis. Also survived by several great...

Robert Krotzer

Robert Krotzer

Aug 23, 2011

Robert K. Krotzer Age 89, August 23, 2011 Beloved husband the late Penny of 61 years Loving Father of Suzanne Richard Fleming and Steven Proud Grandfather of Ross Fleming, Solomon, Frank, and Antonia Krotzer. Celebration of Life Visitation and Service at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Sunday 12:00Noon...

David Ott

David Ott

Aug 23, 2011

Ott, David A. Age 49. August 23, 2011. Son of the late Harold and Shirley. Brother of Linda Robert Lehman, Kenneth Ott and Patricia Anderson. Uncle of Kimberly, Ryan, Jenny, Lacey, Josh and Jessy. Also several great nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 1 p.m. until the time of service 1:30...

Frances Schloff

Frances Schloff

Aug 23, 2011

Schloff, Frances M. Age 90. August 23, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of James, Mark Michelle, Barbara Eduardo Arrieta and the late Steven. Mother-in-law of Antoinette Quinn. Proud grandmother of five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories...

Betty Cwengros

Betty Cwengros

Aug 22, 2011

Cwengros, Betty Age 89, August 22, 2011 Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother of Michael Kathy Cwengros, Paul Doris Cwengros, Susan Michael Hagen, Nancy Phillips, Jim Rita Cwengros and Mary Pete Bolton. Rosary Saturday 8/27, 9:45 a.m. with a Memorial Mass to follow 10 a.m. at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 11411 South Lacore Road, Empire, MI 49630....

Charles Schultz

Charles Schultz

Aug 21, 2011

SCHULTZ, Charles E., age 72, Utica resident since 1974, died August 21, 2011 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Mr. Schultz serviced in the U.S. Army. He retired from MNP Corporation in Utica. Beloved father of Charles Schultz of Dearborn, MI; Christine Ray Bowerson of Standish, MI; and Michael Alyssa Schultz of Brighton, MI. Proud grandfather of 15 grandchildren and...

Georgette Roumpz

Georgette Roumpz

Aug 21, 2011

Georgette T. Roumpz, age 68, a resident of Ferndale, died August 21, 2011 at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak. She was born April 12, 1943 in Hazel Park. Miss Roumpz went to Hazel Park High School. She loved her pets, playing Bingo, going for walks and eating! She is survived by her siblings, Mildred Roumpz, Edward Roumpz and Fred...

Bessie Lapham

Bessie Lapham

Aug 20, 2011

Bessie E. Lapham, age 93, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Royal Oak, died August 20, 2011 at Evergreen Health and Living Center in Southfield. She was born May 7, 1918 in Rankin, MI to the late James and Mildred Tahash. Mrs. Lapham was a longtime member of Red Run Golf Club and enjoyed traveling and photography. Beloved wife...

Denise Redmond

Denise Redmond

Aug 19, 2011

Redmond, Denise M. August 19, 2011, age 56. Beloved daughter of Raymond and Theresa. Loving sister of Tom Debbie, Gary Laurie and Colleen Craig Piscopink. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy for four years. Services Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks...

Elva Burgess

Elva Burgess

Aug 19, 2011

Elva J. Burgess, age 96, a resident of Royal Oak since 1961, died August 19, 2011 at Cambridge South Healthcare Center in Beverly Hills. She was born January 13, 1915 in Clarksville, AR to the late Augustus and Bertha King. Mrs. Burgess loved to sew and garden. She is survived by her children, William Gail Burgess of Bronson, MI and...

Marjie Smith

Marjie Smith

Aug 18, 2011

Smith Bleecker, Marjorie A., age 76, passed away August 18, 2011. Born in Detroit to the late William Francis and Florence Elizabeth Pearl McEvoy. Beloved wife of the late Det. Sgt. Gerald S. Smith and the late Ronald James Bleecker. Loving mother of Beverly Ronald Irwin, Debora Gonzalez Bleecker, Ronald the late Nancy Bleecker, Linda Bill Broomfield, Jim Ann Bleecker...

Joseph Schmitz, Sr

Joseph Schmitz, Sr

Aug 17, 2011

Joseph L. Schmitz, Sr., age 88 passed away August 17, 2011 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Pearl. Dear father of Joseph Sue Schmitz, Pearl Geer, Elaine Schmitz and Joyce Alfonso. Loving grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Andy Schmitz, Jack Schmitz, Margaret Gola and Rose Chodyniecki. Funeral Service 10:30 AM...

Ursula McKinley

Ursula McKinley

Aug 17, 2011

McKinley, Ursula M., age 95, August 17, 2011 of Sterling Heights. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Judith Joseph Selewski, Matthew McKinley, Mary Ann William Muir, Linda Felton Hagood. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Andrew Provenzino. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...

Joan Rockhold

Joan Rockhold

Aug 13, 2011

Joan T. Rockhold nee Mertz Age 82, August 13, 2011 Beloved Wife of Wilbur "Bill" Loving Mother of Linda Stephen Neeper, Kathleen Gerald Borrelli, and Karen Rockhold. Proud Grandmother of Brian Jessica Neeper, Kristen Robert Pignanelli, Thomas Juanita Borrelli, Laura Borrelli, and Alyssa Borrelli, and five great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of Barbara Blankenship, and Jeri Richard Eix. Sister-in-law of Edith Landmesser....

Richard O'Donnell

Richard O'Donnell

Aug 11, 2011

O'Donnell, Richard A., age 74, August 11, 2011 of Shelby Twp. Beloved husband of Laurene. Dear father of Laura George Poulos, Dennis O'Donnell, Kathleen Bob Hughes, Theresa Bob Motzny, Michelle O'Donnell and Jeffrey Elizabeth O'Donnell. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren. Richard was a graduate of Lawrence Technological Institute; he retired from General Motor after 43 years. He was an avid...

Jennie Annis

Jennie Annis

Aug 10, 2011

Annis, Jennie. Age 97. August 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Loving mother of Walter. Proud grandmother of Jeffery C. Sandra Annis and Timothy W. Danielle Annis. Great grandmother of Matthew, Justin and Alex. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road...

Stella Heckroth

Stella Heckroth

Aug 9, 2011

Stella Leona Heckroth, age 98, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 60 years, died August 9, 2011 at Lapeer County Medical Care Facility. She was born August 1, 1913 in Long Island, NY to the late Stanley and Antoinette Gwiazda. She is survived by her brother, Edward Gwiazda; one niece; two nephews; and many great and great-great nieces...

Mrs. Lillian Gould

Mrs. Lillian Gould

Aug 7, 2011

Funeral services for Lillian Gould, 88, will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, August 12th at The First Baptist Church, 850 Gordon St., Custer, SD with Pastor Bill Savery officiating. Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle are in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the church. Burial will follow services at the Custer Cemetery....