Obituaries

John Hewson

John Hewson

May 8, 2011

Hewson, John Henry, age 81 of Royal Oak, died May 8, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born July 7, 1929 in Highland Park, MI. Mr. Hewson retired from McNamara Engineering. Beloved husband of the late Charlene R. Loving father of Jacalyn Richard Youngblood of Romeo, MI, Deborah Richard Jazenski of Berkley, MI, John Judy Hewson...

Frank Annetta, Jr

Frank Annetta, Jr

May 7, 2011

Annetta, Frank A. Jr., Age 83 May 7, 2011 Beloved husband of Helen. Step-father of Deborah Anderson, Edward Susan Henderlong, Mary Henderlong and Patrick Henderlong. Proud grandfather of Benjamin, Alisa, Kate, Taryn and Timothy. Great grandfather of Noah, Kailee and Benjamin. Brother of Paul Bev and Michael. Brother-in-law of Donna. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Proud US Army...

Colton Jones

Colton Jones

May 7, 2011

Jones, Colton B. Age 20, May 7, 2011 Dear son of Trudy and the late Craig. Brother of Ethan and Nicholas Kelly. Grandson of Jim and Doris Jones and the late Lillian and George Coleman. Uncle of Ashley, Allie and Pierce. Also survived by several aunts and uncles. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 pm. Funeral Thursday, 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan...

Martha Wichert

Martha Wichert

May 7, 2011

Wichert, Martha Age 81, May 7, 2011 Beloved wife of the late Randall. Loving mother of ToddTracy Stoll, Rocky Stoll and David Ruth Stoll. Proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 pm at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E. of Woodward, Royal Oak. Funeral service 10...

Alan Alexander

Alan Alexander

May 6, 2011

Alan C. Alexander Age 62, resident of Macomb Township. Passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Born August 17, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late Cecil and Hera Mae "Josie" Alexander Retired after 35 year with Ford Motor Company, as a Union Representative at the Chesterfield Trim Plant. Alan was a outstanding member of UAW Local 400. Veteran of...

Mr. Steven Rikke

Mr. Steven Rikke

May 6, 2011

Steven Gene Rikke, 50, of Upton, Wyoming passed away Friday, May 6th in his home due to complications from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Steve is survived by his daughters Leanna Flores of Upton and Mercedez Flores of Newcastle; grandchildren Scarlett and Asher Harper also of Newcastle; brothers John Rikke of Gillette, Allen Rikke of Nebraska; and sister Lou Rikke of...

Rene DeSchutter

Rene DeSchutter

May 6, 2011

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John Morisette

John Morisette

May 5, 2011

John P. Morisette, age 91, an 11-year resident of Shelby Township, formerly a 43-year resident of Ferndale and Royal Oak, died May 5, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born January 24, 1920 in Hubbell, MI. Mr. Morisette owned and operated Gary Tool of Madison Heights in the 1960?s. He also managed several other tool shops...

Samuel McDonald

Samuel McDonald

May 5, 2011

Samuel Edward McDonald, age 77, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 50 years, died May 5, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born December 25, 1933 in Detroit. Mr. McDonald retired from Builders Square in 1998. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Teamsters Local #243, and he enjoyed doing woodworking....

Bernice Rothlisberger

Bernice Rothlisberger

May 4, 2011

Bernice E. Rothlisberger, age 97, a resident of Berkley, died May 4, 2011 in Bloomfield Hills. She was born September 28, 1913 in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Rothlisberger was a loving mother and grandmother, and a very good homemaker. She was an avid golfer and proud of her hole-in-one! She was a continuing contributor to the Alzheimer's Association. She is survived by...

Florence Jeremias

Florence Jeremias

May 3, 2011

Florence H. Jeremias, age 91, passed away May 3, 2011. Our loving, little matriarch. Always busy, always doing something. Devoted her life to family and community. Proud resident of Highland Park through thick and thin. Loved her family, her home and her neighborhood. Inspired all of us and left a legacy of tolerance, compassion, perseverance, and courage. Gone to plug...

Steven Montagne

Steven Montagne

May 2, 2011

Montagne, Steven J. Age 55. May 2, 2011. Husband of Denise. Father of Michelle and Marie. Son of Homer and Helen. Brother of Greg Catherine, Larry Patty, Gary Mary, Patrick and the late Ann Marie. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Former spouse of Patricia. Steven leaves behind his faithful dogs, Scooby and Bob. Memorials to Sophia's Heart Foundation...

Michael MacDonald

Michael MacDonald

May 2, 2011

Michael "Mac" MacDonald, age 61, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away May 2, 2011 at his home. He was born November 2, 1949 in Detroit, MI to the late Charles F. and Mary. Mac is survived by his daughter Katie whom he loved more than anyone or anything. Mr. MacDonald was the loving brother of Charles Franklin MacDonald of...

Michael Reiterman Jr

Michael Reiterman Jr

May 2, 2011

Michael T. Reiterman Jr. Age 45, resident of Saint Clair Shores. Passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. Born August 26, 1965. Beloved Husband of Annie. Loving Father of Kristine Matthew Endler Urbas. Dear Son of Michael Christine and Joanne Ron Trombley Brother of Diana Danny Mee, and Sheryl Reiterman Son-in-law of Paul and Kathy Romanczuk. Brother-in-law of Debbie, Joe,...

James King

James King

May 2, 2011

King, James E. May 2, 2011. Beloved son of Edward and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Marylou Salyards and Judith Pribish. Several nieces and nephews; and Harry and Sadie. Services were held. For information call Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 248-541-7000.

Seaber Callahan

Seaber Callahan

Apr 30, 2011

Seaber Callahan, age 95, a resident of Royal Oak, died April 30, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born October 26, 1915 in Ricetown, KY to the late Albert and Mary Gabbard Callahan. Mr. Callahan was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He was a barber at Cal's Wayside Barber Shop until 1967. He worked...

Arthur Dolenga

Arthur Dolenga

Apr 30, 2011

Dolenga, Arthur, age 85, of Sterling Heights, died April 30, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Carol Dolenga. Dear father of Martha Dolenga, Mary Dolenga, Ruth Davis and David Kimberly Dolenga. Loving grandfather of Janelle Davis, Gabrielle, Andrew and Maddison Dolenga. Dear brother of Dr. Harold Nancy Dolenga, Marcel Dolenga, Jr., Marie Stankiewicz and the late Richard Margaret Dolenga, Virginia...

Norman VanCleve

Norman VanCleve

Apr 30, 2011

Norman L. VanCleve Age 75 April 30, 2011 Born May 11, 1935 in Tuscola, Michigan. Beloved husband of Bettye VanCleve. Loving Father of Michael and MichelleMattCarley. Proud Grandfather of Ciara, Brittany, and Allie. Survived by Sisters Phyllis Rize and Patricia Kronnemann and is predeceased by his brother Bill VanCleve. Retired from GM as a quality inspector engineer. Norman served as...

Donald Stevens

Donald Stevens

Apr 30, 2011

Stevens, Donald Reid, Age 88, April 30, 2011 Loving husband of Oneida D. Dear father of Gary Nancy Stevens, Nancy Stevens and Mark Stevens. Dear grandfather of Brian Stevens and Katherine Bryan Belter. Brother of the late Geraldine Price, Betty Pollman, Katherine Hancock and Glenn Stevens. Mr. Stevens was a route salesman for Royal Oak Cleaners and Wesch Cleaners. He...

Nora Clissold

Nora Clissold

Apr 30, 2011

Clissold, Nora ?Mary? nee Fournier, age 89 of Farwell, MI, formerly of Royal Oak, died April 30, 2011. She was born in New Brunswick, Canada to Marcel and Lucy Fournier. She lived most of her life in Royal Oak. She is a 1940 graduate of St. Mary?s High School and she graduated from Oakland Community College in 1975. She was...