Obituaries

Margaret Jones

Margaret Jones

Jan 26, 2011

Jones, Margaret. Age 92. January 26, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Gerald for 64 years. Loving mother of Gerrie Campbell and Mary Dick Anderson. Proud grandmother of Wendy Craig Huxta, Heather Campbell and great grandson Gage. Dear sister of Norman Watson and Doris Arthur Tubbs. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. and Saturday noon until the time of service 1 p.m....

Edward Patzer

Edward Patzer

Jan 25, 2011

Patzer, Edward. Age 99. June 27, 1911 - January 25, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loving father of Edward Jr. Linda, Sharon Waines, Jane Donald Saxon, and the late Mary Currier and JoAnn Chamberlin. Survived by sons-in-law, Gerald Currier and James Chamberlin. Proud grandfather of Mark, Christopher, Andrea, Laura, Jeffrey, John, Jennifer, Monica and Jessica. 10 great grandchildren...

Thomas Pelky

Thomas Pelky

Jan 24, 2011

Thomas J. Pelky, Age 78, resident of Sterling Heights. He passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at his residence. Born March 19, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan; to the late Anthony and Lucille. Thomas was employed with Chrysler as a Designer for 41 years. Loved to golf, fishing, traveling, avid musician-drummer. Beloved husband of Arlen. Loving Father of Karen Coulier...

Christopher Ray

Christopher Ray

Jan 24, 2011

CHRISTOPHER M. RAY, age 39, passed away January 24, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1971 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved father of Anna Grace Monahan and Brady Lee Cole. Dear son of Beverley Ray and the late Winfred Ray. Dear brother of Mark Pearl Messina, Brad Ray, Dwayne Linda Messina, Caren Mike Leslie and Cindy Glenn Ludeman....

Ronald Briskey

Ronald Briskey

Jan 24, 2011

Briskey, Ronald Age 81, January 24, 2011 Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Robert Sheri, Christine John Forster, Richard, John Lisa and Mary Briskey. Proud grandfather of Robert, Matthew, Amanda, William, Jacob, Kathleen, Joseph, Alex, Nathaniel, Evan, and Zachary. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 West Eleven Mile...

Ronald Harris

Ronald Harris

Jan 24, 2011

Ronald C. Harris Age 80, January 24, 2011 Dear Friend of Jean Bierkle Loving Father of Carole Ron Lyons, Curtis Wilma Harris, Craig Julie Harris and Christine Lou Zimmel Proud Grandfather of six grandchildren Dear Brother of Gerald Sally Harris Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Saturday, January 29 11am at First Baptist Church of Lake Orion 255 E. Scripps...

Stella Fagley

Stella Fagley

Jan 23, 2011

Stella M. Fagley, born October 27, 1921 in Malvern, Ohio and passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at the Mid Michigan Medical Center in Midland, MI of congestive heart failure at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Walter S. Fagley, Jr. and dear mother of Marcia A. Bill Pratt of Rodney, MI, Kay E. Merle Robinson of...

Norman Idalski

Norman Idalski

Jan 23, 2011

Norman C. Idalski, age 87, passed away at his home in Sterling Heights on January 23, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Joy Ann Idalski Oct. 27, 1993. Dear father of Chester Phyllis Idalski. Loving grandfather of Rebecca Callens, Wendy Liu and Glenn Scott Idalski. Loving great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Edwin Idalski and Dorothy Schwartz. Friends may...

Ann Jurva

Ann Jurva

Jan 23, 2011

Ann Elise Jurva, age 71, a resident of Walled Lake, formerly of Fowlerville, died January 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. She was born June 1, 1939 in Detroit. Miss Jurva won many bowling medals in the Special Olympics. She participated in the Senior Day Program at the Jewish Vocational Center. She loved watching TV and...

Miriam Reid

Miriam Reid

Jan 23, 2011

Miriam C. Reid, age 87, a resident of Royal Oak since 1942, died January 23, 2011 at Waltonwood of Royal Oak. She was born October 8, 1923 in Detroit. Mrs. Reid retired from J.L. Hudson's in Detroit. She was active in the American Red Cross and the Republican Women. She was also a member of the Royal Oak Historical Society....

Betty Schmaltz

Betty Schmaltz

Jan 22, 2011

Schmaltz, Betty Avallone, born January 23, 1925 and passed away January 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Gale Schmaltz. Dear mother of Sue Bob Rau, John Kathleen Avallone, Bill Paige Avallone, and Michael Pat Avallone. Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Wanda Bretz and Joan Tourangeau. After retiring...

Betty Schmaltz

Betty Schmaltz

Jan 22, 2011

Schmaltz, Betty Avallone, born January 23, 1925 and passed away January 22, 2011 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Gale Schmaltz. Dear mother of Sue Bob Rau, John Kathleen Avallone, Bill Paige Avallone, and Michael Pat Avallone. Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Wanda Bretz and Joan Tourangeau. After retiring...

Doris Bondy

Doris Bondy

Jan 22, 2011

DORIS M. BONDY, age 91, passed away January 22, 2011 in New Port Richey, Florida. She was formerly of Utica. Beloved wife of the late Henry C. Bondy Feb. 18, 1999. Dear mother of Judy Jerry Beauchamp, Bill Bondy, Michael Bondy and Lori Monteleone. Loving grandmother of Suzy Nyboer, Kris Schaupler, Gerald Beauchamp, Tammy Sickerman, James H. Bondy, Dana &...

Mary Lynn

Mary Lynn

Jan 22, 2011

Mary Frances Ryan Lynn, age 71, a resident of Beverly Hills, formerly of Royal Oak, died January 22, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born July 1, 1939 in Pontiac. Ms. Lynn was a 1958 graduate of Shrine Catholic High School. She is survived by her children, Mark Lynn of Oxford, Paul Alexis Lynn of Royal...

Elizabeth Strauss

Elizabeth Strauss

Jan 21, 2011

Elizabeth Jane Strauss, February 16, 1920 - January 21, 2011, died peacefully at home with her son by her side following a short illness. Betty lived for nearly 91 wonderful years, a charming, elegant, beautiful and generous wife, mother, sister, grandmother and mother-in-law. Betty had many lifelong friends. The "Betty Bunch" of which she was a founding member 75 years...

Evelyn Simon

Evelyn Simon

Jan 21, 2011

Simon, Evelyn Roos. Age 93. of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away on January 21, 2011. She was born August 5, 1917 to Ora Stutesman and George Scott Roos in Wauseon, Ohio. Evelyn married H. William Simon of Toledo, Ohio in July 1938. Mr. Simon passed away in 1989. Mrs. Simon was also predeceased by her daughter, Nancy Sue Simon, who...

Robert Holly

Robert Holly

Jan 21, 2011

Holly, Robert. Age 81. January 21, 2011. Beloved Husband of Kathy. Loving father of Gary Doris Holly, Robert C. Holly, Rick Paul Holly, Scott Holly, Patty Tim Mconville, Mike Carson, Kevin Susan Carson, Matt Mechelle Carson, Steve Julie Carson. Dear brother of Norman Mary Ann Holly. Proud grandfather of Sarah, Alana, Mitchell, Nicky, Brittaney, Vicky and PJ. Robert was an...

Leona Dushane

Leona Dushane

Jan 20, 2011

Leona V. Dushane, age 91, a resident of Huntington woods, formerly of Lake Boulevard in St. Clair Shores, died January 20, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born December 9, 1919 in St. Clair Shores. Mrs. Dushane was a bookkeeper and accountant for Farmcrest Bakery in Detroit. She enjoyed sailing, traveling and warm winters in Venice,...

Clifton Gabler, Jr

Clifton Gabler, Jr

Jan 19, 2011

Clifton H. Gabler, Jr., age 60, a resident of Clawson, died January 19, 2011 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born July 7, 1950 in Detroit. Beloved husband of Valerie Gabler; loving father of Douglas C. Noël Gabler, Gregory C. Gabler and the late Steven R. Gabler; proud grandfather of Eloise Nancy Gabler and Marlow Clifton Gabler;...

Charles Sprigg

Charles Sprigg

Jan 18, 2011

Charles Sprigg, age 86, a resident of Madison Heights for more than 50 years, died January 18, 2011 at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights. He was born in Highland Park. Mr. Sprigg was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre. He received his bachelors of science degree in 1947 and then an...