Obituaries

Edith Kripli

Edith Kripli

Nov 20, 2010

Edith Monica Kripli, 77, of Royal Oak, and most recently West Branch, MI, passed away November 20, 2010 at Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak. Edith was born in Royal Oak, formerly Township of Troy, to Edward and Dorothy Reetz. She enjoyed boat rides on Lake George the most, and loved her family dearly. She was a devoted Catholic. She worked for 44th...

Mr. Chester Jones

Mr. Chester Jones

Nov 20, 2010

Chester S. Jones, a life-long resident of Weston County, WY, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2010 in Belgrade, MT. He was born to Harold and Ida Jones on December 11, 1920 in Upton, WY. Chester attended Upton schools, Black Hills State Teachers College and the University of Wyoming where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and...

Roy Smith Jr

Roy Smith Jr

Nov 20, 2010

Roy B. Smith Jr., age 71, a resident of Waterford, formerly of Royal Oak, died November 20, 2010 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Pontiac. He was born August 24, 1939 in Detroit. Loving father of Pam Cleatis Hershey of Millington, MI and Leisa Steve McComas of Millington, MI and Cindy John Lovoy of Helena, AL. Dear brother of Betty...

Helen Nassar

Helen Nassar

Nov 19, 2010

Nassar, Helen Nee Brogan Age 83, November 19, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Charles Loving mother of Renee Edward Chelian, Denice Yakimowich, Patricia Robb Webster, Mason Tracee and Shonnette Douglas Nedbal. Proud Grandmother of Jason, Lara, Jessica, Nicole, and Kyle. Dear sister of James Paula Brogan, Shirley Freeman, and James DiNoble. Visitation Sunday 11a.m.-9 p.m. and Monday 9 a.m.until...

John Wroza

John Wroza

Nov 19, 2010

Wroza, John Age 95, November 19, 2010 Beloved husband of the late Mildred Loving Father of Diane Terry Beeman and the late Larry. Dear Father-in-law of Laura Wroza Proud Grandfather of Larry Jennifer Wroza, Stacie Dan Martin, Amy Scot Moceri, and Michael Beeman Great Grandfather of Daniel, Brandon, Sara, Jacob, Luke, Lauren, and Anthony. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan &...

Helen Valade

Helen Valade

Nov 18, 2010

HELEN E. VALADE, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away Nov. 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence H.J. Valade Ed. D. Dear mother of Maureen Richard McCarter, Richard Patricia Valade, Dennis Mary Valade and Marjorie Phillip Robinson. Loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren; Michelle Kemp, Lynda Peuquet, Jason Valade, Jennifer Stanley, Timothy Robinson, Michael Robinson, Allison Shiflet, Julie Eschmann,...

Catherine Silkowski

Catherine Silkowski

Nov 17, 2010

SILKOWSKI, CATHERINE A., age 70, Nov. 17, 2010 of Troy. Beloved wife of Thomas. Dear mother of Dawn Nye and Terry Silkowski. Dear sister of Barbara Little. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitation 2:00 - 9:00 PM Sunday.

Sherie Raona

Sherie Raona

Nov 17, 2010

Sherie P. Raona 1959-2010, on November 17, 2010, God decided to call one of his angels back to Heaven. Sherie P. Raona left us here to spread her love and compassion in a far bigger capacity. While here, her 51 years on earth, she spread her love and generosity to all those she met on her journey. Her biggest joy...

Delphine Delich

Delphine Delich

Nov 17, 2010

Delphine V. Delich, age 85, a resident of Berkley since 1950, died November 17, 2010 at West Bloomfield Nursing & Convalescent Center. She was born July 2, 1925 in Detroit. Mrs. Delich was a longtime member of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Roger Delich of Monroe, Cynthia DeMan of Royal...

Irene Tarnacki

Irene Tarnacki

Nov 16, 2010

Tarnacki, Irene Age 93, November 16, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving Mother of Ralph Margaret, and Conrad Margie. Proud Grandmother of Kristin Steven Kajawa, David Tarnacki, and Erin Gregory Blaisdell. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Thursday 3:00 -9:00 PM. Instate Friday 9:30am at...

Vivian Snuggs

Vivian Snuggs

Nov 15, 2010

SNUGGS, VIVIAN W., age 94, Nov. 15, 2010 of Sterling Heights formerly of Perrysburg, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Ottis Snuggs. Dear mother of Adelia "Dee" Jack Parent and Sarah McConnell. Loving grandmother of Mitch McConnell and Andrew Parent. She was a graduate of Bowling Green State University and taught for 19 years with the Perrysburg Public Schools. After...

Betty Brown

Betty Brown

Nov 15, 2010

Brown, Betty L. Age 88. November 15, 2010. Loving mother of Tim Renaud, Richard Renaud, the late Gerald Renaud and Glenn Renaud. Dear sister of Susan Mann and Chuck Mann. Predeceased by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. and service Friday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan &...

Alma Bendure

Alma Bendure

Nov 14, 2010

Bendure, Alma M. Age 100. August 20, 1910 - November 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Elvin L. Loving mother of Robert Rose, Mary, Ruth Maceri, Don Barb, Rick Karen, Chris Virko Togan and the late Alice Schultz. Survived by son-in-law, Robert Schultz. Proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 11:30 a.m. until time of...

Marian Grimm

Marian Grimm

Nov 14, 2010

Grimm, Marian H. Age 98. November 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Wayne. Loving mother of Anne Virginia Grimm Scott, Mary Beth Michael Grimm McElroy and Janet Kay Patricia Schuman Grimm. Also 6 grandchildren and predeceased by one grand daughter. Great grandmother of 10. Mrs. Grimm was a member of the Eastern Star, 1st Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak,...

Helen Vrabel

Helen Vrabel

Nov 13, 2010

Vrabel, Helen, November 13, 2010. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of George S. Mary, Judy Vrabel Brett Foreman and the late Donald J. Proud grandmother of 5 and Great Grandmother of 2. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. 3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica Sunday 2pm -9pm Funeral...

Joseph Pare

Joseph Pare

Nov 12, 2010

Joseph Armand Pare, age 72, a resident of Eastpointe, died November 12, 2010 at his home. He was born July 9, 1938 in Detroit. Mr. Pare was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Chrysler Automotive in 1998 after 40 years of employment. He was a volunteer and member of the Eastpointe Senior Center. He was also...

Nila Peck

Nila Peck

Nov 11, 2010

Nila L. Peck, age 69, died November 11, 2010. She was born April 24, 1941 to the late Dorothy and Everett Phillips. Dear mother of William "Bill" Peck. Loving sister to Kay Don Scott. A wonderful aunt to Don Scott and Gail Randy Jarvis. Great aunt to James and Rebecca Scott, R.J. and Russell Jarvis. Nila loved all animals, especially...

Annette Wyland

Annette Wyland

Nov 11, 2010

Wyland, Annette L. Age 48. November 11, 2010. Born in Pontiac MI April 1, 1962. Resident of Berkley and cherished daughter of David Wyland and the late Virginia Clark Davison. Special friend of Paul May. Loving sister of Mary Daniel Hoffman, Nancy Charles Scaffidi, Robert Elaine Davison, Patricia John Nagle, Sandra Allan, Audrey Jason McManus, and the late Jeffrey Davison....

Gregory MacLeod

Gregory MacLeod

Nov 11, 2010

MacLeod, Gregory L., age 59, Nov. 11, 2010 of Sterling Heights. Beloved husband of Jody, his wife and best friend of 37 years. Son in law of Rose Anderson. Brother in law of Debbie Dennis Hovatter, Cindy Nogafsky and Michael Naida Termini. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Greg...

Eva Rafeew

Eva Rafeew

Nov 10, 2010

Eva Rue Rafeew, age 87, formerly of Madison Heights, died November 10, 2010 at Cambridge East Healthcare Center in Madison Heights. She was born July 21, 1923 in Lobelville, TN. Mrs. Rafeew was a resident of Madison Heights for 58 years. She is survived by her children, Geneva Dennis Marlette of Englewood, FL and Sandra R. Morris of Sterling Heights;...