Obituaries
John Buchalski
Aug 4, 2010
Buchalski, John H. Age 82, passed away August 4, 2010 at his residence. Born September 17, 1927 in Detroit. Retired from Utica Community Schools as a principal after 35 years. Met President Nixon in 1972 at the dedication of Eishenhower High School. Mr. Buchalski was a journeyman carpenter, he enjoyed fixing and remodeling homes as a hobby. He also went...
June Smart
Aug 3, 2010
June M. Smart, age 87, a resident of Grapevine, TX, formerly of Royal Oak, died August 3, 2010 in Grapevine. She was born June 26, 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mrs. Smart retired in 1985 from Wheelabrator-Frye as a secretary after 20 years of service. She also loved to camp with the Road Runners. She is survived by her children,...
Hurley Shellnut
Aug 3, 2010
Hurley J. Shellnut, age 85, of Royal Oak, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010. He was born January 13, 1925 in Sheridan, AR. He was a retired bricklayer and member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, Local 1. Hurley was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the 7th Air Force Squadron 398th Bomb Group. He is...
Mary Gassmann
Aug 3, 2010
Mary Barbara Gassmann, age 97, passed away August 3, 2010. She was born March 20, 1913 in Fillmore, North Dakota, the 8th child of Michael and Barbara Bertsch. When she was 5, her family adopted her Irish brother, Morris. She grew up in North Dakota, attending high school in Fargo. She graduated with her teaching degree from Moorhead State Teachers...
Gary Turner
Aug 2, 2010
Gary Ray Turner, age 39, of Royal Oak, passed away suddenly Monday, August 2, 2010. He was born November 9, 1970 in Madison Heights. He graduated from Royal Oak Dondero High School in 1989. He is survived by his son, Matthew Alan Turner; mother, Pamela James Lowe; brother, Larry A. Turner; grandmother, Viola Martin; nieces, Halana Dawn, Julee Ana and...
Tin Pham
Aug 1, 2010
TIN LE PHAM, age 31, passed away August 1, 2010 at Providence Park Hospital, Novi. Beloved son of Quyen Van Hai Thi Le Pham. Dear brother of Hieu Nhung Pham, Kim Dave Vu, Tuan Theresa Pham, Maria Matt Thomas, Long Kathy Pham, Thanh Pham, Van Randy Gryebet. Friends may call at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...
Frances Davis
Jul 31, 2010
Davis, Fran. Age 72. July 31, 2010. Loving mother of Meredith Manu Milara and Erica Tony Battle. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Brendan, Marcel and Dillon. Visitation Wednesday 1:30-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. In state Thursday 1 p.m. until time of service 1:30 p.m....
Truman Hayden
Jul 31, 2010
Hayden, Cleat. Age 84. July 31, 2010. Beloved husband of Bobbie. Dear father of Vickie James Foster, Sheila David Starnes, Terry Richard Weinstein, David, Cheryl Jesse Orange, and Carol Frank Mikolayczak. Proud grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Brother of Roland Middie, the late Charles and Douglas. Visitation Sunday 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Monday 10:00 a.m....
Mrs. Marian Gilmer
Jul 28, 2010
A philosophy of life to which Marian B. Gilmer might have ascribed would be to love God, family, and friends honestly and fervently, to work hard in order to insure success, to explore new places of interest, and to commit to serve the community and area in which a person lives. As she lived her life, she accomplished all of...
James McCaslin Jr
Jul 27, 2010
JAMES D. McCASLIN, JR. age 47, July 27, 2010 of Rochester Hills. Beloved husband of Cheryl. Dear father of Jacob, Nellierae and Justin. Loving son of James and Anna Marie McCaslin. Dear brother of Richard Sharon McCaslin. Dear grandson of Kathryn Perreault. Dear son in law of Joann Bentler. Dear brother in law of Suerae Jack Peel, Ned Donna Bentler,...
Norbert Ulewicz Sr
Jul 27, 2010
Ulewicz , Norbert A. Sr. Age 92, July 27, 2010 Beloved husband of Eleanor Nee Chrustowski Loving Father of Mary Schmitz, Norbert Jr Denise, and James Margie Proud Grandfather of Amanda Paul Wezner, Stephen, Kathryn, Emily, Andrew, Rachel, Olivia, and Ethan Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica...
William Johnstone
Jul 26, 2010
William John "Jack" Johnstone, age 81, a resident of Madison Heights for 40 years, died July 26, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born May 29, 1929 in Royal Oak. Mr. Johnstone was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean era. He retired from General Motors in 1993. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Johnstone;...
Evelyn Schneider
Jul 25, 2010
Schneider, Evelyn L. Age 94. July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dear mother of Patricia Ray Harris and James Patricia. Loving grandmother of Dawn Jeff Fox, C.J. and Mike Schneider. Great grandmother of Amanda and Megan. Visitation Thursday 6-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11...
Wylie Meeler
Jul 25, 2010
Meeler, Wylie V. Age 91. July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dewey. Mother of Marysue Dr. Michael Gellis and Genelle Justin. Grandmother of Scott fiancée Jen and Wendi. Sister of Herman Brents and the late Fern Sigle. Graveside service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000....
Barbara Potts
Jul 25, 2010
Barbara Vivian Potts, born May 20, 1911 to Charles and Ethel Sprague in Muncie, IN, died July 25, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Potts, former City of Royal Oak Police Chief, and son Alan Potts. She leaves a son Richard; sister Beverly Tyler; brother James Fran Sprague; five grandchildren, Richard Karen, Dianna Andy Eldridge, Jeffrey...
Joseph Pachla
Jul 25, 2010
JOSEPH PACHLA, age 96 of Shelby Twp. passed away July 25, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Shelby Twp. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear father of Jeannine Pachla and Robert Laurie Pachla. Cherished Papa Joe of Jaimee and Ashley. Brother in law of Christy Mickulas Kudzak. Loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Joseph served in the Royal...
Mary Vincent
Jul 25, 2010
Mary Ann Wolf Vincent, age 71, died in the care of her family on July 25, 2010. Loving mother of Rob, Rick Kim, Tammy Jerry, MaryAnn Bill, Cindy Doug, Shawn Ron. Proud granny of Christi, Karen Brian, Jessica, Bryan, Keith, Emily, Allison, Elle, Olivia and Sarah. Great-granny of Nolan. Special friend and companion of Bill Cross. Preceded in death by...
Rose Fagan
Jul 24, 2010
Fagan, Rose, age 80, July 24, 2010 of Romeo. She was born May 1, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Fagan March 15, 2010. Dear brother of Jack Romaine Virga. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Tony and Linda Turri. Rose was very active with the Romeo Senior Center. Wednesday, August 4th...
Franklyn Pierce Jr
Jul 24, 2010
Pierce, Franklyn William Jr. Age 90. July 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Doris Marie. Loving father of Joyce John Leppek, Doris Godwin Billion, Franklyn W. III Kathleen, Patricia Michael Hemmen, Roger Sue, Pamela Oliver and Bradley Michelle. Proud grandfather of 25 and great grandfather of 33. Dear brother of Robert, Joan Neill Schmeichel and the late Margaret Buttorff and Irene...
Ernest Rota, Jr
Jul 23, 2010
Ernest S. Rota, age 66, a resident of Royal Oak, died July 23, 2010 at Cambridge North Nursing Center in Clawson. He was born August 30, 1943 in Sayre, PA. Mr. Rota retired from Fresard Pontiac-Buick dealership as a driver. He was also a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings and Michigan football. He is survived by his wife,...
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