Obituaries

June Maitland

June Maitland

Jul 23, 2010

Maitland, June Enez, July 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Darrell. Dear mother of Pamela Pekar, Linda Ron Sasse, Robert Kathy, and Larry Andrea. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mrs. Maitland will lie in state on Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Shepherd's Gate Lutheran Church, 12400 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Township until time of Service 11:00...

Alta Prokopek

Alta Prokopek

Jul 22, 2010

Arlene Prokopek, age 84, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 30 years, formerly of Ferndale, died July 22, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born October 28, 1925 in Detroit. Mrs. Prokopek worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Duramold in Oak Park, and later at Roseland Park Cemetery for 10 years. She was...

Howard Bitzer

Howard Bitzer

Jul 21, 2010

Howard A. Bitzer, age 88, a resident of Royal Oak since 1953, formerly of Ecorse, died July 21, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born November 3, 1921 in Ecorse. Mr. Bitzer retired in 1984 from Holly Carburetor, as an assistant purchasing agent, after 42 years of service. He was a Bible teacher for more than...

Joyce Rossbach

Joyce Rossbach

Jul 20, 2010

Joyce S. Rossbach, age 90, a resident of Troy, formerly a 20-year resident of South Branch and 40-year resident of Royal Oak, died July 20, 2010 at her home. She was born November 4, 1919 in Detroit. Mrs. Rossbach worked at Sanders Confectionery, Meyer's Jewelry Store and the Secretary of State office, all located in Royal Oak. She loved knitting,...

David Fournier

David Fournier

Jul 19, 2010

David "Mike" Fournier, age 81, a resident of Farmington Hills, died July 19, 2010 at his home. He was born March 4, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Fournier was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers. He is now reunited with his wife of 59 years, the love of his life, Margaret Ann. The...

David Danielski

David Danielski

Jul 16, 2010

Danielski, David M. Age 59, resident of Shelby Township. Passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010. Born August 18, 1950 in Bad Axe, Michigan. David was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Dan's Excavating. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324, and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed being with his family, riding, fishing, and golfing. Beloved...

Russell Reiterman

Russell Reiterman

Jul 16, 2010

Reiterman , Russell C. Age 63, July 16, 2010 Beloved husband of the late Linda. Loving Father of Stephanie Alderman, and Nicole Fisher. Proud Grandfather of Ashley, Sabrina, Bobbi, Cody, Savanna, Nathan, Cassidy, and the late Ethan. Dear brother of Michael Christine Reiterman, Jean Gilbert Urbanek, Mary Thomas Porcasi, Patricia Keith Simunic and Joan Reiterman. Also survived by many nieces...

Loretta Zammit

Loretta Zammit

Jul 15, 2010

Zammit, Loretta Age 69, July 15, 2010. Beloved Mother of David Zammit, Daniel Zammit, Darryl Zammit, and Diana Baglio. Proud grandmother of Andrew Zammit, Matthew Baglio, Zoey Zammit, Lara Zammit, Sidney Zammit, Angelina Baglio, Jared Zammit, and Remi Zammit. Dear Sister of Darlene Reetz, and Donald Reetz. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3...

Jimmie Norman

Jimmie Norman

Jul 15, 2010

Norman, Jimmie, age 74, of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Southfield, MI died July 15, 2010. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. In state Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church, 6330 Pembroke, Detroit. Memorials to Michigan...

Robert Vermett

Robert Vermett

Jul 15, 2010

Vermett, Bob. Age 60. July 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Bobby Jr., Jen John Swartout and Audi Eric Vukmirovich. Dear son of Marge the late Eugene. Proud grandfather of Haley. Brother of Bev, Shirley, Theresa, Rick and Ken. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...

Lucille Olenski

Lucille Olenski

Jul 15, 2010

Lucille M. Olenski, age 86, a resident of Clawson, formerly of Royal Oak, died July 15, 2010 at her home. She was born October 6, 1923 in Superior, WI. Mrs. Olenski has been a resident of Royal Oak and Clawson since 1960. She retired in 1988 from William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, as a medical technician, after 25 years...

Mary Burcar

Mary Burcar

Jul 13, 2010

Mary M. Burcar Age 102 Passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving Mother of Patricia J. Gerard Cusack, and Robert Sharon Burcar Proud Grandmother of Robert Janet Burcar, Kimberly Matt Cameron, Kristine Kori Sinauskas and Amanda Bill Schulz. Dear Great-Grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren Also survived by Nieces and Nephews Visitation at the Wm...

Katherine Bailey

Katherine Bailey

Jul 12, 2010

Bailey, Katherine Ann Nee Linn. Age 87, resident of Bloomfield Township. Passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010. She ws born June 8, 1923 in Elkhart , IN to the late Louis and Frances Linn. Beloved wife of the late Art Bailey. Loving Mother of Nancy William Scarbro and Janet Craig Adams. Proud Grandmother of Laura Scarbro, Janet David Cobb,...

Richard Phillips Sr

Richard Phillips Sr

Jul 12, 2010

Phillips , Richard E. Age 84, July 12, 2010 Beloved Husband of the late Delphine Loving Father of Duane Cindy, Denise Kubit, Richard Jr. Susan and John Proud Grandfather of Rusty, Doug, Melissa, Shannon, Megan, Sean, Shelby, Nathan, and Nicholas Dear Brother of Caroline Perry Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E....

Mrs. Joanne Day

Mrs. Joanne Day

Jul 12, 2010

Funeral services for Joanne L. Day, 77, will be held at 10:00 am Friday, July 16th at Worden Chapel with Rev. Paul Holland of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church or Newcastle Senior Services. Mrs. Day died Monday, July 12th at Pioneer Manor in...

Kevin Corley

Kevin Corley

Jul 11, 2010

Kevin DeLee Hudson Corley, 56, of Oak Park, Michigan was called to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, July 11, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 28, 1954 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Frank L. Hudson and Wilma Marie Chapman Hudson. Survivors include her loving daughters, Candice Corley-Calderon and husband Adrian of Hazel Park,...

Louise Kerner

Louise Kerner

Jul 10, 2010

LOUISE M. KERNER, age 96, July 10, 2010 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of Erwin June 13, 1991. Dear mother of Denise Donald Pitzen, Jerilyn Jim Marterella. Loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Marvin Charlotte Bock. Pre-deceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Mrs. Kerner was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica for...

Kent Granaas

Kent Granaas

Jul 10, 2010

Kent Douglas Granaas, age 56, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born March 10, 1954 in Detroit. Kent was employed with the Judson Center. Beloved son of the late Ingwald and Alice. Loving brother of Mark Granaas, Paul Granaas, Ione Granaas, and Irena Granaas. Kent was a bright star and will be...

Ilene Nicholas

Ilene Nicholas

Jul 10, 2010

Nicholas, Ilene Judith. Age 67. July 10, 2010. Beloved wife of Charles Hazel of Farmington Hills. Dear sister of Karen Nicholas of Royal Oak. Predeceased by her parents James E. and Judith A. Nicholas. Ilene was a Pontiac School District teacher for 32 years, retired in 1997. She was a member of the Swedish Club of Farmington Hills. Visitation Tuesday...

Sarah Wooten

Sarah Wooten

Jul 9, 2010

Sarah Odell Wooten, Age 85, of Troy Michigan passed away peacefully on July 9, 2010. Mrs. Wooten is survived by her two daughters, Linda Wallace Troy, MI, and Marilyn Ballard New York, NY; 5 grandchildren, Bryan Wallace Berkley, MI, Scott Wallace Southgate, MI, Robert Wooten Judsonia, AR Justin Wooten Judsonia, AR and Haley Ballard Florence, Italy and 8 great grandchildren....