Obituaries

Jean Lind

Jean Lind

Feb 25, 2010

Lind, Jean Charlotte nee Allen. Age 96. February 25, 2010. An 18-year resident of Huntington Woods, Mrs. Lind was a retired bookkeeper who became an accomplished amateur artist in retirement, exhibiting some 40 of her canvases at a one-person show at the city's Woods Gallery in 1996. She was a fan of the Detroit Tigers well into her 90s, attending...

JoAnne Bastin

JoAnne Bastin

Feb 24, 2010

Bastin, JoAnne Nee Darling Age 82, February 24, 2010 Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Jill Steve Troychak Morrison and the late James. Proud grandmother of Jennifer Steven Thomas, Hollie, Michael Susan Morrison, Meredith Morrison, and Mark Morrison. Visitation Saturday March 6, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with an 11 a.m. Memorial Service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son...

Joseph Struzik

Joseph Struzik

Feb 24, 2010

Joseph Leonard Struzik, age 84, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 24, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born November 5, 1925 in Detroit. Mr. Struzik was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his children, James Struzik, Laura Struzik, Jeff Kathy Struzik and Joseph Struzik; sister, Rita Boza; grandchildren, Sara, Scott...

Nancy Bolf

Nancy Bolf

Feb 23, 2010

Nancy I. Bolf, age 76, a resident of Royal Oak since 1958, died February 23, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born August 26, 1933 in Detroit. Mrs. Bolf was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Southfield. She is survived by her husband, Victor Bolf; daughter, Kristin Bolf of Royal Oak;...

Susan Smith

Susan Smith

Feb 22, 2010

SUSAN L. SMITH, age 53, suddenly Feb. 22, 2010 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of the late Carl Oct. 24, 2009. Dear mother of Terry and Carl Smith. Loving grandmother of Erihanna. Dear sister of Michelle Trevaskis. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd.3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitation 2:00...

Alfred Barrett

Alfred Barrett

Feb 22, 2010

Alfred E. Barrett, age 87, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 22, 2010 at his home. He was born November 2, 1923 in Pontiac. Mr. Barrett was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the South Pacific. He was employed by Automotive Pattern Company in Detroit from 1947 until his retirement in 1982. He was...

Mable Raven

Mable Raven

Feb 22, 2010

Raven, Mable E. Age 89, February 22, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Robert Loving Mother of Patricia Thomas Sanctorum and James Raven Proud Grandmother of Revina Glenn Thomson, Kathleen Eric Miller and Douglas Heidelberg Dear Great-Grandmother of Michael Schulz, Catelynn Miller, Sarah Scalici, Marli Scalici, and Misty Thomson Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall...

Betty Opdenhoff

Betty Opdenhoff

Feb 21, 2010

Opdenhoff, Betty Lou. Age 80. February 21, 2010. Loving mother of Don Gail Adams, Diane Gary Ladue and Wendy. Also 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mrs. Opdenhoff retired from the...

Elizabeth Kosmala

Elizabeth Kosmala

Feb 21, 2010

Elizabeth "Bettie" Jane Kosmala nee Turner age 87, died February 21, 2010. Elizabeth Kosmala, known as "Bettie" to her friends and family died peacefully in her sleep at Mary's Center for Seniors where she had resided for the last 4 years. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Bettie ultimately moved to New York where she met her then-"soldier" Stanley. After...

Douglas Hunt

Douglas Hunt

Feb 21, 2010

DOUGLAS M. HUNT, age 40, Feb. 21, 2010, formerly of Armada. Dearest son of Larry and Betty Hunt. Cherished father of Devon and Matthew Hunt. Dear brother of Laura Chris Kimmel and Cindy Bill Pochinco. Dear friend of Kim Burleigh. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Dear grandson of the late Irving & Myrtle Taylor, Deames & Toka Hunt....

Michael Fredericks

Michael Fredericks

Feb 20, 2010

MICHAEL D. FREDERICKS, age 61, suddenly Feb. 20, 2010 of Detroit. His longtime and companion of Lilly Siemienski. Dear brother of Matthew Lynn Fredericks and Mark Bonnie Fredericks. Dear son of the late Milton and Margaret nee Justin Friedrichs. Funeral Service 7:00 PM Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica. Visitation 2-9PM Thursday. Michael was...

Helen Hoffmeyer

Helen Hoffmeyer

Feb 20, 2010

Helen Jessie Hoffmeyer, age 97, a resident of Highland Beach, FL since 1970, formerly a longtime resident of Royal Oak, died February 20, 2010 at ManorCare Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL. She was born June 11, 1912 in Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Hoffmeyer was active in Huntington Woods Lutheran Church when she lived in Royal Oak. She is survived by...

Alvera Wessel

Alvera Wessel

Feb 20, 2010

ALVERA "TRUDY" WESSEL, age 83, Feb. 20, 2010 of Macomb Twp. Beloved wife of the late Harold Wessel, Sr. Dear mother of Harold Cathy Wessel, Jr., Steven Maryann Wessel, Cynthia Woityra, Veronica Boris Kocijan, Kathryn Dave Miller and the late son in law Richard Woityra. Dear sister of Camille Rycerz. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Memorial...

George Miller

George Miller

Feb 19, 2010

George J. Miller, age 79, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 19, 2010 at Woodward Hills Nursing Center in Bloomfield Hills. He was born January 5, 1931 in Highland Park. Mr. Miller was a retired U.S. federal probation officer. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Schmitt Miller; the couple married May 22, 1956 at St. Ambrose Catholic...

Irene Demarest

Irene Demarest

Feb 19, 2010

Demarest, Irene T. Age 77. February 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Dear sister of Geraldine Keane and Doris Powers. Loving daughter of the late Bruno and Helen Oshinski. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to ALS...

George Poulos

George Poulos

Feb 19, 2010

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Dorothy Newton

Dorothy Newton

Feb 18, 2010

Dorothy Arlene Newton, age 91, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 18, 2010 at Cherrywood Nursing Center in Sterling Heights. She was born October 3, 1918 in Decatur, IL. She is survived by her children, Patsy Fritz Linder of Sterling Heights, Donna Sam Piccolo of Chino Valley, AZ and Robert Newton of Royal Oak; five grandchildren; and nine great...

Helen Glander

Helen Glander

Feb 17, 2010

HELEN MARIE McLAUGHLIN GLANDER, age 90, passed away due to congestive heart failure on February 17, 2010, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington. Helen was born February 3, 1920, on Belvidere Street on Detroit's East Side to Edward and Stella Kinna McLaughlin. She attended Pingree Elementary and Barbour Jr. High and graduated from Southeastern High School. Some of the...

Becky Ellison

Becky Ellison

Feb 17, 2010

Marion L. Becker "Becky" Ellison, age 87, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away peacefully February 17, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Hal. Best mom in the world to Tina Gavin Litchfield, George Marie Fox Ellison, Libby Dick Dwyer, Rebecca Arce and Irene Dale LeCrone. Special grandma to Ben and Adam Ealovega, Heather and Hal Ellison, Jessica...

Dottie Wendryhoski

Dottie Wendryhoski

Feb 17, 2010

Dottie P.Wendryhoski 38 year resident of Shelby Township, passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2010 in Troy, Michigan Born February 5, 1933 in Crossville, TN to the late Arthur and Ella Slettvett She was a member and Cathecist at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Shelby Township, and member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority and the Bridge Club. She was an...