Obituaries

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...

Susan Sloan

Susan Sloan

Feb 16, 2010

Sloan, Susan K. Age 59. February 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dennis. Loving daughter of Lester the late Loretta Caldwell. Dear mother of Stacey Tadgerson, Kaye Tadgerson and Steven Tadgerson. Proud grandmother of Tyler, Steven and Olivia. Sister of Sharon McDonald, Thomas Caldwell, Sandra Caldwell and Shirley Atcho. Dear friend of John Denstaedt. Also survived by many nieces...

Grace Conley

Grace Conley

Feb 16, 2010

Grace Marie Conley, age 91, a resident of Royal Oak since 1950, died February 16, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born October 8, 1918 in Providence, RI. Mrs. Conley was a member of the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak. She loved to knit, do needlework and going to the casinos. She...

James Caldwell

James Caldwell

Feb 16, 2010

James W. Caldwell, age 86, a resident of Rochester Hills, formerly of Royal Oak, died February 16, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born August 10, 1923 in Imlay City. Mr. Caldwell was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific as a pilot. He was a lifelong pianist, piano teacher...

David Nankervis

David Nankervis

Feb 16, 2010

David M. Nankervis, age 61, an 11-year resident of Lake Orion, formerly a 27-year resident of Royal Oak, died February 16, 2010 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born October 24, 1948 in Detroit. Mr. Nankervis worked in purchasing at Dunham's Sports from 1993-2007. He worked for Raupp Campfitters in Royal Oak prior to working...

Anthony Lubinski Jr

Anthony Lubinski Jr

Feb 16, 2010

Lubinski Jr., Anthony A., Age 78, of Rochester Hills, passed away February 16, 2010, after an extended illness.He leaves behind his brother, Roger Kathy Lubinski of Indiana, his nephew, Rodney Lubinski, and his nieces, Michelle Steve Morroso, Rhonda Alex Mierzwa, Maria Thomas Janish. He was the Great Uncle of Raine, Kayla, Olivia, and Mckenzie. His remaining Cousins are Delores, Mildred,...

Lillian Caldwell

Lillian Caldwell

Feb 15, 2010

Lillian Gladys Caldwell, age 82, a 56-year resident of Royal Oak, died February 15, 2010 at the Sanctuary at Alexander in Royal Oak. She was born July 25, 1927 in Royal Oak Township. Mrs. Caldwell retired in 1989 from Foamade Industries in Pontiac. She was a member of the F.O.E. Aerie #2092 in Royal Oak and the VFW Auxiliary Post...

Helen Bertin

Helen Bertin

Feb 14, 2010

Bertin, Helen L. Age 89, February 14, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Julian Loving Mother of Marie Bob Edenstrom, Juliana Fred Hatcher, Joseph, Leonard Roberta, Cecilia Harry Charland, John, James Jinny, Margaret David Zukowski, and Thomas Deborah. She was predeceased by her son Raymond. Proud Grandmother of 23 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan &...

Edward Mendrick

Edward Mendrick

Feb 14, 2010

Mendrick, Edward J. Age 75, Feb. 14, 2010 Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Paul Lena. Loving grandfather of Joseph and Emily. Brother of Helen Don Brennan. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 pm and Wednesday 3-8 pm with a Vigil Service Wednesday evening at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd., 4 blks. E. of Woodward, Royal...