Obituaries
Robert Smith
Nov 15, 2009
Robert O. "Bob" Smith, age 81, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Birmingham, passed away on November 15, 2009. He was born in Royal Oak on October 4, 1928 to Robert and Mary Vought Smith. He married Dorothy Jean Dawkins of Royal Oak on September 17, 1949. Bob worked for Detroit Edison for 40 years, before his retirement in 1989. He...
Genevieve Carrera
Nov 15, 2009
Carrera, Genevieve Jean. Age 88. November 15, 2009. Born in Detroit. Predeceased by husband, Jorge Carrera. Dear mother of Clarissa MD, Cynthia, Randall and Robert. Grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Amy, Jeannette, Jason, Matthew, Christine and Maria. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. at the National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak....
Norma Haney
Nov 14, 2009
Norma Jean Haney was received into Heaven on November 14, 2009. She was predeceased by her parents, many friends and her five loving and faithful dog guides. Jean is survived by her brother Ralph Haney, her daughter Kendra Haney and two grandchildren, as well as her yellow lab dog guide Clade. Jean earned her Masters of Social Work from the...
Harold Fassold
Nov 13, 2009
Fassold, Harold W., age 100, of Huntington Woods, died November 13, 2009. Beloved husband of Ruby. Retired from General Motors in 1965. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. and service Monday 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Memorials to Detroit Zoological Society appreciated. Share your memories...
Helen Merle
Nov 13, 2009
Helen Ruth Merle, age 95, of Traverse City, died very peacefully Friday, November 13, 2009 at her residence with family at her side. Helen was born on May 21, 1914 in Detroit to John "Jack" and Bessie Rosborough Downey. After graduating from high school, Helen worked as a bookkeeper for the Budd Company in Detroit. On August 5, 1939 she...
Leland Thrushman
Nov 13, 2009
Thrushman, Leland R. Age 81. November 13, 2009. Predeceased by his loving wife, Virginia. Beloved father of Timothy Thrushman, Sandra Michael Watton, Craig Renee Thrushman, Sally Tom Whitley and the late Daniel Thrushman. Dear son of the late Barney and Lillian Thrushman. Dear brother of Iva Maynard, Mary Barney Oderfer, Anne the late Barney Shubring, Charlie Loretta Thrushman and Elenor...
Shawn Seaman
Nov 12, 2009
Shawn E. Seaman, age 16, of Berkley, died November 12, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born July 19, 1993 in Detroit. Shawn made his home in Berkley his entire life. He loved the aroma of mom's baking and cooking. He was a strong-willed young man, and taught everyone about patience and strength. He especially enjoyed...
Vera Allison
Nov 12, 2009
Vera L. Allison, age 93, November 12, 2009, of Shelby Twp.formerly of Utica. Beloved wife of the late Clark Allison. Dear mother of the late Carol Allison. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 2-8:00 PM Sunday. Mrs. Allison will lie in state on Monday at...
Bernard Makela
Nov 11, 2009
Bernard R. Makela, age 89, a resident of Royal Oak since 1967, died November 11, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born October 2, 1920 in Laurium, MI. Mr. Makela was a World War II Army Air Force veteran. He retired from Pulte builders and was a member of the carpenters union. He is survived by...
Rudolph Jones
Nov 11, 2009
JONES, Rudolph "BOB", age 89, went to the Lord on November 11th, 2009. Beloved husband of the Late Elaine Muriel, for 55 cherished years. Mr. Jones was an active and long time member of Christ Lutheran Church. Also survived by his children Ed "Pudgie" Jones and the late Laura Anna Hamilton. Grandchildren: June Ron, April Steve, Wanda Kevin, Kevin Carrie,...
Dorothy Phipps
Nov 11, 2009
PHIPPS, Dorothy A. age 87, died Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Alton Phipps he died December 23, 2006. Loving mother of Pastor A.C. Nita Phipps of Sterling Heights, MI. Proud grandmother of Ryan Andrea Phipps of Pittsburg, PA. Dear sister of Lawrence Claire Sweet of Comfort, Texas. Mrs. Phipps was a member of Evanswood Church of...
Katherine Monsen
Nov 10, 2009
MONSEN, Katherine, age 93, died November 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Cherished mother of John and stepmother of LaurenBill Chauvin Monsen. She was a resident of Lakepointe Villa Nursing Home, Clinton Township. Thursday visitation 4:00pm until time of funeral service at 6:00pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 bks east of VanDykeUtica....
Robert Pearce
Nov 9, 2009
Robert E. Pearce, age 77, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 60 years, died November 9, 2009 at Arden Court Nursing Home in Sterling Heights. He was born July 12, 1932 in Willmar, MN. Mr. Pearce was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Peace Action. He worked as a printer with the Daily...
Burt Miner
Nov 9, 2009
Burt Miner was ushered into his heavenly home, lovingly surrounded by his family, on November 9, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born on September 1, 1921 in Detroit to Howard and Edna Roussin Miner. He graduated from Cooley High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force. He honorably served his country flying B-17's, as...
Mary Patrick
Nov 8, 2009
PATRICK, MARY M. Age 87. November 8, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Dear mother of John W., Nancy David Maclean, Karen Matchett and the late Ellen Russell. Sister of Jean Ashley. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 pm. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W...
Stephen Arce
Nov 8, 2009
Stephen E. Arce, age 49, a lifelong resident of Royal Oak, died November 8, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born August 29, 1960 in Detroit. Mr. Arce was a 1979 graduate of Shrine High School. He loved fishing and cooking. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Beverly Arce; siblings, Michael Xiomara Arce of Milford,...
Madeline Baxter
Nov 8, 2009
MADELINE C. BAXTER, age 71, November 8, 2009 of Algonac. Dear mother of Christopher Baxter, Scott Baxter and the late Darrell Baxter. Loving grandmother of Scott and Ryan. Dear sister of Della Woods and Bernie Drzewinski. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitation Wednesday...
Jane Bienkowski
Nov 7, 2009
BIENKOWSKI, JANE I. Age 86. November 7, 2009. Beloved wife of Eugene. Loving mother of Dennis Marlene, Robert Nancy, Mary Phillip Colletti and Lucy Robert Farina. Proud grandmother of Adam, Denny, Katie, A.J., Alexandra and Joseph. Visitation Monday 5-8 pm and Tuesday 1-8 pm with a 7 pm Rosary at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11...
Charles Eilrich
Nov 7, 2009
Eilrich, Charles A., age 77, of Royal Oak, died November 7, 2009. Retired supervisor from M.E.S.C. in 1989. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father of Charles, Russell Shawn and Pamela Wells. Dear brother of Shirley Osbourne. Proud grandfather of three and great grandfather of three. Private services were held. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal...
Marvin Stone Sr
Nov 6, 2009
Marvin T. Stone Sr. of Shelby Township Age 92, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009 in Rochester Hills. Born September 12, 1917 in Shelbyville, TN to the late Raymond and Birdie Stone Founder of Stone's ACE Hardware in Utica since 1951. Beloved husband of the late Syrie. Loving father of Marilyn Secreto, Susan McMaster, Marvin T. Karen Stone Jr....
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