Obituaries

Pauline Rawhouser

Pauline Rawhouser

Nov 18, 2009

Our beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend Pauline Pedulla Rawhouser was born January 28 1926 on the family ranch. She was the third child to Carmelo and Cynthia Phillips Pedulla. She peacefully went to her eternal reward on November 18th 2009 at the Weston County Health Services. She bravely battled her blindness and other diseases for several years with the...

Josephine Carrasco-Berry

Josephine Carrasco-Berry

Nov 17, 2009

Carrasco-Berry, Josephine M. November 17, 2009. Beloved mother of Karen the late Fred Audia, Angela Brown and Robert Donna Berry. Sister of Ray Carrasco. Grandmother of Christina, Jamie, Kaitlin, Madison and Julia. Mother-in-law of Michael Brown. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11...

LaVar Kenney

LaVar Kenney

Nov 17, 2009

Funeral services for LaVar James Kenney age 64, will be held at Worden's Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. with Bill Haley and Charles Dutcher officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at Worden's Funeral Home in Newcastle. LaVar died Tuesday, November 17, 2009...

Viola Freeborn

Viola Freeborn

Nov 16, 2009

Freeborn, Viola nee Mundie. Age 89. November 16, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Gary Beverly and Clay Darlene. Proud grandmother of Scott Anita, Ryan Angela, Matthew, Erin and Brian. Great grandmother of Aidan and Ronan. Dear sister of the late Charles Mundie. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. until the time of service...

Eugene Andrews

Eugene Andrews

Nov 16, 2009

Gene G. Andrews of Lapeer and formerly of Royal Oak Age 78, died on Monday, November 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Madeline R. nee Dennis. Loving Father of Gail the Late Ronald Matthews, Deborah Domenic Carota, and Gene G. Jr.Cindy. Proud Grandfather of Ronald II, Paul Julie, Jennfier Michael, Ryan, Larry Gina, Rachel Bob, Justin, Emily, and Nathan. Dear Great-Grandfather...

Donna Harris

Donna Harris

Nov 16, 2009

Donations may be made to the following two charities. Please ensure that announcements are made to Andrea Harris at [email protected] The World Wildlife Fund 1250 Twenty-Fourth Street N.W. P.O. Box 97180 Washington, DC 20090-7180 or you can donate online at: https://secure.worldwildlife.org/forms/2.0/support_wwf.cfm?fm=M or The Arbor Day Foundation 100 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410 or online donations can be made at...

Elizabeth Earl

Elizabeth Earl

Nov 16, 2009

Elizabeth S. Earl nee Gromovitz, age 79, a longtime resident of Royal Oak, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born December 6, 1929 in Detroit. Mrs. Earl is survived by her sons, Michael R. Christine Earl and Patrick Earl; and grandchildren, Brandon Colleen, Joseph, Jason, Sara and Carmen. She was...

Frederick Convery

Frederick Convery

Nov 16, 2009

Convery, Frederick E. Age 89, November 16, 2009 Beloved husband of the late Betty Loving Father of Susan David Riviera and David Convery Proud Grandfather of Christine Thomas Socia Convery, and Catherine Convery Dear Brother of Jack Convery, and Robert Convery Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica...

Robert Smith

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....