Obituaries

Irene Shaw

Irene Shaw

Feb 2, 2009

Shaw, Irene Ball. Age 96. February 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Survived by her nieces Patricia A. Giltz, Debra McMillan, Patricia M. Keith Giltz and nephew Jim Ball; several grand nieces and nephews including Beverly Gibson, Christine La Forge and Joann Giltz; and loving friends Bruce and Pauline Trewartha. Preceded in death by her siblings, niece Laureen...

David Hill

David Hill

Feb 2, 2009

David Paul Hill, age 64, of Hillman, formerly of Ferndale, died February 2, 2009 at his home. He was born April 2, 1944 in Williamsburg, KY. Mr. Hill made his home in Ferndale from 1979-1996. He has lived in Hillman since 1996. Mr. Hill came to Michigan in 1949. He retired from GM Livonia Plant in 1995 after 30 years....

Joann Anger

Joann Anger

Jan 30, 2009

Joann Marie Anger Nee Alward Age 75 passed away peacefully Friday, January 30, 2009 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Joann was born July 8, 1933 in Washington, Michigan, the daughter of the late Walter and Harriet Alward. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years Allen...

Carl Meyer

Carl Meyer

Jan 29, 2009

No obituary found for this tribute.

Victor Velasco

Victor Velasco

Jan 27, 2009

VELASCO, VICTOR A. age 83, Jan. 27, 2009 of Shelby Twp. Beloved husband of Gertrude. Dear father of Robert Mary Velasco, Steve Sandy Velasco, Angie Danny Youness, Mike Alla Velasco and Maria Sam Maniaci. Loving grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks....

Herbert Brasgalla

Herbert Brasgalla

Jan 27, 2009

Herbert B. Brasgalla, age 67, a Macomb resident since 2001, formerly of Royal Oak, died January 27, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born May 6, 1941 in Detroit. Mr. Brasgalla retired from American Axle in 2000, where he was a receiving inspector for six years. Prior to that he worked for General Motors for over...

Douglas Trandell

Douglas Trandell

Jan 26, 2009

TRANDELL, Douglas Allen. died Monday, January 26, 2009. Beloved son of Ronald E. and the late Laureen S. Trandell. Dear brother of David Trandell, Ron Carol Trandell, and Kathy Baxter. Father of Krystal and Amber Trandell. A memorial service will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...

Paul Wilke Jr

Paul Wilke Jr

Jan 26, 2009

Paul "Skip" Wilke Jr. Resident of Sterling Heights passed away at his residence on Monday, January 26, 2009. Age 65, born May 18, 1943 in Port Huron, Michigan to the late Paul and Eleanor Wilke. Dear Husband of Beth. Loving Father of Tracey Sean Connolly, and Michelle Mattson. Proud Grandfather of Jamie, Brittney, Clay, Evan, and Cole. Brother of Susan...

Doris Dalianis

Doris Dalianis

Jan 25, 2009

Dalianis, Doris A. Age 85. January 25, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Christ. Loving mother of Diane Douglas Resil, Cathy John Vettraino, Cynthia Ralph Steslicki, Antonia "Toni" Paul Spannos and Patricia Robert Dalianis-Turner. Proud grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 3. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4...

Margaret Wehrung

Margaret Wehrung

Jan 25, 2009

Margaret Josephine Wehrung, age 94, a resident of Royal Oak since 1945, died January 25, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born December 7, 1914 in Detroit. Mrs. Wehrung graduated from Marygrove College and then received her master's degree from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. She was formerly employed at the League of...

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Jan 23, 2009

Murphy, Charles F. Age 80. January 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Kathryn. Loving father of Sharon the late Christopher Hunt, Mark Susan and Michael Murphy. Dear brother of the late Patricia Browning. Proud grandfather of Charlotte, Jessica, Olivia and Sean. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son...

Erika Beinhorn

Erika Beinhorn

Jan 21, 2009

Beinhorn, Erika M., January 21, 2009. Age 97 of Sterling Heights, MI. Beloved wife of the late Karl Heinz Julius. Dear mother of Heinz Carol Julius. Loving grandmother of 2 and great grandmother of 5. Memorial Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 11423 Chicago Rd, Warren, MI 48093. Memorials suggested to the St. Peter Church. Arrangements by...

Gladys Larson

Gladys Larson

Jan 21, 2009

Funeral services for Custer native Gladys F. Larson, 81, will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, January 23rd at Worden Chapel in Newcastle with Ron Sample officiating. Burial will be at 4:00 pm Friday at Custer Cemetery, Custer, South Dakota. People wishing to pay their respects may do so Friday, January 23rd from 11:00 am to service time at Worden...

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Jan 20, 2009

Phillips, Robert C. Age 77. January 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Patty. Loving father of Mary Albert Kovacs, Julianne Terry Sipes, Suzanne Hershel Wooten, Margaret Stephen Lindholm and Teresa Phillips. Dear brother of the late Laverne Oderfer. Proud grandfather of five. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705...

Cecelia Rutha

Cecelia Rutha

Jan 20, 2009

Rutha, Cecelia. Age 88. January 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Constance Tom Samul and Dorean Randy Pearson. Proud grandmother of Richard Sara Samul, Elizabeth Samul, Rebecca and Adam Pearson. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. and funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E...

Elizabeth VanDenbrouck

Elizabeth VanDenbrouck

Jan 20, 2009

VanDenbrouck, Elizabeth. age 87, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009, in Troy, Michigan. Loving daughter of the late Rene and Malvina VanDenbrouck. Dear sister of Helen Norman Jackman, the late Irene Earp, and the late Dorothy Sherdan. Also proud aunt of 19 nephews and nieces. Visitation will be Thursday, January 22nd from 2:00pm-8:00pm at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...

Robert Metz

Robert Metz

Jan 19, 2009

No obituary found for this tribute.

Julie Schuetzler

Julie Schuetzler

Jan 18, 2009

Julie Westfall Schuetzler, passed away January 18, 2009. Loving mother and grandmother. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000.

Bruce Watson

Bruce Watson

Jan 18, 2009

Bruce Anthony Watson, age 60, a lifetime resident of Royal Oak, died January 18, 2009 at his home. He was born January 16, 1949 in Highland Park. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Lauren Pruitt; step-granddaughter, Brianna; mother, Melva Watson; and sister, Jill Wesley Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Pruitt, in September 2008. Visitation will...

Shirley Edwards

Shirley Edwards

Jan 18, 2009

EDWARDS, SHIRLEY M. age 80, Jan. 18, 2009 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of John P. Edwards. Dear mother of Cheryl Alan Gilsbach, John Suzanne Edwards. Loving grandmother of Tiffany and Eric Gilsbach, Ashley, Danielle, and Kaitlynn Edwards. Dear sister of Audrey William Schuster and the late Dorothy. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...