Obituaries

Lillian Sowinski

Lillian Sowinski

Jan 18, 2009

Sowinski, Lillian Age 94 January 18, 2009 Beloved wife of the late Michael Dear Sister of the late Walter Bonar and Thaddeus Bonar Loving Aunt of Judy Smith, Carol Binson, Janice Green, and Nancy Scrine Private funeral services where held and a memorial mass to be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home-...

Therese Tierney

Therese Tierney

Jan 17, 2009

Tierney, Therese. January 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Patrick Katie Skardoutos, Maria Matt Koehn, Sean Mary Ashbaugh, Daniel Shannon Shaw. Dear sister of Paul Maude LePage, Pauline LePage, and the late Roger and Frank. Proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Wm. Sullivan &...

Harriett Perrine

Harriett Perrine

Jan 17, 2009

Perrine, Harriett L. Age 98. January 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Merlin K. Loving mother of the Rev. Stephen K. Connie. Grandmother of Jolee Jim Kempf, Alicia, Stephen Keskitalo and Karen Bethune. Great grandmother of Jack and Harry Kempf. Predeceased by nine siblings. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11...

Harry Bowker

Harry Bowker

Jan 17, 2009

Harry Bowker, age 89, a resident of Commerce Township, died January 17, 2009 at his home. He was born April 3, 1919 in Alliance, OH. He is survived by his children, Tom Jeanie, Bill Rose and Belinda Watkins; sister, Joyce Don Stotts; 12 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday 3-8 pm with the funeral service at 7...

Palestyn Luna

Palestyn Luna

Jan 17, 2009

Palestyn E. Luna. Age 90. January 17, 2009. Dear mother to Ralph C. Luna and the late Raymond C. Luna. Dear sister of the late Ursula Sue Beauchamp. She made many memories as a loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Palestyn was close to her loving niece Jackie and Peter Walsh family. Her happiest memories were of her...

Lana Skaggs

Lana Skaggs

Jan 15, 2009

Lana J. Skaggs nee Butora, age 36, of Berkley, died January 15, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born October 11, 1972 in Pontiac. She is survived by her husband, James Skaggs, Jr., whom she married June 13, 2003 at the National Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak; children, Cooper and Cassidy Skaggs; mother,...

Patricia Wisdom

Patricia Wisdom

Jan 14, 2009

Wisdom, Patricia K. Age 56 January 14, 2009 Beloved wife of Fred Loving Mother of Amy Hollis Malone, and Frederick Melanie Proud Grandmother of Trinity Kay Dear Daughter of Roger and Elaine Eichbrecht Dear Sister of MikeAnne Eichbrecht, Bill Lynn Eichbrecht, Dan Eichbrecht and the late Richard Eichbrecht Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd....

Eloise Allen

Eloise Allen

Jan 14, 2009

Allen, Eloise. Age 97. January 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Loving mother of Ann Eads and the late Bill. Grandmother of Michelle, Steven, Debbie, Denise, Paul and Kathy. Great grandmother of six and great-great grandmother of three. Mother-in-law of Nancy. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd....

Loretta Anderson

Loretta Anderson

Jan 14, 2009

Loretta F. Anderson, age 79, of Royal Oak, died January 14, 2009 at her home. She was born July 8, 1929 in Detroit. Mrs. Anderson made her home in Royal Oak for approximately 50 years. She retired from Kmart Corp. She enjoyed friends and playing cards at the Madison Heights and Royal Oak Senior Centers. She is survived by her...

Charlene Kretch

Charlene Kretch

Jan 14, 2009

Charlene M. Kretch, age 56, of Royal Oak, died January 14, 2009 at her home. She was born December 17, 1952 in Detroit. Miss Kretch is survived by her sister, Christine; aunts, Pearl Louise and Phyllis; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lorraine Kretch. Visitation will be Thursday 3-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8...

Thomas Alexander

Thomas Alexander

Jan 13, 2009

Alexander, Thomas J. Age 83. January 13, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Gloria for 52 years. Dear father of Rena Kevin Steele and Christina Robert Fridenberg. Proud and loving grandfather of Andrew Fridenberg. Brother of the late Florence Muench. Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E...

Lucille Miller

Lucille Miller

Jan 13, 2009

MILLER, Lucille age 81, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dear mother of Dennis Michelle Miller. Private burial will take place in Luzerne Cemetery, Luzerne, Michigan.

Judy Fuller

Judy Fuller

Jan 13, 2009

Judy Nims Fuller, age 60, of Pleasant Ridge, formerly of Royal Oak, died January 13, 2009 at her home. She was born September 24, 1948 in Concord, MA. Ms. Fuller was a 1966 graduate of Kimball High School in Royal Oak. She attended Butler University dance program, and her areas of expertise were in dance therapy and geriatric care. She...

James Chamberlin

James Chamberlin

Jan 12, 2009

James Frederick Chamberlin, age 90, of Royal Oak, died January 12, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born May 4, 1918 in Detroit. Mr. Chamberlin was a 1st Lt. in World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corp stationed in England as a navigator/bombardier. He worked as an architect in the Detroit area into his...

William Davis

William Davis

Jan 10, 2009

DAVIS, WILLIAM G. age 82, Jan. 10, 2009 of Utica. Beloved husband of Gerri. Dear father of Bill F. Sue Davis, Scott Ann Marie Waldorf, Kathy Dennis McDaniel, Lynn Tony Gagny, Lenny Waldorf, Kevin Charlene Waldorf. 12 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Joyce Carl Miller. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...

Sally May

Sally May

Jan 8, 2009

MAY, SALLY A. age 70, Jan. 8, 2009 of Sterling Hgts. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Monica Craig Bowlsby, Melanie Sokolowski, Kyle Linda May, Tiffany Mike Edwards. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Amanda, Jason, Andrea, Ciara, Skylar, Alexa, Taylor, Nathan, Zachary and one soon to be born. Loving great grandmother of Gavin, Kadie, Jake and Owen. Sister of the...

Thomas Ricci

Thomas Ricci

Jan 7, 2009

RICCI, THOMAS P. age 93, Jan. 7, 2009 of Sterling Hgts. Beloved husband of the late Viola. Dear father of Thomas V. Ricci, Lorell F. John Leon. Loving grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Angeline Long and the late Concetta Ricci and Katie Servitto. Private Services have been held. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica.

Gilbert Travaillot

Gilbert Travaillot

Jan 7, 2009

Travaillot, Gilbert. Age 79. January 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marlene. Loving father of Linda James Shonta, Paul Kristina and the late Tina the late Charles Stewart. Proud grandfather of Kristina, Charles and Connor and great grandfather of Mackenzie. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Visitation Friday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service...

Thomas Ricci

Thomas Ricci

Jan 7, 2009

RICCI, THOMAS P. age 93, Jan. 7, 2009 of Sterling Hgts. Beloved husband of the late Viola. Dear father of Thomas V. Ricci, Lorell F. John Leon. Loving grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Angeline Long and the late Concetta Ricci and Katie Servitto. Private Services have been held. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica.

Donald Snider

Donald Snider

Jan 6, 2009

Donald S. Snider Resident of Harrison Twp. and formerly of St. Clair Shores Age 84 passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 in Clinton Twp. Born May 4, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Walter and Beryl Nee Williams Snider Mr. Snider grew up in St. Clair Shores, was a US Marine Corp. Veteran during WWII. He attended University...