Obituaries

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

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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,...

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.