Obituaries

Dan DeLuca

Dan DeLuca

Dec 29, 2008

Dan R. DeLuca, age 61, of Royal Oak and formerly of Port Huron, died Monday, December 29, 2008, at his home. He was born January 22, 1947, in Port Huron. He is survived by his wife, Donna DeLuca, whom he married October 30, 1976, in Hazel Park; children, Maureen DeLuca, Dominic DeLuca and Vincent DeLuca; siblings, Michael Linda DeLuca and...

Joan Jones

Joan Jones

Dec 27, 2008

Joan Jones, age 83, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 50 years, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born June 27, 1925, in Independence, KS. Mrs. Jones was a member of the P.E.O. She was also a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak and very active in Bible study....

Florence Lambert

Florence Lambert

Dec 27, 2008

Lambert, Florence E. Nee Schluessler Lifetime Macomb County Resident Passed away on December 27, 2008 in Romeo, MI Born May 14, 1919 in Sterling Twp., MI Along with her husband she ran a farm in Washington Twp. at Campground and Van Dyke. Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Dear Sister of the late Evelyn...

Camryn Liggett

Camryn Liggett

Dec 26, 2008

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Rudolph Pajakowski

Rudolph Pajakowski

Dec 26, 2008

Pajakowski, Rudy "Mr. Paj" Age 78 December 26, 2008 Beloved husband of Margaret Nee Pfeiffer Loving Father of Karen John Hemmen, Lynn Randy Costa, Leslie Joe Garrisi, Joe Tammy, and Mark Kathy Proud Grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica...

Essie Griggs

Essie Griggs

Dec 25, 2008

Griggs, Essie J. Age 94 December 25, 2008 Beloved husband of the late Marshall Aaron Loving Mother of the late Clara Arthur Range Step-Mother of William Griggs Proud Grandmother of Brian Susan Range, Cynthia Timothy Deneau, Diana Michael Kennedy, and Donna Randall McCrite Dear Great Grandmother of Amy Black, Brandon Kate Bernier, Amanda Bernier, Kaitlyn Deneau, Michael Kennedy, Matthew Kennedy,...

Richard Davis

Richard Davis

Dec 25, 2008

Richard H. Davis, age 73, a 25-year resident of Troy, died Thursday, December 25, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. He was born August 5, 1935, in Detroit. Mr. Davis retired from the Birmingham School System three years ago. He was a U.S. Marine during the Korean War. He also loved fishing and his grandchildren. He is survived by...

Ernest Ashley

Ernest Ashley

Dec 24, 2008

Ashley, Ernest F. resident of Sterling Heights for 22 years formerly of Highland Park Born December 27, 1924 in Niles, Ohio Age 83 passed away on December 24, 2008 at his residence Fire Marshall for Chrysler Corp. in Sterling Heights for 18 years and retired in 1987 WWII Navy Veteran on the USS Carol Lombard and USS Bennington , he...

James Carr

James Carr

Dec 23, 2008

Mr. Carr died at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 23, 2008 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Carr was born June 14, 1949 at Hot Springs, South Dakota the son of Myron G. and Evelyn P. Brennan Carr. He attended grade school in Osage, Wyoming and was a graduate of Newcastle High School. Following graduation he was employed...

Helen Brewer

Helen Brewer

Dec 23, 2008

Brewer, Helen C. Age 83. December 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Burton. Dear mother of Dr. B. Keith and Dr. Kenneth W. Marcia. Loving grandmother of Kathleen, Joshua, Stephen and Gregory. Sister of Peggy Riddings and Pat Webb. Mrs. Brewer lived in Ferndale for 46 years 1957-2003. She was employed at Webb Jr. High in Hazel Park and...

Joseph Kawala

Joseph Kawala

Dec 22, 2008

Kawala, Joseph Resident of Flagler Beach, Fl since 2003 and formerly of Utica, Romeo, and Shelby Township Age 63 December 22, 2008 in North Carolina Born March 11, 1945 in Mt. Clemens, MI to the late Edward and Sophia Utica Community Schools Teacher for 29 years and retired in 1996 He coached football, and wrestling at Utica Community schools, loved...

Ruth Drachenberg

Ruth Drachenberg

Dec 22, 2008

Ruth P. Drachenberg, age 99, of Huntington Woods, formerly of Royal Oak and Grosse Pointe, went to join her Lord and Savior on December 22, 2008. She was born January 18, 1909, in Detroit. Mrs. Drachenberg loved spending time with family and reading the Bible. She was very involved with her church and church activities. Her family said she died...

Henry Danielewicz

Henry Danielewicz

Dec 21, 2008

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Patricia Nave

Patricia Nave

Dec 20, 2008

Nave, Patricia. Age 58. December 20, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Teresa. Dear sister of Carol Joseph McNeil, Michael Robin and Mary Lance. Proud aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. and Tuesday 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral 10 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11...

Gladys Bonnier

Gladys Bonnier

Dec 20, 2008

Bonnier, Gladys M. Age 84. December 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Ron Prater, Paula Ortago, Cindy Shimmell, John Bonnier, George Bonnier, Charles Bonnier, Nina Bonnier, Konla Joyce and the late Maria Panagopoulous. Proud grandmother of 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. and service Tuesday 1 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan &...

Chester Duford

Chester Duford

Dec 20, 2008

DUFORD, CHESTER J. age 93, Dec. 20, 2008 of Manton formerly of Utica Beloved husband of the late Lea. Dear father of Barbara Michael Vargo, Chester W. Betty Duford, Jr., and Larry Janice Duford. 7 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Ruby Fosterling, Viola Knapp, Woodrow Duford and the late Stafford and Thomas Duford. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan...

Agnes Herit

Agnes Herit

Dec 20, 2008

Herit, Agnes M. Nee Backus passed away on December 20, 2008 Beloved wife of Ronald Loving Mother of Gerri Randy Essenmacher Dear Sister of Josie DeGeorge, Kay Sutton, Eva Harold Gilbert, Margaret Miki Schwarzkoff, Pete Gail Backus, Paul Gail Backus, and the late Joseph Backus, Louis Backus, Tony Mary Backus, MarieSam Toro, MadelineMike Thomas and Nellie Foyt Sister-in-law of Virginia...

William Shaffer

William Shaffer

Dec 20, 2008

Shaffer, William "Chip" Age66 December 20, 2008 Beloved husband of Lynette Nee Cowley Loving Father of Maria Thomas Shaffer and John Michele Stone Proud Grandfather of Madeline Stone Dear Brother of Gerry Merle Ashbaugh Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Monday 3-8pm Funeral Service Tuesday 11am at...

Bernard Clayton

Bernard Clayton

Dec 20, 2008

Clayton, Bernard. December 20, 2008. Loving partner of Carol Cuckovich. Dear brother of Richard Jean and William Beverly. Visitation Monday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. 4 blocks E. of Woodward, Royal Oak. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Norman Zielepuza

Norman Zielepuza

Dec 20, 2008

Zielepuza, Norman C. Age 88 December 20, 2008 Beloved husband of Matilda Loving Father of Robert Sandra Proud Grandfather of Lori Scott Benhma, and Michael Sherri Dear Great-Grandfather of Falon Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Monday 6-9pm Funeral Service Tuesday 9am at the Funeral Home Interment...