Obituaries
Erik Stevens
Sep 21, 2014
Erik J. Stevens, age 40, a resident of Holly Township, formerly of Royal Oak, passed away September 21, 2014 at his home. He was born February 16, 1974 at Bi-County Hospital in Warren. Erik grew up in Royal Oak and attended Lockman Elementary School, Helen Keller Middle School, and Dondero High School. He enjoyed playing sports and was an avid...
Mr. John Ertman
Sep 21, 2014
John W. Ertman, lifelong resident of Weston County passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 after a brief illness. John was born February 17, 1930 to Leo and Agnes Ertman of Canyon Springs Prairie in the house on his grandfather Billy Ertman's homestead. Dr. Horton came from Newcastle by sled for the delivery. He attended country school up on the prairie....
Mr. Jimmy Hansen
Sep 20, 2014
Jimmy S. Hansen, 86, of rural Weston County passed away September 12, 2014 at his home on skull Creek. He was born July 4, 1928 on the Canyon Ranch near the Four Corners, Wyoming to Carl and Ella (Toth) Hansen. His childhood was spent on the ranch during the summers and in Newcastle in the winters. He attended school in...
Yeong PhD
Sep 20, 2014
Dr. Yeong Wook Kim, 89, a resident of Huntington Woods, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2014. Dr. Kim battled respiratory issues on and off for many years and ultimately these issues led to his passing. Yeong was born in Hamhung, Korea on July 21, 1925 to the late Yong Taek Kim Father and Soon Lee Park...
Ulia Matcheva
Sep 19, 2014
Ulia Matcheva, age 45, a resident of Troy, passed away September 19, 2014 at her home surrounded by family. She was born September 6, 1969 in Bulgaria to Konstantin and Nevena Matchev. Ulia received her Master's degree from Purdue University and then worked as a financial analyst for Ford Motor Company. She enjoyed shopping, listening to music, going to the...
Renee Esplen-Karn
Sep 18, 2014
Renee Esplen-Karn, age 54, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Renee was born on August 21, 1960, the daughter of the late Sherwood Esplen and Audrey Esplen Kyburz and stepfather Carl Kyburz. Renee was a very kind and gentle soul with a loving and generous heart that was always giving to others. She was predeceased by her...
Mary Kelly
Sep 17, 2014
Kelly, Mary Helen, age 71, a lifelong resident of Royal Oak, passed away September 17, 2014 at her home. She was born November 9, 1942 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Helen Carbert. Mrs. Kelly graduated from Shrine High School in 1960 and the University of Detroit in 1964. She enjoyed spending time outdoors tending to her garden and...
Viola Rock
Sep 17, 2014
Viola E. Rock, age 87, a resident of Troy, passed away September 17, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born November 11, 1926 in Detroit to the late Orville and Belle Casey. Viola was a high school graduate who enjoyed reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an independent, strong-willed person....
Dennis Barnett Sr
Sep 17, 2014
Dennis R. Barnett, Sr. Age 65, September 17, 2014 Beloved Husband of the late Sharon. Loving Father of Michael Joyce LaPrairie, Paul Connie LaPrairie, Rachelle Christopher Fallis, Raymond LaPrairie, Denny Lauren Smith Barnett, and Cathy Walid Muhammad. Proud Grandfather of Lorilye, Randy, Megan, Calle, and Taylor. Father-in-law of Rengin LaPrairie. Dear Son of Katherine and the late Jesse Barnett. Brother...
Rick Lowe
Sep 14, 2014
Lowe, Rick "Freddie". Age 77. September 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Dolores "Sweetness." Loving father of Richard, Carol Michael Keller, Paul and Barbara. Proud grandpa of PatrickLacee Keller and Matthew Keller and great grandfather of Aria Keller. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd....
Helen McCoskey
Sep 13, 2014
Helen E. McCoskey, age 95, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2014 at South Lyon Senior Care Center. She was born on January 27, 1919 in Parkhill, Ontario to Dougald and Margaret McCormick. Helen moved to Detroit at the age of 17 to attend Detroit Business College after which she worked at Michigan Mutual Insurance....
Carlesta Gullion
Sep 13, 2014
Gullion, Carlesta Anne nee Geisel, age 83, of Royal Oak, passed away September 13, 2014. She was born September 20, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Wayne and Bartholda Geisel. Carlesta worked as a photographic color artist for 10 years with the Powell Studio, for over 15 years with the Bill Williams Studio in Royal Oak and finished her...
Thomas Scott
Sep 12, 2014
Thomas M. Scott, age 91, passed away Sept. 12, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Mary Scott and Barb Scott. Dear father of Tommye Hall McDonald, Robert Kim Scott, Pam Alward, Lynda Scott, Sharon Dennis Deptula, Richard Diane Scott. Dear step father of June Jordan, Nancy Ferchland, Beryl Bradick and Carey Jernigan. Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren,...
Patrick Donnelly
Sep 11, 2014
Patrick E. "Digger" Donnelly, age 77, of Sterling Heights passed away on September 11, 2014. Loving husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father to Kelly and Patrick II Theresa. Beloved grandfather of Rory. Dear brother of Jane L. Donald Lupek and Margaret A. Eugene Stralko. Predeceased in death by his parents Borgia and Jane Donnelly, his siblings Richard and William.Visitation...
Lois Lance
Sep 11, 2014
Lance, Lois Ann nee Jamieson, age 97, of Royal Oak, formerly of Troy, passed away September 11, 2014. She was born September 9, 1917 in Detroit to the late Arthur and Ann Jamieson. Lois graduated from Royal Oak High School in 1935. After completing the Detroit Business Institute secretarial course she had several secretarial positions in Detroit and Troy. She...
Laura Steiner
Sep 11, 2014
STEINER, Laura Jane, age 62, died September 11, 2014 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 16, 1951 to Margaret "Peggy" and the late Edwin Shaffer. She is survived by her loving husband Michael. Dear mother of Roxanne James Moreno. Proud grandmother of Eleanor Moreno. Beloved sister of Douglas Karen Shaffer and Marianne John...
Roderick MacDougall
Sep 6, 2014
Roderick "Rod" MacDougall, age 29, passed away suddenly September 6, 2014 at St. John Hospital in Warren. Rod was born May 7, 1985 in Warren, Michigan. He was on his way to the West Coast to settle in Oregon. Roderick was a unique, free spirited simple loving man. He was silly and funny and a deep down kind hearted person....
Monica Baldino
Sep 6, 2014
Monica M. Baldino of Royal Oak, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, was born in the Sault on July 18, 1918. She died September 6, 2014 at the age of 96. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Church, Royal Oak and St. Joseph Church, Sault. She was the oldest child of Herman "Mike" and Ada Piche' of Brimley, MI....
Frank Mastracci
Sep 5, 2014
Mastracci, Frank D. Age 90. September 5, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Laura. Loving father of Mike Ivonne, Mark Laura and Marcia the late Tom Ditmyer. Proud grandfather of Tim Holly Toggweiler, Brian Julie Toggweiler, Nina Nick Kolbe and Michael fiancée Jenna Wagner. Also survived by nine great grandchildren. Mr. Mastracci formerly lived in North Port, FL. He served...
Scot Sambrook
Sep 4, 2014
Sambrook, Scot. Age 46. September 4, 2014. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral 10 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Memorials to the Little Traverse Conservancy, 3264 Powell Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 are appreciated.
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