Obituaries

Elizabeth Lester

Elizabeth Lester

Apr 2, 2008

LESTER-SCHAMANTE, ELIZABETH G. age 85, April 2, 2008 of Madison Heights. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Schamante. Dear mother of William Gelement, James Sara Gelement, Alexis Patrick Peake, John Cheri Schamante, Sharon Ron Frisby, Thomas Sherry Schamante, Patricia Savage. 19 Grandchildren, 31 Great Grandchildren. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks....

Henry Podell

Henry Podell

Apr 2, 2008

Podell, Henry G. Age 84 April 2, 2008 Beloved father of Doug Susan Proud Grandfather of Lauren Dear Brother of Stanley Podbielski, and Art Podell Also survived by many nieces and nephews Celebration of Life Visitation and Memorial Service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd. 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Saturday 1pm until...

Dorothy Bulloch

Dorothy Bulloch

Apr 1, 2008

BULLOCH, DOROTHY R. age 77, April 1, 2008 of Shelby Twp. Dear mother of Karen Mike Lord and James Cindy Bulloch. Loving grandmother of Melanie fiance JT Westendorf Monicatti, Michelle Monicatti and Michael Monicatti. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Interment White Chapel Cemetery....

Nancy Atkins

Nancy Atkins

Apr 1, 2008

Nancy Elizabeth Atkins, 75, of Kaleva, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at Country Acres AFC Home in Kaleva. She was born Aug. 20, 1932, in Harriston, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of William and Agnes Ferguson Pritchard. Mrs. Atkins enjoyed painting, ceramics, the outdoors and fishing. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Atkins is survived by...

Edward Levy

Edward Levy

Apr 1, 2008

Edward R. Levy, 66, of Royal Oak, formerly of Phoenix, AZ and Clearwater, FL, died April 1, 2008 at his home. He was born Sept. 24, 1941 in Detroit. Mr. Levy was an Eagle Scout; a 1959 graduate of Dearborn High School; and he received a BS from Oakland University. While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Levy was a...

Laura Kuhn

Laura Kuhn

Mar 31, 2008

KUHN, LAURA L. Nee Freeman age 49, March 31, 2008 of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Beloved wife of Henry J. Kuhn. Dear mother of Lisa, Sarah and Marcus. Proud grandmother of Makenzie. Loving sister of Robert Frances Freeman and Sharron Richard Rogers. Dearest daughter-in-law of Shirley Kuhn. Loving sister-in-law of Richard Suzanne Kuhn and David Karen Kuhn. Also survived by many...

Achille Vyncke

Achille Vyncke

Mar 31, 2008

VYNCKE, ACHILLE A. age 87, March 31, 2008 of Ray Twp. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear father of Ronald Arlene Heier Vyncke and Gary Carol Vyncke. 5 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica from 2-9PM Thursday. K of C Rosary 7:00 PM...

Anne Mettler

Anne Mettler

Mar 31, 2008

Funeral services for Anne Y. Mettler, 71, will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, April 4th at Upton United Methodist Church with Rev's. Joseph Spencer and Gene Hagerman officiating. Burial will follow in the Upton Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Worden Funeral Directors of Newcastle. Visitation will be Friday, April 4th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Upton United Methodist...

Margaret Merritt

Margaret Merritt

Mar 31, 2008

Margaret Dorothy Stone Merritt, 80, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Southfield, died March 31, 2008, at her home. She was born June 21, 1927, in Detroit. Mrs. Merritt was a professional graphics artist. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. Mrs. Merritt was the president of Pam Jour Sorority and PDC Sorority at Royal Oak High School. Mrs. Merritt...

Josephine Kondrat

Josephine Kondrat

Mar 30, 2008

Josephine Kondrat, 87, formerly a 50-year resident of Berkley, wife of the late Edward J. Kondrat, passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2008. Mrs. Kondrat was born April 8, 1920 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. She worked at Harper Hospital for 33 years in the Dietary Department. Mrs. Kondrat is survived by her sister, Mary Pawlowski Arcadia, FL, a son,...

Maureen Reid

Maureen Reid

Mar 30, 2008

Maureen "Mo" Tomlinson Reid, 48, a 20-year resident of Berkley, formerly of Keego Harbor, died March 30, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born April 20, 1959, in Detroit. Mrs. Reid is survived by her husband, David Reid, whom she married Feb. 12, 1983; children, Meaghan Reid of Berkley and Conor Reid of Berkley; her mother, Joan...

Hansel Calley

Hansel Calley

Mar 30, 2008

Hansel Q. Calley, 77, of Ferndale, died March 30, 2008, at his home. He was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Carlisle, AR. Mr. Calley was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 374 in Berkley. He retired as a machinist and toolmaker. He was also a member of the Northside Baptist Church....

Lorell Kinney

Lorell Kinney

Mar 30, 2008

Kinney, Lorell , March 30 2008, Age 80 of Sterling Heights. Dear mother of Bonnie Carollin, Kelly Darrin Denis and Holly Hettwer. Loving Grandmother of 5. Sister of Ann Pykosz. Services Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 blks E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitaiton Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Memorials suggested to Am....

Mary Driesner

Mary Driesner

Mar 29, 2008

Mary Driesner, 93, of Royal Oak since 1939, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. She was born July 16, 1914, in Detroit. Mrs. Driesner managed Driesner Insurance Agency of Royal Oak. She was an avid reader, enjoyed sewing and loved her pets. She was predeceased by her husband, William, in 1986. Surviving are her children,...

Michael Brancheau

Michael Brancheau

Mar 28, 2008

Michael K. Brancheau, 59, of Royal Oak, died March 28, 2008, in Butner, NC. He was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Detroit. Mr. Brancheau was a 1966 graduate of St. Mary High School. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. He was also a member of the VFW Acorn Post 1669 in Royal Oak. Mr. Brancheau was loving and devoted...

Erwin Franek

Erwin Franek

Mar 27, 2008

Erwin Anton Franek, 82, of Royal Oak, died March 27, 2008, at St. John Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights. He was born April 22, 1925, in Detroit. Mr. Franek graduated from the Technical Institute of Technology and attended the University of Detroit. He retired from the National Bank of Detroit where he was an auditor/banker. After retirement he became an...

Robert Cunningham

Robert Cunningham

Mar 27, 2008

Robert R. Cunningham, 82, a lifelong resident of Royal Oak, died March 27, 2008, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. He was born Dec. 25, 1925, in Royal Oak. Mr. Cunningham was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who served in the European Theatre. He retired from Detroit Edison. Mr. Cunningham was a big band and jazz enthusiast. Surviving...

Arthur Tamm

Arthur Tamm

Mar 27, 2008

Arthur P. Tamm, 91, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Berkley and Royal Oak, died March 27, 2008, at Boulevard Health Center, Rochester Hills. He was born Oct. 5, 1916, in Cicero, IL. Mr. Tamm graduated from St. Mary High School in Royal Oak. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran who retired from National Block Co. Mr. Tamm...

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Mar 27, 2008

MILLER, Harold Francis. age 92, died Thursday, March 27th, 2008 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Troy, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Sarah Katherine Miller whom died December 8, 1987. Loving father of Betty Walter Barg of Shelby Township, and the late Larry G. Miller. Dear father-in-law of Tommie Miller of Rochester Hills. Loving brother of Raymond Van Miller, Judy...

Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Mar 26, 2008

CARTER, Mary Louise. age 34. died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan. Loving mother of Aaron Jones, Charles Sheldon Jr., Damien Sheldon, and Raven Franks. Dear daughter of Mary and the late David H. Jones Jr. Dear fiancee of Keith Maes. Loving Grand Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Jones Sr. Dear sister of Tammy...