Obituaries
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.
Shirley Hitch
Sep 4, 2014
Shirley Cora Westlake Hitch, age 87, passed away Sept. 4, 2014. She was born March 26, 1927, in Utica, the daughter of the late William and Hildegard Westlake. She married her late husband George on June 18, 1949 and was a lifetime resident of the Utica area. Dear mother of Lynn Geary North, Rick Tamara Hitch, Mary Jim Patterson and...
Edna LaCasse
Sep 3, 2014
Edna.LaCasse age 82, a resident of Shelby Township for 38 years, passed away September 3, 2014 in Troy, Michigan. She was born April 15, 1932 in Baxter, Tennessee. Edna enjoyed reading and gardening. Her favorite reading topics are crime and history. She also enjoyed collecting porcelain figurines and glassware art. Edna was a very outgoing person who enjoyed a good...
John LaHood
Sep 2, 2014
LaHood, John "Johnny". Age 57. September 2, 2014. Beloved son of the late Dr. Michael and Margaret LaHood. Loving brother of Michelle Harris, Karen Harry Manvel and Renee Michael Hunt. Dear stepson of Jeanne LaHood. The family's gratitude is extended to the Lake Orion Group Home where Johnny received wonderful care. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December...
Duane Gardner
Sep 2, 2014
Duane Gardner, age 59, of Ferndale, passed away September 2, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born January 23, 1955 in Dearborn. Duane was a proud U.S. Army veteran. He worked as an air traffic controller and then was employed by Stant Corporation as a supplier quality engineer. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed oval...
Marilyn Smilnak
Sep 2, 2014
Marilyn B. Smilnak, age 90, formerly of Southfield and Oak Park, passed away September 2, 2014. She was born January 28, 1924 in Detroit to the late John and Leona Burns. Mrs. Smilnak received her BS and MS in library science from Wayne State University. She was a librarian for the Ferndale Public School System for 20 years. She was...
Leo Archer
Aug 31, 2014
Leo F. Archer, age 88 of Shelby Twp. passed away August 31, 2014. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear father of Dino Archer, Kathleen Hammon, Terry Archer, Tina Rider, Danny Archer and David Archer. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van...
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