Obituaries

Connie Schwerin

Connie Schwerin

Jul 23, 2014

Connie, L. Schwerin, age 58 of Linden, MI. passed away July 23, 2014 at her residence. Beloved wife of Robert E. Schwerin. Dear mother of Jennifer Townsend and Holly Powley. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Dear daughter of Rudolph Jackson and the late Marvis. Dear sister of Cindy John Baalerud, Curtis Linda Jackson, Steven Paula Jackson and the late Randall...

Florence Owens

Florence Owens

Jul 23, 2014

Florence Owens nee Pietrangelo Age 94, resident of Clinton Township. Passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Born June 4, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Antonio and Roslina nee D'Agostino Pietrangelo Beloved Wife of the late Adrian Loving Mother of Adrian Kathryn Owens Jr., Kathleen Gordon Smith, and Michael the late Robin Owens Proud Grandmother of 7 grandchildren,...

Mr William Cruzen

Mr William Cruzen

Jul 23, 2014

William "Casey" Cruzen, 30, of O'Fallon, IL was killed in a tragic car accident July 23, 2014 south of Four Corners, WY. Casey was born at Memorial Hospital in Belleview, IL on December 29, 1983. He was a graduate of O'Fallon High School and attended Columbia College in Columbia, MO. Casey was a loving son, brother, nephew and a friend...

Aeldgytha Jankens

Aeldgytha Jankens

Jul 21, 2014

Aeldgytha M. Jankens, age 89 of Shelby Twp., passed away July 21, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Edward Jankens. Dear mother of Timothy Nancy Randall Jankens, Cynthia Charles Lamont, Philip Laurie Jankens, and Reverend John Judith Jankens. Loving grandmother of ten grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Marjorie Anderson. Friends may call at...

Harriett Campbell

Harriett Campbell

Jul 21, 2014

Harriett Campbell, age 73, of Waterford, died peacefully July 21, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. Harriett was born and raised in Ohio, and came to Michigan to begin working as a teacher. She spent most of her career teaching in Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Detroit, including Guardian Angels, Royal Oak Shrine, and St. Bede. Survived by...

Charles Albright

Charles Albright

Jul 20, 2014

Albright, Charles D. Cheezedog, age 68 of Utica, passed away July 20, 2014 at his residence. Loving father of Susan Ted Tweel and Charlyn Albright. Loving grandfather of 2 grandsons. Dear brother of Sharon Ray Mick and Ed Carol Albright. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Charles was a retired Detroit Police Officer and a Veteran of the U.S....

Jean Chapaton

Jean Chapaton

Jul 20, 2014

Jean Chapaton, age 90, a resident of Sterling Heights since 1933, passed away July 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Detroit, July 26, 1923 the daughter of James and Agnes DeClerck. Her neighbors called her "The Flower Lady" because of her love for flowers. Jean and her husband Oscar had many beautification awards and 2004 were awarded...

Lawrence Pinchon

Lawrence Pinchon

Jul 20, 2014

Lawrence Guy Pinchon Age 57, resident of Utica. Passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. Born October 11, 1956 in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Victor and Joan Pinchon. Loving brother of Cheri Annette Pinchon-Mesclier and the late Vic David Pinchon. Proud Godfather and uncle of Kaitlyn Nicole Mesclier. A special Uncle to his furry nephew Coco....

Norman Whitley

Norman Whitley

Jul 19, 2014

Whitley, Norman Thomas "Whit". Age 56. July 19, 2014. Loving husband of the late Sally. Beloved father of Danielle, Natalie and Bradley. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth. Dear brother of Vicki Jim Brock, Jill Kenny Sr. Fuller, Lori Whitley and Rhonda Ayers. Uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law of Sandy Michael Watton and Craig Thrushman. Visitation Wednesday...

Jack Pedder

Jack Pedder

Jul 19, 2014

Jack Murray Pedder, age 89, a resident of Royal Oak since 1957, passed away July 19, 2014. Beloved husband of Doreen Newson, whom he married at St. Augustine's Church on April 2, 1949 in Ipswich, England. Loving father of Beverly Steven Wedell and Chris Linda Pedder. Grandfather to Scott Christine Wedell, Meredith Wedell, Evan Pedder and Nathan Pedder. Dearest son...

Catherine Bowlds

Catherine Bowlds

Jul 18, 2014

Bowlds, Catherine "Kay". Age 90. July 18, 2014. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Mike Shane, Melvin Sheila, Robert Beverly and Kitty Johnson. Dear sister of Marie Tucker. Proud grandmother of April, Eric, Evan and Parker. Great grandmother of six. A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, July 21st from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a memorial...

Mrs. Pearl Tavegia

Mrs. Pearl Tavegia

Jul 17, 2014

Pearl Esther Tavegia, 92, of Osage, Wyoming died July 18th at her home on Skull Creek. She was born July 2, 1922 on her family's ranch near Newcastle, Wyoming to Virgil and Lillie (Wantz) Procunier. Her childhood was spent on her family's ranch on Salt Creek. During this time she attended school in Newcastle graduating in 1941. On July 16,...

Henrietta Bozin

Henrietta Bozin

Jul 17, 2014

Henrietta Bozin, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Born April 25, 1923 in Eldorado, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Alex Bozin. Loving mother of the late Bonnie Reardon, Rodney Donna Bozin and the late Robert "Bob" Debbie Bozin. Dear sister of David the late Helen Bean, Juanita the late Willis Thompson, Phil Angel Bean, Emily Bean...

Sondra Bucher

Sondra Bucher

Jul 17, 2014

Bucher, Sondra Jean Age 76 July 17, 2014. Born December 30th, 1937 to the late William and Ressie Fognini. Beloved wife of the late Allan. Loving mother of Lori Russell Thayer, Susan Richard Phillips, Kim Daniel Street and Marc Angela Bucher. Proud grandmother of Emily Hughes, Megan Phillips, Kevin Hughes, Collette Street, Chad Street, Nathan Phillips, McKenna Thayer, Chane Street...

Mary West

Mary West

Jul 17, 2014

Mary West nee Levins Age 78, resident of Clinton Township and formerly of Bradenton, Florida. Passed away peacefully in Shelby Township on Thursday, July 17, 2014 under hospice care. Born October 9, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late James and Hazel nee Bondy Levins. Resident of Bradenton, Florida for the past 18 years and later moved back...

Bernice Baker

Bernice Baker

Jul 16, 2014

BAKER, Bernice, age 95, died in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. Born February 8, 1919 in New Foundland, Canada to the late Albert and Rosanna nee Barrett Smith. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Baker died 1979. Dear aunt of Florence Lawrence Verlinde. Visitation Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica, Michigan....

Bernice Baker

Bernice Baker

Jul 16, 2014

BAKER, Bernice, age 95, died in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. Born February 8, 1919 in New Foundland, Canada to the late Albert and Rosanna nee Barrett Smith. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Baker died 1979. Dear Aunt of Florence Lawrence Verlinde. Visitation Saturday 5:00pm - 9:00pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, Utica, Michigan....

Melody DeCaussin

Melody DeCaussin

Jul 15, 2014

DeCaussin, Melody, age 67, a former resident of Rochester Hills, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, Grand Blanc, Michigan. She was born September 18, 1946 in Pinckney, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late George DeCaussin. Loving mother of Paula Bianchini and Cindy Dan Lance. Proud grandmother of Joseph Erin, Ashley, Sean, Alex, Sabrina, Jerremy, and Marrisa. Dear sister of...

Joan Reilley

Joan Reilley

Jul 15, 2014

Reilley, Joan E. Age 55. July 15, 2014. Loving wife of John. Dear mother of Joseph and Melissa. Sister of James Joyce Hagel, Patricia Efrain Diaz, Rusty Margie Hagel, Ronnie the late Diane Hagel, Gwen Matthew Firmingham, Thomas Babette Hagel, Lois Charles Erickson and the late Roxanne Bobb. Daughter of the late Harriett Wood. Also survived by many loving nieces,...

Kenneth M.D.

Kenneth M.D.

Jul 15, 2014

Kenneth NEWTON M.D., age 87, died July 15, 2014. He was born May 18, 1927 in Landsberg Warthe, Germany to the late Arthur and Margarrete Newton. He practiced medicine in Detroit, Michigan for 50 years and was a preceptor to many medical students. He was a Colonel in the United States Army. He is survived by his brother Roger Ruth...