Obituaries
Ruth Wilson
Apr 16, 2014
Ruth M. Wilson, age 90, a resident of Royal Oak since 1960, passed away April 16, 2014 at her home. She was born July 26, 1923 in Holland, MI to the late Arthur and Effie Van Dyke. Mrs. Wilson was an avid golfer, bowler and Bridge player. She was a former member of the Stonycroft Hills Golf Club in Bloomfield...
Robert Poli
Apr 15, 2014
POLI, Robert J. age 72, of Sterling Heights passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. There's no better phrase to describe him other than "The Ultimate Trooper". Bob was one of the oldest survivors of what is known to be a childhood disease. He was born October 15, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the...
Margaret Togal
Apr 14, 2014
Peggy Togal, age 59, of Auburn Hills, passed away April 14, 2014. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Brandi Chuck Zielinski, Carly Keith Bailey and Jamie Carmen Togal. Proud granny of Lexi, Macey, Lennon, Nolan, Caroline, Thomas and Charlie. Dear sister of Gil Carolyn Ericson and Eric Treena Ericson. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of Jeff...
Joseph Minjoe
Apr 13, 2014
Joseph F. Minjoe Age 78, April 13, 2014 Beloved Husband of Shirley Loving Father of Sandra Minjoe, Ramona Minjoe, and Mike Minjoe Proud Grandfather of Anthony Minjoe. Dear Brother of William Julie, Florence Tom Brooks, Peter Nora, and the late Felix Carm, Anthony Beatrice, and Angelina William Davis. A Celebration of Life at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home...
Mr. Randolph Dirkes
Apr 13, 2014
Randolph "Randy" Wayne Dirkes, 65, of Newcastle, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Weston County Health Services Center, from recently discovered cancer. He was born March 2, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard and Betty Lou Allen. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Chemistry. He went on to obtain...
Ellen Schachermeyer
Apr 12, 2014
Ellen J. Schachermeyer, age 85, passed away April 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late George R. Schachermeyer. Dear mother of George E. Betty, John Louanne, Dan, Brian Mary, Jim Carol, Jean and the late Steve, Robert and Paul. Loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Ann VanElslander and Kathy Garavaglia. Friends may visit...
Edward Rorick
Apr 12, 2014
Edward Amil Rorick, age 67, a resident of Royal Oak for most of his life, passed away April 12, 2014. He was born December 18, 1946 in Detroit to the late Edward and Verna Rorick. Mr. Rorick worked as a Teamster's union truck driver until he retired in 2003. Ed was a tireless worker for Moslem Temple and always worked...
Arthur Prowse
Apr 10, 2014
Arthur S. Prowse, passed away on April 10, 2014 at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Shirley. Loving Father of John Pat, Cheryl Prowse, Kathleen Raymond Graybosch, Steven Dawn, and the late Michael. Proud Grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Brother of Virginia Whitney and Rosaline Becker.Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral...
James Nantais
Apr 9, 2014
James J. Nantais, age 78, of Clinton Twp., formerly of Sterling Heights, passed away April 9, 2014 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. James was an avid card player, especially loved playing Euchre. He loved the Detroit sports teams and was a great horse racing fan. Beloved husband of Pat. Dear father of Denise Wethy, Dan Erin Nantais, David Dawn Nantais,...
Lorraine Mazanka
Apr 9, 2014
Lorraine M. Mazanka, age 84 of Sterling Heights, passed away April 9, 2014 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dear mother of Thomas Judy Mazanka, James Linda Mazanka, Matthew Karen Mazanka and Shannon Mazanka. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...
Mrs. Colleen Pillon
Apr 9, 2014
Colleen Jean Pillon was born on July 24, 1952. The daughter of Mary and George Russell, she was the wife of Daniel Pillon, the mother of Brian, Timothy, Rory, & Caitlin and Grandmother to Kyle, Matthew, and Nicholas. Colleen dedicated most of her life to helping children and adults with different disabilities, working as a Psychiatric Technician, a Case Worker,...
Ralph Adkins
Apr 8, 2014
Ralph H. Adkins, age 93, of Warren, passed away April 8, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born September 8, 1920 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Andrew and Amanda Adkins. He was the beloved husband of the late Toni Adkins; loving father of Lonnie Cecelia Adkins, Nolan Lee Lori Adkins, Marcy Rick Sponseller and...
John Rumschlag
Apr 7, 2014
John H.Rumschlag Sr., Age 89, resident of Warren, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. Predeceased by his beloved wife Margaret. Dear father of Tom Linda, John Alice, Dan Sheila, Henry Lynn, Ann Tony Lopez, Martha Wes Swint Rumschlag, and the late Mike. Dear father-in-law of Brenda Rumschlag. Loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of...
Karen Hamel
Apr 7, 2014
Karen L. Hamel, age 57, of Detroit, passed away April 7, 2014. Beloved wife of Jimmy. Daughter of the late William and Virginia Jablonski. Also survived by siblings, nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 1-3:30 p.m. on the lower level of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, 17116 Olympia, Redford. Detroit Tiger...
Beverly Russ
Apr 7, 2014
Beverly Russ, age 78, a long-time resident of Madison Heights, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 7, 2014. She was born on May 12, 1935 to Edward and Ruby Gray McCrystal in Detroit. Survived by her husband of 58 years, Wesley "Butch". Mother of Dan Connie, Joe Sara, Sandi, Tom, Kerri Gary Moran and Linda. Grandmother of...
JoAnn Halverson
Apr 6, 2014
JoAnn Halverson, age 68, a resident of Hazel Park for the last seven years, formerly of Hancock, MI passed away April 6, 2014 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born August 1, 1945 in Hancock to the late August and Beatrice Loukiainen. Ms. Halverson worked as a waitress at Ann Sayles Restaurant in Royal Oak for more...
Jack Clemens
Apr 6, 2014
Clemens, Jack J. Age 88. April 6, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Loving stepfather of Alice Dan Johnson, Durel Karen Brown and Douglas Joan Brown. Proud grandfather of six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Penny Debell. Mr. Clemens lived in Berkley for more than 70 years. He retired in 1974...
Gary Brown
Apr 6, 2014
Brown, Gary. Age 65. April 6, 2014. Loving brother of Marilyn Louis Fleury, Denise Stephen Cunningham, Robert Ellen Brown and the late Steven Brown. Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Genevieve Brown. Mr. Brown retired after 43 years working at the Indianapolis Post Office to pursue his interests in the unexplained....
Ann Hitzelburger
Apr 6, 2014
Ann Hitzelburger Age 94, resident of Sterling Heights. Passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Born September 27, 1919 in Chicago, IL. Life member of theWomens Auxiliary VFW Post 6691 Fraser. Beloved Wife of the late Victor Loving Mother of Virginia Milton Lobstein, Jeanette Walter Zurawski, William Linda, Ralph Jean, Carol Frank Ferro, and Joann John Russo Proud Grandmother of...
Mrs. Cleo Burnette
Apr 5, 2014
Cleo (Hancock) Burnette was born August 4, 1914 in Winthrop, Washington; died April 5, 2014 in St. George, Utah. She is survived by two sons and their wifes Garry Burnette and wife Linda (Riverton, Wyoming) and Barry Burnette and wife Myrna, (Washingon, Utah)l two sisters, Clobe Lupkin (Lake Oswego, Oregon) and Clarice Braun, (Cour' d Alene, Idaho); 5 grandchildren, 14...
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