Obituaries
Dagmar Smith
Oct 26, 2013
Dagmar L. Smith, age 77 of Sterling Heights, passed away October 26, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Kim Fiegelist, Ken Smith, Roger Smith and Pam Tzakis. Loving grandmother of 6 grandchildren. Dear daughter of Paula Balluff and the late Viktor Balluff. Funeral 11:00 am Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...
Carolyn Macumber
Oct 26, 2013
Macumber, Carolyn "Lynn". Age 84. October 26, 2013. Lynn was a longtime resident of Pleasant Ridge. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children; Phil Peggy, John Denise, David Char and Debbie Paul. She was the proud grandmother of 9; Troy Jaime, Brent Amber, Sean, Kyle Alyssa, Cally, Jessica, Andrew, Chris and Heather. Lynn was the great grandmother of...
Eleanor Rahe
Oct 25, 2013
Rahe, Eleanor K. Age 93. October 25, 2013. Cherished friend and neighbor to many. Retired from the Detroit Institute for Children. Memorials to the St. Germain Foundation - I AM Temple, PO Box 2306, Farmington Hills, MI 48333 are appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
Edythe Safford
Oct 23, 2013
Edythe Louise Dhyne 'Edie' Safford, 89, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, went to meet her Lord and Savior on October 23, following an extended battle with lymphoma. She was born April 2, 1924 in Highland Park, Michigan to Edith Mae DuBois and Louis Joseph Dhyne. She graduated from Detroit Denby High School in 1942, worked as a 'Rosie the Riveter' war-time...
Becky Braendle
Oct 23, 2013
Becky S. Braendle, age 65, a lifelong resident of the Utica area, passed away Oct. 23, 2013 at McLaren Macomb Hospital. Becky was a hairdresser in the Utica - Sterling Heights area for many years. Beloved wife of Hans. Dear mother of Jim Huff, Donald Huff, Lisa Ed Dellacasa and Scott Barbara Braendle. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and several...
Mary Kibat
Oct 22, 2013
Mary Kibat, born on June 26, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away at the age of 88 on October 22, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert Kibat. Loving mother of Nancy Thomas Lombardo and Robert Jr. Sandi Kibat. Proud grandmother of Jon Perdue, Kristi Perdue, Alicen Chester Dub, Anthony Lombardo and Aubrey Vincent Rhodes. Dear great grandmother of Katelyn,...
Cathleen Juras
Oct 22, 2013
Cathleen Ann Juras, age 47, died October 22, 2013 in Warren, Michigan. She was born August 19, 1966 in Roseville, Michigan; to Ronald and Patricica nee McKnight Juras. Beloved mother of Samantha Lauren Juras. Dear partner of Theresa. Beloved sister of Ronald and Daniel Juras. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 29th from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at...
Herman Smigielski
Oct 21, 2013
SMIGIELSKI, Herman, "The German" Smigielski, age 76 of Clinton Township and formerly of Poletown, owner of Pointe Carpentry Service, died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Herman was born on December 17, 1936 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Herman and Irene nee Chrzanowski Smigielski. He married Ilene Gwizdala on May 30, 1961. Herman was a...
Marilyn Bercel
Oct 20, 2013
Bercel, Marilyn J. October 20th, 2013 Beloved wife of Lawrence Bercel Sr. Loving mother of Catherine Steven Dicker Bercel and Lawrence Bercel Jr. Proud grandmother of Steven, David, Jacob and Emily. Dear sister of Sheila James Ward. Predeceased by her daughter in law Teresa Bercel on October 18th 2013. Marilyn was a wonderful cook, wife, mother and grandmother. Her talents...
John Cotman
Oct 20, 2013
John Russell Cotman, age 86, passed away October 20, 2013. John the second son of John Cotman and Louise Bombach, was raised in Detroit during the Great Depression. Happy memories of childhood in a flourishing city, built by immigrants in an era where everyone lent a hand and gave each other a fair shake. He joined the YMCA at the...
Miriam Teggart
Oct 19, 2013
Teggart, Miriam C. Age 83. October 19, 2013. Beloved mother of Mark Shirley, Sandra Dan Brachel and Danny. Dear grandmother of Mark Jr. Suzanne, Melanie, Kyle, Shannon, Andrew, Raina, Rylea and Abby. Private services were held. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
Wynn VonderBecke
Oct 19, 2013
VonderBecke, Wynn Catherine. Age 71. October 19, 2013. Loving mother of Lesa Roberts, Rob Roberts, Karen Daryl Conrad, Lynn, and Gail Woodel. Proud grandmother of Jackie Andrew Lerner, Chris Woodel, Frank Conrad, Rachel Roberts, Mary Conrad, Shawn Conrad, Ean Williams and Rosemary Gillespie and great grandmother of Ezra Lerner.Loving sister to ColetteAndy Olmstead and Aunt of Steve Connie, Brad Kimand...
Rose Hafner
Oct 18, 2013
Rose Mary Hafner nee DelPomo age 94. Passed away on October 18, 2013 in Sterling Heights, Michigan Born July 14, 1919 to the late Joseph and Catherine DelPomo nee Maloney Beloved wife of the late Francis "Frank" Hafner. Loving Mother of Frances Cornelius, Madeline Hafner, Anthony "Tony" Donna Hafner, and the late Dolores Cornelius. Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, 18...
Mrs. Hazel Riesland
Oct 17, 2013
On August 1, 1930 in the small town of Davenport, Nebraska, Hazel Lucille was born to Raymond and Kathryn (Lowrey) Kottraba. She was raised in Oshoto, Wyoming and graduated from Rozet High School in May of 1948. She married Neal Riesland on June 25, 1948. They ran a Texaco station for 16 years before purchasing a ranch. Like the women...
Mr. James Dietz
Oct 17, 2013
James T. Dietz of Newcastle, Wyoming slipped away peacefully in his sleep on October 17, 2013. Jim was born August 13, 1942 in Kimball, Nebraska, to Herman and Maxine Dietz. He attended school from kindergarten through high school in Kimball County. In high school he played football, ran track, was a band member, sang in the choir, participated in FFA,...
Carolyn Gutholm
Oct 16, 2013
Carolyn Billie Gutholm nee Ballard, age 70, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away October 16, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born June 3, 1943 in Pontiac to the late William and Elizabeth Ballard. Carolyn was a 1961 graduate of Kimball High School. She worked for Ferndale Laboratories. She loved animals, sewing, gardening and spending...
Franklin Belton
Oct 16, 2013
Franklin J. Belton, age 75, a 48-year resident of Berkley, passed away October 16, 2013 at his home. He was born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. He was predeceased by his late parents Bernard and Mildred Belton. Mr. Belton was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked for Kennametal in Oak...
Maurice Reygaert
Oct 16, 2013
REYGAERT, Maurice A., age 85, a resident of Sterling Heights since 1962, passed away October 16, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. He was born in Eeghem, Belgium & was married 59 years to Adrienne. Served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 & honorably discharged. He started his career as a brick mason & learned his trade from his...
Mary Parker
Oct 15, 2013
Parker, Mary A., age 63, of Farmington Hills, died October 15, 2013. Mary worked for the City of Southfield for more than 30 years as the benefits coordinator. She was very artistic and showed her talents through floral arranging, making jewelry and rosaries. She enjoyed watching movies, reading and solving crossword puzzles. She was also tech-savvy. Most of all, she...
David Pierce
Oct 15, 2013
Pierce, David T. Age 78. October 15, 2013. Mr. Pierce was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed in Germany. He was the owner of Green Carpet Sod Co. in Madison Heights. In previous years, he enjoyed playing tennis. Beloved father of Sheryl Michael Bradshaw. Grandfather of Lyndsay Michael, Alec, David, Raylene and Deanne. Also survived by many cousins, nephews...
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