Obituaries

Karen Ludeke-Patterson

Karen Ludeke-Patterson

Aug 14, 2013

Ludeke-Patterson, Karen D. age 73, died August 14, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Beloved wife of John Patterson and the late Walter Ludeke Sr. Loving mother of Kimberly Roger Koslakiewicz of Capac, MI, Walter Renee Ludeke Jr of Lake Orion, MI, Tammy Michael Tencza of Eagle River, AK, Kelley Ludeke of Shelby Township, MI, David Lisa Ludeke of Shelby...

Ruth Valuet

Ruth Valuet

Aug 13, 2013

Valuet, Ruth M., age 89, of Waterford, died August 13, 2013. Beloved wife of Richard J. for 70 years. Loving mother of Bonnie, Michael Nancy, David Bonita, Cindy Todd Valuet Mack, Bill Angela and Lory. Dear sister of Kenneth Keehn and Gerald Keehn. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was a wonderful quilter and great cook....

Dorothy Bowden

Dorothy Bowden

Aug 13, 2013

Dorothy I. Bowden, age 93 of Macomb Twp. formerly of Bay City passed away August 13, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Dorothy was a Secretary with the Bay City Public Schools for 31 years. She served as an Administrative Assistant with Dow Chemical Co. and worked for University of Michigan - Dept. of Defense Research Facility at Willow Run....

Virginia Link

Virginia Link

Aug 13, 2013

In loving memory Virginia Helen Link Vogel Shields Ray Township, Michigan Age 79 Born July 23, 1934 Deceased August 13, 2013 Arrangements: William A. Sullivan and Son 8459 Hall Road, Utica MI Viewing: Saturday August 17 1:00 pm-8:00 pm Service: Sunday August 18 2:00 pm Virginia "Ginny" Link of Ray Township died peacefully on August 13, 2013. Her 79 years...

Nancy Thompson

Nancy Thompson

Aug 12, 2013

Thompson, Nancy C. nee Koss Age 79, August 12, 2013 Beloved Mother of Joe Nancy Thompson, Sharon Jim Ross, and the late Toni Thompson, Debbie Thompson, and Marc Thompson. Loving Grandmother of Jason Anita Ross, Shannon Jon McCaffrey, Aaron Ross, and Marc Thompson. Proud Great-Grandmother of Dustin, Aaron, Jaxon, Riley, Quinn, Andrea, Lindsay, Hunter, Caleb. Dear Sister of Carol Gollaher...

William Sarver

William Sarver

Aug 12, 2013

William R. Sarver. We mourn with great sadness the passing of Bill Sarver, 70, on August 12, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with renal failure. A teacher and lawyer by profession, Bill was a passionate, lifelong advocate of public education and public school employees. He was the Executive Director of the Warren Education Association MEA/NEA for more than...

Heinz Wernecke

Heinz Wernecke

Aug 12, 2013

Wernecke, Heinz C., age 90, a resident of Southfield, was called to Heaven on Monday, August 12, 2013 at Cambridge South Healthcare Center in Beverly Hills. He was born October 8, 1922 in Germany. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 68 years of faithful marriage; loving father of Robert, Ann, Tom and Reverend John Wernecke; dear brother of George; proud grandfather...

Eric Church

Eric Church

Aug 12, 2013

Eric David Church, age 41, a resident of Berkley for the last 16 years, formerly of Royal Oak, died August 12, 2013 in Central Lake, MI. He was born June 29, 1972 in Royal Oak. Eric was a warehouseman in the Mopar Division of Chrysler Automotive since 1996. He loved playing guitar and music in general. He also enjoyed playing...

Nicholas Terbrack

Nicholas Terbrack

Aug 11, 2013

Terbrack, Nicholas H. Age 84. August 11, 2013. Mr. Terbrack was born on June 14, 1929 in Sherman Township, Michigan to Fredrick and Mary Terbrack. He was married on January 28, 1956 to Julia Tucker at St. Rita Catholic Church. His wife preceded him in death in 2006. Surviving are his children, Paul J. Terbrack, Mark Terbrack and Judy MacMillan....

Theresa Shaer

Theresa Shaer

Aug 11, 2013

Theresa "Tharwat" Awwad Shaer, age 43, a resident of Warren, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born February 5, 1970 in Jordan. Theresa was employed as a registered nurse with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Beloved sister of George, Nazeeh and Manal Shaer. Dear daughter of Maha and the late Awwad. Memorial gathering...

Keith Jason

Keith Jason

Aug 11, 2013

Keith L. Jason, age 58 of Macomb Twp. passed away August 11, 2013 at his residence. Former husband of Sandra Myres. Dear father of Stuart Courtney Jason and Kyle Denise Jason. Loving grandfather of Alina and Chloe Jason. Mr. Jason was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica where he sang in the Men's Choir. A Memorial Service will...

Margo Brabant

Margo Brabant

Aug 11, 2013

Margo Jane Brabant, age 66, a resident of Royal Oak, died August 11, 2013. She was born October 24, 1946 in Detroit to the late William and Margot Collins Brabant. Margo was a graduate of Shrine High School and the Center of Creative Studies. She began her career in the framing business in New York City. Upon her return home,...

Mary Jessee

Mary Jessee

Aug 10, 2013

Jessee, Mary Theresa. Age 92. August 10, 2013. Beloved wife of Allen "Jack" Jessee. Loving mother of Carole A. Thomas and Lynn James Thomas. Dear sister of Ruth Mackie, Patricia Phillips and Dorothy Sculli. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. In state...

Genevieve Brown

Genevieve Brown

Aug 10, 2013

Genevieve L. Brown, age 87, a resident of Indianapolis, IN since 1970, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, died August 10, 2013. Genevieve Lucienne Henriette Brown, was born in Agneaux, Manche, France in 1926. She fell in love with an American GI, Clifton Delor Brown and they married in Paris in 1947. Soon after she adopted a new country and a...

James Merritt

James Merritt

Aug 10, 2013

James Henry Merritt Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2013 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. James was born on August 7, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to James Henry Merritt Sr. and Amanda Sell Merritt. He spent his childhood in Detroit by the Michigan State Fairgrounds. He moved to Utica and graduated from Utica High...

Joseph Bugay

Joseph Bugay

Aug 9, 2013

Joseph A. Bugay Age 93 1/2, August 9, 2013 Beloved Husband of Christine nee Gancarz Loving Father of Tom Patti Bugay, and Judy Patrick Smylie Proud Grandfather of Shannon Amy Smylie, and Jenny Barreault. Dear Great-Grandfather of Aidan, and Jessica. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Tuesday...

William Davidge

William Davidge

Aug 8, 2013

William N. Davidge, age 90, of Shelby Twp. passed away August 8, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Mae. Dear father of Roberta "Bobbie" Davidge and Cheryl Gudding. Loving grandfather of Karl, Kathryne and Michelle. Dear brother of Gwen Parrish, Alfred Davidge and the late Gerald Davidge. Funeral Service 10:00 am Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son...

Ethel Birchmeier

Ethel Birchmeier

Aug 7, 2013

Ethel Z. Birchmeier, age 92, a resident of Royal Oak since 1946, died August 7, 2013 at the Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren. She was born August 9, 1920 in Canonsburg, PA to the late John and Sophia Puklus. Mrs. Birchmeier's family always came first and she was a very compassionate person. She also was an avid sports fan....

Leroy Bossard

Leroy Bossard

Aug 6, 2013

Leroy R. Bossard, age 82 of Sterling Heights, passed away August 6, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Linda Dave Jager, Gail Mark Titus, Susan Greg Simon, Vickie Wisbiski and Dennis Bossard. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...

Norma Blum

Norma Blum

Aug 6, 2013

Blum, Norma Jean nee Murray, Age 85, August 6, 2013. Beloved wife of Glenn for over 65 years. Loving mother of Donald Louise and Marcia Paul Karabelski Blum. Proud grandmother of Kevin Heather, Adam Sarah Karabelski, Karie Josh Alessi, and Faye Amir Roohi. Dear great-grandmother of Connor, Chase, Henry, and Makenzie. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...