Obituaries

Arthur Kruschinska

Arthur Kruschinska

Jun 25, 2013

Arthur W. Kruschinska Left us to early in life at only 53 years old on June 25, 2013 of Shelby Township, Michigan. Born September 22, 1959 to the late LeRoy and Josephine Kruschinska nee Ball. Will be forever missed by his beloved Wife Melissa nee Schoenherr. Dear Step-Father of Amy Toth, Aaron Robin Toth, Judy Phil Woods. Loving Brother of...

Melva Damerau

Melva Damerau

Jun 25, 2013

Damerau, Melva J. Callender. June 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Loving mother of Kimberlee Schaub, James Christine Callender and Kelly Callender. Stepmother of Denise Craig Rowinski and Drake Damerau. Proud grandmother of Laura Steifman, Michael Schaub, Jason Callender and Kevin Callender. Great grandmother of Kate and Burke Steifman, Sara and Joshua Schaub, Christian and Grayson Callender. Visitation...

Mrs. Dee Rankin

Mrs. Dee Rankin

Jun 24, 2013

Dee L . Rankin, 86 of Upton, WY passed away on June 24, 2013 after a brief stay at the Weston County Hospital. She was born on September 9, 1926 at the Dan Davis Ranch, to Herbert D Livingston and Zela Dee ( Jacobson) Livingston. As a young girl , while growing up on the family ranch, she enjoyed riding...

Donald VanRyckeghem

Donald VanRyckeghem

Jun 24, 2013

Donald J. VanRyckeghem Age 56, resident of Algonac. Passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013 Born November 27, 1956. Donald was the former Business owner of Don's Tire Service in Shelby Township. Beloved Father of Cheryl Andre DeCraene, and Mark. Proud Grandfather of Aubree, and Matthew. Dear Son of Marie and the late Gustav. Also 3 Brothers and 2 Sisters....

Jason Craig

Jason Craig

Jun 23, 2013

Jason Adam Craig Age 36, June 23, 2013 "Suddenly" Beloved Son of Susan nee Gallas and the late Ronald. Loving Brother of Nikki Scott Gurke. Loving Uncle of Madison, Grace, and R.J. Dearest Grandson of the late Clarence Irene Gallas and the late Adam Lorraine Craig. Nephew of Jackie Henry, Jim Ann Gallas, and William Craig. Special Cousin of Renee...

Terry II

Terry II

Jun 22, 2013

Terry V. Trombley II, age 35, of Washington, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2013 at his home. He was born September 26, 1977 in Mt. Clemens. He is the son of Deborah nee Blancke and the late Terry Trombley. He graduated from Romeo High School in 1996 and worked at the family business, Trombley Sod Farms. Terry possessed a...

Michael Bidinger

Michael Bidinger

Jun 22, 2013

Michael Steven Bidinger, age 50, a resident of Royal Oak, formerly of Ortonville, died June 22, 2013 at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit. He was born April 22, 1963 in Ferndale. Mike grew up in Ortonville and graduated from Brandon High School, where he played baseball and was a member of the Varsity wrestling team. He was a skilled carpenter and...

Cheryl Griffith

Cheryl Griffith

Jun 22, 2013

On Saturday June 22, a beautiful hot summer day Our dear mother Cheryl Marie Griffith passed away Cheryl was 71 years old and had lived a good life A loving mother, sister, granny, and wife Cheryl recently retired from Xpedex after 25 years of work Where she performed her duties as an order processing clerk Her baby sister Dawn and...

Scott Idyle

Scott Idyle

Jun 21, 2013

Idyle, Scott D. of Utica, Age 39 Loving father of Tyler and Avery. Beloved son of Ronald and Sandra. Dear grandson of Lottie Buslawski. Brother of Brian Deborah and Susan. Visitation Thursday 2- 9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van DykeUtica. In lieu...

Gerald Karr

Gerald Karr

Jun 20, 2013

Karr, Gerald J. Age 83. June 20, 2013. Retired Royal Oak Police Officer. Enjoyed going up north, woodworking and golf. Also a founding member of the Barracuda Club. Beloved husband of the late Carletta. Loving father of Jerry Kristin, Maryl Paul Wing and Sue Brian Larson. Proud grandfather of Jerry, Heidi Jimmy, Jeff Mary Kate, Erika Justin, Meghan Caleb, Jennifer...

Catherine Yassay-Nelson

Catherine Yassay-Nelson

Jun 19, 2013

Catherine "Cathy" Joanne Yassay-Nelson, died on June 19, 2013, age 58, at William Beaumont Hospital of cancer. She was a longtime resident of Royal Oak. Cathy was born on March 11, 1955 in Detroit. She was the second child of six children born to Emilie Leger Yassay. Cathy grew up in Garden City attending St. Raphael's Catholic School and Garden...

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy Martin

Jun 17, 2013

Dorothy Mary Martin, age 87, of Berkley, died on June 17, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She is survived by her children, Loretta Martin, Norman Martin, Keith Martin, Maureen Jon Meyers and Shawn Martin. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Stephen Martin, Ryan Martin, Tara Ryan Martin-Connin and Erin Martin; and also two great-grandchildren, Collin and...

Joseph Frontiera

Joseph Frontiera

Jun 17, 2013

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Mr. Leroy Griffith

Mr. Leroy Griffith

Jun 16, 2013

Leroy Griffith, 66, of Newcastle, died June 16, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 8, 1947, in McLeansboro, Ill., to Hallie and Gladys Griffith. Leroy was a devoted brother, husband, father and papa. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garage and in the yard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 and worked...

Catherine Fisher

Catherine Fisher

Jun 15, 2013

Catherine J. Fisher, age 80, of Utica, passed away June 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Dear mother of Michele Fisher, Raelene Richard Reinhold and Annette John Muller. Loving grandmother of Nicole Matthew Wagner, Nicholas Vankerschaver, Melissa and Monique Inscho and Michael Babin. Loving great grandmother of Ethan and Christian Wagner. Dear sister of Elaine Ed Delaet. Friends...

Mary Gardiner

Mary Gardiner

Jun 15, 2013

Gardiner, Mary "Charlene". Age 78. June 15, 2013. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Kevin Elizabeth, Gregory Annette and Susan Farah. Proud grandmother of Nicholas Melissa, C. Casey, Andrea, Ryan, Rachel Devin, Samantha William, Mehdi, Sofia and Zackariah and predeceased by her granddaughter, Corinne. Dear sister of the late Melvin Hibbler Jr. Music was Charlene's passion. She was...

John Brady

John Brady

Jun 14, 2013

Brady, John "Jack". Age 95. Mr. Brady was a resident of Royal Oak and formerly of Buffalo, NY. Died June 14, 2013 at his home. He was born June 21, 1917 in Buffalo to the late John and Margaret Brady. Mr. Brady was a graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo and a Major in the United States Army. He worked...

Susan Thomas

Susan Thomas

Jun 13, 2013

Thomas, Susan L. Age 56. June 13, 2013. Wife of Mark. Mother of Sean. Beloved daughter of Bill and Louise. Sister of Bill Kim Bateman, Paul Linda Bateman and David Nikki Bateman. Proud aunt of Austin, Chad and Everett. Graduate of O.C.C. with a degree in interior design. Avid gardener. Employed as a jeweler at Lew Silver's Diamond Brokers. Visitation...

Ethel Quinlan

Ethel Quinlan

Jun 13, 2013

Ethel Anna Quinlan nee Moore Age 89, a resident of Shelby Township, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born January 27, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Elsie Moore Beloved Wife of Eugene. Loving Mother of Sandra Tom Siladke, Douglas Janice Quinlan, Brian Shari Quinlan, Candace Imbrunone and the late David. Proud Grandmother of...

James Farrell

James Farrell

Jun 12, 2013

James Russell Farrell, 81, a 35-year resident of Shelby Township. Died Wednesday June 16 in Shelby Township. Jim was born July 27, 1931 in Saint Clair Shores. Jim served in the United States Air Force Reserves 1951-1954 and was a long time Mason since 1956. In 1997 he retired as a construction superintendent as he spent most of his career...