Obituaries

William Schumaker

William Schumaker

May 30, 2013

Schumaker, Bill Age 40. May 30, 2013. Loving son of Cindy the late Ed Dresden. Beloved grandson of Sally the late William. Dear brother of Stacie Brandon Miller, Michael Amber Dresden, Nicholas Dresden, Sean Dresden, Jonathan Dredsden, Katlyn Dresden, Taylor Dresden and Kari Shea. Also survived by six nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Monday, 4 pm until time of Memorial...

Lawrence Darcey

Lawrence Darcey

May 30, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" W. Darcey, age 71 of Eastpointe passed away May 30, 2013 at St. John Hospital in Detroit. He was born December 4, 1941 to Stephen and Marjorie nee Long Darcey. Visitaiton will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 12 Noon at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks E. of...

Antoniette Orosz

Antoniette Orosz

May 29, 2013

Antoinette "Tooney" Marie Orosz nee Benetti, age 96, a resident of Royal Oak, died May 29, 2013 at Lourdes Nursing Home in Waterford Township. She was born June 6, 1916 in Rend City, IL to the late Peter and Mary Benetti. Antoinette moved to Detroit after graduation from Valier Illinois High School. She and William S. Orosz were married August...

Carol Sullivan

Carol Sullivan

May 28, 2013

Carol Mary Sullivan, age 92, passed away May 28, 2013 at her residence in Clinton Township. She was born March 7, 1921 to the late Peter and Theresa nee Schafer Droste. She is survied by her children, Larry Butala, Sharron Butala, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Sally Doyle. She is predeceased by her husband,...

Jack Bellestri

Jack Bellestri

May 27, 2013

Jack Bellestri passed away May 27, 2013 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 76. Beloved husband of fifty six years to Eileen Bellestri Schodowski. Dear father of Cynthia Gerry Salkowski, Deborah Daniel Viant and Mark Jennifer Bellestri. Loving grandfather of 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Rose Roger Clark, Tom Sue Doane and the late Chuck...

Beverly Suzor

Beverly Suzor

May 27, 2013

Suzor, Beverly J. nee Dings Age 76, May 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Leonard F Suzor. Loving mother of Cindy Richard Betron, Joseph Ford, Tomas Lisa Glenn, and the late Rick Dittenber. Proud grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty Hight, Jeanette Slimmen, Kathleen Rezeny, John E. Dings, William A. Dings and the late...

Judith Bachle

Judith Bachle

May 25, 2013

Judith Ann Bachle Wiard was born in Detroit on November 29, 1931. In her younger years when times were tough, she lived with her grandparents. Later, with her parents Anita and Edward Wiard and younger sister Susan, she lived on San Juan Street in North Central Detroit and attended Gesu Catholic School. Judy met "Bud" Edward Bachle while attending Immaculata...

Edmond Bruneau

Edmond Bruneau

May 25, 2013

Edmond Bruneau was born June 18, 1917 in Phoenix, Michigan. He passed away peacefully at Cambridge North Nursing Home in Clawson, Michigan on May 25, 2013. Dear husband of the late Esther E. Loving father of Sonja "Kit" Bruneau. Proud uncle of Pam Valdes, Nick Bo and the late Ron Bo, also survived by 9 great nieces and nephews, 12...

George Grenke Jr

George Grenke Jr

May 24, 2013

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Jorge Briones

Jorge Briones

May 24, 2013

Jorge A. Briones G of Ferndale, MI and formerly of Royal Oak, MI, passed away peacefully at his home in Ferndale on May 24, 2013. Jorge was born in Portoviejo, Manabi, Ecuador on January 10, 1935. Beloved husband of Fabiola Briones, whom he married on July 19, 1958 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Loving father of Gina Tom Rushton of Royal Oak,...

Dale Lister

Dale Lister

May 24, 2013

Lister, Dale. Age 66. May 24, 2013. Dear husband of the late Wanda. Dear brother-in-law of Richard Moore and the late David Evans. Also 1 niece and 1 nephew. Inurnment at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions to the donor's choice appreciated. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

David Barkhaus

David Barkhaus

May 24, 2013

David J. Barkhaus, age 23, passed away May 24, 2013 at his residence. Beloved son of Lee and Lori Barkhaus. Dear brother of Brian. Loving grandson of Marie Farrington and Lorraine Barkhaus. Also survived by many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Friends may call at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke...

Albert Miller

Albert Miller

May 23, 2013

Miller, Albert O., age 81, May 23, 2013, of Macomb, MI formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of Delphine A. Miller. Dear father of David Susan Miller and Joyce David Lutz. Loving grandfather of Nathan and Andrew. Dear brother of Ludwick Miller, the late Helen Lepkowski, and the late Emma Askew. Albert was a Veteran of the U.S. Army - Korean...

Maureen Rudick

Maureen Rudick

May 23, 2013

Maureen L. Rudick, age 62, of Southfield, died May 23, 2013. Beloved wife of Stuart. Loving mother of Allison. Dear sister of Patty Claude Agnello Blackburn. Maureen was a Montessori teacher for 34 years. She volunteered with the Ladies of Charity and was involved with several other organizations and clubs. She loved sewing, entertaining, biking and skiing with her friends....

Joseph Hessell

Joseph Hessell

May 21, 2013

Joseph M. Hessell, age 76, a 52 yr. resident of Shelby Twp. passed away May 21, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Jeanne Brian Wolf, Joan Michael McMahon and Joseph Kim Alsbury Hessell, Jr. Loving grandfather of Erik fiance Marlisa Hawley Wolf and Alex Wolf. Dear brother of Elizabeth Sylvester Malburg, Albert Caroline Hessell and...

Marlene Gootee

Marlene Gootee

May 21, 2013

Gootee, Marlene nee Ziarnek Age 70, died May 21, 2013. She was the beloved daughter of the late Harry and Marie Ziarnek. Loving sister of the late Jerome Ziarnek. Also survived by many cousins. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke, Utica, Wednesday 2:30 - 9pm with prayers 7...

Alexander Mafteiu

Alexander Mafteiu

May 21, 2013

Mafteiu, Alexander G., age 81 of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Dear father of Alicia Patrick Vicchione, Craig Sharon Mafteiu, Michelle Eric McNabb and Todd Mafteiu. Loving grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Chuck Elva Mafteiu and Pete Bonnie Mafteiu. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks....

Mrs. Rosemary Mitich

Mrs. Rosemary Mitich

May 21, 2013

Rosemary Lee (Zink) Mitich December 1, 1930-May 21, 2013 Rosemary passed away Tuesday May 21st 2013 at the Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility in Boliver, MO. Rosemary Zink was born December 1, 1930 in Coldwell, ID to Archie and Mickey (Coleman). She grew up all over Wyoming with five sisters... Helen, Betty, Eleanor, Shirley and Sandy and two brothers... Chuck...

Christine Butcher

Christine Butcher

May 20, 2013

Christine M. Butcher, age 43 of Troy, passed away May 20, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Beloved wife of Anthony G. Butcher. Loving mother of Alissa and Nathan. Dear daughter of Ronald and Janice Ceselli. Dear grandaughter of Louise Ceselli. Loving sister and best friend of Sandra Scott Goldfarb. Dear sister in law of Patrick Justine Wu...

David Keeler

David Keeler

May 18, 2013

David Robert Keeler, 78, of Royal Oak, MI died May 18, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Born on May 12, 1935 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, David married Julia Grace Posthuma in September 1955. David was a retired Michigan State Police Lieutenant and retired Secret Service Special Officer. He was a member of the Royal Oak Missionary Church...