Obituaries

James Garnett

James Garnett

Mar 30, 2013

James Garnett, age 79, of Warren, died March 30, 2013 at the Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren. He was born September 21, 1933 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Charles and Mary Garnett. Mr. Garnett was a hard worker, but also loved to clown around. He enjoyed playing pool, singing and listening to Elvis and Johnny Cash. Beloved husband...

Robert Frantz

Robert Frantz

Mar 29, 2013

Robert A. Frantz, age 72 of Shelby Twp. passed away March 29, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Beloved husband of Dianne S. Dailey Frantz. Dear father of Jackie Randy Isaac, Cheri Dan VanDeVelde, Robert P. Frantz and Eric Stacy Frantz. Loving grandfather of Alec, Isabella, Taylor, Ashley, Joshua and Ryan. Dear brother of Jim Diane Frantz, Philip Judy Frantz...

Micheline Wentworth

Micheline Wentworth

Mar 28, 2013

Micheline Julia Wentworth "Mimi", 65, of Bloomfield Village, Michigan passed away on March 28, 2013. Micheline was born in Brussels, Belgium on November 1, 1947. She graduated from St. Ursuline High School and continued her studies receiving a business degree from the University of Brussels. Micheline met her love, "William" when he was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany and she was...

Dorothy Whitacre

Dorothy Whitacre

Mar 27, 2013

Dorothy Whitacre, of Panama City, FL, died March 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Marilyn Tom Hill. Dear sister of the late Marion Richards. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak. Memorials to the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, MI...

Dorothy Eckley

Dorothy Eckley

Mar 27, 2013

Dorothy M. Eckley, age 71 of Sterling Heights, passed away March 27, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Twp., MI. Beloved mother of Elizabeth Dennis Bowen, Adele Brahm, Diane Powers, Melissa Kerry Brodsky and Cheryl Wagner. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren. Dear sister of Debbie Tim Laczek. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral...

June Kerckaert

June Kerckaert

Mar 27, 2013

June Frances Kerckaert, age 93, Died March 27, 2013 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. June was the youngest of 4 children born to Norwegian parents and the last to survive. She was born in Lachine, Michigan April 17, 1919. She was baptized at the Leer Lutheran Church in Leer, Michigan. The church was a Norwegian synod. She graduated from Pontiac High...

Mr. William Stearns

Mr. William Stearns

Mar 26, 2013

NEWCASTLE, WYO. | William A. "Bill" Stearns crossed the Great Divide from his home range in Northeastern Wyoming on Passover, March 26, 2013 a�" just two weeks short of his 73rd birthday. Following the tradition of his parents, Billy and Evelyn (Dailey) Stearns, the 3rd-generation Wyoming cowboy grew up on a horse, making pony tracks over a 75-100-mile circle where...

Maxine Barger

Maxine Barger

Mar 26, 2013

Barger, Maxine. Age 84. March 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Susann Irene, Charles Karen, Michael Denise, William Gail, Eugene Jr. Stacey and Robert Amy. Dear sister of Eugene "Budd" Lehmann. Proud grandmother of Patrick, Elizabeth, Lindsay, Jennifer, Joseph, Kyle Nicole, Rachel and Calleigh. Great grandmother of Bryce. Visitation Sunday 12-6 p.m. with a 1...

Lorraine Mirowski

Lorraine Mirowski

Mar 25, 2013

MIROWSKI, Lorraine V. age 91, died March 25, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward "Jack" Fletcher and the late Stanley Mirowski. Dear mother of Cheryl Mike Potvin and Barbara John Barnette. Proud grandmother of Virginia, Albert, Teresa, and Eric, great grandmother of eight, and great great grandmother of seven. Preceded in death by her grandson, Eddie. Visitation Friday 10:30...

Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas

Mar 25, 2013

THOMAS, Jerry Lee, age 75, died March 25, 2013. Beloved husband almost 56 years to Maryann nee Ross. Loving father of Cheryl Michael Guelette, Ross JoAnne Thomas, Barbara Jose Rodriguez, Lori Andy Schlutow, Brenda Radames Rodriguez, and Ellen Mike Williamson Thomas. Proud grandfather of 17 and many great grandchildren. Dear brother-in-law of Delores and Anna Mary. Dear uncle of several...

Charles Derry

Charles Derry

Mar 24, 2013

Derry, Charles Louis, age 96, died March 24, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in Livonia surrounded by his family. Charles was a resident at the Woodhaven Retirement Community and a Chrysler retiree having worked for Pere Marquette Railroad, Hudson Motor Car Company and American Motors. Beloved husband of the late Samuella Dale Derry; loving father of sons, Charles Dale Patricia,...

Doris Mernovage

Doris Mernovage

Mar 22, 2013

Mernovage, Doris M. Age 92. March 22, 2013. Formerly of Royal Oak. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear sister of Alphonse "Pete" Yvonne Jeffrey, Gerard Colleen Geoffroi, the late Lucile Jeffrey, Cherie Jeffery, Vincent Geoffrey, Maxim Jeffrey and Dominic Jeffrey. Aunt of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Doris also leaves behind her treasured cat, Bebe. Visitation Monday...

Mrs. Marilyn Arnold

Mrs. Marilyn Arnold

Mar 22, 2013

Marilyn L. (Rawhouser) Arnold Marilyn Arnold, 73, of Four Corners, died on Friday, March 22, 2013 at her home following a valiant and lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on September 30, 1939 in Sundance, Wyoming to Harold G. "Jack" and Ella (Raudsep) Rawhouser. Marilyn was raised on the prairie near Four Corners on the place known as the...

Betty Rheaume

Betty Rheaume

Mar 22, 2013

Betty Mae Rheaume, age 87, passed away March 22, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township.She was born January 3, 1926 in Calumet, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John Rheaume. Dear mother of Scott Rheaume, Ron Mary Rheaume and Dr. Randy Debbie Rheaume. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Krista, Angela, Megan and Johnny. Sister of Fay Stefanko. She is...

Donald Irvine, Jr

Donald Irvine, Jr

Mar 21, 2013

Donald C. Irvine, Jr. Age 84 of Macomb Township, passed away March 21, 2013. Dear husband of the late Mary Lou. He is survived by his children, Terri Irvine, Meghan Steve Avromov, Donald C. III Dawn and Paul M. Dawn. Loving grandfather of six grandchildren and his siblings, Eleanor and James.Family will receive friends Sunday 1-9 p.m.with a prayer service...

Loretta Okoniewski

Loretta Okoniewski

Mar 20, 2013

"A hug, a kiss and a blessing" Loretta Anna Okoniewski, age 92, was born September 19, 1920 and went to her heavenly home March 20, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late Norbert T. Okoniewski Mother of Norbert J.Patricia, Thomas J.Carrie, Josi J.& Donna, Therese M.GregoryWisnewski, Paul J.Michele and Mary Rundell. Grandmother of Deana, Wendi, Jared, Troy, Tracy, Miriam, Rebecca, Sierra,...

Sally Cook

Sally Cook

Mar 19, 2013

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Jean Snyder

Jean Snyder

Mar 19, 2013

Jean C. Snyder, age 90 of Southgate, passed away March 19, 2013 at the Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Snyder. Dear mother of Paul Snyder, Kelly Doucette and Lisa Caldwell. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks....

Dora Smutek

Dora Smutek

Mar 19, 2013

Dora Ruby Smutek Gilliam, Age 74, resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was born May 16, 1938 in Livingston, Tennessee. Beloved Wife of the late Robert. Loving Mother of Robert Debora Gilliam, and Richard Gilliam. Proud Grandmother of Jim Raylene Gilliam, Mindy Ryan Howell, Ricky Christina Gilliam, Angie Ron Mix and Danny Amber...

Valerie Flack

Valerie Flack

Mar 17, 2013

Flack, Valerie "Val", age 88, formerly of Madison Heights, died March 17, 2013. Loving mother of Bruce Jr. and Brian. Formerly married to Bruce Sr. She was a longtime church soloist. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12 noon at the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak. The family will...