Obituaries

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...

Richard Kuhr

Richard Kuhr

Mar 16, 2013

Richard "Rick" Kuhr, age 81, passed away March 16, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude "Trudy" Kuhr. Loving father of Ken Ruth Kuhr, Diane Sig Ostrowski and Kathy Ken Muscat. Proud grandfather of Kenny, Melissa and Michael. Dear brother of Rose Farwell and Justine Zitzewitz. Richard was a veteran of the U.S.M.C. Korean War, a lifetime member of V.F.W....

Judith Crane

Judith Crane

Mar 16, 2013

Judith J. Crane, age 71, of Royal Oak, died March 16, 2013. She was born July 17, 1941 in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Crane retired from the W. Bloomfield School District in 2001. Surviving are her daughters, Kristen Crane of Southfield and Stephanie Crane of Berkley; step-daughter, Betty Marie Leonard of Northridge, CA; four grandsons, James and Aaron McClain of...

Kathleen Spicer

Kathleen Spicer

Mar 16, 2013

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Ardis Avey

Ardis Avey

Mar 15, 2013

Ardis G. Avey, age 88, a resident of Clawson for the last 55 years, died March 15, 2013 at her home. She was born August 16, 1924 in Detroit to the late Emanual and Anna Ropp. Mrs. Avey was a homemaker and seamstress. She enjoyed square dancing with the Clawsonaires. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren and great...

Neil Persinger

Neil Persinger

Mar 15, 2013

Neil Edward Persinger, age 88, a resident of Royal Oak, died March 15, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born February 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Neil and Blanche Persinger. Mr. Persinger is survived by his sons, John Persinger and Robert Kristie Persinger; and grandsons, Anthony, Nicholas and Benjamin. He was preceded in...

Mrs. Jessie Shepperson

Mrs. Jessie Shepperson

Mar 15, 2013

Jessie Marie Shepperson, 88, died Friday, March 15th at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming. Jessie was born November 30, 1924 at Alliance, Nebraska the daughter of Stuart and Fern (Brennaman) Mellor. The family immigrated to Upton, Wyoming in 1929, establishing a home south of Upton where nine children were raised. She attended rural school in the Soda Butte...