Obituaries
Mrs. Ruth Bickford
Jan 1, 2013
Ruth Bickford, 86, of Newcastle died Tuesday, January 1st at Weston Manor Nursing Home in Newcastle. Ruth was born February 1, 1926 at Custer, South Dakota the daughter of William V. and Mary E. (Miller) Gould. She was raised in Newcastle where she received her education in Newcastle schools. On April 22, 1947, she married Harland Bickford. She enjoyed sewing,...
Delores Kopas
Dec 31, 2012
Delores "Laurie" Kopas, age 90, of Royal Oak, died December 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Kathleen Kidd, Carol Azhar Bokhari and the late William. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Michael, Patrick, Daniel, Deborah, Dennis, Rihana, Shaun, Jarid and the late David, great grandmother of seven and great-great grandmother of three. Dear sister of Mae Mitchell...
Elwood Reifert
Dec 31, 2012
Elwood W. Reifert Age 90, December 31, 2012 Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy Loving Father of Paul Beverly Reifert and Sharon Karl Furchak Proud Grandfather of Jenna, and Jason Michelle. Dear Brother of the late Elroy Reifert, Isabell Czeski, and Rosemarie Ford. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van...
Brakie Orr
Dec 30, 2012
Brakie J. Orr, age 94, a resident of Royal Oak, died December 30, 2012. He was born October 11, 1918 in Detroit. Mr. Orr graduated from the University of Detroit Law School and practiced in Pontiac for 30 years. He was a World War II Army veteran and served as a Captain in the 548 Field Artillery in the European...
Louise Moore
Dec 30, 2012
Louise C. Moore Age 93, December 30, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late James Ralph Moore. Loving Mother of Jimmie F.Moore Sr., Elaine James Holder, Deborah Ralph LaFontaine, Jimmie F. Vickey Moore Jr., Charlotte Steve Preston, and the late Marvin R. Moore. Proud Grandmother of 16 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Dear Sister of Clarence Childers, Olema Albert Fletcher. Visitation...
Edward Fisher Jr
Dec 30, 2012
Fisher, Edward J. Jr. Age 67. December 30, 2012. Edward grew up in Birmingham, Michigan and graduated from Shrine High School. From an early age he enjoyed participating in, and following, a variety of sports, particularly football, baseball and basketball. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Edward met and married Dianne shortly after his service in the United States Air...
Dennis Wooten
Dec 29, 2012
Wooten, Dennis. Age 53. December 29, 2012. Beloved son of Ina Carter and the late Harland Wooten. Loving brother of JoAnn McLinden, James Dale Wooten, Donna Wooten and Vickie Wooten. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. until time of service 6:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road...
Gerardo Lima
Dec 29, 2012
Lima, Gerardo "Jerry". Age 38. December 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Kirstie. Loving father of Adrian and Lucia. Step-father of Hannah and Maxwell. Dear son of Alejandro and Martha. Brother of Alejandro and Alfredo. Grandson of Francisca the late Venancio and the late Isabella and Justo Lima. Son-in-law of Maggie the late William Hanna. Brother-in-law of Dodi Carey June and...
John Lee Jr
Dec 29, 2012
John J. Lee Jr., age 76, of Royal Oak, died December 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Marilyn; loving father of Catherine, Thomas Sheila, Christine, Susan David Daugherty and Joseph Kathryn; proud grandfather of Steven Vikkie, Patrick, Anna, Alexa, Connor, Zach, Jessica and Erica; great-grandfather of Riley; brother of Judith John Ruby and Angela the late James Buit; also survived by...
Timothy Tavalire
Dec 29, 2012
Tavalire, Timothy G. Age 60. December 29, 2012. Loving husband of Tracey Anderson. Proud father of Aaron Anne and Hannah. Brother of Greg Deb. Uncle of Steve, Jesse C.J., Holli, Erik, Jack and James. Son-in-law of Ken and Dorothy Anderson. Brother-in-law of Stephen Holly Anderson and Jeffrey Karin Anderson. Tim was a fun-loving family man who enjoyed good food, jazz...
John Gielniak
Dec 28, 2012
Gielniak, John J. Age 70, December 28, 2012 Loving Father of Stephen, Cynthia, and Brett Tammy Proud Grandfather of John Marsiglio, Isabella and Remington Gielniak. Dear Brother of Corinne Abbate, Elaine Longevin, and the late Donald, Robert, Raymond, Henrietta Lunter, and Audrey. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke...
Philip Steinhauer
Dec 28, 2012
Philip Filhart "Bub" Steinhauer of Royal Oak, Michigan, age 52, died suddenly on Friday, December 28, 2012. He was born in Detroit on August 8, 1960, the son of Judith nee Bogetta and Gerald. Phil spent his early years in Wayne and his high school years in Chelsea, Michigan. He attended Ferris State University, where he studied business, enjoyed fraternity...
Evelyn Olden
Dec 28, 2012
Olden, Evelyn G. age 96 of Shelby Township, December 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Dear mother of James M. Dona and the late Lee M. Karen. Loving grandmother of Kristin Barry Winfree, Todd and Laura Rod Simonini. and great grandmother of Sofia Evelyn. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...
Joseph Haykus
Dec 27, 2012
Haykus, Joseph A. Age 61. December 27, 2012. Beloved husband of Wendy. Son of the late Joseph and Victoria. Brother of Diane Anthony Mazurek and the late Dolores Baran. Uncle of Robert and David Baran, Alicia, Allen and Gregory Mazurek. Son-in-law of Kathleen the late Eric Musclow. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 2-7 p.m....
Albert Elias
Dec 27, 2012
Albert G. Elias, age 75, a resident of Madison Heights, died December 27, 2012 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born September 29, 1937 in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Albert and Cathryn Elias. Mr. Elias was the owner of Troy Graphics. He also was the three time Exalted Ruler and past District Deputy Grand Exalted...
Richard Thomas
Dec 26, 2012
Richard W. Thomas, age 70, a resident of Royal Oak, died December 26, 2012 at his home. He was born October 29, 1942 in Port Huron to the late John and Elizabeth. Mr. Thomas was the longtime coach of the Royal Oak Girls Softball Association. He also enjoyed genealogy, MSU sports and the Detroit Tigers. He was the beloved husband...
Janet Darter
Dec 25, 2012
DARTER, Janet H. age 81, died December 25, 2012. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of Rick Darter, Robyn Kenny Gorinski, and Ron Darter. Proud grandmother of Kipp, Nathan, Tara, Scott, and Holly; Great Grandmother of Isabelle. Preceded in death by her brother Robert S. Elston. Visitation Thursday 5:00pm-8:00pm and Friday 2:00pm-8:00pm with her funeral service Saturday at 10:00 a.m....
Lewis Lane
Dec 24, 2012
Lane, Lewis E., Age 82, December 24, 2012, Beloved Husband of Nina nee Jengo. Loving Father of Nina Michael Yondrick, Lou Lane, and Sam C. Lane. Proud Grandfather of Jodie Charles Henke, Shawn Davis, Kathleen Lane, and Tony Lane. Dear Brother of Jim Rose Kaufman. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E....
Gale Huard
Dec 24, 2012
Huard, Gale C. Age 91. December 24, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Gustave and Bertha. Sister of the late Ethel, Ruth, Evelyn, Frances, Beatrice LaMontagne, George and Hazel Miller. Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. In-State Friday 9:30 am until time of Mass, 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak 48067....
Gladys Mertens
Dec 23, 2012
Mertens, Gladys Carol, age 76, died December 23, 2012 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. Beloved mother of Jaye Dee DeWan. Loving sister of Edwin Chapman, Penny S. Doyle, and Joanne Palchaefer. No services are being held at this time.
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