Obituaries

Josephine Karch

Josephine Karch

Sep 17, 2012

Josephine A. Karch, age 90, a resident of Royal Oak, died September 17, 2012 at the American House in Sterling Heights. She was born December 17, 1921 in Belgium to the late Joseph and Leonie Kerfs. Mrs. Karch was a member of the American Sewing Guild and the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak. She is survived by her daughters,...

Maudie Reese

Maudie Reese

Sep 17, 2012

REESE, Maudie Mae nee Naylor, age 88, died Monday, September 17, 2012 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township, Michigan. She was born May 22, 1924 in Tigertown, Texas to the late Ray and Lois Mae nee White Naylor. Beloved wife of the late Clyde T. Reese. Dear sister of Doris Louis Melton, Mel Alpha Ott, Al Beverly Ott, Barbara...

James Mullin

James Mullin

Sep 17, 2012

James W. Mullin, age 75, of Utica passed away Sept. 17, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Katheryn. Dear father of Kevin Mullin and Kelly Terry Clark. Loving grandfather of Kara, Shane and Allison. Dear brother of John J. Mullin and the late Thomas F. Mullin. James was...

Ruth Hunter

Ruth Hunter

Sep 16, 2012

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Eugene McKinney

Eugene McKinney

Sep 14, 2012

McKinney, Eugene G. , age 79 of Sterling Heights, Michigan passed away September 14, 2012. He was born to the late Charles Bradford and Lillie Mae nee Casto McKinney. Beloved husband of Shirley F. McKinney. Dear father of Patricia Ann James Blanche, Mary Jean Andy Stamevski, Carolyn Sue Wichtner, Joseph David Jean, Robert Dale Kathy and Richard Lee Pamela. Loving...

Thomas Stawski, Sr

Thomas Stawski, Sr

Sep 14, 2012

Stawski, Thomas Joseph, Sr. age 68 of Shelby Township resident since 1977, passed away on September 14, 2012. He is predeceased by Theresa "Terri", his loving wife of 43 years. Dear father of Renee David Furlow, Thomas Jr. Fiance, Jennifer and Craig. Proud grandfather of Nikkole, Olivia, Bradley, Benjamin and grand-dog, Tucker.Dear brother of Stanley Joyce Stawski III and Dr....

Patricia Housley-Strobel

Patricia Housley-Strobel

Sep 13, 2012

Patricia Housley-Strobel, age 69, a resident of Oscoda, MI, formerly of Royal Oak, MI, died September 13, 2012. She was born January 5, 1943 in Medford, MA to the late William and Mary Flanagan. She is survived by her husband, Teal Strobel, whom she married November 23, 1985; sons, Scott Housley and Tim Housley; brother, Liam Flanagan; grandchildren, Shannon and...

Judith Beckman

Judith Beckman

Sep 13, 2012

Judith B. Beckman, age 79, a resident of Royal Oak, died September 13, 2012 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born July 15, 1933 in Grosse Pointe to the late Ralph and Pearl Beaupre. Judith grew up in Grosse Pointe with her five sisters and one brother. Her father, Ralph, died at an early age when Judith...

Timothy Hamler

Timothy Hamler

Sep 13, 2012

Timothy Hamler, age 42 of Macomb Township, passed away September 13, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 17, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio. Timothy was a retired Marine and employed at General Dynamics. He was a member of the N.R.A. and the Marine Corps Tanker Association. Beloved husband of Tammi. Dear father of Alexandria Hamler, Aaron Hamler, Alexandria Tirado,...

David Albrecht

David Albrecht

Sep 13, 2012

David "Otis" Alan Albrecht, 63, a resident of Washington Township, formally from Utica, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at his home after battling cancer for the past year. He was born May 14, 1949 in Pontiac, Michigan, son of the late Carl and Luella Schwartz Albrecht. He married Kathleen Skaug Albrecht on August 3, 1974. David graduated from Utica High...

Jane Wood

Jane Wood

Sep 12, 2012

Jane P. Wood, age 99, a resident of Huntersville, NC, formerly a 58-year resident of Royal Oak, died September 12, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville. She was born February 5, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Jennie Price. She is survived by her son, Edward J. Susan A. Wood; grandchildren, Lisa Ann Rocha Jason Yoder, Dr....

Margaret Dinello

Margaret Dinello

Sep 11, 2012

Margaret Elizabeth Klein Dinello, age 90, a resident of Berkley for more than 50 years, died September 11, 2012 at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. She was born February 22, 1922 in Detroit. Ms. Dinello was a homemaker. She loved doing crossword puzzles and was an avid Bingo player. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived...

Mr. Arthur Dewing

Mr. Arthur Dewing

Sep 11, 2012

Funeral services for Arthur Wayne Dewing, 76, will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 18th at First Christian Church in Newcastle with Rev. Lynn Schleicher officiating. Burial will follow at Newcastle Greenwood Cemetery under direction of Worden Funeral Directors. Memorial contributions to the Weston Manor Activities Fund would be appreciated by the family. Mr. Dewing died Tuesday, September 11th...

Mr. Dennis Swanson

Mr. Dennis Swanson

Sep 10, 2012

Dennis Lance Swanson died on Monday, September 10, 2012, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Dennis began his life on August 5, 1950 born to Lance and Betty Lou Swanson of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Dennis' parents were already in the hardware business working with the Coast to Coast Franchise and an opportunity moved the family to Great Falls, Montana when Dennis was about...

Gregory Champine

Gregory Champine

Sep 9, 2012

Gregory Paul Champine, age 43 of Clinton Twp. passed away September 9, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1968 in Warren, Michigan. Beloved son of Frank and Roberta Shepard Champine. Dear brother of Shana M. Michael Barrons, Shelly A. Eric Scholten Champine and Sheryl L. Champine. Dear grandson of Ruth Shepard. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews,...

Dennis Brack

Dennis Brack

Sep 9, 2012

Dennis W. Brack, age 65, a resident of Royal Oak, died September 9, 2012 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born June 2, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. Mr. Brack enjoyed working in his garden, refinishing furniture, picking morel mushrooms, hunting and getting together with the "churchies". He is survived by his wife, Linda Brack; children, Stacey Robert...

Floyda Schultz

Floyda Schultz

Sep 9, 2012

Floyda "Flo" Schultz, age 99, of Warren, died on September 9, 2012. She is survived by her three sons, Kent Karen of Royal Oak, Keith of Warren and Gregory June of Clearwater, FL; grandchildren, Kristi Schultz, Kori Schultz Patrick Kelley, Denise Schultz, Kimberly Gauthier Christopher and Curtis Schultz; and great-grandchildren, Katherine Kelley, Shannon Kelley, Nicholas Wickerham, Emily and Annabelle Gauthier....

Joseph Koron

Joseph Koron

Sep 9, 2012

Joseph "Jerry" Koron, age 83, a resident of Royal Oak, died suddenly September 9, 2012 at his home. He was born May 12, 1929 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Tresa Koron. Mr. Koron was currently employed at the Chrysler Tech Center for more than 45 years. He was a remote control plane enthusiast and he loved his cats....

Thelma Crane

Thelma Crane

Sep 8, 2012

Thelma L. Crane, age 82, a resident of Royal Oak since 1970, formerly of Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH, died September 8, 2012 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born December 11, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late John R. and Pearl R. Dick. Mrs. Crane worked as a bookkeeper for Stewart Fabrics in Birmingham for 10 years. She...

Nettie Medley

Nettie Medley

Sep 8, 2012

Nettie O. Medley, age 97, of Shelby Township passed away September 8, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1914 in Silver Point, Tennessee to the late Grover and Mary Alice nee Johnson Carter. Mrs. Medley was a member of the Metro Church of Christ, a graduate of Baxter Seminary, Baxter, Tennessee, Loan Manager at Warren Bank and...