Mary J. Mageehan, age 96, a resident of Troy for more than 40 years, died May 31, 2009 in Troy. She was born April 2, 1913 in Dunkirk, KS. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Bob Miller of Troy; siblings, Della Capelli of Sterling Heights, Virginia Richter of Sterling Heights and Eleanore Shoemaker of CA; and grandchildren, Erik fiancee Mary Barton Miller and Scott Lindsey Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. Mageehan, whom she married on April 18, 1949 in Royal Oak; and siblings, Pete Capelli, Terese Rocker, Minnie Chambers, Lillian Nobile and Raymond Capelli. Private services were held at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. The burial took place at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Greater Michigan Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.