Noreen S. Persha, age 73, a resident of Ferndale, died November 5, 2009 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born December 28, 1935 in Detroit. Mrs. Persha was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Hazel Park. She belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2449 and Fraternal Order of Police #130. Her generosity, laughter, kindness and love will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by the love of her life, John. She is survived by her children, Sharon Vern Pilder, John Emel Persha, Marie Persha and Teresa Larry Gaynor; and grandchildren, Anthony and Noah. Imagine. The visitation will be held Friday 3-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W Eleven Mile Road 4 blocks E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mrs. Persha will lie in state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Hazel Park. The inurnment will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice, The Beaumont Foundation, P.O. Box 5802, Troy, MI 48007-9620. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.