Obituaries
Wylie Meeler
Jul 25, 2010
Meeler, Wylie V. Age 91. July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dewey. Mother of Marysue Dr. Michael Gellis and Genelle Justin. Grandmother of Scott fiancée Jen and Wendi. Sister of Herman Brents and the late Fern Sigle. Graveside service Wednesday 1 p.m. at Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000....
Barbara Potts
Jul 25, 2010
Barbara Vivian Potts, born May 20, 1911 to Charles and Ethel Sprague in Muncie, IN, died July 25, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Potts, former City of Royal Oak Police Chief, and son Alan Potts. She leaves a son Richard; sister Beverly Tyler; brother James Fran Sprague; five grandchildren, Richard Karen, Dianna Andy Eldridge, Jeffrey...
Joseph Pachla
Jul 25, 2010
JOSEPH PACHLA, age 96 of Shelby Twp. passed away July 25, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Shelby Twp. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear father of Jeannine Pachla and Robert Laurie Pachla. Cherished Papa Joe of Jaimee and Ashley. Brother in law of Christy Mickulas Kudzak. Loving uncle of several nieces and nephews. Joseph served in the Royal...
Mary Vincent
Jul 25, 2010
Mary Ann Wolf Vincent, age 71, died in the care of her family on July 25, 2010. Loving mother of Rob, Rick Kim, Tammy Jerry, MaryAnn Bill, Cindy Doug, Shawn Ron. Proud granny of Christi, Karen Brian, Jessica, Bryan, Keith, Emily, Allison, Elle, Olivia and Sarah. Great-granny of Nolan. Special friend and companion of Bill Cross. Preceded in death by...
Rose Fagan
Jul 24, 2010
Fagan, Rose, age 80, July 24, 2010 of Romeo. She was born May 1, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Fagan March 15, 2010. Dear brother of Jack Romaine Virga. Loving aunt of several nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Tony and Linda Turri. Rose was very active with the Romeo Senior Center. Wednesday, August 4th...
Franklyn Pierce Jr
Jul 24, 2010
Pierce, Franklyn William Jr. Age 90. July 24, 2010. Beloved husband of Doris Marie. Loving father of Joyce John Leppek, Doris Godwin Billion, Franklyn W. III Kathleen, Patricia Michael Hemmen, Roger Sue, Pamela Oliver and Bradley Michelle. Proud grandfather of 25 and great grandfather of 33. Dear brother of Robert, Joan Neill Schmeichel and the late Margaret Buttorff and Irene...
Ernest Rota, Jr
Jul 23, 2010
Ernest S. Rota, age 66, a resident of Royal Oak, died July 23, 2010 at Cambridge North Nursing Center in Clawson. He was born August 30, 1943 in Sayre, PA. Mr. Rota retired from Fresard Pontiac-Buick dealership as a driver. He was also a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings and Michigan football. He is survived by his wife,...
June Maitland
Jul 23, 2010
Maitland, June Enez, July 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Darrell. Dear mother of Pamela Pekar, Linda Ron Sasse, Robert Kathy, and Larry Andrea. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mrs. Maitland will lie in state on Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Shepherd's Gate Lutheran Church, 12400 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Township until time of Service 11:00...
Alta Prokopek
Jul 22, 2010
Arlene Prokopek, age 84, a resident of Royal Oak for more than 30 years, formerly of Ferndale, died July 22, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born October 28, 1925 in Detroit. Mrs. Prokopek worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Duramold in Oak Park, and later at Roseland Park Cemetery for 10 years. She was...
Howard Bitzer
Jul 21, 2010
Howard A. Bitzer, age 88, a resident of Royal Oak since 1953, formerly of Ecorse, died July 21, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born November 3, 1921 in Ecorse. Mr. Bitzer retired in 1984 from Holly Carburetor, as an assistant purchasing agent, after 42 years of service. He was a Bible teacher for more than...
Joyce Rossbach
Jul 20, 2010
Joyce S. Rossbach, age 90, a resident of Troy, formerly a 20-year resident of South Branch and 40-year resident of Royal Oak, died July 20, 2010 at her home. She was born November 4, 1919 in Detroit. Mrs. Rossbach worked at Sanders Confectionery, Meyer's Jewelry Store and the Secretary of State office, all located in Royal Oak. She loved knitting,...
David Fournier
Jul 19, 2010
David "Mike" Fournier, age 81, a resident of Farmington Hills, died July 19, 2010 at his home. He was born March 4, 1929 in Sault Ste. Marie. Mr. Fournier was an avid sportsman who loved fishing and baseball, especially the Detroit Tigers. He is now reunited with his wife of 59 years, the love of his life, Margaret Ann. The...
David Danielski
Jul 16, 2010
Danielski, David M. Age 59, resident of Shelby Township. Passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010. Born August 18, 1950 in Bad Axe, Michigan. David was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Dan's Excavating. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local #324, and the Harley Owners Group. He enjoyed being with his family, riding, fishing, and golfing. Beloved...
Russell Reiterman
Jul 16, 2010
Reiterman , Russell C. Age 63, July 16, 2010 Beloved husband of the late Linda. Loving Father of Stephanie Alderman, and Nicole Fisher. Proud Grandfather of Ashley, Sabrina, Bobbi, Cody, Savanna, Nathan, Cassidy, and the late Ethan. Dear brother of Michael Christine Reiterman, Jean Gilbert Urbanek, Mary Thomas Porcasi, Patricia Keith Simunic and Joan Reiterman. Also survived by many nieces...
Loretta Zammit
Jul 15, 2010
Zammit, Loretta Age 69, July 15, 2010. Beloved Mother of David Zammit, Daniel Zammit, Darryl Zammit, and Diana Baglio. Proud grandmother of Andrew Zammit, Matthew Baglio, Zoey Zammit, Lara Zammit, Sidney Zammit, Angelina Baglio, Jared Zammit, and Remi Zammit. Dear Sister of Darlene Reetz, and Donald Reetz. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3...
Jimmie Norman
Jul 15, 2010
Norman, Jimmie, age 74, of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Southfield, MI died July 15, 2010. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. In state Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church, 6330 Pembroke, Detroit. Memorials to Michigan...
Robert Vermett
Jul 15, 2010
Vermett, Bob. Age 60. July 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Regina. Loving father of Bobby Jr., Jen John Swartout and Audi Eric Vukmirovich. Dear son of Marge the late Eugene. Proud grandfather of Haley. Brother of Bev, Shirley, Theresa, Rick and Ken. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...
Lucille Olenski
Jul 15, 2010
Lucille M. Olenski, age 86, a resident of Clawson, formerly of Royal Oak, died July 15, 2010 at her home. She was born October 6, 1923 in Superior, WI. Mrs. Olenski has been a resident of Royal Oak and Clawson since 1960. She retired in 1988 from William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, as a medical technician, after 25 years...
Mary Burcar
Jul 13, 2010
Mary M. Burcar Age 102 Passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving Mother of Patricia J. Gerard Cusack, and Robert Sharon Burcar Proud Grandmother of Robert Janet Burcar, Kimberly Matt Cameron, Kristine Kori Sinauskas and Amanda Bill Schulz. Dear Great-Grandmother of 7 great-grandchildren Also survived by Nieces and Nephews Visitation at the Wm...
Katherine Bailey
Jul 12, 2010
Bailey, Katherine Ann Nee Linn. Age 87, resident of Bloomfield Township. Passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010. She ws born June 8, 1923 in Elkhart , IN to the late Louis and Frances Linn. Beloved wife of the late Art Bailey. Loving Mother of Nancy William Scarbro and Janet Craig Adams. Proud Grandmother of Laura Scarbro, Janet David Cobb,...
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