Obituaries

Michelle Cavanaugh

Michelle Cavanaugh

Feb 28, 2010

Michelle M. Cavanaugh, age 21, a lifelong resident of Royal Oak, passed away February 28, 2010. She was born June 13, 1988 in Southfield. Michelle was a 2006 graduate of the Churchill Community Education Center in Royal Oak. She is survived by her parents, Kevin and Lori Cavanaugh of Royal Oak; and brothers, Matthew Cavanaugh of Waterford and Joseph Cavanaugh...

John Hahn

John Hahn

Feb 28, 2010

John Hahn, age 58, a resident of Stow, OH, formerly of Royal Oak and Waterford, died February 28, 2010 at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg, SC. He was born November 28, 1951 in Laurium, MI. Mr. Hahn was a 1969 graduate of Hazel Park High School. He was an avid golfer. He was the former director of the Royal...

Grace Colebrooke

Grace Colebrooke

Feb 28, 2010

Colebrooke, Grace E. 2-28-10 of Shelby Township age 87. Beloved mother of Lori Allen Johnson of Sterling Heights. Proud Grandmother of Bradley Johnson. Dear Sister of Max Annice Hancock of Waterford and the late Bob and Jack Hancock. Mrs. Colebrooke was a long time employee of Pontiac General Hospital. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall...

Cecile Kopp

Cecile Kopp

Feb 26, 2010

Kopp, CecileG. neeWendyker Age 89, February 26, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Anthony W. Loving Mother of Tom Gitzen, Anthony Kopp Jr. and the late Walter Kopp. Proud Grandmother of 6 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren Dear Sister of Walter Shirley Wendyker, Dorothy the late John Todd, Loraine Tom Terski, Nancy Wendyker, and the late Martha Wendyker, Irene and her...

Mary Priebe

Mary Priebe

Feb 26, 2010

Priebe, Mary. Age 88. February 26, 2010. Dear wife of the late John. Loving mother of Robert J. Christine, Edward J. Ronald Rebant and the late Lawrence J. Proud grandmother of Denise Aaron Edick, Robert Jr. Wendy, Teresa Eric Renkiewicz and Christine John Dankert. Also survived by eight great grandchildren. Loving aunt of Mary Kontolambros, Stephen Georgia Buktowski and John...

E. Potter

E. Potter

Feb 26, 2010

E. Elaine Potter Nee Burkett Age 83 resident of Warren Passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Born July 16, 1926 in Ferndale, Michigan Beloved wife of the late Jake S. Potter Dear Mother of Gary Patricia Potter, Patricia Anthony Kraydich, Dennis Michelle Potter, and Barbara Potter Proud Grandmother of 9 grandchildern and 5...

Clarence Collins

Clarence Collins

Feb 25, 2010

Clarence Collins, age 84, a resident of Royal Oak since 1950, died February 25, 2010 at Cherrywood Nursing & Living Center in Sterling Heights. He was born August 4, 1925 in Detroit. Mr. Collins was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific. He retired from Detroit Edison in 1988. He is survived by his...

Jean Lind

Jean Lind

Feb 25, 2010

Lind, Jean Charlotte nee Allen. Age 96. February 25, 2010. An 18-year resident of Huntington Woods, Mrs. Lind was a retired bookkeeper who became an accomplished amateur artist in retirement, exhibiting some 40 of her canvases at a one-person show at the city's Woods Gallery in 1996. She was a fan of the Detroit Tigers well into her 90s, attending...

JoAnne Bastin

JoAnne Bastin

Feb 24, 2010

Bastin, JoAnne Nee Darling Age 82, February 24, 2010 Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Jill Steve Troychak Morrison and the late James. Proud grandmother of Jennifer Steven Thomas, Hollie, Michael Susan Morrison, Meredith Morrison, and Mark Morrison. Visitation Saturday March 6, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. with an 11 a.m. Memorial Service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son...

Joseph Struzik

Joseph Struzik

Feb 24, 2010

Joseph Leonard Struzik, age 84, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 24, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born November 5, 1925 in Detroit. Mr. Struzik was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his children, James Struzik, Laura Struzik, Jeff Kathy Struzik and Joseph Struzik; sister, Rita Boza; grandchildren, Sara, Scott...

Nancy Bolf

Nancy Bolf

Feb 23, 2010

Nancy I. Bolf, age 76, a resident of Royal Oak since 1958, died February 23, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born August 26, 1933 in Detroit. Mrs. Bolf was a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Southfield. She is survived by her husband, Victor Bolf; daughter, Kristin Bolf of Royal Oak;...

Susan Smith

Susan Smith

Feb 22, 2010

SUSAN L. SMITH, age 53, suddenly Feb. 22, 2010 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of the late Carl Oct. 24, 2009. Dear mother of Terry and Carl Smith. Loving grandmother of Erihanna. Dear sister of Michelle Trevaskis. Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd.3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica. Visitation 2:00...

Alfred Barrett

Alfred Barrett

Feb 22, 2010

Alfred E. Barrett, age 87, a resident of Royal Oak, died February 22, 2010 at his home. He was born November 2, 1923 in Pontiac. Mr. Barrett was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in the South Pacific. He was employed by Automotive Pattern Company in Detroit from 1947 until his retirement in 1982. He was...

Mable Raven

Mable Raven

Feb 22, 2010

Raven, Mable E. Age 89, February 22, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Robert Loving Mother of Patricia Thomas Sanctorum and James Raven Proud Grandmother of Revina Glenn Thomson, Kathleen Eric Miller and Douglas Heidelberg Dear Great-Grandmother of Michael Schulz, Catelynn Miller, Sarah Scalici, Marli Scalici, and Misty Thomson Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall...

Betty Opdenhoff

Betty Opdenhoff

Feb 21, 2010

Opdenhoff, Betty Lou. Age 80. February 21, 2010. Loving mother of Don Gail Adams, Diane Gary Ladue and Wendy. Also 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Mrs. Opdenhoff retired from the...

Elizabeth Kosmala

Elizabeth Kosmala

Feb 21, 2010

Elizabeth "Bettie" Jane Kosmala nee Turner age 87, died February 21, 2010. Elizabeth Kosmala, known as "Bettie" to her friends and family died peacefully in her sleep at Mary's Center for Seniors where she had resided for the last 4 years. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Bettie ultimately moved to New York where she met her then-"soldier" Stanley. After...

Douglas Hunt

Douglas Hunt

Feb 21, 2010

DOUGLAS M. HUNT, age 40, Feb. 21, 2010, formerly of Armada. Dearest son of Larry and Betty Hunt. Cherished father of Devon and Matthew Hunt. Dear brother of Laura Chris Kimmel and Cindy Bill Pochinco. Dear friend of Kim Burleigh. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Dear grandson of the late Irving & Myrtle Taylor, Deames & Toka Hunt....

Michael Fredericks

Michael Fredericks

Feb 20, 2010

MICHAEL D. FREDERICKS, age 61, suddenly Feb. 20, 2010 of Detroit. His longtime and companion of Lilly Siemienski. Dear brother of Matthew Lynn Fredericks and Mark Bonnie Fredericks. Dear son of the late Milton and Margaret nee Justin Friedrichs. Funeral Service 7:00 PM Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., Utica. Visitation 2-9PM Thursday. Michael was...

Helen Hoffmeyer

Helen Hoffmeyer

Feb 20, 2010

Helen Jessie Hoffmeyer, age 97, a resident of Highland Beach, FL since 1970, formerly a longtime resident of Royal Oak, died February 20, 2010 at ManorCare Nursing Center in Boca Raton, FL. She was born June 11, 1912 in Syracuse, NY. Mrs. Hoffmeyer was active in Huntington Woods Lutheran Church when she lived in Royal Oak. She is survived by...

Alvera Wessel

Alvera Wessel

Feb 20, 2010

ALVERA "TRUDY" WESSEL, age 83, Feb. 20, 2010 of Macomb Twp. Beloved wife of the late Harold Wessel, Sr. Dear mother of Harold Cathy Wessel, Jr., Steven Maryann Wessel, Cynthia Woityra, Veronica Boris Kocijan, Kathryn Dave Miller and the late son in law Richard Woityra. Dear sister of Camille Rycerz. Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Memorial...

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