Obituaries
Melanie Merriman
Feb 12, 2010
Devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend to so many, Melanie Merriman, 32, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with aggressive breast cancer on February 12, 2010. She is survived by her son, Seth William; life-long friend and companion, Clifford Earle; her loving parents, Ron and Luana Merriman; a sister, Nicole Merriman; her grandmother, Rose Flowers as well as a...
Gertrude Pape
Feb 12, 2010
PAPE, GERTRUDE "GERT" T. Age 86. February 12, 2010. Loving mother of Catherine Belanger, Amelia "Amy" Roger Posey and Brian Laura Pape. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Leocadia "Lil" Stokes. Gert was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Pape. She was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and loved to spend time...
Martha Nippa
Feb 12, 2010
Nippa, Martha Sophia nee Haarala Age 91 Feb. 12, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Richard, Christine Robert Prew, Donald Janet, Susan Ray Charlton, Phyllis the late Richard Nuckolls and Shirley Robert Hunt. Survived by 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Sister of Matt Marge Haarala and Miriam Hiltunen and ten predeceased siblings. Visitation Sunday 3-8...
Geoffrey Christin
Feb 11, 2010
Christin, Geoffrey Age 47, February 11, 2010. Husband of Susan. Loving Father of Juliet and Claire Christin. Beloved brother of Andrea Richard Koss, Claudia Rob Lee Christin, Jerry Lisa Christin, and Gary Christin. Nephew of Sandy John Kososki, Edna Therese Theisen, and Robert Ronevicz. Proud Godfather of Jacob Fry, the son of cousin Michelle Fry. Dear uncle of Katheryn Allen,...
William Bolster
Feb 11, 2010
Bolster, William D., age 81, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away on February 11, 2010 at the Sanctuary at Alexander. Born February 10, 1929 in Detroit. Loving uncle of James Bolster, Robert Bolster and Patricia Saunders. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
Jerome Eldred
Feb 11, 2010
Eldred, Jerome Age 70, February 11, 2010 Beloved husband of Lorraine Loving Father of Kelly Paul Burkel Proud Grandfather of Carly Dear Brother of John Carol, and Pamela Norman Robbins Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Sunday 3:00 -8:00 pm with prayers 7pm. Instate Monday 9:30am at...
Marjorie Aiken
Feb 11, 2010
MARJORIE F. AIKEN, age 84, Feb. 11, 2010 of Clinton Twp. Beloved wife of Robert Aiken. Dear mother of Michael Rosalba Aiken and the late Maribeth Alvarado. Dear daughter of the late Kenneth and Clara Aiken. Loving grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Lou Soncrainte and the late K. Charles Oakes. Friends may call...
Walter Kraft
Feb 10, 2010
WALTER H. KRAFT, age 88, Feb. 10, 2010 of Allenton, MI. Beloved husband of the late Irene Kraft. Dear father of Jeanne Huemiller, Nancy Barry Heitzman and the late David Kraft. Pre-deceased by son in law Dale Huemiller. Dear son of the late Louis & Mabel Gratopp Kraft. Loving grandfather of 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Step Grandchildren,...
Thomas Sisak
Feb 10, 2010
THOMAS S. SISAK, age 67, of Shelby Twp. Passed away suddenly Feb. 10, 2010, at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Beloved husband of Jacoba Jackie Sisak Dear father of Lisa Robert Seal Sisak - Sterling Heights Natalie John Rollinger Sisak - Clawson Loving grandfather of Robbyn Seal, Caitlyn Seal Dear son of the late Anton and Katie Sisak Dear brother of...
Douglas Wilding
Feb 9, 2010
Douglas J. Wilding, age 81, a resident of Royal Oak for 54 years, died February 9, 2010 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born October 25, 1928 in Ferndale. Mr. Wilding was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1983 from the City of Royal Oak Water Department, as the Superintendent, after 30 years of...
Anna Miterko
Feb 9, 2010
MITERKO, ANNA M. nee Phillipps, age 91, Feb. 9, 2010 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Wonnerth and George Miterko. Dear mother of Mary Ann Sobera, Jean Bill Schwartz, and the late son in law Edward Sobera. Loving grandmother of Ed Sobera, David Sobera, Dan Kristi Schwartz, LeeAnn Robert Cichon and the late Amy Sobera. Loving great...
Dr. Ralph DDS
Feb 8, 2010
Ralph B. Fredal DDS Age 80 resident of Washington Township Passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 in Troy, MI Born February 22, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late Practiced with his brother at Joseph J. & Ralph B Fredal DDS in Utica as a Dentist for over 40 years. Graduate of Catholic Central High School 1946, Uof D...
Mary Bauer-Wolfe
Feb 8, 2010
Bauer-Wolfe, Mary Jane. Age 72. February 8, 2010. Beloved wife of Earl Wolfe and the late William J. Bauer. Stepmother of Karen Robert Roberts, Richard Terri Mitchell, Diana David Plopa and Curtis Wolfe. Grandmother of eight grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Bauer was the longest serving president of Bingham Farms 1988-2008. She was also a longtime member of the...
Jackie Bisso
Feb 8, 2010
Bisso, Jackie S. Age 81. February 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm. Dear mother of Mark Bisso, Debbie Bisso and Diane Zechmeister. Grandmother of Jackie, Amber and Charlotte. Sister of Pat Gross and Joanie McCoury. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday 11 a.m. at the Fairways Clubhouse, 3433 Benjamin Ave., Royal Oak park and enter through...
John Moran
Feb 7, 2010
Moran, John F. "Jack". Age 93. February 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Patricia Tom Dobson, John Susanne, Mark Janice, Matthew Blythe, Luke Carol and Philip Lorna. Dear brother of the late Thomas, Frank, Jane Henry, Mary Quinn and Cathy Stamm. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Audrey, Kelly, Katherine, Patrick, Sara, Ryan, Colin, Kari, Michael, Amanda, Meredith, David,...
JoAnn Price
Feb 7, 2010
JoAnn Johanna Laura Price, age 81, a resident of Harrison, passed away February 7, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Royal Oak. She was born December 10, 1928 in Detroit. Mrs. Price was a graduate of St. Martin Catholic School. She was a member of St. Martin Ladies Club since 1947 and a guild member of St. Athanasius Church in...
Paul Scheidemantle
Feb 7, 2010
Scheidemantle, Paul of Royal Oak. Age 64. February 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Christine. Dear son of the late Devona Lorraine and Howard Scheidemantle. Loving father of Kimberly Scheidemantle-Houvener, Stephen Scheidemantle, Amy Scheidemantle Gurnow and Christine Scheidemantle Bletch. Stepfather of Shelley Lyons and Kristy Day. Proud grandfather of Amanda, David, Kyle, Alexandria, Jason, Loren, Valerie, Blake, Evan, Janelle, Jenna, Garrett...
Henry II
Feb 7, 2010
Welker, Henry A. II, age 69, of Livonia, died February 7, 2010. Loving husband of Teuta. Predeceased by parents Helen and Henry. Longtime human resources person in the Southfield area. Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. and service Saturday 1 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4 blks. E of Woodward, Royal Oak. Memorials...
Maria Verbrugge
Feb 7, 2010
VERBRUGGE, MARIA L., age 88, February 7, 2010 of Suttons Bay. Dear mother of Albert C. Verbrugge, Angela Verbrugge, and Marie R. Verbrugge Loving grandmother of Zack, Aimee and Kristopher. Loving great grandmother of Alaya. Dear sister of Pierre Lucile Van Zaelen, Maria Van Zaelen, Justine Leo Goguen, Leonie Omer Marchand, Jean William Zierau and the late Joseph and Florent...
Joseph Curtis, Sr
Feb 6, 2010
Curtis, Joseph G. Sr. Age 79. February 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Sandra. Dear father of Wayne, Candace Earl, Tamara Kuzminski and Joseph Jr. Grandfather of Joseph III. For information call Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000.
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