Obituaries

Lois Paduchowski

Lois Paduchowski

Apr 26, 2014

Lois Ann Paduchowski, age 68, resident of Chesterfield, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. She was born July 1, 1945 in Pulaski, VA. Beloved wife of Ronald Paduchowski. Loving mother of Ronald Carrive, Cheryl Robert Shackleton, Randy Kathleen Paduchowski, and James Joyce Clark. Proud grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 4. Loving daughter of Lois and the late...

Rose Wagner

Rose Wagner

Apr 26, 2014

Rose Marie Wagner, age 70, April 26, 2014 of Utica. Beloved wife of Harlan. Dear mother of Gregory Vicki Durecki, Mark Sherry Durecki, Terence Durecki, Julie Sharrow and Tracy Andrew Vallelunga. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Elizabeth Zimmer and Anthony Candace Kowalski. Friends may visit at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459...

Mrs. Lois Crow

Mrs. Lois Crow

Apr 25, 2014

Lois Ann Crow, 99, of Newcastle, died on April 25, 2014, at Weston County Manor in Newcastle. She was born on Dec. 22, 1914, at the family farm near Logan, Kan., to Frank and Effie Nichol. She married Donald F. Crow in 1939. They settled first in Wray, Colo., and then later in Cheyenne. She volunteered for the Red Cross...

Timothy Elliott

Timothy Elliott

Apr 25, 2014

Elliott, Timothy J. Age 47. April 25, 2014. Son of Marjorie and the late Jack. Brother of Peter. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Edward Gordon Sr

Edward Gordon Sr

Apr 25, 2014

Edward Alfred Gordon Sr., age 88, passed away at home on April 25, 2014. Born February 9, 1926 in Detroit. Most important to Ed, was always his generous support for and with family, friends and his Catholic faith. He was a proud Driver/Mechanic Technician for Chrysler Corporation/Defense Engineering for 30 years. He was involved with the M60 tank project for...

Lois Breitmeyer

Lois Breitmeyer

Apr 24, 2014

Lois Patricia Fromm Breitmeyer, a metro Detroit author of children's books and plays, died on Thursday at her Royal Oak home. She was 91. Mrs. Breitmeyer was "a lifelong metro Detroiter whose life mirrored in many ways the journey of our city and state in the last century," Michigan state Rep. Jim Townsend, her son-in-law, said in an e-mail. Born...

Marvin Lewis

Marvin Lewis

Apr 24, 2014

Marvin E. Lewis, age 90, April 24, 2014 of Sterling Heights. Marvin was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII. Beloved husband of the late Davina. Dear father of Steven Nikki Lewis and the late Linda. Loving grandfather of Glen, Jason, Adrianne, Jessica and 5 great grandchildren. Private Funeral Services have been held at Wm. Sullivan &...

Randel Guigneaux

Randel Guigneaux

Apr 23, 2014

Randel C. Guigneaux, age 66, a resident of Berkley, passed away April 23, 2014 at his home. He was born May 1, 1947 in St. Martinville, LA to the late Whitney and Mildred. Mr. Guigneaux was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was employed at Compuware in computer management and prior to that at Commercial Steel Treating Corporation. He...

Robert Szmigiel

Robert Szmigiel

Apr 23, 2014

Robert F. Szmigiel, age 73, of Shelby Twp., passed away April 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Vivian. Dear father of Katharine Szmigiel, David fiancee Grace Szmigiel and Elizabeth Scott Skomial. Loving grandfather of Aidan and Ethan Skomial. Friends may visit at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica on Friday from...

Betty Swindell

Betty Swindell

Apr 21, 2014

SWINDELL, Betty Jean, age 87, died April 21, 2014 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy, Michigan. She was born April 28, 1926 in Sarnia, Canada to the late Charles H. Nola Belle Enright. She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was married to Joseph "Fred" Swindell for 64 years. Beloved mother of James E. Karen Swindell and the late...

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Apr 21, 2014

Howard H. Smith, age 94, formerly a resident of Royal Oak, passed away April 21, 2014. He was born October 23, 1919 in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Smith retired from Ex-Cell-O Corporation after 30 years of service. He also was a lifetime member of the Elks. He was the beloved husband of the late Jenny Lind Smith; loving father of Laura...

Barbara Novak

Barbara Novak

Apr 20, 2014

Barbara Ann Novak Age 61, April 20, 2014 Beloved Wife of Allan Loving Mother of Robert, Ryan Amy, and Rochelle Heberto Guerra. Proud Grandmother of Isabella, Heberto, and Emilia Dear Sister of John Balaban. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Saturday 10am until time of services 1pm...

Margaret Walsh

Margaret Walsh

Apr 16, 2014

Walsh, Margaret A. Age 84. April 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Alison, Kathleen Lopez and Peter Maureen. Proud grandmother of Christopher, Jeffrey Amie, Sydney, Megan, Jacqueline Patrick, William and Winnifred. Great grandmother of Liliana. Dedicated nurse of the American Red Cross. Memorial visitation Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of...

Ruth Wilson

Ruth Wilson

Apr 16, 2014

Ruth M. Wilson, age 90, a resident of Royal Oak since 1960, passed away April 16, 2014 at her home. She was born July 26, 1923 in Holland, MI to the late Arthur and Effie Van Dyke. Mrs. Wilson was an avid golfer, bowler and Bridge player. She was a former member of the Stonycroft Hills Golf Club in Bloomfield...

Robert Poli

Robert Poli

Apr 15, 2014

POLI, Robert J. age 72, of Sterling Heights passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis. There's no better phrase to describe him other than "The Ultimate Trooper". Bob was one of the oldest survivors of what is known to be a childhood disease. He was born October 15, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the...

Margaret Togal

Margaret Togal

Apr 14, 2014

Peggy Togal, age 59, of Auburn Hills, passed away April 14, 2014. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving mother of Brandi Chuck Zielinski, Carly Keith Bailey and Jamie Carmen Togal. Proud granny of Lexi, Macey, Lennon, Nolan, Caroline, Thomas and Charlie. Dear sister of Gil Carolyn Ericson and Eric Treena Ericson. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law of Jeff...

Joseph Minjoe

Joseph Minjoe

Apr 13, 2014

Joseph F. Minjoe Age 78, April 13, 2014 Beloved Husband of Shirley Loving Father of Sandra Minjoe, Ramona Minjoe, and Mike Minjoe Proud Grandfather of Anthony Minjoe. Dear Brother of William Julie, Florence Tom Brooks, Peter Nora, and the late Felix Carm, Anthony Beatrice, and Angelina William Davis. A Celebration of Life at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home...

Mr. Randolph Dirkes

Mr. Randolph Dirkes

Apr 13, 2014

Randolph "Randy" Wayne Dirkes, 65, of Newcastle, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Weston County Health Services Center, from recently discovered cancer. He was born March 2, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, to Richard and Betty Lou Allen. He grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Chemistry. He went on to obtain...

Ellen Schachermeyer

Ellen Schachermeyer

Apr 12, 2014

Ellen J. Schachermeyer, age 85, passed away April 12, 2014. Beloved wife of the late George R. Schachermeyer. Dear mother of George E. Betty, John Louanne, Dan, Brian Mary, Jim Carol, Jean and the late Steve, Robert and Paul. Loving grandmother of 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Ann VanElslander and Kathy Garavaglia. Friends may visit...

Edward Rorick

Edward Rorick

Apr 12, 2014

Edward Amil Rorick, age 67, a resident of Royal Oak for most of his life, passed away April 12, 2014. He was born December 18, 1946 in Detroit to the late Edward and Verna Rorick. Mr. Rorick worked as a Teamster's union truck driver until he retired in 2003. Ed was a tireless worker for Moslem Temple and always worked...

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