Obituaries

Gary Tyrrell

Gary Tyrrell

Nov 6, 2013

Tyrrell, Gary E. Age 69, November 6, 2013 Beloved husband of Betty for 29 years. Loving father of Kelly Lisa and stepfather of Cyndi Roberts, Kevin Patricia Derry, Janet Kincaid, Jay Tracey Wilbur, Jill David Lareau, Jon Kitty Baumgarten Wilbur. Proud grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather of many grandchildren. Dear brother of Donald Ann Tyrrell and brother in...

Sarah Forster

Sarah Forster

Nov 6, 2013

Forster, Sarah Margaret "Peg" nee Jaques, age 104, of Royal Oak, died November 6, 2013. Mrs. Forster was born August 10, 1909 in Detroit to the late John and Mabel Jaques. She was a 1932 graduate of Marygrove College in Detroit. She taught in the Royal Oak public school system and was a Girl Scout Leader. She was an active...

Rose Madonna

Rose Madonna

Nov 5, 2013

Rose Marie nee Guysens Madonna age 84, died Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Clinton Township, Michigan. She was born November 4, 1929, in Delray, Michigan to the late Ceasar Joseph and Veva nee Douglass Guysens. Ted and Rose Marie met at the Gilead Baptist Church in May of 1950 and were married August 22, 1952. They...

John Novak

John Novak

Nov 5, 2013

Novak, John Michael. Age 61. March 3, 1952 - November 5, 2013. Survived by son John M. Novak; daughter Deborah A. Notte; mother Nellie Milius; sisters Mary Larry Marion and Patricia Keith Tolman; three grandchildren Madison, Johnny and Trevor; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Worked at Mill Floor Covering for 35 years. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the Wm....

Charles Simmons, Jr

Charles Simmons, Jr

Nov 4, 2013

Charles G. Simmons Jr., age 86, a resident of Royal Oak, passed away November 4, 2013 at his home. He was born May 21, 1927 in Lawrence County, OH to the late Charles Sr. and Esther. Mr. Simmons was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was a retired manager from A&P supermarket. Beloved husband of Joyce S. Simmons nee...

James Wyss

James Wyss

Nov 4, 2013

James L. Wyss, age 80, a resident of Royal Oak, died November 4, 2013 at his home. He was born August 24, 1933 in Garrett, IN to the late Clarence and Colette Wyss. Mr. Wyss was the owner of Olsen Manufacturing Company in Royal Oak. He also was a longtime member of the National Shrine of the Little Flower and...

Helen Cooper

Helen Cooper

Nov 4, 2013

Helen Cooper, age 90, of Royal Oak, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2013. Loving wife of Russell Cooper. Proud mother of the late J. Ernest Bonnie Cooper, Thomas Penny Cooper and David Cooper. Dear grandmother of Matthew Tracy Cooper, Emily George McNabb, Jordan Stephanie Cooper, and Nathan Cooper. Helen is survived by several great grandchildren and many...

Robert Noechel

Robert Noechel

Nov 4, 2013

Robert W. "Bob" Noechel Age 76, November 4, 2013 Beloved Husband of Patricia nee Church Loving Father of Kathleen Scott Whitford, Colleen Noechel, Kelly Brett Hicks, and the late Daniel, and Kevin. Proud Grandfather of Jeff Heather Noechel, Ryan Whitford, Lisa Tom Louk, Gabriel Shunn, Lauren Adam Siekmann, Johnathan Shunn, Leigha Biliti, Kaitlyn Shunn, Christian Biliti, and the late Lindsay...

Frances Schroeder

Frances Schroeder

Nov 3, 2013

Frances E. nee Thomas Schroeder, age 86, of Shelby Township, pass away November 3, 2013 in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She was born March 4, 1927 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Morad of Shelby Township, Michigan; and her brother George Nancy Thomas of Rochester, Michigan. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 2:00pm - 8:00pm...

Stella Robb

Stella Robb

Nov 3, 2013

Robb, Stella F Nee Peters November 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Elsie Fred Shahly, Elizabeth Ralph Balick, Joan the late Donald Doran, and the late Mary Nows. Dear mother-in-law of Robert Nows. Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Sister of William Peters, Elizabeth Rudow, Dolores Auch and the late Edward...

Kathleen Welch

Kathleen Welch

Nov 3, 2013

Welch, Kathleen H. Age 51. November 3, 2013. Loving mother of Devin. Dear sister of JoAnn Ken Cook, Ramona Dan Primeau and Kermit. Also survived by her beloved pets. Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Carlotta. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-7000.

Mr. Arthur Mercer

Mr. Arthur Mercer

Nov 2, 2013

Art Mercer, 88, long time Weston County resident, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming. Arthur Gerald Mercer was born April 25, 1925 in Whiting, Iowa, the son of Gerald (Judd) and Gladys (Robinson) Mercer. He attended Whiting School, and upon graduation from high school enlisted in the U.S. Army. Mr. Mercer was a...

Jordan Kelter

Jordan Kelter

Nov 2, 2013

Kelter, Jordan Lee "Suddenly" Age 16, November 2, 2013 Beloved Son of Lee and Kimberly nee White Loving Brother of Justin Lee Kelter. Proud Grandson of Sherry and James Roberts and Eileen and Don Kelter Also survived by many Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins. Friends may visit at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of...

Gilbert Ybarra Jr

Gilbert Ybarra Jr

Nov 1, 2013

Ybarra Jr., Gilbert J., age 75, of Royal Oak, died November 1, 2013, born August 25, 1938. Loving husband to the late Rita. Dear father to DeAnna and Gilbert I. Debra. Proud grandfather to Gilbert, Grant and Gabrielle. Dear brother to Lucy Klotz. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Ybarra was born in Detroit, attended St. Josaphat...

Gary Rose

Gary Rose

Oct 31, 2013

Rose, Gary E. "Hotdog". Age 72. October 31, 2013. Dear husband of Mary. Loving son of Manley and the late Marie. Dear brother of Ken and the late Karen Ryder. Also survived by his dogs, Cooper and Haley. Gary was a 1961 graduate of Dondero High School and he retired from Thorn Apple Valley. He loved his cars, especially classic...

Richard Werthmann

Richard Werthmann

Oct 31, 2013

Richard A. Werthmann, 79, born February 14, 1934, found eternal peace on October 31, 2013, surrounded by his family. He will always be remembered and cherished by his loving wife/high school sweetheart Sharon, of 57 years, and devoted children: Laure Ron Philips, Christine Vernon, Diane Michael May, Kathleen Dino Forgione and Susan Warren Day. Cherished Papa to 10 and Big...

Pearl Brooks

Pearl Brooks

Oct 30, 2013

Pearl V. Brooks, age 91 of Sterling Heights, passed away Oct. 30, 2013 at Harbor Chase of Auburn Hills. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Everett and Harold W. Brooks. Dear mother of Barbara Dick McDonald, Sandra Winstead, Richard Denise Everett, Carol Milton Oliver, Judy Chuck Harris, Jerry Brooks and Curt Madeleine Brooks. Loving grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 26...

Claude Coates

Claude Coates

Oct 30, 2013

Claude W. "Kip" Coates, age 80, a resident of Southfield, passed away October 30, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born July 20, 1933 in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Claude and Louise Coates. Kip graduated from the University of Michigan and was a member of the Theta Delta Chi Chapter of Ann Arbor. He...

Shirley Bailey

Shirley Bailey

Oct 29, 2013

Shirley A. Bailey, age 83, a resident of Royal Oak for 56 years, passed away October 29, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born September 26, 1930 in Detroit. Shirley volunteered at the U.S.O. during World War II. She also worked for General Motors Cadillac Car Division for several years. Shirley did what a mother does,...

Mrs. Muriel Kuemmerle

Mrs. Muriel Kuemmerle

Oct 29, 2013

Muriel L. Whitney, 100, died Tuesday, October 29th at Spearfish Regional Hospital. Graveside services are planned for 1:00 pm Friday, November 1st at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle under direction of Worden Funeral Directors. Memorial services will follow burial at Weston County Senior Services Rev. Norm Brotzman of the Assembly Of God Church will officiate. Muriel was born July 11, 1913...

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