Obituaries
James Merritt
Aug 10, 2013
James Henry Merritt Jr., 96, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2013 at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. James was born on August 7, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to James Henry Merritt Sr. and Amanda Sell Merritt. He spent his childhood in Detroit by the Michigan State Fairgrounds. He moved to Utica and graduated from Utica High...
Joseph Bugay
Aug 9, 2013
Joseph A. Bugay Age 93 1/2, August 9, 2013 Beloved Husband of Christine nee Gancarz Loving Father of Tom Patti Bugay, and Judy Patrick Smylie Proud Grandfather of Shannon Amy Smylie, and Jenny Barreault. Dear Great-Grandfather of Aidan, and Jessica. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road 3 Blks E. of Van Dyke Utica Tuesday...
William Davidge
Aug 8, 2013
William N. Davidge, age 90, of Shelby Twp. passed away August 8, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of the late Mae. Dear father of Roberta "Bobbie" Davidge and Cheryl Gudding. Loving grandfather of Karl, Kathryne and Michelle. Dear brother of Gwen Parrish, Alfred Davidge and the late Gerald Davidge. Funeral Service 10:00 am Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son...
Ethel Birchmeier
Aug 7, 2013
Ethel Z. Birchmeier, age 92, a resident of Royal Oak since 1946, died August 7, 2013 at the Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren. She was born August 9, 1920 in Canonsburg, PA to the late John and Sophia Puklus. Mrs. Birchmeier's family always came first and she was a very compassionate person. She also was an avid sports fan....
Leroy Bossard
Aug 6, 2013
Leroy R. Bossard, age 82 of Sterling Heights, passed away August 6, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Linda Dave Jager, Gail Mark Titus, Susan Greg Simon, Vickie Wisbiski and Dennis Bossard. Loving grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall...
Norma Blum
Aug 6, 2013
Blum, Norma Jean nee Murray, Age 85, August 6, 2013. Beloved wife of Glenn for over 65 years. Loving mother of Donald Louise and Marcia Paul Karabelski Blum. Proud grandmother of Kevin Heather, Adam Sarah Karabelski, Karie Josh Alessi, and Faye Amir Roohi. Dear great-grandmother of Connor, Chase, Henry, and Makenzie. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,...
Dennis Kleiss
Aug 5, 2013
Dennis F. Kleiss, age 58, a resident of Royal Oak, died August 5, 2013 at his home. He was born December 21, 1954 in Detroit. Mr. Kleiss grew up in Royal Oak and was a 1973 graduate of Bishop Foley High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran 1973-77 who served on the USS Raleigh, LPD-1. He worked at the...
Kimberly Hankey
Aug 4, 2013
Kimberly Ann Hankey, age 54, passed away on August 4, 2013 in Mt. Clemens Michigan. Kimberly was an outdoor enthusiast and loved spending her time in Northern Michigan fishing, hiking and camping. She also enjoyed playing cards and watching old Roseanne episodes. Kimberly is survived by her children; Glen Mercier, Alan Mercier and Mary Jack Paap. She was preceded by...
F. Freeze
Aug 3, 2013
F. Patricia Freeze, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2013 at the Hospice of Lenawee facility in Adrian, Michigan. Mrs. Freeze had been a resident of Adrian for the past 4 years and was formerly of Huntington Woods and Berkley. She is predeceased by her husband Earl P., who died May 12, 1981. She is the loving mother...
Lorand Varga
Aug 1, 2013
Lorand Varga, Age 21, a resident of Sterling Heights, passed away on August 1, 2013. He was born May 16, 1992 in Romania. Beloved son of Karl and Eva Varga. Loving brother of Annette Varga. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica, Saturday, August 10, 2013, 4:00 pm...
Donna Scheuerlein
Aug 1, 2013
Donna M. Scheuerlein, age 75 of Washington Twp., passed away August 1, 2013 at her residence. Beloved wife of the late Larry Scheuerlein. Dear mother of Kimberly Robert Juszczyk, Mark Laura Scheuerlein, Jeannine Brian Konesko and Scott Jackie Scheuerlein. Loving grandmother of Sarah Cary Brooks, Shanna Mark Rodgers, Caitlin and Emily Juszczyk, Bethany Patrick Morris, Jenna and Jordyn Scheuerlein. Loving...
Floyd Brown
Jul 31, 2013
Floyd F. Brown, age 64 of Shelby Twp. passed away July 31, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Mt. Clemens. He retired after 38 years with Ford Utica Trim. Beloved husband of June LaLonde. Dear father of Leslie Matt Osborn, Morgan Brown and the late Donald Brown. Loving grandfather of Lindsey, Stephanie, Carli, Kira and Emmett. Dear brother of the...
Joanna Glynn
Jul 31, 2013
Glynn, Joanna V., age 98, died July 31, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. and the late Roland Garnes. Loving mother of Mary Frances Garnes Lucas Barney, Jane Glynn MacDonald, Joan Glynn Wille, the late Michael J. Glynn, Jr., Patricia Glynn, and Barbara Glynn Cusick Tim. Dear sister of the late Faye Webb. Also survived by many grandchildren...
Robert Freeburg
Jul 31, 2013
Robert M. Freeburg, age 84, a resident of Bloomfield Hills, died July 31, 2013 at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac. He was born June 30, 1929 in Elgin, IL to the late George and Martha Freeburg. Beloved husband of Barbara Leslie Sherwin Freeburg; loving father of Eric Diana Freeburg and Jeffrey Colleen Freeburg; dear brother-in-law of John Sherwin;...
George Trondle
Jul 30, 2013
George A. Trondle, age 79, July 30, 2013 of Sterling Heights formerly of New Baltimore George was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus New Baltimore Council #5981. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Tammy James Wright, Kelly John Blankenship and the late...
Peter Porth
Jul 30, 2013
Porth, Peter E., Age 81, July 30, 2013, Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Audrey Hough and Glenn Marianne. Grandfather of Arthur Hough, Alec & Paul Porth. Survived by his sisters, Margaret John Gardland, Virginia Laimos, and Catherine William Brown. Preceeded in death by siblings: Florence Richard Cleary, Agnes Lee Dingman, Frank Porth, William Porth, and Thomas Porth. Inurnment...
Mr. Theodore Elliott
Jul 29, 2013
Funeral services for Teddy M. Elliott, 80, will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, August 1st at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Holland officiating. Burial with Masonic Graveside rites will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle immediately following services. A memorial has been established to benefit Shriners Crippled Children's' Hospital. All are invited to a luncheon following...
Clea Casali
Jul 29, 2013
Casali, Clea S. Age 97. July 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Guido. Loving mother of Luann Shaw, Margaret Derek Blount and the late Thomas Carol. Proud grandmother of four grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile...
Sarah Whitlock
Jul 29, 2013
Sarah J. Foster Whitlock, age 80, a resident of Huntington Woods, died July 29, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She was born September 11, 1932 in Wilkesboro, NC to the late Dewey and Stacey Foster. Mrs. Whitlock was a graduate of Guilford College in North Carolina. She worked as a real estate broker for many years. She...
Rita O'Neill
Jul 26, 2013
O'Neill, Rita E. Age 91. July 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward T. O'Neill. Loving mother of Kathleen O'Neill, Timothy Diane O'Neill, Mary Ellen James Cassady, Margaret the late William Fitzgerald, Barbara Clair Hoehn and Maureen Timothy Kapala. Proud grandmother of Kathleen O'Neill, James O'Neill, Julie Eric Swanson, Martin Cassady, William Fitzgerald, John Fitzgerald, Meghan Fitzgerald, Michael Hoehn,...
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