Obituaries
Gerald Karr
Jun 20, 2013
Karr, Gerald J. Age 83. June 20, 2013. Retired Royal Oak Police Officer. Enjoyed going up north, woodworking and golf. Also a founding member of the Barracuda Club. Beloved husband of the late Carletta. Loving father of Jerry Kristin, Maryl Paul Wing and Sue Brian Larson. Proud grandfather of Jerry, Heidi Jimmy, Jeff Mary Kate, Erika Justin, Meghan Caleb, Jennifer...
Catherine Yassay-Nelson
Jun 19, 2013
Catherine "Cathy" Joanne Yassay-Nelson, died on June 19, 2013, age 58, at William Beaumont Hospital of cancer. She was a longtime resident of Royal Oak. Cathy was born on March 11, 1955 in Detroit. She was the second child of six children born to Emilie Leger Yassay. Cathy grew up in Garden City attending St. Raphael's Catholic School and Garden...
Dorothy Martin
Jun 17, 2013
Dorothy Mary Martin, age 87, of Berkley, died on June 17, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. She is survived by her children, Loretta Martin, Norman Martin, Keith Martin, Maureen Jon Meyers and Shawn Martin. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Stephen Martin, Ryan Martin, Tara Ryan Martin-Connin and Erin Martin; and also two great-grandchildren, Collin and...
Mr. Leroy Griffith
Jun 16, 2013
Leroy Griffith, 66, of Newcastle, died June 16, 2013, at his home. He was born Jan. 8, 1947, in McLeansboro, Ill., to Hallie and Gladys Griffith. Leroy was a devoted brother, husband, father and papa. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working in his garage and in the yard. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966-1968 and worked...
Catherine Fisher
Jun 15, 2013
Catherine J. Fisher, age 80, of Utica, passed away June 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Dear mother of Michele Fisher, Raelene Richard Reinhold and Annette John Muller. Loving grandmother of Nicole Matthew Wagner, Nicholas Vankerschaver, Melissa and Monique Inscho and Michael Babin. Loving great grandmother of Ethan and Christian Wagner. Dear sister of Elaine Ed Delaet. Friends...
Mary Gardiner
Jun 15, 2013
Gardiner, Mary "Charlene". Age 78. June 15, 2013. Beloved wife of Donald. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Kevin Elizabeth, Gregory Annette and Susan Farah. Proud grandmother of Nicholas Melissa, C. Casey, Andrea, Ryan, Rachel Devin, Samantha William, Mehdi, Sofia and Zackariah and predeceased by her granddaughter, Corinne. Dear sister of the late Melvin Hibbler Jr. Music was Charlene's passion. She was...
John Brady
Jun 14, 2013
Brady, John "Jack". Age 95. Mr. Brady was a resident of Royal Oak and formerly of Buffalo, NY. Died June 14, 2013 at his home. He was born June 21, 1917 in Buffalo to the late John and Margaret Brady. Mr. Brady was a graduate of Canisius College in Buffalo and a Major in the United States Army. He worked...
Susan Thomas
Jun 13, 2013
Thomas, Susan L. Age 56. June 13, 2013. Wife of Mark. Mother of Sean. Beloved daughter of Bill and Louise. Sister of Bill Kim Bateman, Paul Linda Bateman and David Nikki Bateman. Proud aunt of Austin, Chad and Everett. Graduate of O.C.C. with a degree in interior design. Avid gardener. Employed as a jeweler at Lew Silver's Diamond Brokers. Visitation...
Ethel Quinlan
Jun 13, 2013
Ethel Anna Quinlan nee Moore Age 89, a resident of Shelby Township, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013. She was born January 27, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Frank and Elsie Moore Beloved Wife of Eugene. Loving Mother of Sandra Tom Siladke, Douglas Janice Quinlan, Brian Shari Quinlan, Candace Imbrunone and the late David. Proud Grandmother of...
James Farrell
Jun 12, 2013
James Russell Farrell, 81, a 35-year resident of Shelby Township. Died Wednesday June 16 in Shelby Township. Jim was born July 27, 1931 in Saint Clair Shores. Jim served in the United States Air Force Reserves 1951-1954 and was a long time Mason since 1956. In 1997 he retired as a construction superintendent as he spent most of his career...
Frances Ball
Jun 12, 2013
Frances "Sally" Reid Ball passed away on June 12, 2013 in Plymouth, MI. She was 86 years old. Sally was born Frances Lucy Reid in Detroit on July 21, 1926 to Frances Leah Dodge Reid and Wallace Edward Reid. Sally grew up in Ferndale, MI and attended the University of Michigan, like her father, brother and sister. Becoming engaged to...
Marian Megroet
Jun 12, 2013
Marian Helen Megroet, age 80, a resident of Berkley passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on June 12, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Marian was born in Oak Park to George and Helen Forgie on July 20, 1932. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert V. Megroet, dear sister of Rachel Abram...
Lester Macklem Jr
Jun 12, 2013
Lester J. Macklem Jr. Age 77, resident of Sterling Heights and formerly of St. Clair Shores. Passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Born March 17, 1936 in Grosse Pointe, MI. Beloved Husband of Judy nee Klein Loving Father of Kevin Vicki Macklem, and Michael Sarah Macklem. Proud Grandfather of Trevor, Erik, Colin, Hannah, Cameron, and Maxwell. Dear Brother of...
Patrick Peake
Jun 12, 2013
Peake, Patrick W. age 65 of Madison Heights passed away June 12, 2013. Beloved husband of Alexis. Dear father of Debbie Rowlett Tim, Kathy and Pat Carrie. Loving grandfather of Nicole and Jaclyn Rowlett, Kaylie and Erica Peake. Also survived by his siblings, Jack Peake and Nancy Pariseau. Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Lois and brother, Mike. Family will...
Eleanor Jones
Jun 12, 2013
Eleanor R. Jones, age 92, a lifelong resident of Utica, passed away June 12, 2013 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. Eleanor was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica where she was involved with the Ladies Aid. Beloved wife of the late Elmo Jones whom she married on Sept. 12, 1947 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Utica. Dear mother of...
Albert Radabaugh
Jun 10, 2013
Radabaugh, Albert "Paul" age 83, passed away June 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Goldie. Dear father of Norman Cynthia. Loving grandfather of Charles Amy, Matthew Nikki, Michelle Sean, Jason Jennifer and proud great grandfather of Joe, Morela, Kian, and Gavin. Visitation Wednesday 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3...
Marlene Polonski
Jun 10, 2013
Polonski, Marlene J. nee Eusebio, age 78, June 10, 2013 of Florida formerly of Detroit. She was a 1952 graduate of Pershing High School. Beloved wife of Leon. Dear mother of Michael, Paul Michelle and Andrea. Loving grandmother of Nicholas. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van...
Elmer Zink
Jun 10, 2013
Elmer F. Zink, age 78, a 50 yr. resident of Shelby Twp. passed away June 10, 2013 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Elmer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica where he was active with the Trinity Mens Choir and the Wednesday Mens Bible Class. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Dear father of Paula Larry Combs Zink,...
Atanas Iljkoski
Jun 10, 2013
ILJKOSKI, Atanas "Tony", of Royal Oak, died June 10, 2013. Beloved husband of Dusanka "Donna" for 42 years. Loving father of Zana Zoran Simjanovski, Elizabeth Iljkoski and Gavrilo Sanda Iljkoski. Proud grandfather of four grandchildren. Owner of Niki's Restaurant in Royal Oak for 27 years. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayer services on both nights at...
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