Obituaries
Loretta Okoniewski
Mar 20, 2013
"A hug, a kiss and a blessing" Loretta Anna Okoniewski, age 92, was born September 19, 1920 and went to her heavenly home March 20, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late Norbert T. Okoniewski Mother of Norbert J.Patricia, Thomas J.Carrie, Josi J.& Donna, Therese M.GregoryWisnewski, Paul J.Michele and Mary Rundell. Grandmother of Deana, Wendi, Jared, Troy, Tracy, Miriam, Rebecca, Sierra,...
Jean Snyder
Mar 19, 2013
Jean C. Snyder, age 90 of Southgate, passed away March 19, 2013 at the Sanctuary at the Abbey in Warren. Beloved wife of the late Robert G. Snyder. Dear mother of Paul Snyder, Kelly Doucette and Lisa Caldwell. Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks....
Dora Smutek
Mar 19, 2013
Dora Ruby Smutek Gilliam, Age 74, resident of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. She was born May 16, 1938 in Livingston, Tennessee. Beloved Wife of the late Robert. Loving Mother of Robert Debora Gilliam, and Richard Gilliam. Proud Grandmother of Jim Raylene Gilliam, Mindy Ryan Howell, Ricky Christina Gilliam, Angie Ron Mix and Danny Amber...
Valerie Flack
Mar 17, 2013
Flack, Valerie "Val", age 88, formerly of Madison Heights, died March 17, 2013. Loving mother of Bruce Jr. and Brian. Formerly married to Bruce Sr. She was a longtime church soloist. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 12 noon at the First Congregational Church of Royal Oak. The family will...
Richard Kuhr
Mar 16, 2013
Richard "Rick" Kuhr, age 81, passed away March 16, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude "Trudy" Kuhr. Loving father of Ken Ruth Kuhr, Diane Sig Ostrowski and Kathy Ken Muscat. Proud grandfather of Kenny, Melissa and Michael. Dear brother of Rose Farwell and Justine Zitzewitz. Richard was a veteran of the U.S.M.C. Korean War, a lifetime member of V.F.W....
Judith Crane
Mar 16, 2013
Judith J. Crane, age 71, of Royal Oak, died March 16, 2013. She was born July 17, 1941 in Oil City, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Crane retired from the W. Bloomfield School District in 2001. Surviving are her daughters, Kristen Crane of Southfield and Stephanie Crane of Berkley; step-daughter, Betty Marie Leonard of Northridge, CA; four grandsons, James and Aaron McClain of...
Ardis Avey
Mar 15, 2013
Ardis G. Avey, age 88, a resident of Clawson for the last 55 years, died March 15, 2013 at her home. She was born August 16, 1924 in Detroit to the late Emanual and Anna Ropp. Mrs. Avey was a homemaker and seamstress. She enjoyed square dancing with the Clawsonaires. Most of all, she loved her children, grandchildren and great...
Neil Persinger
Mar 15, 2013
Neil Edward Persinger, age 88, a resident of Royal Oak, died March 15, 2013 at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born February 15, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Neil and Blanche Persinger. Mr. Persinger is survived by his sons, John Persinger and Robert Kristie Persinger; and grandsons, Anthony, Nicholas and Benjamin. He was preceded in...
Mrs. Jessie Shepperson
Mar 15, 2013
Jessie Marie Shepperson, 88, died Friday, March 15th at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming. Jessie was born November 30, 1924 at Alliance, Nebraska the daughter of Stuart and Fern (Brennaman) Mellor. The family immigrated to Upton, Wyoming in 1929, establishing a home south of Upton where nine children were raised. She attended rural school in the Soda Butte...
Kenneth Demy
Mar 15, 2013
Demy, Kenneth N., age 62, passed away March 15, 2013. Survived by sons, Nick Ariel and Matt Heather. His former spouse Ann Marie predeceased him in February 2013. His parents also predeceased him. Visitation Sunday 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 5 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. 4...
Marlene Merchant
Mar 14, 2013
Marlene L. Merchant, age 80, passed away with her family by her side on March 14, 2013, at the Huron Medical Center in Bad Axe. She was a lifelong resident of Shelby Township. She is survived by her niece, Sheree Jason London of Bad Axe, Michigan , her nephew, Bill Bracken Sr. of California, her brothers, Hiller Hibbard of Sun...
Edmund Dery
Mar 14, 2013
Edmund P. Dery, age 76, a resident of Greenbush, MI, died March 14, 2013 at Medilodge of Milford. He was born August 9, 1936 in Detroit to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Matthee Dery. Mr. Dery grew up in Royal Oak, MI. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary High School in Royal Oak and Bradley University in Peoria,...
Josephine Fabio
Mar 14, 2013
Fabio, Josephine Nee Briguglio Age 79, March 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni. Loving mother of Santa Fabio Tracy Tower and Maria Thomas Gilbert. Proud grandmother of Kyle and Lauren Hagerman and Mark and Marissa Gilbert. Dear sister of Ernesta Lamponi, Anna Stracuzzi, Antonietta Scuderi, Lauretta Calabro, and Melina Caffo. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral...
Beverly Dueweke
Mar 12, 2013
Beverly A. Dueweke, age 76, a 50 yr. resident of the Shelby Twp. area, passed away March 12, 2013 at Sinai-Grace Hospital-Seasons Hospice Unit, Detroit Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Dueweke, Sr. Dear mother of Diane Bladecki, Karen Steve Weeden and Robert F. Dueweke, Jr. Loving grandmother of Amanda, Heidi, Stacy, Tyler, Jacquelyn and Dalton. Dear sister of...
Beverly Dueweke
Mar 12, 2013
Beverly A. Dueweke, age 76, a 50 yr. resident of the Shelby Twp. area, passed away Maarch 12, 2013 at Sinai-Grace Hospital-Seasons Hospice Unit, Detroit Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Dueweke, Sr. Dear mother of Diane Bladecki, Karen Steve Weeden and Robert F. Dueweke, Jr. Loving grandmother of Amanda, Heidi, Stacy, Tyler, Jacquelyn and Dalton. Dear sister of...
Mary Farmer
Mar 12, 2013
Mary A. Farmer, age 94, of Macomb Twp., passed away March 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert Oct. 2, 2012. Dear mother of David Alyson Farmer, Mary Randall Hays, Ross Farmer, Laurel Toscano, Amy Joseph Borrillo and the late Robert, Gerald and Donald. Loving grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sarah Thorton. Friday...
Marjorie Stanger
Mar 12, 2013
Marjorie A. Stanger, age 85, a resident of Royal Oak since 1933, died March 12, 2013 at her home. She was born July 17, 1927 in Detroit to the late Robert and Margaret Parsons. Mrs. Stanger was employed with the Royal Oak School District as a secretary for several elementary schools. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Woman's...
Dennis Cramer
Mar 8, 2013
Cramer, Dennis Lee. Age 60. Passed March 8, 2013 after a long battle. He was born and raised in Royal Oak. Beloved father of Drew. Proud grandfather of Lida Rose. Dear Friend of Kimberly Young. Brother of Diane Jim Skowronek, Larry, Donna Jim Cramer-Posey. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Gertrude and sister Doris. Dennis worked as a skilled carpenter...
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