All Obituaries

Marla A. Brown, of Farmington Hills, passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 68.  She was born April 19, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan.  She graduated from Oakland Community College with an associate degree in nursing.  Beloved mother of David Brown and the late Stephanie Brown.  Loving grandmother of Nathaniel Brown, Haley Grabowski, and Devin Grabowski.  Dearest great-grandmother of Grayson Grabowski.  Dear companion of Harvey Ettinger.  She was...

Died at home on May 22, 2023 at age 92. Oliver was born in Mass City, Michigan April 7, 1931.  Before retiring, he was employed at General Motors in the publishing and photography division. Oliver was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle. Loving father of Sharon Murphy, Connie Giordano, Christine Rich, Tammie Caddell, Steven Kyllonen, David Kyllonen, and the late Colleen Myers and the late Keith Kyllonen. Fond grandfather of 19, great grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Ellen...

Linda Mae Caswell, of Farmington Hills, passed away May 15, 2023 at the age of 82.  She was born October 18, 1940 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Edward and Gladys Lyman.  Beloved mother of Donald (Patty) Caswell, Dale Caswell, and Denise (Mark) Shecter.  Loving grandmother of Adam Shecter, Amber Shecter, and Ethan Jones.  Dearest sister of Thomas (Sue) Lyman, Carol (Larry) Ahnert, Jo Ann Hunter, Fred (Marianne) Lyman, Gail (Bart) Ferguson, and Richard Lyman.  Visitation...

Philip Richard Ramberg, of Farmington, passed away on May 15, 2023, at 81 years old. Philip was born on January 17, 1942, in Calumet, Michigan to parents Paul W. and Laura K. Ramberg. Philip graduated from Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti. After graduation, Philip went on to work at Ford Motor Company and then to own his own company, Ram Engineering. In his spare time, Philip enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Philip is survived by his beloved wife...

David J. West of St. Clair Shores passed away suddenly on May 10, 2023 at the age of 68.  He was born August 31, 1954 in Highland Park, Michigan to Jack West and Jacqualyn Tuckfield.  Dear step-son of Gini West.  Beloved brother of Diane (David) Nelson and Eric (Cheryl) West.  Dearest step-brother of Steve Slasor, Michael (Anne) Slasor, Ron Slasor, Scott (Landa) Slasor, William (Kim) Tuckfield Jr., and Jeff (Linda) Tuckfield.  Cherished uncle of Angela (Corey) Beals,...

Linda Frances Vingelman, 75, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Anthony and Veronica Gurski. Linda was the beloved wife of the late Larry Vingelman, with whom she shared many happy years of marriage. Together, they raised their only son, Joseph Vingelman, whom she loved dearly. In her free time, Linda enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an avid cook...

Roy passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 96. Roy was born in Clarkston, Michigan on February 27, 1927, to parents Charles Terry and Iva Pearl Blimpka. Roy married Anna Perva on April 17, 1944. They were together for 25 years and raised 4 children together. Following Anna’s passing, Roy married Julie DiVincent and they spent 42 lovely years together. Roy has a combined family of 7 children: Anita (Bob) Teffer, Josephine (John) Vincenti, Christina...

Edwin Carl Kotajarvi passed away on April 30, 2023 at the age of 83.  He was born in 1939 in Laurium, Michigan to Edwin and Martha Kotajarvi.  He was the oldest of five, Edwin, Stan, Kirsten, Clayton, and Karen.  He lived in the U.P. of Michigan in his younger years and then Southfield, Michigan in the lower peninsula. Ed graduated from Southfield High, Wayne State University and received his Master's degree at the University of Michigan. He was a teacher for Detroit...

Connie Drew Ray passed away April 21, 2023 at the age of 66.  She was born August 11, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan to Jonathan and Scharlyne Drew.  Beloved mother of Brandon (Katelyn) Ray and the late Kristin Ray.  Loving grandmother of Jason and one on the way.  Dearest sister of Craig (Donna) Drew.  Cherished aunt of Danielle (Scott) Stiegemeier, Nicole (Jordan) Costew, and Samantha Drew.  Visitation Sunday, April 23, 2023 from 2-8 pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...

Betty Margaret Santer, 96, of Novi, Michigan, passed away on March 6, 2023. Betty was born on July 15, 1926 to Guy and Myrtle Winters of Farmington, Michigan, and graduated from Farmington High School in 1944. In 1945, Betty met Bill Santer, just home from World War II. Bill and Betty began a romance that culminated in their marriage in 1949. Bill and Betty went on to have three children, Karen Sage, Robert Santer and Susan Santer, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Betty...