Age 96, of Farmington. Born in Rock Island, Illinois.

Beloved husband of the late Alice. Dear father of Dolores & Perry Moloney, Ronald & Cherie Thurner and Suzanne & Morris Dixon. Brother of Robert Thurner. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. Mass (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 29200 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Officiating Rev. Fr. Fred J. Klettner, Pastor and Msgr. James A. Moloney.

Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. (Scripture 7 p.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road).

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.