Tony P. Burcar
Apr 27, 2010
Beloved husband of the late Elma. Loving father of Joseph (Elaine) Burcar. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Thomas) Pietrykowski, Colette Burcar, and Kyle Burcar. Funeral Saturday 1:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington. Visitation Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Finnish Center...
Zora Lenore Cross
Apr 25, 2010
Zora Lenore (Fitzgerald) Cross was born February 13, 1914 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Flossie (Peters) Fitzgerald and Roy Fitzgerald. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John and brothers Leroy and Buff Fitzgerald. Zora made her transition April 25, 2010, and is survived by her daughter Susan (Peter) LaBatt, and son Jamie Cross, a granddaughter...
John Thomas L
Apr 25, 2010
Passed away at home on April 25, 2010, at age 63. John was born in Detroit on March 23, 1947. He was a loving, caring father to his daughter Jamie; and a loving, devoted son to his mother, Mary, and his late father, John Thomas Loftus. A celebration of his life will be held at 6:30 p.m....
Einar Raymond Wimmer
Apr 24, 2010
Age 82, of Carmichael, California, native Detroiter, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, April 24th. Dear brother of Carol J. (Wimmer) Martin; uncle of Pat and Rick Schilling, Carol Marie Martin Gutierrez, and Scott Martin; great-uncle of Jennifer and Elizabeth Schilling, and Sara and Leslie Gutierrez. Mr. Wimmer was a gentle , kind and cheerful...
Jeffrey E. Gedz
Apr 24, 2010
Age 54. Beloved husband of Karen Tamm-Gedz for 19 years. Loving father of Nina, Max, and Ella. Dear Brother of Michael (Tina) Gedz and uncle of Heather Gedz. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 13th, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Keystone Underground, 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Memorial contributions may be made...
Eunice M. Gurunian
Apr 23, 2010
Eunice M. Kennedy Gurunian Age 91 of Farmington Hills, Michigan Beloved wife of Leo (Tony) Gurunian. Dear step-mother of Lea & Jeff Schmidt, Lynn & Frank Guastella, Christine & Mike Roggow. Loving grandmother to Mackenzie, Brendan, Rachel, Nicole, Kate and Tessa. Sister-in-law to Richard and Beatrice Gurunian. Aunt to Rick and Sandy Gurunian, Jerry & Betty Brown...
Kenneth Wilson
Apr 21, 2010
Kenneth Wilson was born on December 7, 1937 in Pineville, Kentucky to Ethel Harriet Wilder Wilson and Mark Wilson. He passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2010. Kenneth grew up in Fonde, Kentucky and moved to Michigan in 1951. He graduated from Clarenceville High School and received an Associate's Degree in Business from Washtenaw Community...
William H. Gearhart
Apr 18, 2010
Age 87. Beloved husband of Maxine, and loving father of Pam (Craig) Clark. The Gearhart family has selected a simple cremation with interment in Pennsylvania. Mr. Gearhart was a proud World War II Army Veteran, receiving three Bronze Stars.
Oliver G. Pelto
Apr 11, 2010
Age 91. Born in Pelkie, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. for 62 years. Loving father of Marilee (Daniel) Wuollet, Judith (Kenneth) Aho, Janet (Vernon) Wittenberg, Pauline (David) Kantola and Clifford (Colleen) Pelto. Cherished grandfather of 33, great-grandfather of 97. Funeral Service 11 AM Wednesday, (in state 10 AM) at First Apostolic Lutheran Church, 26325...
Bonita "Bonnie" Lauer
Apr 10, 2010
Age 58, suddenly at home in Troy. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved mother of Monica Lauer. Darling daughter of Donald G. & Shirley Lauer. Loving sister of Donald G. (Sherry) Lauer, Jr., Carol (Ryan) Krahn and Roberta "Bobbie" Brown. Dear aunt of Timothy, William and Nickolas. She will be missed by all her loving friends and family....
Eunice Delphine "Del" Dushane
Apr 9, 2010
Age 75. Born in Mohawk, Michigan, to the late Ivar Bartanen and late Eleanora (nee Siivikko). Beloved wife of Kenneth for 15 years. Loving mother of Laura Koski and Sara Koski-Senia (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Dylan Koski. Dear sister of the late Albert Bartanen (Donna), the late Russell Bartanen (Lucy), and the late Florence Piiranen (Uno). Aunt...
Dorothy W. Howey
Apr 5, 2010
Age 88 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Esther, Missouri to the late Joseph and Vera Holley. Beloved wife of the late Donald L. Howey. Dear mother of Dennis C. Howey, Donna L. Schubeck, and Darryll K. Howey. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dorothy's Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April...
Ksenia Bzdel
Apr 1, 2010
Beloved wife of the late Wasyl. Loving mother of Nancy (John) Urbanczyk. Cherished grandmother of Dr. Nicholas Urbanczyk and Jacqueline Urbanczyk. Preceded in death by 6 sisters and 3 brothers. Cherished family matriarch and avid gardener who had a warm and generous spirit. As a devout Catholic, she was proud of her Ukrainian heritage and years spent...
Russell J. Baker
Mar 31, 2010
Born in Shelby, Michigan, to the late Sheldon and the late Martha Baker (nee Dzur). Beloved husband of the late Bettie for 58 years. Loving father of David (Kathy) Baker of Wichita, KS, Bruce (Joan) Baker of Grand Rapids, MI, and Janet Baker (David Gawlowski) of Farmington Hills, MI. Cherished grandfather of Martha (Joel), Alex (Jennifer), Ashley...
Joanne M. Emerson
Mar 29, 2010
Age 73. Beloved wife of the late Paul B. Loving mother of Teresa (Jeff), the late Paul (Xiomara), John, Kathleen (Kevin), Daniel and Maureen (Terry). Proud grandmother of Megan, Kyle, Leslie Marie, Grace, Matthew, John, Justin, Claire and Carolyn. Dear daughter of the late John and the late Irene Griffin. Dear sister of Gail Pessina. Joanne devoted...
William Brooks
Mar 26, 2010
Age 83 of Redford, Michigan. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 62 years. Dear father of Karin (Thomas) Allison, Judy (Miles) Tomasaitis, Bill (Marianne) Brooks and Janice (Michael) Janssen. Loving brother of Betty Glise and Marcella McKearn. Bill is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday at St. James Presbyterian...
Martha E. Wiitanen
Mar 25, 2010
Age 93, of Northville. Born in Boston Location, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Clarence for over 57 years. Loving mother of Karen (John) Call and Sandra Reidenbaugh. Cherished grandmother of Anna (Dominic) Romano, great-grandmother of Isaac and Casper. Dear sister of Aileen Kinney. Funeral Monday 11 AM (in state 10 AM) at St. John's Lutheran Church,...
Helen Attalai
Mar 25, 2010
Age 88, of Plymouth. Born in Hungary. Beloved wife of the late Peter for 66 years. Loving mother of Andrew (Christine) Attalai. Cherished grandmother of Emily (Jason) Kaare and Matthew Attalai. Great-grandmother of Jacob Kaare. Dear sister of Maria Antalffy and Ivan v. Fenyes (Haida). A memorial luncheon will be held at a later date. Arrangements by...
Martha Melida Mannisto
Mar 23, 2010
Age 89, of Novi (nee Wanhala). Born in Mayflower Location, Wolverine, Michigan. Martha was born in Mayflower Location to Mikko and Sophia (nee Tormala) Wanhala. She was raised on the Mayflower Farm, with her brothers Arthur, Jake, and John; and sister Mary. Martha would later share her experiences from her childhood, remembering travelling to the Kearsarge school...
Gerald Crewdson
Mar 15, 2010
Age 65. Beloved son of the late Clarence and late Isabella Crewdson. Survived by many cousins. Funeral Friday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Officiants Dr. Joseph Dennison of Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia and Pastor John Hix of Orchard Hills Baptist Church, Novi. The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday 2-8 PM....
