Diana N. Demayo
Mar 11, 2010
Beloved daughter of Linda DeMayo and her husband, Tony Gaus, and Ed DeMayo and Karen Barker. Dear sister of Matthew. Cherished granddaughter of Theresa DeMayo and Anna DeMaio. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington. The...
Thomas W. Smith
Mar 10, 2010
Beloved husband of Marilyn and awesome dad of Elizabeth (Edward Janssen), Bryan, and Lindsay. Passed away March 10, 2010 in Farmington Hills. Born in Cleveland September 4, 1944. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School and later, University of Detroit-Mercy. He worked in finance as an executive at the Chrysler Corporation for 32 years, until his retirement...
Jeanette M. Wesstrom
Mar 9, 2010
Longtime resident of Farmington. Beloved aunt of Dennis Nygren and Susan Tenny. Jeanette worked for National Bank for 43 years and became their first woman Vice-President. Visitation Thursday 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington. Memorial Service Friday 12:00 Noon at Faith Covenant Church, 35415 W. Fourteen Mile Road, Farmington...
Norman T. Laurila
Mar 7, 2010
Age 77, of Howell. Born in Mass City, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou for 52 years. Loving father of Sharon Smith (Kyle), Doug Laurila, and Sheila Wallace. Cherished grandfather of Brock, Corrine, Sean; and great-grandfather of Emma. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 12th, from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A...
John M. Thomas
Mar 6, 2010
Age 62, of Jackson, MI. Born in Confluence, PA. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Barbara Lynn (Ricardo) McCoy and Michelle (James) Ott. Cherished Pa of Ricky, Jimmy, Megan, and Tyler. Dear brother of Nancy (Jess) Martindale and Brenda Matycich (Larry Didur). Also survived by his nephews Stephen, Jess Jr., and John Stanley. John worked for...
Stanley John Down
Mar 3, 2010
Age 82, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 3, 2010, surrounded by family at Select Specialty Hospital-St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI. His death resulted from complications caused by a fall inside his home. Beloved husband of the late Barbara, he was the dear father of Pamela Down (Charles Pfeffer), Jacqueline Mines, Deborah Belz-Rubis (Roger),...
Kristopher Michael Longwish
Feb 28, 2010
Loving son of Kari Schillinger (Eric) and Larry Longwish. Dear brother of Kelley Longwish (Margaret) and Christine Mendoza (Lion). Beloved uncle of Kenny, Mikey, Kesiah, and Lowen. Nephew of Larry Kitchens (Mary), Maureen Kingsbury, Joyce Check, and Karen Madish (Jack). Also survived by his cousins Jeff Check, Amy Buchanan, Kate Kingsbury, Brianna Kingsbury, Gwen (Tom), Tami Brown,...
Rita Dinkins
Feb 25, 2010
Age 84, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Albert for 60 years. Loving mother of Dennis Dinkins (Gloria), Barb Kish (Robert Peruski), Doug Dinkins (Kandi), and David Dinkins (Cindi). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Laura), Julia (Pete), Lisa, Sunday, Marq, Krysten, Derek, Amanda, Alexis, Dylan; and great-grandmother of Johnny, Anthony, Sophia, Hannah, and Grant. Funeral...
Jeanette A. Katz
Feb 23, 2010
Age 89 of Novi. Beloved wife of Adolph "Ed" Katz for 59 years. Dear mother of Judy Katz, Peggy (John) Overcashier, David (Kerry Olson) Katz and Jonathan Katz. Loving grandmother of Sarah & Scott Overcashier and Kristin Olson. In accordance with Jeanette's wishes her body will be donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. A memorial...
Cleston Miracle
Feb 18, 2010
Age 81, of Redford. Born in Pineville, Kentucky. Beloved husband of Diana for 49 years. Loving Father of Debra Carver (Robert), Cleston "Chuck" Miracle, Cynthia Askew, Sarah Dye (Leslie), Luanne Heavin, Denise Palazzolo, Forrest Miracle (Debra) and Bliss White (Gary). Cherished grandfather of 18, and great-grandfather of 16. Dear Brother of Edna Miracle. Funeral Monday 11 AM...
John Joseph Masson
Feb 17, 2010
Age 23, Died suddenly in Florida. Beloved son of Michael and Christine Masson. Brother of Ann. Grandson of Joseph and Irene Drazga, Ann and the late Dr. Bernard Masson. Godson and nephew of Nancy Drazga. Godson and nephew of Mark (Angela) Masson. Nephew of Cynthia and (Dr. Phillip) Frantzis, Anna Lisa (Michael) Loiselle. Cousins of Marianna, Jessica,...
Doris S. Gunn
Feb 16, 2010
Age 82, in Port Charlotte, Florida. A funeral service will be held 11 AM on Wednesday, February 24th, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown, Farmington. Rev. Mark Coffey, Pastor of Community Life Center Church, Port Charlotte, Florida, will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation 2-8 PM Tuesday, February 23rd, at the funeral home. Interment at Mt....
Sarah M. "Sally" Fenby
Feb 14, 2010
Age 90. Beloved mother of Leslie (Richard) Miller, Burt (Annette) Fenby, and Belinda (Eldred) Baird. Survived by many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. David Owen, Pastor of Ward Presbyterian Church in Northville, will officiate. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia. Memorial Contributions may be...
Ingrid E. Nelson Nagy
Feb 14, 2010
Age 89 of Farmington MI, quietly departed this earth for the great kitchen in the sky on February 14, Valentine's Day, 2010. Her cheerfulness, kindness, boundless optimism, fashion sense and fabulous cooking will be missed by daughters Linda Heard and Nancy Youngdahl. Predeceased by husband of 54 years Alex. In addition to her two daughters, she is...
Jack Ray Whitman
Feb 12, 2010
Age 58. Beloved son of Geraldine and James Whitman. Dear brother of Carol and Beverly. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 block west of Farmington Road on the south side of Grand River). Stacy Whitefield, Brightmoor Christian Church presiding. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM also at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
David K. Waipa
Feb 10, 2010
Age 84, of Farmington. Beloved husband of the late Gloria for 39 years. Survived by nieces and nephews. David was an Army Veteran of W.W.II and a retired Detroit Public Schools Science Teacher. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 13th at 10 AM (in state 9:15 AM) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815...
Ruby E. Lapointe
Feb 7, 2010
Beloved wife of Raymond for 50 years. Loving mother of Raymond, Jr. (Tamara), Renee (Louie) McShane, and the late Millie. Cherished grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of one. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Fr. Ralph Besterwitch, Pastor of Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, Redford, will officiate. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM. Memorial...
Vieno (Ketola) Wirkkala
Feb 6, 2010
Age 97. Born in Finland. Loving mother of Markku (Hilkka) Ketola. Cherished grandmother of Ann Marie, Anita, and Katriina Ketola. Dear sister of Helvi Rauhala. Funeral 3 PM Saturday, February 13th, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Officiating Rev. Bob Hegdal, Mission Pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Redford. Visitation Saturday 1 PM until time of service...
Jo (Nee Rogers) Schellmat
Feb 6, 2010
Beautiful and beloved daughter of Edith and the late Francis Rogers. Dear sister of Daniel (Maureen) and David Rogers. Loving aunt of Terra. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Jo will be dearly missed by her fiancé, Ron Ostrowski. Memorial Service 3 PM Sunday, February 21st, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Visitation Sunday...
Ralph J. Dobson
Feb 5, 2010
Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Isabel for 64 years. Loving father of Mary Lou (Lonnie) Van Trump, Patricia (James) Joyce, and John (Marie) Dobson. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. Ralph was a proud World War II Army Veteran. Funeral Thursday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Arthur L. Spafford...
