Obituary Listing

Mar 24, 2009

PARTAIN, Marjory S. Age 94. March 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James Partain. Dear mother of James Partain, Virginia Reed and the late Nancy McDonald. Cherished grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of five. Visitation Thursday 6-9 PM at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., (1 block w. of Farmington Rd.). Funeral and Interment in San...

Mar 24, 2009

Age 85 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ken is the beloved husband of Frances "Dee" for 53 years. He is also survived by many loving family members and friends. Ken worked as a buyer for the Cross Company. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Rev. Timothy P. Halboth officiating....

Mar 23, 2009

Reuben grew up in the Copper Country, the son of a Finnish copper miner. He graduated from Calumet High school in 1937 where he was a member of the Glee Club. During WWII he served in the army as an airplane mechanic and advanced to flight school. In January of 1944 he was appointed a flight officer...

Mar 17, 2009

The daughter of William and Josephine Patana. Born Feb. 6 1912 in Clinton, IN. Preceded in death by her husbands William E. Strand and Charles E. Kangas also by her son Clinton A. Strand and 2 grandsons. She is survived by her daughter Sally (Andy) Hill of Otter Lake MI and her sons Roger (Ruth Helen) Strand...

Mar 16, 2009

Age 56. Beloved husband of Shelley for 15 years. Survived by loving pets Buster, Joey, and Lola. Dear brother-in-law of Pamela Steinman. Son of Theresa Dittenber and brother of Andrew (Tammy) and Paula (John) Pearsall. Proud uncle of Billy, Jacob, James, and great-uncle of Michael, James, David, Jeffrey, and Jason. Memorial contributions may be made to Cherryland...

Mar 15, 2009

Age 80, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen. Dear father of Douglas & Pat Merenda, Gary Merenda and Lisa & Alvin Baker. Loving grandfather of Brandon Merenda. Brother of John Merenda. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Giuseppe was a music teacher and band director for 34 years in the Detroit Public School System....

Mar 13, 2009

Age 89 of Farmington. Beloved husband of the late Marian E. Dear father of Kenneth, Roger (Cindy) and the late Carol Crabill. Loving grandfather of Tom, Ellen, Karen, Casey, Jay, Mickey, Carolyn and 9 great-grandchildren. Brother of Doris Doll and Ruth Heaslip. A memorial gathering will take place at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18th at John Cowley...

Mar 8, 2009

Age 87, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Lois for 59 years. Dearest friend of Dorothy (the late Clarence) Rottermond. Loving uncle of Mark and David Rottermond. Also leaves many caring friends. Robert was born in Detroit and served as a City of Detroit Police Officer until his retirement. Funeral Thursday...

Mar 7, 2009

Died March 7, 2009 at Angela Hospice from complications of congestive heart failure. Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. Bill passed away at 87, having lived a full life. Beloved husband of Julia (Stangl) for 61 years. Proud father of Stephen (Marilynn), Karen (Bob) Kopicko, John (Lori), JoAnn (Jim) Clements, Susan (Jeffrey) Parent, James, Christine (David)...

Mar 7, 2009

Beloved husband of Helen for 66 years. Loving father of Andrew (Christine) Attalai. Cherished grandfather of Emily (Jason) Kaare and Matthew Attalai. Dear brother of the late Kornelia Ferenci. Memorial luncheon will be held at a later date.

Mar 6, 2009

Age 99, March 6, 2009. Daughter of the late William B. and Etta M. Campbell. Retired Detroit Public School Teacher. Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday, March 12th at Grand Lawn Cemetery, East Chapel, 23501 Grand River Avenue, Detroit. Memorials to Leader Dogs for the Blind, PO Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000.

Mar 3, 2009

Beloved husband of Karen for 30 years. Loving brother of Carol (Larry) Verellen. Cherished uncle of Anna, Wendy, and Sam. Dear son-in-law of Hazel Kauppi and brother-in-law of David (Rita) Kauppi. Funeral Saturday 1:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington. Visitation 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mar 2, 2009

Beloved wife of 62 years to Pat. Dear Mother of Gail, Ross and Ellen. Loving Grandma of Susie, Mark, Matt, Janet and Allie. Memorial Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. (In state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power, Farmington. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Drive, Ste. 100, Southfield,...

Mar 1, 2009

MALISZEWSKI, William N. Age 90. March 1, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Barbara D. Loving father of Joanne Maliszewski, Susan (Randy) Blum and the late William M. Maliszewski. Cherished grandfather of five. Proud WWII Veteran. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 26111 Evergreen Rd., Suite...

Feb 21, 2009

Age 91, of Farmington. Born in Slema, Malta. Beloved wife of the late Anthony for 60 years. Loving mother of Frank (Sue), Richard (Pat), and Vera (Allan) Diedo. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Mary (Carm)Aquilina and sister-in-law of Doris Riviera. Funeral Mass Saturday 11 AM (in state 10:30 AM) at St....

Feb 20, 2009

Age 49 of Apex, North Carolina. Beloved son of the late Andy and Leona Caesar. Loving brother of Cynthia (Shawn) Weese. Dear nephew of Marie Eldrad. Funeral Service Monday 12 Noon at First United Methodist Church of Farmington, 33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48336. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to time of service at church.

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Feb 17, 2009

Beloved wife of Kenneth of 60 years. Loving mother of John (Nancy) Hawkinson. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca, Eric, Natalie, and the late Angelique. Dear sister of John Hanson, Peter Hanson, and Mary Lou Northup. Dear sister-in-law of Paul Hawkinson, Edna Mae Bueon, and the late Robert Hawkinson. Memorial Service Monday 11:00 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...

Feb 17, 2009

Beloved sister of Amy Bertrand of Westland. Mabel graduated with a Master's of Science degree at Wayne State in 1942 after attending night school and while teaching in Detroit. A gardener, birder, traveler, painter, jewelry maker, environmentalist, and quilter, Mabel enjoyed all of nature. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at...

Feb 17, 2009

Age 75. February 17, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Angela (1986). Loving brother of William (Ada), Weldon (Eva), Paul, Roy (Betty), Betty, Annabelle (Oliver) Kyllonen, Geraldine (Harley) Zierer, and the late Lorna, Ruth, Melvin, Jack and Sulo. Dear son of the late August and Hildur (Juntunen) Jurva. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Gerald was...

Feb 16, 2009

Beloved wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Earl (Bettie) and Gerald (Karen). Cherished grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 6. Memorial Service Friday, February 20th, 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 20805 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.