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Edsel  J. Carlson

Edsel J. Carlson

May 6, 2008

Beloved husband of Hannah for 54 years. Loving father of Daniel & Kim and Kevin & Peggy. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Kevin, Bradley, Todd, Sean, Michael and Kathleen. Dear Brother of Reuben & Dorothy and Minetha Ruohonen. He also leaves numerous relatives and friends. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME. Visitation will be Friday 2-9...

Veronica Boheim

Veronica Boheim

May 5, 2008

Of Farmington. Passed away peacefully on May 5th. Vera was born Oct. 1, 1934 in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Beloved and devoted wife of Herb for 53 years. Loving mother of four daughters; Susan (Anwar) George, Jody Ingle, Terri (Rob) Hayden and Leslie (Michael) Grohman. Dearest grandmother of 11; Nicole (Chad), Carly, Mike, Jay, Chelsea, Garrett, Hannah, Ian,...

Edward  B. Wrosch

Edward B. Wrosch

May 5, 2008

Age 90 of Farmington Hills, Beloved husband of the late Elsie Mae. Dear father of Diane & Tom McLellan of Strongsville, Ohio, William & Sandy of Northville, Michigan and Donald & Dianne of New Hudson, Michigan. Loving grandfather of Karen, Kristen, David, Brian, Kimberly and Bradley. Great-grandfather of Michael and Elyse. Brother of Eleanor Walko and the...

Frank  C. Murtland,  Iii

Frank C. Murtland, Iii

May 4, 2008

Frank "Hank" Murtland III of Farmington Hills, Age 52 passed away of cancer on May 4th, 2008 at home with his family at his side. Hank was born in Cincinnati, Ohio but lived most of his life in Farmington & Farmington Hills. He was a graduate of Farmington High School (1973) and of Michigan Tech University (1980)...

Barbara  Ann Tiura

Barbara Ann Tiura

May 1, 2008

Barbara Ann Tiura passed away on May 1, 2008, at her home in Farmington Hills. She was born in Detroit on October 13, 1943, to Frans Rudolph and Mary Tiura, and was raised in Southfield, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University in 1965 with a degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduating, she accepted a teaching position...

Linda  Mabel Engebretsen

Linda Mabel Engebretsen

Apr 30, 2008

Age 73, of Farmington. Born in Gloversville, New York. Beloved mother of John (Sandy), Marc (Roberta), Kathy (Boone) Smith and Mary (Jerry) Fielder. Grandmother of 11, Great-grandmother of six. Visitation Saturday, May 3rd 1-5 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road). Memorial contributions may be made to...

Marian  A. Brand

Marian A. Brand

Apr 28, 2008

Age 91, of Farmington Hills. Born in Airdrie, Scotland. Beloved wife of the late Richard for 55 years. Loving mother of Carole (James) Moore. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Kimberly) Moore and Jennifer (Scott) Marshall. Proud great-grandmother of Payne, Carter, Easton, Callaway and Reed. Funeral Thursday 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Downtown Farmington...

Birdie Cassidy

Birdie Cassidy

Apr 27, 2008

Age 85, of Brighton. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Jack for 62 years. Loving mother of Dennis (Jean) Cassidy, Judy (the late Charles) Young and Laura (David) Klotz. Cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 14; great-great-grandmother of two. Birdie graduated from McKenzie High School as class Salutatorian and loved to cook and bake....

Dona  Jean Consani

Dona Jean Consani

Apr 27, 2008

Age 85, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Loving mother of Gayle Saari, Randy Consani, Sandy Darr (Michael) and Greg Consani. Cherished grandmother of Autumn, John, Allyn, Drew, Crista and Becky. Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48154. Private arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral...

Dennis  L. Hassell

Dennis L. Hassell

Apr 25, 2008

Age 69, of Southfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Rose for 39 years. Loving father of Karen, Linda (Tim) Weber and Steve (Jennifer). Cherished grandfather of Simon Hassell, Aidan Weber, and Charlotte Hassell. Dear Brother of the late James, Betty Dooling, and Joan Stone. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:00 a.m. (in state at 9:30 a.m.) at...

Dwight  L. Jackson

Dwight L. Jackson

Apr 22, 2008

Age 60, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Christine for 26 years. Loving father of Timothy, Daniel and Bethany. Dear brother of Stanley and Gayle (Pamela) Jackson. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Pastor Wayne Kurtycz of NorthRidge Church,...

John  E. Schwochow

John E. Schwochow

Apr 22, 2008

Age 57, of Farmington Hills. Born in Pontiac, Michigan. Loving son of Dorothy and the late Roy. Dearest big brother of Carla (Mark) Keegan. Best friend and fiancee of Nancy Vaghy. Also survived by his loyal companion Jes. John was an avid hunter and boater. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, April 27th, at Salem...

Evelyn  Grace Wright

Evelyn Grace Wright

Apr 21, 2008

nee Morrison. Age 85 went to be with her Lord on April 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late William E. Wright. Loving mother of William (Patti), Keith (Merry), James (Alice), Heather, Sharon (Bud) Kraus and Douglas (Laura). Dear sister of Miriam Walters, Keith Morrison and the late Charles and Paul Morrison. Also survived by 16 grandchildren...

Julian  J. Hrynkow

Julian J. Hrynkow

Apr 16, 2008

Age 80, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Mr. Hrynkow's family selected an immediate cremation. no formal funeral services are planned. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of donor's choice. Thank you.

Agnes  A. Tomczak

Agnes A. Tomczak

Apr 16, 2008

Age 80, of Novi, Michigan. Born in Hempfield, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Marvin P. Tomczak. Dear friend of Louise Evanoff. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 18th at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Officiant Rev. Fr. Eugene Simon. Memorial tributes may be made to the charity of donor's choice. Thank you....

Donald  Ray Burns

Donald Ray Burns

Apr 15, 2008

Age 73, in Loganville, Georgia. Former Michigan resident. Born in Harrison County, West Virginia. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation for Mr. Burns will be Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Diabetes Assoc., 30200 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 105, Bingham Farms, MI...

Robert  G. Wilson

Robert G. Wilson

Apr 15, 2008

Age 79, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Melba. Bob is a former 44 year engineering employee of The FORD Motor Company. He enjoyed the outdoors and golfing. Bob will be missed by his family and friends. A private burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial tributes may...

Robert  H. Otte,  Sr.

Robert H. Otte, Sr.

Apr 14, 2008

Age 84, of Farmington Hills. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved husband of Florence Edgar-Otte and the late Lucy. Loving father of Robert H. Otte, Jr. (Linda); step-father of James Edgar (Betsy), Susan Edgar and Elaine Nevins. Cherished grandfather of Rob (Jen), Julie (Paul), Becky (John); step-grandfather of Gyi, Athan, Lany, Sabrina, Jimmy, Ryan, Hanna, Erin and great-grandfather...

John J. "Jack" Beavis

John J. "Jack" Beavis

Apr 11, 2008

Age 78, in Palm Springs, Florida. Resident of Novi, Michigan. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Steven (Cynthia) and the late David Beavis. Cherished grandfather of six. Dear brother of Barbara (Donald) Duffy. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile, Farmington Hills. Officiant Rev. Scott McKinney. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at...

Helen  Virginia Timmington

Helen Virginia Timmington

Apr 9, 2008

Age 88, resident of The Grand Court, Farmington Hills. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Scott Timmington (MaryBeth), Karen McCann (Martha) and Cathy Conlon (Kevin). Adoring grandmother of Breanne Hunter, Lindsay, Nicholas and Jessica Timmington; devoted great-grandmother of Chase and Mackenzie Hunter. Memorial Service Saturday, May 3rd at Greenfield...

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