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Emmet Joseph Donnelly
Dec 14, 2007
Age 88. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 10 a.m., January 10th at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.
Douglas E. Pierpoint
Dec 12, 2007
Suddenly at age 39, of Garden City. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Michelle for 19 years. Cherished father of Alex, Heather and Henry. Loving son of Mary and the late Robert Pierpoint. Dear brother of Donald Pierpoint. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5884 Venoy, Westland, MI 48185....
Donald A. Ward
Dec 10, 2007
Age 86, of Farmington. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Beloved husband of the late Norma for 57 years. Loving father of Donna (Larry) Zbanek, Thomas (Debbie), and Jonathon Ward. Cherished grandfather "Poppy" of Jennifer, Brian, Jason; and great-grandfather of eight. Dear brother of John (Jeann) Ward. Mr. Ward was a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during...
Dorothy Louise Haupt
Dec 8, 2007
Age 86, of Northville. Born in Eldorado, Illinois. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Daniel C. Mckenzie
Dec 8, 2007
Age 68 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Rita for over 27 years. Dear father of Terry (Sherri), Jeffrey, Gerri, Jaci and Lisa. Brother of Victor, Sharon and Cindy. Also survived by 11 grandchildren Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 P.M.
Betty Jane Felker
Dec 7, 2007
Age 85, of Farmington Hills. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Beloved wife of Thaddeus F., Sr. for 63 years. Loving mother of Lois (Joe) Wenstrup, Thaddeus F., Jr. (Deb), Del, William and Michael (Carolyn) Felker. Cherished grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Gladys McInnis. Betty Jane was an active community volunteer and former social editor...
Karin E. Clancy
Dec 7, 2007
Age 83, of Plymouth, Michigan. Born in Finland. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Cherished mother of Maureen (Bill) Maher, Debra (Shelia VanBaalen) and Dawn (Mark) Caples. Loving grandmother of Shaun, Sarah, Michael, David, Patrick and Luke. Dear friend of Mary Hughes, Pauline Jowsey, and Charlotte Meagher. The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to the...
Herbert E. Piilo
Dec 5, 2007
Age 89, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Dear friend of Sylvia Saarinen. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Eila (John) Kowalak. Herbert is a proud W.W.II Air Force Veteran. His family has arranged for an immediate cremation. Memorial contributions my be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by Potti...
Sadie E. Cramer
Nov 30, 2007
Age 83, of Farmington Hills. Born in Redford, Michigan. Loving mother of Paul and George Barnum; grandmother to many. Survived by two brothers. Funeral service Thursday 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road). Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. service. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park,...
John Gottis, Jr.
Nov 30, 2007
Age 80, of Romeoville, IL. Formerly of Farmington, MI. Dear friend of Eleanor Hart. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father of Denise (Tom) Wiloch, Robert (Shelley) and the late John R. Gottis. Cherished grandfather of Colleen, Matthew, Lexi and Evan. Survived by his sister Florence Sajewich. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...
Priscilla C. Young
Nov 30, 2007
Age 73, of Farmington Hills. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of Charlie "Chuck" for 56 years. Loving mother of Kevin (Paula) and Keith Young. Cherished grandmother of Nicole and Kevin. Dear sister of Glen Taub and Shirley Kovac. Memorial Service Tuesday 5 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk....
Debra Sue (Nee Wadenstorer) Kent
Nov 30, 2007
Age 55, of Southfield. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan. Beloved wife of John for 37 years. Dear daughter of Laverne and Ida. Survived by eight sisters and brothers; many nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law Gladys Kent. Debra was a Farmington Hills Police Dispatcher for 9 years. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our...
Joseph S. Homeszyn
Nov 25, 2007
Age 91, of Clarkston. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Eugenie. Loving father of Gerald & Cathy Homeszyn, Maryann & Larry Stachowiak, Leonard & Gerry Homeszyn. Dear step-father of Greg & Betsy Golem. Brother of Frances Wojcik, John Opalko and Theresa Opalko Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Thomas Andrew Wood
Nov 20, 2007
Age 47 of Northville Twp. Beloved son of the late Charlotte and Robert. Loving brother of Cat White, James Wood, Nanse Wood, Susan Gonyou and Barbara Talarico. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the funeral home.
Robert J. "Bob" Williams
Nov 17, 2007
Age 60, of California. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving father of Geneva Knigge (Gary), Brandy Williams and Heath Williams (Heather). Cherished grandfather of Rileigh and Nash. Beloved son of Robert and Janet Williams. Dear brother of Michael (Renee) and Mark (Janie) Williams. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill...
L. Jack Akey, Sr.
Nov 16, 2007
Age 86, of Farmington Hills. Born in Traverse City, Michigan. Beloved husband of Rosemary for 64 years. Loving father of Jack, Jr. (Pamela), Michael (Carrie), Patricia (Paul) Remondino, Steven and Gregory (Karrie) Akey. Cherished grandfather of 11; great-grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Phyllis Manville. Jack was preceded in death by his grandchild, Leah. Funeral Tuesday 12...
Katri Laine
Nov 14, 2007
Age 80, of Brighton. Born in Lapua, Finland. Beloved wife of the late Reino. Loving mother of Peter (Susan), Eric (Judith) and Michael (April). Proud grandmother of Christopher, Eric II (Sabrina), Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Kody and Shelby. Katri was loved by a large extended family in Finland and the United States. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. at Thayer-Rock...
Kathryn Stratton Grabel
Nov 10, 2007
Age 86, of Farmington Hills. Born in Williamsport, Tennessee. Beloved wife of the late L. Bruce Grabel. Dear sister of the late Samuel Johnson and the late Susan Schaefer. Survived by sister-in-law Ruby Johnson and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W....
Beverly J. M
Nov 9, 2007
Age 79 of Farmington Hills. Private family services are being held for Mrs. Moffitt followed by inurnment at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, Michigan.
Virginia M. Breeze
Nov 8, 2007
Age 88, of Redford, formerly of Farmington. Beloved wife of the late William Carl. Dear mother of Judy (Jerry) Haggerty, Richard (Deb)Breeze and William (Karen) Breeze. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Larry R....
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