Helen I. Strzalkowski
Nov 5, 2007
Age 68, of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of Erwin for 44 years. Loving mother of Suzan Strzalkowski, Deborah (Joel) Bernheardt and Mark (Shannon) Strzalkowski. Cherished grandmother of Amanda, Brian, Stephen, Christopher, Dayle and Gayle. Dear sister of Marion Manns, Peggy Dankoff and Patsy Mayfield; aunt and great-aunt to countless nieces and nephews....
Wilho R. Liimatta
Nov 4, 2007
Age 68. Born in Mohawk, Michigan. Son of Francis Ainard and Mamie Emily (nee Peterson) Liimatta. Moved to Detroit in September, 1942, with his parents. Attended School in Hazel Park, Michigan and in 1964 Special Education in Lapeer, Michigan. Wilho resided in West Bloomfield, Michigan for several years where he received loving care for which we are...
Alexis Holenko
Nov 2, 2007
Age 91, of Hamtramck, Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving brother of Mary Kolody, the late Julie Sawkin and the late Alexander Holenko. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Timothy Barna, Pastor of St. Michael Russian Orthodox Church, Redford. Visitation Sunday 2-8...
Charles F. Bridges, Jr.
Oct 26, 2007
BRIDGES, Charles "Chuck" F. Jr. Age 81 of Farmington, October 26, 2007. Beloved husband of Violet for almost 60 years. Loving father of Irene Bridges Slisinger, Carolyn Bridges Bennett, Terry (Thomas) Welti, Charles F. Bridges, III. Dearest grandfather of Alex, Zach Welti and the late Justin. Proud U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II, having served in Okinawa....
David E. Nivala
Oct 25, 2007
Age 68, of Plymouth. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Judith for 39 years. Loving father of Brian and Michael (Jenny). Dear brother of Milton (Pamela) Nivala. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford, MI 48239. Officiant Pastor Bob Hegdal. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...
Elizabeth A. Kilponen
Oct 24, 2007
Age 89, of Plymouth. Born in Meadville, Wisconsin. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph for 69 years. Loving mother of Sandra (Larry) Seltz, Deanna (Jerry) Winter, Roger (Carolyn), and Jeffrey Kilponen. Cherished grandmother of 12: great-grandmother of 24. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Salem National Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32430 Ann Arbor Trail, Westland, MI 48185. Officiant Rev....
Raymond H. Tulkki
Oct 23, 2007
Age 95. Born in Howard Lake, Minnesota. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Loving father of Irene (Larry) Luedeman, Sandra (Edwin) Tolkkinen, Phyllis (Dennis) Falls, Raymond (Elizabeth) Tulkki, Ruth (Carl) Nevala, James (Judith) Tulkki, Donald (Nancy) Tulkki, Christine (Arthur) Seiter, David (Marcia) Tulkki, Kathryn (Kari) Pudas, Allan (Kathleen) Tulkki, Patricia (Charles) Kantola, Sara (John) Gush-Halav, Daniel Tulkki,...
Elmer H. Fischer, Jr.
Oct 20, 2007
Age 85, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Eleanor for 65 years. Loving father of Robert L. (Joan), Karen A. Cooper and Paul K. (Catherine). Cherished grandfather of Michael, Steven, Lauren and Eric. Proud member of Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Bethlehem...
Mary Virginia Szatwicz
Oct 17, 2007
Age 84, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Cheryl Whalen (Randy), Betty Goscicki (Dave), Debbie Kantor (Michael), Bob Szatwicz (Jennifer) and the late Sue Stephan. Cherished grandmother of Jenny, Emily, Mary, Molly, Jessica and Andrea; great-grandmother of four. She also leaves two grand puppies. Mrs. Szatwicz's...
Vivian M. Rowe
Oct 16, 2007
Age 74, of Livonia. Born in Fulton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Vernon. Loving mother of David (Julie) and Gordon (Colleen) Rowe. Cherished grandmother of five; great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Doris Jokimaki. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road). Funeral Monday...
Marian E. Lower
Oct 12, 2007
Age 81, of Howell. Born in Donora, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late Gale. Loving mother of Lee (Phil) Miller, Bob (Christine) Lower, Wanda Lower, the late Larry, the late Jimmy (Paula Neikart) and the late Sherri. Cherished grandmother of Bobby, Stephen, Brenda, Kurt, Dora and Amy; great-grandmother of Alexis and Emily. Dear sister of Marge Hilton,...
Eleanor M. Fischer
Oct 11, 2007
Age 83, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Elmer H. Jr. for 65 years. Loving mother of Robert L. (Joan), Karen A. Cooper and Paul K. (Catherine). Cherished grandmother of Michael, Steven, Lauren and Eric. Dear sister of the late Harold Zorn (Betty), the late Louis Zorn (the late Peg), Dorothy Suarez (the late...
Donald E. Gerds
Oct 10, 2007
Age 85, of Waterford. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Esther for 50 years. Dear father of Edward (Becky), Thomas and Catherine (William) Fox. Loving grandfather of Emily, Crystal, Rachel and Seth. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington (just W. of Farmington...
David W. Wright
Oct 9, 2007
Age 60. Born in Hamburg, New York. Mr. Wright's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for him at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Virginia Lee Dickerman
Oct 6, 2007
Age 87, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Virginia is the former owner and operator of Dickerman Dance Studio in Farmington for 48 years. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Marcia (Rainer) Schwager. Cherished grandmother of Heidi and Erik; great-grandmother of Shiloh, Creek and Julian. Dear sister of Marguerite Honerkamp. Memorial visitation Friday, October...
Clarence Alan "Al" Malesky
Oct 6, 2007
Age 61, of Farmington Hills. Born in Dearborn, Michigan. Al fought a courageous and lenghty fight against head and neck cancer. He is a retired Sergeant of the Detroit Police Department and proud Army Veteran of Vietnam. Beloved husband of Donna Mistele for 23 years. Loving father of Michelle and Christine Malesky. Dear brother of Mariann Gierczak,...
Ingrid T. Mulkey
Oct 6, 2007
Age 95, of Redford. Born in Ironwood, Michigan. Mrs. Mulkey's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for her at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Matthew Kelton
Oct 5, 2007
Age 82, of Novi. Formerly of Redford, Michigan. Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Beloved husband of Nancy for 61 years. loving father of Paul (Patti) Kelton. Dear brother of John (Helen) Kelton and Gladys (Jim) Brough. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant...
Elsie (Nee Hahn) Ross
Oct 3, 2007
Age 97, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Formerly of Farmington, Michigan. Elsie was born in Fremont, Wisconsin. As a registered nurse, she dedicated her life work to helping others until retiring at age 76. Beloved wife of the late William J. Ross. Loving mother of William H. (Sharon) of Brighton and John P. (Linda) of Cincinnati. Cherished grandmother of...
Eria A. Hamrick
Oct 3, 2007
Resident of Livonia. Beloved wife of Wendell for 51 years. Dear mother of Phyllis Hamrick. Sister of Laura Hirvela. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday (in state at 10:00 a.m.) at St. John Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes. Redford. Visitation Sunday 2-8 P.M. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Memorials suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.
