James C. Eaton, Sr.
Sep 30, 2007
Resident of Farmington Hills for over 48 Years. Beloved husband of Josephine for 65 years. Loving father of James , Jr., Jerome, Janeen, and Joel (Kelly). Loving grandfather of Rachel and Joshua. Mr. Eaton was a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force where he flew multi-engine planes for Paratroopers and was also a mission specialist during World...
Jeffrey Allan Desmarais
Sep 28, 2007
Beloved husband of Joanne DesMarais. Loving son of Roland DesMarais and Ruth Frankel. Service of Remembrance Monday 7:30 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m.
Kathleen Anne Ockerman
Sep 28, 2007
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth D. (deceased October 1, 2005). Loving mother of Gregory (Josephine), Kenneth P. (Debra), JoAnn (Mark) Newell, Sandra (Gerald) Alaska, Janet (Rick) McClusky, Susan (Greg) Bartelt. Cherished grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 5. Dear daughter of the late Velma L. (nee Furrow) and Leonard E. Duncan Sister of Robert (Margaret) and Charles...
Catherine Cleary
Sep 26, 2007
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Kathryn (Robert) King, James (Sandra) Cleary, Dennis (Ann) Cleary, Brian Cleary, and Timothy (Nancy) Cleary. Cherished grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia. Rev. Fr. Henry W. Roodbeen officiating. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
Barbara A. Ramsey
Sep 25, 2007
Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Jeff (Hermine) Ramsey, Denny Ramsey (Barb Clarke), and Joan M. (Kevin) Feeheley. Cherished grandmother of Joshua Ramsey, Emily Ramsey, Jacob Ramsey, Katie McKee, Rachel Feeheley, Joel Ramsey, Megan Feeheley, Sarah Rose Feeheley, and Spencer Smith. Barbara was a retired teacher for Farmington Public Schools. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m....
Lynn L. Pitcher
Sep 18, 2007
Age 61, of Abilene, Texas. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband Jacob. Loving mother of Tim, Jason, Erik and Michelle Brennan. Cherished grandmother of three. Dear sister of the late Michael Brennan. Graveside Service Tuesday 2 p.m. at North Farmington Cemetery, 29650 Farmington Road (North of 13 Mile Road), Farmington Hills. Officiant Rev. Larry R. Austin. Arrangements...
William H. Johnston, "Bill" Jr.
Sep 13, 2007
Age 67, of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Born in Rahway, New Jersey. Retired Ford Motor Company Logistics Manager. Beloved husband of Evelyn for 45 years. Loving father of William III (Denita) Johnston, Dawn (Mikel) Goldberg and Aimee (Glenn) Lyons. Cherished grandfather of Billy, Justin, Jordyn, Jayden and Jessica. Dear son of Edith Johnston and brother of Kathleen (Richard)...
Gunhild M. Piering
Sep 12, 2007
Age 93, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Duluth, Minnesota. Cherished grandmother of Claude Christensen and Cheryl Ablin. Survived many family members and friends. Mrs. Piering's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. A private family Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Minnesota. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the...
Beulah V. (Nee Fisher) Trombley
Sep 11, 2007
Age 98, long time resident of Farmington since 1931. Born in Brown City, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Henry L. Loving mother of David H. (Margaret J.) Trombley and Linda M. (Ralph) Peckham. Cherished grandmother of Erika and Krista Peckham. Dear sister of Merle E. Dray and Lillian L. Bakewell. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state...
Lola V. Ingalls
Sep 7, 2007
Age 100, of Redford. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Dona (Eugene) Goodrich and William, Jr. (Lois) Ingalls. cherished grandmother of five; great-grandmother of eight; great-great-grandmother of one. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Chaplain...
Earl L. Pressel
Sep 6, 2007
Age 88, resident of Farmington for 36 years. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. A proud World War II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Helen Julia for 65 years. Loving father of Harry (Vall), Ann Cleary (Denny), Bill (Ginny), Tom (Kathy), Richard (Lita) and Mary Cline (Bill). Cherished grandfather of 18, great-grandfather of 13. Earl was a 1941 Engineering...
Esther E. Conner
Sep 5, 2007
Beloved wife of the late Herschel E. Conner. Loving mother of the late Norma Carey and Earlene Rose. Cherished grandmother of Robin Rose, Carolyn Melnik, and Brian Carey. Great-grandmother of four. Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.
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Judith Ann Casemore
Sep 2, 2007
Age 66, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Preceded in death by the late Ferris and Opal Casemore. Loving niece of Laura Clague and Rita Cook of Florida. Dear cousin of Dr. Gregory & Nancy Clague, Dr. Gary & Susan Clague and Janet & Dennis McGinnis. Also survived by many loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held...
Barbara H. Nepstad
Aug 30, 2007
in San Francisco, CA. Formerly of Farmington, MI. Long time member of the Covenant Baptist Church, West Bloomfield. Beloved wife of the late Sigurd. Loving mother of Barbara Bonet, Sharon (Paul) Schulte and the late Gordon Nepstad. Dear aunt of Robert (Joanne) Low and family. Barbara was a graduate of the Detroit Teachers College, now Wayne State...
Floyd A. Geistler
Aug 30, 2007
Age 81, of Waterford. Beloved husband of Marge for 60 years. Loving father of Kenneth (Jane), Roger (Kimberly), David (Bonnie), Pamela (William) Sturgeon and Sandra (Allen) Hemerling. Cherished grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of nine. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state at 10 a.m.) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Ave., Farmington, MI 48335. The...
John P. Roman
Aug 27, 2007
Former resident of Farmington Hills, MI and U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved son of Anna M. Roman. Loving brother of Maryann (Carl) Misch and the late Eleanor Kochanski and the late Florence Jakielek. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Saturday, September 8th, 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows...
Mildred J. Varga
Aug 25, 2007
Age 83, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Daughter of the late Anton & Josephine Journey. Loving mother of Stefanie Varga (Guy Laizure). Mildred earned her Master's Degree from Wayne State University and taught Elementary students in the Detroit Public School system for over 40 years. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...
Ruth E. Pietila
Aug 24, 2007
Age 71, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Wesley. Loving mother of Calvin, Wendy (Gary Anderson), Cindy (James) Daavettila, Pamela (George) Diamantoni and Wesley (Barbara) Pietila. Cherished grandmother of 26; great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Richard (Katie), Paul (Enid), Grace (Robert) Tormanen, George and the late Howard (sister-in-law Helen) Pennala....
Arlene M. Sachtleben
Aug 17, 2007
Age 75, of Detroit. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Arlene was a graduate of Redford High School. She work for the City of Detroit for over 32 years, starting out as a purchasing clerk, and later becoming supervisor in the Income Tax Department. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. Loving mother of Vanese McLachlan, Thelma Alexander and Mary...
Joseph S. Macdonald
Aug 15, 2007
Age 86, of Rochester Hills. Formerly of Farmington Hills. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Delaere) for 59 years. Loving father of Linda Johnson (Doug), Gary MacDonald and Heather MacDonald (Seth Stafford). Cherished grandfather of three; great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Blanche Sampson, the late John and late William MacDonald. Memorial...
