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Clyde  P. Kraft

Clyde P. Kraft

Jun 9, 2007

Age 72, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Janet for 50 years. Loving father of Pam Pesch. Cherished grandfaher of Jamie and Evan Pesch. Memorial Service Wednesday 4 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (one block. West of Farmington Road). Officiant Rev. Donald Kreiss, Pastor of Antioch Lutheran Church,...

Danny  Wayne Lowery,  Jr.

Danny Wayne Lowery, Jr.

Jun 9, 2007

Age 30, of Farmington Hills. Suddenly. Loving son of Danny W. Sr. and Gail Lowery. Dear brother of Keith. Cherished grandson of Ralph and Dorothy Lowery and the late Charles Kenneth and the late Dorothy May Brooks. Survived by his loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Friday 6 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue,...

Mildred  A. Kangas

Mildred A. Kangas

Jun 8, 2007

Age 87, of South Lyon. Born in Kearsarge, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Matthew. Loving mother of Michael (Paulet) Kangas and the late Marie Mathewson. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Ken) Johnson, Kimberly Hosner & Kris (Larry) Nabors. Adoring great-grandmother of Cameron, Madison, Bethany, Jacob and Allison. Dear sister of the late Verna Kangas, Gladys Corbeil, Leonard,...

Earnest  R. Pryor

Earnest R. Pryor

Jun 7, 2007

Age 75, of Detroit, Michigan. Born in Virginia. Beloved husband of Angela for 16 years. Dear father of Earnest, Patricia, Renee, Daniel, David and step-father of James, Tiffany and Lisa. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 W. 13 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377. Officiant Pastor Norm Frechette. Interment Great Lakes...

Mary  C. Carnegie

Mary C. Carnegie

Jun 6, 2007

Age 85. She was born to Alma and John Stong in Detroit, Michigan. A descendant of the Beaubien and Connor families, Mary was raised in a loving home in Detroit. In 1939 Mary met Donald S. Carnegie, the man of her dreams. They wed in 1941, had six children and fifty three romantic years together. Family and...

Edward  C. Laconis

Edward C. Laconis

Jun 5, 2007

Age 96, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Cokeburgh, Pennsylvania. Beloved husband of Matilda for 71 years. Loving father of Richard (Pim) Laconis, Ronald Laconis and Arlene (Michael) Pheney. Cherished grandfather of Lynn, Gary, Gregory, Lisa, Susan, Christine, Elizabeth and the late Jeffrey. Great-grandfather of 11. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our...

George  Porath Kennings

George Porath Kennings

Jun 5, 2007

Age 86, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. W.W. II Army Veteran. Son of the late George Simon and Clara Porath Kennings Loving husband of the late Helen Kennings (nee. Morgan). Stepfather of Jean Pietryzk, James Morgan and Cheryl D'Angelo. Half brother of Bill Kennings. Uncle of Bill Kennings and cousin of Bill Grier, Doris Millet, Dottie...

Walter  S. Mattila

Walter S. Mattila

May 29, 2007

Age 95, of Southfield. Born in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Alina. Loving father of Kristen Waggoner. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Timothy, Tracy and Terry. Also, survived by five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edwin Mattila. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington...

Margaret Kirby

Margaret Kirby

May 24, 2007

Age 58, of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Cookville, Tennessee. Margaret'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.

Albin  E. Lochmayer

Albin E. Lochmayer

May 24, 2007

Age 63, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Barbara for 36 years. Loving father of Pam (Mike) Legault, Ron (Hilda) Rink, Larry (Tina) Rink, Deanna (Norman) Nazaroff, Karen (Harold) Pridemore, Chris (David) Payne, Cheryl (Craig) Krausmann, Denise Lochmayer and Tracey (Byron) Turnquist. Cherished grandfather of 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear brother of...

Donald  N. Catlett

Donald N. Catlett

May 21, 2007

Age 65, of Farmington Hills. Born in Pontiac, Michigan. Beloved husband of Mary Ann for 44 years. Loving father of Shannon (Rebekah) Catlett and Sabina Catlett. Cherished papa of Cayley and Jacob. Dear brother of Marsha Roth. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)....

Margaret  R. Wright

Margaret R. Wright

May 17, 2007

Age 92, of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Winterbourne, Ontario, Canada. A committal service will be held Monday 3:00 p.m., June 11, 2007 at the Winterbourne Presbyterian Cemetery, Winterbourne, Ontario, Canada. Officiant Archdeacon Thomas Greene, St. George's Anglican Church, Guelph, Ontario. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Josephine  E. Potts

Josephine E. Potts

May 17, 2007

Age 76, life long resident of Farmington, Michigan. Born in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved wife of Norm for 57 years. Loving mother of the late Michelle (Carl) Swanderski, Maureen (Ed) Forsyth and John Potts. Cherished grandmother of Terry and Colleen Dwyer, and Chelsea Swanderski. Dear sister of Margaret Kelly, Fred Brodel and James (Pat) Brodel. Also survived...

Ingegerd  A. Carlsson

Ingegerd A. Carlsson

May 14, 2007

Mrs. Carlsson'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.

Richard  A. Moore,  Sr.

Richard A. Moore, Sr.

May 14, 2007

Age 78, of Detroit. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Mary Judith "Judy." Loving father of Kathryn Myers (Sheldon), Elizabeth Moore, Richard Moore, Jr., Susan Moore and Michael Moore. Cherished grandfather of Terrance and Heather; great-grandfather of Terrance and Daniel. Dear brother of Shirley Henderson and Donald Moore. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at...

Donna  L. Wilson

Donna L. Wilson

May 10, 2007

Age 65, of Northville. Born in Highland, Michigan. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving mother of Kathleen (Glen) Legowsky and Kara (Bruce) Kangas. Cherished grandmother of Chelsea and Curtis Castleberry, Riley and Cameron Kangas. Dear sister of Lynn (Anita) Sonnenberg. Niece of Doris Long, Wanda Slessor and Norman Slessor. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...

William  A. Johnson

William A. Johnson

May 10, 2007

Age 92, of Livonia. Born in Detriot, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of Janet (Jack) Brooks, William (Linda) Johnson, Thomas and Steven Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Todd, Tracey, Stacy, Lindsay, Andria, William, Alysa and Timothy; great-grandfather of Jessica, Kellie, Nicholas, Krista, Melissa, Elizabeth, Colin and Cameron. Dear brother of Helen Balogh and Esther...

Arthur  R. Dominas

Arthur R. Dominas

May 10, 2007

Age 91, of Southfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Arthur last worked for the City of Detroit as a driver for the Book Mobile Program. He was a former driver for the St. Julian Wine Co. and began his work career with the Parkard Motor Company. He enjoyed music and dancing. Arthur is survived by many loving nieces...

Emma  S. Ruffing

Emma S. Ruffing

May 8, 2007

Age 103, of Livonia, Michigan. Born in Landeck, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Loving mother of Brother Robert Ruffing CSSR and Patricia (Bud) Kanny. Cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of 15. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at St Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington, MI 48336. Officiant Rev. Fr. Ronald...

Maxie  M. Sharp

Maxie M. Sharp

May 8, 2007

Age 74, of Farmington Hills. Born in Ft. Blackmore, Virginia. Beloved wife of Roger of 40 years. Loving mother of Joan, Judith, Gerland, John, Peggy, Roger, and the late David, Glenna, Janie and Sandra. Cherished grandmother of Jasen, Joshua, Kristopher, Curin, Brian, Theresa, Brandy, Brandon, Zachary, Jaylynn, Byron, Chris, Jordan, Derek and Marisa; great-grandmother of Blake, Hunter,...

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