Robert E. Troyer
May 4, 2007
Mr. Troyer'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.
Dorothy Elizabeth Doucette
May 1, 2007
Age 87, of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Daniel Doucette and Judy (Bill) Koli. Cherished grandmother of Wendy, Jeff, Jennifer, Karen and great- grandmother of Anna. Dear sister of Bruce Gunn, John Gunn, and Thelma Andrews. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...
Clara A. Storvis
Apr 30, 2007
Age 91, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Robert Storvis and the late Joseph C. Als. Dear sister to her late brothers: Raymond Roy (Agnes), Arthur Roy (Katherine), Patrick Roy (Katherine), Leon Roy (Ruth), and Thomas Roy (Mary). Survived by many nieces and nephews. Clara was formerly an accountant to Mohawk Lumber...
Olga Potter
Apr 27, 2007
Age 94, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Richard (Rita), Gerald (Nancy), and the late Steven (Carol Potter Svatora). Cherished grandmother of Jim, Gregg, Mark, Deborah, Jerry Jr., Brian, and Stephanie. Great-grandmother of Erica, Jason, Austin, Mackenzie, Grant, Zachary, Jack, and Jacob. She also leaves friends and...
Martha K. Leinonen
Apr 25, 2007
Age 89, of Farmington Hills. Born in Calumet, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Theodore. Loving mother of Nancy (Glenn) Evans, Marilyn Johnson, Elaine (John) Elliott, Sherry (Lance) Pesci and Kim (Keith) Sirois. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 26. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk....
Dr. William B. Deloach
Apr 24, 2007
Age 69, retired professor of English at University of Memphis, Tennessee. Bill attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit 1951-1957. Beloved husband of Dr. Charlene DeLoach, retired professor of Counseling Psychology at University of Memphis. Loving brother of Vincent DeLoach (Martha Stephens) of Memphis, TN; Joseph DeLoach (Fresia) of Traverse City, MI; Beau DeLoach (Ellen Clement) of Ann...
Walter Douglas Palechek
Apr 22, 2007
Age 64, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Pam for 41 years. Loving father of Lisa (Roger) Sullivan. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Riley and Mary Grace. Dear brother of David Palechek. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Road). Rev. Donald...
Chun Mui Yu
Apr 22, 2007
Age 90, of Farmington. Born in Canton, China. Beloved mother of Wai K. and son-in-law Ying K. Lee. Loving grandmother of ShiuMan (Bette) Lee, ShiuWin Lee, Mi (Wesley) Berry, Lai (Curtis) Wee, Sherry (Robert) Shuman and great-grandmother of thirteen. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m., April 28th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk....
Mayme "Mae" H. Phillips
Apr 18, 2007
Age 90, of Redford. Born in Ironwood, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Brent (Kathy) Phillips and the late Daniel Kemppainen. Cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of one. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Officiant Rev. Timothy R. Nilsen, Pastor. Visitation...
Carl E. Mattson
Apr 15, 2007
Age 66, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Audrey. Loving father of Keith (Karen) Mattson, Kevin (Lisa) Mattson and Kari (Richard) Ritter. Cherished grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Gladys Bellaire, Betty (Tracy) Dupuis and the late Don Mattson. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. John Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes,...
Mary Lee Trenary
Apr 14, 2007
Age 91, of Farmington. Born in Nashville, Tennessee. Beloved wife of the late Glenn. Loving mother of Robert (Kathryn), the late Roger (Katie Philp), and the late Carol. Cherished grandmother of William, Matthew, and Benjamin. Mary was an exceptional homemaker and milliner, she was also a wonderful cake maker. Private services have been held. Interment Orlinda, Tennessee....
Evelyn E. (Nee Stanisch) Kennedy
Apr 13, 2007
Age 87, of Farmington. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Kennedy. Loving mother of Janet Fay and Kay (Mark) Martell. Cherished grandmother of Chelsea, Mark C. (Talene), and William. Dear sister of Robert Stanisch. Memorial Service Saturday 2 p.m., April 21, 2007 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington...
Dorothy A. Wilkinson
Apr 10, 2007
Age 97, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Private Interment Wednesday 2 p.m. at Grand Lawn Cemetery, Detroit. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Ronald A. Thurner
Apr 9, 2007
Age 96, of Farmington. Born in Rock Island, Illinois. Beloved husband of the late Alice. Dear father of Dolores & Perry Moloney, Ronald & Cherie Thurner and Suzanne & Morris Dixon. Brother of Robert Thurner. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. Mass (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Clare of...
Arthur J. Benedict, Sr.
Apr 8, 2007
Age 90, of Brighton. Born in Columbus, Kansas. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Arthur, Jr. (Debra), John B. (Deborah) and Ronald A. (Michelle) Benedict. Cherished grandfather of Scott, Katie, Jay and Dale. Dear brother of William E. Benedict of Roseland, Kansas. Arthur was a custom builder in the tri-county area and 60 year...
Isabel "Mary" Dobson
Apr 7, 2007
Age 86, of Grand Rapids. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Cherished, loving wife of Ralph for 64 years. Mother of Mary Lou (Lonnie) Van Trump, Patricia (James) Joyce and John (Marie) Dobson. Grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (one blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)....
Mickey L. Buell, Jr.
Apr 7, 2007
Of Farmington Hills. Born in Southfield, Michigan. Beloved child of Mickey Sr. and Melissa Buell. Loving brother of Jordan, Justin and Tyler. Dear grandson of David and Suzanne Sabon, Donnie Buell and Susan Buell. Also survived by many cousins and numerous Aunts and Uncles. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown...
Jean A. Landsfeld
Apr 7, 2007
Age 73, in Annapolis, Maryland. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Martin Landsfeld, James Landsfeld, Joy Pierzynski, Karla English and Teri Lenhart. Cherished grandmother of five. Jean worked for several years at the Historic Annapolis Foundation's William Paca House and was a volunteer at the Annapolis Visitors Center. Graveside Service...
Charlotte V. Blakeley
Apr 7, 2007
Age 88, of Farmington Hills. Formerly of Palm Harbor, Florida. Born in Barrow-In-Furnace, Lancashire, England. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Peter (Amy) and Pollie (Jim) Blakeley. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Matthew and Andrew. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at First United Methodist Church of Northville, 777 W. Eight Mile Road,...
Pamela M. Pietila
Apr 6, 2007
Age 50, of Howell. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of Gary Pietila. Loving mother of Kirk (Emily), Scott, Rebecca (Tim) Helminen, Brian, Bridget, Bruce, Kim and Derek. Cherished grandmother of Madelyn and Larissa. Dearest daughter of Carolyn and the late Eli Kangas. Dear sister of Cheryl (Ken) Larson, Steve (Judi) Kangas, Gary (Margaret) Kangas, Larry...