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Clayton  H. Perry

Clayton H. Perry

Dec 13, 2006

Age 82, of Novi. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved husband of Lillian for 59 years. Loving father of Craig (Penny) Perry. Cherished grandfather of Meghan (Philip) Hodge, Clayton Perry and Samantha Perry. Dear brother of Phyllis (Raymond) Perry. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Sunday 3 p.m. at Faith Community Presbyterian Church, 44400...

Ann  E. Finkowski

Ann E. Finkowski

Dec 11, 2006

Age 95, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Joseph "Curly". Loving mother of Georgine (Joe) Mallia. Cherished grandmother of Karen (William) Kloote, Mark Mallia, Diane (Mark) Borman, Gary (Nina) Mallia, and Michael (Doni) Mallia; great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Margaret Tryles. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at...

Lloyd  A. Rhoads

Lloyd A. Rhoads

Dec 9, 2006

Age 85, of Farmington. Born in Paris Township, Illinois. Beloved husband of the late Goldie. Loving father of Larry Rhoads and Linda Rhoads. A Masonic Service will be held on Friday 7 p.m., December 22nd, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia....

Donald  Edward Schlack

Donald Edward Schlack

Dec 9, 2006

Age 81. Born in Detroit, Michigan. A Memorial Service for Mr. Schlack will be held Saturday 1 p.m. December 16, 2006 at First United Methodist Church of Farmington, 33112 Grand River Avenue, Farmington, MI 48335. Officiant Rev. Dr. Jeffrey R. Maxwell, Pastor. Visitation at the church from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Memorial Service.

Marlene  M. Parker

Marlene M. Parker

Dec 9, 2006

Age 90, of Green Oak Township. Born in Detroit, Michigan. A private burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.

Laura  M. Peach

Laura M. Peach

Dec 8, 2006

Age 94, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Private services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.

Rudolph  George Kilponen

Rudolph George Kilponen

Dec 7, 2006

Age 91, of Plymouth, Michigan. Mr. Kilponen was born in Ironwood, Michigan to Finnish immigrants John and Olga (nee Rantamaki) Kilponen. He graduated from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1934, later coming to the Detroit area in 1942. On November 25, 1938, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann Salminen. Rudolph retired...

Carl I. "Charlie" Kauppi

Carl I. "Charlie" Kauppi

Dec 7, 2006

Age 82, of Livonia. Born in Kearsarge, Michigan. Mr. Kauppi worked at Burroughs Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 1982. Beloved husband of Hazel for 52 years. Loving father of Karen (Jack) Trueman and David (Rita) Kauppi. Cherished grandfather of Anna. Funeral Monday 1 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI...

Stephanie  G. Deren

Stephanie G. Deren

Dec 4, 2006

Age 83, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and late Katherine Gural. Loving sister of James (Judy) Gural. Dear aunt of Christine Iaconis, Catherine Garczynski and T.J. Gural. Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 100, Southfield, MI 48076....

Andrea Yeo

Andrea Yeo

Dec 4, 2006

Age 47, of Farmington. Born in Taipei, Taiwan. Beloved wife of Kevin for 17 years. Loving mother of Katiana, Noelle, and Tessa. Cherished daughter of Miguel and Edith DeMartini and daughter-in-law of Dolores (the late Bert) Yeo. Dear sister of Isabella A. (Steven) Lawson and Patricia (Joseph) Williams. FUNERAL MASS Thursday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.)...

James  R. Kangas

James R. Kangas

Dec 3, 2006

Age 70, of Lantana, Florida. Formerly of Grosse Ile, Michigan. Loving brother of Bob (Bonnie) Kangas. Dear Uncle of Cynda Nelson and Kory, Kent, Roy, and Karl Kangas. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Timothy Nilsen, Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church,...

Leroy Perry

Leroy Perry

Dec 1, 2006

Age 77, of Farmington Hills. Born in Dresden, Tennessee. Beloved husband of Margaret for 57 years. Loving father of Keith, Marlee and Brian Perry. Cherished grandfather of Brenda Lee, Jason Keith and Carla Lee Perry. Committal Service Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at Christian Memorial Cultural Center, 521 Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. Officiant Rev. Larry R. Austin....

Warren  H. Gehrman

Warren H. Gehrman

Nov 30, 2006

Age 87, of Woodhaven. Born in Ironwood. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Dale (Lura) Gehrman and Cheryl Schoen. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of six. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 S. Military, Dearborn, MI 48124. Officiant Rev. Rodney E. Zwonitzer, Pastor. Visitation Monday 2-9...

Beryl Barley

Beryl Barley

Nov 28, 2006

Age 89, of Farmington Hills. Born in Saskatchewan, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Bob and Rick (Joan) Barley. Cherished grandmother of Carrie, Christie, Reid and Jackie; great-grandmother of Tyler. Dear sister of Marge and sister-in-law of Marce. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1...

Andrea  R. Johnson

Andrea R. Johnson

Nov 27, 2006

Age 67, of Farmington. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved wife of Larry for 44 years. Loving mother of Tracy Marsh (Brian) and Scott Johnson (Jill). Cherished grandmother of Lexie, Joshua, Jared, Grant and Noah. Dear sister of Tracey Southworth (Bobbie) and Barbara Southworth. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown...

Ruth  L. Kramer

Ruth L. Kramer

Nov 27, 2006

Age 89, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loving mother of Don (Lynn) Kramer and the late Tom (Gia) Kramer. Cherished grandmother of Tom, Gia, Karen and Kelly. Funeral Friday 1:30 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Pastor Robert Fish. Visitation Thursday 2-9...

Anna  L. Burdziak

Anna L. Burdziak

Nov 23, 2006

Age 95, of Farmington Hills. Born in Edenborn, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of son John (Yvonne) and daughter Patricia. Cherished grandmother of three; great-grandmother of four. Memorial Service Tuesday 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m and...

Jerry  F. Harvester

Jerry F. Harvester

Nov 23, 2006

Age 67, of Oxford. Born in Gackle, North Dakota. Beloved husband of Genevieve. Loving father of Evan, Tonia, Kelly, Andy and Eric Harvester. Cherished grandfather of four granddaughters. Dear brother of Janet Doeden, Jean Peldo, Jennifer and Jay Harvester. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at The Old Apostolic Lutheran Church 34100 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI....

Jo  Ann Adanti

Jo Ann Adanti

Nov 20, 2006

Age 68. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Roy for 42 years. Loving mother of Pat (Tim) Adanti-Joy and Michelle (Tony) Bianco. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Scott, Erin and Colleen. Dear sister of the late William and the late James Kelly. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Orchard United Methodist Church...

Olive  L. Mcintyre

Olive L. Mcintyre

Nov 20, 2006

Age 89. Born in Kinkora, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Loving mother of Raymond W. (Norine) McIntyre, Mary (Roderick) Gluski, Diane (Timothy) Boufford and the late Nancy Ann Potter. Cherished grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Rita McIntyre. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. (in-state 9:30 a.m.) at The Servant Church...

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