Helen I. Mielke
Jul 12, 2006
Age 88, in Brighton. Resident of Farmington. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Linda (Curt) Kofahl and Martha D. Mielke. Cherished grandmother of Sara (Edward) Hufnagle, Matthew (Kelly) Kofahl, and Philip Kofahl. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 Six Mile...
Norval F. Clark
Jul 8, 2006
Age 93, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jane for 63 years. Loving father of Richard (Donna Caruss), Robert (Judith), and Jeffrey (MaryLou) Clark. Cherished grandfather of five and great-grandfather of three. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26880 LaMuera, Farmington Hills. Officiant Rev. Daniel L. Erdman, Pastor. Visitation Monday 3-9...
John C. Rollins
Jul 6, 2006
Age 88, of Macomb and Famington Hills. Born in Frontenac, Kansas. Beloved husband of Chris for 60 years. Loving father of Keith, Christine, Renay and the late John and Ricky. Dear brother of Rita, Charlene and the late Ed, Edwina and Mary Lois. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at St. Fabian Catholic Church,...
Norma J. Mumm
Jul 6, 2006
Age 76, of Farmington Hills. Born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Prayer Service Saturday 6 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Raymond B. Knudsen, II, Associate Pastor of Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church, Bloomfield Hills. Visitation Saturday 3-7 p.m. Interment and Graveside Service Monday...
Joseph H. Strandell
Jul 6, 2006
Age 84, of Farmington Hills. Born in Creighton, South Dakota. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dearest father of Henry (Dalee), Diana (Robert) and Patricia (Christopher). Also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Joseph was a long time member of D.A.D. (Detroit Association for the Deaf) and FRAT (Fraternal Society of the Deaf). Prayer service Sunday 2 p.m....
Roland C. Packard
Jul 5, 2006
Age 61, of Novi. Formerly of White Lake. Born in Poynette, Wisconsin. Beloved husband of Rosana for 38 years. Loving father of Alex (Leanne), Becky (Seamus), and Don (Laurel). Cherished grandfather of Kayla, Kyle, Bryan and Cian. Dear son of Linda Packard and brother of Lyn Farr and Chuck Packard. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
Ethloine Deette Mcdonald
Jul 2, 2006
Age 89, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of James "Max" for 58 years. Loving mother of Richard (Roxann) Williams, Larry (Donna), David (Sue), and predeceased son James. Cherished grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 10. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant...
Maria Eleanor Tulkki
Jun 30, 2006
Age 90, of Novi. Born in Negaunee, Michigan. Beloved wife of Raymond for 70 years. Loving mother 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, Kathy (Kari) Pudas, Allan (Kathleen) Tulkki, Patricia (Charles) Kantola, Sara (John) Gush-Halav,...
David N. Reid
Jun 27, 2006
Age 76, of West Bloomfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of Laura (Thomas) Stevens, David Neil III (Andrea), Robert (Lisa) Reid and Cynthia (Christian) Tennant. Cherished grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Melissa (Max) Levy and the late Harriette Ward. Memorial Service Saturday 10:30 a.m., July 15th at Redford Presbyterian...
Dolores T. Gorniak
Jun 25, 2006
Age 80, of West Bloomfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Frank for 58 years. Loving mother of Gary (Susan) Gorniak, Corinne (Terry) Zischerk, and Sharon (Ed) Smith. Cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Stanley (Florence) Lorenc. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows...
Francis M. Keskinen
Jun 24, 2006
Age 77, of Novi. Born in Trimountain, Michigan. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Loving father of Cheryl Wakeham, Diana (Rich) Galbraith, Curt (Darlene), Doreen, Dawn, and Kevin Keskinen. Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of Evelyn Hanninen and John Keskinen. Predeceased in death by his son, Brian; and his grandson, Christopher. Funeral Wednesday 6:30...
Susan Marie Desmarais
Jun 22, 2006
Age 48, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved daughter of Willa and the late Ernest. Dear sister of Cheryl, Ernest and Raul. Susan was an active member of the First United Church of Farmington and was courageous and determined in the face of many obstacles. Memorial Service Wednesday 7 p.m., July 5th at First United Methodist...
Betty J. Gumley
Jun 20, 2006
Age 81, of Farmington Hills, Born in Phoenix, Arizona. Beloved wife of James for 55 years. Loving mother of Roger (Amy) and Barry (Chris) Gumley. Dear sister of Charlotte (Clayton) Hartman and Harry (Claradelle) Shedd. Memorial service Friday 2 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Reader...
Sophie Jenkins
Jun 19, 2006
Age 85, of Southfield. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Beverly (Grant) Baxter, Helen (Patrick) Moore, Linda (Vern) Randall and Karen Provenzano. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Maha), Susan, Anne (David), Todd, Rebecca, Nicklas, Beth (Paul); and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Lillian Harlow. Survived by four nieces. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
Mary Ione Andrews
Jun 19, 2006
Age 97, of Northville. Born in Newport, Indiana. Will be lovingly missed by her family and friends. Visitation Friday 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia.
Marvene Grace Bower
Jun 18, 2006
Age 74. Beloved wife of Stanley for 54 years. Loving mother of Danny (Darlene) Bower and Suzan (Peter) Zissimos. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of one. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Pastor Jamie Kjos, Brightmoor Christian Church. Visitation Tuesday...
Matthew J. Oblak, Sr.
Jun 14, 2006
Age 90, of Northville. Born in Highland, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Esther. Loving father of Rudy (the late Linda), Cheryl (Ralph) McGuigan, Jane (Ken) Lerg, Matthew, Jr. (Kim), and the late Donna Long. Cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of six. Funeral Mass Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia...
Ida Anna Ridling
Jun 14, 2006
Age 87, of Naples, Florida. Born in Vilonia, Arkansas. Beloved wife of the late Wayne. Loving mother of Lewis, Ronald, Gary, Robert and the late Darrel. Cherished grandmother of sixteen and great-grandmother of nine. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Gary...
Violet P. Pistonetti
Jun 10, 2006
Age 80, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Denise Pistonetti and Lynn (James) Harvey. Dear sister of Ronnie (Goldie) Maschke. Memorial Service Saturday, June 17th, 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Larry R. Austin. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Ione B. Nessen
Jun 4, 2006
Age 93, of Farmington. Beloved wife of the late Mark E. Loving mother of Ken and Dennis. Cherished grandmother of Donean (Frank), Kimberly, and Dean (Cynthia). Proud great-grandmother of seven. Also survived by her twin sisters Betty and Bonnie. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of...
