Helen Ruth Bryant
Apr 28, 2006
Age 75, of Suttons Bay. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Alwin for 53 years. Loving mother of Wendy (Leo) Ryba, Cynthia (Thomas) Edmondson, and Vicki (Larry) Vallet. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Robert, Victoria, Christopher, Danielle, Nicholas, and Michelle. Memorial Service Monday 7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk....
Marjorie M. Sell
Apr 28, 2006
Age 88, formerly of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. A past recipient of the distinguished Alumni Service Award from the University of Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Rudolph for over 60 years. Loving mother of Jan, Peg (Michael) Berry, and Harvey (Pam). Beloved grandmother of Carrie, Matthew and Alison. Dear sister-in-law of Frances Merker. Dear...
Lucille E. Schiller
Apr 27, 2006
Age 86, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Earl R. Schiller. Loving mother of Beverly Greer, Valerie Schiller and James (Beverly) Schiller. Cherished grandmother of Ashley Schiller, Megan Schiller, Thomas (Becky) Repp and the late Sheryl Ann Repp. Dear sister of Herbert (Pauline) Gruenewald and Marjorie (Delbert) Morton. Funeral Monday 11:30 a.m....
Lucy I. Anderson
Apr 22, 2006
Age 94, of Farmington Hills. Born in Greenville, Michigan. Loving mother of Joseph (Tamika) Scott, Sue (Norman) Littles and the late Lorraine. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Dennis, Jason, Rita and Tristan; great-grandmother of eight. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Maude Denison. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington...
John F. Hilligas
Apr 21, 2006
Age 81, of Westland. Born in Le Roy, Kansas. Beloved husband of Betty for 32 years. Loving father of Sheila, Mike (Terrie), Patrick (Mary Jo), Tom (Diane), Cherie (Forest), Mike (Lori), Debbie (Chuck), Tammy, Patty (Jim) and Robbie. Cherished grandpa of John (Amy), Stacey (Warren), Robert, Carrie (Kenny), Colin, Brad, Patrick, Samantha, Briana, Mikey, Kayla, Jacob and...
Richard H. Graham
Apr 21, 2006
Age 79, of East China, Michigan. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Loving father of Richard and David Graham, both of Maryland. A private committal service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Charles N. Ferry
Apr 20, 2006
Age 82, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Rose for 58 years. Loving father of Denise (Stephen) Cenko and Janet (Timothy) Rapp. Cherished grandfather of Bradley, Christopher, Shannon and Bryan. Memorial visitation Sunday, May 7th, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Inurnment Glen Eden...
Richard J. Duggan
Apr 19, 2006
Age 57, of Howell. Born in South Bend, Indiana. Beloved husband of Nancy for 24 years. Loving father of Matthew and Adam. Dear son of Dorothy and brother of Michael (Jo Ann) Duggan. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Hidden Springs Church, 5860 N. Latson Road, Howell, MI 48855. Pastor Jean Tulip will officiate....
Antoinette P. Murphy
Apr 19, 2006
Age 88, of Farmington Hills. Born in Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada. Toni was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Ernest D. Murphy; her son, the Honorable John R. Murphy (Barbara); her grand-daughter Anne Clark (John); her dear niece, Dolly Richardson; her brothers, Gene and Gerard; and her sisters, Corrine Mann, Cecile Larsen, Madge, Agatha, Jeanette Parent,...
Helmi A. Fidler
Apr 14, 2006
Age 100. Born in Nivala, Finland. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Kenneth W. (Dorothy) Jacobson, Harry (Sue) Fidler and Carol (Ralph) Gooch. Cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 15. Helmi had great faith and was loved by many. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington...
Ruth Isabel Jones
Apr 14, 2006
Age 80. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa. Beloved wife of Raymond Jones Jr. for 58 years. Loving mother of Michael, Robert (Marian) and Paul (Anna). Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Amy, Paul Michael and Julianna. Dear sister of Clarence W. Olson. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of...
Douglas H. O'Brien
Apr 12, 2006
Age 85, of Farmington Hills. Born in Mohawk, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jane for 62 years. Survived by one son, one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Also, survived by his brothers Owen (Barbara) O'Brien and Cleo Thomas. After servivng his country during W.W.II, Mr. O'Brien worked for the Unysis Corporation. After his retirement, he became an active volunteer...
Jean E. Benkelman
Apr 12, 2006
Age 96, of Bristol, Virginia. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear Aunt of Mindy (Robert) Bonin. A chapel service will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m., April 25th at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, 34205 Five Mile Rd. (West of Farmington Rd.), Livonia, MI 48154.
Elton G. Davis
Apr 8, 2006
Age 83, a life time resident of Southfield. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of three daughters; Karen Geddis, Sherry (Mitch) Hardin and son-in-law Bob Lahr. Dear grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Rev....
Richard M. Howell
Apr 8, 2006
Age 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday. Beloved husband of Claudette for 51 years. Loving father of Diana (Gregg) Hipple, Melissa (David) Place and Brenda (Mark) LaBerge. Cherished grandfather of Katy, Allison, Andrew, Michael, Sarah and Matthew. Dear brother of Robert (Jackie) Howell. Mr. Howell, of Indian River, MI, formerly of Farmington Hills, was...
Gail E. Swinehart
Apr 6, 2006
Age 65, of Novi. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Hal for over 41 years. Loving mother of Jennifer Swinehart, Janice Swinehart, and Julie (Daniel) Scherger. Cherished grandmother of Kristen and Mark. Dear sister of Janet Johnson and Carol Schuler. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Redford Presbyterian Church, 17226 Redford St., Detroit,...
Josephine R. Wilkinson
Apr 6, 2006
Age 87, of Farmington Hills. Born in Brandburg, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of Bob Wilkinson and Janet (Richard) Michael. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 22. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant the Rev. Larry R. Austin....
Carmon A. Palmer
Apr 4, 2006
Age 89, of Farmington Hills. Born in Water Valley, Mississippi. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Loving mother of Ronald Palmer. Visitation Friday, April 14th, 3-5 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Burial service will take place on Tuesday, April 18th, at the Spring Grove Cemetery...
William "Jack" Heiser
Apr 2, 2006
Suddenly. Age 76, of Farmington Hills. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loving father of Debra, Karl, and Michael. Dear grandfather of Ray and Jackie. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiating Rev. Timothy R. Nilsen, Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church....
Clarence J. Peterson
Apr 2, 2006
Age 82. Born in Calumet, Michigan. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Dale (Lisa) Peterson and Pamela (Mark) Gulliver. Cherished grandfather of Kristy, Kelly, Lance, and Kayla. Dear brother of Alice (Bill) Kyle and Arnold Peterson. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)....
