John M. Parko
Mar 30, 2006
Age 97, of Farmington. Died peacefully in God's good grace on Thursday. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years Alice and his first born son Dennis. He is survived by his beloved children Oliver (Lois) of Ypsilanti Township, Paula Johnson of Okemos and Jeffery (Jacquline) of West Bloomfield. He is also survived...
Maria G. Mendoza
Mar 28, 2006
Age 80, of Farmington Hills. Born in Pagbilao, Quezon, Philippines. Beloved wife of Dionisio. Loving mother of Oscar, Lilia, Gloria, Reden, Gerson, Miriam and the late Marissa. Cherished grandmother of sixteen. Survived by two sisters and one brother. Funeral Friday 12 noon at Seventh-day Adventist Church, 29831 Ten Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Officiating Pastor Joseph...
Olive L. Bryant
Mar 25, 2006
Age 88. Born in London, England. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Julie (David) Rowe, John (Ellen) Bryant and the late Joyce (George) Rosu. Cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of ten. Dear sister of Irene Slingerland. Private cremation services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington.
Melbourne A. "Mutt" Aldrich
Mar 24, 2006
Age 92, of Farmington Hills. Formerly of Pontiac. Born in Port Huron, Michigan. Mr. Aldrich attended the Michigan School for the Deaf and was a former member of the Flint, Owosso and Tri-Cities Association of the Deaf. He retired from Pontiac Motor Division as a nickel-plater. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth and the...
Buford "Ray" Armstrong
Mar 22, 2006
Age 74, of Farmington Hills. Born in Dickson, Tennessee. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Patricia Stephens (Dave Bremer), Michael Armstrong (Aleda) , Jeff Armstrong (Debbie), and Shawn Aitken (Cameron). Cherished grandfather of Tammy, Tracey, Michael, Alyssa and Taylor, step-grandfather of Andrew and Alex. Great-grandfather of Kelsey, D.J. and Matthew. Dear brother of Billy Armstrong, Wilma...
Gertrude L. Schuh
Mar 17, 2006
Age 96, of Farmington. Born in Big Rapids, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Walton. Loving mother of Linda Engebretsen. Dear Grandmother of John and his wife Doris Engebretsen, Marc and his wife Roberta Engebretsen, Kathleen and her husband Randell Smith, and Mary and her husband Jerrold Fielder. Great-grandmother of 10, great-great-grandmother of 4. Funeral services will...
Fredrick R. Lukanch
Mar 16, 2006
Age 58, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of Christy. Loving father of Fredrick R. Lukanchoff, Jr. Dear brother of Norma Leo. Memorial Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W....
Mary M. Atkinson
Mar 16, 2006
Age 83, of Farmington. Born in Crawfordsville, Iowa. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Jim (Jeanne) Atkinson. Cherished grandmother of Brian and Elizabeth. Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, 26165 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Officiant Rev. Dr. Sue Ellis Melrose, Pastor. Memorial contributions may be made to...
Erma M. Manley
Mar 15, 2006
Age 93, of Northville. Born in Kearsarge, Michigan. Beloved wife of Neil H. Manley, Sr. for 71 years. Loving mother of Neil H. Manley, Jr., Carolyn E. (Ronald) Stokes, Marilyn E. (Edward) Stewart and Susanna V. (Bill) Klosterman. Cherished grandmother of four and great-grandmother of five. Memorial service Saturday 5:30 p.m., April 8th, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church,...
Abraham J. Tesorero
Mar 15, 2006
Age 85, of Farmington Hills. Born in Mexico City, Mexico. Beloved husband of Armida for 56 years. Loving father of Linda Miller. Mr. Tesorero was a proud Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. A family memorial service will be held later in June. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
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Vera L. Wright
Mar 14, 2006
Age 85, of Livonia. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Loving mother of Delores Wells and Lorrie Shuford. A private burial will take place on Friday at Parkview Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Dr. James N. Pepper
Mar 14, 2006
Age 95, of Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Bloomfield, Missouri. Former Superintendent of the Oak Park School District. Dr. James Nelson Pepper passed away on Tuesday at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Pepper was educated in Michigan receiving his highest degree, a Doctorate in Education, in 1954. During his years as a...
Richard N. Hakala
Mar 13, 2006
Age 72, of Oscoda. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Loving father of Kevin (Babette), Craig and James. Cherished grandfather of Brandon and Kaylee. Dear brother of Curt (Gloria) and Douglas (Juanita) Hakala. Funeral Friday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)....
Hubert H. Niemisto
Mar 11, 2006
Age 87, of Farmington. Born in Baraga, Michigan. Beloved husband of Impie and the late Marion. Loving father of John (Ellen) and William (Sandi) Niemisto. Cherished grandfather of Katrina. Dear brother of Reuben Niemisto. Funeral Wednesday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Officiant Rev. Kellie...
Harley W. Gould
Mar 9, 2006
Age 78, of Oscoda Township. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Retired Detroit Police Officer (1976). Dear husband of Eunice. Beloved step-father of Cathleen Bruder, Joanne Ouellette, Paul Potti, John Potti and Marja Norris. Survived by sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services private. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington. Memorial Contributions...
Richard "Steve" Morris
Mar 8, 2006
Age 50, of Ann Arbor. Suddenly. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Dear brother of Norman Morris of New York. Beloved son of the late William and the late Margot. Nephew of Donald Morris. Graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1973. Private services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, downtown Farmington.
Ruth Willingham Trawick
Mar 5, 2006
Age 82, of Farmington Hills. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of James Trawick. Loving mother of Mary Lynn Trawick and her husband Charles Freeman, Leslie Clark and her husband Bill Clark, Allison Trawick and her husband Rick Rothermel, and Steven Trawick and his wife Alicia. Cherished grandmother of Shannon, Nicholas, Steven, Zachary, Alexandra, James Willingham and...
Laura J. Gray
Mar 1, 2006
Age 87. Born in Central Lake, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Basil. Loving mother of Nancy (Terry) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Zachary (Nancy) and Angela. Mrs. Gray was involved with the Girl Scouts for the past 12 years with hre daughter, Nancy. The girls in the troops would refer to her as grandma. She enjoyed making...
Edna S
Feb 28, 2006
Age 86, of Livonia. Born in Pelkie, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Dennis (Linda) Pesonen, Richard Pesonen, and Diane (Richard) Borini. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of six. Dear sister of Elma Wertanen. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington (1 blk. W....
Cameron John Geisler
Feb 28, 2006
Precious infant son of Daniel and Janeen. Dear brother of Amanda and McKenna. Cherished grandson of Susan (Greg) Warford, Charlie (Colleen) Warford and the late John and late Freida Geisler. A private family service is planned. Rev. Larry R. Austin will officiate. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park.
