Obituary Listing

Jul 6, 2023

Brenda Joyce Thomas-Matycich of Michigan passed away July 6, 2023 at the age of 68.  She was born October 17, 1954 to John and Fay Thomas.  Beloved mother of John Matycich.  Loving significant other of Larry Didur.  Dearest sister of John (Barbara) Thomas and Nancy (Jess) Martindale.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Brenda enjoyed spending time...

Jul 3, 2023

Marian R. Hammond of Fort Pierce, Florida passed away July 3, 2023 at the age of 89.  She was born April 25, 1934 in Kent, Ontario to Walter and Jean Bunn.  Beloved wife of the late Robert.  Loving mother of Cheri (Chris) Noble and Barbara (Don) Tyler.  Loving grandmother of Christina (Anthony) Jacobson, Christopher (Anna) Noble, Gregory Tyler, Casey...

Jun 25, 2023

Geraldine Margie (Funk) Demars, 92, led a life of quiet adventure, devoted to learning, exploring, and providing service and good cheer to others.

Her greatest frustration came as declining health in recent years forced her to slow down. Still, she traveled extensively well into her 80s, and her family joked that she had...

Jun 20, 2023

Robert Wayne Lawler, of Farmington Hills, passed away on June 20, 2023, at the age of 80.  He was born April 1, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan to Murray and Stella Lawler.  Robert proudly served in the US Navy.  Beloved Husband of Sandra Lawler for 55 wonderful years.  Loving father of Robert Wayne Michael (Danielle) Lawler II, the late Nicholas...

Jun 19, 2023

Carol J. Sterling, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed at age 92 into eternal life on June 19, 2023.

Carol was born on August 21, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Emma and Homer Bashford. Carol was preceded in death by Richard (Dick) Sterling, her loving husband of over 56 years....

Jun 18, 2023

Pauline Kinga Slezak of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away June 18, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born January 11, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan to Paul and Geraldine Pryjmak. Pauline is survived by many loving family members, including a brother and two daughters, their families, and cherished friends. A memorial gathering will take place Friday...

Jun 13, 2023

Thomas Saunders passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023 at the age of 99.  Thomas was born in Detroit, Michigan in April of 1924.  Before retiring, he was employed at Ford Motor Company as an Engineer. Thomas was the beloved Husband of the late Carol Saunders (Swift). Loving Father of Kathy Lacombe, David Saunders &...

Jun 11, 2023

Eleanor Mary Telega (nee Panasiak) passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, of 65 years. Together they had four daughters: Marlene, Beverly (Christopher), Janice (Dennis), and Patricia, "Patty". Eleanor was proud Baci and Grandma to Michelle, Crystal, Heather, Jessica, Emily, Camille, Christopher, Alyssa and Alex....

Jun 10, 2023

We are saddened to announce the death of our mother Stella Menton of Farmington Hills. Stella died on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the remarkable age of 97. Stella was preceded in death by Dr. Norman Menton, her husband of over 65 years. Surviving her are beloved children Mary-Alice Frank (Rich), Dr. Claudia Menton (phil Lenius), and Carol Menton;...

Jun 6, 2023

F. Rachel Heikkinen (Knuuttila) died June 6, 2023, in Novi at age 89

She was born February 15, 1934 in Oskar, Michigan to the late Jacob and Fannie (Finni) Knuuttila. She attended the Redridge School and graduated from Houghton High School. She was united in marriage to Douglas Carl Heikkinen on September 27, 1969 and...

May 29, 2023

Mary Lynn Heikkinen - Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Graduated from Henry Ford High School and Central Michigan University. Worked in the insurance industry for 40 years. Retired in 2019. Preceded in death by parents Carl and Wilma Heikkinen, brothers Roger and Dale Heikkinen and niece Carla Heikkinen. Survived by brother Jon Heikkinen (Lois) along with nieces and...

May 25, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Keppler Seidl was born March 4, 1976, in Champaign, Illinois, to Daryl and Myrna Keppler, two days after their eighth wedding anniversary. She joined older brother Jeremy, her childhood protector.

Jenn was an Air Force brat.  The family moved much in her childhood and lived in Illinois, North Dakota, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Mexico,...

May 22, 2023

Died at home on May 22, 2023 at age 92. Oliver was born in Mass City, Michigan April 7, 1931.  Before retiring, he was employed at General Motors in the publishing and photography division. Oliver was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle. Loving father of Sharon Murphy, Connie Giordano, Christine Rich, Tammie Caddell, Steven Kyllonen, David...

May 19, 2023

Marla A. Brown, of Farmington Hills, passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 68.  She was born April 19, 1955 in Highland Park, Michigan.  She graduated from Oakland Community College with an associate degree in nursing.  Beloved mother of David Brown and the late Stephanie Brown.  Loving grandmother of Nathaniel Brown, Haley Grabowski, and Devin...

May 15, 2023

Linda Mae Caswell, of Farmington Hills, passed away May 15, 2023 at the age of 82.  She was born October 18, 1940 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Edward and Gladys Lyman.  Beloved mother of Donald (Patty) Caswell, Dale Caswell, and Denise (Mark) Shecter.  Loving grandmother of Adam Shecter, Amber Shecter, and Ethan Jones.  Dearest sister of Thomas (Sue)...

May 15, 2023

Philip Richard Ramberg, of Farmington, passed away on May 15, 2023, at 81 years old. Philip was born on January 17, 1942, in Calumet, Michigan to parents Paul W. and Laura K. Ramberg. Philip graduated from Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti. After graduation, Philip went on to work at Ford Motor Company and then to own his...

May 10, 2023

David J. West of St. Clair Shores passed away suddenly on May 10, 2023 at the age of 68.  He was born August 31, 1954 in Highland Park, Michigan to Jack West and Jacqualyn Tuckfield.  Dear step-son of Gini West.  Beloved brother of Diane (David) Nelson and Eric (Cheryl) West.  Dearest step-brother of Steve Slasor, Michael (Anne)...

May 2, 2023

Roy passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side at the age of 96. Roy was born in Clarkston, Michigan on February 27, 1927, to parents Charles Terry and Iva Pearl Blimpka. Roy married Anna Perva on April 17, 1944. They were together for 25 years and raised 4 children together. Following Anna's passing,...

Apr 30, 2023

Edwin Carl Kotajarvi passed away on April 30, 2023 at the age of 83.  He was born in 1939 in Laurium, Michigan to Edwin and Martha Kotajarvi.  He was the oldest of five, Edwin, Stan, Kirsten, Clayton, and Karen.  He lived in the U.P. of Michigan in his younger years and then Southfield, Michigan in the lower peninsula. Ed...

Apr 29, 2023

Linda Frances Vingelman, 75, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Anthony and Veronica Gurski. Linda was the beloved wife of the late Larry Vingelman, with whom she shared many happy years of marriage. Together, they raised their only son, Joseph Vingelman, whom she...