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James  R. Kelley

James R. Kelley

Oct 23, 2018

Kelley, James R. Age 76 . October 23, 2018.

Beloved husband of Jean for 56 years.

Loving father of the late Kathy.

Cherished grandfather of Jacob E. Colon

Dear brother of Edye (George) Flora, Ed (Linda) Kelley and Bill Kelley.

Preceded in death by parents...

Catherine  D. Amato

Catherine D. Amato

Oct 20, 2018

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Tony Amato for 15 years. Loving mother of Paul Bayoff, Tina Sanchez-Kaiser and Sharon Sanchez-Eakes. Cherished grandmother of Katie Stevens, Jonathan Kaiser, Victoria Kaiser, Lilliann Eakes and James Eakes. Great-grandmother of Khloe Stevens, Ellery Stevens and Dillon Stevens. Dear sister of Nikki Adams, Chris Minidis, Alex Minidis, Olga Sanchez and...

William  "Bill" Moon

William "Bill" Moon

Sep 29, 2018

William "Bill" Moon, Age 83 died September 29, 2018. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Whitson) for 65 years. Loving father of Joseph T. (Marilyn) Moon, Linda Karen (Fred) Madsen, Jeffery Alan (Barbie) Moon and Paul S. Moon. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Adam) Roose, Mary Beth Satvedi, Katie (Nick) Rosema, Brandon Moon, Megan Moon, Melissa (Ethan) McCollum, Drew...

Thomas James "T.J." Hennessey

Thomas James "T.J." Hennessey

Sep 22, 2018

Age 90, of Sterling Heights. Younger brother of the late John Patrick Hennessey. Tom was born in Mount Holyoke, Massachusetts. Shorty thereafter the family moved to Michigan where he attended Dearborn Fordson High School and then the University of Michigan after serving in the U.S. Navy. With a degree in Economics, he joined Chrysler Corporation's finance division...

Jean  K. Tyler

Jean K. Tyler

Sep 20, 2018

Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Lee W. Tyler. Loving mother of Daniel (Amanda) Tyler, Mark (Pam) Tyler, Sally Tyler and Carrie (Chris) Oakwood. Cherished grandmother of seven.

Educator in the Farmington District for almost 30 years. Constant partner and supporter of her husband's ministry since the day they met at Camp...

Nicholas  W. Elsesser

Nicholas W. Elsesser

Sep 17, 2018

Nicholas' family has arranged for a direct cremation service. No services are currently planned. Thank you for keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Neil  Leonard Daavettila

Neil Leonard Daavettila

Sep 8, 2018

Age 57. Passed away on September 8, 2018 at his home in Brighton. He was born on February 3, 1961 to Paul and Helen (Frantti) in Detroit. He graduated from South Lyon High School, and later Michigan Tech University. Neil was united in marriage to Christina (Witt) on June 9, 1984. Neil was a member of the...

Alice  L. Berns

Alice L. Berns

Sep 8, 2018

Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Henry A. Berns for 53 years. Loving mother of Janey (Chuck) Harmon, Tina Williams and the late Henry E. Berns. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Kelli) Miracle, Justin Miracle, Joshua Williams; great-grandmother of Paige and Kate Miracle. Dear sister of Louis (Cheryl) Waack and Deborah (Greg) Oliver. Memorial contributions may be...

Timothy  M. Yount

Timothy M. Yount

Sep 7, 2018

Timothy Michael Yount was born in Glouster, Ohio. His parents were Marie Smith Yount and Walter Yount. Tim is survived by Janis, his wife for over 27 years; his children Michael, Rodney (Michelle) and Theresa. He has seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Timothy was the youngest of eight children; Mariann Traylor, Martha (Walter) Ryzdon, Elizabeth (Jerry) Gmerek,...

Dr. Richard J. Meldrum

Dr. Richard J. Meldrum

Aug 26, 2018

Dr. Richard Meldrum passed away on August 26, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family - Maria his wife of 25 years, his daughters Wendy Michelle and Amanda Lacey Meldrum (Roy Holt), his brother Scott (Mary) and his niece and nephews. Richard was born on December 4, 1945...

Larry  L. Luedeman

Larry L. Luedeman

Aug 21, 2018

Age 80. Beloved husband of Irene for 59 years. Loving father of Lloyd (Amy), LauriRae (Ken) Yaxley, Lynda, Leanne Scott, Larry Jeff (Peggy), Lenora (Len) Olgren, Loren (Kimberly), Lars, Lyle (Laurie) and Leon Luedeman. Cherished grandfather of 22; and great-grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Barbara Forsberg, Eugene (Glenda) Golenda and Richard (Maxine) Golenda. Funeral service Friday...

Sally  Ann Fetter

Sally Ann Fetter

Aug 20, 2018

Fetter, Sally Ann- Age 82, of Bloomfield Township, Michigan. Died August 20, 2018. Beloved wife of Jim Fetter; cherished sister of John (Cindy) Moilanen, Wayne Moilanen, and Arlene Moilanen; aunt of Debbie (Les) Boughner, John (Dawn) Moilanen, Craig Moilanen, and Amy (Jim) Anderson. Sally was a lover of animals, especially dogs and elephants. Funeral services will be...

Mark  Alan Walsten

Mark Alan Walsten

Aug 13, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Alan Walsten announces his passing after a long battle with diabetes on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 65. Mark will be remembered by his devoted wife of 40 years, Joanne and their children Christina Walsten and Roxanne and Thornton Keaton. Mark will also be...

Betty  L. Werner

Betty L. Werner

Aug 11, 2018

Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dear sister of Louis Schoeneman Jr. Also survived by many loving extended family members and friends.

Funeral Friday 1:00 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave, Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation on Friday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

John  B. Sheppard,  Sr.

John B. Sheppard, Sr.

Aug 7, 2018

A private family committal service and burial has taken place in Harrisonburg, Virginia. John was born in Alexandria, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Tech. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.

Betty  Sue Petty

Betty Sue Petty

Aug 6, 2018

Age 74. Beloved wife of the late Glen D. Petty. Dear mother of the late Glen A. Petty and the late Gene Petty. Cherished grandmother of the late Justin, Joshua, Payge, Cameron and Delaney Petty. Great-grandmother of Joshua Jr., Jeffery, Jacob and Jamie Petty. Dear sister of Donna Duncan, Pam Wyrick and Willie Brown. Funeral Wednesday 11:00...

Shirley  L. Hubenschmidt

Shirley L. Hubenschmidt

Aug 2, 2018

Beloved wife of the late Roy F. Loving mother of Debra Keehl, Pam (Clint) Stevens, the late Keith Hubenschmidt, the late Mark Hubenschmidt, William Hubenschmidt, Mary (Kirk) Russell, Kurt Hubenschmidt, Roy H. Hubenschmidt and Susan Hubenschmidt. Cherished grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of fourteen. Shirley's family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, August 5th, from 11:00 AM until 8:00PM...

Anna  M. Anttila

Anna M. Anttila

Aug 2, 2018

Age 85, of Brighton, Michigan, formerly of Cedar Bay, Michigan passed away early Thursday morning. Anna and her twin sister, Esther, were born on December 8, 1932 in Mass, Michigan to the late Isaac Anttila and late Aili Anttila Torro. After graduating from high school in 1951, Anna went to get a college degree from Suomi College, Detroit Commercial...

Dean  Everett Jones

Dean Everett Jones

Aug 2, 2018

Dean Everett Jones- Age 54, of Farmington Hills, beloved son of the late George Jones and Mrs. Evelyn Jones. Dear brother of Lisa (Michael) Duval and David (Laura) Jones. Cherished uncle of Jack Duval and Ezra and Ziva Jones. Many family and friends. Funeral services will be held 6:30 PM Monday, August 6 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...

Doris  C. Bean

Doris C. Bean

Jul 29, 2018

Doris' family has arranged for a simple cremation. A family memorial service will be held at a later date. Thank you for keeping the Bean family in your thoughts and prayers a this difficult time.

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