Robert R. "Rob" Helson
Dec 15, 2017
Age 62. Retired Fire Captain of West Bloomfield Fire Department. Loving father of Kyle Helson (Michelle Vander Ploeg). Dear partner of Jenny Chin for 9 years. Beloved son of Helen and the late Donald Helson. Brother of Rick, Ron, the late Sharon, and late Cathy Helson. Former husband of 29 years to Patricia Helson.
Memorial...
Herbert Frederick Shaw
Dec 8, 2017
SHAW, Herbert F. Age 88, passed away with his wife by his side on December 8th. Loving husband of Bernardine for 61 years. Beloved father of Laura Miller, Lynne Shaw and the late Karen Clement (Paul). Cherished grandfather of Jason Dunning, Nathan and Sean Miller and Jennifer Clement. Dearest brother of Margaret Glatfelter (Ed) and...
William "Bill" R. Paden
Nov 29, 2017
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Kathryn; his loving children, Christine Paden, Jennifer (Shane) McClure, Heather (David) Micola, Heather (Jason) Carbary and the late William R. (Kathleen); cherished grandchildren, Samantha, Alex, Ella, Bess, Abigail, Lilianna, Charlotte, Josiah, Amelia, Theodore and Margaret; his siblings, Robert Paden and Ruth Ann (Tim) Kniveton. Dearest uncle of...
Earl "Skip" G. Lampi
Nov 25, 2017
Earl "Skip" Lampi, died November 25, 2017 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Helen for 63 years. Devoted father of Louise (Andrew) Dahl and grandfather of Alexa and Griffin. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 6255 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 on Saturday, December 9th at 11...
Violet L. Bridges
Nov 20, 2017
Age 90.
Beloved wife of the late Charles F. Bridges Jr. for 60 years.
Loving mother of Irene (the late Albert) Bridges Slisinger, Carolyn (the late Randall) Bridges Bennett,
Terry (Thomas) Welti and Charles F. (Theresa) Bridges III.
Cherished grandmother of Alex, Zach, Leland, Charlie, Jordi, and the late...
Carl R. Allison
Nov 18, 2017
Dear son of the late Carl F. Allison and the late Katie Ann Allison-Morrison. Valued brother of Sandi (Ted) Szufnar,
uncle of Elizabeth (Mike) Wheeler and Thadd Szufnar,
nephew of Cynthia Johnson, and extended family.
Carl was a friend to all including Dominic, Christopher, Beth Joy,
Tammy,...
Shirley E. Brown
Nov 15, 2017
Age 82. Loving mother of Kip and the late Sean. Shirley's family has arranged for a simple cremation. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Milda E. Mattila
Nov 10, 2017
Mattila, Milda Evelyn (Hanson). Born November 7, 1925 in Kearsarge, MI, died November 10, 2017 at age 92.
Beloved wife of Ralph of 73 years. Loving mother of Dennis (Norma) Mattila, Donnie (Cheryl) Mattila, Carol (Gary) McKee, Dale (Charo) Mattila, David (Tracey) Mattila and Charlene (Dale) Coman Hoard. Devoted grandmother of Brian (Nicolle)...
Verner "Reino" Niva
Nov 9, 2017
Age 87.
Beloved husband of Helen.
Loving father of Richard Niva, Eric Niva (Cyndi),
Karen Niva-Gubachy (Ken) and Scott Niva (Michelle).
Cherished grandfather of Katie Ebba, Nolan Reino, Norah, Melissa,
Kelli-ann, Shaun; and great-grandfather of 7.
A celebration of life service will be held at...
Nancy K. Urbanczyk
Nov 8, 2017
Nancy Kathleen Urbanczyk, 64,of Farmington Hills passed away on November 8, 2017 in West Bloomfield, MI.
Nancy was born in Detroit, MI to Ksenia and Wasyl Bzdel on January 18, 1953. A graduate of St. Andrew's high school in 1971, she went on to earn a degree in education from the University of...
Charles R. Worley
Nov 5, 2017
Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Nettie for 49 years. Loving father of the late Gary Worley. Dear brother of the late Vivian Douglas. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. until the 12 noon service. Interment will follow at...
Jeanne M. Guinan
Oct 31, 2017
Age 87. Beloved wife of the late John for 56 years. Loving mother of Richard (Karin) Guinan and Cheryl Guinan. Cherished grandmother of Christopher and Courtney. Funeral service Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Jeanne's family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A graveside committal service...
Vera V. Rehmer
Oct 23, 2017
Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Charles for 69 years. Loving mother of Ralph (Betty), Janice (Mark), and Donna (Edward). Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Ralph Pirkola and Leona Vancheck. Funeral Thursday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington.
Visitation on Thursday from 11...
Donald B. Thompson
Oct 16, 2017
Age 89.
Beloved husband of the late Audrey for 49 years.
Loving father of Donna (Darin) Page, Jennifer Thompson and Gregory (Melissa) Thompson.
Cherished grandfather of Chloe and Madeline. Also survived by his dog Emily.
Funeral Monday 11 AM (in state 10 AM) at Emmanuel Lutheran Church,
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Marjorie Aurora Kulie
Oct 14, 2017
Marjorie Aurora Kulie. Age 95, passed away October 14th surrounded by family. She is preceded by her husband Matthew Erthy and granddaughter Crysta. Loving mother of Candice, Carol (Pat), Christine (Stewart), Cathie, Matthew (LyJean), Cindy, James, Robert (Diana), Jeffrey (Anna) and Brian (Beth). Beloved grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 15. Cherished sister of Betty,...
Arthur Jouppi
Oct 13, 2017
Age 91. Affectionately known as "Grump".
Beloved husband of the late Areatha for 39 years. Loving father of Julianne Foley and Arthur Jouppi. Cherished grandfather of Richard (Julie) Foley, Krista (Jon) Komisar and Tina Foley. Great-grandfather of Scarlet Foley and Gwen Komisar. Dear brother of the late: Arvid, Antti, Matt, Alfred, Emil, John,...
Robert A. Raitanen
Oct 12, 2017
Robert A. Raitanen died at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans on October 12, 2017 at age 86. He was born March 15, 1931 to parents Emil and Amanda (nee Beckola) Raitanen in L'Anse, MI and moved to the Detroit area at age 10. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force from January 1951 to December 1954....
Alice Laura Hoch
Oct 10, 2017
Age 90, in Savannah, Georgia after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Formerly of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Alice was the daughter of Laura and Arthur Clark. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Robert Hoch Sr. for 50 years. Loving mother of Laurie Langston (Bill) and Thomas R. Hoch Jr. (Kelly). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Fichthorn, William Langston Jr.,...
James G. Thompson
Oct 9, 2017
James "JT" Thompson. Age 79. ~ 1,000,000+ sports stories to retell Bats: Left Throws: Left Born: 2-19-38 Went home: 10-9-17 Raised in Lincoln Park, MI Married Beverly McNeil 10-26-57 Had 5 children & spouses: Debbie & Tim Faber Tim & Shelly Thompson, Tami & Ron Kolts Jamie & Mike Aittama, & Jeff Thompson Also 17...
Marie Louise Spring
Oct 5, 2017
Spring, Marie Louise. Born November 10, 1950 in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Died peacefully on October 5, 2017 surrounded by her family. Daughter of Asa and Mary Williams. Survived by her daughter Laura Spring and her brother Joseph (Ann) Williams. Preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward Spring. Per Marie's wishes, there will be no service....
