Terry Scott Hamilton
Dec 30, 2016
Age 48. Beloved son of Janet Hamilton and Harmey (Laura) Hamilton Jr. Loving brother of Trevor Hamilton, Timothy Hamilton, Melissa (Ronald) Hamilton Cubberly, and Daniel Atkins. Cherished uncle of Allee Cubberly, Ty Sean Hamilton and Shelby Quinn Hamilton. Dear cousin of Matthew Hamilton and Marc DeGeorge. Memorial Service 7:00 PM Saturday, January 7th at Thayer-Rock Funeral in...
Maurice Dean La Vere
Dec 28, 2016
La Vere, Maurice D. Age 80. Beloved husband of Pauline (nee Abela) La Vere for 59 years. Loving father of Donna La Vere Alvaro, Marianne La Vere Eliassen, Debbie (Craig) Weber and David La Vere. Cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one. Dear brother of Gerald La Vere, Daniel (Jean) La Vere, Thomas (Darlene) La Vere,...
John R. Foxton
Dec 20, 2016
Age 59. Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Shirley Foxton. Dear brother of Kevin Foxton. John was a former dispatcher for Farmington Public Safety. John's extended family has arranged for a simple cremation with a burial at Empire Maple Grove Cemetery in Empire, Michigan in mid 2017. Please keep his family in your prayers...
Andrew T. Mester
Dec 19, 2016
Age 92 . December 19, 2016. Dear and loving husband of Jo Ellen Wilkinson for 39 years. Loving father of Dean A. Mester and Mary Lydia Mester. Dear brother of Helen Hawke. Also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Served in the US Army in WWII. Private services with Military Honors at Great Lakes National Cemetery. In...
Clair V. Martin
Dec 16, 2016
Age 94. Loving husband of Margaret "Peg". Dear father of Debi Martin Armstrong. Cherished grandfather of Nathan Armstrong, Rebekah (Robert Jr.) Hohman, Caleb Armstrong and great-grand son Robby. Clair was a proud WWII veteran in the Army Air Corp and a charter member 90 years at Brightmoor Christian Church. He was a retired Detroit Police Lieutenant, worked...
Daniel J. Fedorko
Dec 15, 2016
Age 75. Beloved husband of Lucy for 9 years and the late Kathleen for 38 years. Loving father of Michael Fedorko, Timothy Fedorko and Kathleen (Shane) Henry. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Owen, Maggie and Luke. Dear brother of John Fedorko and the late Mary Lou Wilkowski. Dan's family will plan a Memorial Service to be held at...
Harry Louis Lapham, Jr.
Dec 14, 2016
LAPHAM, Harry L. Jr. Age 67. December 14, 2016. Life-long resident of Farmington. Beloved father of Matthew (Stacey) Lapham, Andrew (Jaime) Lapham, Colleen (Felix) Almodovar, Melissa (Kyle) Archer, Kathryn (Jesus) Lapham and Benjamin Lapham. Cherished grandfather of seven. Dear brother of the late John Lapham. Funeral Service Monday, December 19th, 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603...
Daniel Thomas Mc Phail
Dec 13, 2016
Age 72. Daniel Thomas McPhail passed away, Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Visitation will be from 2-9 p.m. on Thursday, December 15 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI 48335. A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 16 at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. A short service will follow at Oakland...
Helen B. Rickard
Dec 12, 2016
Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert "Jack" (d. 2001) Loving mother of Sandra (Patrick) Stempien, Charles (Diane) Rickard and Jackie (Robin) Murphy. Cherished grandchildren Shawn Seabolt, Jason Stempien, Michael (Donna) Stempien, Jenell (Bryan) Pasini, Brent Rickard, Kerry (Brian) O'Donnell and Amy (Tom) Sheehy. Great grandchildren Quin and Katie Seabolt, Allie and Chloe Stempien, Noah, Jonah...
Richard E. Lansing
Dec 10, 2016
Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Elaine for 63 years. Loving father of Cheryl (James) York and John Lansing. Cherished grandfather of Evan York. Dear brother of Harold (Nina) Lansing. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Private arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington.
Judith Ann Maunder
Dec 9, 2016
Age 75. Beloved wife of Charles for 58 years. Loving mother of Tina Marie Petrie, Kenneth (Kathleen) Maunder and the late Sidney Maunder. Cherished grandmother of Craig James Petrie, Cory Scott Petrie and Emma Grace Maunder. Also survived by her canine companion Sandy. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Farmington, 33400 Shiawassee St.,...
Nina (Nee Kotaniemi) Ranta
Dec 8, 2016
Age 89. December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Mark (Rochelle) Ranta. Cherished grandmother of Scott, Lauren, and Bridget and great-granddaughter Logan Ranta. Dear sister of Edna Zent and Helen Rickard. Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk. W of Farmington Rd.), Farmington. Visitation Sunday...
Juanita M. Veach
Dec 5, 2016
Age 78. Beloved wife of Gerald for 57 years. Loving mother of Kimberly (Peter) Inman, Kelly (Wayne) Switzer, Sharon (Keith) Britt and Joseph (Jodi) Veach. Cherished grandmother of Aaron, Brian, Lynnette, Wayne Jr., Keith Jr., Stefanie, Brandon, Parker and Connor. Dear sister of Martha Leff, Robert Sexton, Patricia Bishoff and David Sexton. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m....
Beverly A. Hays
Dec 5, 2016
Age 60, of Westland. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of the late Jessica, Jonathan and Justin. Dear sister of Linda (Mark) Hetherington, the late Larry Biegas, and Joanie (the late Gary) Biegas-Sytkowski. Funeral Service Friday 1:30 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Beverly's family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 2:00 -...
Steven R. Tretinik
Dec 5, 2016
Age 73. Passed to his Heavenly home. Beloved husband of Delilah for 53 years. Loving and dedicated father of Shawn (DeAna) Tretinik and David (Stephanie) Tretinik. Dear son of Martha (the late Stephen) Tretinik. Cherished Pap-Pap of Zachary, Trace, Aryana and Layla. Dear brother of Elaine (James) Boyd, Janet Sirilla, Maryann (Chris) Butler and Renee (Tim) Kline....
John M. Hawkins
Dec 3, 2016
Age 73. Beloved husband of Dale for 49 years. Loving father of Scott (Cindy) Hawkins, Jill (Dave) Tortelli and John (Olivia) Hawkins. Cherished grandfather of Michella, Samantha, Cara, Nathan, Maya, Alexa and Piper. Dear brother of Norine Murphy and Jackie Brennan. Memorial Service Friday 11:00 a.m. (visiting begins at 10:00 a.m.) Dec. 9th at the First Presbyterian...
Anthony J. "Tony" Gioia
Dec 1, 2016
Age 85, of Novi, Michigan formerly of Farmington, Michigan and Oro Valley, Arizona. Beloved husband of Barbara for 64 years. Loving father of Cathleen (Wayne) Bussert, Robert (Maribeth) Gioia, James (Therese) Gioia and William (Teresa) Gioia. Cherished grandfather of nine. Dear brother of the late Nancy (Peter) Espinoza and Thomas (Nancy) Gioia. Private arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock...
Jack L. Schaefer
Nov 29, 2016
Age 60. Beloved father of Candace (Chad) Tarkowski. Loving brother of Jan (Steve) Schippel. Dear companion of Kandy Morgen. Former husband and friend of Reneé Schaefer. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in downtown Farmington. Jack's family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of...
Phyllis Ann Templin
Nov 27, 2016
Age 89, of Northville, formerly of Livonia. Loving wife of the late Donald for 62 years. Beloved mother of Thomas (Rose), Lynn (John), Susan (Bruce) and Lee (Kelley). Cherished grandmother of 8, step-grandmother of 3, great-grandmother of 11, step-great-grandmother of 8, and step-great-great-grandmother of 1. Phyllis graduated from Eastern High School in Detroit and attended Wayne State...
Pat Joy Elnan
Nov 18, 2016
Age 85, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Thor Elnan. Dear sister of Joyce Stoumbos, Kay Adelsburg and Joan Rogers. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Private services entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908...
