Stephen F. Keller
Oct 7, 2016
Age 92. Beloved husband of Gail. Loving father of Susan. Cherished grandfather of Livia. He is preceded in death by his first wife Leila and his son Michael. Stephen was a retired Detroit public school teacher. He was also a proud U of M graduate an avid U of M football and softball fan. Also a WWII...
Kristyn Lynn "Pinky" Mahle
Oct 4, 2016
MAHLE, Kristyn Lynn "Pinky" Age 51, died suddenly October 4, 2016. Beloved daughter of Judie and Dennis. Dear sister of Karryn Mahle and Denise Mahle O'Rourke (Mike). Special Aunt of Kevin and Linnea. Wardrobe Supervisor at the Fisher theatre. Resident of Novi. Graduate of Northwestern University. Toured many venues. "Pinky" was loved by those with curious minds....
Maria Esther Vazquez
Oct 2, 2016
Age 76. Beloved wife of Roberto for 44 years. Loving mother of Ricardo (Patricia) Vazquez and Marina Vazquez. Cherished grandmother of Ethan, Alexi and Calin. Dear sister of Celia Herrera, Cruz Madrigal, Lupe Madrigal, Javier Ledesma and Salvador Ledesma. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power...
Michael Evan Marshall
Oct 2, 2016
MARSHALL, Michael E. Age 63. died suddenly October 2, 2016. A resident of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Maui, Hawaii. Devoted son of Kenneth (the late Mary) Marshall. Beloved husband of Mercedes (nee Pali, "Mercy"), loving father of Donovan Eleo, Kenneth Keala, and Elliott Kapono (Amy) Marshall. Cherished Brother of Dr. Susan (Patrick) Hayes, Sandra "Sam", Steve, Nancy...
Jessie Mae Smedley
Sep 24, 2016
Beloved wife of the late Wilbur "Bill" for 62 years. Loving mother of Ronald L. (Christine) Smedley Sr. Cherished grandmother of Ronald L. Smedley Jr., Matthew (Dana) Smedley and Rebecca (Matt) Smedley-Bulloch. Dear great-grandmother of Patrick, Tyler, Brian, Maxwell, Ben and Samantha. How do you sum up a person's life when they have lived for over 95...
John Philip Kent
Sep 20, 2016
KENT, John P. Age 67. September 20, 2016. Loving husband of the late Debra. Dear brother of Mary Jo (Loren) Polczynski. Preceded in death by his parents; Gladys M. and R. Stanley Kent. Also leaves numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday, September 29th, 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk....
Dorothy B. Gass
Sep 3, 2016
GASS, DOROTHY BARCLAY. Of 30727 Shiawassee Dr. Farmington Hills MI, died suddenly September 3, 2016, age 93, at the home of her daughter in Farmington Hills, following a brief illness. Born in Buffalo NY, Dorothy was for 34 years the beloved wife of the late Gilbert C. Gass. Their marriage was delayed by the rigors of World...
Michael D. Mainguth
Aug 29, 2016
Michael D. Mainguth, of Olde Redford/Detroit, passed away at Botsford Hospital on Monday, August 29th, at the age of 92. He was predeceased by his wife, Donatha M. (Kubasiewicz) Mainguth. Mike was born in Hamtramck, MI on November 5th, 1923, the son of Michael J. and Tessie (Theresa) Mainguth. After graduating from Hamtramck High, he served in...
Eleanor J. Winchester
Aug 26, 2016
Age 86. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear sister of Eunice (Douglas) Yakes. Survived by step-daughter Nancy (Dick) Boari and many loving nieces, nephews, friends and Brightmoor Christian Church members. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Pastor Tim Gambino will officiate. Eleanor's family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday from...
Doris M. Heikkinen
Aug 25, 2016
Age 95. Doris M. (Koskela) Heikkinen, a resident of Westland and Toivola, MI passed away at the Village of Westland on August 25, 2016. Doris was born August 26, 1921, in Virginia, MN, the third daughter of Samuel and Olga Koskela, and in 1929, moved with her family to Floodwood, MN where her parents were the proprietors...
Joan Francis Schram
Aug 22, 2016
Formerly of Farmington Hills and Livonia, passed away peacefully with family at her side on August 22, 2016 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Joseph, who proceeded her in death. Loving mother of seven children including Stephen (Laurie), Marie, Joanne (John) Mealia, Michael (Lisa), Joseph (Sue), John (Diane), Catherine (Roger) Carpenter. Loving grandmother of 12...
Robert William Lemon
Aug 21, 2016
Bob passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with family by his side, just weeks after the death of his loving wife of 69 years, Audrey C. Lemon. He will be missed by his beloved children: Kathleen Pawlik and her husband Bob; Robin McKenzie and her husband Jack; Thom Lemon and his wife Shirley; and Dawn Lemon and...
Jacquelyn Settle
Aug 15, 2016
Age 60. Beloved daughter of Tresa Settle and the late Wendel Settle. Dear sister of Christine "Chris" (Robert "Rob") Russell. Cherished aunt of Joshua (Emily), Sara and Abigail. Graveside service Friday, August 19th at 2 PM with Military Honors at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery, Pastor Brian Tweedie presiding.
Virginia O. Strandell
Aug 12, 2016
Age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Henry Strandell (Dalee), Diana Snider (Robert H.) and Patty Schultz (Chris). Dear grandmother of Chad Lambert, Delaine Lambert, Craig Lambert, Robert W. Snider, the late Michael Snider, Chris Snider, Ursula Schultz (Debra Trapini) and Priscilla Schultz. Cherished great-grandmother of Patty, Chris, Henry, Dalee, Diana, Bob, Chad,...
Paula J. Stallings
Aug 11, 2016
Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Harvey for 47 years. Survived by many loving nieces , nephews, and friends. A private burial has taken place at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, Michigan. Thank you for keeping Paula's family in your thoughts and prayers.
Marguerite Archer
Aug 5, 2016
Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dear mother of Mark (Marlene) Archer and Janet (James) Archer. Loving sister of Steve Ayvazian; aunt of seven nieces and a nephew. Marguerite's family has arranged for a simple cremation. Thank you for keeping them in your thoughts and prayers.
Darrell W. Johnston
Aug 5, 2016
Age 71. Beloved husband of the late Susan. Loving father of Ken (Joanne) Johnston, Mike (Amy) Johnston and Debbie (Todd) Yaekle. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dear brother of Joel (Sheri) Johnston and Connie (Stan) Drossart. Funeral Tuesday 1:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Darrell's family will receive friends for visitation on Monday from 5:00...
Laura Del Bel
Aug 1, 2016
Age 56. Beloved wife of Leo for 32 years. Loving mother of Nicole and Stephanie. Cherished daughter of the late Olga and Stefan Martschenko. Dear sister of Vally (Donald) Wickens, Linda Martschenko, Vera (Robert) McKellar, Stefan Martschenko and the late Johnny Martschenko. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. (visitation 10-11 a.m.) at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Laura's...
Mary H. Marrone
Jul 30, 2016
Age 107. Beloved wife of the late Marco T. Borrillo, the late Tony DiBrizio, and the late Nicholas Marrone. Loving mother of Thomas Brill and Lydia (the late Cass) Gogola. Cherished grandmother of seven; and great-grandmother of four. Funeral Wednesday, August 3rd, 11 a.m. Mass (in state 10 a.m.) at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 12170 Beech...
