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Jean Fifoot

Jean Fifoot

Mar 30, 2016

Fifoot, Margaret "Jean" March 30, 2016 Beloved mother of Julie Russell. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Laura Russell. Preceded in death by Jerry, beloved husband of 59 years. She always met life's challenges with strength and humor, and brought a smile to those around her. Memorial contributions may be made to Toni and Trish House, P.O. Box...

John  Edward Stillwagon

John Edward Stillwagon

Mar 28, 2016

JOHN EDWARD STILLWAGON 10/13/36-03/28/16 John Stillwagon, originally from Queens New York died on Monday, March 28th surrounded by family in his Farmington Hills home. A long-time employee of Union Carbide Corporation, John and his family lived in several Northeastern states before settling in Farmington Hills in 1973. He remained with UCC until his retirement in 1986. Several...

Helen  S. Carlson

Helen S. Carlson

Mar 28, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Richard Carlson for 63 years. Dear mother of Loretta Myers and Rdee Olsen. Loving grandmother of Nancy (Marc) Faerber, Richard (Kelly) Myers, Eric Myers, and Heather (Rishi) Rawat. Great-grandmother of Lexie, Kurt, Calle, Levi, and Cassidy. Dear sister of the late Clarence Brown. Visitation Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00...

Lucia  Ann Bommarito

Lucia Ann Bommarito

Mar 26, 2016

Age 84, of Farmington Hills, passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on March 26, 2016 at Angela Hospice Care Center in Livonia. Her love, grace, and dedication to those she loved will continue to inspire those that knew her. She retired from Bosford Hospital as a surgical nurse assistant. Lucia was the beloved wife...

John  P. Hughes  Jr.

John P. Hughes Jr.

Mar 22, 2016

Age 66. Beloved father of Jacob (Mary) Hughes, Matthew (Hilliary) Hughes and Evan Hughes. Cherished grandfather of Constance, Angelica, Caleigh and Jacob Jr. Loving brother of Judy (Bill) Petrere, Chris (Jack) Berry, Dianne Haas (Dick Jacoby), the late Brian Hughes, Michael Hughes, Elaine (Richard) Grohman, Maureen (Mark) Peterson, Paul (Lisa) Hughes, Diane Shepard, Maureen (Jeff) Blackman, Michael...

Harold  W. Beardsley

Harold W. Beardsley

Mar 17, 2016

Age 85. Beloved husband of Virginia for 63 years. Loving father of Deborah (Steven) Smith and Harold (Molly) Beardsley. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Brett (Lisa), Kyle, Audrey, Drew, Hannah, Jake, and great-grandfather of Luke and Grant. Dear brother of Ruth Vandoorne. Memorial Service Tuesday 11 a.m., March 22, 2016 at Meadowbrook Congregational Church, 21355 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi,...

Hugh  J. Dery

Hugh J. Dery

Mar 16, 2016

The family has selected a simple cremation with friends and family gathering for a memorial service. Please keep the Dery's family in your thoughts and prayers.

Richard  M. Birrell

Richard M. Birrell

Mar 16, 2016

Age 56. Beloved husband of Janice for 32 years. Loving father of Deanna and Stephanie (Brandon Atkinson). Dear brother of Lindsay Dean (Jim) and Kim Miller (John). Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Anita  E. Holter

Anita E. Holter

Mar 11, 2016

Age 88. Beloved mother of Roberta Ellen Holter. Dear sister of Bonnie Greschaw. Loving aunt of Matthew Greschaw, Mark Greschaw and Betsy (Mason) Reed; great-aunt of Nicky, Noah and Samantha.

Agnes  M. Wiitanen

Agnes M. Wiitanen

Mar 11, 2016

Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Melvin for 54 years. Loving mother of Cheryl (Randall) Ollila and Curtis Wiitanen.

Rev.  Charles Fox  Jr.

Rev. Charles Fox Jr.

Mar 5, 2016

Age 85. Loving husband of Barbara Fox. Cherished father of Brenda (Eric) Lampela, Mark Fox and Bethany (Curtis) Kalina. Dearest grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Charles was born on October 26, 1930, in the back of bedroom of his parents' home in Toledo, Ohio. He came from a long line of tool and die...

Richard  A. Silber

Richard A. Silber

Mar 4, 2016

Age 65. Beloved husband of Carol Pyykkonen Silber. Dear father of Jason (Christa) Silber & Robert (Meghan) Oliver. Loving grandfather of Jaden Silber & Sage Silber. Dearest brother of Marcy (Mike) Bell & brother-in-law of Jean Pyykkonen and the late Alan (the late Alice) Pyykkonen. Also preceded in death by parents: Morris Silber and Shirley (nee Rivard)...

Douglas  W. Mauno

Douglas W. Mauno

Feb 24, 2016

Douglas W. Mauno, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Westland, Michigan on February 24, 2016. He had suffered a stroke in September 2015 and its subsequent effects. He was born April 24, 1937 in Calumet, Michigan to Wilho and Esther (Leskela) Mauno. He and Sharron (Mousseau) married in 1955. He is survived by Sharron, his wife...

Lorraine  A. Nelson

Lorraine A. Nelson

Feb 21, 2016

Nelson, (nee Bidwell) Lorraine A., February 21, 2016 Age 78, began her new life with our Lord on February 21, 2016. Beloved companion of Phil Case, loving mother of Cindy Weiss, Jessie (Rick) Samuels, Debbie (Craig) Johnson and David McLeod. Dearest grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Beloved sister to Mary (Danny) Jones, Edith White...

Joseph Mcgregor

Joseph Mcgregor

Feb 20, 2016

Joseph McGregor, Age 63, February 20, 2016 Loving father of Brian (Ashley)and Megan, Cherished grandfather of Elliot and Elias Beloved brother of Steve, Dan, Tom, Anne and Jean (Kennedy. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy, Health Alliance of Austin Musicians or Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Frances  A. Lecompte

Frances A. Lecompte

Feb 20, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Raymond LeCompte Sr., for 51 years. Loving mother of 6 children, Linda (Mert) Berger, Pamela (Tim) Latham, Randy (Mary) LeCompte, Cheryl (Wes) Cecotti, and Jody (Doug) Reich. Devoted grandmother to 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, Cherished sister of Beverly Varcoe and Elaine Scolaro Loving mother-in-law to Judy. Predeceased by her son, Raymond...

Paul  T. Sawyer

Paul T. Sawyer

Feb 19, 2016

Age 89. Beloved husband of Bettye for 53 years. Loving father of Paul (Jannie), James (Nicole), Don, Robert (the late Jenny), David, the late Thomas, and Tracy Sawyer. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of 21. Dear brother of Glenn (Annie) Sawyer. Paul's family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, February 23rd, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.,...

Edith Hilman

Edith Hilman

Feb 18, 2016

Edith (Harmala) Hilman, 82, passed away at Hospice, New Port Richey, FL on February 18, 2016. Edith was born in Calumet, MI on August 7, 1933, a daughter of the late Eino and Esther (Paananen) Harmala. She graduated from Calumet High School in 1951, received her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Schoolcraft College in 1975, and her...

Derek  A. Best

Derek A. Best

Feb 17, 2016

Derek Best, a spiritually driven man of many talents and a resident of Farmington Hills, Michigan, passed away on February 17, 2016 at the age of 71 of natural causes leaving behind his surviving widow LiPing Best. Derek's early career was as a producer of many documentaries broadcast by the BBC. He had also taught as an...

Bryan  G. Wineka

Bryan G. Wineka

Feb 13, 2016

Age 54, died on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Bryan is the beloved son of Gordon and Jo Wineka. Dear brother of Steve (Sharon) Wineka and Jim (Suzanne) Wineka. Proud uncle of Julie (Dan), Kelly, Caitlin and Nick Wineka. He is also survived by many close family and friends. Bryan owned and...

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