Obituary Listing

Dec 25, 2015

Age 80. Fred married Linda Newkirk in Battle Creek, MI in 1962 and they shared 44 years together before her passing in 2006. Fred and Linda loved opening their home to host dinners for friends and foreign exchange students which they did quite often. Fred was known for his hospitable personality. This generous spirit was evident right...

Dec 23, 2015

Beloved Mother of Bonnie Champagne, Therese (Grady) Smith and Stephen (Hana) Rickerman. Loving Grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, and Michael. Pre-deceased by her parents, Stephen and Teresa Herceg, of Chicago, Illinois. Cherished companion of Kenneth Chirpka; also survived by dearest cousins, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Rosemarie retired from the State of Michigan, Department of Social Services,...

Dec 19, 2015

Age 96. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Carol (Robert) Piziali, the late Judith (Eugene) Farr and the late Alan (Patricia) Hogg. Cherished grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of 11. Funeral Service Tuesday 1:00 p.m., December 22nd, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Rev. Andy Whitten, Pastor of Our Saviour Apostolic Lutheran Church...

Dec 9, 2015

Age 88. Beloved husband of Sally for 54 years. Loving father of Lori Peterson (Tim) and Rodney Blight. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Caitlin, Tiffany, Leila and Hannah. A Memorial Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Bill's family will receve friends for visitation on Sunday from 1:00 p.m....

Dec 7, 2015

Age 72. Beloved wife of Michael for 46 years. Dear sister of Joan Brandt. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington, MI 48336. Rev. Mario Amore will officiate. Betty's family will receive friends for visitation on Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Dec 7, 2015

Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Dusenberry (d. 1985). A private interment will take place at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan. Thank for keeping Irene in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Dec 5, 2015

Age 70. Born in Laurium, Michigan. Proud Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Loving father of Richard Carl Johnson. Dear brother of Nancy (Gerald) Spooner. Cherished uncle and great-uncle. Preceded in death by his parents Carl Richard and Dorothy (nee Hicks) Johnson, and sister Dorothy Carol...

Dec 4, 2015

Age 90. Beloved husband of Matilda for 58 years. Loving father of Marguerite (Dave) Cirka, Mary Therese (Daniel) Cirka, Michael (Melissa) Charette, Patrick Charette, Ann Marie (James) Marchak, Paulette Charette-Harris and the late Marcel Joseph Jr. (Wendy)Charette. Cherished grandfather of seventeen and great-grandfather of thirteen. Dear brother of Carmen Rose, Gilles Charette and Jeannette Chermside. Funeral Wednesday...

Nov 29, 2015

Passed away November 29, 2015 from conditions of Lewy Body Parkinsons. Daughter of Sadie & Najim Heidmous. Dear sister of Louis (Mildred) and Lester (Carol), and the late George, Josephine Haddad, Christine Gibbel, and Walter. Loving aunt to many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Rose had great love of Church and Family. She retired from...

Nov 24, 2015

Age 84. Beloved husband of the late DIANA. Loving Father of RANDALL (LINDA) SPARKS, CHERYL (KEVIN) BEATTY, GREGORY (YVETTE) SPARKS & SUSAN (ANGELO) TAORMINA. Devoted grandfather of RYAN, ROBBIE, BOBBY, KRISTEN, ERIKA, MATT, CHRISTOPHER, AMBER & SUMMER. Great-grandfather of BRYSON, LOGAN, CALI, COLE, MIA, AUDREY, & MAC. Memorial Tributes may be made to McLaren Hospice, 1515 Cal...

Nov 21, 2015

Age 87. Beloved wife of the late David Jr. Loving mother of David (Adriana) and Gordon Dempster. Cherished grandmother of Marcia (Paul) Underwood, Catherine, William, Ariana, Allyson, Charlotte and Brenna Dempster. Funeral Wednesday 10 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Tuesday 2-8 PM.

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Nov 19, 2015

Shaw, Ruth Age 92. November 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Loving mother Jeffrey (Neetu) Shaw and David (Mayela) Shaw. Cherished grandmother of Adam, Angelica, Tristan, Gina and Melanie. Funeral Service Saturday, Nov. 21, 12:30 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home. Visitation from 11:30 AM until time of service. Visitation Friday, Nov. 20, from 5-8 PM...

Nov 17, 2015

Gosine-Williams, Catherine Ann (RN) Catherine passed peacefully away at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills on November 17, 2015. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Sadie Gosine and her daughter, Andrea. Left with fond memories are her grandson, D'Andre, brother Tom, sister, Helen, sister-in-law Joan, nephew David, niece Laura, very special friend, B.J. Jones and numerous...

Nov 16, 2015

Age 82. Beloved husband of Christine for 58 years. Loving father of Cathy (Gary) Sinning, Chuck, Chris (Shannette) and Conrad (Liz) Pawlowski. Cherished grandfather of Mike and Nick Sinning, Cailey and Connor Pawlowski. Dear brother of Grazyna Mitchell, Krystyna (Daniel) Powers, Teresa, Henry and the late Bruno, Mike and Susan. Funeral Mass Friday 12:00 PM (In State...

Nov 13, 2015

Janet DePorre of Bradenton, Florida, died November 13, 2015. She was born April 16,1933 in Louisville, Kentucky. She moved to Bradenton in 1994 from Bloomfield Hills, MI. She was affectionately known as 'Muzzie' by family and friends. She was a loving mother and wife known for her smile, humor, and happy disposition. She was a member of...

Nov 10, 2015

Age 85. Mary died at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She is the beloved Bride of Kenneth G. Marshall for 65 years. Loving mother of Dr. Susan (Patrick) Hayes, Michael (Mercedes), Sandra "Sam" and Steve Marshall, Nancy (the late Roy) Williams, John Marshall, and Mary Kay (Matt) Stelling. Cherished grandmother of Donovan Eleo, Kenneth...

Nov 9, 2015

Our father, Jeff Davies, passed away on the evening of November 9th at the age of 60. He was a bigger than life man with a heart of gold. He was a devoted husband to Lynda (married for 37 years); loving father to Brian (Kristen), Kristin (his heart and joy) and youngest daughter, Julie; elated grandfather to...

Nov 4, 2015

Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck" for 70 years. Loving mother of Carol (Ernie) Tamasiunas, Janet (Dennis) Belkowski, Chuck (Mary) Tamasiunas, Lori (Steve) Daro and the late Christine Woodworth. Cherished grandmother of Dawn, Kenneth, Tami, Ryan, Justin, Sean; great-grandmother of Christopher, Jessica, Jaclyn, Tessa and Alex. Dear sister of Tony, John, Nick Schroth and...

Oct 30, 2015

Beloved wife of Larry Marantette. Daughter of Judi and Tom Mariola, Daughter-in-law of Carol and Larry Marantette, Sister of Melissa (Matthew) Wurman, sister-in-law to Maryann (Robert) Listman, Peter Marantette, Paul Marantette. Aunt to Andrew Wurman and Alexandria Listman. Also survived by a host of loving family and friends. Visitation Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 2-8 pm, prayer service and time...

Oct 27, 2015

Age 51. Son of the late George and Joan (MacFarlane) Mell Father of daughters, Chloe and Megan Mell. Brother of James Rutherford Mell. Memorial Service, Saturday 1 PM, November 7, 2015 with visitation from 12 Noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington.