Rudolph Leonard Aittama
Aug 19, 2015
Age 96. Beloved husband of the late Norma (nee Vuolle) for 65 years. Dear brother of Hannah Carlson, Inge Thomas and Hazel Grimes. Preceded in death by his sisters Gladys Beattie, Elsie Erickson, Irene Waarala, Verna Turovaara, Edmund; brothers Edmund, Fritz, Adolph and Phillip Aittama. Survived by 52 nieces and nephews, and countless grand and great-grand nieces...
Emily Jean Bachleda
Aug 17, 2015
Age 90. Beloved wife of Valent for 71 years. Loving mother of Valent (Tammi) Bachleda, Jane (John) Andersen and Paul (Diana) Bachleda. Cherished grandmother of Dirk, Katy, Doug, the late Ryan, Jack, Daniel, Karlee, Spencer and Michael. Dear sister of Conrad (Mary Elizabeth) Moll, Agnes (William) Teets and Mary Ann (Robert) Allinder. Funeral Saturday 11 AM, August...
James Robert Butcher
Aug 17, 2015
Age 89. Beloved husband of Jackie M. (nee Cole) for 68 years. Loving father of Carolyn Ann Brewer of Austin, Texas and Elizabeth Butcher Strachan of Novi, Michigan. Jim's family has arranged for a simple cremation, no services are planned at this time. Thank you for keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers.
William Fremont Hanson
Aug 15, 2015
Age 82. William Fremont Hanson was born in Detroit, MI, on January 29, 1933, to Frances and Leonard Hanson. He moved with his family to Farmington, Michigan, when he was a young child. Bill graduated from Farmington High School in 1951, and following graduation, he worked at Leading Engine in Farmington. On November 26, 1952, he married...
Dr. Lavoisier J. Cardozo
Aug 13, 2015
Age 75. Beloved husband of Blenure for 42 years. Loving father of Yvonne (Alan) Baptist, Charmaine (Nathan) Derhammer and Shaun Cardozo. Cherished grandfather of Maya, Sonia, Evie, Trevor, Griffin, Declan and Eloise. Dear brother of Maria (Kenny) Dantas. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd.,...
Ross W. Berquist
Aug 11, 2015
Age 63. Beloved son of the late Irwin and late Helen. Loving brother of Dan and Gwen. Dear uncle of Kirsten. Private arrangements and care have been entrusted to THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME in Downtown Farmington.
Wilson V. Bryant
Aug 11, 2015
Age 96. Wilson's family has arranged for an immediate cremation service. Interment with Army Military Honors will take place at a later date in Dade City, Florida. Thank you for keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Adele "Lina" Avolio
Aug 7, 2015
Adele "Lina", age 86, departed this life on Friday, August 7th, in Kyle, Texas. She leaves to cherish her precious memory; her children, Gemma Cercone of Austin, TX, Guy Cercone (Diana) of Washington, MI., Teresa Karlavage (James) of Novi, MI, Laurie Cercone (Ben) of Austin, TX., special grandchildren James Karlavage (Aprille), Jessica Brooks (Jason), Michael Cercone, Victoria...
Geraldine A. Svoboda
Jul 29, 2015
Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Stanley for 63 years. Loving mother of Stanley (Kathy), Sandy Boland, Laura McElroy, Monica (Don) Suchara and Robert (Fara) Svoboda. Cherished grandmother of 20; great-grandmother of 19. Dear sister of three siblings. Preceded in death by her son-in-law Tom Boland, grandson Chazz McElroy, and four siblings. Mass of Christian Burial...
James Dragun
Jul 28, 2015
Age 65. Born July 29, 1949. Loving father of Heather and Nathan. Beloved son of Henry and Stella, brother of Joe and Susan. He was a world-class scientist and businessman. In 1988, with great passion, scientific acumen and conviction, Dr, James Dragun founded The Dragun Corporation. Shortly after he established the company, he released his first book,...
Leila Marietta Malmstrom
Jul 24, 2015
Age 87. Beloved wife of Bob for 68 years. Loving mother of Susan (Martyn) Hiscox, Charles Malmstrom, Nancy (Ed) Donahue and Laura Malmstrom. Cherished grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 4. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home in Downtown Farmington. Leila's family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 3-8 PM. Memorials contributions may...
Arvilla M. Koenig
Jul 22, 2015
Age 107. Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother of Donna (Lee) Spence and Joyce Miller. Cherished grandmother of 7, and great-grandmother of 11. Funeral Saturday 10 AM (in state 9 AM) at Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River Avenue, Redford, MI 48240. Arvilla's family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 2-9 PM at...
Verl David Moreen Jr.
Jul 15, 2015
Moreen, Verl David, Jr. Farmington Hills, MI Age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Mr. Moreen was born on February 6, 1925 in Muskegon, MI and served his country during WWII in the Navy while stationed in the Philippines. He graduated from the University of Detroit with a Juris Doctorate in 1951 and was then...
Roy F. Schueneman
Jul 13, 2015
Age 81, was called home to the Lord on July 13 in Novi, MI. Cherished husband of 59 years of Marilyn Busekros Schueneman. Loving father of Mary Kay, Sally and Debbie and her husband Steve. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Mary, Martha, Sam, and Anna. Beloved brother of Judith and her husband Herb. He was predeceased by his...
E. Denny Wheeler
Jul 13, 2015
Age 63. Passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2015. He was a loving husband to Kathy, a great dad to Patti, Eddie, and Josie, and an amazing Papa to Eddie and Grace. He is also survived by his brothers Don (Marcia) Detter, and Rev. Daniel. Denny made friends everywhere he went and will be greatly missed by all...
Barbara A. Wedell
Jul 12, 2015
Barbara's family has arranged for private funeral services. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
Cameron George Mellis
Jul 12, 2015
Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Ella for 69 years. Loving father of Robert (Hope) Mellis, James (Barbara) Mellis, Joyce (David) Durbin and the late John Wilfred Mellis. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Beth) Mellis, Jill (David) Penn, Brent (Tara) Mellis, Benjamin (Zaneta) Mellis, Steven (Nirali) Durbin and Kari Durbin; great-grandfather of Andrew, Sarah, Tyler, Kylie and...
Gloria Jean Parks
Jul 8, 2015
Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Andrew R. Loving mother of Jack (Tressa) Parks and Claire Thompson. Cherished grandmother of Jason Parks, Andrew Thompson, Hillari Thompson, Heather Degnitz and Tommy Brunswick. Loving sister of Clara Spittler. Cemetery Committal Service 11 a.m. Monday, July 13th, at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, 43300 W. 12 Mile Rd., Novi, MI...
David A. Ruyle
Jul 7, 2015
Age 73. Beloved husband of Naomi for 45 years. Loving brother of Vernetta Phillips. Also leaves 25 nieces and nephews, 51 great nieces and nephews and 20 great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, July 17th, 11 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Brightmoor Christian Church, 40800 West 13 Mile Rd., Novi, MI 48377 with Military Honors as...
Charles "Chuck" Tamasiunas
Jul 7, 2015
Age 91. Beloved husband of Abbie for 70 years. Loving father of Carol (Ernie) Tamasiunas, Janet (Dennis) Belkowski, Chuck (Mary) Tamasiunas, Lori (Steve) Daro and the late Christine Woodworth. Cherished grandfather of Dawn, Kenneth, Tami (Ray), Ryan, Justin, Sean; great-grandfather of Christopher, Jessica, Jaclyn, Tessa and Alex. Dear brother of Al, Peggy and Mary. Funeral Friday 10...
