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Rachel  G. Domain

Rachel G. Domain

Apr 25, 2015

Rachel was born in Toledo, Ohio. Her services will be held in Tyler, Texas at the Tyler Memorial Funeral Home. Rachel will be laid to rest at the Liberty Hill Cemetery in Tyler, Texas. Please check back with us later for updates. Thank you for keeping the Domain family in your thoughts and prayers at this time....

Lydie  A. Bor

Lydie A. Bor

Apr 24, 2015

A Committal service will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, April 29th, in the East Chapel at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield. Officiating will be Rev. Fr. David Bechill, Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Farmington. Thank you for keeping Lydie and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

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Elvera  G. Merucci

Elvera G. Merucci

Apr 23, 2015

Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Loving mother of Suzanne (Jim) Fagan and the late James Merucci. A chapel committal service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28th, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery's East Chapel, 25800 W. 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48037-0068. Fr. Socorro Fernandes will officiate. Following the cemetery service, everyone will be...

Mildred Makinen

Mildred Makinen

Apr 22, 2015

Beloved wife of the late John J. Makinen, III. Dear mother of Jackie (Pat) Connell, John (Lynn) Makinen IV, and Jill Makinen. Also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48034. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 2:00 - 9:00...

Kenneth  G. Buchanan

Kenneth G. Buchanan

Apr 20, 2015

Age 69. Beloved husband of Claudia for 41 years. Loving father of Brian (Katie) and Michael (Emma-Liza) Buchanan. Cherished papa of Katelyn, Sam, Karley, Jenna, Henry, Asher and Levi Buchanan. Dear brother of Roger (Marlene) Buchanan, Alice (Bob) Smith, David (Rosemary) Buchanan and Dotty Bennett. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. Mass (in state 10:30 a.m.) at St. Gerald...

Elsie  G. Kerr

Elsie G. Kerr

Apr 19, 2015

Age 98, Resident of Fox Run-Novi. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Kerr for 59 years. Dear mother of Kathleen (Mark) McFarland. Loving grandmother of Ken, Chris and Lisa McFarland. Also leaves nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at Fox Run, 41000 W. 13 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377 Saturday, May 23rd at 11...

Frederick William "Bill" Luethge

Frederick William "Bill" Luethge

Apr 18, 2015

Age 68, of Union, Kentucky. He had previously been a corporate tax attorney for General Motors and Delphi Corporation. He was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Crandell. He is survived by his wife, Denise (nee: Johnson), sons Nikolai and Frederick Benjamin; daughters Meghan (Ken) Martin, Katy (Josh) Moyer and Christine (Ted Tarquinio) Colp; and sisters...

George  J. Abela

George J. Abela

Apr 17, 2015

Age 71. A private family burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22nd at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Michigan. George is survived by his wife Catherine, daughters, Nancy and Mary, sons Christopher and Paul-Roy. Grandchildren: Laura, Linda and Jordan Great Grandchildren: Devon, Dominick, Samantha, DeAnthony and Michael Brother of Pauline LaVere (Maurice), Patricia...

Jean  L. Sundberg

Jean L. Sundberg

Apr 17, 2015

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Glen. Loving mother of Lisa Green and Jan (Dave) Dewar. Cherished grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. A Private family service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery and interment with her husband. Family suggests donations to the Michigan Humane Society, Honorariums and Memorials, 30300 Telegraph Road, Ste....

Richard  A. Tavolacci

Richard A. Tavolacci

Apr 16, 2015

Beloved husband of Annette. Preceded in death by parents Patrick and Amelia Tavolacci. Dear brother of the late Patrick (Ann) Tavolacci. Dear uncle of Gina (William) Emigh, Christina Tavolacci, Maria (Mark) Kalina, Patrick (Theresa) Tavolacci and Mark Poplawski. Great uncle of Olivia, Marisa, Claire and Hannah. Family has requested private services. Memorials suggested to Our Lady of...

Clive "Benny" Clarence Alexis Harewood

Clive "Benny" Clarence Alexis Harewood

Apr 14, 2015

Age 30. Born in Bridgetown, Barbados. Funeral services and burial will take place in Barbados. Benny will be laid to rest at The Church Of The Holy Trinity Cemetery, Ruby, St. Philip, Barbados. His family will be planning a Celebration of Life Service in Michigan at a later date. Thank you for keeping them in your thoughts...

William  H. Mertz

William H. Mertz

Apr 12, 2015

Age 71. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Morrison) for 48 years. Dearest father of William, Michael (Kate), Laura (Rob) Carner, Lisa (Mike) Pilley, and father figure to hundreds of other non-biological children. Playful papa of Mckenna and Andrew Pilley, Alexandra and Cecelia Carner, Rachel and Michael Mertz. Beloved brother of David Klemmer, Robert (Toni) Klemmer, Don (Diane)...

Joseph  Frank Yurkovich  Jr.

Joseph Frank Yurkovich Jr.

Apr 11, 2015

The Yurkovich family has arranged for an immediate cremation service. Thank you for keeping Joe and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Sean  David Brown

Sean David Brown

Apr 9, 2015

Dear son of Shirley Brown and the late Jack Brown. Brother of Randy "Kip" Brown. Beloved fiancé of Michele Hughes. The Brown family has selected simple cremation with a memorial service planned for a future date. Memorial contributions suggested to the family.

Edna  Mae Cox

Edna Mae Cox

Apr 8, 2015

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late S. Steele Cox Jr. Loving mother of Patricia (Zane) Miller, James (Carol) Cox, Susan Cox, The late Donna Cox, Linda (Dan) Servais and David (Carmen) Cox. Cherished grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 10 and great-great-grandmother of 1. Dear sister-in-law of Eileen Johr; and aunt to many nieces and nephews, and...

Anna  M. Broccoli

Anna M. Broccoli

Apr 7, 2015

Beloved wife of the late Armand. Loving mother of Diana (John) Nemeth, Geraldine (Chris) Yuergens, Anna (Garbis) Koptas and the late Michael Broccoli. Proud grandmother of 9, also two deceased grandchildren and great-grandmother of 10. . Sister of Alex Nardone, Bernadine Hoomaian and the late Frank Bartko. Family requested a private burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in...

Nellie  Jean Drake

Nellie Jean Drake

Apr 6, 2015

Age 93, of Farmington, died April 6th in Melbourne, Florida. Only child of Stanley and Nellie R. Drake. Survived by numerous loving cousins and many caring friends and neighbors. Funeral Service Tuesday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Tuesday 10 AM until 12 noon...

Eino  E. Kahkola

Eino E. Kahkola

Apr 5, 2015

Age 102, died on April 5th in Pinckney, Michigan. Born in South Range on November 24, 1912. Graduate of Jeffers High School. Mr. Kahkola moved to the Detroit area, where he married Marie Havela, raising six children. He was employed as an electronics engineer, often travelling the country to service industrial factories. Mr. Kahkola is survived by...

James  Duane Graham

James Duane Graham

Apr 3, 2015

Age 84. Beloved husband of Alice for 58 years. Loving father of Laurie (Jeff) Doud, James (Linda) Graham, Julie (Devin) DeRoeck & Robert (Wendy) Graham. Proud grandfather of 9, great-grandfather of 3. Brother of Jackie, John, Kathleen and Caroline. Funeral service Thursday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, downtown Farmington (one block west of...

Frank  John Gorniak

Frank John Gorniak

Mar 26, 2015

Age 93. Beloved husband of the late Dolores for 58 years. Dear father of Gary Gorniak, Corinne Zischerk (the late Terry) and Sharon (Eddie) Smith. Cherished grandfather of 7, great-grandfather of 24. Frank was a WWII Navy Veteran and a retiree from Fisher Body. Funeral Mass Saturday, March 28th 9:30 AM (instate 9:00 AM) at Our Lady...

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