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John  Eric Johnson

John Eric Johnson

Aug 21, 2014

Age 68, of Commerce Township. Beloved husband of Linda Rae Johnson for 47 years. Loving father of Kristian Eric (Lauren) Johnson and Marni Rae (Charles) Johnson-McClune. Cherished grandfather of Connor McClune, Laine Johnson, Max Johnson and Emme Johnson. Dear brother of Diana Sparks, Sonya Cardinale, Pete Johnson, Vickie Smyth, and Gus Johnson. Memorial Service Thursday 4 p.m.,...

Dr. Raymond F. Schroeder

Dr. Raymond F. Schroeder

Aug 17, 2014

Age 85. D.O. and General Practitioner in Downtown Farmington for 45 years. Beloved husband of Joan for 59 years. Loving father of Cathy Schroeder (Rick Arndt), Diane Schroeder (Matt Downey), and Mark Schroeder (Andrea). Cherished grandfather of Maggie, Luke and Grace. Dear brother of Ruth Taylor and the late Gary Schroeder. Dr. Schroeder was a member of...

Victor  A. Williams

Victor A. Williams

Aug 16, 2014

Victor was a resident of Fenton for over 50 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen for 61 years. Loving father of Karl, Sven, the late Eric, and the late Kirk. Cherished grandfather of Cliff and Justin. Victor proudly served in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from General...

Charles  D. Kauppi

Charles D. Kauppi

Aug 10, 2014

Age 80. Beloved husband of Ruth Ann (nee Abramson) Kauppi for 54 years. Loving father of David, Susan, Karen (Don) Cavell and the late Michael. Cherished grandfather of Kyle Kauppi, Parker and Gavin Cavell. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church, 2970 Oak Grove, Howell, MI 48855. The family...

Martha  Elizabeth Rice

Martha Elizabeth Rice

Aug 10, 2014

Beloved Wife of the late Marlan Lee Rice (October 23, 1986). Survived by Loving son Wayne Roland Rice (Jeanette) and several grandchildren. Visitation and Funeral services took place at Nichols-Bethel United Methodist Church, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, MD on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Chapel Service 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 23rd at Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Janice  E. Toth

Janice E. Toth

Aug 9, 2014

Janice's family has arranged for a private cremation service. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Caroline  L. Miller

Caroline L. Miller

Aug 7, 2014

Age 88. Beloved wife of Harold for 67 years. Loving mother of Craig (Linda) Miller and Sharon (Lee) Vincent. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Jennifer, Jonathan, Lindsay, Ashley and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Caden, Lawson, Henry, Nora and Oliver. Funeral Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, in Downtown Farmington. Rev. Deborah Schueneman, Pastor of Salem United Church of...

Robert  Harvey Walters

Robert Harvey Walters

Aug 3, 2014

WALTERS, Robert H. Age 72 . August 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Marie for 45 years. Loving father of Mica Bolinger and James (Kimberly) Walters. Cherished grandfather of Brendan, Ethan, Gavin and Addelyn. Dear brother of Jessica (Bob) Mallow. Funeral Service Friday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk. W. of Farmington...

Leona  E. Squire

Leona E. Squire

Aug 3, 2014

Age 101. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear sister of Robert Gerds and Betty (Frank) Swartz. Predeceased by 2 sisters; Irene Schulz and Joyce Gerds and 3 brothers; Lester, Herman and Donald Gerds. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Funeral Service Thursday 11 AM (in state 10 AM) at Salem United Church...

Lois  B. Duthie

Lois B. Duthie

Aug 2, 2014

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Patrick B. Duthie, Jr. Loving mother of Patrick B. Duthie, III and mother-in-law of Dianne. Cherished grandmother of Christie (Gregg) Gionfriddo, Patrick B. (Silvia) Duthie, IV, Jennifer (Jean-Nat) Bocar and the late Amy Duthie. Great-grandmother of Hunter, Kaley, Charlotte and Lillian. Dear sister of Joyce Donoho. Also survived by several...

Patricia  J. Bastian

Patricia J. Bastian

Jul 29, 2014

Age 71. Beloved mother of Tom (Cheryl) Bastian, Cindy (Scott) Penrod, Lori Conte and Kelly (Robert) Stechschulte. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra, Nicole, Payton, Riley and Reagan. Dear sister of Maryanne Courtney Harvey (the late Dennis) and Tom (Mary Ellen) Courtney. Celebration of Life Service Monday, August 4th 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave.,...

Ella  Larue Mellis

Ella Larue Mellis

Jul 29, 2014

Age 92. Beloved wife of Cameron G. Mellis for 69 years. Loving mother of Robert (Hope) Mellis, James (Barbara) Mellis, Joyce (David) Durbin and the late John Wilfred Mellis. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey (Beth) Mellis, Jill (David) Penn, Brent (Tara) Mellis, Benjamin (Zaneta) Mellis, Steven (Nirali) Durbin and Kari Durbin. Great-grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Tyler, Kylie and...

Lee  D. Allen

Lee D. Allen

Jul 25, 2014

Age 94. Beloved husband of Dorothy for 70 years. Loving father of Richard (Sarah), Helen (the late Tom) Bradley, Christopher (Kit), Stephen (Tena), and the late Eileen. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Tim, Mike, Lee, Christy, Katie and Jennie. Great-grandfather of Brendan, Cameron and Penelope. Memorial Mass Wednesday, July 30th 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic...

Marjorie  B. Geistler

Marjorie B. Geistler

Jul 21, 2014

Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Floyd for 60 years. Loving mother of Kenneth (the late Jane), Roger (Kimberly), David (Bonnie), Pamela (William) Sturgeon and Sandra (Allen) Hemerling. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 17. Dear sister of Shirley (Howard) DeKarsky and Roy Bour. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at Salem United...

Ronald  L. Brown

Ronald L. Brown

Jul 21, 2014

Age 72. Beloved husband of Jenny for 46 years. Loving father of Jerry (Cecelia) Brown and Michelle (Tom) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Davis, Eli, Cooper and Jake. Dear brother of Judy Twomey, Dennis Brown, Marina Lai, Patricia Miller and the late Geralyn Brown. Funeral Friday, July 25th, 10 AM (in state 9:30 AM) at Catholic Central...

Patricia  Ann Lewis

Patricia Ann Lewis

Jul 19, 2014

Age 75. Patricia's family has arranged for a simple cremation with a private interment at Michigan Memorial Cemetery, Flat Rock, Michigan. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

George  John Courey

George John Courey

Jul 12, 2014

George John Courey was born July 3, 1926 to the late John and Rose Courey. After high school he enlisted in the AirCorp. He received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged in December, 1946 and was a Veteran of Foreign War Life Time Member....

Ruth  Smith Donovan

Ruth Smith Donovan

Jul 12, 2014

Age 89. Longtime resident of Farmington, Michigan. Ruth served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Donovan for 37 years. Loving mother of Kathleen Donovan Furman, Patricia (Thomas) Baessler and Nancy (James) Fornash. Cherished grandmother of Kristopher (Katie) Fornash, Elizabeth (Matt) Scoh, Jessica (Josh) McGruther and Katherine Baessler. Great-grandmother...

Herbert  J. Baumgarten

Herbert J. Baumgarten

Jul 12, 2014

Age 55, of St. Clair Shores passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2014. He was born in Detroit to the late Robert and Helen Baumgarten. Herbert is survived by his sister, Margaret (Eric), special brothers James (Gail) LeChevalier, Patrick (Kayoko) LeChevalier, and Timothy (Kathy) Folmar. Special uncle to Timothy and Brian Folmar. Dear friend and companion of...

Colleen  Marie Gottis

Colleen Marie Gottis

Jul 12, 2014

Colleen Marie Gottis age 35, passed away surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father John Gottis. She is survived by her parents Maureen and Paul Kane, sisters Morgan (Mikel) Facchini and Marysa Doppke, niece Addison and nephew Silas Facchini, many aunts, uncles, cousins and Grandpa Robert Smith....

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