Donald W. Mclellan
Dec 21, 2013
Age 87, of Farmington, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Norma McLellan (nee Henderlong). Loving father of Kathleen (Michael) FitzGerald, Donald R. (Shari) McLellan, Carol (Jack) Carmody, Ken (Sharon) McLellan, and Tom (Cara) McLellan. Dear brother of Dorothy Gottschalk and the late Gordon McLellan. Brother-in-law and uncle to the loving family of Norma (Henderlong). Also survived by...
David Wilder
Dec 20, 2013
Age 82, of Traverse City, Michigan. David's family has chosen a simple cremation, no services will be held at this time.
Jennifer Lynn Sorgen
Dec 20, 2013
Age 39, in San Francisco, California. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Caitlin. Cherished daughter of James (Sara) Coffelt and the late Donna Coffelt. Dear sister of James Coffelt and the late Julie Coffelt. Funeral Monday, January 6th, 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington,...
Richard J. Roberts
Dec 18, 2013
Age 81, of Westland and Caseville. Beloved husband of Margaret "Marge" for 42 years. Loving father of Robert Jollimore, Raymond Jollimore, Ken (Chris) Roberts, David Roberts and Linda Taylor. Cherished grandfather of B.J., Nathan, Kenny, Ryan, James, Jordan and Colin. Funeral Service Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk. W. of...
Shirley J. Earle
Dec 17, 2013
Age 86. Surrounded by her family at Four Chaplins Nursing Care Center in Westland, Michigan. Shirley's family has arranged for a private burial at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan. Thank you for keeping the Earle family in your prayers at this difficult time.
Betty Jane Hilligas
Dec 17, 2013
Age 70. Betty was known for her genuine, loving, caring nature and for her random acts of kindness. She was a beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Mike (Lori) Debbie (Chuck), Tammy (Billy), Cherie (Forest), Tom (Diane), Shelia, Mike (Terrie) and Patrick (Mary Jo). Cherished grandmother of Briana, Mikey, Kayla, Jacob and Megan. Dear...
Patricia R. Eisenlord
Dec 16, 2013
Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Homer for 58 years. Loving mother of Richard (Carole) Eisenlord and Janet Emery. Cherished grandmother of five; great-grandmother of three; and great-great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Margaret Schlack and the late Katherine Ellis. Funeral services are private. Thank you for keeping the Eisenlord family in your prayers at this...
James Thomas Coughlin
Dec 15, 2013
Age 55, of Westland, Michigan. Beloved brother of Mary Coughlin, Gerri (Keith) Slack, Eileen Coughlin, Clare Coughlin and Michele (Rob) Groat. A funeral mass for James will be held at 10:00 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at the Family Center Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 24040 Raphael Road, Farmington, MI. Visitation Sunday from 2-8 p.m....
Leslie H. "Les" Guthrie
Dec 12, 2013
Age 93, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of the late Ruth for 59 years. Dear friend of Melba Fillmore. Loving father of Colleen (Randall) Worley, Linda Vaillancourt, Kim (Tim) McKenzie, Mike Solano and Kelly Monique Vaillancourt. Cherished grandfather of Deanna (Curtis) Vaughn, Nathan (Milinda) and Matthew (Tina) Worley, James, Candice and Christina McKenzie. Great-grandfather of eight. Loving...
Edith K. (Nee Kaarlela) Raski
Dec 12, 2013
Age 91. Edith was born to Robert and Mary Kaarlela on 2/15/1922. She attended school in Keweenaw Bay and at Baraga High School. After graduation she initially worked in the office of an elected state official, Billy Burke. Edith then moved to Detroit and worked for several years as a secretary for a group of manufacturing agents....
Vibhawari Belsare
Dec 9, 2013
Beloved Wife of Sharad. Loving mother of Shree (Mona) and Arati (Vishwas) Mashalkar. Cherished grandmother of Neil, Sneha, Alisha and Aanya. Also survived by many extended family. Memorial service 3 p.m. Friday, December 13th at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (one block west of Farmington Road).
Betty J. Mortz
Dec 7, 2013
Beloved mother of Reginald (Yvette), Craig (Doreen), and Bradford (Karel) Mortz. Loving grandma of Rick, Linda, Craig, and Brian Mortz. Also leaves 4 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 30200 Telegraph Road, Ste. 105, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.
Thomas "Ken" Walton, Sr.
Nov 29, 2013
Age 75, of Farmington. Beloved husband of Miriam Walton. State Farm Agent for 50 years, retired 8-31-12. Lover of Life, Liberty, the "Duke" and the American Way. Pre-deceased by brother Paul Walton and sisters Margaret Rychaert and Frances Roach. Survived by Thomas K. Walton Jr., Craig (Janie) Walton, Kirk Walton, Rebecca (John) Fenlon, Kevin (Cheryl) Kelly &...
"Sally" Mildred I. Oass
Nov 23, 2013
Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Gordon for 51 years. Loving mother of Ellen Zatolokin (David) and Wendy Frame (the late Robin). Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Valerie), Daniel (Brea), Joshua, Nathaniel, Kelly, and Sarah. Great-grandmother of Dylan, Jacob, Kiara, Rhilan and Noah. Dear sister of Richard (Loretta), James (Marlou), and the late Donald (the late Gladys)...
Cathie M. Barrett
Nov 22, 2013
Age 40. Beloved wife of Shawn for 11 years. Loving mother of Jackson, age 6. Cherished daughter of Harry (Lynn) Martindale and Colleen (John) Pirko. Dear twin sister of Jennifer (Virgil) Napier, sister of Harry (Jennifer) Martindale, William (Chris) Bennett, Robert Bennett, Carrie (Andrew) Genova, Cherie Pirko, and sister-in-law of Chris Barrett and Tracey (Jeff) Brown. Also...
"J.R." James R. Stevenson
Nov 22, 2013
James Raymond Stevenson was born near Clarinda, Iowa on December 16, 1913. He was the son of James Wallace Stevenson and Mabel Walkinshaw Stevenson. He died on November 22, 2013 in his sleep at Sunrise of North Ann Arbor Assisted Living, where he had lived for almost six years. He married Ruth Anabel McGlade, of Hopkinton, Iowa,...
Kathleen C. Shelly
Nov 21, 2013
Kathleen Cecelia Shelly, age 85, died peacefully while in Farmington Hills, MI on Thursday, November 21, 2013. She was born on February 7, 1928, in Detroit, MI, daughter of Virginia and James Francis Williams. In 1950 she married Hugh James Shelly and together they raised their children: Linda Broeder (Raymond), Michael (Sandra), and Patrick (Jamie). In addition...
Edith F. Secrist
Nov 16, 2013
Age 95. Beloved mother of Judith (Bill) Harris, Tina (Rick) Smithee and Bonnie (Donald) Secrist-Miller. Loving grandmother of Wendy Isabelle, James Jenkins, Daniel Jenkins, Todd Smithee, Barry Jenkins, Eric Jenkins, Shawn Smithee and David Toner. Also survived by 20 great grandchildren. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 2...
Gholam Reza Rahimzadeh
Nov 9, 2013
A private family graveside service was held at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi.
Alfreds V. Udenans
Nov 9, 2013
Age 90. Beloved husband of Mirdza for 64 years. Loving father of Vija Udenans. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Paul's Latvian Lutheran Church, 30623 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Visitation Monday 2-7 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
