Calvin C. Deese
Nov 9, 2013
Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Rosella for 65 years. Loving father of Wynette Templeman, Angela (the late Ernie) Pryor, Rosalyn (Lance) Jackson, Calvin (Jeanna), Lillian, and the late Vernette Deese. Also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Pastor Norm Frechette of Brightmoor Christian Church, Novi...
Rita J. Pieron
Nov 7, 2013
A private burial was held at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Thank you for keeping Rita's family in your thoughts and prayers.
Francis "Kay" Stewart
Nov 5, 2013
Kay was born May 18, 1939 in Royal Oak, MI to William and Francis Campbell. She was a successful homemaker, having raised four children and married 46 years. She was a licensed chaplain with Skyway Church, business woman and sports enthusiast. She is survived by her husband, Richard Stewart; daughters Kim (Michael) Soave, Patrica Rowden; sons Michael...
Brenda J. Ruzzin
Nov 1, 2013
Age 60. Former wife of Aniel. Beloved mother of Tracey Archer, Robert Acton and Corey Ruzzin (Laura). Loving grandmother of Madelyn Ruzzin, Tyler DeGood, Ben and Zach Archer. Dear sister of Tom Mumm (Linda); and aunt of Brandon Mumm (Christy). Funeral Mass Wednesday 11:30 a.m. (in state 11:00 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815...
Barbara A. Latra
Oct 27, 2013
Age 65. Beloved wife of Thomas for 44 years. Loving mother of Melissa (Rob) Staelens, Sam (Kristen) and Nicholas (Abby) Latra. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Tyler, Aubrey, and William. Dear sister of Marilynn (Paul) Andre. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation on...
Ruth M. Tobel
Oct 26, 2013
Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of Gwen (Ed) Mepham, Cherris (Ray) Maguire, Roy "Joe" (Cheryl) Tobel, Randy (Judy) Tobel and Jeffrey (Andrea) Tobel. Cherished grandmother of 10; and great-grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Gerald White, Geraldine Moore and Kathy Feys. Memorial Service 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30th, at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
Lynn C. Zwar
Oct 16, 2013
Age 72. Beloved wife of Jerold for 43 years. Dear mother of Kelly (Bob) Swoszowski and Kim (Mark) Vest. Loving grandma of Autumn, Noah and Madeline. Loving sister of Leslie (Howard) Silverman and the late Joan and Fred Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Private arrangements entrusted to Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Farmington....
William J. O'Connell
Oct 13, 2013
Age 85. Beloved husband of Doris for 62 years. Loving father of Mike (Maureen), Bill (Linda), Dennis (Janell), Kathy Layer (Dennis) and Christen. Cherished grandfather of Joe, Jamie, Daniel, Bill, Scott Layer (Beth), Patrick, Laurie Smith (Dan) and Marlee. Dear great-grandfather of five. Pre-deceased by sister Patricia Hall. Bill retired from Frito Lay after 33 years of...
Ailli E. Davisson
Oct 12, 2013
Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert for 61 years. Loving mother of Thomas James Davisson, Barbara Jeanne (Joseph) Taylor, Kathryn Ann (Gerald) Detter, and Karen Lynn Sykes. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Christopher, Scott, Lindsay, Austin, Justin, Chelsea and the late Cedric. Great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Edwin (Loraine) Koivunen and Henry (Pearl) Koivunen. Memorial...
Mae M. Bennett
Oct 9, 2013
BENNETT (nee Root), Mae M. of Farmington. Age 83. October 9, 2013. Beloved wife of Alton L. Bennett for 63 years. Loving mother of Deborah (Norman) Butler-Desimone and Jonathan (Beth) Bennett. Proud and loving grandmother of Joseph (Kali) Smith and Lisa (Kyle) Cleland, Kristi Bennett, Michael Bennett and Lauren Bennett. Proud and loving great-grandmother of Wyatt Smith,...
Stuart L. Damon
Oct 8, 2013
Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Lana (nee Mitchell) for 22 years. Loving father of Lana Bird, Thomas, Suzanne and the late Lawrence Damon. Cherished grandfather of Sara, Paul, Steven, Constance, Christopher, Brian, Anenna, Kurt, Colleen, Christian, Matthew, Joey, and great-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Mary White and the late Sheldon Damon. Funeral Friday 11...
Ethel Eva Juntunen
Oct 4, 2013
Age 97, of Novi, Michigan. Born in Boston Location, August 12, 1916 to parents Henry and Anna (nee Matero) Kemppainen. Beloved wife of the late Arvid A. Juntunen. Dear mother of Jeannette (Al) Schmidt, Roy (Karen) Juntunen and Lois Wright. Proud grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 15, great-great grandmother of 3. Sister of Elsie Cadeau and Wesley...
Mary K. Hurd
Sep 27, 2013
Mary was a long-time resident of Farmington Hills. She passed away peacefully at home September 27, 2013. She is predeceased by her ex-husband Lyman, brother Howard Krumboltz, and her dear partner of many years, Richard Steiger. She is survived by her son Ralph, daughters Denise (Joe) and Holly (Ben), and Richard's children Maria, Marla (Ward), Reid (Ellen)...
Donald Chester Templin
Sep 25, 2013
TEMPLIN, Donald Chester Age 86 . September 25, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinsons and dementia. Beloved husband of Phyllis A. for 62 years. Loving father of Thomas (RoseMarie), Lynn (John), Susan (Bruce) and Lee (Kelley). Grandpa to Kelly, Abby, Ericka (David), Bridget (Jeff), Scott (Stefanie), Jacob (Lauren), Joe and Jackie. Step-grandpa of Cheryl (Bryan), Debbie...
Donald W. Bartle, Sr.
Sep 24, 2013
Age 80. Beloved husband of Dianne. Loving father of Elizabeth Hodges (Frank), Donna Natho (Wade), Barbara Bartle, Donald Bartle, Jr. (Sharon), Dianne Cruickshank (William), Gary Bartle and the late Carolyn Bartle. Cherished grandfather of ten; great-grandfather of three. Dear brother of Norman, Marvin and Ronald. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. Mass (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady...
Eric William Daavettila
Sep 21, 2013
Age 25, of Brighton passed away suddenly Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born on December 23, 1987 in St Joseph, Michigan. Beloved son of Neil and Christina (Witt) Daavettila. Eric attended the Brighton area schools and graduated from Brighton High school with the class of 2006. He then attended Michigan Tech University and graduated with a...
Mildred "Millie" V. Trewhella
Sep 17, 2013
Age 77. Beloved friend of John Zanetti. Loving Aunt of Maureen Trewhella, Eileen Kennedy, Peggy (Bill) Morgan and Donald (Michelle) Trewhella. Survived by great-nieces, great-nephews; a great-great niece, a great-great-nephew; and by her dear dog Molly. Visitation Thursday, September 19th 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Graveside prayers 2:30 p.m. at Acacia...
Maria A. Engels
Sep 17, 2013
Age 78, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Engels. Dear mother of Catherine (John) Pascoe and Janet (Mark) Kalajainen. Loving grandmother of Rachel, Steven, Tobi, Justin and Trevor. Sister of Yvonne (Steven) Maloney. The funeral mass for Maria will be held at 10:00 a.m. (in-state at 9:30) on Saturday, September 21st at Our...
Naomi D. Morrison
Sep 17, 2013
Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Hugh for 59 years. Loving mother of Michael (Sara) Morrison, William (Karen) Morrison and Karen Chiles. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Jennifer, Rachael, Christopher, Nathaniel, and great-grandmother of Everett. Funeral service Sunday 3 PM (in state at 2 PM) at Grace Chapel Presbyterian Church 27996 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335....
Albert J. Henze
Sep 17, 2013
Beloved husband of Geraldine for 61 years. Loving father of Janis Heinrich (David) and Douglas Henze (Diane). Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Christopher, Scott and Brett. Dear brother of Gerald Henze (Maureen). Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. service. Interment Parkview...
