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Matthew Paul M
May 26, 2013
Age 35, of Farmington Hills, formerly of Westland, passed away at Gentiva Hospice in Southfield. Survived by Laurie Moffitt, Julie Riopelle, Kayli Massie, Hollie Archdale, Kathi Moffitt, and Renee Schneider. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22nd at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Memorial contributions in Matt's name may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300...
Shirley L. Heiser
May 26, 2013
Age 78. Beloved wife of the late William John (Jack). Loving mother of Debra Heiser LeBlanc, Michael Heiser and the late Karl Heiser. Cherished grandmother of Raymond (Lisa) and Jacqueline. A private family service will held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Shirley may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd.,...
Wilma Maxine Forbes
May 24, 2013
Age 83, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of James T. for 65 years. Loving mother of James E. (Deb), Gail Lynn Williams (Michael), Beth Bell (John) and Brian T. Forbes. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Lisa, Jennifer, Joshua, Robert, Lauren; great-grandmother of Ashlyn and Colin. Dear sister of Erma and Patricia. Funeral 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28th at...
Iris M. Workman - Vogel
May 24, 2013
Age 80, of Lebanon, Oregon currently serving a two-year mission with the LDS Church, passed away suddenly Friday, May 24, in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She and her husband, Jim Vogel, were called to the Detroit Michigan Mission and were serving in Farmington Hills. Iris was born in Paul, Idaho to Victor Lee and Viola Josephine (Sabin) Johns....
Betty J. Laplante
May 20, 2013
Age 91, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Joseph LaPlante. Dear mother of the late Craig LaPlante. She leaves behind many loving friends. A memorial service for Betty will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 7th at Nardin Park United Methodist Church 29887 West Eleven Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336.
...Forest V. Durham
May 19, 2013
Beloved husband of Helen for 70 years. Loving father of Richard (Lora) and Robert (Josie) Durham. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Zena, Zachary, Andrianne, Cassandra, Emily, Jonathan, and Joseph. Great-grandfather of Jordan, Kylie, and Alexander. A private family service will be held at a later date. Thank you for keeping the Durham family in your thoughts and prayers....
Joan K. Mcbride
May 14, 2013
Age 70. Beloved wife of the late Gordon M. McBride for 45 years. Loving mother of Shari (Joseph) Shippy, Glendon (Leslie) McBride, Kendra (Darryl) Poole, Tom McBride, Shannon (Scott) Kerby, and the late Walter Marcotte. Gramma to Allyssa, Ashleigh, Kiel, and Rachel. Dear sister of Richard (Camille) Lawless; sister-in-law of Gwen (Marvin) Rons. Aunt of Richard Lawless,...
Minnie Josephine Greenlee
May 11, 2013
Age 92. Minnie's family has selected a direct cremation. No services are planned at this time. Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Karen Ann Kelly
May 11, 2013
Age 51, of Farmington Hills. Loving mother of Kate Kelly. Beloved daughter of Beverly and the late Larry Kelly. Dear sister of Kim (Jack) Lawrence, Chris Kelly, Keith Kelly (Michael Briggs). She was predeceased by her brother Karl Kelly. She is leaving behind long time dear friends Cathy Zajaczkowski (Family), Paul Dundas, and a large loving extended...
Barbara L. Hays
May 11, 2013
Age 79. Beloved wife of the late John S. Hays for 40 years. Loving mother of John Michael Hays (Beverly), Debra Godin (Dennis), Brent Hays (Maria), and the late Dennis "Denny" Hays. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Michael Hays, Jessica Hays, Justin Hays, Jenna Hays, and Matthew Hays. Dear sister of Melinda. Barbara worked in housekeeping at St....
Mary Trikes
May 2, 2013
Age 91 of Farmington, born in Detroit June 10, 1921, passed away peacefully May 2nd. Loving wife of the late Constantine Socrates Trikes. She worked along side her husband since 1955 at Trikes Sign Company. Beloved mother of Penelope, Timothy and the late Socrates Trikes. Cherished grandmother of Chris, Jason, Sarah; great-grandmother of Halley, Nicholas, Cosmo and...
Norma E. Aittama
May 2, 2013
Age 88, of Milford. Born in Calumet, Michigan. Beloved wife of Rudolph for 66 years. Dear sister of Ilene (Wilson) Newell. Preceded in death by her siblings: Elma (Al) Muller, Helen (Charles) Rekyjalin, Judy (Paul) St. Andre, Bertha (Bob) Ross, Betty (Norman) Paulson, Carl (Virginia) Vuolle, Avon (George) Krogul, Cleo (Daniel) Anderson. Norma is survived by numerous...
Virginia L. Slagle
May 1, 2013
Age 89. Our angel and best friend, Virginia L. Slagle of Farmington Hills, MI died peacefully on May 1, 2013 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late John J. She leaves to rejoice in her memory, daughter Candice (Dr. Wayne) Walcott of Ann Arbor, MI, the late Rosemary (Jon) Kennedy of Farmington Hills, MI; grandchildren...
Donald E. Meister
Apr 29, 2013
Age 84 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved husband of Jean for 58 years. Loving father of Robyn (Daniel) Magreta and Todd (Dawn) Meister. Dear grandfather of Austin & Lauren Magreta and Steven & Ryan Meister. Brother of Raymond, Edward and Shirley Doss. Don was a Korean War Army veteran and a retired Engineer for Ford Motor Company....
Helena Rose Cooper
Apr 26, 2013
Age 76. Loving Mother of David (Jill) Cooper & James (Nancy) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Matt & Evan. Memorial Visitation 3-8 PM on Friday, May 3rd at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Memorial Service 2:30 PM on Saturday, May 4th at Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, 1720 Elk Street, Port Huron. Memorial contributions may be made to Residential Hospice,...
Vernon William Oja
Apr 25, 2013
Beloved brother of Betty Lehto, Joyce Lishinski, Wendell Oja, Melvin Oja and Frances Fiori. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Calumet. Arrangements by Potti Funeral...
Margaret Scherrer
Apr 24, 2013
Age 93. Beloved wife of the late William A. Scherrer for 58 years. Loving Mother of William (Ruby) Scherrer Jr., Marlene (Timothy) Salaske, Karen (Robert) Simmons, Paulette (Ronald) Reinke, Nancy (Louis) Frederick and Michael (Julia) Scherrer. Cherished grandmother of 21, great-grandmother of 21 and great-great-grandmother of 4. Funeral Tuesday, April 30th 10:30 a.m. (in state at 10...
Theresa K. Larsh
Apr 24, 2013
Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Clement Larsh (died 1992). Loving mother of Jerry (Martha) Larsh and Dan (Ellen) Larsh. Cherished grandmother of Brad (Diana) and Todd, great-grandmother of Andrew, Parker and Ryan. Funeral 11 AM Saturday, April 27th at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Chapel in Southfield. Visitation 2-8 PM on Friday, April 26th at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
James H. Sweeney
Apr 24, 2013
Age 88. Beloved husband of the late Beverly for 49 years. Loving father of Patrick (Felicia), Michael (Cindy), Renee, Susan (Peter) Draaisma and James (Gena). Cherished grandfather of Matt (Denise), Jacob (Whitney), Chelsey, Jillian, Annaka, Larisa, Aidan and Bryce. Funeral Saturday 7 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation on...
Henry A. Doeren
Apr 22, 2013
Age 70, of Farmington Hills. Beloved father of David and Jennifer Doeren. Dear brother of Patricia DeGuire. He is also survived by Linda Ashton and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Antionette and his brother Dennis. His family has arranged a simple cremation at this time....
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