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Matthew  Paul M

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

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

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

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

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.

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Forest  V. Durham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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