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Michael  M. Lypka

Michael M. Lypka

Apr 21, 2013

Age 77, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Dudynce, Sanok, Poland. Mike came to the United States and became a citizen in October of 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He is a member of the American Legion Post No. 347 in Lady Lake, Florida. Mike retired from General Motors after 38...

Richard  Paul Newton

Richard Paul Newton

Apr 20, 2013

Beloved son of the late James and Betty Jean Newton. Dear brother of Kathleen (Joseph) Lopez. Funeral services are private. Interment at Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia.

Mary  "Ruth" Doiron

Mary "Ruth" Doiron

Apr 19, 2013

Age 88, of Novi. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Doiron for 61 years. Loving mother of Donald (Betty), Donna and David. Dear grandmother of Donald, Kristeen and Robyn. Great grandmother of Chelsea, Amanda & Caiden. Great great grandmother of Arron. Sister of Peg. The funeral service for Ruth will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April...

James  Paul Douglass

James Paul Douglass

Apr 15, 2013

Age 58, of Hillman, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Robert and Norma Douglass. Jim is survived by his 3 sisters; Mary (Stephen) Allen, Nancy (Richard) MacDonald, Judy (Robert) VanKuiken; and 1 brother; Thomas (Charmaine) Douglass. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Private family services are being planned at this time. For...

Rev. Lee Willard Tyler

Rev. Lee Willard Tyler

Apr 14, 2013

The family is planning a memorial service to be held Sunday, May 5th at 3:00 pm at Congregational Church of Birmingham, 1000 Cranbrook Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Luncheon will be held at the church right after the service. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Daniel (Amanda) Tyler, Mark (Pam) Tyler, Sally Tyler-Whitworth and Carrie (Chris)...

Doris  E. Rogers

Doris E. Rogers

Apr 10, 2013

Age 87. Beloved wife of Wendell for 67 years. Dear sister of Harvey (Katharine) Mascow and the late Ralph Mascow and the late Marlene Moran. Loving sister-in-law of George Rogers Jr. and Millard Rogers. Also survived by three generations of loving nieces and nephews and many loving friends. Funeral Service Friday 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,...

Catherine  Jane Giller

Catherine Jane Giller

Apr 10, 2013

Age 88, of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Exavor Giller. Loving mother of Bonnie (Cliff), Victor (Linda), Martin (Debra), Charles (Debs), and Rickie. Grandmother of 21; Candis, Stephanie (Patrick), Eric (Mamie), Jason (Mackenzie), Chrissy (Kevin), Dawn, Kimberly a.k.a. "Suzie", Adam, Heather (Bill), Steven, Jacob, Ryan, Kaelyn, Wyatt, Caleb & Noah. Great-Grandmother of 21; Jessica, Vanessa, Exavor,...

Elizabeth  B. Olson

Elizabeth B. Olson

Apr 8, 2013

Age 96. Preceded in death by husband Andrew Olson; sons Richard Williams and Robert Williams; grandson Michael R. Williams; sisters Rose Konczal, Florence Gunderson; brothers Richard Pooley and Donald Pooley. Survived by daughter Nancy (Michael Talbert) Olson; daughter-in-law Julia Williams; grandchildren Robin Williams, Michael T. Williams, Marybeth Clough, Kenneth (Lee) Dodge, Chris Krueger, Scott (Nastia) Williams, and...

Georgina  C. Leclair

Georgina C. Leclair

Apr 5, 2013

Georgina C. LeClair (Klopp). Age 88, of Farmington Hills, Michigan passed away on April 5, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Carl and Georgina Klopp. Georgina was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. LeClair and cherished mother of Donna Jaffe, Lynn Kain and son-in-law Robert Kain. She...

Matilda  Therese Charette

Matilda Therese Charette

Apr 2, 2013

Age 82. Beloved wife of Marcel for 58 years. Loving mother of Marguerite (Dave) Cirka, Mary Therese (Daniel) Cirka, Michael (Melissa) Charette, Patrick Charette, Ann Marie (James) Marchak, Paulette Charette-Harris and the late Marcel Joseph Jr. (Wendy) Charette. Cherished grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Mary (Bernard) Stechschulte. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Mass...

Gordon  M. Mcbride

Gordon M. Mcbride

Mar 30, 2013

Beloved husband of Joan for 45 years. Loving father of Shari (Joseph) Shippy, Glendon (Leslie) McBride, Kendra (Darryl) Poole, Tom McBride, Shannon (Scott) Kerby, and the late Walter Marcotte. Papa to Allyssa, Ashleigh, Kiel, and Rachel. Dear brother of Gwen (Marvin) Rons. Uncle of Marvin and Matthew Rons. Funeral Tuesday 5:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown...

John  S. Crissman,  Jr.

John S. Crissman, Jr.

Mar 26, 2013

Age 85. Beloved husband of Connie for 61 years. Loving father of Nancy J. Kolliker (Robert), John S. Crisman III (Rita), Denise L. Rodi (Angelo) and Dennis A. Crissman (Jill). Cherished grandfather of Michelle, Kristine, Sean, David, Peter, Angela, Dennis, Monica and Evan; great-grandfather of Cameron, Anthony, Leahna, Jamie, Judy, Jennette, Justin & Jesse. Dear brother of...

Geraldine Whitman

Geraldine Whitman

Mar 23, 2013

Age 89. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Carol Whitman, Beverly Woolford and the late Jack R. Whitman. Cherished grandmother of Kelly Benjamin, Karey Stevenson, Rebekah Woolford and Edward Woolford. Also survived by five great-grandchildren. Memorial visitation, Thursday 1:00 p.m until 4:00 p.m. Please keep the Whitman family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Dorothea Kastelic

Dorothea Kastelic

Mar 21, 2013

Dearest wife of Jack D. Kastelic for 53 wonderful years. Loving sister of Margaret Konosky and Phyllis Sattavara. Dear Aunt of Mary Guy, Katherine, Joseph and Daniel Konosky, Kristine Hurlbert, Nancy Pennington and Thomas Sattavara. Memorial contributions may be made to Metro Area Animal Adoption Association (MAAAA), 3430 E. Jefferson, Suite 232, Detroit, MI 48207 (313) 571-2985....

Miriam  K. Hojnacki

Miriam K. Hojnacki

Mar 18, 2013

Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Edward Jr., William (Ann), Thomas W. and Robert C. (Kelly) Hojnacki and the late Dolores Scribner and the late Barbara Anderson. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. Dear sister of Reuben (Eleanor) Kaarre and Norman (Bea) Kaarre. Her visitation will be from 3-9...

Gladys  M. Kent

Gladys M. Kent

Mar 16, 2013

Age 94, of Farmington. Beloved wife of the late R. Stanley Kent for 51 years. Loving mother of John (the late Debbie) Kent and Mary Jo (Loren) Polczynski. Cherished grandmother of Brandie (Alan) Isaacson, Amber Magro, Andrew (Shannon) Magro, and Ryan Magro. Great-grandmother of Bradley, Anthony, Makenzie, Brendan, Claudia, Allie, and Clair. Dear sister of Rose Miller....

Allan  L. Diedo

Allan L. Diedo

Mar 13, 2013

Age 61 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Vera for 30 years. Loving father of Alecia and Maria Diedo. Dear son of Edward and the late Mary Diedo. Brother of Donald (Karen) Diedo, Marilyn (Tom) Bednarczyk and Ernie (Noreen) Diedo. You don't know what you have until its gone! Cherish every moment, cherish all the laughs, the cries...

Theresa Ann "Terry" Rosso

Theresa Ann "Terry" Rosso

Mar 10, 2013

Age 54. Beloved daughter of James and Sharleen Rosso and the late Carol Rosso (nee Gable). Loving sister of Mary Kay, Jacci, Julie, Joyce and Jeff. Survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral Friday 10 AM Mass (in state 9:30 AM) at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington, MI 48336. The family...

Hazel  E. Geersens

Hazel E. Geersens

Mar 5, 2013

Age 87. Born January 1, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home in Farmington, Michigan, Tuesday, March 5, 2013. Beloved wife of the late August J. Geersens for 57 years. Hazel is survived by her children, Douglas (Mary) Geersens and Gail Green; grandchildren, Douglas (Cassie) Geersens Jr., Courtney (Sean) Ellis, Rebecca Geersens and Connor Green;...

Jerome R. "Jerry" Gough

Jerome R. "Jerry" Gough

Mar 5, 2013

Age 72. Beloved husband of Barbara Joan (nee Gilchrist) for 30 years. Loving father of Matthew Ross (Julie) Gough. Cherished stepfather of David William Blalock. Devoted grandfather of Lincoln Mitchell Gough and Cassidy Lois Gough. Dear brother of Joyce (Gerald) McSpadden and the late James M. Gough. Uncle of two nieces. Son of the late Ross and...

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