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Ella  Nora (Nee Piirto) Hillson

Ella Nora (Nee Piirto) Hillson

Jun 24, 2012

Age 93, of Farmington Hills. Born in Ishpeming, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late George for 52 years. Loving mother of Barbara (Jerry) Anderson, Ron (Lucy), Phyllis Bergmann, Ken (Debi), and the late Gary Hillson. Cherished grandmother of ten; great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of Elaine Cheadle, John, George, and Raymond Piirto. Funeral Thursday 10:30 AM at...

Ruth  E. Schade

Ruth E. Schade

Jun 19, 2012

Age 83 of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. for 54 years. Loving mother of Robert II (Laura), Peter (Geralyn), and Stephen (Debbie) Schade. Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Brittany, Sarah, Raymond, and Samantha. Dear sister of Margaret Connor. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church...

Linda  L. (Nee Rogers) Adams

Linda L. (Nee Rogers) Adams

Jun 18, 2012

Age 70. Beloved wife of the late Amos for 36 years. Loving mother of Randy (April), Amy (Robert) Harris, and Brad (Robyn) Adams. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Kate, Thomas, Matthew, Lauren, Brandon, Brooke, Kayla, Kamryn, Tyler, and Dylan. Dear sister of Ruby (Marshall) Morgan, the late Joyce Stephenson, and late Ray Rogers. Funeral Friday 11 AM (in...

Elizabeth Jamieson

Elizabeth Jamieson

Jun 14, 2012

Age 99, of Farmington. Born in Dearth, Pennsylvania. Beloved wife of the late David (d. 1983). Survived by her sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday, June 16th, from 3 until 9 p.m., with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m., at the funeral home. There will be a committal...

Ireta  B. Danclovic

Ireta B. Danclovic

Jun 11, 2012

Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Judith (Richard) Roy, Nancy Danclovic, John (Pamela) Danclovic, Linda (Kenneth) Palmatier, Helen (Carl) Knight, Lee Ann (Earl) Webb, and Thomas Danclovic. Cherished grandmother of eleven; great-grandmother of six. Ireta was a 2nd Lieutenant in W.W. II, a registered nurse, and foremost a loving mother. A funeral...

Elizabeth  A. Spicer

Elizabeth A. Spicer

Jun 10, 2012

Age 58, of Bay City, Michigan. Elizabeth A Spicer. Age 58 at her death on 10 June 2012. Recently of Bay City but always from Farmington. Elizabeth was the last born to William and Eleanor Spicer. She had no spouse or children but did have her siblings. Nicholas and William died earlier and Eleanor and Charles are...

Ronald  S. Altaffer

Ronald S. Altaffer

Jun 7, 2012

Age 82, of Livonia. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn M. for 52 years. Loving father of Sharon Altaffer, Steven Altaffer (Karen Darnell) and Amy (Randall) Rhode. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Brandon and Hannah. Brother of Shirley Barrick (Edward). Funeral Wednesday, June 13th 11 AM (In-state 10 AM) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424 Oakland Avenue,...

George  R. Shamie  Jr.

George R. Shamie Jr.

Jun 2, 2012

Age 86. Beloved husband of Beverly for 42 years. Loving father of Shane (Michelle), Kurt (Kelly), George III, Lisa, and the late Todd Shamie. Cherished grandfather of ten. Dear brother of Dorothy (the late Al) Sawaya, Eleanor (Jim) Peters, the late Evelyn (the late Bill) Berghoff, and the late Helen (the late Al) Bryen. . Also survived...

Irene  M. Putnam

Irene M. Putnam

Jun 1, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Donavon "Don" for 40 years. Loving mother of Kim (Bill) Schneider. Adoring grandmother of Kyle. Dear sister of Dorothy Jirak. Funeral arrangements will be private. Memorial contributions may be sent to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, Development Office VEO1FS, 4100 John R, Detroit, MI 48201-9945.

Helen  A. Raiger

Helen A. Raiger

May 31, 2012

Age 79, of Detroit. Loving mother of Robbie (Gil) Martinez, Tina (Paul) Kuhfal, Anthony (Diane) Raiger and the late Tommy, Danny and Gabrielle (Bob) Nihranz. Cherished Busha to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Emily (Harry) Kaczmarek and the late Walter Mahitka, Hedy Navarre and Freddie (Rose) Mahitka. Dear Auntie Helen of many nieces and nephews....

Joan  D. Smith

Joan D. Smith

May 30, 2012

Age 84, of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Carillon Beach, Florida passed away at Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Joan, the daughter of Laurence Robert Muir, Sr and Josephine Legat Muir, was born February 16, 1928 in Spring Valley, IL. She graduated from Hall Township High School and married her high school sweetheart, William T. Smith...

Ruth  M. Beutner

Ruth M. Beutner

May 26, 2012

Age 91, in Franklin, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Gordon for 62 years. Loving mother of Kay (Bud) Gehring, and the late Donald Beutner. Cherished grandmother of Bradley and Kevin Vivier; and great-grandmother of Katie, Kyle, and Donnie. Funeral Thursday 11 AM, May 31st, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Bob Hegdal, Pastor of Prince...

Henry  C. Rotenheber

Henry C. Rotenheber

May 17, 2012

Age 61, on May 17, 2012 after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Bev for 40 years. Loving father of Jason (Jennifer), Eric (Lisa), Jennifer (Robert) Frush, and Julie Rotenheber. Proud papa of Jake, Hannah, Luke, Hunter, Clair, and Brody. Dear brother of Charlene, Diane, Louise, Karl, Peter, and the late Lee Annette....

Earl  N. Bracken

Earl N. Bracken

May 15, 2012

Age 95. Earl's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned at this time. Thank you for keeping his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Ruth  E. Scott

Ruth E. Scott

May 10, 2012

Age 95, in Texas. Beloved wife of the late Veranis for 32 years. Loving mother of Wayne (Gladys) Scott, and Sharon (Patrick) O'Neil. Cherished grandmother of Sherri King, Shelli Neely, Shawn Scott; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral Wednesday 11 AM at North Congregational Church, 36520 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331. Rev. Mary...

Glen  O. Meili

Glen O. Meili

May 9, 2012

Age 78. Beloved husband of Joan for 57 years. Loving father of Scott (Cyndi), Kurt (Lesia), Ross (Evonne), G.T. (Krista), and the late Cindy Meili. Cherished grandfather of Laura, Nick, Evan, Caitlin, Sarah, Brian, Walker, and Casen. Dear brother of Phil Meili. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. (in state 12 noon) at Salem United Church of Christ, 33424...

Demytruis  N. Skop

Demytruis N. Skop

May 6, 2012

Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of Sharon Misch Skop and Karen (Paul) McClellan. Cherished grandfather of Paul (Jennifer) Bishop, Kelly (Mark) Lindman, Scott Bishop, Lindsey (Michael) Tobin, Johnathon, Bradley McClellan, Jenna Misch and the late Joe Misch. Great-grandfather of 6. Also survived by 3 sisters. His Funeral Mass will be at 10:00a.m....

Shirley Erickson

Shirley Erickson

Apr 30, 2012

Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Robert for 60 years. Loving mother of Millie (Rod) Whitbeck, Ron Erickson, Jim Erickson, Len (Martha) Erickson. Cherished grandmother of 7; and great-grandmother of Audra. Funeral service Saturday, May 5th, 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23425 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI. Visitation on Friday from 2-8 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral...

Catherine Minielly

Catherine Minielly

Apr 29, 2012

Age 78. Beloved mother of the late Cheryl (David) McIlmurray, Thomas (the late Kathleen) Minielly, Colleen (Richard) Zemmin, Michael Minielly and Michelle (Andrew) Kingsley. Cherished grandmother of ten. Also survived by dear sisters Mary (Fred) Beal,Lena Simon, and brother Harry (Flo) Corpolongo . Funeral Wednesday, May 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. (Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of service)...

Dennis  R. Ziga  Iii

Dennis R. Ziga Iii

Apr 19, 2012

Age 44, of Wixom, Michigan. Dear husband of Laurie for 16 years. Loving father of Madison, Kennedy and Sydney. Beloved son of Patricia Godla and the late Dennis Ziga II. Cherished brother of Shelly Santos, Yvette Lacey and Felicia Whisenant. Son-in-law of Barbara Juengling. Dennis was a League Director and Coach for the ILGSL and Head Coach...

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