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Edna  Mae Evans

Edna Mae Evans

Dec 10, 2011

Loving mother of the late Brenda Bora (son-in-law, Richard Bora). Cherished grandmother of John Largent and Kim Shacklett. Great-grandmother of Jenna Riley and Jamie Reece. A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 12th at 2:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, downtown Farmington. Visitation Monday 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Wanda Jurgensen

Wanda Jurgensen

Dec 8, 2011

Of Spring Hill, Florida. Mrs. Jergensen's grandson arranged a simple burial in Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia.

Mary  Anne Scheele

Mary Anne Scheele

Dec 8, 2011

Mary Anne Scheele went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born December 10, 1926. Beloved wife of the late Donald Scheele. Mary Anne is survived by son Jack (Catherine) Scheele of North Carolina and daughter Jill (Greg) Scribner of Brighton. Cherished grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Courtanea and...

Darrell  K. Howey

Darrell K. Howey

Dec 2, 2011

Age 60 in Chandler, Arizona. Darrell's family is planning a committal service with Military Honors for 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 16th at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

Sandra  A. Winston

Sandra A. Winston

Dec 1, 2011

Beloved wife of Dale for 43 years. Loving mother of Sara Jean Winston. Cherished daughter of Lillie (the late Alvin) Test. Dear sister of Thomas Test, Glenn Test, Larry Test, Alvin Test, Jr., Jean Kagle, June Castonguay, and Bobbi Myers. Also survived by her dog, Riley. Funeral service Monday 4:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand...

Lillian  Josephine Turkowski-Cripps

Lillian Josephine Turkowski-Cripps

Nov 27, 2011

Age 97 of Clinton Twp. formerly of Taylor and Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Turkowski and the late Emery Cripps. Dear mother of Joyce (Bob) Rosol, Norbert "Chub" (Patty Cooper) Turkowski, Elaine (John) Hubert-Turkowski, Karen (Dennis) Clement and the late Emery A. "Butch" Cripps. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Along...

Bernard  J.D. Sak

Bernard J.D. Sak

Nov 25, 2011

Beloved husband of Connie for 27 years. Loving father of Joey, Sandy, Stacy, and Julie. Cherished grandfather of 5. Dear son of Florence Sakofske. Brother of Leonard, Dan, and Cindy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made...

Carrie  Lynn Pyorala

Carrie Lynn Pyorala

Nov 25, 2011

Age 55. Beloved daughter of the Raymond and late Sandra Pyorala. Loving sister of Rick Pyorala, Catherine (Thomas) Zahon, the late Deborah Simon, and late Michael Pyorala. Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Carrie's family has selected a simple cremation, with no services planned at this time. Thank you for keeping the family in your thoughts...

Mary  Elizabeth Legg

Mary Elizabeth Legg

Nov 24, 2011

Mary Elizabeth Legg (nee Lucas) passed from this life to her eternal reward on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011. She shared joy for 86 years, and left peacefully. Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky on January 30, 1925 to Paul Givens Lucas, Sr. and Tillie Clarence Lucas, who predeceased her. Mary was married for 52 years to the only...

Karen  A. Matthews

Karen A. Matthews

Nov 21, 2011

Daughter of the late Lillian and Albert Matthews. She is survived by many cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10th, 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48335. Reverend Terry Miller officiating.

Sylvia Saarinen

Sylvia Saarinen

Nov 21, 2011

Beloved wife of the late Olaf for 58 years. Loving mother of Lois (Thomas) Allum, Sandra (Jim) Purrington, Karen Jason, and John (Sharon) Saarinen. Cherished grandmother of Linnea Deitcher, Dr. Joe Trachy, David Jason, Dr. Robert Allum, Alexis Trachy, Jim Purrington, and Christine Casper. Great-grandmother of 11. The family is planning a Memorial Service to be held...

David  Scott Roberto

David Scott Roberto

Nov 19, 2011

Age 22 of Farmington Hills. Beloved son of Oscar Roberto and Tamara Davidson. Dear brother of Michael Roberto . Cherished grandson of Blanca Roberto. Loving nephew of Susan Davidson (Mitchell Ackerman) and Carlos Roberto. Also survived by his girlfriend Heather O'Hara. David graduated from North Farmington High School in 2007. He played in the Marching Band for...

William  Glenn Hill

William Glenn Hill

Nov 17, 2011

Age 52, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Susan for 20 years. Loving father of Jessica Millard. Grandfather of Kaylee Cornelius. Cherished son of Nancy Hill-Fowler (Richard Fowler). Dear Brother of Pamela Hill. A funeral service will be held on Monday 1:00 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington. His family will receive...

Doris  E. Lightfoot

Doris E. Lightfoot

Nov 7, 2011

Age 93 of Madison Heights, formerly of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Frank for 55 years. Loving mother of Judy Robert ("Bob") Bialy, William (Linda) Lightfoot and Linda (Scott) Daly. Cherished grandmother of Cheryl Ferlatte, Charlene Zaydel, Marlene Fitzpatrick, Matt Lightfoot and Krysta Daly. Great-grandmother of Melissa, Joey, Amber, Ryan and Adam. Dear sister of...

Ila  Y. King

Ila Y. King

Nov 4, 2011

Age 80. Beloved wife of Richard for 60 years. Loving mother of Daniel (Margaret) King, Linda Sandin, and David (Shelley) King. Cherished grandmother of Jesse King, Shawna (Damon) Guyitt, Nicholas King, Melissa Sandin, and Carly King. Proud great-grandmother of Daniel King, Matthew Hrobsky, Jayden King, Anna Gibbs, and Nolan Guyitt. Dear sister of Donna (Al) Melchert, and...

Harriet  M. Drysdale

Harriet M. Drysdale

Oct 31, 2011

Age 91 of Farmington Hills formerly of Inkster. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas (Sally), Phyllis (Chuck) Surma, Constance (Robert) Vujovich, Jack and the late Terrence Drysdale. Loving grandmother of Melissa (Ben) Dunham, Margaret (Bill) Blachford, Maureen Surma, Natalie (Adam) Haezebrouck, Alexandra (Dave) Hoffman, Karley Drysdale, Jim and Shawn Matthews. Great-grandmother of Owen,...

Arlene  M. Sabin

Arlene M. Sabin

Oct 31, 2011

Age 70, of Grayling passed away on October 31, 2011. Arlene was born in Detroit, MI on December 5, 1940, a daughter of the late Elma (Oja) and Arthur Mattson. She married Jackie Lee Sabin on July 2, 1988 in Redford Township. He preceded her in death in January of 2011. Arlene graduated from the Harper Hospital...

Hazel  Margaret Kauppi

Hazel Margaret Kauppi

Oct 29, 2011

Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Carl "Charlie" for 52 years. Loving mother of Karen Trueman and David (Rita) Kauppi. Cherished grandmother of Anna. Dear sister of Hildegarde (James) Davis and the late Helen Burstedt. Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Hilda Hietala. Hazel was born in Calumet Twp., after graduation from high school,...

Robert Usitalo

Robert Usitalo

Oct 29, 2011

Age 84. Born in Kearsarge, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Elsie (Lahti). Loving father of Kathryn (Tom) Kozak, Gordon (Mary Lou), Dennis, Karen (Bill) Strobridge, and the late John. Proud grandfather of Kevin, Graham, Paige, and Austin. Brother of Thelma Mistele, and Gordon Usitalo. Predeceased by parents Isaac and Anna Usitalo and his eight siblings. Robert...

Richard Kunzat

Richard Kunzat

Oct 28, 2011

Age 79, of Framington Hills. Beloved husband of Nancy for 60 years. Loving father of Karen Cross (Richard), Richard (Nancy Hall), Kurt (Giselle), and Nancy Elizabeth Dunn (Ricky). Cherished grandfather of Conner, Sydney, Martha, Anna, Elie, Jessica, and great-grandfather of Alice. Dear brother of George Kunzat (Amy). Richard was a Master Electrician for I.B.E.U. He was a...

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