Elaine L. Schomer
Jan 21, 2011
Bartkowicz-Schomer (nee Panaretos), Age 92. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Beloved wife of Raymond A. Schomer, and the late Edward J. Bartkowicz. Special great-grandma of Clayton, Megan, Rose, Cole, and Audrey. Dear sister-in-law of Helen Polanski and Olga Widelski. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. (in state 10:00 a.m.)...
Edith M. Balman
Jan 18, 2011
Age 94, of Farmington Hills. Edith was born in Larned, Kansas and was a grade school teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Beloved wife of the late Floyd for 64 years. Dear mother of Carolyn (Terry) Wik, Marshall (Gail) Balman, and Jo Lynn (Alan) Kinnelly. Also leaves 3 grandchildren, Lawrence (Jennifer) Wik, Kathryn (Gary) Kaczor, John...
Anna Mae Fraser
Jan 18, 2011
Age 93, of Farmington. Survived by son, Raymond Fraser. Devoted grandmother of Carrie (Greg) Harla, Brian (Angela) Fraser, and Mark (Amy) Fraser. Cherished great-grandmother of Anna, Kathleen, Jack, Amelia, and Landon. Dear sister of Rosemary (Jack) Herrington, and Eddie (Arlene) Keenan. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday at 4 PM, January 23rd, at Thayer-Rock Funeral...
Dorine E. Reed
Jan 15, 2011
Age 98, of Farmington. Beloved wife of the late Noel (July 2004). Loving mother of Pamela (the late William) Cunningham and Graham (Sandra) Reed. Cherished grandmother of five and great-grandmother of eleven. Dorine worked at Godmar-Rexall Pharmacy in downtown Farmington for many years. Dorine's family has chosen a simple cremation with no services planned. Memorial Contributions may...
Barbara J. Clapp
Jan 15, 2011
Age 66, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of Bryan F. Clapp for 35 years. Loving mother of Cary Baker (Giovanna). Cherished grandmother of Christina and Michelle Baker. Dear sister of Mary Jane Barbero and Jacqueline Bellar (Gerald). Barb was a beautician and a volunteer at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia for many years. Funeral services will...
James "Rip" Radcliff, Iii
Jan 10, 2011
James Stinson Radcliff III, but always known as "Rip." Age 66 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved husband of Janet for 31 years. Loving father of Katie of Charlotte, North Carolina and Jim of Royal Oak, Michigan. Dear brother of Donny, Betty Kleiss and Robin Rhodes, all of Alabama. Rip was a writer and director of industrial films...
Marion Miller
Jan 8, 2011
Mrs. Miller's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for her at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Barbara H. Schaupeter
Jan 7, 2011
Age 82, of Birmingham. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of Joyce (Phillip) Rapezzi and Jill Grisius. Cherished grandmother of Jacob (Maureen) Biddinger, Carly (Matt) Monaghan and Adam Rapezzi, great-grandmother of Madison and Aidan. Dear sister of Geraldine. Funeral Sunday, January 9th, 5 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends...
Erma M. Fusik
Jan 5, 2011
Age 90. Beloved mother of Stephen Fusik and Janice Busscher. Dearest grandmother of Brenda and Brian; great-grandmother of two. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Gustav Kopka, Jr., Pastor of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills will officiate. The family will receive friends for visitation on Saturday from 11 AM until the 12...
Toivo W. Wiinikka
Jan 5, 2011
Age 87, of Dexter, Michigan. Born in Maple, Wisconsin. Beloved husband of the late Mabel. Loving father of June Wiinikka (Thomas Ehret) and Iris Wiinikka (Tony Buesser, Jr.). Cherished grandfather of Amelia Shell, Laurel Wiinikka-Buesser, and the late Andrew Shell. Funeral Sunday 2 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The family will receive friends for visitation...
Barbara Joan Golinske Lakin
Jan 4, 2011
Age 74, of Farmington. Loving daughter of Eleanor and the late Martin Golinske. Beloved wife of Richard for 51 years. Dear mother of Roger and Jennie (Robert) Macy. Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Justin. Sister of Marilyn (Charles) Hargis and Susan Wheeler. Barbara was a registered nurse for many years. She will be remembered for the caring...
Thomas W. Maykovich
Jan 2, 2011
Age 74 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved husband of Carol for 43 years. Dear brother of Barbara Allan, Marilyn Liverance, James, Doug and the late Frank J. Maykovich Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Tom was a Tool and Die Maker who loved to work and was interested in anything mechanical. He enjoyed golfing, boxing,...
Stella Richman
Jan 2, 2011
Age 83. Loving mother of Marsha Richman, Phillip (Debbie) Richman, and the late Rogan Richman. Cherished grandmother of Beth and Sara Richman. A family service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at the Glen Eden Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 35667 W. 8 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152.
T. Joan Trumbull
Dec 29, 2010
Age 87 of Redford. She is survived by one sister and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Trumbull was buried in Glen Eden Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan.
John Joseph Fisher
Dec 29, 2010
John Joseph Fisher left this life December 29, 2010. Jack was born March 19, 1927 in Detroit, the only child of John Carlin Fisher and Catherine Louise Clemens. He attended DeLaSalle Collegiate High School where he and seven friends formed the Eight Hot Shots. These became the brothers he never had. After high school, Jack joined the...
Monteen Zera Thompson
Dec 27, 2010
Age 83 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Beloved wife of the late Wilford W. Dear mother of Brenda Thompson and Kimberly (Chuck) LaParr. She was the loving grandmother of Ryan Nathaniel (Robin) LaParr and Michaela Noelle LaParr. Great-grandmother of Rylynn Nichole LaParr. Sister of Neil (Annie) Nichols, Denver (Patti) Nichols, Donald (Alice) Nichols, Dewey Nichols, Lloyd (Marcia) Nichols,...
Patricia F. Burns
Dec 26, 2010
Mrs. Burn's family has arranged for an immediate cremation. No services are planned for her at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Thank you.
Mary W. Mallon
Dec 26, 2010
Age 92 of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Formerly of Detroit, Pacific Palisades, CA and Middletown, Ohio. Beloved wife of Clarence for 61 years. Dear mother of Frederick James Mallon of Tomball, Texas and Clare Amalia Mallon of Farmington Hills. She is the proud grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 4. Mary enjoyed gardening, reading, sewing and was active...
Cheryl Anne Keeney
Dec 25, 2010
Age 44, of Farmington. Born in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved wife of Steve for 17 years. Loving mother of Jenna, James and Josh. Dear sister of Karen Campbell (Bill) and Jennifer Cardinal-Sacks (Don). Daughter of the late Forest and late Wanda Cardinal. Survived by her in- laws Lee and Margaret Keeney; and eight nephews. Visitation Tuesday 12-8 PM...
Helen M. Jutila
Dec 22, 2010
Age 97, of Putnam Township, Michigan. Helen was born in Lead, South Dakota to her parents, Constan Heikka and Matilda Ruonakoski. She graduated from Baraga High School, class of 1932. Helen was a small business owner in Hancock, Michigan for many years. She was married to Uno E. Jutila for 26 years. Helen is survived by her...
