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Dorothy  G. Walker

Dorothy G. Walker

Nov 13, 2010

WALKER, Dorothy G. Age 91. November 13, 2010. Beloved mother of Terry Leland (Bill). Devoted grandmother of Wendy Leland Green (Shawn) and Christopher Leland (Shelly); great-grandmother of Dawson and Cassidy Green. Preceded in death by loving husband, Ted. Working for the Central Intelligence Agency, Mrs. Walker lived in Arlington, VA until moving to Farmington Hills in 1996....

Margaret  "Maggie" Blanton

Margaret "Maggie" Blanton

Nov 12, 2010

Age 90 of Southfield. Died November 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Philip Blanton of Bakersfield, CA and Bruce (Tania) of Franklin, MI. Dear grandmother of Charles Blanton and Henry Blanton of Wilmington, NC and Anne Ball-Blanton of Clinton Twp., MI. Sister-in-law of J.W. Blanton of Thomasville, GA. Also survived by many...

Laveta  F. Brodie

Laveta F. Brodie

Nov 7, 2010

Age 75, of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Adam and late Addie Foust. LaVeta passed away on Sunday surrounded by her loving family. She was a long time member of the Michigan State Auctioneers Association Auxiliary, serving as President for numerous terms. LaVeta is the beloved wife of Richard for 54...

Betty  E. Kiner

Betty E. Kiner

Nov 2, 2010

Age 87, of Farmington Hills. Born in Highland Park, Michigan. Beloved daughter of the late Ralph and late Lillian Kiner. Survived by her extended family and friends. Betty was a secretary with Michigan Bell for many years. Funeral Thursday 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Scott W. Sessler, Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Livonia,...

Philip  B. Wargelin

Philip B. Wargelin

Oct 29, 2010

Philip Bruce Wargelin of Northville, MI, beloved husband of Laurie Wargelin for 38 years, beloved father of Kristen Wargelin, Katherine Wargelin Allen, and Justin B. Wargelin, and beloved grandfather of Ashleigh and Shayne Mitchell and Jennifer and Linsey Allen, beloved brother of Carol Wargelin and John Wargelin, died early Friday, October 29th of natural causes. He was...

James  Anthony Rozek

James Anthony Rozek

Oct 24, 2010

Of Marshall, Michigan, formerly of Coldwater, Michigan. Beloved husband of Diann for 22 years. Dear father of Kathy (Glen) Legowsky and Kara (Bruce) Kangas. Step-father of David Tonkovich. Loving grandfather of Chelsea and Curtis Castleberry and Riley and Cameron Kangas. Brother of Toni (Larry) Bilicki. A memorial visitation for Jim will be held on Wednesday from 2-9...

Carla  Marie Heikkinen

Carla Marie Heikkinen

Oct 21, 2010

Age 30. Suddenly in California. Beloved daughter of Roger and Judy Heikkinen. Loving sister of Roger Heikkinen, Jr. and Alana (Bill) Gabriel. Dear aunt of Hannah and Joey Gabriel. Memorial service 2:30 PM Saturday, October 30th at Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 W. Thirteen Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Memorial Visitation Friday, October 29th 2-9 PM at...

Shirley  R. Nesbitt

Shirley R. Nesbitt

Oct 21, 2010

Beloved wife of the late William for 54 years. Loving mother of Linda Lockey (the late Randy), William Jr. (Cindy), Lori Harms (Al), Kim Thomas (Tony), and Tina Stack (Ron). Cherished grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Helen Cline (Don) and sister-in-law of Barbara Treacher. Funeral Monday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown...

Carl  R. Burger

Carl R. Burger

Oct 18, 2010

Age 87, in Grand Rapids. Born in Grand Haven, Michigan. Carl is survived be his extended family and friends. Military Honors will be held on Saturday 11 AM, October 23rd, at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. The Groves-Walker Farmington American Legion Post #346 Color Guards will present. Carl was a proud 57 year member. Visiting Saturday 10...

Fred  L. Stuard,  Jr.

Fred L. Stuard, Jr.

Oct 13, 2010

Age 76. Beloved husband of the late Ruth for 53 years. loving father of Fred L. (Karen) Stuard III, Ellen (Carl) Shubitowski, and Sarah (Steve) Savela. Cherished grandfather of Fred IV, Alaina, Jennifer, Brandon, Alex, Kelly, and Daniel. Funeral Saturday 11 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Fr. Jim Hamilton, Pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church, Farmington...

Kenneth  J. Koroly

Kenneth J. Koroly

Oct 12, 2010

Age 67 of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Paul (Barb), Michael (Corie), and Jennifer. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Hannah, Emma, Benjamin, and Ava. Dear son of John and the late Patricia, step-son of Alma. Brother of Gordon, Donald, and Steve. Cremation has taken place, with no formal services planned at this time....

Doris  M. Richmond

Doris M. Richmond

Oct 11, 2010

Beloved wife of Andrew for 62 years. Loving mother of Sharon (Bob) Connell, Doris (Jim) Robbins, Karen (Tom) Porte, and Andy Richmond. Cherished grandmother of Josh, Megan, and Brian. Funeral Service Thursday 7 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev Larry R. Austin officiating. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to In-House Hospice...

Jean  H. Charles

Jean H. Charles

Oct 10, 2010

Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Albert Henry Charles. Loving mother of Robert Charles (Gail), Julie Ozar (Carl), and the late Janis Leemgraven (Gary). Cherished grandmother of Steven, Kenneth, Angela, and Lori. Dear sister of Dorothy Gascon, and Shirlee Korte. Memorial Service Friday 11 AM (visiting at 10 AM) at St. John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill...

Jerry Fifoot

Jerry Fifoot

Oct 10, 2010

Age 80. Beloved husband of Jean Fifoot for 59 years. Loving father of Julie Russell. Cherished grandfather of Emily and Laura Russell. Dear brother of Jean Whitmore. Member of Ironworker Local #25 for over 50 years. Funeral Wednesday 1 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, Downtown Farmington. Rev. Larry R. Austin officiating. The family will receive friends for...

Stanley  A. Laffrey

Stanley A. Laffrey

Oct 10, 2010

Age 67. Beloved father of Stacey Laffrey, Sandra Ross, and Stanley G. Laffrey. A private family burial service will be held at a later date at Mt. Elliott Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Shirley  M. Halle

Shirley M. Halle

Oct 10, 2010

Age 87. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Richard "Rick" (Gina), Roger (Nance), Cheryl (Robert) Ewbank, and Robert "Bob". Cherished grandmother of Halle, Patrick, Theresa, Rose, and Mark. Great-grandmother of Isaac, Evan, and Evelyn. Dear sister of Carol Ward. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington. The family will...

Michelle  R. Borowiak

Michelle R. Borowiak

Oct 9, 2010

Age 28, of Westland. Loving daughter of Diana (Jack) Prater and Raymond Borowiak. Dear sister of Debbie Borowiak, Kyle Borowiak, and Amber Djurasaj (Nick). Proud aunt of Lillian Mbaye, and Audree Djurasaj. Cherished granddaughter of Doris Klepsch (step-grandfather William), and Edmund (Greta) Borowiak. Goddaughter of Jerilyn George. Survived by uncles Ernie, Tom, Eddie, Ervin; and cousins Beth...

Celia  M. Kotila

Celia M. Kotila

Oct 9, 2010

Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Audrey Mattson, and the late Karen Marvel (Ray). Cherished grandmother of Keith (Karen), Kimberly, Kevin (Lisa), Kari (Rich), Brian (Lori); 15 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter, Maddison. Dear sister of Donald Manninen. Funeral Friday 11 AM (in state 10 AM), October 15th, at St. John's Lutheran Church,...

Thomas  J. Margellar

Thomas J. Margellar

Oct 9, 2010

Age 96, of Farmington Hills. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Mr. Margellar's family has arranged for a simple cremation service, with a private inurnment at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Rita  J. Selkman

Rita J. Selkman

Oct 2, 2010

Beloved wife of the late John William Selkman. Loving mother of John J., Joseph W., and Michael J. Selkman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rita was a graduate of St. Mary's Nursing Academy and worked as a career registered nurse at many Detroit area hospitals for 40 years. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 a.m. (in state...

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