Obituaries

 

MORAND, MICHAEL Alfred, July 28, 2011, age 76. He will be missed by his five nieces and nephews. Memorial service at a later date. Condolences www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

KENNEDY, NORMA A., July 30, 2011, age 83. A nine year resident of the Manor of Novi. Funeral was Aug 2 at O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, Novi. Donations to Manor of Novi or MI Humane. Condolences www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

YOUNG, RUTH, 98, of White Lake, born November 27, 1912. She passed away on September 8, 2011

BEAL, ALEXANDRA “Alex” Michelle Beale, of Highland Twp., darling daughter of Christina & Michael Beale, passed away peacefully after her three year battle with pneumonia on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the age of 11.

CLARK, SHEILA of Commerce Township., MI was born on August 9, 1948 and died September 10, 2011 at age 63.

HUEY, ELMA Joyce of Milford and formerly of Bloomfield Township, died Monday, September 12, 2011 from breast cancer.

SNYDER, REGINALD Howard , January 20, 1951 – September 14, 2011. Suddenly, at 60 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Shirley; his children, Andrew, Shirley Drew and Bill; grandchildren, Mason and Olivia. Brother of Juanita (Danny) Briggs and Gary (Sue) Snyder. Son-in-law of Rosemary Fletcher. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Reggie is preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald and Roderick Snyder. Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi. Memorial tributes suggested to the charity of the donor’s choice.

SPENCER, FRANK was born December 12, 1924 and died September 14, 2011 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of 62 years to Virginia (nee: Smith).

STEVENS, STELLA J. of Waterford, formerly of Lake Orion; September 11, 2011; age 95

ETTLINGER, ROGER, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on September 17th, 2011 at the age of 64. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

HAYDEN, LOUISE; of Waterford; September 20, 2011; age 79; born December 12, 1931 in Fancy Farm, KY.

LUCHTEL, IRIS L.; of Waterford; September 20, 2011; age 88. Beloved wife of the late Clemens Luchtel for 53 years.

MCCLELLAN, DONNA J., age 67, passed away on September 14, 2011. Arrangements under the direction of Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, Highland, MI.

MILAN, SOL, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on September 18th, 2011 at the age of 81. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

RATH, BETTY, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on September 16th, 2011 at the age of 90. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

RESNICK, JUDITH, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on September 16th, 2011 at the age of 77. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

SCHMITT, DOROTHY ALMA, age 87, a resident of Commerce, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Huron Valley Hospital in Commerce Township on September 15, 2011.

SPURR, WILLIAM C. “Bill”, of Commerce Twp, MI for 44 years and recently of Redford, MI, died in his sleep September 18, 2011; at 83 years of age. Married for 62 years, he is survived by wife Virginia, brother John (Diane), 3 children William (Deborah), Patricia (Wesley) Babian, James (Deborah), 6 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews — he will be greatly missed. Born in Oglesby, IL on 6/27,1928, worked at American-Standard from 1949 to 1990. Long time member of the choir at First Presbyterian Church. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, Oct. 1, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church at 1669 W Maple Road, in Birmingham, MI 48009. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the music fund at First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, MI.Presbyterian Church at 1669 W Maple Road, in Birmingham,MI 48009. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the music fund at First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, MI

POOLE, MILDRED R., age 86, born on October 4, 1924 and passed away on September 17, 2011. Cherished great-grandmother of David L. Fravala, there love and devotion they shared will live on through eternity, and grandmother of Kelly Fravala; Dear sister of Edgar and Robert Barton, departed sister’s Floma, Hazel, Loraine, Opal, and Mandy; Mildred was loved by many nieces, nephews, and all those who knew her as “Gramm”, by everyone within the Commerce Twp., neighborhood through the years. Mildred was loved and personally cared for by the entire staff and caretakers, her “Family of Friends” at West Hickory Haven Nursing Home located in Milford, Michigan, where she was very happy to affectionately call “Home”. Memorial Celebration will be held on Thursday September 29, 2011, from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 7:00 pm, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home 3295 East Highland Road Highland, Michigan 48356. Memorials appreciated to the family of Mildred R. Poole in care of Patricia Matthews. Please visit <http://www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com/>www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com. Mildred will be missed by so many.

ALLEN, JEFFERY H., age 52 of West Bloomfield, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011.

ANNIS, JOHN RICHARD, of Waterford passed away peacefully on September 26, 2011 at 83 years of age with his loving life partner Rosemarie by his side.

BONNELL, ROBERT L., age 65 of White Lake passed away September 24, 2011. He is survived by his wife Crispina.

COVINGTON, THOMAS, of Waterford, September 23, 2011 at 80 years of age.

FIFE, JULIA J., of Carrier Mills, IL formerly of Clarkston. September 24, 2011 at 86 years of age. Loving wife of Duyane for 65 years.

HELFRICH, HERBEN “BERT” F., died at his home in Highland on Saturday, September 24, 2011. He was 79 years old.

JOHNSON, ELEANOR ELIZABETH, of Waterford, died September 27, 2011, at 96 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Russell.

KLEIN, PAULINE, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on September 24th, 2011 at the age of 100. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MAYER, MARJORIE, born on September 5, 1925 passed away on September 16, 2011. Arrangements made by Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lake, MI.

NENTRUP, WILBERT WALTER, of Clarkston. Longtime resident of Columbus, Indiana. September 25, 2011 at 89 years of age.

OPFER, BETTY, of White Lake, passed away peacefully in Commerce Twp. on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at the age of 87.

ZAGER, MICHAEL, a resident of Waterford Twp., Michigan, died on September 24th, 2011 at the age of 63. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel

BELL, B. JERRY; age 77; of Edgewater, FL, formerly of Waterford, MI; died peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 2, 2011.

CRUMP, JAMES PARKER, age 18 of Hartland Township died on September 29, 2011, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

FELDMAN, JOANNE, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on September 29th, 2011 at the age of 83. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

KAPLAN, BENJAMIN, a resident of Waterford Twp., Michigan, died on October 1st, 2011 at the age of 98. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

KIMBALL, ARLENE, a lifelong resident of Milford, died on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Huron Valley Hospital.

LUMSDEN, SANDY J., age 71, of White Lake; passed away on October 3, 2011. Sandy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

MATEJKO, CASIMER ANTHONY, born December 29, 1918 in Delray, Michigan and died in Milford, Michigan on September 28, 2011 at age 92.

MILLER, PAUL, a resident of New Hudson and former resident of Highland, died at his home on October 2, 2011.

MORRISON, BARBARA, M., age 80 of Waterford, MI passed away on September 28, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Jack Morrison.

SINES, MARTHA, age 95 of Commerce Twp, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

SMITH, THEODORE S., age 91 of Milford, September 28, 2011

BELLEFEUILLE, CLARENCE A., of Holly, and formerly of Walled Lake, passed away on Monday, October 3rd, 2011. He was born August 31, 1930 in Little Falls, MN.
He is survived by his faithful wife of sixty-one years, Arbutus Allen Bellefeuille and his daughters, Patricia Bellefeuille Luckmann and son-in-law Lee Luckmann of Naperville, IL, Linda Bellefeuille Kahler of Milford, Michigan, and Dr. Barbara Bellefeuille of Toccoa, GA. He has four grandchildren, Deborah Kahler Mitchell, Nicole Luckmann Hall (husband James Hall), Aaron Luckmann, and Rebecca Luckmann. He will be missed by his nine great grandchildren, Becca, Kristina, Nathan, Paige, Brooke, Matthew, Haley, Quinn and Bree.
He worked in Michigan his entire adult life and the last forty-five years as a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers-Local 324. He was an avid Michigan deer hunter and lover of the outdoors. The past fourteen years he faithfully attended Heritage Baptist Church of Fenton.
Funeral Services were held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Milford, on October 6th. Pastors Josh McDonald and Tim Whyte officiated. Burial Oakland Hills Cemetery, Novi.
Memorial contributions encouraged to Heritage Baptist Church of Fenton, 402 N. East St., Fenton, MI 48430 or to Oakland Baptist Church of Novi, 2389

CORDOVA, PETRA; October 16, 2011; of Pontiac; age 84. Arrangement pending at the Pontiac Chapel of Sparks – Griffin Funeral Home, 46 Williams St. (248-338-9288)

GOLDEN, JIMMY L.; of White Lake; October 15, 2011; at age 68. Jimmy leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Arleen.

JOHNSON, DORIS E.; age 84; of Rochester; October 13, 2011. Wife of the late Arden Clair Johnson.

NICHOLS, LORA L.; of Waterford; October 12, 2011; age 69; born September 20, 1942 in Pontiac, MI.

O’HARA-WELBY, DEBORAH LYNNE; age 59; of Oxford; went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 25, 2011; after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

PASSKIEWICZ, JOSEPH F., Sr.; of Waterford; October 16, 2011; age 76. Beloved husband of the late Therese and the late Nancy.

LINEHAN, THOMAS P.; 55; of Waterford; died peacefully at McLaren Hospital on October 9, 2011.

ROCK, RITA MAY.; of Riverdale, Michigan was born on November 23, 1929 in Pontiac, Michigan to Harry and Gertrude (nee: Douglas) Galpin and died October 8, 2011 at age 81.

RUSSELL, NILE R. “Dick” of Wolverine Lake was born on April 2, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan to Nile and Amelia (nee: Chapp) Russell and died October 8, 2011 in Novi at age 89.

HORNER, LOIS JOAN, of Novi was born on February 4, 1936 in Belleville, Michigan to Ellsworth and Gertrude (nee: Keck) Barnes and died October 6, 2011 at age 75.

TANNER, JOHN William “Bud” , Age 84, 10/16/11 of Walled Lake.
Funeral was 10/20/11. Donations to American Cancer Society.
Online condolences at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.co

GORDON, NICOL WEATHERSTON III, of Commerce Township went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2011. He was 65 years old.

KIGER, MICHAEL ALLEN of Wixom was born on March 12, 1947 in Livonia, Michigan to Jack Vernon and Shirley Mae (nee: Trinka) Kiger and died October 23, 2011. He was 64 years old.

KLAVONS, ETHEL, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on October 19th, 2011 at the age of 101. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

LAWRENCE, DONALD “DON”, a long time resident of Milford, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in the care of his family. He was 80 years old.

LEFTON, CALVIN, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on October 24th, 2011 at the age of 65. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MCBRIDE, DALE FREDERICK of Farmington was born on July 19, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to James Caldwell and Joyce M. (Nee: Gagnon) McBride and died October 22, 2011.

MONCZYNSKI, VICTOR L. Jr. of West Bloomfield, was born on February 23, 1928 in Buffalo, New York. He died October 23, 2011 at the age of 83.

RUDOLPH HAROLD MAREK “Rudy” of Clarkston. October 23, 2011 at 86 years of age. Loving husband of Doris for 61 years.

SOUTHERLAND, SANDRA SUE of Hartland formerly of Wixom was born on August 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan and died October 20, 2011. She was 69 years old.

WASKUL, WILLIAM “RICK” of Commerce Township was born on February 13, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died October 21, 2011. He was 55 years old

BALLARD, FLOYD E. JR., was born August 28, 1948 and died October 23, 2011. Arrangements under the direction of Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lake, MI.

BRINK, JACOB R. “JAKE”, age 19, of South Lyon; passed away suddenly on October 23, 2011, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

JOHNSON, PATRICK K. Johnson was born February 5, 1943 to Donald and Ruth and died October 28, 2011 at the age of 68.

JOHNSON, WILLIAM ALLEN was born December 1, 1928 and died October 25, 2011. Arrangements under the direction of Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lake, MI.

MAREK, JOSEPH STANLEY passed away on October 29, 2011. He was 93 years old. He was preceded in death by his wife Stella, granddaughter Renee Marek and grandson Richard Marek.

POLY, FRANCIS T., age 91, of West Bloomfield formerly of Keego Harbor; passed away peacefully on October 25, 2011.

RICE, WESLEY F., a resident of Milford for forty years, died in the care of his family on October 30, 2011. He was 90 years old.

TRAILER, SUSAN RENE of Commerce Township, Michigan was born on December 29, 1955 and died in Livonia October 28, 2011. She was 55 years old.

ZEDIKER, JUSTINE MARALEE was born April 16, 1965 and died October 20, 2011. Arrangements under the direction of Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, White Lak

BARRETT, LORRAINE A.; of Waterford, November 7, 2011; at 83 years of age. Wife of the late Victor.

BAUGHEY, CHARLES F.; of Clarkston; November 6, 2011; age 71.

CALME, DEANA LYNN (nee. Van Horn); of Waterford; died November 8, 2011; at 37 years of age.

FISCHEL, WALTER, a resident of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died on November 6th, 2011 at the age of 96. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

JOHNSON, VELMA M. of Brighton, formerly of West Bloomfield was born on June 10, 1915 in Farmington, Michigan. She died November 4, 2011 at the age of 96.

KATZENSTEIN, WILLIAM, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 1st, 2011 at the age of 84.
Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MASON, ALICE L., a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 2nd, 2011 at the age of 93. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MORRISON, RHODA, a resident of Clarkston, Michigan, died on November 7th, 2011 at the age of 74. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

SELVAN, PHILLIP, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on November 5th, 2011 at the age of 88. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

SICH, ARDIS MARIE, age 81 of White Lake, formerly of Milford & Highland passed away in the care of her family, November 5, 2011.

STENCEL, JOHN DONALD, a recent resident of Livonia and a longtime resident of Highland passed away November 5, 2011. He was 23 years old

BICKNELL, JAMES, age 77 of Waterford, formerly of Commerce, died on November 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in 2008.

BRIGHAM, LOUISE DILDINE, age 96 and a resident of Milford since 1942, died on November 10, 2011.

CASTWIRTH, CRAIG MARSHALL, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 10th, 2011 at the age of 61. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

CHUDNOW, MANDEL, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 14th, 2011 at the age of 81. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

HAWK, GEORGE A. of Commerce was born on April 7, 1923 in Piney Flats, TN and died November 14, 2011 at the age of 88.

JOHNSON, VELMA M. of Brighton, formerly of West Bloomfield was born on June 10, 1915 in Farmington, Michigan. She died November 4, 2011 at the age of 96.

JURCZYK, KAREN SUZANNE formerly of Commerce Twp. was born in Taylor, Michigan on August 20, 1963 and died November 9, 2011. She was 48 years old.

KANE, JAMES A., a resident of Walled Lake, Michigan, died on November 13th, 2011 at the age of 93. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MORNEAU, PAULA E., age 92 of Commerce Township, died on November 9, 2011.

RUCK, ROBERT J. of Wixom. Passed away November 14, 2011 at age 87. Condolences: obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

WHALEN, DONALD JAMES, a longtime resident of Milford, died November 9, 2011 in the care of his family

BLATNIKOFF- SCHWARTZ, FAYE, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on November 19th, 2011 at the age of 97. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

DECECO, LENORE L. of Walled Lake passed away in the care of her family November 16, 2011. She was 89 years old.

DURRANT, DONNA J., of Milford, passed away in the care of her family November 19, 2011. She was 64 years old.

ERB, ROBERT C. “Lightning” of Novi was born on May 23, 1938. He died November 18, 2011 at the age of 73.

HALPIN, JOHN ARTHUR, age 82, of Highland; passed away on November 20, 2011

KANE, JAMES A., a resident of Walled Lake, Michigan, died on November 13th, 2011 at the age of 93. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

SCHELLENBERG, DORIS, age 77, a life long resident of Highland entered Eternal Life November 21, 2011.

SPENCER, VIRGINIA of Wolverine Lake was born June 22, 1931 in Heidelberg, Kentucky and died November 20, 2011 at the age of 80.

SUIT, EMMA LOUISE, age 90, of Hartland; passed away on November 10, 201

BELL, MURRAY F., a resident of Milford since 1976, died on November 27, 2011 after suffering a heart attack at his home.

CASWELL, DAVID E., age 82, a longtime resident of Highland, went to be with the Lord November 23, 2011.

FOSTER, TERRY “SPEED”, of Milford, November 26, 2011, age 71. Wife of the late J. “King” Foster (d.2006).

KAY, RICHARD ALTON, a longtime resident of Milford and Caseville, Michigan died on November 24, 2011, at the age of 82.

MILES, JEAN E. of Novi was born December 30, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan and died November 26, 2011 at age 85.

PHILLIPS, JOSEPH DAVID, a long time resident of Milford and a former resident of Detroit, died on November 22, 2011 at the age of 85.

PICKENS, MARY “BETTY” of Walled Lake was born on February 19, 1931 in Arbroath, Scotland and died November 27, 2011 at the age of 80.

RUMPZ, CARL SYLVESTER, a resident of Wixom, died at his home on November 27, 2011 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife Evelyn.

SCHALDENBRAND, LILLIAN a resident of West Bloomfield passed away on December 3, 2011 at the age of 91.

SERRATONI, MARGARET V., a resident of West Acres in West Bloomfield passed away on December 3, 2011 at the age of 95.

SHOLLENBERGER, HEATHER J., a resident of Milford, fell asleep in death on November 24, 2011 at the age of 42.

 

BERMAN, JEANETTE, a resident of Novi, Michigan, died on December 1st, 2011 at the age of 97. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

KELLY, SAMUEL H. of Commerce Township was born on May 9, 1923. He died November 29, 2011 at his home at the age of 88.

KEPES, GERALD, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan died on November 28th, 2011 at the age of 85. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

LLYOD, MARVIN V., age 88, of Sylvan Lake passed away December 3, 2011.

MCDERMOTT, THOMAS P. of Fowlerville was born on April 11, 1964. He died November 30, 2011 at the age of 47.

MCDONALD, JOSEPH A. of Commerce Township was born on May 23, 1957. He died November 30, 2011 at his home at the age of 54.

MORRONE, JOSEPH VINCENT of Milford and formerly of New Orleans, died on Saturday, December 3, 2011. He was 42 years old.

STULIGROSS, KENNETH J. of Walled Lake was born on March 18, 1937 and died December 1, 2011 at age 74.

WALBERG, ROBERT BRUCE, a resident of Milford Twp. passed away in the care of his family December 2, 2011. He was 87 years old.

WALLACH, ANN, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on November 27th, 2011 at the age of 87. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

AULD, EILEEN THERESA (nee Darcy), a resident of Commerce, passed away December 10, 2011. She was 71 years old.

COMBS, DARRYL, of Hartland, passed away December 11, 2011 in the care of his family. He was 61 years old.

FUNDERBURK, KENNETH G. of Commerce Township was born March 25, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan and died December 9, 2011 at age 55.

GREENBAUM, ELLEN, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on December 11th, 2011 at the age of 72. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

HERSH, MARSHALL, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on December 7th, 2011 at the age of 72. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

MARKS, GEORGE ERWIN, of Commerce, passed away on December 9, 2011. He was 69 years old.

MEROLA, GERARD “JERRY”, a resident of Highland Twp., passed away after a brave battle with cancer on December 10, 2011.

QUALLS, CHRISTINA MARIE, a resident of Wixom, passed away on December 11, 2011. She was 32 years old.

WARSHAW, LOUIS, a resident of Waterford, Michigan, died on December 11th, 2011 at the age of 81. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

ZIEMIANIN, EDWARD, age 89, passed away on December 6, 2011.

 

AYOTTE, MARIETTA, age 79 and a former resident of Independence Village in Brighton & White Lake, died on December 20, 2011.

DEVERS, DR. WILLIAM J. III, a long time resident of Highland passed away in the care of his family December 18, 2011. He was 60 years old.

JANSSEN, KENNETH JAMES, 61, of West Bloomfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 5, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol of 41 years.

KIMBLE, CHARLES E. age 87 of Milford, peacefully passed away at home on December 12, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Dolores Kimble.

KUBICZ, AUDREY ANN of Wolverine Lake was born on Februay 21, 1954 and died December 13, 2011 at the age of 57.

LEFEBVRE, EDWARD of Commerce Township was born on December 20, 1942 and passed away peacefully on December 16, 2011 at age 68.

MCKINNON, ROBERT JOHN, of Milford, Highland, Wixom, and recently Auburn Hills, passed away December 16, 2011. He was 26 years old.

PAWLOSKY, JOSEPH of White Lake; December 16, 2011; age 84; Beloved husband of Julia Gajewski Pawlosky for 62 years.

SCHALDENBRAND, LILLIAN E., age 91, of West Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011.
SERRATONI, MARGARET V. of West Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011

WILSON, DOROTHY, a life long resident of Milford Twp. passed away in the care of her family December 14, 2011. She was 94 years old.

WORKMAN-JACKSON, DOLORES, age 52, of Waterford; passed away on December 14, 2011.

ADAMS, MILLAR “KATHY” was born on march 15, 1942 and passed away December 25, 2011.

ADSIT, DOROTHY MAY; of Waterford; December 24, 2011; age 84; born July 3, 1927 in Pontiac, MI.

BLUST, CLYDE N., of White Lake; December 22, 2011; age 84. Loving husband of Amelia Rembach Blust for 62 years.

DIAMON, MOLLY M., a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on December 26th, 2011 at the age of 96. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

FOSTER, CAROLINE M., age 83 of Commerce Twp., passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011.

KINSMAN, DENNIS D. “LUCKY”, age 44, of Highland; passed away on December 22, 2011.

KOLOZSVARY, LEE EDWARD JR. of Farmington was born on August 29, and died December 22, 2011 at the age of 40.

LAABS, NANCY of Novi, Michigan died December 24, 2011 at Providence Hospital with her loving family at her bedside.

MCCLOSKEY, JOHN T. of White Lake was born May 5, 1947 and died December 23, 2011 at age 64. Beloved husband of 18 years to Cathleen.

QUALMAN, AMY JUNE, age 97, passed away December 25, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Jack Walter.

REDDISH, MARIE E. was born on August 13, 1918 and passed away December 25, 2011.

SEAMAN, JOHNNY J.; 64; of Highland, MI; passed away at Alpena Regional Medical Center on Thursday, December 22, 2011

ADAMS, JANET E., of Milford, died peacefully in her home after a brave battle with cancer on January 7, 2012. She was 83 years old.

BALCONI, JOHN ANTHONY of Wolverine Lake was born on September 22, 1952. He died January 5, 2012 at age 59.

BEAN, JENNIFER NICOLE, age 30, died on January 7, 2012.

BURMEISTER, LOUIS R., age 83, of Novi; passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012

CROWLEY, PATRICK T., age 73, of Commerce; passed away on December 26, 2011.

JOHNSON, DOREEN F., age 80, of White Lake; went to be with her Lord on December 29, 2011. She was a faithful member of Union Lake Baptist Church,

JOHNSON, MARY ELEANOR, age 69 of Milford, passed away on January 2, 2012.

JOLICOEUR, JENNIFER ANNE, age 39 of Adrian and formerly of Milford, died on January 1, 2012 in a tragic automobile accident.

MAHON, RITA ANN, 67, of Highland passed away January 7, 2012 with her loving family present at the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor.

MILLER, LAWRENCE R., age 79, born on March 15, 1932 and passed away on December 29, 2011 in Commerce Twp., Michigan.

MORAWSKI, JOHN MICHEAL age 59 of White Lake, passed away January 9, 2012.

PARSON, PATRICIA ANN, of Milford, passed away in the care of her family January 3, 2012. She was 69 years old.

SCHULTZ, RICHARD age 83 of White Lake, passed away January 9, 2012.

THOMSON, JAMES N. “JIM”, age 76 of New Hudson, formerly of Maybee, MI, passed away on January 7, 2012

BAUER, DORIS (GRIFFITH), age 81 of Commerce Twp., passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012.

CHEESEMAN, LINDA J., age 59, born on December 8, 1952 and passed with her loving family by her side on January 10, 2012.

FINEMAN, HAROLD of West Bloomfield, died on January 13th, 2012 at the age of 88.

KAISER, MARGARET M. of Novi was born on December 10, 1941. She died January 10, 2012 at the age of 70.

KIRBY, JOANNE B., age 70 of Hartland, formerly of Lake Orion, passed away January 12, 2012.

LAPRATT, SHERRON JEAN was born July 9, 1936 and died January 13, 2012 at age 75.

MCDONALD, FLORENCE of Commerce was born on January 14, 1923 and died January 13, 2012 at the age of 88.

PELKEY, CHARLOTTE M. (CORBEIL) was born on August 6, 1933 and passed away on January 15, 2012.

RAPPEL, DENNIS P. was born September 27, 1940 and passed away on January 10, 2012.

ROBINSON, GREGORY DEAN, age 30, of Milford, passed away in the care of his family January 9, 2012.

SANDERS, SGT. JOSEPH WALTER, a life long resident of Milford Twp. and 38 year member of the police department passed away January 10, 2012 in the care of his loving family. He was 69 years old.

SCHULTZ, CHESTER G. “CHET” of Commerce Township was born on September 28, 1936. He died January 7, 2012 at the age of 75.

WILLIAMS, EDITH, of West Bloomfield, died on January 12th, 2012 at the age of 65.

WOLFE, MARGARET LEONE was born on April 24, 1917. She died January 13, 2012 in Novi, Michigan at the age of 94.

 

IVERSEN, HERLUF, age 85 of Waterford, passed away January 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife Marion of 56 years, his sons Brian (Christine) Iversen and Gary (Judy) Iversen; Grandfather of Jack, Breanna, Katherine, Derek, Michael and Nathaniel. He was preceded in death by Dangy (Gunnar) Olsen. Herluf was a member of the Danish Brotherhood, Sons of Norway, Danish Old Peoples Board, Elks and the VFW. Mr. Iversen owned and operated Iversen’s Danish Bakery in Waterford for 26 years. Services were held January 28, 2012 at Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, White Lake. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers. Please visit : www.eltonblackandsonwhitelake.com

 

CRAWFORD, KENNETH ROBERT; of Waterford; died January 17, 2012. He was 58.

DEES, EDITH, was born June 28, 1946 and passed away on January 11, 2012.

DEMARCO, ESTHER; of Waterford; died January 29, 2012. She was 91.

GRIFFUS, KENNETH “KENNY”; of Waterford; passed away January 19, 2012; at the age of 72. Loving husband of Laura for 47 years.

HAAS, MOLLY, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on January 17th, 2012 at the age of 90.

KOVALA, JEAN V. was born May 4, 1922 and passed away on January 16, 2012 at age 89. Beloved wife of 63 years to Norman.

LINDSAY, RODNEY L., age 70, passed away on January 22, 2012. Beloved husband of 49 years to V.”Sue”, proud father of Marty and Sherri Lindsay.

LONGSTAFF, LORRAINE E; of Waterford; suddenly January 9, 2012 at 82 years of age.

MCDONALD, FLORENCE of Commerce was born on January 14, 1923 and died January 13, 2012 at the age of 88.

MCDOUGALL, HOWARD, a long time resident of Highland Twp., died on January 21, 2012.

MYERS, LINDA J., a long time resident of Milford, died on January 20, 2012 at the age of 83.

RENGA, MILDA, of Milford for the past eleven years, died on January 19, 2012, at the age of 100.

STEIN, ALBERT, a resident of West Bloomfield, died on January 12th, 2012 at the age of 90.

WIECZORKOWSKI, BETTY MARIE, age 93 of Oakmont Northville, and a former resident of Highland Twp. died on January 20, 2012.

WILLIAMS, IRVING “JERRY”; age 81; of White Lake; passed away peacefully on January 14, 2012.

BILKOVSKY, BERT, age 65, of White Lake; passed away on January 29, 2012. Mr. Bilkovsky proudly served in the US Navy. Beloved husband of JoAnn.

BYRKA, HELEN A., of Walled Lake was born on July 23, 1940 and died January 24, 2012 at the age of 71.

DELL, MICHAEL J., age 66, of Highland; passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 30, 2012. Mr. Dell was a Captain for 28 years for the City of Detroit Fire Department.

KERR, JOHN “JACK”, a longtime resident of the Huron Valley area, died at his home in Highland on Saturday, January 28 after a long struggle with depression and a broken heart. He was 60 years old.

PARRISH, KAREN LEE, of Hartland, formerly of Walled Lake was born on June 28, 1962. She passed away January 29, 2012 at age 49.

RIGGS, ALBERT WAYNE, a resident of Milford since 1978, died at his home in the care of his family on Saturday evening, January 28. He was 83 years old.

ROBBINS, DOROTHY A., of Novi, formerly of West Bloomfield, was born on November 27, 1915. She died January 27, 2012 in Novi at the age of 96.

WATERMAN, TALISA JEANNE, 23, formerly of White Lake and a student at Saginaw Valley State University, died unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, January 28, 2012. She was born November 3, 1988 in Midland to Tana Waterman and raised by her adoptive parents, Myles “Mike” and Tammy (Sampier) Waterman of White Lake. She lived there for eight years. Talisa then moved to Elliston, Montana for two years before returning to Michigan and living in White Lake. She graduated from Walled Lake Northern High School in 2006. She then attended Delta College and was currently attending Saginaw Valley State University pursuing a degree in nursing. Talisa was currently employed at Caretel Inns of Tri-Cities, an assisted living facility in Bay City. She reveled in taking care of others and especially liked spending time with children. Talisa was
Surviving besides her mother, Tana Aspin, and her husband Timothy and her adoptive parents, are her grandparents, Patricia Waterman of Midland, Ronald and Geraldine Sampier of Midland and Patricia and Richard Aspin of Gladwin, and her special 8 year old cousin, Sequoia Angel Sampier. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Richard Waterman in 2006.
Funeral Services will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 from the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Chapel, 1200 West Wheeler St. in Midland. Rev. John Pohanka will officiate with burial to take place in the Midland City Cemetery. Talisa’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and on Friday from 12 noon until the time of services. In honor of Talisa’s grandfather who died from pancreatic cancer, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

 

ADAMS, NORMA LEE, a resident of White Lake was born September 18, 1931. Twp., She died on February 5, 2012, at the age of 80.

ANGEL, NORBERT “BOB” was born August 27, 1923 and died January 30, 2012 at age 88.

BARBERA, MILDRED ELEANORE was born January 10, 1928 and died January 31, 2012 at age 84.

DWORKIN, HOWARD M.D., a resident of Waterford, Michigan, died on January 27th, 2012 at the age of 79.

FRISKE, JULIA ANN, a resident of Milford for over thirty-five years, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012. She was 66 years old.

HENDRICKS, GEORGE STANLEY, age 87, a long time resident of Southfield and Highland, MI passed away on February 4, 2012.

JOLOKAI, ADELE, age 92 and a former resident of Highland and Dearborn Heights, died at West Hickory Haven on February 1, 2012.

KAHN, GLORIA, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on January 31st, 2012 at the age of 87.

PARRISH, KAREN LEE of Hartland, formerly of Walled Lake was born on June 28, 1962. She passed away January 29, 2012 at age 49.

POST, SHIRLEY ANN, age 77 of Walled Lake died February 2, 2012.

ROGOFF, MEL, a resident of Wixom, Michigan, died on February 7th, 2012 at the age of 64.

ROTHMAN, TIMOTHY, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on January 31st, 2012 at the age of 20.

SLACK, RONALD E. “RON”, age 47 of Highland; passed away suddenly on January 28, 2012.

TYLER, GLENN DONALD, was born on October
12, 1925. He was a lifelong resident of Milford, died on February 5, 2012, at the age of 86. He is survived by Margaret, his beloved wife of over 63 years.

 

BECKER, MILDRED, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on February 18th, 2012 at the age of 97.

BEEGLE, CHARLES T. SR., “BUDDY”, of Walled Lake passed away February 18, 2012 at the age of 76. Loving husband of 53 years to Reba.

DAVIS, KIMIE, of White Lake was born November 10, 1928 in Hiroshima, Japan and died February 16, 2012 at age 83.

JAMES, DAVID, of Milford, passed away in the care of his family on February 14, 2012. He was 57 years old.

MILLER, ESTELLE, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on February 18th, 2012 at the age of 89.

NOEL, PAULINE L., a resident of Troy and former long time resident of Milford, died on February 19, 2012, at the age of 91.

REIMER, BETTY J., was born on December 10, 1930 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to James and Alma (nee:Harrison) Inman and died February 22, 2012 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of 60 years to Joe. Dear grandmother of
Ryan, Casey, Kylie, T.J., Torie, Addie, Lyndsay, Diana, Rhiannon and Barbie. Loving great grandmother of
Carley, Caylee, and Isabella. Preceded in death by Sarah Nadine and Oral. Interment at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorials to a charity of donor’s choice appreciated.

 

BERGMAN, MARK H., of Waterford was born on April 12, 1951 and died February 21, 2012 at the age of 60.

BUSHRE, TOMMY LEE, of White Lake was born on September 22, 1935. He died February 26, 2012 in Commerce Township at the age of 76. He is the beloved husband of Linda.

CURL, TERI MARIE, of Commerce Township was born May 30, 1955 and died February 22, 2012 at age 56.

CUTLER, EDYTHE, a resident of Novi, died on February 24th, 2012 at the age of 93.

GROSS, GLENN W., of South Lyon was born on February 13, 1958. He died February 27, 2012 at the age of 54.

HOGUE, MAXINE, of Walled Lake was born on June 25, 1925 and died February 20, 2012 at the age of 86.

LEVEQUE, PAUL RUSSELL, age 70, a resident of Milford and formerly of Munising, passed away in the care of his family February 25, 2012.

LIVINGSTONE, BONNIE C., a resident of White Lake and formerly Pontiac, passed away in the care of her family February 26, 2012. She was 92 years old.

MONTANTE, JOSEPHINE; age 95; was born on February 20, 1917 in Beloit, Wisconsin; and died in White Lake Twp., Michigan on February 25, 2012.

PETERSON, WILLIAM H. “BILL”, of Walled Lake was born June 21, 1933 and died March 1, 2012 at age 78.

STOBBE, HELEN IRENE, of Commerce Township was born on March 7, 1925. She died February 27, 2012 in Howell at the age of 86.

TROMBLEY, MARGIE V. CRUSAN, was born March 31, 1930 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and died February 24, 2012 at age 81.

 

BURNS, PAUL R., age 69, of White Lake, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Huron Valley Hospital.

CARLOCK, ELAINE VIOLET DOUGLAS, a long time resident of White Lake Twp., died peacefully in the company of her family on March 17, 2012. She was 96 years old.

GARANT, RAYMOND R., age 85 passed away peacefully March 1, 2012 in Florida. Loving husband of Evelyn for 65 yrs. Daughters Lynn, Laurie, Luanne & Lana. Six grandchildren. Michigan memorial mass Saturday, June 30, 2012 11:00 AM St. Patrick’s Union Lake.

 

GRAUER, ROBERT, a resident of Commerce Twp., Michigan, died on March 11th, 2012 at the age of 87.

HOGG, MARGARET, BEATRICE, of Novi, formerly of Commerce Township, was born July 13 and died March 12, 2012 at age 89.

JOHNSON, HELEN D., age 80, of Highland; passed away on March 17, 2012.

KEENEY, DOROTHY J., of Novi was born on September 7, 1913 and died March 17, 2012 at the age of 98.

KOTT, SHIRLEY JEAN, of Commerce Township was born March 27, 1925 and died March 16, 2012 at age 87.

LIGHT, NATHAN, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on March 14th, 2012 at the age of 77.

MACDONALD, WILLIAM N., age 84, of White lake. Know as “Bill” to his family and “Mac” to his friends; passed away peacefully on March 13, 2012.

RAND, SARAH, a resident of West Bloomfield, Michigan, died on March 12th, 2012 at the age of 91.

SCOTT, BARBARA J., was born January 14, 1936 and died March 16, 2012 at age 76.
WHITE, GEORGE, age 65, of White Lake; passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer on March 17, 2012.
WIESMAN, KEVEN ANTHONY SR., of Walled Lake was born on September 6, 1952 and died March 15, 2012 at the age of 59.

BARANCEK, Edward Kissel., Age 90, born on February 1, 1922 and passed away on April 1, 2012 in White Lake, Michigan.

BARLOW, TERRY LYNN, of Wixom was born September 30, 1960. She died April 7, 2012 at age 51.

BRAST, WALTER A., of Highland died at his home at Canterbury-on-the-Lake, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. He was 77 years old.

BURNS, JACOB LEIGH, of Livonia was born on April 8, 1992. He died April 4, 2012 at age 19.

DRUM, MILDRED ELAINE, of Highland was born September 1, 1921. She died April 7, 2012 at age 90.

JANETTE, ARLENE M., age 82, of Milford and Highland, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank

KARNES, BRIAN ALLEN, was born on November 2, 1962. He died April 7, 2012 at the age of 49. Brian is survived by his wife of 14 years to Kristie.

KOWALL, JOSEPH THEODORE; age 52; White Lake Township; suddenly on April 1, 2012.

KOWALSKI, RONALD D., age 55, of Commerce; passed away on April 2, 2012. He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 31 years Patricia “Pat” Kowalski.

LACASPER, STEPHEN R., age 42 of White Lake, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

PERINOFF, ALBERT C., of Wolverine Lake was born on June 13, 1940 and died April 7, 2012 at age 71.

WALL, FRANCES “FRAN”, age 82 of White Lake, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 8, 2012.

WHEELING, EDITH I., age 74, of Milford passed away in the care of her family April 3, 2012.

 

BERGIN, BARBARA DAWM; age 79, a lifetime resident of Milford, passed away in the care of her family April 22, 2012. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 58 years, Raymond.

CARTER, JESSIE M; of Waterford; April 21, 2012; age 77.

LARSEN, CHARLES “CHUCK”; age 72, a resident of Hartland and Milford, passed away April 21, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 49 years, Carol.

MONTREUIL, MATTHEW SCOTT; age 44; of Holly; died on April 24, 2012.

PHILLIPS, MADGE; of Commerce Township was born on March 7, 1922. She died April 17, 2012 at age 90. She is the beloved wife of 70 years to George L. Phillips.

ROMEO, VIOLA M.; of Waterford; April 22, 2012; age 89.

SALVATI, MARILYN SUSAN; of Milford, passed away on April 18, 2012 after a courageous battle with the rare disease amyloidosis. She was 59 years old.

ST. CLAIR, WILLIAM DAVID “BILL”; of Highland, died April 17, 2012. He was 89 years old.

TRIMPER, LORAINE; age 94, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. She is survived by her children; Renee Raymond, Laura (James) Kenney, John (Robin) Trimper and Gregory Trimper; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and her brother Lawrence (Rosemary) Wooden. She was preceded in death by her husband’s Roger Raymond and John Trimper, her granddaughter Audrey Kenney, her sister Ethel Evans and her great grandson Jeremy Bercheny. Visitation will be on Friday, May 4, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake. The memorial mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday May 5, 2012 at St. Patrick Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake. Friends may gather at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

 

CLARK, KENNETH A., passed away April 27, 2012 at the age of 76. Husband of Valerie. Dear father of David (wife Helen). Beloved brother of Vicki Clark Jacobovitz, Betty Pennington and Ronald Clark. Loved uncle of Pat Jupe, Amy Kesteloot, Staci Beck, John Pennington, Larry Pennington. Jim and Nita Bobier were best of friends to him, checked on him often. Open house to share memories at David Clarks, 3136 Mann Road, Clarkston, June 3rd, 1pm to 4pm.

 

BAKER, VIRGINIA ANNE WILSON; of Milford, died on May 5, 2012 in the care of her husband and sons. She was 86 years old.

DONNER, MATTHEW J.; was born October 12, 1922 and died April 29, 2012 at age 89.

HENRY, LARRY J.,  age 69 of Walled Lake died March 10, 2012.
Son of the late Joseph and Ila Henry. Beloved brother of Jeffrey J. (Cathy) Henry, Paul W. (Barb) Henry, and Dottie (Perchie) Adkins. Loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews.
Larry was raised in the Walled Lake area and was much loved by those who knew him. He was very active in the local senior centers, playing cards and cribbage, and was known as a jokester in the local restaurants.
Memorial service from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Tr., Walled Lake (3 blks S. of Maple Rd.) Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM. Friends may visit Thursday 11:00 AM until time of service. Condolences at <http://www.LynchFAMILYFuneralDirectors.com/>www.LynchFAMILYFuneralDirectors.com.

 

HOFF, FRANK A.; of Waterford, passed peacefully on May 5, 2012 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Helen.

JOHNSON, EDWARD; age 77, of Milford, passed away in the care of his family May 6, 2012.

KITCHEN, JOYCE ROSE; of Waterford died May 5, 2012 at 72 years of age. Loving wife of Grant Kitchen for 45 years.

LAMON, BETTYE JOYCE; of West Bloomfield was born September 22, 1930 and died April 30, 2012 at age 81.

NEWTON, STANLEY P.; a longtime resident of Commerce, passed away on May 3, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old.

PACENE, MARGARET; of Waterford, May 3, 2012 at 80 years of age.

PAPP, BENEDICT; age 64, of Milford Twp., passed away May 3, 2012. Survived by wife Phyllis “Janie”.

RUE, JAMES “JIM” KENNETH; a resident of Milford for 60 years, passed away in the care of his family on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was 68 years old.

SANDERS, JOSEPH EDWIN; age 93 of Brighton, formerly of Milford, died peacefully on May 8, 2012.

SCANLON, CHARLES A. SR.; age 80, of Highland. Loving husband of Frances Scanlon for 57 years.

STANLAKE, EDWARD JAMES, a long time resident of Milford, died at his home on May 11, 2012, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” in 2002, and is survived by his son, Dennis Harris; daughter, Vicki (B.J.) Smith; grandchildren, Jayme, Angela, and Christina Smith, great granddaughter, RaeNelle Smith, dear friend, Bernice Lawrence and many other dear friends, including his Chihuahua, Amigo. Ed served on the USS Tilefish submarine with the U.S. Navy from 1946-48, and worked with Ford Motor Company for over thirty years. A Funeral Service and Military Honors will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, on Monday, May 14, at 2PM. Friends may visit on Monday from 12 Noon until time of service. Cremation will follow. Interment Potterville Cemetery, Benton Twp., Michigan. Memorials may be made in his name to Milford American Legion Post 216. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit
www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com

SETTLE, WILLIAM E.; age 72 of Wolverine Village passed away on May 4, 2012. Beloved Husband of 55 years to Nancy.