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Joseph Prunty
beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, died October 9, 2006, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Joseph W. Prunty was born on February 7, 1926 in Jamaica, Indiana, Peter James Prunty who lives in Michigan Joseph’s legacy continues with his nine grandchildren, Meredithe Simmons Carnes, Maureen Simmons Westfall, John J. Simmons, Brian Bronte, Kelly Bronte, Arthur F. Kelsey IV, James P. Kelsey, Joseph W. Kelsey and Quinn M. Kelsey. There are also 3 great-grandchildren; Brenna, Robert and Caitlin Carnes. Joseph served proudly in the Navy during WW II in the Pacific. He followed the war years working for the family oil business and Mobil Oil Corp. He later joined Ford Motor Company in the real estate division and moved from Michigan. He was active in St. Owens Parish and also St. Regis Parish in Birmingham. Shortly after retiring in 1989, Joseph and Rosemary moved to Pinehurst, Michigan 48207-3485.
Henry F. Noonan
age 81, died October 27, 2006 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Mr. Noonan was born on February 19, 1925 in Boston, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to the National Emphysema Foundation, 15 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850.
Sally F. Fox
age 80, of Farmington Hills, died July 27, 2005 at the Fountains of Franklin in Southfield. Mrs. Fox was born September 7, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York and a Masters/PhD in Psychology from Wayne State University in Detroit. Mrs. Fox enjoyed collecting antiques, reading, traveling and maintained a large and diverse circle of friends. Mrs. Fox is survived by her children, Amy (Erick) Ryberg of Farmington Hills, Dr. Gordon (Kathy Whitley) Fox of Tampa, New York City. She is also survived by her grandson, Ben Ryberg; two nieces and one nephew. Mrs. Fox is preceded in death by her husband, Henry J. Fox. A memorial service will be held at the Fountains of Franklin, 28301 Franklin Rd., Southfield, Saturday(September 10th) at 2pm.
John J. MacAloon, Sr.
age 87, formerly of Birmingham, died August 28, 2005, at his home in West Bloomfield. Mr. MacAloon was born July 1, 1918, in Scranton, Illinois, Susan of Pensacola, Illinois and Deborah (Keith) Gantenbein of Golden, Colorado. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Funeral from Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham, Friday lOam. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 2-8pm. Prayers Thursday 7pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to charity of donor's choice.
Janet Louise Lewis-Scallen-Gwynn
age 75, formerly of Birmingham, died August 24, 2005, at her home in Michigan where she thrived until 1972. Janet was a real pioneer in the women’s workforce since the 1950’s. In 1959, Janet married Paul F. Scallen and in 1965, they had a daughter, Lisa Marie, whom she considered a “dream come true”. After a 10 year marriage, they divorced. In 1971, she married Robert D. Gwynn, formerly of Birmingham. Together they opened a fine women’s clothing store called Nell Gwynn, which Janet ran for 7 years. After it closed, she went to work for their men’s clothing store, Gwynn’s. In 1989, Janet and Bob retired to Pompano Beach, Florida to start fresh and live a quiet life. She considered it great country living. Janet was a very ambitious, artistic woman with many diverse talents. She excelled in every endeavor she undertook. She loved entertaining and was known by her friends and family as a great cook. Janet loved working with stained glass and needlepoint and made many lovely things. She had a special passion for gardening, especially her beautiful roses which she cultivated and cared for until her death. Janet lived her life to the fullest. Everything she did, she did with great passion. She was an accomplished business woman, an artist, a political activist and most importantly, a wonderful mother. Janet will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Janet is survived by her daughter, Lisa Marie Miller (nee Scallen) of Lafayette, CO, sister, Beverly Jane Powell of Villa Rica, GA, 1 niece, 2 nephews, 2 step-children and former husbands, Paul Scallen and Robert D. Gwynn. She is preceded in death by her parents, Inez and Charles C. Lewis. Funeral from St. Alan Church, 2345 Coolidge, Troy, Monday, August 29th at 11am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 5-8pm and Sunday 3-8pm. Interment in Sydney Cemetery, Greenville, Massachusetts. Mrs. Henry is survived by her children, Patrick J. Henry, Susan (John) Robertson, Blaise Henry, Noel (Bobbie) Henry and Christine (Michael) Accavitti. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Henry is preceded in death by her husband, John. Memorial mass at National Shrine of the Little Flower, 12 mile @ Woodward, Royal Oak, Saturday, August 27th at 10am. Memorials appreciated to Cranbrook House & Garden Auxiliary, P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills, Florida of complications from outpatient surgery. He was 73. Shafer was probably best known as one of the original Big 8 jocks during the Windsor station’s fabled tenure as the flame-throwing 1960s musical powerhouse of the Midwest. CKLW was big and loud, and the voices like Shafer’s that introduced the music were memorable even in the 30 seconds they had between records. But before he hit the Big 8, Shafer had already made his mark in Detroit radio at a more leisurely pace. The Rochester, New York to see the somewhat risqué show “Oh! Calcutta.” During the play’s infamous nude scene, “you could hear a pin drop,” as Purtan recalls. “All of a sudden you hear this very deep voice say, in a German accent, ‘Vat is dis?’ We all laughed so hard and for so long that the people in the audience started yelling at us to leave the theater, and we did. All because of Dave. “Dave was funnier off the air than he was on,” Purtan recalls. “He got caught up in the restrictive format at CKLW. I escaped that and somehow got away with doing my own thing.” CKLW’s “Brother” Bill Gable called Shafer “my earliest mentor.” “Dave was effortlessly funny. He would crack all of us up in the hallways.” Shafer retired 14 years ago, living just south of Tampa and playing golf four times a week. A Detroit memorial service is planned for May 23, at Lynch & Sons, 1368 N. Crooks Road in Clawson, with visitation at 11 a.m. and the service at 1p.m. Shafer is survived by wife Kathy, sons Michael and Terry, daughter Tammy and seven grandchildren.
Eugene W. Preston
Eugene W. Preston, age 76, of Bloomfield Hills, died May 3, 2006, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Gene was born to James and Pearl Michigan, and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High at the early age of 16. Six years later, Gene graduated from University of Detroit Law School, becoming the youngest person in Maine, where Gene and Lou once again exchanged wedding vows. Mr. Preston and grandson, James. Funeral from Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills, Monday 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday 2-9pm. Prayers Sunday 7pm. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
Kelly L. McCusker
age 51, died May 3, 2006, at her home in Royal Oak. Kelly was born December 24, 1954, in Pontiac. A 1973 graduate of Waterford Kettering High School in Waterford, Kelly was married April 14, 1989. She worked as a paraprofessional with the Royal Oak Schools. Kelly enjoyed gardening, collecting angels, Pistons basketball and her dogs, Riley and Bailey but she especially enjoyed time spent with her family. Kelly is survived by her husband, Steven and children, Mandy (Rob), Jason (Monika) and Steven, Jr.. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Corrine and Madison, mother, Louise Judge, sister, Connie Gerchow and brother, Martin Everett. Kelly is preceded in death by her father, Robert Everett. Funeral from Starr Presbyterian Church, 1717 W. 13 Mile @ Crooks Road, Monday 10am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 5-9pm and Sunday 2-5pm and 6-9pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to Beaumont Foundation – Royal Oak Cancer Resource Center, 3577 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, California and Cathie who lives in Birmingham with her husband Brian and daughter, Olivia. Paul's number one priority was his family; he was always there for them. A memorial service will be held for Mr. Mart at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.), Tuesday 6pm. Family will receive friends beginning at 5pm. Memorial contributions to The Dorothy and Peter Brown Center, 29699 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 appreciated.
Alfred William Rich
age 75, of Bloomfield Hills, died March 28, 2005 at William Beaumont Hospital, Troy. Mr. Rich was born November 29, 1929 in Depue, Florida, Rich Harvest Farms in Parker Rich, Morgan, Jonathan, Grace and New York City. PJ was unable to find employment there, so they continued on to Detroit, where Peggy's father found him a job. They were married on February 5, 1949. At first, Peggy worked as a sales clerk at Hudson's Department store, and then worked as a book keeper and key punch operator in an office. She spent a month in Ireland and England visiting family every two years until her mother died in 1973. Peggy has always been creative - she used to make all her own clothing, and had knitting and crocheting projects going much of the time. After she quit work, she was very generous with her time. She took her "little old ladies" from nursing homes to church and to doctor's appointments. She said she never knew she would have such a good time with her "little old ladies." Animals have always been a special love of Peggy's, especially dogs. PJ and Peggy always had a dog, and many times, more than one. PJ would use the dogs for hunting, and Peggy would give them all her love and attention at home. She says she doesn't care for cats, but "she could get used to them." PJ died after a short illness in October, 2003, precipitating many changes in her life. She is close to her sister-in-law and her many nieces and nephews, here in America, as well as Canada, Ireland, England, and Australia. Several have made the trip overseas to see her at Botsford, and many keep in touch by card and letter. Peggy is survived by her sister In-law, Patricia Bertucci. Also, survived by nieces & nephews in US, Ireland, Canada, England and Australia. Also, blessed with many caring family, friends and neighbors. Mrs. Egan is preceded in death by her loving husband Patrick Egan. Funeral from Guardian Angels Church, 581 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson, Monday 10am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday 1-5pm and 6-9pm. Rosary 7pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers contributions appreciated to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Avenue Detroit, MI 48201.
