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Emmanuel James Mehelas
age 77, of Farmington Hills, died July 29, 2004, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Mr. Mehelas was born April 22, 1927, in Detroit. Mr. Mehelas was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Detroit and U of D Mercy with a degree in Economics and a Masters in Business Administration. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during WWII. Mr. Mehelas retired from Burroughs/Unisys after 31 years of service as a sales/marketing executive. He was a long time member of the Titian Club and past president of the St Regis Parish Council and Ushers Club. Mr. Mehelas enjoyed golf, Northern New Jersey 07738.
John I. Perlich
age 90, of Waterford, died July 31, 2004, at Lourdes Nursing Home in Waterford. Mr. Perlich was born March 21, 1914 to John and Victoria (Dorich) Perlich in Pozega, Croatia. He graduated from Painsdale High School and went to work in the copper mines with his father in the Upper Peninsula of Wisconsin in 1960. He and Victoria were members of Blessed Sacrament Church and the LaCrosse Country Club. They retired to Vero Beach, Wisconsin. Memorials appreciated to Lourdes Nursing Home, 2300 Watkins Lake Road., Waterford, MI 48328. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
Thelma Gunnels
age 90, died July 29, 2004 at Boulevard Hills Nursing Center, Rochester Hills. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert. Loving mother of Marie Phillips, Shelby Donathan, Gilbert, Jr. (Barbara), Glenn Allan (Joan), Jerry Lee (Vicky)and Pamela Sue (Dan) Davis. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and brother, William Joseph Fequa. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Tuesday 11am. Visitation Sunday 4-8 pm and Monday 2-8 pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the American Liver Foundation, Michigan appreciated.
Milton G. "Mac" Montgomery
age 74, died at his home in Royal Oak, December 8, 2004. Mr. Montgomery was born November 30, 1930, in Detroit. Mr. Montgomery is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter, Nancy (Samuel) Raffa and son, David (Cheri) Montgomery. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Anthony, Caroline and Jonathan Raffa and Adeline, Mac and Carson Montgomery. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 11am. Visitation Thursday 5-8pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorials appreciated to Elk Lodge #1523, 2401 East 4th Street, Royal Oak, Texas. She was a member of Oakland Hills Country Club. Mrs. Sheehan is survived by her daughter, Teri (John) Elwell,grandchildren, Krys, Randy and Collin, great grandchildren, Ken and Damon and sister-in-law, Rosemary Morgan. Mrs. Sheehan is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Sheehan and brother, Thomas DeCrow. Memorial service at Henry Ford Village in Dearborn, Monday, Decmeber 20th at 4pm. Memorials appreciated to Christian Children's Fund or National Audubon Society. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
Richard A. Farrell
age 58, of Clawson, died December 7, 2004, at Mid Michigan. Mr. Farrell graduated from Kimball High School in Royal Oak and worked at General Dynamics and retired from Supply side. Mr. Farrell is survived by his mother, Betty A. Farrell, wife, Karen, daughters, Sheryl L. (Pat) Franks, Susan M. (Mike) Mayowski and Shelly A. (Jason) Walker and step-daughter, Teri (Steve) Salwach. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Donna Cross, Christian Franks, Jonathan Walker and Jacob Mayowski and step-grandchildren, Tabatha, Bree, Steven, Dymie and Zoe Salwach, sister, Carol (Tom) DeVries and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (Between 14-15 Mile Roads) Saturday 12 noon. Friends may visit beginning at 10:30am. Visitaion Friday 2-8pm. Interment in White Chapel Cemetery, Troy.
Bernice A. Ketel
age 88, of Royal Oak, died December 9, 2004, at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Mrs. Ketel was born February 10, 1916, in Thief River Falls, New Hampshire. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carolyn Holba, David Rogal, William Rogal, Ryan Rogalski, Alex Rogalski, Devon Rogalski, Karen Rogal, Paul Rogal, Ken Lemanski and Brian Lemanski and sister, Theresa (Leo) Ignasiak, of Erie, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to William Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 or Angel's Place, 25240 Lahser Road, Suite 232, Southfield, Michigan 48034.
