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TV pioneer Eliot, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Farmington Hills.
Detroit's beloved weatherman, Sonny Eliot, passed away in his Farmington Hills home Friday. He was 91. The Dorfman Chapel in Farmington Hills is handling funeral arrangements, which are pending. Known for his sunny disposition and his rapid-fire quips, Eliot had a 60-year career in Detroit broadcasting and was a pioneering TV personality. Eliot joined the staff of WWJ-TV (now WDIV) after World War II and stayed there for 35 years. He was a weatherman, host of the annual Thanksgiving Day parade broadcast and hosted an "At the Zoo" series. After TV, he kept the fun going on WWJ radio (950 AM). He was born Marvin Schlossberg on Dec. 5, 1920, in Detroit. Eliot was also a veteran of World War II, according the The Michigan Compainion book, and …
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He may have raised his voice during a game, but never at his Wyandotte home, his daughter said.
“Growing old is a privilege.” That was a saying Budd Lynch used to repeat. It's also one that he lived by. A memorial Mass was held Saturday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church for the longtime Red Wings announcer and Wyandotte resident who died Tuesday. Lynch's grandson, Joe Schimizzi, quoted his grandfather's phrase during the packed service in front of fans and loved ones. He also spoke of the time he unwittingly became Lynch and his late wife Thelma’s designated driver one St. Patrick’s Day after an invitation to go to the Red Wings game with them. Often seen around Wyandotte, Lynch would always stop and chat about hockey, or golf, or whatever was going on at that time. His daughter, Mary, said she never remembered her dad yelling…
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Visitation for the longtime Wyandotte resident will be held Friday, followed by a Saturday service.
One of Hockeytown's most notable voices was silenced Tuesday with the sudden death of Budd Lynch. The 95-year-old worked for the Detroit Red Wings for 63 years, the last of which as the organization's public address announcer. Those who knew him -- or simply knew his recognizable voice -- are invited to his funeral service, which is open to the public. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Friday at R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. A Rosary service is set for 7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 344 Elm St., Wyandotte. A Mass celebrating his life is set for 11 a.m. at the church. He will be cremated. Memorial contributions are suggested in lieu of flowers. A …
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11:18 am on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Thank you Bud! Thank you for all those years listening to that glorious voice call the games for us. You will be missed by all. more ›
She sang in the choir and played in the band. Memorial to be held Sept. 9 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Saline.
Funeral Services are at 1 p.m. Friday at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home.
Robert G. Stoll, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2012, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Saline. He was born on October 27, 1912 in Ann Arbor, the son of George Vincent and Magdalene (Rentschler) Stoll. On October 17, 1937 in Bowling Green, OH, he married Laura Belle Schrader and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2006. During his life Robert worked for Preston Tucker, Buhr Machine Tool, American Broach, and later retired from Aeroquip Co. Survivors include a daughter Marilyn J. (Jim Woods) Sibson, grandchildren Lonnie (Lisa) Sibson, Troy (Jana) Sibson, two great-grandchildren Rhiannon and Reed, a sister-in-law Phyllis Stoll, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his …
Funeral services for Dean Ledford will take place at 11 a..m. Tuesday, July 17, at Saline First Assembly of God
Dean C. Ledford, age 25, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was born on June 12, 1987 in Ann Arbor, the son of Dean Allan and Mary Ellen (McCann) Ledford. Dean loved the Lord and devoted his life to him. He enjoyed playing golf, softball, basketball, working out and cooking. He had a passion for sports and loved coaching and working with the Saline School’s Football team. Dean graduated from Northwood University in 2010 and was planning on going back to school to become a teacher. He is survived by his parents, siblings Adam (Tracy) Ledford and Chelsea Ledford, grandparents Hugh McCann and Tom and Arlyn Ledford and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Mary Joslyn McCann and his uncle …
7:12 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012
To the family of Dean Ledford May the wonderful memories that you have help comfort you in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, The Driscoll Family--Trudy, Tom and Olivia more ›
Ronald Wolf
9:15 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thank you RJ for posting this, I missed this Patch collection of memories of a life well lived. more ›