Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home

01/13/2026

With deep love and gratitude, we remember Mary Claire Hyland, who passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, in Troy, Michigan, at the age of 94. Born in Bridgeport, PA, to the late Helen Byrnes and William Otley, and raised in Washington, D.C., Mary’s life was defined by her unwavering devotion to ...

01/10/2026

Nancy June Connolly, a cherished soul known for her loving nature and creative spirit, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at her home in Berkley, Michigan. Born on September 15, 1954, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Nancy's life was a tapestry of joy, service, and enduring love for her family and fr...

01/08/2026

Josephine Brewer (née Barton), age 88, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026. She lived most of her years in Berkley, Michigan, where she built a home filled with love, faith, and community.

Josephine was born on January 15, in Corbin, Kentucky, to Mary Alice and George Barton. She was p...

01/07/2026

Margaret Jean Stewart, of Southfield, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in Dearborn, Michigan. Margaret was born on June 4, 1932, to Annie and Donald Cameron, in Chicago, Illinois, where her father was employed by the local power company. When the “great recession” set in, the Camerons retu...

01/04/2026

01/03/2026

Bryan Anthony Carls, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 47, in Warren, Michigan. Born on October 12, 1978, in Royal Oak, Michigan, Bryan was the cherished child of Gail and Dennis Carls. He grew up alongside his brothers, Andrew and ...

01/02/2026

Judith Maureen Gresham passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, in Royal Oak, Michigan, at the age of 88. Judy was born on July 12, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Gladys and David Wemp. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, Billie.

Judy leaves behind...

12/30/2025

Frank James Fletcher Sr., a beloved family man, cherished brother, esteemed community member, and member of the Army National Guard of Michigan passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on December 26, 2025, in New Baltimore, Michigan. Born on August 28, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, Frank lived a life ...

12/29/2025

Cynthia Marie Sousa (nee Szczerba), age 34, born September 22, 1991, in Royal Oak, Michigan, entered eternal rest on December 12, 2025, in Blue Springs, Missouri.

Cynthia was a loving daughter and wife, devoted mother, and a constant source of warmth and strength to her family. She married t...

12/28/2025

Mark Francis Eperjesy found peace on December 23, 2025. Mark’s loving memory will live on through his wife, Susan, and daughter, Emily. He is also survived by his parents, Richard and Marilyn; his brothers, Eric, Christopher (Beth), and Robert Eperjesy, and Tim Wilson; and his sister, Tricia Perkins...

12/27/2025

JoAnn Lynn Wakefield (nee McGillivray) died on December 24, 2025, following a lengthy, but hard-fought battle with dementia. She was born in Detroit on December 5, 1941, to Glenn and Fay McGillivray, and raised in Royal Oak. She was the oldest sibling of four.

She was predeceased by her husb...

12/20/2025

Linda Sue Brynn, a beacon of love, strength, and quiet courage, passed away peacefully on December
18, 2025, at the age of 66, in Clinton Township, Michigan. Born on October 16, 1959, in Detroit,
Michigan, to the late Charles and Shirley Kingery, Linda lived a life filled with compassion, advent...