A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors

01/14/2026

Nancy Sue Keihn (nee Hicks) (formerly Hopping) passed away in the early morning on Sunday, January 11, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years Willard Keihn (passed in 1987) and her last husband of 21 years Henry “Hank” Schneider (passed in 2016). Nancy was born in 1931 in Muncie,...

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01/14/2026

Robert Brush, a lifetime resident of the Royal Oak, Michigan area, died on January 12, 2026, at age 78. Bob suffered from several health issues, but his death was sudden and unexpected.

Bob attended Royal Oak Kimball High School. He entered the United States Navy at age 17, serving for six...

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01/14/2026

LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER

Jack Kwan was the most kind and caring person we have ever known, both to family, friends and to all of society. His kindness knew no bounds.

Jack was born in 1928 in Tianjin, China. As a teenager, he witnessed and experienced the atrocities of ...

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01/14/2026

Our new reception room at the Woodward location offers a welcoming space for post-service gatherings. To learn more, call (248) 549-0500 or visit desmondfuneralhome.com.

01/12/2026

Date of Birth: April 19th, 1932, in Detroit, MI

Date of Passing: January 11th, 2026, in Rochester Hills, MI

It is with sadness, but also gratitude of a life well-lived, that we are announcing the passing of Frederick “Fred” Shahly, who passed away peacefully on January 11th, 2026, at th...

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01/12/2026

Mirja Lea Przybylski

Mirja Lea Przybylski (nee Peusa) was born in 1931 to Elvi Elisabet (nee Wäätäinen) and Uuno Joonas Peusa in Parikkala, Finland. She was still quite young when the family moved to Järvenpää. She loved Finland and told many stories of those early years. Mirja called Järven...

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01/12/2026

Grief takes time — and you don’t have to walk through it alone.
Join us for Take Time to Heal, a five-week grief support group beginning February 24, 2026. Together, we’ll explore the journey of healing, find comfort, and embrace hope. To RSVP, call 248-362-2500 or email LDzbanski@ajdesmond.com.

01/11/2026

A complete obituary will be available shortly. Please check back.

Memorial may be made in Emmanuel's name to:

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
900 6th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
Or...
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
760 W. Wattles Rd.
Troy, MI 48098

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01/11/2026

Ronald J. Reso

January 16, 1936 – January 5, 2026

Ronald J. Reso passed away at age 86 after a short illness and a long, happy life. He is survived by his children with the late Peggy (French) Reso: Dennis M. (Sharon) Reso, Kenneth S. (Marie) Reso, Renee R. (Jon) Janowicz and Michele...

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01/10/2026

Varsha Revankar passed away on January 4, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1971 in Pune, India.

She completed her medical training in B.J. Medical College in Pune, India, followed by residency in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She started practice at...

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01/08/2026

Marjorie J. Rossio passed away on January 7, 2026 at her home at the age of 89. Margie was born in Detroit on August 17, 1936 to Helen and Fred Schneider. Marge was devoted to her family, in addition to raising her 3 daughters, she also cared for her parents and her husbands parents, and enjoyed spe...

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01/06/2026

Ralph A. Pedersen

Ralph A. Pedersen, born on May 28, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, to Norwegian immigrants Ludwig and Signe Pedersen, passed away peacefully at the age of 92. A man of deep curiosity, warmth, and unwavering dedication, Ralph lived a rich and fulfilling life shaped by his herita...

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