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Willard Thomas Obituary

Thomas, Willard E., age 87, of Sterling Heights, formerly St. Clair Shores, May 31, 2019. Predeceased by wife Maryann Ritter Thomas and parents William and Theresa. Survived by wife; Betty Kessler Thomas. Children; Deborah (Kerry) Adams, Willard Jr. (Tika), Lorraine (Tim) Healy, Lisa (Jim “Rob”) Simpson. Grandchildren; Matthew, Megan, Allison (Nate), Olivia, Sean and Seth. Step-children; Frank Kessler, Terrianne (Lloyd) Wallace, Sharene (Tony) Kujat, Kristine (Bob) Niemi, Penny (Rob) Selva and John (Tamara) Kessler. Step-grandchildren; Kenneth, Karrigan, John, Julianne, Roberto Jr. and Vivianne. Visitation Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 3 to 9 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Rosary at Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights. Instate Friday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association. Share a memory at

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Published by The Macomb Daily from Jun. 3 to Jun. 6, 2019.

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June 5, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family for your loss. May you be comforted by your cherished memories, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)

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Jun

6

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home - Sterling Heights

13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Jun

6

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home - Sterling Heights

13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Jun

7

Lying in State

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Ephrem Catholic Church

38900 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI

Jun

7

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Ephrem Catholic Church

38900 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights, MI

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Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home - Sterling Heights

13650 E. 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

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