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Oct
12
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A.J. Desmond & Sons - Crooks
2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084
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12
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Ken LaBenne Obituary
Family will receive friends Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 12-6PM with a 4PM Funeral Service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple & Big Beaver), Troy.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
12
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A.J. Desmond & Sons - Crooks
2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084
Send FlowersOct
12
Services provided by
A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Crooks RoadOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.