Royal Oak Woman Found Dead On GVSU Campus: Police

Grand Valley State University officials said Taylor DeRosa, a first-year student from Royal Oak, died over the weekend.

Royal Oak Commissioner Kim Gibbs Dies At 48

It is unclear if Gibbs' death was related to an Aug. 1 automobile crash she was in, the city said.

1960s Anti-War Activist Tom Hayden Dead at 76

From the University of Michigan to Hanoi to the California State Assembly, Tom Hayden stirred revolutions.

Beloved 'B'Wana Don in Jungle-La' Host from 1960s TV Dies: ICYMI

Michigan pet shop owner Don Hunt, who turned a business promotion into a nationally syndicated TV show, left a lasting conservation legacy.

Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dies at 67

Frey had been batting intestinal issues and had surgery in November.

Charlie Cooper, Beloved 52-1 District Court Magistrate, Dies

Visitation for Charles Y. “Charlie” Cooper will be Sunday; funeral Mass is Monday. Both are in Royal Oak.

Internationally Acclaimed Sculptor David Barr Dies at 73

Mayor Bob Gatt: “All the citizens of Novi are grateful that Mr. Barr passed our way, in our time.”

Funeral Tuesday for Trooper Dragged Behind Trailer

Visitation and the funeral will both be in Fenton, and burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linden.

Fallen Trooper Loved His Family, God and Serving the Public

Trooper was dragged behind a trailer for several miles after his department-issued motorcycle was struck Friday.

Michigan State Trooper Dragged By Car Dies

Trooper Chad H. Wolf was patrolling on his department-issued motorcycle when he was struck and dragged several miles.

Endangered Chimp Dies Suddenly at Detroit Zoo

Zoo staff and visitors mourn the loss of “a lovely, intelligent being and wonderful mother” of two.

Emma Didlake, Nation's Oldest Known Veteran, Dies at 110

Michigan woman dies almost a month to the day she met President Obama, who called her a “true trailblazer for generations of Americans."

World's Oldest Person Dies at 116 Years, 26 Days

"Mother Talley," as she was known, credited longevity to an enduring belief in God. “If you want to do right, follow Him,” she often said.

Amtrak Victim Left Legacy to Rekindle Detroit's Entrepreneurial Flame

Through Detroit Nation, Rachel Jacobs left a legacy of community service that shows “one person can always make an impact.”

Michigan Hit Hard by Military Helicopter Crash off Florida Coast

Three Marines with Michigan believed aboard Black Hawk helicopter. One is confirmed dead, one believe dead, one not accounted for.

Wanda - Former Detroit Zoo Elephant Who Changed Ethics of Captivity - Dies

The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in the country to decide solely on ethical grounds to no longer keep elephants. Others followed suit.

Family of Pia Farrenkopf - 'Mummified in Michigan' - Plan Memorial

A funeral Mass for Pia Farrenkopf called off at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston because of snowy weather will be rescheduled.

Teen Who Met Eminem as Dying Wish Loses Cancer Battle

Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett credits teen's "amazing friends" with securing the legacy of a "courageous hero" and "fighter."

Patricia Hill Burnett - Artist, Feminist and, Ironically, Glamour Queen - Dies in Bloomfield Hills

A Miss America runner-up, she defied the stereotype by opening male-bastions to women and advocating internationally for women’s rights.

'Showboat' Hall, Harlem Globetrotters' Ball-Handling Wizard, Dies

The Detroit native’s legendary career with the Harlem Globetrotters took him around the world and behind the Iron Curtain.

Plans for Friend's Final Rites Are Out of This World

Space Camp scholarships intended to memorialize Daniel Wilson’s “passion, excitement and wonder of what’s beyond our little blue marble.”

Versagi's Beloved Voice Silenced

Royal Oak’s unofficial town crier will be celebrated at a funeral Mass Wednesday.

Watch Robin Williams Laugh It Up with Talking Gorilla Koko

Koko, who understands spoken English and expresses human emotions, hadn’t smiled for seven months. Then she met Robin Williams.

Woman Loses Battle with Cancer a Month After Dream Wedding

Jennifer Hutcheson knew she had little time on July 6 when she married her longtime fiancé and became Mrs. Allen Korth. She died Monday.

'He is Irreplaceable': Dick Wagner Dies At 71

Dick Wagner, remembered as one of rock ‘n’ roll’s best guitarists, has died. He was 71.

In Memorial: Edward Snell, 76

The service will be held Wednesday.

In Memorial: Manley Rose, 96

The service will be held Thursday.

Photo Memorial: Royal Oak Remembers Shrine's Monsignor William Easton

Msgr. William Easton will be in state at the National Shrine of the Little Flower from 2-10 p.m. Thursday. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday.

Beloved Royal Oak Priest Dies

Monsignor William Easton, 69, has led the flock at the National Shrine of the Little Flower since 1996.

In Memorial: Regis Philip Kleiss, 29

In Memorial: Ann M. Watson, 99

In Memorial: Donald G. Bishop, 75

In Memorial: Frances M. (Hanna) Bray, 74

Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

"Our nation has lost its greatest son," said South African President Jacob Zuma, of Mandela in tonight's national address.

In Memorial: John "Jack" Elliott, 85

In Memorial: Eileen T. Johnson, 83

In Memorial: Sally Yago, 73

Oakland County Sheriff's Office Reports Death of Police Dog, Boomer

Boomer assisted in several high-profile arrests.

In Memorial: June Pauline Tarr, 93

In Memorial: Kenneth MacColman, 91