BORN

1936

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel

2904 Orchard Lake Road

Keego Harbor, Michigan

JoAnne O'Reilly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2013.

JoAnne M. O'Reilly, age 77 of West Bloomfield Twp., passed away on December 2, 2013. Loving mother of Frank (Tracy) Houttekier, George (Jennifer) Houttekier, Fielding Houttekier, De'Nean ( Doug) Breed and Jena (Tom) Houttekier, proud grandmother of 6. JoAnne enjoyed her children and grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, Michigan 48320 with Rev. Fr. Jack Baker officiating. Visitation will be 2:30 p.m. until the time of service on Friday. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Port Huron, Michigan at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Haven House, 30400 Telegraph Road, #101, Bingham Farms, MI 48025

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December 7, 2013

Larry Kohlenberg

Frank and Tracy: deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother; may her memory forever be a blessing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

December 6, 2013

Leigh and Cathy Haugen (Evangelista)

Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family. Xoxo

December 6, 2013

Frank, Tracy, Shelby & Remy: We're so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom/grandma. We always enjoyed her company at dinners, parties and 'just because' visits. JoAnne had some trying times throughout her life but always picked herself up & moved on..and how she doted on her grandchildren! Our condolences also to your brothers & sisters, Frank. Hugs all around for you & your family. We'll keep you all in our thoughts & prayers. Greg & Judy Gawinek

December 6, 2013

Mike Kelleher

“Fielding, our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time”. Mike Kelleher and Colleen Head

December 6, 2013

It is with our deepest and most profound sympathy and sadness that we pray for Fielding and family during this difficult time of loss.

The Chio's

December 5, 2013

Joyce Skonieczny

May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.j Joanne was such a good friend of mine. I will miss her.

December 5, 2013

Kristin Kostan

Our thoughts and prayers are with Fielding and family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Jim Roberts and Kristin Kostan

December 5, 2013

danny cobb

fielding, im so sorry you lost your loving mother! if you need me in the future ill be there for you buddy! god bless you and your family! danny cobb p/f dearborn paint plant. ps. i did not know your mother but if its any indication of how you are , your mother must have been one hell of a woman!

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