John R. Purta age 30 a resident of Madison Heights, Michigan, died Thurday June 30, 2011. John was born August 25, 1980, in Detroit, Michigan. John is survvied by his daughter Pamela Grace Purta of Madison Heights, Michigan, his grandparents, Richard (Lois) Clark of Madison Heights. John is the nephew of Richard S. (Terri) Clark of Madison Heights, and Denise (Ken ) McCarthy of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Cousin of Ryan,Dean and Katie Clark and Matt,Kristin and Kelli McCarthy. John was predeceased by his mother the late Pamela Purta (1999). Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Memorials to Easter Seal of Michigan 17117 Nine Mile Rd. Suite # 220 Southfield, Michigan 48075.