Death Notices 1/01/01

ACKERMAN, HARRY, Age 82. Beloved husband of Virginia (Szymanski). Loving father 
of Anne Marie Ackerman and Catherine (John) Duncan. Loving grandfather of Jason, 
Justin, Joey Duncan and Jennifer Skelly. Brother of David. Visiting Wednesday 
3-9 PM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (bet. 6-7 Mile). 
Instate Thursday 9:30 AM until Mass at 10 AM at Our Lady of Loretto (Beech Daly 
& 6 Mile Rds). Contributions to Our Lady of Loretto appreciated. 
ADAMO,VINCENT P., Beloved husband of Rosemary. Dear father of Linda Fox 
(William), John (Connie), Peter, Paul (Krista), Mark (Joan), Greg (Elaine) and 
Kevin. Also 15 grandchildren. Brother of Joseph (Betty) and Rudy (Joyce). 
Visitation 2-9 p.m. Monday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at 
Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 7 p.m. Monday. Instate at St. Joan of Arc 
Church from 11:30 a.m. Tuesday until time of Mass at 12 noon. 
AMODEO, MARIA, Age 86 December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Francesco. 
Dearest mother of Maria (Sam) Marino, Stella (Tony) Milana, Tom (Maria), Sam 
(Gerri), Tony (Sherri), Rosalie (Jim) Lozewski, Frank (Janet) and Matt (Kim). 
Proud grandmother of 20. Great grandmother of 24. Visitation Monday 4-9 PM 
Tuesday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM. Instate Wednesday 9:30 AM at 
SanFrancesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley until 10 AM Mass. Entombment 
Resurrection. 
BASSIN,FRIEDA, Beloved mother of Beth (Matthew) Johnson. Dear sister of Max, 
Frank and Chuck Bassin. Loving grandmother of Stephen and Jennifer. Dear aunt of 
Bonnie, Linda and Allan. Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL . 
Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park.
BENTON, ALBERTA MARIE of Farmington Hills. December 30, 2000. Age 82. Beloved 
wife of the late Charles. Mother of Lela Paris. Grandmother of Tracy Paris-Koka 
and husband George Koka. Funeral 11 AM Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the 
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), 
Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Tuesday 2-8 PM. Memorial Tributes to the 
Futures Foundation of Macomb Oakland Regional Center.
BERGER,DOLORES A., Age 64 of Warren. December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late 
Joseph P. Berger Sr. Loving mother of Joseph P. (Kimberly) Berger Jr., Darlene 
Berger, Deanna (John) Discenna and John Berger. Dearest grandmother of Donald, 
Tamara, Aaron, Marissa, Lauren, Megan and Nicole. Loving sister of Rudolph 
(Nadeen) Potyok, Thomas Potyok and Alexander Potyok. Dear sister-in-law of Mary 
Ann (Bernard) Gondek, Raymond Berger, Phillip Berger, Barbara (Jim) Gabrysh and 
Donald Berger. Predeceased by Betty Berger and Carolyn Berger. Predeceased by 
her loving parents, Alexander and Elizabeth Potyok. Dolores will be missed by 
many generous and loving friends and relatives. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at 
the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren; 
Mass 11 a.m. at St. Louise Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-9 p.m. 
Rosary 7 p.m. 
BOUMAN, REINDER HERMAN December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Georgette. 
Dear father of Roger (Marie) Vandenabeele, Christine (Daniel) Lareau, and Thomas 
(Jenine). Brother of Cornelius. Also survived by six grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at 10 AM from the chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral 
Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 PM.
CEUNINCK, NOREEN ANN Age 64. December 31, 2000. Wife of Allan, mother of Julie 
(Peter) Llewellyn. Funeral at St. James Catholic Church, Woodward at Pierson 
(btw. 8 & 9 Mile), Ferndale Wednesday 10 AM. Instate at church beginning at 9:30 
AM. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (btw. 14-15 
Mile Rds.) Monday and Tuesday 2-9 PM. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM.
CHYLINSKI,JOSEPH A., Age 83, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Florence 
for 52 years; loving father of Patricia Collier, Joanne Chylinski, Michelle 
(John) Darin and Joseph (Jeri) Chylinski; proud grandfather of Serena, Tony, 
David, Kelly, Warren, Jackie, Andrea and Scott; brother of Helen Lawson and Ann 
Woods. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m., prayers Tuesday 7:30 p.m., funeral service 
Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile, Farmington 
Hills, with procession to St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd., 
Farmington Hills for Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Burial Pine Lake Cemetery, West 
Bloomfield. Memorials to Alzheimers Association.
CISLO,STEPHANIE M., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Stanley J. 
Dearest mother of Delphine and Dennis. Instate Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the 
Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian. Instate Wednesday 9:30 
a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, with Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10 
a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Parish Rosary Tuesday 6:30 p.m. 
COFFIN ,NEIL E., Age 67. December 28, 2000. Beloved husband of Gloria. Dearest 
father of Daryl and the late Keith. Brother of Lynn (Judith). Funeral Service 
Tuesday 1 p.m. from the L. A. Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 9300 Middlebelt (S. 
of West Chicago). Visitation Sunday 1-9 and Monday 12-9. Interment Parkview 
Cemetery. 
DITRAPANI,PHILLIP PAUL Age 76. December 29, 2000. Beloved husband of the late 
Frankie. Dear father of Betty Howell of Detroit, Susie (Joseph) Richardson of 
Nashville, TN, Phillip (Cheryl) Ditrapani of St. Clair Shores, Frankie M. 
(Bobby) Freeman of Detroit, Louise (Carl) Smith of Warren, Rose (Jim) Lieblang 
of Warren, Timothy of Warren, Tammy (Roy) Stone of Eastpointe, and the late 
Frank, Tommy, Joe and Thelma. Also survived by 32 grandchildren and 13 
great-grandchildren. Brother of Santo, Emilo, William and Virginia. Funeral 
Wednesday 1 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 
Mile), Warren. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m.
EVANS, MABELLE C., Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Lynnette 
Massab, Arline Rankin, John (Helen) Evans and Wanda (Ron) Weider. Also survived 
by 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation Tue. 1-9 at 
Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile, Berkley (2 blks. W. of Woodward). 
Service Wednesday 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment at Roseland Park 
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made out to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 
FAYBRICK, MARLENE J. December 30, 2000. Age 57. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear 
mother of Robert (Debbie), Donald (Ellen), and Daryl. Grandmother of Anna Grace. 
Sister of Bette Clarkson. Instate Thursday 10 AM until time of Mass at 10:30 AM 
at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Visitation at McCabe Funeral Home Kenton 
Chapel, 851 Canton Center Road. Tuesday 5-9 PM and Wednesday 2-9 PM. Prayers 
Wednesday 7 PM. Contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
FINK,ROBERT M., of Shelby Township. Beloved husband of the late Constance. Dear 
father of Michael. Dear brother of Marion Cook, Paul, Jack and Joseph Fink. 
Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall 
Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Funeral Mass Wednesday. Please call 
810-731-2411 for time and place. 
FIO,DOMINIC J., December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of Lottie (Gladys). Uncle of 
Catherine (Mike) Welsh. Brother-in-law of Joseph (Genevieve) Zielinski. Julia 
(Joseph) Koterba, Richard (Wanda) Zielinski, Angie Zielinski, the late Father 
Simon, Frank, John, Mary, Helen and Annabelle. Leaves many nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services Tuesday 10:15 a.m. from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. 
Warren, to St. Sabina Church 11 a.m. Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Visitation 
Sunday 2-9, Monday noon-9. Wake service Sunday 2 p.m.
FOLEY,MARY C., 76, of Torch Lake, Central Lake Twp., formerly of Plymouth, died 
Sunday, December 31, 2000 at home. Mrs. Foley was born December 30, 1924 in 
Detroit, the daughter of George L. and Evelyn (McDonald) Glueckert. She was a 
member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Bellaire, and moved to Torch Lake with her 
husband in 1990 from Plymouth. On January 25, 1946 in Detroit, she married 
Thomas J. Foley who survives. Also surviving are a son Thomas J. (Virginia) 
Foley of Northville, a granddaughter Kaitlin S. Foley of Northville, one brother 
Donald (Peterdine) Glueckert of Simi Valley, CA, two sisters Helen O Neill of 
Birmingham and Lillian (Gerald) Durkin of Garden City. She was preceded in death 
by her parents and a sister Evelyn Hayes. A Mass from the Order of Christian 
Funerals will be celebrated Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke 
Catholic Church in Bellaire with Fr. Dale Magoon as celebrant. A Wake Service 
will be held Wednesday 7 p.m. at the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes, 
with Sr. Celine Goessl officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 
6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Graveside 
services will be held in the Spring at Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Twp. 
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke Catholic Church, P.O. Box 799, 
Bellaire, MI 49615, or to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1760 Mt. Elliott Ave., 
Detroit, MI 48207. 
GALICHANSKY,SOPHIE, 90. Beloved mother of Mary Ann Shensky. Dearest grandmother 
of Debra (Mark) KuKuruga, Cherie (Vince) Bonawitz, and Lora (Chris) Small. 
Loving great grandmother of Emily, Michael, Jessica and Samantha. In state 
Tuesday at St. Genevieve Catholic Church from 10:15 a.m. until the service at 
11:00 a.m. Visitation at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 5 Mile (between 
Middlebelt & Merriman) Sunday 12-6 p.m. and Monday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. 
Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
GRAVELLE, MONICA M., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence J. 
Dear mother of Elaine G. Clark and Thomas L. Grandmother of Abigail Clark, 
Lawrence and Eloise Gravelle. Instate 9 AM Thursday until Mass 9:30 AM at Our 
Lady Queen of Peace. Visitation 2-8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the A. H. Peters 
Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. Scripture 
Service 7 PM Wednesday. Memorials to Capuchins appreciated. 
GRIFFEN, ADELE, December 30, 2000 of Clawson, MI. age 91. Preceded in death by 
husband the late Olen Griffen. Loving mother of Wallace (Nancy) Wood and Robert 
(Helen) Wood. Six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 
3-9 p.m. at the Gramar Funeral Home , 705 N. Main St., Clawson (Betw. 14 & 15 
Mile Rds.) Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment White 
Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. 
GYC,SOPHIE L., Age 87. December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Henry Gyc and 
Joseph Barrett. Dear mother of Dolores (Jack) Ryan and Geraldine (Dennis) 
Sikowski. Dear grandmother of six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral 
Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time 
of Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, 8175 E. Lantz, Detroit. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
HANSEN,LAVERNE J., Age 70. December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of David. Dear mother 
of David (Linda) and the late Christopher. Loving grandmother of David, Diana, 
Carol, John and Christina. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 
Five Mile, 1 mile W. of Farmington Rd., Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 
p.m. 
HEPPNER,RUSSELL J., Age 64. Suddenly. Beloved father of Jacqueline (Gary) Mauro 
and Lori (Vincent) Buscemi. Dearest grandfather of Vanessa, Jackie, Anna Grace, 
Anthony, and Nina. Loving brother of Nora (Charles) Myks, Arlene (Herb) 
Jernukian, and the late Marilyn (Charles) Van Schandevyl. Also survived by best 
friend and companion Marie Goins. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 pm at A.H. Peters 
Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 at the funeral home.
JACEK,HARRIET A., Dear sister of Eugenia. Nieces and nephews also survive. 
Visitation at the Leo J. Miller Funeral Home, 9222 Jos. Campau, Tuesday 1-9 p.m. 
Instate St. Florian Church, Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 
11. Interment Mt. Olivet. Scripture Service Tuesday 8 p.m.
JACOB,DR. H. JOHN "TONY" Beloved husband of Connie Jacob. Dear father of 
Catherine (Nathan) Forbes and David Jacob. Loving "Papa Puff" of Andrew and 
Caitlin Forbes. Brother of Michael (Susie) Jacob. Son of the late David G. Jacob 
and the late Esther Jacob. Son-in-law of James H. and Constance Wineman. 
Brother-in-law of Henry (Trudy) Wineman, Jennifer "Duffy" Wineman, and the late 
John Wineman. Services 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 
248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
KAFCAS,CLEO, Age 76. December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of 
Barbara (Don) Duffee, Ernest (Sue) Kafcas. Dear grandmother of Jamie and Julie, 
Kim and Mark, Jason, John, Laura and Jim, Debbie, Julie and Jill. Dear 
great-grandmother of Tayla and Melvyn. Visitation will be Sunday 1-6 and Monday 
1-7 at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral services 
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. instate until time of Mass at 11 a.m. at SS. Constantine and 
Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd., Westland. Interment Parkview 
Cemetery, Livonia.
KLIMEK,JOHN A., December 29, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving 
father of John (Shirley) and Ronald. Funeral Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from 
the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, to St. Christopher Church 10 a.m. 
Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 1-9.
KOPELMAN,RACHEL, Beloved daughter of Jeffrey I. and Sandra S. Kopelman. Dear 
sister of Lisa Kopelman and her fiance Aaron Fenberg. Granddaughter of Rose 
Schachter, the late David J. Schachter, Irene Kopelman and the late Martin 
Kopelman. Niece of Arline and Allan Rein, Rhea and Richard Sweet and Jody and 
Michael Kopelman. Services 12 Noon Tuesday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 
248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
KOSTRICK,JEANNE, Age 80. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Joanne 
(Zyg) Gregory, John of Lahaina, Hawaii, Judy (Dave) McWhirter, Josephine (Greg) 
Ockerman. Grandmother of Adam and Nick Morris and Alex Ockerman. Memorial 
service to be held on January 6, 11 a.m. at Ward Presbyterian Church, 4000 Six 
Mile Rd., W. of Haggerty. Northville. Donations may be sent to HAVEN, P.O. Box 
431045, Pontiac, MI 48343.
KURZYNIEC,MARGARET MARY age 84, of Rochester Hills, December 31, 2000. Loving 
wife of the late John. Dear mother of John (Mary), Robert (JoAnn) Kurzyniec, 
Rosemary Lewis, Marleen (Robert) Nestell, and Karen (Michael) Murphy. Also 
survived by 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchild. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 4, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive 
friend Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral 
Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Mrs. Kurzyniec will lie in state at the 
church 9:45 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
LEVINE,DORA, Beloved wife of the late Sam Levine. Loving mother of Bernie 
(Patrizia) Levine. Loving grandmother of Stacey Levine. Graveside Services were 
held Sunday at Workman Circle/ Turover Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial 
Chapel, (248) 543-1622
LUTERAN, VICTORIA, Dec. 30, 2000. Age 90 of Bloomfield Hills formerly of 
Detroit. Wife of the late Michael J. Dear mother of Dolores J. Robbins (Lionel) 
and the late Mary Lou. Grandmother of Julia, Caroline & David. Great grandmother 
of Carmen & Michael. Sister of Rose, Wanda & Stanley. Family will receive 
friends at the A. J. Desmond & Sons, (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 
Woodward (btw. 13-14 Mile) Tuesday 2-8 PM, Rosary Service 7:30 PM. Visitation at 
St. Ives Church, 29400 Lahser at 12 Mile Rds., Southfield Wednesday after 10:30 
AM until Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Memorials to St. 
Elizabeth Briarbank, 1315 N. Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills 48304.
MASSON,DR. BERNARD J., D.D.S. Dec. 30, 2000, suddenly. Beloved husband of Ann. 
Loving father of Michael (Christine), Cynthia Frantzis (Dr. Phillip), Anna Lisa 
Loiselle (Michael) and Mark (Angela). Grandfather of Marianna, John, Ann, 
Jessica, Casey and Julia. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. (in state at 9:30 a.m.) 
at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. Visitation Tuesday 
6-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 
Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Rosary 
Wednesday evening. Memorial tributes suggested to the Capuchin s. 
MEDLEY,VERNON, Age 85. December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father 
of Jeffrey (Joyce) and Rickey (Connie). Grandfather of Sean. Brother of Carolyn 
Pittard. Retired Inkster Police Officer. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 
12-9 p.m. Services Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral 
Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). 
MITCHNICK,SYLVIA, Beloved wife of the late Abraham Mitchnick; dear mother of 
Nancy (Alan) Siegel and Karen Strichartz; beloved sister of Barbara (Henry) 
Render and the late Martin Pasmanter and Norman Pasmanter; loving grandmother of 
Joshua, Jessica and Aaron. SERVICES TUESDAY 1 P.M. AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, 14450 W. 
TEN MILE RD., OAK PARK. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery, Mt. Clemens. 
Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700. 
NAKAYAMA , BOB S., Age 75, Died December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Masa. 
Dearest father of Denise, Nancy (Lou) and Coreen (Nick). Loving grandfather of 
Alexander and Naomi. Private service will be held. Donations to St. John Hospice 
are appreciated.
NEWTON,MABEL, 12/29/00. Age 88. Of Westland, formerly of Dearborn. Beloved wife 
of the late Louis. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and 
nephews. Beloved sister of Lillie Carlisle, Betty Hoover and Virginia Johnson. 
Funeral at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, Wednesday 10 a.m. 
(www.uhtfuneralhome.com). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 at funeral home.
OSINSKI,DANIEL C., Age 49, December 28, 2000. Beloved son of the late Leonard B. 
and R. Eleanore. Dear brother of Aileen (Edward) Maciag, Leonard II (Madgline), 
Roberta (Garth) Gilboe and the late Cynthia. Uncle of Leonard III, Richard, Lisa 
Glitzinger, Terri, Traci, Jeffrey Maciag, Bradley, Danielle Gilboe. Great uncle 
of Ashley and Tyler Osinski. Visitation Sunday 3-9 and Monday 12-9 p.m. at the 
Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Funeral 
Services Tuesday. Instate 10:30 a.m. at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 5800 
Simon K. until time of Mass 11 a.m. 
PHILLIPS,EDWIN J., Age 97. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of the late 
Dorothy and Edith Phillips. Dear father of Mary Ilene Bielat, Edwin Charles 
(Sondra), William John (Ruth) and Gerald Phillips, Geraldine Matthews, and the 
late Margaret Jean. Brother of Percy Phillips. 19 grandchildren, 18 
great-grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday 10 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 
Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation Tuesday 5:30-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. 
Memorials to American Heart Association would be appreciated.
POMARANSKI,JEAN, Age 82, December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of Walter; loving 
mother of Ronald (Maureen), Gary (Rosemary), Leonard (Patricia) and James 
(Patricia); dear grandmother of Mary Pat, Michael, Mark, Michelle, Megan, 
Kenneth, David, Kimberly, Wendi, Lisa, Janelle, Nicole, Jennifer and Jonathon; 
great-grandmother of Oliver, Remington, Amanda, Eric and Jacklyn. Funeral 
service Wednesday, in state 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 at St. John Neumann 
Catholic Church. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 W. 
Warren (btwn Sheldon & Canton Center Road). Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. 
Interment Holy Sepulchre.
ROMANKO, THOMAS R., Age 66. December 29, 2000. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving 
dad of Susan Conger, Mark (Donna) Romanko, Brian Romanko and Lisa (David) 
LaFave. Proud grandfather of Jacob, Frank, Thomas, Joseph, Jonathan, Paige, 
Ashley, and Stephanie. Visitation Sunday 4-9 PM and Monday 4-9 PM with a rosary 
Monday 7 PM at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Prayers 
10:15 AM Tuesday from the funeral home with a funeral procession to St. Edmund 
Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd. 11 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
ROSSI,ADAM A., December 30, 2000. Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Catherine. 
Dear father of Michael (Helen), Cathleen (Ned Lutz), Lawrence (Luann), Thomas 
(Carol) and Ronald (Nancy) Rossi. Also survived by five grandchildren. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. (with an evening Rosary) at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 
Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 
at funeral home (for prayers), and at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley 
(S. side of Metro Pkwy. just E. of Gratiot) for Mass beginning at 11:30 a.m. 
Interment Resurrection. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or 
Hospice of Michigan.
SATZ,GWEN (GOLDIE), Beloved wife of the late M. Leonard. Dear mother of Robert 
(Loretta) Satz and Nina Mallin. Loving sister of Joseph (Dee) Forbes and Helen 
(Sam) Weiner. Dearest grandmother of Julie and Rachel Satz, Jeremy and Jonathan 
Mallin, Robert and Justin Hogan. Services Tuesday 11:30am at the HEBREW MEMORIAL 
CHAPEL. Interment B nai Israel Memorial Gardens.
SAUNDERS, JOSEPH D., Age 76, December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Leona. Dear 
father of James, Betsy, Mary Jo Rosen (Michael), Patricia Reddicks (Randy), 
Michael (Diane), Kathy, Barbara, David, Karen Ryan (John) and Julieanne. Six 
grandchildren. Brother of Marilyn Hastings of Ormond Beach, FL. Instate 
Wednesday time later at St. Ambrose Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Pk. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at 
Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorials to American Heart Association or 
American Diabetes Association, 30600 Telegraph Rd., Ste#2255, Bingham Farms, MI. 
48025 preferred. 
SCHOSTAK,GOLDIE, Beloved wife of the late Louis H. Schostak; dear mother of 
Jerome L. (Elyse) Schostak and Dolores Roth (Gilles) Lanoue; loving grandmother 
of Robert I. (Nancy) Schostak, David W. (Elise) Schostak, Tzvi (Dorit) Schostak, 
Mark S. (Lillian) Schostak, Lindsey S. Schostak, Stefanie J. Schostak, Janet 
Roth Dee and Ronna Roth; great-grandmother of Michael L. Schostak, Jeffrey J. 
Schostak, Jodi M. Schostak, Jacob L. Schostak, Dana A. Schostak, Naama Schostak, 
Talya Schostak, Leora Schostak, Itimar Schostak, Yona Schostak, Joshua R. 
Schostak, Danielle S. Schostak and the late Jayne R. Schostak; sister of Sam 
(Trudy) Silverman, the late Julius Silverman, the late Irving Silverman, the 
late Sara Greenwald and the late Harold Silverman. Services 10:30 Wednesday 
morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park 
Cemetery. 
SEAMARK, DONALD E., Age 47, suddenly December 30, 2000. Donald was born on 
February 21, 1953 to Thomas and Annette Seamark. He was a resident of New Hudson 
for twenty years. He worked for Exotic Rubber and Plastics in Farmington Hills 
for twenty-five years. Donald is survived by his wife, Lyn Seamark, his 
children, Molly, Derek and Jake, his mother Annette Seamark, his sister Allison 
Mitchell, his brother Thomas Seamark and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in 
death by his daughter Erin in 1998 and also by his father Thomas. Visitation 
will be held on Monday from 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 W. 
Lake Street (Ten Mile) South Lyon. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, 
January 2nd at 11 AM at the funeral home. Reverend Robert Mitchinson 
officiating. Interment will be in South Lyon Cemetery. Memorial contributions to 
Karmanos Cancer Institute, 3807 Monroe St., Dearborn, MI. 48124-9910. 
SELLERS,JAMES S., Beloved husband of Gloria Sellers. Dear father of David 
Sellers and Andrea Sellers (Chris Reichardt). Dearest brother of Rosalind 
Chalnick and Harriet (Dr. Henry) Gluck. Loving grandfather of Heidi (Aaron) 
Vangelisti and Marc (Adrianna) Richardt. Great grandfather of Bryanna and 
Zachary. Many loving nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. SERVICES 
TUESDAY 10 AM AT CLOVERHILL PARK CEMETERY CHAPEL BIRMINGHAM Arrangements by 
DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700.
SHANNON,IRENE, (nee Fitzpatrick). Age 94, December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the 
late Norman. Predeceased by two brothers and five sisters. Dearest aunt of Rita 
Dennis, Patricia (Robert C.) Bendzinski and Elizabeth (Andrew) Langedock. 
Visitation at St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 
25800 Harper (3 blks. north of 10 Mile), Tuesday 3 to 9pm with a Rosary at 7pm. 
In state at St. Isaac Joques Church, 21120 Madison, St. Clair Shores, Wednesday 
from 9:30am until time of Mass at 10am. Retiree of Western Union. 
SIMANEK, NOREEN, December 30, 2000. Dear wife of the late William. Beloved 
mother of Margaret (Stanley), Jacqueline (Michael), Charles (Robin), Sciobhan 
(Scott) and the late John. Grandmother of ten. Visitation at Querfeld Funeral 
Home , 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn, 6-9 p.m. Monday and 2-9 pm. Tuesday. For further 
information call (313) 561-0002.
SRABIAN,SUREN AVEDIS Loving husband of the late Nancy. Beloved father of John 
(Donna), and caring grandfather of Suren Avedis. Son of the late Tatos and Kay. 
Devoted brother to Shav (Alice), and the late Alice Gresham and George Srabian. 
Survived by many nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 1-9 at 
Santeiu Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster, Garden City. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. St. 
John s Church, Southfield. Memorial tributes to St. John s Church or Shriners 
Children s Hospital. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME 248-626-7815 or 
313-869-4100. 
STACHELEK, WALTER B. Husband of the late Ida. Dearest father of Christine Dauss 
and Joni (Jim) Soileau. Grandfather of Nancy (Jonny) Arce, Katherine (Robert) 
Arce, and Paul (Gretchen) Soyski. Great grandfather of Ravenne, Meighan, 
Adriane, and Lorenzo Arce. Instate Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Linus Church, Dearborn 
Heights til time of Mass at 10 AM. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
STERN, MARY E., Age 57, December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of Leon. Loving sister 
of Bambi Frank. Dear aunt of Lawrence, Tonie and Michael and great aunt of 
Alexis and Venassa Frank. Will be dearly missed by family and friends. Funeral 
service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home , 45100 W. Warren (Btwn 
Sheldon & Canton Center Rd.). Visitation Tuesday 1-9. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. 
Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
STEWART, THOMAS E. Sr. December 29 of Harbor Beach, MI. Beloved husband of Ruth. 
Dear father of Barbara Pesamoska (Thomas), Larry (The late Carol "nee Reed"), 
Thomas Jr. (Joanne), Sharon Course (Gary) and Gary W. (Rosemary). Dear brother 
of Margaret Johnson. Loving grandfather of 14 and 23 great grandchildren. 
Instate 10:30 a.m. Wednesday until service 11 a.m. at Cadillac Memorial Gardens 
East. Memorial services 8 pm Tuesday under the Auspices of Composite Lodge #499 
F&AM. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 20705 Mack Ave 
at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Wds. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners 
Childrens Hospital.
SUSHKO, IRENE E., Age 77, December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of 58 years to John. 
Loving mother of Judy, Joanne (Dave) Stacey, Peggy Rachubinski and Dr. Jack 
(Angela) Sushko. Dear grandmother of Ed, Debbie, Diana, Christine, Jeff, Brian 
and Beth and great grandmother of Justin, Nikki, Steve and Matt. Sister of Mary 
Bennett. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM and Monday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Funeral Tuesday Instate 9 AM at 
St. Basil the Great Byzantine, 4700 Metro Pkwy (bet. Ryan & Mound) until time of 
Mass at 10 AM. Interment White Chapel. Donations preferred to St. Basil the 
Great Byzantine. 
TABACZKA, CHESTER A. Age 86 of Walled Lake. December 31, 2000. Husband of 
Antoinette. Father of Nancy (William) Settle, and Dennis (Pamela) Tabaczka. 
Grandfather of Deborah, Dawn, Brian, Jason, and Deanna. Great grandfather of 
Allison, Rick, Adam, Ashley, Brianna, and Brittany. Brother of Arthur (Anne) 
Tobey. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Wednesday 9:30 
AM (Instate 8:45 AM). Interment Oakland Hills Cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit 
Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple 
Rd.) Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM (Rosary 7:30 PM). Memorials to The 
American Diabetes Association.
TEAGUE,ROBERT F., Age 64. December 29, 2000. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear 
father of Sharon Harris, Mike (Joyce) and Rob. Grandfather of Michael, Bill, 
Kimberly, Rachel and Savannah. Brother of Henry, Walter, Catherine Carey, 
Margaret Hedrick and Faye Gilliam. Owner Malcolm s Transmissions, Inc., Detroit. 
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. funeral service 
at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & 
Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to the charity of your choice. 
TIERNEY,KATHERINE B. December 29, 2000. Wife of the late Walter S. Dear mother 
of Richard (Gretchen). Loving grandmother of Tracy Hayataka and Jennifer. Sister 
of Beatrice Conklin. Memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe- Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave., 
313-561-1500. Memorials suggested to the Walter S. & Katherine B. Tierney Fund, 
c/o First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn, 600 N. Brady. 
WALCUTT, CLEVELAND JR. December 30, 2000 of Birmingham. Husband of the late 
Lucile Groff Walcutt. Uncle of Alice Walcutt Gerber and Carol Walcutt Fyler and 
great nephew Joseph Gerber. Service will be private, arrangements by the Wm. R. 
Hamilton Co. of Birmingham, 248-644-6000.
WILSON, OPAL, December 31, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dearest 
sister of Vivian Matushevski, Pauline Griffin, Irene Adkins, Audrey Knill, 
Thomas Noe and Chelsea Noe. Services Wednesday 12:00 PM at the Sajewski Funeral 
Home , 19111 W. Warren. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens West. Visitation 
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. 
WODARSKI,JOHN, December 30. Beloved husband of late Stephanie; dearest father of 
Fred Wodarski, Patricia Nowicki, and John (Sylvia) Wodarski; survived by seven 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visiation Tuesday 2-9 p.m., Rosary 
Tuesday 5 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. 
In state Wednesday 10:15 a.m. St. Genevieve Church, 29015 Jamison, (E. of 
Middlebelt, S. of Five Mile), Livonia, until 11 a.m. Funeral Mass.
WOJCIK, TADEUSZ, Age 76 of Farmington Hills. Dear husband of Elsie. Loving 
father of Thaddeus and Marek Wojcik. Brother of Hania Marzec. Memorial Mass 
Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 10AM from St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 
Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Fabian 
Catholic Church Building Fund.
YOUNG-ZALEWSKI , BERNICE Age 87. Wife of the late John Young and Henry Zalewski. 
Mother of Eugenia (George) Plotzke, Henry Zalewski, Eugene (Regina) Zalewski. 11 
grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. Sister of William (Ruth) 
Luszczki, Genevieve Luszczki and the late Eleanor Tickle. Visitation Tuesday 1-8 
p.m. at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Rosary 
Tuesday 6 p.m. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. St. Ladislaus Church, 2730 Caniff 
until 10 a.m. mass.
ZALEWSKI , BERNICE ,See Young notice. 

Death Notices 1/02/01

ABBOTT, HOWARD K., Age 72, December 24, 2000. Beloved husband of Judith. Loving 
father of John (Ann), Barbara (Keith) Doman, Susan (David) Goike, Suzanne 
(William) Waggoner, Steven (Geralyn) Krause, Laura (Nilo) Camden and Paul 
Krause. Dear grandfather of Bryan, K.C., Shannon, Josh, Jared, Joel, Todd, 
Carey, Carynne, Derek and Christine. Brother of Richard T. and Fred (Shirley) 
Abbott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 
held at Troy Christian Chapel, 400 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy, MI on Saturday, 
January 6, 2001 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Multiple 
Schlorosis Society. 
ADAMS,GRACE, Wife of the late Thomas Al Adams; loving mother of Jeffrey (Nancy), 
Gregory (Janet) and Kenneth (Cindy); grandmother of Heather, Jason, Jennifer and 
Kristen; great-grandmother of Katherine and Sean. Visiting Wednesday 3-9 p.m. 
Service Thursday morning at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly 
(betw. 6-7 Mi.). Contributions to the Penricton School for the Blind.
ANDERSON, CAMERON D. Age 48. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Lynda B. Dear 
father of Lyndsay and Bryan. Son of Jean Anderson. Also survived by two sisters. 
Funeral Thursday at 11 AM from the chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 
Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wednesday 
12-9 PM. 
ANDREWS,HILDRETH (HIL, ANDY) Age 86. January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Maxine; 
dear father of Hildreth Jr., Charles and Janice; dearest grandfather of Chris, 
Leslie, Brian and Jason; loving great-grandfather of Brittany and Mackenzie. 
Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 11 
a.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (734) 591-3700. 
Memorials to the International Myeloma Foundation. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 

ARZOIAN, IRENE M., Beloved wife of John. Dear sister in law of Lucy Arzoian. 
Also survived by one cousin Betty Ann Sanders. Visitation at the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave., Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-5 and 7-9 
p.m. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from St. Paul American Lutheran Church. Memorials 
to Angela Hospice or St. Paul American Lutheran Church.
BACKUS,MARY LOUISE, January 1, 2001. Dear wife of the late Frederick. Dear 
mother of Linda Payne. Dear grandmother of Jeffery (Kathryn) Payne and 
Alexandria (Scott) Shier. Dear great-grandmother of Robert Shier. Dear sister of 
James (Marion) Chrisman. Funeral at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35600 Main St., 
New Baltimore, Friday at 12 noon. Visitation Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m.
BALCER,LEONARD, Age 74. December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of 53 years to 
Constance. Loving father of Cheryl (Stanley) Thompson and Marcia (Alan) 
Hainchek. Proud grandfather of Pamela (Michael) Wells and Susan (Joe) Youkhanis. 
Loving brother of Gertrude (Bernard) Ostrowski and Eugene Balcer. Mr. Balcer was 
a Captain in the Detroit Fire Dept. - Engine #6. Retired in 1986. Visitation 
Tuesday 5-9 PM and Wednesday 1-9 PM. Rosary Wednesday 7 PM. Funeral Thursday 10 
AM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile). 
Interment Resurrection. 
BELISLE,LEE F., Age 88. Beloved husband of Ima. Dear father of Fred (Kat) and 
Suzanne (Jim) Coker. Loving grandfather of Brooke, Laura, T.J., Brian and Adam. 
Brother of Anne Markley and Winnie Lehn. Masonic Memorial Service 8 p.m. Tuesday 
under the Auspices of Masonic Lodge #519 F.&AM. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday at A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. Visitation 
6-9 p.m. Tuesday and 3-9 p.m. Wednesday.
BERGER,DOLORES A., Age 64 of Warren. December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late 
Joseph P. Berger Sr. Loving mother of Joseph P. (Kimberly) Berger Jr., Darlene 
Berger, Deanna (John) Discenna and John Berger. Dearest grandmother of Donald, 
Tamara, Aaron, Marissa, Lauren, Megan and Nicole. Loving sister of Rudolph 
(Nadeen) Potyok, Thomas Potyok and Alexander Potyok. Dear sister-in-law of Mary 
Ann (Bernard) Gondek, Raymond Berger, Phillip Berger, Barbara (Jim) Gabrysh and 
Donald Berger. Predeceased by Betty Berger and Carolyn Berger. Predeceased by 
her loving parents, Alexander and Elizabeth Potyok. Dolores will be missed by 
many generous and loving friends and relatives. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at 
the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren; 
Mass 11 a.m. at St. Louise Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-9 p.m. 
Rosary 7 p.m. 
BOMACH,JOHN "Jack", age 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Livonia, December 30, 
2000. Husband of the late Martha and Loretta; dear father of Patricia (Robert) 
Sverid, Carole (Dennis) Still and Laurie (Thomas) Pope; loving grandfather of 
nine and great-grandfather of 16. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 with funeral service 
Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, 
Novi (248-348-1800). Interment Parkview Cemetery, Livonia. Family requests 
contributions be made to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 
49684. 
BOUMAN, REINDER HERMAN December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Georgette. 
Dear father of Roger (Marie) Vandenabeele, Christine (Daniel) Lareau, and Thomas 
(Jenine). Brother of Cornelius. Also survived by six grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. Funeral Wednesday at 10 AM from the chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral 
Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 PM.
BUCKHOLZ,EDNA, December 30, age 84, of Westland. Dear mother of Mrs. Barbara 
Kucharski (Kenneth) and Norma Van Cleave (Thomas); sister of Harold Matthews; 
four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Arrangements by Uht Funeral Home, 
35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, (734) 721-8555. Cremation rites have been 
accorded. 
CATANESE,MARY, December 31, 2000. Age 88. Dear wife of the late Carlo. Dearest 
mother of Anthony (Pauline), Rose Danis, the late Pauline, Jerome (Carol) and 
Angelo (Karen). Mrs. Catanese was survived by 13 grandchildren and 23 
great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Joe, Mike, and Sam Catalano. Visitation 
Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Kaul Funeral Home, 
35201 Garfield (N. of 15), Clinton Twp. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until the 
time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Claude Catholic Church. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
CEUNINCK, NOREEN ANN Age 64. December 31, 2000. Wife of Allan, mother of Julie 
(Peter) Llewellyn. Funeral at St. James Catholic Church, Woodward at Pierson 
(btw. 8 & 9 Mile), Ferndale Wednesday 10 AM. Instate at church beginning at 9:30 
AM. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (btw. 14-15 
Mile Rds.) Monday and Tuesday 2-9 PM. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM.
CHYLINSKI,JOSEPH A., Age 83, of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Florence 
for 52 years; loving father of Patricia Collier, Joanne Chylinski, Michelle 
(John) Darin and Joseph (Jeri) Chylinski; proud grandfather of Serena, Tony, 
David, Kelly, Warren, Jackie, Andrea and Scott; brother of Helen Lawson and Ann 
Woods. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m., prayers Tuesday 7:30 p.m., funeral service 
Wednesday 10:15 a.m. from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile, Farmington 
Hills, with procession to St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd., 
Farmington Hills for Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Burial Pine Lake Cemetery, West 
Bloomfield. Memorials to Alzheimers Association.
COHEN,FRED, Beloved husband of the late Frances Cohen. Dear father of Sandra 
(Lee) Marks. Loving Grandpa of Susan (Jeffrey) Goldsmith and Loree (Gregg) 
Trilling. Great-Grandpa of Alec and Samantha Goldsmith, Alayna and Claire 
Trilling. Brother- in-law of Allan Rotman, Selma Wax and Rhoda Rotman. SERVICES 
12:30 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. Arrangements by the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
COX,JEAN W., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of John M., married for 53 years; 
dear mother of Robert (Char), William (Carol) and Sheryl Bellono; also survived 
by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. from the 
Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). 
Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. Member of Livonia Elks Fawns since 1969. 
DAVIS,JOYCE A., Age 59. December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of Ralph. Loving mother 
of Christine and Georgiann Stan. Stepmother of Marie Doerr, Carolyn Dalmasso and 
Daniel Davis. Loving sister of Marilyn (John) Oates. Four grandchildren. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Parish Rosary 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 
9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park 
(313-382-1150) and 10 a.m. at St. Conrad Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute, 24601 
Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI 48075-9821 would be appreciated. 
www.legacy.com
DOUGLAS,EARNEST, Age 82. Family hour Tuesday 6-7 p.m. at McFalls Funeral Home, 
9419 Dexter Ave., Detroit. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tabernacle 
Missionary Baptist Church, 6125 Beechwood at Milford.
FERRARI, MARION A., Beloved wife of the late Robert W. ( 97). In addition to her 
husband, preceded in the death by her son, Robert B. ( 90) and parents Alvin and 
Elizabeth Ouellette. Dear sister of Raymond Ouellette (Rose), the late Donald 
Ouellette (Patricia) and the late Robert Ouellette (Geraldine). Sister-in-law of 
Donald Ferrari (Eva), Gloria Aubin (the late Joe), the late Bernice Dufault 
(Clifford), JoAnne Stone (Robert) and Annette Tuson (James). Funeral Mass 
Thursday 10 a.m. (Instate at 9:30am) at Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 23815 Power 
Rd., Farmington. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 6 p.m. Wake Service at the 
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btwn 9-10 Mile Rds.) 
Farmington. Memorial tributes to Alzheimers Association or any ostomy society.
FISHER,NATHALIE M., Age 90. December 31, 2000 of Sterling Hgts. Beloved wife of 
the late Joseph. Dear aunt of Patricia Adams-Johnston. Great aunt of Patricia 
Hensler. Also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Funeral service 12 
noon Thursday at Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks E. of Van 
Dyke) Utica. Visitation 10:00 a.m. Thursday until time of service.
FLACK,JAMES E., December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Mary Dear father of 
William and Brian. Dear son of Mary. Also survived by one brother Richard 
(Barb). Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W.of Lilley) 
Tuesday 3-9 PM. Instate Wednesday 9:45 from St. Thomas a Becket Church, 555 
South Lilley Road, (at Cherry Hill). Until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. 
Wake service Tuesday at 8 PM. Donations to wishes of the family. 
GALE,SANFORD, Beloved husband of the late Paula Gale. Dear father of Carol 
(Dean) Williams. Grandfather of Blake and Julie Williams. Brother of Marvel 
(Maurice) Shapiro. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 12 NOON WEDNESDAY AT B NAI ISRAEL MEMORIAL 
GARDENS. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
GRAHAM,JOAN, 70. Loving mother of James (Katherine), Kathleen (Allan) Roberts, 
and Scott (Virginia). Dearest grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Colleen Roy. 
Funeral service Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five 
Mile (Bet. Middlebelt & Merriman). Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Interment Glen 
Eden Cemetery. Donations may be made to Visiting Nurse Association/Hospice of 
Southeastern Michigan.
GRAVELLE, MONICA M., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence J. 
Dear mother of Elaine G. Clark and Thomas L. Grandmother of Abigail Clark, 
Lawrence and Eloise Gravelle. Instate 9 AM Thursday until Mass 9:30 AM at Our 
Lady Queen of Peace. Visitation 2-8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the A. H. Peters 
Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. Scripture 
Service 7 PM Wednesday. Memorials to Capuchins appreciated. 
GRZYBOWSKI,MITCHELL (DOC) December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear 
brother of Wanda Mazur. Dear uncle of Debbie Gryn, Ron Mazur and children. 
Stepdad of Shirley (Chuck) Wiley and Larry (Cathy) Dragich. Dear grandfather of 
eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and 
Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Wasik 
Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate Thursday 11 a.m. until 
11:30 Mass at St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover. Interment Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery.
GYC,SOPHIE L., Age 87. December 29, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Henry Gyc and 
Joseph Barrett. Dear mother of Dolores (Jack) Ryan and Geraldine (Dennis) 
Sikowski. Dear grandmother of six grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral 
Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time 
of Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church, 8175 E. Lantz, Detroit. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
HAMEL,SYLVIA J., of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Ortonville, age 68, Dec. 29, 
2000. Beloved mother of Debra Gouin of Birmingham, Laurie (Scott) Galloway of 
Ortonville, Ed (Sally) Kimmel of Sitka, Alaska and John (Jeanne) Kimmel of Lake 
Orion. Significant other and companion of Charles Schwartz. Dear sister of Dave 
(Sandy) Cooper of Waterford and Dennis Cooper of FL. Also survived by nine 
grandchildren. Mrs. Hamel was a friend to everyone and will be greatly missed. 
She was a real estate agent in the Ortonville area for over 25 years retiring in 
1997. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday from the Sherman Wilk 
Funeral Home, 135 South St., Ortonville. She will lie in state at the funeral 
home Wednesday 12 till 4 and 6 till 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be given to 
the American Cancer Society, envelopes available at the funeral home.
dncross4HARDON,REV. JOHN A., S.J. December 30, 2000 in Clarkston. Age: 86. Noted 
Theologian, Author and Spiritual Director. Survived by several cousins. In State 
at Assumption (Grotto) Church, 13770 Gratiot at 6 Mile, Tuesday and Wednesday 
2-5, 7-9 p.m. with Prayers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation at Gesu Church, 
17204 Oak, North of 6 Mile, West of Livernois, Thursday 10 a.m. until Funeral 
Mass at 11 a.m. Memorials: Colombiere Center, 9075 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 
48347. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500.
HEANY,WILLIAM J., JR. January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Edith; dear father of 
Jane Schwab and the late William S.; grandfather of Eric, Richard and James; 
great grandfather of Tyler. Funeral services are private. Contributions to the 
Alzheimers or Diabetes Association appreciated.
HELWIG,ELEANOR B., 79 of Huron Township, died January 1, 2001 at her home. 
Survived by a brother Fred Federspiel of Allen Park and a sister Mildred Barnum 
of Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 2-8:30 p.m. at the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, 
26307 E. Huron River Dr., Flat Rock. Instate Thursday 10 a.m. until time of 
funeral at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Waltz, MI.
HICKEY,SHARON M., December 31, 2000 of Wayne. Beloved mother of Kevin, Keith and 
Derek. Dear daughter of Jacob and Terri Landskroener. Dear sister of Cheryl, 
Vivian, Jacob Jr., Darryl, Cheri, Tim and Richard. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 PM. 
Funeral Service Thursday 9:30 AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan 
Ave. Wayne and 10 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wayne, Michigan. 
HILL,SUZANNE R., Age 47 of Oak Park died at home December 31. Beloved mother of 
Samatha D. Slater. Loving daughter of Dorothy Phillips. Dear sister of Stephen 
Allen, Rose Nixon, Walter Allen, Jr., Anthony Zellers and the late Patricia. 
Also survived by one grandson. Dear friend of Patrick Diviney. Visitation 11 AM 
and Funeral Noon Thursday at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home, 500 West Nine Mile 
Road, Ferndale, MI 888-544-8500. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
JACOB,DR. H. JOHN "TONY" Beloved husband of Connie Jacob. Dear father of 
Catherine (Nathan) Forbes and David Jacob. Loving "Papa Puff" of Andrew and 
Caitlin Forbes. Brother of Michael (Susie) Jacob. Son of the late David G. Jacob 
and the late Esther Jacob. Son-in-law of James H. and Constance Wineman. 
Brother-in-law of Henry (Trudy) Wineman, Jennifer "Duffy" Wineman, and the late 
John Wineman. Services 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 
248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
KAATZ,BERTRAM H., 89. Beloved husband of the late Kathlyn, nee Pantzer. Loving 
father of Joan (Robert) Beaubaire, Leon Kaatz and Marjorie (Joseph) Picone. 
Adored grandfather of Lynn (Paul) Rutstein, Dr. Michael (Jacqueline Silver) 
Beaubaire, David Beaubaire, Noah Kaatz, and Robert Holberg. Cherished 
great-grandfather of Jessica and Stephen Rutstein. Dear brother of Paul (Polly) 
and Martin (Carla) Kaatz. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Florida. In 
lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes 
Foundation, 500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60610 or charity of your 
choice. Information The Piser Chapel, 847-679-4740. 
KOURTJIAN,SADIE, Visitation Wednesday 4-9 at the Santeiu Funeral Home, Garden 
City. Services Thursday 11 a.m., St. Sarkis Church. Arrangements by SIMON 
JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
KUJAT,LOUIS D., December 31, 2000. World War II Naval Veteran. Of Harper Woods, 
formerly of Grosse Pointe. Loving husband of Helen C. (nee Cleverley). Devoted 
father of Catherine Williford (Ted), Mary Helen Miller (John), John F. (Pat), 
Patricia Anne Casnovsky (David), Louis E. (Heidi) and Robert C. Loving 
grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Robert and Jeanette. Also many cousins. 
Retired from Excello Corp. (Textron) and Grosse Pte. Academy. Services 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse 
Pointe Woods. Visitation 12-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Rosary 7 p.m. 
Wednesday and VFW Bruce Post #1146 6 p.m. Wednesday.
KURZYNIEC,MARGARET MARY age 84, of Rochester Hills, December 31, 2000. Loving 
wife of the late John. Dear mother of John (Mary), Robert (JoAnn) Kurzyniec, 
Rosemary Lewis, Marleen (Robert) Nestell, and Karen (Michael) Murphy. Also 
survived by 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchild. Funeral Mass Thursday, January 4, 2001, 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive 
friend Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral 
Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Mrs. Kurzyniec will lie in state at the 
church 9:45 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
MACHAJSKI,ADOLPH S. (AL) December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of Joan. Loving 
grandfather of Susan M. Wilkin and Lt. Col. Richard D. Boyer. Brother of Louise 
Kensy and Ted. Uncle of Bernard Kensy. Also survived by four 
great-grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of 
the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Wednesday 11:30 
a.m. until time of service.
MANDERNACH,LORETTA J. Age 82. December 30, 2000 of Allen Park, formerly of River 
Rouge. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dear mother of Jack (Joyce), Donald 
(Rosemary), Sharon (Herin) Shelton and the late Dianne Pilon also survived by 14 
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, and her son-in-law Dave Pilon. Funeral 
Services from the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road (corner of Goddard) 
Wednesday 9:15 AM to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Detroit at 10 AM. 
Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
MASSON,DR. BERNARD J., D.D.S. Dec. 30, 2000, suddenly. Beloved husband of Ann. 
Loving father of Michael (Christine), Cynthia Frantzis (Dr. Phillip), Anna Lisa 
Loiselle (Michael) and Mark (Angela). Grandfather of Marianna, John, Ann, 
Jessica, Casey and Julia. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. (in state at 9:30 a.m.) 
at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. Visitation Tuesday 
6-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 
Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Scripture 
Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Memorial tributes suggested to the Capuchin s.
MATTES,ANN, Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Karl. Loving mother of Carol 
(Mario) Spino. Dear grandmother of Karen (David) Orlando. Great-grandmother of 
Anthony and Joseph. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. A cremation has 
taken place. Memorial services Thursday 11 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Family will receive friends 10-11 a.m.
MINCH, ROBERT "Bob" Age 73, December 29, 2000. Beloved Husband of Susanne (nee 
Juliano). Dear Dad of Kim (Dan) Reece, Craig (Vanessa) and James (Gina). Loved 
Papa of eight grandchildren. Brother of the Late Virgil. Brother In Law of Tony 
(Del), Joe (Dolores), Mike (Lois) Juliano. Family will Receive friends Wednesday 
at The St. Clair Shores Chapel of The Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home , 25800 
Harper (3 Blocks North of 10 Mile Rd) from 1-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 11 
a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Retired from General Dynamics. Veteran U.S. 
Army Korean Conflict (2 Terms). 
MITCHNICK,SYLVIA, Beloved wife of the late Abraham Mitchnick; dear mother of 
Nancy (Alan) Siegel and Karen Strichartz; beloved sister of Barbara (Henry) 
Render and the late Martin Pasmanter and Norman Pasmanter; loving grandmother of 
Joshua, Jessica and Aaron. SERVICES TUESDAY 1 P.M. AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, 14450 W. 
TEN MILE RD., OAK PARK. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery, Mt. Clemens. 
Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700. 
MOONEY,LUCILLE (nee LAWRENCE) of Hemet, California, formerly of Detroit and 
Livonia. Died December 26, 2000. Age 75 of Congestive Heart Failure. She is 
survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard (John); Two sons, Michael of 
Annapolis, MD and John of Antioch, CA; Two daughters, Corrine Lerner of Orinda, 
CA and Janice Jones of Walled Lake, MI; A sister, Shirley Horwath of West 
Bloomfield, MI and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Lucie was the 
Valedictorian of St. Gregory High School, Class of 43. She worked for Army 
Intelligence during World War II and was an Executive Secretary to James Vernor 
at Vernor s Ginger Ale for 12 years. She was an avid reader and shopper and a 
gracious hostess, who strived to make her home a comfortable and welcome haven 
for family and guests. Funeral services were held in Hemet, Californa on 
December 29. 
MORANDINI,HELEN J., December 30, 2000. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late William; 
loving mother of William (JoAnn), Donald and James (Kay); grandmother of six; 
great-grand- mother of three; dear sister of Albert Rensi. Resting Tuesday from 
12-9 p.m. at the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield, Lincoln Park. 
Instate Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 21599 Park Lane, Grosse Ile 
from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. Interment Our 
Lady of Hope Cemetery.
PHILLIPS,RICHARD J., Age 87. December 30, 2000 of Pennsylvania formerly of Allen 
Park. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dearest brother of Hazel Avani and 
Violet Janowski and brother in law of Yolan Pastor. Dear nephew of Helen Nemeth. 
Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr Phillips retired as a financial 
adviser after many years of dedicated service. Visitation at the John K. Solosy 
Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park from 11 AM Wednesday until time of service 
at 2 PM. Interment Woodmere.
QUIGLEY,RONALD LEO, Dec. 31, 2000. Age 57. Long time employee of 
Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, WI and at ArvinMeritor in Troy. 
Senior Director Worldwide Facilities Real Estate and E.H.&S. Beloved husband of 
Rita. Dear father of Michael (Damiana), Colleen Gonzalez (Richard), Steven and 
the late Carolyn. Grandfather of Joseph Ronald, Michael Vincent and Anthony Leo. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. 
(betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Tuesday 4-8 p.m. with service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass 
and entombment in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, contributions 
suggested to YWCA of Waukesha, WI, 306 North West Ave., Waukesha, WI 53189.
RICHOZ,CHARLES F. JR. Age 65 of Farmington Hills. January 1, 2001. Husband of 
Debra. Loving father of Debra (David) Myers, Dianne (Randell) Barclay, Donna 
(Matthew) Harber and Deidre Petrillo. Step-father of Moses. Grandfather of 
Nicole, Jeffrey, Michael, Kaitlin, Amanda, and Nicholas. Brother of Janet 
Richoz. Mr. Richoz was owner/operator of Richoz Auto Wash on Grand River and 
Fenkel in Detroit for over 30 years. Funeral Services from Lynch & Sons Funeral 
Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 11 AM. 
Friends may visit Tuesday 3-8 PM.
ROCKETT,ALAN T., January 1, 2001. Age 61 years. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear 
father of Russell Rockett (Julie) and Cheryl Artinian (Frank). Dear grandfather 
of Andrew and Kaitlyn Rockett. Brother of Jack, Ed, Ken, Richard, Kathy and the 
late Chuck and Michael. Loving friend of Joseph and Florence Fontana. Family 
will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons (Vasu, Rodgers and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). 
Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church (2215 Opdyke Rd.), Thursday 10:30 
a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. 
SAUNDERS,JOSEPH DALE December 31, 2000. Age 76. Beloved husband of Leona. Dear 
father of James, Betsy, Mary Jo Rosen (Dr. Michael), Patty Reddicks (Randy), 
Michael (Diane), Kathy, Barbara, David, Karen Ryan (John) and Julianne. Beloved 
grandfather of Daniel, Michael, Kristin, Alexander, Megan and Emily. Brother of 
Marilyn Hastings and the late Rita Peck. Special uncle of Kathleen Jacobson. 
Leaves 11 nieces and seven nephews and many, many special friends. Visitation at 
the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, 
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Instate at St. Ambrose Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Pk. 
from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials 
suggested to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. 
SCHOSTAK,GOLDIE, Beloved wife of the late Louis H. Schostak; dear mother of 
Jerome L. (Elyse) Schostak and Dolores Roth (Gilles) Lanoue; loving grandmother 
of Robert I. (Nancy) Schostak, David W. (Elise) Schostak, Tzvi (Dorit) Schostak, 
Mark S. (Lillian) Schostak, Lindsey S. Schostak, Stefanie J. Schostak, Janet 
Roth Dee and Ronna Roth; great-grandmother of Michael L. Schostak, Jeffrey J. 
Schostak, Jodi M. Schostak, Jacob L. Schostak, Dana A. Schostak, Naama Schostak, 
Talya Schostak, Leora Schostak, Itimar Schostak, Yona Schostak, Joshua R. 
Schostak, Danielle S. Schostak and the late Jayne R. Schostak; sister of Sam 
(Trudy) Silverman, the late Julius Silverman, the late Irving Silverman, the 
late Sara Greenwald and the late Harold Silverman. Services 10:30 Wednesday 
morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park 
Cemetery. 
SHEA,JOHN F., "Not the Best, But the Greatest." December 29. 86 years. Beloved 
husband of Marian (nee Whitton) Dear father of John K. Shea. Dear grandfather of 
Linda Weber (Mark), Susan Cook (Bruce), and Kathleen Delay. Also survived by 
four great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Regis Church, 
(Lahser at Lincoln, Birmingham). Thursday January 4, 2001 at 10 AM. Arrangements 
by A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-589-0076. 
SIKORSKI,EUGENE L., D.O. Age 70. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Joan; 
loving father of Mark, Brenda (Bob DeKold), Lynn (John Scales) and David; 
dearest grandfather of Alex, Robbie, Andrew and Mary Lynn; dear brother of 
Christine Godell. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mi.). Rosary 
Thursday evening. Funeral Friday instate 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 
38775 Prentiss (betw. Metro Pkwy. & Jefferson) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. 
Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Donations preferred to the Michigan 
Osteopathic College Foundation.
SMITH,STANLEY J., December 28, 2000. Of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. 
Dear father of Michael, Michelle (Michael) Max, Maria (Charlie) Johnston. Also 
leaves four grandchildren; Michael Jr., Kristina, Shelby and Reno. Brother of 
Marvin. Visitation at the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard), Allen Park Tuesday 5-9 p.m. In state Thursday at St. Cyril of 
Jerusalem Catholic Church, 9:30 a.m. until service 10 a.m. Interment Our Lady of 
Hope Cemetery. Memorial to American Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. 
SQUIRES,JOSEPH R., of Ann Arbor, MI. Died December 31, 2000 at Huron Woods, Ann 
Arbor. He was born May 19, 1924 at Eloise, MI, the son of Dr. Walter and Pearl 
Squires. He is survived by his wife Joyce, son Ward (Henrietta), daughter Leela 
Willow (Todd Wright), grandchildren Gabriella, Shea, Tajia and Naomi; 
step-grandchild Shawn Patrick (Becky), sister Betty (Bob) Zimmerman and nephew 
Paul (Rose) and niece Ann (Richard). Bob graduated from Wayne High School. After 
serving in the U.S. Air Force, he went to Eastern Michigan University (Michigan 
State Normal College) where he earned his B.S., Masters and Educational 
Specialist in Special Education. He taught mentally and emotionally impaired and 
sixth grade in Livonia Public Schools and Garden City, where he had also been a 
Director of Visual & Audio Arts. Bob previously resided in Livonia before moving 
to Ann Arbor in 1977. He was a very active member and past president of the 
Lamplighter Lions International Organization, a life member of the MEA/NEA and a 
member of the Ann Arbor MARSP. He was a past member of the Alpha Sigma Tau 
Fraternity and a spousal member of the Ann Arbor Women s City Club. Bob s family 
sincerely appreciates the loving and dedicated care given to him during his ten 
months at Huron Woods. Cremation has already taken place by Muelig s Funeral 
Home. His family and close friends will celebrate his life, and friends may call 
his wife or daughter at the family home, while cards of caring may be sent to 
Ward at the University of Michigan where he is a patient. Bob loved this verse 
and for all who knew him lived his life by it: hWhen you are born you cry hand 
the world rejoices. hLive your life with meaning hso when you die hThe world 
cries hand you rejoice. In lieu of flowers, tributes may be extended to the 
Leader Dog School for the Blind in Rochester, MI, local Parkinson s Disease 
Organization, or to Huron Woods. 
SRABIAN,SUREN AVEDIS Loving husband of the late Nancy. Beloved father of John 
(Donna), and caring grandfather of Suren Avedis. Son of the late Tatos and Kay. 
Devoted brother to Shav (Alice), and the late Alice Gresham and George Srabian. 
Survived by many nephews, nieces and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 1-9 at 
Santeiu Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster, Garden City. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. St. 
John s Church, Southfield. Memorial tributes to St. John s Church or Shriners 
Children s Hospital. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME 248-626-7815 or 
313-869-4100. 
STEVENS,WILLIAM H., Age 79. January 1, 2001. Loving husband of Lucille. Beloved 
father of Billie Lou (Larry Michael) Lamb and the late Phillip Stevens. Dear 
grandfather of Kristin (Russell) Scott and Jeffrey Lamb. Great-grandfather of 
Haley and Devany Scott. Visitation Wednesday 1-8 PM at the Weise Funeral Home, 
7210 Park Ave. Allen Park (313-382-1150). Funeral Service Thursday, instate 10 
AM till 11AM service time at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave, 
(at Cleveland). Contributions to the A.P. Presbyterian Church appreciated by 
family. www.legacy.com
TIGNANELLI,CARRIE, Age 86. December 31, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Sam. 
Loving mother of Julia (Fred) Presta and Patrick (Patricia). Grandmother of six 
and great-grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Millie Angelo. Visitation 5-9 
Tuesday and 1-9 Wednesday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday. Instate at St. Martin 
DePorres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 
time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
TROUTMAN,SHIRLEY A., Age 68 of Milford. December 31, 2000. Wife of Clyde J. 
Troutman. Mother of Clyde R. (Mary) Troutman, Dianne Jamison, Cheryl (Larry) 
West, Karen McCloy and Dennis Troutman. Also 14 grandchildren, 2 great 
grandchildren, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic 
Church, Walled Lake, Thursday 10 a.m. (in state 9 a.m.). Interment Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 
Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks south of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. (Rosary 7:00 p.m.) Memorials to The American Heart 
Association Appreciated. 
ZAWACKY,STEVE V., December 30, 2000. Age 80. Beloved husband of Jennie "Jean". 
Dearest father of Steven (Susan) Zawacky and Alan Zawacky. Funeral Thursday 11 
a.m. Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mi.). 
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel 
Cemetery.

Death Notices 1/03/01

ABBOTT, HOWARD K., Age 72, December 24, 2000. Beloved husband of Judith. Loving 
father of John (Ann), Barbara (Keith) Doman, Susan (David) Goike, Suzanne 
(William) Waggoner, Steven (Geralyn) Krause, Laura (Nilo) Camden and Paul 
Krause. Dear grandfather of Bryan, K.C., Shannon, Josh, Jared, Joel, Todd, 
Carey, Carynne, Derek and Christine. Brother of Richard T. and Fred (Shirley) 
Abbott. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 
held at Troy Christian Chapel, 400 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy, MI on Saturday, 
January 6, 2001 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Multiple 
Schlorosis Society. 
ALTOBELLI, HENRY E., December 31, 2000. Age 74. Beloved husband of Roseanna. 
Dear father of Antoinette (Robert) Duley, John (Davida), Angeline, Vanessa 
(John) Tarpey, Victor (Sandy), Andrew (Laura) and Marietta (David) Chown. Also 
survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 brothers. Visitation at the Sterling Heights 
Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 Mile Rd. (at 
Schoehnerr) Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday 12 noon at the 
Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
ANDERSON, CAMERON D. Age 48. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Lynda B. Dear 
father of Lyndsay and Bryan. Son of Jean Anderson. Also survived by two sisters. 
Funeral Thursday at 11 AM from the chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 
Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 6-9 PM and Wednesday 
12-9 PM. 
ANDREWS,HILDRETH (HIL, ANDY) Age 86. January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Maxine; 
dear father of Hildreth Jr., Charles and Janice; dearest grandfather of Chris, 
Leslie, Brian and Jason; loving great-grandfather of Brittany and Mackenzie. 
Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 11 
a.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (734) 591-3700. 
Memorials to the International Myeloma Foundation. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 

ARZOIAN, IRENE M., Beloved wife of John. Dear sister in law of Lucy Arzoian. 
Also survived by one cousin Betty Ann Sanders. Visitation at the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave., Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-5 and 7-9 
p.m. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from St. Paul American Lutheran Church. Memorials 
to Angela Hospice or St. Paul American Lutheran Church.
AUSILIO, DAVID J., SR. Age 67, January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Rose Mary. 
Loving father of David J. Jr. Dear brother of Olivia (Dan) Parravano, Antoinette 
(Jack) Pontillo, Almerinda (Joe) Kaczmarek, John (Genevieve), Dan (Wanda) and 
Anthony and the late Frances Capone. Funeral Services Friday 11AM at the 
Verheyden Duross Funeral Home , 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Visitation 
Wednesday 4-9 and Thursday 2-9PM. 
AVRAM,CORNELIA, December 17, 2000. Daughter of the late Max and Sophie Avram. 
Survived by nephew, The Rev. Dr. Wesley Avram of New Haven, CT; niece, Lisa 
Avram Morris of Fairmont, WV. Sister-in-law of Dr. Mary Avram of Signal 
Mountain, TN. Cousins, Eli Lupin of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Lena Duda of Las 
Vegas, NV. Sister of the late Gene Avram, formerly of Rochester, MI. Cornelia 
was of a member of Eastern Star Victoria Chapter #290, Livonia, MI. Funeral 
Service Friday 2 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 
32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Thursday 5-8 p.m. 

BALCER,LEONARD, Age 74. December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of 53 years to 
Constance. Loving father of Cheryl (Stanley) Thompson and Marcia (Alan) 
Hainchek. Proud grandfather of Pamela (Michael) Wells and Susan (Joe) Youkhanis. 
Loving brother of Gertrude (Bernard) Ostrowski and Eugene Balcer. Mr. Balcer was 
a Captain in the Detroit Fire Dept. - Engine #6. Retired in 1986. Visitation 
Tuesday 5-9 PM and Wednesday 1-9 PM. Rosary Wednesday 7 PM. Funeral Thursday 10 
AM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile). 
Interment Resurrection. 
BASHUR,IRENE, Age 84, January 1. Dearest wife of Stanley. Loving mother of 
Marcia, David and Patricia. Grandmother of James, Ann Marie and Renee. Great 
grandmother of Noah Robert Demarest. Sister of Dr. Frank, Raymond, George, and 
Dr. Stanley Hendricks and the late Margaret Babula. Niece of Virginia Barth. 
Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the 
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville at 7 Mile, Northville, and 
Friday 9:30 a.m. until prayers at 10:30 a.m. Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at Our 
Lady of Victory Church, Northville.
BAZNER, THEODORE C., Age 77. Jan. 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Jennie. Loving 
father of Christine (Mitchell) Kuczynski, Paul (Cindy), Joann (Joe) Vassar. 
Dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Sarah, Jonathon, Jason, Stephen and Matthew. 
Brother of Marie (Anthony) Kramer, Phyllis Jamieson, Vivian (Gerald) Chmura, 
Judy Gibson, Arthur (Janice) and Robert Bazner. Funeral Friday from the 
Jarzembowski Funeral Home 18957 W. Warren Ave. at Artesian at 9 a.m. to SS Peter 
& Paul for Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 3-9; 
Thursday Noon to 9. Rosary Thursday 6 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery .
BERRY,GARLAND, Age 90, of Redford for 58 years. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear 
father of Barbara (Clayton) Opificius, Peggy Crawford, Wallace Berry, Lawrence 
Berry, Janet Harris and Garland (Beth) Berry III. Grandfather of 7 and 
great-grandfather of 6. Also two nieces. Was employed by The Detroit Times and 
now retired from The Detroit News. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. In 
state 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly, Redford. 
Interment Parkview Cemetery. 
BOCCI,MAUREEN L. (MO) Age 55. Dear mother of Heidi (Paul) Much and Robert 
(Pamela) Hauff. Dear grandmother of Michael, Taylor and Nicole. Dear daughter of 
Margaret Bocci and the late Joseph. Sister of Kathleen Hebert, Daniel (Veronica) 
Bocci, Terry (Connie) Bocci and James Bocci. Daughter-in-law of Alma Hauff and 
the late William. Friends may visit Thursday 2:30 p.m.-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 
p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Funeral services Friday, in 
state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Royal Oak, 
Michigan. Burial Oakview Cemetery. 
BOMACH,JOHN "Jack", age 89, of Traverse City, formerly of Livonia, December 30, 
2000. Husband of the late Martha and Loretta; dear father of Patricia (Robert) 
Sverid, Carole (Dennis) Still and Laurie (Thomas) Pope; loving grandfather of 
nine and great-grandfather of 16. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 with funeral service 
Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, 
Novi (248-348-1800). Interment Parkview Cemetery, Livonia. Family requests 
contributions be made to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City, MI 
49684. 
BOOTH, JOSEPH, Age 83, passed away January 1, 2001. He was born on March 10, 
1917 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Robert W. and Sarah (Bowser) Booth. He was 
the husband of Darline Booth, father of Jeanette (Thomas) McNaughton, Sharon 
(Ron) Leland, and Darline (Robert) Hawley, brother of Mary Jane Morrison. Joseph 
is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation 
will be held on Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on 
Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home 122 W. Lake St. 
(10 Mile), South Lyon. Rev. Robert Mitchinson officiating. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 17220 W. Twelve Mile 
Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076. 
BOWLAND,ROBERT H., Age 65 of Brighton. December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of 
Margaret. Loving father of Patrick (Kristine) Bowland and Jennifer Bowland. 
Loving grandfather of Sophia Bowland. Dear brother of Alan Bowland. Cremation 
has taken place. Memorial service 1 PM Thursday, January 4, 2000 at Keehn 
Funeral Home, 706 W. Main Street, Brighton (810-229-9871). In lieu of flowers, 
the family has requested memorials to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Envelopes 
are available at the funeral home. 
BUFFA, CHRISTINA JEAN (nee Maple) age 45, January 1, 2001. Beloved wife of 
Russell. Loving mother of Carrie, Donavon and Liz. Sister of Mary (Larry) 
Buehler, Beth (Gary) Hoenicke, Denise (Larry) Howell, Ed (Kate) Maple, Sam 
(Jill) Maple, Mark (Ree) Maple, Anna (Danny) Thorton, Bridget (Ron) Hepner, Alan 
(Jean) Maple, John Maple, Mandi Maple and the late Thomas (Connie Rohr), Joseph 
Maple, Rebecca Maple. Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Alvie (Edna Mae). 
Daughter in law of Rosalie and the late John Buffa. 36 nieces and nephews and 
four great nieces. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & 
Calcaterra Funeral Home , 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 Mile Rd.), Wednesday 
2-9PM with prayers 7:30PM. Funeral Thursday instate 10AM Grace Community Church, 
21001 Moross, Detroit till service 11AM. In lieu of flowers donations to family 
for a Memorial Fund appreciated. 
CARKNER,LILLIAN, January 1, 2001, age 90. Dear mother of Lenora (Norm) Reddig, 
Lillian (Fred) Howe, Mildred (Ralph) Accorsi, George Cox, William (Wanda) Cox 
and the late Margurite (Blanchard) Fagan, and Doris Mae Cox. Dear sister of 
Benjamin Wise and the late Charles Wise and Mildred. Lillian was a member of the 
Golden Hour Club Senior Citizens of Wayne and Westland. Instate Friday, 9 AM at 
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 749 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson until the time 
of Services at 11 AM, with Pastor Matthew S. Lash, officiating. Interment 
Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Arrangements entrusted to Sterling Heights 
Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd..
COLLINS, ANN H., of Royal Oak, MI. Age 88. Died Monday, January 1, 2001 at a 
local hospital. According to prior arrangements her wishes for cremation have 
been carried out and no services were desired. Survivors include 1 son, Richard 
Harris of Huntsville, AL; 2 sisters, Antoinette Lucille Peters of Milford and 
Georgia Helen Michalak of Farmington; 3 granddaughters; 2 great grandsons; 5 
nieces and 2 nephews. 
COMPAGNONI, RAYMOND SR. Age 88 of Hazel Park, died January 1, 2001. Beloved 
husband of Ruth. Loving father of Raymond Jr. "Bud" (Maxine), Robert (Sylvia), 
Carolyn (Frank "Bud") Bartlett, Daniel (Barb), Marion (Mike) Schumaker, Gina 
(Ron) Jenkins. Predeceased by children, Sharon Hooton and David. 25 
grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. 
Visitation Wednesday 6-9PM, Thursday 2-9PM at Hopcroft Funeral Home , 23919 John 
R, Hazel Park. Rosary Thursday 7PM at Funeral Home. Service Friday in state 
9:30AM followed by 10AM Mass at St. Mary Magdalen, Hazel Park. Burial White 
Chapel Cemetery.
COSHEY, MARJORIE I., December 31, 2000, age 83. Beloved wife of John Coshey. 
Devoted mother to Carole (Gary) Dimitry. Grandmother to Darrin (Margaret) 
Dimitry and Todd Dimitry. Visitation Wednesday, January 3, 2001 1-9PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr, Sterling Hts., with Prayer 
Service at 7:30PM.
COWEN,MINNIE, Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Cowen, M.D. Dear mother of 
Harriet (Paul) Welch and the late George Cowen. Dearest sister of Ethel 
Silverman and the late Maurice Silverman and Harry Silverman. Loving grandmother 
of Jill (Darrin) Cahr, Davida (Rob) Pesick and Rebecca Welch. 3 great 
grandchildren. SERVICES THURSDAY 2 PM AT BETH MOSES CEMETERY CHAPEL (AARON MOSHE 
SECT., ROSEVILLE). Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700.
COX,JEAN W., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of John M., married for 53 years; 
dear mother of Robert (Char), William (Carol) and Sheryl Bellono; also survived 
by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. from the 
Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). 
Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. Member of Livonia Elks Fawns since 1969. 
DOBROVICH,ROSE MARIE Age 68, December 30, 2000. Beloved sister of Mary Helen, 
George (Ruth) of Avon Park, FL, Anna (Bill) Wells of Redford and Florence 
Farris. Dearest friend of Mary Ann Fields of Markham, IL. Also survived by many 
nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Services are private. Mrs. 
Dobrovich s cremains will be interred in Holy Cross Cemetery, Detroit. 
DOHERTY,THE REV. FR. DUANE Age 64, January 1, 2001. Beloved brother of Philip 
Doherty and Paul Doherty. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. 
Crooks (bet. 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 7 p.m. In 
state at St. Regis Church, Lincoln at Lahser, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Mount Saint Francis Cemetery, IN. Memorials to 
St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-4055 or St. Francis 
Mission, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount Saint Francis, IN 47146-9001. 
DRIVER,DORIS C., Age 88. Died December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late 
Thomas. Dear mother of Terence (Pam) Driver and Nancy (Tom) Adams. Loving 
grandmother of Steve Wills, Christie (Tony) Baute, Craig Wills, Shari Driver, 
Tyra Driver, Kery Driver and Samatha Driver, and great grandchildren Cody Baute 
and Melissa Driver. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2001 
at the First Baptist Church, Birmingham, 5:00 PM 
ESSLINGER, MINNIE L. (nee Becker) Age 98. January 2, 2001. Loving mother of 
Audrey Maillaux. Predeceased by husband, Raymond Max Klein and Louis A. 
Esslinger. Sister of the late Helen Crass and the late Danny Becker. Visiting 
hours Wednesday 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Funeral Friday 
9:30 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Interment 
Clinton Grove Cemetery.
EWALD , VIRGINIA "Ginny" Age 76. January 2, 2001. "Never to Be Forgotten By 
Loving Children" Dennis (Lynne) Krause, Kerry (Daniel) Albertson, Lori (Gary) 
Brodeur and James Ewald. Proud grandmother of Todd (Lisa) Albertson, Jody 
Albertson, Nicholas Krause. Great-grandmother of Tyler Albertson and Brooke 
Albertson. Dear sister of Reid (Jerry) Gracer and Gene (Judy) Gracer. Visitation 
at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 
Harper Ave. (3 blocks N. of 10 Mile Rd.) Thursday 2:30 until 9 p.m. with Funeral 
service at 7 p.m. "She Will Always Live On In Our Hearts and Kaylen s Too."
FARKAS , VIRGINIA ,January 1st. Beloved wife of the late Steve Bud . Dear mother 
of Donna and Denise. Sister of Frank and Anna; Ed and Bonnie Sidor. Also leaves 
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Prayers Friday 12:30 p.m. at The 
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home 19091 Northville Rd. at 7 Mile, Northville to Our 
Lady of Victory Church for a 1 p.m. mass. Scripture services Thursday 7 p.m. 
Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 4-9 p.m. 
GEHRINGER, ROBERT MARK Age 39. December 31, 2000. Beloved son of Norma and 
Donald (Jeanine). Dear brother of Douglas (Katie). Also survived by grandmother 
Margueritte, four aunts and many cousins. Visitation Thursday 3-9 at Harry J. 
Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile (East of I-275) and Friday 10 a.m. till time of 
service 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 30000 Five Mile. Interment Glen Eden 
Memorial Park.
GOGOLA,FRANCES E., January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Dear mother 
of Victor, Nancy Maciejewski (Richard) and Gregory (Sandy). Also survived by ten 
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several brothers and sisters. 
Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 
22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Thursday 1-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorials to the 
Alzheimer s Assoc. preferred. 
GRAVELLE, MONICA M., December 30, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Lawrence J. 
Dear mother of Elaine G. Clark and Thomas L. Grandmother of Abigail Clark, 
Lawrence and Eloise Gravelle. Instate 9 AM Thursday until Mass 9:30 AM at Our 
Lady Queen of Peace. Visitation 2-8 PM Tuesday and Wednesday at the A. H. Peters 
Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. Scripture 
Service 7 PM Wednesday. Memorials to Capuchins appreciated. 
GREGOROWICZ , THADEAUS January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Stephanie. 
Loving father of Constance (the late John) Hrynkow, Robert (Sandy) and Shirley 
(Daniel) Felix. Leaves 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Brother of 
Helene, Gustav and Eugene. Vistation Friday 10 a.m. at Our Saviour Polish 
National Catholic Church until time of Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 3-9, 
Thursday Noon til 9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Prayer 
Services Thursday 4 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
HARRY, GEORGE, Age 78, January 1, 2001, of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of 
Ellen. Loving father of James, Celia Coutouzis, Jo-Ann Rigato and Mark. Dear 
brother of James C. Harry and Mary Malacos. Also survived by eight 
grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park 
Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd., with Trisagion at 7 p.m. Service Thursday at St. George 
Greek Orthodox Church. Visitation 9:30 and service at 10. Interment Woodmere 
Cemetery 
HASTEN,JENNIE L., January 1, 2001. 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter G. 
Dear mother of Catherine Mattera, Margaret Yahrmatter and Carl (Judith) Hasten. 
Also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. Dear sister of 
Margaret Dawson, Mildred Marlinga, Alice Conlan, Alan McNeil and Betty Fluker. 
Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. 
(betw. 8-9 Mile), Eastpointe. Interment Roseland Park. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 
p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Memorials to Michigan Humane Society, 7401 Chrysler 
Dr., Detroit, MI appreciated.
HICKS, KATIE MARIE, Age 80, long time resident of Gary, IN, passed on 
victoriously on 12/27/00. She had lived in Royal Oak Township since 1985. Katie 
was married to Lamon James (deceased) for 38 years. Two children also preceeded 
her in death: Lamon Paul, a.k.a. Rick Patterson and Roderick Hicks. She leaves 
behind Lenore Jean Stewart, Claudia Mae (Leva) Stewart, Leland D. Hicks, 
Jo-Alice (Lawrence) Sherman, Sybil (Oscar) Wilson, Annette Henderson and Elder 
Jeffrey E. Hicks. She has over 70 grand and great grandchildren as well as other 
children. Acknowledgements may be sent to Annette Henderson at 13153 Stoepel, 
Detroit, MI 48238. She is located at Stinson Funeral Home 16540 Meyers, Detroit, 
MI 48235. Thank you for all concern. 
HICKS,KIM C., Age 37. Wife of Chris; mother of Christopher and Jeremy; daughter 
of Ilene and Edward Petrusch; sister of David, Del, Bobby and Kelly; aunt of 
Arleah, Tierney and Michael. Visiting Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 
11 a.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (betw. 6-7 Mi.).
JACKSON, KATRINE HAZELY Age 79. Died on December 24, 2000. Survived by her sons 
Robert T. Jackson Jr., Lawton K. Jackson, her daughter in law Peggy H. Jackson, 
her grandson Christopher J. Jackson; 2 brothers Wendell Hazely and Keith Hazely; 
and her stepmother Alveretta Hazely, and a host of other relatives and friends. 
Funeral service Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Institutional Church, 
17101 West 7 Mile rd., Detroit, MI.
KEARBEY, EUGENE R., Age 74 of Lake City. Passed away at his home December 31, 
2000. Services for Mr. Kearbey will be Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at the Young 
Funeral Home in Lake City at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ft. Custer National 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
KECK, ROBERT C., January 2, 2001. Dear husband of Margarete. Dear father of Gary 
(Terry), Susan (Robert) Provenzano, Diane (Randy) Fraser, Tammy Thornton, 
Colette (Alfred) Provenzano and Todd (Michelle) VanElsacker; also survived by 15 
grandchildren. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. in the Gendernalik Funeral Home Inc. 
35600 Main St., New Baltimore. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Memorials to Kidney 
Foundation.
KELLEY ,MARY RUTH (Clancy) January 1, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert J. Dear 
mother of Anne (Martin) Rajk, Robert and David P. (Susan Luxem). Dear 
grandmother of Alison, Kevin and Mary Colleen Rajk, Keegan and Nora Kelley. 
Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. 
Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800) Thursday 6-9, 
Friday 2-4 and 6-9. Monaghan K of C Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 
morning, time later. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins or St. Anne 
Building Fund.
KENNEDY, THOMAS B., Age 80, January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving 
father of Caron (Charles) Eno, Colleen (John) Hunter and Thomas (Deborah) 
Kennedy, Jr. Dear grandfather of John (Brenda) Hunter, Jr., Timothy Hunter and 
Stacy Kennedy. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM; Scripture 7PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral 
Home , 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Prayers 
Friday 9:45AM from the Funeral Home to 10:30AM Mass at St. Gerald Church, 21300 
Farmington Rd., Farmington. Memorials to Alzheimer s Association appreciated.
KINDREE, JOAN HELEN, Age 70 of Plymouth. Beloved wife of Jack. Dear mother of 
Mark (Patricia), John (Cheryl), Thomas (Judy) and James. Grandmother of Megan, 
Natalie and Jessica. Dear sister of Wanda Grimm. Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at 
First Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St., Plymouth, MI 48170. Visitation 
Thursday 4 to 9 PM & Friday 1 to 9 PM Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. 
Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (3 miles W. of I-275). Memorials to First Presbyterian 
Church of Plymouth. 
KOURTJIAN,SADIE, Survived by her beloved husband Walter, Loving son Arnold; 
Devoted brother Andrew Hagopian; Dearest sister of Vanouhi Torigian and the late 
Alice Saucier and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation 
Wednesday 4-9 at the Santeiu Funeral Home, Garden City. Services Thursday 11 
a.m., St. Sarkis Church. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 
248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100. 
KRASTES, JO ANN (nee Snitchler) January 1, 2001. Age 52 of Romulus. Beloved wife 
of Robert. Loving mother of Robert Jr. (Sherri), Jon, Christopher (Debbie) and 
William. Dearest daughter of Kathryn Snitchler. Dear sister of William (Shirley) 
Jordan, Sharon (Gene) Troubaugh, Wendy (Bob) Gorski, Mark (Cheri) Snitchler and 
Karl Snitchler. Dearest grandmother of Erica, Samantha, Jacob, Andrew, Blake and 
Chelsea. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 PM. Services Thursday 10 AM at the Voran 
Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel), 23750 Goddard Rd. Interment Michigan Memorial 
Park. 
KROGULECKI , WLADIMIR J. Dear father of Joan (Ron) Warden, Marian Chmielewski 
and Dorothy Krogulecki. Grandfather of Debra, Ronald, Kathleen, John and Brian. 
Three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson survive. Brother of 
Adeline Wright. Instate Friday 11:30 a.m. at St. Linus Church til time of Mass 
at 12. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m.
KRUPKA, ANTHONY C., Age 81. Jan. 1, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia. 
Dear brother of Jenny. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation 
Thursday 2 p.m. until the Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home 
(Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
KUJAT,LOUIS D., December 31, 2000. World War II Naval Veteran. Of Harper Woods, 
formerly of Grosse Pointe. Loving husband of Helen C. (nee Cleverley). Devoted 
father of Catherine Williford (Ted), Mary Helen Miller (John), John F. (Pat), 
Patricia Anne Casnovsky (David), Louis E. (Heidi) and Robert C. Loving 
grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Robert and Jeanette. Also many cousins. 
Retired from Excello Corp. (Textron) and Grosse Pte. Academy. Services 11 a.m. 
Thursday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse 
Pointe Woods. Visitation 12-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Rosary 7 p.m. 
Wednesday and VFW Bruce Post #1146 6 p.m. Wednesday.
MAIANI, ANNA (nee Vicini) Age 75. Jan. 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Achille. Dearest mother of Frank (Deborah), Angelo and Norina (John III) 
McDougall. Proud grandmother of Zachary, Regina, Angelo, Giovanni and Francis. 
Dear sister of Paul, Mario and Piere Vicini. Member of the San Marino Ladies 
Auxillary. Visitation Wed. 4-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. 
Instate Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile at Romeo Plank 
until Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection.
MALBOUEF,LORRAINE M. December 31, 2000. Age 57. Beloved daughter of Genevieve 
and the late Antoine Malbouef. Dearest sister of Marlene, Larry and Lionel 
(Tina) Malbouef. Dear aunt of Andrew Malbouef, Sarah (Bernie) Engels, Paula 
(Walter) Fouts, Stephen Malbouef and Gail Malbouef. Also survived by many 
cousins and friends. Visitation at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. 
Clinton Twp. (N. of 15 Mile). Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 2-9 PM. Instate 
Friday 11 AM until the time of Mass 11:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, 62811 New Haven Road, (29 Mile Rd.) E. of North Avenue, Ray Twp. with 
Rev. Daniel O Sullivan officiating. Rosary Thursday 7:30 PM. Burial Clinton 
Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan or the Church would be 
appreciated.. 
MANETTAS, WILLIAM, Age 75. January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Aspasia. Loving 
father of Harry, John (Cindy) and Tykie (Stavroula). Dear grandfather of 
William, Lacy, Michael, Anastasios, Aspasia, Constadina and Katherine. Brother 
of Angie Manettas. Brother-in-law of Cleo, Leonora and Nikki (Nick). Also 
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday, instate 10:30 a.m. 
until time of service 11 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter 
Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Verheyden 
Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Trisagion prayers Wednesday 7 p.m. 
Ahepa prayer service 7:15 p.m. Memorials to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 
appreciated.
MASUR,WILLIE IMOGENE January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of George J. Dear mother of 
Jay Bacchus, Patricia D., Ronald J., Joseph A., Mary C. Roll and the late 
Michael C. Also survived by five grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin 
Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley Rd.) Thursday 1-9 p.m. Rosary 
Thursday 7:30 p.m. Gathering Friday 9 a.m. at St. Richard Church, 35637 Cherry 
Hill Rd. (W. of Wayne Rd.) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. 
MAXEY, MARJORIE ANNA January 1, 2001, age 80, of Sarasota, FL. Beloved wife of 
Joel. Dear mother of Joel, Jr. of Boulder City, NV, Jane Elizabeth (Pete) 
Peterson of Brighton, MI and Lee Drake Maxey of Detroit, MI. Loving grandmother 
of Erin Peterson, Lauren Peterson, and Al Peterson. Sister of Mary Elizabeth 
Crockett of Plymouth, MI and Martha Jane Seale of Concord, MA. Graveside 
services Monday 12 noon at Roseland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by O Brien 
Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi. (248) 348-1800 . 
Contributions may be made to the charity of donors choice. 
McQUILKIN, ELEANORE M. December 29, 2000. Loving wife of the late Robert J. Dear 
mother of Maureen Konon, Margaret Sarzynski; and the late Robert T. Daughter of 
Mary Malek and sister of William Malek. Also survived by granddaughters Stacey 
and Jennifer. Memorial Services to be held at 10 AM Friday, January 5th, at St. 
Linus Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights. Memorials may be made to The Michigan 
Humane Society. Arrangements by Voran Funeral Home, (313) 278-5100. 
MUNROE, HELEN MAE, Age 90 of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Detroit, died 
Friday, December 29, 2000 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Born in 
Detroit, she has been a winter resident in St. Petersburg since 1948 and moved 
to St. Petersburg permanently in 1983 from Ferndale, MI. She worked as the 
assistant to the City Manager for the City of Ferndale for 20 years. She was 
then the Court Clerk for the City of Royal Oak, MI for 15 years until her 
retirement. She was a Charter & Life member of Chapter #460 O.E.S. in Ferndale, 
where she served as the chaplain and secretary for many years. She was a member 
of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg and a volunteer for 
both Neighborly Senior Services and the Apollo Hospital (now Vencor). She was 
predeceased by her husband of 52 years, James J. Munroe. She is survived by her 
daughter, Barbara Ann Munroe of St. Petersburg, FL. Anderson-McQueen Funeral 
Homes and Cremation Tribute Center-Ninth Street Chapel . Friends may call from 
5-7PM on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. A Funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30PM 
at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church in St. Petersburg with the Rev. Douglas H. 
McMahon officiating. In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations to the 
Alzheimer s Association. Online Guestbook @ www.andersonmcqueen.com
NAGY,MARY, December 31, 2000. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Nagy. 
Went to be with the Lord to enjoy Eternity. Dear mother of Joseph (Marlene) of 
Southgate, Margaret Parker of Grand Rapids. Also surviving her are 
grandchildren: Doug, Ken, Susan, David, Mike, Julie, Gena, Tom, Judi and 11 
great-grandchildren. Memorial services to be held in Spring of 2001. 
Arrangements by Kerrington, 734-282-1400. 
O CONNOR,MICHAEL JOSEPH Age 50 of Pontiac, January 1, 2001. Dear father of 
Colleen O Connor (Michael Adkins) of Pontiac and Michael (Jocelyn) O Connor of 
Rochester Hills. Brother of Donald (Brenda) O Connor and Jacquelyn O Connor. 
Also survived by his mother Elsie O Connor. One niece & one nephew. Memorial 
Service Friday, January 5, 2001. 11 AM at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 
Walnut Blvd. Rochester. The family will receive friends 10 AM until time of 
service. 
PALUMBO,ELIZABETH (MARTHA) Age 79. January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Vincenzo (Charlie). Dearest mother of Charles and Robert (Theresa). Dearest 
sister of Eleanor Caruso, Lillian Damico and Michael Wehby. Also survived by 
many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 
Campbell & 12 Mile, Warren (Time Later). Visitation Thursday from 2-9 at the 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), Warren. Prayer 
Service Thursday 7 PM. 
PARIZON, ANDREW, Age 90, of Lincoln Park. Passed away Dec. 30, 2000. Survived by 
wife Maxine. Stepchildren Herb Clay (Nancy) of Waterford, Barbara Hodgkinson 
(Richard) of Lincoln Park, Larry Clay (Rose) of Wakeman, Ohio, Linda Riccardi 
(Bill) of Lincoln Park. Cremation at the Cremation Society of Michigan, January 
3, 2001, memorial service to follow.
PETRUSCH,DEL EDWARD, Age 40. Loving son of Ilene and Edward; brother of David, 
Bobby, Kim and Kelly; uncle of Arleah, Tierney, Christopher, Jeremy and Michael. 
Visiting Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Charles R. Step 
Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (betw. 6-7 Mi.).
POOLE , HELEN E. ,Age 70. Beloved wife of Omer. Dear mother of David, Pamela 
(Mark) Anhut and James (Jill). Grandmother of Eric and Ashlie Anhut and Jesse 
and Elizabeth Poole. Funeral mass 9:30 am Friday at St. Sebastian Church 
(Merrick at Dartmouth, Dearborn Hgts) instate at 9 am. Visitation at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave. 4-9 pm 
Wednesday and 1-5 and 7-9 pm Thursday. Scripture service 7:30 pm Thursday.
PRIOR,EDWARD H., Age 68. Beloved husband of Victoria. Dear father of Julia 
(Steven) Chess, Pamela (Scott) Bruce. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Kathryn and 
Amanda. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, 
St. Clair Shores. Funeral Friday 12:30 PM at the Funeral Home. 
PRITCHETT,VIRGIL JAMES JR. Age 73. December 31, 2000 of Port Pierce, FL. Beloved 
husband of Lorraine. Dear father of William, Paula, John and Sandy Coleman. Also 
leaves eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Brother of Ruth 
Dorr-Maffett. Step father of Marilyn Cain, and Rick Rheaume. Funeral services 
from The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Thursday 11 AM. 
Visitation Wednesday 1-9 PM. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. Memorials to Wyandotte 
Hospice would be appreciated.
RADA, THOMAS M., of Tecumseh. December 12, 2000. Age 50. Beloved husband of 
Patrice (Wisbang). Loving father of Kyle, Blake, Reid, and Wyatt. Dearest 
son-in-law of Patty Wisbang. Memorial Visitation Saturday, January 6, 2001, 9:00 
a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church with Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. 
Arrangements by Czopek Funeral Directors.
REED,VIOLA B., Age 94. Beloved wife of the late John H. Sr. Loving mother of 
Marianne (Bob) Kiess, John H. Jr., M.D. (Ruth), and Janice (Rev. Joe) Cook. Also 
nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. 
at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Instate Thursday at Bethel Baptist Church, 24600 Little Mack, St. Clair 
Shores, from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10. Memorials to Bethel Baptist 
Missionary Fund would be appreciated.
RICHOZ,CHARLES F. JR. Age 65 of Farmington Hills. January 1, 2001. Husband of 
Debra. Loving father of Debra (David) Myers, Dianne (Randell) Barclay, Donna 
(Matthew) Harber and Deidre Petrillo. Step-father of Moses. Grandfather of 
Nicole, Jeffrey, Michael, Kaitlin, Amanda, and Nicholas. Brother of Janet 
Richoz. Mr. Richoz was owner/operator of Richoz Auto Wash on Grand River and 
Fenkel in Detroit for over 30 years. Funeral Services from Lynch & Sons Funeral 
Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 11 AM. 
Friends may visit Tuesday 3-8 PM.
ROCKETT,ALAN T., January 1, 2001. Age 61 years. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear 
father of Russell Rockett (Julie) and Cheryl Artinian (Frank). Dear grandfather 
of Andrew and Kaitlyn Rockett. Brother of Jack, Ed, Ken, Richard, Kathy and the 
late Chuck and Michael. Loving friend of Joseph and Florence Fontana. Family 
will receive friends Tuesday 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons (Vasu, Rodgers and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). 
Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church (2215 Opdyke Rd.), Thursday 10:30 
a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. 
ROMPEL, MICHAEL F., Age 82, of Lincoln Park, died December 31, 2000. Preceded in 
death by his beloved wife Dorothy in 1997. Loving father of Gerald Rompel. 
Visitation 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, 12-9 p.m. Thursday with 6:30 p.m. Wake Service, 
8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday followed by 9:30 a.m. Prayers at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 
Inc. 3880 Fort Street, Lincoln Park 313-928-6500. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday at 
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Lincoln Park. Interment Our Lady of 
Hope, Brownstown Twp., MI. 
RUTZ, RUTH B., Age 87. Wife of the late Traugott. Mother of Tim (Judith). 
Grandmother of three; sister of one. Burial has was held at Cadillac Memorial 
Gardens, Mt. Clemens. 
SCHOSTAK,GOLDIE, Beloved wife of the late Louis H. Schostak; dear mother of 
Jerome L. (Elyse) Schostak and Dolores Roth (Gilles) Lanoue; loving grandmother 
of Robert I. (Nancy) Schostak, David W. (Elise) Schostak, Tzvi (Dorit) Schostak, 
Mark S. (Lillian) Schostak, Lindsey S. Schostak, Stefanie J. Schostak, Janet 
Roth Dee and Ronna Roth; great-grandmother of Michael L. Schostak, Jeffrey J. 
Schostak, Jodi M. Schostak, Jacob L. Schostak, Dana A. Schostak, Naama Schostak, 
Talya Schostak, Leora Schostak, Itimar Schostak, Yona Schostak, Joshua R. 
Schostak, Danielle S. Schostak and the late Jayne R. Schostak; sister of Sam 
(Trudy) Silverman, the late Julius Silverman, the late Irving Silverman, the 
late Sara Greenwald and the late Harold Silverman. Services 10:30 Wednesday 
morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park 
Cemetery. 
SHEA,JOHN F., "Not the Best, But the Greatest." December 29. 86 years. Beloved 
husband of Marian (nee Whitton) Dear father of John K. Shea. Dear grandfather of 
Linda Weber (Mark), Susan Cook (Bruce), and Kathleen Delay. Also survived by 
four great grandchildren. PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED TIME AND PLACE OF SERVICE: 
Memorial Mass Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs 32340 Pierce, 
Beverly Hills. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500. 
SIEDLIK , MICHAEL B. January 1, 2001. Age 83. Dear father of Tom (Karen), the 
late Michael R. and the late Bonnie. Loving grandfather of Michael, Adam, 
Kristin, and Kelly. Arrangements by Kerrington 734-282-1400. 
SIKORSKI,EUGENE L., D.O. Age 70. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Joan; 
loving father of Mark, Brenda (Bob DeKold), Lynn (John Scales) and David; 
dearest grandfather of Alex, Robbie, Andrew and Mary Lynn; dear brother of 
Christine Godell. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mi.). Rosary 
8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Friday instate 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 
38775 Prentiss (betw. Metro Pkwy. & Jefferson) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. 
Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Donations preferred to the Michigan 
Osteopathic College Foundation. 
SMITH,STANLEY J., December 28, 2000. Of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. 
Dear father of Michael, Michelle (Michael) Max, Maria (Charlie) Johnston. Also 
leaves four grandchildren; Michael Jr., Kristina, Shelby and Reno. Brother of 
Marvin. Visitation at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard), Allen Park, Wednesday 2-9 p.m., VFW service 7 p.m., Vigil service 
7:30. In state Thursday at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church, 9:30 a.m. 
until service 10 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Memorial to American 
Cancer Foundation would be appreciated. 
SMITH,TILLIE D., Age 81, formerly of Allen Park, December 28, 2000. Loving wife 
of the late Stanley. Also survived by two children, four grandchildren, seven 
great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters and one brother. 
For funeral service information, please call The Martenson Funeral Home, Allen 
Park, 313-386-6600.
SPINDLER, STANLEY GORDON Age 58 of Rochester Hills, January 1, 2001. Loving 
husband of Mary Jo. Dear father of Stephen (Jennifer) Spindler and Michael J. 
Spindler. Grandfather of Matthew Spindler. Son of Mildred Spindler and the late 
Stanley Spindler. Brother of Robert G. (Gail) Spindler. Nephew of Kathryn Adams. 
Mr. Spindler was employed at Century 21 and Associates. He was a member of the 
Board of Realtors, K of C, Astronomical Society of Oakland County and ASCAP. Mr. 
Spindler was very active in the Dream Cruise and wrote and performed music for 
the event. Funeral Mass Saturday 10AM at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church, 771 Old 
Perch Rd. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home , 
339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester, Thursday 5-9PM and Friday 2-9PM. Interment Van 
Hoosen Jones Cemetery. Mr. Spindler will lie in state at church Saturday 9:30AM. 
The family suggests memorials to the Oakland County Astronomical Society. 
STEC, ANDREW, January 1, 2001. Age 66. Dear brother of Irene Oleszek, Richard 
(Evelyn) Stec, Loretta (Florian) Jakubiec and Joseph Stec. Memorial Funeral Mass 
will take place on Thursday, 9:30 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 7060 McGraw, 
Detroit. Meadowcrest Memorial Crematory. Arrangements entrusted to the Detroit 
Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home. 
STEPP , ASHLEY MARY Born May 13, 1986. Peacefully passed away, surrounded by her 
loving family, on January 2, 2001. Dearest daughter of John and Debbie (nee 
Bugaj). Beloved sister to Emily, Zachary and Jacob. Grandparents Judith Stepp 
and Jean Bugaj. Waiting in Heaven with open arms are grandfathers John Stepp and 
Fred Bugaj, and godfather Vince Marinelli. Also survived by her aunts and 
uncles: Carol and Edward Maser, Karen and Michael Kanny, Tim Bugaj and Darlene 
Bugaj, Marcie and Larry Smartt, Susan Marinelli, Peggy Stepp, Nancy and Marty 
Beneteau, Judy and Mark Dwyer, Michael Stepp, Jim and Maria Stepp, David and 
Marie Stepp; also survived by many cousins. Ashley was our angel on Earth, a 
gentle blessing from God whose courageous spirit inspired all around her. 
Although her life was too brief, her effect on us was profound. She will leave 
behind the memory of a beautiful, special child who in her own unique way, made 
everyone else s life more precious. Ashley loved the sound of music, the tone of 
a familiar voice and the touch of a loving hand. She lit up a room with her joy. 
We are all better people for having Ashley in our lives. Visitation Wednesday 
2-9 with a 7:30 Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, (Shelby Twp.), 49150 
Schoenherr (N. of 22 Mile). In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at 
St. John Vianney Church, 54045 Schoenherr. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
STOCKTON,GILBERT C., January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Jeannine. Dear father 
of Steve, Jim (Connie), Garry (Theah), Mary Jo, Gilbert Jr. (Joyce), Stanley and 
Mark (Benita). Also survived by one brother, one sister, ten grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin 
Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors 
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until time of service. 
TAYLOR , ELVIN A. ,Age 85. Died January 1, 2001 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of 
the late Irene I. Loving father of Mary E. Taylor and Richard (Irene) Taylor. 
Dearest grandmother of Craig (Kim) Meyers, Mark (Marie) Meyers, Merrill (John) 
McArdle, Kristal (David) Smith and Geoffrey (Maureen) Taylor and great-grand- 
mother of seven. Memorial service Friday 2 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral 
Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Visitation 1-2 p.m. 
TODD,JAMES S., Age 65. December 31, 2000 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 
Jacqueline. Loving father of Jeffrey (Gay), Jon, Janine West and Jennifer 
(Albert) Harris. Dear brother of Robert Todd and Anne Thomas. Also survived by 
seven grandchildren. Memorial Service Thursday January 4, 2001, at 11 AM at the 
Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2130 Ford Ave. Wyandotte. Arrangements by John 
Molnar Funeral Home, Southgate Chapel. 
TROUTMAN,SHIRLEY A., Age 68 of Milford. December 31, 2000. Wife of Clyde J. 
Troutman. Mother of Clyde R. (Mary) Troutman, Dianne Jamison, Cheryl (Larry) 
West, Karen McCloy and Dennis Troutman. Also 14 grandchildren, 2 great 
grandchildren, 6 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic 
Church, Walled Lake, Thursday 10 a.m. (in state 9 a.m.). Interment Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 
Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks south of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. (Rosary 7:00 p.m.) Memorials to The American Heart 
Association Appreciated. 
WAGNER, WALTER C., Beloved husband of the late Juanita. Dearest father of Edgar 
(Dorothy), Ronald (Holly), David, Ruth Ann (Donlad) Goodger and Walter Jr. Dear 
brother Of Clarence (Idela). Services Friday 11 am. Kaul Funeral Home 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Thursday 5-9 pm.
WAMPLER, HARRY B., Age 86. Beloved husband of Faye. Dear father of Marie, 
Harriet, Blane, Phyllis, Ralph and Lisa. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 
great grandson. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday 10-11 a.m. Funeral 
service Friday 11 a.m. Haley Funeral Directors, 24525 Northwestern ( Lodge Xway 
service dr. S. of 10 Mile rd.) Southfield. Interment Southfield Cemetery. Family 
suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan would be appreciated. 
WICE JR., EDWIN J., Age 38. Dec. 30, 2000. Former husband of Debra. Father of 
Nicole, son of the late Edwin J. Sr. and Dean. Brother of Brandy Kiernan. 
Private services. Arrangements by the Jarzembrowski Funeral Home 
WILKINSON , GERALD THERON Age 77. January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary Lou. 
Derest father of Gloria, Eugene, Terry, Cheryl, Mark, Douglas, Phyllis, Dana, 
Leslie and Jerry. Dear grandfather of 13. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with 
Services at 7:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 
9800 S. Telegraph Rd. 
WILLIAMS, CHARLES S. JR. Age 67. Father of Audrey M. (Gerald) Overpeck-Androyna, 
Mark (Sue), Cliff A. (Julie) and Lynn A. (William) Hall. Grandfather of Erik, 
Tyler, Brittany and Bridget. Brother of Charlene Filgo. Friend of Larry and 
Sally Galiotti. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz and Wilk Funeral 
Home 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Instate Thursday 8 a.m. at Holy Trinity Old 
Believers Church, 2315 Carpenter at Goddard, until time of funeral 9 a.m.
WILSON,GEORGE M., 82, of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Royal Oak. Passed away on 
December 30, 2000 at Bear Creek Nursing Center, Hudson, FL. He was born in 
Toronto, Canada and lived in Michigan for 60 years before moving to Port Richey 
in 1979. He was a retired purchasing agent for Chrysler Corp. He was a member of 
St. Mark s Presbyterian Church, Hudson. He was a member of the Timber Oaks Civic 
Assoc. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, two sons, Daniel G. of Waterford and 
David Anthony of Munith. Daughter Suzanne Smith of Lake Orion. Nine 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be held January 10 at 
St. Mark s Presbyterian Church, Hudson, FL at 10 AM. Arrangements by Prevatt 
Funeral Home & Cremation Service, FL.
ZEIGER,HELEN, Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of Harold 
(Patricia) Zeiger, Robert (Kiyoe Ise) Zeiger and Linda (Christopher) Bolles. 
Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Muller. Graveside services Thursday 10:00 A.M. at 
Machpelah Ceme tery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel
ZITNY, JOHN, Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Father of: Alfred (Rose 
Marie) Zitny and Thomas (Sharon) Zitny. Grandfather of: Christopher (Kimberly) 
Zitny, Elizabeth (David) Bertrand, Daniel Zitny, David (Jennifer) Zitny, Michael 
Zitny and Deborah Zitny. Great Grandfather of: Charity, Timothy, Beth, Lauren, 
Matthew and Stephen. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake, 
Friday 10 AM (in state 9 AM). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights. 
Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail (3 blocks South 
of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 6-9 PM and Thursday 1-9 PM (Rosary 7:30).

Death Notices 1/04/01

ARMSTRONG,LUCILLE DELORES (nee MILLER) Age 70, December 24, 2000 of Farmington 
Hills. Beloved wife of Robert B. Armstrong. Loving mother of daughter Gregg 
(Mark) and son Brad Lee (Laura). Devoted daughter of Mary Bobco. Darling 
grandmother of Griffin, Marin and the late Cooper Armstrong. Memorial Service 
Saturday, January 6, 2001, 1:00 p.m. at Holy Family Church, 11824 S. Saginaw, 
Grand Blanc, MI 48439. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Habitat 
for Humanity. 
BASHUR,IRENE, Age 84, January 1. Dearest wife of Stanley. Loving mother of 
Marcia, David and Patricia. Grandmother of James, Ann Marie and Renee. Great 
grandmother of Noah Robert Demarest. Sister of Dr. Frank, Raymond, George, and 
Dr. Stanley Hendricks and the late Margaret Babula. Niece of Virginia Barth. 
Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the 
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville at 7 Mile, Northville, and 
Friday 9:30 a.m. until prayers at 10:30 a.m. Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at Our 
Lady of Victory Church, Northville.
BOYAJIAN , DORIS ,December 24, 2000. Age 73. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Albert 
Boyajian. Dear mother of Gary (Sandra), Gale and Craig (Sally). Grandmother of 
Aaron, Jordan, Evan, Logan, Benjamin and William. Memorial service at St. Pauls 
Presbyterian Church, 27475 Five Mile, Saturday 11 a.m. Family suggests memorials 
to Presbyterian Village or the Michigan Humane Society.
BRIDGES , SUSIE ,January 2, 2001. Age 89. Beloved wife of Leonard. Dear mother 
of Marlene (Robert) Dickson and Gilbert Bridges. Grandmother of Todd, Glenn and 
Rob Dickson and Tori Herndon and Delaney Bridges. Great-grandmother of eight. 
Services at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of Six Mile, 
Friday 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 3-9. 
BURTLE , RICHARD ALLEN Age 55. Resident of Roseville. Died January 3 at Mt. 
Clemens General Hospital. Loving husband of 30 years to wife Karen. Loving 
brother of George (Rochelle) Burtle, Bonnie (Jay) Nowak, Donna (Spanky) Witzel, 
Judith (Robert) Barrett, Debra (William) Keenan. Numerous loving nieces and 
nephews. Employed by Mexican Industries as a Plant Manager for 16 years. A 
Vietnam era veteran stationed in Korea. Funeral Services Saturday 11 a.m. at 
Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Visitation 
Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 3-9. Memorial contributions may be made to the 
family of Richard Allen Burtle. 
dncross4CAROLIN,REV. WILLIAM J. January 1, 2001. Age 80. Survived by many nieces 
and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 
2600 Crooks Rd. (Between Maple & Big Beaver Roads), Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9 PM with 
Scripture Service at 7:30 PM. Rite of Reception at St. Patrick Church, 711 
Rickett Road, Brighton, Thursday 1 PM. Instate until 4 PM and 6-9 PM with 
scripture service at 7:30 PM. Instate at the church Friday 10 AM until Funeral 
Mass at 11 AM. Memorials to Angela Hospice. 
CARTER-JONES,MARY ANN Age 55, of Ypsilanti, formerly of Lorain, OH, died January 
1, 20011. She was born December 19, 1945 in Detroit, to the late Sylvester and 
Tarqueenia (Morris) Williams. Survivors include: her husband, Thomas; daughter, 
Michelle Marie; son, Tommy; and six brothers. Visitation 6-8 PM Thursday at 
STARK FUNERAL SERVICE, 101 S. Washington, Ypsilanti (734-482-4900). Funeral 
services will be handled by Carter Funeral Home in Lorain, OH. Contributions to 
Karmanos Institute would be appreciated. 
CASTO, DON H., of Kalkaska, formerly of Southfield, died Tuesday, January 2, 
2001. Beloved husband of Margo. mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Saturday at St. 
Mary of the Woods Church, Kalkaska. Visitation 7 to 9 pm Thursday and 1 to 5 pm 
Friday at Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. Rosary 7:30 pm Friday at St. Mary of the 
Woods. Memorials to Sr. Augusta Stratz Fund, P.O. Box 113, Kalkaska, MI 49646. 
CLAVENNA, EVELYN M., January 2, 2001. Age 82. Beloved wife of Emanuel. Dear 
mother of George Clavenna (Rebeca), Tina Coker (Bill) and Michelle Crysler. Dear 
grandmother of Libby, Missy, Angie, Marc, Lysa and Bryan. Great grandmother of 
Alina and Mikayla. Sister of Mona Jarvis. Family will receive friends A.J. 
Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers and Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 
Mile) Thursday 5-9 p.m. Visitation at Ascension of Christ Lutheran Church, 16935 
Pierce, Beverly Hills, Friday 10:30 a.m. until funeral service 11 a.m. Interment 
Oakland Hills Cemetery. Memorial tributes Hospice of Michigan.
CLIFFORD-SZMIGIEL,EUGENIA B.(nee Skrzycki) Age 86. Passed away January 2, 2001 
after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late John E. Clifford, M.D. and the 
late Alexander J. Szmigiel, M.D. Dear mother of Michael A. Szmigiel and Paul J. 
(Sue) Szmigiel. Loving sister of Charlotte (Bernard) Seibert. Also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. "Jean" was a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and a 
lifetime member of Lochmoor Country Club in Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation will 
be Friday, January 5, 2001 at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & 
Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10. Mile Rd.) 3-9 p.m. 
Rosary 7 p.m. In state at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Mack Avenue, 
St. Clair Shores, Saturday 9:30 a.m. before Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery. Memorials to the Grosse Pointe Crisis Club, P.O. Box 36243, Grosse 
Pointe, MI 48236 or Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester, MI would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, 313-521-3131. 

CROSS, CLEBURNE B., Jan. 2, 2001, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy 
(1996). Dear father of Louise (Donald) Blum, Linda (Bernie) Davis and Barbara 
Cross. Also survived by four grandchildren; Kevin, Michelle, Eric and Karie. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 
2125 12 Mile Rd. (2 blocks West of Woodward), Berkley. In state Saturday 10 a.m. 
until 11 a.m. time of Service at Huntington Woods Lutheran Church, 12935 W. 11 
Mile Rd (East of Coolidge) Huntington Woods. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Memorial donations can be made to the Church. 
DEMBINSKI, JOSEPHINE M., age 80, January 2, of Romulus. Beloved wife of Edward. 
Loving mother of Diane (Archie) LaFay, Karen (Gary) Cook, Doreen (Joel) Smith 
Michael (Debbie), Renee (Neil) Gravenstreter, Paul, and Tony. Dearest sister of 
Edward Dudek. Dear grandmother of Kathy, Andy, Sarah, Jake, Laurah, Alison, Kurt 
and Hannah; and great grandmother of Michael, Katie, and Miles. Visitation 
Thursday 5-9 pm and Friday 12-9 pm at the Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard, 
Romulus. Rosary Friday at 6:30 pm. Prayers Saturday 11:15 am from the funeral 
home going to St. Stephen Catholic Church, New Boston, for a 12 noon Mass. Fr. 
Alexander Wytrwal officiating. 
DODGE,GERALD F. (DZIATCZAK) Age 64, of Sterling Heights. January 2, 2001, of 
prostrate cancer. Loving husband of Julie Dodge. Dear father of Michael, Susan 
McLalin, Patricia Stachnik and Steven. Brother of Robert Dziatczak. Step-father 
to Joanne Bobek and Richard Saluto. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, two 
nieces, one nephew and a lot of special friends and neighbors. Gerald retired 
from A T & T. Memorial Services will be held at The Church of Today, 11200 E. 11 
Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48089, Saturday, January 6, at 12 noon. 
DOHERTY,THE REV. FR. DUANE Age 64, January 1, 2001. Beloved brother of Philip 
Doherty and Paul Doherty. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. 
Crooks (bet. 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 7 p.m. In 
state at St. Regis Church, Lincoln at Lahser, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Mount Saint Francis Cemetery, IN. Memorials to 
St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-4055 or St. Francis 
Mission, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount Saint Francis, IN 47146-9001. 
DORAN, PATRICIA R., Age 64, January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Dennis. Loving 
mother of Steven, Michele (Lance) Whitney and Jonica (Chris) Yakey. Proud 
grandmother of Christopher, Ashley, Eric, Shannon and Sean. Dear sister of 
George Koski, Arthur Koski, Michael Ingram and the late Carl Koski and the late 
Bill Ingram. Donation preferred to Hospice of Michigan or American Cancer 
Society. Visitation Friday 2:00 p.m. until time of Service at 7:30 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile).
DOSTILIO,DONNA JEAN, Age 70. Beloved wife of Patrick. Dear mother of Patricia 
(Sam) Grillo and Michael (Laurie). Loving grandmother of Jerry, Joe, Michael, 
Steven, Chris and Frankie. Dear daughter of Alice. Sister of Bill. Visitation 
Friday 3:30-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. 
Funeral Saturday, in state 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret 
of Scotland Church in St. Clair Shores. Rosary Fri. 7 pm 
DRAPER , MARY ANNE ,Age 76. January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of Donald E. Dearest 
mother of Stephen, Julie (David) Coleman and W. Alexander. Dear grandmother of 
Derrick Warren Coleman. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Episcopal 
Church, 20475 Sunningdale, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Friday at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe from 2-8. Contributions may be 
made to St. Michaels Episcopal Memorial Fund and/or Alzheimers Association.
DUNGAN, HELEN ANN, December 30, 2000. Age 93. Wife of the late George A. Dungan. 
Dear mother of George Dungan (Lynne) and Susan Young (Robert). Also survived by 
4 grandchildren. Family will friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers and 
Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Friday 5-8 p.m. Visitation at 
St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd. Bloomfield Hills, Saturday 9 
a.m. until Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Memorial tributes to Visiting Nurses Association, 25900 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI 
48237 
FARKAS , VIRGINIA ,January 1st. Beloved wife of the late Steve Bud . Dear mother 
of Donna and Denise. Sister of Frank and Anna; Ed and Bonnie Sidor. Also leaves 
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Prayers Friday 12:30 p.m. at The 
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home 19091 Northville Rd. at 7 Mile, Northville to Our 
Lady of Victory Church for a 1 p.m. mass. Scripture services Thursday 7 p.m. 
Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. 
dncross4FISHER,CLARE Age 69. Suddenly. Loving mother of Dianna (Craig) Behrens 
and Gary (Tressa) Tarpinian. Also loved by grandchildren; Christopher Behrens, 
Nicholas Tarpinian, Melanie Lutes and Stephen Lutes. Dear sister of Louise 
Barnes, Virginia Pearson-Brown and Violet Kurel. Also loved by nieces, nephews, 
relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 1-9 PM. Prayers 7:30 PM at The 
Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road, Allen Park, 313-386-6600. Instate 
Friday 9:30 AM until time of Service 10:30 AM at St. Johns Armenian Church, 
Southfield. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial gifts to St. Johns Armenian 
Church. Arrangements by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 248-541-8325. 
FORD,ROSE MARIE, January 3. Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Dear mother of 
Robert Maddock (Yvonne), Beverly Wolfe (Roger), Daryl L. (Cynthia) and Donna J. 
Etter (Eugene). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 
great great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 
2600 Crooks Rd., (btw. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-8 p.m. 
In state at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak. Monday at 
10:30 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Memorial tributes to Alzheimer s 
Foundation.
FREUD,LUCILLE K., Age 94, January 1, 2001. Wife of the late Marcus Freud. 
Survived by her son Robert D. (Marilyn) Kohnert of Oxford; grandchildren, Robert 
J. (Patti) Kohnert of Farmington, Jon B. (Sarah) Kohnert of Troy and Bruce D. 
(Tammy) Kohnert of Midland. Also six great grandchildren; and sister, Anita 
Abrahamson of Marlette. Memorial Service Friday, January 5, 11 a.m. at Auburn 
Hills Christian Center, 2592 East Walton Blvd. 
GARNER,ERNEST A. ,January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Helen B. Dear 
father of Ronald E. (Diane), Joseph W. (Tricia), Thomas (Cathy) and Linda M. 
(Stanley) Grzebyk. Also survived by nine grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of 
Lilley) Thursday 2-9. Scripture services Thursday at 7 p.m. Gathering Friday 10 
a.m. at St. John Neuman Church, 44800 Warren Rd. (W. of Sheldon) until 10:30 
mass. 
GLIDE, KENNETH R., December 31, 2000, Age 83. Loving husband of Kathryn for 65 
years. Dear father of Kay (Shawn) McAlinden. Dearest grandfather of Patrick & 
Kenneth McAlinden & Colleen Baker and great- grandfather of Lauren & Shawn. 
Services Saturday 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, Farmington (Farmington 
Road at Eleven Mile Road). Memorials may be made to the church or the Samaritan 
Counseling Center. Arrangements by THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, Farmington (248) 
474-4131 
GOULD , MILDRED ,Jan. 1. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late George. Dearest mother 
of Ronald (Susan). Proud grandmother of Brian, Lisa (James) Egan and Douglas 
(Lisa). Great-grandmother of Amanda, Matthew, Justin and Ryan. Visitation 
Saturday 4 p.m. until Service at 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
GRAJEK,PAUL S., Age 48. Beloved husband of Marlene. Dear father of Donna 
Detheridge and Gayle Megge. Loving son of Stephen and Marcella. Dear brother of 
Mark (Barbara) and Chris (Valerie). Also four nieces and one nephew. Services 
Friday 11 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., 
Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m.
GUMBLETON, MARILYN T. Age 63. December 23, 2000 in Portland, Oregon. Daughter of 
the late Alphonsus and Elizabeth Neyer Gumbleton. Loving mother of Crystal 
Williams. Dear sister of Gerard, Thomas, Robert, Eugene, Michael and Joseph. 
Memorial Mass at SS Peter & Paul Jesuit Church, 629 E. Jefferson (1 blk. W. of 
I-375 across from the RenCen), Saturday 12 Noon, preceded by visitation at 11 
a.m. Memorials Society of St. Vincent dePaul, SS Peter & Paul Jesuit Conference 
or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 
(248) 362-2500. 
HANAWALT,THOMAS E., Age 54. January 2, 2001. Suddenly. Loving husband of Susan 
(nee Droze); dearest father of Jason and Edward (Jennifer); beloved son of 
Calvin and Nancy Hanawalt; dear brother of Linda (Serafino) DeCaro; 
brother-in-law of Nancy Getzen, Maureen (Thomas) Bosman, Michael (Susan) Droze 
and Martin (Laura) Droze; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 
Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pte. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Michigan State University College of Engineering, 2459 Engineering 
Building, E. Lansing, MI 48824-1226, appreciated.
HARMON, AGNES, 78 of Waterford. January 3, 2001. Preceded in death by her 
husband s, Charles Becker and John R. Harmon. Loving mother of Robert C. (Lynn) 
Becker, Tim (Jenny) Harmon, Bob (Alma) Harmon and Beverly Hysell. Beloved 
grandmother to many. Mrs. Harmon worked numerous years for the Community 
National Bank in Keego Harbor. As a member of the Birmingham Country Club, she 
enjoyed golf and bowling. She was an avid vegetable gardener, NY Times crossword 
puzzle expert and loved to travel. Friends may visit Friday 12:30 pm until time 
of service at 2:30 pm at the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor. 
(248) 682-0200. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery, West Bloomfield. Memorials to Home 
Health Plus Hospice, Salvation Army or Karmanos Cancer Institute are 
appreciated.
JAMES,RONALD J., January 1, 2001. Age 56. Dear father of Ronda James and the 
late Andrew. Grandfather of Kohen. Brother of Marilyn (David) Westbrook, Jay 
(Jerilynn), Richard (Tracey) and William James. Son of the late Robert & Eleanor 
James. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM. Funeral Saturday 12 Noon at the Heeney- 
Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (Betwn. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington 
(248-474-5200).
JASINA, JOHN T.,, of Utica, January 2, 2001 at 86 years of age. Beloved husband 
of the late Helen. Dear father of Carl (Teresa) Jasina of Clawson and Joan (the 
late Arnold) Robins of Clarkston. Also survived by six grandchildren and ten 
great grandchildren. Funeral Mass Friday, January 5, 2001, 2 PM at Our Lady of 
the Lakes Catholic Church, 5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford. Family will receive 
friends at the church from 1 - 2 PM. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery in 
Clarkston. Arrangements entrusted to Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. 
JONES, ROBERT E., Jan. 2, 2000, age 61 of Wayne. Beloved husband of Pameila. 
Dear father of Albert (Tina) Jones. Brother of Albert. Grandfather of Ryan, 
Adam, and Brooke Jones. Funeral at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., 
Westland, Sat. 10 AM. www.uhtfuneralhome.com. Memorial services under auspices 
of Wayne Masonic Lodge No. 112 F&AM. Fri. 7 PM. Friends may call Thursday 4-9 
and Friday 12-9 PM.
KELLEY ,MARY RUTH (Clancy) January 1, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert J. Dear 
mother of Anne (Martin) Rajk, Robert and David P. (Susan Luxem). Dear 
grandmother of Alison, Kevin and Mary Colleen Rajk, Keegan and Nora Kelley. 
Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. 
Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800) Thursday 6-9, 
Friday 2-4 and 6-9. Monaghan K of C Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Instate Saturday 
morning Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi from 10 a.m. until time 
of Funeral Liturgy at 10:30. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins or St. Anne 
Building Fund. 
KOTOWSKI , STANLEY ,Suddenly. January 3rd, Age 75. Beloved husband of Roseann. 
Dear father of Steven (Clara) and Karen Czajka (Greg). Dear brother of Chester, 
Henry and Irene Ulanowski. Also seven grandchildren. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m 
Queen of Apostles Church followed by mass at 10 a.m. Visitation at the L.L. 
Orlikowski Funeral Home 2721 Holbrook, Hamtramck, Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 
p.m. Prayers Friday 6 p.m.
KRAMER ,PHILLIP ,Beloved husband of the late Sally Kramer. Dear father of Melvin 
(Rosalie) Kramer. Dearest brother of Betty (Sam) Hooberman. Loving grandfather 
of Iris (Arnold) Gilbert. Great-grandfather of Dayna and Jaclyn. SERVICES TODAY 
11 A.M. AT ADAT SHALOM CEMETERY CHAPEL, LIVONIA. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL 
DIRECTION (248) 546-4700
KROGULECKI , WLADIMIR J. Dear father of Joan (Ron) Warden, Marian Chmielewski 
and Dorothy Krogulecki. Grandfather of Debra, Ronald, Kathleen, John and Brian. 
Three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson survive. Brother of 
Adeline Wright. Instate Friday 11:30 a.m. at St. Linus Church til time of Mass 
at 12. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 
25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights.
LORIA,DONALD W. ,Beloved husband of Fayette Loria. Dear father of Mari Loria and 
the late Joshua Loria. Grandfather of Sascha and Jordan. Also survived by loving 
nephews. 
LUGGER, JONATHAN D., 27 of Romeo, January 1, 2001, a correction officer D-1 of 
the Oakland County Sheriffs Department leaves to mourn his beloved parents 
Phillip D. and Bethany A. Lugger, brother Jeffrey D. Lugger, sister Sara K. 
Lugger of Romeo, fiancee Joyce L. Goeschel of Sterling Heights, and grandparents 
Robert and Virginia Lugger of Niles, MI. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m., 
funeral service Friday January 5, 2001 at 1 PM. Roth-Muir Funeral Home, 296 S. 
Main St., Romeo. Burial made at Romeo Cemetery.
MAIANI, ANNA (nee Vicini) Age 75. Jan. 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Achille. Dearest mother of Frank (Deborah), Angelo and Norina (John III) 
McDougall. Proud grandmother of Zachary, Regina, Angelo, Giovanni and Francis. 
Dear sister of Paul, Mario and Piere Vicini. Member of the San Marino Ladies 
Auxillary. Visitation Wed. 4-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. 
Instate Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile at Romeo Plank 
until Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection.
MALBOUEF,LORRAINE M. December 31, 2000. Age 57. Beloved daughter of Genevieve 
and the late Antoine Malbouef. Dearest sister of Marlene, Larry and Lionel 
(Tina) Malbouef. Dear aunt of Andrew Malbouef, Sarah (Bernie) Engels, Paula 
(Walter) Fouts, Stephen Malbouef and Gail Malbouef. Also survived by many 
cousins and friends. Visitation at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. 
Clinton Twp. (N. of 15 Mile). Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 2-9 PM. Instate 
Friday 11 AM until the time of Mass 11:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, 62811 New Haven Road, (29 Mile Rd.) E. of North Avenue, Ray Twp. with 
Rev. Daniel O Sullivan officiating. Rosary Thursday 7:30 PM. Burial Clinton 
Grove Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan or the Church would be 
appreciated.. 
dncross4MALISZEWSKI,REV. FRANCIS Age 84. January 1, 2001. Beloved son of the 
late Feliks and Julia. Dearest brother of Albina (John) Franczak. Dear uncle of 
Daniel (Eleanor) Franczak, Cynthia (Lyn) Schrock, Lawrence Maliszewski & Janet 
(Robert) Koskodian. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Jarzembowski Funeral 
Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian. Instate Thursday at Sts. Peter & Paul Church 
1-9 PM and Friday 10:30 AM until Mass of Resurrection 11:30 AM. Vigil Service 
Thursday 7 PM. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 
MAMROT, JOHN J., Age 81. Jan. 2, 2001. Husband of Stella (nee Szymanski). Father 
of Vivian (Harmon) Keyes, Donald (Barbara) Mamrot, and Carole (Donald) Kowalik. 
Also 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Predeceased by son Gary. 
Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 
Gratiot at 8 mile. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday, visitation at St. 
Basil the Great Catholic Church, Eastpointe, 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m. 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
MANIACI,STEPHEN S., Age 71, January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Anna (nee 
Tocco). Loving father of Virginia (James) Runde, Alma (David) Reygaert, and 
Linda (Joseph) Kurp. Proud grandfather of seven. Dearest sister of Concetta 
(Patrick) Roots. Visitation Friday 2-9 pm with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday 
11:00 am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 
Mile). Tributes for Masses are welcomed. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
MASCHMEYER, MARGARET C. January 2, 2001. Longtime resident of Detroit. Beloved 
wife of the late Leland V. Sr. Dear mother of Judy Poole, Leland Jr. (Lillian 
C.) and Carolyn (Bill) Garlick of Greenville, MI. Loving grandmother of Judy 
(Nate) Emmitt and Ryan W. Garlick. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service 
Friday 11 AM at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, 
Novi (248-348-1800). Donations to United Methodist Church, 15932 East Warren, 
Detroit, MI 48224 and Wayne State Fund. 
MAXEY, MARJORIE ANNA January 1, 2001, age 80, of Sarasota, FL. Beloved wife of 
Joel. Dear mother of Joel, Jr. of Boulder City, NV, Jane Elizabeth (Pete) 
Peterson of Brighton, MI and Lee Drake Maxey of Detroit, MI. Loving grandmother 
of Erin Peterson, Lauren Peterson, and Al Peterson. Sister of Mary Elizabeth 
Crockett of Plymouth, MI and Martha Jane Seale of Concord, MA. Graveside 
services Monday 12 noon at Roseland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by O Brien 
Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi. (248) 348-1800 . 
Contributions may be made to the charity of donors choice. 
McLELLAN,MARCELLINE J. January 3, 2001, age 66. Beloved wife of Gerald. Dear 
mother of Mitchell (Laura), Mark (Lena), Matthew and Lisa (James) Kuehl. 
Grandmother of Jim, Chadwick, Rob, Carly and Clark. Dear sister of Carol (Tom) 
Opoka. Sister-in-law of Carlie (Doug) Willett. Funeral from the McCabe Funeral 
Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd., Saturday 10:30 a.m. Visitation 
Friday 2:30-9 p.m. Tributes to Henry Ford Hospice of Plymouth or Michigan Humane 
Society. She touched all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
McNARY, MARIE M., Age 90, of Fraser, died January 2, 2000. Beloved wife of the 
late Arthur E. Loving mother of Irene (Richard) Woloson, Philip (Joanne) McNary 
and the late Suzanne Schreiber. Grandmother of seven and great grandmother of 
three. Sister of the late Joseph Harbacek and twin sister, Florence Deering. 
Funeral Service Friday 11AM at Faulman & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home , 32814 
Utica Rd., Fraser. Visitation Thursday 3-5PM and 6-9PM. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions to Leader Dogs for the Blind. 
McQUILKIN, ELEANORE M. December 29, 2000. Loving wife of the late Robert J. Dear 
mother of Maureen Konon, Margaret Sarzynski; and the late Robert T. Daughter of 
Mary Malek and sister of William Malek. Also survived by granddaughters Stacey 
and Jennifer. Memorial Services to be held at 10 AM Friday, January 5th, at St. 
Linus Catholic Church in Dearborn Heights. Memorials may be made to The Michigan 
Humane Society. Arrangements by Voran Funeral Home, (313) 278-5100. 
NEWELL,PHYLLIS C.,, Age 57, of Addison Twp. January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of 
James V. Newell; dear mother of John of Eastpointe; beloved daughter of Margaret 
Raby of Sweetwater, TN. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 3-9 p.m. with 
funeral service on Saturday at 1 p.m. Funeral arrangements made by Roth-Muir 
Funeral Home - Romeo.
PALUMBO,ELIZABETH (MARTHA) Age 79. January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Vincenzo (Charlie). Dearest mother of Charles and Robert (Theresa). Dearest 
sister of Eleanor Caruso, Lillian Damico and Michael Wehby. Also survived by 
many loving nieces and nephews. Instate Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester 
Catholic Church, 11200 12 Mile Rd., Warren until time of service at 10:30. 
Visitation Thursday from 2-9 at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 
Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), Warren. Prayer Service Thursday 7 PM. 
PARTYKA , JOSEPH ALOYSIUS Age 84. January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Irene. Loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. 
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or for Mass. Memorial 
Mass at St. Dorothy s Catholic Church, 12255 Frazho Rd. in Warren on Saturday, 
January 6 at 10 a.m. Brunch to follow at the American Polish Century Club, 33204 
Maple Lane in Sterling Hgts. Arrangements by the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 
28499 Schoenherr.
PETERS,JOAN A., Survived by her husband, Thomas; sons, Philip and Jeffrey and 
daughter, Denise. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the Alzheimer s 
Association.
POHL,ERIC M., Age 74. December 25, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Carol. 
Loving father of Mark, Jerry (Kathleen) Pohl, Jon Pohl, Nancy (Charles) Noonan, 
Steven (Jane) Pohl and Scott Pohl. Dear grandfather of 10. Memorial Service 
Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 4 PM from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile 
Rd., Farmington Hills. 
RAY, DORIS MARIE, Age 71 of Napoleon, formerly of Dearborn, passed away January 
2, 2001. She married Richard Ray and he survives. Mrs. Ray was a member of the 
Littlefield Presbyterian Church in Dearborn and was active with the Women s 
Association at church. Besides her husband, Doris is survived by 4 daughters and 
7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 brother and 1 sister. A memorial 
service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 11:00 AM at the Littlefield 
Presbyterian Church, 7560 Littlefield Road, Dearborn, MI 48126 with Reverend 
Fran Haynes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 
Littlefield Presbyterian Church Benevolent Fund. Arrangements entrusted to the 
Jenter & Braun Funeral Home, Brooklyn Chapel, 517-592-2280. 
RENKOWSKI, JOSEPH G. Age 68, January 3, 2001 of Macomb. Beloved husband of 
Lorraine. Dear father of Joel (Carolyn), Jonathan (Pamela) and Jeremy. 
Grandfather of Ashley Martin. Brother of Joanne (Ray) Lapworth. Brother-in-law 
of William (Suzann) Bott and Deborah James. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday at 
Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica. 
Visitation 1-9 PM Thursday.
RESPECKI, JAMES, Dec. 29, 2000. Dear father of Daniel (Sharlene), Douglas 
(Laura), James Jr., Karen (Jason) Roumpz, and Darrin Demetsenare. Son of Edward. 
Brother of Kenneth, Steven (Barbara), and David (Mary). Grandfather of Kaleigh, 
Adam, Jenna, and ? Services Sat. 11 AM at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 
Mile Road (2 blk. W. of Woodward). Family suggest contributions to Rose Cancer 
or Hospice of Michigan.
REYNA,MARY C., Beloved wife of the late Samuel; dearest mother of Daniel, Myra 
(Ramon), Cynde (Gilberto) and the late Ruth, Benjamin and Gabriel; beloved 
daughter of Canuta (Mary) Perez; dear sister of Richard, Lillian, Pedro, Gloria, 
Alfred, Raquel, Mario, Veronica, David and Joseph; also survived by 10 
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. and 
Friday 1-9 p.m. at Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction at Fisher Fwy. For 
service times & arrangements please call 313-849-0120.
RICKETTS,ELSIE M., January 2, 2001. Age 79. Beloved wife of James. Dear mother 
of Kathleen M. Akins (the late Bud), Robert A. Ricketts (Paula) and Patricia H. 
Bauer (Art). Grandmother of James, Scott, Tom, Robert, Michelle, Kristy and 
Lauren. Six great grandchildren. Services at Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice Chapel 
, 36100 Five Mile Rd. W. of Farmington Rd., Friday 12 noon. Visitation Thursday 
1-9 p.m. 
ROYBAL,PATRICK M., Beloved husband of Joan E. Dear father of Patrick (Carol) 
Roybal, Andrea Kruckel and Martha (Neal) Compeau. Also survived by four 
grandchildren; Frank, Paul, Jason and Jeffrey. Dear brother of Rose Pillen. 
Visitation will be 3:00 until 9:00 pm Friday, January 5, 2001 at Kaul Funeral 
Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville.
RUESTER, LYNDEN ALFRED Age 80, died Sunday, December 31, 2000 in Daytona Beach. 
Formerly of Flushing, MI. He was born June 20, 1920 in Marissa, IL, the son of 
Oscar and Olinda (Beinfohr) Ruester. He was married to Margaret Karin (Nelson) 
Ruester for 48 years, and she preceded him in death in 1989. He then married 
Alma Jane Wheeler in 1997, and she survives. In addition to his wife he is 
survived by his daughters, Linda (Charles) Borgsdorf of Ann Arbor, MI; Judith 
(Dale) Conger of Dexter, MI; Karen Jones of Baltimore, MD; Nancy Ruester and 
Cyndi Raynor of Arroyo Grande; grandchildren: Michael (Elizabeth) Borgsdorf, 
David Borgsdorf, Stephen Borgsdorf, Ron Kimmons, Carolyn Hamilton, Meredith 
Hamilton, Ellie Jones. He had one great granddaughter, Elisa Borgsdorf. A 
memorial service will be held in Flushing, MI at the Flushing United Methodist 
Church on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. The family will be receiving 
friends in the church starting at 10:00 a.m. up until the Hour of Service. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
SCHMIDT, ALVIS, December 25, 2000. Age 78. Beloved wife of Erwin. Dearest mother 
of Lynda, Gerald (Patricia) and Robert. Also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 
great grandchildren. Arrangements by McFarland Fox Funeral Home, (313) 581-7240 
SIKORSKI,EUGENE L., D.O. Age 70. December 31, 2000. Beloved husband of Joan; 
loving father of Mark, Brenda (Bob DeKold), Lynn (John Scales) and David; 
dearest grandfather of Alex, Robbie, Andrew and Mary Lynn; dear brother of 
Christine Godell. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mi.). Rosary 
8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Friday instate 10 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 
38775 Prentiss (betw. Metro Pkwy. & Jefferson) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. 
Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Donations preferred to the Michigan 
Osteopathic College Foundation. 
SLYZIUK,ERNEST ,Age 80, January 2, 2001. Born Grandview, Manitoba. Dearest 
husband of Rose. Ever so loving father of Rebecca (Steve) Kielian, Patience 
(Said) Haymour. Preceded in death by daughter Beverley Salvadore. Wonderful 
grandfather of Steve (Marie) Kielian, Staci (Paul) Hutton, Nicholas Ernest 
Salvadore, Jordan and Omar Haymour. Great grandfather of Hailey Hutton, and 
Taylor and Austin Kielian. Brother of Mike, Stella Kukhahn and Delores Sauve. 
Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral 
Home, 37000 6 Mile Rd., Livonia. In state Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Service 
at Funeral Home
STOCKTON,GILBERT C., January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Jeannine. Dear father 
of Steve, Jim (Connie), Garry (Theah), Mary Jo, Gilbert Jr. (Joyce), Stanley and 
Mark (Benita). Also survived by one brother, one sister, ten grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin 
Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors 
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. until time of service. 
SWIANTEK,JULIA, 90. Wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Jeanette (Jan) 
Kolodziej and Gene (Lori). Loving grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 
eleven. Dear sister of Estelle Czaja and Bernice Walega and the late Helen 
Nalepka and Lillian Serafin. Funeral service Saturday, in state at St. Maurice 
Catholic Church 9:15 until Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 6-9 and Friday 
1-4 and 6-9 at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (betw. Middlebelt 
and Merriman). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
SZMIGIEL (see Clifford) EUGENIA B.(nee Skrzycki)
SZOCS,ANDREW, Age 81, January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Michaelene. Loving 
father of Joanne C. Shyne and George M. (Karen) Szocs. Dear brother of Mary A. 
Mata and Blackie (Dyna) Fekete. Grandfather of David, Timothy and Erin Shyne. 
Funeral Services Saturday 10:30 AM from Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., 
Allen Park and 11 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Visitation 6-9 PM Thursday 
and noon-9 PM Friday. Rosary 7 PM Friday. American Legion Post 409 Service 7:30 
PM Friday. Mr. Szocs was a member of Fr. Saylor K. of C., American Legion Post 
409 and V.F.W. Post 5572. Call 313-382-1150 for details. See www.Legacy.com 
TARPINIAN,SEE FISHER NOTICE 
TAYLOR , ELVIN A. ,Age 85. Died January 1, 2001 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of 
the late Irene I. Loving father of Mary E. Taylor and Richard (Irene) Taylor. 
Dearest grandfather of Craig (Kim) Meyers, Mark (Marie) Meyers, Merrill (John) 
McArdle, Kristal (David) Smith and Geoffrey (Maureen) Taylor and great-grand- 
father of seven. Memorial service Friday 2 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral 
Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Visitation 1-2 p.m. 
TRZECIAK, FLORENCE T. Age 74. January 3, 2001. Loving wife of the late Raymond. 
Beloved mother of Karen (David) Werton, Sharon (Gary) Fleming, Thomas (Dianna), 
Christopher (Janice), Raymond J. (Kathy) and Robert (Lori) Trzeciak. Dear sister 
of Anna (Lou) Pryzwara, Angie Waronek and Peter (Mary Jane) Waligorski. 13 
Grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4 PM - 9 PM and Friday 1 PM - 9 PM. Rosary 
Friday 8:00 PM. Funeral Service Saturday 9:00 AM at the Weise Funeral Home, 7210 
Park Ave., Allen Park (313-382-1150) and 9:30 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Church. 
Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. www.legacy.com 
VULTAGGIO, CHRISTINE M. Age 61 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of the late 
Joseph. Dearest mother of Joseph M. (Julie), Salvatore (Antoinette), Julie 
(John) Frank and the late Beth Ann. Grandmother of nine. Sister of Michael 
(Caroline) Pulzinski. Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church, 28839 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Mrs. Vultaggio will lie in state 
at the church from 9:15 AM until the Mass hour. Visitation 2-9 PM Thursday and 
1-9 PM Friday with a rosary at 7:30 PM at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the 
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks N. of Ten Mile 
Rd.). 
WAMPLER, HARRY B., Age 86. Beloved husband of Faye. Dear father of Marie, 
Harriet, Blane, Phyllis, Ralph and Lisa. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 
great grandson. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Friday 10-11 a.m. Funeral 
service Friday 11 a.m. Haley Funeral Directors, 24525 Northwestern ( Lodge Xway 
service dr. S. of 10 Mile rd.) Southfield. Interment Southfield Cemetery. Family 
suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Michigan would be appreciated. 
WEIDEMAN,FREDERICK, 95. Of Grand Haven. Died Sat., December 30, 2000 in Grand 
Haven. Mr. Weideman was born in Detroit on August 16, 1905, the son of Herman 
and Christina Weideman. He graduated from the Detroit College of Law and passed 
the Michigan State Bar exam in 1928 and started in private practice that year. 
In 1945 he joined the staff of the Wayne County Prosecutor s Office, and in 1947 
he accepted a position with the Federal Government prosecuting war criminals in 
Japan. Upon his return to the United States in 1949, he joined the legal staff 
of the City of Dearborn and remained there until his retirement. Frederick and 
his wife, Elizabeth, moved to Grand Haven in 1988. He is survived by two sons, 
William of Grand Haven, James of Taylor, Michigan, and a daughter, Nancy Hill of 
London, England; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A private Memorial 
Service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Hospice of 
Grand Haven, or the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Muskegon. 
WENDYKER , FELIX S. January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Stephanie. Loving father 
of Al (Linda) and the late Delphine O Shesky. Grandfather of Jerome (Donna), 
Victoria and Thomas (Dana). Also leaves five great-grandchildren. Member of Holy 
Name Society and Ushers Club of SS Peter & Paul, 3rd and 4th Degree Msgr. Hunt K 
of C 3312 and K of C Retirees Club. In lieu of flowers, family requests 
donations to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Services Saturday at 12 p.m. 
at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to SS Peter & Paul Church at 12:30 
p.m. Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Parish and K of C Retirees Rosary Friday 7 
p.m. In state Thursday 2-9 p.m., Friday 12-9.
WOOLWORTH, CLAYTON E. Beloved husband of Louise (Casai). Dear son of Helen 
(Schlegelmilsch) Woolworth. Dear father of Patrick (Therese) Woolworth and Lisa 
Woolworth. Dear grandfather of Lauren and Somer. Brother of Shirley Peterson and 
Julia Mitchell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, Jan. 5, 12 
noon, at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe, MI. Burial 
Service Saturday, Jan.6, 12 noon at the Port Austin Cemetery, Port Austin, MI. 
Visitation Thursday, Jan. 4, 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. 
ZITNY, JOHN, Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Father of: Alfred (Rose 
Marie) Zitny and Thomas (Sharon) Zitny. Grandfather of: Christopher (Kimberly) 
Zitny, Elizabeth (David) Bertrand, Daniel Zitny, David (Jennifer) Zitny, Michael 
Zitny and Deborah Zitny. Great Grandfather of: Charity, Timothy, Beth, Lauren, 
Matthew and Stephen. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake, 
Friday 10 AM (in state 9 AM). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Heights. 
Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail (3 blocks South 
of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 6-9 PM and Thursday 1-9 PM (Rosary 7:30).

Death Notices 1/05/01

ARCHAMBEAULT,LUCY A. Age 80, January 3, 2001. Dear mother of Gail (Daniel) 
Skudas, Ted (Rosemarie) and Lynn. Also 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. 
Funeral Sunday 7 p.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic 
(13-1/2 Mi.) Warren. Visiting 1-7 p.m. Sunday. 
BARKER, SYLVESTER G. formerly of Allen Park, MI for 50 years. Age 88. January 3, 
2001. Beloved husband of the late Margery. Dearest father of Marjorie Pietka, 
Diana (Scott) Thornton, Richard (Karen), and Gilbert (Jan). Also survived by 
many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great, grandchildren. Dear 
brother-in-law of Toby & Betty Santini, Bus & Mary Jane Porter. Visitation 
Saturday, 2-9 p.m. Services Sunday, 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telgraph Road. Former member of Allen Park 
Presbyterian Church, 32nd Degree Mason, active in the Allen Park Blue Lodge & a 
Great Lakes Steel retiree. 
BARTEL, EWALD, January 4, 2001. Instate Sunday 2 p.m. til time of service 3 p.m. 
at the Grosse Pointe Baptist Church, 21336 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials to the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL 
appreciated. Arrangements by the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, of Grosse Pointe.
BEZAIRE, STANLEY C., age 72, died December 22, 2000 in Dublin, Ohio. He is 
survived by his loving wife of 50 years Mary M. Bezaire and children Jerry 
Bezaire of San Francisco, CA; Christine (Jerry) Michael of Hilliard, OH; Denis 
(Debra) Bezaire of Warren, MI; Lyn (Bill) Galli of Hilliard, OH; Julie (Jim) 
Donovan of Waukegan, IL; Dave (Susi Havens-) Bezaire of Hilliard, OH; and eleven 
grandchildren; and brother Leo (Marie) Bezaire of River Canard, ONT. Retired 
from Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Detroit, MI, Stanley lived by the Golden Rule and 
always contributed to his community, especially through the Society of St. 
Vincent de Paul. Stanley s family observed a private prayer service in Columbus, 
and will invite friends to a memorial service on June 2, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at 
St. Clare Church, 1401 Whittier Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230. Donations may be 
made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul through St. Clare Church. 
BOLTERSTEIN,MARY J., January 3, 2001. Wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of 
Kenneth (Shirley), Larry (Linda) and Joseph (Nancy). Grandmother of Lori, Kelly, 
Kristina and Carl. Sister of Sarah and Elsie Gasparovich. Family will receive 
friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (bet Maple & Big 
Beaver) Saturday 4-8 PM, Sunday 3-8 PM. Rosary Sunday 6 PM. Visitation at St. 
Lucy Church, 200 E. Wattles, Troy Monday 10:30 AM until Funeral Mass at 11 AM.
BOULLEY,MAXINE B., January 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Antoine. Loving 
mother of Sandra (Jerald) Lehman, Debra (James Snider) Hoffman, and Michelle 
(Joseph) Tucker. Grandmother of Julie, Derek, Cortney and Drew. Leaves three 
great grandchildren. Funeral Services Saturday 10 a.m. at the Sajewski Funeral 
Home, 19111 W. Warren. Entombment Roseland Park. Visitation Friday noon-9.
BRIDGMAN, GLENN A., 89, of Traverse City and Bradenton, FL. died January 2, 2001 
in Bradenton. Mr. Bridgman was an Engineer for Ford Motor Co. for 31 years, was 
a member of many Masonic orders including Life Member of Detroit Masonic Lodge 
#2 F&AM, Royal Order of Jesters, Court #28, Moslem Shrine in Detroit and 
Scottish Rite Bodies. Mr. Bridgman is survived by his wife Irene, of Traverse 
City and Bradenton, a son, Glenn A. (Tamara) Bridgman, Jr. of Buckley, MI, a 
daughter Nancy M.(Darrell) Winchell of Bradenton and six grandchildren. Memorial 
service will be held Tuesday January 9, 1 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church, 
Traverse City. Masonic Services will follow. Memorial contributions to the 
Shrine Foundation for Crippled Children, Inc., 4200 Saladin Dr. S.E., Grand 
Rapids, MI 49546. Family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home 
Traverse City.
CAVANAUGH, KEVIN T., January 2. Dear father of Amanda and Leeland. Brother of 
Charlene (Michael) Tinkham, Kathleen Rubbo, Mary (Ray) McCarrick, Michael 
(Diane), Dennis, Carolyn (Mark) King and Nancy (Richard) Smith. Also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m. at Warrendale 
Community Church, 19700 Ford Rd., Dearborn (E. of Evergreen). Arrangements by 
Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, (734) 427-3800 
CESARONE, AGNES (AMORE) of Farmington Hills. Passed away Jan. 3, 2001. Energetic 
volunteer for the Red Cross, Henry Ford Hospital and many other causes. Loved to 
shop and socialize. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear sister of Pauline Kellett. 
Giving mother of Edward, Carole, Marlene, Craig, and Pam. Devoted grandmother of 
Skyler, Vanessa, Chad, Keith, Scott, Stacey, Megan, Grant, and Molly. Visitation 
will be at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. (W. of Orchard Lake Rd. & 
N. of I-696 interchange) Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m. with rosary service Sunday 
at 7 p.m. Services at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd. (S. of 14 
Mile rd.) on Monday at 10 a.m. with instate at 9:30 a.m. Donations may be made 
to American Red Cross. 
CHILTON,ROBERT L., Age 82, of Higgins Lake, formerly of Livonia, on Jan. 2 in 
Ann Arbor. Husband of the late June Chilton. Dear father of Donna (Elmer) Rushak 
of Brighton, Peggy (Kevin) Carlson of Pinckney, Carol (Tim) Gallagher of Shelby 
Twp., Bob (Kathy) Chilton of Marblehead, Ohio. Also 2 brothers, 1 sister, 16 
grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 
8 p.m. and the funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, 706 
W. Main, Brighton. 810-229-9871
CLIFFORD-SZMIGIEL,EUGENIA B.(nee Skrzycki) Age 86. Passed away January 2, 2001 
after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late John E. Clifford, M.D. and the 
late Alexander J. Szmigiel, M.D. Dear mother of Michael A. Szmigiel and Paul J. 
(Sue) Szmigiel. Loving sister of Charlotte (Bernard) Seibert. Also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. "Jean" was a member of the Detroit Athletic Club and a 
lifetime member of Lochmoor Country Club in Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation will 
be Friday, January 5, 2001 at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & 
Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10. Mile Rd.) 3-9 p.m. 
Rosary 7 p.m. In state at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Mack Avenue, 
St. Clair Shores, Saturday 9:30 a.m. before Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery. Memorials to the Grosse Pointe Crisis Club, P.O. Box 36243, Grosse 
Pointe, MI 48236 or Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester, MI would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, 313-521-3131. 

DEXTER, MEL, Age 67. Jan. 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Elmira. Loving father of 
Debra Attou, Dale (Kathy) and Donna Jones. Dearest Grandfather of Matthew, Brad, 
Erica, Rebecca, Lee and Sara. Brother of Irene (Fred) Affinito, Richard Dexter 
and Eleanor Nuytten. Worked as a Circulation District Manager for 30 years at 
The Detroit News. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway ( 16 Mile). Prayer 
service 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral Saturday. Instate 10 a.m. at St. Michael, 
40501 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mile) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection.
DOSTILIO,DONNA JEAN, Age 70. Beloved wife of Patrick. Dear mother of Patricia 
(Sam) Grillo and Michael (Laurie). Loving grandmother of Jerry, Joe, Michael, 
Steven, Chris and Frankie. Dear daughter of Alice. Sister of Bill. Visitation 
Friday 3:30-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. 
Funeral Saturday, in state 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret 
of Scotland Church in St. Clair Shores. Rosary Fri. 7 pm 
DRAPER , MARY ANNE ,Age 76. January 2, 2001. Beloved wife of Donald E. Dearest 
mother of Stephen, Julie (David) Coleman and W. Alexander. Dear grandmother of 
Derrick Warren Coleman. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Michaels Episcopal 
Church, 20475 Sunningdale, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Friday at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe from 2-8. Contributions may be 
made to St. Michaels Episcopal Memorial Fund and/or Alzheimers Association.
DUBROVICH,FRANK M., Age 78, January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Bernie. Loving 
father of Nada, Frank (Rita), Paula (Cris) Macuga. Proud grandfather of Jaime, 
Daniella and Maya. Dear brother of the late John, also many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 
13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Saturday 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. and 
Sunday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture 7 p.m. Monday Instate at St. Isidore Church, 
18201 23 Mile Rd. (at Romeo Plank) 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Mr. 
Dubrovich was a member of K of C #7200, St. Isidore Council, District Manager of 
State Lottery Marketing Oak Park, also Alhambra Hamtramck Caravan. Donation to 
Beaumont Hospice preferred by family. 
EARNEST, DAVID BROOKS January 3, 2001. Age 69. Beloved husband of Carole. Dear 
father of Scott Earnest (Pamela) and the late David Brooks Earnest II. 
Father-in-law of Sandy Earnest. Grandfather of Kelly, Marykate and Jessie. 
Brother of Samuel Earnest. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons 
(Vasu, Rodger & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward Ave., (bet. 13-14 Mile) Friday 
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorial Service Saturday 2:00 p.m. at Orchard Lake Community 
Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake. A memorial reception will 
be held at the church immediately following the service. Memorial tributes to 
American Heart Association or Orchard Lake Church Memorial Fund. 
FALCONETTI, PASQUALE Age 76, January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Anna Maria. 
Dearest father of Mario, Terry (Aaron) Arkelian, and Sandra (Ronald) Witte. 
Dearest "Nonno" of Gabriella. Dear brother of Anna (Salvatore) Guido. Visitation 
Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel) 23701 Ford Rd., with 
evening Rosary. Funeral services Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Divine Child Church. 
Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
GALL,STANLEY HERBERT Age 78. Of Littleton Colorado. Formerly of Detroit 
Michigan. Husband of Delores. Father of Richard Gall and Paul and Cheryl 
Atzmiller. Grandfather of Stephen and David Atzmiller. Visitation Friday 10 a.m. 
until time of service 11:30 a.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile 
Road, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Abiding 
Hope Lutheran Church, 6337 South Robb Way, Littleton CO, 80127.
GOULD , MILDRED ,Jan. 1. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late George. Dearest mother 
of Ronald (Susan). Proud grandmother of Brian, Lisa (James) Egan and Douglas 
(Lisa). Great-grandmother of Amanda, Matthew, Justin and Ryan. Visitation 
Saturday 4 p.m. until Service at 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
GRIFFITH,SHAWN P., Beloved son of Cletus and Patricia. Dearest brother of David 
(Diane), Shannon (Michael) Paul, Kelly (David) Lenhard and Patrick. Visitation 
Friday 3-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In state 
Saturday 11:30 until time of Mass 12 noon St. Margaret of Scotland. Rosary 
Friday 7:30 p.m. 
GUMBLETON, MARILYN T. Age 63. December 23, 2000 in Portland, Oregon. Daughter of 
the late Alphonsus and Elizabeth Neyer Gumbleton. Loving mother of Crystal 
Williams. Dear sister of Gerard, Thomas, Robert, Eugene, Michael and Joseph. 
Memorial Mass at SS Peter & Paul Jesuit Church, 629 E. Jefferson (1 blk. W. of 
I-375 across from the RenCen), Saturday 12 Noon, preceded by visitation at 11 
a.m. Memorials Society of St. Vincent dePaul, SS Peter & Paul Jesuit Conference 
or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 
(248) 362-2500. 
HANAWALT,THOMAS E., Age 54. January 2, 2001. Suddenly. Loving husband of Susan 
(nee Droze); dearest father of Jason and Edward (Jennifer); beloved son of 
Calvin and Nancy Hanawalt; dear brother of Linda (Serafino) DeCaro; 
brother-in-law of Nancy Getzen, Maureen (Thomas) Bosman, Michael (Susan) Droze 
and Martin (Laura) Droze; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 
Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pte. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Michigan State University College of Engineering, 2459 Engineering 
Building, E. Lansing, MI 48824-1226, appreciated.
JUIPE,LAWRENCE J. (BUD) 81. Died, Tuesday, January 2, 2001 in Deland, FL and 
formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of Martha. Loving brother of Geraldine 
Kain, Irene Ottevaere and Raymond. He is also survived by eight nieces and one 
nephew. Burial at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Arrangements by 
Lankford Funeral Home, Deland, FL.
KARRIO,ELIZABETH (BETTY) Age 62 of Nampa, ID. Formerly Det., MI. Passed away 
December 29, 2000 due to cancer. Betty was born October 8, 1938. She is survived 
by her two loving step-daughters Heidi (Chad) Boswell and Ruth (Brian) Hanna. 
Grandchildren Colby Bosman and Gus Hanna. Also survived by her dearest Sister 
Rita Kane, Brothers Bob (Josie) and Tom Starbowski, 10 nieces and nephews. Also, 
numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her 
parents the late Alex and Marie Starbowski and her husbands: the late Richard 
Kurdziel, the late Al Jayne and the late Dale Karrio. Betty is also preceded in 
death by her sister-in-law Beverly Starbowski. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 
Friday 7 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home 8809 Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. 
Instate Saturday 11:30 a.m. until 12 noon Funeral Mass at St. Theodore Catholic 
Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn 
Heights. Beverly worked 30 years for a railroad in MI and ID, before retiring in 
1999 from the Idaho State School and Hospital as an Administrative Assistant. 
KELLEY ,MARY RUTH (Clancy) January 1, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert J. Dear 
mother of Anne (Martin) Rajk, Robert and David P. (Susan Luxem). Dear 
grandmother of Alison, Kevin and Mary Colleen Rajk, Keegan and Nora Kelley. 
Survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visiting at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. 
Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800) Thursday 6-9, 
Friday 2-4 and 6-9. Monaghan K of C Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Instate Saturday 
morning Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi from 10 a.m. until time 
of Funeral Liturgy at 10:30. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins or St. Anne 
Building Fund. 
KOCH,GUADALUPE, January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Alan 
(Sue), Diane, David (Debbie), Ron (Dianne), Maria and Charlotte (Stan) Chlebek. 
Grandmother of 12. Sister of Lucy, Carmen, Daniel, Keno, Rosa, Anita and Edward. 
In state Saturday 9:45 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a 
Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton. Visitation at McCabe Funeral 
Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd. Friday 2:30-9 p.m. Prayers Friday 7 
p.m. Tributes may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. 
KOVIAK, DALE T., Age 59. Jan. 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Jeannette K. 
Clark-Koviak. Dearest father of Jennifer Seago, Debra & Daniel Koviak. 
Grandfather of Shelby. Dear son of Jerome & the late Carol. Brother of Jerome 
Allen, Judy Ehrenberg & Bruce Koviak. Step-father of Lori Kilian, Barb Sarver, 
Jeannie Stone, Jim Clark & Russell Clark. Step-Grandfather of 5. Visitation Sun. 
2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile 
Rd. Funeral Mon. 10:30 a.m. at Shepherd s Gate Lutheran Church, 12400 23 Mile 
Rd. Interment Glen Eden. 
KUCHARCZYK, ANNE V., Jan. 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Joseph J. Dear mother of 
Joanne Kucharczyk and John J. (Sally Jo) Kucharczyk. Dear grandmother of Emily, 
Allison and Jack. Dear sister of Virginia (Henry) Sienkiewicz. Visitation Friday 
1-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home (Shelby Twp) 49150 
Schoenherr (N. of 22 Mile). Instate Saturday 11 a.m. until 11:30 Mass at St. 
Peters Church (Mt. Clemens, MI). 
LORIA,DONALD W. ,Beloved husband of Fayette Loria. Dear father of Mari Loria and 
the late Joshua Loria. Grandfather of Sascha and Jordan. Also survived by loving 
nephews. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday Jan. 7, 2001 at The 
Birmingham Temple. For further infomation call the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020
LUTER,DIANNE MARIE, January 3, 2001. Age 54. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving 
mother of Mark (Ann) Rzepka, Scott (Shelly) Rzepka and Craig Luter. Dearest 
grandmother of Mathew and Kaitlyn; sister of Judith (Russell) Walker and 
Lawrence Vockler. Instate at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power 
Rd., Farmington, Monday 9:30 a.m. followed by 10 a.m. funeral Mass. Visitation 
Saturday and Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River 
Ave., Farmington (1 blk. west of Farmington Rd.). Parish Rosary 4 p.m. Sunday. 
Memorials may be made to Gilda s Club. 
MANIACI,STEPHEN S., Age 71, January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Anna (nee 
Tocco). Loving father of Virginia (James) Runde, Alma (David) Reygaert, and 
Linda (Joseph) Kurp. Proud grandfather of seven. Dearest sister of Concetta 
(Patrick) Roots. Visitation Friday 2-9 pm with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday 
11:00 am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 
Mile). Tributes for Masses are welcomed. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
MATZELT, HELEN, Age 85, January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Chester. 
Loving mother of Alice, Helen (Jerome) Suszek, Leon (Patricia), Joan (Gerald) 
Zajac, Eileen (Robert) McDonnell and Laurie (Robert) Beguhn. Beloved grandmother 
of 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf 
Funeral Home 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.), Dearborn Friday 1-9 p.m. 
Rosary 7 p.m. Instate at St. Albert the Great Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. followed 
by Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
McLELLAN,MARCELLINE J. January 3, 2001, age 66. Beloved wife of Gerald. Dear 
mother of Mitchell (Laura), Mark (Lena), Matthew Ciszewski, and Lisa (James) 
Kuehl. Grandmother of Jim, Chadwick, Rob, Carly and Clark. Dear sister of Carol 
(Tom) Opoka. Sister-in-law of Carlie (Doug) Willett. Funeral from the McCabe 
Funeral Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd., Saturday 10:30 a.m. 
Visitation Friday 2:30-9 p.m. Tributes to Henry Ford Hospice of Plymouth or 
Michigan Humane Society. She touched all who knew her and will be greatly 
missed. 
MONTAGANO,ANTHONY J. "Tony" Suddenly, January 2, 2001. Third Grader at St. Hugo 
of the Hills. Age 9 of Rochester Hills. Treasured son of Jim and Luli. Dearest 
brother of Alessandra C. Grandson of Anthony and Mary Montagano and Henry and 
Eloisa Valenzuela. Great grandson of Antonia Valenzuela. Nephew of Carmen 
Montagano, Joseph and Barb Montagano, Henry and Rosanna Valenzuela, Jose A. 
Valenzuela. Cousin of Michael, Michelle, Jaclyn, Joey, Henry Louis and Madeline. 
Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Saturday 
10:00 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers family suggests 
memorials to Make a Wish Foundation, 1669 Hamilton Rd., Suite 210, Okemos, MI 
48864-1809. Arrangements by A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 248-549-0500. 
PAIGE, RANDALL G., of Hartland, MI died Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 50 years 
of age. Visitation will be at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son 
Funeral Home, 3295 East Highland Rd., Highland on Saturday from 2:00 until 9:00 
P.M. and on Sunday from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M., and 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. Funeral 
services on Monday, time is pending.
PAUL, STEPHEN W., "Bear". Age 46, January 4, 2001. Beloved son of Diana and 
George. Dear brother of Scott (Pamela) and Dawn (Phillip) Paul-Picio. Nephew of 
Nina Paul. Cousin of Jonina Sawyer, Connie Jaeger and Denise Pietrobono. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9PM, Sunday 2-9PM and Monday 10AM until time of Service 
11AM at Resurrection Funeral Home , 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile), Clinton Twp. 
Burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer 
Foundation would be appreciated. 
PELLOCK, LENA, Age 83. Jan. 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving mother 
of Lana (Herman) Bobak and Glen (Deborah). Proud grandmother of Bryan, Jacob, 
Leah and Aaron; great grandmother of Michael and Matthew. Dear sister of Gloria 
Phillips. Donation preferred to Mother Angelica. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with 
a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at 
Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael s Catholic 
Community on Hayes Rd. between 17 and 18 Mile until 10:30 a.m. Mass. Entombment 
Mt. Olivet. 
PETERS, WILLIAM, Age 89. January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Edna. Dear 
father of Jean Thompson (John). Loving grandfather of Laura and Diana. 
Visitation Friday 2-4 PM with the Funeral Service at 4 PM at Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Memorials to Holy Cross Lutheran 
Church appreciated.
dncross4RABAUT,SR. STELLA, I.H.M. Age 75, died January 2, 2001. Beloved sister 
of Rev. Francis Rabaut, S.J., Sr. Celeste Rabaut I.H.M., Mary Jane Amato, 
Carolyn Deporre, Joan Barrett and Sr. Martha Rabaut I.H.M. Beloved aunt of 31 
nieces and nephews and dear great aunt of 79 nieces and nephews. Visitation 
Sunday at Gesu Catholic Church of Detroit from 3PM-9PM on Sunday with a Prayer 
Service at 7PM; also, Visitation on Monday from 2PM-8PM at the Motherhouse in 
St. Mary Center of Monroe, Mich. with a Prayer Service at 7PM and Funeral 
Services on Tuesday at 10AM. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. 
Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, (734) 241-9300 
RAYMOND,MARY E. (nee Clancy) Age 79, Jan. 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Joseph 
Donald. Loving mother of Noreen (Rev. Chuck) Bailey and Michael (Valerie). 
Dearest grandfather of Nicholas Raymond. Visitation Friday 4-9PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Rosary 
Friday evening. Funeral Saturday; Instate 9:30AM at St. Paul of Tarsus, 41300 
Romeo Plank (at Canal) until time of Mass at 10AM. Entombment Resurrection. 
REYNOLDS,MARJORIE R. January 4, 2001. Contributions appreciated to The Salvation 
Army. For further information call Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home (Utica), 
810-731-2411. 
ROSE,THERESA H., Age 74. January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Michael. 
Dearest sister of William (Patricia) Donohue and Dorothy (Walter) Bogart. Also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at the 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, (S. of 12 Mile). Scripture 
service 6 p.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL Tuesday Jan. 9. 
ROSS ,RICHARD A., Beloved husband of Charlotte Ross. Dearest father of Linda 
(Bob) Bigger, Barbara Ross, Robert (Debbie) Ross, and Billie Ann (Stephen) Shuk. 
Dear brother of Wilfred (Pat) Ross. Loving grandfather of Sara and Alan 
McGregor, Jason Ross, Michael (Crystal) and Mark Moroni, Daniel (Beth) and 
Andrew Bigger; and leaves four great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 PM at 
Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 blocks south of 696-11 Mile) with a 
Scripture Reading at 7 PM. In state Saturday 9:30 AM till time of Mass 10 AM at 
St. Clement, 25320 Van Dyke. Interment St. Clement Cemetery. Memorial donations 
to St. Vincent de Paul of St. Clement or Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Envelopes 
available at Ford Funeral Home. 
RUESTER, LYNDEN ALFRED Age 80, died Sunday, December 31, 2000 in Daytona Beach. 
Formerly of Flushing, MI. He was born June 20, 1920 in Marissa, IL, the son of 
Oscar and Olinda (Beinfohr) Ruester. He was married to Margaret Karin (Nelson) 
Ruester for 48 years, and she preceded him in death in 1989. He then married 
Alma Jane Wheeler in 1997, and she survives. In addition to his wife he is 
survived by his daughters, Linda (Charles) Borgsdorf of Ann Arbor, MI; Judith 
(Dale) Conger of Dexter, MI; Karen Jones of Baltimore, MD; Nancy Ruester and 
Cyndi Raynor of Arroyo Grande; grandchildren: Michael (Elizabeth) Borgsdorf, 
David Borgsdorf, Stephen Borgsdorf, Ron Kimmons, Carolyn Hamilton, Meredith 
Hamilton, Ellie Jones. He had one great granddaughter, Elisa Borgsdorf. A 
memorial service will be held in Flushing, MI at the Flushing United Methodist 
Church on Saturday, January 6, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. The family will be receiving 
friends in the church starting at 10:00 a.m. up until the Hour of Service. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
RZEPKA,DIANNE, See ,LUTER notice.
SANTIONI,FLORENCE, Age 81. January 3, 2001 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the 
late Joseph. Loving mother of Anita (John) Hibler, Louis (Brenda) Santioni and 
Vincent (Patricia) Santioni. Dear grandmother of Darlene, Alicia and Nicholas. 
Dear great-grandmother of Taylor. Funeral services Saturday 9:30 a.m. at John K. 
Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park followed by Mass 10 am at Christ 
the Good Shepherd Church. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visitation Friday 
12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 8 p.m.
SCHUETT,RAYMOND E., Age 89, January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Gretta. 
Loving father of Donna (Ronald) Hughes and Joanne (Garfield) Nicholls. Also 10 
grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean (Albert) Meganck. 
Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic 
(13 1/2 Mi.) Warren. Visiting Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to 
Northeast Lions Club, Detroit would be appreciated.
SETTLES,BILL G., Suddenly, January 3, 2001. Age 70. Beloved husband of Carmen. 
Dear father of Phil (Cindy). Dear grandfather of Charlie and Alex. Funeral 
Services Tuesday 11 AM at the Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr 
(S. of 12 Mile). Visitation Sunday 6-9 and Monday 12-9 p.m. 
SKLUT, LAWRENCE LOUIS Beloved husband of the late Leocadia. Dear father of 
Robert Lawrence (Barbara Full) Sklut, Christopher Sklut, Lawrence J. Sklut. 
Grandfather of Rachel Anne. Brother of Robert, Tom and William Sklut and 
Margaret Cicci. Funeral Saturday, January 6, 2001 from the Clyne & Sobocinski 
Funeral Home , 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe, 9:15AM and Mass 10AM at St. Veronica 
Catholic Church. Rosary Friday 7PM. Visitation Friday 2-9PM.
SNIDENBACH (BURCH), HELEN Age 96 of Hazel Park. Dear wife of Robert. Loving 
Step-mother of Sally Burch and Susan (Gary) Woodworth. Grandmother of Michele, 
Terese, Dan and Sarah. Great grandmother of Jonathon. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 3-9PM McCabe Funeral Home , 31950 W. 12 
Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Service Saturday 11AM with instate 10:30AM 
from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills. Burial Glen Eden 
Cemetery.
SOCHA,ROBERT, Age 79. January 02, 2001, Dear friend of many. Funeral Saturday 11 
a.m. at Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Rosary Friday 7 
p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Fri. 2-9 p.m. 
STONE, DORIS I., Age 87 of Hazel Park, formerly of Madison Heights & Detroit 
died January 3 at St. John s Oakland Hospital. Adoptive mother of Ginger Stone. 
Dear sister of Mildred Leavitt. Grandmother of two and aunt of several nieces & 
nephews. Visitation Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 
500 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral & Burial Tuesday at 
Marco Cemetery, Marco, Indiana. Memorials to American Heart Association.
SZMIGIEL (see Clifford) EUGENIA B.(nee Skrzycki)
THIESMEYER,HAROLD FRANK January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Doris. Dear father 
of Carol (Don) Holt, Donna (James) Sakowski, Linda Barbera and Kathy Winowiecki. 
Also survived by 3 brothers, 1 sister, 12 grandchildren and 22 
great-grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt 
(at Ann Arbor Trail) Friday 1-9 p.m. In state at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 
27101 W. Chicago (E. of Inkster) Saturday 9:45 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 
a.m. Scripture service Friday 6:30 p.m. 
TYLER,ELMER A., Age 86. Of Hillsdale, formerly of Detroit. Died January 3, 2001. 
Mr. Tyler was a Detroit City Police Officer for 26 years, retiring in 1967. 
Father of John Tyler, Susan Calligan, Martha Powers, Barbara Rice and Tim Tyler; 
brother of Eleanor Kita; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his wife, L. Elaine, three brothers and one great 
grandchild. Memorial services Monday, January 8, 11 a.m. at Hillsdale Assembly 
of God Church, Hillsdale, MI. Arrangements by Kurtz Funeral Home, 3380 W. 
Carleton Rd., Hillsdale, MI 49242.
VULTAGGIO, CHRISTINE M. Age 61 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of the late 
Joseph. Dearest mother of Joseph M. (Julie), Salvatore (Antoinette), Julie 
(John) Frank and the late Beth Ann. Grandmother of nine. Sister of Michael 
(Caroline) Pulzinski. Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic 
Church, 28839 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Mrs. Vultaggio will lie in state 
at the church from 9:15 AM until the Mass hour. Visitation 2-9 PM Thursday and 
1-9 PM Friday with a rosary at 7:30 PM at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the 
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks N. of Ten Mile 
Rd.). 
WARREN , ROBERT EARL January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Helen 
Margaret. Loving father of Robert (Marcia) and Roger (Lisa). Dear brother of 
June Mitchell and Eugene (Phyllis) Warren. Also predeceased by two brothers and 
one sister. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Nichole, Danielle and Garrett. Funeral 
Monday 11 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd., Allen Park. Visitation 
Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. 
WENDYKER , FELIX S. January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Stephanie. Loving father 
of Al (Linda) and the late Delphine O Shesky. Grandfather of Jerome (Donna), 
Victoria and Thomas (Dana). Also leaves five great-grandchildren. Member of Holy 
Name Society and Ushers Club of SS Peter & Paul, 3rd and 4th Degree Msgr. Hunt K 
of C 3312 and K of C Retirees Club. In lieu of flowers, family requests 
donations to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. In state Saturday 12 p.m. at 
SS Peter & Paul Church until 12:30 Mass. Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. K of C 
Retirees, D of I and SS. Peter and Paul Alter Society Rosary Friday 2 p.m. 
Parish K of C 3rd & 4th Degree, SS Peter & Paul Ushers and Holy Name Society 
Rosary Friday 7 p.m. In state Friday 12-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. 
Warren.
WHITCOMB,HAROLD J. JR. Age 82. Lifetime resident of the metro Detroit area. Died 
December, 21, 2000. He is survived by his wife Lottie and three children from a 
previous marriage; Penelopy Wood of Clarkston, Donna Thomas of Macomb, Harold 
Michael Whitcomb of Waterford; brother Alex Whitcomb of Florida; sister Millie 
Salaske of Troy; ten grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great 
grandchild. Memorial Service pending at White Chapel in Troy. 
WISEMAN,MATTHEW, Age 24, January 4, 2001. Loving son of Roy and Mary Wiseman. 
Dear brother of Stacey and Sarah. Grandson of William Wiseman and Marguerite 
Decker. Visitation Saturday 2-9 and Sunday 10-1 p.m. Funeral Sunday 1 p.m. at 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13-1/2 Mile) Warren. 
Family suggests memorials to St. Jude s Children s Hospital. 
WOOLWORTH, CLAYTON E. Beloved husband of Louise (Casai). Dear son of Helen 
(Schlegelmilsch) Woolworth. Dear father of Patrick (Therese) Woolworth and Lisa 
Woolworth. Dear grandfather of Lauren and Somer. Brother of Shirley Peterson and 
Julia Mitchell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday, Jan. 5, 12 
noon, at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe, MI. Burial 
Service Saturday, Jan.6, 12 noon at the Port Austin Cemetery, Port Austin, MI. 
Visitation Thursday, Jan. 4, 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. 
ZAGATA,EDWARD L., Age 71. Passed away Thursday, January 4. Beloved husband of 
Lillian. Dear brother of Stanley (Lottie) Zagata, Mary (John) Krzywicki, Celia 
(Alex) Kozlowski, Angela (Thomas) Skirpan, and Frank (Sharon) Zagata. 
Predeceased by Theodore, Jeanette Zagata. Also survived by many nieces and 
nephews. Edward was a life time member of Amvet Post #45 - Sgt. Edward J. Madaj. 
Viewing Saturday and Sunday 2-8 PM at the Risko Funeral Home, 7100 Michigan Ave. 
Detroit. Funeral Mass Monday at St. Stephen Mary Mother of the Church, 10 AM. 
For more info call 313-841-8284.
ZIETLOW,ALFRED H., January 4, 2001. Age 83. Husband of the late Helen. Father of 
the late Ronald. Loving grandfather of Ronald & Robin. Visitation at McFarland 
Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn, Friday 4-9 p.m. In state at 
Atonement Lutheran Church, 6961 Mead, Dearborn, Saturday 10:30 a.m. with Funeral 
Service at 11 a.m. 

Death Notices 1/06/01

AFFELDT , HENRY ,Age 76. January 4, 2001. A loving husband and father to wife 
Caroline and daughters Judith, Debra, Lynn and the late Kitty. A grandfather to 
five and great-grandfather to two. Also survived by a sister Estelle. He was a 
decorated WWII Veteran and active member of St. Edmunds Parish in Warren. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9 and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Prayers Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral from 
the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile) on Monday at 
9:30 a.m. and to St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd. at 10 a.m. 
BARTEL, EWALD, January 4, 2001. Instate Sunday 2 p.m. til time of service 3 p.m. 
at the Grosse Pointe Baptist Church, 21336 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials to the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL 
appreciated. Arrangements by the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, of Grosse Pointe.
BUDKA, DANIEL R., Age 49. January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Kathy (Nee 
Arnett). Proud father of Jamie. Dearest son of the late Loretta and Roland (the 
late Ann). Loving brother of Diana (James) Miller and Dennis (Dawn). Step 
brother of Joe (Judy) Wagner, Andy (Victoria) Zupko, Carol (James) Ewell, Nancy 
(Bill) Forton, Bernie (Ross) Millar, Diane (Tony) Forlini and Mary Lou Zupko. A 
member of Knights of Columbus Bishop Murphy Council. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm 
with evening rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Inc 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Pkwy. (16 mi). Funeral Monday. In state 9 a.m. at St. Athanasius, 18720 13 Mile 
(betwn Gratiot and Utica) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome 
to the American Heart Assoc.
BURBO, WALTRUDE D., Age 80, Dec. 31, 2000 of Trenton. Beloved wife of the late 
Thomas W. Loving mother of Carol (Leonard) Shirk, Katherine Burbo, Thomas W., 
Jr., (Carolyn) and Bernadette (Terri) Samuels. Dearest grandmother of 5, great 
grandmother of 5. Visitation Sun. 2-9 p.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 
West Rd., Trenton and Monday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton. Vigil service Sun. 7 p.m. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or The Neighborhood 
Services Organization older adult services, 2111 Woodward, 3rd floor, Detroit MI 
48201. Interment Michigan Memorial Park. 
CESARONE, AGNES (AMORE) of Farmington Hills. Passed away Jan. 3, 2001. Energetic 
volunteer for the Red Cross, Henry Ford Hospital and many other causes. Loved to 
shop and socialize. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear sister of Pauline Kellett. 
Giving mother of Edward, Carole, Marlene, Craig, and Pam. Devoted grandmother of 
Skyler, Vanessa, Chad, Keith, Scott, Stacey, Megan, Grant, and Molly. Visitation 
will be at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. (W. of Orchard Lake Rd. & 
N. of I-696 interchange) Saturday & Sunday 5-9 p.m. with rosary service Sunday 
at 7 p.m. Services at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd. (S. of 14 
Mile rd.) on Monday at 10 a.m. with instate at 9:30 a.m. Donations may be made 
to American Red Cross. 
DOUGHERTY, DORIS, Age 80, January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Merton. Dear 
mother of Patricia (Ron) Esch, Michael and Steven (Veronica). Dearest 
grandmother of Lisa, Jennifer, Jud, Samantha and Steven. Loving great 
grandmother of Cameron, Drake and Hagen. Also survived by sister June Wheeler. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9PM, Sunday 1-7PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home , 37000 
Six Mile Rd., Livonia (E of I-275). Funeral Service at 7PM Sunday at the Funeral 
Home.
DOWNEY,DONALD E., Age 71. January 04, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary (Micheli). 
Loving father of Kathy (Sal) Presti, Lisa Downey and Michael (Dori) Downey. 
Grandfather of Meagan and Sarah Presti and Ryan Downey. Visitation Saturday 4-9 
p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Prayers Monday 10:15 a.m. at A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren, followed by 
11 a.m. Mass at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Roseville. Family suggests 
memorials to U. of M. Cancer or Hospice of S.E. Michigan.
DUBINSKI,JOHN, January 04, 2001. Beloved husband of Waclawa. Dearest father of 
Janina (Eugene) Lewczuk and Barbara (Michael) Fudalla. Loving grandfather of 
Yoland, Daniel, Matthew, Andrew and Stephanie. Dear brother of Sophie, Anna and 
Stefan, in Poland. Survived by many nieces and nephews in Poland. Also survived 
by many cousins in Brazil. John will be instate Monday 10:30 a.m. at 
Transfiguration Catholic Church until Mass at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be 
Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 
29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Parish Rosary Sunday 3:00 p.m.
DUNDAS,ERNEST JOHN, Beloved husband of Marian (nee Licavoli-Alongi). Dearest 
father of Ann (Peter) Frontiera and Anthony (Judith) Alongi. Brother of Patrick 
(Cathi) Dundas. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. at the Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 
18 Mile). Mr. Dundas will lie in state at St. Michael Catholic Church Monday 
from 11:30 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at noon. The church is 
located just south of the funeral home at 40501 Hayes Rd. Burial will take place 
at Resurrection Cemetery. There will be a rosary on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. 
FISHER, MARIETTA J., January 4, 2001. Dear mother of Gerald (Nanette), Clyde 
(Suzanne), Dale (Lea), Larry, Sheila (Willy) Mannarino, Shawn (Sharon) and the 
late LeRoy. Grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 2. Sister of Lorraine (Bill) 
Schuyler and Shirley Rogers. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM. Services Monday 11 AM at 
the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Betwn. Ford Rd. & 
Cherry Hill).
FLETCHER,MISS MARGARET SARA 79, on Wednesday, January 3, 2001. She was born in 
Detroit, MI and was a teacher for 44 years. Margaret moved to Wallaceburg, 
Ontario in 1979 and then to Oakville, Ontario in 1995. Sadly missed by her 
cousins, Gordon and Christie Hemphill and their children, Julia, Brianna and 
Robert of Oakville, Tyler and Krista Dunsmore of Chile, Sara Dunsmore of 
Vancouver and Zachary Dunsmore of London. Predeceased by her cousin and dear 
friend, Margaret Crawford (July 1990). Funeral services at the Eric F. Nicholls 
Funeral Home, 639 Elgin St., Wallaceburg, Ontario on Saturday at 11 a.m. 
Interment in Rodney Cemetery, Rodney, Ontario. Donations to the Charity of Your 
Choice may be left at the funeral home. 
FORYS, CARMEN, Age 78 of Pearl Beach, January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Harold J. Forys. Dear mother of Harold "Mal" Forys, Maria (Tom) Weatherdon and 
Tim (Diane) Forys. Also survived by a sister Mary (Gordon) Girard, a brother in 
law Ohario Luna, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Predeceased by a 
sister Josephine Luna. Visitation Sunday 6-9PM, Monday 1-4 & 6-9PM. Rosary 
Monday at 7PM in the Gilbert Funeral Home , Algonac. In state Thursday at 9:30AM 
until 10AM Funeral Service at St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Burial 
will be in the St. Catherines Cemetery. 
GENDLER,LOUIS, 92 years, passed away in Royal Oak, MI, January 4, 2001. 
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Frieda (A.H.). Loving father, grandfather and 
great-grandfather. Services will be held Sunday, January 7, 2001 at the Rachel 
Kaplan Hebrew Memorial Chapel, 697 Aylmer, Windsor, Ontario at 12 noon, Rabbi 
Zakariash officiating. Interment will follow at the Shaar Hashomayim Cemetery. 
Shiva will be observed Sunday evening only at daughter, Elaine s. The family 
recommends donations to the MS Society. Arrangements entrusted to Janisse 
Brothers Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave., 519-253-5225.
GRAFF,LILIAN, Beloved wife of the late Louis Graff. Dear mother of Leslie Graff, 
Richard Graff, Shirley Kulevsky, Janet Rosenberg and the late Irene Graff. 
Grandmother of Jonathan Kulevsky, Andrea (Ed Stine) Kulevsky, and Neil (Kris) 
Kulevsky. Sister of Adolph Solomon and Aunt of Betty Cohen and Sandra Burstein. 
For info, please contact the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
GUTHRIE,WM. WARREN, of Sylvan Lake. January 4, 2001. Born 87 years ago in 
Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (nee Fries). 
Father of Judith L. (Jim) Davidson and David P. Guthrie. Grandfather of Stephen 
Beckner, Wendy Davis, Molly Malone, Melissa Ventura, Lorie Jewell, Tim Jewell 
and Michael Guthrie. Six great grandchildren. Mr. Guthrie worked as a tool and 
die maker. A graduate of Detroit Eastern High School and Wayne State University, 
he taught vocational education at Pontiac Central High School and was an 
instructor at Oakland Community College. Friends may visit Sunday 1-5 PM. 
Services Monday 1 PM at the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor. 
Memorials to Hospice Home are appreciated. 
HERSCHELMAN, FREDERICK A. 87 of Frankfort, formerly of Harsen s Island, died 
Tuesday, January 2, 2001 in Frankfort. Beloved husband of Dorothy, loving father 
of Nancy (Jim) Honchell of Frankfort, Lois Grau of Shelby Twp. & Fred (Karen) 
Herschelman of Lake Orion, grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 11. 
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6th at 1 PM from St. 
Catherine s Catholic Church in Algonac, with Father Leonard Wallace, celebrant. 
Interment in St. Catherine s Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from noon 
until time of services. Arrangements Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes.
HERZ, RITA THERESE (Terry) Dear sister of Mary Sue Jones (John), William D. Herz 
(Diana) and Elizabeth McMillan. Loving aunt of Jennifer Hurt, Christopher Jones, 
Carey Herz, Lauren Herz, Scott McMillan and James McMillan. Also survived by 3 
grand nieces. Instate Monday 11:30 am until time of mass 12 noon at St. Clare of 
Montefalco Church. Visitation Sunday 1-8 pm at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home , 
20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Prayer service Sunday 6 pm. Memorial donations appreciated to the American 
Cancer Society. 
HOOD,JANET L. "JESSIE" Age 86 years. December 24, 2000, at Windsor, Ontario. 
Born in Bridge of Wier, Scotland. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Baird. Survived 
by daughter-in-law Lois Hood. Grandma to JoAnn Mason of Windsor and Jim Hood of 
Amherstburg, Ontario; and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Beloved aunt 
of Robert Langlands, Catherine Susan, May Garlock, Jessie Spillman, Ian 
McLellan, Bill McLellan, Janet Holycross and Kenneth McLellan. 23 
great-grandnieces and nephews also survive. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens, 
Windsor, Ontario. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral 
arrangements entrusted to the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor, Ontario.
HURST,BERTIE M., January 02, 2001. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Newton L. 
Sr. (1977). Beloved mother of Newton L. (Shirley) Hurst Jr., Drucilla James, 
William Hurst, Charlotte Hurst, and Walton (Nardine) Hurst. Also survived by 14 
grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at 
Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Rd. (2 blocks west of Woodward), 
Berkley. Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Roseland Park 
Cemetery.
KADYKOWSKI,HELEN MARIE Age 87 of Farmington Hills. January 4, 2001. Beloved wife 
of the late Henry Kadykowski. Beloved mother of Ronald (Jeanette) Kadykowski. 
Dear grandmother of Ron, Randy and Sandy Mustonen. Also five 
great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake, 
Monday 9 a.m. (instate 8:30 a.m). Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral 
Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 6-9 p.m. 
and Sunday 1-9 p.m.
KASPROWICZ,MELVIN H. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Taberski). 
Loving father of Mary Beth, Matthew (Christin) and the late Jennifer (1983). 
Also survived by his brother, James, and grandson, Brian. Funeral Mass Monday 11 
a.m. (instate 10:30 a.m.) at St. Fabian Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington 
Hills. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m., Sunday 1-7 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist 
Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.) Farmington 
(248-474-5200). Scripture Service Sunday 1:30 p.m.
KLOBUCAR , FRANK T. January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Dear father of 
Robert (Sybil), Michael, Thomas (Catherine), Stephen (Diane) and Teresa. Brother 
of Frances Marchinko, Mary Tomac, Antonia Babich, Rose Tomac, William and Henry 
Klobucar. Also survived by six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Daniel, Sara, Michael, 
Frank and Ethan. In state Monday 10 a.m. at St. Martin De Porres Church until 
time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Saturday 5-9 and Sunday 1-9 at the D.S. 
Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Scripture 
service Sunday evening.
LEINONEN , PETER N. of Warren. Beloved husband of Alice. Dear father of Gary 
(Barbara), Peter (Carol) and Steven. Dearest brother of Pauline (Walter) 
Moilanen and Betty Rouhonen. Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 
1-9 p.m. at the Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan 
Rd., Warren (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile). Funeral services Monday 10 a.m. at the 
funeral home with the Rev. J. Wallace Zink officiating. Burial in Cadillac 
Memorial Gardens East. 
LONG,REBECCA, Beloved wife of the late Alfred Long and the late Ben Haimovitz. 
Dear sister of Florence Horowitz and Ann Wohl and the late Norton Taylor. 
Services 11:30 Sunday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. 
Interment. Yiddish Folk Farein Cemetery. 
MADDOCK, EMILY, Age 71. January 3, 2001, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late 
Richard. Loving mother of Thomas (Mindy), Patricia (Kenneth) Moore Jr., Edward 
(Annamaria), Marianne (Michael T.) Leach, Margaret (John) Meiers and the late 
Kathryn Maddock. Dear sister of Thaddeus Sitarski. Also survived by 14 
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 12-9 
p.m. at (Allen Park Chapel) Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Road. Service Monday 
at St. Frances Cabrini Church. In State at 10:30 a.m. Mass following 11 a.m. 
Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests 
donations be made to Arbor Hospice or Tuberous Sclerosis.
MANIERE-GOODSON,SHERRY ANNE Age 20. Loving mother of Phillip Joseph Goodson. 
Dearest daughter of Robert J. Maniere Jr. and Maureen A. Higgins. Sister of 
Gordon Maniere, Joseph Maniere and Robert E. Maniere. Granddaughter of Gordon 
and Betty Reitzloff, Colleen Hebert, Joseph and Jean Peltier. She will be 
greatly missed by the Higgins, Peltier and Earl Goodson families. Funeral 
services at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile 
Road Monday 11:00 a.m. Visitation Sunday 1:00 until 9:00 p.m. Interment Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery. The family requests for those desiring rememberances be 
donations to the Phillip Joseph Goodson Educational Trust.
MARTELLI,DANIEL E., Age 74. January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving 
father of Daniel P. (Ellen) of Howell, MI, Nicholas R. of Glen Burnie, MD, and 
Dean D. of Pontiac, MI. Proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren and 4 great 
grandchildren. Dear brother of Ralph Martelli of Troy, MI, Frances Treccapelli 
of Sterling Hgts., Gloria Olscewski of Sterling Hgts., Joanne Pavlak of West 
Bloomfield and the late Dominic A. Martelli. Visitation at the Sterling Hgts. 
Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 Mile Rd. (@ 
Schoenherr), Saturday 2-9 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM with rosary 7 PM. Funeral Service 
Monday beginning 9:45 AM at the funeral home to SanFrancesco Catholic Church for 
10:30 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
MASI,JANET E., of Clarkston, formerly of Warren. January 3, 2001. Age 57. Wife 
of John. Mother of Michelle (Tyrone/Tim) Wood of Davisburg and Renee (Phil) 
Wojcik of Garden City. Grandma of Elena. Sister of Joe (Kathy) DeCarlo of CA. 
Jan served as Vice President of Economic Development for the Warren-Centerline 
Chamber of Commerce. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Daniel Catholic Church, 
Clarkston. Scripture Service Sunday 4:30 PM at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 
Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Saturday 4-9 PM and Sunday 1-8 
PM. Memorials may be made to the Servite Sisters. 
McLELLAN,MARCELLINE J. January 3, 2001, age 66. Beloved wife of Gerald. Dear 
mother of Mitchell (Laura), Mark (Lena), Matthew Ciszewski, and Lisa (James) 
Kuehl. Grandmother of Jim, Chadwick, Rob, Carly and Clark. Dear sister of Carol 
(Tom) Opoka. Sister-in-law of Carlie (Doug) Willett. Funeral from the McCabe 
Funeral Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd., Saturday 10:30 a.m. Tributes 
to Henry Ford Hospice of Plymouth or Michigan Humane Society. She touched all 
who knew her and will be greatly missed. 
MERRITT, IRENE, Age 86, of N. Ft Myers, FL, formerly of Brighton. Beloved mother 
of Doreen Mullins, Eleanor (Leonard) Wegrzyn and Betty (Paul) Queen. Grandmother 
of 14, 11 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter. Dear sister of 
Mabel Eller, Violet Bullock and Nell Ferero. Service Monday 11 a.m. at Vermeulen 
Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor rd., Plymouth (3 miles W. of I-275). 
Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. 
MONTGOMERY ,HATTIE MURPHY Age 93, of Farragut, TN, passed away Monday, January 
1, 2001 at the Park West Medical Center. Hattie was born February 24, 1903 in 
Nashville, TN. She was a former resident of Sarasota, FL and Birmingham, MI 
before moving to Tennessee. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Joseph 
Montgomery; sister, Lois Murphy Goode of Lenoir City, TN and brother, Albert 
Gwill Murphy of Cadiz, KY. She is survived by her son, Robert R. Montgomery and 
his wife, Helen M. of the Tellico Village Community, Loudon, TN; daughter, 
Harriett Montgomery Zullo and her husband, Joseph of Livingston, N.J.; sister, 
Mary Murphy Stilber of Sarasota, FL; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 
one great great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial 
service will be held. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Montgomery 
Family. www.clickfuneralhom.com
MURPHY,MARIE H., (nee Riopelle). Age 92. January 4, 2001, of St. Clair Shores, 
formerly of Grosse Pointe Park. Beloved wife of the late Circuit Judge Thomas J. 
Murphy. Loving mother of Maureen Murphy, Robert Murphy, Kathleen Murphy 
(Stewart), Carol Murphy (Scopazzi) and the late Nancy Rockwell. Proud 
grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of ten. Survived by brothers Robert 
and Russell Riopelle and sister Ruth Bolla. Member Emeritas of Jr. Group of 
Goodwill Industries, past member of Bon Secours Hospital Assistance League and 
the Cancer Loan Closet, and former Election Supervisor for the City of Grosse 
Pointe Park (20 years). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco 
Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park, until time of service 10 
a.m. Visitation 2-8 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse 
Pointe. Scripture Service Sunday 7 p.m.
PAIGE,RANDALL G., of Hartland, MI. Died Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 50 years of 
age. Beloved husband of Magistrate Melody Paige. Loving father of Paul 
(Elizabeth) Paige, Teresa (Raymond) Martin and Adam Paige. Dear grandfather of 
Philip Martin, Christopher Paige, and Paige Martin. Son of Annie Paige. Brother 
of Gary Paige, Patty (Kenny) Tackett, and Craig (Cheryl) Paige. A funeral 
service will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2001 at the Highland Chapel of the 
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. Visitation 
Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. 
PARSONS,PHYLLIS JEAN January 3, 2001. Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Bert L. 
Loving mother of Gary (Marilyn) Parsons, Scott (Debbie) Parsons and Kathryn 
Skube. Dear sister of William Dawson; and grandmother of six. Funeral service 
Monday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 
blk. West of Farmington Road). Visitation Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 
PM. Memorials may be made to Novi Senior Citizens; Novi Meals on Wheels or the 
MI Humane Society. 
PAUL, STEPHEN W., "Bear". Age 46, January 4, 2001. Beloved son of Diana and 
George. Dear brother of Scott (Pamela) and Dawn (Phillip) Paul-Picio. Nephew of 
Nina Paul. Cousin of Jonina Sawyer, Connie Jaeger and Denise Pietrobono. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9PM, Sunday 2-9PM and Monday 10AM until time of Service 
11AM at Resurrection Funeral Home , 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile), Clinton Twp. 
Burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer 
Foundation would be appreciated. 
PETRACICH, MARGARET JEAN Age 69, January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas Michael, Sharon Jones, and April (Michael) Furtak. 
Grandmother of Michael Norwood, Jill Pennington, and Brian Furtak. Great 
grandmother of Amber Rose. Also survived by three brothers, four sisters and 
many other family members. Funeral Services from R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 
, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Sunday 1PM. Visitation Saturday 2-9PM. 
Contributions requested to the family.
dncross4SLADEWSKI,ROSE January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dearest 
mother of Walter (Karla), Ted, Nancy (Tom) Bobee, Geraldine (Gary) Balint, Bill 
(Darlene) and Paul Sladewski. Grandmother of 12, great grandmother of one. 
Sister of Sophie Magnarelli and Josephine Jadczak. Memorial contributions to the 
Hospice of Henry Ford, Plymouth Team appreciated. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. at St. 
Barbara Church until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation at the Lesney & Son Funeral 
Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn on Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 1-9. Parish rosary 
Sunday 7 p.m. Burial St. Hedwig. 
SOBCZAK,URSULA T., Age 82. Passed away January 04, 2001. She was born on March 
24, 1918, in Natrona, PA, to Felix and Sabina (Longiewicz) Grzeszkiewicz. Ursula 
married Albert Sobczak on January 23, 1938. Formerly from Detroit, she moved to 
South Lyon 16 years ago. She retired from AAA in Detroit twenty five years ago. 
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ursula is survived by her 
husband Albert Sobczak of South Lyon, 2 children: Stephen (Gloria) Sobczak of 
Farmington Hills, Dr. Gregory Sobczak of Muskegon, 14 grandchildren and 16 
great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister who died in infancy 
and a daughter-in-law, Dawn Sobczak, who died in 1998. Visitation will be held 
on Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 1-9 p.m. with a rosary prayed at 2:30 
p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 W. Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. A 
Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
810 Lafayette, South Lyon, with final visitation at 10:30 a.m. Memorials in 
Ursula s memory may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund.
SPERKOWSKI,JULIA E., Age 82. January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Joseph. Dearest 
mother of Beverly (Robert) Bergerson and Elaine (Robert) Feild. Dear grandmother 
of James Bergerson and Janet Holland. Sister of Andrew Moses. Visitation 
Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. at the 
Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. Instate 
Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 3965 Merrick Ave., Dearborn, 
with Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. 
STANTON,DOLORES M., January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Joseph E. Dear mother of 
Debbie (Kevin) Podolski, Carrie Stanton and Erik Stanton. Sister of Greg 
Denomme, Lester Denomme and Gail Debus. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 
6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 
Bloomfield Hills Monday 10:30 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
THURNER,RICHARD W., Died January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving 
father of William and John Thurner, Louise Decker, Dorothy Guzek and Mary 
Pontack. Grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of one. Dear brother of Ronald 
and Robert Thurner. Family will receive friends at L. C. Friederichs & Son 
Funeral Home, 214 Trumbull, St. Clair, Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 with a 7 PM Rosary. 
Visiting at St. Mary s Catholic Church, St. Clair, Monday 9 AM until Funeral 
Mass at 10 AM.
VEATCH, MARGARET ZICKERMAN 93. Died on December 30, 2000 in Venice, Florida. She 
was born on August 15, 1907 in Halmi, Hungary and came to Venice, Florida from 
Oak Park, Michigan in 1974. She was a Registered Nurse and was employed at 
William Beaumont Hospital for 17 years before her retirement. She was the wife 
of the late Roy A. Veatch. Survivors include step-son, Leonard Veatch of Venice, 
Florida and her step-daughter, Margaret Steel also of Venice, Florida and 
several nieces and nephews. Memorial services Sunday, January 14, 2001, 12:00 
Noon at Marriott s Brighton Gardens, 950 Pinebrook Rd., Venice, Florida. 
Entombment Sarasota Memorial Park Mausoleum. Arrangements by Farley Funeral Home 
and Crematory, Venice Chapel.
VEST ,JACKIE R. ,Age 38 of Pontiac. Beloved mother of Arlie Jr., Angel and Amy. 
Beloved daughter of Martha (Howard) White. Dear sister of Wayne (Francisa) 
Smola. Step sister of Sue Lovern and Charles (Sherrie) Lovern. Also survived by 
2 grandchildren. Funeral Monday 11:00AM at the Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, 340 E. 
9 Mile (3/4 blks. E. of John R.) Hazel Park. Visitation Sunday 6-9 pm.
ZAGATA,EDWARD L., Age 71. Passed away Thursday, January 4. Beloved husband of 
Lillian. Dear brother of Stanley (Lottie) Zagata, Mary (John) Krzywicki, Celia 
(Alex) Kozlowski, Angela (Thomas) Skirpan, and Frank (Sharon) Zagata. 
Predeceased by Theodore, Jeanette Zagata. Also survived by many nieces and 
nephews. Edward was a life time member of Amvet Post #45 - Sgt. Edward J. Madaj. 
Viewing Saturday and Sunday 2-8 PM at the Risko Funeral Home, 7100 Michigan Ave. 
Detroit. Funeral Mass Monday at St. Stephen Mary Mother of the Church, 10 AM. 
For more info call 313-841-8284.
ZALESKI,EDWARD L., January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father 
of Edward L. Jr. (Karen), Deborah (Michael) Ouellette and Angela (William) Hess. 
Brother of Leonard, Virginia and Walter. Grandfather of Allison, Melanie, Jesse 
and Miranda. Instate Monday 12 noon - 5pm and 7-9pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris 
Funeral Home , 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Instate at Hosanna Tabor Lutheran 
Church, Tuesday from 12:30pm until time of Service at 1pm.

Death Notices 1/07/01

ADALBERT, SR. MARY C.S.S.F. January 5, 2001. Funeral services will be held on 
Monday, January 8th with morning prayers at 10:45 AM and the funeral Mass at 
11:00 AM at the Felician Sisters Mother House, 36800 Schoolcraft Raod, Livonia, 
734-591-1730. Visitation on Sunday with a Translation Service at 3:50 PM. 
ALLEN,MYRTLE M., Age 97, died December 27, 2000. Survived by her son Robert 
(Loretta), 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. 
Memorial Service Jan. 13 at 12PM, St. Gerard Church, Detroit. 
ARMBRUSTER,KATHLEEN JOAN Age 79. January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Merle. Loving 
mother of Ellen E. (Dale) Maynard, Kathleen M. Armbruster and Michael D. 
Armbruster. Dear grandmother of five. Dear great-grandmother of six. Dear sister 
of Billie (Walter) Wintemberg, Betty Russell and the late May Johnston. 
Visitation Sunday 5-8 p.m., Monday 3-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 
Plymouth Rd., Redford. Funeral Tuesday instate 10 a.m., service 11 a.m. at 
Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. 
Interment Parkview Cemetery.
BALDWIN, ELLEN M., Age 91, January 4, 2001 of St. Paul MN. formerly of Detroit, 
MI. and Enaville ID., Preceded in death by her husband Bill. Survived by 
children, Judy Baldwin, Roger Baldwin, Mary Ellen Abate. Grandchildren, Emily, 
Elizabeth, Elatia and Michael. Two great grandchildren. Services at a later date 
in Detroit.
BARNES, JACQUELINE, November 2, 2000. Beloved wife of Edward S. Dear mother of 
Michael, Edward J. (Kathleen) and the late Dennis. Mother in law of Carol Cohan. 
Loving sister of Maisie Martin and Marge Moore. Dearest grandmother of Whitney, 
Julia, Sabrina and Deanna. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Clare of 
Motefalco, Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by D.S. Temrowski 
& Sons Funeral Home, Warren, MI.
BAUGHMAN,ELLIS, Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Dearest father of Robert 
(Brenda), Charles (Teresa), Roger (Patti), Cathern (Joseph) Baker, Richard 
(Debra) and Rhonda (Wayne) Joiner. Dear brother of Harley. Also survived by 16 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation is Sunday 2 to 9 p.m., 
Monday 1 to 9 p.m. at Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction at Fisher Freeway. 
In state Tuesday 11 a.m. at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 2415 Wendell, 
funeral service 12 noon. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.
BECK, THE REVEREND EARLE T. Died January 4, 2001 from complications of Parkinson 
s. Born December 24, 1919 in Minneapolis, MN. Rev. Beck served for over 20 years 
as a chaplain for the Lutheran Church in the Pontiac area, primarily at St. 
Joseph Mercy Hospital; the former Clinton Valley Center and Children s Village. 
He also served St. Paul and Grace Lutheran Churches in Pontiac; congregations in 
Union Lake, Chicago, Redford and Detroit; he taught at Lutheran High (West) in 
Detroit and St. Paul Lutheran School in Royal Oak. Pastor Beck is survived by 
his wife of 55 years, Virginia (Hoemke); seven children; eleven grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren; brother Walter Beck of California and sister Vera 
Haas of Milford and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 1-4pm and 6-8pm on 
Sunday, January 7 at the HURON STREET CHAPEL of the Huntoon Funeral Home (855 W. 
Huron in Pontiac). Funeral Services 11am on Monday, January 8, 2001 at St. John 
s Lutheran Church, 1011 W. University Drive in Rochester, Michigan. The family 
requests no flowers, instead you are encouraged to give memorials in support of 
the ministry of your own congregation, Bread for the World, the Michael J. Fox 
Foundation or Beaumont Home Care and Hospice. 
BEESLEY,EUGENE WILLIAM Died January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Renee. Dearest 
father of Lyn (Penny), Cynthia (Roger) Armstrong and Karen Beesley. Dear 
stepfather of Joseph and Jonathon Miskey. Dear grandfather of Heather (Brian) 
Mitchell, Jason and Jodie Armstrong. Services from the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral 
Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 blks. W. of Woodward), Sunday at 4:30 p.m. 
Memorials to the American Diabetes Association appreciated by family. Visitation 
Sunday from 1 until service. 
BONIOR, EDWARD, Age 78. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dear father of David 
E. (Judy) Bonior, Nancy (Steve Faust) Bonior and Jeffrey (Darlene) Bonior. 
Grandfather of Julie, Andrew and Eva. Brother of Marie Kane. Funeral services at 
the S. K. Schultz, a trust 100 Funeral Home , 21705 Gratiot at 8-1/2 Mile Road, 
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. St. Veronica Church 9:30 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. and 
Tuesday noon until 9:00 p.m. 
BUDKA, DANIEL R., Age 49. January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Kathy (Nee 
Arnett). Proud father of Jamie. Dearest son of the late Loretta and Roland (the 
late Ann). Loving brother of Diana (James) Miller and Dennis (Dawn). Step 
brother of Joe (Judy) Wagner, Andy (Victoria) Zupko, Carol (James) Ewell, Nancy 
(Bill) Forton, Bernie (Ross) Millar, Diane (Tony) Forlini and Mary Lou Zupko. A 
member of Knights of Columbus Bishop Murphy Council. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm 
with evening rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Inc 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Pkwy. (16 mi). Funeral Monday. In state 9 a.m. at St. Athanasius, 18720 13 Mile 
(betwn Gratiot and Utica) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome 
to the American Heart Assoc.
BYKOWSKI,STANLEY E., 75 years. Jan. 5. Beloved husband of Bernice; dear father 
of Ronald R. Bykowski, Sandra Williams & Dennis M Bykowski; brother of Margaret 
Bykowski; also survived by 5 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren. Prayers 
Tues. at 9:30AM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. 
of 13 Mile Rd.), St. Louise Church, Warren, MI at 10AM. Visitation Sun. 5-9PM & 
Mon. 5-9PM. Scripture Service Mon. 7PM. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery.
CHABOT-THOMPSON, MARY E. Age 76. Formerly of Mount Clemens. Died suddenly at 
home December 18 in Lakeland, FL. Dear mother of Raelene Hayward, Lynda, Larry, 
Michael, Duane and Darryl Chabot. Memorial Service Saturday January 20, 10 a.m. 
St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores, 
810-777-3670 
COLWELL,ARTHUR WILLIAM January 4, 2001. Dear husband of the late Grace. Dear 
brother of Marie Howey. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 10 
a.m. at the Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35600 Main St., New Baltimore. Visitation 
Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m.
CONRAD,JACK, January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Rose; dear father of 
Joann Kaminski, Jack, David (Stephanie), Rosemary (Paul) Kaminski, Sam (Carrie), 
Virginia (Glen) Chojnowski and Bob (Amy); brother of Orville, Jerry, Jim and 
Becky June; also survived by 11 grandchildren. Visiting Hours, Sunday 3-9. 
Funeral, Monday 9:30AM Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to the Kidney Foundation or Henry 
Ford Hospice would be appreciated.
COOPER, JACK E., January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Marie. Loving father of 
Donna DiSabatino (Frank), Jacqueline Cooper and the late Timothy (7/3/98). Dear 
brother of Joyce Oppat, Arthur Cooper, Peggy Wilkos and Donald Cooper. Memorial 
Mass Monday 10:30 AM at St. James Church, W. Ten Mile Rd. (btw. Taft & Beck 
Rds.), Novi. Memorial tributes will be used according to the wishes of the 
family. Arrangements entrusted to the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington, 
248-474-5200 
CREIGHTON, ELIZABETH HOAG passed away Thursday, January 4, 2001 at the age of 86 
in Houston, Texas. Elizabeth lived most of her life in Detroit. She was a 
devoted employee of General Motors from 1949 to 1974. Elizabeth is survived by 
her daughter, Merle Creighton Hook and her husband John of Sugar Land, TX; 
granddaughter, Susan Hook Frigon and her husband Chris of San Francisco, CA; and 
grandson, Jay Hook of Austin, TX. For those desiring, memorials may be made to 
the Alzheimer s Association, 6161 Savoy, Houston, TX 77036. 
CROWELL,JOHN E., December 23, 2000, age 74, of Westland. Beloved husband of 
Marion. Dear father of Patricia (the late Robert) Ellerholz. Brother of Robert 
(Eileen) Crowell and Constance (John) McGowan. Grandfather of Stephanie Meador, 
Jason Meador, Jacqueline Campbell. Great-grandfather of Alexandria Meador and 
Austin Meador. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial services to be 
held at St. John s Episcopal Church, 555 S. Wayne Rd., Westland, Saturday, 
January 13, 2001 at 12 noon. Arrangements by the Uht Funeral Home, Westland, 
www.uhtfuneralhome.com 
D AMICO,AMERICO, January 5. Age 102. Beloved husband of Candida D Amico. Dearest 
father of Mary (Thomas) Forrest, Janet Sutalo and Gloria (Ronald) Pouliot. 
Survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grand- children. Visitation Sunday 
4-9 p.m., Monday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 
Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral 
Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland. Interment Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery.
DIMMER,THERESA M. (Terry) Age 45, January of Redford. Loving mother of Misty, 
Ashleigh and Kristie. Sister of Rosie. Aunt of Mike. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. 
at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. 
DiPUCCHIO,ENZO, Age 58. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Patty (Seiler, nee 
Tristani). Dearest father of David Seiler. Loving son of Joe and Julia 
DiPucchio. Dearest brother of Frances Pertile and John DiPucchio. Special uncle 
of J. John, Joe, Michelle, Pete, Gina, Lisa and Deanna. Great-uncle of six. 
Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile), to 
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery.
DOKES,DR. LIMUEL C., Dr. Limuel C. transitioned January 3, 2001. Age 59. Beloved 
husband of Dr. Frances Swink Dokes. Adoring father to Reginald (Lisa), and one 
beautiful granddaughter Nia. Dr. Dokes nurtured many students during his 30 
years as an educator with the Detroit Public Schools. Visitation Tuesday 12 
noon-7 p.m. at the Murdock Funeral Home, 8033 Puritan, Detroit. Family hour 
Wednesday 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Fellowship Chapel, 19555 W. McNichols, betw. W. 
Outer Dr. & Evergreen. Funeral 11 a.m. 
DOWNEY,DONALD E., Age 71. January 04, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary (Micheli). 
Loving father of Kathy (Sal) Presti, Lisa Downey and Michael (Dori) Downey. 
Grandfather of Meagan and Sarah Presti and Ryan Downey. Visitation Saturday 4-9 
p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Prayers Monday 10:15 a.m. at A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren, followed by 
11 a.m. Mass at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, Roseville. Family suggests 
memorials to U. of M. Cancer or Hospice of S.E. Michigan.
DUBINSKI,JOHN, January 04, 2001. Beloved husband of Waclawa. Dearest father of 
Janina (Eugene) Lewczuk and Barbara (Michael) Fudalla. Loving grandfather of 
Yoland, Daniel, Matthew, Andrew and Stephanie. Dear brother of Sophie, Anna and 
Stefan, in Poland. Survived by many nieces and nephews in Poland. Also survived 
by many cousins in Brazil. John will be instate Monday 10:30 a.m. at 
Transfiguration Catholic Church until Mass at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be 
Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 
29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Parish Rosary Sunday 3:00 p.m.
DUDA,JOSEPH "JACK" P. Age 85. January 5, 2001 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband 
of Jean. Loving father of Mary Ann (Robert) Dryps, Carrie (Jim) Gajewski and 
Rick (Vanny) Duda. Dearest grandfather of nine grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral 
Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Rosary 8 p.m. Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at 
Christ the Good Shepherd Church until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. 
Hedwig Cemetery.
DUNDAS,ERNEST JOHN, Beloved husband of Marian (nee Licavoli-Alongi). Dearest 
father of Ann (Peter) Frontiera and Anthony (Judith) Alongi. Brother of Patrick 
(Cathi) Dundas. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. at the Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 
18 Mile). Mr. Dundas will lie in state at St. Michael Catholic Church Monday 
from 11:30 a.m. until the Mass of the Resurrection at noon. The church is 
located just south of the funeral home at 40501 Hayes Rd. Burial will take place 
at Resurrection Cemetery. There will be a rosary on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. 
EWERT,MARGARET J., January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving 
mother of Jeffrey (Cory) Ewert, Mark (Pam) Ewert, Gerry (Tony) Semaan, Debra 
(Jerry) Miller, Sheryl (Pat) Riley, Penny (Robert) Peck and Amy Bumbarger. 
Daughter of Beulah Nutting; also surviving are 12 grandchildren. Sister of 
Edward (Jan) Nutting, Richard (Darlene) Nutting and David Nutting. Visitation 
Monday 6-9 and Tuesday 1-9 at Diener Funeral Home, 48271 Van Dyke (bet. 21-22 
Mile), Utica. Instate Wednesday from 10AM until time of Service at 11AM at King 
of Kings Lutheran Church, 47500 Schoenherr, Shelby Township. Memorial 
contributions requested for the church.
FERRI,ARMAND R. (Rocky or Red) January 5, 2001. Dear father of Sandra J. (James) 
Cannon, Dominic R. (Lisa), Marilyn J. Kolinski, Cynthia M. Ross and Nancy L. 
Forster. Grandfather of Paul and Cpt. Michael Kolinski, David Cannon, Tim, 
Lindsay and Chris Ross; also survived by 1 brother and friend to all. Resting at 
the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), Sunday 
3-9PM, Monday 12 noon to 9PM. Livonia Elks #2246, Lodge of Sorrows, Monday at 
7PM. Rosary Monday at 7:30PM. Gathering Tuesday 11:30AM St. Theodore Church, 
8200 N. Wayne Rd. (N. of Warren Rd.) until 12 noon Mass. 
FOERSTERLING,E. BROOKE See KEANA Notice. 
FORYS, CARMEN, Age 78 of Pearl Beach, January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Harold J. Forys. Dear mother of Harold "Mal" Forys, Maria (Tom) Weatherdon, Tim 
(Diane) Forys and Frank Forys. Also survived by a sister Mary (Gordon) Girard, a 
brother in law Ohario Luna, 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Predeceased by a sister Josephine Luna. Visitation Sunday 6-9PM, Monday 1-4 & 
6-9PM. Rosary Monday at 7PM in the Gilbert Funeral Home , Algonac. In state 
Tuesday at 9:30AM until 10AM Funeral Service at St. Catherines Catholic Church, 
Algonac. Burial will be in the St. Catherines Cemetery. 
GRUBBA ,ALICE E., of Vassar. Mother of Mrs. John (Kathy) Wiechec of Bloomfield, 
passed away Thursday, January 4, 2001 at her daughter s home. She was 77. Alice 
was born on September 22, 1923 in Vassar and was the daughter of Ralph and Irene 
(Hadley) Tinglan. In May of 1948 she married John Grubba. He preceded her in 
death in February of 1989. Alice was a lifelong resident of Vassar. She had been 
employed in the clerical department of Saginaw Chevrolet-GM, for several years. 
After retirement she worked at Zehnder s Restaurant in Frankenmuth as a hostess. 
Alice was a past member of the G.M. Women s Club. Alice leaves to cherish her 
memory her family, one daughter and husband, Kathy and Bill Wiechec of 
Bloomfield; three grandchildren, Bensen, Anne, and Megan; one sister, Mrs. Ruth 
Dieters of Rochester. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, 
January 8, 2001 at St. Frances X Cabrini Catholic Church, 165 Maple St., Vassar. 
Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Vassar. Friends may call at the 
Hanlin Chapel for Funerals in Vassar, 149 N. Main Street on Saturday from 5-9 PM 
and Sunday from 3-8 PM. Memorials may be directed to any children s charities, 
Brother Rice High School or Marian High School.
GUTHRIE,WM. WARREN, of Sylvan Lake. January 4, 2001. Born 87 years ago in 
Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (nee Fries). 
Father of Judith L. (Jim) Davidson and David P. Guthrie. Grandfather of Stephen 
Beckner, Wendy Davis, Molly Malone, Melissa Ventura, Lorie Jewell, Tim Jewell 
and Michael Guthrie. Six great grandchildren. Mr. Guthrie worked as a tool and 
die maker. A graduate of Detroit Eastern High School and Wayne State University, 
he taught vocational education at Pontiac Central High School and was an 
instructor at Oakland Community College. Friends may visit Sunday 1-5 PM. 
Services Monday 1 PM at the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor. 
Memorials to Hospice Home are appreciated. 
HAENER, DOROTHY, January 6, 2001. Age 83 of New Boston. Dear sister of Roman 
Haener and the late Arnold, Adolph, Joseph, Geraldine, and Catherine. Also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 5-9, Monday 12-9. Rosary 
Monday 6 PM John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 West Road, Brownstown. Instate 
Tuesday 10:30 AM until time of Mass 11 AM St. Stephen Catholic Church, 18854 
Huron River Drive, New Boston.
HART,DELORES ELAINE, 62 of Summervile, S.C., entered into eternal rest on 
December 30, 2000 after a lengthy battle with Cancer. The family conducted a 
private service. She was interred at Dorchester Memory Garden in S.C. on January 
2, 2001. She was a former police dispatcher and most recently a resort 
caretaker. She was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Dan and Bertha Hart. Recently 
predeceased by her brother Clifford E. Hart. She is survived by her only son 
Douglas D. Santiago of Walled Lake, grandson Taylor Santiago of Walled Lake and 
numerous out of state relatives. The family had requested in lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be sent to Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Avenue, Charleston, 
S.C., 29405. Memorial wishes may be forwarded to the family at 
DeloresEHart@aol.com or P.O. Box 344, Walled Lake, MI., 48390. 
HERZ, RITA THERESE (Terry) Dear sister of Mary Sue Jones (John), William D. Herz 
(Diana) and Elizabeth McMillan. Loving aunt of Jennifer Hurt, Christopher Jones, 
Carey Herz, Lauren Herz, Scott McMillan and James McMillan. Also survived by 3 
grand nieces. Instate Monday 11:30 am until time of mass 12 noon at St. Clare of 
Montefalco Church. Visitation Sunday 1-8 pm at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home , 
20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Prayer service Sunday 6 pm. Memorial donations appreciated to the American 
Cancer Society.
HOOD,JANET L. "JESSIE" Age 86 years. December 24, 2000, at Windsor, Ontario. 
Born in Bridge of Wier, Scotland. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Baird. Survived 
by daughter-in-law Lois Hood. Grandma to JoAnn Mason of Windsor and Jim Hood of 
Amherstburg, Ontario; and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Beloved aunt 
of Robert Langlands, Catherine Susan, May Garlock, Jessie Spillman, Ian 
McLellan, Bill McLellan, Janet Holycross and Kenneth McLellan. 23 
great-grandnieces and nephews also survive. Interment Victoria Memorial Gardens, 
Windsor, Ontario. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Funeral 
arrangements entrusted to the Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, Windsor, Ontario.
HUGHES, RAYMOND, December 28, 2000. Age 64 at Panama City, FL. Beloved husband 
of Shirley. Father of Karen (Jim), Michael (Hana) and John. Grandfather of 
Kimberly, Jennifer, Nicole and Jacob. Cremation service was held in Florida. 
Burial to be in Ocqueoc, MI. 
HUNDLEY,JAMES L., Age 50. Died January 4, 2001 at Paulding County, Ohio. Beloved 
fiance of Freda J. Robbins (together for 10 yrs). Father to sons; Thomas 
(Dianne) Hundley of Michigan, Travis (Tiffani) Hundley of Kalida. Daughters; 
Jody (Scott) Ingledue of Cloverdale, Lona (Frank) Eritano of Michigan, Beck 
Penninton of Michigan and Ledawn (David) Wells of Virginia. Survived by four 
brothers; Vernon (Rene) Hundley, Middle Pt., William (Deb) of Hundley, OH City, 
Tom Hundley of Lima and Terry Hundley of W. Virginia. Two sisters; Sandi (Larry) 
Eutsler Venedocia, Brenda (Jimmy) Danford of Washington State. Eight 
grandchildren. Mr Hundley owned and operated his own Semi truck. He was a member 
of the Teamsters and a avid outdoorsman, who loved to hunt and fish, he also 
loved his flea markets. Friends may call 2-9 PM January 7, 2001 at Harter & Son 
Memorial Chapel, Delphos, Ohio. A Christian Burial will be held on January 8, 
2001 at 10:30 from the funeral home with Burial at Robbins Cemetery in Woodway 
Virginia. Memorial contributions to St. Judes Children s Hospital. 
KASPROWICZ,MELVIN H. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Taberski). 
Loving father of Mary Beth, Matthew (Christin) and the late Jennifer (1983). 
Also survived by his brother, James, and grandson, Brian. Funeral Mass Monday 11 
a.m. (instate 10:30 a.m.) at St. Fabian Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington 
Hills. Visitation Sunday 1-7 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 
Farmington Rd. (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.) Farmington (248-474-5200). Scripture 
Service Sunday 1:30 p.m.
KEANA, E. BROOKE January 5, 2001. Age 50. Beloved daughter of Herman Arthur and 
Mary Anne Foersterling. Survived by the world s best friend P.C. Fleming, her 
almost second mother Lee Pruett, a great man and loving and caring friend Mayor 
Okoroh, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents wish to thank the nursing 
staff of DMC Nursing Center West for 9 years of professional and loving care. As 
per Brooke s wishes, her body is being donated to UofM Hospital. A private 
memorial service will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to DMC 
Nursing Center West, Resident Activity Fund.
KEETON,RUTH W., Age 73. January 5, 2001. A resident of Riverview for 45 years. 
Beloved wife of Vester. Loving mother of Judy (Reginald) Dowlen and Rickey M. 
Dearest grandmother of Gavin. Also survived by one sister Sarah Louise (William) 
Maples and one brother Floyd (Sharon) Hall. She also leaves three loving 
caregivers Debbie Roberts, Debbie Blankenship and Brenda Jejina. Funeral Service 
Monday 12 PM at The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Road. Visitation Sunday 
1-9 PM. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery.
KLOBUCAR , FRANK T. January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Dear father of 
Robert (Sybil), Michael, Thomas (Catherine), Stephen (Diane) and Teresa. Brother 
of Frances Marchinko, Mary Tomac, Antonia Babich, Rose Tomac, William and Henry 
Klobucar. Also survived by six grandchildren, Jeffrey, Daniel, Sara, Michael, 
Frank and Ethan. In state Monday 10 a.m. at St. Martin De Porres Church until 
time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday 1-9 at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons 
Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Scripture service Sunday 7 
p.m. 
KLOS-MAYERAN, BERNICE R. , Cass City, MI. Died January 2nd, 2001. Beloved mother 
of Kenneth (Carol) Mayeran, James (Bernie) Mayeran, Stanley Klos, William Klos 
and Fiancee Barbara Wierzbicki, Virginia Hueter, Patricia Mayeran, Sharon 
(Thomas) Zbizek and Suzanne Mayeran; Nine grandchildren, two 
great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan 6, 2001. 
Agatha Catholic Church, Gagetown. Arrangements by Gagetown Funeral Chapel , 
Gagetown.
KOLKE, JOSEPH A., Age 90. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Marie 
(Pietrzak) Kolke. Loving (Uncle Joe) to all of his nieces, nephews, great nieces 
and great nephews of the McFee, Kolke, Seward, and Kendzierski families. Also 
survived by his sister Eleanor Herber of Mio, MI. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 AM 
until time of Mass 10:30 AM at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile (at 
Romeo Plank), Macomb Twp. Memorials to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by Resurrection Funeral Home, (810) 412-3000.
KORATSIS,ELIAS D., Age 74. January 5, 2001, suddenly. Of Warren. Beloved husband 
of Gail. Dearest father of James, Cindy (Tim) Lewis and Karen. Grandfather of 
Amanda Gentry and Carly Lewis. Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral 
at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores. 
Visiting Sunday 4-10 p.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic 
(13 Mile), Warren. Prayer service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Memorials to Assumption Greek 
Orthodox Church. 
KOVALESKI,WALTER, January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Ann of 61 years; dear 
father of Walter D.D.S. (Maria) and Mary Ann (Rob) Louch; loving grandfather of 
Lisa Henderson (Fraser) Walter IV and Steven. Great-grandfather of Jennifer and 
Ashley Henderson; brother of Kay Dedo of Dearborn, MI. Armenta Kolkoski of 
Muskego, WI. Preceeded in death by brother Bernard, Zigmund and Antone and 
sister Helen Benishek. Visitation Monday 2-9 and Tuesday 5-9. Scripture Monday 
6:30 PM at O brien Chapel-Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 
(248) 348-1800 . Instate Wednesday 9:30AM until Funeral Liturgy 10AM at Our Lady 
of Sorrows, 23815 Powers, Farmington. Walter retired from Ford Engineering for 
30 years. 
LECH,SHIRLEY E., Age 72. January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear 
mother of Joseph (Kim), Kenneth, Melanie, Janet, Andrea (Michael) Van Dyke, and 
Kevin (Lori). Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Robert, Rose and Kristen. Loving 
sister of the late Emerson Grandy and Albert Walker of Windsor Ontario, Canada. 
Visitation Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral 
Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile Rd.). Prayers at the funeral home Tuesday 8:30 
a.m. followed by a funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Cletus Catholic Church, 26256 
Ryan Rd., Warren. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
LOMAS,BARBARA D., January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Harold. Loving mother of 
William, Donald (Anita), Ronald, David, Jeffrey and Kelly. Sister of Lorraine O 
Connell. Grandmother of Tina, Jessica, Lindsay and Joanna. Private services were 
held. For further information please call The Cremation Society of Michigan, 
1-800-241-3131. 
LUMA,CORNELIUS A. "NEIL" January 4, 2001. Age 96. Husband of the late Helen J. 
(nee Priest). Dear father of Ann F. Ragazzi (Alfredo), Dennis J., John C. 
(Andrea) and David M. Grandfather of Marc, Christina and Jennifer. Visitation at 
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills, Monday 9:30 AM until 
Funeral Mass 10 AM. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to Sacred Heart 
Major Seminary, 2701 Chicago Blvd. Detroit, MI 48206. Arrangements by A.J. 
Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500.
MARTELLI,DANIEL E., Age 74. January 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving 
father of Daniel P. (Ellen) of Howell, MI, Nicholas R. of Glen Burnie, MD, and 
Dean D. of Pontiac, MI. Proud grandfather of 2 grandchildren and 4 great 
grandchildren. Dear brother of Ralph Martelli of Troy, MI, Frances Treccapelli 
of Sterling Hgts., Gloria Olscewski of Sterling Hgts., Joanne Pavlak of West 
Bloomfield the late Marianne Caruso and the late Dominic A. Martelli and Richard 
Martelli . Visitation at the Sterling Hgts. Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra 
Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 Mile Rd. (@ Schoenherr), Sunday 1-9 PM with rosary 7 
PM. Funeral Service Monday beginning 9:45 AM at the funeral home to SanFrancesco 
Catholic Church for 10:30 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
MASI,JANET E., of Clarkston, formerly of Warren. January 3, 2001. Age 57. Wife 
of John. Mother of Michelle (Tyrone/Tim) Wood of Davisburg and Renee (Phil) 
Wojcik of Garden City. Grandma of Elena. Sister of Joe (Kathy) DeCarlo of CA. 
Jan served as Vice President of Economic Development for the Warren-Centerline 
Chamber of Commerce. Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM at St. Daniel Catholic Church, 
Clarkston. Scripture Service Sunday 4:30 PM at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 
Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Saturday 4-9 PM and Sunday 1-8 
PM. Memorials may be made to the Servite Sisters. 
McBRIDE,GLORIA ANN, of West Bloomfield. January 6, 2001 after a courageous 
battle with cancer. Age 70. Mother of Jean of Clarkston. Grandma of Douglas. 
Sister of Jean Hart of Bridgeport. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the 
Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, where friends may visit 
Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made 
to the Michigan Humane Society or Hospices of Henry Ford. (www.legacy.com)
MCDONALD,BRUCE K., January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Carolyn A.; dear father 
of Adrienne E. (Tom) Dunny and Kristy L.; also survived by 2 brothers and 2 
sisters. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann 
Arbor Trail), Sunday 1-9PM. Rosary at 7PM. Gathering Monday 9:30AM, St. 
Christopher Church, 7800 Woodmont (N. of Warren Ave) until 10AM Mass. 
dncross4MENDOZA,JAMES JASON January 3. Dearest son of Maria and Nicholas 
Mendoza. Beloved brother of Lupe, Jesse, John, Jose, and Jeffrey. Dearest father 
of Jesse and James. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 
1721 Junction, Detroit, until Mass at 9:30. Visitation at the Lesney & Son 
Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn, Sunday 2-9 and Monday 1-9. Parish 
Rosary Monday 6 p.m.
MINKO,EUGENIA, Age 79, January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dear 
mother of Mark (Terry) and Diane (Hoyt) Trujillo. Loving grandmother of Jessica, 
Michael, Joseph, Elizabeth and Anthony. Memorial Service to be held at at later 
date. Arrangements made by the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 
Eastpointe.
MOLENDA,STELLA PATRICIA Age 66, January 6, 2001, of Romulus. Loving mother of 
Maryann, Michelle, Tim, Mike (Darlene), Matt, Lisa (Scott) Bogaert, Sue, and 
Brian Molenda. Dear sister of Jean Szczepek. Grandmother of Monique and 
Gabrielle Bogaert, and Trevor and Kayla Molenda. She was preceeded in death by 
her husband Michael and 5 brothers and sisters. Visitation Sun. 5-8 pm and Mon. 
1-9 pm at the Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard, Romulus. Rosary Mon. 7:30 pm. 
Prayers Tue. 10:30 am from the funeral home going to St. Aloysius Catholic 
Church for a 11 am Mass. Fr. Alexander Wytrwal officiating. Interment St. Hedwig 
Cemetery. 
MULIER, JANE "R.N.", age 77, January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Francis. Loving 
mother of Kathleen (Peter) Fredrickson and Carol Savage. Grandmother of Amy, 
Jenna, Adam and Alex. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM with Rosary at 7:30 PM. Funeral 
Tuesday 10 AM at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13-1/2 
Mile), Warren. 
MURPHY,MARIE H., (nee Riopelle). Age 92. January 4, 2001, of St. Clair Shores, 
formerly of Grosse Pointe Park. Beloved wife of the late Circuit Judge Thomas J. 
Murphy. Loving mother of Maureen Murphy, Robert Murphy, Kathleen Murphy 
(Stewart), Carol Murphy (Scopazzi) and the late Nancy Rockwell. Proud 
grandmother of eight, and great-grandmother of ten. Survived by brothers Robert 
and Russell Riopelle and sister Ruth Bolla. Member Emeritas of Jr. Group of 
Goodwill Industries, past member of Bon Secours Hospital Assistance League and 
the Cancer Loan Closet, and former Election Supervisor for the City of Grosse 
Pointe Park (20 years). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco 
Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park, until time of service 10 
a.m. Visitation 2-8 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse 
Pointe. Scripture Service Sunday 7 p.m.
NECKER,ROBERT E., SR. January 5, 2001. Loving companion of Margaret Etherington. 
Dear father of Robert Jr. (Frieda), Richard, Ronald, Ladonna (Robert) Eisele, 
Robin (Robert) Barrie, Vicki (John) Caruana and Thomas Mitchell. Also survived 
by one brother, one sister, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral 
Monday 1 p.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt 
(at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Sunday 12 noon-9 p.m.
NISHANIAN,ABRAHAM "Al" Age 74. January 4, 2001 of Woodhaven. Beloved husband of 
Marie. Loving father of Michael (Patricia), Anthony (Maureen), Richard (Linda). 
Also survived by six grandchildren & one great grandchild. Two sisters, Betty 
(John) Manuel and Anne (Bill) Badour. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at The 
Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Road, Trenton, and Monday 9 a.m. until time of 
service 10 a.m. at St. John Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, 
Southfield.
OCHABA,ELEANOR, 81, of Sterling Heights, Friday, Jan. 5. Dear sister of Edward 
(Rosalie) Paulczak of Roseville and Dorothy Voytas of Macomb Twp.; also many 
nieces & nephews. Predeceased by husband, Joseph. Instate Monday 11:30 a.m. 
until time of Mass, 12 noon at St. Rene Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan, Sterling 
Heights. Visitation at Murphy & Hauss Funeral Directors, 47477 Romeo Plank, 
Macomb, on Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. 
OLLIE,ESTELLE T., 01/03/01. Age 80 of Inkster. Beloved wife of the late Sam; 
dearest mother of Dr. Sheryl Ollie and husband Dr. George Regan, Dana Lee 
(Sharon) Oma, Pearl Lynn Ollie; also survived by 1 sister, Sophie Dryjer, many 
nieces and nephews, 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the 
Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel) 23701 Ford Rd., on Monday 1-9PM. Funeral 
Tuesday. Instate at St. Kevin Norbert Church, 27355 Woodfield, Inkster, 9:30AM, 
Mass 10:30AM. Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery. Family request donations to St. 
Jude Cancer Society and St. Norbert Church.
PERVA ,NICOLE, December 5, 2001. Dear daughter of Evelyn Matulevich and Peter 
Perva (Jerri). Granddaughter of Jill Arella, Bill and Elizabeth Gallagher. Dear 
step-daughter of Crystal. Niece of Fernando and Julie Bermudez. Cousin of Chris 
and Carl Bermudez. Funeral Monday, January 8, 2001, 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel 
of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Sunday 1-9 
p.m.
PETRUCCI,STEVE J., January 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of 
Steve (Margaret) Petrucci, Theresa (John) Pare, and Dino Petrucci. Grandfather 
of Patrick, Michael, Tom, Meghan, Joe and Elizabeth. Arrangements by Thayer- 
Rock Funeral Home, Farmington.
PILZNER, JASON J., Age 30, died December 30, 2000. Beloved son of Linda Calder 
and James Pilzner. Grandson of John Calder. Brother of Brandon and Jeremy. A 
private service was held. Donations to Transplantation Society of Michigan, 2203 
Platt Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the 
Cremation Society of Michigan , 313-839-4100. 
POWELL,ERLA V., Beloved wife of James. Dearest mother of Erlann (Tom) Ploeger. 
Loving grandmother of Kristen (Jim) Osiwala and DeAnne Ploeger. Service Tuesday 
10 AM at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Monday 
3-9 PM. An expression of sympathy to the Hospice of Michigan. 
PRUSS,LEONARD A., January 5. Beloved husband of Emily. Loving father of Dennis 
(Jackie) and Timothy (Judith). Dearest grandfather of Tristan and Nathan (Erin). 
Leonard was an accomplished woodcraver, musician and lover of animals, he was 
also a Member of the Stitt American Legion Post. Instate Tuesday, St. Thomas 
Aquinas Church, until time of Mass. Instate Sunday 3-9 PM and Monday Noon til 9 
PM Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
RAYMER,MARILYNN, Age 58 of Lincoln Park. January 5, 20001. Loving sister of 
Ronald (Donna), Walter (Patricia), Dorothy Borg, Sally Baker and Roger (Donna). 
Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved friend of Earl. Service Monday 
1 PM at Voran Funeral Home,( Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Road, Visitation 
Sunday 12:30-9PM. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.
REININK, JULIA, Jan. 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of 
Mary Zapoli and Joseph Schneider. Grandmother of Julie, Rene, Joseph, Lea, 
Joelle, Michael, and Jennifer. Great grandmother of Joey, Johnny, Alison, and 
Tessa. Sister of Babe, Rita, John and Donald. Family will receive visitors 
Monday 1-9 PM at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 West Warren. For further 
information please phone 313-271-2500.
REMSBURG, DOROTHY E. (HOUGH) December 31, 74 years. Beloved mother of Craig 
Remsburg (Linda) and Lynne Rose. Loving grandmother of Clinton and Connor 
Remsburg. Dear sister of Jeannette Bernard and Allan Hough. Special friend of 
Dorothy Richards and Barbara Laskey. Survived by six nieces and nephews. A 
memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial gifts to Cherry Hill 
United Methodist Church, 321 S. Ridge Rd., Canton, MI 48188 would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by L.J. Griffin Home 734-981-1700 
SADLER, CHARLES, Age 73 of Royal Oak. Funeral arrangements pending. For more 
information please call Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake, 248-624-2251.
SALEMI,VITINA MARY, Age 87. January 5. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving 
mother of Catherine (Alfred J.) Garrasi, Ann Salemi, Anthony (Patricia) Salemi 
and the late Pauline (Jesse) Cabrera. Proud grandmother of 12, great-grandmother 
of ten and great-great-grandmother of five. Dear sister of Frank Pullizzi. 
Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 4:30 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Detroit, 641 
Chrysler Freeway (service drive). Interment Mt. Olivet.
SANDWEISS,NORMAN, Age 97. Jan. 6, 2001, resident of Southfield. Loving husband 
of the late Mamie Sandweiss. Also predeceased by his wife the late Sadie 
Sandweiss. Survived by sons Sheldon Sandweiss and Henry (Gail) Sandweiss. 
Survived by daughters-in-law, Miriam Sandweiss, Florence Good, Varda Sandweiss, 
and Judie Plotnick. He is also survived by sister, Yaffe Fleischer. Proud 
grandfather of Ruth Sandweiss, Judy Levin, Marsha (Dr. Mark) Klein, Ellen (Matt) 
Sandweiss-Hodges, Lisa (Hank) Droske, David (Kathi) Sandweiss, Beth (Dr. Aaron) 
Sandweiss-Bach, Rachel Sandweiss, Stephen (Laurie) Sandweiss, and Michael 
(Jacqueline) Sandweiss. 16 Great grandchildren. Loving father of the late 
Bertrand Sandweiss and the late Leonard Sandweiss. Loving brother of the late 
Joseph Sandweiss, Chaike Stollman, Aaron Sandweiss, and Esther Fisc. And loving 
brother-in-law and uncle to many nephews and nieces. For info. please contact 
the Hebrew Memorial Chapel, 248-543-1622. 
SAVAGE,EDWIN, Age 81. January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte. 
Loving father of Jeri Ann Johnson and Jeanne (Jerry) Cilibraise. Proud 
grandfather of the Amy (Jay) Porath, Jeffrey (Kate) Johnson, Matthew, Jennifer 
and David Cilibraise. Great grandchildren of Andrew and Ethan Johnson. Dear 
brother of Ann (Carvel) Pearson. Also survived by many loving nieces and 
nephews. Visitation Sunday 5-9 PM and Monday 1-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). 
Interment Glen Eden Cemetery.
SCHULD,WENDY ANN, Age 39 of San Diego, CA, previously of Wolverine Lake. Dec. 
30, 2000. Daughter of Joseph & Carol Schuld; sister of Joseph (Trisha), Alan 
(Kathie), & Mary (Paul) Sheridan; aunt of 8 nieces & nephews; granddaughter of 
Lillian Posly & Violet Schuld; beloved friend of many. Memorial Mass to be held 
at St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake, Friday Jan. 12, 2001, 11AM 
(Visitation 10AM). Memorials to the American Cancer Society. For more 
information, please call Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake.
SCHWARTZ,CHARLOTTE, January 5. Age 92 of Canton. Beloved wife of Frank. Dear 
mother of Denelda (Robert) Burnie, William (Joyce) Schwartz, and the late 
Dolores Marlow. Mother-in-law of Robert Marlow. Sister of Mildred Jamieson. Also 
eight grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. At the Uht Funeral Home 
(www.uhtfuneralhome.com), 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, Sunday 1-9 p.m. Instate 
at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church from 12 noon Monday until time of service at 1 
p.m. 
SEGHI,ENID R., Age 71. January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Mario Raymond 
Seghi. Loving mother of Terry (Felipe) Arriola, Jim (Ellen) Seghi and Linda 
(Craig) Robinson. Dear grandmother of Mario, Jessica, Cameron, Emilee and Adam. 
Dear daughter of Marjorie Hurst. Dear sister of Joan Wright. Visitation Sunday 
2-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Funeral 
Monday In State 9:30 a.m. Service 10 a.m. at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 
19120 Purlingbrook, Livonia. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Livonia. 
dncross4SLADEWSKI,ROSE January 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dearest 
mother of Walter (Karla), Ted, Nancy (Tom) Bobee, Geraldine (Gary) Balint, Bill 
(Darlene) and Paul Sladewski. Grandmother of 12, great grandmother of one. 
Sister of Sophie Magnarelli and Josephine Jadczak. Memorial contributions to the 
Hospice of Henry Ford, Plymouth Team appreciated. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. at St. 
Barbara Church until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation at the Lesney & Son Funeral 
Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn on Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 1-9. Parish rosary 
Sunday 7 p.m. Burial St. Hedwig. 
SLOAN,DENNIS, Age 57. Passed away January 4, 2001. He was born on March 21, 1943 
to Archibald and Carolyne (Ghrist) Sloan. He served in the U.S. Army for 14 
years and served two tours in Vietnam. He received numerous awards including a 
Bronze Star Medal w/1st Oak Leaf Cluster and a Purple Heart. He married Susan 
Kaye Caldwell on October 22, 1983. Formerly from Southfield, he moved to South 
Lyon three years ago. He was a roofer for Brewer Roofing Company in Novi since 
1975. Dennis is survived by his wife Susan K. Sloan of South Lyon; children 
Ronda Lyn Sloan of Louisiana, Stacey Tadgerson of Sault Sainte Marie, S. Kaye 
Tadgerson of Ferndale, Steven Tadgerson of South Lyon. Brother of Ed, Lee 
(Paula), Robert, Joseph (Linda) Sloan, Janice Arcand, Joyce Maser, Dawna 
(Rodney) Rukkila. Seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation 
will be held on Sunday from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on 
Monday at 1 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 West Lake St. (10 Mile), South 
Lyon, with final visitation at 12:15 p.m.
SOMERSET,FRANK L., SR. Beloved husband of Estelle. Dearest father of Frank L. 
Jr. (Lori) and Daniel Sr. (Sherry). Loving grandfather of Audra (Brian) Davis 
and Danny Somerset Jr. Great-grand- father of Alexis Davis. Dear brother of Mary 
(Elroy) Grahl. Services Monday 5:30 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. 
Clair Shores. Visitation Monday 2 p.m. until time of service. Mr. Somerset was a 
member of Bruce Post #1146 Veterans of Foreign Wars and a WWII Veteran of the 
Coast Guard. 
STANTON,DOLORES M., January 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Joseph E. Dear mother of 
Debbie (Kevin) Podolski, Carrie Stanton and Erik Stanton. Sister of Greg 
Denomme, Lester Denomme and Gail Debus. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 
6-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 
Bloomfield Hills Monday 10:30 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11 a.m.
STROH, HENRY W., Beloved husband of Constance. Dear father of Mark (Elaine), 
David and Brian. Dear grandfather of Julie, Kristina and Kevin. Dear brother of 
the late Bill. Visitation today 12-9PM at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule 
Funeral Home , 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Instate Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Roseville, 8AM until time of Mass at 9AM. Scripture Service Sunday 7PM. 
Burial Resurrection Cemetery. 
THEIS, BERTHA R., Age 87. December 28, 2000. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother 
of Linda Gantz and Nancy Troyer. Grandmother of Matthew, Leslie, Caroline, 
Brooke, and Grant. Great-grandmother of Josephine. Sister of Ethel Theis. 
Memorial service to be held in the spring.
TOPIK,FRANCES, Age 81. January 6, Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother 
of Dennis and Ronald (Sharon). Dear grandmother of Dawn, Tammy and Terri and 
great grandmother of three. Also survived by one brother and five sisters. 
Visitation Monday 3-9 PM with Scripture Service 7 PM at Charles R. Step Funeral 
Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (bet 6-7 Mile). Instate Tuesday 9 AM, Mass 10 AM at 
St. Linus Catholic Church, 25500 Hass, Ave. Dearborn Hts., Interment Mt. Olivet
dncross4VALENTE,MARIA G. January 6, 2001. 100 years. Beloved wife of the late 
Anthonio. Dear sister of Frances Vettese. Dear aunt of Ida Lava and Joseph 
Valente. Prayers Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 
Dequindre Rd. (1 blk. S. of 13 Mile Rd.) followed by 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. 
Louise Catholic Church, Warren. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery.
VOGELSANG,EILEEN, Formerly of Detroit and Birmingham, died at home on Friday, 
January 5, 2001 in Jackson. Preceded in death by her husband, Gerald G. 
Vogelsang. Survived by her daughters, Anne (John) Howell, Jeanne Vogelsang and 
Susan (Lee) Steigmeyer; grandchildren, Jerry, Timothy and Patrick Pazar, and Amy 
and Michael Steigmeyer; three great-grandchildren, Timothy J., Kara and Cole 
Pazar. Eileen was an active community volunteer for many years, most recently at 
Foote Hospital, Queens Parish and the Ella Sharp Museum. Eileen was a member and 
officer in the Amaranth Cub. She was also a member of the Women s Club of 
Jackson. She was an avid gardener, decorator and homemaker. Eileen will be 
greatly missed by her many friends of all ages and remembered especially for her 
many acts of kindness. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Queen of the 
Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Jackson on Monday at 10:30 a.m. The family 
will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home, 204 N. Blackstone, Jackson, 
MI on Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. 
WAGSTAFF,C. RUSSELL, 84, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, of Jupiter, 
FL, passed away Friday, January 5, 2001 at his residence in Jonathan s Landing. 
He was born in St. Louis, MO and had been a resident of Tequesta, FL, 
previously, and of Jupiter for 17 years. Prior to retirement, he was an owner 
and C.E.O. of R-W Service System Trucking Line in Detroit, MI for 45 years. Mr. 
Wagstaff was a member of Ballen Isles Country Club. Survivors include his wife, 
Patricia Wagstaff of Jupiter; 5 daughters Diane Jokerst of St. Louis, MO, Betty 
Wingate of Coconut Creek, FL, Sherry Weegar of Boca Raton, FL, Deanna Wagstaff 
of Farmington, MI and Robin Dunn of West Bloomfield, MI; 2 step-sons, James 
Campbell of Jupiter, William Campbell of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; one 
step-daughter, Susan Napoli of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and 15 grandchildren and 
a very close friend, Rocco Napoli. The family suggests contributions to Hospice 
of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 in his memory. A 
Memorial Service will be held 1PM, Sunday, January 21, 2001 at the Aycock 
Funeral Home.
WEEBER, MARJORIE BEATRICE January 5, 2001. Age 97. Loving wife of the late Frank 
(Buck). Dearest mother of Beverly A. Angellotti and Nancy L. Pacheco-Thiede. 
Dear grandmother of ten and great grandmother of 13. Visitation Sunday 6-9 PM 
and Monday 12-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM from the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 
(River Rouge Chapel), 10783 West Jefferson. Interment Michigan Memorial Park. 
WEINGROT,ABRAHAM, Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Robert (Cynthia) 
Weingrot, Steven (Kelly) Weingrot, Cathy (Grant) Shafer, Erik Weingrot, and the 
late Jack Weingrot. Grandfather of Stephen, Kevin, Michael, Heather, Miranda, 
and Mark. For information, call the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
WEST,CLINT RAY, 74 years. Died January 5, 2001 and lived in Clawson, MI since 
1951. Beloved husband of Sandra West. Loving father of Christopher Grant (Sally) 
West. Dear brother of Donald (Helen) West and Stanley (Jean) West. Dear 
grandfather of Kaitlyn and Eric. Gathering Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Gramer Funeral 
Home, 705 N. Main St. (betw 14-15 Mile Rd.), Clawson. Memorial Liturgy Monday at 
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 340 N. Main St. (betw. 14-15 Mile), Clawson, 1 
p.m. Memorial donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, 
MI 48308. 
WEST,RUTH, 82 years. January 4, 2001. Dear sister of Martha Mittell and Art 
(Madeline) Doyle. Stepmother of Bud (Linda) West and Sharon (Herb) Chelner. Also 
surviving are three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first 
husband Henry Domber in 1961, and her second husband Howard West in 1986. 
Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at the Nelson Funeral Home, Gaylord, MI. Committal 
prayers Tuesday 1 p.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield.
WILKIN,CLIFFORD I., Age 74. January 5, 2001, of Westland. Beloved father of 
Cinny (Mark) Gould, Martha (A.J.) Minion, Debbie (Jim) Arlen and Randy (Linda). 
Loving grandfather of seven, and great-grandfather of two. Funeral service 
Tuesday 11 a.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth. 
Visitation Monday 2-5 and 7-9. 
WILSON,OLETA (NUNNY) Age 84, January 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Claude. 
Dearest mother of Richard and Kenneth Wilson. Arrangements by Duzak Funeral 
Home, Inc. Call toll free 1-800-331-5051. 
ZALESKI,EDWARD L., January 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Josephine. Loving father 
of Edward L. Jr. (Karen), Deborah (Michael) Ouellette and Angela (William) Hess. 
Brother of Leonard, Virginia and Walter. Grandfather of Allison, Melanie, Jesse 
and Miranda. Instate Monday 12 noon - 5pm and 7-9pm at R.G. & G.R. Harris 
Funeral Home , 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Instate at Hosanna Tabor Lutheran 
Church, Tuesday from 12:30pm until time of Service at 1pm.
ZELMANSKI,HELEN, Age 94. January 6, 2001. Beloved sister of the late Eleonore 
Zelmanski, Genevieve Buziak, Esther Flis, Walter Zelmanski and Edwin Kalinowski. 
Dear aunt of six nieces and nephews, and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary Monday 7 p.m at the Wasik Funeral Home, 
11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 
10:30 a.m. at St. Louis the King Church, St. Louis St. and E. 7 Mile Rd., 
Detroit, MI. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Death Notices 1/08/01

ARMBRUSTER,KATHLEEN JOAN Age 79. January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Merle. Loving 
mother of Ellen E. (Dale) Maynard, Kathleen M. Armbruster and Michael D. 
Armbruster. Dear grandmother of five. Dear great-grandmother of six. Dear sister 
of Billie (Walter) Wintemberg, Betty Russell and the late May Johnston. 
Visitation Sunday 5-8 p.m., Monday 3-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 
Plymouth Rd., Redford. Funeral Tuesday instate 10 a.m., service 11 a.m. at 
Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. 
Interment Parkview Cemetery.
BANNON, LEO G., Beloved husband of Luella. Dear father of Gregory (Linda) and 
Patrick (Heide). Six grandchildren survive. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at 
Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home , 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Hgts. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-7 p.m.
BARTLETT,GERALD, January 6, 2001, age 67. Beloved husband of Sylvia; dear father 
of Deborah Thacker, Cathrine (William) Cahalan and Laura (Scott) Bodner; 
grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of three. Services at Manns-Ferguson 
Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of Six Mile, Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation 
Tuesday 2-9.
BAUGHMAN,ELLIS, Beloved husband of the late Wanda. Dearest father of Robert 
(Brenda), Charles (Teresa), Roger (Patti), Cathern (Joseph) Baker, Richard 
(Debra) and Rhonda (Wayne) Joiner. Dear brother of Harley. Also survived by 16 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation is Sunday 2 to 9 p.m., 
Monday 1 to 9 p.m. at Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction at Fisher Freeway. 
In state Tuesday 11 a.m. at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church, 2415 Wendell, 
funeral service 12 noon. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.
BOGAN, JOSEPH F., Age 84, January 5, 2001. Loving husband of the late Margaret. 
Dear father of Joseph (Elizabeth) Bogan, Mary Ellen (Donald) Richmond and 
Gregory (Steven Kennedy) Bogan. Grandfather of Gary (Michele) Richmond, Donald 
Richmond and Shelley (John) Stewart. Great grandfather of Nicholas and Jennifer 
Richmond. Brother of Mary Teresa Hoffman. Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m., Monday 
12-9 p.m. at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. 
Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, Prayers 10:30, Mass 11 a.m. at 
Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit. Interment Assumption Grotto Cemetery
BRITCHKY, GEORGE, Beloved husband of Sally Britchky. Dear father of Sheri 
(David) Jaffa and Marc Britchky. Grandfather of Eden (Kevin) Elbinger and 
Sabrina Jaffa. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 11:30 Tuesday Morning at MacPelah Cemetery. 
Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 
BROKER, GORDON F., January 6, 2001, age 66. Beloved husband of Audrey. Dearest 
father of Christian (Tammy) Broker, Valerie (Joseph) Kornowske, Adam Tate, Lisa 
Tate and Christine (Dennis) Nadeau. Dear grandfather of 15. Visitation Monday 
3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home , 35201 Garfield (N. of 15) Clinton Twp. 
Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of service 10:30 a.m. at Cross Lutheran 
Church, Clinton Twp. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorial 
contributions to the Society of Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy Inc.
CASEY, THOMAS P., January 7. Dear son of the late James and Anna. Cousin to 
Mariann and the late William Sheehan Family. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at 
Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Instate Tuesday am 
at St. Alphonsus Church until time of mass. 
CEJMER,RITA M., January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Frank. Dear mother of Frank Jr. 
(Darlene), Scott (Regina) and Dennis (Mona). Grandmother of Gregory, Rochelle, 
Laura, Nicolle and Dalton. Sister of Fran Janiga. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and 
Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from the 
John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill), 
to St. Raphael Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass.
DEMPSEY,EDITH HARRIET Age 86, January 5, 2001. Dear cousin of Viola A. Dempsey 
of Commerce, MI, Lloyd H. Dempsey of Southfield, MI and Nancy Dempsey Leggere of 
Ft. Pierce, FL. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the First Congregational Episcopal 
Church, 33 E. Forest at Woodward, Detroit. Visitation Monday from 1 to 8 at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe.
DINGELDEY, ROBERT A. Age 70 of Wixom, January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Nancy. 
Dear father of Michael (Andrea) Dingeldey, Carol J. Dingeldey, Jill K. (Gregory) 
Oliver. Dear grandfather of Nicholas Oliver. Dear brother of Lois Garth Owen. 
Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Anne Episcopol Church, 430 E. 
Nicolet, Walled Lake, Wednesday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons 
Funeral Home , 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks S. of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 
4:30-9 p.m. Memorials to Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, Development office or the 
Alheimers Association Appreciated. 
DOLECKI (PINO), IRENE January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Pino and 
Alexander Dolecki. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Dominic) Calcagno, Patricia 
Pino, Sharon (Carmen) Beheler, Marilyn (Ronald) Valesano, Joseph (Sue) Pino, 
Leonard (Karen) Dolecki, Robert (Delores) Dolecki, and the late Al (Sarah) 
Dolecki, Jr. Dearest grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation 
Tuesday 2:30-9:00 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 54880 Van Dyke (SHELBY 
TWP.) at 25 Mile. Funeral Wednesday morning for times and location call 
810-677-4000. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Founder and past president of 
Tryettes Group for the Handicap. In lieu of flowers memorials will be made by 
the family to the Solanus Casey Center Campaign, 1820 Mt. Elliott, Detroit 
48207, Attn: Fr. Larry Abler. 
DUDA,JOSEPH "JACK" P. Age 85. January 5, 2001 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband 
of Jean. Loving father of Mary Ann (Robert) Dryps, Carrie (Jim) Gajewski and 
Rick (Vanna) Duda. Dearest grandfather of nine grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral 
Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Rosary 8 p.m. Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at 
Christ the Good Shepherd Church until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. 
Hedwig Cemetery.
FABIAN, RUDY, Age 85 of Trenton. January 5, 2001. Loving brother of Rose Stevens 
and Edward Fabian and the late Milan, Frank, John, Anton, and Mary Fabian. Dear 
uncle of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 PM. Funeral 
Wednesday 11 AM at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, (Southgate Chapel), 15748 
Fort. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
FARINETTI, PATRICK A. January 6, 2001. Age 88. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear 
Father of Patricia (Richard) Martin, Dennis (Tammy) and Catherine Farinetti. 
Dear Brother of Marie (John) Spezia, Carolyn Farinetti and the late Theresa 
Hershberger., Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. (with a Rosary at 7:30pm) at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday 10:30 
a.m. at Funeral Home. Interment Resurrection. Memorials may be made to 
Alzheimers Association. 
dncross4FEDEWA, FR. EUGENE Dearest brother of Laura Kullman. Also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral 
Home 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Transferral to Our 
Lady Queen of Peace Church Tuesday 3 p.m. with visitation until 9 p.m. Funeral 
Mass Wednesday 11 a.m. Burial Holy Sepluchre Cemetery. Memorials to the Catholic 
Church Extension Society, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601.
FISHTAHLER, LILLIAN K. January 7, 2001, age 84. Beloved wife of Edwin Spindler 
and the late Vernon F. Fishtahler. Dear mother of Laurence E. (Maria Elva) of 
Arlington VA., Carol E. (Richard) Cooper of Southfield, MI. and Brian V. 
(Constance Ann) of Troy, MI. Grandmother of Eric, Jesse, Eduardo and Camila. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel) , 32515 Woodward (btwn 13 & 14 Mile) Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 
6-9 p.m. Scripture service Tuesday evening. Funeral liturgy begins Wednesday 
9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln 
at Lahser Rds for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
FOERSTERLING,E. BROOKE See KEANA Notice. 
FORCADE,REGINALD NAPOLEON Age 91, January 5, 2001, of Grosse Pointe Farms. Born 
in Bay City, Michigan. Dear husband of Mary Louise (nee Keane). In state Tuesday 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul s Catholic Church School Gymnasium, 170 Lake Shore 
Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, until time of Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at 
Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 
Conner, Detroit, 48214 or Kenwood Pax Community, 799 S. Pearl St., Albany, New 
York, 12202. Arrangements by the Verheyden Funeral Home, 313-881-8500.
FREDERICKS,RICHARD B. Jan. 6, age 54, of Algonac (formerly of Troy). Field 
supervisor for Commercial Contractors, Holland, MI. Husband of Gloria. Father of 
Scott and Brian (Rachel). Brother of Shirley (Kenneth) Kula of New Hampshire. 
Son-in-law of Wilma Ferrier-Charlier. Grandfather of Jake and Nicholas. Services 
Tuesday 1 p.m. in Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, with visiting Monday 2-9 
p.m. 
GOODMAN,IRVING WOLFE Beloved husband of Sylvia Goodman; dear father of Jeffrey 
(Donna Cohen) Goodman and Susan (Zachary Klein) Goodman; loving grandfather of 
Lee Goodman, Molly Goodman, Julia Goodman, Matthew Klein and Jacob Klein; 
brother of the late Helen Green and the late Dorothy Snell; brother-in-law of 
Ivan and Rochelle Forbes. Services 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery. 
GRIFFIN,JOHN C. JR., Age 56, January 6, 2001. Beloved son of Gwendolyn and the 
late John Sr.; dearest brother of Patrick (Nancy), Mary Ann, Richard (Karen), 
Daniel (Tina), Peter (Sue) and William (Chris); also survived by many loving 
nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 
16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday from 4 to 7. Contributions may be 
made to the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1050 Porter St., Detroit, MI 
48226. 
HOEFER, ALICE R., Age 82, January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Augie B. 
Loving sister of Betty (Edward) Goliber, Cathy Malerich and the late Frank 
Malerich, Jr. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral from Holy Name Church, 630 
Harmon St., Birmingham, Wednesday 10 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning 
at 9:30 a.m. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks (bet. 14-15 
Mile Rd) Tuesday 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Rosary Tuesday evening. Contributions to 
Mother and Unborn Baby Care, Right to Life or Guesthouse.
JOUPPI, VIENO D., Age 93. January 6 of Trenton. Beloved mother of Gerald 
(Sandra), Thomas (Sally), Daniel (Donna) & Carol Jouppi. Dearest grandmother of 
ten and great grandmother of three. Friends may call from 1-9 p.m. Tuesday at 
the Martenson Funeral Home , 3200 West Road, Trenton. She will lie in state 
Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. services at St. Philip Lutheran Church in 
Trenton. Memorials may be made to St. Philip Lutheran Church. 
KARCHNICK, JOSEPH F. January 6, age 98. Husband of the late Anna. Dear father of 
Mary Ann (Joseph) Trybus, Jean Suzanne (Daniel) Balagna, Joseph Ray (Cathy), 
Betty Reeves, Larry Faitel, Hubert (Verdella) Faitel, John Faitel and the late 
William Faitel. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. 
Funeral Tuesday 10am prayers at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral 
Home , 22546 Michigan Ave and 10:30am mass at Sacred Heart Church. Visitation 
12-9pm Monday with rosary 7pm. Memorials to the Capuchins.
KEANA,E. BROOKE, January 5, 2001. Age 50. Beloved daughter of Herman Arthur and 
Mary Anne Foersterling. Survived by the world s best friend P.C. Fleming, her 
almost second mother Lee Pruett, a great man and loving and caring friend Mayor 
Okoroh, and aunts, uncles and cousins. Her parents wish to thank the nursing 
staff of DMC Nursing Center West for 9 years of professional and loving care. As 
per Brooke s wishes, her body is being donated to UofM Hospital. A private 
memorial service will be held at a future date. Donations may be made to DMC 
Nursing Center West, Resident Activity Fund. 
KENDALL,JOHN W., IV, January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Danielle. Dear father 
of Rachael, Veronica and John V. Son of John "Corky" and Kathryn. Brother of 
Kristin (Todd) Holliday and Karen (Paul) Hurley. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. 
Services Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 
Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). 
dncross4KLINE, MARY S.(nee CHULAPKA) Of Warren. Beloved wife of the late Edward. 
Dear mother of Edward, Raymond (Doris), Francis, Richard (Jean) and Robert 
(Donna). Dearest grandmother of 27 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and two 
great great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Lillian Rich and many 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the 
Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors 22642 Ryan Rd. (1 blk S. of 
9 Mile), Warren. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark s 
Catholic Church. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Scripture vigil Tuesday 7 p.m. at 
the funeral home. 
KNOLL,GRACE, January 7, 2001, age 93. Survived by many relatives and friends. 
Funeral service Wednesday 1 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers and 
Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends 
Tuesday 4-9 p.m. Memorial tributes to Cranbrook Hospice. 
KOLKE, JOSEPH A., Age 90. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Marie 
(Pietrzak) Kolke. Loving (Uncle Joe) to all of his nieces, nephews, great nieces 
and great nephews of the McFee, Kolke, Seward, and Kendzierski families. Also 
survived by his sister Eleanor Herber of Mio, MI. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 AM 
until time of Mass 10:30 AM at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile (at 
Romeo Plank), Macomb Twp. Memorials to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by Resurrection Funeral Home, (810) 412-3000.
KOWALSKI, STANLEY J. January 6, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Anne. Loving 
father of Stanley, Jr., Dolores Krause and Diana Tulecki. Dear brother of Ann 
Pavlich. Also leaves 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral 
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home 29440 Ryan Rd. (N. of 
12 Mile) to St. Louise Church at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Family requests donations to the Leukemia 
Foundation.
KUCHARCZYK,JOSEPH J. January 7, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Anne V. 
(passed away January 3, 2001). Dear father of Joanne Kucharczyk and John J. 
(Sally Jo) Kucharczyk. Grandfather of Emily, Allison and Jack. Brother of Lottie 
Kulczycki. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the 
Wasik Funeral Home (Shelby Twp), 49150 Schoenherr (N. of 22 Mile). In state 
Tuesday 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Peter s Church (Mt. Clemens, MI). 
KUTCHEY, JOSEPH H. "PAPA" Age 62 of Armada, formerly of Macomb Township, died 
January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Carolyn for 42 years. Dearest father of 
Joseph (Susan), Mary Ellen "Cooky", Michael (Sandra) and David (Laura). Loving 
grandfather of Daniel, Amanda, Jennifer, Benjamin, Joseph, Michelle, Elizabeth, 
Noel, Samantha and Jaclyn. Brother of Mary Jo Weingartz, Virginia Rozanka and 
Kay DaDeppo. Mr Kutchey was a life long farmer who graduated from Fitzgerald 
High School in Warren, Class of 1957. His farm was originally in Warren and 
moved out to Macomp Twp in 1965, He owned and operated Jos. Kutchey & Sons 
Produce Market on 10 Mile Rd. in Warren until just a few years ago when he 
semi-retired and his sons took over operating the market and farm. Mr. Kutchey 
continued to take part in the farm operation everyday. He was a former 4-H 
leader who enjoyed draft horses, deer watching, woodworking and his 
grandchildren. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with scripture 
service 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc 54880 Van Dyke (SHELBY TOWNSHIP) 
at 25 Mile. Instate Wednesday 9 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 23 Mile at 
Romeo Plank Rd., until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
Donations preferred to the Spinal Cord Society, 19051 County Hwy. #1, Fergus 
Falls, MN 56537-7609 
LAMPARTER, CARL A., Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Ronald Lamparter 
(Mary), Sharon DiGiulio (the late Dr. Walter) and Judith Swink (William). Also 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. 
and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore 
Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Entombment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 
memorials to the Church appreciated. 
LOVE, JEAN S., Age 79, January 7, 2001. Beloved wife of Robert C. for 50 years. 
Loving mother of Edward (Lynn), David (Carol) and Nancy (Paul Blome) Love. Dear 
grandmother of Jacob, Nicholas, Patrick, Ceit and Rachel. Funeral Thursday 10 
a.m. at Bethelehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. 
Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 
Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Memorials to American 
Cancer Society suggested. 
MAKUCH, ELIAS, Age 76. January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Stephania. 
Loving father of Mary (Eugene) Telka, Eugene (Barbara), Christina (Johnny) 
Sahagian, and the late John. Dearest grandfather of eight grandchildren. Brother 
of Dmitro. Best friend of Lucille Haymond. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from the 
Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave., at Artesian to St. John the 
Baptist Church for 10 a.m. mass. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. Panachyda Monday 7 
p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
McBRIDE,GLORIA ANN, of West Bloomfield. January 6, 2001 after a courageous 
battle with cancer. Age 70. Mother of Jean of Clarkston. Grandma of Douglas. 
Sister of Jean Hart of Bridgeport. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the 
Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston, where friends may visit 
Tuesday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made 
to the Michigan Humane Society or Hospices of Henry Ford. (www.legacy.com)
MILLIKEN,BERNADETTE M. 82, of Palm Harbor, FL., died Sat., Jan. 6, 2001. She 
moved to FL 1981 from Shelby Town- ship, MI. She was a member of St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Highland Lakes Golf Club, Quilters Crossing and an avid bridge 
player all in Palm Harbor, FL. Survivors include sons Michael of Carlsbad, CA, 
and Robert of Farmington Hills, MI; daughters Mary F. Boldt of Shelby Township, 
MI, Susan Milliken of Palm Harbor, FL, and Donna Hayes of Clarkston, MI; sisters 
Carole Krueger of Lake Orion, MI, and Jean Grish of Dunedin, FL; 15 
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
MONAT,PAUL E., January 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Paul 
J. (Cheryl), Thomas (Mary), Frank, Pamela (John) Sherpe, Renee (Stan) Furtak, 
Mary (Anthony) Wimberly and Janet Fullerton. Grandfather of 20. 
Great-grandfather of 3. Brother of Claire Shorkey. Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm, 
Prayers 8 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. 
(betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). In state Wednesday 9am until 10am Mass at St. John 
the Baptist Catholic Church, 26123 McDonald (S. of Annapolis, W. of Beech Daly). 
Family suggests memorials to Third Order of St. Francis.
MORIAN,RUTH L., January 7, 2001, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand; 
dearest mother of Robert (Mary), Richard and Arleen Kageff; dear grandmother of 
Anthony, Juliane, Maria, Kirsten and Courtney; dear sister of William (Lorraine) 
Schmidt. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary 
Tuesday at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile), Clinton 
Township. Funeral Wednesday, for further details please call the funeral home at 
(810) 792-5000. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. 
OFFERLE, RITA ANNE (nee PELTIER) January 6, 2001 of Toledo, formerly of Detroit. 
Beloved wife of Carl "Bud" for 41 years. Dear sister of Mary Peltier and Alice 
Werth of Grosse Pointe Farms, and Frank Peltier of FL. Services 12 noon 
Wednesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse 
Pointe Woods. Memorial gathering 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials to the Capuchin 
Soup Kitchen appreciated. 
PERVA ,NICOLE, January 5, 2001. Dear daughter of Evelyn Matulevich and Peter 
Perva (Jerri). Granddaughter of Jill Arella, Bill and Elizabeth Gallagher. Dear 
step-sister of Crystal. Niece of Fernando and Julie Bermudez. Cousin of Chris 
and Carl Bermudez. Funeral Monday, January 8, 2001, 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel 
of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Sunday 1-9 
p.m.
PROVENCHER, LEONARD G. Age 76 of Warren. Husband of Norma M. Father of Leonard 
P. (JoAnn), David G., Lorraine C. Rice and Danene R. Grandfather of David T. 
Rice, Leonard J. Provencher and Chantel Esch. Brother of Irene Ostrander and 
Margaret (William) White. Visitation Saturday, January 13, 11 a.m. until time of 
memorial service 12 noon. at Lyle Elliott Funeral Home , 31730 Mound Rd., 
Warren. In lieu memorials suggested to The Salvation Army or the Michigan Humane 
Society.
PRUSS,LEONARD A., January 5. Beloved husband of Emily. Loving father of Dennis 
(Jackie) and Timothy (Judith). Dearest grandfather of Tristan and Nathan (Erin). 
Leonard was an accomplished woodcraver, musician and lover of animals, he was 
also a Member of the Stitt American Legion Post. Instate Tuesday 9 a.m., St. 
Thomas Aquinas Church, until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Instate Sunday 3-9 PM and 
Monday Noon til 9 PM. Scripture Service Monday 6:30 p.m. American Legion Service 
6 p.m. Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
REININK, JULIA, Jan. 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of 
Mary Zapoli and Joseph Schneider. Grandmother of Julie, Rene, Joseph, Lea, 
Joelle, Michael, and Jennifer. Great grandmother of Joey, Johnny, Alison, and 
Tessa. Sister of Babe, Rita, John and Donald. Family will receive visitors 
Monday 1-9 PM at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 West Warren. Memorial Mass 
Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. 
RIEGLE, HELEN M., 92 Yrs. January 6, 2001. Mrs. Helen M. Riegle of Gaylord. Mrs. 
Riegle was preceded in death by her husband Charles Riegle in 1981. She is 
survived by her son Tom (Robyn) Riegle and two grandchildren: Jason and Julie 
Riegle. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions 
are appreciated to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral 
Home, 135 N. Center St., Gaylord, Michigan 49735. 
SETTLES,BILL G., Suddenly, January 3, 2001. Age 70. Beloved husband of Carmen. 
Dear father of Phil (Cindy). Dear grandfather of Charlie and Alex. Funeral 
Services Tuesday 11 AM at the Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr 
(S. of 12 Mile). Visitation Monday 12-9.
SMOLINSKI , NANCY E. January 7, age 43. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of 
Elizabeth. Dear daughter of Mary and the late Harold Gibson. Dear sister of 
Wayne Monsier. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Daughter in law of 
Dorothy Smolinski. Niece of Florence Szalkowski and Harry McKay. Visitation 
Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral 
Home , 11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover). Instate Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Dorothy Church, 12255 Frazho Rd. (Betw. Schoenherr and Hoover) until 10 a.m. 
mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
SOMERSET,FRANK L., SR. Beloved husband of Estelle. Dearest father of Frank L. 
Jr. (Lori) and Daniel Sr. (Sherry). Loving grandfather of Audra (Brian) Davis 
and Danny Somerset Jr. Great-grand- father of Alexis Davis. Dear brother of Mary 
(Elroy) Grahl. Services Monday 5:30 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. 
Clair Shores. Visitation Monday 2 p.m. until time of service. Mr. Somerset was a 
member of Bruce Post #1146 Veterans of Foreign Wars and a WWII Veteran of the 
Coast Guard. 
TOTH, EDWARD W., January 6. Beloved husband of Sarah Jane. Loving father of 
Edward W., Jr., Charles Andrew (Dawn), and Barbara M. (John) Kubisch. 
Grandfather of Jessica, Rebecca, Christopher, Mark, Robert, Leah, Elizabeth and 
Matthew. Brother of Albert, Jr. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until Mass of 
Resurrection at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher Church. Instate Monday 6-9 p.m. and 
Tuesday noon-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 W. Warren. Rosary Tuesday 
7 p.m. 
WAGNER,JOHN J. SR., January 6, 2001, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Anna 
and Helen. Dear father of Evelyn and the late Delores and John Jr. "Jack". 
Grandfather of Anita and Jeffrey (Andrea). Great-grandfather of Kathleen. 
Brother of Emily and Harry (Jean). Funeral Thursday from at the D.S. Temrowski & 
Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile) with a Funeral Mass at 
St. Blase Church. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with an 
evening vigil Wednesday. Call funeral home for service times, (810) 751-0444.
WALLER, DANIEL GENE, Age 56 of Plymouth died January 1, 2001. Beloved husband of 
Sandra P. Loving father of Laura P. (Daniel) Eisele and Bonnie D. (Daniel) 
Stadler. Dear brother of Diana Marciniak and Gene "Rocky" S. Waller. Grandfather 
of Eric, Benjamin and Joey Eisele. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM. Services Tuesday 11 
AM at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 West Ann Arbor Road (3-1/2 Miles 
West of I275) Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart 
Association. 
WEEBER, MARJORIE BEATRICE January 5, 2001. Age 97. Loving wife of the late Frank 
(Buck). Dearest mother of Beverly A. Angellotti and Nancy L. Pacheco-Thiede. 
Dear grandmother of ten and great grandmother of 13. Visitation Sunday 6-9 PM 
and Monday 12-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM from the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, 
(River Rouge Chapel), 10783 West Jefferson. Interment Michigan Memorial Park. 
WEINGROT,ABRAHAM, Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Robert (Cynthia) 
Weingrot, Steven (Kelly) Weingrot, Cathy (Grant) Shafer, Erik Weingrot, and the 
late Jack Weingrot. Grandfather of Stephen, Kevin, Michael, Heather, Miranda, 
and Mark . Services 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 . Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
WELTI,CARL LOUIS SR. Age 81, died suddenly Saturday, January 6, 2001, in Herrick 
Memorial Hospital, Tecumseh, Michigan, following a massive heart attack. Born in 
Detroit, Michigan on February 21, 1919. Lived in Rogers City, Michigan until the 
age of 9. Moved to Detroit east side where he was a resident for over 40 years. 
Moved to Farmington Hills in 1962 where he was a resident until 1984. Then moved 
to Presque Isle, MI, upon retirement. Employed with Detroit Edison s marketing 
department for 45 years until retirement in 1984. Member of Immanuel Lutheran 
Church in Alpena, MI, active in Lutheran Laymen s League as Past Zone Treasurer. 
Served in WWII as a First Lieutenant in the 102nd Infantry Division - K. Co. 
Served with Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce. Member of the Presque Isle 
Association Architectural Control Committee. President of the Presque Isle 
Island Association. Founding committee member of the Sunrise Side Chamber of 
Commerce. Past-president and Treasurer of the Detroit Direct Mail Club, Designer 
Lighting, and the National Direct Mail Association. Served on World Energy and 
New Detroit Organizations. Survived by his wife Marguerite (Jonske) whom he 
married in 1944. Dear father of Dr. Carl L. Welti Jr. (Beverly Maas), Carolyn L. 
Hoffee (William Hoffee), Thomas A. Welti (Terry Bridges), Mark W. Welti (Dr. 
Jennifer Groehn); eleven grandchildren. Preceded in death by two grandsons. 
Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 
Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral service Thursday 1 p.m. at Immanuel 
Lutheran Church in Alpena. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery, Rogers City. Memorials 
to Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Death Notices 1/09/01

ARTZ, AVON S., Age 88, January 7, 2001, He is survived by son John Artz of 
Bloomfield Hills; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Service will 
be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at Bell-Borek Funeral Home-Lamb 
Chapel Howell (517) 546-0100 . Avons family will receive friends Tuesday 6-9 
p.m. at funeral home. 
BALCERZAK, ZYGMUNT F. Beloved husband of Phyllis; loving brother of Mary and 
Edna; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m.; 
Thursday 12:30-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Chapel of the E.J. 
Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile), Warren. In 
state Friday 10:30 a.m. until time of mass at 11 a.m. at St. Marks Catholic 
Church.
BOMMARITO, JAMES J., January 7, 2001. Age 77. Beloved husband of Rita (Nee 
Serra). Dearest father of Rose (Dan) Zelenak, Sara (Bruce) Ochenski, Michael 
(Sharon) Bommarito. Loving and Proud grandfather of 8 and 1 great grandson. 
Dearest brother of Elizabeth (Jasper) Serra, Stella (Matthew) Zerilli. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 and Wednesday 1-9 P.M. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). American Legion Service 
Wednesday 7 PM. Scripture Service Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Instate Thursday 9:30 A.M. 
Until 10 A.M. Time of Mass St. Athanasius Church, 18720 13 Mile Rd. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
BONIOR, EDWARD, Age 78. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dear father of David 
E. (Judy) Bonior, Nancy (Steve Faust) Bonior and Jeffrey (Darlene) Bonior. 
Grandfather of Julie, Andrew and Eva. Brother of Marie Kane. Funeral services at 
the S. K. Schultz, a trust 100 Funeral Home , 21705 Gratiot at 8-1/2 Mile Road, 
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. St. Veronica Church 9:30 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday noon until 9:00 p.m. 
CABADAS, GENEVIEVE E. Age 89. January 7, 2001, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 
the late Joseph "Jose". Loving mother of Eugene (Ellen), Joseph (Anita) and 
James (Mary Lou). Dearest grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 17. Also 
survived by 2 sisters, Lottie Antal and Alice LaValle. Funeral service Thursday 
9:15 a.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) to 
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
CAPENEKA,MARY, January 7, 2001. Age 100. Born in Samos, Greece. Beloved wife of 
the late Michael. Dear mother of the late Ethel Tsilis, Alex and Jimmie. Also 
survived by one sister, five grandchildren and the late Danny and five great 
grandchildren. Gathering Tuesday 10 a.m. Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, 
36375 Joy Rd. (W. of Wayne Rd.) until 12 noon service. For further information 
contact L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd., Canton, 734-981-1700.
CERRITO, FRANCES, Age 68. Jan. 7, 2001. Loving mother of Roslyn (Charles) Licari 
and the late Frank Anthony. Proud grandmother of Sara (Steve) Acorn, Nicholas 
(Melissa) and Charlie. Loving great grandmother of Dominik, Michael, Angelina 
and Aaron. Dear sister of the late Anthony (Betty) Balsamo. Mrs. Cerrito (a.k.a. 
Fran Murray) was a professional singer for many years. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 
p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection. 
COHN ,SARAH, Beloved wife of the late Sidney Cohn. Dear mother of Norman (Sonny) 
Cohn and Dr. Natalie Willenberg. Dearest sister of Beverly Chayet. Loving 
grandmother of Jennifer (Tim) Deenihan, Bradley Willenberg, Leslie Anne Graham, 
Lynne (Avy) Schreiber, Jody (Ari) Charlip and Randy Cohn. Great grandmother of 
Elena, Kaye and Zoe. SERVICES WEDNESDAY 2 P.M. AT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY 
CHAPEL, BIRMINGHAM. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700. 
CROWHURST, ELSIE ROSE (Nee Loeffler). Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Percy 
"Jack". Passed away Saturday Jan. 6, 2001 in Chicago after a lengthy illness. 
Loving mother Kathy Aaron (James) and Ken (Partner Tim Dedinsky). Also survived 
by sisters Louise Urquart, Bertha Barker and Marie Norton. Visitation at A. J. 
Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Wednesday 2-8 pm. 
Visitation at Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River (at Beech ) Redford. 
Thursday noon until service at 1. Burial private. In lieu of flowers 
contributions may be made to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum c/o of Chicago 
Academy of Sciences 2060 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. 60614 Attn: Bryn Reese 
773-549-0606 
DETTLOFF,CLARA, (see KILJAN notice).
DINGELDEY, ROBERT A. Age 70 of Wixom, January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Nancy. 
Dear father of Michael (Andrea) Dingeldey, Carol J. Dingeldey, Jill K. (Gregory) 
Oliver. Dear grandfather of Nicholas Oliver. Dear brother of Lois Garth Owen. 
Also several nieces and nephews. Funeral from St. Anne Episcopol Church, 430 E. 
Nicolet, Walled Lake, Wednesday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons 
Funeral Home , 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks S. of Maple Rd.) Tuesday 
4:30-9 p.m. Memorials to Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, Development office or the 
Alheimers Association Appreciated. 
DOLECKI (PINO), IRENE January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Pino and 
Alexander Dolecki. Loving mother of Jacqueline (Dominic) Calcagno, Patricia 
Pino, Sharon (Carmen) Beheler, Marilyn (Ronald) Valesano, Joseph (Sue) Pino, 
Leonard (Karen) Dolecki, Robert (Delores) Dolecki, and the late Al (Sarah) 
Dolecki, Jr. Dearest grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation 
Tuesday 2:30-9:00 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 54880 Van Dyke (SHELBY 
TWP.) at 25 Mile. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Clement Church, 343 S. 
Main (Romeo) until Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Founder and 
past president of Tryettes Group for the Handicap. In lieu of flowers memorials 
will be made by the family to the Solanus Casey Center Campaign, 1820 Mt. 
Elliott, Detroit 48207, Attn: Fr. Larry Abler.
DURHAM,ERMA M., January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of James. Dear mother of Donald 
(Doris), Mary Jane (Ernie) Dreher and the late Edyth (Ray) Ratajski. Also 
survived by 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 brother, Jack 
Stubenwall. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral 
Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trial). Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. & 
Wednesday 12-4 & 6-9. Donations to Salvation Army.
DZIERZAWSKI,GERALD J. Age 36. January 7, 2001. Beloved son of Gerald E. and 
Patricia A. Dzierzawski. Dear brother of Lynne Miller. Dear Uncle of Max. Dear 
grandson of Mrs. Cecelia Stencel. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary 
Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). 
Instate Thursday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church, 
Farnsworth & McDougal/Detroit. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
dncross4FEDEWA, FR. EUGENE Dearest brother of Laura Kullman. Also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral 
Home 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Transferral to Our 
Lady Queen of Peace Church Tuesday 3 p.m. with visitation until 9 p.m. Funeral 
Mass Wednesday 11 a.m. Burial Holy Sepluchre Cemetery. Memorials to the Catholic 
Church Extension Society, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601.
FEGER, PATRICIA E., Beloved wife of the late Roy L. Dear mother of Donald, 
Cynthia, Gary (Marci), and the late Roy L. Feger, Jr. Grandmother of Kyle and 
Kelly. Sister of Catherine Wall and Margaret Hallas. Visitation at the Arthur J. 
Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 & 13 Mile 
Rds.) Tuesday 4-9 PM and Wednesday 1-9 PM. Rosary Wednesday evening at 7 PM. 
Instate Thursday morning at 10:30 AM at St. Paul of Tarsus Church til time of 
Funeral Mass at 11 AM.
FISHTAHLER, LILLIAN K. January 7, 2001, age 84. Beloved wife of Edwin Spindler 
and the late Vernon F. Fishtahler. Dear mother of Laurence E. (Maria Elva) of 
Arlington VA., Carol E. (Richard) Cooper of Southfield, MI. and Brian V. 
(Constance Ann) of Troy, MI. Grandmother of Eric, Jesse, Eduardo and Camila. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel) , 32515 Woodward (btwn 13 & 14 Mile) Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-4 and 
6-9 p.m. Scripture service Tuesday evening. Funeral liturgy begins Wednesday 
9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to St. Regis Church, 3695 Lincoln 
at Lahser Rds for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
FORCADE,REGINALD NAPOLEON Age 91, January 5, 2001, of Grosse Pointe Farms. Born 
in Bay City, Michigan. Dear husband of Mary Louise (nee Keane). In state Tuesday 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul s Catholic Church School Gymnasium, 157 Grosse Pointe 
Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms, until time of Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at 
Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 4390 
Conner, Detroit, 48214 or Kenwood Pax Community, 799 S. Pearl St., Albany, New 
York, 12202. Arrangements by the Verheyden Funeral Home, 313-881-8500. 
dncross4FRUDZINSKI,Elizabeth January 8,2001. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. 
Loving mother of Christine, Marjorie Guse and Michael (Catherine). Dear 
grandmother of Louise (Randy) Barton, Nancy (Craig) Pasternak, Jennifer & 
Benjamin. Dearest great grandmother of Geoffrey and William Barton. Funeral 
Wednesday 9:10 AM at St. Alphonsus Church for mass at 9:30 am. Visitation 
Tuesday 1-9 at the Lesney & Son Funeral Home 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn. Rosary 
Wednesday evening 6:30 and burial St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
GANNES,ELAINE FRIED Beloved wife of the late Maurice J. Fried and the late 
Lawrence Gannes. Dear mother of Gary Fried, Caryn (Wayne Reynolds) Fried, and 
Marvin (Jamie) Fried. Loving Grammy and Ma Laine of Karle Fried, Ryan Fried, 
Maya Reynolds, Jessica Fried, Garrett Fried, and Ellis Fried. Sister of Dr. 
Sheldon (Rosalyn) Capp, Jerry Capp, and the late Herbert Capp. Also survived by 
companion Eugene Kraft. Services 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Machpelah Cemetery. 
GOODMAN,IRVING WOLFE Beloved husband of Sylvia Goodman; dear father of Jeffrey 
(Donna Cohen) Goodman and Susan (Zachary Klein) Goodman; loving grandfather of 
Lee Goodman, Molly Goodman, Julia Goodman, Matthew Klein and Jacob Klein; 
brother of the late Helen Green and the late Dorothy Snell; brother-in-law of 
Ivan and Rochelle Forbes. Services 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park Cemetery. 
GREENHUT,LEONARD, Beloved husband of Rachelle Greenhut. Dear father of Gail 
Greenhut (Stephen Langer) and Joyce (Kenneth) Graves. Dearest brother of 
Frederick (Lillian) Greenhut. Loving grandfather of Emily. Also many loving 
cousins, nieces and nephews, family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY 12 NOON, 
ADOT SHALOM CEMETERY CHAPEL, LIVONIA. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 
248-546-4700
GURGANIAN,ALBERT, Beloved husband of Margaret. Dearest father of Frenesi, Steve 
(Marcela), Adele (Paul) Peterson. Loving grandfather to Justin, Rose Marie, 
Melissa, Sean, Stewart, Elgna. Devoted brother to George and sisters Adeline 
Derderian, Alice Reynolds, Margaret Karoghlian. Survived by many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Wednesday from 1-6 at Fred Woods 
Funeral Home, 36100 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. Services at 5 p.m. Memorial donations 
to St. Jude s Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 
248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
HAMDEN,BEVERLY E., Age 72, January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Melvin T. Loving 
mother of Kathe (Darrell) Payne and Gail Waller (Jerry Carrig). Dear grandmother 
of Eric Payne, Stacy (Michael) Ruditys and Chad (Sonya) Waller. Dearest 
great-grandmother of Peyton Ruditys. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Visitation 
Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday noon-9.
HYVONEN,FERNE G., January 4, 2001. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late William. 
Dearest stepmother of Stuart Hyvonen and Susan (Henry) Rothlisberger. Loving 
step grandmother of eight, and 11 step great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of Diane 
Woodruff. Dear great-aunt of Crystal Burr and Laureen Stumpf. Dear friend of 
Dona Hull. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at funeral 
home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. 
JACKSON, KEVIN M., 41, of Tampa, FL, formerly of St. Clair Shores, died December 
15, 2000. He is survived by his loving parents Michael and Therese; sister, 
Sheila Hunter and husband Jerry; nephew, Clayton; niece, Veronica and the late 
Michael Jackson. A private service was held in Tampa. The family request that 
donations be made to Capuchin Monastery in Detroit. 
KEOUGH, MARY L. (Sotnik) January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. 
Loving mother of Kenneth (Ginny). Grandmother of Melissa and Megan. In state 
Thursday at 9:30 am at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church until time of mass 10 am. 
Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Rosary Wedensday 7 pm. In state at the Sajewski 
Funeral Home 19111 W. Warren, Tuesday 2-9 pm, Wed. 12-9 pm.
KILJAN,CLARA H. (Dettloff) wife of the late George Dettloff and Michael Kiljan; 
mother of Mrs. John (Janet) Novak; grandmother of Dennis and Jeffrey Poupart; 
great grandmother of Stephen, Natalie and Nathan Poupart; sister of Harry 
Zwolshen and Shirley Lynch. Instate Thursday 9AM until mass 9:30AM at our Lady 
Queen of Peace. Entombent, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary Wednesday 7PM. Visitation 
Wednesday after 2PM at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, 
Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen appreciated. 
KOSHAK, BLANCHE, Age 92. January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Francis. 
Dearest mother of the late Robert Koshak. Loving grandmother of Robert (Judy) 
Koshak, Kelley Phillips and Lisa (Lee) Holt. Dear sister of Anna Kostan of 
Portage, PA. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic 
Church until time of funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the 
D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home , 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). 
Scripture Service Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Memorial donations appreciated to the church 

KRZYWDZINSKI,FRANK J. Age 98. Beloved husband of the late Viola. Dearest father 
of the late Frank. Brother of Lottie Dubicki. Father-in-law of Edith 
Krzywdzinski. Many nieces and nephews survive. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at 
St. Robert Bellermine Church until Mass at 10. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at 
Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Hts. Rosary 
Tuesday 5 p.m. Member of Michigan Railroad Club, Teamsters Local 155 and Life 
member of Dad s Club Romanowski Post VFW 192. 
LAMPARTER, CARL A., Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Ronald Lamparter 
(Mary), Sharon DiGiulio (the late Dr. Walter) and Judith Swink (William). Also 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. 
and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore 
Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Entombment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 
memorials to the Church appreciated. 
LeCUREUX,CATHERINE G. Of Houghton Lake, formerly of Livonia. January 8, 2001. 
Age 77. Beloved wife of Theodore for 53 years. Loving mother of Frances Anne 
Reynolds; Tina (George) Gyde and Kent (Ellen) LeCureux. Also leaves 1 sister, 
Rosemary Lowry & 5 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at 
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. west of 
Farmington Rd.) Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to American 
Cancer Society.
LEEK, RUTH D., Age 86. January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Oswald E. Dear 
mother of Sharon Wiltse. Grandmother of Sandra Marselle (Robert) and William 
Wiltse (Tracey). Great-grandmother of Nicholas and Lucas Marselle. Instate 
Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Ev. Lutheran Church, 8771 15 Mile, Sterling Hts., 
MI 48312, until time of service 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr, Warren. Memorials to the church 
preferred. 
LOVE, JEAN S., Age 79, January 7, 2001. Beloved wife of Robert C. for 50 years. 
Loving mother of Edward (Lynn), David (Carol) and Nancy (Paul Blome) Love. Dear 
grandmother of Jacob, Nicholas, Patrick, Ceit and Rachel. Funeral Thursday 10 
a.m. at Bethelehem Lutheran Church, 35300 W. 8 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. 
Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 
Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Memorials to American 
Cancer Society suggested. 
LOWE,EARL H., Age 86. January 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of 
Beverley (Donald) Kalie, James A. (Carolyn) and Thomas (Grace). 15 
grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. Brother of Margaret Lowe, Thomas Lowe and 
Elda Wyatt. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home , 1200 Oakwood, 
Dearborn. Time of Wednesday service pending.
MANNS, MARJORIE M., Passed away 1-4-01. Age 95. Widow of Bill Manns. Memorial 
service at St. Joseph's Home, 4800 Cadieux, Detroit on 1-13-01 at 2 p.m.
MAZZONI,ORIN J., SR. January 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of 
Caroline (Allen) Bishop, Joyce (Perry) Pappas, Orin J. Jr. (Tina) and Michael 
(Deborah). Grandfather of Allen Jr., Michelle, Anthony, Orin J. III, Gina, 
Antoinette, Michael II, Mara and Erin. Great-grandfather of Nicholos. Visitation 
Tuesday 4-9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with prayers 
at 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. 
Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic 
Church, 31530 Beechwood, Garden City until 10 a.m. Mass. Memorials suggested to 
Angela Hospice, Garden City Hospital Development Fund or Schoolcraft College 
Foundation.
McCORMICK,ALBERT A., Beloved husband of Patricia. Dearest father of Brandy 
(Chuck) Miller and Nicole. Dear brother of Tom, Diane, Donald, Jim and Phillip. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m., Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 
Junction at Fisher Freeway. In state Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran 
Church, 1235 Lawndale, funeral service 12 noon. Interment Woodmere Cemetery.
McCORMICK,HATTIE E., January 6, 2001. In Northville, MI. Age 87. Beloved wife of 
the late Harvey. Dear mother of Bettie Allen, Marlene Sinclair of Birmingham, 
AL, Glenn (Michelle) McCormick, Larry McCormick of Novato, CA. Loving 
grandmother of Terri (Paul) Whiting, Richard Allen, Kathy (Alan) Loukx, Douglas 
Allen, Donald (Angie) Sinclair, Gregory, Jeffrey, and Bethany McCormick, 
Danielle (John) Lusk and Matthew McCormick. Great grandmother of eight. Service 
Thursday at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham, AL. Arrangements by Fisher 
Funeral Home of Redford Twp. 313-535-3030. 
McDERMOTT , VERA L. Age 83 of Pittsfield Twp. (formerly of Belleville). January 
6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Ward McDermott. Loving mother of Tim 
McDermott. Dear sister of Ula Branham and Reetha Francin. Mrs. McDermott served 
her country in the U.S. Navy and taught school for many years. A Memorial 
service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday January 13 at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 
Belleville. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Cremation Rites have been accorded. 
(734) 697-4500.
MONIE,IAN M., of St. Pete, Fla. Died December 17, 2000. Age 67. Born in Glasgow, 
Scotland. Moved from Mad. Hts, MI to Fla. in 1985. Beloved husband of the late 
Alma. Survivors include: two daughters, Janice Bruhnsen and Elaine Dudley, three 
stepdaughters, Paula Bishop, Karen Peregrine and Patrice Pank; two stepsons, 
Patrick Gulecki and Kenneth Gingell; 20 grandchildren and a great granddaughter. 
Memorial services will be held Sunday, January 14, 3:30 at Grace Christian 
Church, 13900 Masonic Ave, Warren, MI.
MORIAN,RUTH L., January 7, 2001, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Ferdinand; 
dearest mother of Robert (Mary), Richard and Arleen Kageff; dear grandmother of 
Anthony, Juliane, Maria, Kirsten and Courtney; dear sister of William (Lorraine) 
Schmidt. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary 
Tuesday at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile), Clinton 
Township. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady 
Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.
MURPHY,HERBERT C., Frankenmuth, MI, formerly of Royal Oak, MI. Passed away 
Sunday, January 7, 2001 at Heartland HealthCare Center in Bridgeport, MI. Age 85 
years. He was born April 1, 1915 in McMillan, MI. Herbert married Lillian J. 
Frandsen on September 17, 1938. She survives him. He was employed as a 
superintendent and foreman in the construction field. Surviving besides his 
wife, Lillian, are five daughters and one son, Kathy E. Webster, Frankenmuth; 
Maureen and Kent Kimmerly, Frankenmuth; Patricia Murphy and her husband Jonathan 
Barney, Riverside, IL; Michael and Karen Murphy, Canton; Julie Madison, Royal 
Oak; Margaret and David Woodward, Allentown, PA; eight grandchildren; four 
great-grandchildren. Honoring Mr. Murphy s wishes, cremation has taken place 
with interment of cremains in Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak, MI. Those planning 
an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Alzheimer s 
Assoc. Arrangements entrusted to The Snow Funeral Home, Saginaw. 
NYSEN,JEROME J., 73, of Harper Woods, died Sunday, January 7, 2001 at his home. 
He was born May 22, 1927 in Detroit. Mr. Nysen, an Army veteran serving in WWII, 
retired in 1989 from the Grosse Pointe School System. He is survived by his wife 
of 55 years, Jennie (nee Reno); son, Jerry; daughters, Joan (David) Kerkmaz, 
Jeanette (Dennis) Forth, Jane (Kevin) Kosciolek & Jean (Vince) Minish & 12 
grandchildren; also sisters, Mary Gaydos & Laura Tremonti. In state 9:30 a.m 
Wednesday until Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Tuesday at 
the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. 
Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday.
OFFERLE, RITA ANNE (nee PELTIER) January 6, 2001 of Toledo, formerly of Detroit. 
Beloved wife of Carl "Bud" for 41 years. Dear sister of Mary Peltier and Alice 
Werth of Grosse Pointe Farms, and Frank Peltier of FL. Services 12 noon 
Wednesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse 
Pointe Woods. Memorial gathering 10 a.m. Wednesday. Memorials to the Capuchin 
Soup Kitchen appreciated. 
PAGLIA, DIANE ESTELLE Age 47. January 7, 2001. Beloved daughter of Heather. A 
Graduate of Carnegie Institute, Choir and Member of Bethany Church of God, 
Fraser Garden Club, & Officer of Macomb Society Chapter of Medical Assistants. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Donations to Bethany 
Church of God. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. 
PEARSON, JAMES, Age 73. January 8,2001 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Evelyn. 
Dear father of James (Judy) and Rick (Annie). Also survived by grandchildren 
Sheri, Jimmy (Beth), Brandy, Casey and Monica. Three great grandchildren 
Jeffery, Kayla and Zachary. One brother Paul. Funeral service at The Martenson 
Funeral Home 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) Thursday 12 noon. Visitation 
Tuesday 6-8 and Wednesday 3-9 pm. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park.
PRODIN,JOSEPHINE M. (nee Kucharski) January 6, 2001. Age 85. Beloved wife of 
John Sr. Dear mother of John Jr. (Judith). Loving grandmother of Kevin (Kara), 
Jennifer (Daniel), Brian, Keith (Robin) and Timothy (Anna). Proud great 
grandmother of five. Sister of Frank Kucharski. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m., 
Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Vigil service Wednesday 6:30. In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. at 
SS Cyril & Methodius, 41233 Ryan Rd. at 18 Mile until Mass at 11:00 a.m. 
Entombment White Chapel. Mrs. Prodin was a Eastpointe resident for 45 years.
PYPA,DOROTHY (nee Biermann) 81, died January 6, 2001 of Thompsonville, MI. Dear 
wife of Stanley. Sister of Bernadine (Marvin) Rumph and Raymond (Mary) Biermann. 
Memorial Mass Friday, 11 a.m. St. Raphael s, Copemish, MI. 
REYNOLDS , DAVID ROSS Age 58. Beloved husband of Diana. Dear father of David 
(Kimberly) and Derek (Antoinette) Bacus. Grandfather of Jade. Brother of Leanne 
(James) Callens, Susan Reynolds and Carol "Cookie" Patrias. President, Players 
Guild of Dearborn. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday and 
12 Noon-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to the David R. Reynolds Memorial Fund. 
ROTH,GEORGE E., M.D. Age 90 of Farmington Hills. Cousin of Elsie Schneider of 
Illinois and Barbara (Tony) Cairo of Illinois. Brother-in-law of Jean Johnson 
and her son Bill (Pam) Johnson and her daughter Nancy Smith. Legal guardian and 
second father of William Sackett (Maryln) and family. Dr. Roth graduated from 
Detroit Medical School, presently known as Wayne State University and entered 
private practice. He served as medical doctor/naval officer in the U.S. Navy 
during WWII. Upon leaving the U.S. Navy, Dr. Roth specialized in treating 
patients with TB. He worked in the VA Hospital in Allen Park until retirement. 
Visitation Wednesday 10 a.m. until 12 noon with Funeral Service at 12 noon from 
McCabe Funeral Home , 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Entombment 
Grandlawn Cemetery, Detroit. Donations to the Michigan Humane Society. 
SADLER, CHARLES, Age 73 of Royal Oak. January 5, 2001. Funeral from Our Shepherd 
Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 14 Mile, Birmingham, Tuesday 11 a.m., Paster Ray 
Scherbarth officiating. Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Friends may visit 
at church Tuesday 10-11 a.m. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled 
Lake. For more info. please call 248-624-2251. 
SCIBOR,JANE, Jan. 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest mother of 
Robert (Janice), Patricia Pauletich (Anthony) and Shirley; grandmother of David 
and Colleen; sister of Henry Dymek. Services Thursday 9:45AM from the Sajewski 
Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to Sacred Heart (Dearborn), 10:30AM. Interment St. 
Hedwig. Rosary Wednesday 7PM. Visitation Tuesday 6-9PM, Wednesday 12-4PM and 
6-9PM. 
SMOLINSKI , NANCY E. January 7, age 43. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of 
Elizabeth. Dear daughter of Mary and the late Harold Gibson. Dear sister of 
Wayne Monsier. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Daughter in law of 
Dorothy Smolinski. Niece of Florence Szalkowski and Harry McKay. Visitation 
Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral 
Home , 11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover). Instate Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Dorothy Church, 12255 Frazho Rd. (Betw. Schoenherr and Hoover) until 10 a.m. 
mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
STEFANIAK,AMBROSE A. Age 91, Jan. 8, 2001. Loving husband of the late Letta; 
dear father of Jerry (Alberta) Williams & Nyra (Henry) Simecak. Loving 
grandfather of 4 grandsons: John, Stephan, Dana & Kelly & 2 granddaughters: 
Randy & Stacy; great-grandfather of 17 and great-great grandfather of 1; dear 
brother of Charlene Holt & Betty Southward and the late Christine, Frank and 
Phil. Retired from GM Tech Center in 1967 as a Tool Crib Operator. Visitation 
Tuesday 5-9; Wed. 2-9 at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R., Madison Hts. 
Funeral Thurs. 11AM at the funeral home. Interment in Cadillac Memorial Cemetery 
East.
TAYLOR, GENE, January 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Helen Pasakarnis. Dear father 
of Kelly and Christian. Dear son of Ed and Peggy. Visitation Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9 
p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of 
Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Service Thursday 4 p.m. at Franklin Community 
Church, 26425 Wellington, Franklin. Memorials suggested to Salvation Army Bed & 
Breakfast Club or donate a favorite book to a school or library or consider an 
organ donation.
TEASDALE, JOHN E. (JACK) Jan. 7, 2001, age 80 of Belleville. Beloved husband of 
Dorothy A. Loving father of Mary (Bill) Greenwood, Kathy (Mike) LaSalla, Betty 
Teasdale and John P. Teasdale. Fond brother of Thomas R. (Vera) and Richard 
Teasdale. Also 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. 
Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville. Scripture Service 8 P.M. 
this evening at David C. Brown Funeral Home, 460 E. Huron River Dr., Belleville. 
Interment Union-Udell Cemetery, Ypsilanti 734-697-4500
THOMAS, ROBERT J., Beloved husband of Judith Ann. Dear father of Robert S. 
(Maureen), John E. (fiancee of Dee Grasza). Grandfather of Nathaniel and Darcie 
Thomas. Brother of Richard, John, Diane, Florence, Vera, and Elmereen. Memorial 
Services Thursday evening at 7 PM at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 
30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 & 13 Mile Rds.). Visitation with family 
Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
TOTH, EDWARD W., January 6. Beloved husband of Sarah Jane. Loving father of 
Edward W., Jr., Charles Andrew (Dawn), and Barbara M. (John) Kubisch. 
Grandfather of Jessica, Rebecca, Christopher, Mark, Robert, Leah, Elizabeth and 
Matthew. Brother of Albert, Jr. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until Mass of 
Resurrection at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher Church. Instate Monday 6-9 p.m. and 
Tuesday noon-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 W. Warren. Rosary Tuesday 
7 p.m. Donations to Michigan Cancer or Heart Association or charity of your 
choice.
TURLEY, LLOYD O., Age 51. Jan. 4, 2001. Dear father of Michael, Matthew 
(Annette), Robert and Joshua; grandfather of Madison; brother of R. David Turley 
and Douglas Roop. Visitation Wednesday 4 p.m. until time of service 8 p.m. at 
Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mile), 810-412-3000. 
WAGNER,JOHN J. SR., January 6, 2001, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Anna 
and Helen. Dear father of Evelyn and the late Delores and John Jr. "Jack". 
Grandfather of Anita and Jeffrey (Andrea). Great-grandfather of Kathleen. 
Brother of Emily and Harry (Jean). Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from at the D.S. 
Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile) with a 9:30 
Funeral Mass at St. Blase Church. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 1-9 
p.m. with an evening vigil Wednesday.
WALLIS, ERVIN R., January 5, 2001. Age 76. Beloved husband of the late Agnes. 
Dear father of Debbie (John) Ligas and Cindy Campbell. Proud grandfather of 
Matthew, Erik, Trevor and Kevin. Brother of Frank (Rita) and Ernie (Elaine). 
Memorial Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd at 
Romeo Plank. Ceremonial visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Pky. (16 Mile) Thursday 6:30-9:00 p.m., Scripture Service at 
7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers tributes to the W.W. II Memorial are welcome. Mr. & 
Mrs. Wallis were married for 50 happy years. 
WEINGROT,ABRAHAM, Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Robert (Cynthia) 
Weingrot, Steven (Kelly) Weingrot, Cathy (Grant) Shafer, Erik Weingrot, and the 
late Jack Weingrot. Grandfather of Stephen, Kevin, Michael, Heather, Miranda, 
and Mark . Services 11 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 . Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
WESTPHAL, WALTER W. JR. January 7, 2001. Age 82. Beloved husband of Mary M. Dear 
father of Margaret Jean Wrasse (Robert) and Walter W. (Dianne). Grandfather of 
Sarah and Bethany Wrasse and Kevin, Rebecca, Mary Beth & William Westphal. 
Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends 
Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Memorial tributes Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
WIELAND, FLOYD, January 8, 2001. Age 87. Beloved husband of Perseda. Loving 
father of Anne, Bonnie, and Judy. Dearest grandfather of Tara, William, Brian 
and Rachel. Dear brother of 12 and uncle of many nieces and nephews. In state 
Thursday 10 am until time of service at 11. at Apostolic Christian Church. 
Visitation Tuesday 6-9 and Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 at Neely Turowski Funeral Home 
30200 5 mile. (bet. Middlebelt & Merriman). Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, Michigan Lupas Foundation 
and Woodhaven of Livonia. 
WOJTALA, GEORGE A. ,of Riverview. January 7, 2001. Age 73. Beloved husband of 
Sophie. Loving father of Patricia (Ronald) McNew, Georgene (Jeffrey) Stergalas, 
Nancy (Jeffrey) Reaume and John (Cheryl). Dear brother of Albert, Peter, 
Rosemary Gill and Barbara Maisner. Dearest grandfather of seven and 
great-grandfather of four. Instate Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 12-9 p.m. with a 
Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 
Oak St., Wyandotte to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10. Interment Michigan 
Memorial Park.

Death Notices 1/10/01

BOMMARITO, JAMES J., January 7, 2001. Age 77. Beloved husband of Rita (Nee 
Serra). Dearest father of Rose (Dan) Zelenak, Sara (Bruce) Ochenski, Michael 
(Sharon) Bommarito. Loving and Proud grandfather of 8 and 1 great grandson. 
Dearest brother of Elizabeth (Jasper) Serra, Stella (Matthew) Zerilli. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 and Wednesday 1-9 P.M. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). American Legion Service 
Wednesday 7 PM. Scripture Service Wednesday 7:30 P.M. Instate Thursday 9:30 A.M. 
Until 10 A.M. Time of Mass St. Athanasius Church, 18720 13 Mile Rd. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
BRAIN , THELMA W. ,January 4, 2001 of Bloomfield Hills and Boca Raton, Fla. 
Mother of Jerrelyn Noel Brain and Thomas (Ann) Brain. Sister of Ira and Charles 
Wilson. Grandmother of Heather and Serenity. Funeral service at the Wm. R. 
Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, Friday 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m.
BUSHART,FRED, Age 96, January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dearest 
father of Ronald (Rosemary), Richard (Diane) and Gerald. Also survived by two 
grandsons, Fred and Richard and one great-grandson, Brendon. Entombment Thursday 
11 a.m. in Gethsemane Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel 
of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 313-561-1500. 
CABADAS, GENEVIEVE E. Age 89. January 7, 2001, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of 
the late Joseph "Jose". Loving mother of Eugene (Ellen), Joseph (Anita) and 
James (Mary Lou). Dearest grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 17. Also 
survived by 2 sisters, Lottie Antal and Alice LaValle. Funeral service Thursday 
9:15 a.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) to 
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
CHRISTIE,JOAN ELIZABETH Beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, age 55, died 
Saturday, January 6, 2001 at Cleveland Metro Health following a brief illness. 
Joan was born April 8, 1945 in Lincoln Park, MI and moved to Bay Village, Ohio 
in 1993 and later to Lorain, Ohio. She is survived by two daughters, Sara 
Johnson and Laura Johnson of Spokane, Washington; her identical twin, Janet M. 
Christie of Lorain and brother, Charles R. Christie of Spring Hill, Florida. 
Nieces and nephews are Elizabeth Torok of Elyria, Jacqueline Torok of Lorain, 
Melanie Kelb of Toledo, Julie Hudson of Millsburg, Delaware, Scott Christie of 
Columbia, Missouri and Stephen Christie of Tokyo, Japan. Joan was preceded in 
death by her parents, Alexander and Elizabeth Christie. A memorial service was 
held Sunday at Church of the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Lorain, Ohio. A 
funeral service will be held later this spring.
CLARK , ROBERT ,Age 80. January 8, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. 
Dear father of Cynthia (Dennis) Saulsberry and Robert D. (Brenda). Dearest 
brother of Dorothy Clark, Morris Clark, Kenneth Clark and the late Lloyd Clark. 
Also survived by grandchildren Clark D. Saulsberry and Rachel Clark; and great 
granddaughter Kristina A. Saulsberry. Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday from The 
Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 S. Main, Plymouth. Visitation Wednesday 2:30 to 
9 p.m. Memorials suggested to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 
48103. 
COLLICA, HILDA ANNA (SCHULTZ) Sarasota, FL (Formerly of Ann Arbor, MI). Age 85, 
died January 5, 2001. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, January 12, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, Ann Arbor. The family will receive friends 10 a.m. until time 
of service. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Neighborhood Senior 
Services, 5361 McAuley Dr., P.O. Box 995, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
CROWHURST,ELSIE ROSE (Nee Loeffler). Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Percy 
"Jack". Passed away Saturday Jan. 6, 2001 in Chicago after a lengthy illness. 
Loving mother Kathy Aaron (James) and Ken (Partner Tim Dedinsky). Also survived 
by sisters Louise Urquart, Bertha Barker and Marie Norton. Visitation at A. J. 
Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Wednesday 2-8 pm. 
Visitation at Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River (at Beech ) Redford. 
Thursday noon until service at 1. Burial private. In lieu of flowers 
contributions may be made to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum c/o of Chicago 
Academy of Sciences 2060 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. 60614 Attn: Bryn Reese 
773-549-0606 
DETTLOFF,CLARA, (see KILJAN notice).
DOUGHTY,JANICE L. ,Jan. 9, 2001. Age 59. Beloved wife of 38 years to James E. 
Dear mother of James A. and Joel. Sister of Jerilyn Clancy, Jaynne Krotine and 
John F. Grant, III. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons 2600 
Crooks Rd. (bet. Maple & Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 
p.m. Family suggests memorial to National Kidney Foundation 
DZIERZAWSKI,GERALD J. Age 36. January 7, 2001. Beloved son of Gerald E. and 
Patricia A. Dzierzawski. Dear brother of Lynne Miller. Dear Uncle of Max. Dear 
grandson of Mrs. Cecelia Stencel. Visitation Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary 
Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). 
Instate Thursday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church, 
Farnsworth & McDougal/Detroit. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
FEGER, PATRICIA E., Beloved wife of the late Roy L. Dear mother of Donald, 
Cynthia, Gary (Marci), and the late Roy L. Feger, Jr. Grandmother of Kyle and 
Kelly. Sister of Catherine Wall and Margaret Hallas. Visitation at the Arthur J. 
Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 & 13 Mile 
Rds.) Tuesday 4-9 PM and Wednesday 1-9 PM. Rosary Wednesday evening at 7 PM. 
Instate Thursday morning at 10:30 AM at St. Paul of Tarsus Church til time of 
Funeral Mass at 11 AM.
FILIPIAK,RAYMOND, Age 72, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Sterling Hts. Jan. 5, 
2001. Former Warehouse Supervisor for Good Fellow Finishing Plastic Decorating, 
Sterling Hts. MI. A veteran of World War II, US Army. Survived by 3 brothers, 
Walter Filipiak (Spring Hill, FL), Edward Filipiak (Sterling Hts.), Stanley 
Filipiak (Midland City, AL. Also survived by nieces & nephews 
FINCH,MARIE, January 8, 2001, age 67. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dear 
mother of Elaine (Patrick) Mulroy, Donna Sieczkowski, John (Veronica), Janet 
(Brian) Huntoon and Susan. Grandmother of 8. Sister of Carmela King, Johanna 
May, Dolores Logan, Bernadette Clancy. Mass at St. Gerald Church, 21300 
Farmington Rd., Friday 10:30 a.m., in state in Church 10:15 a.m. Visitation at 
Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of Six Mile) Thursday 2-9. 
Rosary Thursday 8 p.m. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. 

GANNES,ELAINE FRIED Beloved wife of the late Maurice J. Fried and the late 
Lawrence Gannes. Dear mother of Gary Fried, Caryn (Wayne Reynolds) Fried, and 
Marvin (Jamie) Fried. Loving Grammy and Ma Laine of Karle Fried, Ryan Fried, 
Maya Reynolds, Jessica Fried, Garrett Fried, and Ellis Fried. Sister of Dr. 
Sheldon (Rosalyn) Capp, Jerry Capp, and the late Herbert Capp. Also survived by 
companion Eugene Kraft. Services 1 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Machpelah Cemetery. 
GRGURICH,ETHEL, Age 68. January 8 2001. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother 
of William (Sue), Barbara (John) Skalski, Terese Furlow and Lori Gallagher. 
Grandmother of Jodi (Yasin), Amy, Rachel and Brittany. Great grandmother of 
Yaasmeen and Yasin Jr. Sister of Edward (Karen), Robert, Mike (Cherie), Maria 
Angela, Gloria (Don) and Anthony (Beverly). Visitation Wed., 5-9 & Thurs. 1-9. 
Rosary Wed., 7 p.m. Prayers Fri. 8:45 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren, followed by 9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Cletus 
Catholic Church, Warren.
GURGANIAN,ALBERT, Visitation Wednesday from 1-6 at Fred Wood Funeral Home, 36100 
Five Mile Rd, (E. of Levan) Services at 5 p.m. Memorial donations to St. Jude s 
Childrens Hospital. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 
313-869-4100. 
HAMDEN,BEVERLY E., Age 72, January 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Melvin T. Loving 
mother of Kathe (Darrell) Payne and Gail Waller (Jerry Carrig). Dear grandmother 
of Eric Payne, Stacy (Michael) Ruditys and Chad (Sonya) Waller. Dearest 
great-grandmother of Peyton Ruditys. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Visitation 
Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday noon-9.
HERPEL, DONALD R. Age 68, passed away on January 8th at his home. Devoted 
husband of 45 years to Monica, dear father of Stefan Herpel, Celeste 
Herpal-Stewart, Heidi Herpel and Christine Bolstrum. Loving grandfather of 
Alexander and Dominick Bolstrum. Also survived by one brother, Bartrum Herpel. 
Donald will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a man of great 
creativity, ingenuity and intelligence, and was unfailing honest and fair in his 
dealings with others. He was an Engineer and Founder of Airodoyne Industries, 
Inc. in Oak Park. Visitation Wm R. Hamilton Co. 820 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham, 
Thursday, January 11th 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Friday 1:30 p.m. at the 
funeral home. Donald suffered from ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease). 
Donations in his honor may be made by mail to: ALS Association, 27001 Agoura 
Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, by phone: 888-949-2577 or online, 
www.alsa.org

HYVONEN,FERNE G., January 4, 2001. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late William. 
Dearest stepmother of Stuart Hyvonen and Susan (Henry) Rothlisberger. Loving 
step grandmother of eight, and 11 step great-grandchildren. Dear aunt of Diane 
Woodruff. Dear great-aunt of Crystal Burr and Laureen Stumpf. Dear friend of 
Dona Hull. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at funeral 
home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. 
JOERIN,FLORENCE M., January 8. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of 
Robert (Kathleen) and Cheryl (Don) Saber. Also survived by two brothers, four 
sisters, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 
3-7 PM at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Road, 
Fraser. Services 7 PM. Guest book available at www.legacy.com
KAIN,WILLIAM J., Age 89, of St. Clair, formerly of Warren. Partner in Acme Gear 
Co. Died Jan. 7. Beloved husband of Madeline. Father of 7 boys, Bill (Karen), 
Bob (Evelyn), Tom (Marla), Gerry (Nancy), Larry (Kathie), Dan (Sue) & Rick Kain; 
7 girls, Pat (Art) Bidoul, Judy (Chuck) Goodin, Marianne (Tom) Geyer, Diane 
(John) Mayes, Linda (Joe) Zerilli, Jo (Gary) Howling & Suzie (Jim) Docherty; 28 
grand and 29 great-grandchildren. Brother of Katie (Katherine) VanEynde, 
Victoria Hill & the late Mary Gonyaw, Helen Andrus, and Edward Kain. Memorial 
Mass Sat. 10 a.m. Jan. 13, St. Mary s Catholic Church, 415 N. Sixth, St. Clair, 
MI 48079. Memorials to St. Mary s Cemetery Fund or St. John s Hospice, 18303 Ten 
Mile Rd., Suite 300, Roseville, MI 48066. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son 
Funeral Home, St. Clair, MI.
KELLY,DIANE BACHLE, Age 66, died January 7, 2001. Beloved mother of Laura, 
David, Elizabeth, and Andrea. Dear sister of Andrea Fisher, Carl F. Bachle, Jr. 
and Stephen Bachle. Mass Saturday, January 13, 3 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Academy 
Chapel, 171 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be 
made to The Humane Society of Huron Valley Animal Shelter or The Grosse Pointe 
Academy. Arrangements by The Cremation Society of Michigan, 313-839-4100.
KEOLIAN, ALICE, Age 94. January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Seffer Charles 
Keolian. Beloved mother of Mary (Dr. Harry) Kems, Rose (John) Kurnalian, and the 
late Arthur Keolian. Survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 
Visitation Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at St. John s Armenian Church, Southfield. Prayer 
service at 8:30 p.m. at the church. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. St. John s Armenian 
Church. Memorial contributions to St. John s Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern 
Highway, Southfield, MI 48075. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME 
313-869-4100 or 248-626-7815
KILJAN,CLARA H. (Dettloff) wife of the late George Dettloff and Michael Kiljan; 
mother of Mrs. John (Janet) Novak; grandmother of Dennis and Jeffrey Poupart; 
great grandmother of Stephen, Natalie and Nathan Poupart; sister of Harry 
Zwolshen and Shirley Lynch. Instate Thursday 9AM until mass 9:30AM at our Lady 
Queen of Peace. Entombent, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary Wednesday 7PM. Visitation 
Wednesday after 2PM at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, 
Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen appreciated. 
KRAUS, MARY M., Age 82, January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dearest 
mother of Linda (Al) Piper, Donna (Tom) Knopf, Susan Marczesky, Kimberley Kraus, 
Barbara Kraus and Lori (Bob) Uteg. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and five 
great granddaughters. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Rosary 
Thursday 7 p.m. Funeral Friday from the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home 28499 
Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), at 9:15 a.m. and to St. Edmund Catholic Church, 
14025 12 Mile at 10 a.m. Contributions to Hospice of S.E. Michigan appreciated.
KRUCKER,WILBUR, Age 73, Jan. 9. Beloved husband for 50 years of Cynthia. Dear 
father of Kirk (Jan), Michael (Darlene), Susan (Richard) Daly, Dennis (Susan), 
Timothy, Ruthann (John) Smith and Kenneth (Merilee). Dear brother of Patricia 
(Bill) Scott and Virginia Rutkowski. 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren 
also survive. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., 
Roseville. Friends may visit Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m.
LAMPARTER, CARL A., Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Ronald Lamparter 
(Mary), Sharon DiGiulio (the late Dr. Walter) and Judith Swink (William). Also 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 7-9 p.m. 
and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore 
Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Entombment Acacia Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 
memorials to the Church appreciated. 
LEE,EVELYN EVA, Age 91, January 8, 2001 of Bloomfield Township, formerly of 
Royal Oak. Beloved wife of the late Eugene E. Lee. Dear mother of Robert N. Lee, 
Mrs. Kathryn (James) McNeil and the late Edward R. Lee. 10 grandchildren and 15 
great-grandchildren. Also survived by 4 sisters. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. 
Price Funeral Home, 3725 South Rochester Rd. (betw. Big Beaver and Wattles 
Roads) Troy. (248) 689-0700. Funeral Thursday 12 noon at funeral home. Inurnment 
Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Fair Oaks, California. Memorial to the Donor s Choice. 
LEEK, RUTH D., Age 86. January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Oswald E. Dear 
mother of Sharon Wiltse. Grandmother of Sandra Marselle (Robert) and William 
Wiltse (Tracey). Great-grandmother of Nicholas and Lucas Marselle. Instate 
Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Ev. Lutheran Church, 8771 15 Mile, Sterling Hts., 
MI 48312, until time of service 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr, Warren. Memorials to the church 
preferred. 
LEWANDOWSKI, PATRICIA ANN Age 66. January 9. Beloved wife of Ralph. Dear mother 
of Thomas (Tammy) Lewandowski; step-mother of Ralph Lewandowski. Also survived 
by four grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at 
Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home , 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.). 
Additional visitation Friday 9:45 a.m. until time of mass 10:15 a.m. at St. 
Dennis Church, Royal Oak. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Scripture Service 
Thursday 7 p.m. 
LYNAS , JOHN ALBERT Age 78. January 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Joy. Dear father 
of Linda (Christopher) Rowland. Dearest brother of Robert (Joyce), Margaret Fern 
MacPherson and James (Ruth). Also survived by grandchildren Erin (Cameron) 
McLean, Ian (Melissa) Rowland and great grandson Matthew. Funeral service 
Thursday 2:30 p.m. from The Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 S. Main, Plymouth. 
Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice.
MANNS, MARJORIE M., Passed away 1-4-01. Age 95. Widow of Bill Manns. Memorial 
service at St. Joseph's Home, 4800 Cadieux, Detroit on 1-13-01 at 2 p.m.
MARTIN, MARK JOHN, Age 17 of Detroit. Died Jan. 8, 2001. Beloved son of Kelly S. 
Martin and Terry R. Karawan. Dear brother of Joseph R. Martin and Jessica A. 
Karawan. Loving grandson of Lillian Martin and Aleck Karawan. Visitation 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 980 N. Newburgh Rd. (bet. 
Ford & Cherry Hill) Westland. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Liturgy 
of the Resurrection at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1721 Junction, Detroit, 
Michigan. 
MEDICI , RICHARD G. Age 80. January 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear 
father of Catherine Simpson, Michael, Patrick, Margaret Stepowski and Susanne 
Dery. Eleven grandchildren. Brother of Agnes Foronato, Florence Plambeck and 
Frances. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at The Wm. Sullivan 
& Son Funeral Home 705 West 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. 
Funeral Friday, instate 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady Queen 
of Martyrs Catholic Church, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills. Memorial contributions 
may be made to The American Lung Association or Hospice of Michigan. 
MIKHAEL,ELIAS, 73 years, Monday, January 8, 2001 at Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse 
Pointe, MI. Late residence, Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Beloved husband of the late 
Amra Mikhael (1986). Dear father of Joseph and wife Susan, Grosse Pointe Park, 
MI. Loving grandfather of Louis. Dear brother of Antonios Tannous and wife 
Hanna, Leamington; Rose Gaspar and husband David, Lebanon; Marie Raheb and 
husband Tannous, Windsor; the late Paul Mikhail and wife Jamila, Leamington; 
Shirley Jabbour, Leamington and her husband the late Sarkis; Sister Simone 
Zakaria, Lebanon; Jamel Diab and husband Peter, Leamington; Theresa Raffoul and 
husband Bakhous, Venezuela, Mike Mikhail and wife Najeba, Leamington. Many 
nieces and nephews also survive. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell 
St., Leamington, on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral 
Mass to celebrate Elias life from St. Anthony s Parish, 280 Talbot St. East, 
Leamington on Friday, January 12, 2001 at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Elie Zouein 
officiating. Entombment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Leamington. 
MINCH, MARY E., Age 105. January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Charles 
William. Dear Aunt of Ida Krenzke, Gerda Haisler, Linda Wurster, Ada Yaeger and 
Ella Wurster. Dear friend of Leona H. Brown. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at 
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. In State Friday from 9 
am until Service 10 am at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, 
Redford. Interment Roseland Park. Memorials to the Church would be appreciated. 
dncross4MITCHELL,DANIEL T. January 8, 2001. Michigan National Guard Veteran. 
Beloved husband of Elaine, the late Mary Ann "Penny" and the late Thelma. Dear 
father of Robert (Kelly), Joseph, Paula Holcomb (Jerry), and Mark (Jody). Also 
survived by his brothers; Patrick, Aloysius and John; and grandchildren; 
Cameron, Jordan, Jacob, Joshua, Gehrig and a soon to be new addition to his 
cherished group of grandchildren. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. (instate at 9:30 
a.m.) at the Church of St. Alexander, 27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills. 
Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m., Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral 
Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (bet. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). 
Wake Service Thursday 8 p.m. Memorial tributes to American Heart Assoc. of 
Michigan appreciated. 
MOORE,IRENE J., January 8. Beloved wife of the late Sylvester G. Dear mother of 
Verna (Ian) Brown, Sharon (Ralph) Young and the late Robert G. Grandmother of 
James (Colleen) Miller, Robert (Conni) Bland, Nancy Miller, Charles (Brandy) 
Miller and Michael Moore. Great grandmother of seven. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 
PM and Thursday 1-9 PM. Services Friday 10 AM at the John N. Santeiu & Son 
Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials to 
American Cancer Society. 
OLIVIO, CONSTANCE M. (CONNIE) Beloved Fiancee of Mark Piusinski. Loving daughter 
of Gerald & Sandra Olivio and granddaughter of Frank Olivio and Lucy Oldani. 
Dear sister of the late Ronald Olivio. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 PM at Ford 
Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 Blocks South of 696-11 Mi. Rd.) with a Wake 
Service at 7 PM. In state Thursday 10 AM til time of Mass 10:30 AM at Ascension 
Church, 21050 Ascension (N. of 8 Mi., E. of Van Dyke). Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery
masonsPLUMLEY, WARREN January 9, 2001. Age 98. Beloved husband of the late 
Lenora (1994). Loving father of Janet (John) Barnfather. Dearest grandfather of 
Brooke (Steve) Liles and John W. Great-grandfather of Zack, Jessi and Aric. 
Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, 
Dearborn, Rev. Kruz officiating. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 and Thursday 1-8. 
Burial Grandlawn Cemetery. Warren worked for over 35 years for R.E.A. Express 
and was a member of the Westgate Masonic Lodge for over 65 years. 
RAYLES, JOSEPH T., Age 59, of Rochester, January 9, 2001. Employed by Cadillac 
Plastics for 29 years, a Navy veteran, a member of the Notre Dame Subway Alumni, 
the K of C, and Beaver Creek Golf Club. Husband of Jane. Father of Joseph 
(Gloria) Rayles. Step-father of Mark (Marianne) Laubert, Mary (Michael) Sawdon 
and Patricia (Duane) Bilyeu. Grandfather of Alicia, Lauren, Tricia, Carissa and 
Warren. Brother of Martha (Jack) Donegan, David Rayles, Marie Rayles and the 
late Virginia Rayles. In-State 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 
1400 Inglewood at Northwood in Rochester until time of Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 
a.m. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral 
Home, 322 W. University Dr. in Rochester. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial 
cont ributions to the Karmanos Cancer Institute
REYNOLDS , DAVID ROSS Age 58. Beloved husband of Diana. Dear father of David 
(Kimberly) and Derek (Antoinette) Bacus. Grandfather of Jade. Brother of Leanne 
(James) Callens, Susan Reynolds and Carol "Cookie" Patrias. President, Players 
Guild of Dearborn. Funeral 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Dearborn Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Thursday and 
12 Noon-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to the David R. Reynolds Memorial Fund. 
RICHARDSON, RAYMOND EUGENE Age 73 of Detroit, Suddenly January 4, 2001. Beloved 
husband of Caradawn. Loving father of 7. Grandfather of 4. For Service 
information please call the Perry Funeral Home, 313-831-8533
SAXTON,LAURENCE "LARRY" Age 62. January 7, 2001. of Melvindale. Beloved husband 
of Anna. Loving father of Paul (Mary) Saxton, Susanne DeBoise, Clayton Combs, 
Timmothy (Kristy) DeCriscio, and Larry Saxton. Grandfather of nine and great 
grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Michael, Pat and David. Funeral Service 12 
Noon Friday at The Martenson Funeral Home, 1725 Longdale, Detroit. Visitation 
Thursday 2-9 PM.
SCHEYS, ANGELA ROSE, Age 88, January 8, 2001. Loving wife of the last Rene. Dear 
mother of Charles (Cecile), Margaret (Jack) Wolfe, Robert (Nora), Elizabeth 
(Caryl Cline) Lund, Thomas (Patricia), James (Donna), Kathy Ann (Lawrence) 
Rappaport, Rene (Marjorie) and the late Marion Stovel. 29 grandchildren, 36 
great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Sister of Leona Racioppa , 
Helen Gibson, Marcy Chase, Mildred Smith, Frances Slabaugh, Raymond Clover, 
Ralph Clover and the late Theresa Erwin, Eleanor Marchand and Marie Tatti. 
Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 
Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. Scripture service Thursday 7 p.m. Funeral 
Friday, visitation at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Eastpointe, 9:30 
until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
SCHIFTER, FLORENCE M. Jan. 9, 2001. Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Edward. 
Loving mother of Pamela (Bruce) Tabor, and Teresa (Chris) Kalinowski. Dearest 
grandmother of Jeremy, Emily, Bryan, and the late Kim. Member of Christian 
Mothers-St. Barbara. Visitation McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer, 
Dearborn Wednesday 5-9 p.m., Thursday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. In state 
St. Barbara Church, Dearborn, Friday 9 a.m., Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial St. 
Hedwig Cemetery.
SELLARDS,DAVID A., January 8, 2001, age 52. Dear husband of Nancy E. Dear son of 
Charlotte and the late William G. He will be missed by his cat, Mika. Mr. 
Sellards worked as an architect and a millwright. Funeral Thursday 12:30 p.m. 
from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor 
Trail). Family will receive visitors Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Memorial contributions 
to Hermelin Brain Tumor Research at Henry Ford Hospital, 2799 W. Grand Blvd., 
Detroit appreciated.
SNARSKI,WALTER E. (MUZZY) Age 79, December 30, 2000. Beloved husband of 
Lorraine. Dear father of Sandra (John) Vesbit, Carol (Ron) Witherspoon, Suzanne 
(Edward) Sapita, Grandfather of seven, great-grandfather of five. Dear brother 
of Alexander (Kay), Leonard (Delores) and brother-in-law of Lena Snarski and 
Geri Snarski. Predeceased by Roman (Margaret), Edward and Eugene. Also beloved 
uncle of many nieces and nephews. At his request his body has been donated to 
Wayne State University Medical School. Friends are invited to join the family at 
a memorial service at St. Mary s Church, Royal Oak on January 29, 10:30 a.m. 
Memorials may be sent to St. Mary s Church Capital Improvement Fund, Royal Oak, 
MI 48067
STENZEL,HEDY A., Age 93. January 9, 2001. Beloved mother of Linda (Gordon) Page, 
Dorothy (Jack) Lackner and Martha Stenzel; loving grandmother of Gordon, Jr., 
Lance and Todd Page, Leslie and Jason Lackner. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral 
Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation 
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. 
SZCZEPANIAK,STANLEY A.K.A. Kid Smith Beloved brother of Wanda Bielski and Edward 
Szczepaniak and the late Rosalie Sierota. Several nieces and nephews survive 
along with many close friends. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at the Clyne & 
Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd, Eastpointe, Michigan. Visitation 
Wednesday 2-9 p.m.
TANK, ELIZABETH RUTH "BETTY" January 8, 2001. Beloved mother of Elizabeth Sue 
Bomberski, James, Michael, David, Marvin, Charles and Gregory. Loving 
grandmother of 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A private Memorial 
Service will be held at a later date. Donations to St. Johns Senior Community, 
18300 E. Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48224 would be appreciated.
THOMAS, ROBERT J., Beloved husband of Judith Ann. Dear father of Robert S. 
(Maureen), John E. (fiancee of Dee Grasza). Grandfather of Nathaniel and Darcie 
Thomas. Brother of Richard, John, Diane, Florence, Vera, and Elmereen. Memorial 
Services Thursday evening at 7 PM at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 
30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 & 13 Mile Rds.). Visitation with family 
Thursday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
TRICOMO,VICTORIA T., Age 86. Died January 8. Wife of the late Samuel Tricomo. 
Mother of Joann (John) Kay, Frank (Janette) Tricomo and Ray Tricomo. Grandmother 
of John (Alice) Tricomo, Toni (Dale) George, Sam (Kathy) Tricomo, Noell E. Kay, 
Ian (Monica) Kay. Six great grandchildren, six sisters and preceded in death by 
three sisters and one brother. Visitation at L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral 
Home, St. Clair Thursday 5-9 PM and Friday 2-9 PM. Rosary 8 PM. Funeral service 
Saturday 11 AM, Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Clinton Twp. 
TUCKER, JOYCE A., Age 58, of Livonia. Beloved wife of Cecil "Ernie". Wonderful 
mother of Terri (Ed) Malen, Becky (Robin) Hinton and Cindy (Todd) Smith. Dear 
daughter of Thomas Smith. Precious Grammy of Sean, Holly, Ryan, Rachael, Chris, 
Mandy and Diane. Dear sister of John (Carol) Harrison and Debbie Gable. Funeral 
Wednesday 11 a.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., 
Plymouth. 
TURLEY, LLOYD O. Age 51. Jan 4, 2001. Dear father of Michael, Matthew (Annette), 
Robert and Joshua; grandfather of Madison; brother of R. David Turley and 
Douglas Roop. Visitation Wednesday 4 p.m. until time of service 8 p.m. at 
Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mile), 810-412-3000. 
WALLIS, ERVIN R., January 5, 2001. Age 76. Beloved husband of the late Agnes. 
Dear father of Debbie (John) Ligas and Cindy Campbell. Proud grandfather of 
Matthew, Erik, Trevor and Kevin. Brother of Frank (Rita) and Ernie (Elaine). 
Memorial Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd at 
Romeo Plank. Ceremonial visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Pky. (16 Mile) Thursday 6:30-9:00 p.m., Scripture Service at 
7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers tributes to the W.W. II Memorial are welcome. Mr. & 
Mrs. Wallis were married for 50 happy years. 
WASSER,DORA, Beloved wife of the late Ben. Dear mother of Laurence (Gail) Wasser 
and Judith (Ted) Gottlieb. Loving sister of Louis Spitzer. Dearest grandmother 
of Rebecca (Robert) Kiessling, Eric Wasser, Ronald Samuels and Carolyn (Mark) 
Koblin. Great grandmother of Caleb and Alex. Graveside Services at 11 AM at 
Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. 
WATCHKO,ELIZABETH, Age 85. Died suddenly at her home Monday January 8, 2001. She 
was the beloved wife of George. Mother of Nancy Marttila, Polly Varhol, Philip 
and George R. (Linda). Grandmother of Jeffrey, Douglas, Leslie, Phyllis, 
Katherine, Victoria and Gregory. Great grandmother of Grace Elizabeth. 
Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a Parastas Service 
Thursday 7 p.m. at Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate 
Friday 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 19130 Beaconsfield (N. 
of Moross), Detroit until 11 a.m. Liturgy. Interment Resurrection Cemetery 
WELLINGER,THERESA, Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sr. Dear mother of 
Joseph Jr. Funeral services at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 
Gratiot at 8 Mile Rd. Thursday 10 AM. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 PM 
WIELAND, FLOYD, January 8, 2001. Age 87. Beloved husband of Perseda. Loving 
father of Anne, Bonnie, and Judy. Dearest grandfather of Tara, William, Brian 
and Rachel. Dear brother of 12 and uncle of many nieces and nephews. In state 
Thursday 10 am until time of service at 11. at Apostolic Christian Church. 
Visitation Tuesday 6-9 and Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 at Neely Turowski Funeral Home 
30200 5 mile. (bet. Middlebelt & Merriman). Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, Michigan Lupas Foundation 
and Woodhaven of Livonia. 
ZELEWSKI,LEONA, January 9, 2001. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward; dear 
mother of Diane Vozza, Fred (Tina), Grace (Miles) Camus, Christine (Gerry) Nelem 
and Judy (Sam) Cossette; grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 18; 
pre-deceased by granddaughters Victoria and Samantha. Visitation Thursday 3-9 
p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). In-state Friday 
9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Rosary 
Thursday 7 p.m. 

Death Notices 1/11/01

ADAMSON,JESSIE E., (January 10, 2001) Dear wife of the late Robert E. Dear 
mother of Mary Louise Hanna (Keith) and Roberta Adamson. Dear sister of Mary J. 
Robertson. Also survived by two grandchildren; Adam and Elizabeth. Arrangements 
by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 313-561-1500. Family 
suggests memorials to the Parkinson Foundation or American Cancer Foundation. 
ALESIAK,CASS J., Age 83. January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Concetta. Loving 
father of Sherrill (John) Cronin. Proud grandfather of Gabriel (Lisa) Baron. 
Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 
Mile) Thursday 2-9 PM, Friday 1-9 PM. Rosary 7:30 PM. Instate Saturday 9:30 AM 
at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank at Canal, until Mass at 
10 AM. Tributes to the American Heart Association. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery.
ALLOR , MELVA J. ,January 10, 2001. Age 58. Dear sister of Gerald (Fran) Wojcik, 
Marsha (Robert) Novitke and the late Gina Erdmann. Dear aunt of Kirk Erdmann 
Jr., Laura Erdmann, Debra McCarthy, David Novitke, Michael Novitke and Deanna 
Novitke. Memorial Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 
Mile, Warren. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, Clinton Twp.
ALMASHY,PETRINA ,Of Troy. Jan. 10, 2001. Age 92. Loving wife of the late Louis. 
Dear mother of Louis (Lillian) and Charles (Lori). Beloved sister of Frances 
Carkner and Eleanor Miller. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great 
grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 
2600 Crooks Road (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Thursday and Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 
Friday p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with 
procession to St. Thomas Moore Church, 4580 Adams Rd., Troy for funeral mass at 
10. Family suggests memorials to Beaumont Hospice.
BARSDORF,JOHN J., Beloved husband of Carole and the late Betty. Loving father of 
Denise (Carl) Greenberg and Ruth (Ben) Miller. Loving stepfather of Jeffrey and 
Arlene Sherman. Dearest grandfather of Bryan, Henry, Rebecca, Elyse and Jamie. 
Services Thursday 1:30 p.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Interment Hebrew 
Memorial Park.
BAYON,STANLEY, January 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Betsy R. Bayon; dear father 
of John Stanford (Betty) Bayon, Robert Allan (Carol) Bayon and Richard Lee 
(Jeanette) Bayon; survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren; dear brother of Josephine Jewel and Sophie Schoner. 
Memorial service Saturday 1 p.m. at Kingdom Hall, 6301 Venoy Rd., Westland. 
Arrangements by Ziomek Funeral Home, (734) 522-7766.
BEATON, DOROTHY (nee STEWART) Age 84, January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Robert. Loving mother of Michael (Cathy), Angus (Sue), Dorothy (Michael) 
Goeddeke, the late Marion (Larry) DeMonaco. Proud grandmother of Pauline (Don), 
Caroline (Patrick), Robert, Christopher (Jennifer), James, Shannon (Troy), 
Michael, Andrew, and Elaina. Dearest sister of Andrew (Sara) Stewart. A member 
of the Bute and Kyles Society and the St. Andrews Society. Visitation Thursday 
3-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Saturday Instate 10:30 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile (Btw. 
Dodge Park & Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Donations are welcomed 
to American Diabetes Association. Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery, Almont. 
BIOLCHINI, LINO, Age 91 January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Ann 
(Lambert). Loving father of Ruth Bortolotti, proud grandfather of Lisa 
Bortolotti and Tressa (Paul) Burns. Great grandfather of Logan and Renata Burns. 
Dear brother of Sr. Carmella of Italy, Gino, Sr. Augusta of MA and Achille 
Biolchini. Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra 
Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Thursday 5-9 p.m. and 
Friday 1-9 p.m. w/Scripture 7:30 p.m. Instate Saturday at St. Owen Church, 6869 
Franklin Road (S. of 15 Mile) Bloomfield Hills 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 
a.m. Interment Franklin Cemetery. Founder and Former owner of Billing 
Construction Company. 
BLASZCZYK,STELLA P., Age 75. January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Richard. 
Dear mother of Daniel (Mary Beth), James (Dawn), Suzanne (Wayne) Feldhofer and 
Mary Ann (Doug) Patrias. Loving grandmother of seven and great grandmother of 
one. Sister of John, Mary and Jane. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the 
funeral home and 10 a.m. Mass at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor 
Trail, Dearborn Heights. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
BRADY,ROBERT J. ,Jan. 9, 2001. Age 82. Beloved husband of Kathleen and the late 
Ann. Dearest father of Betty Brady (Jerry Wallack), Kathy Hollo (Gene), Patty 
Yamin (Sam), Bob Brady (Terry) and Tom Brady (Marian). Step-father of Katie 
(Curt), Robert (Pam), Matt, Maryanne (Ed), Claire (Gary) and Ken. Grandfather of 
14. Great grandfather of two. Step-grandfather of seven. Brother of Rosemary 
Hayes (Jim), Justine Savage (Phil) and Susan Bradbeer (George) and the late 
Thomas and Peter Brady. Mr. Brady served with the Detroit Fire Department from 
1945-1978 and retired as a Battalion Chief. He served in World War II as a 
P.O.W. Photographer on Ascension Island in the Atlantic. Family will receive 
friends at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington, MI Thursday 2-9 p.m. Visitation at 
St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 2215 Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills, Friday 10 am until 
funeral mass at 11 am. Arrangements A.J. Desmond & Sons , 248-362-2500 
BRAIN , THELMA W. ,January 4, 2001 of Bloomfield Hills and Boca Raton, Fla. 
Mother of Jerrelyn Noel Brain and Thomas (Ann) Brain. Sister of Ira and Charles 
Wilson. Grandmother of Heather and Serenity. Funeral service at the Wm. R. 
Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, Friday 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m.
BROOKES, JEANNETTE M. (nee COOK) Age 80. January 8, 2001 in Marietta, GA. 
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Patricia J. Wegener, Kathleen 
F. Watson, and Paul Brookes. Dear sister of Helen Anderson. Loving grandmother 
of 6 and great grandmother of 8. Funeral Service Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Wm. 
Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. 
Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m.
BRUNET,STEPHEN ,Age 83. Beloved husband of Marlene and the late Ilene. Dear 
father of Dian Kinsman and Lorna (Val) Carlone. Loving grandfather of Stephen 
and Kristine Yearkey and Christopher and Dominic Carlone. Brother of Ed, David 
and Alice Twohy. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visiting Thursday 7-9 
p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech 
Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile). Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. 
Agatha Church. 
CHAMPAGNE, VINCENT THOMAS 79, January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Shirley. 
Dearest father of Daniel (Madonna), Michael (Gayle) and Daryl (Mary). Dear 
grandfather of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Alex, Katherine, Rebecca and Stephen 
Champagne. Member of the US Submarine Service of the US Navy and was a veteran 
of both WW II and the Korean Conflict. A memorial gathering will take place at 
the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 Blks. W. of Woodward) 
Friday from 1 until 5 PM. 
COPPLE,GALE ANN, of Livonia. Beloved wife of Carl. Dear mother of Evelyn. Dear 
daughter of Alice and the late Wilbert Blank. Dear sister of Donald Blank and 
Linda (Ed) Lasko. Instate Saturday, 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at 
Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank, Macomb. Visitation at Murphy & 
Hauss Funeral Directors, 47477 Romeo Plank, Macomb on Friday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes appreciated to University of Michigan 
Hospital, BMT Program.
CROWHURST,ELSIE ROSE (Nee Loeffler). Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Percy 
"Jack". Passed away Saturday Jan. 6, 2001 in Chicago after a lengthy illness. 
Loving mother to Kathy Aaron (James) and Ken (Partner Tim Dedinsky). Also 
survived by sisters Louise Urquart, Bertha Barker and Marie Norton. Visitation 
at A. J. Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Wednesday 2-8 pm. 
Visitation at Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River (at Beech ) Redford. 
Thursday noon until service at 1. Burial private. In lieu of flowers 
contributions may be made to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum c/o of Chicago 
Academy of Sciences 2060 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL. 60614 Attn: Bryn Reese 
773-549-0606 
DAVIS, BEVERLY, Age 53. January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of Terry. Dearest mother 
of Carl, David and Pamela. Dear grandmother of four. Visitation Thursday, 1-5 
p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Services Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road.
DESMARAIS, ELIZABETH M. January 9, 2001. Dear wife of The late Herman. Dear 
mother of James (Mary Anne), Robert (Carol), Michael (Sally) and Kathleen (Mark) 
Ohlman; sister of Pauline Evaraert, Margaret Joque, and the late John Pfeiffer; 
also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Instate Friday 
9:30 a.m. until time of liturgy at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary Queen of Creation 
Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Visitation Thursday in Gendernalik Funeral 
Home, Inc. 35600 Main St. New Baltimore 2-9 p.m. Scripture 7:30 p.m.. Memorials 
to Presbyterian Village East. 
EWING ,DICK ,Age 62 of Farmington Hills. January 6, 2001. Beloved friend to 
many. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 
blks S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 12 noon. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Friends 
may visit Thursday 4-8 pm and Friday 11 am until time of service.
GAGNE,ALFRED E., Formerly of Grosse Pointe, MI, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 7, 
2001 in Delray, FL. He leaves his beloved wife, Joanne Gagne; his son, William 
(Carol) Gagne; granddaughter, Kimberly (Charles) Petch; two great-grandsons, Jim 
and John Petch. Brother-in-law of Rita (Jim) Fitzgerald. Cremation in FL.
GRANT,EULA MARJORIE (STEVENS) Beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed 
away Friday, January 5, 2001. She was born on August 25, 1910 at College View 
near Lincoln, NE. She was a survivor of the flu epidemic of 1918. Marjorie 
attended Union College Church Academy, College View High School and graduated in 
1931 from Union College with a B.A. She received an M.A. in 1936 from the 
University of Nebraska. She taught school in Trenton, State City, Brule and 
Ogallala. She also traveled extensively in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming 
as a Home Service Advisor for Consumer Power of Nebraska. She was one of the 
patriotic young women who joined the WAVES in April of 1944 and was discharged 
in August of 1945 as a Specialist "S" Second Class, a woman in the Shore Patrol! 
She was married to Alfred E. Grant in Detroit, MI in May of 1945. He preceded 
her in death in 1967. They had two children. She worked for the Warren Woods 
Public Schools from 1954 to 1975 as teacher, librarian and principal. When she 
retired from teaching she moved to Sun City, Arizona in 1975, where she very 
much enjoyed the desert southwest. Marjorie volunteered as the Chairman of the 
Board and as a Board Member for the "29ers" Condominium Association where she 
lived for many years, faithfully administering the condo s business and 
supervising the lovely desert gardens around the condo buildings until she 
"retired" at the age of eighty-nine. She is survived by her son, Steven Grant of 
Macomb, MI and by her daughter, Elizabeth Kingwill of Jackson, Wyoming, as well 
as grandsons, David, Michael and Brian Grant and Rob and Amy Kingwill. She will 
be missed by all who knew her. 
GUERTIN , ROLAND M. 85. Passed peacefully in his home January 8 in Brownstown 
Twp. Dearest husband of Reba (Freeman). Loving father of Arthur, Gregory (Tracy) 
Guertin, Janice Calzadillas and Larry (Caroline) Stacy. Brother of Estelle 
Langlois and Margaret Buchanan. Born in Montreal, Canada, he was the son of J. 
Henri and Alixina (Pailleur) Guertin. Roland retired from Pennwalt/Atochem 
Corporation. He also served in Army Air Force from 1942-1946. Roland was 
preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. The Guertin family will 
receive friends Friday December 12 from 5-6 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 
p.m. the Ford Chapel of the Allore Martenson Funeral Home, Rockwood, MI. 
Memorials may be made to Arbor Hospice of Allen Park. 
GUTHRIE , KATHY E. ,January 4, 2001. Wife of Niles Guthrie. Loving mother of 
Danny, Misty, Tommy and David. Beloved daughter of Ruth Trottier. Numerous 
aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Hutchinson 
Funeral Home, 6051 E. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit.
HOPKINS,MURIEL C., January 9, 2001, age 75. Beloved wife of the late John M. 
Dear mother of Muriel LeBlanc, John, Thomas and Fred. Grandmother of ten. 
Great-grandmother of one. Sister of Dorothy Hopkins. Mass at St. Priscilla 
Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Friday 10 a.m., in state in Church 9:30 to 10. 
Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of Six Mi.) 
Thursday 1-5 and 6-9. Scripture service Thursday 8 p.m. Family suggests 
memorials to Angela Hospice.
HRYCZYSZYN,WALTER E. Age 76. January 9, 2001. Loving husband of the late Theresa 
M. Dear father of Patricia (Louis) Trotto, Gloria (Robert) Hocking and Karen 
(Domenic) Leo. Dear grandfather of 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
Brother of Catherine (Joe) Cinpinski and Mary Lyscas. Visitation Thursday 5-9 
p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a rosary Friday 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 
11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral 
home. In funeral procession to St. Clements Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery
JANES, JEREMY P., Age 21. January 9, 2001. Beloved son of Pam. Dearest nephew of 
Dennis, Leon, Richard and Carla. Dear grandson of Fae Janes and the late Red. 
Also survived by many loving cousins. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Services 
Friday 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. 
Telegraph Raod.
JANNARO,LORRAINE "BETH" Dear mother of Dominique (Kit) Kapson, Dawn Fallon, 
Denielle (Mike) Karpiak and Anthony (Marsha). Loving grandmother of Kd, Kelly, 
Ryan, Derek, Bianca, Dominica, Michael and Francesca. Loving daughter of 
Lorraine Lawton. Dear sister of Thomas (Aida), Terry, Chris (Kathy), Garth 
(Yolonda), Gary and Chip. Daughter-in-law of Marion Jannaro. Sister-in-law of 
Emily and Grace. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation 
Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson 
Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. the Funeral 
Mass at St. Josaphat Ukranian Church, Warren. Prayers 7 p.m. Friday.
JEFFERSON, ALLAN E. January 8, 2000. Age 66 of Detroit. Devoted son of Mildred 
Dixon. Beloved father of Glen Byrd (Dana) and Diane Campbell (Everett). Loving 
grandfather of Maya, Nicholas, and Sean. President of Cement Local #514 for 15 
years. Visitation Friday 1-9 at James Cole Funeral Home, 2624 W. Grand Blvd. 
Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. Church of Our Father, 5333 E. 7 Mile Rd. (W. of Mound 
Rd.). 
JOVANOVICH,ANNA (ANKA) January 9, 2001. Wife of the late Michael. Dear mother of 
Richard Jay, Ray Jovanovich and the late Mildred Vlaich. Sister of Pauline 
Nemeth. Grandmother of 11. Great-grandmother of 18. Family will receive friends 
at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 2600 Crooks Road (betw. Maple & Big 
Beaver) Thursday 5-9 p.m. Pomen Service Thursday 7 p.m. Visitation at St. 
Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, 4575 E. Outer Dr. at VanDyke Friday 10 a.m. 
until service at 11 a.m. Family suggests memorials to St. Lazarus Church 
KAIN,WILLIAM J., Age 89, of St. Clair, formerly of Warren. Partner in Acme Gear 
Co. Died Jan. 7. Beloved husband of Madeline. Father of 7 boys, Bill (Karen), 
Bob (Evelyn), Tom (Marla), Gerry (Nancy), Larry (Kathie), Dan (Sue) & Rick Kain; 
7 girls, Pat (Art) Bidoul, Judy (Chuck) Goodin, Marianne (Tom) Geyer, Diane 
(John) Mayes, Linda (Joe) Zerilli, Jo (Gary) Howling & Suzie (Jim) Docherty; 28 
grand and 29 great-grandchildren. Brother of Katie (Katherine) VanEynde, 
Victoria Hill & the late Mary Gonyaw, Helen Andrus, and Edward Kain. Memorial 
Mass Sat. 10 a.m. Jan. 13, St. Mary s Catholic Church, 415 N. Sixth, St. Clair, 
MI 48079. Memorials to St. Mary s Cemetery Fund or St. John s Hospice, 18303 Ten 
Mile Rd., Suite 300, Roseville, MI 48066. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son 
Funeral Home, St. Clair, MI.
KEELEY, ROBERT W.,, 69 of Fife Lake, formerly of River Rouge, died Tuesday at 
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Beloved husband of Beatrice. Dear father 
of Michael of Southgate and Kathleen of Kalkaska. Brother of Patrick of River 
Rouge and Marian Dankow of Wyandotte. Grandfather of Jennifer, Jonathan, and 
Michelle. Great grandfather of Chelsea and Chase. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM 
Friday at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church, Kalkaska. Visitation 4 to 9 
P.M. Thursday at Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska.
KELLY,DIANE BACHLE, Age 66, died January 7, 2001. Beloved mother of Laura, 
David, Elizabeth, and Andrea. Dear sister of Andrea Fisher, Carl F. Bachle, Jr. 
and Stephen Bachle. Mass Saturday, January 13, 3 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Academy 
Chapel, 171 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be 
made to The Humane Society of Huron Valley Animal Shelter or The Grosse Pointe 
Academy. Arrangements by The Cremation Society of Michigan, 313-839-4100.
KESSLER, FRIEDA G., January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late William D. Dear 
mother of William D., Clair (Irene), Jackie Voss, Janet Gainer, Joyce Williford, 
Judy (Joe) Krajacic, Justin Wilkins, Julie Korich, and the late Joan Kovacs. 
Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great 
grandchildren. Visitation today 12-9 p.m. at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule 
Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser with Funeral Services Friday 11 a.m. at 
the funeral home. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Guest book available at 
www.legacy.com 
KOENIG, JUNE B., January 6, 2001. Age 75 of Woodhaven. Beloved wife of Charles. 
Dearest mother of Douglas (Elaine) and Mark. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 1 
great granddaughter, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Memorial visitation Saturday, 
January 13th 12 noon until time of service 1 PM, John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 
West Road, Brownstown. 
KOLBE, JOSEPH R., Age 81 of Ocala, FL, formerly of Detroit. Jan. 9, 2001. Member 
Highland Park Police & Fire Association. Veteran of WWII, serving in US Army Air 
Force. Survived by wife Gertrude E. Kolbe; sons, Joseph W. of Glenwood Springs, 
CO and Christopher of Lansing, MI; brother, Carl Kolbe of Cincinnati, OH; 5 
grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Mr. Kolbe on 
Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ocala. Interment will 
be at Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements by Hiers Memorial Chapel at 
TimberRidge. 352-873-4114
KRAUS, MARY M., Age 82, January 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dearest 
mother of Linda (Al) Piper, Donna (Tom) Knopf, Susan Marczesky, Kimberley Kraus, 
Barbara Kraus and Lori (Bob) Uteg. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and five 
great granddaughters. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 and Thursday 12-9 p.m at the 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), Rosary Thursday 
7 p.m. Funeral services Friday. Instate 9:15 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 
14025 12 Mile until time of mass at 10 a.m. Contributions to Hospice of S.E. 
Michigan appreciated.
shamrockleftLAWTON , EDNA January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Ed. Dear mother of 
Patrick (Jan), John (Susan), Daniel (Sarah), Katherine and the late Thomas 
(Kim). Five grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen Freeman of MN, Dr. John Lambe of 
Seattle, WA and James Lambe of Dearborn. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. 
Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 
41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800). Funeral Mass Saturday morning at 10 at 
St. Gerald Catholic Church, 23100 Farmington Rd. Contributions to Angela 
Hospice, 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154-5010.
LEMANEK , FRANCIS ,January 10, 2001. Age 96. Beloved husband of the late 
Frances. Loving father of Frank (Delores), Joan (Leroy) Korth and Bob (Mary 
Therese). Dear grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 22. Instate Saturday 9 
a.m. at the Bethesda Christian Church until time of services at 10. Visitation 
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at 
Common (12 Mile). Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. 
MASTEJ, BERTHA A., 88 of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Wixon, MI. Died 
Monday, January 8, 2001 at St. Mary s Medical Center from congestive heart 
failure. Bertha was born December 1, 1912 in Philadelphia, PA and spent most of 
her adult life in the Detroit area moving to Evansville in 1999. She was a 
member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Evansville and St. James Catholic 
Church in Novi, MI. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Bertha lived her life 
unselfishly. In all she did family came before self. She will be lovingly 
remembered. Her husband Joseph A. Mastej in 1964 and son Ronald J. Mastej in 
1997 preceded her in death. She is survived by daughter, Loraine Kramp of 
Evansville, IN. Son J. Michael Mastej, of Austin TX. Grandchildren, Eric and 
Gretchen Kramp, Sarah and Diana Mastej, Nicole Montroy and two great 
grandchildren. Visitation will be at St. James Catholic Church, 46325 10 Mile 
Road, Novi, MI at 10 AM on Friday, January 12th. Mass will be celebrated at 11 
AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 
P.O. Box 6711. Evansville, IN, 47719-6711. 
MAXIMIUK , MARIE M. 75. Formerly of Farmington. Died January 10 in Cheboygan, 
MI. Memorial Mass 1 p.m. January 13, 2001, Cross in the Woods Catholic Church, 
Indian River, MI. She is survived by her husband John, her children Gale Cousins 
(William), New Hudson, MI, Gary (Katherine), Grand Rapids, Janice Scibor 
(Robert), Midland, MI, Alan (Kathleen), Novi. Nine grandchildren. Brother, 
William Turner (Delores), Harrison Twp. Memorial contributions suggested to 
Hospice of the Straits, may be mailed to Lintz Funeral Home, 6038 Prospect St., 
Indian River, MI 49749.
MAXWELL,ELMA MAY, Age 92. Loving mother of Jan (Don) Turkiewicz and Jim Wright. 
Nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Sister of Liz McNabb. 
Visitation at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (131/2 Mi.) 
Warren Friday 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral at 11 a.m.
MENDRYGAL,HELEN FRANCES Age 77, of Rochester Hills. January 8, 2001. Loving wife 
of the late Edward. Dear mother of Michael (Donna), Matthew (Karen), Mitchell 
(Barbara) and Mark (Tina). Sister of Edward Turlo and Jane Szelagowski. 
Grandmother of Kate, Drew, Kiprian, Nikolas, Alexander, Marissa, Matthew and 
David. Memorial Mass Saturday, January 13, 2001, 10:00 AM at St. Linus Catholic 
Church, 6466 Evangeline, Dearborn Heights 48127. Suggested memorials to Catholic 
Central High School, 14200 Breakfast Dr., Redford, Michigan 48329. Arrangements 
were in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester, 248-651-8137.
METROVICH, HELENA I. Jan. 9, 2001. Age 85 of Taylor, MI. Beloved mother of Frank 
(Donna Fraiser) Buhro & Gustave (Beverly) Buhro. Loving grandmother of 17, 
great-grandmother of 44 & great-great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Lillian, 
Laura & Geri. Visiting 1-9 PM Friday with Rosary at 7:30 PM. Funeral Service 1 
PM Saturday at David C. Brown Funeral Home, Belleville. Interment, Hillside 
Cemetery, Belleville. (734) 697-4500. 
MIGLIO, ALLEN MARTIN age 90, of Harper Woods, MI. died January 10, 2001; he was 
born January 2, 1911 in Calumet MI.. Mr. Miglio was the Chief of Police in 
Harper Woods for 25 years; he also worked in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office 
for Macomb County. He is survived by his wife Carmel. Sons Nick (Barbara) and 
Greg (Fran). Grandfather of Mark (Sherri), Keith, Darryl (Sheri), Paul 
(Rebecca), Pamela (Dr. Jeff Mattar), Melissa, Cory and Kyle. Great grandfather 
of Crystal, Matilda, Maria, Jack, Martin and Hailey. Brother of Margorie Carels, 
and the late Jim. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home 35201 
Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Instate Friday 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. 
at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 20955 Bournemouth, Harper Woods. Mr. 
Miglio was member of the Metropolitan Club, The Knights of Columbus, the 
Faternal Order of Police, a graduate of the FBI Academy, former President of the 
Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, Member and Usher of Our Lady Queen of 
Peace Catholic Church. Avid bowler and golfer. Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Roseville Community Schools Scholarship Foundation, 18975 Church 
St., Roseville, MI 48066.
MROWCA,HELEN, January 9,2001. Age 83 of Southgate. Loving mother of Dolores. 
Dear sister of Ted and Walter. Dearest grandmother of Steve. Visitation Thursday 
1-9 pm Services Friday 1 pm at the Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 
Allen Rd. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
NUCIAN, SUSAN M., Beloved wife of Richard Nucian. Dear mother of Joshua Nucian 
and Stephen Nucian Dear daughter of G. Donald and Dorothea Sumpter. Daughter in 
law of Lew and Mollie Nucian. Sister of Patricia (David) Salatin. Sister in law 
of Sandra Nucian and Gary Nucian. Also survived by many loving nieces and 
nephews. Services 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 Interment Cloverhill Park Cemetery.
OLESKO, FRANK M., Age 82 of Southgate, January 10, 2001. Beloved Husband of the 
late Emily. Dear father of Marcy (William) Courtney, Barbara (Harvey) Drapkin 
and Mary Kay (Kevin) McCaskey; dear grandfather of Elizabeth, Joshua, Sarah and 
Steven; dear brother of Victor (Margaret) Olesko, Nell Doyle and Julia Semans. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. Friday 12-9 p.m. Masonic Service Friday 7:00 p.m. 
Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. at Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (Southgate Chapel), 
15748 Fort. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.
ORISCHAK, JOSEPH, Jan. 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Louise. 
Dear father of Patricia (Kenneth) Wojtalik, Anthony (Carol) and Heather Ennis. 
Dear brother of Theresa. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule 
Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Instate Saturday 11:30 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 12 noon from St. Paul Tarsus Church. 
PANECKI, FRANK VALENTINE, age 75. January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Elizabeth "Betty". Dear father of Frank (Sandie), Tim (Nancy) and Mark. Loving 
grandfather of Frank Michael, Mark and Alyssa. Brother of Veronica Alleman. 
Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with funeral service Friday 10:30 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the 
American Heart Association. 
PITTS,REV. BEAUFORD F. January 8, 2001. Age 65. Beloved husband of Mildred V. 
Pitts. Funeral Service held Friday January 12, 2001, 11 a.m. at Community 
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 11811 French Rd., Detroit.
PRIOR, IRMA M., January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Dear mother 
of Doris Bretschneider, Thomas Prior, Mina Drost and the late Leora Srock. Also 
survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister of Thea Gourley and 
Helen Emmons. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu-Rodgers & 
Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mi) Thursday and Friday 5-8 p.m. 
Visitation at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine, Bloomfield Hills 
Saturday 10 a.m. until Funeral Service 11 a.m. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Memorial tributes Cross of Christ Church appreciated. 
RAYLES, JOSEPH T., Age 59, of Rochester, January 9, 2001. Employed by Cadillac 
Plastics for 29 years, a Navy veteran, a member of the Notre Dame Subway Alumni, 
the K of C, and Beaver Creek Golf Club. Husband of Jane. Father of Joseph 
(Gloria) Rayles. Step-father of Mark (Marianne) Laubert, Mary (Michael) Sawdon 
and Patricia (Duane) Bilyeu. Grandfather of Alicia, Lauren, Tricia, Carissa and 
Warren. Brother of Martha (Jack) Donegan, David Rayles, Marie Rayles and the 
late Virginia Rayles. In-State 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 
1400 Inglewood at Northwood in Rochester until time of Funeral Liturgy at 11:00 
a.m. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral 
Home, 322 W. University Dr. in Rochester. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorial 
cont ributions to the Karmanos Cancer Institute
ROGOVEIN,SARA, Beloved wife of Louis. Dear mother of Dena (Martin) Golden, and 
Linda (Alan) Kristall. Grandmother of Lisa (Craig) Kruman, Eric Golden, Jennifer 
Kristall (fiance Rob Cohon), and Brian Kristall. Great-grandmother of Jeremy 
Kruman. Sister of Harry (Sylvia) Berman, Jay (Robert) Landy, and Helen Scammel. 
SERVICES 2 O CLOCK THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. Arrangements 
by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020
RUSSELL, JEFFREY A., Passed away January 9, 2001. Age 43. Beloved husband of 
Patrina. Dear father of Stacy Lhamon, Angela Russell and Jeffrey Russell. Loving 
son of Byron Russell. Visitation Thursday 1-9 with a rosary at 7 PM. Funeral 
Service Friday 11 AM at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 59255 Ten Mile Road, 
South Lyon. The family will appreciate memorial contribution to MADD, 5395 Dixie 
Hwy., Bldg. A, Waterford, MI 48329. 
SCHEYS, ANGELA ROSE, Age 88, January 8, 2001. Loving wife of the last Rene. Dear 
mother of Charles (Cecile), Margaret (Jack) Wolfe, Robert (Nora), Elizabeth 
(Caryl Cline) Lund, Thomas (Patricia), James (Donna), Kathy Ann (Lawrence) 
Rappaport, Rene (Marjorie) and the late Marion Stovel. 29 grandchildren, 36 
great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Sister of Leona Racioppa , 
Helen Gibson, Marcy Chase, Mildred Smith, Frances Slabaugh, Raymond Clover, 
Ralph Clover and the late Theresa Erwin, Eleanor Marchand and Marie Tatti. 
Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 
Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. Scripture service Thursday 7 p.m. Funeral 
Friday, visitation at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Eastpointe, 9:30 
until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
SINCLAIR, BERNADINE "BERNIE" January 9, 2001, age 85. Beloved wife of the late 
Arnold "Mat". Loving mother of Dennis (Linda), Carol Hodgin (Robert), Susan 
Keirce (Gary) and Barbara Costello (Thomas). Dear sister of Cass Matyniak. 
Loving grandmother of Scott, Sara, Tracy, Kristen, Andrew, Jennifer, Brian, 
Kevin and Amy. Great grandmother of Anna. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons (Vasu-Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mi) 
Thursday 12-9 p.m. Visitation at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi, 
Friday 10 a.m. until funeral Mass 10:30. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. Memorial tributes Capuchin Community Center. 
STENZEL,HEDY A., Age 93. January 9, 2001. Beloved mother of Linda (Gordon) Page, 
Dorothy (Jack) Lackner and Martha Stenzel; loving grandmother of Gordon, Jr., 
Lance and Todd Page, Leslie and Jason Lackner. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral 
Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation 
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. 
STEWARD, JERRY H., 77, of Bloomfield Hills. Chairman of Multifastener 
Corporation. Died January 9, 2001 in northern Michigan. Memorial service will be 
held 11 a.m. January 17, at the Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills. He 
is survived by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Steward; his children, Elizabeth Garner 
(Robert), Jeffery (Lisa), Jason (Michele), Ellen Steward and Eileen Steward 
(David) Llewellyn; grandchildren, Anders Garner, Tristin Steward-Llewellyn, 
Jenna Steward, Lauren Steward, Timethy Steward, Daniel Steward and Darby 
Steward-Llewellyn. He is survived by his sisters, Margorie Webster and Elizabeth 
McCloud. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John and Joseph, 
his sister, Mildred and grandson Samuel. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, the 
Tuscarora Park Project c/o Little Traverse Conservancy, 3264 Powell Rd., Harbor 
Springs, MI 49740, or the Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation, 360 Connable 
Ave., Petoskey, MI 49770. Arrangements were made by the Lintz Funeral Home, 
Indian River, MI.
TOMLIN,ELVINA D., Beloved mother of Dorothy (Charles) Stevenson, James Guy 
(Martha) Tomlin Jr. and Rose M. (Bob) Jorgensen. Also survived by nine 
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Dear 
sister of Juanita McMurtry. Pre-deceased by one son and two grandchildren. 
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 AM. Visitation will be 3-9 PM 
Friday, January 12, 2001 at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville.
TRICOMO,VICTORIA T., Age 86. Died January 8. Wife of the late Samuel Tricomo. 
Mother of Joann (John) Kay, Frank (Janette) Tricomo and Ray Tricomo. Grandmother 
of John (Alice) Tricomo, Toni (Dale) George, Sam (Kathy) Tricomo, Noelle Kay, 
Ian (Monica) Kay. Six great grandchildren, six sisters and preceded in death by 
four sisters and one brother. Visitation at L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home, 
St. Clair Thursday 5-9 PM and Friday 2-9 PM. Rosary 8 PM. Funeral service 
Saturday 11 A.M., Resurrection Cemetery Chapel, Clinton Twp.
TYGARD, JOHN L. "LANK" Born Sept. 17, 1907. Passed away Jan. 9, 2001. Beloved 
father of Lew Tygard; brother of Ken Tygard and Margarite Grow; Papa to five 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Lank was a World War II veteran and a 
retired former flight school owner at Detroit City Airport. He was a member of 
the QB and OX5 Pilot Clubs. He also enjoyed Dixieland music. A memorial service 
will be held at a future date. 
VANDERKLOOT,CLARA KNUDSEN Age 87. January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of 64 years of 
Robert; dear mother of Karen VanderKloot DiChiera, William R. VanderKloot and 
James M. VanderKloot; also seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
Memorial service at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham, 
Saturday 2 p.m. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 248-435-0660.
WALL, FREDERICK B. JR. Age 82. Jan. 10. Beloved husband of Verna; dear father of 
Thomas (Christy) Wall and Marilyn (John) Cyrbok; dear grandfather of Jenny and 
Michael Modlin. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral 
Home, 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mile), Northville. Services Saturday 11 a.m. 
Memorials to the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.
WATCHKO,ELIZABETH, Age 85. Died suddenly at her home Monday January 8, 2001. She 
was the beloved wife of George. Mother of Nancy Marttila, Polly Varhol, Philip 
and George R. (Linda). Grandmother of Jeffrey, Douglas, Leslie, Phyllis, 
Katherine, Victoria and Gregory. Great grandmother of Grace Elizabeth. 
Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a Parastas Service 
Thursday 7 p.m. at Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). Instate 
Friday 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 19130 Beaconsfield (N. 
of Moross), Detroit until 11 a.m. Liturgy. Interment Resurrection Cemetery 
ZAJAC,DAVID P., January 8. Beloved husband of Charlene. Dear father of Julianne 
(Jerry) Sawyer and David. Son of Cassie Tominac. Brother of Sandra, Mark 
Tominac. Brother of Sandra, Mark Tominac, Chris Tominac and Sheryl Machesky. 
Visitation Friday 1-9 PM. Services Saturday 11:30 am at the John N. Santeiu & 
Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials 
suggested to Alex Sawyer Trust Fund. 
ZELEWSKI,LEONA, January 9, 2001. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward; dear 
mother of Diane Vozza, Fred (Tina), Grace (Miles) Camus, Christine (Gerry) Nelem 
and Judy (Sam) Cossette; grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 18; 
pre-deceased by granddaughters Victoria and Samantha. Visitation Thursday 3-9 
p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). In-state Friday 
9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Rosary 
Thursday 7 p.m. 

Death Notices 1/12/01

ADAMSON,JESSIE E., (January 10, 2001) Dear wife of the late Robert E. Dear 
mother of Mary Louise Hanna (Keith) and Roberta Adamson. Dear sister of Mary J. 
Robertson. Also survived by two grandchildren; Adam and Elizabeth. Arrangements 
by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 313-561-1500. Family 
suggests memorials to the Parkinson Foundation or American Cancer Foundation. 
ALLEN,DOROTHY STONE "DOLLY" January 10, 2001, of Beverly Hills. Wife of Frank M. 
Allen; mother of Barbara A. Spencer, Thomas D. and James L. Allen; sister of 
Polly Beck; grandmother of Christian, David, David and Steven. Memorial service 
at St. James Episcopal Church of Birmingham, 355 W. Maple, Saturday 3 p.m. 
Visitation at the Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, January 12, 2-8 
p.m. Memorial tributes may be made to Lighthouse of Pontiac or a charity of your 
choice, which help change the lives of people.
ALLOR , MELVA J. ,January 10, 2001. Age 58. Dear sister of Gerald (Fran) Wojcik, 
Marsha (Robert) Novitke and the late Gina Erdmann. Dear aunt of Kirk Erdmann 
Jr., Laura Erdmann, Debra McCarthy, David Novitke, Michael Novitke and Deanna 
Novitke. Memorial Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 
Mile, Warren. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, Clinton Twp.
ALMASHY,PETRINA ,Of Troy. Jan. 10, 2001. Age 92. Loving wife of the late Louis. 
Dear mother of Louis (Lillian) and Charles (Lori). Beloved sister of Frances 
Carkner and Eleanor Miller. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great 
grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 
2600 Crooks Road (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Thursday and Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 
Friday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home 
with procession to St. Thomas Moore Church, 4580 Adams Rd., Troy for funeral 
mass at 10. Family suggests memorials to Beaumont Hospice. 
AYOUB, EDWARD, Age 47, suddenly January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Susan 
(Hani); dear father of Angela, Jessie, Nicholas and Matthew; son of Naimeh 
Ayoub. Also survived by Jamal (Rima), Lily (Tony) Hassan and Mary (Victor) 
Khoury. In-state at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 18100 Merriman Rd., 
Livonia Friday 6-9 p.m. Trisagion Friday 8 p.m. In-state Saturday 10 a.m. until 
time of liturgy at 11 a.m.
BACHOR, ELEANOR, January 10, 2001. Age 90, in Lawrenceburg, TN, of Royal Oak, 
MI. Retired from Manufacturers Bank. Dear aunt of Jacqueline Hargett. Great aunt 
of Roseann Hunt. Great great aunt of Sherry and Sara Hunt. Family will receive 
friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward 
(betw. 13-14 Mile) Friday 2-8 p.m. Scripture service 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy 
begins at the funeral home Saturday 9:30 a.m. with procession to National Shrine 
of the Little Flower for Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. 
BARNES, JACQUELINE, November 2, 2000. Beloved wife of Edward S. Dear mother of 
Michael, Edward J. (Kathleen) and the late Dennis. Mother in law of Carol Cohan. 
Loving sister of Maisie Martin and Marge Moore. Dearest grandmother of Whitney, 
Julia, Sabrina and Deanna. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Clare of 
Motefalco, Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by D.S. Temrowski 
& Sons Funeral Home, Warren, MI.
BEATON, DOROTHY (nee STEWART) Age 84, January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Robert. Loving mother of Michael (Cathy), Angus (Sue), Dorothy (Michael) 
Goeddeke, the late Marion (Larry) DeMonaco. Proud grandmother of Pauline (Don), 
Caroline (Patrick), Robert, Christopher (Jennifer), James, Shannon (Troy), 
Michael, Andrew, and Elaina. Dearest sister of Andrew (Sara) Stewart. A member 
of the Bute and Kyles Society and the St. Andrews Society. Visitation Thursday 
3-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Saturday Instate 10:30 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile (Btw. 
Dodge Park & Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Donations are welcomed 
to American Diabetes Association. Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery, Almont. 
BELANGER , VIOLA G. Age 81. March 4, 1919 - January 10, 2001. Suddenly at 
Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Beloved wife of Lee for 49 years. 
Beloved mother of Gabrielle Rohde of Minneapolis, MN, Michelle Wentworth of 
Farmington Hills, Bud Belanger of Northville and Jim Belanger of Northville. 
Survived also by her sister Nancy Belanger of Northville and her brother Conrad 
Golich of Halfway, OR. 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Gathering 
Sunday 2-6 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. 
Memorial Mass Monday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 770 Thayer, 
Northville. Memorial tributes to the American Lung Association.
BISESI,JAMES C., January 1, 2001, age 92. Loving husband of the late Marie. 
Loving father of James B. (Patricia), Nancy (Richard) Tripp, Patricia (Richard) 
Marshall, Sherry (Joe) Armendariz and the late Edward (Carole) and Barbara. 
Brother of Pearl Hanselman. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 12 
great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Memorial service Saturday 2 
p.m. from the First United Methodist Church, 6443 Merriman Rd., Garden City, 
734-421-8628.
BLASZCZYK,STELLA P., Age 75. January 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Richard. 
Dear mother of Daniel (Mary Beth), James (Dawn), Suzanne (Wayne) Feldhofer and 
Mary Ann (Doug) Patrias. Loving grandmother of seven and great grandmother of 
one. Sister of John, Mary and Jane. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Prayers Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the 
funeral home and 10 a.m. Mass at St. Sabina Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor 
Trail, Dearborn Heights. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
CAHILELLIS, WILLIAM GEORGE Age 70, January 10, 2001 of Rochester Hills formerly 
of Warren and Alger. Beloved husband of the late Anne Maria (Staskiw) 
Cahilellis. Loving father of Mrs. Artemis (David) Minton, and George (Pamela) 
Cahilellis. Five Grandchildren. Dear brother of Mrs. Demetra (John) Skowron and 
Mrs Eugenia (Christ) Dallas. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 
South Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy. (248) 
689-0700. Trisagion service Friday 7:00 p.m. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 
funeral service 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 West 
Wattles Road (between Livernois and Crooks Roads,) Troy. Interment Forest Lawn 
Cemetery, Detroit. Memorials to Donors Choice. 
CAMPBELL , GLADYS MARY (Meggison) Age 86. December 15, 2000. Survived by husband 
Carl Waldo Campbell; three sons, Allen, Jerry and Dennis; five grandchildren; 
and two great-grandchildren. Memorial service Saturday, January 13, 11 a.m. at 
Redford United Methodist Church, 22400 Grand River, Detroit. 
CHAMPAGNE, VINCENT THOMAS 79, January 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Shirley. 
Dearest father of Daniel (Madonna), Michael (Gayle) and Daryl (Mary). Dear 
grandfather of Elizabeth, Daniel, Jonathan, Alex, Katherine, Rebecca and Stephen 
Champagne. Member of the US Submarine Service of the US Navy and was a veteran 
of both WW II and the Korean Conflict. A memorial gathering will take place at 
the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 Blks. W. of Woodward) 
Friday from 1 until 5 PM. 
CLOSE,JOHN R., Age 68. January 10, 2001. Of Plymouth. Beloved husband of Joyce. 
Loving father of Gary, Sandy Close, Tom (Susan) and Laura (Steve) Tihanyi. 
Dearest grandfather of John, Joyce, Andy, Joey, Sarah, Maggie and Jackie. Loving 
brother of Dorothy (Bob) Stockinger, Beverly (John) Murphy, Rich (Joanne) Close. 
Also survived by brother in law Bob Trippenesse. Funeral service Saturday 11:30 
at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth. Visitation Friday 
4-9 pm 
DAVID,EMERY M., January 11. Beloved husband of Florence. Dear father of Kenneth 
(Cynthia) and Jerome (Marta). Dear brother of Joseph, Charles, Ann Kronst, Rose 
Stroster and Margaret Maloczewski. Also survived by seven grandchildren. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9, Sunday 12-9 at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral 
Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 
a.m. from St. Malachy Church. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute or Leader Dog.
ENGLANDER, YETTA, Beloved wife of the late Max Englander; mother of Robert 
Englander. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 12:30 Friday afternoon at Machpelah Cemetery. 
Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020 
ERENTHAL , CLARA ,Beloved wife of the late Samuel Erenthal and the late Charles 
Flam. Dear mother of Samuel (Marilyn) Flam and Chester Flam. Grandmother of 
Renee (Jon Ross) Flam and Shelly (Steve) Caton. Great-grandmother of Juliet 
Flam-Ross, Kyle and Ryley Caton. Services 11:30 Sunday morning at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 . Interment Machpelah Cemetery.
GRIFFIN, RUSSELL F. Age 76. Jan. 10, 2001. Husband of Ada "Tommie"; father of 
Fred, John (Sharon), Ralph (Linda) and Wayne; stepfather of Larry (Judy) 
Macklem, Ken (Deb) Macklem and Donna (Roy) Beauman; grandfather of 17; great 
grandfather of 3. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 1 
p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. Memorials to a 
charity of choice.
HAAS, EDWARD W. JR. January 10, 2001, Age 77. Beloved husband of Lorraine. 
Loving brother of Marie (Tony) Mlynarek, Mildre DeFore, and William (Marge). 
Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews Instate Saturday 9:30 until time of 
Service at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 
6-9 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home 30200 Five Mile, (btwn Middlebelt and 
Merriman). Scripture Service Friday 7:00 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Capuchins and St. Vincent DePaul. Retired from 
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Company.
HODOR, CLARA C., Age 90. Jan. 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Bruno; dear 
mother of Frank (Rose Marie), Leonard (the late Bernadine), Thomas (Noreen) and 
Barbara; also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 
Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 
Mile Rd.), Clinton Twp. Mrs. Hodor will lie in state Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
time of Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes, 
Sterling Hts. Memorial contributions to Beaumont Hospice and Alzheimers Assoc. 
appreciated. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. 
HUBBARD, STEPHEN M., January 10, 2001. Fiance of Lori Meyers. Beloved father of 
Ashley. Loving son of Jack and Deborah Profitt. Brother of Amy, Jack and Jeremy. 
Grandson of Dolores and Joe Inman, Phillis Hubbard and Jack and Ophelia Profitt. 
Funeral Services noon Saturday at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home & Cremation 
Services , 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation 3PM until 9PM Friday.
HUGHES, RAYMOND, December 28, 2000. Age 64 at Panama City, FL. Beloved husband 
of Shirley. Father of Karen (Jim), Michael (Hana) and John. Grandfather of 
Kimberly, Jennifer, Nicole and Jacob. Cremation service was held in Florida. 
Burial to be in Ocqueoc, MI. 
HYDE,JOAN (JOANI ALLEN) Renown pianist, musician and all round entertainer, died 
on Friday, January 5, 2001, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. 
Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Joani moved to Boca Raton, Florida 
in the late 1970 s. Joani is survived by her daughter, Lori Cowart, son-in-law 
John Cowart, grandson Eric Cowart all of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; grandson Asa 
Spiller of Virginia Beach, Virginia, son of daughter Linda Boot Spiller, 
deceased; sisters Dolores Pike and Grace Krause of Clearwater, Florida; many 
cousins, nieces and nephews; and her long time friends Sally Johnson of Boca 
Raton, Florida and Eddie Stapleton, Delray Beach, Florida. A memorial service 
will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Delray Beach, Florida on Saturday, 
January 13, 2001 at 11:00 AM
IGNAGNI,RUTH ANNE, Age 57. Died January 11. Dear wife of James A. Dear daughter 
of Charles and Anna Petzel. Mother of Patrick (Annie) Ignagni and Kathie (Scott) 
Lennig. Dear grandmother of Allison. Visitation 1-9 PM Friday and 9-11 AM 
Saturday in the Rupp Funeral Home, Funeral Services 1:30 Saturday at St. John 
Lutheran Church, Waltz, MI. Memorials to St. Mary Catholic Central High School 
Capital Fund, or U of M School of Music.
ILLY, EDSEL ARMAND, Age 79, died on November 13, 2000 at Oakwood Hospital in 
Dearborn. Edsel Illy was a retired executive from the purchasing department of 
Cadillac Motors, where he had worked for 36 years. He was the founder and a 
member of the Cadillac Motors Purchasing Agents and Buyers Retiree Group. An 
avid golfer, he wintered in Tampa, Florida where he attended the Temple Terrance 
Community Church. He is survived by the two children of his deceased brother, A. 
Lester Illy. They are Richard Illy of Easton, Connecticut, Cheri Howlett of 
Somerdale, New Jersey and her children Jenny and Mandy Howlett. Friends are 
invited to join the family in honoring this wonderful man at a memorial service 
on Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of 
Dearborn, 600 North Brady Road. Contributions in his memory can be made to the 
First Presbyterian Church of Dearborn.
KAIN,WILLIAM J., Age 89, of St. Clair, formerly of Warren. Partner in Acme Gear 
Co. Died Jan. 7. Beloved husband of Madeline. Father of 7 boys, Bill (Karen), 
Bob (Evelyn), Tom (Marla), Gerry (Nancy), Larry (Kathie), Dan (Sue) & Rick Kain; 
7 girls, Pat (Art) Bidoul, Judy (Chuck) Goodin, Marianne (Tom) Geyer, Diane 
(John) Mayes, Linda (Joe) Zerilli, Jo (Gary) Howling & Suzie (Jim) Docherty; 28 
grand and 29 great-grandchildren. Brother of Katie (Katherine) VanEynde, 
Victoria Hill & the late Mary Gonyaw, Helen Andrus, and Edward Kain. Memorial 
Mass Sat. 10 a.m. Jan. 13, St. Mary s Catholic Church, 415 N. Sixth, St. Clair, 
MI 48079. Memorials to St. Mary s Cemetery Fund or St. John s Hospice, 18303 Ten 
Mile Rd., Suite 300, Roseville, MI 48066. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son 
Funeral Home, St. Clair, MI.
KELLER, CHARLES O., Age 59, January 10, 2001. Fiance of Teresa Barnard. Dear 
father of Kevin Keller, Matthew Mosier and Joseph Mosier. Dear son of Margaret 
and the late Robert. Also survived by four grandchildren, one brother and one 
sister. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, January 13, from 
1-4PM at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champion Circle, Oxford, MI.
KENNEDY,JUDY (SILSBE) Age 56, January 10, 2001, of Taylor. Beloved wife of 
James. Dear mother of Robert (Derise) and Nicole. Daughter of Donald Silsbe. 
Sister of Dave Silsbe, Teri Regorrah. Also leaves several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard) Saturday 2 p.m. Visitation Friday 12:30-4:30 and 6-9 p.m. Interment 
Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan would be 
appreciated.
KERR, REV. ROBERT T. age 63 of Ypsilanti Twp., died suddenly January 9, 2001 at 
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born February 16, 1937 in Detroit, the son of 
the late Ted and Rena Kerr. On January 6, 1964, Rev. Kerr was ordained as a 
Priest. He became pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ypsilanti in June of 
1987. Survivors include two sisters, Anne Cross and Renee Sawson; six brothers, 
Thomas, Harvey, David, John, Michael and Paul; many nieces and nephews in 
addition to many great nieces and nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts including Sr. 
Cecile Thibodeau, SSJ, his St. Joseph Catholic Church family, Fellow Priests in 
the Diocese of Lansing and Archdiocese of Detroit. He was preceded in death by 
his grandparents, Harvey and Anna Thibodeau and Archibald and Agnes Kerr, and 
one brother in law, Mark Sawson. Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
Saturday, January 13 at 10:30AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 9425 Whittaker 
Rd., Ypsilanti. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. The family 
invites friends at St. Joseph Catholic Church beginning Thursday from 2-8PM and 
Friday from 1-8PM with a Scripture Service Friday at 7:30PM. Contributions in 
Fr. Bob s memory can be made to St. Joseph Church "Matthew 25 Fund" or Fr. Pat 
Jackson House, Ann Arbor, MI.
KOPICKO,DR. HENRY F. January 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Wanda. Loving father 
of Dolores (Walter) Cwik, Loretta (James) Potoczak, Henry (Karen) and Elaine 
(Henry) Micallef. Grandfather of Robert, Todd, Brian, Allen and the late Terri. 
Great grandfather of Samantha. Funeral services Saturday at the Sajewski Funeral 
Home , 19111 W. Warren. Interment St. Hedwig. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. 
KUHFELDT, WILLIAM F. Born March 15, 1916 in Detroit, died January 11, 2001 at 
the age of 84. Mr. Kuhfeldt had retired from Detroit Diesel General Motors after 
30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son; Ronald 
and one sister; Wanda Wilson. Surviving are Joanne, his wife of 46 years; one 
daughter, Gail (Larry) Saltsman of Fowlerville; two sons, Frederick (Sandy) 
Kuhfeldt of Taylor, Kevin Kuhfeldt of Fowlerville; and three grandchildren. 
There will be no services or visitation. The family is being served by the 
Gorsline-Runciman Co., Williamston Chapel, Williamston. 
shamrockleftLAWTON , EDNA January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Ed. Dear mother of 
Patrick (Jan), John (Susan), Daniel (Sarah), Katherine and the late Thomas 
(Kim). Five grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen Freeman of MN, Dr. John Lambe of 
Seattle, WA and James Lambe of Dearborn. Visiting Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. 
Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 
41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800). Funeral Mass Saturday morning at 10 at 
St. Gerald Catholic Church, 23100 Farmington Rd. Contributions to Angela 
Hospice, 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154-5010.
LEMANEK , FRANCIS ,January 10, 2001. Age 96. Beloved husband of the late 
Frances. Loving father of Frank (Delores), Joan (Leroy) Korth and Bob (Mary 
Therese). Dear grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 22. Instate Saturday 9 
a.m. at the Bethesda Christian Church until time of services at 10. Visitation 
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at 
Common (12 Mile). Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. 
masonsMATTHEWS,WILLIAM BENJAMIN, III January 9, 2001, in Charlottesville, VA. 
Age 77. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Watts). Dearest father of Cheryl Ann Dumsch 
(Paul) of Willis, MI. Brother of John H. Matthews of Evart, MI. Grandfather of 
Shawn, Jeremy and Scott Swanson. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family 
will receive friends Sunday 2-8, Masonic service Sunday 7:30 p.m. under auspices 
of Birmingham Lodge #44. Burial White Chapel. Memorial tributes 32nd Degree 
Childrens Learning Center, 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 
McCOMBS, DONALD F., Age 72, January 10, 2001, of Dearborn Hts. Beloved husband 
of the late Lovie. Dear father of Judy (Donald) Kirschke, Donna (Bob) Cowper and 
Donna Lynn (Greg) Guaresimo. Also leaves five grandchildren, Bobby, Michelle, 
Michael, Shelly and Daniel; one great-granddaughter, Hailey; one brother; four 
sisters and loving friend, Lois. Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral 
Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation Friday 1-9 
p.m. Interment Parkview Cemetery.
MILAKOVIC,RUDY, Age 73, Jan. 11 of Macomb Twp. Beloved husband of the late 
Phyllis. Dear brother of Mary Ann (Joseph) Strizic. Father of Curtis Moore, Greg 
Moore, Jody Moore, Wanda Milakovic and the late Sheri. 7 grandchildren. Uncle of 
Mary Jo Strizic and JoAnna Strizic. Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday at Wm. 
Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blk. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. 
Visitation 2-9 p.m. Friday.
MITCHELL,MARGARET M. Age 75. January 11, 2001. Wife of the late Richard C.; 
mother of Richard, Joseph, Margaret (Gigi) and Annina; grandmother of Matthew, 
Nicole, Justin, Whitney, Daniel, Rachel, Emily and William; great grandmother of 
Abigail; sister of Edward Sexton; dear cousin of Virginia Boles; also survived 
by other family and friends. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. 
Crooks Rd. (betw. 14-15 Mi. Rds), Sunday 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. 
Memorials to Mercy Cranbrook Hospice. 
NIESTROY,DONALD G., of West Chester, PA (Formerly of Redford, MI); January 9, 
2001 at age 63. Brother of Paul (Beverly) Niestroy, Carolyn (Michael) Pattee, 
James (Florence) Niestroy and Charles (Ruth) Niestroy. Uncle of 21 nieces and 
nephews and 34 great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Paul 
and Roberta Niestroy and sister, Marilyn Niestroy-Bodden. Funeral Mass will be 
11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2001 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 
Hutchins, White Lake. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at 
the Union Lake Chapel of the ELTON BLACK & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1233 Union Lake 
Rd., White Lake. Memorials suggested to Vitas Healthcare Corp. of PA, envelopes 
at funeral home. Rosary 7:30 PM Sunday. 
NOGALSKI, BARBARA ANN, Age 71, of Detroit. Beloved wife of Bernard. Loving 
mother of Bob (Candace), Rosanne (Harry) Seehoffer, Donald, Jim (Tracy), Joe 
(Joyce) and Marie (Mike) O Dea. She is absent from the body, but is present with 
the Lord. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Funeral 
service Monday 10 a.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, 
Redford. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. 
knightsofcolumbusPEYOK JEROME J. Age 59. January 11. Beloved husband of 
Geraldine. Loving father of Catherine (Don) Michael and Carin (Vince) Onstott. 
Proud grandfather of Jacob, Madison and Vincent. Dear brother of David 
(Lucille). Past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Devoted 41 years to 
General Motors. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a K of C 
Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus on the corner of 
Romeo Plank and Canal until 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection.
PRIOR, IRMA M., January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clarence. Dear mother 
of Doris Bretschneider, Thomas Prior, Mina Drost and the late Leora Srock. Also 
survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister of Thea Gourley and 
Helen Emmons. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu-Rodgers & 
Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mi) Thursday and Friday 5-8 p.m. 
Visitation at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine, Bloomfield Hills 
Saturday 10 a.m. until Funeral Service 11 a.m. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Memorial tributes Cross of Christ Church appreciated. 
RAGLAND, BRUCE WAYNE Age 50, January 8, 2001 of Garden Grove, CA, formerly of 
Warren. Beloved husband of Kanungsook (Kim). Dear father of Kimberly, Jeffrey, 
and Jason. Beloved son of Johnnie T. and Geneva Ragland. Dear brother of Glynn, 
Gary, Wanda, Donna, Duane, Johnnie B., Robin, and Scott. Also survived by 7 
grandchildren.
ROBERTSON , JANETT SMALL MECHAN PATTULLO Age 83. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife 
of the late David Scott. Dear mother of Sheila, Nancy (John) Deming, Martha 
Elizabeth (Ronald) Van Dyke, June Alice Robertson and Janet Catherine (Norman) 
Dell. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Jacob, Justin and Mairi. Dear sister of Robert 
and William Pattullo. Dear sister-in-law of Sheila Robertson. Visitation Friday 
1-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. 
of Woodward) Royal Oak. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m 
at Presbyterian Free Church, 30025 Curtis, Livonia. Memorial contributions to 
Open Door Rescue Mission. 
RODGERS,DANIEL P., January 11. Beloved husband of Elaine. Dear father of Daniel, 
Denise and Scott. Brother of Kathleen Pierson, Al and Pat. Visitation Saturday 
3-9 p.m. Services Sunday 1 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 
Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hills). Memorials suggested to Angela 
Hospice.
ROSE,DOROTHEA A., Age 90. January 10, 2001. Beloved mother of Darleen Hanson, 
Gerald (Diane) and Andrea (Terry) Lustofin. Also ten grandchildren and eleven 
great grandchildren. Visiting Friday 1-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 
32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) in Warren. Instate Saturday 10 a.m. 
until time of service at 11 a.m. Christ Lutheran Church, 32300 Schoenherr Road, 
Warren. Contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church.
RUDZKI, FRANK J., Age 78, January 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Wanda Catherine. 
Dearest father of Diane (Patrick) Wydick, Dorothy Rudzki, Marie (David) Siegel, 
Paulette (Louis) Alioa, Joseph (Denise) and Michael (Lynette). Loving 
grandfather of John, Marc and Kimberly. Dear brother of Sr. M. Paulette and Sr. 
M. Vianney. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Service 
Saturday 9:15AM from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home , 18957 W. Warren at 
Artesian, to St. Christopher Church at 10AM. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
Parish Rosary Friday 7PM. Visitation Friday 12-9PM. Active Member of St. 
Christopher s Ushers Club, Dad s Club and other Parish activities. 
SIMMONS,MARALYNE J., of Commerce Twp., Jan. 11, 2001. Age 64. Beloved wife of 
Kenneth; beloved mother of Randy (June) Simmons of Cincinnati, OH, Sandra 
(Frank) Getz of White Lake Twp., MI, Brian (Annette) Simmons of White Lake Twp., 
MI & Tammy Shovan of Traverse City, MI; grandmother of Christopher & Kevin 
Simmons, Frankie, Stuart, Elizabeth & Stephanie Getz, Michael & Melissa Simmons 
& Nicholas & Richard Shovan; sister of Ross Bates & Gayle Crawford. Funeral from 
the Brighton Church of Christ, 6026 Rickett Rd., Brighton, Sunday 2PM. Friends 
may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, 
Friday 4-9PM & Sat. 2-9PM & Sunday at the church from 1PM to time of service. 
Memorials may be made to the Brighton Church of Christ. For futher info., please 
call 248-684-6645 or www.legacy.com
STEPHENS, SAMUEL K., AGE 75, of Huron Ohio Formerly of Northville. Beloved 
father of Scott, Dawn (Mark) Kostello, Kirk (Sue) and kara (Tom) Zollos. Dearest 
grandfather of 11. Visitation Sat., Jan. 13, from 10-11 a.m. with Funeral 
Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. 122 W. Dunlop, 
Northville. 
STONE, JOHN E., Age 83, January 10, 2001. Beloved uncle of Sally Nemeth, Roger 
(Betty), Michael and Timothy (Cathy) Stone. Also survived by 13 great nieces and 
nephews and eight great great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at R.G. & 
G.R. Harris Funeral Home , 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Saturday 10AM. 
Visitation Friday 2-9PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to Heartland 
Hospice.
TADRZYNSKI,REGINA L. January 11, 2001. Dear sister of Hedwig Czyzak, Leonard and 
the late Frank and Arthur. Visitation at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 
11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak, Friday 5-9 p.m. Scripture service 7 
p.m. Instate Saturday Sts. Peter & Paul Church, 7685 Grandville, Detroit, from 
10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Memorials suggested to Alzheimers 
Association.
TYGARD, JOHN L. "LANK" Born Sept. 17, 1907. Passed away Jan. 9, 2001. Beloved 
father of Lew Tygard; brother of Ken Tygard and Margarite Grow; Papa to five 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Lank was a World War II veteran and a 
retired former flight school owner at Detroit City Airport. He was a member of 
the QB and OX5 Pilot Clubs. He also enjoyed Dixieland music. A memorial service 
will be held at a future date. 
VERTREGT, HENRY, Age 87, of Grosse Pointe Park. Dear husband of Carolyn. Loving 
dad of Carl (Sherrye), Don, Marty (Cindy). Dear grandpa of Lisa, Garland, 
Elizabeth, Tiger, Alison, Michael and Jessica. Dear great grandpa of Megan, 
Linsey and Brendon. Funeral service Friday 1 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 
16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. 
VINCIGUERRA , JANE ,Age 67. January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Rico. Loving 
mother of JoAnn, Jeannette (Perry) Kalka and Joe. Proud grandmother of Jodi, 
Joe, P.J. and Andrew. Dear sister of Larry and Lorri. Visitation at the Sterling 
Hgts. Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at 
Schoenherr) Friday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 
a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
WALL, FREDERICK B. JR. Age 82. Jan. 10. Beloved husband of Verna; dear father of 
Thomas (Christy) Wall and Marilyn (John) Cyrbok; dear grandfather of Jenny and 
Michael Modlin. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral 
Home, 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mile), Northville. Services Saturday 11 a.m. 
Memorials to the Ronald McDonald House would be appreciated.
WEISS,MARIE A.K., Age 41. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of Dr. Michael D. 
Weiss. Loving mother of Megan, Emma, Ethan and the late Evan. Dear daughter of 
Gerald and Jeanne Kudsin. Loving sister of Carrie (Bill) Herr, David (Cheryl) 
Kudsin, Lynn (Alan) Laurencelle, Roberta (James) Peacock, Kathleen Kudsin and 
the late Major Michel Kudsin. Also many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of 
Shauna Tague. Funeral from Troy Christian Chapel, 400 E. Long Lake (E. of 
Livernois), Troy, Saturday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at Church beginning at 10 
a.m. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 North Crooks (btw. 14-15 Mile 
Rds.) Friday 12-9 p.m. Prayer Service Friday 7 p.m. Contributions to the Megan, 
Emma and Ethan Educational Trust Fund. 
WYCKSTANDT, DEBERA L. Jan. 9, 2001. Age 51. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dearest 
mother of Scott (Kathy) & Brent Wyckstandt. Loving grandmother of Cherilyn. Dear 
daughter of David & Rosemary Dewey. Dear sister of Pam (Jim) Potter, Diane (Bob) 
Auchmutey, Sandy (Mike) Rintz, Mike (Dawn) Dewey & Pat (Phyllis) Dewey. Funeral 
Sat. 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Fri. 3-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to the 
Michigan Humane Society or Hospice of Michigan appreciated. 
ZAPINSKI,RAYMOND A. January 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Yvonne (Penny). Loving 
father of Debra (Kenneth) Betley. Grandfather of Jeremy and Jordan Elizabeth. 
Brother of Anthony, Betty Dreyfus, Richard, Ralph and Mabel Ziembowicz. Member 
of the American Legion. Family requests donations to Goodfellows of Detroit. 
Visitation Saturday 2-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, Rosary 
Saturday 7 p.m. 
ZERWECK, HERMAN, Age 72. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Mercier). Proud father of 
nine children and spouses; James, Stephen, Edward (Janice), Elizabeth (Dr. 
Mwizenge Tembo), Marie (Dr. Robert Humphries), Jean (Doug Hirt), David 
(Catherine Juon), Sara (Greg Shorin), John (Jaime). Loving grandfather of 
twenty-three grandchildren. Visitation Friday, 12-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Muehlig 
Funeral Chapel, Ann Arbor. Prayer service 7:30 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass 
Saturday 1 p.m. at St. Mary Student Parish, Ann Arbor. Memorials are suggested 
to St. Mary Student Parish or St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Nursing Education 
Quality and Research Fund.

Death Notices 1/13/01

ADAMS, CONWAY "Connie" Age 74. January 11, 2001. Devoted husband of Janet. Dear 
father of Thomas (Jodi), Susan, and Robert (Jennifer) Adams. Dear grandfather of 
Jack. Memorial service St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple, Birmingham, 
Monday January 15 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers tributes to Henry Ford Health 
System in c/o Dr. Robert Hyzy, IPF, Office of Philanthropy, One Ford Place, Ste 
#5A, Detroit, MI. 48202. Arrangements by: Wm. R. Hamilton Co. , 248-644-6000.
ALTER,JOSEPHINE (DOROTHY) January 12, 2001, age 95. Beloved wife of the late 
Stanley Joseph. Dear mother of Harold (Lucille), Roger (Mary Ann), Shirley (Bud) 
Hayes and the late Stanley Robert (Jean). Grandmother of 19. Great-grandmother 
of 28. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. 
of 15 Mile). In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase 
Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Hts. Scripture service Sunday 3 
p.m.
ASHER-DIBNER ,URSULA Age 74, of Sarasota, FL, died January 9, 2001. She was born 
in Tilsit, Germany (now Russia) on October 8, 1926. She immigrated to the United 
States in 1952 crossing the Atlantic on the troop transport ship, the "General 
Hershey." A graduate of Wayne State University and the University of Michigan, 
she received her Ph.D. in European History in 1969 and subsequently taught on 
the Dearborn campus. She was a member of the Great Lakes Yacht Club in St. Clair 
Shores, MI and the Genocide Study Group of Detroit. In 1983 she made Longboat 
Key her home and became affiliated with the Sarasota Opera as a volunteer and 
lectured on Music, Opera and History. She was pre-deceased by her husbands, 
Richard Dibner and Frank Asher. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth (Maureen) 
Dibner of Royal Oak, MI and Michael Dibner of Dayton, OH; a brother Juergen 
Brockert of Germany; two grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Memorial 
donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson s Research, 
Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, N.Y. 10163. 800-708-7644. 
BABCOCK,ROBERT LaDUE, JR. Age 85, of Port Richey, FL, passed away on January 9, 
2001 at his residence. Born in Little Falls, NY, Mr. Babcock moved to Florida in 
1986 from Redford Township, MI. Mr. Babcock was retired from Chrysler 
Corporation in Detroit after working there 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War II. He is survived by his son, Robert L. Babcock, III (Karen) of 
Grosse Pointe Park, MI; two daughters, Joyce C. Kent (James) of Northville, MI 
and Garet Babcock of Novi, MI; a brother, Frederick Babcock of Dearborn Heights, 
MI; and two grandchildren, Robert L. Babcock, IV and Elise L. Babcock both of 
Grosse Pointe Park, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of 
Pasco, Inc., 3539 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey, FL 34652. 
BANNASCH,GERALD B., Age 78. January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Audrie. Dear 
father of Gerald J. (Deborah) and Jim (Lisa). Grandfather of Kristin, Sarah, 
Derek, Case and Jacob. Brother of Evelyn Paddock, Gilbert Bannasch and Joseph 
Bannasch. Funeral from National Shrine of the Little Flower, 12 Mile at 
Woodward, Monday 10 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30 a.m. 
Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (betw. 14-15 Mile Rds.) 
Saturday 5-8 p.m., and Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. 
dncross4BARNHART,CECYLIA (nee KROL) Of Warren. Beloved wife of the late John. 
Loving mother of Robert, Victoria (John) Staat, Thomas (Brigette) and John 
(Sally). Dearest grandmother of eight. Dear sister of John Krol. and , Antony 
(Helen) Krol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state Monday 9:30 
a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Old St. Mary s Catholic Church 
(Greektown). Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 
1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & 
Son Funeral Directors , 22642 Ryan Road (1 blk S. of 9 Mile), Warren. Procession 
forms at the funeral home Monday 8:15 a.m. As requested by the family, memorials 
be made to Hospice of SE Michigan. 
BELA,MARY G., Her age forever a family secret, of Grand Rapids and formerly of 
Birmingham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2001 at Oak Crest 
Manor after an extended illness. Mary was born in Detroit and attended Wayne 
State University. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam A. Bela, 
on June 6, 2000, and by a sister, Catherine Pawlowski. She leaves behind her 
children, Catherine "Kitty" Bela, Andrew Bela, Nancy and Thomas Boomer, JoAnne 
Melton, all of Grand Rapids; her two grandsons, Eric and Tony Melton, whom she 
loved to spend time with; brother-in-law, Ed Pawlowski of Northville. Mary was 
an accomplished bridge player, an avid golfer and took great delight in their 
rose garden. She greatly enjoyed the overseas travels that she took with her 
beloved Sam. Her loving memory will remain forever to all who were touched by 
her. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a.m. Monday at St. 
Robert of Newminster Catholic Church, 6477 Ada Dr. SE, (please meet at church). 
Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral 
home from 2-5 p.m. Sunday. For those who wish memorials may be made to the 
American Diabetes Association. The family is being served by Metcalf and 
Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. SE at Kenmoor, E. of I96. 
www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com 
BELANGER , VIOLA G. Age 81. March 4, 1919 - January 10, 2001. Suddenly at 
Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL. Beloved wife of Lee for 49 years. 
Beloved mother of Gabrielle Rohde of Minneapolis, MN, Michelle Wentworth of 
Farmington Hills, Bud Belanger of Northville and Jim Belanger of Northville. 
Survived also by her sister Nancy Belanger of Northville and her brother Conrad 
Golich of Halfway, OR. 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Gathering 
Sunday 2-6 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. 
Memorial Mass Monday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 770 Thayer, 
Northville. Memorial tributes to the American Lung Association.
CALUS,TED, Age 81, of Allen Park, January 11, 2001. Loving husband of Catherine 
for 54 years. Dearest father of Nancy (Trent) Landenberger and Peggy Emerick. 
Special grandpa of T.J., Erica and Caroline. Brother of Louie, Helen Seigel, 
Frank, Alex and Ed. Also survived by many close friends and neighbors. In state 
Sunday 2-9 p.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard) and Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church until Mass 
at 11 a.m. Vigil service Sunday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, an expression of 
sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.
CASENHISER,EDWIN O., January 12, 2001. Age 89. Beloved husband of 63 years to 
Mary. Dear father of Mary Schrader (Charles), Peter (Margaret) and the late 
Edwin (Patricia). Loving grandfather of Mark Schrader and Kristen Mitchell; and 
great-grandfather of Christopher Mitchell. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 
5-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at 
St. Regis Catholic Church, Lahser at Lincoln, Monday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral 
Mass at 10. Family suggests memorials to Beaumont Hospice.
DRESCH,PATRICIA A. ZONNO 58, of Sterling Heights, MI, formerly of Erie, PA and 
Amherst, NY, died Thursday, January 11, 2001 at Saint Vincent Helath Center 
following an extended illness. Mother of Stephen L. Dresch, Studio City, CA and 
Julie S. Staubo and her husband, Knut, Houston, TX. Sister of Donald J. Zonno 
and his wife, Joan of Erie, Angelo Zonno, Houston, TX and Phyllis J. Ensani and 
her husband, Louis, of Erie. Daughter-in-law of Mrs. Lewis (June) Dresch, Grove 
City, PA. Sister-in-law of Sally Palardy and her husband, Rick, Termecula, CA. 
Grandmother of Andre and Christian Staubo, Houston, TX. Also surviving are many 
nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 
2122 Raspberry St., Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and are invited 
to attend a service there on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 
Saint Paul Roman Catholic Church, Erie, PA at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven 
Cemetery, Erie, PA. 
ECHOLS, DELPHIN H., Died January 11 at Boulevard Temple Retirement Community. 
Mr. Echols was born in Sparta, Georgia on February 4, 1907. He attended Paine 
College in Agusta, Georgia before coming to Detroit in 1927. He and his beloved 
wife of 41 years, Portia Mae Nichols of Dixon, Kentucky, were long time 
residents on John R St. Mrs. Echols died in 1975. Mr. Echols is survived by 
loving relatives in Detroit, Toledo, Ohio and Sturgis, Kentucky. He will be 
buried in Woodlawn Cemetery. Burial being handled by James H. Cole Funeral Home 
. 
ECONOMOU, CATHERINE January 11, 2001. Age 93. Loving wife of the late John G. 
Dear mother of Angeline (Steven) Cortis, George (Anna) and James (Sandy). Proud 
grandmother of eight. Also survived buy 13 great grandchildren. Visiting 
Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 2-9 pm. Trisagion Sunday 7 pm. Charles R. Step 
Funeral Home 1842 Beech Daly (bet 6-7 mi.) In state Monday 9:30 am until service 
10:30 am. at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 36375 Joy Rd. 
Interment Woodmere. Contributions to the church appreciated. 
ERENTHAL , CLARA ,Beloved wife of the late Samuel Erenthal and the late Charles 
Flam. Dear mother of Samuel (Marilyn) Flam and Chester Flam. Grandmother of 
Renee (Jon Ross) Flam and Shelly (Steve) Caton. Great-grandmother of Juliet 
Flam-Ross, Kyle and Ryley Caton. Services 11:30 Sunday morning at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 . Interment Machpelah Cemetery.
FISHER,WILLIAM P., Age 91, January 11, 2001. Longtime resident of Farmington 
Hills. Survived by sisters-in-law, Norma Moch and Evelyn Fisher. Visitation 
Saturday 4-8. Funeral service Sunday 1 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 
Mile Rd., Farmington Hills.
FOLEY,JOSEPHINE M., Age 83 of Detroit. January 12, 2001. Loving mother of Nancy, 
Lawrence, Kathleen and Joann. Also survived by eight grandchildren and eleven 
great grandchildren. Visitation at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road 
(corn. of Goddard) Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 1-9 PM. Funeral Service at All Saints 
Catholic Church, Detroit. Monday 10 AM. An expression of sympathy may be made to 
All Saints Catholic Church or the Salvation Army.
GAGLIO,JACK, Age 92. January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee 
Siragusa). Loving father of Roy (Marjorie), Annette (Ben) Locricchio and Benny 
(Linda). Proud grandfather of Perry, Philip (Lisa), Kathryn (Christopher) 
Tzetzo, Linda (Michael) Cook, Rosanne Locricchio, Laura (Sean) O Brien, Regina 
(John) Kramer and Jeffrey (Melissa). Great-grandfather of Nicole, Adam, Alex, 
Jennifer and Sophia. Dear brother of John (Josephine) of California. Also 
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Gaglio was born in Montelepre, 
Sicily, January 24, 1908, coming to the U.S. at age 13. He became a barber at 
the age of 16, and became a co-owner of the Courtland Barber Shop operating it 
for 25 years. He worked at the Jewish Community Center and also the American 
Hair Center (General Motors Bldg.) for 30 years until he retired at age 90. He 
was also President of the American Italian Barbers Club, WW II Veteran and a 
member of Bruce Post #1146, St. Clair Shores. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores 
Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 
Mile Rd.) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with VFW Bruce Post Ritual Ceremony 7 p.m. Instate at 
St. Germaine Church, 28301 Little Mack at Martin Rd., St. Clair Shores, Monday 
from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. "He 
will be missed by all those he has loved and those who have loved him."
GOLD,ELISHA "AL", Beloved husband of Adela Gold. Loving father of Dr. Jerry Gold 
and the late Jeannette, Beverly and Carolyn Gold. Dear brother of Rita (Robert) 
Rosenblum and Maxine Klein. Loving grandfather of Matthew Gold, Shayna Gold and 
Stephen Gibbens. Services Sunday 10 a.m. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment 
Machpelah Cemetery. 
GRIMM,RICHARD WILLIAM Age 70. January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Shirley Ann. Dear father of Sandra Chutorash, Richard M. (Helen), Virginia 
Fryback (Fred) and Lynn Perkin. Grandfather of Christopher Chutorash and the 
late Joey Chutorash; Scott, Kristen and Megan Grimm; the late Alan Fryback; 
Jennifer and Samantha Perkin. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral 
Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Monday 11 a.m. Family will 
receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. 
HELDT,BETTY JANE, January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clifford W. Dearest 
mother of David W. Services 11 a.m. Monday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 
20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 3-8 p.m. 
Saturday and Sunday.
KACHADOORIAN,CHARLES For information, call SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME 
248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100
KADANS,ROSE, Beloved mother of Barry and the late Arlene. Loving sister of Sam 
Koral and Dorothy Gordon. Loving grandmother of Alison, Jeffrey and Mark, great 
grandmother of Jacob. Graveside services Sunday 10:30 am at the HEBREW MEMORIAL 
PARK Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL
KAUMP,JOHN A. (JACK) Age 64, died January 11, 2001. Son of the late Donald H. 
Kaump, M.D., and Helen Kaump. Brother to Donald (Linda), Robert (Jeanne), 
Frederick (Martha/deceased), and Richard. Also survived by ten nieces and 
nephews and 25 great nieces and nephews. Private services have been held. 
Memorial tributes to: Martha Kaump Scholarship Fund, Edgewood College, 
Development Dept., 855 Woodrow St., Madison, WI 53711. The Brown-Teman Funeral 
Home, Greenville, is serving the family. 
KEATON,LUCILLE M., January 11, 2001, of Birmingham. Wife of the late Ray Keaton. 
Mother of Jack R. (Laura) Keaton. Sister of Annie Asher and Raymond Carey. 
Grandmother of Michael and Owen; and one great granddaughter. Funeral Service at 
the Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, Monday 11 a.m. Visitation 
Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. 
LUNA,SAL, January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Marcie. Loving father of Anne 
Marie Haidys, Anthony (Linda), Rita (Dave) Cheedie and Katy (Joel) Holder. 
Leaves nine grandchildren. Brother of Trini, Hope, Judy and Reuben. Funeral 
services Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, to 
Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Scripture 
Service Sunday 7 p.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9, Sunday noon-9.
masonsMATTHEWS,WILLIAM BENJAMIN, III January 9, 2001, in Charlottesville, VA. 
Age 77. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Watts). Dearest father of Cheryl Ann Dumsch 
(Paul) of Willis, MI. Brother of John H. Matthews of Evart, MI. Grandfather of 
Shawn, Jeremy and Scott Swanson. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family 
will receive friends Sunday 2-8, Masonic service Sunday 7:30 p.m. under auspices 
of Birmingham Lodge #44. Burial White Chapel. Memorial tributes 32nd Degree 
Childrens Learning Center, 500 Temple Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 
MILLS,DONALD P., January 5, 2001. Age 78, of Redford. Husband of the late Irene. 
Brother-in-law of Robert Snyder, Marianne Snyder and the late Paul Snyder. Uncle 
of Joseph Snyder. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 
25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m.
MITCHELL,MARGARET M. Age 75. January 11, 2001. Wife of the late Richard C.; 
mother of Richard, Joseph, Margaret (Gigi) and Annina; grandmother of Matthew, 
Nicole, Justin, Whitney, Daniel, Rachel, Emily and William; great grandmother of 
Abigail; sister of Edward Sexton; dear cousin of Virginia Boles; also survived 
by other family and friends. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. 
Crooks Rd. (betw. 14-15 Mi. Rds), Sunday 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. 
Memorials to Mercy Cranbrook Hospice. 
MOSKOW, JOANNE M., of Farmington; January 8, 2001; age 61. Beloved aunt of her 
nieces and nephews. Joanne was retired from the Detroit and Franklin Police 
Departments as a Police Clerk. She was a loving friend to all that knew her. 
Funeral Service 11 AM Monday, January 15, 2001 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral 
Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). 
Visitation 1-6 PM Sunday.
NEWMAN,ROBERT E., Beloved husband of Agnes. Dear father of Janis (Jerry) Pellow, 
Nancy (Edward) Ringler, Robert (Susan) and James (Kimberly). Also survived by 12 
grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the 
time of the Funeral Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Clair Shores. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. VFW Bruce Post #1146 Ritual Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 
Vigil prayers Sunday 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 161 and 40/8 Voiture 102 
Service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. 
NIESTROY,DONALD G., of West Chester, PA (Formerly of Redford, MI); January 9, 
2001 at age 63. Brother of Paul (Beverly) Niestroy, Carolyn (Michael) Pattee, 
James (Florence) Niestroy and Charles (Ruth) Niestroy. Uncle of 21 nieces and 
nephews and 34 great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Paul 
and Roberta Niestroy and sister, Marilyn Niestroy-Bodden. Funeral Mass will be 
11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2001 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 
Hutchins, White Lake. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 PM at 
the Union Lake Chapel of the ELTON BLACK & SON FUNERAL HOME, 1233 Union Lake 
Rd., White Lake. Memorials suggested to Vitas Healthcare Corp. of PA, envelopes 
at funeral home. Rosary 7:30 PM Sunday. 
NOVAK, JOHN A., January 11, 2001, age 72. Dearest husband of Barbara. Loving dad 
to Michael (Susan), Timothy (Suzette) and Daniel (Kelly) Novak. Special grandpa 
to Kelley, Amy and Casey. Dear brother of Frances (the late Joseph) Repshas, 
Irene (the late Joseph) Stankewicz and the late Joseph (Adele Barker) Naujokas. 
Also surviving serveral nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM and Monday 
12 noon-9PM at the Sterling Hts. Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home , 33250 
Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Rosary services for John will be Monday 7PM. In 
state Tuesday 9:30AM at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 
15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 10AM. Rite of Committal to follow at 
Resurrection Cemetery. John retired from Detroit Edison after 37 years. 
Donations to the American Lung Association of Michigan would be appreciated 
(envelopes available at the funeral home). Please sign the family guest book at 
www.legacy.com
NUNNOLD,JOAN W., January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of William F. Dear mother of 
Patricia Linville, Martin Nunnold (Suzanne), Theresa Osborne (Ronald), Julia 
Perelli (Gary), and Dennis Nunnold (Barbara). Also survived by 11 grandchildren. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Sunday and Monday 2-8 p.m. Service 
Monday 7 p.m. Visitation at St. Perpetua Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford, 
Tuesday 10 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Memorial tributes to Parkinson s 
Foundation, 3990 John R, Detroit, MI 48201-9983.
PRINGLE,PAULINE, Beloved wife of the late Max Pringle. Dear mother of Harvey 
Pringle, Shirley (Mike) Marshak, and Sheldon Pringle. Grandmother of Susan (Tim) 
Marshak-Kroeger, Robert (Judy Kelly) Marshak, and Linda Marshak. Great- 
grandmother of Brandon, and Matthew Kroeger, Jordan, and Gabriel Marshak. 
GRAVESIDE SERVICE 11:30 SUNDAY MORNING AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. Arrangements by 
the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
REDILLA, MARIE A., January 11, 2001. Beloved mother of Andrea. Dear daughter of 
Carmela Sultana and the late Francis. Dear sister of Diane (Jay) Hughes, Joe 
(Debra) Sultana, Victor (Katina) Sultana. Also survived by several nieces and 
nephews. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley) 
Saturday 3-9 and Sunday 12-9. Instate Monday 9:45am. from St. Thomas a Becket 
Church, 555 Lilley Rd. (S. of Cherry Hill) until time of funeral mass at 10:30. 
Wake service Sunday at 7 p.m. 
ROBERTSON , JANET SMALL MECHAN PATTULLO Age 83. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife 
of the late David Scott. Dear mother of Sheila Nancy (John) Deming, Martha 
Elizabeth (Ronald) Van Dyke, June Alice Robertson and Janet Catherine (Norman) 
Dell. Dear grandmother of Ryan, Jacob, Justin and Mairi. Dear sister of Robert 
and William Pattullo. Dear sister-in-law of Sheila Robertson. Visitation Friday 
1-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. 
of Woodward) Royal Oak. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m 
at Presbyterian Free Church, 30025 Curtis, Livonia. Memorial contributions to 
Open Door Rescue Mission. 
RUEFENACHT,DAVID ALAN of Orion. January 11, 2001. Age 39. Husband of Lo I. 
Father of Matthew Tyler and Alyssa Thi. Preceded in death by his parents, Ronald 
and Jean. Son-in-law of S.C. and Li Yu Pan of CT. Brother of Paul (Lynn) and 
Lynn (Christopher) Winch all of CT. Brother-in-law of T.H. Pan of NY and Tao Pan 
of NJ. Special nephew of Joan (Ed) Koenig of NJ. David was a Planning Manager at 
General Motors, Pontiac, and had served as Elder at the University Presbyterian 
Church, Rochester. Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at the Clarkston United 
Methodist Church. Memorial visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son 
TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston (www.legacy.com)
SANTIAGO, FRANCISCO, Jan. 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Teresa. Loving father of 
Elliot F. (Lorrene), Madelin (Avery) Duff, Lillian M. Santiago-Wenzel (Don) and 
Frank (Debra). Dear brother of Lupita Santiago. Dear grandfather of Haley, 
Cortney, Stacy, Kelli, Ryan, Leslie (Doug), Michael, Erika, Taylor, Olivia, 
Tony, Joe, Jeff and Matt. Dear great grandfather of Lauren and Alexis. Funeral 
Monday in state 9:15 a.m. at St. Stephens/Mary Mother of the Church with mass at 
10 a.m. Visitation at Voran Funeral Home , 23701 Ford Rd., Dearborn Saturday 5-9 
p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. 
SCALICI,MARY (nee Riccobono) Age 69 January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Anthony. Loving mother of Joseph, Stephanie Scalici & John (Kathleen). Proud 
grandmother of Tina, Jessica & Cassandra. Dear sister of Joe (Marge) Riccobono & 
Angelo (Pat) Riccobono. Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & 
Calcattera Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Saturday 3-9pm 
& Sunday 1-9pm w/Rosary. Instate Monday 9:30am at St. Dorothy Church, 12253 
Frazho Road (W. Schoenherr) Warren, until time of Mass 10am. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
THOM, CHARLES G., Husband of Roberta. Father of Chuck (Judy) and Bruce (Donna) 
Thom. Also survived by grandchildren Amy Chuck, Kelly, and Brian. Visitation 
Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 at the Wm. R. Hamilton, Co., 820 E. Maple (between Woodward and 
Adams), Birmingham. Funeral Services and Entombment private at Woodlawn 
Mausoleum. 
WEISS,MARIE A.K., Age 41. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of Dr. Michael D. 
Weiss. Loving mother of Megan, Emma, Ethan and the late Evan. Dear daughter of 
Gerald and Jeanne Kudsin. Loving sister of Carrie (Bill) Herr, David (Cheryl) 
Kudsin, Lynn (Alan) Laurencelle, Roberta (James) Peacock, Kathleen Kudsin and 
the late Major Michel Kudsin. Daughter-in-law of Bill & Regina Weiss. 
Sister-in-law of Sam (Wynne) and Fred (Mindi) Weiss. Also many nieces and 
nephews. Dear friend of Shauna Tague. Funeral from Troy Christian Chapel, 400 E. 
Long Lake (E. of Livernois), Troy, Saturday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at Church 
beginning at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors 
Contributions to the Megan, Emma and Ethan Weiss Educational Trust Fund. 
WOJCIK, IRENE C., January 12, 2001. Age 78. Beloved mother of Allan (Carmen), 
David and Douglas (Cindy). Dearest grandmother of Nikki, Ryan and Blair. Dear 
great grandmother of Nicholas and Christian. Loving sister of Anne Rynkowski and 
the late Mary and Helen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Resting 
Saturday at the R. C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home 1324 Southfield, Lincoln Park 
from 6-9 pm and Sunday from 12 noon until time of prayer service at 4 pm. 
Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
ZIOLKOWSKI,MARY, Age 89, of Clinton Twp. Beloved mother of Frederick (Ellen) 
Kuplicki. Also survived by four grandchildren, Kristina (Todd) Bryson, Colleen 
Kuplicki, Kellie (Leonidas) Nicoloudes, Steven Kuplicki; and one 
great-grandchild, Taylor Mary Bryson. Predeceased by three husbands, Edward F. 
Kuplicki, Joseph Chuhran and Sigmund Ziolkowski. Loved by many nieces, nephews 
and friends. Funeral Mass will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. at Sweetest Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church, 4440 Russell, Detroit, MI. Visitation will be 2:30-9 p.m. 
Sunday, January 14, 2001 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp.; and 
Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at church. Scripture Service will 
be held Sunday 5 p.m.

Death Notices 1/14/01

ABATE,MARY E., Age 50 of Ohio, formerly of Detroit, MI. January 12, 2001. Loving 
mother of Elatia Abate and Michael Wachtler and siblings Judy Baldwin and Roger 
Baldwin. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, OH. Services will 
be held at a later date. 
ADAMS, CONWAY "Connie" Age 74. January 11, 2001. Devoted husband of Janet. Dear 
father of Thomas (Jodi), Susan, and Robert (Jennifer) Adams. Dear grandfather of 
Jack. Memorial service St. James Episcopal Church, 355 W. Maple, Birmingham, 
Monday January 15 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers tributes to Henry Ford Health 
System in c/o Dr. Robert Hyzy, IPF, Office of Philanthropy, One Ford Place, Ste 
#5A, Detroit, MI. 48202. Arrangements by: Wm. R. Hamilton Co. , 248-644-6000.
ADAMS,HAPPY O., age 70, 1/12/01. Beloved husband of Mattie; loving father of 
William (Patricia) and Samuel; dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Joseph & 
Tennille; dear great-grandfather to Vanessa; also survived by 4 sisters & 1 
brother. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe (near W. Outer 
Dr.), Dearborn, Tuesday 10AM followed by Memorial Service, 11AM.
ADKINS,PEGGY, Age 63 of Fayetteville, VA, formerly of Warren, MI. Died January 
10. Survived by husband, Arnold; four sons, Arnold "Pete" (Debra), Cliff 
(Maria), Les (Susan) and Aaron (Jennifer); ten grandchildren and three sisters, 
Joann, Ruth and Virgie. 
ALTER,JOSEPHINE (DOROTHY) January 12, 2001, age 95. Beloved wife of the late 
Stanley Joseph. Dear mother of Harold (Lucille), Roger (Mary Ann), Shirley (Bud) 
Hayes and the late Stanley Robert (Jean). Grandmother of 19. Great-grandmother 
of 28. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. 
of 15 Mile). In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase 
Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Hts. Scripture service Sunday 3 
p.m.
ANDERSON,CHARLES F., Age 75. Jan. 12, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Rosemary; dear father of Linda (Robert) Noble, Leslie (William) Doan, Steven & 
Bruce (Sherry); 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; brother of Irene Wojcik. 
Visitation Monday 2-4PM & 6-9PM. Funeral Tuesday 11AM at the Wm. Sullivan & Son 
Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. 
ARCHAMBAULT,DERWIN W. Age 88 of Brighton. Beloved husband of the late E. 
Laverge. Dear brother of Dorothy Hendricks and Virginia Rogers. Mr. Archambault 
was a former co-owner of General Riggers and Erectors, Inc. of Detroit. Memorial 
Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday January 17, 2001 at the Archambault 
home, 6259 Winans Lake Road, Brighton. Memorial contributions are suggested to 
Augustinian Scholarship Fund or to the Real Life Children s Ranch. Arrangements 
handled by the Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. 
ARCHAMBAULT,LAURETTE M. January 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dear 
mother of Renee M. Morrow (Kevin). Proud grandmother of David (Christine), 
Stephen and Katie. A loving, caring, special mother who will be missed very 
much. Funeral services will be held Monday. Call 248-362-2500 for place and 
time. Family suggests memorials to Assumption Guild. Arrangements by A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, Troy. 
BABCOCK,ROBERT LaDUE, JR. Age 85, of Port Richey, FL, passed away on January 9, 
2001 at his residence. Born in Little Falls, NY, Mr. Babcock moved to Florida in 
1986 from Redford Township, MI. Mr. Babcock was retired from Chrysler 
Corporation in Detroit after working there 50 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran 
of World War II. He is survived by his son, Robert L. Babcock, III (Karen) of 
Grosse Pointe Park, MI; two daughters, Joyce C. Kent (James) of Northville, MI 
and Garet Babcock of Novi, MI; a brother, Frederick Babcock of Dearborn Heights, 
MI; and two grandchildren, Robert L. Babcock, IV and Elise L. Babcock both of 
Grosse Pointe Park, MI. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of 
Pasco, Inc., 3539 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey, FL 34652. 
BAKER,MAE E., Age 87, January 12, 2001. Wife of the late Daniel James; dearest 
mother of Dorothy (Michael) Olson, Mary Marlene Milesk, Mildred Loraine (John) 
Jones, Richard (Joan) and Roy (Linda); dear sister of Elma McCormick, Lillian 
Baxter, Stella Laut, Eve Lindgren and Paul Lahti; also survived by 13 
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Instate Tuesday 10AM till time of Service 
at 11AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 43065 Joy Rd. (E. of Sheldon), Canton. 
Memorials suggested to Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements by 
Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth, 734-453-3333.
BATES , JAMES F., January 11, 2001. Age 86 of Novi. Dearest husband of Elizabeth 
"Beth". Loving father of Donald (Rachel). Proud grandfather of Corbin, Dawn, 
Trudi and Great grandfather of Caitlin. Memorial service to be held on Saturday 
January 20, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church, 46200 
W. 10 Mile Rd., Novi, MI. 48376. Family requests memorials to be made to the 
Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church.
BEAVER,CHARLES C., Age 73. Husband of the late Helen. Beloved father of Marilyn 
(Vincent) Brennan and Charles G. Beaver. Dear grandfather of Loretta, Patrick, 
Michael, David, Sean and Kevin and great-grandfather of Edward. Brother of 
Emerson, Gerald, Betty and the late Marguerite and Gloriana. Visiting Monday 
4-9PM. Services Tuesday 11AM at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech 
Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile). Entombment Oakland Hills Cemetery. 
BENTLEY, SHIRLEY R., Age 69. January 11, 2001. Beloved sister of Clyde R. & 
Robert. Also survived by 2 loving nephews. Services Saturday 10 a.m. at Michigan 
Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI. Arrangements by Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 
Taylor, MI 313-291-0900
BERG,SUSAN, Beloved wife of Laurence Berg. Dear mother of Allison, and Jessica 
Berg. Daughter of Molly Levitt, and the late Sam Levitt. Sister of Dr. Michael 
Levitt. Sister-in-law of Shelly and Dr. Michael Schermer. Also survived by 
loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services 3 o clock Monday afternoon at 
the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park. 
BLONDELL, RICHARD, Age 73, January 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Lillian (nee 
Gillis). Dear father of Linda (Jim) Whitman, Sharon Blondell, Neil (Jane) 
Blondell and Leon (Patty) Blondell. Loving grandfather of eight. Dearest brother 
of Thomas, Rita Duda, Rev. Robert and James. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. 
Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with Vigil Service 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Wednesday 9 a.m. at St. 
Thecla Catholic Church, 20762 S. Nunneley just east of Groesbeck, until Mass of 
the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred 
to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. 
BOLOGNA,JOHN, Age 92 of Bloomfield Hills, died at home, January 12, 2001. He was 
born May 24, 1908 in the Republic of San Marino (Italy). Mr. Bologna was self 
employed having worked as a tile contractor, builder and real estate developer. 
He was a member of the Builders Assoc. of S.E. Mich., MI Assoc. of Home Builders 
and the National Assoc. of Home Builders. He was a founding member of the San 
Marino Social Club in Troy. Mr. Bologna was an avid vegetable gardener and had a 
great fondness for animals. Surviving are his wife Mona; sons Doro E. (Matilda) 
Rossi, Al (Lois) Rossi, John Henry, James, Laura (Michael) Sheppard, Lana 
(Steven) Bach, Linda (David) Pascany; ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren 
and four great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his ex-wife Eva. 
Predeceased by ex-wife Benilda, son Abraham Rossi and two grandchildren. 
Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 
Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. Instate Monday 11:30 a.m. at Shrine 
of the Little Flower Church in Royal Oak until Mass 12 noon. Donations to Humane 
Society of MI or Hospice of MI are appreciated. Entombment White Chapel. 
BRANCH,WILLIAM M., JR. of Bonita Springs FL and Bloomfield Hills, MI. Died 
unexpectedly January 11, 2001 in Naples, FL. Mr. Branch was born in Evanston, IL 
on February 12, 1932. He was a graduate of Colgate University in Hamilton, NY, 
and a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Mr. Branch was associated with the 
fastener industry for many years and the John Eason Sales Group. Mr. Branch was 
a member of Kirk in the Hills Church of Bloomfield Hills, MI. He is survived by 
his wife of 43 years, Sandy; son, Michael James Branch of Royal Oak, MI; 
daughter, Mrs. Cheri (Thomas) Buckley of Vernon Hills, IL; sister, Mrs. Barbara 
Kearney of Buffalo Grove, IL; and three grandchildren, Lauren, Megan and Tommy 
Buckley. A memorial service for Mr. Branch will be held Friday, January 19, 2001 
at Kirk in the Hills Church at 2 p.m. The family requests memorial contributions 
be made to the charity of one s choice in memory of Mr. William M. Branch. 
Walter Shikany s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Tr. So., Bonita Springs, FL 
is in charge of arrangements. 
BROWN,HEDY, Beloved wife of the late Sidney Brown. Dear mother of Mona (Mark) 
Dembs. Grandmother of Marla (Lewis) Rasmussen, Cindy (fiance Brian Horgan) 
Dembs, and Lisa Dembs. Great- grandmother of Brandon and Payton Rasmussen. 
Services 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. 
Interment Beth El Memorial Park. 
BUFFINGTON, EDNA, January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear father 
of Joseph (Joan) Kubinski, Joann (Francis) Wojcik, Edward Kubinski, Dolores 
(Joe) Bryant, Richard Kubinski, and Raymond (Linda) Kubinski, sister of 
Genevieve Lipinski. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 29 great 
grandchildren. Resting at L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Sunday 3-9 
pm. Instate Monday at 9:30 from St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd. (S. 
of Joy Rd.) until time of Funeral Mass at 10 AM. 
BURDO, FRANCES, Age 86, of Warren. Loving mother of Lawrence (Kathleen). Sister 
of Helen Pawczuk. Grandmother of eleven, great-grandmother of 22. Visitation at 
the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home of Romeo, 11280 32 Mile, Sunday 4 till 8 and 
Monday 2 till 9. Funeral Tuesday 10 AM at St. Clement Catholic Church, Romeo.
BURMEISTER, ELEANOR E. Age 78, died January 6, 2001. Dear sister of Dorothy 
McArdle. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday, 
February 3, 9:30AM at McNamara Towers #1, 19300 Purlingbrook, Livonia, MI. 
Donations to National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, 2350 S. Huron Pkwy., Ann 
Arbor, MI 48104 or Open Arms Church, 33015 W. 7 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152. 
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan 313-839-4100.
BYARS,EUNICE L., Loving mother of Gerald, James, Elizabeth, Daniel, Charlene, 
David, Thomas, and Bruce. Dearest sister of Rose Northway and Anne Colburn. Also 
survived by 32 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchild. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 10:30 
a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. The family 
would appreciate memorial contributions to Angela Hospice.
CALUS,TED, Age 81, of Allen Park, January 11, 2001. Loving husband of Catherine 
for 54 years. Dearest father of Nancy (Trent) Landenberger and Peggy Emerick. 
Special grandpa of T.J., Erica and Caroline. Brother of Louie, Helen Seigel, 
Frank, Alex and Ed. Also survived by many close friends and neighbors. In state 
Sunday 2-9 p.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard) and Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church until Mass 
at 11 a.m. Vigil service Sunday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, an expression of 
sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.
CASENHISER,EDWIN O., January 12, 2001. Age 89. Beloved husband of 63 years to 
Mary. Dear father of Mary Schrader (Charles), Peter (Margaret) and the late 
Edwin (Patricia). Loving grandfather of Mark Schrader and Kristen Mitchell; and 
great-grandfather of Christopher Mitchell. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 
5-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation at 
St. Regis Catholic Church, Lahser at Lincoln, Monday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral 
Mass at 10. Family suggests memorials to Beaumont Hospice.
CHILINSKI,GENEVIEVE, Beloved wife of Chester; dear mother of Regina (Robert) 
Tomko, Richard (Virginia) Chilinski, Monica Manion, Michele (George) Etz; also 
survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Arthur 
J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 and 13 
Mile Rds.) Monday 3-9PM and Tuesday 1-9PM; Rosary Tuesday evening at 7PM. 
Instate Wednesday morning at 9:30AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Church till time 
of Funeral Mass at 10AM.
CICHON,ALLEN J., January 12, 85 years. Beloved brother of Veronica Greene, 
Phyllis Warnez, George (Patricia) and Robert Cichon. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Mr. Cichon was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and 
four sisters. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 
Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile) Eastpointe with a Rosary at 7 PM. Instate Tuesday 9:30 
AM at St. Angela Church until time of Mass at 10 AM. Burial Resurrection 
Cemetery.
COBB,HELEN T., January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of Leslie. Dear mother of Terry 
(William) Mozurkewich and Wayne (Ethel). Grandmother of Lori, Mary Ann, Randy 
and Terri. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. Services Tuesday morning at the John N. 
Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill), 
734-427-3800. Interment at Roseland Park Cemetery. 
CONNORS,PAUL C., Age 83. January 12, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Edith A. 
Loving grandfather of Virginia (Chuck) Fiore, Edith Schwark, Cedric W. Cullen 
and the late Robert W. Cullen. Great-grandfather of April, Angela, Charlene, 
Jeffrey and Gina. Dear great-great- grandfather of Joshua, Allison and Samantha. 
Dear uncle of Georgina (Albert) Neve, and many great- nephews and nieces. 
Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Friends may 
visit Sunday from 3-9 p.m.
DAVIS,MARGIE ANNE, of Northville. Loving wife of William. Dearest mother of Gary 
(Trisha), William M. (Patty), Anne K. (Robert) McLaren and Matthew (Lisa). Also 
survived by sister Betty Johnson, brother Leural (Rose Marie) Johnson and 11 
grandchildren. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Casterline Funeral Home Inc., 122 
W. Dunlap, Northville. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian 
Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. Family would appreciate memorials to The 
Salvation Army Eastern MI Division, 16130 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075. 
DeLiso, JOSEPH, Formerly of St. Clair Shores, January 5, 2001 in Carlsbad, CA. 
Born March 30, 1926 in Detroit. Mr. DeLiso was a school teacher in Detroit for 
30 years. Devoted husband and father. He liked to travel, cook and was a sports 
fan especially of UofM in which he was an alumni. He is survived by wife 
Theresa; sons, Gary, Alan (Julie), Gregory, Michael (Sherry) and Brian; six 
grandchildren and a brother Ralph (Deloris) DeLiso. Services will be held in 
Carlsbad, Ca Jan. 15, 2001. 
DeMILT, REGINA ROSE, January 12, 2001, age 90, Floral City, FL former owner of 
Loucks Dairy Farm, Howell, MI. Beloved wife of the late George Loucks, Sr. and 
the late Gordon DeMilt. Dear mother of Charles (Judi) Loucks, Thomas (Audrey) 
Loucks, Jeannine (George) Platt and the late George (Douisea) Loucks, Jr. Sister 
of the late Howard (Dorothy) Lentz, John (Ruth) Lentz, Charlie Lentz, survived 
by Betty Lentz, sister-in-law. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great 
grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral at the Uht Funeral 
Home, 35400 Glenwood Road, Westland Wednesday 11 AM. Instate from 5-9 PM 
Tuesday. Interment will be at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI. 
DOMUTZ,VIRGINIA, Age 80. Passed away after a long illness in Florida where she 
and her husband John lived for 17 years. A former resident of Plymouth Michigan, 
Virginia was an active member of Ward Memorial Presbyterian Church. Virginia 
leaves behind her husband John; daughter Alexis Orto of Tucson, Arizona; son 
George Domutz of Glenview, Illinois and son John M. Domutz of Detroit. She will 
be missed by grandsons Matthew, Daniel and Peter Orto and Daniel and Kyle 
Domutz. Memorial service will be held on January 22 at Fero Funeral Home in 
Beverly Hills, Florida. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of 
Virginia to the Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 4221 W. Gulf To 
Lake Highway, Lecanto, Florida, 34461.
DREAN,GENIECE E., Age 27. Dear mother of Carie, Cody and Caleb Windiate. 
Daughter of Deborah (Jeffrey) Drean-Oliver and Steven (Grace) Duffy. Sister of 
Kristina and Steven Duffy. Instate Tuesday 9 AM, St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 
3965 Merrick, Dearborn Hts. followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 AM. 
Visitation Sunday 6-9 and Monday 12-9 at Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, 
Dearborn. Parish Rosary Monday 7 PM. 
DREYFUS,BEVERLY, Beloved wife of Merle Dreyfus. Dear mother of Jeffrey Dreyfus, 
and Linda (Jerome) Sabbota. Grandmother of Michael, Aaron, and Jackie Sabbota. 
Sister of William (Diane) Swartz. Services 1 o clock Monday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
ECKERT,SOPHIE, January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Dear mother of 
Thomas (Pamela) and Barbara. Loving grandmother of Laura and Allison. Sister of 
Jennie Krawchuck. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 
, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St. Damian Church at 10 a.m. 
Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. 
ECONOMOU, CATHERINE January 11, 2001. Age 93. Loving wife of the late John G. 
Dear mother of Angeline (Steven) Cortis, George (Anna) and James (Sandy). Proud 
grandmother of eight. Also survived buy 13 great grandchildren. Visiting 
Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 2-9 pm. Trisagion Sunday 7 pm. Charles R. Step 
Funeral Home 1842 Beech Daly (bet 6-7 mi.) In state Monday 9:30 am until service 
10:30 am. at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 36375 Joy Rd. 
Interment Woodmere. Contributions to the church appreciated. 
GAGLIO,JACK, Age 92. January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee 
Siragusa). Loving father of Roy (Marjorie), Annette (Ben) Locricchio and Benny 
(Linda). Proud grandfather of Perry, Philip (Lisa), Kathryn (Christopher) 
Tzetzo, Linda (Michael) Cook, Rosanne Locricchio, Laura (Sean) O Brien, Regina 
(John) Kramer and Jeffrey (Melissa). Great-grandfather of Nicole, Adam, Alex, 
Jennifer and Sophia. Dear brother of John (Josephine) of California. Also 
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mr. Gaglio was born in Montelepre, 
Sicily, January 24, 1908, coming to the U.S. at age 13. He became a barber at 
the age of 16, and became a co-owner of the Courtland Barber Shop operating it 
for 25 years. He worked at the Jewish Community Center and also the American 
Hair Center (General Motors Bldg.) for 30 years until he retired at age 90. He 
was also President of the American Italian Barbers Club, WW II Veteran and a 
member of Bruce Post #1146, St. Clair Shores. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores 
Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 
Mile Rd.) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with VFW Bruce Post Ritual Ceremony 7 p.m. Instate at 
St. Germaine Church, 28301 Little Mack at Martin Rd., St. Clair Shores, Monday 
from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. "He 
will be missed by all those he has loved and those who have loved him."
GAUVIN,CAROL SUE, Age 50. January 11, 2001 of Romulus. Dear wife of Elmer. 
Loving mother of Michael G. (Romulus). Dear sister of Donald C. Dull 
(Huntsville, Alabama), Mrs. Renne (Viola) Roy (Roscommon, MI), Mrs. Elmer (Mary) 
Hansen (California). Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. and Monday 1-8 p.m. at the Crane 
Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus. Funeral Tuesday instate 10:30 at St. 
Paul Lutheran Church, New Boston. Pastor D. Lee Cullen Jr. officiating. 
Interment Michigan Memorial Park. 
GEORGIAN,HELEN EVA, Age 81. Dear mother of Beverly (George) Wind, Philip 
(Beverly), Dennis (Phyllis) and the late Gerald. Seven grandchildren, six 
great-grandchildren. Also one brother and three sisters. Visitation Sunday 3-9 
p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 
Mile). Funeral service Monday 11 a.m.
GIACOMAZZA, ANNA, Age 100 January 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Calogero. 
Loving mother of Mamie (Joseph) Abbruzzese, Carmela (the late Louis) Biafora, 
Josephine (Lucio) Capicchioni, Ernestine (Remo) Benvenuti, Rose Mary (Danilo) 
Lucchesi, Salvatore (Rosemary) Giacomazza, and Regina (Paul) Spagnuolo. Proud 
grandmother of 24 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great great 
grandchild. Dear sister of Regina Germano. Visitation at the Sterling Heights 
Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at 
Schoenherr) Sunday 4-9 p.m. and Monday 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. 
Funeral begins Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home going to San Francisco 
Church 10:30 a.m. Mass.
GNATEK,LADISLAUS (WALTER) Age 84. Husband of the late Helen; father of Michael 
(Nancy), Gerald (Connie) and Timothy (Cindy); 9 grandchildren, 2 
great-grandchildren and 2 sisters. Visitation Monday 1PM until time of Service 
2PM at Rose Chapel at Roseland Park Cemetery (Woodward at 12 Mile Rd).
GRIMM,RICHARD WILLIAM Age 70. January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Shirley Ann. Dear father of Sandra Chutorash, Richard M. (Helen), Virginia 
Fryback (Fred) and Lynn Perkin. Grandfather of Christopher Chutorash and the 
late Joey Chutorash; Scott, Kristen and Megan Grimm; the late Alan Fryback; 
Jennifer and Samantha Perkin. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral 
Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Monday 11 a.m. Family will 
receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. 
HABECK,KENNETH, Died January 9, 2001 in Texas. Age 83. Preceded in death by his 
wife Kathryn. Dear father of David (Susan) and Gerald (Burma). Grandfather of 
six grandsons and great-grandfather of two great-granddaughters. Brief graveside 
service Monday 10 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, Brighton. 
HECOX, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Age 73. Of Southgate. Dear father of Lori (Edward) 
Kenyon, Dawn (Jon) Weiss and Ben A. Step-father of James (Joan) Ross. Survived 
by eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, 
January 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Glenwood United Methodist Church, 2130 Ford Ave., 
Wyandotte. Arrangements by R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, Wyandotte, (734) 284-1600.
HIGGINS,MARY L., Of Pinellas Park, FL., January 10, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife 
of Neil J. Mary was a retired teacher from the Detroit Public Schools. Private 
family services have been held. Arrangements entrusted to the Heeney-Sundquist 
Funeral Home, Farmington (248-474-5200). 
HILZINGER,PHILLIP G., JR. January 6. Dear son of Phillip and Betty. Brother of 
Gail A. Ford and Robert (Kathy). Leaves five nieces and nephews, one 
great-nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Burial Oakview Cemetery. Services were 
handled by Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home. Family suggests contributions to 
Alzheimer s Assoc. or charity of choice. 
HORN, MARYN C., January 5, 2001. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear 
mother of Jane Dornbrock Baker (Dean) and Margery Hamann (Rial). Grandmother of 
Scott Dornbrock (Carol), Amy Downs (Bill), Jill Nash (Richard) and Richard 
Hamann (Debbie). Great grandmother of five. Memorial Service Saturday, January 
20 at 1PM at Grosse Pointe United Church, 240 Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms. 
Memorial donations to the church or the Sigma Kappa Foundation.
JONES,GORDON A., 1/12/01. Beloved husband of Marguerite; loving father of Linda, 
Greg (Katherine), Barbara and Gail (Chuck). Loving grandfather. Visitation Mon. 
12-4 and 6-8PM. Funeral Tues. 11AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth 
Rd., Redford. 
JUNTUNEN, GERTRUDE E. Age 78, Died January 9, 2001. Loving mother of Star. Dear 
sister of Helia and Helen. Also survived by her dearest friend, Ethel Halcomb. 
Memorials to the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Association would be appreciated. 
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan , 313-839-4100.
KACHADOORIAN,CHARLES A. (GARABED) Age 91. Beloved husband of Anahid; dearest 
father of Ara and Cynthia and Nancy Kevorkian; loving grandfather of Andrew 
Kevorkian; also survived by great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 
Visitation on Sunday 3-9 with Prayers at 7:30 at Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 
Allen Road, Allen Park at Goddard Rd. Services Monday 11AM in the Woodmere 
Cemetery Chapel. Memorial donations to Armenian Relief Society-Cybille Chapter. 
Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
KACZOR, MARTHA, Age 84, January 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Gus. Loving 
mother of Frances and the late Margaret. Dear sister of Frank Rozmiarek. 
Visitation Sunday 5-9 and Monday 12-9. Rosary Monday 7 PM at the Verheyden 
Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Funeral services Tuesday. 
Instate 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 25320 Van Dyke, Centerline 
until time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
KAMINSKI,HELEN M., January 11, 2001. Loving sister of Sophie Ugorowski, Edward 
(Rose) Kaminski, Irene Kaminski and Emily Kaminski. Also survived by many nieces 
and nephews. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. Funeral from the 
Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), Monday 11 a.m. 
and to St. Dorothy Catholic Church, 12255 Frazho at 11:30 a.m. Interment Mt. 
Olivet Cemetery.
KAVELOSKI,JOHN E., Age 51. January 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear 
stepfather of Joseph Hendrix, Jennifer Meress and Janet Hendrix. Loving 
grandfather of Amanda Meress. Dear brother of Joseph (Sharon) and Gene (Yvonne). 
Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral 
Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Funeral services Tuesday instate 11:30 
a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd., until time of Mass 12 
noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
KEUTGEN, GEORGE O., Age 81, January 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Inez. Loving 
father of Mary Genoud and George (Karen) Keutgen, Jr. Grandfather of Margaret, 
Alison, Nicholas, and Benjamin. Funeral from St. Regis Church, Lincoln at 
Lahser, Tuesday 10 AM. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30 AM. 
Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 North Crooks (Btw. 14-15 Mile 
Rds.) Monday 4-9 PM. Rosary Monday 7 PM. Contributions to charity of donors 
choice. 
KOCHANSKI, ELINOR M. January 12, 2001, age 78. Beloved wife of the late Alvin 
Stephen. Dearest mother of David (Elizabeth), Carol (Ralph) Goode, Judy (Gary) 
Irwin, John, Mary (Loren) Levy, Kathy (Darrol) Colberg, Peggy (Chuck) Veldey, 
Christopher (Jacqueline), Mark (Stacey), Michael (Kathryn), and the late Alvin 
Francis (Helen). Loving and proud grandmother of 32. Dearest sister of John 
"Jack" Roman, Mary Ann (Carl) Misch. Loving daughter of Anna Roman. Elinor was a 
devout Catholic. She had many talents such as playing the piano, drawing and 
painting, gardening and playing golf. She had a wonderful sense of humor which 
she shared with everyone. Visitation Sunday 1-9PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 
Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7:30PM. 
Instate Monday 9AM until 9:30AM time of Mass at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John 
R. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Southeastern 
Michigan appreciated. 
KULIE,JANET T., January 8, 2001, age 69. Survived by daughters, Ellen & Karen of 
Sterling Hts., brother, Alan Thomas (Judi) of Ocean City, NJ, nieces, nephews & 
friends. Preceded in death by brother, Charles Thomas (Doris) of Lancaster, PA. 
Private memorial service.
LANNO,PETER, Dear husband of the late Josephine. Beloved father of Peter E. 
(Colleen) Turrigiano, Sandra (Ken) Rudolph and Dino. Grandfather of Erika, 
Heidi, Jessica, Lindsey, Nicholas and Jordan. Brother of Annie (Rocco) Longo, 
Regina Parkinson and John Lanno. Visitation Monday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 
Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights. 
Services Monday at 2 p.m. Family suggests memorials to American Heart 
Association.
LARKIN,KENNETH R., Jan. 12, 2001. Age 50. Beloved husband of Jeanette; loving 
father of Eric, Mary (David) McWilliams, Donavan (Danielle) and Ken, II 
(Michelle); dearest grandfather of Joshua, Zachary, Andrew, Brandon, Jonas, 
Anthony, Isaac, Allison, Cecilia, baby on the way, and the late Dante; loving 
son of Alice and the late Cleo, Sr. ; dearest brother of Cleo, Jr. (Tutti), 
Linda (Nathan) Sears, Sandra, Ronald (Diane), Larry (Pam) and Barb (David) Syc; 
dear son-in-law Louis Zomparelli. For funeral arrangements, contact R.C. Aleks & 
Son Funeral Home, (313) 382-7878 . 
LORENZINI, CATHERINE (nee Ciarmitaro) Age 82. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of 
Joseph. Loving mother of Linda (Greg) Davanzo and Kathy (James) Haskins. Dearest 
grandmother of James, Jenna, Joseph and Step-Grandmother of Nicole and Kevin. 
Sister of Joseph (the late Phyllis) Ciaramitaro and Fran Ruffino. Also survived 
by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 2-9 pm and Sunday 1-9 pm at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile). Rosary 
Sunday 3:30pm. Funeral Monday Instate 9:30 am. at St. Sylvester, 11200 12 Mile 
(bet. Hoover and Van Dyke) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment 
Resurrection. 
LUNA,SAL, January 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Marcie. Loving father of Anne 
Marie Haidys, Anthony (Linda), Rita (Dave) Cheedie and Katy (Joel) Holder. 
Leaves nine grandchildren. Brother of Trini, Hope, Judy and Reuben. Funeral 
services Monday 9:15 a.m. from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, to 
Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Scripture 
Service Sunday 7 p.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9, Sunday noon-9.
MAHER,PATRICK L., January 11, 2001. Age 85. In California. Dear father of Thomas 
W. Maher of CA. Loving grandfather of Tiffany (Brian) Pilarski, Stacy Maher and 
Christine Maher. Also leaves his sister Bernice (Douglas) Paul and 
daughter-in-law Darlene Maher. Prayers Wednesday 9:45 a.m. at Thayer-Rock 
Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) 
and to St. Gerald Catholic Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Monday and 
Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Scripture Service Tuesday 7 p.m. 
MALLINGER,MARY, January 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Dear mother 
of Michael (Karen), Linda (Dave) Glasel and David (Sandy). Grandmother of nine 
and six great-grandchildren. Sister of Rose (Chuck) Schrader and Rina Tazzioli. 
Memorial service will be held at a later date. You may contact family for time 
and place of memorial service. 
MARSH,MARY LOU, January 12, 2001. Age 74, of Beverly Hills. Beloved wife of 
Marvin. Loving mother of Richard (Nancy) and William. Loving grandmother of 
David and Carolyn. Dearest sister of Dorine Burkhard, Wilma McIntosh and Loretta 
Kozel. Past President of Birmingham Branch of the American Association of 
University Women. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons 
(Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family will 
receive friends Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to Mary Lou Marsh American 
Fellowship, AAUW, 6859 Dartmoor Rd., W. Bloomfield, MI 48322.
MARTINI,VALIA "VAL", January 12, 2001. Age 71. Beloved wife of Tony. Dearest 
mother of the late Anthony G. Martini. Dear sister of Peter (Vernel) Abramoff. 
Visitation Monday 3-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Tuesday 7 PM. Instate 
Wednesday 9:30 AM until 10 AM time of Mass at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. 
Nunneley (between Harper & Gratiot). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. 
MC COLLUM,GEORGE RAY January 12, 2001, Beloved husband of Joanne. Dear father of 
Ray, Susan Freeman, Sharon (Bob) Alexander, Rick (Bobbie) Athey and Mark Athey. 
Six grandchildren. Brother of Faith Hoge. Funeral service Wednesday 11 AM at the 
O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. 
248-348-1800. Visitation Monday 5-9, Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9. Donations to the Novi 
Rotary. 
McKIBBEN,ROBERT M., Age 78, Jan. 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Julie; dear father 
of Bob and Rick (Dee); brother of Dick McKibben; also several nieces and 
nephews. Friends may visit at Pilgram Congregational Church, 3061 N. Adams (N. 
of 16 Mile) Tuesday 4PM until time of Memorial Service at 6:30PM. Memorials 
appreciated to Pilgram Congregational Church. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons 
Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
McKLINSKY,EMILY C., January 12, 2001. Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Leo. 
Dearest mother of Ann and the late Sandy McKlinsky. Dear sister of Cecelia 
Stoll, Mary (John) Gagnon, Genevieve Syzdek, Frances Storrs and Edward (Juanita) 
Syzdek. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Instate Tuesday 10 
a.m. until 10:30 a.m. time of Mass at St. Edmund Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd. 
(betw. Schoenherr & Hayes). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
MIKULA,ANGIE M., Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Frank (Margie) 
and Rosemarie Moore. Leave eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
Sister of Joseph Wiercioch. Active in St. Hedwig Senior Parish activities. Thank 
you St. Jude for prayers answered. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 AM. at St. Hedwig 
Church until time of Mass 10 AM. Visitation Sunday 1-9, Monday Noon-9 at 
Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, Rosary Monday 6:30 AM. Interment St. 
Hedwig
MILLS,DONALD P., January 5, 2001. Age 78, of Redford. Husband of the late Irene. 
Brother-in-law of Robert Snyder, Marianne Snyder and the late Paul Snyder. Uncle 
of Joseph Snyder. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 
25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m.
MISPELON,GEORGE R., Age 70. January 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary (nee 
Lupe). Loving father of Daniel (Barbara), Sandra (Kirk) Komara and George 
(Lisa). Dearest son of Mary Mispelon, and brother of Richard (Dorothy) Mispelon. 
Also survived by ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation 
Monday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Inurnment Resurrection. 
MODRZEJEWSKI,EDMUND, January 12, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Loving 
father of Phyllis (John) Huston, David and Claudia Watt. Grandfather of Phillip, 
Keith, Hope, Paul, Sarah and Shawn. Great-grandfather of Brenden, Paige and 
Ashley. Member of St. Richard s Ushers Club. Funeral services Wednesday from the 
Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, to St. Richard s Church. Interment St. 
Hedwig Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3-9, Tuesday noon-9. 
MONIE, IAN MCKINNON July 30 1933 - December 17, 2000. Raised in Scotland, lived 
his sunshine years in St. Petersburg, FL. Beloved husband to the late Alma 
Monie. Survived by many relatives and friends who loved him. Dec. 20, 2000 he 
was put to rest in the Gulf of Mexico where he and Alma were reunited. Down by 
the ocean, hand in hand, now you both have your place in the sun. You will be 
dearly missed, your loving daughter Janice. Memorial service to be announced by 
mail. 
MUELLER,ANN E. (Nee BRUGGMAN) Age 82. January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of Carl. 
Loving mother of Mark (Brenda) and Carl (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Deborah, 
Carl Jr., Geoffrey and Paul. Memorial Service to be held at a later date. 
Arrangement by Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave. St. Clair 
Shores.
MULLIGAN,THOMAS J. JR. Age 72, of Oscoda. Formerly of Detroit. A pioneer in 
computer operations for the city of Detroit for 30 years. Also employed by the 
IRS. Beloved husband of Joanne. Loving father of Kathleen (Jonathan) Dreyfuss, 
Mary Beth Johnson, Thomas John III, Patrick (Cindy), Matthew, Monica (Todd) 
Muchow and Brian. Dear brother of Mary Panter and Betty Verla. Grandfather of 
14. Funeral Monday. In State at 10 a.m. until time of the Mass at 11 a.m. at St. 
Geralds Catholic Church in Farmington. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at the O Brien 
Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River in Novi. 
MUMFORD,ANNA S., Age 93. Wife of the late Wesley; beloved mother of Doris 
(Arthur) Bonkowski and Marjorie (Robert) Robins; loving grandmother of 7 and 
great-grandmother of 15. Visiting Sunday 3-9PM. Services Monday 10AM at the 
Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile). Interment 
Parkview Cemetery. 
NASH,NANCY FAYE, Age 57. Died of Pancreatic Cancer in the loving care of her 
family, at her home in Plymouth, IN, Friday. A former Canton resident. Born in 
Warren, MI. Daughter of James C.and Virginia Mae Hammett Thomason. She was 
employed at the Lear Corp. formerly United Tech. She loved poetry and was a 
gifted writer who also enjoyed flower gardening and crafts. Faye is survived by 
her mother Virginia Smith of Rochester. Children are Randy A. (Robin) Kent, 
Canton; Dale A. Nash, Westland; Duane R. (Karen) Nash, Dearborn. Daughters; 
Sherry K. Nash, Redford, and Debbie A. (Richard) Kollar, Highland. Seven 
grandchildren and one great grandson, four sisters and two brothers also survive 
Anne Lijoi, Darlene Barrett, Dawn Marshall, and Dana Williamson and two 
brothers, James C. Thomason Jr. and Danny G. Smith. Faye was preceded in death 
by her father and nephew Vincent Lijoi. Visitation at the Ashley-Scott Funeral 
Home, 329 E. Woodruff St. Hazel Park, MI. will be from 5-9 PM on Monday, January 
15, 2001. Services at the funeral home will be at 10 AM Tuesday January 16. 
Burial will follow in the Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak, MI. Memorial gifts to 
American Cancer or Hospice.
NEGSTAD, ROBERT D., Age 70. January 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Geraldine. Step-father of Nancy (Brian) Nowitzke and Mark (Sue) Koehler. 
Survived by his mother Beulah Brown. Memorial Service Sunday, January 21, 2001 
at 2 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 
Michigan Ave. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes 
Association. 
NEWMAN,ROBERT E., Beloved husband of Agnes. Dear father of Janis (Jerry) Pellow, 
Nancy (Edward) Ringler, Robert (Susan) and James (Kimberly). Also survived by 12 
grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the 
time of the Funeral Mass at St. Joan of Arc Church, St. Clair Shores. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. VFW Bruce Post #1146 Ritual Service 7:30 p.m. Saturday. 
Vigil prayers Sunday 6:30 p.m. American Legion Post 161 and 40/8 Voiture 102 
Service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. 
NOVAK, JOHN A., January 11, 2001, age 72. Dearest husband of Barbara. Loving dad 
to Michael (Susan), Timothy (Suzette) and Daniel (Kelly) Novak. Special grandpa 
to Kelley, Amy and Casey. Dear brother of Frances (the late Joseph) Repshas, 
Irene (the late Joseph) Stankewicz and the late Joseph (Adele Barker) Naujokas. 
Also surviving serveral nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM and Monday 
12 noon-9PM at the Sterling Hts. Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home , 33250 
Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Rosary services for John will be Monday 7PM. In 
state Tuesday 9:30AM at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 
15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 10AM. Rite of Committal to follow at 
Resurrection Cemetery. John retired from Detroit Edison after 37 years. 
Donations to the American Lung Association of Michigan would be appreciated 
(envelopes available at the funeral home). Please sign the family guest book at 
www.legacy.com
NUNNOLD,JOAN W., January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of William F. Dear mother of 
Patricia Linville, Martin Nunnold (Suzanne), Theresa Osborne (Ronald), Julia 
Perelli (Gary), and Dennis Nunnold (Barbara). Also survived by 11 grandchildren. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Sunday and Monday 2-8 p.m. Service 
Monday 7 p.m. Visitation at St. Perpetua Church, 134 Airport Rd., Waterford, 
Tuesday 10 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Memorial tributes to Parkinson s 
Foundation, 3990 John R, Detroit, MI 48201-9983 appreciated.
OSTHOLM, ERIC G., January 11, 2001, in Jacksonville, FL formerly of Birmingham, 
MI, age 93. Loving husband of Rose. Dearest father of Shirley Hinnau, Richard 
Ostholm, and Charles (Jean) Ostholm. Grandfather of Charles (Patricia) Ostholm 
and Karen (Peter) Gilbert. Also survived by relatives in Sweden. Family will 
receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road, (Bet. 
Maple & Big Beaver) Wednesday 4-7 PM. Committal Service at Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery, 25800 W. 10 Mile, Southfield Thursday 12 noon. In lieu of flowers 
family suggest memorials to Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Street, Miami, FL 
33136.
OVERBY,ALFRED C., January 12, 2001, age 72. Beloved husband of Norma. Dearest 
father of Michael, Teresa and Alex. Mr. Overby was a retired employee of the GM 
Tech Center. Services were held privately by the family. Arrangements by Kaul 
Funeral Home, Clinton Twp.
PALKA,STANLEY E., Age 76. January 12, 2001. Dearest partner of Corinne Shestak. 
Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from Verheyden Funeral 
Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe, Tuesday 9 a.m., St. Clare of Montefalco 
Church 9:30 a.m. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Prayers Monday at 7 p.m.
knightsofcolumbusPEYOK JEROME J. Age 59. January 11. Beloved husband of 
Geraldine. Loving father of Catherine (Don) Michael and Carin (Vince) Onstott. 
Proud grandfather of Jacob, Madison and Vincent. Dear brother of David 
(Lucille). Past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus. Devoted 41 years to 
General Motors. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a K of C 
Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus on the corner of 
Romeo Plank and Canal until 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection.
PICCOLA,VELMA VOGELEI January 12, 2001, in Hendersonville, NC. Wife of the late 
Alvin C. Vogelei and Joseph Piccola. Dear mother of Robert A. Vogelei (Janet), 
and the late Marilyn Crampton Marsh and Gerald Lester Vogelei. Stepmother of 
Marguerite Goldstein (Murray) and Joelyn Gaston (Bill). Also survived by 24 
grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 10:30 a.m. Family will 
receive friends Friday 6-9 p.m. Interment Elk Township Cemetery, Peck, MI. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart Assoc., NC Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 
2636, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-1508 or WNC Chapter of Alzheimer s Assoc., 3 
Louisiana Ave., Asheville, NC 28806.
PLATTETER , VIRGINIA RUTH Age 79. January 12, 2001. Beloved mother of Jean 
MacVoy and Diane Daskalakis. Dearest grandmother of Kelly and Ryan. Interment 
Michigan Memorial Park. 
PRILL, MICHAEL D., Beloved husband of Lisa. Dear father of Robert (Beth) and 
Michael. Loving son of Raymond and Dorothy. Brother of Raymond D. Prill and 
family. Also survived by three grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and 
in-laws. Funeral Wednesday from the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt 
(at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Monday 3 until 9, Tuesday 12 to 9.
PRINGLE,PAULINE, Beloved wife of the late Max Pringle. Dear mother of Harvey 
Pringle, Shirley (Mike) Marshak, and Sheldon Pringle. Grandmother of Susan (Tim) 
Marshak-Kroeger, Robert (Judy Kelly) Marshak, and Linda Marshak. Great- 
grandmother of Brandon, and Matthew Kroeger, Jordan, and Gabriel Marshak. 
GRAVESIDE SERVICE 11:30 SUNDAY MORNING AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. Arrangements by 
the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
REDILLA, MARIE A., January 11, 2001. Beloved mother of Andrea. Dear daughter of 
Carmela Sultana and the late Francis. Dear sister of Diane (Jay) Hughes, Joe 
(Debra) Sultana, Victor (Katina) Sultana. Also survived by several nieces and 
nephews. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley) 
Saturday 3-9 and Sunday 12-9. Instate Monday 9:45am. from St. Thomas a Becket 
Church, 555 Lilley Rd. (S. of Cherry Hill) until time of funeral mass at 10:30. 
Wake service Sunday at 7 p.m. 
RESMER,ALPHONSE B., January 12, 2001. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late 
Maryann. Dear father of Elaine R. Baker. Dear grandfather of R. Christopher 
(Christina) Baker, Julianna Baker, and Joanna (Stephen) Harper. Member of 
Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Forresters. WW II Veteran of US Army 
Air Corps. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m (with a Vigil Service at 8 p.m.) at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Matthias Church (19 Mile, 1/4 mile W. of 
Schoenherr), Sterling Heights, for Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Monastery.
RIGHTER, ELMA M., January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dear mother 
of Mary Anne Beiss. Loving grandmother of Jacqueline Mor, great grandmother of 
Nicole. Sister of Matthew Aula. Services and interment in Hancock, MI. 
Arrangements by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 248-474-4131.
ROBERTS , REBAVELL W. Age 74. January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Frederick. Dearest mother of Karen (Michael) Viecelli, Judie (Gerald) Meldrum 
and Dawn (Steven) Irwin. Loving grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 13. 
Service Tuesday 11 am at Fisher Funeral Home , 24501 5 Mile (bt. Beech Daly & 
Telegraph), Redford Twp. 313-535-3030. Visit Sunday 3-8 pm and Monday 1-8 pm. 
Interment Parkview Cemetery Livonia. Memorial funds to Lupus Foundation of 
Michigan, 26507 Harper, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 greatly appreciated. 
RYAN,RICHARD, Age 70, Jan. 12, 2001 of Lexington formerly of Warren. Loving 
husband of Beverly Ann. Dear father of Rick (Joan), Cathleen (Brian) Fazio and 
Melinda. Grandfather of Andrew, Sean-Ryan and Lindsay. Survived by 3 sisters. 
Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 AM at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 
21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. Visitation Monday 1-9 PM. Interment Cadillac Memorial 
Gardens East. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
SAGHY,EDWARD JOHN DR. Age 82, died December 24, 2000. Devoted husband of 
Rosemary Hatfield. Loving father of Jacklynn Brandt (widow) of Blanchard, Edward 
John (Val) III of Taylor and Scott Stephen of Taylor; 5 grandchildren, 1 great 
grandchild; brother of Ann Gayney and Irene Tibbets. Dr. Saghy practiced in 
Allen Park for 45 years & then retired to Blanchard, MI. Memorial pending. 
Angyalok Orizzek Almaidat. 
SCALICI,MARY (nee Riccobono). Age 69, January 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Anthony. Loving mother of Joseph, Stephanie Scalici & John (Kathleen). Proud 
grandmother of Tina, Jessica & Cassandra. Dear sister of Joe (Marge) Riccobono & 
Angelo (Pat) Riccobono. Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & 
Calcattera Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Saturday 3-9pm 
& Sunday 1-9pm w/Rosary. Instate Monday 9:30am at St. Dorothy Church, 12253 
Frazho Road (W. Schoenherr) Warren, until time of Mass 10am. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery.
SCHAFER,LINDA M., Age 37. January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of Brian for 16 years. 
Loving mother of Jon. Dear daughter of Arthur and Madonna Samec. Sister of 
Janette (Brian) Stammeyer and Steven (Vicki) Samec. Survived by four nieces and 
nephews. Funeral Tuesday 11:30 AM Mass at St. Joseph s Church, 810 S. Lafayette, 
South Lyon (South of 10 Mile Rd.). Visitation Monday 2-9 PM at Thayer-Rock 
Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. Farmington (1 Blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)
SCHROEDER,ALICIA, January 11, 2001. Age 68. Dear mother of Chris (Robert Murphy) 
Perry, Timothy (Teresa) Schroeder, and Doreen (Paul) Koch. Dear daughter of 
Matilda and the late Vivian Lundak. Dear grandmother of Bradley, Danelle and 
Matthew. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. 
at Faith Lutheran Church (Dequindre betw. 16 & 17 Mile), Troy, for funeral 
services beginning at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection.
SCHWESINGER,ALLEN R. January 7. Age 79 of Holiday, FL, formerly of Roseville. 
Died Suddenly at his home. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of 4 sons, 
Michael (Sherrill), Richard (Carolyn), Jerry (Patty) and Gary (Michele). Dearest 
grandfather of 7 and 1 great grandson. Sister, Betty and brother, William 
(June). Private service. 
SERAFINI,ARTHUR,, age 77, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Taylor, January 10, 
2001. An Army veteran of World War II, he retired in 1980 from Ford Motor Corp. 
as a test engineer after 38 years of employment. He was also very active in the 
Boy Scouts. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Gregory (Dorothy) Serafini. 
Grandfather of Chad, Christopher and Timothy. Great-grandfather of Christina, 
David, Rachel and Phoebe. Brother of Celia (Frank) Amico, Bertha (George) Surdu, 
Gilbert (Dorothy) Serafini and John (Violet) Serafini. Son-in-law of George 
Weigand. Brother-in-law of Robert (Valerie) Weigand. Private family services 
have taken place with burial in Simms Whitney Cemetery. A public memorial 
service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. 
Augustine Lutheran Church, 5474 Livernois, Troy, MI 48098 or Hospice of 
Michigan. Arrangements by PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, 322 W. University Drive, 
Rochester , MI 48307.
SHPAKOFF,OSSIP N., Age 85. Husband of Agnes. Father of Wayne (Linda), Gerald 
(Lavonne) and Barbara (Clint) Corby. Grandfather of Ronald, Erik, Jill, Ginny 
and Clint. Brother of Sam and Alex. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz 
& Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Instate Monday 8 a.m. at Holy 
Trinity Old Believers Church, 2315 Carpenter, at Goddard, until time of funeral 
9 a.m. 
SMITH,RICHARD E., Age 70. Beloved husband of Anne Sullivan Smith. Dear father of 
Carol Smith & Barbara (Cliff) Donovan. Special friend of Beverly Smith. Dear 
brother of Joanne Shore. Visiting Sunday 5-9PM, Monday 2-9PM Charles R. Step 
Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile). Instate Tuesday 10AM until 11AM 
Services, Mariners Church, 170 E. Jefferson. Donations to Karmanos Cancer & 
Henry Ford Hospice appreciated.
SPAFFORD,JEFFREY W., January 12, age 54 of New Boston. Beloved husband of 
Jacqueline. Loving father of Wendy, Lynnette, Scott and Theresa. Dearest son of 
Wayne and Gloria. Loving grandfather of DeAnna, Sarah, Samantha, David, Scotty 
and Erica. Visitation Monday 3-7 PM at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen 
Rd, (Corn. of Goddard). Memorials to American Heart Association would be 
appreciated by the family. Mr. Spafford was a Vietnam Veteran. 
URQUHART,JEAN BELL, Of Walled Lake. January 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Glenn. Beloved mother of Susan Lasley, Sally Mahnic, Nancy (Tony) Nastasi and 
the late Glenn Urquhart, Jr. Also 5 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren. 
Sister of Al (Barbara) Dozer. Private services were held. Memorials may be made 
to Small Dog Rescue, P.O. Box 433, Mayville, MI 48744. Arrangements by Lynch & 
Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake (248) 624-2251. 
VALLANCE,BEBE A., January 11, 2001. Age 94. Wife of the late John Vallance. Also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond 
& Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) 
Monday 10:30 a.m. until funeral service 11 a.m. Memorials to charity of donor s 
choice.
VOLTATTORNI, ANTHONY N. (TONY VOLTA), 78. A loving husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, and uncle. A premiere wood pattern maker passed away on January 12th. 
at his residence in Bloomfield Hills surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago 
Heights on June 28, 1922 to Maria and Emedio. He was the second child of four 
and the only son. In 1938 he joined the Henry Ford Trade School and in 1943 
joined the Army Air Corp. A veteran of World War II he learned to pilot DC3s and 
gliders for the invasion of Japan. In 1951 he helped found Rotunda Pattern and 
in 1955 it became Progress Pattern where he eventually became Vice President in 
charge of operations until retiring in 1982. A member of the Edgewood Country 
Club for 26 years, he loved to play golf with his wife and many friends. He 
loved to golf, play cards and snowmobile at the family chalet in Northern 
Michigan. Surrounded by family and friends in his final days, he never lost his 
determination and zest for life. He is survived by his wife, Rose of 57 years, 
and his five children Toni Lynn Avedisian of Plymouth; Thomas (Debbie) of Novi, 
James (Pam) of Grand Ledge, Jan Ellis (Dave) of Livonia, and Tina Donovan 
(Michael) of Arizona. His sisters: Leanna Tesin and Gloria Fregonara of Allen 
Park, and Nicki Zinger of California. Thirteen grandchildren, one 
great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. The family is being serviced by 
the McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile, Farmington Hills. Visitation Sunday 
3-9 and Monday 12-3. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American 
Cancer Society of Michigan in memory of Anthony N. Voltattorni. A luncheon will 
be held at the Italian American Club, 39200 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI following 
services Monday. 
WEBSTER, MARION ISABEL Age 92, January 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Robert 
J., Sr. Loving mother of Marion (Paul) White, Robert, Jr. (Peggy), John (Kay), 
David (Judy) and the Rev. Nevin (Dorothy) Webster. 19 Grandchildren, 42 great 
grandchildren. One great-great grandchild. Please call Weise Funeral Home, 7210 
Park Ave., Allen Park at 1-313-382-1150 for funeral details. 
WERT,JACK W., Age 74. Beloved father of David (Patricia), Michael (Cathy) and 
Jeff; also survived by grandchildren Derek, Jennifer and Allison Wert. Funeral 
Service Tuesday 5PM from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, 
Plymouth. Visitation Monday 2-9PM and Tuesday 2-5PM. Memorials suggested to 
Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
WIKARYASZ,CHESTER (CLEMANS) Age 86. January 12, 2001. Beloved husband of the 
late Louise. Dear father of Elaine (Bruno) Roznowski, Mary Ann (George) Nader 
and Marcia (Larry) Kazmirowski. Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Ted Wikaryasz (Alpena, MI). Visitation 
Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. with a combined prayer service Monday 7 p.m. 
at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover). Instate Tuesday 9 a.m. 
until time of funeral liturgy 10 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 21201 
13 Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
WROE,RUSSELL, Age 80, Jan. 12, 2001 of Eastpointe. Dear, loving husband of 
Lorraine for 52 years. Beloved father of Brian (Debra). Grandfather of Emily, 
Stephen and Lauren. Brother of Evelyn DeWitte of Moline, Illinois and Olive 
Gugelmeyer of Davenport, Iowa. Employed by Ford Motor Company for 27 years. 
Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the aircraft carrier, USS 
Belleauwood. Mr. Wroe loved classical music and loved to read. His wonderful 
sense of humor and kind heart will be dearly missed by his family. Funeral 
service Tuesday 11 AM at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 
Gratiot at 8 Mile. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. 
Memorials to American Cancer Society. 
YERKES, JOAN S., Passed away on December 21, 2000 in St. Clair Shores, MI. She 
is survived by her two daughters Susan O Leary and Nancy Yerkes, three 
grandchildren and brother Howard Poe. A Memorial service will be held on January 
20, at 1 p.m. at the Grosse Pointe Methodist Church, 211 Moross, Grosse Pointe 
MI. 48236. Contributions may be sent to the church or St. John Hospice. 
ZIOLKOWSKI,MARY, Age 89, of Clinton Twp. Beloved mother of Frederick (Ellen) 
Kuplicki. Also survived by four grandchildren, Kristina (Todd) Bryson, Colleen 
Kuplicki, Kellie (Leonidas) Nicoloudes, Steven Kuplicki; and one 
great-grandchild, Taylor Mary Bryson. Predeceased by three husbands, Edward F. 
Kuplicki, Joseph Chuhran and Sigmund Ziolkowski. Loved by many nieces, nephews 
and friends. Funeral Mass will be held Monday 10:30 a.m. at Sweetest Heart of 
Mary Catholic Church, 4440 Russell, Detroit, MI. Visitation will be 2:30-9 p.m. 
Sunday, January 14, 2001 at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp.; and 
Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at church. Scripture Service will 
be held Sunday 5 p.m.

Death Notices 1/15/01

ALLEN, LENA, Age 93. January 14, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving 
mother of Winifred (Everett) Mahla, the late Leonard and Harold. Dear 
grandmother of Leonard, David, Brian, Carla, Mark, Scott and Kelly. Also seven 
great grandchildren. Sister of Leonard Allison. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) in Warren. 
Visiting Monday 5-9 p.m.
ANDERSON,RICHARD I. (ANDY) age 79, of Ishpeming, died Friday evening January 12, 
2001 at the Marquette County Medical Care Facility where he had been a patient 
since November. Richard was born August 17, 1921 in Gaylord, MI. After 
graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He later 
worked as Plant Manager at Midland Ross in Detroit and Motor Wheel in Lansing 
and Mendota, Illinois. He was a member of many civic organizations throughout 
his life. He was a member of the Forest Oaks Lutheran Church in Spring Hill, FL. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday January 15, 2001 at 6 P.M. at the Bjork 
& Zhulkie Funeral Home in Ishpeming, MI with Rev. Lauri Maki to officiate. 
Memorials may be made to the Marquette Alger Alzheimers Association, Bethel 
Lutheran Church or the Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters in lieu of other 
expressions of sympathy. 
ATIKIAN,SITRAK, Husband of the late Ohanna; loving brother to Anahid (Daniel) 
Paloyan and Raquel (Alex) Kouyoumjian and brother of the late Misak, Hagop and 
Arshalous and survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Tuesday 
from 3-9 with Dan Gark prayers 7:30 p.m. at Hamilton Funeral Home, 820 E. Maple 
(E. of Woodward), Birmingham. Services Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. John s Armenian 
Church. Memorial donations to Knights of Vartan Schools Support Project. 
Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100. 
dncross4BENCALA, HENRY A. January 10, 2001. Age 76. Beloved husband of Margaret. 
Son of the late Stanley and Catherine. Brother of Edward (I. Virginia) Bencala 
of Saratoga, CA., and a sister Eleanore (Johnny) Tingwall of Troy, nine nephews 
and nieces, four step children, 15 step grandchildren and four great step 
grandchildren. WWII Veteran, served 3 years in the U.S. Navy. Memorial services 
at Whitby Island, Clinton, WA. Committal rites and burial at family burial site 
at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by Brent Visser Funeral Home, of 
Washington State, and Charles Step Funeral Home, Redford Twp.
BERG,SUSAN, Beloved wife of Laurence Berg. Dear mother of Allison, and Jessica 
Berg. Daughter of Molly Levitt, and the late Sam Levitt. Sister of Dr. Michael 
Levitt. Sister-in-law of Shelly and Dr. Michael Schermer. Also survived by 
loving aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Services 3 o clock Monday afternoon at 
the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park. 
BLANK, GERALDINE (nee GRESCOVIAK) Age 83. January 14, 2001. Beloved mother of 
Lawrence Blank and Diana (Tony) Zins. Dear grandmother of Amy, Amanda, Lawrence 
II, Christopher, and Rebecca. Dear sister of Richard Grescoviak. Funeral 
Wednesday 11:30 AM at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 E. 13 Mile Road (West of 
Hoover). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 PM. Retired 
Cosmotology Instructor in the Northeast Detroit area. 
BUFFINGTON, EDNA, January 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother 
of Joseph (Joan) Kubinski, Joann (Francis) Wojcik, Edward Kubinski, Dolores 
(Joe) Bryant, Richard Kubinski, and Raymond (Linda) Kubinski, Yvonne (Donald) 
Ezell, sister of Genevieve Lipinski. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 29 
great grandchildren. Resting at L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt 
Sunday 3-9 pm. Instate Monday at 9:30 from St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 
Wayne Rd. (S. of Joy Rd.) until time of Funeral Mass at 10 AM.
CALL, CLAYTON R., January 13, 2001. Husband of Barbara Ann. Father of Jonathan 
(Leslie), Andrea (Ralph) Wampler, Laura (Brian) Gazda, David, Matthew 
(Cassandra). Also survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral service at the Wm. R. 
Hamilton Co. 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 
and 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 10 till service. Memorial tributes may be made to 
Metropolitan United Methodist Church 8000 Woodward Ave., Detroit, 48202 or to 
Leader Dogs for the Blind. 
CHILINSKI,GENEVIEVE, Beloved wife of Chester; dear mother of Regina (Robert) 
Tomko, Richard (Virginia) Chilinski, Monica Manion, Michele (George) Etz; also 
survived by 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Arthur 
J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 and 13 
Mile Rds.) Monday 3-9PM and Tuesday 1-9PM; Rosary Tuesday evening at 7PM. 
Instate Wednesday morning at 9:30AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Church till time 
of Funeral Mass at 10AM.
COLBY, HELEN (Nawrocki) Age 95. Mother of Virginia (Joseph) Lachowski, Richard 
(Margaret) Nawrocki, Dolores (Karl) Hunt, Ronald (Betty) Nawrocki and Lawrence 
(Rachel) Nawrocki and the late Leonard. Mother in law of Rosella Nawrocki. 13 
grandchildren also survive. Visitation Monday 6-9 pm. and Tuesday 1-9 pm. at the 
Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home , 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 
p.m. Instate Wednesday 8:30 a.m. at St. Florian Catholic Church, Florian at 
Latham until time of funeral mass 9 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
CORNFIELD,STEVE, Age 50. January 9, 2001. Dear father of Michael Hootner. 
Beloved son of Marcella Cornfield and of the late Marvin Cornfield. Dear brother 
of Keith (Stephanie) Cornfield. Steve was born Jewish and later accepted Jesus 
Christ as his Savior. Visitation Wednesday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Funeral Service 
Wednesday 1 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford.
DiFRANCO,MARY, nee Quatro, January 14, 2001, age 94. Beloved wife of the late 
Tiziano; dear mother of Lillian McKee (Ted) and the late Robert DiFranco (Jill); 
grandmother of Michael and Timothy McKee and Jarrod DiFranco; great-grandmother 
of Christina, Danielle, David and Matthew; also survived by her brother Joseph 
Quatro. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 
Crooks Rd. (bet. Maple & Big Beaver), Monday 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. 
Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at 
the funeral home with procession to Church of St. Alan (Coolidge btwn. Maple and 
Big Beaver), for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Rite of Commital White Chapel Cemetery. 
Family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. 
DREYFUS,BEVERLY, Beloved wife of Merle Dreyfus. Dear mother of Jeffrey Dreyfus, 
and Linda (Jerome) Sabbota. Grandmother of Michael, Aaron, and Jackie Sabbota. 
Sister of William (Diane) Swartz. Services 1 o clock Monday afternoon at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
ESTES, KAREN I. (nee NIGRO) Age 53. Beloved wife of Stanley "Skip" for 35 years. 
Cherished Mom of Tony (Laurie). Jakes loving Granny. Sister of Kenneth (Marge) 
Newman, Eleanor (Art) Airey, Charles (June) Newman, Vernon Newman and Joseph 
(Nan) Nigro. Much loved aunt of many nieces and nephews. Karen was a hero the 
World never knew. Funeral service Wednesday January 17, 2001 11 a.m. at Kaul 
Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m.
FARRIS, LEONARDA, January 14, 2001, age 66. Beloved wife of Donald for 49 years. 
Dearest mother of Donald, Joseph, Gary, and Sara Lee. Loving and Proud 
grandmother of Donald, Joseph, Jr., Thomas, Gwendolyn, Sara, Angela and three 
great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Stella Lucido, Grace Virga, Josephine 
Migliori, Leonardo (Rosemary) Virga. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 
1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway 
(16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at funeral home. 
Intermennt Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Bi-County Hospice appreciated.
GAMACHE,STEVE E., Suddenly, 42 years. Beloved son of the late Eugene and Peggy 
Gamache. Dear brother of Joseph E. (Margaret) Gamache and Gabrielle Gamache. 
Dear uncle of Jessica and Joe. Loving friend of Kathryn McCullough. Funeral 
Wednesday 1 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 
Mile), Eastpointe. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 9am-1pm. Memorials 
to the charity of your choice appreciated. 
GOLASZEWSKI, STANLEY January 14, 2001. Beloved husband of Henrietta. Dear father 
of Linda Lee (Keith) Renner and Stanley Jr. (Erin). Grandfather of Nicole, 
Christopher, Keith, Jr. and Donna. Great grandfather of Nicholas and Thomas III. 
Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Services and burial to follow in Nanticoke PA. 
HARGRAVE, BILLIE L., January 14, 2001. Beloved wife of Clinton E. Dear mother of 
Brenda S. Petersen, Rhonda J. and Marsha L. Also survived by three sisters, 
seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM from the 
Chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). 
Visitation Tuesday 4-9 PM and Wednesday 12-9 PM.
HAWKINS, JANICE E., Dear mother of David, Karen Castillo and the late Robert. 
Grandmother of Shannon and Anthony. Sister of Robert Karinen, Susan Ditner and 
Gary Karinen. Visiting Tuesday 11 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m. at Charles R. 
Step Funeral Home 18425 Beech Daly (bet 6-7 Mi. Rds). Interment Oakland Hills. 
HERRICK, MARIE L., January 13, 2001 age 77. Beloved wife of the late Warren. 
Dearest mother of Janice Sautter, Patrick (Diane), Christopher (Nina), Lynn 
(Mark) Withers, Suzette Herrick (Jerry). Loving and Proud Grandmother of eight. 
Dearest sister of Richard (Penny) Addy, Thomas (Clara) Addy. Visitation Tuesday 
3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons Inc. , 36900 
Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. Instate 
Thursday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. time of mass at St. Hubert Church, 38775 
Prentiss Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice-St. 
Joseph Team Appreciated. 
KARAS, VERONICA R., January 14, 2001. Age 64. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. 
Dearest mother of Mary (Gary) Pero and Michael (Sherrie) Karas. Loving 
grandmother of Susan and Alyssa. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service 
Tuesday evening. Instate Wednesday with Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 Fifteen 
Mile Rd. (Bet. Schoenherr & Van Dyke). Memorial contributions to the Karmanos 
Cancer Institute appreciated. 
KREANCHECK, STANLEY A. January 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Maryann. Leaves many 
dear friends. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Suzanne Church until time of 
mass 10 a.m. Visitation Monday at Sajewski Funeral Home , 19111 W. Warren 2-9 
p.m. Rosary Monday 4 pm. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
LaGROW, MELVIN V., Age 87. Husband of the late Helen. Beloved father of Ronald 
(Barbara), Sandi Neely and the late Robert and Roger. Grandfather of eight. 
Great grandfather of Makenzie. Brother of Bernice Gilligan, Madalene Dirette and 
the late Clyde (Sonny). Visiting Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral 
service Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home 18425 Beech Daly 
(bet 6-7 Mile). Interment Grand Lawn. 
LIST,ALFONS, 82, of Presque Isle, formerly of Detroit and part owner of Dearborn 
Auto Electric, died Friday, January 12, 2001. Memorial services Tuesday, January 
16, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Alpena, Michigan.
McCRACKEN, NANCY, Age 55. Beloved mother of Maryanne, Brenda, Tracy, Jimmie, 
Jr., April, Christina and Diana. Loving sister of Sandee Wilcox. Grandmother of 
16, great grandmother of three.
MINNE, CYRILLA A., Age 87, January 14, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Cyril G. 
Dear mother of Hope Carney, Faith (Everett) Ross, Elaine Rogers and Lorraine 
(Arnold) Schneider. Dear grandmother of seven grandchildrenand seven great 
grandchildren. Dear sister of Germaine Pineau, Arthur Minne. Funeral Wednesday 
at the Wasik Funeral Home , 11470 13 Mile, (W. of Hoover). Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Notice of service time later. 

MONSON, HOWARD W., January 14, 2001. Beloved husband of Gretchen. Dear father of 
Gordon (Patricia), Debra Bowman, Vince (Linda) Dwan, Mark (Sally) Dwan, Miles 
Dwan, and Brian (Vicki) Dwan. Eight grandchildren. Brother of Doris Flick. 
Funeral service Wednesday 1 p.m. at the O Brien Chapel of The Ted C. Sullivan 
Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 
6-9. Donations to The Shriners Childrens Hospital. 
MONTLOUIS, SYLVIA, Age 21, of Detroit, January 11, 2001. Daughter of Joseph and 
Sylvia Cusumano. Also survived by two children, four brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral service Monday 3 p.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home 1725 Lawndale, 
Detroit. Visitation Monday 1-4 p.m. 
NOWAK, SHIRLEY M., Age 74, January 13. Beloved wife of Harold A. Dear mother of 
Gregory (Lisa) Nowak, Denise (Martin) Papak, Tracey (Mark) Gancasz. Also 
survived by seven grandchildren. Sister of the late George Stoner and the late 
Virginia Melton. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Edward 
S