Death Notices 3/01/01

AMICI,VICKI J., February 26, 2001. Beloved mother of Jason, Nick, and Jeremy 
Cameron and Tommy Amici. Fiance of Kyle Krueger. Beloved daughter of Ronald and 
Mary Urben. Loving grandmother of Nichole Cameron. Dear sister of Ron, Larry and 
Robert Urben, Susan Verellen and Sharon DiCristofaro. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 
6-9 at the O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 
248-348-1800. Instate at St. James Church, 46325 W. 10 Mile, Novi, Friday 10 AM 
until Funeral Liturgy 10:30 AM. 
ARMOUR,BEATRICE M., Age 85 of Sterling Heights. Mother of Jeanette (Michael) 
Nickerson. Grandmother of Michael Nickerson. Sister of Betty Ballard, and the 
late, Lula Simonsen, John Henry and George Henry. Funeral Saturday in Will & 
Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 33 NB Gratiot, Mt. Clemens. Visitation 5-9 Thursday 
and 1-9 Friday. For funeral time call funeral home at 810-468-4509. 
BARSANTI, WINIFRED GRETZ Age 89, February 25, 2001. Beloved mother of Elaine 
(John) Hretz. Dear grandmother of Nora (Ken) Whitefoot, Caroline (Adam) Coles 
and Jack. Great grandmother of Cody Whitefoot. Also survived by her 
step-children Beverly Kinniburgh and Robert (Diane)) Barsanti and their 
families. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. Our 
Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church, 32340 Pierce Street, Birmingham. 
Donations in her memory may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 18200 Mt. 
Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207.
BERRIS,DR. IRVING, Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Berris. Dear father of 
Sharon (Douglas) Roeseler and Bonnie Berris. Brother of Ida Franovitz. Also 
survived by Eileen (Abe) Glaser and many other loving nieces, nephews, grand 
nieces and grand nephews. Services 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel (248) 569-0020 . Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
b HUNTER, WILLIAM D. Age 70. of Bloomfield Hills. Born May 24, 1930 in Detroit. 
Died Feb. 16, 2001. He is survived by his son, William James Hunter, daughter, 
Catherine Ellias, grandson John Ellias, and sister Dorothea Hunter and her 
husband Herman Koss. Cremation has taken place a memorial service will be held 
at a later date.
BLAIR, IRENE E. (NEE LESNER) Age 83. February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
George. Loving mother of George H. and Nancy (Patrick) McAleer. Dearest 
grandmother of Denise (Franz) Winkler, Michele (Art) Kazyak, Patrick (Debbie), 
Suzanne (Chris) Dakin, & Amy (Gary) Kaczmarczyk. Proud grandmother of Arthur, 
Patrick, Bryan, Philip, Shannon, Nancy, Jack & Gary. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. 
with Evening Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday Instate 9:00 a.m. at St. 
Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile (Btw. Dodge Park & Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 
9:30 a.m. Donations are welcomed to American Heart Association. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery.
BONASSE,ANNE H., February 27, 2001, 89 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Edward. 
Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from Clyne & 
Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile) Eastpointe and 9:30 
a.m. at St. Veronica Church. Burial Mt. Olivet. Prayer Service Thursday 7 p.m. 
Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. 
BORDELOVE,BESSIE, Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Dr. Manuel 
Bordelove, Dr. Sheldon Bordelove and of the late Donald Bordelove. Also survived 
by five loving grandchildren and nine loving great-grandchildren. Services 
Friday 11:30 a.m. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. Interment Westwood 
Cemetery.
BRIGGS,LOUISE GERTRUDE, February 27, 2001. Dear wife of the late Douglas. Dear 
great aunt of Mark Hopf, April Hopf and Mary-Kay Broyles. Predeceased by sister 
Hilda Harvill and brother, Thoedore Hopf. Instate Saturday 10:30 AM until time 
of Service at 11:00 AM in Christ the King Lutheran Church, 29920 23 Mile Road, 
Chesterfield. Visitation Friday 2:00-9:00 PM in Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc., 
35600 Main, New Baltimore. Memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church 
BURMEISTER, MARY LOU of White Lake; February 27, 2001; Age 67. Wife of Louis R.; 
mother of Todd Burmeister (Carole), Debra Kressbach (Fred), Sandi Dingman 
(Steve) and Robyn Carlson (Terry); Survived by eight grandchildren, preceded in 
death by one grandchild. Mary Lou was a charter member of Peace Lutheran Church 
where her funeral ceremony will be held Saturday, March 3, 2001, 10:00 a.m. Rev. 
William D. Merrell officiating. Interment to follow at Glen Eden Memorial Park. 
The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 
Waterford, Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m.
BUZENBERG , DEBORAH G. Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Dear mother of 
Martin, David, and Eric (Kim). Loving grandma of Nicole, Rebecca, Daniel, 
Philip, Rachel and Ryan. Dear sister of Alice Swainson, Philip Nielsen and the 
late Burt (Nancy) Nielsen. Dear sister in law of Eleanor Neynaber. Also survived 
by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 
Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (btw. Sheldon & Beck). Visitation 
Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Interment Forest Lawn. Memorials may be made to the 
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., 
Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
CAMPANA,CAROL FRANCES Visitation today 2-9. Rosary 7 p.m. at Gramer Funeral 
Home, 705 N. Main St., Clawson 248-435-9010. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday at 
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.
CANDELA,JENNIE, February 26, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Antonio. Dear mother 
of John J. (Lena), Antonia (Gary) Stassick and Angela Caruso, Vito, Joseph 
(Patricia), Nicholas (Dorothy), Pauline (Ray) Czop and Sam (Irene). Also 
survived by one brother, two sisters, many grandchildren and great 
grandchildren, Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 42600 
Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley) and to St. John Neumann Church at 10:30. Scripture 
service Friday at 7 pm. Family will receive visitors Thursday 5-9 pm and Friday 
12-9 pm 
CAPALDI, JAMES A., February 27, 2001. Age 41. Beloved father of Anton. Dearest 
son of Robert (Gloria). Loving brother of Deborah (William) Scott, Michael 
(Katherine), Cheryl (Clarence) Wolfrom, & Steven. Grandson of the late Andrew 
(Mary) Capaldi. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of 
flowers donations can be made to the Michigan Humane Society, P.O. Box 21482, 
Auburn Hills, 48321. Services are privatey being handled by Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons Inc. 
CECCARELLI,QUERRINO J., age 68, February 24, 2001. Beloved husband of Roxie. 
Dear father of Fred (Camille), Roxanne (Bob) Longuski and Joseph. Dearest Papa 
of Luke, Logan, Andrea and Dominic. Loving brother of Rose (Tony) Spano and 
Deanna (Jack) Jones. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the 
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia (E. of I-275). Funeral 
service Friday, St. William Catholic Church, 531 Common, Walled Lake. 9:00 a.m. 
in-state with Mass at 10:00 a.m.
CLEARY, DENNIS S., Age 71. Feb. 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean; dear father 
of David K., Robert D. (Elizabeth), Matthew P. and Michael E. (Pam); grandfather 
of Samuel, Joseph and Brian. Funeral Friday, March 2, 2001 at 7 p.m. at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pte. Visitation Friday 4-7 p.m. In 
lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Michigan Leukemia Foundation.
CORBIN, MURIEL M., Age 96, of Clarkston, formerly of Detroit. February 25, 2001. 
Muriel was born in Toronto, Canada, February 27, 1904. Beloved daughter of the 
late George and Charlotte Michie. She is preceded in death by her husband 
William J. Corbin. Daughter of Joan M. Woods, 3 sisters, 3 brothers, 2 nephews 
and 1 niece. Muriel is survived by her grandchildren Sharon LeMond (Michael), 
Linda Fulmer, Kathy Bergman (Mark), Betty Swestyn (Don) and Ellen Griffis 
(Buddy), 12 great grandchildren, 17 great great grandchildren, and 1 niece 
Barbara Ward (Jack). Muriel was a member of Christ Methodist Church, Detroit, 
where she served as a member of the Womans Society and Church soloist for over 
50 years, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Lakepoint East Chapter 
#420. A Celebration of Muriel s Life will be held Friday, March 2, 2001, 1 PM at 
Donelson, Johns & Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, with Rev. Frank R. Leineke 
officiating. Interment will follow at Acacia Park Cemetery. The family will 
receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday 7-9 PM. O.E.S. Memorial Service 
Thursday 8 PM.
CRISTIAN JANICE C. ,Age 53, February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of John. Dearest 
mother of Jennifer (Choya) Donnell and Jon Michael Cristian. Loving grandmother 
of C.J. Dear daughter of Leon Tomczak. Dear sister of David Tomczak and Michael 
(Kristen) Tomczak. Memorial mass Saturday 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
(Michigan & Military). Family will receive friends Friday 3-9 p.m. at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary 
Friday 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Pancan Association for 
Pancreatic Cancer.
CUMMINS,SUZANNE, February 27, 2001 of Southgate. Age 55. Loving wife of Mel. 
Dearest mother of Gregory, Steven (Tracy). Dear daughter of Catherine Schmidt. 
Dear grandmother of Blake, Chandlyr and Ashlya. Dear sister of Jeannette, James 
and Nancy. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Thursday 7 p.m. 
Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (Southgate Chapel) , 
15748 Fort Street to St. Pius Catholic Church. Interment Our Lady Of Hope 
Cemetery. 
DARGA,ANTHONY, February 27, 2001. Age 94. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia. 
Dearest father of Daniel (Roberta), Sylvia (Bob) Bibbler, David (Carol), Sally 
(Ron) Gulledge and Don (Deborah). Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 24. 
Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (1 blk. N. of 15 
Mile), Clinton Twp. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions to the VNA Hospice would be appreciated. 
DELONIS , LEONARD V. Feb. 28, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of 
Richard (Felicia), Thaddeus (Mary) and the late Robert. Leaves 10 grandchildren 
and nine great grandchildren. Brother of Harry and Edward. Father in law of 
Susan. Member of Msgr. Hunt KofC #3312. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Joseph (Dearborn) Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. Rosary Friday 7:45 p.m. 
Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home 
19111 W. Warren.
DINNEN,JOHN M. "ANCHOR" February 26, 2001, Age 38. Loving son of Judy and Terry. 
Dear father of Emily, Heather and Jamie. Brother of "Jo" (Stephen) of Colorado. 
"Anchor" was a senior member of the Detroit Jokers M/C. Funeral service Saturday 
12 noon at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 
Mile). Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. 
DMITRUK, LUISE M., Feb. 27, 2001. Age 92. Beloved mother of Edward (Cathy) 
Dmitruk. Dearest sister of Maria Stebulis & Irma Suika. Memorial visitation 
Saturday 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. time of Memorial Service at Wujek-Calcaterra 
& Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial 
contributions to the Salvation Army appreciated.
knightsofcolumbusDUCHARME FRANCIS LOUIS "DUKE" Age 76 of Wayne. Beloved husband 
of Dorothy (52 years). Dearest father of Patricia (Thomas) Pink of Emmett, Debra 
(David) Tatchin of Saline, Curtis (Cynthia) of Highland, and Christina (Stephen) 
Morris of Linden. Dear grandfather of Michael and William Chastain, Brian, 
Chelsea and Jordan Tatchin, Danielle and Jeffrey Ducharme, Stephen Jr., Matthew, 
and Alison Morris. Also survived by five brothers and two sisters in Ontario, 
Canada. Special thank-you to Father Jack Baker, Dr. Bala Setty, and assistant 
Margaret. He was a Canadian Army veteran of WWII and a P.G.K. of Immaculate 
Conception Council, Knights of Columbus. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 and Thursday 
12-9 PM. Knight of Columbus Rosary Thursday 7 PM. Funeral Services Friday 9:30 
AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave. Wayne, and Mass 10 AM at 
St. Mary Catholic Church of Wayne.
DUMBRIGUE, CECILLE YVONNE 62, of Williamsville, Illinois, formerly of Detroit, 
died Saturday, February 24 at her home. Born May 8, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan, 
daughter of Cecil and Esther Dumbrigue, her life and career were always defined 
by service to others. She graduated from the University of Michigan where she 
was later recognized as a distinguished alumna. She served three tours of duty 
with the American Red Cross in Vietnam and Korea. She was recognized by 
President Lyndon Johnson for her work with the Peace Corps in Washington, D.C. 
and in Venezuela. She completed graduate studies in social work at Wayne State 
University, Detroit and served as Director of Community Services for the 
Franklin Wright Settlements in Detroit. After working with Mother Theresa in 
Calcutta she spent 16 years before retirement on the faculty of her second alma 
mater, Wayne State University, School of Social Work. At the School she 
established the Shirley P. Thrasher Memorial Scholarship, an endowed fund, in 
memory of her colleague who died from cancer in 1994. Wayne State University has 
recently rededicated this endowment as the Shirley P. Thrasher and Cecille Y. 
Dumbrigue Memorial Scholarship Fund. Cecille Dumbrigue is survived by: her life 
partner, Sharon Kay McMillan of Williamsville, Illinois, sister, Mary Porritt of 
Tennessee; brother Cecil Dumbrigue (wife Vongail) of North Carolina; nieces Gini 
Porritt of Ohio, Barbara Porritt of California, Catherine Size (husband Earl) of 
Michigan, Tia Dumbrigue of North Carolina, and nephews Steven Porritt of 
Michigan, Scott Porritt of Arizona, Jason Dumbrigue of North Carolina. The 
family gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Visiting Nurses Association 
of Central Illinois and Hospice Care of Illinois for their dedicated care. For 
details regarding memorial services in Detroit, contact the Wayne State 
University School of Social Work at 313-577-4409. A memorial service will be 
held at the McMillan Farm near Williamsville at 2:30 pm on Saturday, March 10, 
2001. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shirley P. Thrasher and 
Cecille Y. Dumbrigue Memorial Scholarship at the Wayne State University School 
of Social Work or the the Visiting Nurses Association of Central Illinois.
DURNION, STANLEY C., Age 74. Feb. 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean (nee 
Sawyers); loving father oif Gail (David) York, Gary Durnion, Richard Durnion, 
Dale "Duge", Beverly Durnion, Stephen (Audrey) Durnion, Thomas (Kelly) Durnion; 
dear brother of Mable (Robert) Raven; brother-in-law of Eugene Pirl Sr. and Cora 
Durnion; loving Papa of 12;and great grandpa of 2. Funeral service Saturday 11 
a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of 
Woodward), Royal Oak. Visitation Thursday 5-8 and Friday 1-8 at the funeral 
home. 
ENYART, HELEN R., February 27, 2001. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Farald. 
Dearest mother of Richard (Patricia). Loving and proud grandmother of Melissa, 
Brian, Tricia. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 
5-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway 
(16 Mile). Rosary Thursday 7 PM. Instate Friday 10 AM until 10:30 AM time of 
Mass at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes. Memorials to Alzheimer s Association 
appreciated.
FARAO, MANUEL "MANNY" 67 years. February 26, 2001 in Windsor. Beloved father of 
Elia Farao, Manny (Crystal), Theresa DaSilva (John), and Maria Farao. Dear 
grandpa of Peter, J.J., Cristi, Amanda, Jennifer and Ashley. Dear brother of 
Maria Serpa. Visitation will be held from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, the funeral 
service will be held Friday March 2nd at 10 a.m. from the Marcotte Funeral Home, 
870 Wyandotte St. East, Windsor (519) 977-9277, followed by interment at St. 
Alphonsus Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Lung Association or the Heart & 
Stroke Foundation.
FARWELL, NORBERT J., Age 87. February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Rose June. 
Dear father of Russell (Micki), Marlene (Gunther) Hepperle, Arnold (Mary) and 
six grandchildren. Also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Ontario, Canada. 
Member of KofC Council 2835. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. 
at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Rosary 
Friday 6 p.m. Funeral services Saturday instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester 
Catholic Church, 11200 12 Mile Rd. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s Assoc. Detroit 
Chapter, 17220 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 
FEDRICKS,JOHN EUGENE February 26, 2001, age 75, of Leonard formerly of Troy. 
Loving father of John "Dana" Fedricks (Michelle), Shelly Dennington and Barbara 
"Bobbi" Fedricks. Eight grandchildren. Dear brother of Marie Caron Eckhouse and 
Betty Seurynck. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy 248-689-0700. Memorial 
Service Saturday, March 3, 2001 from 1-5 p.m. at The Orion House on M24 at 
Clarkston Road in Lake Orion.
FUENTES,HENRY, JR., February 25, 2001. Age 57. Beloved husband of Marcia. Dear 
father of Daniel and Nancy. Brother of Roy Fuentes of Manassas, VA and Judy 
Waldrep of Las Vegas, NV. Member of Dearborn Masonic Lodge #520. Past Patron 
Order of Eastern Star #238 in Westland. Master Instructor of the Monroe Korean 
Karate Club. Member of the Fogolar Club of Windsor, Ont. Gathering Sat., March 3 
at Wayne Masonic Center, 37137 Palmer Rd., Westland from 4-7 p.m. Arrangements 
by Kerrington, Southgate, MI (734) 282-1400. 
GAMBLIN , ELIZABETH A. February 22, 2001. Age 26. Dear mother of Patrisha. 
Dearest daughter of the late William and Patricia. Dear sister of Lori Gray and 
Billy Gamblin. Funeral Friday 12 Noon at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (1 
blk. N. of 15 Mile) Clinton Twp. Visitation Friday 10 a.m. to 12 Noon. Burial 
St. Clements Cemetery.
GREGERSON,GREGER A. February 27, 2001, age 93 of Westland. Beloved husband of 
Margaret. Dear step-father of Dr. Roderic (Donna) Quirk, and Robert Quirk. 
Step-grandfather of four and step-great grandfather of two. Visitation at the 
Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, (www.uhtfuneralhome.com) Friday 
1:00 till 9:00 p.m. Memorial Services under auspices of V.F.W. Post #3323 and 
M.O.C. #18 Friday 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be 
appreciated. 
GUTT,HELEN L., Age 83. February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear 
mother of Donald (Paulette) Gutt and Margaret (George) Fluture. Loving 
grandmother of Jason, Elissa, Matthew and Michael. Sister of Genevieve 
Wroblewski, Emily Schweiger, Virginia Szymanowski. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. 
with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home , 49150 Schoenherr (N. of 22 
Mile), Shelby Twp. Instate Friday 10 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 
48115 Schoenherr Rd. (bet. 21 & 22 Mile) until 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. 
Michael s Cemetery, Richmond, MI. 
HARWOOD, HAROLD S., Age 78. Brother-in-law of Alma Harwood. Survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Thursday. 
HEIDLOFF, ELMER R., Feb. 28, 2001. Age 78. Beloved husband of the late Betty; 
dear father of Eileen Newton (Norm), Sharon Rhodes (Jim), Larry (Cathy) and Ray 
(Jenny); loving grandfather of Marty, Jimmy, Jenine, Buck, Jackie, Carley and 
Ross. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons , 2600 Crooks Rd. 
(betw. Maple-Big Beaver), Friday 3-8 p.m. with scripture service 7 p.m. 
Visitation at Church of St. Alan, 2345 Coolidge (betw. Maple-Big Beaver), 
Saturday 10:30 a.m. until funeral mass at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal, Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer's Assoc. 
HELTON,OLGA, Age 74. February 27, 2001. Beloved mother of Michael (Sue), Wiliam, 
Carol, Richard (Debi), Ronald, Cindy, Deborah (LoLo) and Tina (John). Dearest 
grandmother of 12. Preceded in death by her husband Vernon and daughter Diane. 
Visitation Wednesday 5-9 PM & Thursday 2-9 PM. Evening Service Thursday 7:30 PM 
at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 South Telegraph Rd. 
Instate Friday 9:30 AM at St. Michael s Orthodox Church, 26375 West Chicago, 
Redford Twp., MI with service at 10 AM. 
HORN, ELEANOR, Age 86, February 27, 2001, formerly of Eastpointe. Loving wife of 
the late Ferdinand. Dear mother of Lillian, Donald (Betty), Gerald (Carol) and 
Dennis (Debbie). 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and two great great 
grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 
Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot at Toepfer (8 Mile). Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. at 
St. Leonard Catholic Church, 23032 Wellington, Warren until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. 
Rosary Friday 7 p.m Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
JAHN,CLARENCE P., February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Dorthea. Loving 
father of Gerald Paul and Mrs. Kerry (Marianne) Nelder. Dearest grandfather of 
Dorothy, Gregory Paul, Jennifer and Brian. Dear great-grandfather of Eric Paul 
and Kristie. Brother of the late Howard and Harvey. In state at St. Paul 
Lutheran Church, Friday at 9:30 until time of service at 10 a.m. Visitation 
Wednesday 6-9, Thursday 1-7 at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile 
Rd. (betw. Middlebelt & Merriman). Entombment Glen Eden Memorial Park Mausoleum. 

JOHNSON, WAVE T., Age 96. Feb. 26, 2001. 27 year resident of Birmingham formerly 
of Detroit. Wife of the late Albert (Al) Johnson. Mother of Gordon Johnson and 
Avis Gotterson. Grandmother of Gordon, Chris, Richard, Barbara and Edward. Also 
six great-grandchildren.Private funeral services Friday. 
KLASSEN, ADELIA, Age 87 of Utica. February 26, 2001. Predeceased by husband 
Lawrence in 1972. Beloved mother of Robert (Beverly) Klassen, Dorothy Bishop, 
Lawrence (Sandra) Klassen, Mary (Greg) Fruehe. 5 grandchildren and 5 
great-grandchildren. Funeral service Friday 11:30 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son 
Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Visitation Thursday 
3-9:00 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. 
KORB,THOMAS L., 69 of Ferndale, died unexpectedly Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 
his home. He was born July 22, 1931 in Clintonville, WI. Mr. Korb served 
honorably overseas in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Journeyman Machinist at 
Tishken Products in Oak Park until his recent retirement and was a talented free 
lance writer in his spare time. Mr. Korb wishes were that there be no funeral 
service or visitation upon his death. Surviving are his five children and six 
grandchildren. 
KUBIAK, RICK, of Center Line, died February 27, at his residence. Dearest son of 
the late Gene Kubiak and Agnes Pioch. Dear brother of Gary (Rose) Kubiak. Loving 
uncle of Kelly, Shannon, Derek, and Kaylynn Kubiak. Please contact Gary Kubiak 
for Memorial Service: 248-691-2939. 
LUCKETT, PATRICIA B. 72 of Sun City, AZ died February 16, 2001 in Sun Health 
Hospice. Mrs. Luckett was born in Stokenchurch, England. She moved to Arizona in 
1983 from Dearborn, Michigan where she had resided since 1949. She was the last 
president of the Sun City / Fairway Art Club and was a deacon of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Dearborn. Mrs. Luckett is survived by her husband, 
Fraser; three daughters, Patricia, Susan and Anne; seven grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held at the Dearborn First 
Presbyterian Church on March 10, 2001 at 2:00 PM. Memorials may be sent to the 
American Cancer Society.
MacLEOD,MARGARET LAWSON age 80 of Harrison Township. Wife of the late Angus. 
Mother of Graham (Diane) MacLeod, Heather (Dennis) Calcaterra and the late 
Roderick. Grandmother of Shannon and Lindsey MacLeod. Sister of the late Anna 
Mesinir. Aunt of Janet Lang and Karen Morgan. Funeral 10 AM Saturday in Will & 
Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mt. Clemens. Visitation 3 - 9 Thursday 
and 2 - 9 Friday. Memorials to Make A Wish Foundation or the charity of the 
donors choice.
MARAN, GEORGE, JR., February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Viola. Dear father of 
David (Michele), Janet (David) Elberling, Barbara (William) Jablonski, Kathleen 
(Shaw) Pickens. Grandfather of Melissa, Eric, Amy, Christy, Jeffrey, Gregory, 
Annalise, Hope, Connor and the late Nicholas. Brother of the late Florence 
Lazar. Brother-in-law of John Lazar. Predeceased by parents George Sr., and 
Anna. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 12-9 PM. Prayers Thursday 7:30 PM 
at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. 
and Cherry Hill). Instate Friday 9 AM at SS. Peter and Paul Romanian Orthodox 
Church, 750 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Hgts, until 10 AM Mass.
MARANGON,LYNN., Age 67. February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Marny. Loving 
father of Pam (Brad) Spitz, Cathi (Jack) Soullier, Mark Marangon, Terri (Steve) 
Eick. PaPa of Dana, Caitlyn, Blake, Justin, Kyle, Hunter and Spencer. Dear son 
of Ione Marangon. Brother of Allen (Mari Lou) Marangon. Funeral from The Stone 
Chapel of St. Hugo of the Hills, 2215 Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills on Saturday 11 
a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10 a.m. Visitation at Lynch & Sons 
Funeral Home, 1368 North Crooks (between 14-15 Mile Roads) Friday 2-9 p.m. 
Scripture Service 8 p.m. Contributions to Pontiac Rescue Mission or Food Bank of 
Oakland Co.
MARTUS, MARY M., age 78. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Dear mother of David 
(Loren Bach); Daniel (Linda); Darien; Theresa (David) Diehl; Cecilia; Peter 
(Debbie); Joseph and Mary Pat, also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Dear sister of James (Donna) Quinn. Visitation at the Kaul 
Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot; Roseville, Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. 
until time of Funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Metropolitan Church of the 
Nazarene-Roseville. Memorials to Area Agency on Aging, 44200 Garfield Rd., Suite 
200, Clinton Twp., MI 48038.
MAYERCAK, JOHN PAUL, Beloved father ond grandfather, of Lake Odessa, formerly of 
Detroit, passed away peacefully February 27, 2001 at the age of 78. John was 
born in Dixonville, PA on June 1, 1922 and was raised in Detroit. He joined the 
Army Air Corps in 1943. After his discharge he worked for Packard Motor Corp. 
and other auto suppliers in the Detroit area. He took great joy in living the 
last years of his life with his daughter, Dorothy Lootens and family in Lake 
Odessa. John loved spending family celebrations with his children and 
grandchildren. John, an avid Detroit Tiger fan, also enjoyed Bing Crosby and 
Frank Sinatra music, history, old movies, chocolate, and traveling. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (Jacobs) Mayercak; his wives, 
Loreen Wolfgang Mayercak Goffnet, and Beverly Kowlakowski Mayercak; his 
brothers, Joe, Carl, Albert, and Adam; and his sisters, Eve and Mary. Surviving 
are his children, Philip (Ruth) Mayercak of Holt, Dorothy (Henry) Lootens of 
Lake Odessa, Paul (Jean) Mayercak of Shepard, MI, Glen Mayercak of Mt. Pleasant, 
Mary York Martinez of Bellflower, CA; 16 grandchildren; seven great 
grandchildren; his sisters, Sue Copson, Anna Dest, Dorothy Szytkowski, all of 
Detroit; and many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, March 
2, 2001 from 2-4 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. 
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at the Koops Funeral 
Chapel. A Committal Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday at the Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery in Detroit.
MILOIAN ,JOHN ,Feb. 27, 2001. Age 79 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Betty. 
Loving father of Gary (Lisa) Dodd, Marilyn (Dan) Stengle and Gloria Elkins. Also 
survived by six grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Service Saturday 11:30 
a.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home 14032 Northline Rd. Southgate.
MORELLI, KENNETH W., February 27, 2001, age 32. Beloved husband of Andrea. 
Loving father of Kenneth Jr. Dear son of Aldo Morelli and Ursula Reinhard. 
Brother of Michael and Jeffrey. Son-in-law of Mary Ann and Michael Kosmalski. 
Best friend of Larry Jacob and Uncle of Nicole, Nicholas and T. J. Visitation at 
The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 
Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. w/Rosary 
7 p.m. Saturday Instate at St. Basil Church, 22800 Schroeder, Eastpointe, 9:00 
a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. 
MORRIS,MARCELLA F., February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of Charles P. Dear mother of 
James S., Timothy J., Sallyanne, Mary Jo (Jerry) Cole, Terence J., Margaret Rose 
(Victor) Candela, Edmond (Denise), Ellen J. (Louis) Laurentius and the late 
Colleen M. (John) Smith. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 2 
great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 9:15 from the L.J. Griffin Funeral 
Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St. Michael Church at 10 a.m. 
Rosary Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m.
NEADA,LEAH SHIRLEY, February 23, 2001, age 77, in Burnsville, MN. Wife of the 
late Daniel D. Neada. Dear mother of the late Danny T. Neada, Barbara 
Barrington, Nancy Bell (Randall) and Jeffrey Neada. Sister of Maxine Neiman. 
Grandmother of Wendy, Kerri & Pete Barrington "P.J." & Bethany, Jason, the late 
Marc Bell & Michael Bell & Nicole Neada. Great-grandmother of Mirranda, 
Samantha, Athen, Harley, Jade & Sierra. PLEASE NOTE CORRECTED DAY OF FUNERAL. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell 
Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) THURSDAY 2 p.m. until funeral service 
7 p.m.
dncross4NORKIEWICZ,JOHN D. JR. Of Warren. Died February 27, 2001 at the age of 
59. Dearest father of Dawn, Wendy, and Tammy. Dearest son of Eleanore and the 
late John D. Sr. (1993). Dearest brother of Jerry Norkiewicz, Eddie Norkiewicz, 
Pat (Michael) Steiner. Funeral Services will be held Saturday 8:45 a.m. at the 
Chapel of E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan Rd. (1 block S. of 
9 Mile in Warren). Mass of the Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark s Catholic 
Church, 4257 Bart at the corner of Eureka (Warren). Scripture Rosary Friday 7 
p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation 
Thursday, 5-9 and Friday 1-9.
OSEMLAK, JOSEPHINE A. February 26,2001, age 82. Beloved wife of the late John. 
Dear mother of John Osemlak, Marilyn (Charles) Milewski-McKee, Thomas Osemlak, 
Donna (Anthony) Pupa and the late Richard Osemlak. Ten grandchildren and nine 
great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4 pm - 9 pm and Friday 12 noon - 9 pm 
at the Detroit Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home 6982 Edward St. (corner 
Parkinson, 4 blks South of Mich. Ave.). Rosary services for Josephine will be 
Friday, 7:30 pm. In state Saturday, 9:30 am at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, 
4200 Martin, Detroit (2 blks. S. of Michigan Ave.) until the Funeral Mass at 
10:00 am. Burial Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Wyandotte. Josephine was a member of 
the Rosary Society and D. of I. Tetakwitha Circle #924.
PICCININI, MARTIN, Age 87, February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Mary. 
Dearest father of Emanuel (Sharron), Charles, Lawrence (Joann) and Carol (Art) 
Mazzeo. Proud grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 15. Visitation Wednesday 
2-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp) 54880 
VAn Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. Instate Friday 10 a.m. at St. 
John Vianney Church, 54045 Schoenherr (S. of 25 Mile Rd.) until 10:30 a.m. Mass. 
Interment Resurrection. 
PICHLA, WALTER A., Age 77. February 28, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Lucille. Dearest father of Mary (Victor) Lannoo, Annamarie (Ted) Thrasher, Henry 
(Marty), Sandy, and the late Walter Jr. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 13 
great grandchildren. Dear brother of Rose Koshay. Funeral services Saturday 10 
a.m. at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). 
Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. & Friday 12-9
PIOTROWSKI , LEONARD February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean (Drag). Loving 
father of Jeanette (Denny) West, Lorraine Lowe, Delphine Carpenter and David 
Piotrowski. Dear grandfather of Angela, Kelly, Eric, Karyn, Jennifer and 
Kristen. Beloved great-grandfather of Joshua and Madison. Brother of Eugene 
Piotrowski and Emily Perry. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral 
Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). In state Friday 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. 
Service at St. Anne Church, 32000 Mound Rd. Member of PLAV Post #12. 
REYNOLDS, GEAN FRANCES Passed away February 28, 2001. Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. 
Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 15889 E. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit. Ms. 
Reynolds will lie instate at the church from 9:15 A.M. until the Mass at 9:45 
A.M. Visitation 4-9 P.M. Thursday and 2-9 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Friday 
at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 
Harper Ave. (3 blks. N. of Ten Mile Rd.)
RICHE,HARRY, Beloved husband of Fara Silverman Riche. Dear step father of 
Margaret (Mark) Eichner, Donna (Jim) Brennan and Susan Leiter. Father of the 
late Robert Riche and the late Janet Krstovski. Grandfather of Warren Riche, 
Michael Riche, Kelly, Phillip and Marco Krstovski, Ashley Leiter, Adam (Rachel) 
Eichner, Michele Goldstein, Matthew, Randy and Lissa Brennan and the late Dr. 
Adam I. Goldstein. Three great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Belle Snover, 
the late Rose Paikin and the late Jack Rotofsky. Survived by loving nieces and 
nephews. Services 12 noon Thursday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 
Interment Nusach Harie Cemetery.
ROE, MARGARET ALBERTA Age 87, February 27, 2001 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the 
late Sterling E. Loving mother of Stephen (Lydia)), Catherine (William)) Romps, 
Roger and Mary (James) Lesner. Dear grandmother of Thomas, William, Theresa, 
Lisa, Kevin, Peter, Anne and Laura. Great grandmother of Ten. Funeral Services 
are scheduled for Friday at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (Corner 
of Goddard). Call funeral home for time of service, 313-386-6600. Visitation 
Thursday 12-9 p.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. 
ROSNOSKY, FRANK J., February 28, 2001. Age 84. Beloved husband of Irene. Loving 
father of Irene (George) Sammit, Frances (Mark) Jordan and Walter (Jean). 
Dearest grandpa of Diane, Denise, George II, Crystal, Catherine, Christine, Mark 
and Walter II. Dear great grandpa of Matthew, Andrew, Robert and Kristen. 
Funeral service Friday 9:30 a.m. at the L.A. Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 9300 
Middlebelt (S. of West Chicago) to St. Damian Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. 
Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-9. Rosary Thursday 6:30 p.m. Interment Holy 
Sepulchre.
SCHEMANSKY, LEONARD JR., Age 67, passed away on February 4, 2001. Beloved 
husband of Frances (nee Cassisa). Loving father of Robert (Desiree), and Sharon 
(Jeff) DeSantis. Son of Lydia Schemansky, brother of Barbara Gronckey, Marlene 
(Al) Helwig, Madeline (Jim) McNally, and the late Delphine (Hal) Bean. U.S. Army 
Veteran, American Legion member and avid fisherman. The remains have been 
cremated. Memorial Mass on Saturday, March 3, St. Clement Church, 25320 Van 
Dyke, Center Line, at 10 AM. 
SCHMIDT,FRANKLIN W., February 27. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear brother of Dr. 
Warren (Amanda) Schmidt and Mildred Petrich. Also survived by three nephews, 
four nieces and many grand nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the 
Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, and Saturday 
10:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church of 
Fraser. Memorials to the Church appreciated. Guest book available www.legacy.com 

SCHNEIDER, ROBERT F. SR. Age 75, of Novi. February 28, 2001. Beloved husband of 
Leona. Dear father of Sharron (Daniel) Watts and Robert (Kristen) Schneider Jr. 
Loving grandfather of Brandon, Scott and Benjamin Schneider, and Nicole Watts. 
Memorial service to held Saturday 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 24505 
Meadowbrook Rd., Novi. Family requests contributions be made to Hospice of 
Michigan, 16250 Northland Dr., Suite 212, Southfield, MI 48075. For more 
information please call the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, Novi. 248-348-1800
SILVOLA, HILIA, February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Dear mother 
of Gary (Christine) Silvola, Duane Silvola and Mrs. Susan (Kevin) Foster. 
Grandmother of Brian, Emily, Kenny, Matthew, Billy and Michael. Also leaves 
faithful canine companion Nugget. Sister of Martin (Frances) Anderson and Taido 
(Charlotte) Anderson. Sister-in-law of Irma (jake) Glass. Visitation Friday 3-9 
pm at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Farmington (One block 
West of Farmington Road). Funeral Saturday 10:00 am at Bethlehem Lutheran 
Church, 35300 W. Eight Mile Rd., Farmington Hills.
SLIWINSKI, ANNA V., Age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2001. She was 
born April 7, 1913 in Detroit to John and Walaria (Piotrowski) Kolosowski. On 
Sept. 12, 1936 she married Richard F. Sliwinski in Detroit. She was a member of 
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo. Survivors include her husband, 
Richard; 4 children: Patricia Neumann of Newaygo, Valerie (Charles)) Powell of 
Florida, Lorraine Sliwinski of Clinton Twp., MI, Richard (Juanita)) Sliwinski II 
of Chesterfield, MI; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 
great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter: Ann Marie, 
2 brothers: Frank and Joseph, and 1 sister: Helen Cross. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 3, 2001 at St. Bartholomew Catholic 
Church in Newaygo, with Fr. Loc Trinh as Celebrant. Interment will be in St. 
Bartholomew Cemetery in Newaygo. Visitation will be at the Kroeze Funeral Home 
in Fremont (637 E. Main Street, Fremont, MI 231-924-2130) from 2-4 & 6-8 PM on 
Friday, March 2, 20001 with a Vigil Service being held at 7:30 PM on Friday. 
STOCKSTILL,ELEANOR A. Age 96. February 28, 2001. Dear sister of Rosalyn T. 
(Edward) Rem; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Instate Saturday 
9:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit, until time 
of service at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 
Mack, Grosse Pointe, from 2-9 p.m. Rosary Friday evening at 7 p.m. 
TOPOLINSKI , LEOCADIA M. Age 99. February 26, 2001. Preceded in death by her 
husband Anthony. Loving mother of Mary Ann Topolinski, Timothy (Ilene) and John 
(Terry). Dear grandmother of Pamela, Dennis, Nancy, Timothy, Christine and Matt. 
Dear great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Sister of Clara Sobonya and 
Balbina Konefke. Visitation Thursday 5-9 and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. 
Rosary Friday at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). In 
state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at St. Malachy Church, 14115 Fourteen Mile Rd. (E. of 
Schoenherr) until 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
TRASK, ROSEMARY H., Age 79, February 24, 2001. Beloved mother of the late 
Roberta Ronayne and loving mother to Kathleen Olesky, Thurston Trask and 
Rosemary Trask. She will be dearly missed by her sisters, Roberta Griffin and 
Mary McErlane. A cherished grandmother survived by eight grandchildren, three 
great grandchildren and a fovorite aunt to many. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at 
the Harry J . Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Saturday. 
Prayers 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Mary s of 
Redford, 14601 Mansfield at Grand River, Detroit. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery
WALTERS, CHARLES L., February 28,2001. Age 87 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the 
late Helen. Loving father of Robert (Myrna), Gerald (Barbara), Judy (Gene) Webb, 
JoAnn (Gene) Belcher, Charles (Virginia), Terry (Denise), Marie (Greg) Garland 
and the late Janet Clabaugh. Dear brother of Dorlene (Richard) Wertz. Also 
survived by 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and one great great 
granddaughter. Visitation Thursday 5-9 pm and Friday 1-9 pm at the Voran Funeral 
Home (Taylor Chapel) 23750 Goddard Rd. Rosary Friday 7:30 pm. Prayers Saturday 
9:30 am from the Voran Funeral Home to St. Constance Catholic Church for a 10 am 
mass. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.
WATERSTONE,FREDERICK PAUL Beloved husband of Carol Waterstone. Dear father of 
Lisa (Bill) Gerlich, Sherrie (John) Schwartz, Joel (Carrie) Waterstone, Jared 
Waterstone and the late Nathan Waterstone. Grandfather of Heather and Greg 
Gerlich, Miranda Waterstone, Lauryn and Jordyn Waterstone. Brother of Howard 
(Lee) Waterstone. Uncle of Bob (Carol) Waterstone and Merrillee Waterstone. 
Services 10 o clock Friday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 . 
Interment Machpelah. Cemetery.
WEINERT, JANE (LEGINZA) February 26, 2001. Loving mother of Gerald (Judy) 
Leginza and Jim (Barbara) Leginza. Leaves four grandchildren and 2 
great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 9 a.m. at Our Savior P.N.C. Church, until 
time of Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 3-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 
W. Warren, Rosary Thursday 4 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
WOLSKI, GEORGE W., SR. Age 87 of Sarasota, FL. February 26, 2001. Beloved 
husband to Michaelene. Dear father of Christine Mitchell and George W. (Anita). 
Loving grandfather of six and great grandfather of two. Friends may visit Friday 
5-8 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, 2904 
Orchard Lake Rd., (W. of Telegraph), Keego Harbor. (248) 682-0200. Interment All 
Saints Cemetery.

Death Notices 3/02/01

ALBUS,LENORA B., Went home to Heaven on February 28, 2001. Beloved wife and best 
friend of the late William. Dear mother of Ruthann Irvin, Diane (Chuck) Staknis, 
Suzanne Albus and Maryann (Joe) Choroba. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Jamie 
Irvin, Leighann Staknis, Joseph and Joshua Choroba. Resting at the L.J. Griffin 
Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail) Friday 12 noon to 9 p.m. In 
state at Newburg United Methodist Church, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail (E. of Newburgh) 
Saturday 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. Family wishes that memorial 
contributions be made to Angela Hospice. 
ARMSTRONG,PAULINE MARIE Age 78. Snuck out of the room February 28, 2001 after a 
brief illness. Beloved mother of Diane Wright and Robert Jankowski. Precious 
grandmother of Dawn (Mike) Bell, Loree (David) Kruse, Russell Wright, James, 
Chris, Susan and the late Bobby. Proud great-grandmother of 6. Sister of Freda 
(Garland) Sanders, Cliff (Marcella) Hill & Hershell. Sister-in-law of Minnie 
Hill. Service Sat. 11 a.m. at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Rd. 
(2 blks. W. of Woodward) Berkley. Visitation Fri. 1-9 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. until 
the time of the service.
BARR, MAXINE, March 1, 2001. Dear wife of the late George McIntosh and the late 
Norman Barr. Dear mother of Donald McIntosh (Sharon), Robert McIntosh and 
Marlene Aitken. Also survived by five grandchildren Melinda, Matthew, Aaron, 
Marisa and Robert Jr. and two great grandchildren Catherine and Anna. Funeral 
Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home , 
22546 Michigan Ave, Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Ladies Oriental Shrine Service 7 
p.m. Friday. Memorials to Moslem Hospital for Crippled Children preferred. 
BEACHER , THOMAS ,February 27, 2001. Age 80 of Wayne. Beloved husband of Dora. 
Dear father of John (Helen) Beacher and Mary Beacher. Grandfather of Jonathan 
and Daniel Beacher. At the Uht Funeral Home 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. 
www.uhtfuneralhome.com Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 
3:00 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Lions Club Charities or Michigan Humane 
Society. 
BEAN, GARY E., Dearest companion of Victoria Stayer. Loving son of Theresa. Also 
survived by three sisters, three brothers and many nieces and nephews. He will 
be sadly missed by all his friends and bros. Visitation today 2-9 p.m. with 
prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Don Graham Funeral Home, Inc. 1005 Junction at 
Fisher. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. at All Saints Church 7824 Fort St. until 
time of Mass at 9:30. Interment Woodmere Cemetery 
BERRIS,DR. IRVING, Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Berris. Dear father of 
Sharon (Douglas) Roeseler and Bonnie Berris. Brother of Ida Franovitz. Also 
survived by Eileen (Abe) Glaser and many other loving nieces, nephews, grand 
nieces and grand nephews. Services 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel (248) 569-0020 . Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
BRYANT,VICTOR A., Age 55. Suddenly. Dear brother of Judith Geierman, Dennis, 
Robert, Thomas, Betty Anne Turner, Lori and the late William, Jr. Also leaves 
many beloved nieces and nephews. Visiting Friday 3-9 p.m. Service Saturday 11 
a.m. at Chas. R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (betw. 6-7 Mile Rds.). 
BUNIKIS,FRANK, Age 77, of Royal Oak. Beloved husband of Aldona (50 yrs.). 
Dearest father of Algirdas (Caroline), Mary (Monty) Parks, and Margaret Krieg. 
Dear grandfather of Michelle and Andrew Bunikis; Genevieve and Monica Krieg. 
Also survived by brother in Lithuania, Juozas Bunikis and his family. Family 
will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 
32515 Woodward, (betw. 13-14 Mile Rd.), Friday 3-8 PM. Funeral Services 7 PM. 
Memorials Aid to Lithuania. Arrangements by Val S. Bauza Funeral Home. 
BUNIKIS, FRANK, Age 77 of Royal Oak. Beloved husband of Aldona (50 years). 
Dearest father of Algirdas (Caroline), Mary (Monty) Parks, and Margaret Krieg. 
Dear grandfather of Michelle and Andrew Bunikis; Genevieve and Monica Krieg. 
Also survived by brother in Lithuania Juozas Bunikis and his family. Family will 
receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel) 32515 
Woodward, (betw. 13-14 Mile Rd.) Friday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Services 7:00 p.m. 
Memorials Aid to Lithuania. Arrangements by Val S. Bauza Funeral Home.
CAPALDI, JAMES A., February 27, 2001. Age 41. Beloved father of Anton. Dearest 
son of Robert (Gloria). Loving brother of Deborah (William) Scott, Michael 
(Katherine), Cheryl (Clarence) Wolfrom, & Steven. Grandson of the late Andrew 
(Mary) Capaldi. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of 
flowers donations can be made to the Michigan Humane Society, P.O. Box 21482, 
Auburn Hills, 48321. Services are privatey being handled by Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons Inc. 
CARTLEDGE , JOSEPH DEBBS Age 62. Dear father of Joseph, Chris (Patti), Terry 
(Tricia) and Grandson Tyler and Jamie (Carrie). Life long friend of Grace and 
everyone that knew him. Visitation Friday 2:30 till 9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral 
Home 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Funeral Saturday in state 9 a.m. until 
time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, St. Clair Shores. 
Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. 
CAURDY,MIKE, Suddenly, February 28, 2001. Beloved father of Robin, Michelle 
(Robert) Calco and Heather (Todd) Savalox. Proud grandfather of Kristina, Gina 
and Brice Calco. Brother of Lila Best, Joseph (Patricia) and David (Roberta). 
Loving uncle of four nephews and eight nieces. Also survived by numerous grand 
nephews and grand nieces. Predeceased by parents Alex and Ziney Caurdy. Retired 
Dearborn City worker. Past Master of Syria Lodge #566 F&AM, Shriner, past 
president of Dearborn Moose and poet. Visitation Friday 4-9 PM. Services 
Saturday 9 AM at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. 
(Between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Dearborn ARC. 
CHAMPAGNE,ALBERT L., SR. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Goldie C. for 62 
years. Dearest father of the late Darlene Payne, Arlene Salvaggio (late Carmen), 
Albert L. Jr. and the late George W. Loving grandfather of 8 and 6 
great-grandchildren. Brother of Russell (late Alberta) and Jean Schram (late 
Harold). In state 9 a.m. Saturday until Mass 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle 
Church. Visitation 1-10 p.m. Friday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack 
Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday. 
CRAIG, ROBERT R., Age 72, of Taylor, MI. Died February 28, 2001. Beloved father 
of Jeanette (Mike) Bray, Jackie (Mike) Evans, Sandi (Bob) Stanley, and Jim 
(Diane) Craig. Dearest grandfather of 9, dear great grandfather of one. Loving 
brother of Barbara (Jerry) Rennie of Titusville, FL. Visitation Saturday 5-9 
p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Scripture service Sunday 7 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel 
of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. Instate Monday 11 a.m. 
with Mass at 11:30 a.m., St. Alfred Catholic Church, Taylor, MI. Memorials 
suggested to: Michigan Lupus Foundation. 
DELONIS , LEONARD V. Feb. 28, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of 
Richard (Felicia), Thaddeus (Mary) and the late Robert. Leaves 10 grandchildren 
and nine great grandchildren. Brother of Harry and Edward. Father in law of 
Susan. Member of Msgr. Hunt KofC #3312. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Joseph (Dearborn) Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. Rosary Friday 7:45 p.m. 
Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home 
19111 W. Warren.
DiSTEFANO, LINDA L., February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Dear 
mother of Genny (Ralph) Langlois, Lori (Paul) Baird and Julie (Dennis) Quinn. 
Grandmother of Landon, Cory, Austin, Shannon, Drew, Conner and Kevin. Sister of 
Polly Anne Wilcox. Aunt of Nick Wilcox. Visitation Friday 4-9 PM. Services 
Saturday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home , 1139 Inkster Rd. 
(between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Leukemia Research and 
Life, Inc. or Humane Society of Huron Valley. 
DUNN,AGNES J., Age 100. Former owner of the Wabeek Dining Room in Wyandotte. 
Loving mother of Vivian Doherty. Dear grandmother of Denise (Timothy) Sommer. 
Dear great-grandmother of Sean and Christopher Sommer. Visitation Saturday 2 
p.m. until time of services at 6 p.m. at R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle 
Ave., Wyandotte. (734) 284-1600. 
DURNION, STANLEY C., Age 74. Feb. 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean (nee 
Sawyers); loving father oif Gail (David) York, Gary Durnion, Richard Durnion, 
Dale "Duge", Beverly Durnion, Stephen (Audrey) Durnion, Thomas (Kelly) Durnion; 
dear brother of Mable (Robert) Raven; brother-in-law of Eugene Pirl Sr. and Cora 
Durnion; loving Papa of 12;and great grandpa of 2. Funeral service Saturday 11 
a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of 
Woodward), Royal Oak. Visitation Thursday 5-8 and Friday 1-8 at the funeral 
home. 
FARWELL, NORBERT J., Age 87. February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Rose June. 
Dear father of Russell (Micki), Marlene (Gunther) Hepperle, Arnold (Mary) and 
six grandchildren. Also survived by 4 brothers and 2 sisters in Ontario, Canada. 
Member of KofC Council 2835. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. 
at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile). Rosary 
Friday 6 p.m. Funeral services Saturday instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester 
Catholic Church, 11200 12 Mile Rd. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s Assoc. Detroit 
Chapter, 17220 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 
FITZGIBBON , ROBERT J., SR. 86, of Visalia, Calif., formerly of Detroit. Died 
February 27, 2001. Born in Claremont, NH and raised in Fitchburg, Maine. 
Survived by his wife Herta M.; three sons, Edward A., John R., Robert J. Jr.; 
daughter Roberta J. Eaton and four step daughters. Brother of Donald B., William 
H. and the late Thomas Fitzgibbon. Also survived by 20 grandchildren and 
numerous great grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved 
him. Private services were held.
FURITANO, JOSEPH, Age 62, February 23, 2001. Born October 30, 1938 in Detroit, 
MI. Moved to Las Vegas July 2000. Lived in Michigan all of his life until coming 
to Las Vegas. Retired Produce Director. Survivors: wife, Beth Elaine Furitano, 
Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Lisa Furitano, Sterling Heights, MI; son, John 
Furitano, Roseville, MI; daughter, Christina Czerny, Clinton Township, MI; 
sister, Rosemary Ausilio, Clinton Township, MI; sister, Josephine McLennan, 
Rochester Hills, MI; sister, Kathleen Furitano, Chicago, IL; mother, Grace 
Furitano, Chicago, IL. Three grandchildren. Memorial Service: Church of Jesus 
Christ, 12500 Plumbrook, Sterling Heights, MI, Sunday, March 4, 2001, 7:00 p.m. 
Arrangements by: Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 
89129, (702) 464-8480.
GORMAN SR., THOMAS E. Age 83. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Genevie J. (nee 
Maichrzyk) for 52 years. Loving father of Thomas (Teri) Gorman Jr., Patricia 
(James) Coates, Linda (Kevin) O Shaughnessy and Mary Ellen (Terry) Cashman. Dear 
brother of Lillian and John Gorman. Loving Grandfather of eight. Funeral service 
Monday in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Church, 
Royal Oak. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan 
& Son Funeral Home 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Scripture 
service Sunday evening. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. 
HARWOOD, HAROLD S., Age 78. Brother-in-law of Alma Harwood. Survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Thursday. 
HATH,STUART A, 81 of Dearborn. Husband of Jean. Died Monday, February 26, 2001 
at John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington, Connecticut. He was born November 22, 
1919 in Brant, Michigan, son of the late Horace B. & Amy Hath. He has lived in 
Michigan most of his life. He was a graduate of Mich. State University where he 
earned a degree in Engineering. He was a Veteran of WWII having served in the 
U.S. Army as Commander of Battery Sea 36th Field Artillery. Mr. Hath was 
President at W.T. Heaney Co., in Southfield many years prior to his retirement. 
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Dearborn. Dear father of 
Son, Gary (Mary Ann) Hath of Canton, CT.; loving grandfather of Jenna & Amanda 
Hath; also survived by a sister, Cleo Williams & a brother Winton Hath. He was 
predeceased by a son, James S. Hath. Funeral Sat. 10AM at First United Methodist 
Church, Dearborn at Garrison & Mason. Visitation 2-5 & 7-9 Friday at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 
HUDDLESTONE, DOROTHY J. Age 85. March 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Fred. 
Dearest sister of Walter Ostick & Olga Lewald. Also survived by several nieces 
and nephews. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. Services Monday 11 a.m. at the Taylor 
Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Raod. Memorials 
suggested to Henry Ford Hospice.
KILPATRICK,VERNA M. (nee Ingles) Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother 
of John F., Joan (Donald) Fike, Jeanette (Phil) Sapienza, William (Anna), Mark, 
Matthew (Charlotte) and the late Gary. Loving grandmother of five; 
great-grandmother of two. Visitation Friday 2:30-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Saturday 9:30 until time of Mass 10 a.m. 
Holy Innocents Church. Rosary Friday 7 p.m.
KITHAS, ATHENA, Age 58. Loving wife of Ted; dear mother of Yvonne (Jim) Cusmano, 
Thomas (Anne) Nims, Christine (Gary) Soderberg, Danielle Simon, Laura Kithas and 
George Kithas; daughter of Helen Karson; grandmother of Thomas and Alex Nims and 
Brian Soderberg; sister of Nicki Kithas, Shirley Kolokithas, Dina Riggins and 
Evans Karson. Visiting Friday 3-9 p.m. Trisagion Friday 8:30 p.m. at Charles R. 
Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (betw. 6-7 Mile). In state Saturday 10:15 
a.m. until service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox 
Church, 36375 Joy Rd. (betw. Wayne-Newbergh). Interment Parkview Memorial.
KONTAS,DOROTHY ALICE February 27, 2001. Age 76. Beloved wife of the late 
Theodore. Dear mother of Deborah Yoder and Richard Kontas. Grandmother of 
Deanna. Sister of Betty Kokinakis. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice 
Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Rd., Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. 
Instate Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 39851 W. Five Mile 
Rd. (E. of Haggerty) Monday 9:30 a.m until time of service 10:30 a.m. Trisagion 
Sunday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lung Association.
KRUG , CAROLINE T. (nee Janowicz) Feb. 28, 2001. Beloved wife of Fred W. Dearest 
mother of Barbara (Joe) Miller, Carol (Dave) Colling and Bill (Kathy) Krug. 
Proud grandmother of seven. Great grandmother of two. Dear sister of Josephine 
Fogle and Jenny Bruce. Sister in law of Rosemary Janowicz. Visitation Fri. 2-9 
p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile 
Rd. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday. Instate Sat. 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Church, 1400 
Inglewood, Rochester until Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection. 
KRZYWIECKI,ALICE M. Age 85 wife of the late Stanley. Mother of Dorothy (Warren) 
Boerner and Kathleen (Gerald) Maciag. Grandmother of Michael and Colleen. Great 
grandmother of Bradley. Sister of Herbert (Irene) Deutsch. Visitation Saturday 
4-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, 
Hamtramck. Instate Monday 9 am at St. Ladislaus Church, 2730 Caniff Hamtramck, 
until time of Funeral Mass 9:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Scripture 
service Sunday 7 p.m. 
LYNCH, VI, Age 93. Feb. 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother 
of Marilyn (James) Elwarner. Proud and loving Nana of Janie (Jason) Wilkins. 
Dear sister of Ev Lynch. Mrs. Lynch was former owner of Lynch s Bar on Gratiot 
in Detroit for almost 21 years. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. 
at St. Stephen Episcopal Church in Troy (5500 N. Adams Rd.)
MARAN, GEORGE, JR., February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Viola. Dear father of 
David (Michele), Janet (David) Elberling, Barbara (William) Jablonski, Kathleen 
(Shawn) Pickens. Grandfather of Melissa, Eric, Amy, Christy, Jeffrey, Gregory, 
Annalise, Hope, Connor and the late Nicholas. Brother of the late Florence 
Lazar. Brother-in-law of John Lazar. Predeceased by parents George Sr., and 
Anna. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 12-9 PM. Prayers Thursday 7:30 PM 
at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. 
and Cherry Hill). Instate Friday 9 AM at SS. Peter and Paul Romanian Orthodox 
Church, 750 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Hgts, until 10 AM Mass. 
MARANGON,LYNN., Age 67. February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of Marny. Loving 
father of Pam (Brad) Spitz, Cathi (Jack) Soullier, Mark Marangon, Terri (Steve) 
Eick. PaPa of Dana, Caitlyn, Blake, Justin, Kyle, Hunter and Spencer. Dear son 
of Ione Marangon. Brother of Allen (Mari Lou) Marangon. Funeral from The Stone 
Chapel of St. Hugo of the Hills, 2215 Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills on Saturday 11 
a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10 a.m. Visitation at Lynch & Sons 
Funeral Home, 1368 North Crooks (between 14-15 Mile Roads) Friday 2-9 p.m. 
Scripture Service 8 p.m. Contributions to Pontiac Rescue Mission or Food Bank of 
Oakland Co.
MARTUS, MARY M., age 78. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Dear mother of David 
(Loren Bach); Daniel (Linda); Darien; Theresa (David) Diehl; Cecilia; Peter 
(Debbie); Joseph and Mary Pat, also survived by 16 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Dear sister of James (Donna) Quinn. Visitation at the Kaul 
Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot; Roseville, Friday 3-9 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. 
until time of Funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Metropolitan Church of the 
Nazarene-Roseville. Memorials to Area Agency on Aging, 44200 Garfield Rd., Suite 
200, Clinton Twp., MI 48038.
McDOWELL , JOHN A. ,Age 61, February 28, 2001. Retired EDS 1996 after 31 years. 
Beloved husband of Phyllis. Loving father of Denise (Don) Zimmerman, Dianne 
(Buz) Champine and Debra (Craig) Yaroch. Grandfather of Megan, Mallory and Molly 
Zimmerman, Zachary Micaela and Brendan Champine and Trevor Yaroch. Brother of 
David (Shirley) McDowell, Betty Martin and Sally Sampson. Visitation Friday 2-9 
p.m. at Diener Funeral Home 48271 Van Dyke, (betw. 21-22 Mile Rds) Utica. 
Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. until service time 10 a.m. at Rochester First 
Assembly Church, 4435 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester. Memorials requested for Kids 
Power Company, PO Box 432126, Pontiac, MI. 48343. 
McQUADE,GORDON L. Sr. Age 74 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father 
of Gordon, Brian, and Karen. Also survived by two brothers, one sister and three 
grandchildren. Funeral service Fri. 10 am at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 
46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (3 1/2 miles W. of I275) Entombment Riverside Cemetery.
MERCIECA,GEORGE, February 28, 2001. Age 80. Beloved husband of Carmela. Dearest 
father of Mary (Mario), Josephine (Louis) and John (Lela). Loving grandfather of 
9 and great-grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Edward (Mary). Visitation at 
McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn, Friday 3-9 p.m. In state 
Saturday at St. Gabriel Church, 8110 W. Vernor, Detroit at 9:30 a.m. with 
Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial St. Hedwig. 
MILLER, DAVID "BOB", Age 66. February 28, 2001. Beloved husband of Marion. Dear 
father of David (Linda), Donald (Debbie), Ronald (Karen), and Kim Ryan (Kerry). 
Dearest grandfather of 8. Brother of Judith, Sharon, Sandra, and Joe. Visitation 
Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 
Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Service Saturday Instate 9:30 a.m. until the time 
of service at 10 a.m., at Hosanna Tabor Lutheran Church, 9600 Leverne, Redford. 
Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery. 
MOOSEKIAN,LUCILLE A. Age 79. Wife of the late Hamp. Mother of Mary Henderson, 
Kathleen (William) Wilhelm, Stephen (Jennifer), Carole (Robert) Timmons, Rebecca 
(Daniel) Nightwine. Sister of Ruby Kizer of Lima, OH and Mary Hill. 16 
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, also leaves many nieces and nephews. 
Member of Lincoln Park Rebecca Lodge. Family & friends can meet Sunday at 1 p.m. 
until memorial service 2 p.m. at the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. at 
Goddard, Allen Park. Reception following at Taylor Masonic Center, 23263 
Goddard, Taylor. 
MORELLI, KENNETH W., February 27, 2001, age 32. Beloved husband of Andrea. 
Loving father of Kenneth Jr. Dear son of Aldo Morelli and Ursula Reinhard. 
Brother of Michael and Jeffrey. Son-in-law of Mary Ann and Michael Kosmalski. 
Best friend of Larry Jacob and Uncle of Nicole, Nicholas and T. J. Visitation at 
The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 
Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. w/Rosary 
7 p.m. Saturday Instate at St. Basil Church, 22800 Schroeder, Eastpointe, 9:00 
a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. 
MORRIS, PETER M., March 1, 2001. Age 80 of Beverly Hills. Beloved husband of 
Helen (nee. Kern) for 50 years. Dear father of Mary Angela, Laurie Papa (Carl) 
and Julie Badge (Jim). Grandfather of Carl, Rebecca, Evan and Erin. Brother of 
Mary Baganas (Nick) and the late George. Brother-in-law of the late Msgr. 
Clement Kern. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & 
Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (Bet. 13-14 Mile) Sunday, 3-8 p.m. Rosary service 
Sunday time pending. Visitation at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, 
Beverly Hills, Monday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal 
Mt. Hope Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorial tributes to the Msgr. Clement Kern 
Foundation appreciated. 
MURDIE,CYNTHIA M., February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of Gregg. Loving mother of 
Brendan and the late Ashley. Dearest daughter of Edward and Delores Czerniak. 
Dear sister of Steven and Jim. Dear daughter-in-law of Robert and Joyce Murdie. 
Dear sister-in-law of Chris Murdie. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at 
Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren Road (between Canton Center and 
Sheldon). Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorial contribution may be made to the 
Brendan Murdie Trust Fund.
PARK,CARL "DWAIN", Age 60 of Whitmore Lake, previously of Canton. Loving husband 
of Claudia. Dear father of DeAnna and Michael (Becky). Son of Ruth Henning. Son 
in law of Frankie Cox. Brother of Mike (Susan), Marilyn (Bob) Bonga and Herbert 
(Dianne). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and "Max" the Yorkie. Funeral 
Monday 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 45000 N. Territorial Road, 
Plymouth. Visitation Saturday 2-9 and Sunday 1-9 at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral 
Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. (3 Miles W. of I275). Interment 
Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church, Children Music, 
or First Baptist Church, Childrens Music. 
PARY , HELEN T. ,Age 76. Dear sister of Jaseph Pary. Beloved friend of Maxine 
Dersin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday 
12:30 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation Friday 3:30-9 
p.m.
PASICK, IRMA, Beloved wife of the late Albert Pasick. Dear mother of Robert 
(Pat) Pasick. Grandmother of Adam and Daniel Pasick. Sister of Alice (Saul) 
Cooper. Services 2 p.m. Sunday AT THE BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE , Farmington Hills, MI. 
Interment Beth El Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 
PLOCKI , LEONARD F., (Feb. 16, 2001). Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear 
father of Patricia Penner (Charles), Gayle Foust (Daniel). Loving grandfather of 
Todd and Amanda. Brother of Arthur Plocki. Memorial service 11 a.m. Saturday, 
March 3, 2001 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 47120 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb, 
MI. Leonard was employed 47 years with Borden Creameries, a Life Member of the 
Bruce Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. Donations appreciated to the National World 
War II Memorial or Immanuel Lutheran Church.
PLOSKONKA, ERNEST J. 58, a lifelong resident of Ferndale died February 27 in 
Royal Oak. Dear husband of Dawn C. Beloved son of Stella. Loving father of 
Deborah M. (Joseph) McCullough, Tina M. (James) Burns, Roberta A. (Philip) 
Schnepp, Patricia A. (Timothy) Dystant & John M. Stepfather of Joseph C. (Kitty) 
Solano, Tiffany L. (Fred) Reese & Bryan J. Herrin. Brother of Ronald (Yvette), 
James (Suzie), Joyce (Tom) Snyder and the late Lorretta A. Beloved grandfather 
of six. Visitation 2-9 PM Friday. Rosary 5 PM Friday at SPAULDING & CURTIN 
FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Nine Mile Rd, Fern dale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Saturday 
10 AM at St. Mary Magdalen, Hazel Park, InState at Church 9:30. Memorials to the 
Capuchins or American Cancer Society
REYNOLDS, GEAN FRANCES Passed away February 28, 2001. Funeral Mass 9:45 A.M. 
Saturday at St. Jude Catholic Church, 15889 E. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit. Ms. 
Reynolds will lie instate at the church from 9:15 A.M. until the Mass at 9:45 
A.M. Visitation 4-9 P.M. Thursday and 2-9 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Friday 
at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 
Harper Ave. (3 blks. N. of Ten Mile Rd.)
RHOADES,BETTY JO, March 1, 2001. Dear mother of Jim (Judy), Terry (Marcia), 
Leslie Larson, Linnette & Kerri (Bob) Obermiller. Grandmother of 9. Sister of 
Jim (Shirley) Meacham and Karen (Tom) Miller. Visitation Saturday 1 p.m. until 5 
p.m. service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. 
Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to St. Mary 
Mercy Hospital Critical Care Unit.
RIEDERER,GEORGE WILLIAM March 1, 2001, age 74, of Sterling Heights, formerly of 
Warren. Beloved husband of Peggy L. Riederer. Loving father of Leeann Yamakawa 
(Glenn) and Brian Riederer (Kathleen). Dear son of Vera M. Riederer. Dear 
grandmother of Jeannie and Annie Yamakawa and Eric and Adam Riederer. Dear 
brother of Joanne Carnill (Gerald). Visitation Friday 4-8 p.m. and Saturday 3-9 
p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles 
Roads) Troy, (248) 689-0700. In state Sunday 2 p.m. until funeral service 3 p.m. 
Troy Baptist Church, 3193 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), 
Troy. Memorials to Troy Baptist Church Missions Fund or Troy Beaumont Hospice. 
SAMMELI , AGNETA FRIEDA Feb. 28, 2001. Wife of the late Victor. Survived by 
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock 
Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) 
Officiating Rev. Shawn Miller. Vistation Thursday 5-8 p.m. 
SIDES, JEAN I., February 27, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Ralph W. Dear mother 
of Ralph J., Nancy C. and the late Lawrence C. Memorial Service Saturday 4:30 
P.M. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness, 28100 John R., Madison Heights. 
Arrangements by Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Inc. 
SILVOLA,HILIA, February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd. Dear mother of 
Gary (Christine) Silvola, Duane Silvola and Mrs. Susan (Kevin) Foster. 
Grandmother of Brian, Emily, Kenny, Matthew, Billy and Michael. Also leaves 
faithful canine companion Nugget. Sister of Martin (Frances) Anderson and Taido 
(Charlotte) Anderson. Sister-in-law of Irma (Jake) Glass. Visitation Friday 3-9 
pm at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Farmington (One block 
West of Farmington Road). Funeral Saturday 10 am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 
35300 W. Eight Mile Rd, Farmington Hills. 
STOCKSTILL,ELEANOR A. Age 96. February 28, 2001. Dear sister of Rosalyn T. 
(Edward) Rem; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Instate Saturday 
9:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit, until time 
of service at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 
Mack, Grosse Pointe, from 2-9 p.m. Rosary Friday evening at 7 p.m. 
SWISHER,ARTHUR E., Jr. Feb. 28, 2001, age 79, of Marine City, former Mich. Bell 
employee. Husband of the late Anna Lucille Post and the late Mary Catherine 
Lister. Dear father of Ronald C. (Barbara L.) and the late Barbara K. Swisher. 
Stepfather to Mary Beth (Mark) Dietlin. Brother of Louise Young, Betty Stipe and 
Marshall Swisher, and the late Rexall, Milford, Mary Marks, Mildred Christian, 
Grace Richards, and Alma Wolverton. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 5 
step-grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 P.M. in Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine 
City. Visitation Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 P.M. Masonic Memorial Service Sat. 7:30 P.M. 

dncross4SZOSTEK, HALEY DREW March 1, 2001. Beloved daughter of Jeffrey and Amy. 
Loving sister of Ciara. Granddaughter of Beverly and Lynn Best and Maureen and 
Earl Szostek. Visitation Friday 4-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 W. 
Warren. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
SZYMANSKI, NATALIE V. February 28, 2001. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Frank. 
Dearest mother of Carol (Carl) VanderWilt & John "Jack" (Helen) Szymanski. 
Loving grandmother of Timothy, Julianne, John, Dirk, Therese and Neal. Proud 
great grandmother of Timothy, Sarah and Thomas. Dear sister of Alfreda "Fritz" 
(Ralph) Wisda. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Sunday 6:30 p.m. 
Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. time of Mass at St. Valerie of Ravenna 
Church, 23300 King Drive (Between Harper & Gratiot, Between 15 & 16 Mile Roads). 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
TRASK, ROSEMARY H., Age 79, February 24, 2001. Beloved mother of the late 
Roberta Ronayne and loving mother to Kathleen Olesky, Thurston Trask and 
Rosemary Trask. She will be dearly missed by her sisters, Roberta Griffin and 
Mary McErlane. A cherished grandmother survived by eight grandchildren, three 
great grandchildren and a fovorite aunt to many. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at 
the Harry J . Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Saturday. 
Prayers 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Mary s of 
Redford, 14601 Mansfield at Grand River, Detroit. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery
VANDERDONCK,DELORES I. Age 70. February 28, 2001 of Lady Lakes, Fl. Beloved wife 
of the late Gustaf. Loving mother of Susan (Jim) Junga, Steven (Shari), Sheryl 
(Mark) Castiglione, Sandra (Michael) Schatzle, Sally (Randy) Sisk, Sharon 
(Dominic) Campo and Scott (Karen). Grandmother of Jayme, John, Paul, Laura, 
Katie, Nicholas, Malerie, Hilerie, Aaron, Amanda, Alana, Gaspare, Gustaf and 
Max. Dear sister of Phil Farney, Charlotte Olszewski and Peg Decker and the late 
Leo Farney and Sandra Prohm. Visitation Saturday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Sunday 
10:30 AM with no communion at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. 
WARTILKO,REGINA, March 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother 
of Irene Wartilko and Paul Wartilko. Dear sister of Mary Racki, Irene Rymal and 
Martha (Jim) Hock. Also survived by five nieces and one nephew. Funeral Saturday 
11 a.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), 
Warren. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m.
WATERSTONE,FRED PAUL Beloved husband of Carol Waterstone. Dear father of Lisa 
(Bill) Gerlich, Sherrie (John) Schwartz, Joel (Carrie) Waterstone, Jared 
Waterstone and the late Nathan Waterstone. Grandfather of Heather and Greg 
Gerlich, Miranda Waterstone, Lauryn and Jordyn Waterstone. Brother of Howard 
(Lee) Waterstone. Uncle of Bob (Carol) Waterstone and Merrillee Waterstone. 
Services 10 o clock Friday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 . 
Interment Machpelah. Cemetery. 
WIARD,HAROLD EUGENE, Age 68. February 28, 2001. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Dear 
father of Arthur (Helen), Diuguie (Deborah), Richard, Heather Wiard O Connor 
(Thomas). Loving grandfather of Jason, Sharon, Riley, Amber, Rachel, Spencer, 
Jim, Melissa, Tyson, Morgan and Kerri. Service Fred Wood Funeral Home-Rice 
Chapel, 36100 Five Mile Rd., (1 mile W. of Farmington Rd.) Saturday 12 noon. 
Visitation Friday 1 to 9 p.m. Memorials to Alzheimers or Salvation Army.
WILSON (CINDERICH),S. JEANNETTE Age 91, Feb. 28, 2001, of Trenton. Wife of the 
late Homer Wilson & the late Thomas Cinderich. Beloved mother of Janus (David) 
Adams, Jeanne (Eugene) Zulasko, Jacque (Joan) Wilson & Jill Kighlinger. Also 
leaves 19 grandchildren & 36 great grandchildren & two great great 
grandchildren. In state at The Martenson Funeral Home, 32000 West Rd., Trenton 
Fri. 2-9 p.m. and at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trenton Sat. 10:30 until service 
11 a.m. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute or St. Paul Lutheran Church. 
YASZEK,JOSEPH ,February 27, 2001. Age 79. Beloved brother of Stella (Alfred) 
Lovejoy, Walter Yaszek, Laura Clark, the late Cassmier Yaszek, Helen Bowman, 
Frank Yaszek and Jessie Betham. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. with Service at 11 a.m. at McFarland Foss Funeral 
Home, 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn.

Death Notices 3/03/01

ARMBRUSTER, BRUCE E. of Northville formerly of Ann Arbor. Age 55, died Thursday, 
March 1,2001, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Bruce was born on June 13, 1945 in 
Ann Arbor, the son of Edwin and Florence Armbruster. Bruce worked for 37 + years 
at Detoit Edison, beginning as a journeyman lineman and retiring as the 
Principal Area Leader. He was a member of the Nicolson Raiders Motorcycle Club, 
winning the club race three years in a row, and was the Flat Track State 
Champion for three straight years. Bruce also enjoyed marathon running and will 
be remembered by everyone who knew him as an extremely generous perosn. He is 
survived by his wife, Patricia; mother, Florence; son, Todd Armbruster of Miami, 
FL; daughter Kristin Armbruster of Chicago, Ill; brother George Armbruster, 
sisters Janet Gerstler and Karen Armbruster; half-brother, Robert Armbruster, 
and by his best friend, his dog, Barlow. He is preceded in death by his father, 
Edwin. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 5 at 11 am at First 
Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor. Family will receive visitors Sat 2-9 and Sun 
1-9 PM at MUEHLIG FUNERAL CHAPEL Interment Bethlehem Cemetery. Contributions in 
memory of Mr. Armstrong may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley or to 
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Development Department, Cancer Research. 
BARBER,MITCHELL A., Age 75. March 1, 2001. Loving brother of Vicky Johns and 
Mary Berbari. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 
1-9 p.m at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Prayers 
Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Monday, instate 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at 
St. Sharbel Catholic Church, 31601 Schoenherr, Warren. 
BEACHER , THOMAS ,February 27, 2001. Age 80 of Wayne. Beloved husband of Dora. 
Dear father of John (Helen) Beacher and Mary Beacher. Grandfather of Jonathan 
and Daniel Beacher. At the Uht Funeral Home 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. 
www.uhtfuneralhome.com Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 
3:00 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Lions Club Charities or Michigan Humane 
Society. 
BEAN,DORIS, Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Loving daughter of the late Ben and 
Anna Grober. Dear niece of Dorothy (Simon) Black and Sam Gottlieb. Also survived 
by loving cousins. Services Sunday 10 a.m. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel 
248-543-1622. Interment Beth Moses Cemetery.
BOBOWSKI, CASMIRA R. Age 83, January 29, 2001 in Gaithersburg, MD. Beloved wife 
of the late Edward. Survived by three children, Susan (Charles) Cornell, Edward 
F. Bobowski, and Alan S. (Blanche) Bobowski. Grandmother of four grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren. Formerly a Detroit resident for 65 years, Clinton 
Twp. for 10 years. First generation born U.S. citizen. Belonged to many 
organizations including the Lakeside Palette Club and the NOMADS Travel Club. 
Memorial Mass at 10 AM, Saturday March 10 at St. Paul of Tarsus Roman Catholic 
Church, 42300 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Twp. Family requests memorial 
contributions be made to the Alzheimer s Association. 
CASPER,DAVIDA (nee MICHALIK) February 28, 2001. Age 42. Beloved wife of William. 
Loving mother of Jason Salinaz. Also survived by Jason s father, Jerry Salinaz. 
Dearest daughter of Nina and the late Joseph Michalik. Dear sister of the late 
Dominic Michalik and the late Diane Perrzanowski. Dearest granddaughter of 
Louise Kubek and George Cameron. Services will be private. Arrangements by Voran 
Funeral Home, (Allen Park Chapel) .
CATENACCI, PHILOMENA "FLORENCE" (nee Bastianelli) Age 86 March 2, 2001. Dearest 
wife of the late Onorio. Loving mother of Anthony (Josie), Louis (Alicia), 
Bernice (late Tom) Waltman, Joseph (Rose) and Michaeline (Gary) Boynton. Proud 
grandmother of 15. Great grandmother of 18. Dear sister of Mary Voccia, Rose 
McRandall and Cathy Czekiel. Visitation Sunday 2-9 Monday 1-9 at Wujek 
Calcaterra & Sons, Inc (SHelby Twp) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 mile rd. In state 
Tuesday 9:30 am at SanFrancesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (CLinton Twp) 
until mass 10 am. Interment Resurrection.
COHEN, BERNICE ,Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Alex Cohen. Dear mother of 
Lorraine and David Moss and Bernard and Gladys Cohen. Loving grandmother of 
Jeffrey Moss and fiance Debi Johnson, Deborah and Alan Muskovitz, Pamela and 
Gary Greenspan, Dr. Susan and Elliot Zeltzer, Alison Cohen and Jordan Cohen. 
Loving great grandmother of Daniel and Amy Muskovitz, Jason and Melanie 
Greenspan, Stuart, Barry and Paul Zeltzer. Sister of Bertha Berkow and the late 
Rose Nudelman, the late Sara Litvin, the late Julius Green and the late Devorah 
Green. Also loved and survived by Beverly Finkel and Dorothy Weisman. Services 
9:30 Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Adat 
Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery.
CROSSLAND,JOSEPHINE P. Age 94. Of Farmington Hills. Dear mother of Bill (Janet) 
Crossland. Grandmother of Alicia Crossland. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. from Seth 
Taylor Funeral Home in Connecticut. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. from St. John 
s By the Sea in Connecticut. Burial Beaverdale Cemetery. Arrangements by McCabe 
Funeral Home, Farmington Hills.
dncross4DOMBROSKI,DOROTHY Age 72. March 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Chester. Dearest mother of Alycia (Keith), Marcia (Richard) Toler. Dear sister 
of Edward (Bernie) Mikolajczyk. Also survived by three grandchildren. Dawn 
(Michael) Eihardt, Robert (Dawn) Toler and Natalie Campbell. Also survived by 
three great grandchildren, Richard and Brittany Toler and Jackie Richey. Funeral 
Mass Monday 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26123 McDonald St. 
Dearborn Hts, Mi. Instate in church 9:30 AM til time of Mass. Visitation 
Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 1-9 PM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Alter Society Rosary, Sunday 3 PM. Scripture 
Service, Sunday 8 PM. 
DWOREK , EDWARD M. ,February 29, 2001. Age 80. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear 
father of Ronald (Kathleen) Dworek, Gerald (Karen) Dworek and Patricia (Ronald) 
Cendrowski. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of 
Virginia Dworek and the late Isabelle Skonieczny, Helen Leonard, Irene and Mary 
Dworek. Visitation Sunday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sterling Hgts. Chapel of the 
Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Scripture service 
for Edward will be Sunday 7:00 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil 
Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 
10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at 
www.legacy.com
FERRANTE, LUCILLE MAE March 1, 2001. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Onofrio 
Roy Ferrante. Dear mother of Marie (Sam) Campis and Peter Ferrante. 
Mother-in-law of the late Josephine Ferrante. Loving grandmother of JoAnn Perez, 
Donna (Michael) Modaff, Dr. Lucille Ferrante, Roy (Susan) Ferrante and Renee 
(Charles) Ferrante-Dobbs. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Sister of 
Frank Frabotta and the late Fred Frabotta and Joseph Frabotta. Sister-in-law of 
Catherine Frabotta. Also survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Visitation at the 
Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 
Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Sunday from 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 1-9 p.m. Instate 
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (betw. 22 and 23 Mile 
Rd.) Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Josephine Ferrante Memorial Library, 
c/o St. John the Baptist Church, Madison, Alabama.
dncross4FRINDY,EDWARD T. March 1, 2001. Retired Chesterfield Twp. Police 
Department. Dear son of Caroline and the late Edward. Instate Monday from 9:30 
a.m. until time of Liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, New 
Baltimore. Visitation Saturday 6:30-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at 
Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc. 35600 Main St., New Baltimore. Scripture Service 
Sunday 7:30 p.m.
FURITANO, JOSEPH, Age 62, February 23, 2001. Born October 30, 1938 in Detroit, 
MI. Moved to Las Vegas July 2000. Lived in Michigan all of his life until coming 
to Las Vegas. Retired Produce Director. Survivors: wife, Beth Elaine Furitano, 
Las Vegas, NV; daughter, Lisa Furitano, Sterling Heights, MI; son, John 
Furitano, Roseville, MI; daughter, Christina Czerny, Clinton Township, MI; 
sister, Rosemary Ausilio, Clinton Township, MI; sister, Josephine McLennan, 
Rochester Hills, MI; sister, Kathleen Furitano, Chicago, IL; mother, Grace 
Furitano, Chicago, IL. Three grandchildren. Memorial Service: Church of Jesus 
Christ, 12500 Plumbrook, Sterling Heights, MI, Sunday, March 4, 2001, 7:00 p.m. 
Arrangements by: Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne, 7400 W. Cheyenne Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 
89129, (702) 464-8480.
GLASSEL,JERRY D., of Jackson, passed away March 1, 2001 at the age of 57. He is 
survived by his wife, Jenifer; daughter, Kim (Larry) Brown; sons, Kevin Glassel 
and wife Jennifer Wilson-Glassel, and Kirk (Tracy) Glassel; grandchildren, 
Jolene and Ryan Brown, Emma, Justin, Jessica and Kala Glassel; and sister, Jean 
(Wiley) Little; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and music partner and friend 
Bob Schultz. His parents, Roland and Madge Glassel preceded Mr. Glassel in 
death. A casual celebration of Jerry s life will be held at PJ s Banquet Hall on 
Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Doud officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends 
who wish may make contributions to the Jerry Glassel Music Scholarship Fund. 
Arrangements by Wetherby Funeral Home, 402 Wildwood Ave., Jackson, 517-787-7511. 

GODFREY, FRANK, Age 85. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. 
Dear father of Michael (Jean) and Steven (Debra). Grandfather of Heather, Sara 
and Stacy. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington 
Road, Livonia, Saturday 5-8 and Sunday 12-8. Instate at St. Maurice Catholic 
Church, Livonia Monday 9:30 a.m. with Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m.
GOODMAN ,HYMAN ,Beloved husband of the late Bernice Lebowitz Goodman. Dear 
father of Alan (Nancy) Goodman and Cheryl (Dennis) Fogel. Dearest brother of 
Marion (Herman) Nusbaum and the late Lou Goodman. Loving grandfather of Barry 
Fogel, DeAnna (Steven) Granitz, Andrea (David) Green, Jessica Metz and Michael 
Metz. Great grandfather of Maxwell, Noah, Aaron, Gabriel and Avery. Dearest 
companion of Marie Littman. Service Sunday 10 am THE DORFMAN CHAPEL on 12 Mile 
E. of Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills. 248-406-6000 Interment to follow at 
Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak.
GORMAN SR., THOMAS E. Age 83. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Genevie J. (nee 
Maichrzyk) for 52 years. Loving father of Thomas (Teri) Gorman Jr., Patricia 
(James) Coates, Linda (Kevin) O Shaughnessy and Mary Ellen (Terry) Cashman. Dear 
brother of Lillian and John Gorman. Loving Grandfather of eight. Funeral service 
Monday in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Marys Church, 
Royal Oak. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 12-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan 
& Son Funeral Home 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Scripture 
service Sunday evening. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. 
GUBICS,ROBERTA A., March 1, 2001. Age 57, of Trenton. Loving mother of Edward 
and Steven (Wendy). Dearest sister of Rosalie Bering and William Taylor. Also 
survived by two grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. Service Monday 11 a.m. 
John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 West Road, Brownstown. 
HAZEN, STEPHEN RONALD "Ron" DDS 46 Years passed away on March 1, 2001 at Oakwood 
Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan. Beloved son of Stephen and Sonia Hazen. Husband of 
Valentina. Beloved brother of Deanna. Dear cousin of Eugene and James Hazen. He 
will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Ron was a graduate of the 
University of Michigan School of Dentistry, member of the Ukrainian/American 
Medical Association, the Ukrainian Graduates, the American Dental Association, 
the Michigan Dental Association and a member of the Delta Sigma Delta. A 
graduate of Crestwood High School. Visiting at the Windsor Chapel Funeral Home, 
1700 Tecumseh Rd. E., Windsor on Saturday March 3, 2001 from 4:30-9 p.m. And 
Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Panakhyda Saturday at 5 pm and Sunday 7:30 pm. 
Relatives and friends will be received for visitation on Monday March 5, 2001 at 
St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 2000 Tecumseh Rd. E. from 9 a.m. 
until time of funeral services at 10 a.m. Fr. Jaroslaw Buciora officiating. 
Interment Windsor Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the charity of your 
choice.
HELLNER , JOANN M. ,Age 59. 3/01/01. Beloved wife of Robert F. Loving mother of 
Anthony W., Steven R., Deborah A., Joseph F. Dearest grandmother of Thomas B. 
Sister of Rita A. (Walter) Ryno and Thomas J. (Pamela) Pokladowski. Visitation 
at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. at Artesian, Saturday 1-9 
p.m., Sunday Noon til 9. Funeral Monday, instate at St. Francis d Assisi 9 a.m., 
Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 
p.m. 
HUNDIAK,PHYLLIS MARIE Age 74 of Rochester Hills. March 1, 2001. Loving wife of 
the late Mike. Dear mother of Michael (Roberta) Hundiak, David Hundiak, John 
(Elizabeth) Hundiak, Stephanie (Mike) Lipinski, Bernard Hundiak, Susan Hundiak, 
Arthur (Rebecca) Hundiak, Angela (Kurt) Thompson, Kathleen (Randy) Beard, and 
Josephine (Dave) Dock. Survived by 25 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren 
and three brothers and sisters. Funeral Mass Monday, March 5, 2001, 10 a.m. at 
St. Mary s of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R, Rochester Hills. The 
family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. 
Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Mrs. Hundiak will lie instate Monday at 
church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Memorials to the American Heart Assoc. 
or American Diabetes Assoc.
dncross4IANNELLO,NICK T. March 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Marian. Dear father 
of Carol (Stan) Chavey, Dawn (Harry) Bott and Dianne Iannello. Grandfather of 
Meaghan, Jordan, Kyle, Paige, Summer and Carson. Brother of Carmel Iannello, 
Clementine McMullen, Helen Frayer and Marie Coykendall. Preceded in death by 
parents Carmelo and Katherine Iannello and brother William Iannello. Service 
Fred Wood Funeral Home, (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile (1 Mile W. of Farmington 
Rd.) Monday 12:30 PM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-9 PM.
KLEIN, GEORGE L. SR. March 1, 2001, age 74. Beloved husband of the late 
Catherine, dear father of Joe (Sue), Gary, George, Wayne and Darlene (Gregg) 
David. Proud grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 4. Brother of Lorraine 
(Andy) Szymanski and Marge Nader. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra 
& Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr and Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Sunday 2-9 
p.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Tributes to Karmanos 
Cancer Foundation are welcome. 
dncross4LABAN,MARY EILEEN Age 83, March 1, 2001. Wife of the late Anthony Joseph 
Laban (1-31-86). Mother of Mary Judith Cupit, Robert (Laura) Laban, and Patrick 
(Diane) Laban. Grandmother of Angie (Pat) Markham, Michael (Carol) Cupit, Jr., 
Steven (Kelly) Cupit, Katie & Marcus Laban, Darrin Laban, Monica (John) Baker, 
Christie (Brian) Czopek. Great grandmother of seven. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. 
St. Peter Catholic Church, Market St., Mt. Clemens. Visitation Will & 
Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot Ave., Mt. Clemens Saturday 5-9 p.m., 
Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a scripture service at 3 p.m. Monday at church 9:00 a.m. 
until the time of Mass. Memorials to The Catholic Shrine, Indian River, MI 
49749. 
dncross4LEJA,BERNARD L. March 1, 2001. Age 69. Beloved husband of Frances. Dear 
father of Roger, Darlene, Gary, Lori, Barry, Kevin (Christine), Craig (Bonnie), 
Allen (Marcia), Dana (Teresa), Dean (Elizabeth). Preceded in death by sons Keith 
and Ronald. Grandfather of 28 and great grandfather of one. Dear son of Mary 
Leja. Dearest brother of Geraldine Kowalski (Eugene) and Aurelia Black (Donald). 
Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile, (1 Mile W. of 
Farmington Rd.), Monday 10 AM and St. Edith Catholic Church, 10:30 AM. 
Visitation Saturday 4-8 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM. Rosary Sunday 6 PM. 
LESAR , PHYLLIS G. ,Age 74. March 1, 2001 of Canton. Beloved wife of Enoch. 
Loving mother of E. Aaron (Leslee) Lesar and Mark A. Lesar. Dearest grandmother 
of Jennifer (Steve) Dyke, Sarah, David and Jonathon Lesar. Dear sister of 
William (Wilma) Toole. Funeral service Monday 1:30 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell 
Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Visitation Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. 
Memorial contributions to Alzheimers Assoc. or Arthritis Foundation appreciated. 

LEWIS, RUTH, Age 77, March 1, 2001 of China Township formerly of Sterling 
Heights and Beaverton, Michigan. Beloved wife of the Late Gillis Lewis, Jr. Dear 
mother of Mrs. Elizabeth (William) McKenzie, Mrs. Relaine (David) Goolsby, 
Kenneth (Gail) Lewis, Gary Lewis (Arlene Hart) and Mark (Gloria) Lewis. 6 
grandchildren. Sister of Paul Thomas. Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. Price Funeral 
Home, 3725 South Rochester Road (Between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy 
(248) 689-0700. Funeral Monday 12:00 Noon at funeral home. Interment White 
Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the Blue Water Hospice, 1422 Lyon 
Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48060 
LIESS,JOHN A., March 1, 2001. Proudly served his country in WWII. Loving husband 
of Alice. Dearest father of Patricia (Jerry) Polzin and Michael (Linda) Liess. 
Devoted grandfather of Michael C., Michael J. and Patrick A. Visitation Saturday 
3-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile 
Rd., Livonia. Rosary Sunday 6:30 p.m. Funeral service Monday, instate 9:30 a.m. 
and 10 a.m. Mass at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. 
Entombment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
LONG,JAMES E., Age 46. Suddenly, March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving 
father of Katie and Emily. Dear son of Ginger and Donald Thomas. Brother of 
Karen Long and Tami (Phil) Johnston. Dear uncle of Edward, Phil Jr., Andrew, 
Chris, Jennifer, Michael, Kristen, Patrick, Andrew and Ryan. Visiting at R.G. & 
G.R. Harris Funeral Home , 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday 1-9 p.m. 
Instate at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 26431 W. Chicago, Redford on Monday. 
Call 734-422-6720 for time of service. 
MAMMARELLA, MARIANNA Feb. 27, 2001. Married for 47 years. Beloved wife of 
Cesarino (Chester). Dear mother of Maria (Richard Jr.) Baker. Loving grandmother 
of Christopher and Julia. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Prayers 9:30 
a.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van 
Dyke) Utica and Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rosary Sunday 
7:00 p.m.
MATREWICZ,JOHN NORBERT Beloved husband of Virginia. Predeceased by two brothers 
and one sister. Services Monday 9:15 a.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 
22121 Kelly Rd. (betw. 8 & 9 Mile) then to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church 10 
a.m. Mass. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home with a Rosary 6 p.m.
MERTON, W. LINCOLN, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on February 17th in 
Palo Alo, CA. Mr Linclon was born in Au Gres, MI he received an engineering 
degree from Wayne State University. He worked for American Natural Resources in 
Detroit for over 30 years and was a long time resident of Royal Oak, MI. Mr. 
Lincoln was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Ruth Bogardus Lincoln. He 
is survived by his children, Nancy Hughes of Los Altos Hills, CA, Mark Lincoln 
of Royal Oak, MI. Kathleen Lincoln of Mountain View, CA, his three grandchildren 
Brenton and Allison Hughes and Kate Lincoln, his son-in-law Harold Huges, and 
his brothers Gilbert Lincoln of Bay City, MI and John Lincoln of Standish, MI. 
He was preceded in death by his sister Rosella Welch. Services will be held on 
March 31 at 2:00 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church in Bay City, MI. Donations in 
Mr. Lincolns honor can be made to the Alzheimer s Ass. 330 Distel Cr., Los 
Altos, CA 94022. Private Family services were held. Arrangements under the 
direction of the Mountain View Chapel of Spangler Mortuaries, 799 Castro 
St.Mountain View.
MOOSEKIAN,LUCILLE A. Age 79. Wife of the late Hamp. Mother of Mary Henderson, 
Kathleen (William) Wilhelm, Stephen (Jennifer), Carole (Robert) Timmons, Rebecca 
(Daniel) Nightwine. Sister of Ruby Kizer of Lima, OH and Mary Hill. 16 
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, also leaves many nieces and nephews. 
Member of Lincoln Park Rebecca Lodge. Family & friends can meet Sunday at 1 p.m. 
until memorial service 2 p.m. at the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. at 
Goddard, Allen Park. Reception following at Taylor Masonic Center, 23263 
Goddard, Taylor. 
PALOS,MARGARET ,March 1, 2001. Age 90, of Dearborn. Dearest aunt of Alfred 
Burris. Previous owner of Palos Publishing, South West Journal, and the Detroit 
Hungarian Journal. Memorial visitation Saturday March 3, 2001, 1:30 p.m. until 
time of Service 2:30 p.m. John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road 
Southgate. 
PASICK, IRMA, Beloved wife of the late Albert Pasick. Dear mother of Robert 
(Pat) Pasick. Grandmother of Adam and Daniel Pasick. Sister of Alice (Saul) 
Cooper. Services 2 p.m. Sunday AT THE BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE , Farmington Hills, MI. 
Interment Beth El Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 
PERZANOWSKI (nee Chmielewski) ANNA L. March 1, 2001. Of Westland. Beloved wife 
of the late Zygmunt Perzanowski. Beloved mother of Eva (Jim) Barnes. Dearest 
sister of Ted Chmielewski, Christine (Marion) Czechowski, Walter (Bozenna) 
Chmielewski and Jessie (Raymond) Zak. Survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 
Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral 
Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland.
PETTY, TESSIE BEULAH Age 92 of Dryden, March 1, 2001. Loving wife of the late 
Millard. Dear mother of larry (Carol) Petty, Charlene Jones and the late Kenneth 
Petty. Survived by six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral 
Monday, March 5, 2001 11 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home , 339 Walnut 
Blvd, Rochester. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-8pm. 
PLEIN , FRED E. ,Age 89, March 2, 2001, of Birmingham, MI. Husband of the late 
Barbara. Loving father of Dr. Charles (Nancy) Plein of W. Bloomfield and Linda 
(Robert) daCosta of Reston, VA. Dear grandfather of Sarah and Matthew. 
Visitation Sunday and Monday 3-5 and 7-9. Funeral service Tuesday 10 a.m. at 
McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. (Farmington Hills). Interment Roseland 
Park Cemetery. 
POLI,GERARD (Jerry), Age 56. Beloved husband of Terry (nee DeVriese). Dear 
father of Alexander and Jeremy. Son of Bruno. Brother of Donald (Sandy), Robert 
(Ann) and Kathleen. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. 
Funeral service from McCabe Funeral Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd., 
Sunday 7 p.m. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to Cystic 
Fibrosis & Cerebral Palsy. 
POTTER,TIMOTHY, Age 38, March 2, 2001. Beloved friend and partner of Rick 
Specci. Dearest son of the late Donna Kay Ratliff. Dear brother of Ed, Arlene 
Denise Cole, Tena Lynn Wallace (Greg), and Kozetta Smith. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews and loving friends. Visitation Saturday, 3-9 p.m. and Sunday, 
12-9 p.m. Services Monday, 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. 
RASHID, MONTE, March 1, 2001. Beloved brother of William (Eveyln), Emily, 
Maureen, Phillip (Inez) and the late John, Nellie, Adele and Zahia; also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at the A.J. Desmond & Sons 
Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple & Big Beaver) Monday 12 Noon, 
Family will receive friends Sunday 5-8 p.m. with Trisagion Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
RICHARDS, JESSE C. SR. Age 79, Feb. 27, 2001. A WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of 
Mattie. Loving father of Alberta, Thelma, Flora, Jesse Jr., Ruby and the late 
Harry and Estella. Grandfather of many. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. Cantrell 
Funeral Home , 10400 Mack, Detroit until 10:30 service. 
RICHARDS, TIMOTHY M. Age 44. March 1, 2001. Beloved son of Jack and Margie Lou. 
Dear brother of Jackie (Joe) Lawrence, Sandie (Brian) Kech, Robin (Mark) Sears 
and Ronda. Visitation Monday 3-5 and 7-9. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. 
McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorials may be 
made to the Special Olympics.
ROMANSKI,MARY C., March 2, 2001. Loving wife of Bernard. Dear daughter of Warren 
and Kay Wittbrodt. Sister of Frank, John and Kevin Wittbrodt. Also nieces and 
nephews. Mrs. Romanski was a member of the Daughters of Isabella #927. 
Visitation Saturday 4-9, Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral 
Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. Funeral prayers, Monday 
9:00 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Veronica Catholic Church, Eastpointe for 
Mass 9:30 a.m. 
ROODBEEN, ISABEL M., Age 95. Wife of the late Peter Jacob. Dear mother of Paul 
(Alice), Mary Tollari, Leo (Joan), Rev. Henry W. Roodbeen, Rudy (Janet) and John 
(Karen). Leaves 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great great 
grandchildren. Sister of Louis Robinet, and Loretta Soulliere. Visiting 4-9 p.m. 
Saturday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Scripture Sunday 7 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral 
Home 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile). Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. 
Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd. (N. of 6 Mile). Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
ROSEMARY, ALEX, Age 83. Dear father of Gene, Linda Vaive, Cay Rose, Jim, Alex 
Jr., Debbie Kramer, Jackie Schroeder and the late Monty, Mike, and Paul. Former 
husband of Carol Miller. Also leaves 16 grandchildren and 22 great 
grandchildren. Visiting 2-9 p.m. Thursday with service at 7 p.m. at Charles R. 
Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). 
dncross4SCHMIT,SR. REGINA MARIE, I.H.M. Age 88, died March 2, 2001. Beloved aunt 
of several nieces and nephews. Visitation from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday at the 
I.H.M. Motherhouse of St. Mary Center of Monroe, MI with prayers at 7 p.m. and 
funeral services on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. 
Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, 734-241-9300.
SCHUSTER,MATHIAS C., Age 75. March 1, 2001 of Sterling Hgts. Beloved husband of 
Viola. Dear father of Karen (John) Mendenhall and Sandra (Donald) Wolfe. 
Grandfather of John, Megan, Elizabeth and Mark. Brother of Julia Schaller. 
Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 
(3 blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Visitation 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. 
Sunday. 
SHIER , HYMAN ,Beloved husband of the late Gladys Shier. Dear father of Lynda 
(Robert) Ideson and Patricia (James) Lees. Grandfather of Marianne (Bryce) 
Erwin, Robert S. Ideson and Jennifer E. Lees. Brother of Eve Neidelman and Flo 
(Frank) Cadesky. Services 11 o clock Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 
(248) 569-0020 . 
SIEGAL,MARGARET E. ,March 1, 2001, Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Capt. 
Michael Siegal. Dearest mother of Marguerite (David) Winer. Dear grandmother of 
Jennifer Bernstein, Amy Burk and Kevin Winer. Sister of Fred Lenz. Family will 
receive friends at the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks (btw. Maple 
and Big Beaver) Saturday 3-9 p.m. Visitation Sunday at Holy Cross Lutheran 
Church, 30003 Ryan Rd., Warren, from 1 p.m. until Service 1:30 p.m. Interment 
Forest Lawn Cemetery 
SLATER, MARY ANN, of Trenton, age 94, passed away on Feb. 27, 2001. She leaves 
begind her beloved sons Robert of Dearborn and Marvin (Joyce) Slater of Dallas, 
TX, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. 
Mrs. Slater was a devoted wife and mother and spent time working as a counter 
person at Roosevelt Lanes in Allen Park. Friends are invited to call at the 
Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home, Sunday March 4th betw. 1-9 PM. Services will be 
Monday March 5th at 10:00 AM in the Ralph W. Ridge Chapel. Interment will be at 
Cadillac Memorial Gardens West in Westland. 
STEVENS,DEBRA SUE, Dear daughter of Rose Stevens. Sister of Irene Marshall, 
Ronald Stevens, Bonnie Marshall, Vicki Clark, Mary Stevens and Terri Stevens. 
Funeral from the Salowich & Stevens Funeral Home, 3833 Livernois, Monday 11 AM. 
Interment United Memorial Gardens. Instate Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m.
TALBOT , WILLIAM ,March 1, 2001. Age 82. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear 
uncle of Rebecca (Keith) Lukatch-Jones and Wendy Lukatch. Great uncle of Rita 
and Keith. Brother of Thelma Stitt, Donald Talbott and Walter Talbott. 
Brother-in-law of Viola Fitzgerald. Also survived by nieces and nephews. 
Visitation at Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 
13650 East 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Saturday from 4-9 p.m. and Sunday from 
1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home. 
dncross4TROYAN,ELIZABETH March 1, 2001. Dearest sister of Theresa (Frank) 
Szwabowski, Joseph, Rose V., and the late Aloysius C.F.A., Joel C.F.A. and 
Michael. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at 12:10 at St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church, 16101 Rotunda Dr., Dearborn, until Mass at 12:30. 
Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 
W. Warren, Dearborn.
TYMINSKI, JOHN, March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of 
Marcelline (Harry) Dalzell, John (Dennis Burns) and James (Suzanne). Grandfather 
of Annette, Wendy, Jennifer, Karen, Rochelle, James and Charles. Also leaves 
eight great grandchildren. Brother of Jean Hacias. Services Monday 10:00 a.m. 
from the Sajewski Funeral Home , 19111 W. Warren to SS. Peter & Paul Church at 
10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 3 p.m. In state Saturday 
4-9 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m. 
VANDERDONCK,DELORES I. Age 70. February 28, 2001 of Lady Lakes, Fl. Beloved wife 
of the late Gustaf. Loving mother of Susan (Jim) Junga, Steven (Shari), Sheryl 
(Mark) Castiglione, Sandra (Michael) Schatzle, Sally (Randy) Sisk, Sharon 
(Dominic) Campo and Scott (Karen). Grandmother of Jayme, John, Paul, Laura, 
Katie, Nicholas, Malerie, Hilerie, Aaron, Amanda, Alana, Gaspare, Gustaf and 
Max. Dear sister of Phil Farney, Charlotte Olszewski and Peg Decker and the late 
Leo Farney and Sandra Prohm. Visitation Saturday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Sunday 
10:30 AM with no communion at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. 
ZAGLEWSKI, EDWIN, March 1, 2001. Age 71. Beloved husband of Olga. Dearest father 
of Daniel (Barbara), Patricia Glenday, Michael (Cynthia), Cynthia Mayer, Susan 
(Thomas) Webb, and Mark. Loving and Proud grandfather of 8. Visitation Saturday 
3-9 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons., Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. 
at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture service Sunday 7 PM. Instate Monday 9 AM 
until 9:30 AM time of Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery.

Death Notices 3/04/01

ALLAN,LOIS J., Age 82. March 2, 2001. Retired teacher of Detroit Public Schools. 
Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Mary Kay (Joseph) Kerschen, Charles R. 
(Sherry) and James D. (Louise). Loving grandmother of John (Candy), Dr. 
Catherine and Michael Kerschen, Lynn and Jeffrey Allan. Great grandmother of 
Ashley, Emily and Amanda Kerschen. Sister of Catherine (Robert) Stoffer and 
Richard (Barbara) Duncan. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM and Monday 12-9 PM at the 
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Rosary; Monday 7 PM. 
Funeral Service Tuesday. Prayers 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Mass 10 AM at St. 
Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers Memorial donations may be given to the Capuchins. 
ANDERSON,PATRICIA M. Age 76. Beloved wife of Thomas. Dear mother of Patricia 
Anderson-Bridge. Barbara (Richard) Paxton, Pamela (Richard) Sheets and Kim 
(James) Hoebeke. Survived by seven loving grandchildren and 23 great 
grandchildren. Visitation Monday 2:30 until 9 PM at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Funeral Tuesday. Instate 9:30 AM until time of Mass 
at 10 AM at St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores. Rosary Monday 7 PM.
ANDREICHUK, SOPHIE E. Age 81, March 2, 2001 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late 
Thomas R. Loving mother of Brian (Janet). Also leaves two grandchildren, 
Alexander and Elizabeth. Funeral Services from the Martenson Funeral Home 10915 
Allen Rd., (Corner of Goddard) Monday 10 a.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. 
Visitation Sunday 4-8 PM.
APPLEBAUM, MARY J., Age 71, March 2, 2001. Dearest mother of Stephen C., Cheryl 
A. (Brayford) Bobo, David M. (Joanne E. Kearney), Michael L. and Brad L. 
Applebaum. Loving grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of two. Services 
were held privately. Interment Westlawn West Memorial Gardens, Canton. 
Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Home of Redford Twp., 313-535-3030. Family would 
appreciate memorial funds to American Cancer Society. 
ARMBRUSTER, BRUCE E. Age 55, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. Funeral Services will 
be held Monday, March 5, at 11 am at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor. 
Family will receive visitors Sunday 1-9 PM at Muehlig Funeral Chapel in Ann 
Arbor. Contributions in memory of Mr. Armbruster may be made to the Humane 
Society of Huron Valley or to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Development Department, 
Cancer Research. 
BAGLEY,BRUCE R., SR. March 1, 2001. Age 89 of Bloomfield Hills. Beloved husband 
of Dorothy M. (nee Hughes). Dear father of Janet C. Ross (Mike) and Bruce R. 
Bagley, II. Grandfather of David C. Siebert, MD. Memorial Service Friday, March 
9, 11AM at Kirk in the Hills, 1340 W. Long Lake Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Inurnment 
Kirk in the Hills Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to the 
American Heart Association of Michigan. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons 
248-549-0500.
BAYER,WALTER A., Age 80 of St. Clair died Thursday, March 1. Beloved husband of 
Elizabeth. Dear father of Susan (Douglas) Roberts and the late Thomas Bayer. 
Grandfather of Lisa (Thomas) Evans and Christine (Joshua) Freeman. Dear brother 
of Charles (Frances) Bayer and Mary (Theodore) Burns and the late Peter (Jean) 
Bayer. Memorial Mass Thursday, March 8 at 11 AM from St. Peter and Paul Church, 
corner of Jefferson and St. Antoine, Detroit. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup 
Kitchen. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home St. Clair, MI.
BOIKE,RICHARD DONALD March 1, 2001. Age 76. Retired Detroit Police and Oakland 
County Court Service Officer. Beloved husband of the late Illa. Loving father of 
Steven (Karen) of PA. and Carolyn (James) Cornillie. Dear brother of Rita Gross 
and grandfather of 5. Visitation Tuesday from 12 noon until time of 1 PM Funeral 
at Thayer Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of 
Farmington Rd.) Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation.
BROOKS, NORMA ,82 Died February 24, 2001 at the Beverly Hills Nursing Center 
Royal Oak she was pre deceased by her husband Arthur J. Brooks and a daughter 
Christine. Surving are Son Brian (Julie) Brooks, Grandchildren Jaimison and 
Devon of Indian River Mi., and Brother Bernard (Florence) Lucas of Royal Oak. 
Mrs. Brooks held various secretarial positions the last before retirement was 
with Send International Missionaries after that she and her husband were 
partners in an advertising agency Art Brooks Communications that they ran from 
there home in Southfield. A memorial Service will be held in the small Chapel of 
the Highland Park Baptist Church at 28600 Lahser Rd. Southfield MI., 48034 at 1 
p.m. Tuesday March 6, 2001. With the Rev. gordon Ainsworth presiding. Memorials 
to the Highland Park Baptist Church or the Hospice of Michigan at 16250 
Northland Dr. Ste 212 Southfield MI., 48075-9864
BROWN, MARIE M., Beloved wife of the late Norman H. Brown. Dear mother of Romie 
(Elaine) Doty and Norm (Carolyn) Brown. Eight grandchildren and 18 great 
grandchildren survive. Visitation Tuesday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Stanley 
Turowski & Son Funeral Home , 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights 
CAROSELLI,ALFRED C., Age 85. Passed away March 2, 2001. Dear husband of Marian 
(nee DiPaola). Beloved father of Tom (Judy), Carol Litke, Karen and Ann. 
Grandfather of Todd (Jennifer) and Laura Litke and great grandfather of Sarah. 
Fifty year member of Detroit Musician s Union. In lieu of flowers, please send 
donations to Henry Ford Bon Secour Hospice, 1 Ford Place, Ste. 5A, Detroit, MI 
48202-3067. Visitation Sunday 2-9. Funeral Service, Monday Instate 9:30AM, Mass 
10AM, St. Lucy Church, 23401 Jefferson.
CASANOVA, ARTHUR C., March 2, 2001. Age 78 of Southgate. Beloved husband of 
Mildred. Loving father of Charles (Paula), Patricia, Janice (Michael) Funnell 
and Robert (Mary). Loving brother of Eugene Casanova, Lorraine LaPlante and the 
late Eloise Wallendar. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 
1-9 p.m. Service Monday 10 a.m. John Molnar Funeral Home , 14032 Northline Rd., 
Southgate. Memorials contributions appreciated to the Lupus Foundation.
CATENACCI, PHILOMENA "FLORENCE" (nee Bastianelli) Age 86 March 2, 2001. Dearest 
wife of the late Onorio. Loving mother of Anthony (Josie), Louis (Alicia), 
Bernice (late Tom) Waltman, Joseph (Rose) and Michaeline (Gary) Boynton. Proud 
grandmother of 15. Great grandmother of 18. Dear sister of Mary Voccia, Rose 
McRandall and Cathy Czekiel. Visitation Sunday 2-9 Monday 1-9 at Wujek 
Calcaterra & Sons, Inc (SHelby Twp) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 mile rd. In state 
Tuesday 9:30 am at SanFrancesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (CLinton Twp) 
until mass 10 am. Interment Resurrection.
COHEN, BERNICE ,Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Alex Cohen. Dear mother of 
Lorraine and David Moss and Bernard and Gladys Cohen. Loving grandmother of 
Jeffrey Moss and fiance Debi Johnson, Deborah and Alan Muskovitz, Pamela and 
Gary Greenspan, Dr. Susan and Elliot Zeltzer, Alison Cohen and Jordan Cohen. 
Loving great grandmother of Daniel and Amy Muskovitz, Jason and Melanie 
Greenspan, Stuart, Barry and Paul Zeltzer. Sister of Bertha Berkow and the late 
Rose Nudelman, the late Sara Litvin, the late Julius Green and the late Devorah 
Green. Also loved and survived by Beverly Finkel and Dorothy Weisman. PLEASE 
NOTE TIME CHANGE: Services 9:15 Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 . Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. 
CRACCHIOLA,RITA M., Age 88. March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dear 
mother of Daniel. Sister of Victor Cipolla and James Cipolla. Visiting hours 
Sunday 2-9 at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate 
Monday 9:30 at St. Germaine Church, until time of Mass 10 AM. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. Scripture Service, Sunday 7 PM. 
CRADDICK,LILA M., February 24, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Hal. Dearest 
mother of Stevan (Martha) Craddick and the late Douglas Craddick. Dear 
step-mother of the late Lawrence Craddick. Dearest step-mother-in-law of Betty 
Craddick. Survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear 
sister of Edith Sloneker. Private interment Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia, MI. 
Family requests donations to American Heart Assoc. Arrangements by Ziomek 
Funeral Home, 734-522-7766.
dncross4 DAMIANI,ANNA March 2, 2001 Age 80. Beloved wife of Luigi. Loving mother 
of Ermanno (Anita) and Sergio (Diane). Dearest sister of Margherita (the late 
Primo) Bernardi and Gea (Guido) Pacifico. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM with Wake 
Service at 7 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Monday. Instate 10 AM at St. Michael Church, 40501 
Hayes (bet. 17 & 18 Mile) until time of Mass at 10:30 AM. Donations are welcomed 
to Beaumont Hospice or American Cancer Society. Entombment Resurrection 
Cemetery. 
DECK,LORAINE M., Age 91, March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Lester. Dear 
mother of Barbara (Roland) Austin and Mary Lou (Archie) Grieve; 5 grandchildren 
& 5 great grandchildren. In state Tuesday at 10AM at the First English Lutheran 
Church, 800 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, until time of Service at 11AM, 
Visitation Monday from 3-8 at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse 
Pointe. Contributions may be made to the First English Lutheran Church. 
DIAMOND,JAMES C., JR. Age 50. March 2, 2001. Loving father of Brett and his 
mother Denise Diamond. Loving son of Beverly (Ted Williams) and the late James 
Sr. Brother of Pamela (Walter) Huebner, Susan (Victor) Diamond-Nettleton, and 
Beth Anne (Doug) Fater. Uncle of Courtney, Jordyn and godfather of Collin James. 
Funeral Monday at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of 
Goddard) Allen Park, beginning with VFW Service at 7:30 p.m., followed by 
Rosary/ Scripture Service at 8 p.m. Committal service Tuesday 12 noon at 
Michigan Memorial Park. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
contributions may be made to the VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor.
dncross4DOMBROSKI,DOROTHY Age 72. March 1, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Chester. Dearest mother of Alycia (Keith), Marcia (Richard) Toler. Dear sister 
of Edward (Bernie) Mikolajczyk. Also survived by three grandchildren. Dawn 
(Michael) Eihardt, Robert (Dawn) Toler and Natalie Campbell. Also survived by 
three great grandchildren, Richard and Brittany Toler and Jackie Richey. Funeral 
Mass Monday 10 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26123 McDonald St. 
Dearborn Hts, Mi. Instate in church 9:30 AM til time of Mass. Visitation 
Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 1-9 PM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Alter Society Rosary, Sunday 3 PM. Scripture 
Service, Sunday 8 PM. 
DULETSKY,LEON M., Age 51. Beloved son of Michael and the late Valma. Dearest 
brother of Donna Schwikert. Loving uncle of Ashley Schwikert. The former Detroit 
and San Diego architect passed away after a long illness. A 1967 graduate of 
Grosse Pointe High School, he earned Bachelor s (1971) and Master s (1973) 
degrees from the University of Michigan. Local design projects include: Adlai 
Stevenson Performing Arts Center, Henry Ford II High School, Livonia Police 
Headquarters and NBD Retail and Parking Garage. Mr. Duletsky was personally 
proud of his work with the San Diego Unified Port District on the Cruise Ship 
Terminal remodeling and Crosby Street Park, as well as the Pacific Bell Regional 
Administration Offices in Tustin, CA. He was a member of the A.I.A. and Phi 
Kappa Psi fraternity. The family suggests memorials to University of Michigan 
College of Architecture and Urban Planning, 2000 Bonisteel, Ann Arbor, MI 
48109-2069. Interment will be private. 
DWOREK , EDWARD M. ,February 29, 2001. Age 80. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear 
father of Ronald (Kathleen) Dworek, Gerald (Karen) Dworek and Patricia (Ronald) 
Cendrowski. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of 
Virginia Dworek and the late Isabelle Skonieczny, Helen Leonard, Irene and Mary 
Dworek. Visitation Sunday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sterling Hgts. Chapel of the 
Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Scripture service 
for Edward will be Sunday 7:00 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil 
Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 
10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at 
www.legacy.com
ERNST,ELLEN, Beloved wife of Max. Dear mother of Dr. Robert (Deborah) Ernst, and 
Julie (Steven) Neff. Loving Grammy of Alexis, Matthew, and Jason Ernst, Michael 
and Marlee Neff. Services 1 o clock Monday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 
248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
FARRELL, GEORGE V., Age 82, March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Bernice. Dear 
brother of Clara Miller of California and Dear uncle of many loving nieces and 
nephews. Predeceased by six brothers and three sisters. Visitation Sunday 3-5 
p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home , (Hayes at 18 Mile Rd), Clinton 
Twp. and also Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus 
Catholic Community (Romeo Plank & Canal Rd), Clinton Twp. Rosary service 7 p.m. 
Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association 
would be appreciated. 
FERRANTE, LUCILLE MAE March 1, 2001. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Onofrio 
Roy Ferrante. Dear mother of Marie (Sam) Campis and Peter Ferrante. 
Mother-in-law of the late Josephine Ferrante. Loving grandmother of JoAnn Perez, 
Donna (Michael) Modaff, Dr. Lucille Ferrante, Roy (Susan) Ferrante and Renee 
(Charles) Ferrante-Dobbs. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Sister of 
Frank Frabotta and the late Fred Frabotta and Joseph Frabotta. Sister-in-law of 
Catherine Frabotta. Also survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Visitation at the 
Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 
Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Sunday from 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 1-9 p.m. Instate 
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (betw. 22 and 23 Mile 
Rd.) Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Josephine Ferrante Memorial Library, 
c/o St. John the Baptist Church, Madison, Alabama.
FRASER, DOUGLAS A., Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Donald, Alison 
Casher (Kenneth) and James (Christina). Grandfather of Austin, Cody and Kaylee 
Casher. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at The A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 20705 Mack 
at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Tuesday after 12 noon. 
FULTON,JOE., Age 69, of Southfield. Loving husband of the late Delores. Loving 
father of Stephen (Terri) Fulton, Ronald Fulton, Susan Mitchell, Pat (John) 
Taisey, Ernest Fulton Jr., and Jacqueline (Michael) Anes. Dearest grandfather of 
19 and great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Florence, Cathy, Eric and 
Arlene. Funeral celebration Sunday, March 4, 2 p.m. at Bell-Borek Funeral 
Home-Lamb Chapel, Howell. Please sign Joe s guest book at www.bellborek.com
GODFREY, FRANK, Age 85. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary. 
Dear father of Michael (Jean) and Steven (Debra). Grandfather of Heather, Sara 
and Stacy. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington 
Road, Livonia, Saturday 5-8 and Sunday 12-8. Instate at St. Maurice Catholic 
Church, Livonia Monday 9:30 a.m. with Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m.
GRAMMATICO,JAMES, Age 57 of Phoenix, Arizona died Sunday, January 21, 2001 at 
his home. He is survived by his wife of 31 yrs. Linda (Gurganus) and daughters 
Deanna, Carmen and Tia of Arizona. He is proceeded by his father Robert. 
Originally from Michigan he is survived by his mother Marion, son James David 
and daughter Deborah Ann. He is also survived by his brother, Dennis and sister, 
Maryann and has 10 grandchildren.
HALME,HELEN G., Westland, MI. Age 93. Beloved mother of James Tikkanen, Donald 
(Carol) Tikkanen, Mary Jo Bratek and the late Weldon, Janet and Robert Tikkanen. 
Dear sister of Sulo and Jo Juntunen and the late Sylvia Malila. Grandmother of 
10 and great grandmother of 10. Preceded in death by husband Seymour Tikkanen in 
1962. Memorial Service Monday March 5, at 11 AM, Bell-Borek Funeral Home, 
Hamburg Chapel (810) 231-0200. Please sign Helen s guest book at 
www.bellborek.com
HELLNER , JOANN M. ,Age 59. 3/01/01. Beloved wife of Robert F. Loving mother of 
Anthony W., Steven R., Deborah A., Joseph F. Dearest grandmother of Thomas B. 
Sister of Rita A. (Walter) Ryno and Thomas J. (Pamela) Pokladowski. Visitation 
at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. at Artesian, Saturday 1-9 
p.m., Sunday Noon til 9. Funeral Monday, instate at St. Francis d Assisi 9 a.m., 
Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 
p.m. 
HOUSTON (nee McNINCH) ROMAINE ELIZABETH March 1, 2001. Age 87 of Lake Lure, NC, 
formerly of Detroit. She is survived by daughter, Hallie Houston of Glenn Allen, 
VA. & son, Frank Houston, Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL; 5 grandchildren & 7 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Houston & 
parents, Casper LeRoy McNinch & Laura Catherine VanDeMark McNinch. She was a 
member of Fairfield Mountains Chapel, Lake Lure. Services will be held at 
Fairfield Mountains Chapel, Monday 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be 
made to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. 
HUBER,JOSEPH SR.,, Age 67, of St. Clair, died March 2, 2001. Loving husband of 
Dolores. Beloved father of Joe (Diane) Jr. of Macomb, Mary (Richard) Tebeau of 
St. Clair, Annette (David) Golder of Mason, Mich.; six grandchildren. Services 
are Tuesday at 9:45 at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, St. Clair, 
(810-329-4766), and 10:30 at St. Mary s Catholic Church, St. Clair. Visiting 
hours are Sunday and Monday 2:00 to 9:00. Rosary Monday 6:30 p.m. In lieu of 
flowers, donations can be directed to St. Clair Little League or the wishes of 
the family. 
HYLAND, JAMES E., Age 61 of Novi died Monday January 29, 2001 in Southfield, 
BELOVED HUSBAND of Sandra Renna, stepfather of Kayla Rae Napier. Memorials may 
be made to American Cancer or Hospice of Michigan.
dncross4IANNELLO,NICK T. March 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Marian. Dear father 
of Carol (Stan) Chavey, Dawn (Harry) Bott and Dianne Iannello. Grandfather of 
Meaghan, Jordan, Kyle, Paige, Summer and Carson. Brother of Carmel Iannello, 
Clementine McMullen, Helen Frayer and Marie Coykendall. Preceded in death by 
parents Carmelo and Katherine Iannello and brother William Iannello. Service 
Fred Wood Funeral Home, (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile (1 Mile W. of Farmington 
Rd.) Monday 12:30 PM. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-9 PM.
dncross4JABLONOWSKI,MARIA March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear 
mother of Thaddeus, Krystyna (Gene) Faes and Danuta (Wally) Watson. Leaves seven 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Sabina 
Church until time of Mass 10 AM. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM and Monday Noon - 9 PM 
at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Scripture Service, Monday 8 PM. 
Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
dncross4 JAGELLO,WALTER A. Age 81 of Port Huron, formerly of Detroit. March 1, 
2001. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Durak. Father of Mary Ann Davidson of 
Ft. Gratiot, Leonard W. Jagello of Fairfield, Ohio and Jack E. (Kathy) Jagello 
of Sterling Heights. 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Brother of 
Florence (Richard) Brachel of Charlevoix. Funeral services 10 AM Monday in St. 
Mary Church, Port Huron. Visitation 2-9 PM Sunday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral 
Home, 1720 Elk St. Port Huron. Scripture Service 7 PM Sunday. 
JONES, TIMOTHY P., Age 50. February 23, 2001 of Spring, Texas. Dear husband of 
Jennifer. Loving father of Jodi and Sean. Beloved son of Mary Ellen and the late 
Doyle. Brother of Michael (Winifred), Karen, Mary Rita, Bridget, Patricia (David 
Brown), and Kevin (Lee). A Memorial Mass is planned for Saturday, March 17 2001, 
10 a.m. at St. Patrick s Catholic Church, Brighton, MI. Contributions to the 
Jones Childrens Education Trust c/o Allen McGee CPA, 7600 W. Tidwell, Ste. 110, 
Houston, Texas 77040.
KELLER,MICHAEL, 41. Of Pembroke Pines, FL died suddenly Monday, February 26, 
2001. Michael was born on December 29, 1959 in Detroit, MI to Stephen Forest 
Keller and Leila Elizabeth Stein. Michael was predeceased by his mother Leila 
and hes is survived by his adoring family, father, Stephen F. Keller of 
Westland, MI; sister, Sue Keller and brother-in-law, Michael LaCava of 
Worcester, MA; aunt, Dorothy Keller of Rochester Hills, MI; and niece, Livia 
LaCava of Worcester, MA. Arrangements by Boyd s University Drive Chapel, 
954-983-6400.
KIRKS , JAN ,Age 56 of Westland. Died March 2, 2001. Beloved sister of Tim 
(Leslie) and Paula Kirks. Dear aunt of Stephani Dziubik, Keith (Kelly) Wysocki, 
Christopher Wysocki, Hannah Rae Kirks and Adam John Kirks. Visitation Sunday 2-5 
and 7-9 p.m. Services Monday 10 a.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. 
Newburgh (btw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill) Westland. 
KLEIN, GEORGE L. SR. March 1, 2001, age 74. Beloved husband of the late 
Catherine, dear father of Joe (Sue), Gary, George, Wayne and Darlene (Gregg) 
David. Proud grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 4. Brother of Lorraine 
(Andy) Szymanski and Marge Nader. Funeral Monday 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra 
& Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr and Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Sunday 2-9 
p.m. Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Tributes to Karmanos 
Cancer Foundation are welcome. 
KOENIG,KAREN (nee PARKER) Age 48. Wife of Paul; mother of Ashley N. Parker; 
daughter of Audrey Wanfalt and the late Arthur E. Wanfalt. Owner of Karen s Pet 
Palace, West Bloomfield. Memorial service Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 7 p.m. at 
the Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, S. Commerce and Oakley Park. 
Memorials to the Shepherd of the Lakes Building Fund or the Michigan Humane 
Society, Rochester Hills, would be appreciated. Arrangements by Care Memorial 
Society, 810-412-1944.
KOLENO, MARTHA ANN (Nee Atteberry) Martha Koleno age 67 of Brighton, MI. 
formerly of Detroit, Chicago and Burlington, IA. Died February 20 at IHS of 
Howell, MI. She was born March 1, 1933 in Lancaster, MO. The daughter of Isaac 
and Opal (Shepherd) Atteberry. Survived by 2 daughters Valerie L. Spence and 
Pamela Koleno both of Brighton and two grandsons. Memorial services to be held 
in Burlington, IA. May 2001. 
KRAUSS Sr., WILLIAM D. Age 76, March 1, of Grosse Ile. Dear husband of Sarah 
"Sally". Dear father of William Jr., Sarah, Kevin, Anthony, Joseph, Emily King 
and Luke. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 1 brother Theodore and 2 sisters 
MaryEllen Krauss & Fran Clements. Fam ily will greet friends Tuesday 2-4 p.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse Ile, MI. Memorials to the American Heart 
Asscn. would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements by the Martenson Funeral 
Home
easternstarLAIR,ANN, Age 82, of Plymouth. Formerly of Farmington Hills. March 2, 
2001. Beloved wife of the late Garlin. Dear mother of Sharon (Douglas) Eldridge. 
Loving grandmother of Douglas (Patty), Elizabeth Ann (Bart) McLean and Julia 
Lynn (Gary) Wind. Loving great-grandmother of Douglas John and Heather Ann 
Eldridge, Brandon Gregory Koch, Blake Douglas and Bradley Alexander McLean and 
Garin Joseph Wind. Dear sister of Margaret (Richard) Smith, Helen Eades and 
James (Beverly) Holod. Funeral services Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at the Vermeulen 
Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (3.5 west miles of I-275), 
Plymouth. Visiting hours Sunday 3-5 and 6-9 p.m. and Monday 3-9 p.m. Entombment 
Glen Eden Mausoleum. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice are appreciated. 
dncross4LEJA,BERNARD L. March 1, 2001. Age 69. Beloved husband of Frances. Dear 
father of Roger, Darlene, Gary, Lori, Barry, Kevin (Christine), Craig (Bonnie), 
Allen (Marcia), Dana (Teresa), Dean (Elizabeth). Preceded in death by sons Keith 
and Ronald. Grandfather of 28 and great grandfather of one. Dear son of Mary 
Leja. Dearest brother of Geraldine Kowalski (Eugene) and Aurelia Black (Donald). 
Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile, (1 Mile W. of 
Farmington Rd.), Monday 10 AM and St. Edith Catholic Church, 10:30 AM. 
Visitation Saturday 4-8 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM. Rosary Sunday 6 PM. 
LESAR , PHYLLIS G. ,Age 74. March 1, 2001 of Canton. Beloved wife of Enoch. 
Loving mother of E. Aaron (Leslee) Lesar and Mark A. Lesar. Dearest grandmother 
of Jennifer (Steve) Dyke, Sarah, David and Jonathon Lesar. Dear sister of 
William (Wilma) Toole. Funeral service Monday 1:30 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell 
Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Visitation Sunday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. 
Memorial contributions to Alzheimers Assoc. or Arthritis Foundation appreciated. 

LeVASSEUR,LURA M., Dear wife of Philip. Cherished mother of Pam, Paula and Di. 
Beloved grandmother of Jimmy and Cori. Great grandmother of Josh, Jason and 
Faith. Dearest sister of LaDora. Sister of Lois and Bob. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Funeral 11 AM Tuesday at the Dearborn Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 1-9 PM Sunday and 
Monday. Memorials to Hospice of Helping Hand, Inc. 335 E. Houghton Ave. West 
Branch, MI 48661. 
LIND, JUSTINE M., March 1, 2001. Long time companion of Gill Shaw. Dear mother 
of Diannia Willetts (Andrew), Christine Lind (James Barr). Beloved daughter of 
Andrew and the late Justine Nelligan. Dear sister of Dan (Jan), Jim (Pat) 
Nelligan, and Tricia (Joel) Popa. Aunt of Kristen, John and Chris. Memorial Mass 
Saturday March 10, 2001 at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 
at 11:30 a.m. Family prefers contributions to Karmanos Cancer Institute, Novi 
Region, 41935 W. 12 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377-9939. Arranged by O Brien Chapel/Ted 
C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 248-348-1800 
LONG,JAMES E., Age 46. Suddenly, March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving 
father of Katie and Emily. Dear son of Ginger and Donald Thomas. Brother of 
Karen Long and Tami (Phil) Johnston. Dear uncle of Edward, Phil Jr., Andrew, 
Chris, Jennifer, Michael, Kristen, Patrick, Andrew and Ryan. Visiting at R.G. & 
G.R. Harris Funeral Home , 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Sunday 1-9 p.m. 
Instate Monday 10:30, at St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 26431 W. Chicago, 
Redford. Funeral service at 11 AM.
LUPU, FRANCES ROSE, Age 83, March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving 
mother of Emil (Bernice), Barbara (Bill) Smith, Ronald (Dody), Charles (the late 
Linda), and Deborah (Pete) Adkins. Grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 23, 
great great grandmother of four. Sister of Art Kott and Sophie Piusinski. 
Instate Tuesday 11:30 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at Peace Lutheran 
Church, 11701 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. Visitation Sunday 5-9 and Monday 1-9 at 
Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile Rd.). Memorials 
to Peace Lutheran Church or Hospice of Michigan, 16250 Northland Drive, Ste. 
212, Southfield, MI 48075. 
LYJAK,THADDEUS J. (Ted) Age 75 of Trenton, formerly of Warren. Dearest father of 
Linda L. (David) Weisfield and Elaine L. Lyjack. Dear grandfather of Pamela A. 
(David) Steen, Jennifer L. (Peter) Stern, Scott S. Boes and Jessica J. Boes. 
Dear great grandfather of Jacob A. Steen and Jared Stern. Visitation Sunday 
12-9PM, Polish American Century Club Service 7:30PM. Funeral Monday 12 noon at 
the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (Southgate Chapel), 15748 Fort. Internment Mt. 
Carmel Cemetery.
MALEK, ELEANOR, Age 86. Beloved mother of Lawrence (Marian), Ronald (Mary), 
Thomas (Geraldine), Marie (Edwin), Michael (Ilene), Kenneth (Deborah) and Alan 
(Joyce). Loving sister of Dorothy Jankowski, Theresa Lewandowski and the late 
Virginia Wezalis. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and nine great 
grandchildren. Visitation from McCabe Funeral Home, Canton Chapel, 851 Canton 
Center Road Sunday 6-9, Monday 2-9. Wake Service 7 PM. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 
am from St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Church, Funeral Mass 10:30. 
MAMMARELLA, MARIANNA Feb. 27, 2001. Married for 47 years. Beloved wife of 
Cesarino (Chester). Dear mother of Maria (Richard Jr.) Baker. Loving grandmother 
of Christopher and Julia. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Prayers 9:30 
a.m. Monday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van 
Dyke) Utica and Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Rosary Sunday 
7:00 p.m.
MARSHICK,LEO, Age 67. March 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Delores. Dear father of 
Linda (Dennis) Turek and Duane (Laurie). Grandfather of Christopher, Kimberly 
and Lindsey Turek. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Marie. Member of the 
Wayne Masonic Lodge #112. He was a 32nd Degree and Shriner. Visitation Sunday 
5-9 and Monday 1-9. Services Tuesday at the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (Taylor 
Chapel), 9800 S. Telegraph Rd. Memorials suggested to St. John s Lutheran Church 
or Karmanos Cancer Institute.
MATREWICZ,JOHN NORBERT Beloved husband of Virginia. Predeceased by two brothers 
and one sister. Services Monday 9:15 a.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 
22121 Kelly Rd. (betw. 8 & 9 Mile) then to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church 10 
a.m. Mass. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home with a Rosary 6 p.m.
MAY, MITCHELL C., Age 81, Husband of Kay. Father of Christine (John) Ruppel, 
stepfather of Karen (Calvin) Brown and Terry (Lori) Szklarski; grandfather and 
great grandfather of 36. Memorials Service will be held at Grand Rapids Home for 
Veterans at a later date.
McCAULEY,KENNETH L., Age 74. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving 
father of Dennis, Kerry and Glen. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. 
Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. 
Suzanne Catholic Church, 19321 W. Chicago, Redford until time of Funeral Mass at 
10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
McKEE,EMMA, Age 74. March 3, 2001, of Lincoln Park. Beloved mother of David 
(Paula) McKee, James (Karen) McKee and Debra (Neal) Imes. Dear grandmother of 
five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also leaves three sisters and 
one brother. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12-9 p.m. at the John K. 
Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park, 313-383-1870. Funeral services 
Wednesday. Entombment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens. 
MIHELICH,VERNA, February 28, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. "Samuel was 
born on December 24, 1904 and passed away on July 30, 2000." Dearest mother of 
Ralph Mihelich and Phyllis Wright. Proud grandmother of Janice, Michelle, Sandy, 
Michael, Sharon and Eric. Great grandmother of six. Sister of Ray Koukkari. 
Retired secretary from the Tank Arsenal. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & 
Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp). 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. 
MORRIS, PETER M., March 1, 2001. Age 80 of Beverly Hills. Beloved husband of 
Helen (nee. Kern) for 50 years. Dear father of Mary Angela, Laurie Papa (Carl) 
and Julie Badge (Jim). Grandfather of Carl, Rebecca, Evan and Erin. Brother of 
Mary Baganas (Nick) and the late George. Brother-in-law of the late Msgr. 
Clement Kern. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & 
Connell Chapel) 32515 Woodward (Bet. 13-14 Mile) Sunday, 3-8 p.m. Rosary service 
Sunday 7 p.m. Visitation at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly 
Hills, Monday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Rite of Committal Mt. 
Hope Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorial tributes to the Msgr. Clement Kern Foundation 
appreciated.
NAUBER, HERBERT A. March 1, 2001, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Helen. 
Survived by a sister-in-law and two brother-in-laws. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. A WW II veteran who passed away at Cambridge East Health 
Care Center. Prayers at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, 1 PM Monday. Memorial 
suggested to the National WW II Memorial Fund. Arrangements by A. J. Desmond & 
Sons Funeral Directors .
dncross4NERONI,ASSUNTA March 2, 2001. Age 92. Dearest wife of the late Anthony. 
Beloved mother of Gino (Lina) Testani and Pasquale (Vincenzina) Testani. Loving 
grandmother of six. Great grandmother of eight. Sister of Enrico Desantis, Anna 
Paniccial in Italy and the late Mary Testani. Funeral Tuesday 9 AM at Divine 
Child Catholic Church, for Mass at 9:30. Visitation at Lesney & Son Funeral 
Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn MI. Sunday 3-9, Monday 1-9. Prayer Service, 
Monday evening. Entombment St. Hedwig Mausoleum.
OSENTOSKI,STELLA, Age 85, March 2, 2001. Loving wife of Mike. Beloved mom of 
Virginia (Robert) Jafraty, Leonard (Linda), Ronald (Sarah), Dennis (Vickie) and 
the late Michael. Dearest grandma of Michelle and Michael Osentoski and Michael, 
Daniel, Jennifer and Eric Olsen. Great grandma of 6. Funeral Services from The 
Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard), Tuesday 9:15 to St. 
Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church, 10AM. Visitation Monday 1-9PM.
PAGE,EVA "PAULINE", March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Dear mother of 
Thomas E. Page Jr., (Mrs. Alan) Pamela Page Lenhoff and the late James P. Page. 
Grandmother of Allison Page Lenhoff and Alexander Page Lenhoff. Funeral service 
at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) 
Tuesday 1 p.m. Family will receive friends Sunday and Monday 4-8 p.m. Rosary 
Sunday and Monday 7 p.m. Memorial Mass at a future date. Family suggests 
memorials to UofD Jesuit High School and Academy. 
dncross4PAPIERNIAK,JOSEPH March 2, 2001. Age 70. Dear brother of Michael 
(Daisy), Chester (Lillian) and Edward Papierniak. Predeceased by brother Leon 
Papierniak and sister Mary (Eddie) Lazar. Also surviving many nieces and 
nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2 PM - 9 PM at the Detroit Chapel of the Obarzanek 
Funeral Home, 6982 Edward St. (corn. Parkinson, 4 blks s. of Michigan Ave). 
Rosary service for Joseph, Tuesday 6 PM. Instate Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. 
Stephen-Mary Mother of the Church, 4300 Central (3 blks S. of Michigan Ave) 
until the Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 
PARK,CARL "DWAIN", Age 60 of Whitmore Lake, previously of Canton. Loving husband 
of Claudia. Dear father of DeAnna and Michael (Becky). Son of Ruth Henning. Son 
in law of Frankie Cox. Brother of Mike (Susan), Marilyn (Bob) Bonga and Herbert 
(Dianne). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and "Max" the Yorkie. Funeral 
Monday 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Plymouth, 45000 N. Territorial Road, 
Plymouth. Visitation Saturday 2-9 and Sunday 1-9 at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral 
Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth. (3 Miles W. of I275). Interment 
Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church, Children Music, 
or First Baptist Church, Childrens Music. 
PARKINSON, WILFRED, Age 86, of Troy, Feb. 24, 2001. Wilfred will be dearly 
missed by his wife Sue, his daughter Eliza (Mr. Kim Benbow), his son, Geoffrey 
(Mrs. Pamela Parkinson), and his grandchildren, Reid and Evan Benbow and Henry 
Parkinson. Memorial Services will be held at Christ Church Detroit, 960 E. 
Jefferson on Saturday, March 10th. In lieu of flowers, Contributions to the 
Alzheimer s Association or Christ Church Walk-In Ministry. For further 
information call the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 248-398-6500
PASICK, IRMA, Beloved wife of the late Albert Pasick. Dear mother of Robert 
(Pat) Pasick. Grandmother of Adam and Daniel Pasick. Sister of Alice (Saul) 
Cooper. Services 2 p.m. Sunday AT THE BIRMINGHAM TEMPLE , Farmington Hills, MI. 
Interment Beth El Memorial Park. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 
PAUCH , LARIE (Neun) Passed away Sunday, February 25. She is survived by her 
husband Bill Pauch. Beloved mother of Robert (Nancy) Neun. Step-mother of 
Carolyn (Pauch) Mesara, Donna Mae (Pauch) (Phil) Renuart, David (Alice) Pauch. 
Preceded in death by Carol Ann (Neun) Kuschel. Also survived by two brothers, 
four sisters and several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 
No visitation. Memorial service at later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be made to the National Leukemia Foundation or charity of your choice.
PERZANOWSKI (nee Chmielewski) ANNA L. March 1, 2001. Of Westland. Beloved wife 
of the late Zygmunt Perzanowski. Beloved mother of Eva (Jim) Barnes. Dearest 
sister of Ted Chmielewski, Christine (Marion) Czechowski, Walter (Bozenna) 
Chmielewski and Jessie (Raymond) Zak. Beloved sister in law of Lucille 
Chmielewski, Mary Miel and Frank Jagla. Survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 
Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral 
Mass at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland.
PFEIFFER, RUSSELL L. Age 67. February 18, 2001. Beloved husband of Annette. Dear 
father of James Watson, Jenise Verde, Theresia Bailey, Nicole Dallaire and 
Danielle Dallaire. Grandfather of Nanette, Corey and Dante. Brother of Robert. 
Loving uncle of Donna and Tina. Visitation at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren Saturday March 17 from 10 a.m. until time 
of memorial service at 11 a.m.
QUENNEVILLE, EMILY ANN Age 56, of Eastpointe. Beloved mother of Dawn (Pete) 
Costales & Scott (Kristy) Quenneville. Dear grandmother of Paul Costales, Ally, 
Emily & Victoria Quenneville. Dear sister of Mary Ellen (Bill) Smith, Sharon 
Davidson, Thom Williams & Jim Moffatt. Predeceased by brother Bill Moffatt. Also 
survived by 4 nephews & 4 nieces. Dear friend of Ron & Gale. Funeral service 
will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. 
Visitation will be 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001.
REYES, JULIO S., Age 68. February 28, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Maria. 
Dearest father of Ileana (Anthony) Buchholz, Sandra (Fernando) Gomez & Julio 
(Penny). Dear grandfather of Maria, Fernando and Julio, Jr. Visitation Sunday 
12-9 p.m. Services Monday 1:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. 
RICHARDS, JESSE C. SR. Age 79, Feb. 27, 2001. A WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of 
Mattie. Loving father of Alberta, Thelma, Flora, Jesse Jr., Ruby and the late 
Harry and Estella. Grandfather of many. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. Cantrell 
Funeral Home , 10400 Mack, Detroit until 10:30 service. 
RICHARDS, TIMOTHY M. Age 44. March 1, 2001. Beloved son of Jack and Margie Lou. 
Dear brother of Jackie (Joe) Lawrence, Sandie (Brian) Kech, Robin (Mark) Sears 
and Ronda. Visitation Monday 3-5 and 7-9. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. 
McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorials may be 
made to the Special Olympics.
ROMANSKI,MARY C., March 2, 2001. Loving wife of Bernard. Dear daughter of Warren 
and Kay Wittbrodt. Sister of Frank, John and Kevin Wittbrodt. Also nieces and 
nephews. Mrs. Romanski was a member of the Daughters of Isabella #927. 
Visitation Saturday 4-9, Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral 
Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. Funeral prayers, Monday 
9:00 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Veronica Catholic Church, Eastpointe for 
Mass 9:30 a.m. 
ROODBEEN, ISABEL M., Age 95. Wife of the late Peter Jacob. Dear mother of Paul 
(Alice), Mary Tollari, Leo (Joan), Rev. Henry W. Roodbeen, Rudy (Janet) and John 
(Karen). Leaves 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and two great great 
grandchildren. Sister of Louis Robinet, and Loretta Soulliere. Visiting 4-9 p.m. 
Saturday and 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Scripture Sunday 7 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral 
Home 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile). Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. 
Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd. (N. of 6 Mile). Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
ROSEMARY, ALEX, Age 83. Dear father of Gene, Linda Vaive, Cay Rose, Jim, Alex 
Jr., Debbie Kramer, Jackie Schroeder and the late Monty, Mike, and Paul. Former 
husband of Carol Miller. Also leaves 16 grandchildren and 22 great 
grandchildren. Visiting 2-9 p.m. Thursday with service at 7 p.m. at Charles R. 
Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). 
RUSSELL, EVALYN Y., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late David. Dear daughter 
of Yvonne Kirsch. Sister of Robert Kirsch. Funeral Service Monday 5 PM at the D. 
S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road, at Common (12-1/2 Mile). 
Visitation Monday 1 PM until time of Service. 
SAK,ADAM L., Gone to be with his Lord March 3, 2001. Age 84. Beloved husband of 
Antoinette. Dear father of Leonard Sak (Kristin), Patricia Luoma (Ken), Dennis 
Sak (Velma) and Cheryl Fisher (Tom). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. Brother of Valerie Green. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & 
Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Wednesday 11 a.m. 
Family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials suggested to Lakeside Assembly of God - The Missions. May Adam be 
surrounded in eternal light.
SCHALDENBRAND,ELIZABETH H. Age 86, March 1, 2001, of Pontiac, former longtime 
resident of Grosse Pointe Woods. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Dear mother 
of William R. (Loreen). Loving grandmother of William J. (Krista), Jill Vos, 
Patrick, and Michael (Andrea). Loving great-grandmother of Miranda Vos and 
Nicholas Schaldenbrand. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral 
Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 5-9 p.m. 
Monday. Memorials to charity of choice appreciated. 
SCHEFKE,RONALD T., Age 55. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Sheriyl. Loving 
father of Ronald and Caroline. Dearest step-father of Sherri (Roy) Loveless and 
Philip (Christie) Loffredi. Proud step-grandfather of Amanda, John & Roy Jr. 
Dearest son of Irene (the late August) Schefke. Brother of Robert (Linda) 
Schefke. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM with Scripture Service at 7 PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Tuesday. Instate 10 AM at St. Jane Frances de Chantel Church, 38750 Ryan 
Rd. (bet. 16 & 17 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 10:30
SCHOCKE,DAVID L., Age 69 of Troy died March 2, 2001 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was 
born May 12, 1931 in Royal Oak. Surviving are his wife Barbara (Tackabury), whom 
he married in 1965 in Oxford; Children Janice (Mike) Schocke-Nair of Waterford & 
Robert of Ft. Worth, TX; sisters Betty (Bill) Gates & Carol (Mel) Bieganowski; a 
brother Daniel is deceased. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 PM, Service Thursday 11:00 
AM at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Burial Romeo 
Cemetery. Memorials, American Cancer Society. 
SHIER , HYMAN ,Beloved husband of the late Gladys Shier. Dear father of Lynda 
(Robert) Ideson and Patricia (James) Lees. Grandfather of Marianne (Bryce) 
Erwin, Robert S. Ideson and Jennifer E. Lees. Brother of Eve Neidelman and Flo 
(Frank) Cadesky. Services 11 o clock Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 
(248) 569-0020 . 
SHUMSKI,GEORGE A., March 2, 2001. Husband of Mabel. Beloved brother of Marylou 
Crafton and Cecilia Ciccarelli; also survived by several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral Monday 3PM at the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 
Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Sunday 6-9PM, Monday 12-3PM.
SMITH,LOUIS P., March 3, 2001. Age 82, of Troy and Bloomfield Hills, formerly of 
Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Genevieve I. (Monacel) Smith. Loving father 
of Janet Kolenda, Paul Smith (Pam), and Patricia Smith. Dear grandfather of Jeff 
Kolenda (Shannon) and Laura Kolenda. Dear step-grandfather of Scott and Heather 
Thompson. Dear brother of Ervine Smith (Anne) and Melvin Smith. Visitation 
Monday 3-8 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Rd. (betw. Big Beaver & 
Wattles Rds.), Troy, (248) 689-0700. Scripture Service Monday 7:30 p.m. at 
funeral home. Instate Tuesday 9 a.m. until service 9:30 a.m. St. Anastasia 
Catholic Church, 4571 John R Rd. (betw. Wattles & Long Lake Rds.), Troy. 
Memorials to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 
48207. 
SPOUTZ,WILLIAM C., March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Dear father 
of Lynn (Dennis) Brown, Leslie (Charles) Stanford, Brian (Jenifer), Loretta, 
Richard (Melinda) and Marie (Mark) Meyers. Brother of Geraldine Szekeres, 
Kathleen Harris, Sr. Agnes Charles Spoutz O.P. and Thomas Spoutz. Also survived 
by nine grandchildren. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. 
of Lilley) Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 12-9. Funeral Mass, Wednesday at 10:30 AM 
from St. John Neumann Church, Wake Service, Tuesday at 7 PM. 
STEFFANUSKI,FRANK (DICK) of Newport Richey, Fl. formerly of Lapeer, MI. passed 
away February 15, 2001. Born in Jackson, MI. Feb 20,1931. Mr. Steffanuski was a 
US Air Force Veteran and was inurned on Feb. 23, 2001 at the Florida National 
Cemetery with full military honors. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, Son 
William, 3 step-sons John Rochowiak of Milford, James Rochowiak of Lake Havesu, 
AZ, Robert Rochowiak of Milford. Daughter Diane Hamilton, Orlando, Fl. 2 
step-daughters Susan Blake, Albion, MI., and Gloria Sprenger, Lake Orion, MI. 
Sister Judy Arnold of Ohio, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces in Michigan and 
Ohio. 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 
Saturday March 10, 2001 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1950 S. 
Baldwin Rd., Orion, MI. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lapeer 
Kiwanis Childrens Fund. 
STRAUSBAUGH,WILLIAM A. March 2, 2001. Age 78. Beloved husband of the late 
Dorothy Mae. Dear father of Strauss (Einar) Aarsheim, Kathy (Mike) Gibson, James 
W. (Karen), Margaret "Peggy" (Ken) Godin, Janet M. (Marty) Kanan and the late 
Jay T. Loving grandfather of Will (Nadine), Kris and Jon Aarsheim, Corey and 
Jodee Gibson, Jenny (Eric) Symeon, Kim (Eric) Schultz, Beth and Kari 
Strausbaugh, Jeff, Mike and Jennifer Godin, Katelyn Mae and Sydney Kanan, 
Nicole, Patrick, Megan and Ryan Strausbaugh. Great-grandfather of Alexondra 
Gibson and Julie Schultz. Brother of the late Jay C., Wilma and John D. 
Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 
13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Sunday 1-9 p.m. with KofC Rosary 5 p.m. 
Instate at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd. (at Romeo Plank) 
Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. 
Past Grand Knight of Leo XIII K of C #3042. 
TARNOWSKI,JOSEPH L., March 1, 2001. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Services Monday 1 
p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. 
& Cherry Hill). 
THOMA,RICHARD J., February 28, 2001. Age 96. Beloved husband of Betty. Father of 
Richard (Judy). Grandfather to Richard and Amanda. Private inurnment to be held 
at Oak Hill Cemetery, Battle Creek, MI. Memorials to charity of choice.
THOMPSON, LANCE D., Of Lapeer (formerly of Southfield). Died Wednesday Feb. 28. 
Beloved husband of Linda. Dear father of Sara, Rebecca, Justin and David all of 
Lapeer. Son of Ernest & Gloria Thompson of Royal Oak. Dear brother of Kurt of 
Indonesia, Britt of Royal Oak, Craig (Dodie) of Arizona and Rex (Barbara) of 
PawPaw. Preceded in death by his grandparents. Lance was a body shop manager at 
Ed Schmid Ford in Ferndale for many years. Most recently he was a truck driver 
for Matt Vince Trucking of Ortonville, a job he enjoyed very much. Lance was an 
avid outdoorsman and Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He loved spending time with his 
kids and his animals when he wasn t traveling the open road. A Memorial Service 
will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10th at the Lapeer Church of God. Pastor Ed 
Chandler officiating. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, of Lapeer, 
810-664-8111. Memorial contributions may be made to his children.
TIPPEN, RITA CATHERINE of Holly; March 2, 2001; age 74; Mother of Kathleen 
(Martin) Romberger, Margaret (David Hoffman), Maureen (Andrew Kerr) all of 
Clarkston and Elizabeth (Stephen) Napier of Waterford; Grandma of Stephen, 
Emily, Matthew, Erin, Anna, Kathleen, Colleen and Shannon. Rita retired as a 
sales person from J.L. Hudson, Waterford. She completed her bachelor degree in 
education and enjoyed playing bridge. Funeral Mass Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. 
Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston. Rite of Committal Monday 1:30 PM at Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery. Rosary service Sunday 4:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son 
TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Sunday 2-5 p.m. & 7-9 
p.m. Memorials may be made to Greater Oakland Visiting Nurse Assn. 
(www.legacy.com)
TYMINSKI, JOHN, March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of 
Marcelline (Harry) Dalzell, John (Dennis Burns) and James (Suzanne). Grandfather 
of Annette, Wendy, Jennifer, Karen, Rochelle, James and Charles. Also leaves 
eight great grandchildren. Brother of Jean Hacias. Services Monday 10:00 a.m. 
from the Sajewski Funeral Home , 19111 W. Warren to SS. Peter & Paul Church at 
10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 3 p.m. In state Saturday 
4-9 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m. 
ULRICH,IDA E., Age 89, formerly of Rochester. Died March 3, 2001. Loving wife of 
the late Karl F. Ulrich. Dear mother of Bob and Sue Ulrich, Fred and Pat Ulrich. 
Grandmother of Shelli and Gary Gettinger, Todd Ulrich, Bob and Kim Ulrich and 
Dave and Pam Ulrich. Great grandmother of five. Ida loved her gardening, sewing 
and crafts. She was an original member of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church. 
Services Wednesday 11 AM at Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church. Visitation 
Tuesday 2-9 at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, in Rochester (322 W. University Drive). 
Family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to the Alzheimer s 
Association or Cheboygan Health Care Enrichment Fund. 
dncross4WASILIUS,SHIRLEY L. March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. 
Beloved mother of Scott (Barbara), Donald, Gary (Diane) and the late Timothy. 
Loving grandmother of Chase, Nikki. Dear sister of Robert McNeese and the late 
J.C., Marvin and Donald McNeese. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM at the Lesney & Son 
Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn. Visitation Sunday 4-9, Monday 1-9. 
Burial St. Hedwig Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Cancer 
Foundation, appreciated.
WEEKS,GRACY, Age 64, March 2, 2001 of Oscoda, formerly of Warren. Beloved wife 
of Lloyd (Pete); dearest mother of Mitzi Mitsunaga, Dan (Connie), Lloyd Don, 
Lorrie Crago, Peter (Denise), Gregg (Beth), Lisa (Jim) McCormack, Jim (Kim) and 
Lynda; grandmother of 18; great-grandmother of 4. Funeral Wednesday 10AM, A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren. Visiting 
Monday 4-9 and Tuesday 1-9PM. Memorials to the Thomas A. Weeks Memorial 
Scholarship Fund.
YRUMA,FE GATMAITAN, March 1, 2001. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Ceferino R. 
Yruma. Dear mother of Dominica Yruma, Dr. Eduardo (Erlinda) Yruma, Fernando 
(Lu-Estelita) Yruma, Generosa (James) Cavanaugh, Herminia (the late Rogelio) 
Curimao, Isauro (Leticia) Yruma, Jacinto (Teresita) Yruma, Zosimo (Lillian) 
Yruma and the late Consolacion Yruma. Dear sister of Jose (the late Amparo) 
Gatmaitan and Esperanza (the late Dr. Manuel) Gatmaitan. Also survived by 20 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. (with a 
Vigil for the Deceased at 7:30 p.m.) at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Blase 
Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (just E. of Dodge Park Rd.), Sterling Heights, for 
Mass beginning at 11 a.m. Procession to Resurrection Cemetery for Committal 
Service.
ZAGLEWSKI, EDWIN, March 1, 2001. Age 71. Beloved husband of Olga. Dearest father 
of Daniel (Barbara), Patricia Glenday, Michael (Cynthia), Cynthia Mayer, Susan 
(Thomas) Webb, and Mark. Loving and Proud grandfather of 8. Visitation Saturday 
3-9 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons., Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. 
at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture service Sunday 7 PM. Instate Monday 9 AM 
until 9:30 AM time of Mass at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery.

Death Notices 3/05/01

knightsofcolumbus ALDERMAN DONALD L. Age 79, of Wyandotte. Passed Grand Knight 
of Wyandotte Council, #1802. Beloved husband of Lenore. Dearest father of 
Patricia (James) Wilson and Carol Cox. Dear grandfather of Donna, Colleen, 
Christopher, Karen, and Robert. Dear brother of Gladys McKay. Dear 
brother-in-law of Joseph (Barbara) Joyce, Edward (Margaret) Contway, and Eileen 
Robinson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, 2-9 PM at 
R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Instate Tuesday, 10:30 
til time of Funeral Mass at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, 353 Elm Street, 
Wyandotte. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Parish and K of C #1802. Rosary 
Monday at 7 PM. 
ALLAN,LOIS J., Age 82. March 2, 2001. Retired teacher of Detroit Public Schools. 
Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Mary Kay (Joseph) Kerschen, Charles R. 
(Sherry) and James D. (Louise). Loving grandmother of John (Candy), Dr. 
Catherine and Michael Kerschen, Lynn and Jeffrey Allan. Great grandmother of 
Ashley, Emily and Amanda Kerschen. Sister of Catherine (Robert) Stoffer and 
Richard (Barbara) Duncan. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM and Monday 12-9 PM at the 
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Rosary; Monday 7 PM. 
Funeral Service Tuesday. Prayers 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Mass 10 AM at St. 
Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. In lieu of Flowers Memorial donations may be given to the Capuchins. 
BAYER,WALTER A., Age 80 of St. Clair died Thursday, March 1. Beloved husband of 
Elizabeth. Dear father of Susan (Douglas) Roberts and the late Thomas Bayer. 
Grandfather of Lisa (Thomas) Evans and Christine (Joshua) Freeman. Dear brother 
of Charles (Frances) Bayer and Mary (Theodore) Burns and the late Peter (Jean) 
Bayer. Memorial Mass Thursday, March 8 at 10 AM from St. Peter and Paul Church, 
corner of Jefferson and St. Antoine, Detroit. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup 
Kitchen. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home St. Clair, MI.
BEAL, EMMA C. ,March 2, 2001 in Florida. Dear wife of the late George S., loving 
mother of George and Richard Beal. Dearest grandmother of Roxsanne, Andrew & 
Pamela, also leaves sister Ella Inks. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at 
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington. (1 Blk. W. of 
Farmington Rd) Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. 
BEDNER,MARY, March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Carol. 
Loving grandmother of Michele and Alan Rosenbaum. Great-grandmother of Jordan, 
Jena and Jaelee. Sister of Sue Yurik. Aunt of Joan Kubek. Resting at the L.J. 
Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Monday 5-9PM. 
Instate at Sacred Heart Byzantine Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Tuesday at 
9:30AM till time of Service at 10AM. Parastis Monday at 7PM. 
BOSS,JEFFREY M., age 40 of Ferndale died March 3 at Henry Ford Hospital. Loving 
husband of Lucinda A. (Cindy). Dear son of Herbert and Helaine W. Boss. Brother 
of Denise (Scott) Olsen and uncle of Joshua, Haley and Richard. Visitation 7-9 
p.m. Tuesday and 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 
500 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Thursday Zion Lutheran 
Church beginning with in state viewing at 10:30 and Funeral at 11. Memorials to 
Michigan Transplant Society or Henry Ford Hospital.
BRENNAN, ROLAND W. (ROLLY), Age 84 of Trenton. Beloved husband of the late Molly 
Brennan. Dear father of Michael and Joanne (Jim) Blazaities, Cathy Kerwin, Patty 
Hamilton and the late Ted Hamilton. Grandfather to Molly Hidley, Brendan Kerwin, 
Don Myers and Kevin Myers. For visitation and Service information please call 
the Martenson Funeral Home 734-671-5400.
BROOKS, NORMA ,82 Died February 24, 2001 at the Beverly Hills Nursing Center 
Royal Oak she was pre deceased by her husband Arthur J. Brooks and a daughter 
Christine. Surving are Son Brian (Julie) Brooks, Grandchildren Jaimison and 
Devon of Indian River Mi., and Brother Bernard (Florence) Lucas of Royal Oak. 
Mrs. Brooks held various secretarial positions the last before retirement was 
with Send International Missionaries after that she and her husband were 
partners in an advertising agency Art Brooks Communications that they ran from 
there home in Southfield. A memorial Service will be held in the small Chapel of 
the Highland Park Baptist Church at 28600 Lahser Rd. Southfield MI., 48034 at 1 
p.m. Tuesday March 6, 2001. With the Rev. gordon Ainsworth presiding. Memorials 
to the Highland Park Baptist Church or the Hospice of Michigan at 16250 
Northland Dr. Ste 212 Southfield MI., 48075-9864
CARLSON,GERTRUDE EVA Age 88, March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. 
Dearest mother of Arthur G. (Mary), Constance Jane (Rene) De Schutter and Karen 
Lynne (Ken) Martin. Dear grandmother of ten grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren. Dear sister of George H. Harter. Resting at the Sawyer-Fuller 
Funeral Home , 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 Blks W. of Woodward) Monday from 5-9 p.m. 
and Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. Instate Wednesday at the First United Methodist 
Church, 2820 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley from 10 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. 
Mrs. Carlson retired from Bundy Tubing after 41 years of service. Memorials to 
the Troy Beaumont Hospital Hospice. 
CHESNEY, CHRISTOPHER Age 43. Beloved son of Edward and Violet. Dearest brother 
of Dean (Katherine) and Terry (Joan). Loving uncle of four nieces and nephews. 
Loving friend of Jan Kareha. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. prayers at the A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods for 10 a.m. mass at 
Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit. Visitation Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 
12-9. Rosary 8 p.m. Tuesday. 
CIESLAK,EDMUND W., March 4, 2001, age 80. Dear son of the late Ignatius and the 
late Bernice; brother of Irene Bowlin (the late Gilbert) and the late Eleanor 
Michno; brother-in-law of Walter Michno; uncle of Christopher (Janice) Michno, 
Cynthia (Joel) Shulman and David Bowlin; great-uncle of Jeffrey and Brian 
Michno, Nicholas and the late Philip Shulman. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the 
Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Hedwig 
Church, 3245 Junction, Detroit, MI 48210 or the charity of your choice.
COHEN, BERNICE ,Beloved wife of 69 years of the late Alex Cohen. Dear mother of 
Lorraine and David Moss and Bernard and Gladys Cohen. Loving grandmother of 
Jeffrey Moss and fiance Debi Johnson, Deborah and Alan Muskovitz, Pamela and 
Gary Greenspan, Dr. Susan and Elliot Zeltzer, Alison Cohen and Jordan Cohen. 
Loving great grandmother of Daniel and Amy Muskovitz, Jason and Melanie 
Greenspan, Stuart, Barry and Paul Zeltzer. Sister of Bertha Berkow and the late 
Rose Nudelman, the late Sara Litvin, the late Julius Green and the late Devorah 
Green. Also loved and survived by Beverly Finkel and Dorothy Weisman. PLEASE 
NOTE TIME CHANGE: Services 9:15 Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 . Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park Cemetery. 
CONLEY,HAROLD E., of Adrian Twp., formerly of Wayne, MI, died March 3, 2001. 
Retired from Cadillac Motor Car in Detroit, MI. Loving husband of Mary, dear 
father of Harold Jr., Margaret, Michael & Mark (Vicki) Conley, 10 grandchildren, 
brother of Clara Wood of Grosse Pointe Woods, Thomas of Canton, MI & Richard of 
Adrian Twp. He was preceded in death by 5 sisters, Margaret, Helen, Christine, 
Eleen & Patricia. Due to Harold wishes, cremation has taken place & there will 
be no services. Arrangements are by the Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.
CUSUMANO,JOSEPHINE, (nee Valenti). Predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 
years, Salvatore. Loving mother of Thomas, Rosemary Mahan, Grace (Trent) Moore 
and Mary Jane (Michael) Papi. Dearest grandmother of seven and great-grandmother 
of eight. Dear sister of Joseph, Phyllis, Katherine and the late Lawrence, Sam 
and Grace. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic 
Church in Harper Woods. Mrs. Cusumano will lie in state at the church from 9 
a.m. until the time of Mass. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. 
with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & 
Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blks. N. of Ten Mile Road). 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Henry Ford. 
DeBASTOS, DONNA MARIE Age 73 of Port Sanilac (Formerly of Royal Oak). March 4, 
2001. Loving wife of the late Norman for 49 years. Dear mother of Denise 
(Richard) Doral of Rochester Hills, Diane (Patrick) Krywko of Waterford, Debra 
(Gilbert) Ybarra of Royal Oak, Douglas (Donna) of Berkley, David (Kimberly) of 
Pembroke Pines, Florida, Daniel (Lynn) of Warren and Darrin (Laurie) of Royal 
Oak. Grandmother of Phil (Julie), Paul, Tim, Lisa, Kevin, Cheri (Thomas), James 
(Erin), Michelle, Christine, Devon, Victoria, Robert, Gilbert and Grant. Great 
Grandmother of Breanna. Sister of Mary (Norman) Carney, Shirley (John) Dylewski, 
and Catherine (Albert) Hellow, and the late Gerald Hebert. Sister-in-law of 
Donna Hebert and cousin of Connie Perry. Also survived by many nieces and 
nephews. Mrs. DeBastos was a member of the Port Sanilac Lioness Club, active in 
Girl Scouts and the St. Mary s of Royal Oak Booster Club. She was also the 
social chairman and a charter member of the Huron Shores Homeowners Assoc. 
Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 8, 2001-10 AM at St. Clement Catholic Church, 343 
S. Main St., Romeo. The family will receive friends Monday 6-9 PM and Tuesday 
1-9 PM at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home , 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Mrs. 
DeBastos will lie in state at the church 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Suggested 
memorials to Leader Dogs for the Blind or S.E. Hospice of Michigan.
DECK,LORAINE M., Age 91, March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Lester. Dear 
mother of Barbara (Roland) Austin and Mary Lou (Archie) Grieve; 5 grandchildren 
& 5 great grandchildren. In state Tuesday at 10AM at the First English Lutheran 
Church, 800 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods, until time of Service at 11AM, 
Visitation Monday from 3-8 at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse 
Pointe. Contributions may be made to the First English Lutheran Church. 
DEUTCH, SAMUEL L., Beloved husband of the late Louise. Loving father of Kathlyn 
(David) Elsila, Susan Konop, and Harriet (Clyde) McKenzie. Dear grandfather of 
Mikale, Jamie and Kari Elsila, David and Linda Konop, and Daniel and Lauren 
McKenzie. Services were held Sunday 1 PM. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park. 
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel 248-543-1622.
DICK,ELSIE S., Age 90, died February 28, 2001. Preceded in death by husband, 
Edmond. Dear mother of Edmond, Judy Helton and Teri Coon, Jon Helton. Also 
survived by many beloved family members, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
Memorial service will be held on March 7, 2001 at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew 
Presbyterian Church, 26701 Joy Rd., Dearborn Hts., MI. Arrangements by Cremation 
Society of Michigan, 313-839-4100.
DITTMER, ERVIN, Age 85 Beloved husband of Marion. Dear father of Nancy (Orville) 
Rowles and Gary (Margaret). Brother of Milton (Janet) and the late Marvin 
(Marjorie) Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral , 
22546 Michigan Ave, 1-9 p.m. Tuesday
DZIKOWSKI,KIM L., March 3, age 50. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Butch"; 
loving mother of Robert, Mary, Thomas and Christopher; dearest grandmother of 
Christian. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday from 
the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover), Warren. For times 
please call 810-751-3131. Interment St. Clement Cemetery.
ERNST,ELLEN, Beloved wife of Max. Dear mother of Dr. Robert (Deborah) Ernst, and 
Julie (Steven) Neff. Loving Grammy of Alexis, Matthew, and Jason Ernst, Michael 
and Marlee Neff. Services 1 o clock Monday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 
248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
FERGUSON, GEORGE, Age 86, of Hazel Park. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father 
of Deborah (Robert) Nowakowski, David (Ruth) and Stephen (Julie). Dear brother 
of James (Rita) Keir. Also survived by six grandchildren and one great grandson. 
Funeral Services Wednesday 11 AM at St. Margaret s Episcopal Church, 24120 North 
Chrysler Drive, Hazel Park. Visitation Monday 6-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM 
at the Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, 340 E. Nine Mile Road (3/4 blk E. of John R) 
Hazel Park. Masonic Memorial Service Tuesday 7:30 PM.
FERRANTE, LUCILLE MAE March 1, 2001. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Onofrio 
Roy Ferrante. Dear mother of Marie (Sam) Campis and Peter Ferrante. 
Mother-in-law of the late Josephine Ferrante. Loving grandmother of JoAnn Perez, 
Donna (Michael) Modaff, Dr. Lucille Ferrante, Roy (Susan) Ferrante and Renee 
(Charles) Ferrante-Dobbs. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Sister of 
Frank Frabotta and the late Fred Frabotta and Joseph Frabotta. Sister-in-law of 
Catherine Frabotta. Also survived by 2 nieces and 2 nephews. Visitation at the 
Sterling Heights Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 East 15 
Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Sunday from 2-9 p.m. and Monday from 1-9 p.m. Instate 
St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (betw. 22 and 23 Mile 
Rd.) Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Josephine Ferrante Memorial Library, 
c/o St. John the Baptist Church, Madison, Alabama.
FIORANI,CATHERINE H. Age 79, March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of Nino. Loving mother 
of Patricia (the late Charles) MacFadyen, Gary (Judith), Nino J. (Mary) and 
Kenneth (Ann). Proud grandmother of Keith, Kimberly, Caren, Anthony, Alyssa, 
Gino and Katia. Great-grandmother of Shane. Dearest sister of Carl (Stephanie) 
Gretz and Marion (the late Alex) Jakush. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m., Tuesday 1-9 
p.m. with evening Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at 
Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday, in state 9 a.m. at St. Ephrem 
Church, 38900 Dodge Park (at 17 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Donations 
are welcomed to Parkinson s Foundation. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
FRASER, DOUGLAS A., Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Donald, Alison 
Casher (Kenneth) and James (Christina). Grandfather of Austin, Cody and Kaylee 
Casher. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at The A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 20705 Mack 
at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Tuesday after 12 noon. 
FULTON,JOE., Age 69, of Southfield. Loving husband of the late Delores. Loving 
father of Stephen (Terri) Fulton, Ronald Fulton, Susan Mitchell, Pat (Jon) 
Taisey, Ernest Fulton Jr., Jacqueline (Michael) Anes, Robert (Jan) and the late 
Richard. Dearest grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of four. Dear brother 
of Florence, Cathy, Eric and Arlene. Funeral celebration was held Sunday, March 
4, at Bell-Borek Funeral Home-Lamb Chapel, Howell. 
GAJDA, PETER P., March 3, 2001. Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Helen. 
Dearest brother of Adam the late Henrietta Makulski and the late Michael. Also 
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM with 
evening Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr @ Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Tuesday, for times please call 810-826-8550. 
Donations are welcome to St. Josaphat Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
GORDON, MAURY A., Beloved husband of Shirley Gordon. Dear father of Dr. Craig 
(Susan) Gordon, Avery Gordon and Paul Majka, Dr. Tobey Gordon, Joanee (Stephen) 
Hurwitz and Ron (Annette) Soufrine. Grandfather and Poppy to Marcy Soufrine, Ali 
Hurwitz, Sari, Scott and Brittany Gordon, Anthony and Zachary Soufrine. Brother 
of Dr. Victor (Beverly) Gordon, Charlotte Rosenberg and Marian Lupiloff and many 
loving nieces and nephews. Services 4:30 Monday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020 Interment Oakview Cemetery. 
GRONER, DEBORAH "Debbie" Beloved daughter of Rabbi Irwin and Leypsa Groner. 
Loving sister of David Groner and Joel Groner. Debbie is also survived by her 
devoted caregivers and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Services 
3 o clock Monday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment 
Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Debbie 
Groner Fund at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield, Michigan 
48034. 
HAWKINS, CAROLYN S., Age 78 of Canton formerly of Atlanta, GA. Loving mother of 
Heyward A. (Nan) Hawkins Jr. of Marietta, GA. and Vivien S. (Gary) Sexauer of 
Canton. Dear grandmother of Heyward Allen Hawkins III and Carol Ann Sexauer. 
Visitation Wednesday 11 a.m. at Harry L. White Funeral Home followed by 2 p.m. 
graveside services at East View Cemetery both in Conyers, GA. Local arrangements 
by Vermeulen Funeral Home , Plymouth, (734) 459-2250.
HEARN, CARL L., Age 45, March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving 
father of Tyler Rose, Ryan, Adam and Charlie. Dear son of June (Bud) Foster. 
Brother of Deborah, Mark (Sherri) and Paul. Visitation Tuesday 3 PM til time of 
Service at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Road (Bet. 6-7 Mile). 
HICKS, JOSEPH A., March 3, 2001. 71 of Westland. Beloved husband of Anita. Dear 
father of Joseph (Anne) Hicks, Stepfather of Angela (Ralph) Gronda, Dr. Daniel 
Hohman, Theresa (Prem) Pahlajrai, Christina Hohman. brother of Barbara Jean 
Hicks. Dear grandfather of Justin Hicks, Jenna Hicks, Maria Gronda, Grant 
Gronda, Ryan Kabodian. Father in law of Jamie Hicks. Memorial service at the Uht 
Funeral Home , 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland (www.uhtfuneralhome.com) Wednesday 
at 2 p.m. Family suggests memorials to the Michigan Heart Association. 
HOBBS, JEAN H., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of William. Dear mother of Tracy and 
Jill Thompson. Grandmother of Katie and Jason. Visitation Tuesday 5PM until 7PM 
Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. 
(between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Leader Dogs for the 
Blind or The Renucci Hospitality House.
HOFMEISTER,ELSIE, On March 3, 2001, Elsie (Krenz) Hofmeister went home to be 
with her Lord at the age of 87. Elsie was born in Cleveland, OH on Nov. 9, 1913. 
As a child she moved to Detroit where she later met and married Erwin Hofmeister 
in 1931. Faith, family and music were the three most important things in Elsie s 
life. She was organist and choir director at Cedar Crest Lutheran Church, Union 
Lake, MI and gave private piano lessons for many years before retiring to Winter 
Haven, FL. There she was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church for nearly 25 
years and also continued to teach piano lessons. Failing health brought her to 
Toledo where she became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She resided at 
Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek for the past three years. Elsie was preceded in 
death by her husband of 55 years, Erwin Hofmeister. She is survived by son 
Ronald (Barbara) Hofmeister, daughters Gail (Raymond) McLeod, Jean (Michael) 
Thieroff, Linda (Kenneth) Haupt and Norma (Ed) Sander; brothers Herman and 
George Krenz and sisters Martha Maynard and Ruth Bates; sixteen grandchildren 
and twenty great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Walter Funeral Home, 
4653 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH on Monday, March 5, 2001 2-9 p.m. Funeral 
Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 4560 Glendale, Toledo, OH on 
Tuesday at Noon. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Glen Eden Memorial 
Park, Livonia, MI. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to 
consider contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, Cedar Crest 
Lutheran Church, Union Lake, MI or to a charity of the donor s choice. 
HOLDEMAN,BARBARA A., 70 years, March 4. Beloved wife of Donald R.; dear mother 
of Martha L. Szott (Michael), Mark D. Holdeman (Susan), and Mary Sue Fleghm 
(Mark); sister of Phyllis Downey of Freeport, Illinois; also survived by five 
grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 12 Noon at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 
2600 Crooks Rd. (btwn. Maple & Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Tuesday 
3-8 p.m. 
IDZIAK, JOSEPH M., March 3, 2001. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Aurela. 
Dearest father of Ronald (Patricia), Jeanette (Harry) Tamplin, Diane Ambory, 
Christine (Dennis) Keisic, Lorraine (Chuck) Swanger, and Carol (Walt) Manczyk. 
Proud grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 13. Dearest brother Verna 
Vettraino, Edward, and Irene (Fred) Matsumoto. A member of K of C Msgr. Grupa 
Council #3260 - Detroit. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with Evening Knights of 
Columbus, Rosary 7 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at 
Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday Instate 9:00 a.m. at St. Blase 
Church, 12151 15 Mile Road (Bet. Dodge Park & Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 
9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
dncross4JABLONOWSKI,MARIA March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear 
mother of Thaddeus, Krystyna (Gene) Faes and Danuta (Wally) Watson. Leaves seven 
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 AM at St. Sabina 
Church until time of Mass 10 AM. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM and Monday Noon - 9 PM 
at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Scripture Service, Monday 8 PM. 
Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
JONES,THOMAS C. "T.C." Age 85. Beloved husband of Edna. Loving father of Bruce 
(Dorothy) Jones. Also leaves three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, five 
brothers and two sisters. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 
Van Dyke, Center Line, MI. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday.
KILLIAN, LINDA SCHOENBERG , March 3, 2001, age 48 of Rochester Hills, formerly 
of Troy. Beloved wife of Frank R. Killian. Loving step mother of Rebecca 
Hornbeck (Jon) Elizabeth Killian. Dear daughter of Harold F. Schoenberg. Dear 
sister of Myra Nehr (Rick). Dear aunt of Jennifer Nehr and Brian Nehr. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Price Funeral Home , 3725 Rochester Road (betw Big 
Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy, (248) 689-0700. Instate Wednesday 10:00 a.m. 
until service 11:00 a.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre Road (Between 
Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), Troy. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, 
Troy. Memorials to Gilda s Club Metro Detroit, 3517 Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, 
Michigan, 48073.
KOLENO, MARTHA ANN (Nee Atteberry) Martha Koleno age 67 of Brighton, MI. 
formerly of Detroit, Chicago and Burlington, IA. Died February 20 at IHS of 
Howell, MI. She was born March 1, 1933 in Lancaster, MO. The daughter of Isaac 
and Opal (Shepherd) Atteberry. Survived by 2 daughters Valerie L. Spence and 
Pamela Koleno both of Brighton and two grandsons. Memorial services to be held 
in Burlington, IA. May 2001. 
KOVICH,, MICHAEL S., March 3, 2001, age 84. Beloved father of Nancy (Frank) 
Macro. Dearest grandfather of Anthony Macro, Kimberly (Rob) Moyer and Michele 
Kovich. Great grandfather of Gage Macro. Father-in-law of Linda Kovich. Mr. 
Kovich was predeceased by his son, Michael A. and grandson, James Scott Bussell. 
Visitation today 3-9 PM with 7 PM Scripture Prayers at the Kaul Funeral Home 
35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) Clinton Twp. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM at the 
funeral home. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the 
Hospice of Michigan.
KUDER, JOSEPHINE,, age 82, March 3, 2001 of South Lyon, formerly of Detroit and 
Rochester Hills. Beloved aunt of Shirley Menzies (Bill), Marion Wayenberg, Wayne 
Wayenberg, Linda Francis (Gary) and Annette Trelz. Dear sister-in-law of Tony 
Kuder. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 South Rochester 
Road (Between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy (248) 689-0700. Funeral 
Thursday 12:00 noon at funeral home. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, 
Troy.
LANCASTER, MINNIE ANNE Age 67, March 4, 2001 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Coy. 
Loving mother of Mike (Sally). Dear grandmother of Jim and Patrick. Also 
survived by three brothers and two sisters. Instate at the Martenson Funeral 
Home, 3200 West Road, Trenton, MI Monday 6-9 PM, Tuesday 2-9 PM and at Faith 
United Methodist Church, Trenton Wednesday 11 AM until Service at 12 Noon. 
Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. An expression of sympathy may be made 
to the American Cancer Society-Great Lakes Division.
LEEDY,RICHARD P., USN retired. March 3, 2001. Dear husband of Gloria. Dear 
father of John, Richard, Lisa and Kathleen. Dear brother of Roy (Penny), Dale 
(Jane), Roy (Denise) and David (Judy). Funeral at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 
35600 Main St., New Baltimore, Wednesday 10AM. Visitation Monday 6:30-9PM and 
Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9PM.
LeVASSEUR,LURA M., Dear wife of Philip. Cherished mother of Pam, Paula and Di. 
Beloved grandmother of Jimmy and Cori. Great grandmother of Josh, Jason and 
Faith. Dearest sister of LaDora. Sister of Lois and Bob. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Funeral 11 AM Tuesday at the Dearborn Chapel of the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 1-9 PM Sunday and 
Monday. Memorials to Hospice of Helping Hand, Inc. 335 E. Houghton Ave. West 
Branch, MI 48661. 
LUBINSKY, FRANK T., Age 83, of Dearborn, March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of 
Janina. Dearest father of Theodore (Sophia), and Terry. Also loving grandfather 
of Theodore, Frank, and Lisa Janine. Mr. Lubinski was decorated WW II veteran. 
Visitation Tuesday, 2-9 PM at Voran Funeral Home, (Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford 
Rd. with Scripture Service at 7:30 PM. Instate Wednesday 9 AM until 10 AM 
Service at St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church. 
LUPU, FRANCES ROSE, Age 83, March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Loving 
mother of Emil (Bernice), Barbara (Bill) Smith, Ronald (Dody), Charles (the late 
Linda), and Deborah (Pete) Adkins. Grandmother of 17, great grandmother of 23, 
great great grandmother of four. Sister of Art Kott and Sophie Piusinski. 
Instate Tuesday 11:30 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at Peace Lutheran 
Church, 11701 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren. Visitation Sunday 5-9 and Monday 1-9 at 
Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile Rd.). Memorials 
to Peace Lutheran Church or Hospice of Michigan, 16250 Northland Drive, Ste. 
212, Southfield, MI 48075. 
MAISANO,MARGARET, (nee Ouellette), 76 years, on March 1, 2001 at Hotel Dieu 
Hospital, Windsor. Beloved wife of the late Peter (1977). Loving mother of 
Francie and husband Donald Christophersen, Peter and Josie, Frank and Julie and 
Stephanie and husband Michael Ferlecki. Loved grandmother of six and one on the 
way and great-grandmother of three. Dear sister of Lorraine and husband Ernie 
Marion and the late Eugene Ouellette. Visitation will be held Monday 2-5 and 7-9 
p.m. Prayers Monday 7:30 p.m. Funeral will be Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at 8:30 
a.m. from Janisse Brothers Funeral Home, 1139 Ouellette Ave., Windsor, Ontario 
to Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Windsor, for a Mass of Christian burial at 9 
a.m. Cremation to follow. Donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke 
Foundation.
NAVARRE, DOLORES B. (nee OSOSKIE) Age 82 of Riverview. Dear mother of Anne 
Gilhool, Mary Ellen Marti, James and Lawrence. Sister of Madeline Kane and Mary 
Jane Rutledge. Ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Visitation Monday 
5-9 p.m., Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the H. F. Thon Funeral Home, 2760 Biddle Ave., 
Wyandotte. Funeral Services Wednesday 10 a.m. St. Cyprians Church, Riverview. 
Lie instate at church 9 a.m. 
PHELAN, LOIS MAE, Age 77. Dear mother of Gail Chiado, Jud (Beverly) Kingsbury, 
Nancy Lambourn, Jack (Debby) Kingsbury and the late Patricia Smith. Dear 
grandmother of Shannon (Dan) Stewart, Mathew Lambourn, Justin Smith, Ryan and 
Nicole Kingsbury. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 PM with Funeral 7:30 PM at Charles R. 
Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (bet. 6-7 Mile). 
POLLINGTON,PATRICIA M. Age 72, March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Warren. 
Dear mother of Michael, Susan, Robert, James, Elaine, Kathleen, Paulette, 
Annette, Cheryl, Mary and the late Kimberly. Grandmother of 36. Great 
grandmother of 21. Celebration of Life Service Tuesday 11 am at Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm. Interment 
Woodmere Cemetery.
POMERANZ , SADIE, Beloved wife of the late Aaron Pomeranz. Dear mother of Jerome 
Pomeranz and Cheryl Davidson. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Adam. Great 
grandmother of Sophia. GRAVESIDE SERVICES today 12 noon at Workmens Circle 
Cemetery, Mt. Clemens. arrangements by THE DORFMAN CHAPEL 248-406-6000 . 
RAYBAUD, JOSEPH F., Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father of Gail E. Elsey and 
Peter (Virginia) Smisek. Brother of Victor (Irene) and the late Pauline Mayo. 
Also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. from the L. 
J. Griffin Funeral Home 7707 Middlebelt Rd., (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St. 
Sabina Church at 12 PM. Prayer Service Monday at 8 PM. Visitation Monday 1-9 PM. 

RICHARDS, TIMOTHY M. Age 44. March 1, 2001. Beloved son of Jack and Margie Lou. 
Dear brother of Jackie (Joe) Lawrence, Sandie (Brian) Kech, Robin (Mark) Sears 
and Ronda. Visitation Monday 3-5 and 7-9. Funeral service Tuesday 11:00 a.m. 
McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorials may be 
made to the Special Olympics.
ROGALSKI,RONALD M., March 3, 2001. Age 65. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear 
father of Nadine (Paul) Ferguson, Martin (Mary), Nanette (James) McElreath, 
Rebecca (Joey) Barton and Zachary (Julie); also survived by 9 grandchildren. 
Instate Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Rene Church until time of Mass 10 AM. 
Visitation Monday 5-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral 
Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile) K of C Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM.
SARNA, HELENE M., Age 77 of Fenton. Died March 3, 2001 at Genesys Health Park. 
Funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Fenton. Rev. Fr. David Harvey Celebrant. Interment in St. John Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. Monday at Sharp Funeral Homes , Fenton Chapel, 1000 
Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. A Vigil Service will be held 7 p.m. at the funeral 
home. Mrs. Sarna was born August 2, 1923 in Detroit. The daughter of Stanley and 
Wladyslawa "Lottie" (Lukasiewicz) Sosnowski. She married Stanley J. Sarna on 
July 12, 1947 in Detroit and he preceaded her in death. Now surviving are three 
children Randolph Sarna, Martin Sarna, Cheryl (Stanley) Glubzinski. 
Granddaughter Audrey Sarna, three brothers Leonard, Albin and Eugene (Florence) 
Sosnowski. 
SCHALDENBRAND,ELIZABETH H. Age 86, March 1, 2001, of Pontiac, former longtime 
resident of Grosse Pointe Woods. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Dear mother 
of William R. (Loreen). Loving grandmother of William J. (Krista), Jill Vos, 
Patrick, and Michael (Andrea). Loving great-grandmother of Miranda Vos and 
Nicholas Schaldenbrand. Services 11 a.m. Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral 
Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 5-9 p.m. 
Monday. Memorials to charity of choice appreciated. 
SCHEFKE,RONALD T., Age 55. March 1, 2001. Beloved husband of Sheriyl. Loving 
father of Ronald and Caroline. Dearest step-father of Sherri (Roy) Loveless and 
Philip (Christie) Loffredi. Proud step-grandfather of Amanda, John & Roy Jr. 
Dearest son of Irene (the late August) Schefke. Brother of Robert (Linda) 
Schefke. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM with Scripture Service at 7 PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Tuesday. Instate 10 AM at St. Jane Frances de Chantel Church, 38750 Ryan 
Rd. (bet. 16 & 17 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 10:30
SISSON,ESSIE E., Age 91, March 4, 2001. Loving wife of the late Paul. Dear 
mother of Paulette (Larry) McDougal and Charles Sisson. Grandmother of Charlie 
(Karen) Sisson, Paul (Victoria Chavez) McDougal, Lori (Dave) Esper, Rebecca 
(Ken) Turini. Great-grandmother of Jordan Turini, Morgan Turini, Ashley Esper 
and the late Joseph Paul and Charles Paul Sisson. Sister of Rosetta Mull. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 pm at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 
Gratiot at 8 Mile. Funeral Services to be held in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
SMITH,LOUIS P., March 3, 2001. Age 82, of Troy and Bloomfield Hills, formerly of 
Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Genevieve I. (Monacel) Smith. Loving father 
of Janet Kolenda, Paul Smith (Pam), and Patricia Smith. Dear grandfather of Jeff 
Kolenda (Shannon) and Laura Kolenda. Dear step-grandfather of Scott and Heather 
Thompson. Dear brother of Ervine Smith (Anne) and Melvin Smith. Visitation 
Monday 3-8 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Rd. (betw. Big Beaver & 
Wattles Rds.), Troy, (248) 689-0700. Scripture Service Monday 7:30 p.m. at 
funeral home. Instate Tuesday 9 a.m. until service 9:30 a.m. St. Anastasia 
Catholic Church, 4571 John R Rd. (betw. Wattles & Long Lake Rds.), Troy. 
Memorials to The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 
48207. 
SPOUTZ,WILLIAM C., March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Nancy. Dear father 
of Lynn (Dennis) Brown, Leslie (Charles) Stanford, Brian (Jenifer), Loretta, 
Richard (Melinda) and Marie (Mark) Meyers. Brother of Geraldine Szekeres, 
Kathleen Harris, Sr. Agnes Charles Spoutz O.P. and Thomas Spoutz. Also survived 
by nine grandchildren. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. 
of Lilley) Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 12-9. Funeral Mass, Wednesday at 10:30 AM 
from St. John Neumann Church, Wake Service, Tuesday at 7 PM. 
STEMPIN,JENNIE S., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother 
of Josephine (Bill) Darmetko, Ronald (Elaine), Richard (Mary) and Gary (Cindy). 
Leaves 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 9:30 
a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 
p.m. Visitation Monday 5-9, Tuesday Noon-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 
W. Warren. Interment Mt. Olivet. 
dncross4STURGILL,EDITH age 69, March 4, 2001. Beloved mother of Stanley W. 
(Sandra) Sturgill, Shirley M. (Vince) Klenn and Sidney W. Sturgill; loving 
grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 14; dear sister of eight siblings. 
Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (btwn. 
Beech- Daly and Telegraph), Redford Twp. Visit Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 
p.m. 
SUNDRLE, DORIS MARY LOUISE Age 85 of Fenton. Died March 4 2001 at McClaren 
Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sharp 
Funeral Homes , Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Interment in Tyrone 
Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. 
Sundrle was born March 20, 1915 in Detroit and had resided in Novi most of her 
life. Surviving are husband Joseph, four children Donelda (Wayne) Gallant, Joan 
(George) Hindmarsh, John and Bob (Barbara) Sundrle. 15 grandchildren and 33 
great grandchildren.
SYKES,DOROTHY A., Age 74, March 4, 2001 of Utica. Beloved wife of John. Dear 
mother of Judith Regan, Ronald (Bonnie) Sykes, Bonita Thompson, Rebecca (Steven) 
Compton, John (Kim) Sykes, Darryl Sykes, 22 grandchildren, 14 great 
grandchildren. Friends may call Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 
(3 blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica from 5-9PM Monday and 1-9PM Tuesday. Mrs. Sykes 
will lie in state on Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Utica from 10:30 
AM until 11:00 AM time of Mass. Memorials suggested to The Rose Cancer Center. 
TSOURIS,LOUIS N., Age 93, March 3, 2001. Loving husband of the late Hariclia. 
Beloved father of Mary (Marino) Papalas and the late Nicholas Tsouris. Dear 
brother of Isabel Lygizos, Sarandos and Pandeli Tsouris. Grandfather of Stephen 
(Vasilik) Papalas, Argy (Barry) Grunin, Clara (Roger) Gillard and Louisa 
(Michael) Concessi. Four great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday 6pm-9pm and 
Tuesday 4pm-9pm at the Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park 
(313-382-1150). Trisagion Service Tuesday 7pm. Funeral service Wednesday, in 
state 9:30am till 10am service time at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 16300 
Dix-Toledo Rd., Southgate. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Contributions to 
the Panicarian Brotherhood appreciated by family. www.legacy.com
ULRICH,IDA E., Age 89, formerly of Rochester. Died March 3, 2001. Loving wife of 
the late Karl F. Ulrich. Dear mother of Bob and Sue Ulrich, Fred and Pat Ulrich. 
Grandmother of Shelli and Gary Gettinger, Todd Ulrich, Bob and Kim Ulrich and 
Dave and Pam Ulrich. Great grandmother of five. Ida loved her gardening, sewing 
and crafts. She was an original member of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church. 
Services Wednesday 11 AM at Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church. Visitation 
Tuesday 2-9 at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME, in Rochester (322 W. University Drive). 
Family requests that Memorial Contributions be made to the Alzheimer s 
Association or Cheboygan Health Care Enrichment Fund. 
VOS, WINNIFRED, March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Clarence. Loving mother of 
Douglas, Janet and the late David. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home , 
2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, Tuesday 6:30-9:00, Wednesday 
2:00-5:00 and 6:30-9:00. Funeral Thursday at Christian Reformed Church of 
Dearborn at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Huntington s 
Disease Society of America or Gideons International. 
WIEME, LILLIAN M., March 3, 2001. Age 73. Beloved wife of Ralph R. Dearest 
mother of Joan L., John R. and James A. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Jennifer 
and Janet. Great grandmother of Amanda. Instate 9:30 AM Wednesday at Our Lady 
Star of the Sea Church until the time of Mass at 10 AM. Visitation 5-9 Monday 
and 1-9 Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Rosary 7 PM Tuesday.

Death Notices 3/06/01

ALLEN , VALERIE ,March 3, 2001. Age 90 of Riverview. Loving mother of Dolores 
(Robert) Ballow, Constance (John) Soltesz, Ronald (Elizabeth) Karchefski, Ethan 
(Sandra) Allen and the late Alberta Keil and Jacquelyn Roberts. Also survived by 
17 grandchildren; 24 great-grand- children and three great-great grandchildren. 
Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. John Molnar Funeral Home, 
23700 West Rd., Brownstown. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until Mass 10:30 a.m. St. 
Cyprian Catholic Church, 13249 Pennsylvania, Riverview 
ARCHAMBAULT, YVONNE ROSE Age 97. Beloved wife of the late Paul S. Dearest mother 
of Mary Jeanne Berry, Rita O Neil (Don), Paul J. (Delphine), Carol Beyer (Don), 
Lawrence W. (Susan), Ronald (Sandy), Rev. Donald Archambault, and the late 
Donald: grandmother of 25, many great grandchildren also survive. Friends may 
call on Tuesday from 3-9 PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair 
Shores. Scripture service Tuesday 7 PM. In state Wednesday 9:00 AM until time of 
Mass 10 AM St. Germaine Church (Little Mack at Martin Rd.) St. Clair Shores. 
Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery
BALL,THOMAS, Age 78. Feb. 28, 2001. He is survived by daughters, Sheffy, 
Lutricia, Linda, Sylvia & sons, Gregory, Thomas III, Ronald & Raymond; also 
survived by 16 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 10 sisters, 3 brothers, 
nieces, nephews & other relatives. Services already held at Plymouth United 
Church of Christ. Interment Bigby Baptist Church, Aliceville, AL. 
BAYER,WALTER A., Age 80 of St. Clair died Thursday, March 1. Beloved husband of 
Elizabeth. Dear father of Susan (Douglas) Roberts and the late Thomas Bayer. 
Grandfather of Lisa (Thomas) Evans and Christine (Joshua) Freeman. Dear brother 
of Charles (Frances) Bayer and Mary (Theodore) Burns and the late Peter (Jean) 
Bayer. Memorial Mass Thursday, March 8 at 10 AM from St. Peter and Paul Church, 
corner of Jefferson and St. Antoine, Detroit. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup 
Kitchen. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home St. Clair, MI.
BERGMANN , LILLIAN ,Wife of the late George A. Bergmann. Dear mother of George 
(Judith) and Robert (Margaret). Grandmother of Jeanine Gorski (Bill), Susan Gall 
(Andy), Charles Bergmann, John Bergmann and Sandra Haroutunian (Christian). 
Great-grandmother of Thomas, Kevin and Anna Gorski and Alyssa Gall. Aunt of 
Petra Blair (Art). Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 
20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Entombment Cadillac Gardens East. 
Visitation Tuesday aft 2 p.m. Memorials to Resurrection Lutheran Church, 20531 
Kelly, Detroit, MI 48225 appreciated. 
BESSY, ROGER PIERRE, Died March 2, 2001 in Henderson, Nevada, formerly of 
Detroit, MI. Age 72. Veteran USMC Korean. Survived by wife Jean Ann Bessy, 
brother Robert Bessy, of Florida. Attended Michigan State University, obtained 
Bachelor and Masters Degree in Educational Field. Member: Michigan State Alumni, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Detroit Rose Society, Metropolitan Rose Society, Past 
President Great Lakes District Rose City. Jackson Middle School in Detroit for 
35 years. Visitation at Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, Monday, March 5, 
2001 at 5 p.m. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Services Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 
Las Vegas, Nevada, Tuesday March 6, 2001 at 2 p.m.
BUCHANAN, BYRON D., Age 50. Beloved father of Byron Jr., Jeremy (Heather), 
Priscilla (Phillip) Lock and Stephen. Dear son of Mildred and the late Harvey. 
Brother of Judith (Charles) Clevenger and Brenda Swis. Grandfather of Madeline 
Lock. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral 10 a.m. Thursday at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 
Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. 
CALLIHAN, GLENN H., Age 82, March 4, 2001 of Riverview. Formerly of Melvindale. 
Beloved husband of Vera. Loving father of Harold (Clare), David (Donna), & Joyce 
(Les) Syring. Also leaves 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 brothers 
and 3 sisters. In state at The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, 
Tuesday 3-9 p.m. & at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trenton Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 
until services 11 a.m. 
CAPLAN,ETHEL, Beloved wife of the late Harry Caplan. Sister of the late Fannie 
Feerer, the late Ben Shiffman, the late Abe Shiffman, the late Victor Shiffman, 
the late David Shiffman and the late Sylvia Ruskin. Survived by many loving 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services 11:30 Tuesday morning at 
MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
CHARTIER,DONNA K., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clinton. Dear mother 
of Denise (Ronald) Bobola. Also survived by two grandchildren Katie and Michael. 
Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley) Tuesday 1-9 
pm. In state Wednesday 9:45 am. at St. Thomas A Becket Church, 555 S. Lilley, 
until time of funeral mass 10:30 am. Wake service Tuesday at 8 pm 
CHESNEY, CHRISTOPHER Age 43. Beloved son of Edward and Violet. Dearest brother 
of Dean (Katherine) and Terry (Joan). Loving uncle of four nieces and nephews. 
Loving friend of Jan Kareha. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 a.m. prayers at the A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods for 10 a.m. mass at 
Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, Detroit. Visitation Monday 7-9 and Tuesday 
12-9. Rosary 8 p.m. Tuesday. 
CHIPELEWSKI, RICHARD A. March 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Sandra. Dear father of 
Jamie, Shawn (Dean Allen), and Travis. Brother of Joy (Neil) Erickson and Robert 
(Tina). Predeceased by parents Richard and Joan. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM and 
Wednesday 12-9 PM. Rosary 7 PM Wednesday. Services Thursday 10 AM at the John N. 
Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). 
Memorials suggested to Karmanos Cancer Institute or Garden City Youth Athletic 
Association. 
COBEAN, HELEN R., March 4, 2001. Dear wife of the late Roy E. Sr. Dear mother of 
Roy E. Jr. (Bonnie) and Helen Jeanne (Jim) Wargo; mother-in-law of Pam; sister 
of Betty (Cephas) Taylor and the late Thelbert and Edward Hertz and Catherine 
Walwick; also survived by seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 9 
great great grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson and three great 
grandchildren. Funeral at Gendernalik Funeral Home 35600 Main St., New 
Baltimore, Wednesday 12:00 Noon. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m., Rosary 7:00 p.m.
COLOMBATTO, SR. , JOSEPH W. Age 100. Dear husband of the late Valeria for 72 
years. Loving father of Valeria (James) Brown, Joseph Jr. (Mickey) Colombatto, 
and the late Dorothea Brown. Eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. 
Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., 
Farmington Hills. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. 
Entombment Woodlawn Cemetery. Donations to St. Marys of Redford or National 
Multiple Sclerosis Society. 
DITTMER,ERVIN, Age 85 Beloved husband of Marion. Dear father of Nancy (Orville) 
Rowles and Gary (Margaret). Brother of Milton (Janet) and the late Marvin 
(Marjorie) Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral , 
22546 Michigan Ave, 1-9 p.m. Tuesday 
dncross4DUDZIK,FREDERICK March 4, 2001. Age 79. Beloved husband of Dolores. Dear 
father of Sue (Roger) Facklam. Loving grandfather of Ryan & Jason. Dear brother 
of Josephine (Ted) Marlin. Brother-in-law of Irene Raczynski. Also survived by 
many nieces & nephews. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 
Mile (1 Mile W. of Farmington Rd.), Wednesday 1-9 p.m. & St. Edith Catholic 
Church, Newburgh Rd. S. of 5 Mile Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. 
Vigil Service 7:30 p.m. 
DZIKOWSKI,KIM L., March 3, age 50. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Butch"; 
loving mother of Robert, Mary, Thomas and Christopher; dearest grandmother of 
Christian. Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile 
Rd. (W. of Hoover) Warren to St. Louis Church, 24415 Crocker, Clinton Twp. for 
10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary 
Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment St. Clement Cemetery.
ERICKSON, ELDON GUNNAR Age 62 March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Gloria. Dearest 
father of Pat (Conrad) Green, Jeff (Eileen), Jenny (Bob) Wilson & Julie 
Trombley. Proud grandfather of Jaime, Lindsay, Kyle, Garrett & Shayne. Loving 
son of the late Gunnar & Esther (Ed) Waltonen. Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm with 
Service at 7:00pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to American Lung 
Association. 
FIORANI,CATHERINE H. Age 79, March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of Nino. Loving mother 
of Patricia (the late Charles) MacFadyen, Gary (Judith), Nino J. (Mary) and 
Kenneth (Ann). Proud grandmother of Keith (Stacy), Kimberly, Caren, Anthony, 
Alyssa, Gino and Katia. Great-grandmother of Shane. Dearest sister of Carl 
(Stephanie) Gretz and Marion (the late Alex) Jakush. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m., 
Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with evening Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday, in state 9 a.m. at St. 
Ephrem Church, 38900 Dodge Park (at 17 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. 
Donations are welcomed to Parkinson s Foundation. Entombment Resurrection 
Cemetery.
GOODIN , JANET M. ,Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Patty 
Kesner (David), Jerry (Janet) and Tom (Anne). Cherished grandma of Katie and 
Michael Kesner and Meg, Kate and Emily Goodin. Visitation 2-10 p.m. Wednesday at 
the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Scripture service 7 p.m. Wednesday. In state at St. Joan of Arc Church 
from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorials to Cottage 
Hospice appreciated.
GORNEY , VICTORIA J. (nee Sawaya) March 4, 2001. Age 75. Beloved wife of Walter 
Jr. Dearest mother of Patricia (Greg) Green, Victoria Tutak, Helene (James) 
Rucker, Walter III, Melissa (Lonnie) Kendrick, Renea and the late Georgie 
Sawaya. Loving and proud grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Robert (Gloria) 
Sawaya, Joseph (Yolanda) Sawaya, the late Ann Sawaya and the late George Sawaya. 
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday evening. 
Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. at funeral home, followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. 
Martin DePorres Church, 31515 Hoover Rd. 
HICKS, JOSEPH A., March 3, 2001. 71 of Westland. Beloved husband of Anita. Dear 
father of Joseph (Anne) Hicks, Stepfather of Angela (Ralph) Gronda, Dr. Daniel 
Hohman, Theresa (Prem) Pahlajrai, Christina Hohman. brother of Barbara Jean 
Hicks. Dear grandfather of Justin Hicks, Jenna Hicks, Maria Gronda, Grant 
Gronda, Ryan Kabodian. Father in law of Jamie Hicks. Memorial service at the Uht 
Funeral Home , 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland (www.uhtfuneralhome.com) Wednesday 
at 2 p.m. Family suggests memorials to the Michigan Heart Association. 
IDZIAK, JOSEPH M., March 3, 2001. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Aurela. 
Dearest father of Ronald (Patricia), Jeanette (Harry) Tamplin, Diane Ambory, 
Christine (Dennis) Keisic, Lorraine (Chuck) Swanger, and Carol (Walt) Manczyk. 
Proud grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of 13. Dearest brother Verna 
Vettraino, Edward, and Irene (Fred) Matsumoto. A member of K of C Msgr. Grupa 
Council #3260 - Detroit. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with Evening Knights of 
Columbus, Rosary 7 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at 
Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday Instate 9:00 a.m. at St. Blase 
Church, 12151 15 Mile Road (Bet. Dodge Park & Schoenherr) until time of Mass at 
9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
JACOB, DOROTHY (DOTTI) March 5, 2001. Age 74. Sister of Josephine (Mac) Lloyd 
and John "Bob" (Mildred) Jacob. Also several nieces and nephews, and grand 
nieces and nephews. Mass at St. Priscilla Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Thursday 
10 a.m. Instate in church 9:30 to 10. Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 
17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-9. Rosary Wednesday 
7 p.m. 
JANUTOL , DAVID C. ,Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Peter (Barbara), 
Louise Eisenbrey (Brad), Linda Bartos (Gregory), Chip (Suzanne), Angela 
Aufdemberge (John) and Lisa Frasier (Timothy). Also 15 grandchildren. Brother of 
Frances Carabelli and Elizabeth Janutol. Visitation Tuesday after 2 p.m. at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. In state 
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. til Mass 10 a.m. at St. Lucy Catholic Church, St. Clair 
Shores. Prayers Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Memorials to Bon Secours-Cottage Hospice, 
Office of Philanthropy, 468 Cadieux Rd., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 
KISELICA,MARCIA A., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of Paul. Dear mother of Sherry 
(Paul) Richards, Debbie (Ed) Sobczak and Christi (Bill) Paris. Grandmother of 
Paula, Billy and Nicholas. Daughter of Helen Raymond. Sister of Kevin, Kim and 
Patricia. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Services Wednesday afternoon at the John 
N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry 
Hill). Memorials suggested to American Heart Association. 
KUSIAK,JOHN J. JR., March 4, 2001. Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Jean. 
Dearest father of Lois (Richard) Cormany, loving grandfather of Susan Heydel, 
Pamela Cormany, Randall Cormany, and great-grandfather of Bradley. Dear brother 
of Ted Kusiak and Harry Kusiak. Resting at the R.C. Aleks & Sons Funeral Home, 
1324 Southfield, Lincoln Park, Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. 
Rosary Wednesday at 7 p.m. Instate at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 844 S. 
Harbaugh, Detroit, on Thurs., March 8, 2001 at 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 
a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
LIEBER, GERTRUDE G., Age 87, March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. 
Loving mother of Judith (Daniel) Hatch, Constance (John) Grant, Linda (Timothy) 
McLaughlin, Kenneth H. (Alice) Lieber, George (Patti) Lieber and the late 
Frederick C. Bollman. Dear sister of Josephine (Earl) Fulkerson. 11 
grandchildren. 4 great grandchildren. Visitation 1-9 PM Wednesday at Weise 
Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park. (1-313-382-1150). Nankin Chapter #238 
O.E.S. Service 5:30 PM Wednesday. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday at the Allen 
Park Presbyterian Church-Chapel, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park. In state at church 
from 10 AM until service. Interment Osage City, Kansas. Memorials to Community 
Hospice would be appreciated. 
LISIECKI,STELLA T. ,(nee Zalewski). Age 84. March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the 
late John. Loving mother of John (Pauline), James (Barbara), Kenneth (Gloria), 
Beverly Dew and Dennis. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Rosary 
Thursday 6 p.m. Funeral Friday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic 
Church, 11200 12 Mile (between Hoover & Van Dyke). Until time of Mass at 10 a.m. 
Interment Resurrection. 
MARMION,JOAN M., March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Alan. Loving mother of Karen 
Fuelling (Craig), Dianne Grenfell (Michael) and Gordon. Dearest sister of Tom 
Aird (Marilyn) and Janet Bedoway (Ted). Grandmother of seven. Services Thursday 
11:00 AM at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 
Mile Rds), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Tuesday 5-9 PM, Wednesday 2-9 
PM. Memorial tributes will be used according to the wishes of the family. 
OCHSENKIEL,KATHARINA March 4, 2001. 93 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Carl F. 
Dear mother of Maria E. Benoit and Karl F. (Mary) Ochsenkiel. Also survived by 7 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Josef (Frieda) 
Schausen. Visitation Tues. 5-9 p.m. and Wed. 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski 
Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile) Eastpointe. In state Thursday 9:30 
a.m. at St. Basil Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Burial Mt. Olivet. Rosary 
Wed. 7 p.m. Member of Catholic Kolping Society. 
PALOKANGAS,HELEN T., March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest 
mother of Kent (Joyce) Hooton, Michael (Catalina) Hooton and Nancy (Jason) 
Kress. Loving grandmother of Sandy (Fred), Jennifer, Michael John, and Danielle 
(Al). Great grandmother of Michael and Jack. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at 
the Duzak Funeral Home 16600 W. Warren (E. of the Southfield X-way) with 
Scripture Service 7 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, St. Christopher Church with 
Visitation 9:30 a.m. to the time of funeral mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig 
Cemetery. For further info. call 1-800-331-5051 
PIWONSKI,FRANCES, Age 90, of Waterford, MI., formerly of Detroit, MI., March 3, 
2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Mary Agnes (the late 
Richard) Allen. Loving grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 4. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor, MI. Memorials to 
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen are appreciated. 
REDMOND, ROBERT B., Age 46. March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Kelly. Dear father 
of Ian. Dear son of James and Atta Redmond. Brother of John Redmond. Funeral 
Thursday 1:00 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., 
Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Donations to the American Cancer Society 
would be appreciated.
RESKA,EDWARD A., Age 82, March 4, 2001. Of Plymouth. Beloved husband of the late 
Ruth. Dearest father of Edward (Sharron), Richard, Judy (Leo) Putti and Dennis. 
Loving grandfather of nine. Dearest brother of Raymond (Rosemary), Joseph 
(Mary), Terry Smith, Pat Burch and Mary (John) Onken. Funeral service Wednesday 
10:30 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Rd., 
Plymouth. Visitation Tuesday 2 until 9 at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 
S. Main, Plymouth and at church Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service. Rosary 
Tuesday 7:30 p.m. 
RUSHBY,ESTHER L., March 4, 2001. Age 104. Wife of the late David. Dear mother of 
Lois (William) Leegstra. Dear grandmother of Pat (Ron) Swoveland, Linda (Jack) 
Isles, Mark Leegstra, Kay (Bill) Camburn, Cindy (Ed) Butler and David Paquette. 
Also fourteen great grandchildren, eight great great grandchildren. Dear friend 
of Margaret Overbay. Sister of the late Shirley Vendemo. Friends may visit 
Tuesday 2:30 until time of funeral service 5:30 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Memorials may be made to Henry Ford Hospice. 
SALTON,ROBERT F., March 2, 2001. Age 77. Beloved husband of Lois, his wife of 55 
years. Dear father of Jeff (Diane), Mark (Colleen) and Carole Magaletta (Paul). 
Brother of Roy and Barry Salton. Also survived by five grandchildren. Memorial 
service Saturday, 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, 1589 
W. Maple Rd. Private interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the 
Leukemia Foundation or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home. 248-549-0500.
SHEA , DOROTHY A. ,89 of Sylvania, OH. Passed away Monday, March 5, 2001 in the 
Lake Park Care Center, Sylvania. Dorothy was a loving mother and grandmother, 
who spent her life as a homemaker. She was the widow of James D. Shea, who 
preceded her in death. Dorothy is survived by her daughters Patricia Ann Shea, 
Sr. Sheila Shea, OSF, and Beverly J. Caddow; son John C. (Doris) Shea; sister 
Dorothy McClary; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one 
great-great-granddaughter. Visitation for Dorothy will begin on Wednesday from 
3-9 p.m. in the Reeb Funeral home, 5712 N. Main St., Sylvania, OH (419-882-2033) 
where a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held 
on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania. Family and 
friends will meet at 2 p.m. in the St. Hedwig Cemetery, Dearborn Hgts., MI for 
the interment. The family suggests that those wishing to give memorial tributes 
in the form of charitable contributions, please consider the Sisters of St. 
Francis, Sylvania. 
SMITH,ANNABELLE C. "Bubbles" Age 90 of Plymouth. Beloved wife of Thurston E. 
Loving mother of Denise S. Fournier, Sandra (Doug) Grooms and Nancy (Bob) 
Woyciechowski. Dear sister of Francis Cooper, the late Genevieve Gunsell and 
Margaret Rapin. Dear Grama of Sam, Sarah, Carey, Kelly, Kristin and Karla. Dear 
Great Grama of Heidi, Scott and Rachel. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at 
Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth, (3 miles W. 
of I-275). In state Thursday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the 
Resurrection at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren, Canton. Interment Mt. 
Hope Cemetery, Lapeer.
SPRATKE, ALEXANDER J. Age 89. March 4, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Virginia. Dear mother of Kenneth (Judy). Grandfather of Kenneth (Lisa), Debra 
(Bob), David, Todd and Tracy. Great grandfather of Lindsey, Kyle and Alexander. 
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 Mile), Warren. Visitation 5-9 Tuesday and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday 

STEMPIN,JENNIE S., March 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother 
of Josephine (Bill) Darmetko, Ronald (Elaine), Richard (Mary) and Gary (Cindy). 
Leaves 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 9:30 
a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 
p.m. Visitation Monday 5-9, Tuesday Noon-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 
W. Warren. Interment Mt. Olivet. 
STERNSDORFF,NANCY LORAINE March 5, 2001. Dear wife of Sietse (Sid). Dear mother 
of Pamela Ann (Mike) Golinske and Jodie Maria. Dear sister of George Dossin, 
Marge Mansville, Pam Belanger and the late Hank Dossin. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 
p.m. with funeral services Thursday 11 a.m. at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule 
Funeral Home 32814 Utica Road, Fraser. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. 
SULLIVAN , FRANCIS T. March 4, 2001. Age 79. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear 
father of Donald (Nancy) and Mary Sue (Joseph) Steffes. Loving grandpa of Derek, 
Brett, Sarah and Christian. Also survived by four sisters. Pre-deceased by two 
brothers. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (nr. W. 
Outer Drive) Dearborn on Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. In state 
at St. Sebastian Church, Thursday 9 a.m. until Mass at 9:30 a.m.
SULLIVAN, HELEN MAE, March 4, 2001. Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. 
Dear mother of Brian (Jan) Barry, J. Casey (Teresa) and the late Shawn. Sweet & 
Loving grandmother of Gina, Anna, Kelly, Lyndsay and Tara. Visitation at The 
Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen 
Mile Road at Schoenherr, Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Service Private. 

SZEFI , HELEN ,March 5, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife of Sidney. Dearest mother of 
Robert (Judith). Dear grandmother of Lynn and Bob. Dear sister of Mildred (Bill) 
Domanski. Funeral services were held privately by the family.
TOTTEN,ANN G., Dear wife of the late Max E. Dear mother of Irwin "Spud" (Brenda) 
Wolfe III. Sister of Kenneth Nason and Deborah Nason. Survived by three 
grandchildren. Funeral Thurs. 1 p.m. in First Congregational Church, UCC, 36223 
Alfred, New Baltimore. Visitation Wed. 2-9 pm in Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35600 
Main St, New Baltimore. Memorials to the church.
TREVISAN , MICHAEL A. March 3. Beloved husband of Laura. Loving father of 
Dannon, Cody, Tannon and Priscilla. Dear brother of Patrick, Christopher and 
Judy Paskievitch. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. 
Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Funeral services Tuesday 7 p.m.
WATSON, JOHN C., Age 79, of Dearborn. Loving husband of Ada. Dearest Dad of 
Bonnie Watson, and Beverly (Kevin) Bernard. Grandfather of Drew, Ross, and 
Abigail. Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Tuesday 1-5, 7-9. Interment 
Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Michigan Parkinson s Foundation.
WEEKS,KATHRYN V., Age 80. March 3, 2001. Beloved mother of Virginia Bessinger. 
Grandmother of Raquel Bessinger and Danielle (Don) Bronson. Great grandmother of 
Scott, Christian and Samantha. Dear friend of Al Dudka. Services 11 a.m. 
Wednesday Diener Funeral Home, 48271 Van Dyke, (bet. 21-22 Mile Rds.), Utica. 
Visitation 2-7 p.m. Tuesday. Contributions to the American Heart Association.
WIEME, LILLIAN M., March 3, 2001. Age 73. Beloved wife of Ralph R. Dearest 
mother of Joan L., John R. and James A. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Jennifer 
and Janet. Great grandmother of Amanda. Instate 9:30 AM Wednesday at Our Lady 
Star of the Sea Church until the time of Mass at 10 AM. Visitation 5-9 Monday 
and 1-9 Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Rosary 7 PM Tuesday.
WILLIAMS, DAVID LYNNE Age 47, of Clinton Twp. March 3, 2001. Loving husband of 
Erin. Brother of John and Robert. Son-in-law of Bill and Pat Percy. 
Brother-in-law of Kyle and Curt Percy, and Bridget O Brien. Funeral services are 
11 a.m. Wednesday in Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home, 1720 Elk St., Port Huron, MI 
48060 (810-985-9605). Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron. Visiting 
is 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorials to St. Clair County 
Humane Society.
ZAWACKI,ALICE ,age 83, Beloved wife othe late Joseph. Dear sister of Nellie 
(Mike) Datsko, Roseann (Steve) Koss, Idella (Leo) Skupien and the late Edward 
Geroski; also survived by many nieces and nephews and great nephews. Visitation 
at Kaul Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot, Roseville, Wednesday 3:30-9 p.m.. Instate 
Thursday 8:00 a.m. until time of Mass 9:00 at Sacred Heart Church, Roseville. 
Scripture Service Wednesday 7:00 p.m. 

Death Notices 3/07/01

AUSTIN,HENRIETTA, Age 91. March 5, 2001 of Warren. Beloved wife of the late 
Thomas D. Dearest mother of Mary Jo (Richard) Rose and the late Thomas C. and 
James D. Grandmother of Janet Carlon, Richard T. Rose, Steven R. Rose, Michael 
Austin and Lori Roche. Great grandmother of Steven R. Ross, Kimberly A. Ross, 
Krystina Rose, Meagan Roche and Matthew Roche. Private burial in Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. Arrangements by A.H. Peters, Warren.
BARNEY,ANNA G., Age 75. March 4, 2001. Loving mother of Paula (Elmer) Vires. 
Dear nana of Jeffrey and Bradley Vires. Retired after 53 years from Ford Motor 
Company. Member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral service 
Thursday 10 a.m. at Leonard A. Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 9300 Middlebelt 
(bet. W. Chicago and Joy Rd.). Visitation Wednesday 6-9. Interment Cadillac 
Memorial Garden West.
BARTON, AUDREY, Age 73 of Hazel Park. Beloved wife of the late Earl. Dear mother 
of Karen Nash (Gary Hendrien), Kathy (James) Osborne, Daniel (Chyrel), and 
Darrell (Sharon). Dear sister of Jenny (Keith) Wilham and Sarah (James) Logan. 
Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Service 
Thursday 11 AM at the Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, 340 East 9 Mile (3/4 block E. 
of John R.), Hazel Park. Visitation 12-9 PM Wednesday.
BAYER,WALTER A., Age 80 of St. Clair died Thursday, March 1. Beloved husband of 
Elizabeth. Dear father of Susan (Douglas) Roberts and the late Thomas Bayer. 
Grandfather of Lisa (Thomas) Evans and Christine (Joshua) Freeman. Dear brother 
of Charles (Frances) Bayer and Mary (Theodore) Burns and the late Peter (Jean) 
Bayer. Memorial Mass Thursday, March 8 at 10 AM from St. Peter and Paul Church, 
corner of Jefferson and St. Antoine, Detroit. Memorials to the Capuchin Soup 
Kitchen. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home St. Clair, MI.
BOSS, JEFFREY M., age 40 of Ferndale died March 3, at Henry Ford Hospital. 
Loving husband of Lucinda A. (Cindy). Dear son of Herbert & Helaine W. Boss. 
Brother of Denise (Scott) Olsen and Uncle of Joshua, Haley & Richard. Visitation 
2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Nine Mile 
Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Thursday Zion Lutheran Church beginning 
with in State Viewing at 10:30 and Funeral at 11. Memorials to Michigan 
Transplant Society or Henry Ford Hospital.
BOTKINS, JAMES H., March 5,2001. Beloved husband of the late Margie. Loving 
father of Karen Lauwaert, Kim, Lori (Mark), Miller and Jim (Kathy). Grandfather 
of David, Garrett, Amanda, Jay, Lukas, Marc, Casey, Colin and Jared. Brother of 
Gertrude, Bill, Ula and Charles. Visitation Friday 10:30 am at St. Thomas 
Aquinas Church until time of mass 11 am. Visitation Wednesday 3-9, Thursday 12-9 
at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 W. Warren. Rosary Thursday 7 pm. Entombment 
Grandlawn Cemetery
BOURGEOIS, JOSEPH A. "Bob" age 54 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved husband of Donna. 
Dearest father of Nicole (Roy) McCarver and Jodie Bourgeois. Loving grandfather 
of Paige McCarver and Layne McCarver. Dear son of Ferdinand Bourgeois. Dear 
brother of Fred (Karen) Bourgeois. Uncle of Renee and Andrea Bourgeois. Son in 
law of Josephine Purgatori. Visitation Wednesday 5-9PM and Thursday 2-9PM at 
Kaul Funeral Home , 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. VFW #1146 Ritual Thursday 
7PM. Instate Friday 9AM until time of Mass 10AM San Francesco Church, 22870 S. 
Nunneley, Clinton Twp. Burial Cadillac Gardens East.
BROWNSON,MYRTH N., (nee Nicholson) Age 95. February 25, 2001. Beloved wife of 
the late Wallace. Loving mother of Granger Jr. and Betty Myrth (Richard) Cote. 
Proud grandmother of Sandra Hindmon and Chris Brownson and great-granddaughter 
Sarah. Dear sister of Ken Nicholson. Memorial service will be held at Grosse 
Pointe United Methodist Church, 211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236, 
on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at 12 noon. 
BRUNO,LOUISE MARY, Age 68. March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Kenneth A. Dearest 
mother of Dennis (Mary Kay) and Ronald. Loving grandmother of Kenneth II, 
Michaelangelo, Lauren and Lindsey. Dear daughter of Mary Spink, Service Thursday 
1 PM at Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 5 Mile, (bet. Beech Daly & Telegraph) Redford 
Twp. 313-535-3030. Visit Wednesday 2-8 pm. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Livonia. 
In lieu of flowers, family will disburse Memorial Funds to some of Mrs. Bruno s 
favorite charities. 
BRZUCHOWSKI , CHESTER A. March 5. Beloved husband of Jennie. Dear father of 
Christine (Jon) Davis, Barbara (Rick) Pasternak, Phyllis (Dale Sheply) Thomas 
and Caroline. Grandfather of Kristy (Ronald) Phillips, Eric (Katie) Pasternak 
and Sara Thomas. Great-grandfather of Kayla and Rebecka Phillips. Visitation at 
the Leo J. Miller Funeral Home, 9222 Jos. Campau, Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary 
Wednesday 5 p.m. Instate St. Florian Church Thursday from 8:30 a.m. until the 
Funeral Mass at 9. Entombment Mt. Olivet.
BURNS , LINDA ,March 5, 2001. Age 45. Beloved wife of Terry. Dear mother of 
Cheri (Nathan) Hansen, Brian and Christopher. Daughter of Ellery and Mary Louise 
York. Sister of Laurie Anderson. Memorial services at St. Pauls Presbyterian 
Church, 27475 Five Mile, Livonia, Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation at Manns-Ferguson 
Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of Six Mile, Friday 2-9. Family suggests 
memorials to Barbara Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
CEPLECHA,CHARLES E., Age 70 of Farmington Hills. Beloved husband of Margaret for 
44 years. Loving father of Charles C. (Suzette) Ceplecha, Peter J. (Christine) 
Ceplecha, Cynthia Ceplecha. Grandfather of Lauren Marie Ceplecha. Brother of 
Rev. Christian Ceplecha O.S.B. Brother in law of Lionel (Marianne) Steger and 
Michael (Nancy) Laurinaitis. Also survived by seven nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Thursday 3-5, 7-9 with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. from McCabe Funeral Home, 
31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. with instate 
at 9:30 a.m. from St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington 
Hills. Burial Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Procopius 
Abbey, 5601 College Rd., Lisle, Ill. 60532 
CHIARENZA,STEFANA, Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel. Loving mother of 
Joephine Pittman, Grace (Frank) Schmuck and the late John. Mother-in-law of 
Veronica Finch. Also 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 3 great great 
grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 12:30 PM at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), in Warren. Visiting Friday 2-10.
CHIPELEWSKI, RICHARD A. March 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Sandra. Dear father of 
Jamie, Shawn (Dean Allen), and Travis. Brother of Joy (Neil) Erickson and Robert 
(Tina). Predeceased by parents Richard and Joan. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM and 
Wednesday 12-9 PM. Rosary 7 PM Wednesday. Services Thursday 10 AM at the John N. 
Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). 
Memorials suggested to Karmanos Cancer Institute or Garden City Youth Athletic 
Association. 
CONTRERA, JOSEPH, age 66, March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Amelia. 
Loving father of Rosemarie Tortomose, Michael (Beverly), Anthony (Margaret), 
Frances, Vincent (Anna), Phillip (Lisa), Lena (Jack) Namou, Theresa (Conrad) 
Moulton, Mary Jo (Richard) Worswick and Joseph G. (Julie Ann). 21 grandchildren. 
Dear brother of Lucy Trogu, Leo, Annie Blackman, Vincent, Mary Piccin & the late 
Lena. 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 & Thursday 
1-9pm with 7pm Rosary, Funeral Mass Friday. Instate 9:30 a.m., St. Margaret of 
Scotland Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI, till Mass time 
at 10 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. 
COOK , WILLIAM J. ,76 of Allen Park, March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Doris. 
Loving father of Janise (Dennis) Kilar, Donna, William (Kathryn), Susan (Ronald) 
Dziuda and James (Michelle). Dearest grandfather of Geoffrey, Natalie, Andrew, 
William J., Brittany, Katelyn, Ethan and Grant. Instate Wednesday 6-9 p.m., 
Thursday 12-9 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:15 a.m. 
from Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte, to St. Cyril of 
Jerusalem Church, Taylor. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
CRAPARATTA,JOSEPH R. March 4, 2001. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Rosa. 
Dear father of Rocco Craparatta and Nicolina (Danny) Mihaesi. Dear brother of 
Sam Craparatta, Dora (Cass) Lesyk, Mary Moyle, and the late Grace Abbatte, Anna 
Casio, Matthew Craparatta and Dora Craparatta. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and 
Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday 9:00 
a.m. at Funeral Home (for prayers) and to San Francesco Church, 22870 S. 
Nunneley (S. side of Metro Parkway, just E. of Gratiot) Clinton Twp. for Mass at 
10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
DAVIS, MARGARETHA, Age 88, of Ann Arbor, formerly of Hamburg, on March 4th, 
following an extended illness. Dear mother of Margaretha Stramecki of Arizona 
and Marlene Blum of Dexter. Visitation Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at 
the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, 706 W. Main (corner of 3rd) Brighton. 810-229-9871. 
Funeral service Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Green Oak Free Methodist Church, 10111 
Fieldcrest Drive, Brighton. Burial to follow in Riverview. 
DEERING , DANNY J. ,of Waterford. Age 48. Died March 6, 2001. Will be greatly 
missed by daughters Dana Fuller and Amy Deering; brother Charles, sister 
Patricia Salvador; and his very special friend Nancy Yelland (T.J. and Kim). 
Services will be held at Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840 Airport Rd., 
Waterford, Thursday, March 8, 1 p.m. 
DESCHRYVER, DOROTHY M. Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Dear mother of Kathleen 
(William) McWhirter, Theresa (James) Buzonik, and Deborah (John II) Kailunas. 
Dear grandmother of Ryan and Brandon McWhirter and Courtney and John III 
Kailunas. Private services were held by the family. Donations may be made to 
Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by A.J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home. 
DUEWEKE, RAYMOND A., Age 86. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Julia and the 
late Grace Hartmann. Dear father of Arlene (Richard) Jarvis, Norman (Gladys) 
Dueweke, Christine Kmiec and Judy (John) Reich. Brother of Barbara Buechel, 
Joseph (Charlotte) Dueweke, Dolores Dueweke, Germaine Schaefer, Jean Jablonski, 
Charlotte Ross, Celine (Ray) Nemeckay, Mary Francis (Roy) Harris. Grandfather of 
Nanci, Craig, Scott, Andrew, Lizabeth and Steven. Great-grandfather of Brittany. 
Visitation Wednesday 3-9 and Thursday 1-9. Funeral Friday 10:30 AM at A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren.
DWOREK , EDWARD M. ,February 28, 2001. Age 80. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear 
father of Ronald (Kathleen) Dworek, Gerald (Karen) Dworek and Patricia (Ronald) 
Cendrowski. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of 
Virginia Dworek and the late Isabelle Skonieczny, Helen Leonard, Irene and Mary 
Dworek. Visitation Sunday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at the Sterling Hgts. Chapel of the 
Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Scripture service 
for Edward will be Sunday 7:00 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil 
Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 
10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at 
www.legacy.com
DZIKOWSKI,KIM L., March 3, age 50. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Butch"; 
loving mother of Robert, Mary, Thomas and Christopher; dearest grandmother of 
Christian. Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile 
Rd. (W. of Hoover) Warren to St. Louis Church, 24415 Crocker, Clinton Twp. for 
10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary 
Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment St. Clement Cemetery.
ERICKSON, ELDON GUNNAR Age 62 March 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Gloria. Dearest 
father of Pat (Conrad) Green, Jeff (Eileen), Jenny (Bob) Wilson & Julie 
Trombley. Proud grandfather of Jaime, Lindsay, Kyle, Garrett & Shayne. Loving 
son of the late Gunnar & Esther (Ed) Waltonen. Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm with 
Service at 7:00pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to American Lung 
Association. 
FELDMANN, RITA, Died March 1, 2001. Age 81, formerly of Walled Lake. Dear mother 
of Richard (Jan), Geraldine (deceased) and Carolyn (deceased). Sister of 
Delphine, Eva (deceased) and Angeline (deceased). Grandmother of Douglas, 
Daniel, Deborah and Krista. Great grandmother of Crystal, Nicole, Elizabeth and 
Christopher. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday April 7, at St. Benedict 
Church, Waterford. 
FLEISCHER,EMILEE, Beloved wife of the late George Fleischer. Dear mother of 
Rochelle (Dr. Arthur) Lieberman, Marsha (Gerald) Blanke, and Barry Fleischer. 
Loving Grandma Emy of Lori and Sam Gray, Julie and Jeffrey Morganroth, Marla 
Lieberman, Stacy Lieberman and fiancee Jonathan Ritter, Carrie and Jason 
Topolosky, David Blanke, Michelle and Michael Boyle, and Meredith Fleischer. 
Great-grandmother of Natalie, Rachel, and Emma Gray, Jessica and Jaclyn 
Morganroth, and Jake Topolosky. Sister of Mamie (Irving) Katanick, May (William) 
Cherish, and the late Irving Weisenthal, and the late Louis Weisenthal. 
Sister-in-law of Terry and Herman Troy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, 
grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Services 11 o clock Thursday morning at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park.
GIGANTE, FERDINANDO, March 5. Beloved husband of Anna. Dear father of Mary 
(David) MacPherson. Brother of Rosa, Massimo, Albina, Graziella, and Valentino. 
Loving grandfather of Jamie, Danielle, Benjamin, and Suzanna. Prayers Friday 9 
AM Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 blk. W. of Woodward) to 
St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 50 E. Annabelle, Hazel Park for Mass at 10 
AM. Visitation Wednesday 4-9, Thursday 2-9. Rosary Thursday 7 PM 
GLAAB,LORENZO, March 5, 2001. Age 89 of River Rouge. Beloved husband of the late 
Marie. Dearest father of Larry, John, Johannah, Harriet, Mary, Timothy, Ann, 
Patricia, Joan, Bill, Kathy, and the late Mike. Grandfather of 22, great 
grandfather of 9. Visitation Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (River Rouge Chapel), 
10783 West Jefferson, Wednesday 12-9 PM. Wake Service Wednesday 8 PM. Instate 
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Thursday 9 AM until time of Mass 10 AM. Interment 
Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
GOODIN , JANET M. ,Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Patty 
Kesner (David), Jerry (Janet) and Tom (Anne). Cherished grandma of Katie and 
Michael Kesner and Meg, Kate and Emily Goodin. Visitation 2-10 p.m. Wednesday at 
the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe 
Woods. Scripture service 7 p.m. Wednesday. In state at St. Joan of Arc Church 
from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorials to Cottage 
Hospice appreciated.
GORNEY , VICTORIA J. (nee Sawaya) March 4, 2001. Age 75. Beloved wife of Walter 
Jr. Dearest mother of Patricia (Greg) Green, Victoria Tutak, Helene (James) 
Rucker, Walter III, Melissa (Lonnie) Kendrick, Renea and the late Georgie 
Sawaya. Loving and proud grandmother of 10. Dearest sister of Robert (Gloria) 
Sawaya, Joseph (Yolanda) Sawaya, the late Ann Sawaya and the late George Sawaya. 
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7:30 
p.m. Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. at funeral home, followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass at 
St. Martin DePorres Church, 31515 Hoover Rd.
HULYK,WILLIAM, Age 78. Beloved husband of Emily. Dear father of Ann Hulyk, 
William Hulyk III, Cynthia Revord, John Olscwa, David Olscwa and Kathy (Dan) 
Priebe. Loving grandfather of ten. Great grandfather of four. Dear brother of 
Jack (Maria) and Edward (Barbara). Funeral Service Friday at Kaul Funeral Home, 
35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Visitation, Thursday 3-9 PM. For further 
information please contact the funeral home. 810-792-5000 
HUNTER , MARY ALLIE of Mt. Pleasant, formally of Waterford, died March 5th at 88 
years of age. Beloved wife of the late Bob T. Hunter. Loving mother of Barbara 
(Jim) Egbert and Bobbi Rambo. Dear grandmother of Melani Egbert, Scott and 
Matthew Rambo, and the late Rick A. Egbert. Great grandmother of Zachary and Ian 
Rambo. Dear sister-in-law of Margaret Powell. Mrs. Hunter was also survived by 
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 
9 at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union 
Lake Rd, White Lake. Interment following at Woodmere Cemetery. The family will 
receive friends from 4-8 Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions 
may be made to Mt. Pleasant Hospice. 
JACKSON,JEAN PHILLIPS Age 76, of Lexington, formerly Detroit. Died March 5. 
Beloved wife of Dr. Ernest Jackson. Sister of Mary Brown, Lexington. Services 11 
AM Saturday, Pomeroy Funeral Home, Croswell. Visiting 10-11 AM Saturday, Pomeroy 
Funeral Home, Croswell. Memorials to Moore Public Library, Lexington.
JACOB, DOROTHY (DOTTI) March 5, 2001. Age 74. Sister of Josephine (Mac) Lloyd 
and John "Bob" (Mildred) Jacob. Also several nieces and nephews, and grand 
nieces and nephews. Mass at St. Priscilla Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Thursday 
10 a.m. Instate in church 9:30 to 10. Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 
17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) Tuesday 7-9 and Wednesday 2-9. Rosary Wednesday 
7 p.m. 
KLONIS , CHARLES V. Age 82, of Farmington Hills. Dear husband of Bernice. Loving 
father of Phillip Klonis and Frances Klonis. Grandfather of Corrine 
(Christopher) Yanosy. Great grandfather of Kristen and Alec. Brother of Albina 
Johnson. Memorial Mass Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Colman 
Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills. Cremation arrangements 
by McCabe Funeral Home, Farmington Hills. 
KOWALCZYK,JEAN STEPHANIE Age 88 of Lake, MI died on Monday March 5, 2001 at the 
Mid Michigan Medical Center of Clare, MI. Jean was born on June 24, 1912 in 
Fairpoint, OH the daughter of Michael and Stephanie (Barcicki) Franjac. She was 
united in marriage to Roman Kowalczyk in 1932. Jean was a manager for the 
Federal Department store until her retirement in 1973 after 23 years of service. 
She also belonged to the Senior Citizens group of Madison Heights, MI. Jean is 
survived by her daughter Dorothy and husband Gerald of Lake, MI. One sister 
Helen Szyszkkowski of Florida. Three grandchildren; Kenneth and Karen Panski, 
Gregg and Colleen Panski and Gerilyn and Jim Jones. Six great-grandchildren; 
Mandy, Greg, Jeremy, Jessica, Brandon and Ryan and many other relatives and 
friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Roman, brothers Dr. 
Marion Franjac, Fred Franjac and Ray Franjac, sisters Wanda Dziegeleski and 
Irene Sassin. Visitation for Jean will be held on Thursday from 5 AM - 9 PM and 
Friday from 10 AM - 9 PM at the Coker Funeral Home, of Farwell, Michigan with 
funeral services being held on Saturday at 11 AM from the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church of Evart, MI with Father Joe Fix officiating with burial in the Mount 
Olivet Cemetery in Detroit, Michigan. Memorials may be given in Jean s name to 
the American Cancer Society. The Croker Funeral Home, of Farwell, Michigan, 
handled arrangements. 
LAMBERT,HANNA, Loving mother of Linda (Mitchell Wallace) Lambert and Steven 
(Wendy) Lambert. Dear sister of the late Renata Freed. Loving grandmother of 
Elana, Zachary and Jared Lambert. Graveside services, Wednesday, 2:00P.M. at 
Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248)543-1622.
LEFIELD, JOHN R. (Lingenfelter) January 25, 2001. Beloved father of Amanda 
Howling, Nora Thayer and Chris Lingenfelter. Dear brother of the late Jill 
Kazup. Dear grandfather of Cortny Thayer. Memorial services Friday, March 9, 
2001, 7 p.m. at the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., 
Fraser.
LIEBER, GERTRUDE G., Age 87, March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth. 
Loving mother of Judith (Daniel) Hatch, Constance (John) Grant, Linda (Timothy) 
McLaughlin, Kenneth H. (Alice) Lieber, George (Patti) Lieber and the late 
Frederick C. Bollman. Dear sister of Josephine (Earl) Fulkerson. 11 
grandchildren. 4 great grandchildren. Visitation 1-9 PM Wednesday at Weise 
Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park. (1-313-382-1150). Nankin Chapter #238 
O.E.S. Service 5:30 PM Wednesday. Funeral Service 11 AM Thursday at the Allen 
Park Presbyterian Church-Chapel, 7101 Park Ave., Allen Park. In state at church 
from 10 AM until service. Interment Osage City, Kansas. Memorials to Community 
Hospice or Allen Park Presbyterian Church would be appreciated. See 
www.Legacy.com
LISIECKI,STELLA T. ,(nee Zalewski). Age 84. March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the 
late John. Loving mother of John (Pauline), James (Barbara), Kenneth (Gloria), 
Beverly Dew and Dennis. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Rosary 
Thursday 6 p.m. Funeral Friday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic 
Church, 11200 12 Mile (between Hoover & Van Dyke). Until time of Mass at 10 a.m. 
Interment Resurrection. 
LOSONCY, JESSIE K. (Uzelac) Age 93 of Southfield. Preceded in death by husbands, 
Michael N. Uzelac and Edward M. Losoncy. Survived by loving son and daughter in 
law, Ronald and Janet Uzelac. Grandmother of Maria, great grandmother of Ashley 
and dear friend of Mattie Calahan. Visitation Wednesday 2-9PM. Prayers Thursday 
11:30AM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home , 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile), 
Redford. Mass 12 noon at St. Valentine Catholic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery. Contributions to the Alzheimers Association. 
LYKE, HARRY E., Age 94, of South Lyon. Passed away March 3, 2001. Survived by 
many loving nieces and nephews in the Lyke and Honsinger families. Visitation 
Wednesday Noon-9 P.M. Funeral Service Thursday 11 A.M. at Casterline Funeral 
Home, Inc. 59255 Ten Mile Road, South Lyon. In lieu of flowers the family would 
appreciate memorial contributions to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann 
Arbor, MI 48103. 
MANZITTI, ELSIE, age 76 of Roseville. Beloved mother of Ronald (Mary) Manzitti, 
Nancy (Josef) Maison and Robert (Jane) Manzitti. Also survived by six 
grandchildren. Visitation will be 3:00-9:00 p.m. Friday at Kaul Funeral Home , 
27830 Gratiot, Roseville and Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 
11:00 a.m. at St. Lucy Catholic Church, 23401 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Wake 
Service 7:30 p.m. Friday.
MARMION,JOAN M., March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Alan. Loving mother of Karen 
Fuelling (Craig), Dianne Grenfell (Michael) and Gordon. Dearest sister of Tom 
Aird (Marilyn) and Janet Bedoway (Ted). Grandmother of seven. Services Thursday 
11:00 AM at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 
Mile Rds), Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes will be used according 
to the wishes of the family.
OSBORNE, HANNAH, Age 89 of Royal Oak. Beloved mother of Dorothy (Paul) Kendall, 
Richard (Mary) and Gordon. Dear sister of Dorothy Childs. Special friend 
Virginia Monteith. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 
niece Terry (John) Klenczar, and great nephews Mark and Jeff. Funeral service 
Saturday 1:00 p.m. at the Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, 340 East 9 Mile (3/4 block 
E. of John R.), Hazel Park. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.
PIWONSKI,FRANCES, Age 90, of Waterford, MI., formerly of Detroit, MI., March 3, 
2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Mary Agnes (the late 
Richard) Allen. Loving grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 4. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor, MI. Memorials to 
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen are appreciated. 
REDMOND, ROBERT B., Age 46. March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Kelly. Dear father 
of Ian. Dear son of James and Atta Redmond. Brother of John Redmond. Funeral 
Thursday 1:00 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., 
Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Donations to the American Cancer Society 
would be appreciated.
REIK,WM. B. (BILL), March 5, 2001 of Birmingham. Father of Constance Reik of 
Melrose, MA. Brother of Sally Despard. Also survived by 12 nieces and nephews. 
Time of memorial service later. Memorial tributes may be made to a charity of 
your choice. Arrangements by the Wm. R. Hamilton Co. of Birmingham , 
248-644-6000 
RIGGSBEE, MARY BETH C. peacefully passed March 4, 2001. Beloved wife of Peyton 
and loving mother of Brandon and Brooke. She is survived by her father Richard 
H. Wiggins, mother Dolores Healy, brother Richard Jr. (Kim), grandparents George 
and Lillian Killen, mother-in-law Wanda, brother-in-law Randy, one niece and 
three nephews. Mary Beth was a mentor for and worked with emotionally impaired 
children for more than 15 years since graduating from Western Michigan 
University, most recently with Southfield Public Schools. Plans for a memorial 
service at a later date are incomplete and will be announced. 
SACHS,THEODORE, Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Andrea Sachs, Jeffrey 
(Dr. Sonia Ehrlich) Sachs. Grandmother of Lisa, Adam and Hannah Sachs. Brother 
of the late Maurice Sachs, the late Sidney Sachs, the late Sol Sachs, and the 
late Freda Handelsman. Brother-in-law of Dr. Gerald and Gloria Abrams, Mary 
Sachs. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services 3:30 Thursday 
afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Adat Shalom 
Memorial Park.
SALTON,ROBERT F., March 2, 2001. Age 77. Beloved husband of Lois, his wife of 55 
years. Dear father of Jeff (Diane), Mark (Colleen) and Carole Magaletta (Paul). 
Brother of Roy and Barry Salton. Also survived by five grandchildren. Memorial 
service Saturday, 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, 1589 
W. Maple Rd. Private interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the 
Leukemia Foundation or First United Methodist Church. Arrangements by A.J. 
Desmond & Sons Funeral Home. 248-549-0500.
dncross4SEVALD, MADELINE V. Age 85 of Oregon, Ohio, formerly of Detroit, March 
4, 2001. Wife of the late George (1989). Dear mother of Joan Maria, George 
James, Thomas Francis and Paul Stephen. Loving grandmother of seven and great 
grandmother of four. Madeline was the past president of the Detroit Auxilliary 
of the Little Sisters of the Poor, past president of the Catholic Study Club of 
Detroit, Financial Secretary of the Greater Motion Picture and Television 
Council of Detroit. She also belonged to Fr. Solanus Guild, Icon Detroit Guild, 
The League of Catholic Women, an associate member of the Detroit Police and 
Firefighter s Association and the Franciscan Mother s Club. Instate Thursday 
morning 10AM until time of Funeral Service at 11AM at the Sacred Heart Home, 
4900 Navarre Road, Oregon, OH. Following services in Ohio, visitation will be 
held from 5-9PM at the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home , 41555 Grand River, Novi 
(248)348-1800. Final Funeral Services Friday 10AM at St. Scholastica Church, 
17320 Rosemont, Detroit. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
family requests contributions be made to the Sacred Heart Home for the Aged 
"Little Sisters of the Poor", 4900 Navarre Road, Oregon, OH 43616.
SLOCUM,GRACE P., March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of 
Chuck (Barb). Dearest sister of Irene, Mary and the late Howard, Bill & Bob. 
Visitation Thursday 1-9 PM at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile 
Rd. (Betwn. Middlebelt & Merriman). Funeral Service Friday 10 AM.
SMITH, JULIAN E., Age 88 of Farmington Hills. Dear husband of Josephine. Loving 
father of Carolyn J. Smith and Julie Ann Smith. Brother of Joyce McInnis. 
Several nieces and nephews. Mr. Smith was a Principal at Van Dyke, McKerrow, and 
Parkman Elementary Schools all of Detroit. He was a 45 year member at Twin Beach 
Country Club. Visitation Thursday 3-5, and 7-9 at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 
12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral service Friday 11 a.m. at the funeral 
home. Burial Roseland Park. 
SOLOMON, MERLE E., age 76, March 6, 2001 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Dr. 
Robert. Dear mother of Robert A., Laura J., George H., Harold (Cindy), Carol, 
Catherine (Paul) Smolak and Douglas. Also leaves 7 grandchildren. Sister of 
Laura Bell, Harold and James Downey. Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral 
Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Thursday 11 a.m. Visitation Wed. 2-9 p.m. 
Interment Grosse Ile Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Habitat for Humanity 
Detroit Chapter, 15325 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48205 or Grosse Ile Fire 
Department would be appreciated. 
SOMMERVILLE, Eleanor D. 86 of Traverse City, formerly of the Detroit area, died 
March 3, 2001 in Traverse City. Past member of Covenant Community Church in 
Redford. Widow of the late Wilson Sommerville. Beloved mother of William R. 
Sommerville of Bay City, Larry (Linda) Sommerville of Traverse City, Nancy 
(David) Moyes of Waterford Twp. Beloved grandmother of Greg Sommerville, Jill 
Lay, Jeff, Mitch and Katie Sommerville. Memorial services will be held Sat. 
March 17 at 4:00 pm from Northbrook Presbyterian Church in Beverly Hills, MI. 
Arrangements by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home 305 Sixth St., Traverse City.
SPRATKE, ALEXANDER J. Age 89. March 4, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Virginia. Dear father of Kenneth (Judy). Grandfather of Kenneth (Lisa), Debra 
(Bob), David, Todd and Tracy. Great grandfather of Lindsey, Kyle and Alexander. 
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Thursday at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 Mile), Warren. Visitation 5-9 Tuesday and 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday 

STRINGER , THOMAS R. (Rare Bear J.R.M.C.) Survived by wife Kay; children Robert, 
Thomas, Bethany, Kacey, Derek, Alan and David; mother Muriel Hendrickson 
(Dolly); brothers Richard (Jill) Stringer, Robert (Kathy) Stringer. A memorial 
service be held at 11 a.m. Friday March 9 at Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church, 
9555 St. Marys Street at West Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228. In lieu of flowers 
family has requested that donations be made to Hospice or church in Thomas name. 

SULLIVAN , HAZEL M. March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Donnell. Dearest 
mother of Donnell (Marilyn), Lawrence (Carolyn), Mrs. George (Patricia) Gors and 
the late Thomas. Sister of the late Dorothy Blythe; also survived by eight 
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 1 p.m. at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 
Visitation Thursday 6-9 p.m. 
SWINEHART, PATRICIA D. Age 84, March 6, 2001 of Utica. Beloved wife of Clinton 
(Barney) Swinehart. Dear mother of Steven Swinehart and fiance Regan Ramberg. 
Funeral Service 11:00 AM Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall 
Rd., (3 blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Visitation 3-8 PM Thursday. Memorials 
suggested to the Salvation Army or Utica Community Schools Foundation for 
Educational Excellence. 
SZEFI , HELEN ,March 5, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife of Sidney. Dearest mother of 
Robert (Judith). Dear grandmother of Lynn and Bob. Dear sister of Mildred (Bill) 
Domanski. Funeral services were held privately by the family.
THALACKER,WENDA J., of Ypsilanti (formerly Livonia). March 5, 2001. Age 62. 
Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Jeanne Fries, Chris, Lynn and 
Sharon Thalacker. Dear grandmother of Beth, Christopher and Emma. Also survived 
by five brothers and sisters. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 9, 2001 at the 
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), 
Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Thursday 4-9 PM. In lieu of flowers 
memorial tributes may be made to the charity of one s choice.
TURNER, GEORGE W. JR Age 53 March 5,2001. Dear father of Geroge Turner, Scott 
Turner, Pam Kollaszar and Joseph Turner. Grandfather of Damon, Micah, Nathan and 
Jessica. Loving son of Barbara Turner. Brother of Nancy (Buck) Yakelewicz, 
Sharon (Bob) Williams and Deborah (Grant) Lee. Visitation Friday 1-9. Funeral 
Saturday 11 am at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 
Mile) Warren. 
UZELAC,JESSIE K., See Losoncy notice. 
VanBEVER,ROGER A., Age 76, March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean; dearest 
father of Steven and the late Susan; dear uncle of Michael (Carol) DeVuyst, 
Cheryl (Michael) Spryszak and 3 great nieces and 1 great nephew. Funeral Friday 
at 10AM at St. Clair of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe 
Park, Mich. Visitation Thursday 3-9 at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, 
Grosse Pointe. Prayer Service Thursday 7PM.
VODDEN,CARMELETTA A. Age 77, March 5, 2001. Loving wife of the late Stephen L. 
Dear Mother of Kenneth, Carol (Bob) Knode, Linda Humann, and Dale. Dearest 
Grandmother of Tim, Sue, and Jeff. Great grandmother of three. Beloved sister of 
Marguerite and Ada. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral 
Home 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Services Thursday 11 a.m. at the 
funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to ARC of Northwest Wayne 
County, 26049 Five Mile, Redford 48239.
WIACEK,EDWARD F., March 3, 2001. Age 87 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late 
Fragalina Wiacek. Dear stepfather of Julie (Joe) Warren. Also survived by 7 
grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. Visitation 
Wednesday 1-9 PM. Services Thursday 10 AM at the Voran Funeral Home (Taylor 
Chapel), 23750 Goddard Rd. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
WIEST, MARGARET, "Peg", February 21, 2001. Survived by Paul Ferguson, Corwin 
Ferguson, Marthe Kent, Anne Victor and Pieter Wiest. Also by eight grandchildren 
and 15 great grandchildren. 
WOODS,LUDMILLA G., Age 77 of Rochester Hills. March 5, 2001. Survived by 
Chester. Loving mother of Tom (Carol) Woods and Gloria (Mike) Young. Dearest 
grandmother of Tom, Tim, Jenny, Alan, Christie and great granddaughter Jenna. 
Dear sister of Theresa (Stan) Leon, Bette Brady and many nieces and nephews. 
Funeral mass 11:30 AM Friday, March 9, 2001 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in 
Rochester. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 
339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, Wednesday 5-9 PM & Thursday 12-9 PM Mrs. Woods will 
lie instate at the church Friday 11 AM
ZAMANIAN, BAYZAR, Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Ellia. Dearest mother of 
Lucene (Don) Cartier, George (Ann) Zamanian, Gar (Armina) Zamanian, Mary (late 
Jim) Abbamonte. Grandmother of Donald Cartier, Gar Cartier, Charles (Lisa) 
Cartier, Lilly Marinellin, Edward Zamanian, Susan (Souren) Etyemezian, Barbara 
LaFond, Richard Zamanian, Lisa (Robert) Myers, James Abbamonte. Cousin of Arthur 
and Andre Nadjarian and family. Also survived by many great grandchildren and 
friends. Visitation Thursday 4-9PM with Don Gark Prayers at 7:30PM, Santeiu 
Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (S. of Ford Rd.). Funeral Friday 11AM St. Sarkis 
Armenian Church, Dearborn. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit. Memorial 
tributes to ARS Sybille Chapter or St. Sarkis Armenian Church. Arrangements by 
SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME , 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
ZELMANSKI,AUDREY M., March 5, 2001. 72 yrs. Beloved wife of Stanley R. Dear 
mother of Robert. Dear sister of Helen Pillon, Roy (Lorene) Donovan and Norman 
Donovan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state Friday at St. Basil 
Church from 11:30 AM until time of Mass 12:30 PM. Burial Resurrection Cem. 
Memorials to Hospices of Henry Ford, Bi County Hospice appreciated. Arrangements 
by Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home 810-771-1700. 

Death Notices 3/08/01

ADAMS, GLEN O BRIEN 76, March 1, 2001. Leaves many family & friends. Service 1PM 
Friday, Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 110 McNab Loop, Fulton, Arkansas.
ARNOTT, RUSSELL J. Sr. March 7, 2001. Age 74. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear 
father of Russell Jr. (Lois), Patricia (John) Locher, Carol (Tim) Garrison, 
Raymond (Ruth Anne) and the late Randy. Proud grandfather of 9. Loving brother 
of Floyd (Helen) and Sr. Mary Ruth (Servite). Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pky (16 Mile) and to 
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church for 12 noon Mass. Visitation Thursday 5-9 
p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday (Time Pending). Burial Resurrection. 
Tributes to the American Lung Association are welcome
BACZKOWSKI,VIOLA, Age 86. March 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Michael. 
Loving mother of Richard Beck, Virginia (Eugene) Miazek and Eileen (David) 
Buchalski. Dear mother-in-law of the late Marlene Beck. Survived by 7 
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Viola will be instate Friday 9:30 AM at 
St. Athanasius Catholic Church until Mass 10 AM. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM at 
the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren.
BATES, SCOTT NICHOLAS Age 28, March 6, 2001 of Wyandotte, formerly of Trenton. 
Beloved son of Sharon and Raymond Kelly. Brother of Sheri (Clay) Sellars, 
Mischelle (Mario) Ferrante, Nanette (Bill) Shaw, Michael (Cindy) Bates, 
stepbrother of Raymond IV (Sue) Kelly, Kathy (Rick) Johnson, and Cheri (Brett) 
Rosenbrook. Grandson of Nina and Nick Kanton. Funeral services from The 
Martenson Funeral Home 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Saturday 10 a.m. Visitation 
Friday 1-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Scott s hornor given to the 
family to be donated to local chariites would be appreciated. 
BEDNARSKI, PETER F., Age 85, died March 5, 2001 in Kalamazoo. He was born March 
12, 1915 in Detroit to Vincent and Catherine (Chudziah) Bednarski. He attended 
Chadsey High School. He was employed at Universal Oil Seal and United Auto 
Workers. He was married June 3, 1939 to Margaret G. "Peggy" Piserchio. She 
survives. Also surviving is a daughter Marlene and Jim Berry of Plainwell, MI, 
two granddaughters Kathleen and Joel Smith and Julie and Matt Foster. Preceded 
by a brother Henry Bednar and a sister Lucille Plaski. Member of the Taylor 
Moose Lodge #1620 for over 50 years, the AFL-CIO and golfed in the Livonia 
Senior Golf Leagues. Memorial Services March 24, 2001, Saturday 11:00 a.m. at 
Gull Lake Area Community Church, Richland, MI. Arrangements by Farley-Estes and 
Dowdle Richland Chapel, Richland, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the 
Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21311 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076-3911. 
Please see farleyestesdowdle.com for more information. 
BICKEL, VERNA ,Age 87. March 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Dear 
mother of Arthur (Barbara) and Eileen (Ronald) Stoor. Loving grandmother of 
Bryan and Scott; great-grandmother of Jimmy, Bryanna, Ashley and Kyle. Sister of 
Irene Horton. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 
37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral service Friday. In state 9:30 a.m. until 
service at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 20805 Middlebelt Rd., 
Farmington Hills. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. 
BLEVINS, THELMA M., Age 74. March 6, 2001. Dear wife of the late Willard Cecil 
Blevins. Beloved mother of Patricia (Harold) Binkley, Barbara Sherman, Judith 
(Larry) Dahlka, Keith and James (Kathleen). Sister of the late Harvey and Glen 
Robinson. Sister-in-law of Eva Robinson. 12 grandchildren. Also lovingly 
remembered by James (Phyllis) Laude, Barbara (Michael) Kelly and Titus Mendell. 
Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 and Friday 1-9 p.m. 
BLOUNT, CHRISTINE S. 77, of Torch Lake Twp. died March 6, 2001 in Petoskey. 
Graveside services will be held Sat. March 10, 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, 
Washington Twp. Arrangements by Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.
CALCATERRA, LOUIS C. 85 yrs. Beloved husband of 50 yrs. of Mary J. Dear brother 
of Lena Garavaglia and the late Lawrence Calcaterra. Also many nieces and 
nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:20 a.m. from Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 
Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile) Eastpointe and 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle 
Church. Entombment Mt. Olivet. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. 
and Friday 2-9 p.m. Member of Combarda Society. 
CONTRERA, JOSEPH, age 66, March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Amelia. 
Loving father of Rosemarie Tortomose, Michael (Beverly), Anthony (Margaret), 
Frances, Vincent (Anna), Phillip (Lisa), Lena (Jack) Namou, Theresa (Conrad) 
Moulton, Mary Jo (Richard) Worswick and Joseph G. (Julie Ann). 21 grandchildren. 
Dear brother of Lucy Trogu, Leo, Annie Blackman, Vincent, Mary Piccin & the late 
Lena. 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 & Thursday 
1-9pm with 7pm Rosary, Funeral Mass Friday. Instate 9:30 a.m., St. Margaret of 
Scotland Church, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI, till Mass time 
at 10 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. 
COPPENS,EDWARD C., Beloved husband of Beverly. Dearest father of Patricia 
(Steven) Burroughs, Kathleen (Kevin) Prather, Steven (Michelle) Coppens, 
Christine (David) Chronowski. Grandfather of Amanda, Jamie, Nicholas, Paul, Ian, 
Joshua. Brother of Vallerie (Robert) Poley, Robert and Charles (Patricia). 
Predeceased by brother Henry and sister Marguarite. Visitation at the Arthur J. 
VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (Btw. 12 & 13 Mile 
Rds). Friday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran 
Church, 16339 14 Mile Rd., Fraser. Instate at 10:00 AM. Memorials to American 
Cancer Society, St. John Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.
CURCIO, ANTOINETTE, Age 85 of Marysville died Monday, March 5, 2001 in her home. 
Survived by a son Joseph J. Curcio of Oxford, a daughter Theresa (William) 
Schlener of St. Clair; a grandson Michael J. Curcio and two granddaughters 
Andrea and Mark Hoover and Drs. Colleen and Michael App and two great 
grandchildren Nicholas and Elizabeth. Visitation 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 
March 8 in the Marysville Funeral Home. A memorial mass will be held 11 a.m., 
Friday, March 9, 2001 at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Marysville
DANIELS, PHILLIP D., Age 74. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving 
father of Phillip Jr., Martin, Christian and Patricia. Dear grandfather of 
Catherine, Christopher, Lucas, Cooper, Robin and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday 
3-5 and 7-9, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., 
Farmington Hills. Funeral service Saturday instate 10:30 a.m. Mass 11 a.m. at 
Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
DEERING , DANNY J. ,of Waterford. Age 48. Died March 6, 2001. Will be greatly 
missed by daughters Dana Fuller and Amy Deering; brother Charles, sister 
Patricia Salvador; and his very special friend Nancy Yelland (T.J. and Kim). 
Services will be held at Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840 Airport Rd., 
Waterford, Thursday, March 8, 1 p.m. 
DODSON, DAVID R., Age 57. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Dear father of David Mark 
(Linda), Shelene, Derek, Kristin and Jason. Loving grandfather of Danielle 
Marie. Brother of James, Pearl, Marie, Barbara, Sandra, Joyce and Rhonda. 
Funeral 9:30 am Saturday at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 mi) Warren. Visitation 6-9 Thursday, 1-9 Friday. 
DUEWEKE, RAYMOND A., Age 86. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Julia and the 
late Grace Hartmann. Dear father of Arlene (Richard) Jarvis, Norman (Gladys) 
Dueweke, Christine Kmiec and Judy (John) Reich. Brother of Barbara Buechel, 
Joseph (Charlotte) Dueweke, Dolores Dueweke, Germaine Schaefer, Jean Jablonski, 
Charlotte Ross, Celine (Ray) Nemeckay, Mary Francis (Roy) Harris. Grandfather of 
Nanci, Craig, Scott, Andrew, Lizabeth and Steven. Great-grandfather of Brittany. 
Visitation Wednesday 3-9 and Thursday 1-9. Funeral Friday 10:30 AM at A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren.
DUMBECK, JOSEPH W.,, of Wyandotte, March 7, 2001, age 78. Dearest brother of 
Rose Malopolski. Dear uncle of Kerry Dumbeck. Instate Thursday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., 
Friday 12 p.m.-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. from 
Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak Street, Wyandotte to St. Joseph Church at 11 
a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. 
FARAH, JOHN, Beloved husband of Rita; dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews 
of Michigan, Florida and Cuba; best friend of Art Garcia. Visitation Thursday 
2-9 p.m. with rosary Thursday evening at Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction 
at Fisher Freeway. Visitation Friday 11:30 a.m. at St. Sharbel Maronite Church, 
31601 Schoenherr, Warren, MI with 12 noon mass.
FELT,ESTHER "Buddee" Ann Arbor, MI. Esther "Buddee" True Felt (Gunn) passed 
peacefully on March 6, 2001 at the age of 90 years. She was born in the Badlands 
of South Dakota on June 21, 1910. She was the first child of George Gunn and 
Vesta Cora Gunn (Curtis). Buddee enjoyed riding and ranching with her brothers, 
Lester and George her belated sister, Idella Jean. She attended Spearfish 
Teachers College, taught in a one-room school house near Wall, SD, and after the 
age of 60 she earned her Bachelors and Masters Degrees at Wayne State 
University. Buddee married her beloved husband, Lloyd (belated) in Detroit, MI 
on September 11, 1932 and together they had three children; Beverly (McKay), 
Roger (belated) and Barbara. Esther and Lloyd had seven grandchildren; Bruce, 
Bradley, Bret, Natalie, Nathan, Elizabeth, and Sammy, and five 
great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Andrew, Jamie, Justin and Amanda. Buddee will 
also be missed by her many friends in the Detroit Edison Glee Club, a group of 
wonderful people who brought music and joy to her life for many, many years. 
Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the March of Dimes, 1955 
Pauline Plaza, Suite 400, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Envelopes are available at the 
NIE FUNERAL HOME, 2400 Carpenter Rd. where the family will receive friends 4-7 
p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, 
March 11, 2001 at the funeral home with cremation to follow. 
FISHBACK, IRMA "PAT" former Detroit resident, died March 6, 2001. Survivors 
include sons Mike of St. Paul, MN and John of Newberry; five grandchildren. 
Calling hours Saturday, March 10th from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Beaulieu 
Funeral Home in Newberry. Arrangements by Beaulieu Funeral Home, (906) 293-8651.
FLEISCHER,EMILEE, Beloved wife of the late George Fleischer. Dear mother of 
Rochelle (Dr. Arthur) Lieberman, Marsha (Gerald) Blanke, and Barry Fleischer. 
Loving Grandma Emy of Lori and Sam Gray, Julie and Jeffrey Morganroth, Marla 
Lieberman, Stacy Lieberman and fiancee Jonathan Ritter, Carrie and Jason 
Topolosky, David Blanke, Michelle and Michael Boyle, and Meredith Fleischer. 
Great-grandmother of Natalie, Rachel, and Emma Gray, Jessica and Jaclyn 
Morganroth, and Jake Topolosky. Sister of Mamie (Irving) Katanick, May (William) 
Cherish, and the late Irving Weisenthal, and the late Louis Weisenthal. 
Sister-in-law of Terry and Herman Troy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, 
grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Services 11 o clock Thursday morning at the Ira 
Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park.
GASIDLO,JULIAN D., JR. Age 69. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving son of Mary. 
Dear brother of Joseph, Joel (Elaine), Judy and John (Barbara). Dear uncle of 
five. Visiting Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral 
Home, 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile Rd.). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 
a.m. mass at St. Agatha Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to 
NTSA and America Heart Association appreciated.
GERHARD, CHARLES J. Age 97. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Caroline. 
Loving father of Charlotte Hawkey; six grandchildren and three 
great-grandchildren. Dear friend of Mary Ann Ellis. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. 
with a Scripture service at 7 p.m at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 
11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 
a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. St. Marys Catholic Church. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Capuchins. 
JAMES, CATHERINE R., March 6, 2001, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Albert. 
Loving mother of William, Frank (Donna), Rosemary (Henry) Dombroski, Larry 
(Pam), Carol (Dave) Pochmara, Rick, Chuck (Joni), Alice (Phil) Geluso, Susan 
(Bob) Muylaert, Paul (Wendy) and John (Paula). Proud grandmother of 27 
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Survived by her sister Blanche Taylor, 
and the late Melvin. Visitation at The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & 
Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Thursday from 
2 PM until 9 PM with Prayers at 7:30 PM Friday. Instate St. Andrew Church, 1400 
Ingelwood, Rochester, MI 12 Noon until time of Mass 12:30 PM. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. 
JANISZEWSKI, LOTTIE, March 5, 2001. Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Anton. Dear 
mother of Joanna Zbrozek. Dear grandmother of Daniel (Ann) and John (Branka) 
Zbrozek. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. 
(with a Wake Service at 7:00 p.m.) at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In State Friday 9:00 a.m. at St. Blase 
Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile Rd. (Just E. of Dodge Park Rd.) Sterling Heights, for 
Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross.
JOHNS , MELODY (nee KISH) Age 42. March 2, 2001 of Ann Arbor. Beloved mother of 
Crystal. Daughter of Geraldine Kish. Sister of Marlene (Gene) Tierney, Michael 
and Randy Kish and their families. Memorial service Friday, March 9, 6 p.m. 
Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Ann Arbor 734-663-3375
JOHNSON,JOHN W., March 7, 2001. Age 85. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of 
Robert Massey, Sharon (Robert) Kilroy, Debbie (Denny) Duchene, Linda (John) 
Smith, Gary (Robin) Massey, Lisa Johnson Hays and John W. Johnson II. Also 
survived by 28 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral service 10 a.m. 
Saturday at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near West Outer 
Dr.), Dearborn. Visitation Thursday from 6 to 9 and Friday from 12 to 9.
KARSKI,MARIE P., March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Clemens. Dear mother of Gregory 
(Laurie) and John Karski and Margaret (William) Wisniewski. Dear grandmother of 
William, Melissa and Renee. Dear sister of Bernice (Don) Brisson and Bernadette 
(Roy) Cook. Visitation Thursday 5-9 and Friday 1-9 with a prayer service Friday 
at 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover) Warren. In 
state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. mass at St. Raymond Church. Interment 
Assumption Grotto Cemetery. Donations to Hospice of Michigan preferred. 
KEUREJIAN,ALEX G., For further information, please call Edward Korkoian Funeral 
Home 248-541-8325.
KINCANNON, LUCILLE ANN Age 63. March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear 
mother of Gilda, Mark, Tommy, Gina, Mary, Lena, Jenanette, Louie, Lori and Royt. 
Beloved sister of Margaret (Jerry) Collins. Also survived by 28 grandchildren 
and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Friday 12 
PM at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Interment 
Roseland Park Cemetery. 
dncross4KOVECK, WALTER W. Beloved husband of Gene. Dearest father of Patricia 
(Floyd) Lynch, Kenneth (Marlene), Kathy (Frank) Bailey. Dearest grandfather of 
seven grandsons, and seven great grandchildren. Mass of the Christian Burial 
Friday 9:30 am at St. Mark Catholic Church. Mr. Koveck will lie in state 9 o 
clock until time of mass. Visitation 12:30 til 9 pm today with the 7 pm 
scripture service at the Chapel of E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors 22642 
Ryan (1 blk S. of 9 mi.). 
KUKLER, WILLIAM N., age 74, March 6, 2001 of Royal Oak. Dear husband to Joan M. 
Kukler (Black). Children Karon Kukler, the late Rita (Dennis) Tschiltsch, Steven 
J. Edry, James M. Edry, Teresa M. (Douglas) Edmonds, John E. Edry, Michele A. 
(Eric) Bedrava, Stanley J. (Tracey) Edry. Loving Brother to Robert Kukler, Marge 
Breen, Mary Rozman, Sue Grenier. Seven Grandchildren. Visitation at Gramer 
Funeral Home 705 N. Main St., Clawson, Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. In 
state 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Clawson until mass 
begins at 10 a.m.
LANGLOIS, HELEN M., age 85 of Hartland Twp., March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the 
late Francis. Beloved mother of Gordon (Darlene) Langlois of Hartland, and Leroy 
"Roy" (Janet) Langlois of Livonia. Also survived by seven grandchildren, nine 
great grandchildren and sister of Roy Robertson. Survived by many nieces, 
nephews and loving friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons, (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 
404 East Liberty, Milford, Friday 1 p.m. Fr. Leo Lulko officiating. Friends may 
visit Thursday 2-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Henry Ford Hospice. For further 
information call (248) 684-6645 or www.legacy.com.
LINDSAY, RANDALL, March 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Angela M. Dear father of 
Christopher, Paul, Melissa, John and Chris. Son of Mary and William. Brother of 
Rick and Rob (Patty). Grandfather of Kyle. Memorial Service Friday 5PM from the 
chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home , 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor 
Trail). Family will receive visitors Friday after 12 noon. Donation to wishes of 
the family. 
LUTZ, MARY ANNE, March 3, 2001. Age 51. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear daughter of 
Frances and (the late Carlo) DiMercurio. Loving sister of Frank (Peggy) 
DiMercurio. Proud aunt of Courtney, James, Sam, Michael and Stephen. Visitation 
Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pky. (16 Mile). 
Tributes to the MI. Humane Society or Macomb Animal Rescue are welcome. Mrs. 
Lutz was a dedicated Blue Cross and Blue Shield employee for 32 years. Member 
UAW Local 2500.
LYON , E. RUSSELL ,March 6, 2001. Age 83. Preceded in death by his wife Janet. 
Dear father of James, David (Suzanne) and John. Grandfather of Matthew, Samuel 
and Rebeccah. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile, W. 
of Farmington Rd., Friday 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Memorials 
to Exceptional Equestrian Foundation. 
MALKIN, ROBERT LEE, Age 65 of Mt. Clemens. March 4, 2001. Father of Louise 
Bergquist (Mike) of West Bloomfield, Dawn Hufford (Brian) of Yale and Roberta 
Kouneski (Tim) of Baltimore, Maryland; step children Julie Christie and the late 
Billy Cahill. Grandfather of Christopher, Amanda, Jessica, Lindsay, Dalton, 
Dakota, Michael, Caroline, Eric, Dusty, Destiny, and Megan. Will be missed by 
Wally Sobocinski, Robert Hansen and many friends, but not the fish. Interment at 
White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Memorial service on Friday, March 9, 2001 at 9:00 
a.m. at White Chapel. 
MATEO,ROLANDO ARGAO, M.D., age 62, March 6, 2001 of Troy. Born in Candelaria, 
Quezon, Philippines. Scholar Graduate of the University of Santo Tomas College 
of Medicine, Philippines, 1962; specializing in hand surgery at Grace Hospital, 
Detroit, 1969. Beloved husband of Lavinia O. (Vinluan) Mateo. Dear father of 
Mrs. Maritess Mateo Brewster (Gary), Mrs. Maribern Mateo Barrett (John), Miss 
Maribeth Mateo, M.D. and Ronald Michael Mateo (Kelly). Four grandchildren. 
Brother of Fernando Mateo (Rosie), Gualberto Mateo (Rosel), Mrs. Juliet Montilla 
(Apolonio) and Miss Toots Mateo. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 4-9 
p.m. Price Funeral Home, 3725 South Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and 
Wattles Road), Troy, (248) 689-0700. Rosary Service Friday 7:30 p.m. Instate 
Saturday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic 
Church, 4571 John R Road (between Wattles and Long Lake Roads), Troy. Interment 
White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the American Diabetes 
Association. 
MERRIMAN,GERMAINE E. Age 66 of Keego Harbor. March 6, 2001. Dear mother of 
Michael (Dawn), Joanne Sparrow, Martin, Brian (Deborah), Paula and Mollie. 
Loving grandmother of Richard, April, Samantha, Alexander, Travis, Carley and 
Haley. Dear sister of Carol (Jim) Bastas, Delia (Ken) Rightmier, Mary (Gerald) 
Durak and Patricia (John) Downs. Preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Barton 
and sister, Margaret Michel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a 
beloved friend, neighbor and mother to all. Friends may visit Thursday 2-5 and 
6-8 pm with evening Rosary. Funeral Friday 11 am at the Godhardt-Tomlinson 
Funeral Home, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd. (W. of Telegraph) Keego Harbor, (248) 
682-0200. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Waterford. Memorials to the Michigan 
Kidney Foundation are appreciated.
MORRIS, ROSE M., Age 82. March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving 
sister of Wanda Pinkowski, Josephine Andring, Frances Mazzocco, Veronica 
Vartanian, Eugene Sordyl, Walter Sordyl, the late Antoinette Drzyga and the late 
John Sordyl. Visitation Saturday 1-4 PM Service time at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 
Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). Memorial contributions to Supportive Care 
Program, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Attn: Peggy Nelson, 44455 Woodward, 
Pontiac, MI 48053 would be appreciated.
NIEMAN,MARGARET E., March 6, 2001. Age 94. Wife of the late Fred K. Nieman. Dear 
mother of Fred K. Nieman II (Joan) and Catherine A. Higginbotham (Bob). Also 
survived by seven grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Family will receive 
friends at Christ Church Cranbrook, Lone Pine at Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, 
Saturday 1 p.m. until funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Interment White Chapel 
Cemetery. Family suggest memorials to charity of donor s choice. Arrangements by 
A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 248-362-2500
O HARA,FRANK A., Age 63 of Westland, died March 7, 2001. Beloved father of 
Michael (Stephanie) O Hara, Lauralyn Desselles, Sheryl and Pamela (Shawn) 
Currie. Dear brother of Pat (Peggy) O Hara, Sr. Ann O Hara, Rosie Grunet, Mary 
(Leo) Zimba and Peggy (Bob) Zuccaro. Also six grandchildren. Visitation Friday 
2-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd. 
(betw. Ford and Cherry Hill), Westland. In state Saturday 11 a.m. until 11:30 
Liturgy of the Resurrection at SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 32500 Palmer 
Rd., Westland. 
O KEEFE , GWENDOLYN ELIZABETH March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Raymond F. Sr. Dear 
mother of Raymond F. Jr., Kristen A. Braun, John E. and Stephen A. Also survived 
by six grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral 
Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (btw. Maple & Big Beaver) Friday 3-8 p.m. Scripture 
service Friday 7 p.m. Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 2215 Opdyke 
Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Saturday 12 Noon until Funeral Mass at 1 p.m.
PAMBIN, EDWARD A., March 6, 2001. Age 72. Beloved father of Donald Pambin, 
Darlene (James) Selmi, Denise (Jack) Oathout and Debra (Joel) Schwartz. Loving 
grandfather of Jack, Audrey, Edward and Jacob. Dear brother of Eleanor Smyth and 
dearest friend of Sandra Sharpe. Funeral Service Saturday 1:00 PM at Thayer-Rock 
Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (1 blk. West of Farmington 
Road). Visitation Friday 3-8 PM. Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 
Lung Assoc. or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
PEACE, JUDITH M., March 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Dear mother of 
the late Dolores Steinhauer. Also survived by Shirley, William, Robert and 
JoAnn. Grandmother and great grandmother of many. Great great grandmother of 
one. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM with 7 PM Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son 
Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Instate 
Saturday 9:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia until 10 
AM Mass. Memorials suggested to Ashley Court of Brighton or Alzheimers 
Association.
PETRIK , ROSANNE MARIE March 7, 2001. Dear sister of James R. (Edwina) and the 
late Stephen. Sister-in-law of Kathy. Also survived by three nieces and four 
nephews. Graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of 1953. Funeral Saturday 
9 a.m. at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor 
Trail) and to St. Damian Church at 9:30 a.m. Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Family will 
receive visitors Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 12 noon-9 p.m. 
REINERTSON, CHARLES, Brighton, MI 72. Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou. 
Loving father of Britt (Frank) Wislinski and Mark Reinertson. Grandfather of 
Jaime and dear brother of Eleanor Christiansen. Visitation Thursday 6-9 PM and 
Friday 2-4 and 6-9 PM, Bell-Borek Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel, 7425 M-36: 
Hamburg, MI. Funeral Celebration 11 a.m., Saturday, at St. Paul s Lutheran 
Church, Hamburg. Burial Glen Eden. Donations to Livingston Community Hospice. 
Please sign Charles guest book @ www.bellborek.com 
ROCK , FLORENCE, Age 71. March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Steve; dear 
mother of Susan Catenacci, Karen (Sonny) Deitman, Maryann (Brian) O'Toole and 
the late Marty and Tommy Rock; dear grandmother of Tony, Felicia, Nicholas, 
Katherine, Allison, Darrell (Leigh) and Alfred (Debbie); dear great grandmother 
of Annalise, Kyle, Katrina, Alan and Carly; dear sister of Leonard and Eugene 
Rosiek, Ann Marie Felczak and the late Charlotte Goralski and Chester Rosiek. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. 
at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). In state Saturday 
10 a.m. until time of mass 11 a.m. at St. James Church (Woodward at Pearson), 
Ferndale, MI. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Contributions to Visiting Nurse 
Assoc., Hospice or South Oncology Institute appreciated 
RUGGIRELLO, MARION, Age 81. Passed away Fri., March 2, 2001 in Port St. Lucie, 
Fla. Dear mother of Thomas Ruggirello, Lucy (Jim) Oakleaf, Mary (Joe) Martin and 
T.J. (Gary) Nowak; grandmother of Matthew, Erica and Michael; sister of Rose 
Marie (Florian) Tomkowiak and June (Rene) DeClercq; cherished aunt of 38 nieces 
and nephews. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at the 
Church of the Holy Family in Novi, MI
SACHS,THEODORE, Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Andrea Sachs, Jeffrey 
(Dr. Sonia Ehrlich) Sachs. Grandmother of Lisa, Adam and Hannah Sachs. Brother 
of the late Maurice Sachs, the late Sidney Sachs, the late Sol Sachs, and the 
late Freda Handelsman. Brother-in-law of Dr. Gerald and Gloria Abrams, Mary 
Sachs. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services 3:30 Thursday 
afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Adat Shalom 
Memorial Park.
SARNES, IRMA, March 7, 2001. Dear wife of the late Carl. Dear mother of Iris J. 
Pichler (Richard) and Karen Grant. Also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral 
Saturday at 11 AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 20805 Middlebelt, Farmington 
Hills. Visitation Friday 1-9 PM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials to the church or Presbyterian 
Village Chapel Fund preferred.
SCHLESINGER,EDITH, Beloved wife of Dr. Henry Schlesinger. Dear mother of Gerald 
(Linda) Schlesinger, and Nancee (Gerald) Weinstein. Grandmother of David and 
Annie Schlesinger. Sister of Ruth (Harvey) Solomon. Aunt of Louise Ziff and 
Gordon Solomon. Services 11:30 Friday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
SHEBAY , RICHARD M. Age 71. December 26, 2000. Beloved brother of Agnes (Gerald) 
Ricard and the late Maryann and Jerome. Funeral Mass on Saturday, March 10, 2001 
at 11 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse 
Pointe Park. Memorial contributions to the Capuchin Monastery, 1740 Mt. Elliott, 
Detroit, MI deeply appreciated. Arrangements by the Verheyden Funeral Home, 
313-881-8500. 
SHURMUR,ROBERT W., Age 73. Of Southgate. Beloved husband of the late Helen. 
Dearest father of Marcia (John) Kapp and Elizabeth (Philip) Sloan. Dear brother 
of Phyllis (Elton) Tims. Loving grandfather of five. Visitation Thursday 2-9 
p.m. at the R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte. In state 
Friday 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church on Arsenal Road in Brownstown Township 
until time of service 11 a.m. 
SLOCUM,GRACE P., March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Roy. Loving mother of 
Chuck (Barb). Dearest sister of Irene, Mary and the late Howard, Bill & Bob. 
Visitation Thursday 1-9 PM at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile 
Rd. (Betwn. Middlebelt & Merriman). Funeral Service Friday 10 AM.
SOLOMON, MERLE E., age 76, March 6, 2001 of Grosse Ile. Beloved wife of Dr. 
Robert. Dear mother of Robert A., Laura J., George H., Harold (Cindy), Carol, 
Catherine (Paul) Smolak and Douglas. Also leaves 7 grandchildren. Sister of 
Laura Bell, Harold and James Downey. Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral 
Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Thursday 11 a.m. Visitation Wed. 2-9 p.m. 
Interment Grosse Ile Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Habitat for Humanity 
Detroit Chapter, 15325 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48205 or Grosse Ile Fire 
Department would be appreciated. 
SOUTHERLAND, VALERIE. Age 72. March 2, 2001. Beloved wife of William Irvin. 
Dearest mother of William Southerland, Stephen Conningham, Elizabeth Petrie, 
Thomas, Paul, Peter and Timothy Conningham. Dear grandmother of 19. Great 
grandmother of 5. Sister of Mary Lynn Cronkwright. Visitation Saturday 1:00 p.m. 
until Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road.
STANLEY, ROBERT, age 43, March 6, 2001. Loving son of Lear. Beloved brother of 
Linda. Funeral service Friday 1 PM at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 
21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile, Eastpointe. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM 
STRINGER ,THOMAS R. (Rare Bear J.R.M.C.) Born January 18, 1953; Passed February 
27, 2001. Survived by wife Kay; children Robert, Thomas, Bethany, Kacey, Derek, 
Alan and David; mother Muriel Hendrickson (Dolly); brothers Richard (Jill) 
Stringer, Robert (Kathy) Stringer. A memorial service be held at 11 a.m. Friday 
March 9 at Our Lady Gate of Heaven Church, 9555 St. Marys Street at West 
Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228. In lieu of flowers family has requested that 
donations be made to Hospice or church in Thomas name.
THALACKER,WENDA J., of Livonia; March 5, 2001. Age 62. Beloved wife of the late 
James. Loving mother of Jeanne Fries, Chris, Lynn and Sharon Thalacker. Dear 
grandmother of Beth, Christopher and Emma. Also survived by 5 brothers and 
sisters. Funeral service 11:00 AM Friday, March 9, 2001 at the Heeney-Sundquist 
Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington 
(248-474-5200). Visitation Thursday 4-9 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes 
may be made to the charity of one s choice.
TINSLEY , FLORA B. ,Age 100. March 3, 2001 of Detroit. She will be missed by a 
host of family and friends. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, March, 9, 2001 at O.H. Pye 
III Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Rd., Detroit.
VELJACIC, KATARINA, March 6, 2001. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear 
mother of Anka (Walter) Laslavich. Dear grandmother of Lil. Also survived by 
cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. (with a Prayer Service 
at 7:00 p.m.) at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Lucy Croation Catholic 
Church, 200 E. Wattles Rd. (17 Mile) bet. Rochester and Livernois Rds (Troy) for 
Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. Memorial luncheon to immediately follow Mass in St. 
Lucy Church Hall. Interment White Chapel. 
lionsclubWARREN, ELIJAH Age 64. Died Sunday, March 4, 2001 at 7:00 a.m. at his 
residence in Hamtramck, MI. He was born November 6, 1936 to Elzia and Mary 
Crenshaw Warren who are predeceased. He was married to Hilma Head Warren who 
lives in Lima. He retired as Manager at General Dynamics. He was a member of 
Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, MI, former Teamster, 
Associate Member of V.F.W. Post #1911, former Mason, Bradfield Lions. He is 
survived by one son; Elijah D. (Miriam) Warren, Tallmadge, OH, two daughters; 
Chrystal M. Warren, Hamtramck, MI and Angela J. Warren, Lima, OH. Also survived 
by 17 grandchildren. Brother of Arthur Warren, and Henry Warren both of Detroit, 
MI. Preceded in death by a sister; Alene Robinson, and two brothers; Alvin 
Warren and John Warren. Services 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Greater 
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit, MI with Rev. Frank Robinson, Jr. 
officiating. Friends may call 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at 
Chapel of Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc, Lima, OH. Visitation Friday, March 9, 
9:00 a.m. til 8:00 p.m. at O. H. Pye III Funeral Home, Detroit and from 11:00 
a.m. until time of Service at 12:00 p.m. Saturday March 10 at the Greater Faith 
Missionary Baptist Church. The remains will be returned to Lima for burial in 
Woodlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at JonesClarkFH@aol.com. 
Arrangements by Jones-Clark Funeral Home, Inc., Lima, OH.
WESTLAKE, RAYMOND E., JR. Age 83 of Shelby Twp. Lifetime member of St. Lawrence 
Catholic Church, Utica and the N.R.A. Beloved husband of Mabel married September 
16, 1944. Loving father of Cheryl (Irvin) Droste; Raymond E. (Sue) Westlake III; 
William (Colleen) Westlake. Eleven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 
Funeral Service Friday 9:00 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall 
Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Memorial 
contributions to Henry Ford Hospice. 
WILLEY, PORTER E., March 4, 2001, age 78. Beloved husband of Nelline. Dear 
father of Darlene (Bob) Garrison, Johnnie and Danny (Christina) Willey. Eight 
grandchildren. Dear brother of Christine (Bill) Jackson. Family will receive 
friends at Parkview Church of Christ, 3333 Thirteen Mile Rd. (West of Ryan Rd.), 
Warren, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of Memorial Services at 12 
noon. Minister Steve Woodhouse officiating. Donations to the Mid-Western 
Children s Home, 4585 Long Spurling Rd., P.O. Box 48, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 
45162, would be appreciated (envelopes available at the church). Interment Ford 
Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Sterling Heights Chapel 
of the Obarzanek Funeral Home. Please sign the Family guest book at 
www.legacy.com.
dncross4WILSON, NANCY ANN March 7, 2001. Beloved mother of Melissa Wilson. 
Loving grandmother of Lisa Dawn Hall. Daughter of Elenora Wilson. Visitation 
Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Duzak Funeral Home, 16600 West Warren with funeral 
services Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. 
WOOD, MARY V., Age 87. Beloved mother of Barbara Jenkins, Joseph B. Wood Jr., 
Mary D. Derry, Annette Currethers, Steven S. Wood and Clarence E. Wood. Also 
survived by 29 grandchildren, 70 great grandchildren and 17 great great 
grandchildren, two sisters and one brother. Memorial Service Saturday 11AM at 
Kingdom Hall, 13201 Plymouth Rd., Detroit, MI. Arrangements by Cremation Society 
of Michigan , 313-839-4100.
ZAMANIAN, BAYZAR, Age 95. Visitation Thursday 4-9PM with Don Gark Prayers at 
7:30PM, Santeiu Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (S. of Ford Rd.). Funeral Friday 11AM 
St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Dearborn. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit. 
Memorial tributes to ARS Sybille Chapter or St. Sarkis Armenian Church. 
Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME , 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100. 
ZELMANSKI,AUDREY M., March 5, 2001. 72 yrs. Beloved wife of Stanley R. Dear 
mother of Robert. Dear sister of Helen Pillon, Roy (Lorene) Donovan and Norman 
Donovan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In state Thursday St. Basil 
Church from 11:30 AM until time of Mass 12:30 PM. Burial Resurrection Cem. 
Memorials to Hospices of Henry Ford, Bi County Hospice appreciated. Arrangements 
by Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home 810-771-1700.

Death Notices 3/09/01

ARNOTT, RUSSELL J. Sr. March 7, 2001. Age 74. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear 
father of Russell Jr. (Lois), Patricia (John) Locher, Carol (Tim) Garrison, 
Raymond (Ruth Anne) and the late Randy. Proud grandfather of 9. Loving brother 
of Floyd (Helen) and Sr. Mary Ruth (Servite). Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pky (16 Mile) and to 
St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church for 12 noon Mass. Visitation Thursday 5-9 
p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Burial Resurrection. Tributes to 
the American Lung Association are welcome
ATKINSON,VALERIE A. (LARRI ANN) Age 54. March 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
David. Dearest mother of Timothy (Lisa), Daniel, Leah (Michael) Scanlon and 
Jason. Loving grandmother of David. Dearest sister of Daniel (Linda) Lenar and 
Gregory (Donna) Lenar. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m. at the Jarzembowski 
Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian. 
BALL, DAVID E., March 7, 2001. Dear father of Pamela (Gary) Kingery, Matt 
(Michelle) and Tracy (Fred) DiIacovo. Grandfather of Misty, Adam, Jared, Natalia 
and Joseph. Great Grandfather of Dominic. Brother of Greg, Rosemary, Connie, 
Larry, Lorraine, Teresa and Kathy. Visitation Saturday 3-9 PM. Services Sunday 2 
PM at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. 
and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Faith Baptist Church.
BATES, SCOTT NICHOLAS Age 28, March 6, 2001 of Wyandotte, formerly of Trenton. 
Beloved son of Sharon and Raymond Kelly. Brother of Sheri (Clay) Sellars, 
Mischelle (Mario) Ferrante, Nanette (Bill) Shaw, Michael (Cindy) Bates, 
stepbrother of Raymond IV (Sue) Kelly, Kathy (Rick) Johnson, and Cheri (Brett) 
Rosenbrook. Grandson of Nina and Nick Kanton. Funeral services from The 
Martenson Funeral Home 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Saturday 10 a.m. Visitation 
Friday 1-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in Scott s honor given to the 
family to be donated to local charites would be appreciated. 
BEHM,DONALD L., Age 52, of Wyandotte. Loving son of Donald E. and Barbara. Dear 
brother of Jan (Brad) Smith, Rob (Terry) and Bruce (Laura). Uncle of Kristin and 
Kelly Smith, Patrick, Melissa and Sarah Behm. Visitation Friday 1-9 PM. Funeral 
Services Saturday 3 PM at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home, Wyandotte. 
BENEDICT,PATRICIA W. March 8, 2001. Age 81. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear 
mother of Patricia (Neftali) Torres, Lynne (Pamela) Costello, James (Sue) 
Benedict, Dawn (Bruce) Gumenick and the late Thomas. Dear grandmother of 
Matthew, Elisabeth, Roert, Ashley, Alexandra and Lucas. Loving great-grandmother 
of Ayla. Service Mon. 12 Noon at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 12 Mile Rd., (2 
blks. W. of Woodward) Berkley. Visitation Sun 2-4 & 7-9. Memorial contributions 
may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
BISTANY ,JESSE A., March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Isabel. Dear 
father of Rita L. Petruno (Mark), Carla Barrett and Dawn Bistany. Grandfather of 
Lisa, Julie, Tina, Sean and Scott. Great grandfather of Rachel, Bryce and Jake. 
Dear uncle of Brady, Kelly, Danny and Ricky. Funeral Service at A. J. Desmond & 
Sons, 2600 Crooks Rd. (Between. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 10 AM. Family will 
receive friends Friday 4-9 PM. Family suggests memorials to Detroit Meals on 
Wheels.
BLEVINS, THELMA M., Age 74. March 6, 2001. Dear wife of the late Willard Cecil 
Blevins. Beloved mother of Patricia (Harold) Binkley, Barbara Sherman, Judith 
(Larry) Dahlka, Keith and James (Kathleen). Sister of the late Harvey and Glen 
Robinson. Sister-in-law of Eva Robinson. 12 grandchildren. Also lovingly 
remembered by James (Phyllis) Laude, Barbara (Michael) Kelly and Titus Mendell. 
Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. 
Interment Oak land Hills Memorial Gardens. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. 
BOEWE,CAROL M., Age 58, of Pawleys Island, SC, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001 in 
Georgetown, SC. Born July 17, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of 
the late Walter and Anna Brinkman. Mrs. Boewe was a retired registered nurse and 
former parish secretary of Mt. Hope Lutheran Church. She was a very active 
member of St. Peter Lutheran Church where she served on the church council. Mrs. 
Boewe was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Brinkman. Surviving are her 
husband, Gary L. Boewe; sons, Eric Boewe and wife Pamela of Clarkson and Kevin 
Boewe and wife Colleen of O Fallon; brother, Walter Brinkman of Warren; and four 
grandchildren, Taylor, Maddison, Nicole and Kyle. Memorial Services will be 1:00 
PM, Saturday, March 17 at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Mt. 
Hope Lutheran Church, 517 W. Walton Blvd. Pontiac, MI 48340. 
BRENNAN, WILLIAM H., March 8, 2001. Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Mildred. 
Also survived by 7 children, one brother, 23 grandchildren and 29 great 
grandchildren. Predeceased by a grandchild; Julie Bradley. Visitation Sunday 4-9 
p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Road (2 blocks West of 
Woodward) Berkley. In State Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at 
National Shrine of the Little Flower Church. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. 
Memorial donations can be made to Beaumont Hospice. 
BRESKIN, MARVIN, Age 76 of Troy, March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Marion. 
Father of Lawrence, David (Margaret), Barbara (Stephen) and William (Donna). 
Grandfather of Madeline, Erin, Lydia, Amelia, Sam, Julia and Haley. Brother of 
Joan New. Services 11AM Monday, March 12 at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd., 
Bloomfield Hills. Memorials may be made to Beaumont Hospice.
dncross4BYERLEIN, SADIE ANN (nee Kerbawy) 92, formerly of Blissfield, passed 
away Tuesday, March 6, 2001 at her home in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Sadie was born 
on March 7, 1908 in Blissfield, the daughter of Moses and Esma (Mutter) Kerbawy, 
and was married on May 15, 1945 to Edson M. Byerlein, who preceded her in death 
in 1987. She worked as a Registered Nurse for 40 years at various locations 
throughout the United States. Surviving are four cousins, Grace and Nellie 
Kerbawy, Ann Reed, and Lucille Degroff, two nieces, and two nephews. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Sam, Nick and Harold 
Kerbawy, and sister Kathryn Kerbawy. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 
11:00 a.m at St. Peter s Catholic Church in Blissfield. Burial will follow in 
Pleasant View Cemetery in Blissfield. Visiting hours will be Friday from 3-5 and 
7-9 p.m. at the Tagsold Funeral Home in Blissfield. 
CALCATERRA,LOUIS C., 85 yrs. Beloved husband of 50 yrs. of Mary J. Dear brother 
of Lena Garavaglia and the late Lawrence Calcaterra. Also many nieces and 
nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:20 a.m. from Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 
Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile) Eastpointe and 10 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle 
Church. Entombment Mt. Olivet. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. 
and Friday 2-9 p.m. Member of Lombarda Society.
CAPON, MARY, Age 83, March 8, 2001 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late 
William. Dearest sister of Catherine, Ernest and Helen. Also leaves many nieces 
and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home 
, 3206 Fort St., Lincoln Park. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. in lieu of flowers 
constributions can be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
COPPENS,EDWARD C., Beloved husband of Beverly. Dearest father of Patricia 
(Steven) Burroughs, Kathleen (Kevin) Prather, Steven (Michelle) Coppens, 
Christine (David) Chronowski. Grandfather of Amanda, Jamie, Nicholas, Paul, Ian, 
Joshua. Brother of Vallerie (Robert) Poley, Robert and Charles (Patricia). 
Predeceased by brother Henry and sister Marguarite. Visitation at the Arthur J. 
VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (Btw. 12 & 13 Mile 
Rds). Friday 2-9 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran 
Church, 16339 14 Mile Rd., Fraser. Instate at 10:00 AM. Memorials to American 
Cancer Society, St. John Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.
DANIELS, PHILLIP D., Age 74. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving 
father of Phillip Jr., Martin, Christian and Patricia. Dear grandfather of 
Catherine, Christopher, Lucas, Cooper, Robin and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday 
3-5 and 7-9, Friday 2-5 and 7-9 at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., 
Farmington Hills. Funeral service Saturday instate 10:30 a.m. Mass 11 a.m. at 
Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
DIOSI,ROSE ,(nee Toth), March 6, 2001, age 89, in Lake Forest, Ill. Resident of 
Vernon Hills, Ill., formerly of Southfield and Detroit for many years. Wife of 
the late Frank Diosi (dec. Sept. 2000). Dearest mother of Kareen Marrone (Jim) 
of Lake Bluff, Ill. Grandmother of James Diosi Marrone of Round Rock, Texas and 
Rosellen Marrone of Lake Bluff, Ill. Sister of the late George Toth (Ann), 
Michael Toth, Mary Morrow (the late Hurst), Ann Tieche (the late Ned B.) and 
Betty Gogos (Frank). Also many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends 
at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (bet. 
13-14 Mile) Saturday 8:30 a.m. until funeral service at 9:30. Rite of Committal 
Acacia Park Cemetery. 
DURKIN,HELEN, March 8, 2001. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother 
of David (Sharlene), Diana (Stan) Lendzon and Mark. Also survived by 8 
grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Sister of Mary Svehar, Bernice Sochocki and 
Ann Haberski. Instate Monday 9:30 AM at St. Raymond Church, until time of Mass 
10 AM. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 
Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to the Parkinson s Foundation appreciated. 
ELLWOOD , WILLIAM (Bill) Age 46. Dear son of Rita. Brother of John (Nancy), 
Kenneth (Lee Ann), Gordon (Toni), James (Karen), Steven (Andrea) and Robert 
(Jennifer). Also survived by eight nieces and seven nephews. Son of the late 
Bernard. Brother of the late Thomas. In state Saturday 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. 
time of Mass St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church. Friends may visit Friday 
2:30-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Scripture 
service Friday 7 p.m. Memorials to Metropolitan Crippled Children Association 
would be appreciate. 
FISCHER, RUBEN ,Age 67, February 15, 2001. Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father 
of Michael, Carla, Shari and Jeffrey. Grandfather of eight. Brother of Fr. 
Charles, Frank, Bernard and Jean. Memorial service March 10, at 1 p.m. St. 
Daniel Church, 7010 Valley Park Dr., Clarkston. Memorial contributions to 
Beaumont Hospice. 
FRENCH, EVA M., Age 93 of Wyandotte. Loving wife of the late William Estel 
French. Dearest mother of Juanita (Joseph) Bennett, Bernice (Joe) Goode, Donald 
(Jane), Gerald, Janice Walker, Carole (Onorato) DiSanto, J. Thomas (Diane), Gail 
(James) Smith, and the late Ralph and Janet French. Dear sister of Doris Jean 
(James) Hart. Loving sister-in-law of Rosella and Violet James. 18 grand 
children, 24 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchildren. Visitation 
Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Services Monday at 11 am R.J. 
Nixon Funeral Home , 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Interment Ferndale Cemetery 
GASIDLO,JULIAN D., JR. Age 69. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving son of Mary. 
Dear brother of Joseph, Joel (Elaine), Judy and John (Barbara). Dear uncle of 
five. Visiting Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral 
Home, 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile Rd.). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 
a.m. mass at St. Agatha Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to 
NTSA and America Heart Association appreciated.
HARRIS, HARMON (HY) of White Lake; March 1, 2001 at 82 years of age. Beloved 
husband of Nancy. Father of Hydee (Brad) Hawkins, Tracee (Dan) Miller, Doug 
Harris and Denise (Scott) Ranft. Father of Margie (Bob) Choate, Richard (Chris) 
French and the late Mark French. Father of Sharon, Rebecca, and Sheila from a 
previous marriage. Grandfather of Harris Hawkins, Kimberly, Jennifer, Eric, 
Darci, Jamie, Robin, Scotty, Leah and six great-grandchildren. Brother of Ellen 
(Larry) Ziff, the late Louise & Bernie Weissman, and Evelyn & Maurice Miller. 
Also survived by his "sidekick cat" Marvin. Mr. Harris was a WWII Veteran 
decorated with a Victory Medal and two Bronze Battle Stars. A memorial service 
will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, March 10, 2001 at the Union Lake Kingdom 
Hall of the Jehovah s Witnesses, 1040 S. Williams Lake Rd., Union Lake. 
Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association, envelopes available at 
the service. Arrangements entrusted to the Union Lake Chapel of the ELTON BLACK 
& SON FUNERAL HOME (248) 363-7135 
HOHMAN, GEORGE A., Jr. March 7, 2001. Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Ellen. 
Dear father of Jeanne C. (George) Johnson and Carol Ann (Terry) Missant. Loving 
grandfather of 7 and Great-grandchildren of 6. Dear brother of John (Nancy) 
Hohman. Service Sunday at 2 PM at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile 
Rd., (2 Blks. West of Woodward) Berkley. Visitation Sat. 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Masonic 
Service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. under the Auspices of the Birmingham Masonic Lodge 
#44 F&AM.
KAMINSKI, SARAH, Loving daughter of Paul and Rosemary. Dear sister of Jack. 
Granddaughter of John and Marian Kaminski and the late Jack and Rose Conrad. 
Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at 
Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Saturday at St. Joan of Arc Church, 
St. Clair Shores from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10. Vigil serviceFriday at 
7 p.m. 
KARSKI,MARIE P., March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Clemens. Dear mother of Gregory 
(Laurie) and John Karski and Margaret (William) Wisniewski. Dear grandmother of 
William, Melissa and Renee. Dear sister of Bernice (Don) Brisson and Bernadette 
(Roy) Cook. Visitation Thursday 5-9 and Friday 1-9 with a prayer service Friday 
at 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover) Warren. In 
state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. mass at St. Raymond Church. Interment 
Assumption Grotto Cemetery. Donations to Hospice of Michigan preferred. 
dncross4 KEUREJIAN,ALEX G. March 7. Beloved husband of the late Lili. Loving 
father of Tamara (Bruce) Faulstich, Matthew (Pamela) Keurejian and Neil (Denise) 
Keurejian. Loving grandfather of Jordan Faulstich, Conrad and Eleanor Keurejian. 
Dear brother of Gregory Keurejian. Dear son-in-law of Rose (Papazian) Patterson. 
Also loved by nephews, nieces, friends and relatives. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM, 
Prayers Sunday 7 PM at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home (Spiller-Spitler Chapel) 
836 N. Main St., Royal Oak. (248-541-8325). Instate Monday 9:30 AM until time of 
service 10:30 AM at St. Johns Armenian Church, Southfield. Entombment Woodlawn 
Cemetery
KING, VICTORIA (nee Przybylowicz) Age 89 years. Dearest wife of the late John 
Grant King. Dear mother of Suzanne (Allen) Devoll & Thomas (Elsie) King. Dear 
sister of Stanley Przybylowicz and the late William, John & Michael 
Przybylowicz. Dearest grandmother of 6, and great grandmother of 10. Services 
Saturday, instate 9:30 AM at St. Angela Church, Roseville, with 10 AM Mass. 
Visitation Friday 2-9 PM at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, (bet. 8-9 Mile), 
Eastpointe. Rosary Friday 7 PM.
KUZAVA,WILLIAM F., of Wyandotte, March 7, 2001. Age 80. Beloved husband of the 
late Mary. Loving father of Katherine (Paul) Sullivan, Kenneth and Kris (Rene). 
Dear brother of Charles, Edward and Richard. Dearest grandfather of 3. Instate 
Friday 1-9PM with a 6:30PM Rosary. Funeral Saturday 9:30AM from Czopek Funeral 
Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10. 
Interment Michigan Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers: donations to The Capuchins 
Soup Kitchen in memory of William and Mary Kuzava. 
LEWIS ,MARIE V.C., March 7, 2001, Age 97. Wife of the late Alfred H. Lewis. Dear 
mother of Dr. Albert M., M.D. (Helen), Dr. Charles H., D.D.S. (Margie), Mary 
Balousek (Don), and the late William H. (Joanne), and Peter (Marlene). 18 
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. Family will receive 
friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (Between Maple 
and Big Beaver) Sunday 3-8 PM. Prayers Sunday 7 PM. Visitation at Church of St. 
Alan, 2345 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, Monday 9:30 AM until Funeral Mass at 10 AM. 
Family suggests memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or Beaumont Hospice.
LUTZ, MARY ANNE, March 3, 2001. Age 51. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear daughter of 
Frances and (the late Carlo) DiMercurio. Loving sister of Frank (Peggy) 
DiMercurio. Proud aunt of Courtney, James, Sam, Michael and Stephen. Visitation 
Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pky. (16 Mile). 
Tributes to the MI. Humane Society or Macomb Animal Rescue are welcome. Mrs. 
Lutz was a dedicated Blue Cross and Blue Shield employee for 32 years. Member 
UAW Local 2500. 
MACKAY , BEATRICE E. March 5, 2001. Wife of the late Donald. Mother of Robert 
(Carol) Mackay, Christina Kline, Marion (Robert) Hiel, Gail (Ed) Hill, Donald 
Mackay and the late Charles. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 
great-grandchildren. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 
31145 John R, Madison Hgts. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. 
MacLEAN,GRAYDON CLARENCE March 7, 2001. Husband of the late Mary Perkins. 
Beloved father of Camille and Charles MacLean. Grandfather of Melissa, Michael, 
Molly, William and Anne MacLean. Visitation Wm R. Hamilton Co. 820 E. Maple Rd., 
Birmingham, Friday 12-8 PM. Funeral Service Saturday March 10, 11 AM at the 
funeral home. Memorials to the American Lung Association. 
MARSH,EDITH MIRIAN, March 7,2001, age 84, of Sterling Heights, formerly of 
Warren, St. Clair Shores, Detroit and Holland, Michigan. Beloved wife of the 
late Ellis A. Marsh. The late Al Socia and the late A. William Krumm. Loving 
step-mother of Elton Marsh (Kay), Edward Socia (Dorothy), Vernon Socia 
(Viviann), Judy Flores (Rafael) and the late Tom Socia. Dear sister of Evelyn C. 
(Frank) Horb. Dear aunt of Joseph Michael Tarajos (Christine). Visitation Sunday 
2-7 pm. Price Funeral Home 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles 
Roads) Troy, (248) 689-0700. Eastern Star Memorial Service Sunday 5 pm at 
funeral home. Funeral Monday 12:00 noon at funeral home. Interment White Chapel 
Memorial Cemetery, Troy, Memorials to Unit Community Church East.
MASLOWSKI,THADDEUS, March 8, 2001. Age 85. Beloved husband of Lillian. Dear 
father of Patricia Maslowski and Thaddeus C. (Catherine) Maslowski. Loving 
grandfather of two. Dear brother of Stella Koczara. In state Monday 10:30 a.m. 
until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Ronald Catholic Church. Visitation Sunday 2-9 
p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp.
MATEO,ROLANDO ARGAO, M.D., age 62, March 6, 2001 of Troy. Born in Candelaria, 
Quezon, Philippines. Scholar Graduate of the University of Santo Tomas College 
of Medicine, Philippines, 1962; specializing in hand surgery at Grace Hospital, 
Detroit, 1969. Beloved husband of Lavinia O. (Vinluan) Mateo. Dear father of 
Mrs. Maritess Mateo Brewster (Gary), Mrs. Maribern Mateo Barrett (John), Miss 
Maribeth Mateo, M.D. and Ronald Michael Mateo (Kelly). Four grandchildren. 
Brother of Fernando Mateo (Rosie), Gualberto Mateo (Rosel), Mrs. Juliet Montilla 
(Apolonio) and Miss Toots Mateo. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Price Funeral Home, 
3725 South Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Road), Troy, (248) 
689-0700. Rosary Service Friday 7:30 p.m. Instate Saturday 10:30 a.m. until 
Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road 
(between Wattles and Long Lake Roads), Troy. Interment White Chapel Memorial 
Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association. 
McDANIEL, BEULAH MAE Age 71. Beloved wife of Louis. Dear mother of Genevieve 
(Gregory) Hill, Louis F., Doreen and Audra. Grandmother of Andretta, Kelley 
Marie, Louis Jr. and Ashley. Beulah is one of 11 brothers and sisters. Leaves a 
host of other relatives and friends. Visiting Friday 10 a.m. until service 1:30 
p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile). 
Entombment Mt. Hope.
Mc DONALD,ERNEST Jr. Beloved husband of Ruth, loving father of Janet, Ernest 
III, Virginia and Brigitte. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Mamie. 
Grandfather of Ernest, great-grandfather of Ernest, Annette and Terrance. 
Retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years of service. Funeral Services will 
begin at 10:30 am at Metropolitan Chruch of God , 13400 Schaefer, Saturday March 
10, 2001. Funeral arrangements by Murdock Funeral Home. 
MCWILLIAMS, MARY ,Age 86 of Rochester, March 7, 2001; Loving wife of the late 
John. Dearest mother of John (Deborah) McWilliams, David (Lynn), Patricia Jones 
and Maureen (Ken) Soens. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Kristen, Shannon, and 
Kevin. Sister of the late John and David McGettigan. Funeral mass Monday March 
12, 2001 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rochester. The family will 
receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home , 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester 
Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. Mrs. McWilliams will lie instate at the 
church on Monday at 9:45 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The family 
suggest memorials to the Capuchin Kitchen, American Heart Assoc. or National 
Kidney Foundation. 
MERRIMAN,GERMAINE E. Age 66 of Keego Harbor. March 6, 2001. Dear mother of 
Michael (Dawn), Joanne Sparrow, Martin, Brian (Deborah), Paula and Mollie. 
Loving grandmother of Richard, April, Samantha, Alexander, Travis, Carley and 
Haley. Dear sister of Carol (Jim) Bastas, Delia (Ken) Rightmier, Mary (Gerald) 
Durak and Patricia (John) Downs. Preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Barton 
and sister, Margaret Michel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a 
beloved friend, neighbor and mother to all. Friends may visit Thursday 2-5 and 
6-8 pm with evening Rosary. Funeral Friday 11 am at the Godhardt-Tomlinson 
Funeral Home, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd. (W. of Telegraph) Keego Harbor, (248) 
682-0200. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Waterford. Memorials to the Michigan 
Kidney Foundation are appreciated.
MESSINGER,GEORGE E., Age 82. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Barbara and the 
late Catherine. Loving father of Paul (Cathy), Richard (Jean), Claude, George 
(Pam), Thomas (Mary Jane), Mary Messinger (Richard Summers), Ann Messinger and 
Roshelle Louvet. Dear brother of Harold Messinger. Also survived by 21 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 
12-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd. Service on 
Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church with In-State at 9:30. Mass following 10:00 
a.m. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery.
MOORE,LUCY MAE, Age 103. March 8, 2001 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late 
Herman. Also preceded in death by her children James, Rachel, Melba, Bob & Bill. 
Survived by 1 sister Clara Hardin and numerous nieces and nephews. Also survived 
by 9 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Services at the Voran Funeral 
Home, 23750 Goddard Rd., Taylor, Saturday 10 AM. Visitation Friday 2-9. 
PAMBIN, EDWARD A., March 6, 2001. Age 72. Beloved father of Donald Pambin, 
Darlene (James) Selmi, Denise (Jack) Oathout and Debra (Joel) Schwartz. Loving 
grandfather of Jack, Audrey, Edward and Jacob. Dear brother of Eleanor Smyth and 
dearest friend of Sandra Sharpe. Funeral Service Saturday 1:00 PM at Thayer-Rock 
Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (1 blk. West of Farmington 
Road). Visitation Friday 3-8 PM. Memorials may be made to Arthritis Foundation, 
Lung Assoc. or Multiple Sclerosis Society.
PETRIK , ROSANNE MARIE March 7, 2001. Dear sister of James R. (Edwina) and the 
late Stephen. Sister-in-law of Kathy. Also survived by three nieces and four 
nephews. Graduate of St. Catherine High School, Class of 1953. Funeral Saturday 
9 a.m. at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor 
Trail) and to St. Damian Church at 9:30 a.m. Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Family will 
receive visitors Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 12 noon-9 p.m. 
POHL, RAYMOND E., Age 83, March 2, 2001, of Dearborn. Beloved husband of the 
late Sarah. Loving father of Mark (Kathy) Pohl, Janet (Larry) Whiting, David 
(Janice) Pohl. Dearest granddaughters Amanda (Steve) McKanna, Bethany (Kyle) 
Kuzdek, Meghan, Krista, Kylea and Makenna Pohl, and great-granddaughter Sara 
McKanna. Survived by sister, Lillian Hoeft, and a multitude of friends. Memorial 
March 10, 1:30 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah s Witnesses, 4138 Williams, 
Dearborn. 
POWERS, MAUDE, Beloved wife of the late Archie. Dearest mother of Dorothy 
Bostain, Richard K., Billy B., Thomas Frank, Doris Akahoshi, Charles S. and 
Sarah Donatiello. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturdfay 1 p.m. at the Don Graham 
Funeral Home , 1005 Junction at Fisher. Interment Woodmere Cenmetery.
PURDON, MILDRED, Age 97. Daughter of the late Jack and Maria. Sister of the late 
Ralph and Percy. Committal Service Friday 2 p.m. at Grand Lawn Cemetery (Grand 
River E. of Telegraph). Mildred taught elementary education in Detroit Public 
Schools for 52 years. 
RATKEWICZ,ALEXANDER E., Sr. of Southgate March 7, 2000. Age 75. Beloved husband 
of Rose. Loving father of Michael, Keith, Alexander Jr., Sean Ratkewicz and 
William Kovacs. Dearest grandfather of 5. Instate Friday 1-9PM with an evening 
Vigil Service. Funeral Saturday 9AM from Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St., 
Wyandotte to St. Pius X Church at 9:30. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
ROCK , FLORENCE, Age 71. March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Steve; dear 
mother of Susan Catenacci, Karen (Sonny) Deitman, Maryann (Brian) O'Toole and 
the late Marty and Tommy Rock; dear grandmother of Tony, Felicia, Nicholas, 
Katherine, Allison, Darrell (Leigh) and Alfred (Debbie); dear great grandmother 
of Annalise, Kyle, Katrina, Alan and Carly; dear sister of Leonard and Eugene 
Rosiek, Ann Marie Felczak and the late Charlotte Goralski and Chester Rosiek. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. 
at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). In state Saturday 
10 a.m. until time of mass 11 a.m. at St. James Church (Woodward at Pearson), 
Ferndale, MI. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Contributions to Visiting Nurse 
Assoc., Hospice or South Oncology Institute appreciated 
ROSE,BERNARD J., Age 81. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father 
of Suzanne (William) Starrs, James (Donna) and Carl (Jacqueline). Dear 
grandfather of William (Melissa) and Monara Starrs and Carl, Christopher, 
Suzanne, Lauren and the late Charlotte and Alexander Rose. Brother of Helen 
Wallworth. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. at the Verheyden 
Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 9:30 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 20955 Bournemouth, 
Harper Woods. Prayer service Sunday at 4 p.m.
SCHLESINGER,EDITH, Beloved wife of Dr. Henry Schlesinger. Dear mother of Gerald 
(Linda) Schlesinger, and Nancee (Gerald) Weinstein. Grandmother of David and 
Annie Schlesinger. Sister of Ruth (Harvey) Solomon. Aunt of Louise Ziff and 
Gordon Solomon. Services 11:30 Friday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 
569-0020 Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery. 
SLOMCZENSKI, LOTTIE, Age 104. Beloved mother of Vincent (Wanda), Frank 
(Genevieve Haigh), Cass (Joann) and the late Pauline Stolnicki and Chester. 16 
grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Sister 
of Regina and Janina in Poland. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Sabina Church, 
Dearborn Hgts. til time of Mass at 10. Visitation Friday 1-9 at Stanley Turowski 
& Son Funeral Home , 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Hgts.
SNELL,EUGENE "SKEET" Age 77. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Gene 
(Donna), Barbara (Mark) Fitzgerald and Brenda (Dave) Fitzgerald. Grandfather of 
Dustin Snell, Kristin (Jason) Falk, James, Lauren, Eric, Brandon and Michael 
Fitzgerald. Funeral Monday at 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-9 PM Sunday. 
STADTHER,ANDREW JOHN Born October 14, 1948 - died March 6, 2001. Loving husband 
of Sylvia. Dear son of Stanley and Maryjean. Brother of David; uncle of 2 
nieces. Memorial Service, March 10 at 1:30 in the Rose Chapel at Roseland Park 
Cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave., Berkley, Mich. In lieu of flowers, donations can 
be made to the Detroit Zoological Society.
STEELE,JANET, Beloved mother of DeCarlo. Daughter of Lottie. Sister of Gaynell. 
Grandmother of Trevon. Dear friend of Riki Schaffer. Services are pending.
TUJAKA,FRANCES MARIE (Nee Tomaszewski) Age 74. Beloved wife of Edward Sr. Dear 
mother of Kathryn (Richard) Hutton, Andrea, Carolynn, Edward Jr. (Mary), Mary Jo 
(Edward) Middlebook. Sister of Herman (Terry) Thomas, Rosalea (Eugene) Kozak, 
Helen (Alex) Brzezinski. Also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 pm & Friday 12-9 pm at the John J. Skupny funeral home 
11405 Conant Hamtramck, Rosary Friday 7:30 pm. Instate Saturday 9:15 am until 
time of funeral mass 10 am Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church. 
WOOLAVER,CLAUDE W., Age 84, March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia. 
Dear father of Claudette DiFelice (Joe Vitale), Anita (Ben) Levine, Charles 
(Catherine) and Alice Ethridge. Loving grandfather of Dina (Ned) LaMontagne, 
Sara DiFelice, Danielle DiFelice, Ryan Woolaver, Ymani Ethridge. Dear great 
grandfather of Andrew and Christian. Loyal friend of Remy and Snowy. Dear 
brother of Helen McNally and the late Fran Billings, and Dorothy Curry. 
Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral 
Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd., (W. of Hoover). Instate Saturday 10 a.m. until time of 
Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren, MI. 
Interment White Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be 
made to Hospices of Henry Ford Health System-St. Joseph Team. 
WORKMAN,RONALD, March 2, 2001. Beloved friend and former husband of Carol. Dear 
step father of James Dumas, (Angie), Tim Dumas and Brian Dumas. Brother of Ruth 
Bushor, Ralph, Robert and Raymond. Grandfather of Paige. Funeral Saturday at 1 
p.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd., (at 
Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.
YOUNKIN,NELLIE, of Trenton, Age 80. Passed away March 6, 2001. She leaves behind 
her children, son Richard (Debbie) Keller of Penn., Daughters Judy Gile of 
Trenton, Jeanne (Ronald) Taylor of Trenton, Betty (Dave) Ware of Lincoln Park, 
Carol Jenkins of New Boston. Sister Maude Kent of W. Virginia. 14 grandchildren 
and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Younkin dedicated her life to her family and 
was a homemaker. A Memorial Service was held on March 10, at the Ralph W. Ridge 
Funeral Home in Trenton. Interment was at Michigan Memorial

Death Notices 3/10/01

ATKINSON,VALERIE A. (LARRI ANN) Age 54. March 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
David. Dearest mother of Timothy (Lisa), Daniel, Leah (Michael) Scanlon and 
Jason. Loving grandmother of David. Dearest sister of Daniel (Linda) Lenar and 
Gregory (Donna) Lenar. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m. at the Jarzembowski 
Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian.
BACIGALUPO, CHARLES J. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Mildred. Dear father of 
John (Connie) and Cecilia Thomas. Grandfather of 4. Great Grandfather of 7. 
Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster 
Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In State Monday 9 AM at St. Raphael 
Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood, Garden City until 9:30 AM Mass. Memorials to 
Garden City Hospital. 
BENEDICT,PATRICIA W. March 8, 2001. Age 81. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear 
mother of Patricia (Neftali) Torres, Lynne (Pamela) Costello, James (Sue) 
Benedict, Dawn (Bruce) Gumenick and the late Thomas. Dear grandmother of 
Matthew, Elisabeth, Roert, Ashley, Alexandra and Lucas. Loving great-grandmother 
of Ayla. Service Mon. 12 Noon at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 12 Mile Rd., (2 
blks. W. of Woodward) Berkley. Visitation Sun 2-4 & 7-9. Memorial contributions 
may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
BERRY, YOUNG HENRY III March 6, age 26. Beloved son of Young Henry (Todd) Berry, 
Jr. and Patricia (Cookie) Berry of Taylor. Dearest brother of Kati Berry of 
Taylor. Grandson of Kay Berry and Bill (Louise) Hopper. Nephew of Chuck (Phae) 
Laskey, Chris Berry, Roy (Becky) Newling, Adam (Sandy) Berry, John (Marlene) 
Hopper, Don (Patricia) Hopper, Bill (Cathy) Marks. Cousin To Robert, Ryan, 
Lacey, Burd, Bill Stehley, Elizabeth, Olivia, Christopher, Nickolas Berry, Gina, 
Melissa, Jessica, Mariah Hopper, Erica, Travis Marks. Mr. Berry was a 1993 
Graduate of Taylor Center High School in Taylor, had studied aircraft repair and 
was currently an electrician doing general contracting. He was a member of 
Taylor Emmanuel Baptist Church. Services will be Saturday March 10 at 1 PM at 
Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home, 2272 W. Jefferson Ave., Trenton, MI. Interment 
Huron Valley Cemetery, Flat Rock, MI.
BEYERS, JAMES R., March 8, 2001. Dear husband of Catherine. Dear father of Corie 
and Michelle; survived by stepmother Ilene Beyers and brother Chuck (Linda) 
Frank. Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. until time of liturgy at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary 
Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. 
in Gendernalik Funeral Home, Inc. 35600 Main St., New Baltimore with Scripture 
Service 7:30 p.m. Memorials to Beyers Children's Education Fund, envelopes 
available at funeral home.
CARTER,WOODROW C. "WOODY" and "BUSTER" Age 83. Beloved husband of Gertrude. Dear 
father of Linda (Jon) Eicman, Douglas (Diane), Dennis (Mary Anne) and Susan 
Carter. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Melanie, Heather, Amy, Jason, Jesse, 
Woodrow and Sarah. Dear brother of Landin Carter, Nannie Martyn, Lola Kahofer 
and Gladys Kahofer. Funeral services Monday 10 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 
Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 2-9 p.m. 
CHRISTIE , SR. MARY AGNES Age 81. March 9, 2001. Reverently entered Sisters of 
Mercy September 7, 1937. She is survived by her brother William Christie and 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Welcome Home Sunday 3 p.m. 
Prayers Sunday 7 p.m. Mass of Resurrection Monday 10 a.m. Visitation and Funeral 
Mass at McAuley Center, 28750 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Interment Holy 
Sepulchre Cemetery.
COX,ROBERT J., Age 76, March 9, 2001, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Retired general 
supervisor of Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI. Former resident of Det. and 
Westland, MI. Beloved husband of the late Sydney S. Batchelor. Loving father of 
Robert J. Cox Jr. (Lynne) of Sterling Hts, MI and William S. (Betsy) of New 
Albany, IN and Cindy L. O Driscoll (Donald) of Bad Axe, MI and 9 grandchildren. 
Dear brother of Esther Bumstead (late Clyde) of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was 
preceded in death by 2 other sisters, Dorothy Campbell (late Tom), Sault Ste. 
Marie, MI and Marie Fulton (Jim) of Lime Island. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. 
Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Reamer Funeral Home, in Pickford, MI. 
Burial will be at Rock View Cemetery in Marquette Twp. in the spring. 
CUTHBERTSON,JOHN C. III "JACK" Age 41. Passed away March 4, 2001. Beloved son of 
Gerry. Father of Kristy and Jacob. Brother of Murdeen Wilms and David Shell. 
Memorials donations to STRAIGHT Ministries, P.O. Box 406, Roseville, MI 48066. 
Memorial service at a later date. 
DICKIE, HAROLD "SAL" Age 70 of Highland. March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Rose. 
Beloved father of Joe (Carol) Dickie of Highland, John (Laura) Dickie of 
Ortonville, Pam (Scott) Hardy of Commerce Twp. Dear grandfather of Amanda, 
Alexis and Noah. Brother of Roy (Doreen) Dickie, And the late Jean (Angie) 
Piazza. Also leaves many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Mr. Dickie was a 
member of the Church of the Holy Spirit Men s Club. Funeral Liturgy from Church 
of the Holy Spirit, 3700 North Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Monday 10 a.m. Fr. 
Leo Lulko officiating. Interment Highland Cemetery, Highland. Friends may visit 
at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 East Liberty, Milford, Saturday 6-9 
p.m. & Sunday 3-9 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Memorials may 
be made to the Alzheimer s Association. For further information call (248) 
684-6645 or www.legacy.com. 
DUFF, MARGUERITE, (nee Papp). Wife of Walter Duff and the late Charles Papp. 
Mother of Nancy Tarjeft, Kenneth Papp, Charles Papp and Betty Eaton. Eight 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Sister of Frank Papp. Visitation Sunday 
1-3PM Querfeld Funeral Home , 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. 
DURKIN,HELEN, March 8, 2001. Age 84. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother 
of David (Sharlene), Diana (Stan) Lendzon and Mark. Also survived by 8 
grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Sister of Mary Svehar, Bernice Sochocki and 
Ann Haberski. Instate Monday 9:30 AM at St. Raymond Church, until time of Mass 
10 AM. Visitation Sunday 2-9 PM at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 
Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to the Parkinson s Foundation appreciated. 
EDEN,WILLIAM A. "BILL" Beloved husband of Donna Lee. Dearest father of Clarice, 
Johnny, Shorty, Roger and Wesley. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Funeral 
service Saturday 10 AM at the Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction, to 
Woodmere Cemetery.
FILIPPI, JOHN J., Age 49. March 8th, 2001. Loving father of Nick (Nicole 
Poisson) Pettigrew and Allison Craft. Dear grandfather of Andrew and brother of 
Josephine (Dan) Freeman, Ronald, Nancy and Daniel (Ida). The family will be 
receiving friends Saturday from 3 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). 
Donations preferred to the Leukemia Foundation.
GEJOFF,JAMES T., March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear father of Connie 
(Mark) Karchon, Susan (Don) Whelan and Lisa (David) Prystash. Loving grandfather 
of Alexander, Evonna, Karen, Kevin, Keith, Kerri, Kelsey and Zachary. Brother of 
Louis (Elaine) Gejoff and Fran (Jim) Cikalo. Also survived by loving neices and 
nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Scripture service 7 p.m. at O Brien 
Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. 248-348-1800. In 
state Monday 9:30 a.m. until funeral service 10 a.m. at St. Clements Ohridski 
Orthodox, 19600 Ford Road, Dearborn. Donations to American Cancer Society, 18505 
W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076. 
GUST, AVIS, March 9, 2001. Age 71. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dearest 
mother of Ava (Terry) McDowell. Dear grandmother of Katherine Elizabeth 
McDowell. Sister of James (Nancy) Gust, the late Bobby Joe, Richard, Jeannette 
Foor and Avon Hanneberg. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 
Garfield (1 block N. of 15 Mile) Clinton Twp. Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. and 
Monday 2-5 and 6:30-9 p.m. Burial Cadillac Gardens East. Memorial contributions 
to the American Heart Association. For those who may send flowers, no Lily or 
Hyacinth flowers please.
HOFMANN, VIRGINIA J. Age 68, of Grand Haven (formerly of Allen Park, MI), passed 
away March 8, 2001 at her home. She was born July 27, 1932 in Detroit and 
married Peter W. Hofmann on March 10, 1956. Survivors: 3 sons: Paul D. (Lynette) 
Hofmann, Machesney Park, IL; Ken Hofmann, Royal Oak; James T. Hofmann, 
Birmingham, MI; 3 grandchildren: Nathaniel, Stephen & Rachel Hofmann; 2 sisters: 
Irene (Tom) Barnett, St. Clair Shores; Shirley (Dave) Merillat, Interlochen; a 
brother, Jim (Helen) Cawley, Phoenix, AZ; 6 nieces & 3 nephews. She was preceded 
in death by her husband Nov. 5, 1997, and brother, George. Funeral services are 
being held today, at 2:00 p.m. at Van Zantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in 
Grand Haven. Memorials: Hospice of North Ottawa Community, 1515 S. DeSpelder, 
Grand Haven, MI 49417. 
HOHMAN, GEORGE A., Jr. March 7, 2001. Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Ellen. 
Dear father of Jeanne C. (George) Johnson and Carol Ann (Terry) Missant. Loving 
grandfather of 7 and Great-grandchildren of 6. Dear brother of John (Nancy) 
Hohman. Service Sunday at 2 PM at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile 
Rd., (2 Blks. West of Woodward) Berkley. Visitation Sat. 2-5 & 7-9 PM. Masonic 
Service Saturday at 7:30 p.m. under the Auspices of the Birmingham Masonic Lodge 
#44 F&AM.
JANES, ELMER A., Age 86, March 8, 2001. Beloved father of Loring Janes and 
Christopher (Wendy) Janes. Loving grandfather of Megan (Craig) Smith and Craig 
Janes. Dear great grandfather of Geoffrey. Dear brother of Florence (Harold) 
Graupner. Dear friend of Barbara Weidendorf. Visitation will be Monday 11AM 
until time of Funeral Service 12PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home , 37000 Six 
Mile Rd., Livonia.
KOLAR,MAX, Beloved husband of Nancy Kolar. Dear brother-in- law of Dorothy 
Carduzucci. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephews, best friend of Hannah Foreman. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 2 O CLOCK 
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT BETH ABRAHAM CEMETERY. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020.
LAVALLEY, MARIE, Age 92, March 9, 2001. Funeral arrangements are pending and 
being completed at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford.
LENTNER,SR. MARY BENNET. Age 90. March 8, 2001. Reverently entered Sisters of 
Mercy, August 28, 1926. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation 
Sunday 3-9 p.m. Welcome Home Sunday 3 p.m. Prayers Sunday 7 p.m. Mass of 
Resurrection Monday 10 a.m. Visitation and funeral mass at McAuley Center, 28750 
W. 11 Mile, Farmington Hills. Interment Holy Sepulchre 
LIPHARDT,MARLENE A., Age 68, March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of William. Loving 
mother of Diane Bahash, Danita Werner, Donna (Brian) Mitchell, Denise, Tracey, 
Robert (Beth) and Paul (Maureen) Liphardt. Dear sister of Julaine (James) 
Pelekis, Darlene (Joseph) Seychel, Gary (the late Janet) Heuer and the late 
Albert (Donna) Heuer. 12 grandchildren. Two great grandchildren. Funeral 
services Monday 10:30 AM from Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park and 
11 AM at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Visitation 6-9 PM Saturday and Noon -9 PM 
Sunday. Rosary 7 PM Sunday. Call 1-313-382-1150 for info. 
MANIKAS,JOHN C., Age 82 of East China Twp., formerly of Detroit, died March 8, 
2001. Employed by Bulldog Electric and I.T.E. Corp. as territory sales manager 
and currently with McNaughton McKay Electric Co. and Park Detroit as a sales 
engineer. Founder of Wish Egan Athletic Club, Detroit. Loving husband of Sophia. 
Beloved father of John Manikas of New Jersey, Sharon Sarotte of Troy and Cindy 
(Ronald) Sabotka of St. Clair. Grandfather of Kimberly Del Grosso, Peter John 
Sarotte, Jennifer Gorecki and Elizabeth Sabotka. Great grandfather of Elle, 
Giorgio and Peter John. Brother of Anne (Robert) Stachel, George (Bessie) 
Manikas and Fr. Nicholas Manikas. Services will be held Sunday at 1:00 at Young 
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, St. Clair (810-329-4766). Visiting hours, Friday 
2:00 to 9:00, Saturday 12:00 to 9:00 and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.
MATEO,ROLANDO ARGAO, M.D., age 62, March 6, 2001 of Troy. Born in Candelaria, 
Quezon, Philippines. Scholar Graduate of the University of Santo Tomas College 
of Medicine, Philippines, 1962; specializing in hand surgery at Grace Hospital, 
Detroit, 1969. Beloved husband of Lavinia O. (Vinluan) Mateo. Dear father of 
Mrs. Maritess Mateo Brewster (Gary), Mrs. Maribern Mateo Barrett (John), Miss 
Maribeth Mateo, M.D. and Ronald Michael Mateo (Kelly). Four grandchildren. 
Brother of Fernando Mateo (Rosie), Gualberto Mateo (Rosel), Mrs. Juliet Montilla 
(Apolonio) and Miss Toots Mateo. Instate Saturday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 
11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road (between Wattles 
and Long Lake Roads), Troy. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. 
Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy, 248-689-0700. Memorials to the 
American Diabetes Association. 
MAYS,MARTHA J., Age 62. March 8, 2001. Of Woodhaven. Beloved sister of Mary 
Verlinich and Zora Jakubiak. Dear aunt of David (Alison), Richard, Bradford, 
Jeffrey, Craig (Robin), and Eric (Linda). Great aunt of Maria, Emily, Sophia, 
Eric and Nicholas. Funeral services from the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen 
Rd., (corner of Goddard) Monday 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. and 
Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan 
would be appreciated.
McCOURT, OWEN "BUD", age 71 of Rockwood, March 8, 2001. Husband of Mary Ann 
"Sue". Father of Michael (Judith) and Kimberly McNew. Grandpa of Mark, Matthew & 
Kyle. Visitation at The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton, Sunday 
1:30-9 p.m. An expression of sympathy may be made to the Michigan Humane 
Society. 
MESSINGER,GEORGE E., Age 82. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Barbara and the 
late Catherine. Loving father of Paul (Cathy), Richard (Jean), Claude, George 
(Pam), Thomas (Mary Jane), Mary Messinger (Richard Summers), Ann Messinger and 
Roshelle Louvet. Dear brother of Harold Messinger. Also survived by 21 
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 
12-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd. Service on 
Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church with In-State at 9:30. Mass following 10:00 
a.m. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery.
MOISEEV,MAX, Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loving father of Dr. Alan 
(Elaine) Belkin and Iris (Stuart) Goldstein. Dear brother of Nathan Moiseev. 
Loving grandfather of Alyse (Ryan) Attenson, Ilene (David) Einstanding, Dr. 
Martin Belkin, Craig (Elissa) Goldsmith, Ken (Leslie) Goldstein and Wendy (Andy) 
Siegel and seven loving great-grandchildren. Many dear friends in Huntsville, 
Alabama. Services Sunday 1:00 PM at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. 
Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
MONTGOMERY, MARGARET (Nee Henson). Age 79. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the 
late Jesse J. Montgomery. Loving mother of Barbara (John) Krebs, Michael 
(Deborah) Montgomery and Carolyn (Kenneth) Jarema. Dear sister of Molene Lucas 
of Paducah, KY. Loving grandmother of eight and great grandmother of one. 
Visitation Saturday 1 p.m. until time of commital service 1:30 p.m. at Christian 
Memorial Cultural Center, Rochester Hills. Arrangements entrusted to Wm. 
Sullivan & Son Funeral Home , Royal Oak, 248-541-7000. Memorials suggested to 
the Arthritis Foundation 
MOORE, ROBERT D., Ypsilanti, Michigan. Age 76, passed away early Friday morning, 
March 2, 2001 at Lee Memorial Hospital, Ft. Myers, FL. He was born on March 23, 
1924 in Michigan City, IN., but lived in the Detroit Area. His parents were 
Clarence and Thilda (Bondy) Moore. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII 
where he taught Celestial Navigation and Blind Flying Procedures. Bob had a long 
and distinguished career of 46 years with the Ford Motor Co., Dearborn 
Engineering. He retired in 1993. Bob was one of the first Ford test drivers 
during the 1950 s when testing was done on I-94! He also worked in Research and 
many other departments, but spent the last 25 years in Truck and Body Materials 
engineering, developing specifications for glass, plastics, and lubricants. This 
dear man is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Jennifer, dear children, Jim 
Moore, Diane Anderson, Patricia (Ron) Pawlak, Alan (Rhonda) Moore, Brian Moore, 
Thomas (Marie)Moore, Rob (Becky) Pearson and Chris (Cindy) Pearson; Eleven dear 
grandchildren and beloved sister Alzetta (John) Vick. He was preceded in death 
by his oldest son Lawrence Moore and granddaughter, Alyssa. Bob was an avid 
golfer and loved to get together with his "fellow hackers" George, Bob, Tom, 
Ken, Mike, and David. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers, 
The Moose Lodge, Ford Old Timers, and the Ford Golf League. Friends and family 
may call from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 16th, 2001 at the NIE 
Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor. The memorial service will follow at 
11:00 a.m. Donations may be made to Pulmonary Research, Rm. 3916 Taubman Center, 
1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0360 in memory of Robert D. 
Moore.
MOTT, HAROLD E., Age 64. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Lori and 
Carol (Steven) Bossio. Grandfather of Mitchel, Megan and Ryan Bossio. Brother of 
Kate Kopietz, Jean Vary and the late William, Steven, Donna Fisher and Jackie 
Hannah. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral 12 noon Monday at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 
Visitation 1-9 p.m. Saturday. Memorials to the V.N.A. Hospice.
RODDY,LEO M., Age 74. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Dear father of 
Christine Gabel, Steven Roddy and Margie St. Pierre. Grandfather of Elyse, Luke, 
and David St. Pierre. Brother of Maureen Roddy and Eileen Sonk. Funeral Mass 10 
a.m. Monday at St. Albert The Great Church, in state at 9:30 a.m. Visitation at 
the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 
Saturday 6-9 p.m. & Sunday 1-9 p.m.
ROSE,BERNARD J., Age 81. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father 
of Suzanne (William) Starrs, James (Donna) and Carl (Jacqueline). Dear 
grandfather of William (Melissa) and Monara Starrs and Carl, Christopher, 
Suzanne, Lauren and the late Charlotte and Alexander Rose. Brother of Helen 
Wallworth. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. at the Verheyden 
Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 9:30 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 20955 Bournemouth, 
Harper Woods. Prayer service Sunday at 4 p.m.
SHARP, MARIAN I., Age 83, of Harrison Township. Retired from Kelly & Associates, 
Troy. Beloved mother of Mary Lou and Daniel. Four grand children, four great 
grand children. Predeceaced by husband Edward, 1963, and son Ronald, 1984. 
Funeral service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home , 8459 
Hall Rd. (3 blks E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Visitation Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 
1-8 p.m. Contributions to American Cancer Society.
SNELL,EUGENE "SKEET" Age 77. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Gene 
(Donna), Barbara (Mark) Fitzgerald and Brenda (Dave) Fitzgerald. Grandfather of 
Dustin Snell, Kristin (Jason) Falk, James, Lauren, Eric, Brandon and Michael 
Fitzgerald. Funeral Monday at 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-9 PM Sunday. 
STADTHER,ANDREW JOHN Born October 14, 1948 - died March 6, 2001. Loving husband 
of Sylvia. Dear son of Stanley and Maryjean. Brother of David; uncle of 2 
nieces. Memorial Service, March 10 at 1:30 in the Rose Chapel at Roseland Park 
Cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave., Berkley, Mich. In lieu of flowers, donations can 
be made to the Detroit Zoological Society.
STANZAK,HELEN V. (nee Slesinski) Age 90. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Charles. Loving mother of Sandra (Joseph) Kasinec. Dear grandmother of Kathryn 
Kasinec, Denise (Michael) Evans and Jennifer (James) Lagodzinski. Dear great 
grandmother of Steven and Emily. Sister of Mary Nowak, Frances Wojciechowski and 
Norbert Slesinski. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral 
Monday in state 10 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31515 Hoover Rd. 
(bet. 13 Mile and Masonic) until time of Mass at 10:30. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. 
STEELE,JANET, Beloved mother of DeCarlo. Daughter of Lottie. Sister of Gaynell. 
Grandmother of Trevon. Dear friend of Riki Schaffer. Services are pending.
STEIN, MATHILDA E., Age 96. March 8, 2001. Dearest sister of Anthony. Survived 
by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Grotto 
Church, 13770 Gratiot, Detroit. Visitation Sunday 2-9, Rosary 7:00 p.m. at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home , 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe.
STOLL, THOMAS FOTHERGILL March 8, 2001. Survived by three children, Melissa E. 
Cole, Alison H. Sterling, Peter C. Stoll and his siblings Sheila Stoll and Eric 
E. Stoll. Tom was married to Sterling H. Cole for thirty six years (1961-1997). 
Viewing will start at 5:00 p.m., Friday and continue untill dawn Saturday, at 
All Saints Episcopal Church, 16th and Central. There will be a short Vigil 
Service at 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening. The funeral service will be held on 
Saturday at St. Luke s Methodist Church, West 86th Street, Indianapolis at 7 PM. 
Memorials may be directed to The Leelanau Conservancy, Leland, Michigan or St. 
Vincent Hospital Hospice, Indianapolis.
THOMAS,ANNA T., Age 86. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of Raymond J. Loving mother 
of Mary Ann (Robert) Putlock, Ronald (Joan) and Annette Thomas. Survived by 
seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Rose Oakes, 
Mildred (Frank) Pawlus and Dorothy Mitchell. Funeral Monday 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 Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 
1-9 p.m. Seniors Rosary 2 p.m. Sunday. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Sunday. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
WALSH,LILY E., of Farmington Hills. March 9, 2001. Age 80. Beloved wife of the 
late Frank O Brien. Loving mother of June (Jim) Leppala, Frank O Brien Jr. 
(Jane), Barry (Pattie), Mark (Lori), Dean (Lana) and Lynne (Cornelius) Sikawa. 
Loved grandmother of Michael, Kenny, Susie, Amy, Kimberly, Doug, Katye, Hailie, 
Sam, Kasey and Jimmy. Great grandmother of Joel, Ashley, John, T.J., Jessica and 
Kaleb. Also survived by her sister-in-law Karen Richards and several dear nieces 
and nephews. Funeral Mass 11 AM (instate 10:30 AM) Monday, March 12, 2001 at St. 
Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., Farmington. Visitation Sunday 1-8 PM, 
Rosary 3 PM at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 
9-10 Mile Rds.) Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes to Hospice of 
Michigan or American Cancer Society.
YAKUBESAN, MARIE R., Age 83. March 7, 2001 of Dearborn. Wife of the late John. 
Beloved mother of John (Norma), Gerald (Gloria) and Susan (Jerry); 8 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of Viola, Bessie and Harold. 
Funeral Service Monday 10 AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., 
Redford. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. 
YEE,CHRISTOPHER WEINAN. Age 46, March 8, 2001, of Plymouth. Beloved husband of 
Sheryl A. Weinan-Yee. Dearest father of Aidan C. Dear son of Kin (Yin Cheung) 
and the late Jane Yee. Brother of Catherine Agacinski, Edward Yee, Joanne 
(Terry) Elsey, Brian (Cindy) Yee and Carolynne (Joseph) DiMare and son-in-law of 
Frank and Margaret Weinan. Funeral service Monday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good 
Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth. In state 10 a.m. 
until time of service. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at 
SCHRADER-HOWELL FUNERAL HOME, 280 S. Main St, Plymouth. Rosary Sunday 7:30 p.m. 
Memorial contributions to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital-Cancer Care Center, P.O. Box 
995, Ann Arbor, MI 48106. 
ZEGARSKI,FRANK A., Age 89. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. Dear 
step-father of Gregory C. (Susan) Owens and Daniel J. (Barbara) Osowski. 
Grandfather of Claudia (Stephen) Bean, Peter Owens, Emily Owens and the late 
Christopher Osowski. Great grandfather of Christopher and Blake Bean. Visitation 
Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 
Mile). Scriptures 5 p.m. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at 
Transfiguration Catholic Church, 5800 Simon K. Detroit.
ZULEWSKI, EDWARD J., Age 66 of Wyandotte. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of 
Barbara. Loving father of Michalene and Jeffrey (Cherise). Dearest grandfather 
of Lindsey, Megan, and Eric. Brother of Frank. Funeral Monday 10:00 AM at the 
R.J. Nixon Funeral Home Wyandotte. 734-284-1600. Visitation Sunday 1:30-9:00 PM. 
Interment at Our Lady of Hope.

Death Notices 3/11/01

ALEXSANDROWSKI, PATRICIA A., of Lincoln Park, March 9, 2001, age 64. Beloved 
wife of Robert. Loving father of Robert (Chris), Mark (Pam) and Denise (Kit) 
Alexsandrowski. Sister of Larry Wolske. Dearest grandmother of Jennifer, 
Anthony, Daniel, Amanda, Megan and Kyle. Instate Saturday 5-9 PM, Sunday 12-9 PM 
with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from Czopek Funeral 
Directors, 2157 Oak Street, Wyandotte to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church at 10. 
Entombment Michigan Memorial Park.
ANDREWS,CLARA S., Age 91. March 10, 2001. Wife of the late Herbert. Dear mother 
of Betty Whitelaw (John). Dear grandmother of Diane Chencharick (Mike), Virginia 
and Larry Whitelaw. Great-grandmother of Jennifer and Jeffrey Chencharick. 
Sister of Francis, Gladys and Irene. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons 
Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Thursday 10 a.m. Family 
will receive friends Wednesday 5-8 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
BOERSMA (MARSH),LORRAINE C. (nee DeMolen) Age 83. March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of 
the late Christy. Loving mother of Walter (Pat) Marsh, Douglas (Rose) Marsh and 
Deborah Brethen. Dear grandmother of Kari Clark, Scott Marsh and Lorraine Kaltz 
and great-grandmother of Allyssa, Jeffrey, Kayla, Jared, Zachary, Abbygale and 
Bethany. Dearest sister of Gertrude Poisson and the late Albert DeMolen. 
Visitation Monday 1-9PM. Funeral Tuesday 11AM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 
36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Entombment Cadillac Memorial 
Gardens East. Donations preferred to the Hospice of Michigan.
BRESKIN, MARVIN, Age 76 of Troy, March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Marion. 
Father of Lawrence, David (Margaret), Barbara (Stephen) and William (Donna). 
Grandfather of Madeline, Erin, Lydia, Amelia, Sam, Julia and Haley. Brother of 
Joan New. Services 11AM Monday, March 12 at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph Rd., 
Bloomfield Hills. Memorials may be made to Beaumont Hospice.
BROWN,LOIS, Beloved wife of the late Bethel. Dear mother of Jerry Brown and 
Raymond Brown (Bernice). Grandmother of Sheldon Brown (Teresa), Kelly Brown, 
Mark Brown and Blake Brown. Five great-grand- children. Sister of Doris Strek 
(Carl). Funeral 11 a.m. Monday at the A.H. Peters Funerla Home, 20705 Mack Ave. 
at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials to 
the Shrine Burn Center appreciated.
CAMERON,KEITH, Age 49, March 10, 2001. Beloved son of Olga & Bill Cameran. 
Brother of Marcia Saunders & Reid Cameron. Memorial Service Thursday March 15 at 
St. Matthews Methodist Church, 31000 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Donations 
preferred to the Karmanos Cancer Institute.
CARTER,WOODROW C. "WOODY" and "BUSTER" Age 83. Beloved husband of Gertrude. Dear 
father of Linda (Jon) Eicman, Douglas (Diane), Dennis (Mary Anne) and Susan 
Carter. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Melanie, Heather, Amy, Jason, Jesse, 
Woodrow and Sarah. Dear brother of Landin Carter, Nannie Martyn, Lola Kahofer 
and Gladys Kahofer. Funeral services Monday 10 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 
Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 2-9 p.m. 
CHURCHES,LOUISE T. (nee GARAVAGLIA) March 9, 2001. Age 86. Dear wife of the late 
Joseph John. Beloved mother of Jeanne Campeau (Dean), Sr. Maryetta Churches, 
O.P., Cynthia Churches, Melinda Churches (James Lindsay) and Deborah Caizza 
(John). Loving grandmother of Joseph Campeau and Elizabeth and Chad Denning and 
Joseph, Claire and Christopher Lindsay and Jessica and Nicholas Caizza. Family 
will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 
32515 Woodward Ave., (bet. 13-14 Mile), Sunday from 4-8 and Monday from 2-8. 
Scripture Service Monday 7:30PM. Visitation at Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin 
Rd., Bloomfield Hills, Tuesday 10:30AM until Funeral Mass at 11:00AM. Rite of 
Committal, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Mary 
Magdalen Parish, 2201 Old U.S. 23 South, Brighton, Mich. 28114. 
CLARK,JAMES GORDON, Age 82. March 9, 2001 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 
Margaret. Also leaves several cousins. Visitation at the Martenson Funeral Home, 
10915 Allen Rd. (corn. of Goddard), Sunday 6-9 PM. Monday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. 
Instate Tuesday 9:30 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, until service 10 AM. 
Burial DuBois, Pennsylvania
COPE,CAROLYN D., March 9, 2001. Age 58 of Westland. Beloved wife of James. Dear 
mother of Carla Greening, and Corey (Carla) Greening. Sister of John (Sue) Noe, 
Jeanette (Ralph) Karbach. Caring grandmother of Kaitlin Fancher, Josh, Jenna, 
and Cyle Greening. Funeral will be at The Uht Funeral Home (Uhtfuneralhome.com), 
35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, Monday 1:00 pm. Visitation will Sunday from 2-9 
pm. Family suggest memorials to Arbor Hospice. 
COX,ROBERT J., Age 76, March 9, 2001, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Retired general 
supervisor of Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI. Former resident of Det. and 
Westland, MI. Beloved husband of the late Sydney S. Batchelor. Loving father of 
Robert J. Cox Jr. (Lynne) of Sterling Hts, MI and William S. (Betsy) of New 
Albany, IN and Cindy L. O Driscoll (Donald) of Bad Axe, MI and 9 grandchildren. 
Dear brother of Esther Bumstead (late Clyde) of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He was 
preceded in death by 2 other sisters, Dorothy Campbell (late Tom), Sault Ste. 
Marie, MI and Marie Fulton (Jim) of Lime Island. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. 
Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m. at the Reamer Funeral Home, in Pickford, MI. 
Burial will be at Rock View Cemetery in Marquette Twp. in the spring. 
CUTHBERTSON,JOHN C. III "JACK" Age 41. Passed away March 4, 2001. Beloved son of 
Gerry. Father of Kristy and Jacob. Brother of Murdeen Wilms and David Shell. 
Memorials donations to STRAIGHT Ministries, P.O. Box 406, Roseville, MI 48066. 
Memorial service at a later date. 
DIEHL , LEOMA G. ,Age 82. Wife of the late Charles. Mother of Terry, Tamyra Joy 
and Tommy. Also four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Sister of Mona 
Gorz. Private memorial service later. Memorials to the Salvation Army would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by Resurrection Funeral Home, 810-412-3000.
DIONNE,PAUL E., M.D. Age 74. March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Bridget. 
Dear father of Jule (Alison), Pauline (Bill) Gaffney and Cammie (Will) Cutter. 
Also survived by ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Picken. Leaves many 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 5-9 and Tuesday 2-4 and 5-9 p.m. at the 
Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral services Wednesday; 
instate 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Rd., 
Grosse Pointe Woods, until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Family suggests donations to 
the American Cancer Society- Colon Research Department. 
DOHRAN, LEONIA C., Age 95, March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dear 
mother of Audrey Pepka-Warsaw (Roy) and Judith Junga. Grandmother of nine, great 
grandmother of 18, great great grandmother of three. Instate Tuesday 10 AM until 
11 AM Service, New Apostolic Church, 8891 Mesmore, Shelby Twp. Visitation Monday 
3-9 PM, A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr @ Masonic (13-1/2 Mile) 
Warren. 
FEDISHIN,WILLIAM JR. Age 56. Beloved husband of Glenna. Dear father of Lisa 
Marie, Rebecca Ann, William (Sherrie), Pamela (Larry) Marzicola. Eight 
grandchildren. Brother of Daniel. Visitation Monday 1-9 Frontczak Funeral Home, 
2460 Florian, Hamtramck. Also instate at St. Florian Church, Tuesday 8:30 until 
Burial Mass at 9. Scripture Service Monday 7:30.
FINK, PEARL (nee STUTZNER) Age 88, of Florida, formerly of Hamtramck, died March 
6, 2001. Loving mother of Joseph of FL and Mary Ann Dillahunty of El Granada, 
CA. Services were held March 10, 2001. Memorials to Alzheimers Foundation will 
be appreciated.
FOUCHER,HOWARD F., Age 68. Died 3/9/01. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear father of 
Lynne (Dwight) Luck, Bruce and Marie. Grandfather of Connor and Courtney. Dear 
brother of Earl Foucher and Phyllis Cane. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m at the R.G. & 
G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Sunday and 
Monday 1-9 p.m. Donations to the Karmanos Cancer Institute would be appreciated.
FOUNTAIN,BARBARA, Age 84. March 5 of Fife Lake, MI. Beloved mother of Frank, 
Charles and Euretta Fountain, Barbara Ann Tooley and Ruth Gust. Loving sister of 
Annie Lawrenz. Grandmother of nine and great- grandmother of ten. Friends may 
call from 3-9 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Chapel Funeral Home, 23620 N. Huron River 
Dr., Rockwood. Services will be 12 noon Monday from the funeral home. 
GEJOFF,JAMES T., March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Janet. Dear father of Connie 
(Mark) Karchon, Susan (Don) Whelan and Lisa (David) Prystash. Loving grandfather 
of Alexander, Evonna, Karen, Kevin, Keith, Kerri, Kelsey and Zachary. Brother of 
Louis (Elaine) Gejoff and Fran (Jim) Cikalo. Also survived by loving neices and 
nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Scripture service 7 p.m. at O Brien 
Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. 248-348-1800. In 
state Monday 9:30 a.m. until funeral service 10 a.m. at St. Clements Ohridski 
Orthodox, 19600 Ford Road, Dearborn. Donations to American Cancer Society, 18505 
W. 12 Mile, Southfield, MI 48076. 
GIACOBOZZI, SARAH M. 76, formerly of Westland, died Friday (Mar. 9, 2001) at her 
home in Pinellas Park, FL. Born in Detroit, MI., she moved to Florida in 1972 
from Westland, MI. Beloved mother of three sons, Michael J., Pinellas Park, 
David M., Westland, MI., and Paul J., Seattle, WA., and a daughter, Patricia 
Jiordano, Ontario, California; Grandmother of eight, and great grandmother of 
two. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 300 E. 
Bay Dr., Largo, FL. 33770. Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 
Pinellas Park.
GILL,MARY, March 09, age 83. Dear wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of 
Jimmy Gill and Barbara (Gary) Hodgson. Grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 5 
great grandchildren. Many loving nieces and nephews; also survived by 3 sisters. 
Visitation & Services at St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra 
Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Avenue (3 blocks North of 10 Mile), Monday 2:00PM to 
9:00PM with Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30AM. Internment Resurrection Cemetery, 
Clinton Township, MI.
GOMULINSKI, MARY S., Age 93 of Warren, died March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the 
late Walter. Loving mother of Walter R. (Joyce), Helen J. Davis, and Dennis 
(Nancy). Grandmother of Raymond, Mark, Ruth, Wendy, Michael, Curt and Nick and 
great-grandmother of Jason, Phillip, Rachel, Markie, Jasmine and Danielle. 
Sister of Estelle Kar and the late Walter. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM, Rosary 7 PM 
at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Funeral 
Tuesday instate 9:15 AM til Mass 10 AM at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Roseville. Guest book at www.legacy.com
GORDON,HELEN R., Age 87. February 14, 2001. Of Taylor, MI. Beloved wife of the 
late Reuben. Loving mother of Robert, James (Bonnie), Thomas and the late 
Stephen. Grandmother of six and great grandmother of six. Loving sister of Sr. 
Mary Olish. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Martenson Funeral Home, 
10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) going to St. Hugh Catholic Church 10 a.m. 
Visitation Monday 5 to 9 and Tuesday 1 to 9. Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. 
Interment Woodmere Cemetery. 
GUTHRIE,ELIZABETH, Age 74. March 10, 2001, of Lincoln Park. Loving mother of 
Georgina (Don) Kubas, Joni (Butch) Ferreira and Tom (LuAnn) Guthrie. Dear sister 
of Susie Gale, and Edward, Jerry, David and Joe Young. Also leaves nine 
grandchildren and four great-grandchild- ren. Services 9 a.m. Tuesday at the 
John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park, followed by Mass 9:30 a.m. 
at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Interment Parkview Memorial. Visitation Sunday 
6-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. Vigil Service Monday 6 p.m. 
HADLEY, DONALD W. SR. Age 86. March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear 
father of Donald W. Jr. and Arthur W. Also 5 grandchildren. Brother of Witt W. 
Jr. Memorial Service Saturday, March 17th, 1 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 280 E. 
Lincoln, Birmingham. Memorials are suggested to donor s choice. Arrangements by 
Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak. 
HALABIS,STEVEN A., Age 86 of Mt. Clemens, died March, 7. Beloved father of 
Theresa (Timothy) Hogan, the late Thomas, Marci, Gregory, Barbara (Paul) Goyke, 
Patricia (Daniel) Joseph and Maria (William J.) Duhaime. Loving grandfather of 
16. Brother of Walter (Clara) and Jean Orlowski. Memorial Service Saturday, 
March 17, 2PM at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Caro, MI. Contributions to VFW 
Romanowski Post #6896. Guest book at www.legacy.com. For further information, 
call Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, Fraser, 810-293-3390.
HARBULAK, MARY V., March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Julius. Also survived 
by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Anselm Catholic 
Church, 17650 West Outer Dr., Dearborn Hgts. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the 
Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Parish 
rosary Sunday 5 p.m. Deceased was a member of the former St. Andrew & Benedict 
Slovak Church.
HARRIS,MARGARET ANN Age 93. March 8. Beloved mother of Michael Sr. (Judy). Dear 
grandmother of Michael Jr. (Lori Ann), Leora (Todd) Lutsey, Angela and Erin. 
Great grandmother of Michael III and Madison. Sister of Eileen Lockman. Preceded 
in death by husband Cecil. Visitation Monday 1-9. Service Tuesday 11 a.m at the 
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Taylor Chapel, 9800 South Telegraph Rd. 
HOLDEN,ADA, (nee Hardyniec) Age 91, of Belleville, MI (formerly of Garden City). 
March 8, 2001. Beloved mother of Kathryn Holden and Jon Lee Holden. Loving 
grandmother of two. Preceded in death by her husband, John Zozula Holden. 
Memorial service 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at Our Savior Polish National 
Catholic Church, 610 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Hgts. Arrangements by David C. 
Brown Funeral Home, Belleville, (734) 697-4500.
HOWELL,DOROTHY P., Age 88. Beloved wife of Franklin J. Dear mother of Nancy 
(Bill) Millar, James P. and the late Charles (Nancy). Grandmother of eight, 
great-grand- mother of six, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 
4-8 p.m. Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. 
Lafayette, Royal Oak, 248-541-4400. Burial White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. 
Memorials suggested to First United Methodist Church, 320 W. 7th, Royal Oak 
48067.
HURLEY,JANE F., Age 73 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Royal Oak, died Friday, 
March 2, 2001. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 17, 11 a.m. at the 
O Brien- Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids. Visitation 
Saturday 10-11 a.m. Interment Oakwood Cemetery, Traverse City. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
JANES, ELMER A., Age 86, March 8, 2001. Beloved father of Loring Janes and 
Christopher (Wendy) Janes. Loving grandfather of Megan (Craig) Smith and Craig 
Janes. Dear great grandfather of Geoffrey. Dear brother of Florence (Harold) 
Graupner. Dear friend of Barbara Weidendorf. Visitation will be Monday 11AM 
until time of Funeral Service 12PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home , 37000 Six 
Mile Rd., Livonia.
JERZY , RICHARD E. ,Age 57. March 9, 2001. Dearest son of Sophie. Dear brother 
of Theodore (Mary Lee). Uncle of Christine Head and Jennifer Jerzy. In state 
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 629 E. 
Jefferson, Detroit until time of Service at 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday 5-9 and 
Monday 1-9 at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Prayer 
service Monday evening 7:30. 
KAISER,NORA E., March 10, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife of Harold. Dear mother of 
Gail (Bob) Dennis and Clifford (Judy) Towell. Step mother of Paul (Nancy) 
Kaiser, Paula (Allen) Isenogle, Laura (Richard) Suessine, Dawn (Ralph) Earl and 
Loretta (James) Sieddall. Grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 12; 
great-great grandmother of 3. Visitation Sunday 4-9PM and Monday 2PM until time 
of Service 6PM at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). 
KEENAN,MARY JANE, Age 72, of Rochester Hills, March 9, 2001. She was a Silver 
Life Master bridge player. Wife of Thomas P. Keenan. Mother of Mary K. (Andrew) 
Bolton, Judy Keenan, Kathleen (Anthony) Marchione, Maureen Keenan, Thomas R. 
Keenan and Nora Keenan. Also survived by six grandchildren. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. 
Wednesday at St. John Fisher Chapel, 3665 Walton Blvd. in Auburn Hills. 
Visitation Tuesday 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University 
Drive in Rochester. Rather than flowers, the family has requested that memorial 
contributions in Mary Jane s name be made to the American Liver Foundation. 
Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
KESTERSON, GOLDIE O. Age 96, March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Joe B. 
Kesterson. Dear sister of Faye (Chet) Venable, Sharon (Sam) Verrechio, and June 
(Frank) Ellison. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation 
will be 4-6 PM on Sunday at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R Road, Hazel 
Park.
dncross4KEUREJIAN,ALEX G. March 7. Beloved husband of the late Lili. Loving 
father of Tamara (Bruce) Faulstich, Matthew (Pamela) Keurejian and Neil (Denise) 
Keurejian. Loving grandfather of Jordan Faulstich, Conrad and Eleanor Keurejian. 
Dear brother of Gregory Keurejian. Dear son-in-law of Rose (Papazian) Patterson. 
Also loved by nephews, nieces, friends and relatives. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM, 
Prayers Sunday 7 PM at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home (Spiller-Spitler Chapel) 
836 N. Main St., Royal Oak. (248-541-8325). Instate Monday 9:30 AM until time of 
service 10:30 AM at St. Johns Armenian Church, Southfield. Entombment Woodlawn 
Cemetery 
KOLAR,MAX, Beloved husband of Nancy Kolar. Dear brother-in- law of Dorothy 
Carduzucci. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephews, best friend of Hannah Foreman. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 2 O CLOCK 
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT BETH ABRAHAM CEMETERY. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020.
KRUSE,RICHARD J., Age 68. Of Plymouth. Formally of Manistee. Died Thursday, 
March 8, 2001, at his home in Plymouth following a lengthy illness. Dick was 
born May 7, 1932, in Manistee, the son of Dr. Enoch and Ruth (Davis) Kruse. Dick 
married Barbara Ann Orr in Manistee on September 4, 1955. She preceded him in 
death in November of 1999. Mr. Kruse was retired from the Ford Motor Credit 
Company. He was a member of the University of Michigan Victors Club and the 
Detroit Marine Historical Society. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having 
served as Military Policeman in Germany. He is survived by his son, Glen 
(Rebecca) Kruse of Northville, his grandsons, Stephen and Bobby Kruse, his 
sister JoAnn Brons of Varna IL and by several nieces, nephews and friends. 
Funeral services 11 a.m. Monday March 12, 2001, at the Johnson Funeral Home, 480 
Water Street, Manistee MI. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Manistee. Those 
wishing to make donations in his memory may send them to the Manistee High 
School Athletic Department c/o Johnson Funeral Home, 480 Water St., Manistee MI 
49660-2602. Local arrangements by Vermeulen Funeral Home-Plymouth.
KRUSZYNA,DOROTHY Nee:Shubitowski Beloved wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Judy 
(Bruce) Swancutt, Dennis (Sandra), Leslie (David) Balint, Richard (Connie), Mary 
Beth Lynn (Tony) DeMara, Lori (Anthony) Kueffner and Joseph (Jennifer). Also 
survived 24 grandchildren. Sister of Rosemary (Don) Porterfield, Bernard (Joan), 
Paul (Carol), Eleanor DiMartino, Joseph, Kay Howe and the late Ann Jung. 
Visitation Sunday 5-9 pm and Monday 2-9 pm at the Kaul Funeral Home , 28433 
Jefferson Ave, St. Clair Shores. In state Tuesday 9 am until 10 am the time of 
funeral mass at St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores. Vigil service 7:30 pm Monday. 
Memorials my be directed to the Capuchin Fathers in care of St. Bonaventure 
Monastery 
KUKFISZ,OLGA (nee HINOJOSA) Beloved wife of Edouard. Dear mother of Ninfa 
(Robert) Kennedy, Rosalind (Brad) Farkas, Manuel (Kathy) Elizondo, and Mario 
(Melissa) Elizondo. Dear stepmother of Edouard Jr. (Lisa) and Danielle (John) 
Graham. Dear sister of Ramiro, Ophelia, Irma, and Delia. Also survived by 14 
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation Sunday 1-9 PM at Voran 
Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford Rd. with a rosary at 3 PM. Funeral 
Mass Monday 9:30 AM at Ste. Anne Church. Visitation Monday 9 AM at Church until 
time of Mass.
KULYK ,EDNA R., March 9, 2001. Age 82 of Southgate. Loving sister of Sr. 
Virginia Parker, I.H.M., Earl D. O Parker and Rosemary Harnish. Dear friend of 
April Martek. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-9 
p.m. Vigil service 7 p.m. Prayers Monday 9:30 a.m. John Molnar Funeral Home, 
14032 Northline Rd., Southgate. Mass Monday 10 a.m. St. Pius X Catholic Church, 
Southgate. 
LAFATA,GINAMARIE, Age 34, of St. Clair Shores. Beloved daughter of Vincent and 
Rosemarie. Dearest sister of Antonio (Bonnie) and the late Joseph. Dear aunt of 
Jacki and Christina. Loving niece of Tina Lafata. Dear friend of Dean Mills. 
Visitation Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Scripture Service, Monday 7 PM. Instate Tuesday 
9:15 AM until time of Mass 10 AM. St. Gertrude Church, 28839 Jefferson, St. 
Clair Shores. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.
LAIN,PEGGY ANN (nee BRANIFF) March 8, 2001. Age 47. Loving wife of Bill. Dear 
mother of Christopher Branden and Christina Marie. Daughter of Larry and Nadine 
Braniff. Sister of Michael Braniff (Cindy) and Nora Lawton. Family will receive 
friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd (bet. Maple & Big 
Beaver) Sunday 2-5 & 6-8 PM. Visitation at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 E. 
14 Mile, Birmingham. Monday 10 AM til Funeral Service 11 AM. Memorials suggest 
to Our Shepherd Lutheran Church
LAVALLEY,YVONNE, Age 92. March 9, 2001. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, Monday 
6-9 PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Redford. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM. Instate 
10:30 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Church.
LESTAN,MATTHEW P., March 9, 2001. Age 19. Suddenly. Beloved son of Norbert and 
Sue. Dear brother of Mark. Dear grandson of Jules Guillaumin and Frances Lestan. 
Also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family will receive 
friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (btw Maple & Big 
Beaver) Sunday 2-9 PM. Visitation at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams Troy, 
Monday 9:30 AM until Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. 
Family suggest memorials to Hockeytown Closed Head Injury Fund. C/O of Beaumont 
Hospital Foundation 
LIPTON,ELIZABETH A., Age 83, March 7, 2001. Beloved mother of James Lawrence 
(Susan) Lipton and Laura (David Hepp) Lipton. Beloved grandmother of Jeremy 
Lipton and Richard Lipton. Survived by brother James L. (Nita) Amsden. 
Predeceased by brother LeRoy Amsden and sister Edna Mae Amsden. A Private 
Memorial Service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library 
of Michigan Foundation, P.O. Box 30159, Lansing, MI 48909. Arrangements were 
made by Duzak Funeral Home, 
LYJAK,THADDEUS J. (Ted) Age 75 of Trenton, formerly of Warren. Dearest father of 
Linda L. (David) Weisfield and Elaine D. Lyjack. Dear grandfather of Pamela A. 
(David) Steen, Jennifer L. (Peter) Stern, Scott S. Boes and Jessica J. Boes. 
Dear great grandfather of Jacob A. Steen and Jared Stern. Dear brother of Bob 
(Lorraine) Lyjak, Chester Lyjak, Wanda Paruch and Emily Christina. Dear uncle of 
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held March 5, 2001 at the 
Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home (Southgate Chapel), 15748 Fort. Interment Mt. 
Carmel Cemetery. Mr. Lyjak was a WWII veteran and also a Ford Motor Co. 
Consultant and retiree. 
MACHNIAK,STELLA, March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Dearest sister 
of Stefania Drobot. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Services Monday 9:15AM 
from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to St. Hedwig 10AM. Interment 
St. Hedwig. Rosary Sunday 2PM. Visitation Sunday 1-9PM. 
MAFFESOLI, LUCILLE M. 73 of Kalkaska, formerly of Highland Park, died March 6, 
2001, at Traverse City. Retired school teacher. Beloved wife of Joseph; dear 
mother of William (Julie), Joseph (Marita), Ann Marie (Tom) Barclay, and Susan 
Marie (Robert) Burkart; sister of Walter Chrzanowska, Donald Marczak, Helen 
Ribble, and Jean Keesling. Nine grandchildren and 1 great grandchild also 
survive. Memorial services 12 noon on Saturday, March 31, 2001, at St. Benedict 
Catholic Church in Highland Park. Arrangements by Wolfe Funeral Home, Kalkaska. 
MAGNUS,FLORENCE, age 97, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2001. She was very 
active in music, she was the first person to sing at the Red Rocks in Colorado. 
Her memberships included; Detroit Sorosis, Detroit Madrigal Club and Matinee 
Musical. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is 
survived by her children, Nancy Mellow of Grand Rapids, MI, William E. Magnus of 
Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Kurt Mellow, Kristin Mellow, James E. and John W. 
Magnus; great grandchildren, Sarah, Allison, John, Samantha, Mackenzie and 
Benjamin. A private family graveside service was held at Acacia Park Cemetery. 
Arrangements by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service.
MALCOLM,DOROTHY I., Age 86. March 9, 2001 of Clinton Twp., Dearest mother of 
Joan and Ginny (Denny) Flumignan. Grandmother of Dave and Rob. Instate Tuesday 
10 AM until 11 AM Service. Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre, Troy. 
Visiting Sunday 2-9 PM and Monday 12-9 PM A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. 
MANSON,GORDON, MD, Age 78, died March 7, 2001 of pneumonia in Goodrich, MI. Born 
in Burlington, VT, June 5, 1922, he was married to Mary "Willie" Eckelman August 
6, 1943. He lost his beloved "Willie" in October of 1995. He served as 1st 
Lieutenant, U.S. Infantry 1942-1946, being wounded in France in 1944. After 
retiring from the service, he graduated from the University of Kansas, then took 
his MD at the University of Vermont. From 1955 to his retirement in 1991, he was 
a staff pediatrician at Henry Ford Hospital, in Detroit. His professional 
affiliations included serving as president of the Detroit Pediatric Society, 
Examiner for the American Board of Pediatrics and Associated Professor at 
University of Michigan Hospital. An enthusiastic member of the Prismatic Society 
of Detroit since 1972, he served as its secretary and president. He was a life 
member of the NRA and believed strongly in the Second Amendment. He is survived 
by two sons and their wifes; David and Ann, of Linden, MI and Andrew and Cheryl 
of Chama, NM, as well as grandchildren, Courtney and Nim. There will be a 
Memorial Service for family in Chama, NM, to join Gordon with his beloved 
Willie. Memorials can be sent to the NRA Whitington Center, Raton, NM or Henry 
Ford Hospital Pediatric Department. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes,Linden 
Chapel 810-735-7833. 
MARSHALL, ALBERT PRINCE Age 86, died March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Ruthe. 
Dear father of Satia Marshall Orange of Chicago, IL. Loving grandfather of 
Tiffani Orange and Michael Orange. Mr. Marshall was the Director of Libraries at 
Eastern Michigan University, 1969 to 1973, Dean of Academic Services, 1973 to 
1977; Professor of Library Science, 1978 to 1979 and Acting Library Director, 
January 1 - June 30, 1980. Services will be held Saturday, March 17, 2001 at 
Brown Chapel AME Church, 1043 Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, 734-482-7050. Family 
time 12:30-12:45 PM, Alpha Phi Alpha Ceremony, 12:45-1:00 PM, Memorial Service 1 
PM. Celebration reception will follow 2-4:30 with location to be announced. 
Donations requested for Marshall Life Skills Development Scholarship at Brown 
Chapel AME Church. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan 313-839-4100.
MASCAR, JENNIE, Beloved wife of the late Tony. Dear mother of Rose Ann Missovich 
(the late Michael), Pat A. Mascar (Geraldine) and Raymond Mascar (Lenore). Also 
six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday (time pending) 
at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack @ Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. 
Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Rosary Monday (time pending). Visitation Sunday 
and Monday after 2 PM.
MATEO,ROLANDO ARGAO, M.D., age 62, March 6, 2001 of Troy. Born in Candelaria, 
Quezon, Philippines. Scholar Graduate of the University of Santo Tomas College 
of Medicine, Philippines, 1962; specializing in hand surgery at Grace Hospital, 
Detroit, 1969. Beloved husband of Lavinia O. (Vinluan) Mateo. Dear father of 
Mrs. Maritess Mateo Brewster (Gary), Mrs. Maribern Mateo Barrett (John), Miss 
Maribeth Mateo, M.D. and Ronald Michael Mateo (Kelly). Four grandchildren. 
Brother of Fernando Mateo (Rosie), Gualberto Mateo (Rosel), Mrs. Juliet Montilla 
(Apolonio) and Miss Toots Mateo. Instate Saturday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 
11:00 a.m. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 4571 John R Road (between Wattles 
and Long Lake Roads), Troy. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. 
Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy, 248-689-0700. Memorials to the 
American Diabetes Association. 
McFADDEN, ROBERT B., Age 76 of Howell, died Monday, March 5, 2001. Robert 
married Leona Forbes in Detroit in 1951 and she preceded him in death in 1982. 
Survivors include Kathryn McFadden of Minneapolis, MN, Thomas (Kathryn) McFadden 
of Fowlerville, MI and Janet McFadden of Scottsdale, AZ. Robert was a veteran of 
WWII serving with the U.S. Army Signal Corp. in the Pacific Theater. Robert was 
Building Services Manager for the Dearborn Public Schools for 21 years, retiring 
in 1986. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimers Association. 
Cremation has taken place and Private family services will be held at a later 
date. Arrangements by Bell-Borek Funeral Home, Lamb Chapel in Howell 
(517-546-0100).
MICHAEL,GERALD E., Age 62 of Plymouth. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father 
of Richard (Tammi), Catherine (Mat) Sarber, Donald (Melissa). Dear brother of 
Charles, Robert, Grace, Bev, Sue, and Larry; also survived by 7 grandchildren. 
The family will receive friends Tuesday 11:30 AM until the 1 PM Memorial Service 
at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (3 miles 
W. of I-275). Memorials may be made to Elks Major Project, P.O. Box 620, Lawton, 
MI 49065-0620. 
MOISEEV,MAX, Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loving father of Dr. Alan 
(Elaine) Belkin and Iris (Stuart) Goldstein. Dear brother of Nathan Moiseev. 
Loving grandfather of Alyse (Ryan) Attenson, Ilene (David) Einstanding, Dr. 
Martin Belkin, Craig (Elissa) Goldsmith, Ken (Leslie) Goldstein and Wendy (Andy) 
Siegel and seven loving great-grandchildren. Many dear friends in Huntsville, 
Alabama. Services Sunday 1:00 PM at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. 
Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
MULHOLLAND,KENNETH J. March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of BetteAnn. Dear son of 
Annette. Brother of Sharyl Clothier, Mike, Jeff and Cindy Colf. Funeral Monday 
at 6 PM from the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann 
Arbor Trail) Visitation Monday 3-6
rotaryNANKERVIS,LORETTA HARRIET of Grosse Ile, age 96, passed away March 1, 
2001. She is survived by her son Thomas (Stephanie) Nankervis of Grosse Ile, her 
daughters; Joyce (Dimitry) Turin of Grosse Ile, Shirley Sterms of PENN., Elaine 
(Bradner) Ameluxen of Roscommon, nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her husband John and a grandchild. Mrs. Nankervis 
was a dedicated teacher in both the Detroit and Grosse Ile School districts and 
even after retirement she volunteered for their Remedial Reading Programs. She 
was a member of The Grosse Ile Historical Society and was one of only a few to 
receive a Rotary Club Plague for her work at the museum. Her services were held 
at St. James Episcopal Church on Grosse Ile March 5th at 2:00 PM. She had a 
private burial in the Roseland Park Cemetery in Ferndale. The family suggests 
any memorials be sent to The Grosse Ile Historical Society, P.O. Box 131, Grosse 
Ile, 48138. Arrangements were made by the Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home, in 
Trenton. 
ODIORNE,MORRIS S., of Howell. Age 61. Died Thursday, March 8, 2001. He was born 
July 21, 1939, the son of Leonard and Ruth (Silker) Odiorne. He is survived by 
his wife, Sharon Ann of Howell. His family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. 
Sunday, March 11, 2001 at the Bell-Borek Funeral Home, Lamb Chapel in Howell 
(517-546-0100). 
OLSZEWSKI,JOSEPHINE, Dear sister of John Olson, Leon Olszewski, Ann Gazda, Emil 
Olszewski and Paulina Zdyber. Instate, Salowich & Stevens Funeral Home, 3833 
Livernois Monday 1-9PM. St. Hedwig Church, Tuesday 9:30AM. Mass 10AM. Interment 
Holy Cross Cemetery. Rosary Monday 7PM.
PACOCHA, BERNICE, March 9, 2001, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving 
sister of Mrs. Dan (Virginia) Halbert. Dear aunt of Mrs. Gary (Joyce) 
Brandenburg and dear friend of Veronica Chick. Visitation Monday 1-9 PM at the 
David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Road, (N. of 12 Mile Rd.), Warren. 
Instate Tuesday 9:30 AM at Transfiguration Church, Detroit until Mass at 10 AM. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
PATTON, VIRGINIA HELEN 82, of St. Petersburg, Florida, formerly of Detroit, died 
Wednesday (March 7, 2001). Mrs. Patton was born and raised in Detroit. Survivors 
include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Andrea Patton, and 3 grandsons, 
Bryce, Kyle and Philip, all of Orion Township, Michigan, and a brother, Arnold 
Penny of Houston, Texas. Anderson-McQueen Funeral Home-9th Street Chapel, St. 
Petersburg. Online Guestbook @www.andersonmcqueen.com 
dncross4PESTA,CHARLOTTE. March 8, 2001. Dear wife of the late John (1998). 
Beloved sister of Maxine Futryk, Ted (Marie) Szlag, Gene (Evelyn) Szlag and the 
late Estelle Kissel, Bernice Balogh and Catherine Maslanka. Funeral Monday 9:30 
a.m. from the Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn, MI to St. 
Barbara Catholic Church. Mass 10 a.m. Burial St. Hedwig Cemetery. Visitation 
Sunday 4-9. Parish rosary Sunday 7 p.m. 
PFLAUM,THOMAS A., March 6, 2001. Suddenly in Arizona. Beloved husband of Carol 
Pflaum. Dear father of Lorelle (Guy) Meadows and Andrew (Sarah Clarkson) Pflaum 
and step-children Maureen Gerlach (very good friend Robert Rosinski) and 
Christopher Griffin. Dear grandfather of Caitlin Meadows and step-grandchildren 
Anastasia Meadows and Christine Foster. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Saturday, March 
17, 2001 at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (West of Hover). Donations 
to the Capuchins, 1740 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207 preferred.
REASNER,DELORES J., March 9, 2001. Beloved wife fo the late Edward. Dear mother 
of Elizabeth Farkas, Rita Marie (Ty) Dolin, John E., Vincent (Wendy) and Martha 
(Philip) Childers. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and three great 
grandchildren. Funeral Monday 7 PM, at the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 
42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley). Visitation Monday 3-7 PM. 
dncross4RISKE,EARL W. Age 80. March 9. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father 
of Earl and Karen (Tom) Norman. Grandfather of Earl and Michael. Visitation 
Monday noon-3 p.m. with service at 3 p.m. at the Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 
Gratiot, Roseville, (810) 773-7474.
RODGER,MARY, Age 88. March 8. Of Plymouth, formerly of Garden City. Member of 
Garden City Sr. Citizens & Golden Agers Club; retired from Moeller 
Manufacturing. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Rodger. Loving mother of Jean 
(Paul) Dunn of Chelsea and Robert Rodger of Farmington. Arrangements by Cole 
Funeral Chapel, Chelsea. 
ROLLINS,HELEN B., Of Northville. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A 
memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, March 13th at 9:15 a.m. at Our Lady of 
Victory Catholic Church, 770 Thayer St., Northville. Arrangements by Casterline 
Funeral Home, Inc. 
ROMANO, ANTONINA (nee LoPICCOLO) Age 94, March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Pietro. Loving mother of Tina Ventimiglia, Elizabeth Archer, Tony Romano and 
Fran Ruskin. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one 
sister, Giovanna LoPiccolo. Visitation Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke Avenue at 25 Mile 
Raod. Rosary Tuesday 7 PM. Funeral Wednesday instate 9:30 AM at St. John Vianney 
Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr (just S. of 25 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 
AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
ROSE,BERNARD J., Age 81. March 8, 2001. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father 
of Suzanne (William) Starrs, James (Donna) and Carl (Jacqueline). Dear 
grandfather of William (Melissa) and Monara Starrs and Carl, Christopher, 
Suzanne, Lauren and the late Charlotte and Alexander Rose. Brother of Helen 
Wallworth. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. at the Verheyden 
Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of 
Mass at 9:30 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 20955 Bournemouth, 
Harper Woods. Prayer service Sunday at 4 p.m.
RUCINSKI,THOMAS, of Southgate. March 9, 2001. Age 77. Loving father of Gary. 
Instate Monday 1-9 PM at Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St. Wyandotte. 
SCHKLOVEN,TILLIE, Beloved wife of the late Norman Schkloven. Dear mother of 
Michael (Odette) Schkloven and Joel (Andrea Sharkey) Schkloven. Grandmother of 
Nicole, Nina, Emmett, and Abby. Sister of Louise Hecht. Also survived by many 
loving nieces and nephews. Services 11 o clock Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment Workmens Circle Cemetery. 
SEASWORD, RICHARD N. March 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Constance. Loving father 
of Gregory Seasword, Eric (Sherry) Seasword, and Kristin (Charles) Bryant. Dear 
grandfather of Samantha. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, March 12th, 
11:30 AM at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mi.) 
Warren. Family prefers donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind. 
SHARP, MARIAN I., Age 83, of Harrison Township. Retired from Kelly & Associates, 
Troy. Beloved mother of Mary Lou and Daniel. Four grand children, four great 
grand children. Predeceaced by husband Edward, 1963, and son Ronald, 1984. 
Funeral service Monday, 11:00 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home , 8459 
Hall Rd. (3 blks E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Visitation Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 
1-8 p.m. Contributions to American Cancer Society.
SIFFERMANN,RAYMOND T. Age 88. March 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Beatrice. Loving father of Katherine (Jim) Hannick and James (Charlotte) 
Siffermann. Grandfather of Charles, Shelia, Jay, Joanne and Tim. A memorial 
service will be scheduled at a later date in Sarasota, FL. Arrangements by Lynch 
& Sons Funeral Directors (248) 435-0660.
STANZAK,HELEN V. (nee Slesinski) Age 90. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Charles. Loving mother of Sandra (Joseph) Kasinec. Dear grandmother of Kathryn 
Kasinec, Denise (Michael) Evans and Jennifer (James) Lagodzinski. Dear great 
grandmother of Steven and Emily. Sister of Mary Nowak, Frances Wojciechowski and 
Norbert Slesinski. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral 
Monday in state 10 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31515 Hoover Rd. 
(bet. 13 Mile and Masonic) until time of Mass at 10:30. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. 
STILEC,BARBARA E., Of Northville. Loving wife of the late Charles E. and mother 
of the late Charles F. Survived by daughter-in-law Catherine and two 
grandchildren Maggie and Mac. Private services were held. Memorials to First 
United Methodist Church, 777 W. 8 Mile, Northville, MI 48167. Arrangements by 
Casterline Funeral Home, Inc.
TENHOPEN,IRWIN H., March 6, 2001. Age 94 of Boynton Beach, FL., formerly of 
Eastpointe. Loving father of Yvonne (Charles) Passarelli, Irwin (Rose) and 
Patricia (James) Nieman; brother of Elaine Morris; also survived by 7 
grandchildren & 14 great grandchildren. Memorial service for Mr. Tenhopen and 
his wife Marion who predeceased him on Feb. 5, 2001 will be held in May. 
THOMAS,ANNA T., Age 86. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of Raymond J. Loving mother 
of Mary Ann (Robert) Putlock, Ronald (Joan) and Annette Thomas. Survived by 
seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Rose Oakes, 
Mildred (Frank) Pawlus and Dorothy Mitchell. Funeral Monday 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 Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 
1-9 p.m. Seniors Rosary 2 p.m. Sunday. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Sunday. 
Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
TOLL,SHIRLEY G., March 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Hugh E. Dear mother of 
Janis (Dennis) Moser, Donna (Glen) Bush and Wendy (Wayne Bostick) Sebring. 
Loving grandmother of Ashley and Megan Bush, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Winter and Eric 
Sebring. Great grandmother of Carissa and Trevor. Visitation Sunday 1-8 PM at 
the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward) 
Royal Oak. Funeral Monday, instate 10:30 AM until time of service 11 AM at First 
Congregational Church, 1314 Northwood Blvd. Royal Oak. Memorial contributions 
may be made to the American Lung Association.
TONIOLO, JOSEPH, Age 63, March 10, 2001 of Detroit. Dearest brother of Elio 
(Barbara) and Valentino (Connie). Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews, great 
nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Services 9:15 AM Monday 
at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort Street, Lincoln Park. Mass 10 AM 
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Detroit. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. 
Visitation Sunday 2 PM to 9 PM. 
dncross4WALLAK,JOSEPHINE March 9, 2001. Age 88. Dear sister of Peter, 
Antoinette, and the late Anna, Della and Mary. Funeral Tuesday 9:30AM at St. 
Anthony s Church, 1750 25th St., Detroit (E. of W. Grand Blvd). Mass 10AM. 
Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements by Lesney and Son Funeral Home, 13201 
W. Warren, Dearborn.
WASNICK,SAMUEL, Beloved husband of Rose Marie. Dearest father of Joanne (David) 
McConaghie, Camille Rosenberg, Bill (Cheryl), June, Jeannette (David) Colosimo, 
Jan (Rick) Rabior and Janine (Carl) Gretz; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 
2 great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 4-9PM and Sunday 1-9PM with a 7PM 
Scripture Service at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. 
Clair Shores (between 12 and 13 Mile Rd.) Instate Monday 9AM at St. Germaine 
Church with the Funeral Mass at 10AM.
WASSERMAN,ALVIN, Beloved husband of Edith L. Wasserman. Dear father of Rodger 
(Loree) Wasserman, Gary (Rita) Wasserman and Linda (Joseph Aviv) Wasserman. 
Devoted grandfather of Amy (Ted) Parfet, Nick Wasserman, Zachary Wasserman, 
Laura Wasserman, Imke Wasserman, Stephanie Etkin, Elizabeth Aviv, Sari Aviv and 
Rachel Aviv. Dear brother of Sidney (Harriet) Wasserman, the late Sam Wasserman, 
and son of the late Max and the late Rose Wasserman. Services 11:30 Sunday 
morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, (248) 569-0020 . Interment, Clover Hill Park 
Cemetery.
WELCH, VIOLET MAY, Age 88, formerly of Livonia. March 5, 2001. Beloved widow of 
Fred. Dear mother of Brian (Joann) and Nancy (Richard) Kosobud. Grandmother of 
Kevin (Lisa), Kerri and Adam Kosobud and step grandmother of Nora (Robert) 
McKinley, Deirdre (David) Zamler, and Ann (David) Kareken. Also survived by six 
step great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial gathering 
will be held Saturday, April 28th. Please call (773)472-2533 for further 
information. The family suggests donations be made to Hospice of The North Shore 
Foundation, 2821 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201.
WELLS,ELENORA, March 10, 2001. Age 80, of Berkley; formerly of Pleasant Ridge 
and Detroit. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence R. Dear 
mother of Lawrence E. (Kathy), William A. (Cheryl), Mary Ellen Wells (William 
Arendt) and Patricia A. Wells M.D. (Hadar Tucker M.D.). Devoted grandmother of 
Katie, Josie, Maggie, Alex, Rachel, Ethan, Kevin, Meagan, Kate and Colleen. 
Sister of the late John Walsh. Loving cousin of Janet Euth, Pat Corera and the 
late Rosemary Hedin. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, 
Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Monday 2-8 p.m. 
with Rosary 4 p.m. Funeral Mass arrangements for Tuesday are pending. Rite of 
Committal Holy Sepulchre. Memorials to St. Anne Church, 1000 Anne St., Detroit 
48216. For further information: 248-549-0500 
WELLS,WILLIAM C., Age 75. Beloved husband of Anna. Dear father of Robert 
(Tricia), Patty (Steve) Boadway, Rodney, Ronald, Katherine Strang, Karen (Al) 
Ross and Billy (Pam); leaves 10 grandchildren. Brother of Virginia Brewer. 
Visiting Sunday 3PM until the Service at 7PM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 
18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile) Contributions to Hospice of Michigan 
appreciated.
WHITCHER, CECILE A., age 85 died March 6, 2001 in Superior Township. She was 
born on May 11, 1915; daughter of the late Charles and Anne (Lamoureux) 
Bissonnette. She has been a member of the South Lyon area for over 62 years. She 
is survived by her loving children: Carol Brown of Redford, Darlene McIntire of 
Omer, MI and Jane Domenick of New Hudson. She is also survived by her five 
sisters, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by her husband James Whitcher in 1985 and three brothers. A private 
Memorial Service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of 
your choice. Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home, South Lyon.
WHITE,MARLENE A., Age 69. March 9, 2001. Dear wife of Charles. Loving mother of 
Douglas. Funeral Service private at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 
Schoenherr, Warren. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
YAKUBESAN, MARIE R., Age 83. March 7, 2001 of Dearborn. Wife of the late John. 
Beloved mother of John (Norma), Gerald (Gloria) and Susan (Jerry); 8 
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Sister of Viola, Bessie and Harold. 
Funeral Service Monday 10 AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., 
Redford. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. 
ZALUPSKI,RICHARD (RICK) March 9, 2001. Age 63. Beloved husband of Karen. Loving 
father of Jackie (Dale) Price, Shelli Lech, Richard II., Casmira and Roberta. 
Dear grandfather of Jason and Jennifer Layman. Brother of Joseph and the late 
Edward. Mr. Zalupski was a member of the Eagles, the Elks and the P.L.A.V. Post 
#165. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Dorothy Church until time of Mass at 10. 
Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 
Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Scripture Service Sunday 3 p.m. 

Death Notices 3/12/01

ABBOTT,YVONNE M., March 10, 2001, age 70. Beloved mother of Kim (Michael) 
Abbott-Mandryk, Jeffrey (Lynn), Krista (Alan) Rygiel; loving companion of Don 
Denoon; dear- est grandmother of Rachel, John, Kristopher, Kevin, Matthew, 
Lauryn. Funeral Tuesday at 7pm from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 
7707 Middle- belt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm. Donations to 
Karmanos Cancer Institute appreciated.
BACH, ELEANORA C., Age 93 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved aunt of Shirley Tenes, 
Virgina Ponzio, Dione Stallwood (Richard), Richard Grieser (Sandra) and William 
Bach (Evelyn). Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Prayers Monday at 7 p.m. Instate 
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10 a.m. St. Margaret Church 13 Mile (betw. 
Harper & Little Mack) St Clair Shores. Burial White Chapel, Troy.
BECK, MILDRED L., Age 80, of Detroit. Beloved wife of Clarence. Dear aunt ot 
Ronald (Joan) Beck and Barbara (William) Barrel. Funeral service Thursday 1 p.m. 
at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (3 miles W 
of I-275. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Entombment Glen Eden Cemetery.
BEE, See Johny Pszczolkowski death notice
BODELL,RICHARD A., Age 71 of Rochester Hills, March 10, 2001. Husband of Alice. 
Dear father of Edith Derusha, Michael Wilson, John (Noemi) Dugan, Mary Jolly and 
Patricia (David) Franceschina. Brother of Sally (Howard) Reckinger, Marilyn 
Burnett and Kathy (Mel) French. Survived by eight grandchildren. Mr. Bodell was 
an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Funeral services will be held 
Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. 
The family will receive friends Tuesday 3-5, 7-9 p.m. Interment Ft. Custer 
Cemetery. 
BOGOJEVICH, NOFO N., March 10, 2001, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Menka. 
Dear father of Stevo (Jelena), Dusan (Sylvia "Srebra"), Steve "Stojce" (Mary 
"Mendja") Bogojevich. Dear brother of Milan (Blaguna) Zdravkovski. Also survived 
by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday 3 - 9 p.m. 
and Tuesday 2 - 9 p.m. (with Prayers at 7:00 p.m. on both days) at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Funeral Services Wednesday 9:00 a.m. at funeral home for Prayers, and to St. 
Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, (NE corner of Van Dyke and Outer Drive) 
Detroit, for Instate at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Services beginning at 11:00 a.m. 
Interment Forest Lawn. 
CENTOFANTI, ANGELA, March 10. Loving spouse of Egidio. Dear mother of Lance 
(Shelley) Centofanti and Leta Centofanti. Dear grandmother of Scott, Darin, 
Jeanette, Joey, Breana and Ariana, great grandmother of Alexxander. Dear sister 
of Jennie Morelli, Yolanda D Addezio, Anita Breen, Ida Fantauzzi and the late 
Armond Fantauzzi. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the 
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mile), Northville. 
Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory 
Catholic Church, until time of Mass at 10 a.m.
CHADWICK, JOSEPH F. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Joseph Michael, 
Nancy and Diane. Loving grandfather of Cheron Gozdzialski. Brother of Georgia 
(Lester) Ray, Robert (Joan) Chadwick and the late Stanley and Maurice. Funeral 
services will be held Thursday 11:30 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home 28433 
Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 
p.m. Bruce Post #1146 VFW Ritual 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Resurrection 
Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Mr. Chadwick 
was an army veteran of WWII, a member of the 101st Airborne Paratroopers Div. 
and retired President of Bricklayers Local #2. 
CHURCHES,LOUISE T. (nee GARAVAGLIA) March 9, 2001. Age 86. Dear wife of the late 
Joseph John. Beloved mother of Jeanne Campeau (Dean), Sr. Maryetta Churches, 
O.P., Cynthia Churches, Melinda Churches (James Lindsay) and Deborah Caizza 
(John). Loving grandmother of Joseph Campeau, Elizabeth and Chad Denning, 
Joseph, Claire and Christopher Lindsay, Jessica and Nicholas Caizza. Family will 
receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 
Woodward Ave., (bet. 13-14 Mile), Sunday from 4-8 and Monday from 2-8. Scripture 
Service Monday 7:30PM. Visitation at Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin Rd., 
Bloomfield Hills, Tuesday 10:30AM until Funeral Mass at 11:00AM. Rite of 
Committal, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Mary 
Magdalen Parish, 2201 Old U.S. 23 South, Brighton, Mich. 28114.
CLAUS, BERTHA A., Age 98, March 8, 2001 in Florida. Loving wife of the late Rev. 
Enno G. Claus, former Minister of Peace Lutheran Church, Detroit. Dear mother of 
Enno (Joanne), Corlyn Lindenberg (William), and Cathaleen Hardtke (William). 
Dearest grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 17 and great great grandmother 
of two. Also survived by two sisters and many nieces and nephews. Visitation 
Tuesday 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the Harry J. Will 
Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (East of I-275). Interment at Glen Eden 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Peace Lutheran Church of a 
charity of choice
CZERKIS, CASIMIR, Age 89, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Jane. Dear father 
of John Czerkis and Rita (Thomas) Theoret. Dear grandfather of Matthew and 
Stephen Czerkis, Kevin and Jason Theoret. Dear brother of Mary Kolinske and 
Caroline Tutak. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home 
11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. 
Mr Czerkis was a 1930 graduate of Coyne Electrical School (Chicago, IL), 50 year 
member of IBEW-Local 58 and Bishop Murphy KofC Council #3257. Family would 
appreciate donations to Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
DAMP, GLORIA,, 81, of Gaylord formerly of Trenton died March 10, 2001. Beloved 
wife of the late George Damp. Dear mother of: Judith (Ralph) Hella, David 
(Susan). Also surviving: ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
Funeral, Monday, March 12, 10 AM St. Andrew s Episcopal Church, Gaylord. 
Memorials to St. Andrew s Episcopal Church Building Fund, C/O Nelson Funeral 
Home, 135 N. Center, Gaylord, MI 49735. 
DAVIS, SAMUEL (MICKEY) Beloved husband of the late Mollie. Dear brother of the 
late Esther Hollander and Ben Davis. Dear uncle of Gordon L. Hollander, Harvey 
(Alisa) Hollander, Bernice (Edwin) Barris, Ella (Jerry) Modell and Erwin 
(Carole) Hollander. Also survived by other loving nieces and nephews. Graveside 
services Monday 10:30 a.m. in Chicago, IL at Shalom Memorial Park. Arrangements 
by Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622 
FEDESON, JOHN, Dear husband of Michalene. Dear father of Beverly (Salvatore) 
Moceri and the late Dr. Theodore (Maureen) Fedeson. Dear grandfather of Dr. 
Brian Fedeson, Dr. Linda McBryde, Kenneth Fedeson, Laurie Morrill, Michael 
Moceri and Michelle Roslinski. Fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral from Rudy 
Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke (10-1/2 Mi) Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Josaphat 
Ukrainian Church 10 a.m. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12-9 p.m. with 
Prayer Service 7 p.m. 
FENECH, OLGA, Age 92, March 10, 2001, of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late 
Joseph. Loving mother of Rose Marie (Richard) Shinavier and Richard (Barbara) 
Fenech. Dearest grandmother of Lynn Imlach, Robert Shinavier, Steven and Jeffrey 
Fenech. Seven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley 
and Sidney Korzym and one sister Cassie Prokipchuk. Also survived by several 
nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 AM at The Martenson Funeral Home, 
10915 Allen Road (corner of Goddard). Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Rosary Monday 
7:30 PM. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may 
be made to the Alzheimers Association. 
FRANCONE, JUNE E., Age 81, March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Edmund A. Visitation 
Tuesday 1-9 PM at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral 
Wednesday (time later) at Peace Lutheran Church, 15700 East Warren, Detroit. For 
further information 313-881-8500. 
GIROUX, RODOLPHE A., Beloved husband of Pat. Dear father of Daniel (Jen), 
Lawrence (Cassie), Mary Jo Thoe (Garry), Fr. Peter Giroux FPO and Barbara Mackey 
(Walt). Also 20 grandchldren, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral Wednesday 11 
a.m. from the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe 
Woods and 11:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. 
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Memorials to the Servants of Mary, 7400 Military 
Ave, Omaha Nebraska, 68134 or Mother and unborn baby care, P.O. Box 202, 
Eastpointe, MI. 48021.
GLICKSTEIN, ETHYL, Beloved wife of the late Jack Glickstein. Dear mother of 
Janice (Jerrold) Sherman and Susan (Elliott) Kolodin. Dearest sister of Celia 
Dorf. Loving grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey (Beth) Sherman, Dr. Leonard Sherman, 
Harley (Lana) Sherman, Robert Kolodin, Lorne Kolodin and fiance Beth Straw and 
Sara (David) Ferguson. Great grandmother of Joshua, Aaron, Max and Michael. 
Graveside service today 1 p.m. at Adat Shalom Cemetery, Livonia. Arrangements by 
THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, 248-406-6000.
GRIESING,DONALD R., SR. Age 98. March 10, 2001 in Holland, MI. Beloved husband 
of the late Thelma. Loving father of Donald R. Jr. (Virginia), Jean Rowe and 
Marilyn (Bill) Noseworthy. Survived by ten grandchildren, 21 great- 
grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 12 noon at 
Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of 
Farmington Road). Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m.
GUNNELL,EVELYN L., age 83, of Hartland, died Saturday, March 10, 2001. She was a 
Eucharistic Minister and very devoted member of St. John Catholic Church. 
Beloved wife of the late Everett; dear mother of Judith A. (Arthur) Des Marais 
of Pinckney; also survived by 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sons Robert Rivier and Tom 
Gunnell. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11am at St. John Catholic Church, corner of M-59 
and Hacker Roads, Howell. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 1-4 and 6-8pm with 
Rosary Tuesday 7pm at MacDonald s Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell 
(517-546-2800). Memorials suggested to the family. 
GURIAN, JANET Z., Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving sister of Sam (Ruth) 
Selvan, Phillip (Eleanor) Selvan, and the late Esther Sandler and Hilda Prevost. 
Dear sister-in-law of George Prevost. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews 
and great nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICES MONDAY 11:30 AM AT HEBREW 
MEMORIAL PARK Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel 248-543-1622.
HARNOS,ANN J., March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Albert. Loving mother of Albert 
"Chip" (Sigi), Barry, Alice (Brian) Bedgood, Chris, Doug, Greg (Grace), Keith 
(Teresa), Victor (Stephanie) and Beth (Sam) Aneed. Cherished grandma of 21. 
Sister of Alice and the late Sheila. She will be missed by many. Visitation 
Monday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Services Tuesday 9:30 a.m. from the John 
N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (between Ford Rd. and Cherry 
Hill) to St. Mel Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass.
HAY, BRUCE D., Age 67, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Terry. Loving father 
of Susan (Marty) Hay-Miles and Stephen Hay. Dearest grandfather of Zachary. 
Brother of William (Nancy) and Thomas (Donna). Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Instate Wednesday 9 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (just E. of 
Dodge Park Rd.) Sterling Heights, for Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection. 
HELTON-TROPEA, JUDY KAY Age 55, March 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Rudolph. Dearest 
mother of Pam (Len), Sheila (Max), Michael and Doug Jr. Dearest step-mother of 
Annette, Juliann, Anthony, and Andrea sister of Joann. Also survived by nine 
grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 11 AM at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson 
Funeral Home, 9800 Telegraph. Visitation Monday 1:30-9:00 p.m and Tuesday 12-9 
p.m.
HIETALA,C. ARTHUR, Dear brother of Ralph (Beverly), Gordon (Darlene), Ruth 
(Harold) Kangas, Richard (Esther) and Kenneth (Marie) Hietala. Also survived by 
numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment in Chassell, MI. Memorials 
to the Hospice of Henry Ford, Plymouth Team or the Alzheimers National 
Caregiving Foundation are preferred. Arrangements by the Thayer-Rock Funeral 
Home, 248-474-4131. 
HOSTETLER, ROBERT L. March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Sarah. Loving father of 
Beverly (Robert) McCain. Dearest grandfather of Michael (Heidi) Brown. Dear 
great grandfather of Kayla, Tessa and Makenzie. Funeral service Wednesday 10 
a.m. at the Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home , 2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) 
Dearnorn. Visitation Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
HUFF, IVA J., Age 69 an 18 year resident of Ferndale, formerly of Detroit, died 
March 11. Wife of the late Willie Garrett Huff. Loving mother of Debra Bernier, 
William Garrett Huff, John H. (Michael Johnson) Huff andSandra L. (Doug) Buhrer. 
Beloved grandmother of five. Brother of Richard A. Nash. Visitation 2-5 and 7-9 
p.m. Wednesday. Funeral 11 am Thursday at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home , 500 
W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Burial Mt. Hope Cemetery. 
JUTILA,EINO, March 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (Betty). Dear brother 
of Elsa Lystila. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services 
Tuesday 12 noon at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Farmington (one 
block west of Farmington Road). Visitation Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of 
services. Memorials to Bethany Baptist Church, Mt. Clemens, are appreciated. 
KAHL,BEATRICE HELENE LOUISE 89, widow of Otto H. Kahl, formerly of Harper Woods, 
MI and Lexington, KY, March 10, 2001 in Cynthiana, KY. Daughter of the late 
Herman F. and Elsie Maehring Broecker and mother of the late Richard H. Kahl. 
Survivors include a daughter, Marlene (Eddie) Holmes, Cynthiana, KY; eight 
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 Tuesday. Funeral 
services 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd., Clinton 
Township. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials are suggested to 
American Cancer Society.
KENNEDY,MAUREEN T., Beloved daughter of the late John and Loretto Kennedy. Dear 
sister of Donna (William) Gesler, the late Patricia (Tyrone) Richardson, Sharon 
(Theodore) Yanbeurden, John (Marsha), James (Suzanne) and Isabella Kennedy. Also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe 
Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (between 12 and 13 Mile Roads), 
Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. 
Rosary Tuesday at 7 p.m. 
KNABL,DOROTHY I., age 84, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Farmington Hills, 
March 10, 2001. Wife of the late George. Mother of George Knabl, Thom (Mary) 
Knabl, Julianne (Carl) Slater and Pharen (Terry) Johnson. Also survived by seven 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sister of Jane Carman, James 
Lindenmuth, Thomas Lindenmuth, Virginia Fraser, Marilyn Brede, John Lindenmuth 
and the late William Lindenmuth. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at PIXLEY FUNERAL 
HOME, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Visitation Monday 6-8 p.m. and 
Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to the American Lung Association 
would be greatly appreciated. 
KOBRICK, JACK T., March 10, 2001. age 51. Beloved husband of Taffee. Loving 
father of Marie and Mark. Dear son of Jean and the late Andrew. Brother of Bob 
and Jeff (Josephine). Services Fred Wood Funeral Home, Rice Chapel , 36100 Five 
Mile Rd., (1 mile W. of Farmington Rd). Tuesday 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 1-9 
p.m. 
LAFATA,GINAMARIE, Age 34, of St. Clair Shores. Beloved daughter of Vincent and 
Rosemarie. Dearest sister of Antonio (Bonnie) and the late Joseph. Dear aunt of 
Jacki and Christina. Loving niece of Tina Lafata. Dear friend of Dean Mills. 
Visitation Sunday 6-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 
Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Scripture Service, Monday 7 PM. Instate Tuesday 
9:15 AM until time of Mass 10 AM. St. Gertrude Church, 28839 Jefferson, St. 
Clair Shores. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.
LARABELL, ALBERTA, March 10, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Dear 
mother of Thomas (Yvonne), Lawrence (Suzanne), Richard (Christine), Marilyn, 
Barbara De-Irala (Mikel), Raymond (Janet) and William. Also survived by 26 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet Maple & Big Beaver) Monday and Tuesday 3-9 
p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Visitation at St. Matthias Church, 12509 19 Mile 
Rd., Sterling Heights, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Memorial 
tributes to Beaumont Hospice or Rose Hill Center. 
LIPTON,ELIZABETH A., Age 83, March 7, 2001. Beloved mother of James Lawrence 
(Susan) Lipton and Laura (David Hepp) Lipton. Beloved grandmother of Jeremy 
Lipton and Richard Lipton. Survived by brother James L. (Nita) Amsden. 
Predeceased by brother LeRoy Amsden and sister Edna Mae Amsden. A Private 
Memorial Service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Library 
of Michigan Foundation, P.O. Box 30159, Lansing, MI 48909. Arrangements were 
made by Duzak Funeral Home, 
PAMPALONA, JOSEPH ,Age 85, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband for 59 years of 
Catherine (nee Amoroso). Loving father of Frances (Scott) Kraai, V. Victor, 
Elizabeth (Ronald) Pampalona Kornago. Proud grandfather of Victor Chiodini, 
Joseph Pampalona, Michael Pampalona, Robin Vechazone and Kimberly Griffis. Dear 
brother of Lena Lumetta. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of th e 
Bagnasco & Calcaterrata Funeral Home , 25800 Harper (3 blks N. of 10 Mile) 
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. He was past commander 
American Legion Post #570 in 1957-1958 and a member of Detroit Speed Skating 
Club. Memorial contributions to: Hospice of Michigan, Macomb Unit appreciated by 
family. 
PSZCZOLKOWSKI, JOHN V. "Bee" Age 76. Beloved husband of Louise. Loving father 
Gerry (Tony) Wietecha and the late Larry (1992). Much loved grandfather of 
Debbie, Tony and Trina. Great grandfather of Mark, Nicole, Brandon, Shelbey, 
Madison and Morgan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. WWII Naval 
Veteran. Member of Amvets Post #14. VFW #4162, American Legion #455, DAV ch. #83 
and Cardinal Mercier Counsel K of C. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Wednesday 2-9 
p.m. Parish Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday, HAVC Ritual 7:30 p.m. Funeral service 
Thursday 9:30 a.m. KROT FUNERAL HOME ., 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240. 
Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. St. Ladislaws Church. Interment Mt. Olivet.
RABINOWICZ,DR. I. MATTHEW Beloved husband of Lisa Rabinowicz. dear father of 
Anna Ceryl Rabinowicz; devoted son of Sarah Rabinowicz and the late Soloman 
Rabinowicz; dear brother of Martin (Tova) Rabinowitz and Jacob Rabinowitch; 
son-in-law of Dora Goldin and the late Jack Goldin; brother-in-law of Michael 
(Julia) Goldin; also survived by a niece and nephew. Services and interment in 
New York. Local arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020. A memorial 
service to be held at a later date. 
RAJAVICH, FRANCES, March 10, 2001. Age 87. Wife of the late Paul. Beloved mother 
of Barbara (James) Dermody. Grandmother of Susan Ordway and Margaret Scheske. 
Two Great Grandsons. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. (Instate 9:30 AM) at Our Lady of 
Sorrows Church, 23815 Power (South of 10 Mile Rd.) Farmington. Arrangments 
entrusted to Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home (248-474-5200)
ROMANO, ANTONINA (nee LoPICCOLO) Age 94, March 9, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Pietro. Loving mother of Tina Ventimiglia, Elizabeth Archer, Tony Romano and 
Fran Ruskin. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one 
sister, Giovanna LoPiccolo. Visitation Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke Avenue at 25 Mile 
Raod. Rosary Tuesday 7 PM. Funeral Wednesday instate 9:30 AM at St. John Vianney 
Catholic Church, 54045 Schoenherr (just S. of 25 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 
AM. Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
SCHKLOVEN,TILLIE, Beloved wife of the late Norman Schkloven. Dear mother of 
Michael (Odette) Schkloven and Joel (Andrea Sharkey) Schkloven. Grandmother of 
Nicole, Nina, Emmett, and Abby. Sister of Louise Hecht. Also survived by many 
loving nieces and nephews. Services 11 o clock Monday morning at the Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment Workmens Circle Cemetery. 
SOBKOWIAK,MARY, March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Dear mother of 
Diane and Darlene. Loving daughter of Louis and Louise Sebesten. Sister of Louis 
Sebesten Jr. Dearest grandmother of Jamie and Keith. Funeral Wednesday at 11 AM 
from the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt, (at Ann Arbor 
Trail). Rosary Tuesday at 7:30. Visitation Monday 4-9 and Tuesday 12-9.
VENERI, ENZO "Gene", Beloved husband of Carmela. Dear father of Robert (Mary 
Anne), James and Thomas (Donna). Proud grandfather of Rob, Ryan, Courtney and 
Jacqueline. Brother of Lea VanEvery (Donald). Also many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 
20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until 
mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, 
Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. Memorials to the Capuchin Monestary or St. John 
Hospital Cancer Center. 
VOGT, PETER "Jerry" Age 76, March 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Stephanie (Nee 
Zrembski). Loving father of Mary Rose (Danny) Graham, Susan (Dave) Burke, Peter 
(Mary Beth), Julianne (David) Longlade, Jean Marie (Christopher) Heath, 
Elizabeth Jane (Douglas) Davidson and the late Ursula Anne. Proud Grandfather of 
seven grandchildren. Dear brother of Patricia Ann Van Doninck. Visitation at 
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home , 25800 Harper Ave. (3 Blks North of 10 Mile 
Rd.) Monday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 
p.m. Instate Wednesday at St. Isaac Joques Church, 21120 Madison, St. Clair 
Shores, from 9:30 a.m. until mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Member of VFW Blackwell & Lempke Post #07573 New Baltimore, Tin Can Sailors, and 
Polish National Alliance Lodge 1613. Memorial Contributions to American Heart & 
Stroke Foundations or Michigan Humane Society Appreciated by Family.
WELLS,ELENORA, March 10, 2001. Age 80, of Berkley; formerly of Pleasant Ridge 
and Detroit. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lawrence R. Dear 
mother of Lawrence E. (Kathy), William A. (Cheryl), Mary Ellen Wells (William 
Arendt) and Patricia A. Wells M.D. (Hadar Tucker M.D.). Devoted grandmother of 
Katie, Josie, Maggie, Alex, Rachel, Ethan, Kevin, Meagan, Kate and Colleen. 
Sister of the late John Walsh. Loving cousin of Janet Euth, Pat Corera and the 
late Rosemary Hedin. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, 
Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Monday 2-8 p.m. 
with Rosary 4 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Royal Oak 
(730 S. Lafayette) until Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy 
Sepulchre. Memorials to St. Anne Church, 1000 Anne St., Detroit 48216. For 
further information: 248-549-0500 
WIRTZ, MARY ANN, Age 53, March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of Tom. Loving daughter of 
Mary Chisholm. Visiting Monday 3-10 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. at the A.H. 
Peters Funeral Home , 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) in Warren. 
Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. mass St. Anne Catholic Church, 32000 
Mound, Warren.
YEZAK, BEATRICE R., age 84 of Hermitage, Tennessee, formerly of Ferndale. Dear 
mother of Larry (Nancy), Tom (Marilyn), Jim (Jana) and Cindy (Jim) Barnes. 
Sister of Al (Jean) & Jim (Georgina) Simoneau and Genevieve (Leo) Louisignau. 
Loving grandmother of seven & great grandmother of three. Visitation Thursday 
2-9 p.m., Rosary 7 p.m. at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Nine Mile 
Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Mass Friday 11 a.m. with 10 a.m. instate 
viewing at St. James Catholic Church, Ferndale. Private burial at Holy Sepulchre 
Cemetery,

Death Notices 3/13/01

ABBOTT,YVONNE M., March 10, 2001, age 70. Beloved mother of Kim (Michael) 
Abbott-Mandryk, Jeffrey (Lynn), Krista (Alan) Rygiel; loving companion of Don 
Denoon; dear- est grandmother of Rachel, John, Kristopher, Kevin, Matthew, 
Lauryn. Funeral Tuesday at 7pm from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 
7707 Middle- belt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm. Donations to 
Karmanos Cancer Institute appreciated.
BARATTA,,SUSAN, Age 89, March 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Dear 
mother of Andrew (Judy), Dearest sister of Margaret, and proceeded by five 
sisters and two brothers. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 at the Harry J. Will Funeral 
Home 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (East of 1-275). Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 am at 
St. Aiden Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Internment at St. 
Gabriel Cemetery, Hazelton, PA. Rosary Tuesday 6PM.
BARLOW,NATHALIE (Babe) March 12, 2001. Wife of the late Patrick H. Survived by 3 
daughters: Pamela (Lawrence) Mills, Maureen Celmer, Sandra (Daniel) Bogl, 7 
grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Private cremation services. Memorials to 
St. Jude Children s Hospital.
BEE, See Johny Pszczolkowski death notice
BEGLAU, LUCILLE R., Wife of the late Gottfried. Mother of Roy (Lois). 
Grandmother of Michael, David and Richard Beglau and Shirley Rodman. Great 
grandmother of 8, great great grandmother of one. Visiting Monday 3-8 p.m. 
Service Tuesday 11 a.m. Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (Bet. 6-7 
Mile). Interment Grand Lawn Cemetery.
BELKIN, LILLIAN, Beloved wife of the late Sam. Loving mother of Dr. Maurice 
(Deborah) Belkin and Edward Belkin and of the late Edith Wolf. Mother-in-law of 
Jack Wolf and sister-in-law of Sarah Millman. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth 
Belkin, Amanda Belkin, Dr. Cary (Sherry) Wolf, Ellen (Dr. Jeff) Gitt and Brian 
(Risa) Wolf. Also survived by 7 loving grandchildren and loving nieces and 
nephews. Services Tuesday 10:00 A.M. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. 
Interment Hebrew Memorial Park. 
BELKOWSKI , STANLEY H. 84. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve. Loving father 
of Dennis (Janet) and Denise (Graham) McHenry. Dearest grandfather of Ian. 
Funeral services Wednesday 10 a.m. at the Leonard A. Turowski Funeral Home, 9300 
Middlebelt (S. of W. Chicago) and to St. Damian Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. 
Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Entombment Parkview Memorial 
Cemetery. 
BENDIX,DR. STEPHEN, Beloved husband of Lauren. Dear father of Brooke, Scott, 
Jason, and Matthew Bendix. Son of Norman and Lucille Bendix. Brother of Carol 
(Michael) Allen, and Judi Thurswell (Dr. Joel) Miller. Son-in-law of Seymour J. 
and Lois Erstein Levine. Brother-in-law of Dr. Robert and Michele Levine, 
Douglas and Ronna Levine. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. 
Services Tuesday 12 Noon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment 
Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
BLEDSOE, VERA LOUISE age 85, of Whitmore Lake, on Monday. Beloved wife of Cecil. 
Dear mother of Marilyn (Merwyn) Jones of Hartland, Doris (Earnest) Lucitte of 
Whitmore Lake, and Robert (Rose) Bledsoe of Brighton, and 1 brother Victor 
Kaiser of Midland. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 
8 p.m. with the Funeral service Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, 
706 W. Main (corner of 3rd) Brighton. 810-229-9871. Burial to follow at Fairview 
Cemetery, Brighton. 
BONANNI, GILDA, Age 79. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of Cataldo. Loving mother 
of Marisa (Enzo) Del Serrone and Frank (Domenica). Proud and loving grandmother 
of 6; great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Cataldo Marocco and Giovanni 
Marocco. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Prayer service 
Wednesday 6 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Thecla, 20766 S. Nunneley in 
Clinton Twp. until 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. 
BONO, JANE M., March 10, 2001. Age 72. Beloved wife of Peter. Dearest mother of 
Benny (Deborah) Bono & Kenneth (Geralyn) Bono. Also survived by 8 grandchildren 
& 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Marion (Olive) Matthews & the late 
William (Dorothy) Sheppard. Visitation Mon. 3-9 p.m. & Tue. 1-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Scripture Service Tues. 7 p.m. Instate Wed. 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM time of Mass 
at St. Clement Church, 25320 Van Dyke (between 10 & 11 Mile Road). Interment St. 
John Cemetery, Shelby Township, MI. 
BRANNAN,WALTER H., Age 70, March 8, 2001 in Georgia. Beloved husband of Phyllis. 
Dear father of John (Dana) Brannan, Donald (Marci) Brannan, Fred (Ann) Thatcher, 
Claudia Thatcher and Kimberly (Robert) Paul. Dearest brother of Louise Barton 
and Jo Ann Wessell. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Robert Paul Jr. Funeral services 
Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 S. Main Street, 
Plymouth. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. 
BURGESS,GERALDINE MABEL March 11, 2001 in Beebe, AR. Age 88, formerly of 
Birmingham & Lansing. Wife of the late William Garrett Burgess. Dearest mother 
of Diane Burgess. Grandmother of Elizabeth Baker. Great-grandmother of Maria. 
Funeral Service Thursday 1 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Son Chapel (Vasu, Rodgers & 
Connell), 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends 
Wednesday 4-8PM. Interment, Acacia Park Cemetery. Memorial tributes Arthritis 
Foundation appreciated.
CHARTER, CORDELIA L. March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Don B.; dear 
mother of James (Valerie); loving grandmother of Christopher and Jeffrey; sister 
of Maxie Braden. Services Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Thursday, March 15. 
Please contact Swanson Funeral Home, 313-272-9000 for complete arrangements. 
Interment Nashville, Tenn.
CHASE,WALTER V., Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Debbi Chase, 
Cindi (Steve) Masinick and Sharon (Dave) Hug. Devoted grandfather of Craig, 
Christine, David and Alex. Great-grandfather of Tayler and Ashlyn. Dear brother 
of Virginia Chase, Norman (Libby) Kuczynski and Christine (Jerry) Ludorf. 
Brother-in-law of Bud (Dorothy) Schwartz. Visitation Tuesday 5-9PM, Wednesday 
2-9PM, Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate, Thursday 
9:30AM until time of Mass 10AM, St. Angela Church. Rosary Wednesday 7PM.
CICHON,,VIRGINIA J., age 78, March 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arnold. 
Dear mother of David, Brian (Carlia), Mark (Michelle), Jeff (Beth), Debbie (Tim) 
Gasparski. Loving grandmother of Renee, Brenda, Mesha, Chris, Amanda, Dale and 
Catherine. Sister of Shirley Johnson. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son 
Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., (3 blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica from 2-9PM Tuesday. 
Scripture Service 7PM Tuesday. Mrs. Cichon will lie in state on Wednesday at St. 
Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound Rd., Shelby Twp. from 10:30 AM until 11:00 
AM time of Mass. Memorials suggested to Alzheimer s Association or St. Kieran 
Church.
CLARCK,BENJAMIN H., Age 65. March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee St. 
Charles). Loving father of Benjamin (Karin), Lisa Clarck, Jacqueline Clarck, and 
Susan Kelly. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at The D.S. Temrowski & Sons 
Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12 Mile). Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. 
Memorials appreciated to Multiple Sclerosis or American Diabetes Association.
CZERKIS, CASIMIR, Age 89, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Jane. Dear father 
of John Czerkis and Rita (Thomas) Theoret. Dear grandfather of Matthew and 
Stephen Czerkis, Kevin and Jason Theoret. Dear brother of Mary Kolinske and 
Caroline Tutak. Funeral services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home 
11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. 
Mr Czerkis was a 1930 graduate of Coyne Electrical School (Chicago, IL), 50 year 
member of IBEW-Local 58 and Bishop Murphy KofC Council #3257. Family would 
appreciate donations to Karmanos Cancer Institute. 
CZERWINSKI, JERZY March 11,2001 age 56. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father 
of Leah and Chris Robert Czerwinski. Dear son of Jan and Kazimiera Czerwinski. 
Dear brother of Wlodzimierz (Grazyna) Czerwinski. Visitation Wednesday 5 pm-9 pm 
and Thursday 12 noon-9 pm at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek 
Funeral Home , 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Parish rosary Thursday 7:00 
pm. In state Friday 9:30 am at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 3100 Eighteen 
Mile rd. (West of Ryan Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment 
Resurrection Cemetery. Jerzy was a member and President of ZHP (Michigan 
Chapter), K of C. Troy (St. Anastasia Church) Council #7134, President and Board 
of Director of the Polish American Credit Union, Treasurer Parents Committee of 
Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Member of the Polish American Cultural Center, 
Supporter of the Special Olympics and President of State Farm Insurance Co. of 
Troy. Please sign the family guest book at www.legacy.com. 
DICKERSON,RUTH E., March 11, 2001. Dear mother of Kathie DePorre. Loving 
grandmother of Britany and Nicholas DePorre. Ruth was a dear friend to all. 
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd. 
(btwn. Maple & Big Beaver) Tuesday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Visitation at Central Woodward 
Christian Church, 3955 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Wednesday 10 a.m. until Funeral 
Service at 11 a.m. 
DIONNE,PAUL E., M.D. Age 74. March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Bridget. 
Dear father of Jule (Alison), Pauline (Bill) Gaffney and Cammie (Will) Cutter. 
Also survived by ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Picken. Leaves many 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 5-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral 
Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral services Wednesday; instate 9:30 a.m. 
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Rd., Grosse Pointe 
Woods, until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Family suggests donations to the American 
Cancer Society- Colon Research Department.
DOBSON , LAURA N. ,March 11, 2001, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Charles. 
Dear mother of Viola (Frederick) Greiner. Loving grandma of John (Ellen), David 
(Jemma), Laura and Amy. Dear aunt of Mary Lee (Charles) McAtee. Sister of 
Frederick, James, Margaret, Mary, Jean and the late Raymond, Oliver, Lenore and 
Zelma. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 
Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.
DULOCK, FLOSSIE, Beloved wife of the late Fred (1999). Loving mother of Fred 
(Gayle) Dulock. Dearest grandmother of Paul (Jody) and David (Amy) Dulock. 
Sister of Juanita and Allene. Services 11 AM Thursday at Ford Funeral Home, 
26560 Van Dyke. Entombment at Cadillac Memorial. Visitation 2:30-9 PM Wednesday.
DUNBAR, GENEVIEVE, Age 84. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, Sr. 
Dear mother of Joan Malkiewicz (Leonard), daughter-in-law Margaret, and the late 
Raymond Jr. Dearest grandmother of Michele Soter, Steven Malkiewicz, Shari 
Vlasic, Renay Foley, Laura Dunbar, and Great Grandmother of 13. Loving sister of 
Christine Fasino of Rochester New York, Casper Murano of Birmingham, Alabama, 
Sam Murano of Rochester New York, Ann Virginia Barnett of Memphis Tennessee, and 
the late Frank Murano and Mary Sciascia. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the 
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (East of I-275). Funeral 
Service Thursday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Internment at Glen Eden Cemetery. 
Family suggests memorials to Presbyterian Village, 17383 Garfield, Redford, MI 
48240. 
DYRDA,GENEVIEVE, March 12, 2001. Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dearest 
mother of Beverly (Bob) Roberts and James. Loving and proud grandmother of 
Charles (Amy) Roberts and Jenifer (Mike) Faulman. Great grandmother of Trevor 
Roberts. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 
Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Wednesday 7 p.m. 
Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Sylvester Church, 
11200 12 Mile Rd. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
FEDESON, JOHN, Dear husband of Michalene. Dear father of Beverly (Salvatore) 
Moceri and the late Dr. Theodore (Maureen) Fedeson. Dear grandfather of Dr. 
Brian Fedeson, Dr. Linda McBryde, Kenneth Fedeson, Laurie Morrill, Michael 
Moceri and Michelle Roslinski. Fourteen great grandchildren. Brother of Michael 
(Wanda) and the late Steve Fedeson. Funeral from Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van 
Dyke (10-1/2 Mi) Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Church 10 a.m. 
Visitation Tuesday 12-9 p.m. with Prayer Service 7 p.m.
FERGUSON, REBECCA LEANN Age 31. Suddenly. Mother of Felisha Marie Johnson. 
Daughter of Barbara Lee Stacey and Fred David Szemyak (Brenda). Step-daughter of 
Ed Stacey. Sister of Fred David Ferguson, Norman Ferguson, Roxanne (Volker) 
Busch, Rachel Stacey, Kevin Stacey, Cherie Folkman, Kim Zwolinski, Linda Moore, 
Robert Szemyak, Greg Szemyak, Heather Wooten and Paula Szemyak. Aunt of Justin 
Tayler Stacey, Joshua Ferguson, and other nieces and nephews. Granddaughter of 
Mable Morley. Many aunts and uncles also survive. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m., 
Wednesday from 9-11 a.m. funeral service at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 
2396 Caniff, Hamtrack. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery 
FIFELSKI,ESTHER R., 69, died March 11, 2001. Services Saturday, March 17, 2001, 
11:00 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mancelona. Survived by husband, 
Frank; 5 children: Yvonne, Delphine, Sandra, Daniel, Kenny; 5 grandchildren; 1 
great granddaughter; one brother, Gerald "Jerry" and two sisters, Rosie and 
Theresa. Visitation Friday 5-9 P.M. Penzien Funeral Homes, Inc. in Mancelona. 
Rosary Friday 7:00 P.M. 
FRIEDMAN , SAM M. ,Beloved husband of Mary Friedman. Loving father of Candace 
Friedman and Rochelle (Marlin) Berg. Dear grandfather of Fred (Carol) Berg and 
Paul (Kariann) Berg. Great -grandfather of Benjamin and Rachel Berg. GRAVESIDE 
SERVICES TUESDAY 2:30 P.M. AT HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK, Lakeside Section. 
Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622
GALIDO, JOHN A., March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Theresa. Dear father of 
Darlene (Chris) Varani, and David. Brother of Barbara (Paul) Scalese, and James 
(Nancy) Galido. Visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Scripture service 
Wednesday 6 p.m. at O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 
348-1800. Interment East Ridge Cemetery, Westover, PA. Donations to American 
Heart Association, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678 or National Kidney 
Foundation of Michigan, 2350 S. Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 
GLICKSTEIN,ETHYL, Beloved wife of the late Jack Glickstein. Dear mother of 
Janice (Jerrold) Sherman and Susan (Elliott) Kolodin. Dearest sister of Celia 
Dorf and the late Dr. Samuel Epstein. Loving grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey (Beth) 
Sherman, Dr. Leonard Sherman, Harley (Lana) Sherman, Robert Kolodin, Lorne 
Kolodin and fiance Beth Straw and Sara (David) Ferguson. Great grandmother of 
Joshua, Aaron, Max and Michael. Graveside services were held at Adat Shalom 
Cemetery, Livonia. Arrangements by THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, 248-406-6000. 
GONDEK, FRANK L., Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Denise (Andrea) Gondek 
DeBenedetti and the late Frank Jr. Dear brother of Dennis (Dolores), Timothy 
(Kathy), Bonnie and Sharon (Ray) Zmuda. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. 
Visitation Tuesday 3-5 and 6-9, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9. Rosary Wednesday 7:30 O 
Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Instate 
Thursday 10:30 until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, 24505 
Meadowbrook. Donations to Livingston County Hospice or Mesothelioma Research 
Fund.
GOODSIR,MARGARET T., Age 100 of Inverness, FL. March 12, 2001. Dear wife of the 
late George H. Goodsir. Loving mother of Isobel (Charles) Saussele and Margaret 
(William) Welte. Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 7. Memorial Service 
pending in Florida. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake.
HAULER , CHRISTOPHER J. Sr. Age 73. March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late 
Ruth. Dear father of Chris (Sherry), Jay (Denise) and Gary (Patti). 13 
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Brother of "Toots" Jim Knight. Uncle of 
Donna (Ron) Schenck and Cherylann Hauler. Brother-in-law of Marcie Hauler. 
Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 
Gratiot, Roseville. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at 
St. Donald Church. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m.
HAWLIK, CLEOLA, Age 94 of Bloomfield Twp., March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of 
Joseph C. Loving mother of Joseph C., Jr. (Bonnie) and Sidney H. (Julie). Dear 
grandmother of six and great grandmother of four. Dearest sister of two. Private 
cremation services with burial to follow in Arkansas. Memorials donations for 
Cardiovascular Services Enhancement in c/o The Beaumont Foundation. Arrangements 
entrusted to Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home Keego Harbor.
HAY, BRUCE D., Age 67, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Terry. Loving father 
of Susan (Marty) Hay-Miles and Stephen Hay. Dearest grandfather of Zachary. 
Brother of William (Nancy) and Thomas (Donna). Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Instate Wednesday 9 a.m. at St. Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (just E. of 
Dodge Park Rd.) Sterling Heights, for Mass beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment 
Resurrection. 
HOPPE,SOPHIE M., age 76, March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Gunther. 
Loving mother of Susan (Tim) Bardoni and Ruth (Robert) Wayne. Dear grandmother 
of Stephen, Ryan, Tommy and Tyler. Visitation Tuesday 4-9. Funeral Wed. 2 PM at 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren.
HUSBAND , CHARLES W. Sr. Age 88. March 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary Louise. 
Dearest father of Charles and Craig (Debbie Voran). Dear grandfather of 
Jennifer, Heather and Chelsie. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 
p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford Rd. Fuineral Thursday 
10:30 a.m., in sttate with an 11 a.m. Service at St. Christopher s-St. Paul s 
Episcopal Church, Detroit, 20750 W. McNichols Rd. Entombment Glen Eden Cemetery.
IVERSON,,ARTHUR J., (age 93) Husband of the late Josephine. Beloved father of 
Steven, Lois (John) Price, Marvin, Doris, Raymond and the late Alan and father 
in law of Dorothy. Loving Grandfather of Nine. Visiting Wednesday 3-9 pm. 
Prayers Thursday 9:30 AM at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home 18425 Beech Daly 
(Btw 6-7 Mile). Mass 10 am at St. Agatha Church. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
dncross4JANOWICZ , ANTHONY March 12, 2001. Age 88. Beloved husband of the late 
Janina (1998). Dearest father of Mike (Lottie), Edward (Terri), Janet F. (Jack) 
Fallon. Dearest grandfather of eight, great-grandfather of five. Also survived 
by one sister Lottie Pawlak of Poland. Funeral services will be held Thursday 
9:15 a.m. at the Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan 
Rd. (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile) Warren. Mass of the Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. 
Bartholomew Catholic Church, 20001 Wexford (Detroit). Parish Rosary Wednesday 7 
p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 1-9. 
JOINES,MARGARET AGNES 97, formerly of Brighton. Beloved mother of Kay (Ken) 
Newberry of Hartland, Bette (John) Ambrose of Howell. Dear grandmother of four 
and dear great-grandmother of two. Visitation Tuesday 3/13/01 at Herrmann 
Funeral Home from 4 to 9 PM. Service Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Herrmann Funeral 
Home, 600 E. Main Street, Brighton. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. 
KAWECKI, JOSEPH, Church Organist, Friend and Brother. Passed away February 25, 
2001. Remember Joe when you hear beautiful music and rejoice. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley
KENNEDY,MAUREEN T., Beloved daughter of the late John and Loretto Kennedy. Dear 
sister of Donna (William) Gesler, the late Patricia (Tyrone) Richardson, Sharon 
(Theodore) Yanbeurden, John (Marsha), James (Suzanne) and Isabella Kennedy. Also 
survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe 
Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (between 12 and 13 Mile Roads), 
Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. 
Rosary Tuesday at 7 p.m. 
KOERBER,FRANK W., March 11, 2001. Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Corinne. 
Dear father of Mary Grba, Kathleen (Jim) Gelmini, Jeannette (Allen) Chumita, 
Corinne (Bill) Boyd, Charles (Arlynda) and William (Joan). Also survived by 17 
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Brother of Jean Miller. Visitation at 
The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 
Fifteen Mile Rd., (at Schoenherr) Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 3 p.m. Instate 
Assumption Grotto Catholic Church, 13770 Gratiot Ave. (N. of 6 Mile) Wednesday 
from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Assumption Grotto Cemetery. 
Founder of Du-All Drafting Supply.
KONOT, HELEN J., March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Arthur J. Loving 
mother of Marian and Henry Sr. (Shari). Leaves six grandchildren and six great- 
grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Church till 
time of Mass 10 a.m. Rosary Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
Visitation Wednesday 2-9 at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren.
KOTCH , EUGENE J. ,March 12, 2001. Loving brother of Raymond, Jerome, John, 
Bernadine LaChapelle, Loretta Kotch and the late Clarence Kotch, Rita Herzfeld 
and Shirley Lewicki. Visitation Tuesday 2-9. Rosary 8:30 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 
10 a.m. at O Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 
(248) 348-1800. Funeral liturgy 10:30 a.m. Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi. 
Donations to Hospice of Michigan. 
KUTEROVICH, STEVE J. Loving brother of Mary Gerstler, Helen Lorence and Anna Mae 
Franks. Special friend of Alma Peters. Also survived by many loving nieces and 
nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson 
Ave., St. Clair Shores. Instate Thursday 9:15 a.m. until 10 a.m. the time of the 
Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude Church, St. Clair Shores. Bruce Post VFW #1146 
Ritual Service 7 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Fort Custer National Cemetery, 
Augusta, MI, 11:30 a.m. Friday.
LARABELL, ALBERTA, March 10, age 85. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Dear 
mother of Thomas (Yvonne), Lawrence (Suzanne), Richard (Christine), Marilyn, 
Barbara De-Irala (Mikel), Raymond (Janet) and William. Also survived by 26 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. 
Desmond & Sons 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet Maple & Big Beaver) Monday and Tuesday 3-9 
p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Visitation at St. Matthias Church, 12509 19 Mile 
Rd., Sterling Heights, Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Memorial 
tributes to Beaumont Hospice or Rose Hill Center. 
LEPLER, EVA, Beloved wife of Hyman of 63 years. Loving mother of Sheldon Lepler, 
Elaine Victor and Linda (Dennis) Kayes. Loving grandmother of David, Jeffrey and 
Debra Kayes, Scott, Jill and Marc Lepler, Tamela (Jeffrey) Hausthor/Victor and 
two great-grandchildren. Dear sister of David (Ruthe) Shafer and Frances Gus. 
Services Wednesday 11:30 A.M. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248)543-1622. Interment 
Hebrew Memorial Park.
LUNDAK, MATHILDA, Age 93. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Vivian. 
Dearest mother of the late Alicia Schroeder. Loving grandmother of Chris (Robert 
Murphy) Perry-Schroeder, Timothy (Teresa) & Doreen (Paul) Koch. Proud great 
grandmother of Bradley, Danelle & Matthew. Sister of Alma (the late Art) Kautz. 
Visitation Tuesday 2-5 & 6-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at 
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). 
Donations are welcomed to Alzheimer s Assoc. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery 
LYONS, VIOLA A., Age 88, March 12, 2001. Dear sister of Wanda Rudzki, Virginia 
Kurys, Lottie Krencicki, Stella Grasela and Henry Wasik. Also survived by many 
nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday 9:15 a.m. from the Jarzembowski 
Funeral home 18957 W. Warren, at Artesian to St. Christopher Church at 10 a.m. 
Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Parish rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. 
MARDALL,WINIFRED E., March 12, 2001. Age 83 of Beverly Hills. Beloved wife of 59 
years to Hardy O. Dear sister of John Dunnett (Gloria); also survived by several 
nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday 11AM at A.J. Desmond & Son Chapel 
(Vasu, Rodgers & Connell), 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive 
friends Wed. 2-8PM. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the 
charity of donor s choice. 
MASSEY, WILFRED J., age 85, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Nellie. 
Dearest father of James, Robert, Catherine Hodyka and the late Elizabeth. Dear 
grandfather of 13, Great grandfather of 16. Visitation: Wednesday, 2-9 pm. 
Services: Thursday 10:00am at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral 
Home 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Memorials suggested to, Alzheimer s Association. 
MATKOVICH , MICHAEL J. of Harper Woods. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Dearest 
father of Michelle, Steven (Danielle), Michael (Diana), Lisa (Cliff), David 
(Barbara) and step-son Mark. Grandfather of many. There will be a Memorial 
service held in honor of Mr. Matkovich on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the St. Clair 
Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 
blks. N. of 10 Mile Rd.). The family will receive visitors from 6-7 p.m. on 
Wednesday. 
MICEK,ILA M., of Farmington Hills; March 12, 2001; age 73. Beloved mother of 
Victoria (Rev. Thomas) Martin. Loving grandmother of Melissa (Marc) Carrol and 
Rod Smith. Dear sister of Robert and Bill Burt. Also survived by several nieces 
and nephews. Funeral service 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001 at the 
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), 
Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to 
the Michigan Humane Society
MOORE , MARJORIE A. Age 86. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Edward P. 
Loving mother of Paul. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 
Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and at the 
Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lahser, Southfield, Thursday 10 a.m. until 
time of Funeral service at 11 a.m.
MROZ,WILLIAM E. SR., March 12, 2001. Dear husband of the late Gertrude. Dear 
father of Philip (Kathy) and the late William E. Jr. Dear grandfather of Kenneth 
and Debra. Funerla from Gendernalik Funeral Home , 35600 Main ST., New 
Baltimore, WEdnesday at 9:15 a.m. and at Immaculate Conception Church, 
Anchorville at 10 a.m. Visittion Tuesday 1"30-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday evening.
NELSON,ELSIE E., March 11, 2001 in Fort Meyers, Florida. Wife of the late 
LaVerne. Dear mother of Joan Richter (A.J.), Donald R. (Marge) and the late 
LaVerne Nelson. Also survived by 21 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren and 
one great-great-grandson. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons 
Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd. (btwn. Maple & Big Beaver) Thursday 3-9 p.m. 
Scripture service Thursday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Friday 9:15 a.m. at 
the Funeral Home with procession to St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams Road, 
Troy for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Family suggests memorials to Lukemia Society. 
NOBEL , SARA H., Beloved wife of the late Morris "Moshe." Loving mother of 
Rebecca (David) Litvin, Aviva Nobel, Gayle (Mark) Bialick and Natanya Debra (Ron 
Murch) Nobel. Dear sister of Miriam Roth. Loving grandmother of Alayna, Jessica 
and Marissa Bialick, Adina and Daniela Murch and Michael Litvin. Services 
Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel, (248) 543-1622 . Interment 
Machpelah Cemetery. 
NYCEK, CECELIA, March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell. Loving mother 
of Ken, Anita (Tom) Moseley and Gloria (Frank) Vaughn. Grandmother of Lisa, 
Brian, Steven, Brandon, Emilee, Ann Marie and Patrick. Daughter of Anna Myshock. 
Sister of Elizabeth Ryzenga, Diane Thering and the late Adam. Sister- in-law of 
Joanne. Family requests donations to Henry Ford Hospice or Henry Ford Hematology 
and Oncology. Visitation Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church until 
time of Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 
19111 W. Warren. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. 
OLTZ,,GEORGE (JIGGS) W. March 11, 2001, age 84. Dear Father of Judy (James) 
Dykas. Grandfather of Charles Pinkston and Cynthia (Silvio) Scappaticci. Great 
grandfather of Giovanna and Silvio Scappaticci II. Step father of Nancy 
(Charles) Player. Step grandfather of Dale and Darren Player. Past 
Sargeant-at-Arms for Riverview American Legion Post #389. Served in World War II 
and the Korean War. Fifty year member of Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43. 
Memorial service 12 Noon, Thursday, March 15 at Kerrington (734) 282-1400. 
ONYSKOW,JOAN T., March 11, 2001. Age 66, of Marine City. Beloved wife of John R. 
Dear mother of Teresa (Robert) Baker and Joseph (Kristene). Daughter of Virginia 
Matuszak. Sister of Carol (Randy) Weston and Kenneth (Barbara) Matuszak. 
Services Thursday 9:30 A.M. in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, 
followed by 10 A.M. Mass in Holy Cross Church. Visitation: Tuesday 7-9 P.M. and 
Wed. 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. Rosary Wed. 7:30 P.M. 
PAMPALONA, JOSEPH ,Age 85, March 11, 2001. Beloved husband for 59 years of 
Catherine (nee Amoroso). Loving father of Frances (Scott) Kraai, V. Victor, 
Elizabeth (Ronald) Pampalona Kornago. Proud grandfather of Victor Chiodini, 
Joseph Pampalona, Michael Pampalona, Robin Vechazone and Kimberly Griffis. Dear 
brother of Lena Lumetta. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of th e 
Bagnasco & Calcaterrata Funeral Home , 25800 Harper (3 blks N. of 10 Mile) 
Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 10:30 a.m. He was past commander 
American Legion Post #570 in 1957-1958 and a member of Detroit Speed Skating 
Club. Memorial contributions to: Hospice of Michigan, Macomb Unit appreciated by 
family. 
PARR,MARGARET H., Age 94, March 11, 2001. Wife of the late Fred G. Mother of 
Fred G. Parr, Jr. (Carolyn). Grandmother of Fred Jeffrey, Meghan Elizabeth and 
Jessica Lauren Parr. Funeral from St. Alan Church, 2345 Coolidge (btw. 15-16 
Mile Rds.) Wednesday 10 a.m. Friendsa may visit at church beginning at 9:30 a.m. 
Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (btw. 14-15 Mile 
Rds.) Tuesday 5-9 p.m. Prayers Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
PAUL,ROBERT, Age 75. Father of Andrea (Darren) Paul-Clark and Robert. Brother of 
Margaret Lyon. Private services were held. Memorials to Friends of the Sterling 
Heights Public Library, 40255 Dodge Park, Sterling Heights 48313, would be 
appreciated. Arrangements by Resurrection Funeral Home.
PSZCZOLKOWSKI, JOHN V. "Bee" Age 76. Beloved husband of Louise. Loving father of 
Gerry (Tony) Wietecha and the late Larry (1992). Much loved grandfather of 
Debbie, Tony and Trina. Great grandfather of Mark, Nicole, Brandon, Shelbey, 
Madison and Morgan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. WWII Naval 
Veteran. Member of Amvets Post #14. VFW #4162, American Legion #455, DAV ch. #83 
and Cardinal Mercier Council K of C. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Wednesday 2-9 
p.m. Parish Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday, HAVC Ritual 7:30 p.m. Funeral service 
Thursday 9:30 a.m. KROT FUNERAL HOME ., 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240. 
Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. St. Ladislaws Church. Interment Mt. Olivet 
Cemetery.
RICHARDSON,BENNE, Age 80. Beloved husband of Doreen. Stepfather of Donna 
(Richard) Farbrother, Patricia Dunbar, Michael Arnold, Jane Arnold and Mary 
Amato. Four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services at 
the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile Road 
Thursday 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 
until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday Noon until 9:00 p.m. 
RUSSELL,AGNES V., March 12, 2001. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Robert H. 
Dear mother of David (Patricia) and Robert F. (Nancy). Also survived by nine 
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Visitation 
Wednesday noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. Cadillac Memorial Gardens 
West Cemetery, Chapel of the Angels, 34224 Ford Rd. (W. of Venoy), Westland, MI. 
Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated in lieu of flowers. 
SHOOK,MARTHA, Age 92, March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Loving 
mother of Tom (Shirley). Proud and loving grandmother of six; great grandmother 
of 13. Dear sister of Leo (Dorothy) Malinowski. Also survived by many loving 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Funeral Mass will be Thursday 
10:00 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus in Clinton Twp. on the corner of Romeo Plank 
and Canal. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
SOBIE, JACKIE LEE, Age 66 of Pinckney. Beloved wife of Eugene. Dear mother of 
Lee Ann Scott and Timothy J. Sobie. 2 grandchildren Tammy and Jamie Scott, 1 
brother Thomas M. Rinehart and 1 sister Laurie-Suzanne also survive. Funeral 
Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday March 15, 2001 from the Community Congregational 
United Church of Christ, Pinckney. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 
5:00-8:00 P.M. and Wednesday from 1:00-8:00 P.M. at the Keehn Funeral Home 706 
West Main Street, Brighton (810) 229-9871. Memorial Contributions are suggested 
to the Michigan Heart and Vascular Institute, Ann Arbor. 
SOBKOWIAK,MARY, March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Dear mother of 
Diane and Darlene. Loving daughter of Louis and Louise Sebesten. Sister of Louis 
Sebesten Jr. Dearest grandmother of Jamie and Keith. Funeral Wednesday at 11 AM 
from the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt, (at Ann Arbor 
Trail). Rosary Tuesday at 7:30. Visitation Monday 4-9 and Tuesday 12-9.
STONE , HELEN DOROTHY (nee Woodling) Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 9, 
2001 at Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Windsor at the age of 84 in the company of her 
close family. Loving mother of Sarah Scott of Plano, Texas and Raymond Giles 
Stone of Windsor, loving mother-in-law of David Scott and loving grandmother of 
Sara s daughters Alison and Emily. She is also survived by numerous nieces and 
nephews. She was predeceased by her husband John Giles Stone of Windsor and her 
brother Robert Lee Woodling of Pueblo, Colorado. She was born in Needles, 
California, and later moved to La Junta, Colorado. Following graduation from the 
University of Colorado at Boulder, Helen pursed a career in pharmaceutical 
research with Parke Davis in Detroit before leaving to raise her family in 
Windsor. For more than 60 years she was a member of the women s philanthropic 
and educational organization P.E.O. almost entirely with Chapter R in 
southeastern Michigan. An avid stamp collector, she was also a founding member 
of both the Essex County Stamp Club and the Windsor Junior Stamp Club. She was 
warm, thoughtful and tolerant. Her bright personality and unfailing good spirits 
will be sadly missed by her family and the many friends she made and kept over 
the years. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home 895 Ouellette Avenue, 
Windsor (519) 254-3223 on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on 
Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. from the H.S. Anderson Memorial Chapel. 
For those wishing to make a donation in lieu of sending flowers we would suggest 
and appreciate either the Canadian Lung Association or the International Peace 
Scholarship of P.E.O. Sisterhood. 
SZACHTA, EDWIN W. ,Age 80, March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of Virginia. Dearest 
father of Pamela Ann (James) Dorre. Dear grandfather of James, Christopher and 
Patricia and three great grandchildren. Instate Thursday at 9:30 at St. 
Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit, until time of service at 10 
a.m. Visitation Wednesday at the Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse 
Pointe from 3-8. Prayers service Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. 
TRAUM, JOSEPHINE (Nee Ternullo) Age 86. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
John. Loving mother of Jo-Anne Pumphrey. Dear sister of Sadie Gentilia, Mary 
Short and Joseph (Frances) Ternullo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral 
Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 mile rd.) Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral 
Service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Memorial Contributions to the Michigan Cancer Foundation appreciated by family. 
VAN GORP, ROBERT S., March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Alice D. Dear 
father of Gary (Marva) and Gail (James). Also survived by brother Waldemar Van 
Gorp, and sister Maryann McCarter of LA. Visitation Tuesday 6-10 p.m., Wednesday 
10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., 
Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Thursday 9 a.m. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 
375 Lothrop at Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms until time of service 10 a.m. 
Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials to Macomb Literacy, 16480 
Hall Rd., Clinton Twp 48038 
VENERI, ENZO "Gene", Beloved husband of Carmela. Dear father of Robert (Mary 
Anne), James and Thomas (Donna). Proud grandfather of Rob, Ryan, Courtney and 
Jacqueline. Brother of Lea VanEvery (Donald). Also many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home , 
20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until 
mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church, Entombment Resurrection Cemetery, 
Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. Memorials to the Capuchin Monestary or St. John 
Hospital Cancer Center. 
VESTER , STEPHANIE A. (Dougher) March 11, 2001. Loving step-mother of Anthony 
and Andrew. Loving daughter of Kevin and Barbara Dougher. Daughter-in-law of 
Jeannine and Larry Vester. Sister of Dawn Dougher and Karen Arnett. Funeral 
service 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 
Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Wednesday 1-9 
p.m.
VOIGT , BETTY J. ,Beloved wife of Jack Voigt. Dearest mother of Michael (Joyce) 
Massey, Tom Voigt and Cindy Greene. Survived by five grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Bob Deniger, Blanche Anderson and Shirley 
Cosenza. In state Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Rd. 
at Joy Rd., Livonia. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. 
WARD,JAMES J., of Plymouth. Loving husband of Janice. Father of Shari (Robert) 
Bilkie, Karen (Steve) Horaney and James J. Ward II. Brother of Joan (William) 
Fuhrman, Joseph (Carol), Mary Ann (Tom) Neighbors and James (Janice) Balcom. 
Dear Papa of Amanda, Ashley, Megan, Nicholas and Courtney. Visitation Tuesday 
2-4 and 6-9PM at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., 
Plymouth (bet. Sheldon & Beck). Instate Wednesday 10AM until 11AM Liturgy of the 
Resurrection at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren, Canton.
WEST,HOLLIE, March 11, 2001. Dear husband of Mary. Dear father of Michael 
(Marla), Danny (Anne Marie), Karen (Michael) West-Dean), and Lisa. Brother of 
Faye (Boyd)Boggs, Matt (Alice), David (Joann), Lewis (Lori), Paul (Glenda), 
Dennis (Sandy), Tim (Margaret) and the late Jean West. Survived by 5 
grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. in Gendernalik Funeral Home 35600 Main 
St., New Baltimore. Visitation Wed. 2-9 p.m.
WHEELER, BESSIE W. ,94, March 11, 2001 at Wm. Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of 
Vernon (deceased). Dear mother of Wallace (Dorothy) and Beverly Crosthwaite. 
Loving grandmother of Ann (Tony) VanStaveren, Buck (Sally) Crosthwaite, James 
Wheeler, Laura (William) Burke, and John Crosthwaite. Also survived by eight 
great grandchildren. Committal service at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery on 
Monday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m. Memorial donations to Hospice of Michigan or Wm. 
Beaumont Hospital appreciated.
WILSON, MARY BEATRICE Wife of the late Norman E. Survived by many nieces and 
nephews. She was a long time resident of Taylor and an active member of St. 
Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church. She will be instate at the Voran Funeral 
Home, Friday 2-9 PM, 5900 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI. Scripture Service will be 
Friday 7 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 6442 
Pelham, Taylor. 

Death Notices 3/14/01

ASARO,SALVATORE E. "SAM" age 79, March 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Marion 
"Mary". Loving father of Frances (Jack) Orr, Carmella (Ronald) Mastilski, 
Vincent (Denise) and Salvatore (Amy). Proud and loving grandfather of 6; great 
grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Frances Maniaci, Ann Marino, Peter and the 
late Jim. Former usher for St. Gertrude for many years. Visitation Thursday 
2-9pm and Friday 1-9pm with a 7 pm Scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Funeral Mass will be Saturday 
10 am at St. Gertrude in St. Clair Shores (28839 Jefferson). Entombment 
Resurrection Cemetery 
AUSTIN , MARY R. ,Beloved wife of the late Ward. Dear mother of Barbara Nieman 
(Ronald), Judy Koelzer (Donald) and Joan Teetzel (Daniel). Also nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Frances Hartman. Funeral 
Saturday 9:30 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier 
Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to National 
Osteoporosis Foundation, PO Box 96173, Washington, DC 2007-7456 appreciated. 
BADIA,,RAY, Age 74, March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Di Julio). 
Loving father of Ray Jr., Jerry and Danny. Dear brother of Joseph (Maria); and 
the late Santa Maria Celestini. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 
at The Sterling heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. 
Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Wednesday 5-9pm and Thursday 1-9pm. Funeral 
begins Friday 9 am to St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 10 am Entombment Cadillac 
Memorial Gardens East. 
BARKER, LENDALL "BUD" Age 60. Beloved husband of Rita. Dearest father of Lendall 
Jr., David Cook, Thomas and Troy Barker, and the late Melody Kay. Loving 
stepfather of Anita and Christine. Predeceased in death by his parents William 
and Nellie Barker and brothers Carl, Sonny, and Thomas Barker. Also leaves 15 
grandchildren. Loving brother of Harold Gene Baggot, Ron Barker, Wilma Perrine, 
Lee Rendleman, and Ruth Morris. He leaves a special aunt Helen Smiley and cousin 
Goldie Crain, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2 p.m. until 
the time of service at 7 p.m. at the Risko Funeral Home, 7100 Michigan Ave., 
Detroit. Special thanks to VNA Hospice of Michigan.
BARLOW,NATHALIE (Babe) March 12, 2001. Wife of the late Patrick H. Survived by 3 
daughters: Pamela (Lawrence) Mills, Maureen Celmer, Sandra (Daniel) Bogl, 7 
grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Private cremation services. Memorials to 
St. Jude Children s Hospital.
BAYS, WALTER, Age 83 March 13, 2001. Loving husband of Shirley (Leroux). 
Preceded in death by eight sisters and brothers. Many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation Wednesday 5PM-9PM and Thursday 12 Noon-9PM. Funeral service Friday 
9:30AM at Weise Funeral Home 7210 Park Avenue, Allen Park (313-382-1150) and 
10:00AM at St. Pius X Church, Southgate. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. 
Scripture service Thursday 7:00PM. www.legacy.com.
BRANTON, MARY ELLEN, Age 74. Daughter of the late Martin and Mary O Henley. 
Beloved sister of Sr. Margaret O Henley O.P., Patricia Rochon and the late Allan 
O Henley. Sister in law of Della O Henley. Dear aunt of Michael (Sue) Rochon and 
great aunt of Mary and Michael Rochon. Visiting Thursday 3-9PM. Prayers Friday 
9:30AM Charles R. Step Funeral Home , 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile). Mass 
10AM St. Gemma Church. Final resting place St. Columbkille Cemetery.
BRYANT, CATHERINE R. March 11, 2001, After a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of 
the late A. James. Dear mother of James A. (Ruth) and Carolynn M. Marriott 
(Philip); also survived six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Family 
will receive friends at A.J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd (btwn 
Maple & Big Beaver) Friday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Friday 7:30 p.m. Funeral 
Liturgy begins Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to St. 
Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams, Troy, for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Family 
suggests Memorials to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Alzheimers Association.
dncross4BURZYNSKI,KAZIMIERZ Age 85. March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Jadwiga. 
Loving father of Mitchell and Ann (Jesse) Kozaczynski. Dearest grandfather of 
Christopher (Kim) Kozaczynski & Greg Kozaczynski and great grandfather of Liam 
and Abiegail. Dear brother-in-law of Kazimierza Burzynski. Funeral Service 
Friday 11:15 AM at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 
12 Mile), Warren. Mass 12 Noon at Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church. 
Visitation Wednesday 4-9 PM and Thursday 1-9 PM. Rosary Thursday 6 PM. Interment 
Resurrection. 
CHAMPAIGN,GILBERT S. March 12, 2001. Age 60. Beloved husband of Delphine. Dear 
father of Cindy (Andreas) Rothacker, Michele (William) Traster and Laurie 
(Kevin) Shay. Loving Papa of Jessica, Jimmy, Alex, Markus and Max. Visitation 
Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home , 2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn, 
Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. In state Friday at St. 
Victor Catholic Church, Gibraltar, at 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m.
CHARTER, CORDELIA L. March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Don B.; dear 
mother of James (Valerie); loving grandmother of Christopher and Jeffrey; sister 
of Maxie Braden. Services Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, Thursday, March 15. 
Please contact Swanson Funeral Home, 313-272-9000 for complete arrangements. 
Interment Nashville, Tenn. 
CHASE,WALTER V., Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Debbi Chase, 
Cindi (Steve) Masinick and Sharon (Dave) Hug. Devoted grandfather of Craig, 
Christine, David and Alex. Great-grandfather of Tayler and Ashlyn. Dear brother 
of Virginia Chase, Norman (Libby) Kuczynski and Christine (Jerry) Ludorf. 
Brother-in-law of Bud (Dorothy) Schwartz. Visitation Wednesday 2-9PM Kaul 
Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate, Thursday 9:30AM until 
time of Mass 10AM, St. Angela Church. Rosary Wednesday 7.
CHRISTIE,DOUGLAS L., Age 70, died March 11, 2001. Loving husband of more than 50 
years to Angela. Wonderful father to Stuart (Barbara), Colleen Huntsman (Kevin), 
Sally Bender (Patrick Smith), Nora Quillam (Gary), Christopher (Cathy), and 
Carrie Cutajar (John). Beloved grandfather of 13 grandchildren; also survived by 
brother Greg and sister Audrey and many nieces and nephews. He was a great 
neighbor and friend to all and a Chrysler employee for 49 years. A Service of 
Remembrance will be at 7:00 PM Wednesday March 14, 2001 at the Bell-Borek 
Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel (810) 231-0200 . Donations may be made in memory of 
Doug to Livingston Community Hospice, 620 Byron Rd., Howell, MI 48843. Envelopes 
will be available at the funeral home where Doug s family will receive visitors 
and friends at the funeral home from 5-9 Wednesday. 
CLARK,BENJAMIN H., Age 65. March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee St. 
Charles). Loving father of Benjamin (Karin), Lisa Clark, Jacqueline Clark, and 
Susan Kelly. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at The D.S. Temrowski & Sons 
Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12 Mile). Memorials appreciated to 
Multiple Sclerosis or American Diabetes Association. 
CORNWITH, BARRY O., Age 78. March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Vivian L. Dear 
father of Brian (Rebecca) and Colleen (Carlos) Danel. Dearest grandfather of 
Jason, Jennifer, Jaimie Cornwith and Michell, Carlos Jr., and Christopher Danel. 
Brother of Wynne (Richard) Young. Uncle of Richard Jr. and Greg. Also survived 
by many loving friends. Memorial Service Friday 7 PM at Verheyden Funeral Home, 
16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Memorial Gathering Friday 1-9 PM. 
CZERWINSKI,JERZY, March 11,2001, age 56. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father 
of Leah and Chris Robert Czerwinski and the late Alexandra. Dear son of Jan and 
Kazimiera Czerwinski. Dear brother of Wlodzimierz (Grazyna) Czerwinski. 
Visitation Wednesday 5 pm-9 pm and Thursday 12 noon-9 pm at the Sterling Heights 
Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Parish 
rosary Thursday 7:00 pm. In state Friday 9:30 am at Our Lady of Czestochowa 
Church, 3100 Eighteen Mile rd. (West of Ryan Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 
10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Jerzy was a member and President of 
ZHP (Michigan Chapter), K of C. Troy (St. Anastasia Church) Council #7134, 
President and Board of Director of the Polish American Credit Union, Treasurer 
Parents Committee of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, Member of the American 
Polish Cultural Center, Supporter of the Special Olympics and President of State 
Farm Insurance Co. of Troy. Please sign the family guest book at www.legacy.com. 

DIONNE,PAUL E., M.D. Age 74. March 9, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Bridget. 
Dear father of Jule (Alison), Pauline (Bill) Gaffney and Cammie (Will) Cutter. 
Also survived by ten grandchildren. Dear brother of Margaret Picken. Leaves many 
nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 5-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral 
Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral services Wednesday; instate 9:30 a.m. 
at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 467 Fairford Rd., Grosse Pointe 
Woods, until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Family suggests donations to the American 
Cancer Society- Colon Research Department.
dncross4DUZINSKI,VIOLA. Age 99. March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
Alexander. Loving mother of Dorothy Milewski and the late Alfred Duz. 
Grandmother of twelve. Greatgrandmother of five. Sister of Casimer Brooks and 
Jean Yelen. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church for 
mass at 10 a.m. Visitation at Lesney and Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, 
Dearborn, Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Burial St. Hedwig Cemetery.
EISENBERG,,SONIA, Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of David (Jonny) 
Eisenberg and Barbara (Saul) Leff. Dear sister of Florence Wax, Ben (Lillian) 
Chinitz and of the late Sylvia Goldsmith. Loving Grandmother of Ellen (Robert) 
Henak, Gordon (Susan) Leff, Ann (Richard Wenzlaff) Eisenberg, Susan (Lowell) 
Ackerman, Darryl (Anita) Leff, Martin Eisenberg and Ron Leff. Loving Great 
Grandmother of Arica, Amanda and Maggie Leff, Tracy Leff, Sara & Danielle Henak, 
Nadia, David & Rebecca Ackerman, Rachel & Adam Wenzlaff. Services Thursday 10:00 
A.M. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248)543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
FEE, ORA "RED", Age 95 of Detroit. Beloved grandfather of Cheryl (Thomas) 
Greenshields, Susan (Craig) Wozena and James. Dear great grandfather of Bryan 
Frawley, Sarah Frawley, Hannah Greenshields, Taylor Greenshields, David Fee, 
Matthew Fee and Emily Wozena. Predeceded by his wife Dorothea Painter Fee in 
1959 and his son Glenn 1999. Visitation Thur. 10am til service at 11:30 am at 
Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (3 mi.W. of 
I-75)
FITCH , MAE V. ,March 13, age 78, of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. 
Dear mother of Madeline Shockley. Grandmother of Kim Shockley. Funeral at Uht 
Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, Friday 1 p.m. Visitation Thursday 
1-9 p.m. Memorial service under auspices of OES Nankin Chapter 238, Thursday 
7:30 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Angela Hospice or First United Methodist 
Church, Wayne. For further information please call (734) 721-8555.
GISMONDE, ROSARIO "RUSS" March 11, 2001 age 81. Loving father of Ann (Bud) 
Hyduk, Michael (Sharon), Russ (Debbie), Vincent (Sheila). Also survived by six 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Dear brother of Santo (Angeline). 
Visitation at the The Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral 
Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm. 
Funeral begins Thursday 9:15am going to San Francesco Catholic Church for 10am 
Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. 
GOHL, MARGARET JEAN, (nee Fitzpatrick) of New Port Richey, Florida, formerly of 
Redford Township, age 72 died March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Robert 
(Sam). Dear mother of Michele (Harold) Sakalian, Patricia (James) Lelli, Robert 
(Denise) and Mary (Michael) Stolnicki. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild. Memorial Mass Friday 10AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 
Rickett & Grand River, Brighton, MI. Donations to Hospice of Michigan would be 
appreciated in lieu of flowers. 
GONDEK,FRANK L., Beloved husband of Joan. Dear father of Denise (Andrea) Gondek 
DeBenedetti and the late Frank Jr. Dear brother of Dennis (Dolores), Timothy 
(Kathy), Bonnie and Sharon (Ray) Zmuda. Also survived by many nieces and 
nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-5 & 6-9, Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9. Rosary Wednesday 
7:30 O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. 
Instate Thursday 10:30 until Funeral Mass 11am at Holy Family Church, 24505 
Meadowbrook. Donations to Livingston County Hospice or Mesothelioma Research 
Fund. 
GRAHL, E. LOUISE, Age 73 of Trenton. Loving wife of Burdette. Dearest mother of 
Gary Alan (Sheila) and Paul (Karen) Grahl. Dear sister of Bonnie Tilley. Dear 
grandmother of Deanna, Johanne, Dirk and Kelley. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. 
at R.J. Nixon Funeral Home 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. In state Thursday 10:30 
until time of service at 11 a.m. at St. John United Church of Christ, 2744 
Fourth St. at Chestnut, Wyandotte.
GRIFFIN, WILLIAM E., age 55, March 6, 2001. Beloved son of Virginia; dear 
brother of Joan Martin, Robert and Thomas. Memorial Service Thursday 3:00 p.m. 
at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, W. Long Lake, Troy. 
HAAS, JACK M., Age 73, died March 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Loving 
father of Brenda Stoughton, Wanda (Ken) VanHaitsma, Lisa, Andrew (Susan) and 
Thomas (Moira) Haas. Dear grandfather of Corey, Christine, Michelle, Emily, 
Michael, Paige and Hannah. Great grandfather of Brent, Daynna, Courtney and 
Rebecka. Step grandfather of P.J. and Matthew. A Memorial Mass will be held at 
St. Gerard Catholic Church, 19800 Pembrooke, Detroit on Saturday at 9AM.
HAMMES , HOWARD M. ,March 12, 2001. Age 78 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Sally. 
Loving father of Howard. Visitation Wednesday 12:30 to 9 p.m. John Molnar 
Funeral Home, 23700 West Rd., Brownstown. In state Thursday 12:30 until time of 
Mass 1 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2623 Third St., Trenton.
HENSLEY,MARY, Dear mother of Mark Whitler, Becky Hensley, Jeannie Reardon, 
Everette Hensley and Joey Hensley. Five grandchildren. Sister of Janice 
Wichtman, Charles Paquin and Anthony Paquin. Instate at the Salowich & Stevens 
Funeral Home, 3833 Livernois, Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at 
Messiah Church, West Grand Blvd and Toledo. Service 11 a.m. Interment Ferndale 
Cemetery, Riverview.
HOPKINS, DOUGLAS R., Age 72 of Lincoln Park. March 12,2001. Beloved husband of 
Sadie. Dearest father of Allan (Tammy) and Sandra (Carl) Van Wagner. Loving 
uncle of 3 nieces and one nephew. Also survived by cousins in England. Memorial 
service Thursday 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Wyandotte. 
Memorial visitation Wednesday 1-9 PM at the R. J. Nixon Funeral Home 
734-284-1600. Masonic service Wednesday 7 p.m. 
HURLEY,JANE F., Age 73 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Royal Oak, died Friday, 
March 2, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin S. Hurley. She 
is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Hurley of Grand Haven, Mary (Thomas) 
Adams of Brighton, sister, Barbara Liston of CA, three grandchildren. Memorial 
services will be held Saturday 11AM at the O-Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel . 
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
HUSBAND , CHARLES W. Sr. Age 88. March 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Mary Louise. 
Dearest father of Charles and Craig (Debbie Voran). Dear grandfather of 
Jennifer, Heather and Chelsie. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with Masonic 
Service 7 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford Rd. Funeral 
Thursday 10:30 a.m., in state with an 11 a.m. Service at St. Christopher s-St. 
Paul s Episcopal Church (Detroit), 20750 W. McNichols Rd. Entombment Glen Eden.
HUTCHISON, MARIE C., Age 102. Employee of City of Detroit Purchasing Department 
44 years. Loving aunt of Thomas L. Hutchison. Instate 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Peter the Apostle Church, until Mass 10 a.m. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Friday at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. 
JOZWIAK, TESSIE A., Beloved wife of the late Walter. Mother of Anthony 
(Patricia) and Mary Ann J. (George) Kovch. Grandmother of Julie, Michael, Andrew 
and Kristina. Sister of Minnie (Steven) Zaya and the late Sophie Leshniowski. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk 
Funeral Home 2396 Caniff at Brombach. Requiem prayers Friday 7 p.m. Instate at 
St. John s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3877 Clippert, Detroit, Saturday from 
10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
KAWECKI, JOSEPH, Church Organist, Friend and Brother. Passed away February 25, 
2001. Remember Joe when you hear beautiful music and rejoice. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley
KOSIN,,FRANK, March 12, 2001, age 74. Husband of the late Helen. Dear brother of 
Walter (Agnes), Theresa, Stella (Arthur) Magolan, and Maryann (Leonard) Stencel. 
Also survived by six nephews and three nieces. Visitation at McFarland Foss 
Funeral Home 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn, Wednesday 2 to 9p.m., Rosary Wednesday 
7p.m., In state Thursday 9:30a.m. at St. Barbara Church, Dearborn with Funeral 
Mass at 10a.m.
KOWALSKI,IGNATIUS "JIM" March 12, 2001, age 84 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of 
Clara M. Kowalski. Loving father of James (Darlene) Kowalski and Robert 
(Margaret) Kowalski. Dear brother of Louise. Dearest grandfather of Shelley, 
Wendy, Miranda, Kristy, Jim II, Jennifer and Kimberly. Dear great grandfather of 
Tailer, Trever, Tyler and Drake. Preceded in death by great granddaughter 
Caitlin. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Voran Funeral 
Home (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd. Rosary Friday 6 p.m. In state Saturday 
8:30 a.m. until time of mass 9:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 7800 W. 
Fort St., Detroit. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.
KRING, WAYNE WESLEY, Age 72 of Naples, FL died Friday, March 9 in Naples. He was 
formerly of Birmingham, MI, where he retired as Senior Vice President of 
Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit. Memorial services will be held at a 
later date in Petoskey, MI. Memorial donations may be made to the Moffitt Cancer 
Center, Attn: Foundation Office for Leukemia Research, 12902 Magnolia, Tampa, FL 
33612. Fuller Funeral Home, East Naples. 941-417-5000 
LADOUCEUR, DONALD P. Age 74. Dear father of Roger and Debra (Roger) Rhoads. 
Grandfather of Amanda and Roger. Brother of Richard, Phil, Raymond, Rita 
McDonald, Rosemarie Ladouceur and the late Leo. Visiting Thursday 3-9 p.m. 
Rosary 6:30 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 
Mile). Instate Friday 9 a.m. until Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Agatha Catholic 
Church, 19500 Beech Daly. Interment Holy Sepulchre. 
MANUEL, PERFECTA "BELLA" March 13, 2001. Dear mother of Carlos (Diane), Theresa, 
Michael, Harry Jr., Vincent, Steve, Mario, Richardo and Monica. Grandmother of 
13. Sister of Bart Obra, Lordbell Cruz and Melbarosa Ganaden. Visitation, 
Thursday 2-9 PM with a 7:00 PM Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 
1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state, Friday 9:30 AM at 
St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1646 Belton, Garden City until 10 AM Mass.
MATKOVICH , MICHAEL J. of Harper Woods. Beloved husband of Geraldine. Dearest 
father of Michelle, Steven (Danielle), Michael (Diana), Lisa (Cliff), David 
(Barbara) and step-son Mark. Grandfather of many. There will be a Memorial 
service held in honor of Mr. Matkovich on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the St. Clair 
Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 
blks. N. of 10 Mile Rd.). The family will receive visitors from 6-7 p.m. on 
Wednesday. 
MROZ,WILLIAM E. SR., March 12, 2001. Dear husband of the late Gertrude. Dear 
father of Philip (Kathy) and the late William E. Jr. Dear son of Eugenia & dear 
brother of Mary Ann Drozdowicz. Dear grandfather of Kenneth and Debra. Funeral 
at Gendernalik Funeral Home , 35600 Main St., New Baltimore, Wednesday at 
9:15am. and at Immaculate Conception Church, Anchorville, 10. 
MURPHY,PATRICIA J., Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Patricia McEveney 
(Michael), Barbara Newton (Joseph), George Murphy II (Susan), Kevin Murphy 
(Lori), Kathleen Marchetti (Gary), Brian Murphy (Mary), Harry Murphy and Sean 
Murphy (Sharri). Sister of Margaret Browning (Robert), Ruth Maskill (Gerald) and 
Edward Nolan (Janet). Also 21 grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. Also 
numerous relatives and friends. Funeral Friday 9 a.m. from the A. H. Peters 
Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. Our Lady 
Queen of Peace Church at 9:30. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. 
rosary. Memorials to St. John s Hospice. 
NELSON,ELSIE E., March 11, 2001 in Fort Meyers, Florida. Wife of the late 
LaVerne. Dear mother of Joan Richter (A.J.), Donald R. (Marge) and the late 
LaVerne Nelson. Also survived by 21 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren and 
one great-great-grandson. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons 
Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd. (btwn. Maple & Big Beaver) Thursday 3-9 p.m. 
Scripture service Thursday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Friday 9:15 a.m. at 
the Funeral Home with procession to St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams Road, 
Troy for Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 
Family suggests memorials to Leukemia Society of America. 
NYCEK, CECELIA, March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell. Loving mother 
of Ken, Anita (Tom) Moseley and Gloria (Frank) Vaughn. Grandmother of Lisa, 
Brian, Steven, Brandon, Emilee, Ann Marie and Patrick. Daughter of Anna Myshock. 
Sister of Elizabeth Ryzenga, Diane Thering and the late Adam. Sister- in-law of 
Joanne. Family requests donations to Henry Ford Hospice or Henry Ford Hematology 
and Oncology. Visitation Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church until 
time of Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 
19111 W. Warren. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. 
OLTZ,GEORGE (JIGGS) W. March 11, 2001, age 84. Dear Father of Judy (James) 
Dykas. Grandfather of Charles Pinkston and Cynthia (Silvio) Scappaticci. Great 
grandfather of Giovanna and Silvio Scappaticci II. Step father of Nancy 
(Charles) Player. Step grandfather of Dale and Darren Player. Past 
Sargeant-at-Arms for Riverview American Legion Post #389. Served in World War II 
and the Korean War. Fifty year member of Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43. 
Memorial service 12 Noon, Thursday, March 15 at Kerrington (734) 282-1400.
PETERS, DENISE L., Age 48 of the Village of Wolverine Lake. March 12,2001. 
Beloved wife of Phil. Dear mother of Keith and Leann Peters. Also two brothers 
and two sisters. Sister-in-law of Shirley, Pat and Joe, Gene and Grace. Funeral 
from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of 
Maple Rd). Friday 11 am. Friends may visit Wednesday 5 to 9pm and Thursday 1-9 
pm. 
QUEENAN , FRANK HENRY Age 82. Of Grosse Pte. Woods. Died March 5. Beloved 
husband of Bette. Loving father of Leslie and Frank (Ruth). Loving grandfather 
of Kelly. He was a WWII Veteran, First Calvary in the South Pacific, a member of 
the St. Andrews Society of Detroit. Arrangements with Faulmann and Walsh Golden 
Rule Funeral Home Fraser. Guestbook at www.legacy.com. 
RABINOWICZ,DR. I. MATTHEW Beloved husband of Lisa Rabinowicz. dear father of 
Anna Ceryl Rabinowicz; devoted son of Sarah Rabinowicz and the late Solomon 
Rabinowicz; dear brother of Martin (Tova) Rabinowitz and Jacob Rabinowitch; 
son-in-law of Dora Goldin and the late Jack Goldin; brother-in-law of Michael 
(Julia) Goldin; also survived by a niece and nephew. Services and interment in 
New York. Memorial service to be held 2 p.m. on Sunday April 1st at Congregation 
Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Rd., Southfield. Local arrangements by Ira Kaufman 
Chapel 248-569-0020 
REED , IONA ,Age 105, of Westland, died March 12, 2001. Beloved mother of Evelyn 
McDougal, Lillian Schwartz and Ralph (Marion) Reed. Dear sister of Mary Cronin. 
Also eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great-great 
grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 1-8 p.m. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at 
Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland, MI. Memorials 
to Detroit Rescue Mission or Open Door at Fort Street Presbyterian Church.
SCHULTZ, RONALD H., Age 55, March 12, 2001. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee 
Nowicki). Dear father of Deborah (Joe) Palmer, Jr., Christine (Greg) Dixon and 
Greg Schultz, of San Francisco, CA. Five grandchildren. Loving son of Henry 
Schultz. Brother of Sharon Robson and Nancy Payne. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at 
the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic, Warren. Visitation 
Wednesday 2-10 p.m. Memorials to Alzheimers Association 1-800-337-3827 
SIPSOCK, MARY (nee YALCH) March 11, 2001. Age 95. Beloved wife of the late John 
C. Loving mother of Barbara J. Moore, Joanne S. Bonds and the late Patricia. 
Much loved mother-in-law of Jerome A. Moore. 5 grandchildren, 4 great 
grandchildren. Sister of Dora McCann and Helen Cox of Texas. Many nieces and 
nephews. Visiting Friday 1-9 p.m. at Sommers Funeral Home, 12140 Morang, Detroit 
(313-521-1230). Prayers Friday 7 p.m. Instate Saturday 10 a.m. at Guardian 
Angels Church, Detroit, until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to Bon 
Secours Nursing Center, St. Clair Shores or Dominican Academy & High School, 
Detroit.
SMITH , CURT G. ,3/13/01. Beloved husband of Karen. Dear father of Brandy and 
Chad. Beloved son of Lora and the late Harold (Bud) Smith. Brother of Sandra 
(Ken) Brillinger and Richard (Donna) Smith. Visitation Thursday 2-9 at the O 
Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. (248) 
348-1800 . Scripture service Thursday 7:30 p.m. In state at Holy Family Church, 
24505 Meadowbrook, Novi, Friday 10 a.m. until Funeral Liturgy at 10:30. 
Donations to the Angela Hospice or Novi Educational Association.
SOBCZAK,,STANLEY, of Waterford, March 12, 2001; age 75; Husband of the late 
Lottie; Dear father of Donald Sobczak of Waterford and Darlene Jasina of Texas; 
Beloved grandfather of Benjamin Sobczak, Caitlin Sobczak, Tracy Hill and Steve 
Hill. Mr. Sobczak was retired from the United States Post Office and was a 
veteran of the United State Armed Forces. Private services will be held. 
Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Arrangements by the RIVERSIDE 
CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford (248)674-4181. 
SOBIE, JACKIE LEE, Age 66 of Pinckney. Beloved wife of Eugene. Dear mother of 
Lee Ann Scott and Timothy J. Sobie. 2 grandchildren Tammy and Jamie Scott, 1 
brother Thomas M. Rinehart and 1 sister Laurie-Suzanne also survive. Funeral 
Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday March 15, 2001 from the Community Congregational 
United Church of Christ, Pinckney. The family will receive friends Wednesday 
from 1:00-8:00 P.M. at the Keehn Funeral Home 706 West Main Street, Brighton 
(810) 229-9871. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Michigan Heart and 
Vascular Institute, Ann Arbor.
STOJCEVSKI, TODOR V. Beloved husband of Slavka. Dear father of Zivka Wojtowicz, 
Vesna Tasevski and Rajna Stojcevski. Loving grandfather of Kaela and Elaena. 
Services Friday 10:30 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel) 23701 Ford 
Rd. Visitation Thursday 12-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service Thursday at 7 p.m.
TASNY, CYNTHIA L. (nee Park) Age 52. March 8, 2001. Beloved wife of Lawrence W. 
Dearest mother of Denise Hicks. Proud grandmother of Jarrett Treadaway. Dear 
sister of Diane Novakowski, Sylvia Johnson & Susan Rainer. Visitation Thursday 
2-9 p.m. Friday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, 
Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile rd. Donations to the Scleroderma 
Foundation, MI Chapter or The Deaf Service Center of the Treasure Coast. 
Interment Acacia Park
TOERPER,,MARIE, age 71, March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving 
mother of Shirley (Gregory) Schester and Sharon Toerper. Dear sister of 
Catherine Stocki. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Wed. 
5-10 and Thurs. 1-10 with Scripture Service at 7 PM Thurs., Funeral Fri, 11 AM 
at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren. 
TRAUM, JOSEPHINE (Nee Ternullo) Age 86. March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late 
John. Loving mother of Jo-Anne Pumphrey. Dear sister of Sadie Gentilia, Mary 
Short and Joseph (Frances) Ternullo. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral 
Home, 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 mile rd.) Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral 
Service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. 
Memorial Contributions to the Michigan Cancer Foundation appreciated by family. 
VAN GORP, ROBERT S., March 11, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Alice D. Dear 
father of Gary (Marva) and Gail (James). Also survived by brother Waldemar Van 
Gorp, and sister Maryann McCarter of LA. Visitation Tuesday 6-10 p.m., Wednesday 
10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., 
Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate Thursday 9 a.m. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 
375 Lothrop at Chalfonte, Grosse Pointe Farms until time of service 10 a.m. 
Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials to Macomb Literacy, 16480 
Hall Rd., Clinton Twp 48038 
VESTER, STEPHANIE A. (Dougher) March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of Wayne. Loving 
step-mother of Anthony and Andrew. Loving daughter of Kevin and Barbara Dougher. 
Daughter-in-law of Jeannine and Larry Vester. Sister of Dawn Dougher and Karen 
Arnett. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday at the Chapel of L.J. Griffin Funeral 
Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors 
Wednesday 1-9 p.m.
WALTER,,BASIL E. "JUNIOR" age 47, March 10, 2001. Loving companion of Christine 
Zimmer. Dearest father of Stephanie & Natalie Walker. Dear son of Daisy Walker. 
Brother of Janice Lay, Gary, Robert & Timothy. Memorial visitation Wed. 6pm to 
9pm with service 7:30pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van 
Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd., Donations to the MI Humane Society or the Nature Conservancy 
are appreciated.
dncross4WASMUNDT , CHARLES "Chub" Age 86. March 12. Beloved husband of Luella. 
Dear father of Dick (Dorothy), Donald (Jane), and Jerry. Grandfather of eight, 
great-grandfather of nine. One sister, two brothers. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 
p.m. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, 
Roseville. Memorial contributions to Salvation Army, 18961 Common, Roseville, MI 
48066. 
WILSON, MARY BEATRICE Wife of the late Norman E. Survived by many nieces and 
nephews. She was a long time resident of Taylor and an active member of St. 
Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic Church. She will be instate at the Voran Funeral 
Home, Friday 2-9 PM, 5900 Allen Road, Allen Park, MI. Scripture Service will be 
Friday 7 PM. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 AM at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church, 6442 
Pelham, Taylor. 
dncross4ZUCHORSKI, EDWARD J. Age 73. March 12,2001. Dearest husband of Delphine 
(Felske). Beloved father of Judy (Ken) Mondro. Proud grandfather of Kevin and 
Anne. Dear brother of Rita M. Buszek. Member of the Msgr. Hunt K of C. 
Visitation Wednesday 2-9 pm and Thursday 12 noon til 9 pm at the Duzak Funeral 
Home 16600 W. Warren (E. of Southfield X-way). Rosaries Thursday, Parish at 2 pm 
and K of C at 7 pm. Funeral services Friday at St. Christopher Church with 
visitation from 10:30 am til the time of the funeral mass at 11 am. Interment 
St. Hedwig Cemetery. For further info. call 1-800-331-5051 

Death Notices 3/15/01

AUSTIN, MARY C., Beloved wife of the late Ward. Dear mother of Barbara Nieman 
(Ronald), Judy Koelzer (Donald) and Joan Teetzel (Daniel). Also nine 
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Frances Hartman. Funeral 
Saturday 9:30 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier 
Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to National 
Osteoporosis Foundation, PO Box 96173, Washington, DC 2007-7456 appreciated.
BADER,NATHAN, Of East Moline, IL, formerly of Alpina and Detroit. Beloved 
husband of June Bader. Dear father of Jennifer (Brandon) Kelly, 3 stepchildren, 
8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Son of the late Abraham Bader and the 
late Sarah Bader. Dear brother of Martin (Irene) Bader and brother of the late 
Muriel Oppenheim. Services and interment in Illinois. Local arrangements by the 
Ira Kaufman Chapel, (248) 569-0020
BADIA,,RAY, Age 74, March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Di Iulio). 
Loving father of Ray Jr., Jerry and Danny. Dear brother of Joseph (Maria); and 
the late Santa Maria Celestini. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation 
at The Sterling heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. 
Fifteen Mile Road (@ Schoenherr) Wednesday 5-9pm and Thursday 1-9pm. Funeral 
begins Friday 9 am to St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 10 am Entombment Cadillac 
Memorial Gardens East. 
BOURGEOIS, IRENE M., Age 79, March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Oscar. 
Dear mother of Cindy (Jeff) Pond, Bonnie (John) Danic and Marty. Loving 
grandmother of 11 and two great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of Cynthia 
Martin. Also survived by three sisters. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m., Rosary 7 
p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (East of I-275). 
Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m., Instate 9 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church, 
14841 Beech Daly, Redford. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers 
donations may be made to Botsford Kidney Center, 28425 W. Eight Mile, Livonia, 
MI 48152.
BRILL,ALBERT, March 14, 2001. Beloved husband of Ann. Dear father of Gary 
(Judy), Carol (Al) Miotke. Grandfather of Gregory, Diane, Krysten and Scott. 
Great grandfather of Phillip, Nicholas and Julie. Three brothers and three 
sisters. In state Saturday St. Mel s Church 9:30 a.m. Mass to follow at 10 a.m. 
Visitation Friday 1 to 9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 West Warren. 
Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
BROWN, MARY E., AGE 75 OF Detroit died March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of George. 
Loving mother of Tanagra (Fred) Hunter, Michelle E. Brown & Eric L. Brown. Also 
survived by 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial visitation 
Friday 6-9 p.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home 23919 John R. Hazel Park memorial 
service Saturday 11 a.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church 4605 Cass at 
Forest, Detroit 
BRYANT, CATHERINE R. March 11, 2001, After a lengthy illness. Beloved wife of 
the late A. James. Dear mother of James A. (Ruth) and Carolynn M. Marriott 
(Philip); also survived six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Family 
will receive friends at A.J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd (btwn 
Maple & Big Beaver) Friday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Friday 7:30 p.m. Funeral 
Liturgy begins Saturday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to St. 
Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams, Troy, for Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Family 
suggests Memorials to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Alzheimers Association.
dncross4BURZYNSKI,KAZIMIERZ Age 85. March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Jadwiga. 
Loving father of Mitchell and Ann (Jesse) Kozaczynski. Dearest grandfather of 
Christopher (Kim) Kozaczynski & Greg Kozaczynski and great grandfather of Liam 
and Abiegail. Dear brother-in-law of Kazimierza Burzynski. Funeral Service 
Friday 11:15 AM at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 
12 Mile), Warren. Mass 12 Noon at Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church. 
Visitation Wednesday 4-9 PM and Thursday 1-9 PM. Rosary Thursday 6 PM. Interment 
Resurrection. 
CANNIZZARO , MICHAEL Jr. Age 26. Beloved son of Mike and Shirley. Dear brother 
of Ray. Fiance of Tina Wilson. In state Friday 12:30 p.m. Taylor Free Methodist 
Church, 8900 Pardee Rd., Taylor, followed by a 1 p.m. Service. Visitation 
Thursday 2-9 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Dearborn.
CENTERS , EDNA M. ,March 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Loving mother 
of Claude Centers (Patricia), Paul Centers (Mary Lou) and Joanne Dixon 
(William). Grandmother of 14, great-grandmother of 26. Funeral Mass Saturday 
10:30 a.m. (instate at 10 a.m.) at St. Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., 
Farmington. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the 
Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), 
Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes to the Multiple Sclerosis or 
Huntington s Chorea Foundations.
dncross4CHOPE,CECILIA M. Beloved wife of the late Edward; dearest mother of 
Connie Janas; predeceased by son Irvin "Bud" Chope; dearest sister of Al Klatt; 
also survived by daughter-in-law Dolores; dearest grandmother of seven 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Mass 
of the Christian Burial Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. 
Mrs. Chope will lie instate 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Visitation Thursday 5-9 
p.m. and Friday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. with an afternoon Rosary at the Chapel of the 
E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan (1 blk. S. of Mile) Warren. 
DAVIS, JAMES A., February 27,2001. Beloved husband of Eleanore. Dearest father 
of Gloria Schulz, Karen Bassett and Lynn Gerow. Loving grandfather of seven and 
great grandfather of four. Memorial serviceSaturday 11 am at the A. H. Peters 
FuneralHome 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods.
DORMAN, RUTH A., Age 62, March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of Carl. Loving mother of 
Karleen (Kit) Warren, Patti (Greg) Wood, Cindy Thomas and Sara Dorman and also 
fostered 52 beautiful infants during her life. Dearest grandmother of nine. Dear 
sister of Mary Moos, Priscilla Bach, John Weber and Betty Grasl. Visitation 
Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro 
Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Friday 9 am at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metro 
Parkway just East of Schoenherr, until 10 a.m. time of Service. Interment 
Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Donations preferred to the Leukemia and Lymphoma 
Society. 
DOUGHERTY, EDWARD C. Age 71. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Loving father of 
Edward, Kathleen (Brian) Curran, Maureen (Ronald) Kaczmarek and Julie (Dennis) 
Brunzell. Dear grandfather of Rory, Ronnie and Mary Elizabeth. Brother of Grace 
Squires and the late Mary Jane Ford. Visiting Friday 2-9 p.m. Scriptures at 7 
p.m. Prayers Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech 
Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile.) Mass 11 a.m. Our Lady of Loretto. Interment Holy 
Sepulchre. Contributions to the Liver Transplant Emergency Need Fund.
EGAN,SONDRA ANN, March 13, 2001. Age 63. Beloved wife of Edward; loving mother 
of Wendy (Robert) Bresler, Jan (Dave) Anderson, Scott and Edward (Elizabeth); 
dearest amah (grandmother) of of 12. Memorial service Saturday 3 p.m. at 
Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and 
Merriman) Family will start receiving visitors at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions 
may be made to Angela Hospice. 
EISENBERG,,SONIA, Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of David (Jonny) 
Eisenberg and Barbara (Saul) Leff. Dear sister of Florence Wax, Ben (Lillian) 
Chinitz and of the late Sylvia Goldsmith. Loving Grandmother of Ellen (Robert) 
Henak, Gordon (Susan) Leff, Ann (Richard Wenzlaff) Eisenberg, Susan (Lowell) 
Ackerman, Darryl (Anita) Leff, Martin Eisenberg and Ron Leff. Loving Great 
Grandmother of Arica, Amanda and Maggie Leff, Tracy Leff, Sara & Danielle Henak, 
Nadia, David & Rebecca Ackerman, Rachel & Adam Wenzlaff. Services Thursday 10:00 
A.M. at Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248)543-1622. Interment Machpelah Cemetery.
dncross4FILIPOWICZ , FLORENCE J. Beloved wife of the late Adam. Dearest mother 
of Christine (Jack) Peake. Dearest grandmother of Joe (Amy) Peake. Predeceased 
by sister Clara. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 8 p.m. Rosary at the Chapel 
of E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile) 
Warren. Please call for time of Mass 810-757-3563
FISHER,SARAH A., March 13, 2001. Beloved wife of James W.; dear mother of 
Matthew, Mark and Mary Claire Mucenic; grandmother of Max and Ian Mucenic; 
sister of Robert E. (Barbara) Reason and William R. (Monica) Reason; 
sister-in-law of Daniel C. (Marybeth) Fisher, Thomas J. (Rosemary) Fisher and 
Mary A. Harrington; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family will 
receive friends at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington (betw. 
Wattles & Long Lake), Saturday 10:30 a.m. followed by funeral Mass at 11 a.m. 
Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (betw. 14-15 Mi. Rds.), 
Friday 3-7 p.m. Prayers Friday 7 p.m. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan or Angels 
Place. 
FONTANA, MATTEO S., March 13, 2001, age 67. Beloved husband of the late Carol 
Ann Fontana. Dear father of Michael (Deborah) Fontana, Marie (Christopher) 
Matyok, Michelle (Bruce) Stafford and Colleen Fontana. Six grandchildren. 
Memorial Services Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 
Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home. 
GAFF,IRENE B., Age 75, March 14, 2001. Beloved wife of the late James F. Dearest 
mother of Jeanette Goudie, Thomas (Sally) and William. Dear grandmother of 
Thomas, Jeffrey, and Sascha. Dear friend of Margaret Murphy. Funeral Friday 3 
p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Visitation 
Thursday 5-9 p.m.
GERDES, JOHN E. Sr., Age 90 March 13, 2001 husband of the late Martha. Dear 
father of John (Eleanor) Gerdes Jr. & Cheryl Gerdes. Brother of Marie Keraudren, 
Lena Haeffele, Bertha Kurse & Charles Gerdes. Also survived by 2 grandchildren 
and 1 great grandchild funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral 
Home 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.) Internment White Chapel Cemetery. 
Memorials to the Diabetes Assoc. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. 
GILBERT, ARTHUR F., Age 85, of Hartland, MI, formerly of Harper Woods, died 
Tuesday, March 12, 2001. Former supervisor at Chrysler (41 yrs.) Preceded by 
first wife, Margaret and second wife, Betty Jane. Dear father of Robert of 
Howell, Richard of Tacoma, WA, Arthur of St. Clair & Douglas of Hartland. Also 
survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and sister, Janice Lennier 
of Spiro, OK. Funeral services Thursday 11 AM at MacDonald s Funeral Home, 315 
N. Michigan Ave., Howell (517-546-2800). 
HAMERNICK, THOMAS, Beloved husband of Yevonne. Dear father of Thomas Jeffrey and 
Tammy Lynn. Grandfather of Michael. Visiting Friday 2-9 p.m. Service at 7 p.m. 
at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile.)
HARRISON, KEITH MICHAEL Age 39. March 13, 2001 of Redford. Loving father of 
Keith Michael, Jr. Dear son of Donald and Charlotte. Dear brother of Gina 
Harrison-Refalo. Loving uncle of Christopher and Ryan. Visiting Thurs day 2-9 
p.m. Funeral Services Friday 1 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 
Plymouth Rd, Redford
HUTCHISON, MARIE C., Age 102. Employee of City of Detroit Purchasing Department 
44 years. Loving aunt of Thomas L. Hutchison. Instate 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. 
Peter the Apostle Church, until Mass 10 a.m. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Friday at the 
A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. 
JOHNSON , BARBARA ,(nee Coe) daughter of the late Anna and Harrison Coe. Died 
February 17, 2001 at 78 yrs of age. Graduate of Bryn Maur, she continued her 
education at the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Library 
Science. She became Director of Libraries at Harper Hospital (Detroit)-a post 
which served all hospital personnel, patients and affiliated students until 1986 
when she retired. Mrs. Johnson was professionally active, locally and 
nationally, serving as President of the Medical Library Assoc. in 1975, the 
first hospital librarian to ever hold that position. Barbara travelled 
nationally and abroad, she was an enthusiastic baker of the Detroit Symphony 
Orchestra, drama, and Michigan opera. She also served as a volunteer for the 
Blind Program. Barbara is survived by her sister, Nancy Mot on, of Port Ludlow 
Washington. She will be remembered by many friends and associates. 
JOHNSON, BERTRAM A. Age 87, March 13, 2001. Beloved husband of Lois. Dear father 
of Larry, Betty, Gayann (Al). Grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 27. 
Visitation Friday 1 p.m. until time of service 2:30 at Oak Chapel at Oakland 
Hills Memorial Gardens (12 Mile at Novi Rd.) Arrangements by Care Memorial 
Society. 
JOSEPH, TESSY, Age 102. Graveside Service 11 o clock Thursday morning at Beth El 
Memorial Park Cemetery. arrangements Ira Kaufman Chapel
JOZWIAK, TESSIE A., Beloved wife of the late Walter. Mother of Anthony 
(Patricia) and Mary Ann J. (George) Kovch. Grandmother of Julie, Michael, Andrew 
and Kristina. Sister of Minnie (Steven) Zaya and the late Sophie Leshniowski. 
Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk 
Funeral Home 2396 Caniff at Brombach. Requiem prayers Friday 7 p.m. Instate at 
St. John s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 3877 Clippert, Detroit, Saturday from 
10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 
KAWECKI, JOSEPH, Church Organist, Friend and Brother. Passed away February 25, 
2001. Remember Joe when you hear beautiful music and rejoice. Arrangements 
entrusted to the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley
KELLOGG, GERTRUDE, Age 87, of Dearborn, MI (formerly from Lakeview) passed away 
Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at Oakwood Manor, Dearborn. She was born in Lakeview on 
October 15, 1913 to Lee and Iva (Bellinger) Kellogg. Ms. Kellogg was proud to be 
a School Teacher for over 40 years. She taught for the Ecorse School system, 
loved her students and was one of those "special" teachers. Ms. Kellogg is 
survived by her sister; Margaret Reed of Lake Orion, MI and several nieces and 
nephews; Joyce (David) Hanson, Janet (Paul) Johnson, Jerry (Jacque) Kellogg all 
of Lakeview, MI, Jayne (Clifford) Thomas of Alto, MI, Fred Roehl of Trenton, MI, 
Dave (Jill) Roehl of Haywood, WI, Jack (Judy) Reed of Stevens Point, WI and Tom 
(Pat) Reed of Alma, MI. Besides her parents, Ms. Kellogg was preceded in death 
by her brother, Carlton Kellogg and her sister, Dorothy Roehl. Services will be 
held Friday, March 16, 2001 at 2:00 PM at the Youngman-McCullough Chapel in 
Lakeview with Pastor Venus Arnold officiating. The family will greet relatives 
and friends one (1) hour prior to the Service. Interment will take place at the 
Lakeview Cemetery.
KELSEY , LOUIS A. ,March 14, 2001. Age 86. Beloved husband of Eleanore. Dear 
father of Barbara Collin, Patricia, (Thomas) Gietzen, Beverley (Ronald) Stanley, 
Louis Jr. (Cindy) and Raymond. Brother of Wanda Swieczkowski, Gertrude Biernat, 
and John Kelsey. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 
Instate Saturday 8 a.m. at Ascension Church until time of Mass 8:30 a.m. 
Visitation Thursday 5:30 - 9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at D.S. Temrowski & Sons 
Funeral Home 30009 Hoover Rd., at Common (12 Mile). Scripture service Friday 7 
p.m.
dncross4KOPINSKI,MARY MAY March 14, 2001. Age 86. Dear sister of Stella Murray. 
Aunt of Reverend Timothy Murray and Stephen Murray. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral 
Home-Rice Chapel , 36100 Five Mile Rd., Thursday 4-9 p.m. and St. Edith Catholic 
Church, Livonia, Friday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Vigil Service 
Thursday for deceased at 7:30 p.m. 
KOWALSKI,RONALD M., March 14, 2001. Age 51. Beloved husband of Sandra. Dear 
father of Katie and Ron Jr. Brother of Les (Becky). Also survived by two nieces; 
Michelle and Melissa. Mr. Kowalski recently retired from TRW after 32 years. 
Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. 
at Common (12 Mile). Visitation Thursday 4:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday 1 to 9 p.m. 
Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. 
KRASKA,VALENTINE T., March 14, 2001, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Helen. 
Dear mother of Christine (William) Tibbitts, Mary Lou (Tim) Przekop, Leonard 
(Olga) Kraska, Michael Kraska, Susan E. (Marc) Stencel and the late Frank, 
Thomas and Joseph Kraska. 17 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. 
Visitation Friday 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood 
(S. of Michigan Ave.) Dearborn. Parish Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Instate Saturday 
9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, 4200 Martin Ave., Detroit (3 blks. 
S. of Michigan Ave.) until the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig 
Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to The Detroit Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral 
Home. 
LaROUCHE, FREDERICK LAURENCE Age 94, of Northville, formerly of Brighton and 
Dearborn, on Wednesday. Beloved husband of the late Norma LaRouche, dearest 
father of Yvonne (Edward) Grudzien of South Lyon and Audrey (William) Hettel of 
Farmington Hills. Dear grandfather to Stewart Grudzien, Steven (Jean) Grudzien, 
Nanette (Ken) Barthlow, Scott (Nancy) Grudzien, Clifford (Jane) Hettel, Daniel 
(Karen) Hettel, Norma (Jeff) Rye, Eric Hettel, Carla (Ralph) McWilliams, and 
Gregg Hettel. 15 great grandchildren. Mr. LaRouche was a Ford Motor Company 
retiree. Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, 706 W. 
Main (corner of 3rd.) Brighton. 810-229-9871. Funeral Mass Friday, 1:30 p.m. at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Burial to follow at 
Calvary Cemetery, Brighton. Memorials requested to the American Cancer Society 
or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. 
MARASCO , DOLORES E. Age 72. March 12, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Louis. 
Dear mother of Mark (Cynthia) of Harrison Twp., Tracy Marasco of Harrison Twp., 
Scott Marasco of Harrison Twp. and Steven Marasco of Las Vegas, Nevada. Loving 
grandmother of Bo and Sarah Marasco of Harrison Twp. Sister of Patricia Zduniak 
(Len), David Schultz (Joyce) and the late Herbert Schultz. Sister-in-law of 
Phyllis Schultz. Visitation at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at 
Masonic (13 1/2 Mile, Warren) 1-9 p.m. Thursday. Instate at Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, 30003 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, Friday from 9:30 a.m. until funeral 
at 10:30 a.m. 
McDONALD,JOYCE P., Age 73, March 12, 2001. Beloved wife of Arthur McDonald of 
Fairfield Glade, TN. Parents: Eric and Louise Zielke Priebe. Son; Michael 
McDonald of the Woodlands, TX,, Daughter; Candace Sprout of Lawrence, KS., 
Deborah Cabell of Hartland, MI., Cynthia Masters of Sugarland, TX., Brother; 
Eric Leroy Priebe of New Port Richey, FL. Sister; Margaret Hilliard of 
Whitelake, MI. Five Grandchildren. Mrs. McDonald was a member of Christ Lutheran 
Church in Farirfield Glade and was a graduate of Valparaiso University in 
Valparaiso, MI. Services at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfield Glade March 14, 
2001 at 7:00 PM. Memorial services will be held Friday March 16, 2001 in the 
Chapel of Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia, MI at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dave 
Jahn officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested memorials be made 
to Hospice of Cumberland County. Arrangements by Burris Funeral Home Crossville, 
TN. 931-484-8437.
NYCEK, CECELIA, March 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell. Loving mother 
of Ken, Anita (Tom) Moseley and Gloria (Frank) Vaughn. Grandmother of Lisa, 
Brian, Steven, Brandon, Emilee, Ann Marie and Patrick. Daughter of Anna Myshock. 
Sister of Elizabeth Ryzenga, Diane Thering and the late Adam. Sister- in-law of 
Joanne. Family requests donations to Henry Ford Hospice or Henry Ford Hematology 
and Oncology. Visitation Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church until 
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