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OPPENLANDER, LUCILLE Aug. 5. Age 98. Dear mother of Betty I. George, and Robert (Arlene) Oppenlander. Leaves six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Instate Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of services 11 a.m. at Huntington Woods Lutheran Church. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 blks. W. of Woodward). Family suggest contributions to American Heart Association.
PACHECO, JAMES J., August 4, 2000. Age 44 of Southgate. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving father of Matthew and Evan. Dearest son of Tom and Claire Pacheco. Also survived by 4 brothers and 1 sister. Visitation Wed. 12 noon-9 p.m., John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Rd., Southgate. Instate Thurs. 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m., Christ the Good Shepard Catholic Church, 1531 Riverbank, Lincoln Park.
PILLETTE, JR. DAVID H. August 7, 2000. Dear husband of Sandra. Dear father of Susan (Mark) McHugh, Jean (David) Nord, David H. III (Eileen), Mary Lucas and Kelly J. Brother of Rose Martinez, Robert, Elsie Farmer and the late Adele Brockette; survived by 10 grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, Aug 12, 10:00 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan, 16250 Northland Dr., Suite 212, Southfield, MI 48075.
RECH, MARGARET ANN (Peggy) age 73, of Walled Lake, August 6, 2000. Wife of Dr. William Rech. Mother of Kristen Hoffman, Karen (Eric) Stewart and Kathryn Rech. Grandmother of Meghan, Lindsay and Samantha. Funeral from Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 1445 Welch Rd., Walled Lake, Thursday 11 a.m. Rev. John Harris officiating. Interment Oakland Hills cemetery. Friends may visit at the Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks south of Maple Rd.), Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Memorials to the Oakland Literacy Council or the Walled Lake Library appreciated. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
RICHARDSON, PAULINE K. Age 83. August 6, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Paul W. Loving mother of Paul "Mike" (Ruth), Richard, Neomia (Paul) Phillips and Becky (Joe Helzer) Bartels. Dear sister Elaine Falkestine. Also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8, Wednesday Service 11 AM at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks E. of Woodward) Royal Oak.
ROBERTSON, CLIFTON G. August 5, 2000. Age 79 of River Rouge. Loving husband of Bernice. Dearest father of Patricia, Maryellen (Ron) Howle, Clifton (Scooter), Thomas, Robert, Jeffrey, and Joseph. Dear grandfather of 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Jim Robertson, and Marilyn Ratzenberger. A memorial mass will be held Friday August 11, 2000 at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, River Rouge. Arrangements were held by the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, (River Rouge Chapel).
RUBIN, RALPH, Age 97 of Scotsdale, AZ died August 6. Beloved husband of the late Frances Rubin. Dear father of Irving (Dianne) Rubin and Donald (Linda) Rubin. Grandfather of Aaron Rubin, Alissa (Jim) Cohen, Judith (Boaz) Rubin, Kate Rubin, Marc (Suzanne) Rubin, Miriam (David Lesako) Rubin and Rosanne (Rudy) Simons. Great grandfather of Asher Cohen, Eli Simons and Nathan Rubin. He celebrated 70 years of marriage and at age 93 he was re-Bar Mitzvahed on 80th anniversary of original Bar Mitzvah. Contributions may be made to the Turnberry-Aventura Jewish Center in Aventura, Florida or the Jewish charity of donor's choice. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday morning at CLOVER HILL PARK cemetery CHAPEL. Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020
RYCE, GERALD L., Age 64 of Detroit, died August 6, 2000. Son of Anderson Ryce. Brother of Ronnie Ryce and Cynthia Bernoudy. Memorial service at Greenfield Peace Lutheran Church, 7000 W. Outer Dr. at Greenfield on Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Creamation has taken place.
SABOURIN, VIRGINIA (Nee O'Leary) August 6, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Dear mother of Joseph (Donna), Michael (Anne), Patrick (Carol), Paul, Robert (Robyn), James, John (Jayne), Mary Koski (Norman) and Anne Walsh (Redmond). Loving grandmother of 20. Sister of Rev. Michael O'Leary. Family will receive friends Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at A.J Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (Betwn Maple & Big Beaver). Prayers Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Visitation at Church of St. Alan, 2345 Coolidge, Troy, Thursday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Memorial tributes Cranbrook Hospice or Karmamos Cancer Institute.
SCHARRET, ANNA MARIE Age 59. Aug. 6, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Robert Jr. (Barbara), Suzanne, Joanna (Jack) Clore and Dominic (Kim). Proud grandmother of Lauren, Dominic, Angie, Robert, Anna, Jacqueline and Emily. Loving daughter of Vincentia and the late Dominic DeMaggio. Dear sister of Grace Van Lith, Joanna Schehr and Maria Cecchini. Former Head of the Women's Ministry for many years. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Instate Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Assembly of God on Schoenherr between Hall Rd. and 21 Mile until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
SHAFFER, THERESA, August 6, 2000, age 86. Beloved wife of the late William. survived by Robert, Sandra Oden, Anthony (Mary Ann) Ermalovich, Mikhal, Marisa. Dearest sister of Tony Marro, John Marro, Joe Marro, Rose Polinori, Mary Ermalovich, Pearlie Marro. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenheer at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture service Wednesday 8:30 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1071 E. Gardenia.
SHAPIRO, BLANCHE, Beloved wife of Joseph Shapiro. Dear mother of Dr. Bernard (Marcia) Shapiro and the late Norman Shapiro. Sister-in-law of the late Joan Shapiro. Grandmother of Robert, Dr. Larry, Helene, Dr. Jeffrey (Michelle), Bruce (Sharon), and Dr. Paul (and his fiancee Jennifer Grumet) Shapiro. Great-grandmother of Rachel, Elyse, Sam, Rikki, Randee and Alec. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 1 p.m. Wednesday at Adat Shalom Memorial Park cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, (248) 569-0020 .
STEWART, RICHARD C., August 4, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Dear father of Mary Novell (Robert), Shirley Bonnheim (David), Anne Stewart (Richard Novell), Louise Spagnuolo (Ray), Richard Raphael Stewart (Luonna). Step-father of Paul Pigeon, Edward Pigeon (Marikay), Gerald Pigeon (Marlene) and Phillip Pigeon. Also survived by numerous grand and great grandchildren. Memorial Service Wednesday, August 16, 2000, 11:00 AM, at Beth El Lutheran Church, Ishpeming, MI. Interment Ishpeming cemetery. Private local arrangements entrusted to the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington (248-474-5200).
TOWNSEND, JULIAN COLEMAN Age 82. August 6, 2000 of Dearborn, formerly of Troy and Huntington, N.Y. Beloved husband of Isabel Florence (Ligney) Townsend. Dear father of J. Averill (Suzanne) Townsend and Karen L. (David) Gruskin and the late, Lynda L. (Townsend) Nordlander (1997). Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brother of Mrs. Sylvia Townsend and David (MaryMarie) Townsend. Private family ceremony will be held in Grandville, MI. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy. (248) 689-0700.
VILLET, VIRGINIA M., August 6, 2000. Beloved wife of Adolphe. Loving mother of Patsy Keller, Gary (Wanda) and Gloria (Chuck) Blommer. Dear grandmother to Donald, Dawn, Denise, Ryan-Cade, Trevor and Christopher. Dear great grandmother to Jennifer, Kevin, Brandon, Kyle, Shannon, Tyler, Reagan and Sophie. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd., Taylor, Tuesday 3-9 p.m.
WEAVER, RICK., Age 73 "The Voice of The Miami Dolphins". Husband of Joan and the late Bobbie Weaver. Brother of Joe (Angela) Weaver and Robert L. (Mary Lou) Weaver. Step-father of Shawn (Mark) McCrindle and Ehren Hoskin. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 1 p.m. until time of service 7 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe
WERTH, MARIE, of Southfield; August 5, 2000. Beloved sister of Elizabeth Werth. Dear aunt of Kathleen (David) Thomas. Also survived by her great-niece & nephew Sharon Martinez and Raymond Thomas. Funeral service 11 AM Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (Btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington. Visitation Tuesday 1-7 PM. Memorial tributes to Grace Lutheran Church.
WOLF, FRED W., August 5. Former WXYZ TV and Radio personality. Beloved husband of Emily. Also several nieces and nephews. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave, at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment at Roseland Park cemetery will be private. Memorial contributions to the Capuchins appreciated.
AMELIO, ANTHONY P. JR. Age 53 of Novi. Beloved husband of Stephanie. Dear father of Adrienne and Stephanie. Loving son of Ida and the late Anthony. Brother of Carmine (Margaret Mary). Financial Coordinator of Chrysler DeMexico Procurement. Visitation Monday 1-4 and 6-9PM with Scripture Service at 7:30PM at the O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River (bet. Novi & Meadowbrook Rds.), 248-348-1800. Instate Tuesday 10AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30AM. The family suggests memorial contributions to Wayne State University Brain Tumor Research Fund, Attn: G. Barger, M.D., Dept. of Neurology, 6E-UHC, 4201 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48201, in lieu of flowers.
ATSALAKIS, SPEROS, Age 76. August 9, 1998. Beloved husband of Georgia; dear father of Mary (Dino) Bakalis, Tony (Jean), Nick (Pam) and George (Darlene); loving Papou of Georgia, Lauren, Christina, Steven, Christos, Gloria, Michael, Andrea, George, Speros, Roseanne and Alex; brother of Nicholas Atsalis, Euagelia Basil, Smaragdi Kokinaki, Fifi Maragoudakis and the late Michael Atsalakis, John Atsalis and Irene Valhakis. Funeral Wednesday. In state 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday Noon-9 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. Trisagion prayers Tuesday evening. Memorials to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores, Mi. 48080 or Annunciation Cathederal, 707 E. Lafayette, Detroit, Mi. 48226.
BAGNO, ROBERT J., age 55, suddenly, August 7, 1998. Beloved husband of Anne. dear father of Craig (Christina), Andi (Chris) Robinson. Stepfather of Elizabeth and Charles Warren. also survived by five sisters and one brother. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 am. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore Rd., Grosse Pte. Farms. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack Ave. Grosse Pte. Prayers Tuesday evening. Memorials to charity of choice appreciated.
BARTON, CONSTANCE R. (Connie) Age 100. August 8, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Carl O.; loving mother of Margaret (Philip) Matter and Mary (Robert) Jolliffe; grandmother of Mary Louise, William and David Geiger, Cathy Petter, Philip R. and Mary Ann, Carl B. Matter; two great grandchildren; also numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Church Cranbrook, 470 Church Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Family will receive friends at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (Bet. 14-15 Mile Rds.), Thursday 5-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to Christ Church, Cranbrook, Michigan Opera Theatre, D.I.A. or charity of choice.
BENSETT, ROBERT, Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear father of Cynthia Barber (Rod), Mark, Beverly Shankle (Matt), John and Diane Lynn Michaeli (Todd). Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Services 10 a.m. Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 3-10 Sunday and 12-10 Monday. Memorials may be made in his memory to Childrens Hospital 3901 Beaubien, Detroit 48201.
BRITHINEE, PHYLLIS, Age 75 passed away August 8, 1998. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Bride of 55 years. survived by husband Stephen, daughter Sandy, sons Craig & Lee and six spectacular Grandchildren. Funeral mass 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Gerald Catholic Church 21300 Farmington Rd. Visitation Monday 2-9 pm at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Scripture Service 7 PM Monday. Interment Holy Sepulchre.
CANNON, SAMUEL, Beloved husband of the late Hildagard Cannon. Dear father of Werner (Lavon) Todt, Ronald (Mary Lou) Todt, Joan Richardson, Phyllis (Clare) St. Aubin and Gail (Roy) Koponen. Loving Uncle of Ruthe (Saul) Stein, Dorothy Frazein and Diane (Joseph) Savin.15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services today 11 AM at Cloverhill Park cemetery Chapel, Birmingham. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction 248-546-4700
CATLIN, R. THOMAS, of Bloomfield Twp., August 5, 1998; Age 44. Beloved husband of Catharine J. Loving father of T. Charles and James R. Dearest son of Mary and Robert. Dear brother of Kathryne J. Vandamme. Dear grandson of Blanche Pearson. Beloved son-in-law of Herbert and Barbara Dyer. Also survived by eight brothers -in-law, seven sisters-in-law and 18 nieces and nephews. Tom was employed by William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak for 20 years, most recently in the Cardiology Research Department. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America Troop #1001 and Corp. 5 Swimming Program. Memorial service Thursday, August 13, 1998, 8:00 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 5391 Highland Rd., Waterford, Mi. Mr. Petter Poppe officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 7:30 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the Karmanos Cancer Institute, William Beaumont Heart Center-Royal Oak or Boy Scouts of America.
COOPER, ROBERT H., Age 71. August 7, 1998. Beloved husband of Marsha. Dear father of Thomas, John (Lisa) and the late James. Loving grandpa of Juliana and Michelle. Brother of the late James Douglas. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. Mr. Cooper was a longstanding member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Memorials to the Endowment & Development Foundation of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, 11137-C South Towne Square, St. Louis, MO 63123-7819 (314-845-9200) appreciated.
DRWILA, CHESTER, August 8, 1998. Beloved brother of Lottie Walkowski, Phyllis Hickman (Jerry) and the late Estelle Otremba; survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of Bieniek VFW Post # 5120. Services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. from Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to Our Lady of Grace, 10 a.m. Entombment St. Hedwig. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m., Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Family requests donations to charity of your choice.
DUNDAS, GRACE M., Age 93. August 8, 1998. Beloved wife of the late R. Hugh, Sr. Dear mother of the late R. Hugh, Jr. and the late Helen Maclean. Dear grandmother of Karen Horn, Julie Dundas, Nancy Dundas, Gordon Maclean, Carol Maclean-Kern, Brian Maclean and David Maclean. Also 13 great grandchildren. Services Wednesday, time pending, at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 pm. Memorial contributions to Mariners Church Detroit or Leader Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated.
ECKMETER, JAMES C., Age 82. August 9, 1998. Loving husband of the late June; beloved father of Joyce (Ronald) Wagoner and Janine (Richard Jr.) Hall; dear brother of Margaret Smith and the late William; grandfather of David (Sheila) Wagoner, Diane (Jeff) Anteau, Scott Wagoner, Heather (Dan) Sledzinski, Alison (Chris Hammond) Hall and Richard Hall III; four great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-5 p.m. at the Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park (313-382-1150). Funeral service Tuesday evening. Please call funeral home for details. Memorial contribution to the James Eckmeter Scholarship Fund appreciated by family/
FOSTER, MELVIN "Mel" Beloved husband of Roz Foster. Devoted father of Gail (Arnold) Rosenberg, Bob (Lynne) Foster and Dr. Lanny Foster. Dearest brother of George Foster, Trudy (Samuel) Mades and Judith Klonel. Loving brother in-law of Jean and Maury Gertel. Dear uncle of Gayle and Alan Edelson, Julie and Brooke Laskey. Also beloved friend of Gladys Sampson, also adored cousin of Reva Lepler. Loving grandfather "Papa Mel" to Barrie Rosenberg, Debra Rosenberg, Lindsay, Amanda, Jessica, Chelsea and Bodie Foster. Services were held at Clover Hill Park cemetery Chapel, Birmingham. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248 546-4700.
