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Kanitz, Doris, Milan, MI
Age 66, died Sunday, February 7, 1999 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. She was born August 27, 1932 in Ypsilanti to Alfred and Blanche (Smith) Meyer. On October 11, 1952 she married Russell Kanitz in Milan and he survives. Survivors besides her husband include a son Jonathan (Cynthia) Kanitz of Thomasville, GA; two daughters, Cynthia (James) Beal and DeLynn (Mark) Howe both of Milan. Seven grandchildren, Marisa, Lucas, Sabra, Amanda, Andrea, Ashley and Zeke; two sisters, Patricia (Robert) Dersey and Sally Curry both of Pinckney. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Cody and two nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan with Rev. Frank Dunbar of the Peoples Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Mooreville cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home where friends may call 7-9 P.M. tonight and 2-5 and 7-9 P.M. Tuesday.
Wright, Judith Ellen, Salem Township, MI
(Formerly of Hamburg, MI)Age 52, died February 6, 1999. Loving wife of Dallas. Visitation Monday, 12-9 p.m. Funeral service, 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 9, 1999 at the Bell-Borek Funeral Home, Hamburg. Burial South Lyon cemetery
Cline, Lucy E., Wayne, MI
Age 68, passed away February 6, 1999. Beloved wife of Earl. Dear mother of the late Patrick Fleener and stepmother of Earl Cline. Sister of Mark Wilson, Neil Wilson, and Johnny Wilson. Grandmother of Vince, Jamie, Joey, Barbara, and John. Funeral at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland, MI on Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Visitation Monday, until 9:00 p.m.
Makielski, Paul L., Jackson, MI
Age 41, passed away Friday, February 5, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Jamie; a daughter, Kelly Makielski; a son, Christopher Makielski; parents, Donald and Hildur Makielski; two sisters, Sandra (Carl) Lindstrom and Kathleen (Doug) Wilson; a brother, Ward (Maryellen Torres) Makielski; three grandchildren. Preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy. Besides his family, he was also loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Paul was proud of being an Eagle Scout and he loved nature, animals and gardening. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. Memorial services were held Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Jackson with Rev. Linda Carlson officiating. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested memorial contributions be directed to Calvery United Methodist Church or Washington Way.
Iwanicki, Kevin J., Clinton, MI
Age 46, died Sunday, February 7, 1999 at Saline Community Hospital. He was born June 9, 1952 to Thomas V. and Cora P. (Dayss) Iwanicki. He had been employed by Ford Motor Company, Saline for 24 years. Kevin was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Clinton. He is survived by his mother Cora Iwanicki of Clinton; a brother, Mark (Randy) Iwanicki of Clinton; and two nephews, Scott and Ryan Iwanicki. He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Clinton with the Rev. Father Donald P. Rusch as Celebrant. Arrangements were entrusted to the Couture-Handler Funeral Home, Clinton.
Thorne, Betty L., Brighton, MI
Age 70, died Sunday, February 7, 1999. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Keehn Funeral Home, Brighton. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Brighton Church of the Nazarene.
Williams, Lois Erickson, Sun City Center, FL
(Formerly of Milan, MI)Lois Erickson Williams (nee Gaines), age 70, died Friday, January 29, 1999 at Tampa General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Detroit, MI on February 9, 1928 and a native of Milan, MI she resided in Waterville, OH for 44 years. She and her husband of 45 years, George II, moved to Sun City Center, FL in October 1997. She was a registered nurse and Utilitization Coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, OH for over 25 years. She is survived by her husband, George II; four sons, Timothy (Val) Reule of Mt. Vernon, WA, George (Kristie) Williams III of Maumee, OH, Eric (Leslie) Williams of Clintonville, OH, Christopher (Gwyn) Williams of Westerville, OH; and three daughters, Kim (John) Haynes of Novi, MI, Nancy (Steve) Arnold of Waterville, OH, and Michele (Jose) Vale of Delaware, OH; 22 grandchildren; and three sisters, Alice Jean (Larry) Gabert of Westminster, CA, Signe Ruth (Clyde) Sponsler of Sun City, CA, Audrey Frances (Donald) Staulter of Milan, MI; and two brothers, Claude (Rosemary) Gaines of Anaheim, CA, and John (Barbara) Gaines of Milan, MI. Memorial services to be held February 10, 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Waterville, OH.
Holten, Alice May, Howell, MI
(Formerly of Ann Arbor, MI)Age 85, died peacefully Saturday, February 6, 1999 after a lengthy illness. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services to be announced.
Hocking, Rev. Reginald S., Saline, MI
Age 92, died Sunday, February 7, 1999 at the Evangelical Home in Saline. He was born on February 17, 1906 in Roscommon, MI, the son of Simon and Kate (Hooper) Hocking. On July 2, 1927 in Alma, MI he married Elinor Putnam and she preceded him in death on August 6, 1982. In October of 1988, he married Mary Stutte and she survives. Rev. Hocking was ordained in 1944, then served as the Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Saline, from 1945-1950. He was a member of the Saline Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Award. Rev. Hocking was a member of the Saline Masonic Lodge #133 F& AM and the Secretary of the Annual Methodist Conference from 1960-1964. After 40 years of service in the ministry, he was appointed by the administration of Saline Community Hospital as a volunteer Chaplain, serving from 1983-1994. During this period, he was honored for achieving a lifetime contribution of 13,000 volunteer hours. The Saline Area Jaycees also honored Rev. Hocking by designating him as Outstanding Senior Citizen in both 1981 and again in 1986. In addition to his wife, Mary, survivors include one son, Paul R. (Virginia) Hocking of Saline; one daughter, Joyce E. (Earl) Harrington of Plymouth; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd (Ruth) Hocking of FL; and one sister, Lillian Lahodny of FL. He was preceded in death by one brother, Thoburn. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church in Saline with Rev. John W. Hinkle officiating. Burial will take place in the Oakwood cemetery in Saline. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or to the Saline Evangelical Home. Envelopes will be available at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline where friends may begin calling on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Zeininger, Marie, Pittsfield Twp., MI
Age 86, died Sunday morning, February 7, 1999 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Mrs. Zeininger was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, June (Edward) Cho and Mary Zeininger, both of Ann Arbor, and one sister, Helen Egbert of Ypsilanti. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. James McDougell as celebrant.
South, Kevin Lavelle, Sr., Born July 29, 1968 to the proud par
ents of Robert Lee & Willie B. South. He departed this life on February 4, 1999 at 11:40 a.m. after a short illness. Kevin confessed Christ at an early age. He was baptized on March 23, 1980. Kevin was under the leadership of Pastor R. W. Adams. On September 29, 1998, he married Regina Adams. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert South Jr. and Malcolm South; and one sister, Chera South. He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Regina Adams-South; two daughters, Marrea and Tenaya South of Ypsilanti, MI; two sons, Kevin, Jr. and Demarta South of Ypsilanti, MI; two step-sons, Jovan Washington and Jaquan Carthage of Ypsilanti, MI; his mother, Willie B. South of Tallulah, LA; his father, Robert Lee South, Sr. of Newellton, LA; nine sisters, Lucy Teate, Mary Marks, Joyce Allen, Debra South, Sheila South and Jackie Ford, all of Ypsilanti, MI, Janet Brady of Marietta, GA, Tonya Brady of Newellton, LA and Alfreda McDowell of Ferriday, LA; seven brothers, Johnny South and Keith Smith of Ypsilanti, MI, Elvis (Carrie) South, Sr. of Norcross, GA, Larry South and Tavares McDowell, of Tallulah, LA, David Hicks of San Diego, CA, and Patrick Gray of St. Joseph, LA; father and mother-in-law, Pastor and Mrs. Robert Adams of Ypsilanti, MI; two sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law and a host of uncles; aunts; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends; two special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Biggs. Visitation starts today 2-8 p.m. Funeral service is Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at 1 p.m. Family hour will be at 12 noon at New Testament Baptist Church with Rev. Freddie Banks officiating. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Lucilles Funeral Home.
Topa, Mildred I., Easley, S. Carolina
(Formerly of Ypsilanti, MI)Age 84, died February 7, 1999 in Palmetto Baptist Medical Center, Easley, S. Carolina. She was born November 19, 1914, in Hagen, VA, the daughter of William S. and Ethel Mae (Keith) Smallwood. She married Paul James Meadows and he preceded her in death in 1959. She later married Mike Topa and he also preceded her in death in 1992. Mrs. Topa was employed at Eastern Michigan University where she retired as a cook. Survivors include two step-daughters, Margie (Paul) Coker of Tennessee and Irene (George) Carpenter of S. Carolina; two step-sons, Jim (Beverly) Meadows of Ypsilanti and Michael (Frances) Topa of Ontario, Canada; ten step-grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; dear aunt, Mary (Gurna) Hodges of Kentucky; brother-in-law, Charles E. Pemberton of Covington, KY; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p.m. at the Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel with Pastor John Pyche of Trinity Baptist Church Officiating. Burial will follow in Udell cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until time of service..
Brown, Deming Bronson, Deming was a loyal and loving man,
gentle in spirit and generous to family and to his many friends. He died of a heart attack February 5, 1999, at age 80. Born in Seattle, Washington, he married Glenora (Gerry) Washington on June 18, 1941. Gerry survives him as do his sisters Virginia Liebergesell and Mary Fuhrmiester, both of Tacoma; daughters Kate Brown (of San Lorenzo, New Mexico) and Sarah Brown (of Austin, Texas); granddaughters Ursa Brown Glaberman and Rosaruby Glaberman; and many loved nieces and nephews. A host of friends and former students will mourn his death. After receiving his Ph.D. from Columbia University, Deming taught at Northwestern University from 1949 to 1957. From 1957 to his retirement in 1990, he was a Professor in the University of Michigans Department of Slavic Languages and Literature. In addition to other University committees, he served on both the Departmental and the LS&A Executive Committees. Nationally, he was active in the MLA, in such roles as Chair of the Slavic Literature Section. His recognitions include a number of grants for travel to the USSR, a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship, and a Fulbright-Hays Fellowship for periods of study in London and Oxford. He maintained contact for over forty years with many Russian writers and scholars, in particular with the underground writers of the Stalin period. His own writings reflect the high standards he set for himself and for others--two dozen reviews, some thirty articles, and five books, most recently, The Last Years of Soviet Russian Literature, Cambridge University Press, in 1993. A festschrift in Demings honor was published by the Department of Slavic Studies. He was raised in the Yakima Valley and he and Gerry maintained close ties with Puget Sound, where they spent their summers, close to their families. Demings pleasures included traveling with his family, fishing, and other summer beach activities. To many children, his own and others, he was a noted story teller. For over thirty-five years he was the beloved senior member of an Ann Arbor poker group. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 13, at 2 p.m., in the Community Room at Riverside Park Place at 1050 Wall Street, Ann Arbor. The family asks that instead of flowers, contributions be made to Soundings, A Center for Women, 4090 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
Berwick, William C., Ann Arbor, MI
Age 94, died January 12, 1999. He was born October 22, 1904, in Los Angeles, CA, the son of William J. and Susan (Anderson) Berwick. On February 18, 1927, he married Evelyn M. Wing. They enjoyed over 70 years of marriage before her death in July 1997. Starting in 1921 as a part-time stockboy in the Broadway Department Store, Mr. Berwick became a prominent businessman in southern California, rising to Senior Vice President for Operations and Finance for the 47 stores of the Broadway Division of Carter, Hawley, Hale Corporation by his retirement in 1970. Over his career, he participated in several executive training programs at USC, UCLA, and Harvard and Northwestern Universities. He also found time in a busy career for community activities, including service on the San Gabriel, CA, City Council, participation in civil defense activities during World War II, and the Chairship of the Southern California Save the Children Federation. Mr. Berwick was a member of the San Gabriel Masonic Lodge, Knights Templar, Angeles Mesa Kiwanis Club, and the Angeles Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia (William) Dawson of Ann Arbor and Mrs. Billie Ann (Joseph) Sabo of Tustin, CA; four grandchildren, Debi Dawson (Edward) Evans of Logan, UT, Denise Dawson of Royal Oak, William (Monica) Dawon of Maple Grove, MN, and Joan Sabo (Darell) Taylor of Los Angeles, CA; four great-grandchildren, Robert and Laura Evans and Brenna and Evelyn Dawson; numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Mr. Berwicks life is planned for Saturday, February 13, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to Arbor Hospice.
Shirey, Frank Aaron, South Bend, IN
(Formerly of Pinckney)Died February 1, 1999 at his home. He was born February 24, 1928 in Pinckney, the son of James and Laura (Spitnale) Shirey. He was retired form Master Bilt of South Bend were he worked as a machinist. He was married to the former Betty Hammell. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Wesner of South Bend and Mrs. Georgia Stevens of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren; four step-children; and ten step-grandchildren; also surviving are two brothers, Lewis Shirey of Howell and Jeremiah Shirey of Lake Whales, FL. Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 13, 1999, 11am at The Peoples Church, Pinckney.
Hiniker, Michael J., Geneva, Switzerland
(Formerly of Ann Arbor, MI)Michael Joseph Hiniker, who spent his youth in Ann Arbor, died suddenly at age 58 on Monday, January 25, 1999 while skiing on Mont Blanc in the French Alps. Mike was born on April 3, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Dr. Jerome J. and Marion (Johnson) Hiniker. He was one of six brothers and sisters who lived on Harding Road in Ann Arbor in the 1950s and early 1960s and were members of St. Francis parish. Mike attended Tappan Junior High School, where he was designated Most Likely to Succeed, and graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1958. Mike was both a scholar and an exceptional athlete. He was especially proud of the eight varsity letters that he earned at Ann Arbor High, as a starting guard on the basketball team, an outstanding tennis player, and the captain of the cross country team. Mike went on to attend the University of Michigan's College of Engineering, graduating in 1962 with a degree in Civil Engineering. While an undergraduate, Mike was an active member and president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After earning an MBA from the University's School of Business Administration, Mike pursued a career in international business and engineering. His work led him to Geneva, Switzerland, where in 1966 he married Ninon Viatte, the love of his life. Mike and Ninon were blessed with two daughters, Nathalie and Valerie. This very close family maintained a home base in Geneva and their mountain home in Champery, Switzerland, but also resided in Greece, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. But no matter where they were, home for Mike and his family was their chalet in Champery, where they loved to garden, ski, and walk in the mountains. Mike was a very caring person with a playful sense of humor. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, and brother. To all who knew him, in whatever context, Mike was a great guy. At the time of his death, Mike was Program Coordinator for the Green Cross International, a non-profit Geneva-based organization, dedicated to achieving international cooperation in environmental protection. Recently, he had authored an article on solutions to the water problems of the Middle East and was in the process of coordinating a major international conference on that issue. Only two months before his death, Mike became the delighted grandfather of Lucas, the son of Mikes daughter Nathalie and her husband, Stephane Berchtold. All who knew Mike will miss him deeply, but they will likely cry and smile at the same time. Mike was taken too soon, but he was a wonderful person who had a very good life. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Jerome, in 1969. Mike is survived by his wife, Ninon; his daughters, Nathalie (Stephane) Berchtold and Valerie; his grandson, Lucas Berchtold; and his father-in-law, Marcel Viatte, all of Geneva; his mother, Marion Hiniker, of Lexington, MA; his sisters, Mary (Oliver) Oestereicher Hamill of Cambridge, MA, Ann (Kevin) Wilson of Ridgefield, CT, and Kay Peterson of Scottsdale, AZ; and his brothers, Paul of McLean, VA, and Jerry (Mary) of Ann Arbor, MI. Services were held for Mike on Friday, January 29, in the Eglise de la Sainte Croix in Carouge, Geneva. Burial services were held in the village of Champery on Thursday, February 4, 1999. Plans are underway to establish a park project in Champery as a memorial to Mike. Please contact a family member for more information.
Milne, Diane Lee, Ann Arbor, MI
Age 57, passed away January 30, 1999 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Tischer) Adamson. She was raised in Detroit, MI and lived in the Dixboro Village for 28 years. She retired from the University of Michigan's Department of Medical Education in 1997. She married Kenneth C. Milne on July 16, 1960 and will also be missed by son, Ken (Joanna) of Ann Arbor; daughter, Kathy (Tim) Milton of Freeport, MI; two grandchildren; sisters, Joyce (Diron) Yazejian of West Bloomfield, MI; and Irene (Gene) Whitney of Grosse Isle, MI and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 11am at Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan, to be officiated by the Right Reverend Stewart C. Zabriskie, Bishop of Nevada. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the McAuley Cancer Care Center, c/o St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, P.O. Box 995, Ann Arbor, MI 48106.
Cannell, Annie, Ann Arbor, MI
Age 71, died February 7, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Cannell. Loving mother of Susie, Jane, Doug and Lisa. She had dedicated her life tenaciously to the pursuit of joy and enlightenment through relationships with friends and family. She gave much to many. Memorial service on Saturday, February 13, 1999at 4:30 p.m. at 310 South Ashley.
Barfield, Jerry L., Romulus, MI
Age 50, departed this life Sunday, February 7, 1999 at Annapolis Hospital in Wayne, Michigan after a brief illness. He was born June 12, 1948 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Charlie and Effie Barfield. He leaves to mourn one son Jerry Jr.; adopted daughter, ToLonda; step daughter, YoLonda; one sister, Lottie (Lester) Griffin; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13 at 11 a.m. at St. City Church of God in Christ, Romulus, Michigan Rev. Whitehead officiating
