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WASHINGTON-SCOTT, JACQUELINE HOPE; age 58; passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital Livonia. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 512 Pearsall Street, with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Terrance J. Gowdy, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Washington-Scott will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2 to 7p.m. Friday.
RICHER, ROBERT L.; a longtime resident of Waterford and Vero Beach, FL.; died January 27, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimer s; at 84 years of age. Beloved husband of Agnes Richer; loving father of Michael (Tina) Richer and Lisa (George) Lewis; dearest pepere of Abby and Beth Lewis; Robert is also survived by his sister Edmay, and preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Richer retired from Pontiac Motors with over 30 years of service. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving with the U.S. Merchant Marines. He was also a long time coach for the Pontiac Class A Men s Baseball League. A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 30, 2009, at 1 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer s Association, envelopes are available at the funeral home.
SMITH, ANDREW; of Hartland; January 28, 2009; age 89. Husband of the late Mary "Maggie" (d. 2004); dear father of Zella Hackett, Gwen Vernier, Ann Glenn, Eddie (Carolyn) Smith, Vern Smith, Merle (Juanita) Smith, Freida (Craig) Eicholtz, Carolyn Steiner and Cathy (Jeff ) Teggerdine; also 24 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren; brother of William (Mary Ellen) Smith, Albert (Sally) Smith and Sophie Coletrain. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday, 11 a.m.; Pastor John Vannest will officiate. Burial to follow in Highland cemetery. Friends may visit on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to Heritage Hills Church. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
STRINGFELLOW, BILLY F.; age 79; of Auburn Hills; January 19, 2009. Husband of Rita; father of Steven (Donna) Stringfellow; grandfather of Ryan McIntire, Kelsey, Sydney and Madison Stringfellow. Memorial Services were held Saturday, January 24, 2009, at University Presbyterian Church, Rochester Hills, with Reverend Marianne Grano officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester.
TERRY, BEVERLY ANN; age 57; of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Detroit, Michigan; passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 in Sun City, Arizona. Family Hour 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 174 Branch St., with Funeral Service commencing at 12 Noon. Reverend Sheldon Matthews, officiating, Rev. Keyon S. Payton, Host Pastor. Interment Oak Hill cemetery, 210 University Drive. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Terry will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Terry leaves to cherish her memory children, Brian (Tori), and Brianna; mother, Ernestine Burton; brother, Mack (Cheryl) Burton; nephews, Mack Jr., Willie and Anthony Burton. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her father, Willie Burton.
VOELPEL, MARK W.; of Holly; formerly of Waterford; January 22, 2009; at 55 years of age. Mark was born in Pontiac on Oct. 21, 1952; the son of John F. and the late Eileen Voelpel; Mark is survived by his brother Larry (Mary Jo) Voelpel of Metamora, Ron Voelpel of Lake Tahoe, John (Sharon) Voelpel Jr. of Utah and Vickie (Jeffrey) Lewis of Las Vegas; also survived by four nieces, two nephews and his many friends at M.O.R.C. Funeral service will be Friday, January 30, 2009 3 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 p.m. until the time of the service.
STURGIS, JAMES R.; of Clarkston; February 7, 2009; age 66. Husband of Sandy; father of Robert, Kym and Danni (Donivan) Wynn; also survived by ten grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother of Mike (Carol), Carl, Debbie (Kenny) Lobdell, JoAnne O Neil; preceded in death by his sister Pat; brother-in-law of Dar (Ron) Contor. Jim honorably served with the US Airforce in Africa and the US Army, N.C. Co. F 425th INF (LRS ABN) in Germany. Celebration of Life service Wednesday 6:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. Any donations may be made to the family.
ADAMS, VERA MAE "SAL"; age 87; of West Bloomfield; February 8, 2009. Dear sister of James W. Adams, Jr. and John D. Adams; loving aunt of James W. Adams, III, Jill A. Bush, Jeffrey A. Adams, J. Denise Wilson and David J. Adams; also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Freda Adams. Vera was a former teacher and counselor at Pontiac Central High School and an active member of the Kappa Gamma Pi Society. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m. Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens Novi, MI. Memorials suggested to St. Johns Hospice, Southfield, MI.
LYNCH, JOSEPH C.; age 90; of Walled Lake; died February 8, 2009. Loving husband of Jeanette; dear father of Barbara (George) Havens, Kenneth J. (Janet), Joseph R., Kathleen (Paul) Luft, Janet Sinsabaugh, John F. and the late Gary P. and Carolynn Boyce; dear grandfather of 21; and great grandfather of 26; loving brother of Audrey Guenther; also survived by extended family; and many other loving and caring friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. south of Maple Rd.), Wednesday, 11 a.m. Friends may visit Tuesday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
CAREY, AARON EUGENE, SR., "CANDYMAN" "POPS"; age 82; of Pontiac, Michigan; was born May 14, 1926; and departed this life Friday, February 6, 2009 at Woodward Hills Nursing Center. Husband of the late Virginia Carey; father of Aaron E. Carey Jr., Reginald Carey, Charneita Carey, Kyle J. Carey, Ruth L. Brown-Carey, Karen Carey, John R. Carey Sr., April L. Carey, Jaylon Carey, Jamie Carey; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mr. Carey was preceded in death by his children, Larry Martin and Debra Martin. Family hour 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2009 at St. Stephens Missionary Baptist Church, 69 S. Astor St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Al Terrell, officiating. Interment Oak Hill cemetery, 216 University Drive. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Mr. Carey will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
VAIVE, JOSEPH DAVID; age 95; of Rochester Hills; February 9, 2009. Devoted husband of the late Agnes; dear father of Richard (Constance) Vaive; grandfather of Lara Vaive (Vince Fike) and Courtney Vaive; great grandfather of Henry Fike; brother of Cecilia Rangus. Mr. Vaive was the retired founder of Vaive Wood Products. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:30 a.m. with an In State time of 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. Rochester Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. Scripture Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Van Hoosen Jones cemetery. Suggested memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
CAMPBELL, DONALD J.; long-time newspaper publisher; died Sunday, February 8, at Birchwood Nursing Center in Traverse City; he was 90. Mr. Campbell was owner and publisher of the Holly Herald Advertiser from 1961 to 1983 before selling the newspaper to his son, Alan. Even after the sale, he worked selling ads and writing for the newspaper, eventually putting in more than 50 years in the newspaper business. He also authored two published books, The Party at Twin Oaks Ranch and Scoop. Mr. Campbell was born in Grand Rapids on January 28, 1919, the son of Harry and Ethel Campbell of Ionia. He had two brothers who passed on before him, Robert and Charles. He worked in the summers at the family resort on Houghton Lake, starred on Ionia football, basketball and track teams, played in the high school band, and even wrote the school fight song. He served stateside as an Army medic during World War II, then attended Michigan State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism. He wrote for the Cadillac Evening News, Port Huron Times Herald, United Press International (UPI) desk in Detroit, and Fremont Times Indicator before deciding he wanted to own a newspaper. In 1953, he married Helen Crandell, a school teacher who was raised in Morrice. The two purchased the Belleville Gazette, then in 1961 sold the Gazette to purchase the Holly Herald Advertiser. The Campbells were both very active in the communities in which they lived. Mr. Campbell was a former president of the Holly Chamber of Commerce and Holly Kiwanis Club and helped organize and print the Goodfellow newspaper in Holly. On many a late Tuesday night he could be found in his office in the Holly Herald writing up a council meeting for the next day s newspaper. He was a member of the Holly Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder. He played his trumpet in the Holly Festival Band until just a couple of years ago. Helen Campbell died on May 13, 1977. In 1984, he married Evelyn Ziegler, who preceded him in death on September 20, 2008. Mr. Campbell was an avid sports fan, having taken his family to see the big game between MSU and Notre Dame in 1966, two World Series games and two Rose Bowl games. He had the strength to navigate the steep steps of the Breslin Center to attend MSU basketball games in each of the past two seasons. His brother, Bob, played football at U-M, brother Charles played football at Ferris State College, and his nephew, Dave, played baseball for the Tigers and Padres and is a sports announcer for ESPN. Mr. Campbell also loved to travel with his wives, counting trips to the Rockies, Washington, D.C., Greece, and Hawaii and 13 cruises among his many blessings. He had a knack for making and retaining friends. Surviving are two sons, Stuart Campbell of Harrison and Alan (Debra) Campbell of Suttons Bay; two grandsons, Cody Alan Campbell and Scott Campbell; and five nephews; through his marriage to Evelyn, he is also survived by two daughters, Gloria (Dan) Leffler of Livonia and Houghton Lake and Linda (Mike) Schaefer of Brea, CA; and many grandchildren; and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Dryer Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a luncheon. Burial will be later that afternoon at Roselawn in Perry beside his wife, Helen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holly Kiwanis Club or the Holly Presbyterian Church.
LUSTIG, CYNTHIA; age 63; of Huntington Woods; died February 8. Beloved wife of Ronald Lustig; dear mother of Scott Lustig; loving daughter of Lillian (the late Philip) Bernstein; devoted sister of Jerrold (Dana) Bernstein and the late Lawrence Marvin Bernstein; also survived by many loving nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; other family members; and friends. Services today, 1:30 p.m. at the Dorfman Chapel, Farmington Hills, MI 248-406-6000. Interment at Machpelah cemetery.
SCHWARTZ, ROBERT E. "BOB"; of Milford; died at his home in the care of his family on Monday, February 9, 2009; age 62. survived by his beloved wife, Colleen; by their sons and daughters, Ronnie (Shannon) Schwartz, Wendy Duley, Stephen (Charla Jo) Finley, Heather (John) McKinzie and Zachary (Holly) Schwartz; also 11 grandchildren; and a large circle of extended family and friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Thursday, 11 a.m.; chaplains from Bloomfield and Milford townships fire departments officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit from 12 Noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials to Bellowood Animal Rescue, Grand Rapids, MI, or U of M Burn Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
EDGLEY, MARK J.; of Waterford; February 8, 2009; age 51. Loving husband of Barbara Stock Edgley; dear step-father of Christian Scavuzzo; son-in-law of Mrs. Dorothy Stock; brother of Bonnie Rowley, Jody Hensley, Nina (Alan) Schwab and Patrick (Marlene) Edgley. Mr. Edgley was a self-employed painter and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 1 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Jon Knapp. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 11 a.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to the family. Interment Great Lakes National cemetery.
ROOSA, DOROTHY J. DOTTIE ; of Waterford; February 18, 2009; at 87 years of age. She was born on August 29, 1921, to the late Kort and Martha Spitzner. Devoted wife of the late Jack Roosa, whom she married on February 20, 1946, in Cleveland, OH; loving mother of Barbara (John) LeRoy of Oxford and the late Roger Roosa; grandmother of Roger Keith (Valerie) Roosa, Brian (Misty) Roosa, Laura (Jason) Ricketts, all of MD, John (Kelly) LeRoy of Oxford and Karen (Keith) Sampsell of Waterford; great grandmother of Roger, Tori, Vanessa, Riley, Drew, Trystan, Teagan, Justin, and was anticipating the arrival of Jack, due any day; sister of Martha Scottie Vanaman, Elizabeth Merola, the late Herbert Spitzner, the late Richard Spitzner and the late Anne Azulay. Dottie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in The Waves during W.W.II. She formerly owned and operated Stapp s Shoes in Pontiac and Waterford with her husband. She especially enjoyed crocheting, was heavily involved with the WaterfordSenior Center and was a longtime member of Community Presbyterian Church, 4301 Monroe, Waterford, where her Memorial Service will be Monday, February 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford and at church after 10 a.m. on Monday. Pastor Tom Hartley officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Community Presbyterian Church and/or the Waterford Senior Center. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
GREIG, JIMMY LEE; age 63; long term resident of Waterford, Michigan, currently residing in Brunswick, Georgia; passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009. Mr. Greig was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and was retired from the West Bloomfield School System. He was an avid outdoorsman who had a great sense of humor and truly loved life. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bettie Anne Venos Greig of Michigan; a son, Christopher Greig of Michigan; a daughter, Melissa Cooper (Gary) of Brunswick; two grandchildren, Reese and Logan Cooper of Brunswick; two brothers, Danny Greig (Terry) and Fred Greig, both of Michigan; mother-in-law, Anna M. Venos of Michigan; and two sisters-in-law, Linda Venos Sikorski (Robert) of Michigan and Nancy Neilson (Jim) of California; and he also leaves behind many good and dear friends. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Monday, February 23, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Gino's Restaurant on Cass Lake Road in Keego Harbor, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice or the Hospice of your choice.
WILSON, VIRGINIA M; age 89; February 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry B.; dearest mother of Pamela (James) Dalton, Elizabeth (Steven) Lindner and Barbara (Steven) Robertson; loving grandmother of 9; and great grandmother of 12; dear sister of Dorothy (Frank) Licht. Visitation Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In State Saturday, 10:30 a.m. until time of Service, 11 a.m. at Nardin Park Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorial
NUGENT, MARJORIE E.; of Waterford; February 16, 2009; at 86 years of age. Loving wife of James; dear mother of Barbara (Douglas) McLeish; beloved sister of Dorothy Campbell and the late Gladys Caldwell; special grandmother of Erin George and Laura Ingram; great grandmother of Riordon, Baird and Vivian George. Marjorie enjoyed crocheting, music, embroidery and reading. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment Great Lakes National cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
HANCOCK, MILDRED MARY JANE; age 72; of Rochester Hills; February 16, 2009. Loving mother of Sheree Walter, Terri Shoun, Daray (Vicki) Pringle and Rachel Walter; grandmother of Taylor Pringle, Heather Lynn and Stephen James Vail; sister of Opal Carey and Carolyn (Fred) Stephens. Memorial Service Sunday, February 22, 2009 3 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 p.m. until time of service.
BEALL, JIM E.; of Waterford; died February 18, 2009; at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Joyce for 57 years; loving father of Gary (Julie) Beall of OH, Gail (Pat) Miller of OH and Greg Beall of White Lake; dearest grandfather of Nicole, Nick, Chip and Zach; also survived by his brother, George Beall of FL; his sister, Lavon Gula of Waterford; his nieces, Shelly, Heidi and Jodi; and his faithful companion, Dakota. Mr. Beall was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church; he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict. Jim was the holder of several World Masters records for track and field, and in his free time, Jim enjoyed woodcarving, golf and hunting. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church (5481 Dixie Hwy., Waterford.) Family will receive friends Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford, and at church Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. A Rosary will be prayed Friday, 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Michigan Humane Society in Jim s name.
