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Robert D. "Bob" Mitchell
Mitchell, Robert D. “Bob” of White Lake April 21, 2003 age 59. Beloved husband of Ann Dear father of: Donald (Lisa) Mitchell of Port Huron, Robert “Bobby” Mitchell of White Lake, and Sarah Mitchell of White Lake. Grandfather of Janelle Mitchell and Danielle Mitchell Brother of James (Sherrie) Mitchell and Mary (the late Dennis) Cummings Brother in law of Carolyn Hancock and Sue Murdock Several nieces and nephews Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford, Saturday, 11 AM. Reverend James Braid to officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Friday 2-9 PM. Memorials encouraged for the Mitchell children.

Arthur J. Miller age 85 of Ludington, formerly of Milford, died April 22, 2003.
Beloved husband of Jane Miller and the late Lillian (Morrow) Miller Dear father of Constance Louise Miller, Sylvia Jeanne (Gerald) Meyers, Stephen Dwight Miller. 6 grandchildren. Brother of Rosemary Bourns and brother-in-law of Joan (the late Paul) Miller Funeral from Milford Presbyterian Church, 238 N. Main St., Milford, Saturday, 2:30PM. Rev. John Harris will officiate. Burial Oak Grove cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Friday 3-9PM. Memorials encouraged to the Milford Presbyterian Church.

Gary E. Davis, age 56, of Westland and Highland
Gary Eugene Davis of Westland, formerly of Highland, died on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following open heart surgery. He was 56 years old. Born on March 5, 1947 in Knoxville, TN, he was the son of Shirley and Viola (Day) Davis. The family moved to Burton, Michigan where Gary graduated from Atherton High School in 1965, and then to Highland Township. On Valentines Day of 1983, under a pine tree in Toledo, Ohio, he was married to Mary Lou Pepera, with whom he has raised a large and loving family. Mr. Davis spent 18 years as the Transportation Supervisor for Huron Valley Schools and the last 5 years in the same capacity for Wayne-Westland Community Schools. He was a member of the Oakland County and Wayne County Transportation Supervisors Association and served on the Board of the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. He was a member of the National Association of Pupil Transportation and the Michigan School Business Officials. He also operated a private consulting business for transportation and bussing officials and was a State Qualified Instructor for the Certified Education Safety Program (Basic and Advanced Principles). Mr. Davis was a 4th Degree Knight and Past Grand Knight of the Fr. John Howard Council #8500 Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland and St. Theodore’s in Westland. He was also a member of the Holy Spirit Men’s Club. In addition to Mary Lou, his wife of twenty years, he is survived by their children, Lori (Michael) Anaple of Livonia, Gary Michael Davis of Grand Blanc, Matthew (Tammy) Davis of Flint, Melanie(Julie Scribner) Davis of Waterford, Susan King of Westland, Michael (Carol) McManamon of Brighton, and David (Amy) McManamon of Highland. Also surviving are 11 beloved grandchildren; his sister, Marcia (Wayne) Outen, brother Mark (Lisa) Davis; brothers-in-law of Larry (Joanne) Pepera, and the late Thomas (Mary Lou) Pepera, sister-in-law, Sr. Gemma Pepera, C.S.F.N.; many, many dear friends and his Pekinese dog, Mollie. Gary Davis was fond of referring to himself as “A Legend in My Own Mind.” But to his family and many friends he truly is a legend. A loving and romantic husband, a proud and patient father full of good advise, good humor, and good example; a loving grandpa, a generous friend, an excellent boss, and capable teacher, Gary Davis was a man of faith and hope and abundant love whose life will be celebrated and whose death will be mourned. Funeral from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland (N. of M-59), Monday at 10 AM. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial in St. Mary’s cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 3-9PM and Sunday 1-9PM. Rosary Sunday 7 PM. Memorials to the Red Cross, Church of the Holy Spirit, Wayne Westland Community Schools Gary E. Davis Memorial Fund appreciated.

Patrick D. Loftus, age 87
Patrick D. Loftus, age 87, of Milford, formerly of Harrison, died on April 25, 2003. For 32 years he served as a Police Officer with the Detroit Police Department. Following retirement he moved with his wife Virginia to Harrison where they lived from 1976-2001 before moving to Milford where they lived with their son James. Virginia died in August 2002. Mr. Loftus was a Veteran of WWII, a long time member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3180 and a member of the DPOA. He grew up in Detroit and was a member of Holy Redeemer parish. He is survived by his Daughters, Patricia (Frank) Ball of Lake City and Kathleen (Ali Enaloei)Loftus of Toronto, and sons Michael Loftus of Clinton Twp. and James Loftus of Milford. Also 7 grandchildren, 10 great grand children, and a brother Richard Loftus of Hollis, CA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel)404 E. Liberty, Milford. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery in Harrison, MI. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 2-9PM Rosary Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Arlene B. Kraft
“Sweet Arlene” age 65 of Highland, died June 4, 2003 Daughter of the late Edmund & Edna Aderholdt Beloved wife of Arthur Dear mother of: Edward (the late Cindy) Kraft of Rochester Hills Cheryl Al Khamis of Highland Albert Kraft of Linden Art (Tonja) Kraft of Highland and the late Joyce Louise Smith grandmother of: Hesham, Brandon, Cathy, Aziz, Allie, Kris, Manier Also survived by her sisters, Diane Kay and Joan Sargent of FL, her mother-in-law, Mercedes Kraft of Harper Woods, best friend Ann Ballingall, and many other good friends. Funeral Liturgy from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, Monday 10AM. Father Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial in Highland cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Saturday 4-9PM and Sunday 2-9PM. Vigil Service Sunday 7PM. Memorials encouraged to the Church of the Holy Spirit Women’s Club or Building Fund.

Martha Louise Turnbow
Turnbow, Martha Louise age 71 of Highland, formerly of Pontiac, died June 5, 2003 Wife of the late Arzel Turnbow Dear mother of: Jerry (Linda) Barber of White Lake Joyce MacBeth James (Cindy) Turnbow of Highland Patricia (Jack) Ricker and Christina Turnbow, both of Waterford 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren Sister of: Thurman (Bertha) Barber Ethel (Arbury) Scroggins Rosemary (& the late Herban) Berry Bill (& the late Faye) Barber Also many nieces, nephews, & good friends among the Highland Senior Center and West Hickory Haven Funeral from the First Baptist Church of Pontiac in White Lake, Monday 1PM. Pastor David Caswell will officiate. Burial Perry Mount Park cemetery, Pontiac. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Sunday 2-9PM.

Helen C. DeLongchamp
DeLongchamp, Helen C. of Naperville, IL died June 6, 2003 at 86 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Rock and the late Francis P. DeLongchamp Beloved mother of: Dr. Stanley (Nancy) Rock Donald (Louise) Rock James (Pat) Rock Edward Rock Robert (Karen) Rock Danny (Marie) Rock Mary VanWinkle Peter (Sheila) DeLongchamp Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 East Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 11AM. Dr. Stanley Rock will officiate. Burial Commerce cemetery. Friends may visit Monday 6-9PM. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Illinois.

Barbara Jean Daul
Barbara Jean Daul of Canton, formerly of Milford died August 5th, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with depression. She was forty years old. Born on December 13th, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois, and moved with her family to Milford in 1973. She attended Muir Junior High School and was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1981. Later, she trained as a beautician and made her career as a hairdresser and cosmetologist for the past eighteen years at J.C. Penny’s of Twelve Oaks Mall. Barbie loved to dance. She loved disco music and street dancing. In the early eighties she appeared twice on “Dance Fever” and won regional competitions that earned her a trip to California where she danced in the finals. She loved the sun and beaches and enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas. Through all her struggles, Barbara never lost her playful sense of humor. She was a joy to be around and will be missed by many. Barb is survived by her mother, Elaine Daul of Brighton; her father, John (Karen) Daul of Farmington; her brothers and sisters, Patrick (Sheila) Daul of Brighton, Michael (Kathy) Daul of Brighton, Mary Kay Schultheis of Brighton, John (Debbie) Daul of White Lake, Robert (Sue) Daul of Waterford, Tim (Holly) Daul of Livonia, Lori (Steve) Radzville of Lake Tahoe, and Andrew (Robyn) Daul of Linden. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial will follow in Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday from 5-9PM and Friday from 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Barbara J. Daul Memorial Fund.

Virginia Graybeal
Virginia Graybeal of Hartland, age 82, a longtime resident of Hartland, died on Thursday, October 2, 2003 of injuries sustained in an auto accident near her home. She was 82 years old. The daughter of Ralph & Lauretta (Nowak) Trites, she was born on July 21, 1921 and raised in Milford. She graduated from Milford High School and on March 24, 1956 she married John Wesley Graybeal and moved to the dairy farm on M-59 in Hartland they operated for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1976. Virginia loved to browse what the family lovingly nicknamed “Sally’s” (The Salvation Army), or treasure hunt through local garage sales and flea markets where she would always pick up “what-cha-ma-call-its” and everyone would have to guess just “what” the item was. As one napkin-ring dealer wrote, “one never knows what one will find.” Virginia’s napkin-ring collection was one of a kind. She had many interesting stories to tell about each piece she collected. In recent years, movies and music became more of her life and she loved her visits from family and friends, whether it was a short phone call or a longer visit. She was always interested in what was going on in your life. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Bonnie (Bob) Runyan of Howell, Carolyn VanNorwick of Royal Oak, Judy Brown of Lansing, Donna McClellan of Texas, Dorothy (Pete) Gannon of Florida, Warren (Nancy) Graybeal of Lansing, Harold (Dorothy) Graybeal of Virginia, David (Jody) Graybeal of Milford, Sue (Mike) Raiford of Georgia and John (Joann) Graybeal of Milford. Also surviving are her brothers, Don and George Trites, 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loving friends. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 2-9PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Frank J. Pies, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. For further information phone 248.684.6645

Martin Miller, age 71, of Sun City Florida
Miller, Martin age 71 of Sun City, FL October 2, 2003 Loving father of: Susan (Thomas) Hinton of Holly Sally Watson of Maryville, TN Martin Ernest Miller of Highland Robin Scheffler of Saint Johns Christopher (Kara) Miller of Howell 6 Grandchildren Also survived by dear friend Kathe Koenig of Sun City, FL A memorial service to held at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford Wednesday 7PM. The Reverend Frank Pies to officiate. Friends may visit 6PM until time of service.

Myrna Jean Robbins
Myrna Jean Robbins a resident of Highland Township, died at her home on Duck Lake on October 7th, 2003, after a battle with liver cancer. She was 68 years old. Born on February 7th, 1935 in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee, she was one of four daughters of Robt Ezell and Geneva Harris Ezell. Myrna grew up in Tennessee, and moved to Michigan, after her marriage to Henry C. Robbins on December 28th, 1951, in Smyrna, Tennessee. As their family grew, they lived in several homes in the Detroit Metro area, including residences in Southfield and Brighton. They moved to Highland Township just over eight years ago, where they built a new home on their Duck Lake property, where they had maintained a log cottage for many years. Myrna was a great mom and grandma, and her home on the lake allowed her to be near the family she loved so much. Throughout her life, she enjoyed keeping a garden, and each year canned a variety of vegetables, fruits, jellies, and jams. She also loved to bowl and play bingo, and was a “regular” at Brighton bingo halls when she was a resident there. In addition to Henry, her husband of fifty-two years, she is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Greg) Sievert of Highland Township, Kathy (Paul) Dugener of Farmington Hills, Kim (Joe) Clark of Pinckney; son, Robert “Carl” Robbins of Highland Township; twelve grandchildren and her great grandson. Also surviving are her sisters, Clara (Tom) Wallace, Juanita Damron, & Frankie (Joe) Blahnik; brother-in-law, Jerry Robbins, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, (4 blocks east of Main St. in downtown Milford) Friday 11 AM, Chaplain Mary Wilkinson officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday 3-9PM.

Margaret Bourns
Margaret Bourns, a life-long resident of Milford, Michigan, died October 5th, 2003 at her family home on Pearson Road in Milford. She was 98 years old. Born on December 10th, 1904 in Commerce Township, Michigan, Margaret was the oldest of four children raised by Frank and Mary Ann (Caufield) Sanders. After graduating from Milford High School, class of 1924, she went on to study at Cleary Business School and would later meet, fall in love, and marry Cecil Frederick Bourns on the 28th of June 1927. The newlyweds went west and honeymooned in Yellowstone National Park and returned to Milford after a three-month sojourn. They built their home on the family property at the west end of Milford Township where they raised their four sons. Long days farming with her husband and boys were an addition to the full time care she gave as a good homemaker, loving mother and devoted wife. Mrs. Bourns was a long time member of the Milford Monday Literary Club and was a charter member of the Milford United Methodist Church. She loved flowers, gardening and any opportunity to be outdoors. Margaret Bourns was a “farm girl” at heart, and saw in the yearly changing of seasons, and in the generations rising up around her, the loving and orderly hand of God. In addition to her four sons, Gerald (Joann) Bourns, Joseph (Dorothy) Bourns, Norman (Gail) Bourns and Charles Bourns, Margaret is survived by her 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her sister, Nola Peterson and brother, George Sanders. She was preceded in death by her sister Lula Miller (d.2002) and her husband of sixty-six years, Cecil F. Bourns (d.1994). Many friends join with her family to remember her life and mourn her passing. Funeral Service from Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, Thursday, 11AM. The Reverend Gregg mayberry will officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 5-9PM and Wednesday 3-9PM. Memorials may be made to The Milford United Methodist Church. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.

Edythe Nelson, visitation Monday 2-9PM.
Funeral Tuesday 11 at Lynch & Sons, 404 East Liberty, Milford. Pastor Gary Evans to officiate. Burial Hill Crest cemetery, Six Lakes. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Highland Congregational Church.

Mildred Pardikes, age 76, of Detroit, died November 30, 2003.
Loving mother of: Steve (Kathy) Pardikes Jim (Lisa) Pardikes and Mike Pardikes. 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Helen Bankowski, her several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and dear friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 East Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 10AM. Fr. Ron Anderson will officiate. Burial Oakland Hills Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday 4-8PM. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.

Michael Millard Reader
Michael Millard Reader, of Milford, died Nov. 26, 2003 at his home in Milford, in the care of his family and Arbor Hospice. He was 50 years old. Born July 11, 1953 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Russell Burton and Mary (Sellon) Reader. He grew up and went to school in Milford where he graduated from Milford High School in 1971. He continued his studies at Michigan State University, studying horticulture and literature. He was an avid reader with broad tastes and appreciation, from Shakespeare to Ray Bradbury, Tolkien to Vonnegut. And Mike loved music, especially Rock and Roll and great guitarists. Jeff Beck, Warren Davies, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Marley and Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead were just a few of the many musicians he loved. He might have written for Rolling Stone, so comprehensive was his knowledge of the music of his times. Michael is survived by his companion of over twenty-five years, Barbara Miller, his mother Mary Reader, his brother, Tige (Colleen) Reader, and sisters, Julie Ann Reader, Robin Barnes, Martha (Wayne) Field, Susan (David) Dieck, Mary (Ric)Lazar, Anne (Kerry McClean) Reader and Georgia Reader. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and dear friends including Julie Young. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 7 PM. Rev. Deborah Kerr officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit on Sunday from 3 PM until the time of service. Memorials to the Arbor Hospice appreciated.

Barbara A. Dart
Barbara A. Dart, age 65 of White Lake, March 4, 2004 after a brave struggle with Leukemia. Loving wife of: John Dart Mother of: Susan Dart of Highland Marianne (Dave) Blair of Highland Grandmother of: Christopher Allen, Derek Allen and Jessica Dart Daughter of: Elaine (the late Earl) Knisley Sister-in-law of: Karen (Gregory) Mencotti of West Virginia Niece of: Lee and Nancy May Also many loving extended family members and friends. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1421 E. 12 Mile Rd., Bldg. A, Madison Heights, MI 48017. For further information please call 248-684-6645

Mary Louise (Ward) Jones

She was born May 12, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to James B. Ward and Pearl (Foster) Ward. She was married to James Jones, June 29, 1957 for twenty-six years after which the marriage was dissolved by divorce. She is survived by her children: Julie McDaniel, Milford; Jamie (Michelle) Jones, Lapeer; and Jennifer (Charles) West, Wayne. Four grand daughters: Kristin, Josylyn, Jordin Jones; Katherine McDaniel and two grandsons: Andrew; Cameron Powell: Two sisters and brothers-in-law: Margie and Herbert Smith; Marie and Allen Barber. And many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and began working as an Engineering Aid for the Road Commission fQr Oakland County in 1982. She retired in June 2003. Mary Louise appreciated her home and grounds. She enjoyed working in her home and yard. Having an organized linen closet and spreading mulch gave her great joy. When her barn was completed in 2001, her thirty-year dream was realized. She had strong faith in God and in His word. She was baptized into Christ and became a member of His church in 1952. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, a loving and caring sister and aunt; and a treasured friend to all those who came to know her. She will be missed by all, but her memory will give us hope for the future. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Tuesday, March 9th at Eleven O’clock. J.Allen Barber to officiate. Friends may visit Monday 3-9PM. Burial Parkview Memorial cemetery, Livonia. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan. For further information please call 248-684-6645

E. Thomas Madden, of White Lake, March 4, 2004, age 85.
Beloved husband of Dona. Loving father of: Edward Thomas (Carolyn) Madden III, Nancy (Michael) Burt, Brian (Deborah) Madden. 6 grandchildren Dear brother of: Geraldine Nash. Also many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, Saturday, March 13th at 10 am. Fr. Leo Lulko officiating. Interment Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or Church of the Holy Spirit Building Fund. For further information please call Lynch & Sons, Milford at 248.684.6645

Virginia Darlene Anglin, age 51 of Milford, March 6, 2004
Loving wife of John H. Anglin Mother of Joel and Mark Anglin Also many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Tuesday at 2PM. Reverend John Harris to officiate.

Roy J. Johnson
Roy J. Johnson, a longtime resident of Highland Township died at home in the care of his family on April 20, 2004 after a battle with cancer. He was 57 years old. Born on September 9, 1946, in Detroit, Roy was one of three sons of Bernard & Muriel (nee. Luxon) Johnson. Roy grew up in Birmingham, and later Pontiac, where he lived down the street from Jean Livingstone whom he met at age 11. Throughout his life he maintained a special and close relationship with his family and together the Johnson boys and their parents enjoyed many gatherings and family vacations over the years. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School before going on to study Business Management at Michigan State University. On September 14, 1968 he married his childhood sweetheart, Jean Livingstone in Pontiac, Michigan, where they lived before building the family home on Blue Heron Drive in Highland Township. Mr. Johnson was most currently employed with Trans Industries in Waterford, where he worked in management. Roy devoted his life to the care and well being of his family. He greatly enjoyed every opportunity to spend time with his two sons and as it was instilled in his own upbringing, his being a good father meant everything to him. His enthusiasm for sports and other recreation made him a fun person to be around. He enjoyed hockey, golf, tennis, swimming and skiing and was instrumental in organizing the Johnson Hockey League at Kensington Valley Ice House in Brighton. He was a 10-year member at Spring Meadows Country Club in Linden. Remembered for his witty, sometimes dry, sense of humor, good counsel, and love of life, Roy will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to Jean, his lifelong friend and wife of over 35 years, Roy is survived by his sons, Jeffrey (Erin) Johnson of Berkley and Aaron (Dana) Johnson of Royal Oak. He was the proud grandfather of four boys to be born this summer. Also surviving are his brothers Bruce and Gary (Barbara) Johnson, both of Highland, parents-in-law, David and Bonnie Livingstone, 17 nieces & nephews and many good friends. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard & Muriel (Luxon) Johnson. A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, Saturday, May 1st, at 11AM. Chaplain Marie Kuykendall will officiate. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday, April 30th, 4-7PM. Family requests that any memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity. For further information phone 248-684-6645.

Giuseppa Di Ponio (D’Agostino)
Giuseppa Di Ponio (D’Agostino), a resident of Highland Township died on April 26, 2004 in the care of her family at Alterra Clarebridge in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was 89 years old. Born on September 16, 1914 in the small mountainous village of St. Elia, F. Rapido, Italy, she was the daughter of Fortunato & Concetta (Fragnoli) D’Agostino. She lived less than a mile away from her life long friend and soon to be husband, Gaetano “Guy” Diponio. On February 1st, 1934, Gaetano & Giuseppa exchanged wedding vows and pledged their lives to one another in the presence of their families and church. They made their home in the village of St. Elia and were later blessed with the births of their children. In 1937 Gaetano was called away from his family to serve in the Italian Army. The following years would present many difficult challenges and struggles for the Di Ponio family. For nine years Guy would be away from home and family with the last two spent as a prisoner of the German Army. Left alone to care for the crops, the animals and the children, Giuseppa would be overcome by a serious stroke, which would leave her bedridden for nearly a year. With the help of family and her own young children she was able to recover and help her family survive the coming years. A once distant war was now at their doorstep, as the small village of St. Elia became a route through which the Allies had to pass to get to Rome. Everything they owned and had worked hard for became the plunder of the war and their future had become an uncertainty. Somehow, through it all, she kept her family together. Guy returned home in 1945 and rejoined with his wife and family. Their home destroyed and livelihood in pieces, Guy and Giuseppa set about to rebuild their lives which had been torn by war. A household of three children had grown to five and finding enough work and food was of greater difficulty than before. In the spring of 1954, Guy and his first-born son went to America to try to better their lives. After staying in boarding houses and with various family members, and finding work wherever they could, Guy and his son had saved enough money to bring the rest of the family over from the old country. And so it was in 1956 the family was together again. Soon afterwards came the birth of their sixth child and the beginning of a successful “second life” together. Beginning a successful career in underground construction, Guy and Guiseppa were able to move their family from Detroit to Warren and then to their most recent home in beautiful Highland Township. They remained very much in love and inseparable through the most difficult times and shared gratitude for the health of their growing family. Giuseppa enjoyed most being in the company of her family. She was a devoted member of Church of the Holy Spirit in Highland and will be greatly missed by all whose lives she’s touched. She lived her life with dignity and those she leaves behind will remember her with love. In addition to Gaetano “Guy” Di Ponio her husband and life-long friend of over 70 years, Mrs. Di Ponio is survived by her children, Giuseppe (Maria) Di Ponio, Rosino (Gladys) Di Ponio, Marino (Sandy) Di Ponio, Benedetto (Joanne) Di Ponio, Connie (Joe) Marker, and Jacob (Diane) Di Ponio. Also surviving are her 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, an expected 13th great-grandchild on the way and her many dear friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, Thursday 10AM with visitation beginning at Church at 9AM. Father Leo Lulko will officiate. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Tuesday 5-9pm and Wednesday 1-9pm. Entombment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit Building Fund, a Mass to be prayed in her name, or to a charity of choice. For further information phone 248-684-6645

Julia D. "Julie" Kowalski (Frederick)
Julia D. "Julie" Kowalski (Frederick), died at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor on April 25, 2004, after a year and a half battle with cancer. She was 29 years old. Born on March 1, 1975, in Adrian, Michigan, she is the daughter of James (Jane) Frederick of Statesville, and Pamela Alverson of Milford, Michigan. Julie grew up in Statesville, North Carolina where she graduated from North Iredell High School and attended Mitchell College. She obtained a degree in Cosmetology, formerly worked at The Works Salon in Walled Lake, later worked with her mother as a medical secretary at Dr. Jeffrey Tulin-Silver’s office in West Bloomfield, and had begun a Day Care at her home before her illness. Julie was a very active and devoted member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Walled Lake, where she was active with the pre-school and enjoyed many good friendships. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, William Kowalski of Commerce Township; daughter, Carmen; brother, Howard (Leigh) Frederick of Statesville, NC; sister, Denise (Lonnie) Diedering of Carrolton, TX; step-brother, Stephen (Mandy) Rector; step-sisters, Christy Prevette, Stephanie Rector; grandmothers, Eleanor Alverson, Dola Frederick; nephews, Zachary & Nikolas Frederick, and Ryan Diedering. Also surviving are her many aunts, uncles, cousins, & good friends. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 2040 South Commerce Road, Walled Lake, on Tuesday, April 27, 10AM, with Pastor Kinney officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, MI, Monday 5-9PM. A Memorial Service will be held at the Nicholson Funeral Home, Statesville, NC, with the day and time pending. Memorials may be made to Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.

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