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Frank Sandoval, Jr., of Wixom formerly of Cork Town, October 10, 2004 Husband of the late Frances (d.1991) (Economy) Loving husband of Guadalupe Loving father of: Linda (the late Tom) Smith Frank (Vicki) Sandoval Phyllis Sandoval JoAnne (Bruce) Berry Diana (Alan) Kirschner Debra (Fred) Lauck Grandfather of: Doug, Jim, Ken, Antonio, Joey, Alyssa, Josh, Jessie, Frances, Great-grandfather of: Ariella, Caleb, Alexis, Mia, Bella and Brianna Grandson of Mike Morales Son of the late Phyllis Jessie Morales (d.2002) Brother of: Dolores Zavala The late John Sandoval Also many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Funeral Mass from Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1050 Porter St., Detroit, Thursday 11AM. Father Russ Kohler. Burial Woodmere cemetery, Detroit. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 5-9PM and Wednesday 2-9PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary Wednesday 7PM. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Tony William Underwood, a lifelong resident of Milford died suddenly on Saturday evening October 9, 2004. He was 26 years old. Born on August 24, 1978, in Pontiac, Tony was the son of Thomas & Sherry (Root) Underwood. He grew up in Milford, attended Milford High School and later found work within the community. He was currently working with the McDonalds in Highland at the time of his death. Tony enjoyed many activities throughout his life. He especially enjoyed playing baseball with neighborhood friends and was always up for a game of Playstation with his little brother. He was a Green Bay Packers fan, loved music and was gifted in working on cars. Those closest to Tony, remember his great sense of humor and talent for telling a good story. He was a hard working young man with a kind and genuine heart that brought many joys to his family and close friends. In addition to his loving parents, Thomas & Sherry Underwood, Tony is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Nicole; sister, Tina (Raymond) Engel; brother, Robert Underwood; grandmother, Margaret Weeks; and nephew, Eli Engel. Also surviving are his aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Thursday 10AM. Reverend John Harris will officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday 4-9PM. Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, Oakland County Central Office 917 1/2 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac MI 48341, 248-332-6116/24 Hour Hotline 248-332-3521. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
Mary Louise Cornellier of Milford died on Monday morning, October 4, 2004 at home in the care of her family. She was 81 years old. Born on April 9, 1923 in Colchester, Ontario, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (Agla)Wright. She graduated from Colchester High School and later married John Homer. Widowed in 1949, Mary would later meet Gene Morin, fall in love and marry. Together they moved to White Lake and raised a growing family. After being widowed for a second time in 1972, she married Bernie Cornellier and they made their home in Lakeland, Florida. After his death in 1993, she returned to the Milford area. A good neighbor and good friend, she was active with the Milford Senior Center where she often worked the spaghetti dinners, and at the Milford Presbyterian Church where she was a member. Though she was a child during the Great Depression, and lived through World War II and was widowed three times and raised a large family, Mary never dwelt in the past, always seemed to treat the present moment like a gift and held bright hopes for the future. She was a fan of the Detroit Tigers and then the Atlanta Braves; she enjoyed reading, flowers and crossword puzzles and especially loved “deuces wild” rummy at which, according to her family, she kept score and made new rules up as she went along and seldom ever “lost.” She played at life much the same way, with abiding faith, love of family and friends and hope for the future, she played whatever hands life dealt her, and played them well. Mary is survived by her sons and daughters: John (Chris) Morin of South Lyon, Fred (Sally) Morin of Highland, Susan (Michael) Vancil of Gaylord, Corene Nuhn of Hartland, Gary Cornellier of Highland and Byrne (Lisa) Cornellier of Corbin, KY, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends who join her family in mourning her death and giving thanks to God for her life among them. Funeral services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Thursday, October 7, at 11 AM. Rev. John Harris officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 2-9PM.. Memorials may be sent to Livingston County Hospice. For further information please phone 248.684.6645
Nikolai Andre Luczki, Nikolai Andre Luczki, a resident of Pontiac died suddenly on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at his home in Pontiac after heart complications. He was 28 years old. Born on September 9, 1976 in Bowling Green, Ohio, Nikolai was the son of Thomas Luczki and Denise Pratt. He was raised in Ortonville, attended Brandon High School and later received his GED. Nikolai’s interest in music and professional audio made him uniquely suited for his work with ABC Warehouse, where he thrived as a top salesman. Friends and co-workers always admired his optimism and graciousness even throughout the adversities that Ushers Syndrome put before him. Nikolai had a passion for life that could be seen in the artistic endeavors he most enjoyed. He had a wide-ranging interest in all styles of music, from Hip Hop to Blues and Rock & Roll, and was hoping to learn to play the piano one day. Gifted with words and good sense with visual arts, Nikolai enjoyed drawing and writing as well. His closest friends and family recall what a gracious host and good cook he was; always committed to making sure everyone felt welcomed and had a good time. He treasured all the special times spent with his girlfriend Ashley, watching “his favorite” movies and going out with good friends. In addition to Ashley Morgan, his dear companion, Nikolai is survived by his parents, Denise (Jeff) Pratt, Thomas (Mary) Luczki; sister, Katja (Jeff) Thomakos; grandparents, Elaine Pope and the late Edward Fox, Laura and the late Andrew Luczki; stepbrothers, Jeffery & Matthew Pratt; uncle, Paul Fox; aunts, Marie Fox, and Luann (John) O’Brien. Also surviving are his cousins, Aeron (Sandra-Salinas) Bergman, Misha (Jeremy) Benoit, Erik Bialkowski, Jason (Rebecca) O’Brien; step-grandfather, William Chamberlin; and many dear friends and co-workers. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Friday 10AM. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday 3-9PM. Memorials may be made through the National Organization for Rare Disorders-Ushers Syndrome. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Carolyn Catherine Palmer , a resident of Milford Township, died at her home on October 8th, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 49 years old. Born in Detroit on January 17, 1955, she was the daughter of Charles and Julie Palmer of Southfield. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School in Farmington Hills in 1973, where she was Class President and President of the Honor Society. In addition to excelling in academics, she was a natural athlete and was very active in sports during her school years, especially competitive tennis and softball. She later coached the Mercy Junior Varsity softball team. She earned her Bachelors Degree with high honors in Business Administration from the University of Detroit in 1977, and was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society. Also in 1977, she began her 26-year career in human resources as the HR Manager for Ellis Naeyaert Genheimer Associates, Inc. in Troy, rising over the years to Vice President and Corporate Director while also earning her Masters Degree from U of D. The firm merged into HarleyEllis in Southfield, where she was a Director and Principal, Human Resources. Among her many professional achievements, Ms. Palmer served as an Ambassador for the Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit and was the 1998 State Director of the Society for Human Resource Management, later acting as Professional Development Director for SHRM. She was a member and co-chair of the University of Detroit Mercy Co-op Education and Career Planning Council. In 2001, she received an award for excellence in hiring practices at HarleyEllis. She also served on the Board of Mercy High School, and in 1990 was awarded the Heart of Mercy Distinguished Alumni Award. While battling illness, Ms. Palmer was honored to participate in the Leadership Oakland Program for 2002-03. Ms. Palmer was high-spirited, full of life, and passionate about sports, especially her Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. She attended, watched or listened to all their games, sharing with them their victories and defeats. She played competitive softball for many years, and organized a team of other women professionals to play as the Renegades. Many of Ms. Palmer’s players said she was the best coach they ever had. Her other passions included cars, particularly her beloved Camaro Z-28, playing golf, and being near the water. She spent many happy times with friends at Duck Lake near Traverse City. Ms. Palmer is survived by her devoted companion, Mary Kator, her loving sister Sally (Bob) Pastor of New Orleans, her nephew Robert Pastor, III, her aunt Therese “Terry” Skeby of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and a large circle of loving friends and co-workers who will never forget her bright smile and warm heart. They join with her family in mourning her death and in giving thanks for her time with them. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2201 Old U.S. 23, Brighton on Wednesday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m., with Father David Howell presiding. Friends may visit with the family at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, on Tuesday, October 12, from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
Raphaela T. Spry, of Milford, December 10, 2004 age 82. Wife of the late Robert C. Spry (d. 1997), Loving mother of Barbara, Robert T. (Sharon), Mary, and Timothy (Milissa) Spry. Also many extended family members and friends. Funeral Mass and burial are private. For further information phone Lynch & Sons/Milford at 248.684.6645
Julia Sergi, age 84 of Holly, formerly of Dearborn Heights, December 11, 2004 Loving wife of the late Floyd (D.2002) Dear mother of: Valerie Sergi Charlene (Albert) Podgorniak Gail (James) Gibson 9 Grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Sister of: Pauline Makowski and Blanche Murowski Funeral from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 North Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Tuesday 10 AM. Father Leo Lulko to officiate. Burial St. Johns cemetery, Fenton. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 5-7 PM and Monday 12-9 PM. A Rosary will be held Monday at 7PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For further information please call 248-684-6645
Judy May Childs, age 61 of Milford Judy May Childs, a life long resident of Milford, died at her home there on Friday, December 10, 2004 of heart failure. She was 61 years old. Born on October 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Clara (d. 1980) and Clayton (d. 1966) Childs. Judy graduated from Milford High School in the early 1960’s and was active, along with her mother and sisters, in the Milford Rebekah Lodge #511. For years she worked in the Milford D & C Store on Main Street. In January of 1986, on the day of the Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy, Judy was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing Main Street. After days in a coma and brain surgery at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, she spent months in rehab at William Beaumont Hospital before moving to Appletree Group Rehab Center in Belleview. Her goal was always to get back to Milford to be among her family and friends. Ten years ago Judy moved into her apartment on Summit Street in Milford. She was a long time member of the Milford Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, she loved taking photos especially of family and friends, enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved her ten nieces, nephews and twenty grandnieces and nephews. Also surviving are her brother, Gary Childs of Linden, and sisters, Joyce (James) Wilson of Milford, and Linda (Ernie) Miller of Lapeer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Rev. John Harris officiating. Burial in Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit on Sunday from 4-9PM and Monday from 2-9PM. Memorials to the Diabetes Association appreciated. For further information phone 248.684.6645
Richard Waldo Baker, "Dick" was born October 2, 1917 to Earl W. and Bertha Duncan Baker. He is descended from one of the earliest Highland Township settlers, Rev. Thomas Baker, whose family settled in the township in 1837. Dick was the oldest of four boys; his brothers were William, Robert and Jackson. Known as the Baker boys, Dick would lead his younger brothers on many exciting adventures in and around Clyde, where they grew up. Dick continued to love fishing, camping, and hunting his entire life. He deer hunted every year except this year. Dick graduated from Milford High School in 1935. He was recruited to play baseball for Michigan and Michigan State, but it was the depression, and he had the opportunity to work and play baseball for General Motors Truck and Coach; so that is what he decided to do. Richard courted the lovely Margaret Maxine Coulter of Milford, and married her on November 23, 1938. After serving in World War II from 1943-1946, he returned to work and his baseball team won the National Championship in 1947. His career with GMTC lasted thirty-nine years. He retired in 1974 and enjoyed thirty great retirement years. Dick and Margaret had three children: Bette Jane, Judith Ann and Gary Duncan. They lived in the house that Dick built at 520 E. Liberty after WWII, next to the First Street house where Margaret was born. Handsome, strong and fit, Dick always enjoyed entertaining his friends with great stories and jokes. He loved his poker club and playing cards with his friends. He loved to travel and take cruises. He loved to golf with his friends, and he golfed in many places including Scotland. He won his club championship in Florida in 2003. He was 85 years old playing against many younger men. He was very proud of that trophy! He is survived by his loving family: children Bette (Keith) Johnson Judy (Roger) Clemens and Gary (Pam) Baker; grandchildren Matthew (Gretchen) Clemens Christopher (Laura) Clemens Heather (Aaron) Soto Hannah and Haley Baker; great-grandchildren Blake, Breylin and Bryson Soto, Alexander and Noah Clemens and two babies due in May; brothers Jack (Virginia) Baker and William Baker; sister-in-law Margaret Porter Baker; dear friends Margaret Schultz, Arvale Tipper and Myrtle Abel; and also leaves many extended family members and wonderful friends. His wife Margaret Maxine (d.1983), granddaughter Kathryn “Katy” Clemens (d.1997), brother Robert Baker (d.1990) and sister-in-law, Grace Baker (d.1999) preceded him in death. Funeral from Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St., Wednesday 11AM. Rev. Gregg Mayberry will officiate. Burial Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Monday 5-9PM and Tuesday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Korpela, Mary Eileen age 66 of Hartland, formerly of Commerce, November 2, 2005. Beloved wife of Lari for 48 years. Loving mother of Lari (Cindy) Korpela of Livonia & Robert (Susan) Korpela of Connecticut. Grandmother of Jessica, Emily, Ashley, Taylor & Jami-Lynn. Dear friend of Mary (Randy) Wilson & many other dear friends. Mrs. Korpela worked as a secretary at Walled Lake Western High School for over 22 years. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 10 AM. Pastor Don Kirkland to officiate. Interment Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit Friday 4-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Southeast Michigan Office, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 117, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
McDonald, Ron G. age 65 of Clarkston, October 29, 2005. Loving father of Mike (Jillian) McDonald and the late Pete McDonald (d. 2004). Loving grandfather of Riley & Madelynn. Brother of Laurie Miller. Also survived by many extended family members and dear friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Thursday 10 AM. Rev. John Harris to officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday 3-9 PM. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
Valentine, Willie a longtime resident of the Highland area died at his home in Pinconning on early Saturday morning, October 29, 2005. He was 74 years old. Born in Knox County, Kentucky on April 15, 1931, he was the son of Edward and Lilly Meredith Valentine. At age 17 Willie came north to Detroit to work in the Hudson Motor Car factory and in the early 1950’s he married Charlene Cherry and they moved to Rowe Lake in Milford where they raised their family, enjoying coon hunting, fishing and Sunday dinners. Though the marriage ended in 1968, Willie remained close with his family and from 1976 until 1985 he worked with his sons after he formed the Valentine Paving Company. He was a member of the Highland Moose and Eagles Lodge. In 1985 he moved to Pinconning where he opened Valentine Bar & Lounge. Willie Valentine worked hard all his life to provide for his family. His home was always open to his family. Willie Valentine is survived by his daughters, Cindy (Mike) Eversole, Darcia (Vic) Ranbarger and Stacy Valentine, and his sons, Edward (Georgia) Valentine, Jeff (Jody) Valentine, and Willie Valentine. He was preceded in death by his son, Clay Valentine in 1997. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brothers, Perry Valentine and Caleb Valentine and many nieces and nephews and lifelong friends. Two brothers, Dallas and Hubert Valentine, and two sisters, Shelly Abner and Irene McDonald, also preceded him in death. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Milford. The Reverend Greg Mayberry will officiate. Friends may visit Monday, October 31st, 4-9 PM. Following cremation, he will be buried back home in Knox County, Kentucky.
Shirley MacNicol age 74 of Hartland, formerly of Northville, October 25, 2005 Beloved wife of William R. Loving mother of: Renee (Richard) LaPorte of Northville Cynthia (Chuck) Cekala of FL Tracey (Ted) Martin of Walled Lake William A. MacNicol of Monroe 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren Sister of Eleanor Burton of Northville & the late Helen Hurlbutt Funeral Services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Friday, October 28, at 2PM. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National cemetery, Holly. Friends may visit Thursday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO BOX 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, or Lighthouse Hospice, 24293 Telegraph Road, Suite 102, Southfield,MI, 48034. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
Pamela Ann McLaughlin (nee. Klavanian), of Hazel Park, died on Tuesday, October 25, 2005 in Commerce Township in the loving care of family and friends. She was 44 years old. Born on May 21, 1961 in Livonia, Pam was one of two children born to Samuel & Jeannette Klavanian. At the age of twelve her family moved from Livonia to Commerce Township, where Pam attended Lakeland High School. After graduation, she continued her education-majoring in Accounting at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan and shortly after College, moved to Orlando, Florida where she made several lasting friendships. She later returned to Michigan to be close to her family and began her work at the Detroit Yacht Club, where she was renowned as everyone’s favorite waitress & bartender. In April of 2004, Pam was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Throughout her treatment, Pam remained wonderfully brave and graceful; never losing sight of the love of family that surrounded her. Even in her last days in the care of Hospice, she was memorably optimistic, humorous and fun to be around. Pam loved having a good time and never shied away from a party. Her outgoing personality and sense of humor drew a host of many close friends. She loved dancing and reading (mostly romance & mystery), and especially enjoyed attending the Woodward Dream Cruise and opening day at Tiger’s Stadium and Comerica Park. Above all, Pam loved being a mom. Whether the moments were shared on long walks or shopping trips, special New Year’s Eve get-togethers at the Holiday Inn, or just talking, the time she was able to spend with her cherished daughters, Samantha & Amanda, gave her the greatest joys of her life. Pam was preceded in death by her father, Samuel Klavanian and mother, Jeannette Klavanian. In addition to her daughters, Samantha and Amanda McLaughlin, she is survived by her brothers, David Klavanian and Christopher Klavanian; sister, Heather (Marcus) Panzitta; step-mother, Alice Klavanian; and grandmother, Rahon Klavanian. Also surviving are her nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends who join with her family in mourning her passing and celebrating her life among them. Image hosted by Photobucket.com Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday at 1PM. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit Friday 5-9PM. For further information phone 248-684-6645
Mary Eileen Korpela , a resident of Hartland, and former resident of Commerce, died of heart failure on November 2, 2005. She was 66 years old. Born on June 2, 1939 in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of Harry Huebner and Margaret Walker Huebner and grew up in New York, where she was a graduate of Richmond Hill High School. On November 9, 1957 she married Lari Korpela, her childhood sweetheart. They were blessed with the births of two sons, and in 1974 moved to Commerce, Michigan, where they made their home, before moving to Hartland eight years ago. Mary, or “Mrs. K” as the students knew her, worked at Walled Lake Western High School for over twenty-two years, serving as Secretary to the Assistant Principal and later assisted with computer entry, before retiring in 1999. In recent years she enjoyed working for Hartland Schools, assisting students on bus rides and helping in the lunch room. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Friends of the Hartland Library, where she volunteered her time. In her spare time she loved to garden, plant flowers, shop and travel. Some of her most special trips with her husband, were the opportunities to take their grandchildren to the homeland of Finland. She took charge, and good care of her family, was very proud of her sons, and loved her grandchildren dearly. In addition to Lari, her husband of forty-eight years, she is survived by her sons, Lari (Cindy) Korpela of Livonia, Robert (Susan) Korpela of Connecticut; grandchildren, Jessica, Emily, Ashley, Taylor, Jami-Lynn; dear friend, Mary (Randy) Wilson and many other dear friends who join her family in mourning her passing and giving thanks to God for her life among them. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 10 AM. Pastor Don Kirkland to officiate. Interment Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit Friday 4-9 PM. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Southeast Michigan Office, 30300 Telegraph Road, Suite 117, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
Patrick W. Vernier age 35 of Millington, formerly of Highland, November 4, 2005 Beloved husband of Marie Loving father of: Duane & P.J. Vernier and Dusty & Jonathan O’Berry Son of the late Wayne & Susan Vernier Brother of: Kim (Matt) Barber of Holly Jason (Danette) Vernier of Waterford April Collins of TN Wayne C. Vernier, III of Pontiac Grandson of Wayne Vernier Son-in-law of Jack & Lola Rogers Funeral Service from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Tuesday 11AM. Friends may visit Sunday 3-9PM and Monday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the family. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
