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SIDORSKI, JANET P., Age 59, suddenly April 11, 2000. Beloved wife of Edward Sidorski Jr. Loving mother of Linda Sidorski and Michelle (Joe) Raccosta. Dear grandmother of Jessica. Dear sister of Patricia (Mario) DeFelice. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile Rd.). Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. visitation until time of service at 10 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 34385 Garfield, Fraser
Dated April 13, 2000
SIMS, CHARLES C., A resident of Detroit s West Side for more than 80 years, departed this life on Tuesday, April 11, 2000. He served in the U.S. Army for 4 years as a commissioned officer eventually promoted from the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, to Captain. A graduate of the University of Detroit with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in science. He taught science and math for many years in the Detroit Public School System at the Harris School. His last years of Tenure with the Detroit Board was in an administrative capacity (Staff Coordinator) at the Foster School and the Carlyle Stewart School where he retired in 1981. He was also a math instructor at Wayne County Community College for more than 25 years. He was a member of KAPPA ALPHA PSI Fraternity and a life member of the NAACP. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Bess, son Gregory, granddaughter Lisa, brother William, goddaughter Lynnette Horn Blocker, a special daughter Dorothy Sims Johns and a multitude of friends. Services will be held at Gesu Catholic Church, 17204 Oak Drive at 6 Mile Rd. on Saturday, April 15, 2000. Family Hour 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Viewing and visitation at Thompson s Funeral Home, Greenfield Chapel, Friday, April 14, 2000, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Memorial tributes may be sent to United Negro College Fund or Brighter Future For Education Scholarship Fund of New Light Baptist Church, 5240 W. Chicago Blvd.
Dated April 13, 2000
SMILER, IRVING, Beloved husband of Sophie. Dear father of Cindy (Marc) Rich, and Joseph Smiler. Grandfather of David and Jodi Rich. Brother of the late Jeanette Saraquse, the late Sam, Morris, Louis, Leonard Smiler, and the late Jack Brady. Also survived by daughter Joann Shecter and her children and grand-children. Services 11:30 Thursday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel. Interment Clover Hill Park cemetery. (248) 569-0020
Dated April 13, 2000
STILWELL, MARGARET L. Age 81. April 11, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Dearest mother of Kathleen (Hoyt) Green, Denise (Joseph) Agius, Kenneth (Maureen) Stilwell, and the late Pamela. Six grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen Hintz and Hazel Schmidt. Sister-in-law of Doris Foltz. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Visitation Thursday from 2-8.
Dated April 13, 2000
SWOFFORD, WARREN A. of Warren, Died April 11, 2000 in St. John s Macomb Hospital Center. Mr. Swofford was retired from the Chrysler Corp. and veteran of the US Marine Corp. Also, a lifetime member of the Center Line Palmer Lodge #550 of Masons. Mr. Swofford is survived by his son, Thomas (Debbie). Dear brother of Agnes Kelly of S. Carolina. Dearest grandfather of Jennifer and Alexander. Visitation Thursday 1:30 to 9 p.m. at the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors 22642 Ryan Rd., (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile). Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. the Rev. J. Wallace Zink officiating. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Twp. Masonic rites Thursday 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Dated April 13, 2000
TUCKER, PETER F. April 10, 2000 age 98. Dear husband of Annette and the late Josephine (1971). Beloved father of Thomas (Mary Ann), Cyril and Rosalie. Grandfather of 12 & grandfather of the late Peter G. Great-grandfather of 19. Funeral Saturday 9:10 AM at St. Alphonsus Church for a Mass at 9:30 AM. Visitation Friday 1-9 PM at the Lesney & Son Funeral Home 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn. Parish rosary Friday 6:30 pm. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Member of St. Alphonsus Seniors and K of C, Bishop Foley 3rd & 4th Degree #2660. Memorial gifts in honor of Mr. Tucker to St. Alphonsus Parish and Education Fund appreciated.
Dated April 13, 2000
USHER, RICHARD A., April 12, 2000. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Erik, Hillary and Jason. Dear son of Marie and the late Arthur. Also survived by his siblings Susan Hunter (Jon), Deborah Wilson (Nick), Lynn and Jeffrey (Susan); mother-in-law Midge Schurkamp (the late Robert) and sister-in-law Pat Edmunds (Rick). Memorial visitation Friday 3-6 p.m., with a 5 p.m. Service of Remembrance, at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes will be used according to the wishes of the family.
Dated April 13, 2000
VAN HAAREN, JOHN "JACK" Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty Ann". Dear father of Cindy (Dave Teasel), Mark (Laurie), Mary (John) Virnich, Claudia (Jim) Domsic and Jackie (Dave) Check. Loving grandfather of eight. Brother of Mary Jane Vadalabene. Visitation Thursday 5:30-9, Friday 2-9 at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. Funeral Saturday. In state 9:15 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Gertrude Church in St. Clair Shores. Interment Roseland Park cemetery.
Dated April 13, 2000
WEINGARDEN, BEN, Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of Arnold Weingarden and Marcia (Harry) Marshall. Dear brother of Florence Weingarden, Milton (Honey) Weingarden and Louis (Betty) Weingarden. Loving grandfather of Rebecca Marshall, Jeffrey Marshall and Leslie (James) Whittaker. Services Friday 9:30am at Machpelah cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622.
Dated April 13, 2000
WEST, ROY E., of Livonia Age 81, died April 11, 2000 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Eleanore, his daughter Dianne Wellman Kimber and two grandchildren, Carley Wellman and Christopher Kimber. the U.S. Olympic Committee and a veteran of WWII. Visitation will be Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia, Funeral service will be Friday 11 a.m. at St. Timothy s Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Pinckney, MI. Memorials please, in lieu of flowers to Independence for Life, 17117 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite 910, Southfield, Mi 48075.
Dated April 13, 2000
YOUNG, JOSEPHINE M., April 7, 2000. Devoted and loving wife of John for 52 years. Loving mother of Jacquelyn (John) Gores, Jeffery Young and Julie (Blake) Martinus. Loving grandmother of Johnny, Heather Gores and Alexa Young. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Church of Christ, 35475 5 Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. Family requests donations to the: Karmanos Cancer Inst., 3990 John R, Detroit, MI 48201 or Community Hospice, 32932 Warren Rd., Suite 100, Westland, MI 48185.
Dated April 13, 2000
ZAGATA, FREDRICK S., Age 54, April 8, 2000. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Shona (Eric) Zagata Tiffen. Dear son of Stanley and Lottie. Brother of Barbara Thompson, Theresa Stanek, Virginia Dunivant, Stanley Jr., Ray, Leonard and John. Mr. Zagata is also survived by his former wife Kathy and several other relatives and friends. Mr. Zagata was a former resident of Dearborn and employee of Detroit Edison for 35 years. In state Saturday 9:30am until time of Mass 10am at St. Ronald Catholic Church. Visitation Thursday 5-9pm and Friday 2-9pm at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Scripture service Friday 7pm. Memorial contributions to Henry Ford Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
Dated April 13, 2000
AHLGRIM, ROBERT G., Age 57 of Ferndale. Died April 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Shirley Ann; loving father of Robert (Kristie Bishop) and Joseph (Nicole); also survived by mother Grace Ahlgrim; brother Thomas (Ann), sister Linda Kososki and granddaughter Brittany. Visitation Saturday 6-9; Sunday 2-9 at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R, Hazel Park. Scripture service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Service Monday, in state 9:30 a.m., followed by 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Magdalen.
Dated April 13, 2001
ALTOMARE, LAWRENCE, Age 78. April 8, 2001, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Southgate. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father of Laura (Leo) Briguglio, Theresa (Mike) Bishop, Bridget (Nick) Giannotti, Michelle Gawlinski and Annette Altomare. Also leaves 1 brother, Frank Altomaro and 2 sisters, Margaret Webb and Rose Ashlee. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, Damian (Shawn), Nicole, Danielle, Nicholas, Michael B., Michael G., and Jeffrey, 2 great grandchildren, Hannah and Aaron. Instate at the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) Saturday 4-9 p.m., Sunday 3-9 p.m. and at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Wyandotte Monday 9:30 a.m. until funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m.
Dated April 13, 2001
ASENSIO, ELIZABETH LONG 73. Died Tuesday, April 10, 2001 of an apparent stroke. survived by her husband Mone, daughter Terry, son Mike and daughter in law Lynn, and grandsons William, Michael, Matthew and Trey. A Memorial gathering will be held at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills on Monday, April 16 from 6-8 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills on Tuesday, April 17 at 10 a.m. Family suggests donations to the American Leukemia Society.
Dated April 13, 2001
BABCOCK, HELEN V., April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Harold Sr. Dear mother of Janet Dibble (Robert), Harold Jr. (Irene) and Jerry (Judy). Also survived by several sisters, nine grandchildren, ten greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Avenue. Visitation Saturday 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. Family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association.
Dated April 13, 2001
BAILEY, HAZEL R., Age 103. April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late William K.; dearest mother of Donald (Rita) and Kenneth (Mary Jane); dear grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of 14 and great-great-grandmother of three. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills.
Dated April 13, 2001
BIALOCK, THEODORE, Beloved father of Sasha S. Bialock, Linda (Peter) Kohn, and David (Tomoko) Bialock. Dear grandfather of Sarah Anna Bialock, Max Kohn, and Emily Bialock. Also survived by Sadie Bialock. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 2 O'CLOCK FRIDAY AT BETHEL MEMORIAL PARK. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020
Dated April 13, 2001
BIDLER, EUGENE A. SR. April 10, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Audrey. Dearest father of Carolyn (Richard) Jakacki and Eugene (Linda). Also survived by five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Dear brother of Irene Affelt, Dolores Young, the late Joseph Bydlowski and Ralph Bydlowski. Visitation Saturday 5:30-9 PM and Sunday 2-8 PM Rosary Sunday 2:30 PM at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Instate Monday 9 AM at St. Alphonsus Church, 13540 Gould until time of Mass at 9:30.
Dated April 13, 2001
BRABOY, OLLIE J. "GEORGE" "CHIEF" 79, of Utica, died Tuesday, April 10 at St. Joseph Mercy West Hospital, Clinton Twp. He was born March 5, 1922 in Calvert City, KY. Mr. Braboy retired in 1994 as a pipefitter from Ford Motor Co. He served in the U.S Marine Corps during WWII. Relatives said he was a lover of life, a hard worker, an avid handyman and world traveler who especially enjoyed Las Vegas. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and dancing to country music. Relatives describe Mr. Braboy as a devoted husband, father & grandfather who was one of a kind with his sense of humor, strength & courage. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Robert (Callie) Braboy of FL, Theodore (Lisa) Braboy of Canton, Patrick (Cheryl) Braboy of IL, Norman Braboy of Mt. Clemens & Brian Braboy of Royal Oak; daughters, Penny (Richard Erbacher) Braboy of OH, Christine Braboy of AZ & Cindy (Charles) Katynski of Warren; stepchildren, Debra (Joseph) Drobil of Utica & Scott Lyons of MO; sister, Barbara Lobert of Orchard Lake; 17 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sat. (visitation 10-11) at Diener Funeral Home, 48271 Van Dyke, Utica. Burial will be in Prestonville cemetery, Shelby Twp. Visitation Fri. 1-9.
Dated April 13, 2001
BRAGENZER, LYDIA M., Age 93, April 10, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of Jean Brockman, Phyllis Rolston, Melva Skrycki and Richard. Dear grandmother of eleven. Great grandmother of 13. Sister of Martha Dorow and Esther Nieman. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Instate Monday 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 25375 E. Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, with Service at 11:00 a.m. Memorials suggested to St. Mark Lutheran Church Library.
Dated April 13, 2001
BRECHT, MARY LAUHOFF Age 88. April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd J. Dear mother of Rev. David Brecht, John (Geraldine), Dr. Paul (Joanne), Ann (Tom) Stock, Thomas (Mary Ann), Mark (Mary), and Gregory (Michelle). Dearest grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of one. Sister of George (Norma) Lauhoff. Visitation Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 4-8 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosee Pointe. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. In state Monday 2 p.m. until time of Mass 2:30 at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit.
Dated April 13, 2001
BROUGHTON, MARIE V. Age 85. April 12, 2001. Loving wife of the late Bernard. Beloved mother of Patricia (Richard Sr.) Page and the late Robert (Carol) Broughton. Dear grandmother of Richard (Maureen) Page Jr., Janet (Mark) Shea, Jeffrey (Karen) Page, Sherry (Mark) Siedlik and Greg (Jackie) Broughton. 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 6-9 and Saturday 12 Noon-9 p.m. Sunday 6-8 p.m. Funeral service Monday 9:00 a.m. at the Weise Funeral Home 7210 Park Ave., (313-382-1150) and 9:30 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Church. www.LEGACY.com.
Dated April 13, 2001
CHARLES, MARY ALICE, Age 87, April 10. Dear mother of John (Jack) A. Thomas. Also survived by a sister, Helen Martin and two step-daughters, Martha Charles and Linda Muse. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Services Tuesday 10 a.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions to the American Lung Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Dated April 13, 2001
CHARNESKY, JOHN W., April 11, 2001. Beloved husband of Josephine. Dear brother of Genevieve Sparvero and Walter (Juanita). Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). VFW Stitt Post Service Friday 6:30 p.m. Lyskava Service Friday eve. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m.
Dated April 13, 2001
DALY, GLADYS E., April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Henry Con . Dear mother of Catherine, Mary (Robert) Murphy and the late John. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM with a 7 PM scripture. Services Tuesday 10 AM at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to American Lung Association.
Dated April 13, 2001
DECLERCQ, ALBERT M, Age 73. April 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Cassie. Dear father of Michele DeClercq and Doreen (Giovanni) Palazzolo. Grandfather of Andrea, David and Michael Palazzolo. Brother of Rene (June) DeClercq. Prayers Monday 9:30 am Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre, Madison Hgts. (1 blk. S.of 13 Mi. rd) Mass 10 am St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Cremation Resurrection cemetery. Father Heary Council #7239 Knights of Columbus rosary Friday 7:30 pm. Visitation Friday 5-9 and Saturday 2-9. Memorials to Mental Retardation Assoc. of Warren.
Dated April 13, 2001
DePORRE, DENISE GEORGETTE April 12, 2001. Daughter of the late Jules and Zelma DePorre of Grosse Pointe Woods. Loving sister of Juliette G. Zaranek, Jules (Carolyn), Zelma Defever, James (Janet) and Pierre (Virginia). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (btw. Maple & Big Beaver) Friday 7-9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. Rite of Committal at St. Michaels cemetery, Richmond, Saturday 1 p.m. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Family suggests memorials to Alzheimers Association.
Dated April 13, 2001
DICKERSON, CASSIE, Age 85, April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Dick Dickerson. Dear sister of the late William H. Sullivan and the late George J. Sullivan. survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday, April 14 at 10:30 AM at the Chapel of Roseland Park cemetery, on the NW corner of 12 Mile Rd. & Woodward in Berkley. Arrangements entrusted to the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley.
Dated April 13, 2001
DINON, MARY E., April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Alfonso. Dearest mother of Elizabeth (Ralph) Bombery, Alma (late Edwin) Wronski, Lucia (late Richard) Davis, Richard (Mary Lou) Dinon, the late Angela (Gerald) Grow and the late Norma (John) Sotir. Loving grandmother of 17 and 26 great-grandchildren. Services 9 a.m. Saturday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Friday with rosary 7 p.m.
Dated April 13, 2001
DOBROWITSKY, RUTH, Beloved wife of the late Max Dobrowitsky. Dear mother of Marc (Cathy) Dobrowitsky, Patrice Dobrowitsky, George Dobrowitsky and Fred (Fumi) Dobrowitsky. Loving Grandmother of Joshua and Lindsay Dobrowitsky. Sister of James (Elizabeth) Sherman and the late Mary Cohen. Sister-in-law of Albert and Ida Rosenblum. Services 10 o'clock Friday morning at the Ira Kaufmann Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment Machpelah cemetery.
Dated April 13, 2001
DOMBER, REGINA, April 11, 2001. Beloved wife of Roland. Dear mother of Christine Benton (Roger), Greg Roland and Timothy J. Leaves eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She loved to golf, bowl and do her needlepoint crafts. We will all miss her beautiful work and her beautiful smile. Founding parishioner of Divine Child Church. Visitation Monday 10:30 a.m. at Divine Child Church until time of mass at 11 a.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m., Sunday 12-9 p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren.
Dated April 13, 2001
