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GDULA, EDWARD J. Age 79. Dear husband of Frances. Loving father of Linda (Vito) Czartoryski, Mary Ann (John) Stasik, Debbie Gdula and Kathy (Brian) Sakowski. Devoted grandfather of six and three great-grandchildren. WWII US Army Veteran. Member of Transfiguration, Queen of Apostles, and St. Ladislaus Rainbow Seniors Groups. Visitation Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Parish Rosary 6 p.m. Wednesday Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck 313-365-5240. In state Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, 11420 Conant, Hamtramck, Thursday 9:15 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection 10 a.m. Burial St. Clement cemetery.
GILBERT, DONNA L., Age 78. February 26, 2001 of Redford. Beloved wife of the late Leo Glen. Mother of the late Terrance. Grandmother of Scott (Sarah). Great-grandmother to Emma. Visitation Friday 12 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 1 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford.
GUTOWSKI, JENNIE M. Age 76. February 26, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of Paul John and David John (Colleen). Loving grandmother of John Paul and Alan Christopher. Dearest sister of Edmund, Dolores, Helen and Wanda. Funeral service Thursday 9:15 a.m. from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 Warren at Artesian to St. Christopher Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Parish Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-9 p.m.
HAHNENBERG, CLARA EVELYN February 26, 2001. Age 86. Wife of the late Albert J. Dear mother of Shirley Killop, Thomas (Carrie), William, Sandra Divisi (Richard) and the late Cynthia Kaleniecki. Sister of Frank Steimel and Edith Herzina. Also survived by 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (btw. Maple and Big Beaver). Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Visitation at Guardian Angels Church (14 Mile Rd., Clawson) Saturday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery. Memorial tributes appreciated to the Michigan Heart Association.
HARRIS, GRACE MARIE, of Farmington. February 26, 2001. Age 74. Beloved wife of Harold C. for 55 years. Dearest daughter of Otis L. and the late Winifred Harris. Sister of Donald (Sue), Victoria, Carroll Harris and the late James and Jack Gibson and Patricia Johnson. Also survived by her sister-in-laws Enid (Mike) Grucella, Bonnie and Betty Gibson. Many nieces and nephews. Grace had knit many items for the Farmington Hills Senior Center and the Mercy Center. She was an active member of the Women of the Moose since 1962 and enjoyed gardening, knitting, bowling and walking. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, March 2, 2001 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM & Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 PM.
HECKERT, MARTHA M., Age 76 wife of the late Eugene J. Loving mother of Mark, Craig and Curtis (Jenny). Grandmother of Samantha Elizabeth. Memorial service Sunday March 4, 1 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile), Warren. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Hospice of Michigan.
HELTON, OLGA, Age 74. February 27, 2001. Beloved mother of Michael (Sue), Wiliam, Carol, Richard (Debi), Ronald, Cindy, Deborah (LoLo) and Tina (John). Dearest grandmother of 12. Preceded in death by her husband Vernon and daughter Diane. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 PM & Thursday 2-9 PM. Evening Service Thursday 7:30 PM at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 South Telegraph Rd. Instate Friday 9:30 AM at St. Michael s Orthodox Church, 26375 West Chicago, Redford Twp., MI with service at 10 AM.
HEPNER, GEORGE WARREN Age 94. Beloved husband of the late Theodosia. Dear father of Theodore (Mae) and Charles (Rose) and the late Doris Sycko. Loving grandfather of Douglas, David, Diana, Julie, Christine, Anthony, Thomas and Rebecca and nine great grandchildren. Visitation at A. H. Peters Funeral Home 32, 000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 mi) Warren. In state at First United Methodist Church, 5005 Chicago Rd., Warren Thursday from 12 noon until time of funeral 1
JAHN, CLARENCE P., February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Dorthea. Loving father of Gerald Paul and Mrs. Kerry (Marianne) Nelder. Dearest grandfather of Dorothy, Gregory Paul, Jennifer and Brian. Dear great-grandfather of Eric Paul and Kristie. Brother of the late Howard and Harvey. In state at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Friday at 9:30 until time of service at 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 6-9, Thursday 1-7 at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (betw. Middlebelt & Merriman). Entombment Glen Eden Memorial Park Mausoleum.
JUK, PETER R., February 24, 2001, age 81. Husband of the late Mary. Dear father of Ronald (Ann Marie) and Robert (Margery). Grandfather of Andrew, Mary Karen, Matthew, Kyle, G. Brian and Kevin. Great-grandfather of Nicholas and Luke. Brother of Steven and the late Constantine Juk. Also survived by his significant other, Sally Louton. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile Rd.) Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins at the Funeral Home Thursday 9:15 a.m. with procession to St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams, Troy for Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal White Chapel cemetery. Memorial tributes: Gilda s Club Metro Detroit or Boy Scouts of America appreciated.
KECSKEMETI, CHARLES, Age 80, February 26, 2001 of Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite. Dear brother of Paul, Mary and Betty. Visitation at The Martenson Funeral Home 1725 Lawndale, Ave., Detroit, Thursday 2-9. Funeral service Friday. For time and place of service please call The Martenson Funeral Home, 313-841-6607
KENNY, RAYMOND J., SR. Age 78, February 25, 2001. Beloved husband of Elenor (Schneider). Dear father of Kevin (Claudia), Karen (Tim) Dei, Joe (Ann), Carol (Ron) Selleck, Eileen (Matt) Kenny, Maureen (Jerry) Kenny, Shawn, Ray Jr. (Jeanine), Tim (Joy) and Terry (Cindy). Grandfather of 16. Brother of Jim, Peggy Reichert, Agnes Lehr and John. Preceded in death are brothers and sisters Bernard, Martha Stavale, Ellen McDonald, Ed, Katie Becker, Patrick, Will and his parents Joseph and Mary (O'Brien) Kenny. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 4-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. Funeral Service Friday in state 10 a.m. and Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia.
KIRCOS, VICTORIA, February 26, 2001. Beloved wife of A. Steve (Tase). Dear mother of Marc (Carolynne) and Lynne (Kevin) Montgomery. Loving Baba of Jason, Cara, Michael, Scott, Sean and Stuart. Sister of Fannie Panoff and Sam Phillips. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 PM and Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 PM. Scripture service 7 PM at O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. 248-348-1800. Instate Friday 9 AM until Funeral Service 10 AM at St. Clement Ohridski Orthodox. Donations to Karmanos Cancer Institute, 41935 W. 12 Mile, Novi, MI. 48377 or St. Clement, 19600 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI. 48128.
KLEIN, DOROTHY L., February 27, 2001. Age 77 of Westland. Beloved wife of Adolph. Sister of Betty Thole. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. In State Friday 10 a.m. St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 5885 Venoy Road, Westland until time of Service 11 a.m. Family requests memorials to St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
KOMER, ADOLPH, Beloved husband of the late Bettie Komer. Dear father of Ronald (Barbara) Komer and Janice Komer. Grandfather of Arielle Komer. Services 9:30 Wednesday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hills Park cemetery.
KULICKS, VINCENT, Husband of the late Mary. Dear father of Mrs. John Dickerson (Barbara). Grandfather of Michael Gannon (Lynn), Robert Dickerson (Cheryl) and Diane Anderson (David). Also numerous great grandchildren, nieces & nephews. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pte. Woods. Burial Mt. Olivet cemetery. Visitation Wednesday after 3 p.m. Memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated.
LANPHAR, WILLIAM L., February 19, 2001. Age 72. Beloved husband of the late Jane. Dearest father of Lindsay Lanphar, Christine (Michael) Canfield and William Dyke. Loving grandfather of Mike, Jessica, Michael, Steven (Michele), Jennifer, Zack, and Cassie. Services Saturday 2:00 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington (1 blk. West of Farmington Road). Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s Assoc. or Karmanos Cancer Institute.
LARATTA, RICHARD L., Age 57, February 16, 2001 of Harrison Twp., MI. survived by wife, Lovina; daughters, Lisa (Wayne) Scott, St. Petersburg, FL, Jean (Lonnie) Taylor, Harrison Twp., MI, Barbara (Larry) Shock, Harrison Twp, MI, Diane (Mark) Schlunz, Clarkston, MI and Catherine Smith, Harrison Twp, MI; son: James (Janna) Smith, Shelby Twp., MI; sister, Maria Betz, Port Huron, MI; brother, Louis Laratta (Ellen) of Nolensville, TN.; mother, Margaruite Laratta, Rotonda West, FL and predeceased by father, Louis Laratta. 12 grandchildren. Retired Robotics Repairman for Chrysler for 32 years, Sterling Stamping Plant, Sterling Hts., MI. Member of Loyal Order of Moose, Mt. Clemens Moose Lodge #1278, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mt. Clemens Aerie #1269, National Rifle Assoc., U.A.W. Local 1264 Retirees Chapter. Served in the U.S. Army in Germany. Celebration of Richard s life at Camp Ticonderoga, 5725 Rochester Rd., Troy, MI, March 2, 2001, Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Assoc., 30600 Telegraph Rd., Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.
LITWA, HEDWIG (JADWIGA) Age 82. February 25, 2001, of Riverview. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Stanley (Catherine), John and Monica (Rodney) Lappin. survived by 2 sisters in Poland. Also survived by 1 grandchild Jared Lappin. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd. Service on Friday at Holy Redeemer Church with visitation at 9:00 and Mass following at 10:00. Interment Woodmere cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Michigan.
LONG, PHIL, Age 84, February 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Juanita (nee Ramsey). Dearest father of Phyllis Proulx, Charles Bruce (Dee) and Carolyn (Harry) Winn. Proud grandfather of 12. Great grandfather of 25. Great great grandfather of three. Dear brother of Flo Evans and Joe Long. Retired to Harrison, MI in 1974. Elder of the Farwell Church. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Harrison, MI.
MATKIN, ELIZABETH "Betty" Age 78. Died suddenly while vacationing in Florida, February 9, 2001. Beloved wife of Marcus "Lyle" for 54 years. Dearest mother of Nancy (John) Engelberg and Shirley (Bernard) Stuart. Dear grandmother of four granddaughters and three great-granddaughters. survived by one sister Margery (Louis) Johnston and two brothers, Tom (Norma) Kelley and Bill (Lois) Kelley. Pre-deceased by two brothers, Vernon and James Kelley. Memorial service Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Guest book at www.legacy.com
McKAY, GEORGE DAVID, of Orchard Lake. Died February 24, 2001 in the Dominican Republic. Age 64. Loving husband of Gloria Tough McKay. Beloved father of David (Stacey) McKay of Waterford, Brian (Jennifer Rhim) McKay of CA and Carolyn (Mike) McKay-Pfeiffer of West Bloomfield. Dear brother of Margot (George) Steane, Sandy (Tom) Short and the late Tom McKay. Loving grandfather of Keaton McKay, Megan McKay-Pfeiffer and Madison McKay-Pfeiffer. Brother in law of Carolyn Fordyce. Uncle of Bill Fordyce. Mr. McKay was a retired executive at Ford Motor Company and was a consultant at Decision Consultants, Inc. Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, 2001, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford (248) 674-4181. Officiating Reverend Dr. William D. Mercer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 & 6-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc.
MENDOLIA-MASCIO, MARY February 26, 2001. Age 93, of Walled Lake. Beloved wife of the late Gene. Dear mother of Mary (James) DeCamillo, Judy (Ron) Ward, Paul, Michael and Anthony Mendolia. Step-mother of Mary Jo (John) Dunn and Gabby (Beverly) Mascio. Loving grandmother of 22, 32 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 1-9, rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday at O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. In state Thursday 9:30 until 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at Holy Family, 24505 Meadowbrook, Novi. Donations to Alzheimers Association, 17220 W. 12 Mile, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48076.
MIFSUD, MARY C., February 26, 2001. Dear mother of Charley (Carmen), Marie (Alfred) Buttigieg, John (the late Lina), Joe (Mary), Paul (Grace) and Robert (Kimberly). Grandmother of 17. Great-grandmother of 16. Sister of Edward (Margareta) Farrugia. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. & Thursday 12-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Mel Catholic Church, 7506 Inkster Rd., Dearborn Heights until 10 a.m. Mass.
MYERS, THOMAS MICHAEL Age 55 of Westland. Died Feb. 26, 2001. Beloved son of Josephine Myers; loving brother of JoAnn Erpelding; dear companion of Wanda Wellbaum; "Uncle Wonderful" of Mary (Larry) Cristante, Judy (Eric) Howell, Pat (Dave) Horgan, Sue (Marty) Kee, Jane (Walter) Klotz, JoAnn (Steve) Wood and Larry (Vicky) Erpelding; friend of Chuck Williamson; also 17 great nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 8 p.m. Services Saturday 11:30 a.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd. (betw. Ford-Cherryhill), Westland. Memorials to Angela Hospice or Karmanos Cancer.
MYTTY, DAVID KYLE, Age 48 of Westland. Died February 24, 2001. Beloved husband of Jo Ann E. Loving father of Ellen A.. Dear brother of Betty Ann (Bill), Pyhtila, Daniel (Judy) Mytty and Tim (Lisa) LaFrance. Uncle of Matthew Pyhtila, Joy (Brandon) Turunen, Brandon Mytty and Melissa Mytty. Son-in-law of Irene Hurley. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 PM. Services Thursday 11 AM at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh (bet Ford & Cherryhill) Westland. Memorial contributions to the Ellen Mytty Educational Fund.
OLSCHEFSKI, ALLENE M age 52, February 26, 2001. Loving wife of Bernard G. Dear mother of Brenda (Kenneth) Meyer, Scott (Donna) Case, Zondra (Hani) Qiblawi and Kimberly (Andrew) Bishop; dearest grandmother of Nicole, Hilal, Sultan and Leah. Funeral Friday a.m. at VerHeyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Prayers Thursday p.m.
PAWLUK, CLARENCE, AGe 78. February 23, 2001. Beloved husband of Daisy (Baubie). Loving father of James (Cheryl), Michael and Thomas (Colleen). Five grandchildren. MemoriaL visitation Saturday noon until time of memorial service 1 o clock pm at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 705 W. 11 mi. (4 blks. E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Memorials suggested to Alzheimers Assoc.
PELTOLA, TORSTI V. February 25, 2001. Age 83. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Louis (Nancy), Mike, Elizabeth (Randy Rogers), Karen (Bob) Pieti, and Victor (Kerry). Also survived by seven grandchildren. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (nr. West Outer Drive) Dearborn, Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. Mr. Peltola was a member of Private John Kozdron VFW Post 4553.
PFUHL, ROSEMARIE, Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dearest mother of Sharon (Leonard) Sadro, Richard (Mildred) and Joann (David) DeMars. Loving grandmother of 8 grandsons and great-grandmother of 2 great-granddaughters. Friends may call on Friday 4-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Memorial service Saturday 10 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
PIASKOWSKI, HELEN M. Age 94. February 26, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin. Loving mother of Lorraine Guziak. Dear grandmother of Gregory (Patricia) Guziak. Great-grandmother of Jason, Carly, Jeffery and Brendan. Funeral services at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City Thursday 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.
PICCININI, MARTIN, Age 87, February 27, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Dearest father of Emanuel (Sharron), Charles, Lawrence (Joann) and Carol (Art) Mazzeo. Proud grandfather of 16, great grandfather of 15. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp) 54880 VAn Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. Instate Friday 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 54045 Schoenherr (S. of 25 Mile Rd.) until 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection.
POTTER, RICARDO ANTHONY 7/11/70-2/21/01. Ricardo was enrolled in the Doctoral Program Infused with Multi-Cultural English as a Second Language at Wayne State University. survived by his mother, Ms. Louise Potter and father, John Potter, 6 sisters, 1 step-sister, 2 brothers, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and brother-in-law. One sister preceded him in death. Family hour 9:30 a.m. Saturday, service at 10:30 a.m. at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.
PRECOBB, JOHN E., February 24, 2001. Beloved husband of Elsie P. Dear father of Sue Anne (Donald J.) Rucker and Carol M. Luerck. Brother of Stephen J. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Thursday 4 p.m. at the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors after 3:30 p.m.
PURTHER, SHIRLEY, Beloved wife of the late Douglas Purther. Dear mother of Franklin Purther and Donald (Joanne) Purther. Grandmother of Elizabeth (Aaron) Sherbin, Thomas Purther, Tony (Julie) Purther, Eric Purther, Jonathan (Lynn) Purther, Julianne Purther and Jim Purther. Great grandmother of Katherine, Caroline, Merideth and Grace Sherbin, Halle and Jenna Purther. Also survived by Sonny Barnett and Barbara Keywell. Sister of Fay Kroll. Services 10:30 Thursday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Clover Hill Park
QUINN-SKOROS, JUDY, Age 53, February 26, 2001. Beloved wife of Steven. Loving daughter of Helen Quinn. Dear sister of Kathleen Melchert and Joseph (Catherine) Quinn. Visitation Wednesday 1-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 705 W. 11 Mi. (4 blks. E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. In state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills.
RAY, JAMES ROBERT, Beloved husband of Anna; dear father of Karen Price (Michael), Rebecca Nyhoff, Beverly Summers (Timothy), Kenneth (Becky) and nine grandchildren; loving son of Opal Ray. In state Thursday 10 a.m. at 3500 12 Mile Rd. and Ryan Baptist Church until time of service 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 5-10 p.m. and Wednesday 2-10 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic, Warren. Interment White Chapel cemetery. Memorials to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 21311 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076
REIBEL, FAE OPPENHEIM Beloved wife of the late Paul Oppenheim and the late Sidney Reibel. Dear mother of Lynne (Rabbi Samuel) Vainberg and Calvin (Patricia) Oppenheim. Loving grandmother of Daniel and Michael Vainberg, Paul and Gary Oppenheim. Sister-in-law of Faye Berman. Services 2:30 Wednesday afternoon AT THE MACHPELAH cemetery CHAPEL. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020
RICHE, HARRY, Beloved husband of Fara Silverman Riche. Dear step father of Margaret (Mark) Eichner, Donna (Jim) Brennan and Susan Leiter. Father of the late Robert Riche and the late Janet Krstovski. Grandfather of Warren Riche, Michael Riche, Kelly, Phillip and Marco Krstovski, Ashley Leiter, Adam (Rachel) Eichner, Michele Goldstein, Matthew, Randy and Lissa Brennan and the late Dr. Adam I. Goldstein. Three great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Belle Snover, the late Rose Paikin and the late Jack Rotofsky. survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services 12 noon Thursday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Nusach Harie cemetery.
RYBICKI, VERONICA, Feb. 25, 2001. Beloved mother of Ronald and Robert Rybicki. Devoted member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Eastpointe) for over 25 years. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd., (W. of Hoover). Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm and Wednesday 2-8 pm.
SALTZMAN, HELEN ROSENBERG Beloved wife of the late Albert Saltzman. Dear mother of Alan (Susan) Saltzman and Audrey (Melvin) Bornstein. Dear sister-in-law of Joseph Zeldner. Dearest aunt of Larry Zeldner, Wendy Zeldner, Nancy Blumberg and Rona Frances. Loving grandmother of David (Tracy) Saltzman, Jennifer Saltzman, Emily Saltzman, Jody Berger and Ellen (Alan) Sasson. Great grandmother of Sadie Mae, Joseph and Max. Services today 3 pm at THE DORFMAN CHAPEL on 12 mi. rd. E. of Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills. Interment to follow at Beth Abraham cemetery, Ferndale. 248-406-6000.
SCHMEKEL, FRED, Age 79. February 26, 2001. Beloved husband of Jean. Dearest father of Raymond (Jayne), Diane (George) Smale, William (Carol) and Gary (Mary Beth). Dear grandfather of Karli, Kimberly, Kristen, Megan, Marc, Matthew, Marion, Nichole, Lauren, Brett and the late Kara Rae. Brother of Marvin (Rosella). Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren. Visiting Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Contributions may be made to Macomb County Senior Citizens Services (Adult Day Care) or Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.
SCHROEDER, JULIUS E., February 26, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Stephanie. Dear father of William (Ann) Schroeder. Loving grandfather of Gregory and Bradley. Great grandfather of Emily. Loving uncle of Diane Grobbel. Private interment Glen Eden cemetery. Arrangements by D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home.
SIKORSKI Sr., JOHN, Feb. 22, 2001, Age 79. Loving husband of the late Virginia (1967). Dearest father of John P., Christopher (Judy), and Natalie (Glenn) Maynard. Proud grandfather of Landon, Nate, and Tessa. Brother of Hanna, Sophie, Stanley, and the deceased Julius, Henry, and Joseph. John grew up in Poland. As a young man in the late 40 s and early 50 s he sang opera and worked as a radio announcer in the Detroit area. He retired as a metallurgist from Modern Engineering of Troy. A Memorial Mass is scheduled for Friday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dennis Church, 2200 E. Twelve Mile Rd., Royal Oak. Private Family burial to follow at Mt. Olivet cemetery Detroit.
SILL, ANNE R., Beloved wife of the late Bernard Sill. Dear mother of Joan (George) Fox and Barbara (Larry) Kaluzny. Dearest sister of Dr. Albert (Nancy) Korby. Loving grandmother of Dr. David Fox, Lisa Fox, Todd (Jenny) Kaluzny and Ryan Kaluzny. Many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Services Thursday 1 pm at THE DORFMAN CHAPEL on 12 mi. E. of Orchard Lake, Farmington Hills. Interment to follow at Clover Hill Park cemetery. 248-406-6000.
SMITH, GABRIEL H., February 26, 2001. survived by Edith. Dear father of Leonard E. (Shirley), Alice M. (Mario) DiCarlo and John H. (Mary Alice). Ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi. 248-348-1800. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. In state at St. William Church, 531 Common, Walled Lake Thursday 9:30 until funeral liturgy at 10. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154
STAAB, HEDWIG F., Age 89. Feb. 22, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Gebhard. Loving mother of William (Maria), Jeanette (Ronald) Gerard, Hildegard, Lawrence (Stephanie) Staab and the late Luise Schneider. survived by five grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and three sisters. Funeral Friday 1:00 PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Thursday 2-9 PM. Memorials to Salvation Army or National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
STILWELL, SAMUEL, Feb. 26, 2001. Age 74. Dear father of Robyn (Greg) Francis and Diann (Bob) Gaffrey; grandfather of Jennifer, Joel, Erika, Samantha, Jackie, Kelly, Sarah, Jerry, Jimmy and Robby. Services at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt, S. of 6 Mi., Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
SZCZEPANSKI, JAMES R. (Jim Stevens) February 26, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Dorothea. Dear father of Lynette (James) Turner and Steven. Son of Lottie Szczepanski and the late Stanley. Brother of Ted (Mary Kay) and the late Patricia Grabowski. Brother in law of Patrick Grabowski. Visiting hours Wednesday 2:30 - 9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. St. Gertrude Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Scripture service Wednesday 7 p.m.
