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BABINSKI, FRANCIS J. Beloved husband of Antoinette. Loving father of Diane Marchall, Suzanne (Phil) Murray. Loving grandfather of Deborah, Donna, Stephen, and Kevin. Dearest brother of Casmere and Daniel Babinski and Carolyn Hybl. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Babinski will be instate Tuesday 12-9PM from the Lesnay & Sons Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn (bet. Schafer & Miller Rds.). Rosary 7PM. Funeral Services Wednesday 9:15AM from the funeral home. Funeral Mass 10AM St. Cunecunda Catholic Church. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Mr. Babinski was a member of The Moose Lodge, 1620 Brownstown, The Seniors Of Romanowski Post, Post 75 P.L.A.V. Seniors. He retired from the City of Detroit Parks & Recreation.
Dated April 6, 1999
BALECZAK, CONNER, April 3, 1999. Beloved son of Stanley Baleczak and Lori Springstead. Dearest brother of Kyle Springstead. Dearest grandson of Stan and Fran Baleczak. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Thursday from 11 a.m. until time of funeral Services at 1 p.m.
Dated April 6, 1999
BARATTA, JOSEPH A., Beloved husband of Rosalie; dear father of Joan (Frank) Orlando, Linda (Salvatore) Vitale, David (Marcella) and Michael (Michelle); also nine grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Wednesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 467 Fairford Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. From 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection cemetery.
Dated April 6, 1999
BARROW, NORMA J., Age 69. April 3. Beloved wife of the late Stephen. Loving mother of Sandra Provencher (Roy) and Kathleen Shell (Doug). Grandmother of Jason (Jodi) Provencher, Heather (Anthony) Lucido, and Lisa and Mary Shell. Sister of Helen Bojanic. Sister-in-law of Alma Bojanic. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. at the Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile Rd.), Warren. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 and Wednesday 1-8.
Dated April 6, 1999
BORZYMOWSKI, JAMES G. Sr. April 5, 1999. Dearest husband of Patricia. Beloved father of James G. Jr. & Steven J. Dearest son of Alex & Julia. Dearest brother of the late Alexander & Richard. Funeral Friday 9 AM from the Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn, to St. Stephans Mary Mother of the Church for 9:30 AM Mass. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 & Thursday 1-9. Parish Rosary Wednesday 4 PM. Member of Holy Cross K. of C. and the American Legion.
Dated April 6, 1999
BRANUM, ELAINE ELLEN, April 3, 1999. Beloved wife of William R.; dear mother of James J. (Christine) and Janis J. (Alek) Holcomb; sister of Dorothy Schweizer, Beverly McMullin and Jim Edwards; also survived by five grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Michigan Hospice appreciated.
Dated April 6, 1999
easternstarBROMEL, BESSIE H. Age 91. April 4, 1999. Beloved wife of the late Nelson. Loving mother of the late Omer Hartley (Irene). Dear grandmother of Bessie (Brian) Sosnowski, Sally Hartley and the late David and Holly Ann Hartley. Dear great grandmother of Martin, Mikel and Matthew. Dear sister of Marian Shaw and Dorothy Wightman of Pittsburg, PA. Member of the Eastern Star. Donations preferred to the Michigan Special Olympics. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednedsay 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Acacia Park cemetery
Dated April 6, 1999
BUTENSKY, SAMUEL, Beloved husband of the late Jennie Butensky. Loving uncle of Rebecca Weiss, Ben Lubkin, Florine (Edward) Karabenick, Rene Linden and Yvette Firstein. Also great nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICES TODAY, 11AM AT BETH TEFILO EMANUEL cemetery, FERNDALE. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION, 248-546-4700
Dated April 6, 1999
COX, PATRICIA L., age 73, of Louiville, KY. Beloved wife of the late Len; dearest mother of Thomas E. Cox and Ernest B. Cox. Dearest sister of Mrs. Melvin Coorssen and Joanne Ottley. Also survived by 2 grandchildren Joseph L. Cox and Christine M. Cox. Private Committal Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at St. Hedwig cemetery.
Dated April 6, 1999
CRAFTON, ELLA M., April 4, 1999. Dear mother of Marjorie Ann (Gary) Willis and Dorothy Jean (Glen) Laswell. Grandmother of Matt, Tammy and Christine. Great grandmother of six, great great grandmother of two. Visitation Wednesday 2:30-9 pm Services Thursday 1 pm at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Dated April 6, 1999
CRONENWETH, GRACE, Beloved wife of Russell. Dear mother of Ann C. Chandler, and Joyce E. Fraser. Grandmother of Scott R. Chandler (Dee), Kristin A. Donaldson, Stefanie L. Chandler and John Bennett Donaldson (Roseann). Private services for family only. Memorials appreciated to Alzheimers Research.
Dated April 6, 1999
DAUBLE, ERIK, age 89. Beloved husband of Clara. Dear father of Rudy and Bill. Grandfather of Brad, Beth, Stephanie, Chuck, Katy and Terri. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile). Funeral Thursday 11 a.m.
Dated April 6, 1999
Di PIETRO, AURELIA, April 2, 1999. Age 95. Aurelia died April 2 at her home in Bayonet Point, FL. Born in Italy and moved to Florida in 1983 from Dearborn, MI. She was a seamstress for People s Outfitting Co., member of St. Michaels Parish, Beacon Woods Garden Club and Rosary Makers. Her survivingm son John lives in Bayonet Point, FL. She has seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Service Tuesday 9:30 am at St. Alphonsus Church, Visitation was Monday April 5 at McFarland Foss Funeral Home 5401 Schaefer Dearborn
Dated April 6, 1999
DiPONIO, GIUSEPPE, Age 88 of Milford, April 4, 1999. Beloved husband of Concetta. Beloved father of Philip (Sandra) DiPonio of Windsor, Ontario, Mrs. Celeste (Mario) Melaragni of Milford, Anthony (Joanne) DiPonio of Milford, Jerome DiPonio of Milford, Mrs. Pasqualina (Mario) Fallone of Milford, Guy (Judith) DiPonio of Grosse Pointe Farms, Russell (Mary Ellen) DiPonio of Grand Blanc and the late Antonio, Mario, and Orazio DiPonio. 18 grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Beloved brother of Domenico DiPonio of Mt. Clemens, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins throughout the United States, Italy, France, and Canada. Funeral Liturgy from St. Mary s Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Rd., Milford, Thursday 10 a.m. Father Ron Anderson officiating. Entombment Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Southfield. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Family Rosary Tuesday 8:15 p.m. and Parish Prayers Wednesday 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony of Padau Orphanage, c/o Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors.
Dated April 6, 1999
DOANE, DOUGLAS V., April 3, 1999. Age 80. Beloved husband of Ruth. Dearest father of Jeffrey (Gretchen) and Steven (Rosemary). Loving grandfather of Katie, Allison and Leah. Brother of Edward (Margaret). Retired Associate Director of Research at AMAX, Ann Arbor. A private family service has been held. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial and Planning Society (MAPS), c/o Richard Trytten, Ann Arbor. Tree fund at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor in appreciation of the compassionate caregivers or one of the many organizations in which he had been active. Arrangements by Ziomek Funeral Home, Livonia.
Dated April 6, 1999
EL-AMIN, BILAL ALI Sr. was born Walter C. Wright Jr. in Bowling Green, KY. to the union of the late Walter C. Wright Sr. & Annabelle Wright on Oct. 16, 1939. Bilal attended public schools in Chicago, Illinois and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1960. Bilal & Zahirah El-Amin were married in Chicago and relocated to Michigan in 1964 where he worked for the Detroit News for 29 years. He joined the Nation of Islam in 1969 and became an orthodox Muslim under the leadership of Iman W. D. Mohammed in 1975. He will be remembered as a believer in Allah, a devoted husband and father. His legacy also includes establishing Instant Impressions Printing Company which he and his family have operated for the past 24 years. He leaves to mourn his passing and to cherish his memory; his loving wife of 39 years, Zahirah El-Amin; three sons Bilal Wali El-Amin Jr., David Omar El-Amin, Hassan Ali El-Amin; four daughters, Delilah El-Amin Sims, Arissa El-Amin Garrett, Khadijah El-Amin, Asia El-Amin; two brothers, Ralph and Prince Edward Wright; three sisters Robbye Sherril, Mechelle Wright, Judith Beavers; ten grandchildren, 12 nephews, five nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Dated April 6, 1999
EOLL, GORDON D., Age 80. Beloved husband of Barbara; dearest father of John, Philip, Timothy, Deborah and Donald; dearest grandfather of David, Kevin, Shea, Angie, Brad, Bob, Keith, Kristie, Michael, David, Grace, Tricia, Greg, Nick and Jake; dear great-grandfather of seven. Funeral service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (between Middlebelt & Merriman). Visitation Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Interment in Brown City, Michigan.
Dated April 6, 1999
FOX-McGRATH, ANNE M., of Holly; Suddenly April 3, 1999; Age 49; Beloved wife of George. Dear Mother of Kaitlyn and Meagan. Dear sister of Thomas Fox, Jr., the late Mary Marsh, Elizabeth (Richard) Hull, James (Marie) Fox, Kathleen Dubois, John (Michelle) Fox, Jeanette (Peter) Boss, Alfred (Joann) Fox, Margaret Vitale, Daniel Fox, O.F.M. Capuchin, William Fox, Robert (Anita) Fox and Ellen Fox. Sister-in-law of Timothy (Lydia). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dearest friends in the Congregation of Divine Providence and the Capuchin Communities. Anne worked for many years in religious instruction, most recently at St. Mary Magdalene, Hazel Park and St. Agnes, Sanford. Funeral Mass Thursday 1 pm at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford with Rev. Daniel Fox officiating. Rite of Committal All Saints cemetery. Scripture service Wednesday 7:30 pm at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 3-5 and 7-9 pm. Memorials may be made to Congregation of Divine Providence or Capuchin Monastery.
Dated April 6, 1999
FURMAN, WALTER E., Age 69, April 4, 1999. Dearest father of Edward (Janet) and the late Thomas. Dear brother of Donald Duranko. Loving companion of Florence Holmgren. Beloved son of the late Nick and Lorna Duranko. Also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 PM & Wednesday 1-9 PM, at the R.J. Nixon Funeral Home 2544 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte. Instate Thursday 9:00 AM at Divine Child Catholic Church, Dearborn, Michigan until time of Mass 9:30 AM. Scripture service Wednesday evening. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park. Family suggests donations to St. Jude Hospital.
Dated April 6, 1999
GALEA, CARMELO, Age 84, April 4, 1999. Beloved husband of the late Emma. Deaest father of Maria (Mickey) Coyle, Jo (Steve) Heski and Toni (Dan) Georgia. Grandfather of six, great grandfather of one. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Prayers 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with funeral Mass at St. Alfred Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.
Dated April 6, 1999
HEADS, JACQUELINE C. Age 70 of Howell. Died Sunday, April 4, 1999 in Lakeland, Florida. Beloved wife of Herbert (Ted); dear mother of Larry of Livonia, Glen of Brighton and Gail Frank of Chesterfield Township. Also survived by two grandchildren, Lisa and Byron Heads of Brighton and two sisters- Doris Panetta of Dearborn Heights and Elizabeth McKee of Farmington. Funeral Mass Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Howell. Scripture service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home Howell.
Dated April 6, 1999
HEINRICH, FRED, Age 86, April 4, 1999. Beloved husband of Emilia; loving father of Louisa (Danny) Lutz. A memorial service will be held at the Spirit of Christ Lutheran Church, 40700 W. Ten Mile, Novi, Michigan on Wed- nesday, April 7 at 11 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Spirit of Christ Garden Fund. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan, (313) 839-4100.
Dated April 6, 1999
HIMSCHOOT, OSCAR L. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Dear father of Marie (George) Washnak, Arthur (Mirtha) Himschoot, and Beverly (Joe) Dougherty. Grandfather of 12, great grandfather of 14. Resting at Sommers Funeral Home (betw. Kelly - Cadieux) Tuesday 1-8 p.m. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Brendan Church until time of Mass at 10. Interment Resurrection.
Dated April 6, 1999
HOLCROFT, GERTRUDE LOUISE Beloved wife of the late Claude. Dearest mother of David (Beverly), James, John R., Mary (Glenn) Clark and Nancy (William) Fielder. Leaves 14 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 blocks south of 696-11 Mi.). Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. til time of service 11 a.m. at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church, 11451 Ten Mile, Warren, MI 48089 with the Rev. Robert J. Perdue officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials to church would be appreciated (envelopes at funeral home).
Dated April 6, 1999
JAEGER, ELAINE S., April 4, 1999. Age 62. Beloved Wife of the late John P. Jaeger. Dear Mother of Steven and Richard Threm. Dear Grandmother of Ryan, Joshua, Dustin, Kyle & Kinsey. Visitation was held Monday from 3-7:30 p.m., at which time Funeral Services were held, at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). The family will meet relatives and friends Tuesday 10:00 a.m. at Knollwood cemetery (Ridge Rd. bet. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill) Canton Twp., for witnessing of the interment. Memorials may be made to Heart Fund of University of Michigan Hospital.
Dated April 6, 1999
JOHNSTON, EDWARD K., age 77 April 4, 1999. Beloved brother of Helen (Raymond) Mally and the late Mary (Edward) Smalenberg. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic, (13 1/2 Mile). Scripture service 7 pm. Instate Wed. 10 am until 10:30 time of Mass at St. Isidore Catholic Church (23 Mile at Romeo Plank Road). Interment Mt. Olivet. Mr. Johnson served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Dated April 6, 1999
KELLY, MARTIN, Age 81, April 4th, 1999 of Traverse City. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Carol Kelly, IHM, Rosemary Hartley and the late John Kelly. Dear Grandfather of Holly, Matthew and Beth Hartley. Great grandfather of five. Dear brother-in-law of Marianne Kelly. Instate Thursday 12 p.m. Mass 12:30 p.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Church, 2600 Harvard, Berkley. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. at the Sawyer-Fuller Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 blks. W. of Woodward). Rosary Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Burial Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorials donations may be made to Fr. Fred s Foundation in Traverse City.
Dated April 6, 1999
KIOUSIS, JOHN S., April 4, 1999. Age 74, of Southgate. Beloved husband of Angeliki. Loving father of Sam and Pete. Also survived by one brother and two sisters. Instate Tuesday April 6, 1999, 10:15 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 16300 Dix-Toledo, Southgate. Interment Our Lady of Hope cemetery. Arrangements by John Molnar Funeral Home, Southgate Chapel.
Dated April 6, 1999
KOMARYNSKI, CARMELLA P. (nee DiFiore). Age 76. April 3, 1999. Beloved wife of Konstanty "Gus". Loving mother of Rosalind (the late David) Tucker, Loretta (John) Briody and Diane. Dearest grandmother of Linda and Andrew. Great "Granny" to her "pride and joys" Lauren and David. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday. Instate 10 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Church, 31515 Hoover (between 13 & 14 Mile Rds.) until time of mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
Dated April 6, 1999
LAKEY, PAUL R., Dear husband of Rosemary. Beloved father of Robert, Stephan, Donald, Pamela Reynolds and Samuel. Brother of Dolores Steinbacher and Loraine Peninger. In state Thursday 9:30-10 a.m. St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4672 Parker, Dearborn Hgts. 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn.
Dated April 6, 1999
LARK, ROBERT F., Age 68. April 3, 1999. Dear father of Paul (Robin) Lark, Andrew (Karen) Lark and Wendy Williams. Son of Alice Lark. Grandfather of Jack and Jesse Lark and Mary Williams. Brother of Larry, Richard, James and Peter Lark, Barbara Ahlstrand, Kathleen Zatarga, Virginia Moyer and Christine Lark. Services 10 a.m. Wednesday, Diener Funeral Home, 48271 Van Dyke (btw. 21-22 Mile Rds.) Utica. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Dated April 6, 1999
LICARI, GRACE, Dear wife of the late Benny. Beloved mother of Vincent (Marrianne), Michelle and future son-in-law Vito Vitale. Sister of Rose Palazzolo, Kitty Sclafani and Frances Manzella. In state Wednesday 9-10 a.m. St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4672 Parker, Dearborn Hgts, 10 a.m. Mass. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Memorials to Leukemia of Michigan.
Dated April 6, 1999
