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LERTOLA, ALEXANDER, Age 78. April 5. Beloved husband of Edith nee Kopp. Dearest father of James, Gregory (Linda), John & Dennis (Gail). Grandfather of 7. Many nieces & nephews. Visitation Saturday 3-9 P.M., Sunday 12-9 P.M. Funeral service Monday 11 A.M. from the Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville (810) 773-7474
LESOSKY, MARIE, Age 80. April 7, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Alex J. Loving mother of Diana (Leon) Matiyow, Gary (Betty), LeRoy (Kathy), Charlotte (Robert) Chovanec, Susanne (Donald) Delida, George, Randolph, Jacquelyn (Daryl) Gouin and the late Lorraine Ludeman. Also survived by 28 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Arnold (Bernice) Bolzman and Wilbert Bolzman. Visitation Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday. Instate 10 AM at Zion Christian-Troy, 3668 Livernois (N. of Big Beaver) until time of service at 11 AM. Interment St. John Lutheran cemetery, Sebewaing, MI.
LOMAS, WILLIAM FLOYD Age 78. 4/6/01. Beloved husband of Doris. Father of Jackie, Dean, Thanh and Dao. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial service Saturday, April 14, 4 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church in Southfield.
MACIOSZCZYK, REGINA A. April 1, 2001. Wife of the late Arthur A. Dear mother of Alan (Geri) Maci, Cheryl Mason and Wayne (Frank Trujillo) Macioszczyk. Grandmother of Kimberly (William) Marchiori and Jeffrey Maci. Great grandmother of Billy, Brandon and Madelyn Marchiori. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial service will be held on a date to be announced. Family suggest memorials to Wayne County Special Olympics, 4919 Primrose Lane, Wayne, MI 48184, or Karmanos Cancer Institute or American Heart Association. For further information call Leo J. Miller Funeral Home, 313-875-8327.
MARCOS, ADOLPH, April 4, 2001, age 89 of Ft. Myers Beach, FL. Dear father of Ronald D. (Carol) Marcos and Sarah D. Merideth. Loving grandpa of six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Also survived by his brothers Charles and Louis and several nieces and nephews. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn Tuesday 1-5 and 7-9 PM and Wednesday 1-5 PM followed by Funeral Service at 7:00 PM. Family would appreciate memorial contribution to the Alzheimer s Association.
MARENTETTE, PHILIP W. April 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Bernice. Brother-in-law of George and Jenny Nicholas, Joseph and Virginia Sabat, and Wanda Sabat. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Member of Msgr. Hunt K of C. 3rd & 4th Degree. Instate Monday 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Grace Church until time of Mass 10 AM. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 PM. Instate at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, Sunday 3-9 PM.
MATTESON, JOHN L. "JACK" April 5, 2001. Age 83 of Bloomfield Hills. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Ripton). Dear father of David L. (Kim) and Mary Ann. Grandfather of Carrie, John and the late Greta. Services will be held privately. Memorials to Bloomfield Baseball League, P. O. Box 977, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons, 248-549-0500.
MELNYCHENKO, DANIEL "CHIPPER" (DAN THE MAGIC MAN) April 6, 2001. Age 39. Beloved son of Daniel J. and Mary Ann. Loving brother of Rosanne and Donna Melnychenko. Closing prayers Tuesday 10 AM at the D.S.Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd, at Common Rd. (12 Mile Rd.) to St. Martin DePorres Church for 10:30 Mass. Visitation Sunday 5-9 PM and Monday 1-9 PM. Donations to the National Kidney Foundation.
NICHOLAOU, ANGELINE "DENA" April 5, 2001. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Lucas T. Nicholaou. Loving mother of Angeline L. Bayci (Ivan), Timoleon L. Nicholaou (Cynthia), Elaine L. Nicholaou and the late Peter L. Nicholaou. Dear Yiayia of Andrew Eleni, Alexandra, Melissa, Lucas and Sophia. Sister of Michael P. Toundas (Helen) and the late George, James, Sophie and Harry. Family will receive at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Trisagion Sunday 6 p.m. Visitation at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles, Troy, Monday 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Family suggests memorials to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
OPPELT, ROBERT L. D.M.A. March 30, 2001. Of Birmingham. Father of Carla Bednarsky, Rev. Richard L., David C. and Robert J. Oppelt. Dear friend of Camille Harbeck. Also survived by eight grandchildren. Brother of Joann Vogen. A private memorial service will be held later. Arrangements by The Wm. R. Hamilton Co. of Birmingham. (248) 644-6000
OSTROWSKI, FRANK J., of Oxford, April 6, 2001, age 72. Beloved husband of Wanda. Dear father of Donna Ostrowski of Leonard & the late Gary & Alan. Brother of Sophie Kujawski, Burney (Ed) Strugala, Marcella Nowak, Joanne (Herb) Galliker & Chester (Gert) Kujawski. Mr. Ostrowski was retired from Oakland County Parks where he served as Manager of Addison Oaks County Park & was a U.S. Army Veteran. Funeral Services Tuesday, April 10th at 11:00 a.m. from St. Joseph s Catholic Church, Lake Orion. The Ostrowski family will receive friends Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m., at the Lake Orion Chapel, Sparks- Griffin Funeral Home, (248-693-8336) & Tuesday 1 hour prior to services at church.
PALAZZOLA, CARL P., Age 80, April 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Clara. Dear father of Gary, Carl (Mary), Paul and the late Keith. Loving grandfather of Karen, Gary Jr., Juliann, Amy, Kristina and Hayley. Great grandfather of Paige, Matthew, Michael and Griffin. Visitation Monday 3 PM until time of Funeral Service of 8 PM at the Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road (S. of 18 Mile), Clinton Twp.
PATRICK, MICHAEL T., April 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Bernadine. Dear father of Sherry (Michael) Foley. Grandfather of Michael, Kerry and Christopher. Great- grandfather of Thomas, Christopher and Lauren. Brother of John Patrick and Susie Sherbon. Instate Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Visitation at the McCabe Funeral Home Canton Chapel 851 Canton Center Rd., Sunday 2-9 p.m. KofC Rosary Sunday 7 p.m.
PAVLOCK, HELEN, Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dearest sister of Hermina Hill, John Mervak, Velma (Mike) Lasko (nee Bilpo), Marie Hoscila, Karl Mervak, Albert (Gerda) Mervak, Francis (Mary Ann) Mervak, and the late Thomas (Mary) Mervak. Loving grandmother of David. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 blks. South of 696-11 Mile) with a Rosary at 5 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at Ascention Church, 21050 Ascension St. (N. of 8 Mile & E. of Van Dyke). Interment Mt. Olivet.
PEREZ, LEO, Age 70 of Westland. Loving husband of Eva. Beloved father of Evelyn (Amadeo) Arreola, Leticia Perez and Kathleen (Salome) Alvarado. Dearest grandfather of Veronica, Andy, Leticia, Joey, Angela, Selina, Leo, Maria, Marcelo and Victoria. Beloved son of Henry Perez Sr. and the late Elvira Perez. Dear brother of Armando, Everett, Rachel Lopez, Henry Jr. and Pat Perez. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. at the Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne at Joy Rd., Livonia. Instate Tuesday 9-9:45am at the funeral home, 10 a.m. mass at St. Theodore Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland. Interment Parkview cemetery, Livonia.
PIDRUZNY, RITA E., Age 78. April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving mother of William (Elizabeth), Richard (Karen) and Carol (Jack) DaQuano. Dear grandmother of David, Jenifer, Dawn, Colleen, Wende, Chris, Jody, Justin and Jackie. Memorial service Tuesday 10:30 AM at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Road, Livonia. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society.
POLSINELLI, ADELINE, April 5, 2001. Wife of the late Louis. Dear mother of Loretta Ross (Joe), Louis, Jr. (Wanda) & Rich (Peggy). Grandmother of Michael & David Ross, Victoria Schloss, Sharon Cotter, Sue Delmarie, Shirley Trumbo, Mark Polsinelli & Maria Talerico; also survived by 16 great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 2600 Crooks Rd. (Bet. Maple & big beaver), Sunday 2-9PM. Scripture Service Sunday 7 PM. Visitation at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R., Troy, Monday 9:30AM until Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Family suggest memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or St. Anastasia Church Building Fund.
POPOFF, VICTOR D., 77, passed away to our God in Heaven on March 31, 2001 after a long battle with leukemia. He was a highly decorated Air Force pilot and flew 445 combat missions over the Himalayas. He received the Air Medal, Distinguised Flying Cross and Medal of Honor. He graduated from Wayne State University and earned his Masters Degree from Indiana Northern Univeristy. He always had a smile and hello for everyone he met. Vic fought a brave fight and overcame many odds thro his life and illness. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna and his children, Dan (Cecelia), Michele (Larry) Sturzenegger, Vicki (Tom) Williams, Rick (lisa), Rob (Colleen) and sisters Katy Dimitroff & Vera Kizoff. He was Dedo to 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were held on Marco Island, FL April 7th. Donations should be made in the name of Victor Popoff to: Hairy Cell Leukemia Research Foundation, 2345 Country Farm Lane, Schaumberg, IL 60194
PREBELICH, CATHERINE E. April 6, 2001. Age 96. Beloved husband of the late John. Dear mother of John "Jerry" (the late Joan) and Thomas (the late Mary Lou). Grandma of Janet (Ross) Raona, John (Dawn), Thomas Jr. (Ellen), Annette (Neil) Smith, Sandra Popour and Angela. Great-grandma of Brandice, Jessica, Anthony, Megan, Ryan, Britney, Kristen, Austin, Aric, Katelyn and Laurin. Mrs. Prebelich was the last of eight children. In state Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Malachy Church until time of Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Rosary Monday 7 p.m.
QUINLAN, JOHN R., Age 66. April 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Janet S. Loving father of Kerrie, Michele (Nicholas) Becharas, Jeffrey (Patsy), Joseph (Leann) and John (Sally Nalbandian). Dearest papa of Alexa, Julian and Adrian Quinlan, Nicholas, Maria and Alec Becharas and Ryan and Mackenzie Quinlan. Dear brother of Jane Gallagher. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with prayers 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 575 Ballantyne at Morningside, Grosse Pointe Woods, until Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Donations preferred to the U of M Cancer Comprehensive Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48109; or the VanEslander Cancer Center - St. John Health System Foundation, 22101 Moross, Ste. 102, Detroit, MI 48236.
ROSE, NICHOLAS A., Age 17, Suddenly April 5, 2001. Loving son of Marilyn and the late John. Dearest brother of Jennifer, Sean, and James. Dear grandson of Mary Kavalko. Dear nephew of Rosemary (Steve) Snody and Bill (Carolyn) Rose. Funeral services Tuesday Instate 9 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 20955 Bournemouth in Harper Woods until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Contributions suggested to the Nicholas A. Rose Memorial Fund, c/o of Notre Dame High School, 20254 Kelly Rd., Harper Woods, MI 48225 appreciated.
SARIVALAS, LEO F. D.C. Dr. Leo Sarivalas of Tarpon Springs, Florida. Born June 20, 1922, passed from this world to the next on Friday, April 6, 2001 at Community Hospital in Mumster, IN. He will be met by his wife Angie and parents Fotis and Zaphiria Sarivalasis. He leaves behind the love and friendship of his brother Mike (Connie) Sarivalas of Carlsbad, CA. Children; Irene Doukas of Hammond, Frank (Polly) Sarivalas of Hobart, Maria (Jim) Kokas of Bloomfield Hills, MI and Georgia (Bill) Miazga of Hobart, cherished grandchildren; Anthony, Aynne, Amanda, Lainie and Misty, beloved cousin Elizabeth (Ned) Berkeley, sisters-in-law Katherine (Louis) Karras and Pat (John) Vasiliades, many nieces, nephews, cousins, koumbari and close friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 9, 2001 at 10:30 AM at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church, 7021 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the AHEPA Scholarship Fund, Hammond Chapter #123. Arrangements by Pruzin Bros Funeral Home, , Merrillville, Indiana.
SCHULTZ, ERIC H., 89, of Largo, FL, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Morton Plant Hospital in FL. Born in Essen, Germany, but has resided in the U.S. for over 87 years. Formerly of Detroit, MI. He worked at Packard Motor Car Co. during the war years, and owned a restaurant business for many years. He eventually retired as vice president of a leading Michigan roofing contracting firm. He is a 32nd degree mason. He also spent many years singing with the Barbershoppers, and is past president of the Michigan District of the SPEBSQSA. He is survived by his wife, Esther of 26 years; his brother, Fred of Bay City, MI; sons Eric Jr. of Rochester, MI, Robert of San Diego, CA; daughter, Darlene of Sarasota, FL. He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is survived also by 5 stepchildren. Interment will be in Clearwater, FL.
SCHUMAKER, EVERETT P. "ED" April 5, 2001. Age 74. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Allen (Ann), James (Michele) and Donald. Grandfather of Jared, Bryan, Kara, Alex, Kevin and Noah. Funeral service Monday 10:30 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Visitation Saturday 5-9 and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Masonic service Sunday 8 p.m.
SEPKE, MARY HELEN, Age 95. April 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Stoetzner and the late George Sepke. Loving mother of Carol (Lloyd) Jones and Clarence (Joan) Stoetzner. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. East of Newburgh on North side of Six Mile. Funeral Service, Tuesday. Instate 10:30 AM with funeral service following at 11 AM at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your favorite charity.
SHARON, EDWARD R., April 6, 2001, in Ocala, FL. Beloved husband of the late Estelle. Dear father of Patricia (Jim) Thompson, Barbara (Geoff) Kenny, Lorraine (Ron) Simpson, Robert E. (Paulette), Judith (Bill) Bonnici, Lynette (William) Decker, Michael D., Thomas, Charles, the late Margaret Dack and the late Elizabeth Linton. Grandfather of 37. Great-grandfather of 26. Brother of Albert. Father-in-law of Carol Linton. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Instate 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 Belton (2 blks. S. of Ford Rd., 2 blks. W. of Inkster).
SHAVER, NORINE HELEN (nee Dasher) Last surviving grandchild of the Downriver pioneer Fredrich Dasher, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 4, 2001 in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada. Born March 5, 1908 to George Dasher and Ida Wiegert in present-day Melvindale, MI. Norine received her schooling at the early one-room Dasher School, built on property donated by her family. She would see many milestones in her community from the coming of electricity, the end of WWI while a young school girl, the 1918 flu which she survived, and the incorporation and booming growth of Melvindale. She and her family were market gardeners with three generations working the land at times. She met her husband, Cy Shaver, at the then newly-built Dasher High School and would follow him back to his native Canada where she would raise a family of five. She was predeceased by her husband Cy in 1960, son Ronald in 1982, daughter Joanne in 1983. Left to cherish her memory are her sons George (Irene), Allen (Ruth) and daughter Shirley. Norine s wish was to be returned to be buried in the Dasher family plot at Woodmere. For funeral service info, please call The Martenson Funeral Home, 313-386-6600. Committal Service pending at Woodmere Funeral Chapel.
SITKO, CASIMERE, Age 80, April 5. Beloved husband of Florentine. Loving father of Sharon Feerer, Lauren (Stephen) Chulig and Gerald (Jan) Sitko. Dear grandfather of Marcella, Jennifer, Amy, Allison, Amanda, Natalie and Jonathan. Dear great-grandfather of Austen, Blake, Eric and Paige. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mile) Northville. Vigil Prayer Service Sunday 7 p.m. Viewing Monday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church (at Beck Rd. and N. Territorial), Plymouth until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Glen Eden Mausoleum.
SMITH, MARK E., Age 39 of Sarasota, FL died unexpectedly Thursday, April 5, 2001 in Sarasota. Formerly of Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan. Owner and Franchisee of several Domino s Pizza stores in the Sarasota and Naples, Florida area. Former Manager and Area Supervisor for Domino s Pizza in Columbus and Detroit. Former president of Domino s Franchisee and Owners Association. A 1980 graduate of Westerville (Ohio) North High School and attended the University of Dayton. Mark is survived by his former wife, Denise Smith of Sarasota; son, Mark, Jr. and daughter, Brianna; father, Charles Smith of Columbus; mother, Ann Heyadat of Columbus; sisters, Gabrielle Tammer of Columbus, Virginia (David) Huffman of Upper Arlington, Ohio, Ann Margaret Heiser of Louisville, KY; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jeannine and Joseph Zing of Tampa; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8PM Wednesday at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. (on US Route 62, 1/2 mile northeast of Hamilton Rd.), Gahanna, Ohio. Funeral Service 10AM Thursday, April 12, 2001 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd., Gahanna with Fr. Paul Nobel officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Prayer Service 7:30PM Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Mothers Helping Mothers, 4606 Trails Drive, Sarasota, FL 34233 in Mark s memory. Email expressions of sympathy to marksmithcondolences@schoedinger.com or further information, please contact 614-939-4558.
SMITH, SHIRLEY A., April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Donald F. Dear mother of Shelley (John) Frentz, Cathy (Mike) Frentz and Patricia. Loving grandmother of Scott, Jeff, Robb, Kevin, Lisa and Todd Frentz. Sister of Marilyn Youness. Funeral services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Memorial Dept., P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Royal Oak.
SMOLY, FRANCES P., April 4, 2001. Beloved wife of the late John Sr. Loving mother of John Jr. (Theresa) and the late Ann Hernko, Ted and Sam. Leaves seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mother in law of Bernice and Agnes Lookado. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 West Warren. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9.
SPONER, WANDA M., April 6, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Melvin. Dearest mother of Patricia (Richard) Paholsky, Melvin Sponer, Dennis (Susan) Sponer and the late Richard (Teri) Sponer. Dear mother in law of Mary Frances Sponer and Jo Eide. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Vigil Service Monday 5 PM. Instate Tuesday 10 AM until 10:30 AM time of Mass. at SS. John & Paul Church, 7777 W. 28 Mile Road (between Van Dyke & Mound). Interment Resurrection cemetery.
SRBLJAN (MIHAJLOVICH) MARY "Dolly". April 2nd, 2001. Born in Detroit, recent resident of Las Vegas. Dear wife of the late Milan. Loving mother of Sharon and the late Daniel. Dearest sister of Zora Medina and sister-in-law Mildred Malkowski (Leonard). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple & Big Beaver) Monday 11 a.m. Family will receive friends Sunday 12-9 p.m. with Pomen Sunday at 7 p.m. Interment Roseland Park cemetery. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association or St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church.
STEINHEBEL, ROMAN, Age 33, Suddenly. Beloved son of Joe & Sandy Steinhebel. Dear brother of Joe (Cheryl), Patrick and Jessica Steinhebel. Dearest grandson of Delphine Zambriki. Loving uncle of Laura, Kyle and Tracy. Beloved nephew of many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Instate Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, Center Line, until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 1:30-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile).
STERN, FAY M., April 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Bruce K. Stern Sr. Loving mother of Bruce Jr., Robin (Greg) Hayes, Michael, William (Kim), Kurt (Chris), Robert, Alice (Kory) Crysler. Loving grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of four. Sister of Bernice Collins and Laurena Schofer. Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 9, 2001 at 11 AM at The Salvation Army, 9451 S. Main, Plymouth, MI. Luncheon following, at the Eagles Club, 24401 5 Mile Rd. Redford, MI.
STUMP, KATHERINE JOSEPHINE Age 78 of Westland. April 6, 2001. Dear sister of Patricia Robinson. Dear aunt of Suzanne, Virginia, Theodore, Charles, William, Kathleen, Michael, Patricia, Cindy, Peggy and Brian. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne. Funeral services Monday, in state 11 a.m. for noon Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church of Wayne.
SWANSON, JOHN H., Age 86, April 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Loving father of Judy (Dennis) Scheiben and Sandie (George) Johnson. Dear grandfather of Tim, Todd, Tracie, and Anne. Dear great grandfather of Ty Nolan. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Services Monday. Prayers at the funeral home 10 a.m. Mass 10:30 at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. Memorials suggested to Henry Ford Hospice, Bon Secours/Cottage Team, One Ford Place, Ste 5A, Detroit, 48202.
SWEET, FRED P., Was known as a veteran showman. Dear father of Mark (Julie) Sweet and Lisa (Danny) Tobias. Dearest brother of the late Carl Sweet. Loving grandfather of Shelby and Griffin Sweet, Seth, Joshua, Noah and Anna Tobias. Graveside services Tuesday 10 a.m. at Cloverhill Park cemetery, Birmingham. Arrangements by THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000
SWIETKOWSKI, ARTHUR, Age 77. April 7, 2001. Beloved husband of Theresa. Beloved father of Mark Swietkowski, Barbara (Bill) Naser, Nancy (David) Johnson, Kenneth (Lori) Swietkowski. Also survived by one brother and one sister: Richard and Genevieve. Also survived by four grandchildren: Andy, Timothy, Nicholas, Jonathon. Visitation Sunday 3-9, Monday 2-9 at the Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd., Dearborn. Funeral Tuesday at St. Anselm Church, 17650 W. Outer Dr., Dearborn; instate 10 a.m. until Mass 10:30 a.m.
SZOF, LUCIAN J., Age 79, April 6, 2001. Loving husband of Kay. Dearest father of Mark (Cheryl) and Sylvia (Robert Linton). Dear grandfather of Krystyna and David. Cousin of Zofia Kalmewicki; also survived by several relatives in Poland. During WWII, Lucian was a member of the Polish Home Army in Warsaw and fought in the Warsaw uprising. At the time of his death, he was an active member of the Polish Home Army Veteran s Circle Group, Group 6. The family request that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Polish Home Army Veterans Circle Group. Prayers Tuesday 10:45AM from the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover), in funeral procession to Our Lady Czestochowa Church, 11AM Mass. Visitation Sunday 2-9PM and Monday 1-9PM with a 7PM Rosary. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
TAMBLYN, WILLIAM J., Age 96, April 2. Beloved husband of the late Tammy. Dear father of Marty (Ed) Dreiman. Dear grandfather of Bill Dreiman, Amy Dreiman (Howard) Green and Paul (Melanie) Dreiman. Great-grandfather of Katlyn, Hannah, Andrew, Taran and Kennedy. Brother of Mary Bradshaw. Memorial services 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at the Community Congregational Church, 27800 Southfield Rd., Lathrup Village, MI 48076. Memorials to the Church or the Michigan Humane Society would be appreciated. Arrangements by Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Directors.
TARANTO, BART C., Age 54 died April 4, 2001 after a long illness. Loving husband of Sandra. Dearest son of Coney & Antoinette. Dear brother of Rose Scozzafava, Marie Kirwin & Joanne Baker. Memorial Service Monday 1:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd.
TAYLOR, ROBERT, Age 79. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth. Dear father of Michael (Nancy) Taylor and Karen (Richard) Nannini. Six grandchildren and one great grandson. Private Services arranged by the S. K. Schultz Funeral Home.
TAZEWELL, MARTHA J., Age 103. April 4, 2001. Beloved mother of John Krueger (Gloria). Dear grandmother of Kerry J. (Carolyn) and Kurt R. (Mary). Dearest great grandmother of Max, Kurt M., Eric T., Kallie N. Visitation Sunday 3-6 at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (East of I-275) Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home, Monday at 1 PM. Interment Glen Eden cemetery.
THORNTON, JUANITA SUE Age 70. March 31, 2001. survived by her loving family David (Patricia) Thornton, Nancy Cudney and the late Wayne Thornton. Daughter of Mary E. Bill. Sister of Kathy (Gene) Clifton and Mary Alice (Ron) Sears. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
TOBOLA, CLEMENCE T., JR. "Sonny", age 56, April 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Michael (Candice). Dear grandfather of Cole. Dear son of Mrs. Marie and the late Clarence T. Tobola. Dear brother of Arlene Khelokian and Marilyn Maust. Visitation Saturday 4-9PM, Sunday 1-9PM with a St. Pius K of C Rosary Sunday at 7PM at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr (N. of 22 Mile), Shelby Twp. Instate Monday at St. Isadore Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd. (corner of Romeo Plank) Macomb Twp. at 9:30AM until time of Mass 10AM. Member of St. Isadore Usher s Club and St. Pius K of C.
TODARO, JOSEPHINE, Age 90. April 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Jasper. Dearest mother of Antoinette (John) Hilber, Jerry and Anthony. Loving grandmother of Paul. Dear sister of Guiseppi Gagliano of Italy. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 5-9 PM and Sunday 2-9 PM at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 West Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Instate Monday 9 AM at St. Alphonsus Church until time of mass at 9:30 AM. Rosary Sunday 6:30 PM. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum. Family request memorial donations to P.A.L.S. Dearborn resident since 1941.
TOLDY, STEPHEN J., Age 74, April 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene E. Dearest father of Stephen M. (Peggy) and the late Sarah Woelk. Loving grandfather of William and Barbara Woelk and Katherine Toldy. Also survived by son in law William Woelk and a brother George Toldy. A Memorial service will be held Monday April 9, 11 a.m. at the American Hungarian Reformed Church, 9901 Allen Rd. in Allen Park. Family will recieve guests at 10 a.m. Memorial funds directed to the church or Henry Ford Hospice would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by Fisher Funeral Home of Redford Twp 313-535-3030
WEBER, MARY E., April 6, 2001 of Plymouth. Age 54. Beloved mother of Jill (Dennis) McCormack. Loving grandmother of Isabelle, Colin and Ken. Dear sister of Robert (Mona Lisa) Sirwaitis, Janice (Gerald) Sallan, Patricia Sirwaitis, Barbara (Paul) Gearns and the late Christine Odell. Memorial Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Rd., Canton. Visitation at the McCabe Funeral Home Canton Chapel, 851 Canton Center Rd., Monday 4-9 p.m. Prayers Monday 8:30 p.m. Tributes to All Saints Catholic School in Canton or Alliance for Lung Cancer (ALCASE).
WELLS, NEIL, April 4, 2001. Beloved father of Shannon and Nicholas. Dear son of Kenneth Wells and Elsie Ruggirello. Brother of Michael, Carol Mlynczyk, Kathleen Tison and the late Deborah Gibbons. Brother in law of Stephen. survived by nieces and nephews. In state Tuesday 9 a.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church until time of service at 10 a.m. Interment Ocqueoc Twp. cemetery. In state at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 West Warren Sunday 4 to 9 p.m., Monday 12 to 9 p.m.
WHIDDON, OSLIN D., Of Ann Arbor, MI. Age 81, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2001. Mr. Whiddon was born on December 30, 1919 in Tifton, Georgia. He graduated from Georgia Tech University and moved to Michigan where he worked for Detroit Edison. Mr. Whiddon retired as Vice-president of Strategic Planning after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife Shirley, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Three children; David Whiddon, Diane Whiddon, and Richard (Pamela) Whiddon as well as six grandchildren and two sisters. The family will receive friends at the NIE FUNERAL HOME, 2400 Carpenter Rd., Ann Arbor, on Tuesday, April 10, 2001 from 2-4 PM and 5-7 PM with the funeral service at 7 PM. Burial will follow in Georgia.
WIGHT, ADAM CARL, Suddenly, age 13 of Milford, April 6, 2001. Beloved son of Dale (Jean) Wight of Milford. Beloved brother of Christina Wight of Milford. Beloved grandson of Wesley L. Wight of New York and Carl (Birdina) Sandstrom of Maine. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many loving friends. Adam was an 8th grade student at Muir Middle School in Milford. He was an active member of the All Saints Lutheran Church Youth Group, a former member of the Ribcrackers Radio Control Airplane Club and the Cub Scouts, and had a deep passion for golf. Funeral from All Saints Lutheran Church, 765 N. Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, MI 48357, Wednesday 11AM. Pastors David Jahn and Heather Holland officiating. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, Monday 6-9pm and Tuesday 2-9pm. Friends and community are welcome for a time of reflection and sharing at All Saints Lutheran Church on Sunday, April 8th at 2pm. Memorials encouraged to All Saints Lutheran Church and Muir Middle School.
WILLIAMS, JERRY B., Beloved husband of June. Dear father of Pamela & Jerry, Jr. Mr. Williams died Friday, April 6th at the age of 71. Services held Saturday, April 7th at St. James United Methodist Church in Westland. Donations may be made to St. James United Methodist Church.
WILSON, JAMES W., Age 68. Died March 31, 2001. Beloved husband of Sally. Dear father of David Scott. Loving grandfather of Lee and loving great-grandfather of Austin and Brent. A Memorial Service will be held at Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church Chapel, 40000 W. Six Mile, Northville on April 21, 2001 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to the Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 5150 Oleander Ave., Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Michigan 313-839-4100.
WITKOWSKI, ANNE, Age 80. April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Joseph. Loving mother of Elizabeth, Linda (Gary) Greed, David (Angela), Karen (Joe) Bernedotte. Dearest grandmother of Carrie, Jospeh, Douglas, Andrew, Carly and Bridget. Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. at Artesian, to St. Christopher for Mass of the Resurrection at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Saturday 5-9, Sunday Noon to 9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery.
WORRELL, HELEN N. (nee ALLEMAN) Age 102, April 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Dearest mother of the late Mary Kay (Henry) Linne. Dear grandmother of Stephen (Elizabeth) Linne, Gregory (Laura) Linne, John (Beth) Linne, Nancy (Charles) Turnblom and Sharon (Gail) Faulk. Dearest great grandmother of Jeremy, Ashlee, Megan, Justin, Katie and Jessica Linne, Christopher, Matthew, Joseph Turnblom and Michael, Andrew and Ryan Faulk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Instate Monday at 9:30 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday 2-9 at the Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Prayer service Sunday 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to Fr. Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, Mi 48207 and/or Society of the Little Flower, 1313 Frontage Rd., Darien, IL 60561
ZAHARIADIS, GEORGE, Age 81. Dear brother of Peter (Flo), Dorothy (Norman) Campbell, Betty (Bill) Backos and the late Sam, and Mary (Gus) Skarchievas. Brother-in-law of Bessie Zahariadis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday 12 noon at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Interment Gethsemane cemetery. Trisagion service Sunday evening at 6:30 PM.
ZUBRES CHARLES J. April 6, 2001, age 87. Beloved husband of Aldona. Dear father of Donna (Frank) Ligi, Cheryl Maurer, Mary (Dean) McClinton and Elizabeth (Bill) Zubres-Pirtle. Also survived by ten grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and his brother Edmund. Preceded in death by his brother William and his sisters Mary, Veronica, Elizabeth and Adele. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd., (near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn Sunday 2-9 PM, Rosary at 7 PM. Instate Monday at St. Albert the Great Church, 9:30 AM followed by Mass at 10 AM.
