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SLOMCZENSKI, LOTTIE, Age 104. Beloved mother of Vincent (Wanda), Frank (Genevieve Haigh), Cass (Joann) and the late Pauline Stolnicki and Chester. 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 11 great great grandchildren. Sister of Regina and Janina in Poland. Instate Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Sabina Church, Dearborn Hgts. til time of Mass at 10. Visitation Friday 1-9 at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Hgts.
SNELL, EUGENE "SKEET" Age 77. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Gene (Donna), Barbara (Mark) Fitzgerald and Brenda (Dave) Fitzgerald. Grandfather of Dustin Snell, Kristin (Jason) Falk, James, Lauren, Eric, Brandon and Michael Fitzgerald. Funeral Monday at 11 AM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-9 PM Sunday.
STADTHER, ANDREW JOHN Born October 14, 1948 - died March 6, 2001. Loving husband of Sylvia. Dear son of Stanley and Maryjean. Brother of David; uncle of 2 nieces. Memorial Service, March 10 at 1:30 in the Rose Chapel at Roseland Park cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave., Berkley, Mich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Detroit Zoological Society.
STEELE, JANET, Beloved mother of DeCarlo. Daughter of Lottie. Sister of Gaynell. Grandmother of Trevon. Dear friend of Riki Schaffer. Services are pending.
TUJAKA, FRANCES MARIE (Nee Tomaszewski) Age 74. Beloved wife of Edward Sr. Dear mother of Kathryn (Richard) Hutton, Andrea, Carolynn, Edward Jr. (Mary), Mary Jo (Edward) Middlebook. Sister of Herman (Terry) Thomas, Rosalea (Eugene) Kozak, Helen (Alex) Brzezinski. Also five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 5-9 pm & Friday 12-9 pm at the John J. Skupny funeral home 11405 Conant Hamtramck, Rosary Friday 7:30 pm. Instate Saturday 9:15 am until time of funeral mass 10 am Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church.
WOOLAVER, CLAUDE W., Age 84, March 7, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Cecilia. Dear father of Claudette DiFelice (Joe Vitale), Anita (Ben) Levine, Charles (Catherine) and Alice Ethridge. Loving grandfather of Dina (Ned) LaMontagne, Sara DiFelice, Danielle DiFelice, Ryan Woolaver, Ymani Ethridge. Dear great grandfather of Andrew and Christian. Loyal friend of Remy and Snowy. Dear brother of Helen McNally and the late Fran Billings, and Dorothy Curry. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd., (W. of Hoover). Instate Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren, MI. Interment White Chapel cemetery. In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Hospices of Henry Ford Health System-St. Joseph Team.
WORKMAN, RONALD, March 2, 2001. Beloved friend and former husband of Carol. Dear step father of James Dumas, (Angie), Tim Dumas and Brian Dumas. Brother of Ruth Bushor, Ralph, Robert and Raymond. Grandfather of Paige. Funeral Saturday at 1 p.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd., (at Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.
YOUNKIN, NELLIE, of Trenton, Age 80. passed away March 6, 2001. She leaves behind her children, son Richard (Debbie) Keller of Penn., Daughters Judy Gile of Trenton, Jeanne (Ronald) Taylor of Trenton, Betty (Dave) Ware of Lincoln Park, Carol Jenkins of New Boston. Sister Maude Kent of W. Virginia. 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Younkin dedicated her life to her family and was a homemaker. A Memorial Service was held on March 10, at the Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home in Trenton. Interment was at Michigan Memorial
AGIUS, JOHN, Age 57, March 8, 2002. Loving son of Sam and the late Carrie. Dear brother of Theresa (William) Shook, Mary Ann (Jerold) Neff, and Barbara Pawlicki. Funeral service Monday, in state 9:45 am until time of Mass at 10:30 am at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Visitation Sunday 6-9 pm. Rosary at 7pm at Neeley-Turowski Funeral Home 30200 5 Mile (bet. Middlebelt and Merriman). Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
AKENS, RALPH C., March 7, 2002. Age 71. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Laura Lee Akens, Carol Lynn (Eric) Bogerd and David R. Akens. Dear brother of Maryjane (Stanley) Jarman. Brother in law to James (Barbara) Thomson. Loving Uncle to several nieces and nephews. U.S. Navy Veteran and retired from the United States Tactical Air Command. Funeral services were private and arranged by the Wasik Funeral Home, (586) 751-3131. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack, Detroit, Michigan 48201 or to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 215 lexington Ave., New York, NY 10016.
ASCARSON, HELEN, Age 73. Beloved wife of the late Oscar. Dearest mother of the late Joanne, Dianne (Peter) Keliher, Christine (Jeff) Nestlehut. Loving grandmother of Danny, Michael, Jason, Peter and Brianna. Great grandmother of Danny and Kaitlyn. Dear sister of Agnes Khantzian, Rose Oumedian, Lucy Koncagul. Sister-in-law of Virginia Ascarson. Visiting Sunday 1pm-9pm Wessels & Wilk Funeral Home, 23690 Woodward (S. of I-696). Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment Evergreen. Memorial tributes to Hospice of Michigan or Alzheimer s Assoc. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
BIELAWSKI, CECELIA C. Beloved wife of the late Dr. John, D.D.S. Dear mother of Gregory (Nancy) and Michael, D.D.S. Grandmother of Cara, Matthew, Anne, Jason, Lauren and Aaron. Sister of Catherine Twork. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. prayers at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue and 10 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Rosary 3 p.m. Flowers or contributions to the charity of one s choice.
BIVENS, OTIS, of Bivens Trucking Company. passed away March 5, 2002. Funeral Service was held Friday evening. Burial Today from 10-11 a.m. at Woodlawn cemetery.
BOROWSKI, JOHN F., Age 37. Beloved son of Robert Borowski and Dorothy Hill. Dearest brother of Andrew Borowski. Loving grandson of Theresa and the late Clemence Borowski and Reino and the late Viola Hill. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (W. of Hoover Rd.). Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m.
BOWMAN, MILDRED RUTH, Beloved wife of the late Malcom. Dear mother of Dennis, Deanna Lee Harold and Donna K. Phillips. Also survived by ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one sister, Maxine Ritter. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 25535 Ford Road, Dearborn Heights. In state at Church 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue.
BREZENSKI, PHILLIP PAUL Age 86, March 7, 2002. Loving husband of Therese. Dear father of Carole (George) Denyer, Janice (Robert) Gailey and Paul. Grandfather of Jeff, Lynne, Chris, Leslie, Noelle, Aaron and Beth. Great grandfather of Talia and Griffin. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 Mile. Funeral Monday, Instate 10:00 am, Mass 10:30 am at St. Veronica Catholic Church, Eastpointe. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to St. John Hospice.
CAREY, ESTHER C., March 8, 2002. Age 95. Beloved wife of the late Ernest. Dearest father of Betty (Late Joseph) Ender, Ernest Jr (Lorelle), John (Joy), Barbara (late Gilbert) Noseda. Loving grandmother of 25, 14 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Frances Haggerty and pre-deceased by 13 siblings. In state 9:30am Monday until mass 10am at St. Lucy Catholic Church. Visitation 1-9pm Sunday with Rosary 7pm at the A.H Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pte. Woods.
CHECK, PATRICIA, March 8, 2002. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Catherine (Arthur) Ringwald and John Check Jr. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth and Lindsey Ringwald. Dear sister of William Ward, Jean Bialik and Mary Anne Soma. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn Sunday 2-9 p.m. Instate Monday at Divine Child Church 10:30 a.m. until time of mass 11:00 a.m.
CICCARELLI, GERALDINE Age 56. March 6, 2002. Beloved sister of Steve Ciccarelli. Dear daughter of the late Guido and Margaret. survived by several aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Funeral Monday 9:30 am Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn and to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church at 10 am. Interment St. Hedwig. Visitation Sunday 2-8 pm. Rosary Sunday 7 pm.
CLAYTON, LINDA J., Age 59. March 7, 2002. Beloved mother of Polly and Bettye. Loving sister of Patricia Kline, Mary Prosser, John Retherford, Buddy Retherford and Kay Sublett. Dear aunt of Debbie Collins, Scott Kline, Kirk Prosser, Jacqueline Van Osdall, Chris, Michael and Trenece Sublett. Visitation Sunday 1 p.m. until time of service at 4 p.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd., betw. 6-7 Mile. Memorial contributions to the Linda Clayton Fund at the Central Woodward Christian Church in Troy.
COLMAN, FREDERICK, Beloved son of Beverly Colman and the late Charles Colman. Dear brother of Dr. Bradley (Paula) Colman and Douglas Colman. Uncle of Charles, Scott, and Laura Colman. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020.
DEMZIK, EDWARD, Ypsilanti, Michigan age 39. Died Thursday, March 7, 2002. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 11 at 1:00PM at Metro Baptist Church, Belleville, MI. Visitation will be held at Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel, 320 N. Washington, Ypsilanti on Saturday from 5-9PM, Sunday from 1-9PM and at the Church on Monday from 12 Noon until time of service.
DeSANTIS, ROSARIA (SADIE) Age 65. March 8, 2002. passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and several family members and friends on Friday afternoon. Beloved wife of 48 years to Bernard Sr. Loving mother of Bernard Jr. (Nancy), Frank Sr. (Sandy), Tina (Ja) Zagumny, Laura Jo, and Michael. Dear grandmother of Bernard III, Anthony, Jennifer, Nicole, Frank Jr., Dustin (Jeanie) Zagumny and great grandmother of Quintin and Conner Zagumny. Sister to the late Barbara (Gasper) Ferlito, Frances (Al) Zusiak, Angie George, Vince (Kim) Scalabrino. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Instate Sunday 4-9PM and Monday 1-9PM. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (west of Hoover), Warren. Memorial contributions can be made to the family or Hospice of Henry Ford
FOX, JAMES E., Age 64. March 8, 2002. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Sandra, Donna, Debra, James Jr., Cindy, Lynn, Steven and William. Grandfather of 23. Great-grandfather of seven. Son of Viola Fox. Brother of Robert, Dorothy Fermanic and Beverly Roberts. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Masonic service at 7 p.m. Services Monday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).
GALAN, OLIVIA, March 3, 2002. Former resident of Southgate. Born in Monterey, Mexico. A music entertainer and radio broadcaster for over 40 years. Loving wife of Pablo Garza. Dear mother of Stella, Nancy and Elizabeth. Grandmother and great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Frelan, Elida, Esther and Erma. Former owner of The Las Vegas Club with late husband Basilio Galan. She dedicated her life to providing to the Latin-American Community. Her voice and lively spirit will be greatly missed. Private services were held. Contributions to charity of your choice.
GOCH, BERNICE MARY., March 8, 2002, age 74. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Donald (Leslie), Darlene Goch, and the late Christine Ropponen. Dear grandmother of Aimee & Jeffrey Ropponen, and Alyssa & Cara Goch. Loving aunt of Diane Taliafferro and many nieces and nephews. In state Monday 10:00 am at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church until time of funeral Mass 10:30 am. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd @ Common (12 1/2 Mile). Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m.
GRENWICK, DONALD V., March 7, 2002. Dear brother of Shirley (Richard) Phillips. Loving uncle of Ann M., Paul and Nicole Garrison. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 blks. W. of Woodward). Family suggests contributions to Alzheimers Association. Mr. Grenwick served with the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict and was an Engineer with the City of Detroit.
GRIIFIN, EVERETT, A., Ph.D. Died at home Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2002. Age 61. Dr. Griffin taught at Northwestern High School in Detroit. Everett graduated from River Rough H.S. in June of 1959. He earned a Ph.D. in Metaphysics from the U. of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Dr. Griffin was an advid sportsman who guided River Rouge H.S. to two Class B. Basketball State Championships. He will be missed by his brothers and sisters Albert Jr., Gymme Glenell (Hardy), King E., Errol, Myrna, Samuel, Sonja, Carol and Doyle. Also a host of friends and relatives. Family hour 7-8 pm, Fri. 3/8/02 at McFall Brothers Funeral 9417 Dexter, Detroit. Funeral will be held at the Shrine of The Black Madonna, 7625 Linwood, 4 blks N. of W. Grand Blvd. at 11am, Saturday, March 9, 2002. Interment Detroit Memorial West.
HAMILTON, MARY E., 81, of White Lake, March 7, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Fred W. Loving mother of Fred W. Jr. (Katherine), Roy H. (Nancy), Raymond H. (Mary Beth) and the late Keith E. (Judy). Dear grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of three. Dearest sister of Esther Berdensey and Harrison Soule. Friends may visit Saturday 3-8 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, 2904 Orchard Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, (248) 682-0200. No funeral services. Memorials encouraged to The Salvation Army.
HENIG, DOROTHY L., Age 98. March 6, 2002 of Wyandotte. Beloved wife of the late Floyd. Loving mother of Carol (David) Woodward and Richard Henig. Also survived by four grandchildren Diane (Mark) Drane, Richard (Lori) Henig, David (Nancy) Henig, and Kelly (Scott) Kowalski, 11 great grandchildren. One sister Myrtice (John) Zimmerman. Preceded in death by her brother Alan Pascoe. In state at the Martenson Funeral Home 10915 Allen Rd (corner of Goddard) Sunday 3-8 pm and at Allen park Presbyterian Church, 7101 Park Ave. Monday 11:30 am until service 12 noon. An expressiohn of symphathy may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
HYDAR, DEANNA (nee DURIEU) Age 57, March 8, 2002. Beloved wife of John for 38 years. Loving mother of Carol (Mike) Nowland, Mark (Sheila) and Jeff (Karen). Proud grandmother of John, Britney, Courtney, Lily, Christie, Joseph & Alexis. "Dee was blessed with many friends". Member of the Shelby Gardeners. Visitation Sat. 4-9 pm, Sun. 1-9 pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp), 54880 Van Dyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Sat. & Sun. 7 pm. Instate Mon. 9:30 am at St. Isidore Church, 18201 23 Mile Rd. until Mass, 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection.
KAPANKA, HELEN M., Age 87, of Warren. Wife of the late Erick. Dear mother of Joyce (Don) Simmons, Sandy Troia and Harley. Sister of Verna Michalski, Theresa Tackman, Tillie Glumm and George (Mary Ann) Swincicki. Nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. until time of Funeral Service 6 p.m. at the Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Road, Warren.
KINGSTON, SOPHIE, Beloved wife of the late Morris Pikstein and the late Maurice Kingston. Loving mother of Roslyn Kauffman and of the late Seymour "Cy" Kauffman, the late Elaine and the late Norman Axelrod. Loving grandmother of Helene (Michael) Mally, Marvin (Mary Lou) Kauffman, Michael (Kathy) Axelrod, Sheri (Jeff) Maslin and Lisa (Julio) Leal. Great-grandmother of Shane and Eric Kauffman Mally, Stephanie Kauffman, Daniel and Robin Axelrod, Randy Axelrod and Amy Key. Services Sunday 1:00 at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248)543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park cemetery.
KIRKPATRICK, GERARDINE M. Age 84 of Detroit/Indiana, died Thursday, March 7, 2002. Gerardine had been a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Detroit. Friends may visit the Baird-Newton Funeral Home, 542 Liberty Park, in Lapeer, Sat. 3-8 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 8 PM, Rosary recited Sunday eve. 7 PM. Mass celebrated Monday, March 11, 2002, 10 AM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lapeer. Burial at Holy Cross cemetery, Detroit.
KURTZ, VIRGINIA K. (nee Riley) March 6, 2002. Beloved mother of James P. (Barbara) Kurtz of Harrow, Ontario; William P. (Linda) Kurtz of San Jose, CA; and Kathryn (Leonard M.) Fashoway of Fraser, MI. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Visitation at Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Sunday 2-7. Rosary 6 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Henry Ford Retirement Village, 15181 Ford Rd., Dearborn. Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Arrangements by Brundage Funeral Home, Inc.
LIZANICH, JOHN, MARCH 4, 2002. Age 88 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Loving father of John. Dearest grandfather of Gary, Cyndi and Carrie. Great grandfather of Shawn, Jay, Nicholas, Jenna and Elise. Brother of George, Charlie, Frank, Annie, Julie, Helen and Margie. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by John Molnar Funeral Home Southgate Chapel.
MAURA, VINCENZO, March 7, 2002. Age 67. Beloved husband of Giovanna. Loving son of Giuseppe and Caterina. Loving father of Anthony and Pina (Cliff) Thomas and Vince Maura. Loving Nonno of Michael and Mark Thomas. survived by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service Monday, 9AM at the Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9, Sunday 1-9. Parish Rosary Sunday 6:30 p.m. Entombment at St. Hedwig Mausoleum. Member of the Italian American Club.
OBIDZINSKI, JOSEPH J. of Farmington Hills (formerly of Southfield), March 7, 2002 age 78. Beloved husband of Josephine for 53 years. Loving father of Joseph (Michelle) Obidzinski. Dear grandfather of Joseph & Jennifer Obidzinski. Brother of Stanley, Wanda and Irene. Funeral Mass 11AM (instate 10:30AM) Monday, March 11, 2002 at St. Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Rd., (Btw. 8-9 Mile Rds) Farmington. Visitation Saturday 2-8PM & Sunday 2-8PM at The Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Wake service 3PM Sunday. Memorial tributes to Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Michigan.
OLDFORD, ELAINE L., Age 82, March 7, 2002. Beloved wife of MacDouglas for 63 years. Loving mother of Dorothy (Frank) Donnellon, and John of Arizona. Beloved grandmother of five and great-grandmother of 13. Funeral service Mon 11AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave, Farmington (1 Blk W of Farmington Rd) Visitation Sun 2-6PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Episcopal Church, Southfield, MI.
OSINSKI, VEOLIACE, Age 70, March 7, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Dearest mother of Leveda "Gay" (Jerry) Carroll, Deborah (Paul) Feidler, Leonard (Jane) Osinski, Bruce (Belinda) Osinski, David Osinski. Daughter-in-law, Connie Moore and the late George Moore. Sister of Joe Shehan, Steve Shehan and the late Buddy. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 1 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 25429 Gratiot, Roseville.
OZ, EUGENE, March 6, 2002, age 80. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Kenneth (Karen), James (Nancy), Peggy, David (Carol Sue) and Susan (Scott) Kleam. Grandfather of Michelle & Vanessa Oz and Kali & Logan Kleam. Brother of Alex & Edward Oz and sister Geraldine Mills. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral 10AM Mon at the Parkside Church of Christ, 17200 W. Outer Drive, Dearborn Heights. Visitation 2-9PM Sat & Sun at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave.
PFALZER, REVEREND JUVENAL CARL, OFM Age 86, died Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at Mercy Franciscan Terrace in Cincinnati, Ohio. survived by a sister, Helen Kern of Louisville, KY, brothers, Reverend Roman Pfalzer, OFM of Cincinnati, OH and Reverend Miles Pfalzer, OFM of Easton, PA. Preceded in death by a brother, John Pfalzer of Louisville, KY. Entered The Order Of Friars Minor August 16, 1934 and ordained to the Priesthood June 12, 1942. Family and friends are invited to join the Franciscans of St. John The Baptist Province for the Reception of the Body, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9th at St. Clement Church, 4536 Vine Street, St. Bernard, OH with Mass of Christian burial following at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary cemetery, St. Bernard, OH. The Imwalle Memorial Funeral Home serving the Franciscans.
SZYMANEK, EUGENE JOSEPH 79, died Tuesday March 5, 2002 of Harrison Township. He was born Nov. 15, 1922 in Hamtramck. Mr. Szymanek, a Hamtramck High School graduate, worked with a local Detroit architect and was also a small business owner in Hamtramck for more than two decades. He retired in 1995 from WISNE-PICO Automation and formerly worked at Sherwood Industries. He served as an Intelligence Specialist in the U.S. Army Air Force during WW II and served in the Paupan, Luzon, New Guinea and Southern Phillipine campaigns. He received a distinguished unit Badge, good conduct Medal, Phillipine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, seven Overseas Bars and one Service Stripe. Relatives described him as a charming man with an engaging sense of humor who enjoyed being near the water, boating, fishing and hunting. They also said that his passion was in the field of design and architecture. He is survived by his daughters, Shirley (John) Wallace of Texas, Diane (Mike) Bair of Michigan, Margaret Szymanek-Martin of Virginia and Linda Bennett of Victoria, Australia. His sister Dorine (Ted) Kramp & Rosemary (Fred) Hartman and his brother John Szymanek Jr. His grandchildren Abbie, Matthew, Caitlin, Darin, and Brad (deacesed). His great grandchildren Emily, Zachary, Cody, Justine and Brad. Pre-deceased by his parents John & Katherine Szymanek. Visitation Sat 5-9PM, Sun 1-9PM. Prayers Sun 3PM at Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Instate Mon. 9:30AM at St. Florian Catholic Church, Florian at Latham, Hamtramck, Funeral Mass 10AM. Burial Mt. Olivet cemetery.
TUCKER, THURMAN B. "Red" 87 of Flat Rock. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear father of Kenneth and Russell. Grandfather of seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother of Milford "Blackie" Tucker and Lillian Thrasher. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, 26307 E. Huron River Drive, Flat Rock, 1-734-782-2755. Funeral services Monday 10 a.m.
WASHINGTON, PAUL H., March 6, 2002. Husband of Priscilla. Visitation at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols, Sunday 2-7 p.m. Funeral Monday, family hour 10-10:30 a.m, funeral 11 a.m. at Hope Presbyterian Church, 15340 Meyers. Interment Woodlawn cemetery.
WOODS, MICHELLE G., Of Essexville, Michigan. Daughter of the late Gerald F. and Virginia Hannaford, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at Bay Medical Center. Age 42 years. Michelle G. Hannaford was born December 18, 1959 in Detroit. She was married to Dean D. Woods on August 25, 1984. He survives her. Michelle had been employed by Mutual Savings and Loan for many years and was currently employed by Edward Jones Investments. She was a member of the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club. Michelle enjoyed music, theater, the ballet and was an avid reader. She loved her pets Scooter and Lily. Surviving besides her husband are two brothers and one sister and their spouses, Philip and Glenda Hannaford of Virginia Beach, VA, Jan and Tom Haselschwerdt of Lansing, Tony Hannaford of Waterford, her brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Dr. DeVere D. Woods Jr. of Terre Haute, IN, Sarah and Tom Greene of Essexville, her mother and father-in-law DeVere D. and Ida Woods Sr. of Hampton Township, grandparents-in-law DeVere A. and Wilma Woods of Hampton Township, many nieces and nephews, all of whom were very special to her; Chris, Shane, Elizabeth, Michael, David, Stephen, Christopher, Matthew, Kate, Cory and Tommy. The Funeral Service will take place 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002 at the Stapish Cederberg Funeral Home East, 955 Pine, Essexville, MI. Rev. Gerald E. Balwinski will officiate with burial to follow in Floral Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 7-9 p.m., on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Woods Family Wishes.
ZIMMERMAN, GRACE M., March 7, 2002. Beloved Wife of the late Albert. Dearest Mother of David (Marilyn) and Mary (James) Francis. Loving Grandmother of Christopher (Lisa), Erik (Julie), Christine, Andrea (David) Mammel, Brian (Lisa) Francis, Christina (Tom) Michaud, and Great-Grandmother of Nicholas, Madeleine, Charlie, Gretchen, Grace, Drew, Oscar and Elizabeth. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Fairford at Morningside. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Parkinson s Foundation appreciated.
BOLTRICK (SKWARLO), DOROTHY (DODO) March 16, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Pamela Johnson. Dear grandmother of Charles, Kristal (David), Angela and Rebecca. Dear great grandmother of Ashley. Dear Aunt of Theresa, Michael, Susan, James, Mary and Philip. Services Thursday, 10 am at the Detroit Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 6982 Edward St., (Corner Parkinson, 4 blks. S. of Mich. Ave.). Interment Holy Cross cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 pm.
