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USUI, BETTY TONO, age 65 of Rochester Hills, March 13, 1999. Loving wife of Kiichi Usui (Retired Curator of the Meadow Brook Art Gallery at Oakland University). Dear mother of Eriko Usui (David) Wetter. survived by four brothers and four sisters. Memorial Service Saturday, March 20, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. The family will receive friends 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. The family suggest memorials to the Betty and Kiichi Usui Endowed Scholarship Fund, C/O Meadow Brook Art Gallery Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309
VITALE, BETTY E., Age 73. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Dear mother of Ciro (Michaeline), Mark (Paula) and Christopher. Six grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Sister of Shirley (George) Agattas. Visitation Thursday 2:30 - 9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Funeral services Friday. In state 8 a.m. until time of Mass 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Prayers Thursday 7 p.m. Burial Resurrection cemetery.
WALKER, DOROTHY MAE, age 87. March 15, 1999. Wife of the late Charles Herman Walker (Nov. 18, 1984). Mother of Charles (Arlene) Walker, Herman (Pat) Walker, Ben (Kathy) Walker, Ann (Jeffery) Wallace. Grandmother of 23. Great grandmother of 37. Great-great grandmother of five. Sister of Lula Broyles, Nell (Robert) Lee, Hayden (Ellen) Bradley. Predeceased by her son, Robert Walker. Funeral Friday 11 am Will & Schwarzkoff FH, 233 NB Gratiot Ave. Mt. Clemens. Memorial contributions to Church of Christ Care Center in Clinton Township. Visit Thursday 2-4 pm, 6-9 pm, Friday 9 am until time of service.
WARWICK, BETTY LOUISE March 17, 1999. Age 73. Wife of the late Charles William. Beloved mother of Charles William Jr. and Lynn. Sister of Jackie Haxer. Dearest friend of Daisy Scott and many others. Also survived by four grandsons and one granddaughter. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500 . Memorials to Hospice of SE Michigan or Karmanos Cancer Institute preferred.
WIEDYK, MATHILDA (Tillie) March 17, 1999. Age 92. Beloved Wife of the late John. Dear Mother of the late John H. and William M. Wiedyk. Dear Grandmother of Gerald (Kathleen) Wiedyk and Kathleen O Neil. Dear Great-grandmother of Brian O Neil and Rachel Wiedyk. Dear Sister of Matthew and Willard Trombley. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. (with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m.) at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In State Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Thecla Church (1 blk. S. of Metro Parkway & 1 blk. E. of Groesbeck) Clinton Twp., for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment St. Gertrude cemetery, St. Clair Shores.
WILSON, WILLIAM E., Age 85 of Elsie formerly of Shelby Twp/Utica. Died Tuesday. He was employed by the Packard Motor Co. in Detroit and ITT Avon Tube in Rochester. Funeral Services will be held Friday 11 a.m. at the Elsie United Methodist Church, Elsie, MI. The family is being served by the Smith Funeral Home, Elsie Chapel.
WOZNIAK, GENEVIEVE, of Harper Woods. Died March 14 at age 89. Born in Bessemer, MI. Dear sister of Leona Butler and Terese Hoffsten. Loving aunt of 10 nieces and nephews. Retired after 30 years as dental hygienist at Childrens Hospital of Michigan. Memorial Mass 11 am. Saturday, March 20 at St Matthew Church, 6021 Whittier, Detroit. Memorials may be made to Childrens Hospital, Neurosurgery Dept., 3901 Beaubien, Detroit, MI 48201.
YACOUNE, ESTHER M., Age 80, March 17, 1999 of Romulus. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Dearest mother of Connie Branham, Ken (Anne) Yacoune, Charles (Donna) Yacoune and the late John. Also leaves 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services Friday 9 am. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park followed by Mass 9:30 am. St. Henry Church. Visitation Thursday 11:30 am.- 9 pm. Interment Michigan Memorial.
ZIELKE, MARIE L., March 17, 1999 of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late Fred W. Dear mother of Ralph (Joyce) and Carol Bjertness (Allan). survived by 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday & Friday 4-9 PM. Funeral Services Saturday 11 AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia.
APPLEFORD, MARGUERITE WIDMAN Age 93. March 17, 2000, of Birmingham. Wife of the late A. A. Appleford. Mother of Robert W. (Molly) and John W. (Peggy) Appleford. Grandmother of Patricia, Susan, Judy, Annie, Barbara, Jake, David, Scott, Laurie and Mark. Great-grandmother of Margaret Elizabeth and Benjamin Robert. Visitation Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham, Sunday 6-8:30 p.m. Funeral service Christ Church Cranbrook (notice of time later).
BELLOVICH, KATHARINE "KATIE" Age 3. Suddenly. March 16, 2000. Daughter of Keith and Deborah; sister of Matthew; granddaughter of Mike (Mary) Bellovich, Glenna (Ron) Andrejewski, Leonard Wilamowski and the late Shirley Wilamowski; great-granddaughter of Marie Wilamowski, Mary Timko and Frances Van Dusen; niece of Julie and Mike Bellovich and Julie and Tim McGarvey; cousin of Michael, Rachel, Noah and Jeremiah. Visitation Saturday 1-7 p.m. at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Funeral Sunday 1:30 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lakeshore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorials to Grosse Pointe Memorial, TUXIS Youth Group, 16 Lakeshore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236.
BROWER, CECILIA, Age 93, March 14, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Hubert J. Loving mother of Nancy (Thomas) Feeney, Cathleen (Hewelle) Edwards, Thomas (Margaret), Kenneth (Janice), Jerry (Sandra), Bernard (Darlene) and Patrick. Sister of Arsiline Lesecki. Grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 21. Visitation Sunday 2-8PM, Rosary 7PM at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser, MI. Funeral Monday instate 9:30AM at St. Donald Catholic Church until time of Mass 10AM.
CARSON, INA R. Age 81, March 16, 2000. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of of Shirley; dear sister-in-law of Ruth Simpson, Orlando FL.. Life member Order of the Eastern Star, Nankin Chapter #238, Memorial at Celtic Cross Church, 11451 E. 10 Mile Road, Warren, Tuesday 11:00 a.m.
COGLEY, FRANCIS J., March 16. Beloved Husband of Pauline. Dear father of John (Carol), Kathleen Paden, Dennis (Carolyn), Deborah A. Sebes and Polly (Dale) Sebes. Grandfather of 19. Great grandfather of 7. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1646 Belton, Garden City until 10 a.m. Mass. Memorials suggested to Make a Wish Foundation or Arbor Hospice.
DEAN, GEORGE T., Of Warren. Died March 16, 2000 at the age of 79. Retired from the Fitzgerald Public Schools. Served with the 82nd Airborne in WWII and Europe. Fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Beloved husband of the late Florence (1988). Dearest father of Lawrence (Karen), Gordon (Connie), Lorriane (Dave) Marelich, George E. (Sue), Carl (April), Cherly (Delbert) Dean-Mahan. Dearest grandfather of 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday 11 am at the chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 22642 Ryan Rd. (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile, Warren). Officiating Pastor Murray Brindle. Interment White Chapel cemetery, (Troy). In lieu of flowers, family requests donations Hospice/Beaumont, 811 S. Blvd. East, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307, Ste. 220. Visitation Saturday 5-9 and Sunday 1-9.
DeBONO, ELIZABETH "Betty" J. March 16. Beloved wife of John. Dear Mother of Anne (Tony) Welling, John (LouAnn) and Susan. Grandmother of Alissa, Kyle, Amanda, John Jr. and Trevor. Sister of Ann Lovell, Hallie Pickerill, Joe Edelen and the late Sr. Susan Marie Edelen, RSM. Visitation Saturday 2-9 PM and Sunday 12-9 PM. Rosary 8 PM Saturday. Services Monday 9:30 AM from the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill) to St. Sabina Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights for 10 AM Mass. Memorials to Gift of Life.
EBERTS, BERNICE, of Garden City (formerly of Portage Lake). Age 81. Died March 16, 2000. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 20, 2000, 11 a.m. at Hosmer- Muehlig Funeral Chapel, Dexter. Interment will be in Forest Lawn cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to North Lake United Methodist Church (Chelsea), or the charity of your choice.
ELAND, FRANK A., Age 72, March 15, 2000. Beloved husband of Rose M. Loving father of Julie (Wayne) Oliver. Dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Billy and Danielle. Dear brother of J. Arthur (LaVerne) Eland. Visiting Saturday 4-9PM and Sunday 12 noon-9PM with Vigil Service Sunday 7PM at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren. Instate Monday 10AM St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren until time of Mass 10:30AM.
FEHRENBACH, GAIL, Age 60 of Novi, formerly of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of Norman. Dear mother of Jill (Robert) Shork, Norman and David. Loving grandmother of Norman, Jason, Christopher and Tanya Fehrenbach. Dear sister of Margaret (Gordon) Stanton. Memorial Services Sunday 2 p.m. at the Church of the Redeemer, 18140 Cornell, Southfield. Arrangements by Ashley-Scott Funeral Home, (248-541-2300).
FERGUSON, DANIEL JR. "DOONER" March 16, 2000. Age 29. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Ariel. Dearest son of Jean and Robert. Dear brother of Jeannie (Jose) Rodriguez, Judy (Gerardo) Saucedo and Richard (Carmen) Ferguson. Dear uncle of Danielle, Rhianon, Gabrielle, Cody, Bianca, Alysia, April, Tyler, Rachael Faith and Abbey. Dear brother-in-law of Darrell (Shelly) and Alfred Shively. Also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Saturday 7 p.m. at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Visitation Saturday 1-7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the American Brain Tumor Association would be appreciated.
FERGUSON, THELMA L., Age 85. March 16, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Dear mother of Dennis Ferguson, Jolene Jacobs, PhD., and William Ferguson. Loving grandmother and great grandmother. Visitation Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Rd (at 7 Mile), Northville. Services Sunday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Novi United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
FIRMENT, ROSE C., Age 89 of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late John Firment for 57 years. Loving mother of John and Marty Firment. Grandmother of Charles and Dennis Firment. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM with Rosary at 4:30PM at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Monday 10AM with instate at 9:30AM at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Burial Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Donations may be made to Leader Dogs of the Blind.
FREDERICK, CONSTANCE M. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Wendy (Bruce) Bellard, Michael (Nancy), and Megan Farrell. Dearest grandmother of Greyton and Blair Bellard; Anne, Michael, Blake and Ryan Farrell. Loving sister of Karla Jaeger. Memorial service Sunday, March 19, 4 p.m. at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods. Arrangements by the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, of Grosse Pointe Woods.
GREGORY, ANN, Age 86, March 16, 2000. Loving wife of the late Charles F. Dear father of William (Mary Louise), Ralph, Donald (Mary), Dennis (Therese), Patrick (Charlotte), John, Steve (Pattie), Tom (Charlene) and Karen (Mark) Blair. Also 24 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. In state Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 4-9 p.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) and Monday 9 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church, Southgate until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Scripture Service Sunday 7 p.m.
GUTHRIE, HELEN E., Age 86 of Rochester Hills. 3/16/00. Loving wife of Jack. Dear mother of Phyllis (William) Dean of Colorado and Donald (Grace) Guthrie of Troy. Loving grandmother of five. Family will receive friends Saturday 3-5 and Sunday 1 p.m. until service time at 4 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester. Interment will take place at Oakland Hills cemetery in Novi.
JOHNSON, DOROTHY E., Age 83. March 16, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Loving mother of Janice Herron (Lonnie), Sharon Sowerby (Richard) and Debbie Peltier (Bill). survived by nine grand and eight great grandchildren. Dear sister of Betty Flick and Charles Tobel. Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 Blk. W. of Farmington Rd). Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m.
KAPEROWSKI, SHIRLEY G. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dearest mother of Jerry (Lynne) and Karen (Bill) Portman. Grandmother of Jennifer. Services Monday 11 a.m. at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m.
KURILLA-ANDERSON, MARGARET A. Age 36. March 14, 2000. Loving bride of James Kurilla. Loving mother of Colin Anderson. Loving child of Raymond and Mary Robinson. Beloved sister of Danny, Dale, Donnie, David, Mary and Mack. Loving step-mom of James and Steven Kurilla. "Monie" was also blessed with many nieces and nephews. Her true blessings were all the wonderful people she touched and loved in her life. She was truly one of God s children, a true heart, my true Love, may God bless her. Viewing Friday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester, from 2-5 and 7-9. Church services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 37635 Dequindre, Troy.
LAZARIS, SANDRA FAYE, March 16, 2000. Beloved wife of Peter. Dear mother of Zina, Fyto, Teddy, Harry, Gus, Rita, Jonathain and William. Dear grandmother of Chelsea and Nathan. Dear sister of Brenda (Tom) McManus, Rusty (Ruthann) Flint, Michael (Peggy) Flint, Sharon (the late Cardell) Washington and Carl Flint. Also survived by several godchildren. Visitation Saturday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Trisagion (prayer service) Sunday 5 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores until the time of services 10:30 a.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery.
LIPKA-NIEZABYTOWSKI, MAGDALENA "MAGGIE" March 17, 2000. Age 44. Beloved wife of Thaddeus "Ted". Dearest mother of Michelle, Katharyn and Sarah. Dear sister of Mark (Paula) Witczak and Annette Witczak. Loving daughter of Jean and Henry Witczak. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Monday 7:00 p.m. Instate 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. time of Mass at St. Lawrence Church, 44633 Utica (btw. Auburn & Van Dyke). Interment St. Lawrence cemetery. Memorials to the Peoples State Bank c/o Niezabytowski College Fund, 40832 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310.
LUSCOMBE, ANNETTE JOAN Age 71 of Commerce Twp., formerly of Royal Oak died March 15, 2000 in Bradenton, FL. She was born October 20, 1928 in Detroit. Surviving are her husband Robert; Children Barbara J. (Frank) Clouser, Rob (Dana) and John (Diane); Sisters Katherine (Bud) McConnell and Nancy Cameron and seven Grandchildren. Mrs. Luscombe was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority at Albion College and was a teacher retiring from the Troy school district. Visitation Sunday 5-8 PM and Monday 1-8 PM at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Service Tuesday 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church, 320 W. Seventh, Royal Oak. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Michigan or Florida.
MURPHY, ANNA MARIE, Age 72, March 16, 2000. Wife of the late William J. Loving mother of William (Connie), Faith (Stephen) Furay, Linda (Fred) Roth, Michael (Lisa) and Pamela (Michael) Tourle. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Sister of Michael, Robert and Richard Deskovitz. Funeral Services at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Monday 1PM. Visitation Sunday 1-9PM. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of your choice.
NAPIERAJ, ERNEST W., Age 49. March 16, 2000. Dear father of Michael (Wendi) and Alison (fiance Pete) Napieraj. Dear grandfather of Alex, Andrew and Arek. Dear brother Tadzia (Tom) Ryniewicz. Dear son of the late Thaddeus and Charlotte Napieraj. Long time companion of Linda Shimmell. Visitation Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM with a Rosary Sunday PM. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd (W. of Hoover). Instate Monday 10 AM until time of Mass 10:30 AM at St. Edmund Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd (bet Schoenherr & Hayes) Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
NEMERSKI, SOPHIA (nee TOPOLSKY) Age 97. Wife of the late Elie. Mother of Rosemarie Mason, Elie (Ruth), Michael (Angele), Ilene and Ronald. Sister of Anthony, Vincent, Helen and Joan. Grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 22642 Ryan Rd. (1 blk. S. of 9 Mile), Warren. Instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Louis the King Catholic Church. Burial at Mount Olivet cemetery. Scripture Service Sunday 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
O'HALLORAN, ROSAMOND M. March 16, 2000. Wife of the late Kenneth. Dear mother of Patricia (Harry) Dion and Joan Bibin. Also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mile Rd.). Additional visitation Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Dennis Church, Royal Oak. Cremation Evergreen cemetery.
OLIVERIO, JOHN, March 16. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette. Dear father of Carmine, Joe (Jenny) and John Jr. (Penny). Grandfather of Jessica (Matthew) Wright and Benjamin. Great-grandfather of Kayla and Teresa Ann. Brother of Antoinette Cann and Margaret Scarnati. Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary 3 p.m. Sunday. Services Monday 9:30 a.m. from the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill) to St. Mel Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice.
PARKER, CAROLE E., March 16, 2000. Beloved mother of Cathryn (Barry), Gerald, Caryn (Keven). Dear Grammy of Mari and Chelsea Manning. Loving sister of Trudy, Fred (Sandi) and Sandra. Blessed by the love of many friends and family members. Funeral Services from R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington, Livonia, Sunday 1 p.m. Visitation Friday 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 12-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Schoolcraft College Foundation for the Carole Eleanor Parker Gift of Learning Endowment.
RENO, DONALD L., March 15. Beloved husband of Pam. Dear father of Steven (Karen) and Iain (Pam). Grandfather of four. Brother of Ronald, Dale, Carol and David. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. DeMolay and Masonic Services Sunday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to Michigan Masonic Youth Foundation.
SAMSON, ADELE BERNSTEIN Beloved wife of the late Irving Berkowitz and the late David Bernstein and the late Leo Samson. Loving aunt of Harvey and Carmen Gotliffe, Shirley and Dr. Stanley Halprin, Geraldine and Philip Raznik. Stepmother of Audrey and Lawrence Bernstein. Sister-in-law of Elsie Bernstein. Sister of the late Hilda Gotliffe. Also many other nieces and nephews and their families and members of the Berkowitz, Bernstein and Samson Families and many friends of long standing. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 3 O CLOCK SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL. (248) 569-0020.
SCHEINKER, BETTY, Beloved wife of the late Marcus. Loving mother of Mickey (Myrna) Shanker and Linda (Bob) Bodzin. Dear sister-in-law of Dora Stern, Adeline Stern, Kathy Stern and Sidney (Shirley) Scheinker. Loving grandmother of Wendy and Josh Shanker and Jen and David Bodzin. Services were held Friday at Hebrew Memorial Chapel. (248) 543-1622. Interment Beth El Memorial Park.
SHANE, MELVIN (MEL), Age 89. Died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Bon Secours Hospital, Grosse Pointe, MI. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen; father of two daughters; grandfather of two granddaughters and two grandsons. He was the owner of Cadillac Distributing of Cadillac MI and Mel Shane, Incorporated of Madison Heights, MI. He, also, was manager of Shane Steel Processing Company of Fraser, MI and Shane-Doverspike Steel Company of Detroit, MI. He was a life member of the Detroit Elks Lodge #34. This remarkable man will be remembered by his family and friends. Services were private. Those wishing to may make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association.
SHOUP, CARL CLIFTON JR 74 of Wellston, formerly of Belleville, MI. died Thursday, March 16, 2000. He was born September 26, 1925, in Riverview, MI, the son of Carl and Ruth (Witt) Shoup Sr. Carl retired from Detroit Edison in 1981. Carl is survived by his wife, Lena; one son; Carl (Carol) III; one daughter; Nadine (Dennis) Cojocar; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers; Jack (Viola) Shoup and Wayne "Bud" (Joyce) Shorp. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 20, 2000 at the Terwilliger Funeral Home, in Kaleva, Interment will be in Wellston cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9 PM Sunday, at the Terwilliger Funeral Home
SIKORA, STELLA, Age 87. March 16, 2000. Beloved wife of the late John A. Loving father of Richard (Kathleen) and Barbara (Richard) Coles. Proud grandmother of Cindy (Paul) Parker, Richard (Karen), Gregory Coles, Susanne, Kevin Coles, Stephen and the late Mark Coles. Loving great-grandmother of Morgan, Chad and Zachary. Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcattera & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Angela, 25001 Chippendale (north of 10 Mile) in Roseville until 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
SMOLINSKI, BRUNO J., Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Louise. Loving father of Estelle (Art) Kudla, Ron (Jan) and Ray (Pauline). Brother of Rev. Clarence, Harry, Edwin and the late Casimir, Myron and Julius. Also survived by eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 6-9 and Sunday 1-9. Rosary Sunday evening at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile). Instate Monday 9 a.m. until 9:30 time of Mass at St. Mark Catholic Church, 4277 Bart Ave., Warren.
SOSNICK, ROBERT, Beloved husband of SuSu Sosnick. Dear father of Julie Sosnick, Karen Sosnick (Jeffrey) Schoenberg, Tony Sosnick and Fiance Katrin Yaghoubi and Catherine Sosnick (Dr. Charles) Schwartz. Loving Papa Bob of Jason Cyrulnik. Devoted son of Ruth Sosnick and the late Harry Sosnick. Brother of Phyllis (Stanley) Satovsky, Judge Edward (Darlene) Sosnick and Sharon (Gar) Alperovitz. Services 11:30 Sunday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 Interment Clover Hill Park cemetery.
TOTH, ALICE H. March 17, age 71, of Wayne. Beloved wife of Joseph. Dear mother of Kathy (Patrick) Shifferd and Brian Toth. Sister of Steve Angie, Emma Kantak, Martin Angie. Grandmother of Jason and Joshua Shifferd. Visitation at the Uht Funeral Home 35400 Glenwood, Westland. www.uhtfuneralhome.com. Sasturday 2 pm unitl 9 pm. Sunday 12 pm until 9 pm.-Prayer service 7:30 pm. In state at the American Hungarian Reformed Church, 9901 Allen Rd., Allen Park from 9am Monday until 10 am time of funeral. Family suggest memorials to Hospice of Southeastern, MI.
TVASKA, STANLEY, March 17, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Anna. Loving father of Nancy (Roger) Nelson and Ronald (Linda). Grandfather of Gregory Monacelli, Mindy Colucci (John), Megan Grekowicz (Paul) and Devon. Member of the Eastern Star #523 and Lola Valley Masonic Lodge #583. Family requests donations to Warrendale United Brethren in Christ Church and Hartland Hospice. Funeral services Monday at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Interment Woodmere cemetery. Visitation Sunday 1-9.
VIRGA, JAMES J., March 16, 2000. Beloved husband of Laura. Dearest father of Michael (Marie), Angela (Norm) Linske, JoAnn (Tom) Rafferty, James Jr. (Kimberly) Salvatore and Laura (Dennis) Hellweg. Loving grandfather of Christie (Elstan), Colleen (Ken), Mathew, Jesse, Karen, Adam, Anthony, Bree, Lindsay, Andrew, Melissa, Aaron, Jordan and Madison. Funeral Monday 10:30AM from Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn to St. Alphonsus Church at 11AM. Rosary Sunday 7PM. Visitation Saturday 4-9PM and Sunday 12-9PM.
WARD, THOMAS H., March 15, 2000. Beloved son of Alberta McLean and stepson of the late Slim McLean. Dear brother of Dona Ladach, Robert Ward, Stephen McLean, Kathy Sajdak and Kenneth McLean. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Stitt service Sunday 6 p.m., VFW service Sunday 7 p.m., P.L.A.V. service Monday 11:30 a.m. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 12 noon-9 p.m.
