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FARINA, JERRY, Age 89. October 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Mary Rose (nee Neroni). Loving father of Geraldine (John) Roman, Leonard (Judith) and Betty Chomakos. Devoted grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grand- father of 11. Dear brother of the late Rudy (Lottie) and the late Anthony (Elma). Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Prayers Monday 7:30 p.m. Instate Tuesday 12:30 p.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank at Canal until Mass 1 p.m. Interment Resurrection.
FERGUSON, CHARLES E., Age 82, October 5, 2000. Husband of the late Roberta J.; dear father of Paul A. (Deni) Ferguson and Jennifer (Dale) Marshall; also survived by 4 grandchildren; brother of Helen Kratz and the late Louise Gibeau. Visitation Sunday 4-9PM at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre (1 blk S. of 13 Mile Rd.) Additional Visitation Monday 10:30AM until time of Funeral 11AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 814 N. Campbell, Royal Oak. Interment White Chapel.
FERGUSON, DONALD LEE Oct. 6, 2000. Age 65. Of Westland. Beloved husband of Marlene. Dear father of Christine (Keith) Winnie, Jannell (Dennis) O Connell. Brother of Betty Devine and Ronald Ferguson. Dear grandfather of Daniele and Marlee. Funeral at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland (www.uhtfuneralhome.com) Monday 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday from 2 until 9 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Our Saviour Lutheran Church or Arbor Hospice.
FORMELL, ANNE MARIE October 5, 2000. Age 57. Beloved mother of Donna M. Formell (Peter Pruett), Denise (Mark) Arthurs and Daniel Formell. Loving daughter of John and Helen Braus. Dear grandmother of Lindsay Arthurs. Beloved fiancee of Dwight Appelt. Sister of Amaryllis Pfeiffer, Anthony (Kathleen) Braus, Joseph Braus, Margaret (Ron) Godin, Elizabeth Braus and Christina Braus. Also survived by several nieces and newphews. Anne s sudden and unexpected death does not diminish our memory of her vibrance and generosity. Her loving spirit touched all who knew her. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2000 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m.
FRANKLIN, HAROLD J. "Brud" Age 78. October 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Florence (Bennett) and the late Phyllis. Dear father of Susan (Robert) Sloan, Steven (Shirley) and Robert (Barbara). Dear step father of Sharon (Ted) Bytnar, Suzanne Runyon, Gary (Lee) Bennett and the late Stephan Bennett. Devoted grandfather of 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 9:45 a.m. from the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile (W. of Hoover) to St. Edmund Church at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-9 and Monday 1-9 p.m. Donations to Capuchin Soup Kitchen preferred.
GATHERUM, ELEANOR J., October 6, 2000. Age 84. Beloved wife of Thomas. Loving mother of Arleen (Daniel) Roy. Grandmother of three. Great-grandmother of two. Sister of Bernice Sturwold and Arthur Prunkard. Funeral service Monday at 10 AM from the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park. Interment Michigan Memorial Park. Donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
GINGRICH, HARVEY S., Age 73 of St. Clair. Died October 6. Beloved husband of Anna. Father of Joel, Lawrence (Mary Ann) and Charles (Sherry) Gingrich, Step-father of Monty (Debbie) Beilling and Charlene (Donald) Harrison. Grandfather of Joel, Jennifer, Eric, Brian and Michael. Step-grandfather of Alex, Adam and Christopher. Preceded in death by first wife Shirley and Brother Samuel. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at L.C. Friederichs & Sons, Funeral Home, St. Clair, MI. Service Monday 11 AM First United Methodist Church, St. Clair. Burial Colfax cemetery, Bad Axe, MI. Memorials to Michigan Parkinson Fund or Hospice of Southeastern Michigan.
GREBA, ROBERT J., Age 76. Oct. 5, 2000. Loving brother of Raymond (Wanda) Greba, William Greba and Rosemary (Ray) Kowalewski. Dear uncle of several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet.
GUILD, MICHAEL M., Age 47. Loving husband of Audrey; brother of Stephen (Marianne), Kathy (Bob) Bingham, Patricia (Carl) Fendt and Craig; also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visiting Sunday 3-9 PM. Funeral Service Monday 12:30 PM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (bet. 6-7 Mile).
HELD, ZELMA N., Age 81. October 5, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Arnold. Precious mother of Judith (Joseph) Bouvrette and Carolyn Baldwin. Proud grandmother of Cristy L. (Jay) Sweeney, Michelle Baldwin-Martin and Robert Baldwin, and in heaven, Joseph T. Bouvrette. Loving great-grandmother of Austin Jay Sweeney. Dear sister of Laura Nell, Fred, James, Margaret, Mary and Jean. Also predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Donations to Beaumont Hospice or Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. are appreciated. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.
HOCKENBERRY, JAMES O. October 7, 2000. Age 80. Beloved husband of Martha. Dear father of James R. (Nora). Grandfather of David and Scott. Visitation at the Fred Wood Funeral Home, Rice Chapel 36100 Five Mile Road, W. of Farmington Road. Monday 6 PM until time of service 8 PM. Memorials to Angelia Hospice preferred.
ISAACS, JORDAN, Beloved husband of Sydelle Isaacs. Dear father of Neil (Janet) Isaacs and Marshall (Elaine) Isaacs. Grandfather of Hailey and Blake Isaacs. Son of Ann Isaacs and the late Ben Isaacs. Dear brother of Rhoda (Kori) Black and the late Burton Isaacs. Numerous loving nieces and nephews. Services 12 noon Sunday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020 . Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park cemetery, Livonia, MI.
JASNOWSKI, JOSEPHINE E. (nee LEWIS) October 5, 2000. Wife of the late Charles. Sister of Ivah, Geraldine and Dwight. Interment services to be held privately. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe Peterson Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500
JOHNSON, ELMER B., Age 77. October 2, 2000. Beloved husband of Vivian. Loving father of John (Lisa). Dear grandfather of Eric, Michael and Angela. Memorial Visitation Tuesday 1 to 3 p.m., October 10, 2000 at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Memorial donations may be given to American Cancer Society.
JURBAN, DOROTHY L., Age 75 Loving wife of George. Dear mother of Katherine Crenshaw, Suzanne (Robert) Palonis, Lynne Persyn, Nancy Jurban, George (Toni Tavare) Jurban Jr., William (Amy) Jurban, Thomas (Sabrina) Jurban, Richard (Marie) Jurban, David Jurban, Kenneth (Nancy) Jurban, Timothy Jurban, Roger Jurban and the late Gene E. Jurban Sr. Beloved sister of Joyce Jacoby and the late George Jacoby and Katherine Harris. Cherished grandmother of 22 grandchildren and the late Robert Palonis Jr. and Richard Jurban Jr. Funeral Service 11am Monday at Grace Episcopal Church, 115 S. Main, Mt. Clemens. Visitation at the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main, Mt. Clemens on Sunday 4-9 pm and Monday 9 am - 10:30 am. Donations to AAKP, 100 S. Ashley Dr., Suite 280, Tampa, FL 33602
KERSCH, HOWARD STEVEN Beloved son of Edward and Marcia Kersch. Dear brother of Ellen (Victor) Siegel and Joel (Jody) Kersch. Loving Uncle of Devora, Shira and Ari Siegel, Micayla, Bailey and Max Kersch. Services 2 pm Sunday afternoon at Clover Hill Park cemetery Chapel . Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020
KLOCEK, HELEN BELL, October 6. Beloved wife of Alexander. Dearest sister of George (Helen) Bouchek. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Scripture Service Sunday 6:30 p.m. Instate Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church, 13540 Gould, until time of Mass at 11.
KOHL, ANNA ELIZABETH, Age 64. October 5, 2000. Beloved mother of Kathryn I. (Dr. Dominique) Falewee and Amy R. (Jeffrey) Emming. Dear sister of Rebecca (George) Beckwith and John (Pam) Powell. Dear grandmother of Samantha Elizabeth, Jason Robert and Julia Rebecca. Dear companion of Jerry Bachynski. Former spouse of Robert Kohl. Memorial visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorial service Wednesday 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to Gilda s Club or American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
KORNMILLER, APRIL, Age 50. passed away October 2, 2000 in Boston. Graduate of North Farmington (class of 68) and Michigan State (class of 73). She traveled all over the US and worked as a temp office worker. She is survived by mother, Shallamar Williams and father, Allan Kornmiller, sister Wendy Vaughan and brother Eric Kornmiller. Services will be private.
KOTEWICZ, LAWRENCE P. Oct. 4, 2000, age 53. Beloved son of Leonard & the late Pauline M. Polinski Kotewicz. Dear brother of Malvin. Dear nephew of Theresa (Anthony) Ulewicz and Joseph Kotewicz. Visitation Saturday 5pm-9pm and Sunday 12noon-9pm at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile). Scripture service for Lawrence will be Sunday at 7:30 pm. In State Monday 9:30am at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (North of 15 Mile Rd.) until the Funeral Mass at 10:00am. Rite of Committal to follow at Resurrection cemetery.
LEVEY, LILLIAN, Beloved wife of the late Sam Levey. Dearest mother of Hanley (Nancy) Olken, Cal (Fran) Levey, Fred (Lee) Levey and Martin Levey. Dearest sister of Harold (Ardis) Feldman, Robert (Jeanette) Feldman and Margaret (Harry) Meretsky. Loving grandmother of Nathan and Samantha. SERVICES TUESDAY 11:00 AM AT ADAT SHALOM cemetery CHAPEL, LIVONIA. Arrangements by DORFMAN FUNERAL DIRECTION 248-546-4700
LIEGL, F. JAMES "JIM" October 5, 2000. Age 71 of Troy. Beloved husband of Elizabeth J. "Betty" (nee Corbett) and the late Carolyn "Tuck" (nee Brockway). Dear father of Paula R. Brother of Thomas (Barbara). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile), Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Rosary Service Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Monday 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with procession to St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams, Troy, for Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Graveside service Tuesday 3 p.m. St. Francis Xavier cemetery, Petoskey, MI. Memorial tributes: Rose Cancer Center appreciated.
LOCOCO, DENISE, Age 46, of Clinton Township (formerly of Berkley). Beloved daughter of Margie J. and the late John. Dear sister of Sandra, John A. and Mark T. (Susan). Dear aunt of Heather J. Cowan. Several aunts and uncles also survive. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville, MI. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m.
LONGSHAW, JOSEPH F., October 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Ardys, and the late Christine. Beloved father of Joseph (Addie), Mary Jo Early, Fred (Marie), Wayne (Linda) and Brian (Debbie). Stepfather of Laura, Jennifer and Robert. Grandfather of Pat, Michael, Joe, Gina, Terri, Heather, Zachary, Dylan, Katie, Megan and Morgan. Funeral services Monday 11 a.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Visitation Sunday 3-9.
MACKOVER-CORDES, GWENDOLYN E. Age 64, a former Michigan resident. passed away October 3, 2000. Beloved wife of Harry Cordes of St. Petersburg, FL. Loving mother of Cheryl, Mike, Curt and Mark Mackover. Loving sister of Faye Byrnes and Bob Walters. Loving grandmother of three grandchildren. The viewing will be held October 14, 2000 from 9AM to 10AM in the Vercelli Rm. of the St. William Parish, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, MI. A Funeral Service will follow at 10AM in the church. She will be laid to rest at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi.
MANNI, KEN F., Age 39, of Walled Lake. October 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Sherry. Loving father of Courtney and Troy Manni. Dear son of Bruno and Midge Manni. Brother of Ronald (Paula) Manni, Robert (Colleen) Manni and the late Tim Manni. Son-in-law of Lloyd and Elaine Waller. Also several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 11 a.m. Friends may visit Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Memorials to the family for a future educational fund for the children appreciated.
MARTINO, FRANK H., October 7, 2000. Beloved husband of the late Flora Ann "Fannie". Dear father of Sam (Mary Lou) and Anthony. Grandfather of Anne, Joseph (Stephanie) and Patrick. Also survived by four brothers and five sisters. Member of the Moose Lodge #1620 Brownstown, Dearborn and KofC Council #3860, Dearborn. Visitation Monday 5-8 p.m. with Rosary Monday 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 4855 Parker, Dearborn Heights, until 10 a.m. Mass. Family suggests memorials to American Cancer Society.
MASON, MARILYNN MEIER Age 73, October 5, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert J. Dearest step-mother of Deborah (David) VanDorin, Anne (Robert) Cicerrella, Alice (Robert) Mason O Brien and Roberta (Milton) Rowland. Five grandchildren. Funeral Monday at old St. Marys Catholic Church (Downtown), 646 Monroe St., Detroit at 10 a.m. Contributions may be made to Bon Secours Assistance League and the Christ Child Society. Arrangements by the Verheyden Funeral Home, 313-881-8500.
MASSETH, MICHAEL, JR. October 6. Age 66. Beloved husband of Virginia. Loving father of Elena (David) Smith, Stephen, Kenneth, Alicia (Ronald) Kordalski, Monica (Alan) Wyrzykowski and Anita (Ronald) Gozdziewski. Proud grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. For visitation and funeral times, call 810-677-4000. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile.
MAURER, RUTH O. (BASHORE) Born July 10, 1916. Died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2000, at DMC West Nursing & Convalescent Center. Beloved wife of the late John F. (deceased March 27, 1978). Beloved Mom of Ruth M. (Werner) Baumgartner, Nancy A. (Phillip) Sannar, John M. (Jan), and Mary M. (Tom) Bunch. Beloved Grandma Ruth to Mary Susan Baumgartner (fiancee of Jeffrey A. Holforty), Kurt J. Baumgartner, Daniel M. Sannar (Tamara), Andrew P. Sannar (Susan), Sydney M. and Jeffrey M. Beloved Great-Grandma of Kelsey E. Baumgartner, John S., Megan L., Daniel M. II. (deceased January 27, 1995), Brenden N., and Alexander M. Sannar. Beloved sister of Wendell (Laurane) Bashore. In lieu of flowers, daughter Nancy requests that memorial tributes be made in Ruth s honor to Providence Hospital Women s Services to benefit the Daniel Michael II. Memorial Fund. Daughter Nancy also wishes to express her heartfelt appreciation to Uncle Wendell for all of his love and support. Visitation Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, Mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Monday at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, from 1-9 p.m.
MAZUR, ALAN A., Age 54, October 4, 2000. Beloved son of Catherine and the late Francis Mazur. Dear brother of Francis, Cookie and Marion (Stephanie). Beloved nephew of Stella Parker, Mary Mazur and John (Evvy) Mazur. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Genevieve Catholic Church (on Jamison East of Middlebelt between Schoolcraft and 5 Mile), Livonia on Saturday at 11 AM with visiting from 10:15 until 11. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Association. R.G. and G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Livonia in charge of arrangements.
McGAW, PHILIP, Age 61 of Lincoln Park. October 6, 2000. Husband of Judith; dearest father of Jill (Joe) Janiec and Jodi (Lance) Holbrook; loving grandpa of Jessica, Jaime, Jennifer, Joey, Brittany, Brandi and Brooke. Funeral Service at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) Wednesday 10AM. Visitation Monday 4-9 and Tuesday 12-9PM.
McINNIS, CAROLE JEAN Age 49. October 4, 2000. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Joseph Michael McInnis. Dearest daughter of Agnes June Wolfe. Dear sister of Ronald N. (Marie) Wolfe and Ida M. Thayer. Niece of Jean Swanson, James McCaw and the late John McCaw, Ellen Mitchell and Vena Torrosian. Great niece of Melsisa Novelli. survived by her niece Kimberlee Wolfe and nephew Ronald Wolfe Jr. Also survived by great nieces and nephew Ashley, Travis, and Danniele Wolfe. Service Monday 11 AM at Lola Park Luthern Church, 14750 Kinloch, Redford Twp. Visit Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-9 PM at Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (Bet. Beech Daly & Telegraph), Redford Twp. (313-535-3030). Memorial contributions to Lola Park Lutheran Church Organ Fund greatly appreciated.
METZLER, RICHARD ALLAN Beloved husband of Doris. Brother of Paul (Dorothy) Brother-in-law of Ivan and Florence Cuthbert. Rev William and Crystal Cuthbert and Mrs Ellen Webb. Life long friend of Allen Corn. Visitation at The Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. 1-9 PM Monday. Funeral 11 AM, Tuesday at Cherry Hill Baptist Church, 1045 North Gulley, Dearborn Hts. Donations may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
MINIDIS, DOLORES (nee Mowen) Age 70. Oct. 2, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Pamela (Frank) Vitale and the late Frank. There will be a Memorial Service Monday Oct. 9th at Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35300 W. 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills at 11 a.m. Inurnment Glen Eden
MULLINS, KATHLEEN M. October 2, 2000. 83 years. Beloved sister of Richard (Anna) Mullins and the late Hazel A. Mullins. Dear aunt of Dennis (Angelina) Mullins and Theresa (Richard) Wnukowski. Dear great-aunt of Laura, Tom and Jennifer. A Memorial Mass will be offered Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 11 a.m. at St. Lucy Church, St. Clair Shores. Arrangements by Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home 810-771-1700
NADOLSKI, RICHARD, Son of John and the late Mary. Dear father of Mary Kay Souillern, Joseph, Richard, Steven, Mark, James and Michael Nadolski. 14 grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean Burton & Ronald Nadolski. Funeral, Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke. Monday 10AM
NERO, PASQUALE October 7, 2000. Age 102. Dear husband of the late Angelina (1999); beloved father of Joanne (Antonio) DeMarco, Frank Diane Nero and the late Raffale and Maria; daughter & son-in-law Evelyn Nero and Giovanni Stranges. survived by 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM from the Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn. Visitation Sunday 1-9. Parish Rosary Sunday 6:30 PM. Entombment St. Hedwig Mausoleum. Mr. Nero was one of the first to work for Henry Ford Motor Co.
O BRIEN, CORINNE C., October 6, 2000. Beloved wife of John M. "Jack". Dear mother of Mary Kay Noteman (James), Sr. Judy O Brien, IHM, and Nancy O Brien (Steve Rocha). Dearest grandmother of Katherine Wagner and James Jr., John & Andrew Noteman and Breeze, Amelia & Clare Rocha. Also four great-grandchildren. Sister of Marian Morrow and Margaret Dooley. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Sunday 2-8 p.m. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Visitation at Gesu Church, 17204 Oak Dr., Detroit, Monday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorial tributes: IHM Sisters or Lourdes Convalescent Center.
PIERCE, CHARLES J., October 6, 2000. Dear father of Linda L. Baur, Charles M., James A. (Mary Ellen). Also survived by two sisters, Patricia and Kathleen; four grandchildren, Jonathon, Heather, Melanie and James; and Muriel Pierce. Funeral Monday 12 noon from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Pvt. John Lyskava Post #7546 Service Sunday at 7 p.m. Visitation Sunday 1-9.
PREVOST, THERESA ROSELLA "ROSE" (nee Neaton) October 6, 2000. Beloved wife of Jim. Dear mother of Michael (Ann Marie) and Cynthia (Tim) Simon. Grandmother of Joseph M., Robert M. and James M. Prevost, and Claire Elizabeth and Aaron Timothy Simon. Sister of Mary R. Miller, Edward (Patsy), Peter and Jerry (Susan). Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church (Merriman Rd., 2 blks. N. of Ford) until 11 a.m. Mass. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
RAU, VERDUN B. "PECK" October 6, 2000. Age 82. Of Traverse City; formerly of Detroit and Madison Heights. Member IBEW Local #58 Detroit. Retired from Triangle Electric. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Bob and Rick Rau, and Cheryl Sell. Stepfather of Clifford Lucas and Linda Kerpinski. Services Monday 11 a.m. at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, Traverse City. Friends may call Sunday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Munson Hospice, Traverse City.
REILLY, JOHANNA HELENA Age 71. October 5, in Hampstead, North Carolina. Beloved wife of John P. Reilly. Loving mother of Linda J. Reilly of Harrison, MI; Diane C. (Martin) Clark of Hampstead, NC and Karen D. (Herschal) Autry of Durham, NC. Also loved by grandchildren Daniel M. (Christina) Clark of Covington, VA and Nathan W. Martin of Colorado Springs, CO. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the Spiller- Spitler Chapel - Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 836 N. Main St., Royal Oak (248-541-4800). Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Interment Roseland Park cemetery. Family requests memorial gifts to Listening Ear Crisis Center, 107 E. Illinois St., P.O. Box 65, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48004-0065. Mrs. Reilly enjoyed working with and assisting the handicapped. She belonged to The Friends and Relatives of Retarded Children of Oakland County; Mid-Michigan Industries of Clare, MI; former Youth Group Leader and Member of Zion Lutheran Church of Ferndale, MI; Past President of Lake of the Pines Women s Club, Lake, MI; and Past Secretary Treasurer of the Good Sam Club, Farwell, MI.
ROGOFF, JEROME, Died September 16, 2000. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, October 22, from 3-5 PM at the Northwest Activity Center, 18100 Myers Road, Detroit.
ROSSETTI, ANITA C., Originally from Italy. She emigrated to the United States and settled in metro Detroit as her husband became a partner in the long-standing downtown firm of Giffels and Rossetti. Together they raised a loving family in the Romeo area. She is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
ROY, ALFRED T., October 5, 2000. Of Royal Oak. Formerly of Huntsville, Alabama. He was born May 5, 1907 in Escanaba, MI. and retired from Chrysler Corp. Huntsville Division in 1961 after 40 yrs. of service. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Kunky) Roy, children; Sr. Patricia Roy S.S.J., of Kalamazoo, Kenneth (Helene) of Royal Oak and Elizabeth of Huntsville, AL, also five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and brother Lawrence. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with scripture service at 7:30 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral service Monday 10:30 a.m. Memorials suggested to Alzheimers Association.
RUSSO, UMBERTO (AL), Age 79 of Livonia. October 6, 2000. Beloved husband of Alta. Dear father of Linda (Anthony) Messina and Albert (Patricia). Brother of Felix, Armand and the late Guido. Also survived by many loving cousins. Visitation Sunday 4-9 and Monday 2-9 with Rosary Service 7 p.m. at the O Brien/ Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248-348-1800). Prayers Service will begin Tuesday 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by procession to St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, for Funeral Service at 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Southfield.
RYSIEWSKI, ZYGMOND, October 6, 2000. Age 91. Beloved husband of the late Jean. Dear father of Annette (Jim) Gambell, Marcia DeClercq and Krish, Richard (Linda). Proud grandfather of five and great-grandfather of one. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. Prayer time pending; please call 810-826-8550. Burial Mt. Olivet. Member of Sterling Heights Seniors, Ascension Seniors and Our Lady Queen of Heaven Seniors.
