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PRATER, MARJORIE, Age 58, May 17, 2002. Beloved wife of Samuel. Dear mother of Doug Glitt, Jerry (Debra) Glitt, Samuel (Tina) Prater and Sheri Prater. Loving grandmother of Tina, Shawna, Jessica, Sam and Mike. Sister of Michael, George (Peg), Bill and John Bush, Bonnie (Charles) Beinecke and Anita (Jim) Leitwein. Visitation Monday 2:30 until 9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Additional visitation and services will be held in Columbus, Ohio at the O.R. Woodyard Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society
RADKA, ELMER L., Age 81 of 355 West Woodward Avenue in Rogers City, passed away Friday (May 17, 2002) at his home. The son of Elmer G. and Anna (Trapp) Radka, he was born on October 13, 1920 in Rogers City and was a graduate of Rogers City High School in 1938. He then attended the University of Michigan where he received a bachelors degree in 1941, and continued on with post graduate courses in the business field. In 1942 he entered the U.S. Navy and trained at specialized naval schools at Columbia and Harvard Universities. He was commissioned as an Operations Officer for LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry) and gunboats and then served in both Atlantic and Pacific Theaters during World War II. He participated in many island invasions, including Pelilu, Anguar, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Ieshima. He was discharged in 1946 as Lt. Commander SG. He then entered the University of Michigan Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1949 and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan on June 29, 1950. On June 18, 1949 he married Margaret Krueger at St. John Lutheran Church and they made their home in Rogers City. He helped manage his father s Hudson-Rambler-American Motors Dealership while setting up his law practice. He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec. 31, 1996, his mother on Feb. 19, 1990, his father on May 31, 1968 and a brother Burton in 1972. In 1952 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Presque Isle County and served in that office for 24 years until Dec. 31, 1976. He served on the Board of Directors for the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan for many years, and its President in 1968-69. In 1971, he was appointed Friend of the Court by Judge Philip J. Glennie and served in that position until 1987. He was also a member of the Grand Jury for Emmet County, and licensed real estate broker. In 1961, he was selected as the delegate from his district for Constitutional Convention to rewrite Michigan s Constitution and spent 7 1/2 months in Lansing. A member of the Rogers City Lions Club, he served as its president in 1956, and was elected Governor of District 11-E in 1959-60. During those years he traveled 50, 000 miles, visiting all of the numerous Lions Clubs in the large district. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 3209 (now Post 607) and the Rogers City Servicemens Club, where he portrayed Santa Claus at their annual Kid s Christmas Party for 35 years. He also served on the Presque Isle County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission for many years. He was a member of the Presidents Club of the University of Michigan and an avid fan of its football team and currently serving as an alumni recruiter for the U of M Admissions Office. In accordance with Mr. Radka s wishes, no services will be held and the Bill Brietzke Funeral Home has laid him to rest with his family in Memorial Park cemetery in Rogers City. Expressions of sympathy can be made to a charity of friend s choice, including Hospice of the Sunrise Shore from which he received care in his final days or Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rogers City where he was a member.
RUGGIROLI, JOSEPHINE MARY Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Louis (1966). Loving mother of Robert (Sharon) Ruggiroli. Loving sister of the late Nettie Valente and sister-in-law of Tony. Dearest aunt of Debra Caron and great-aunt of Melissa and Deana and great-great aunt of Jenna. Lifetime member of Lombardi Ladies Society and the San Francesco Altar Society. Visitation 4-9 p.m. Sunday and 2-9 p.m. Monday with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 Blocks South of 696-11 Mile). In state Tuesday 9:15 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley (Clinton Twp.). Memorial donations to: Foster Parents Mission Club, c/o Pime Missionaries, 17330 Quincy St., Detroit 48221-2765.
SCHUMACHER, BEATRICE E. Age 79, May 16, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Kurt (Sue). Dear grandmother of Julie, Kyle and Jay. Sister of Ron, Merle, Bob and Bill. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 5-9 pm and Sunday 4-8pm from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. Funeral Mon. Instate 9:30 am, mass 10am from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Elk Rapids, MI.
SCHUMANN, HARRY G., (May 17, 2002) age 77. Beloved husband of Ursula. Dear father of Lynn Onyskin (Gary) & Kathy Olson (Guy). Also survived by six grandchildren, Bradley (Mari) & Timothy Onyskin, Amy Kail, Dessa, Casey & Brandie Olson, and one great grandson Alex. Funeral Monday at 11AM at Guardian Lutheran Church, 24544 Cherry Hill, Dearborn. In state at 10AM. Visitation Sunday 1-9pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Family suggests memorials to the Church or Alzhiemer's Assoc.
SEEBORG, WANDA (nee BLASYK) May 15, 2002. 94 yrs. Wife of the late Olof Seeborg. Sister of Eleanore B. Clark and the late Edwin A. Blasyk. Cremation & inurnment at White Chapel cemetery.
SEVY, MARIO, of Florida, formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of Flora Sevy. Dear father of Robert Beau (Cathy) Sevy, David (Tina) Sevy, Victor (Tammy) Sevy and Jerry (Renee) Sevy. Grandfather of Michael, Tony, Dawn, Jennifer, Laura, Julia, Alex, and Shane Sevy. Brother of Renee (Shlomo) Bivas. SERVICES SUNDAY 2:00 AT MACHPELAH cemetery CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL (248) 569-0020
SHELDEN, W. WARREN, May 17, 2002. Husband of Virginia D. Shelden. Father of Ranlet (Frank) S. Bell of Winston Salem, North Carolina and William W. (Sally) Shelden Jr. Also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral Service Christ Church Grosse Pointe Monday at 4:00 p.m. Memorial tributes may be sent to Children s Hospital of Michigan or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 1-248-644-6000.
SITEK, ELEANOR, Age 89, May 17, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Frank "Michael". Dear mother of Loretta, Christine (Anthony) Glavan, Veronica Ciupek and a son. Nana of seven and great grandmother of several. Visitation Sunday 2-9 with a Rosary 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Between Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10:00 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at Sweetest Heart of Mary Church, 4440 Russell, Detroit. Memorials suggested to the Church.
STACY, MARY JANE (nee Logan). Age 76, May 11, 2002. Beloved wife of Donald. Wonderful loving mother of Tom and Martha. Grandmother to Colin. Active for many years in the Plymouth/Northville League of Women Voters. Enjoyed art and painting. Loved children, received the "Golden Apple Award" from the Walled Lake School System for her work as a class grandmother. Memorial celebration to held at Orchard United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills later this summer. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice in lieu of flowers. Arrangements by the Vermeulen Funeral Home, Plymouth, (734)459-2250
STRACHAN, WILLIAM G., Age 77, May 17, 2002. Beloved husband of Dolores. Loving father of Susan (Rich) Dubroff, Scott (Cheryl) Strachan. Dear grandfather of Kate and Jon. Visitatiton Monday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia (E. of I-275). Funeral service Tuesday, please call 734-591-3700 for time. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Cancer Clinic, 14555 Levan Rd., Livonia 48154.
STRAKY, MAGDALENA, May 14, 2002. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Fred and Nancy. Also survived by her sister, Eva Brown and grandchildren Patrick Straky and Amanda Carlson. Memorial Service Sunday, June 2nd, 2 p.m. at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Memorial tributes to Nardin Park Church or Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, Farmington (248-474-5200).
STRONGMAN, GLORIA, Age 77. May 18, 2002. Beloved mother of Kenneth (Judy) and Richard (Linda). Loving grandmother of Kelly and B.J. Sister of Shirley Kiselewski. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Tuesday (time pending) at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Please call (248) 541-7000 for further information.
STUTSMAN, BARBARA L. May 16, 2002, Age 61. Dearest mother of Cheryl Michoski. Loving grandmother of Renae Coston, Adam, Jacqueline, and Brandon Michoski. Former wife of Robert. Memorial service 7:30 p.m. Monday at First English Lutheran Church, 800 Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. Memorials to the Church building fund.
SUTAR, CATHERINE, Died early Saturday morning, May 18, 2002 at St. Joseph Hospital in Pontiac. She was born in Litmanova, Czechoslovakia, January 10, 1905. Until her death at age 97, she was the oldest living person in that town. She came to live in America at age 15, and a few years later married John Sutar, who preceded her in death. She studied to become a dressmaker and they moved to Detroit to raise three children, Alex and William Sutar and Olga Meyer. Catherine worked in a factory during WWII and alongside her builder and electrican husband. Together they moved a house from the Lodge expressway demolition area to Hazel Park where they re-bricked and rebuilt themselves a home. Here, she had a wonderful rose garden while her husband, John, kept garden and fruit trees. They led hardworking and exemplary lives and were great examples for their children as each of them worked their way through college. Her two sons became engineers and her daughter, a teacher. Catherine is survived by her three children, a grandson, Jonathon and a granddaughter, Kathy. Following tradition, Jonathon is an environmental engineer (Master s in Engineering from Michigan State); he lives and works in Chicago. Kathleen, (BBA from University of Michigan) is presently working for Accenture in the Ukraine. Friends may visit Monday 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. with funeral Wednesday 12:30 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Interment Woodlawn cemetery, Detroit. Memorials to Kresge Eye Institute are appreciated.
THEYS, AUDREY, Age 87. May 15, 2002. Beloved wife of the late George. Dear mother of Robert (Donna), Raymond (Marlene), five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Sister of Idell Bush. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 1-248-348-1800. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 6-8. Interment White Chapel.
TRUDELL, PETER PATRICK May 18, 2002, age 58. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Max Lauren, Beth (Richard) Miller, Mark (Annette), David (Angela) and Matthew (Michelle). Dearest grandfather of Joshua, Taylor, Jacob, Emily and Abigail. Dear son of Anne Trudell and dear brother of John. Funeral Tuesday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Monday 1:30-9 p.m. For further information, call 313-561-1500.
ULBRICH, HELEN, Age 102, May 14, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Dearest mother of Dolores (Thomas) Couser, Donald E. and the late Phyllis L. Loving grandmother of Thomas (Barbara), James (Sandra), David (Cynthia) and Carol (William) Schafer. Great-grandmother of Peter (Amy), Mark, Katie, Matthew, Rebecca, Amanda, Jonathan and Nicole. In state Tuesday 12 noon until time of service 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 170 McMillan, Grosse Pointe Farms. Visitation Sunday and Monday 1-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial donations St. James Lutheran Church appreciated.
VANCE, MARSHALL LEE., Age 62, of Southgate, died May 16, 2002. Beloved husband of Cheryl, loving father of Renee, the late Ricky Lee, Edward Kejonen and Karie (Abdel) El Makssoudi. Dear brother of Jeanette Clark, Judy (Charles) Stewart, Bascom Jr. (Patty), Pat Mitchell (Ray), Linda, Shelby (Sam) Cox, Ann Vick (Raymond) and Doy (Sandy). Dearest Grandfather of Ryan, Ricky and Cassy. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. with 10 a.m. Mass to follow at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel), 23750 Goddard Rd.
VANSTONE, MARJORIE L. May 16, 2002. Beloved mother of Linda Hunt, William Jr., Danny and Loren. Sister of Mary Pankow, Florence Stollicker, William Campbell and John Campbell. Grandmother of seven, great grandmother of six. Preceded in death by her husband William, her son Charles, her brother Robert Campbell and her great grandson Jeremy Milam. Funeral services Mon 11:00AM at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Sun 1-8PM. Memorial tributes suggested to the charity of one's choice.
WERNER, PALMER J. A., Age 90. Died suddenly, May 13, 2002 due to an auto accident. Born August 5, 1911 in Liberty, OH. Combat veteran and POW during WWII. Master photographer. Received high school diploma as Octogenarian in 2000. Beloved and devoted husband to Martha and dad to Jim, Tom and Marla for 43 years. Dear father to Claudia. Beloved grandfather to Jim (Tami) Kimble, Holly Kimble, Randy Weaver, Heide Weaver, Brent Kimble and Ryan Kimble. Great-grandfather to Kayla and Callie. Member of Clarenceville United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion. Life member of Detroit and National Professional Photography Association and Disabled American Veterans. Memorial Service to celebrate Palmer s life Monday, May 20th at 2 p.m. at Clarenceville United Methodist Church, 20300 Middlebelt Road, Livonia.
WERTHMANN, HELEN E. Age 93. May 16. Wife of the late Roy J. Werthmann. Dear mother of Carole Kelley (Raymond) Peck, Allan (Jane) Werthmann and Thomas (Carol) Werthmann. Also 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral from St. Alan Church, Coolidge, S. of Big Beaver, Monday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10:30. Visitaton at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks (btw. 14-15 Mile Rds.) Sunday 2-5 p.m. Memorials Capuchin Monastery, 1740 Mt. Elliot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207
WESNER, ANN, Age 84, May 17, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Joseph T. Loving mother of Joanne (Gerald) Loch, Sandra Popovich and Cathy (Paul) Condon. Dearest nanny of nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Services from Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Drive), Dearborn, Monday 9:00 a.m. to St. Sebastian Church for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Visitation Sunday 2:00-9:00 p.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m.
WHITFIELD, MABEL GRACE Age 74. passed away May 11, 2002, at her daughter's home in Sebastian, FL. Mrs. Whitfield was born May 19, 1927 in Pontiac, MI. Surviving are her husband Homer Whitfield of Anderson, SC; two sons, William Whitfield of Hamilton, Montana, Gary Whitfield of Commerce, MI; a daughter, Brenda Faye Gregory of Sebastian, Fl; a brother Howard Willis of Lapeer, MI and one grandson Wm. Gregory. A memorial service will be held at a later date. For further information, please contact family.
WILLIAMS, CECELIA A. Age 82, of Farmington Hills, May 16, 2002. Wife of the late George. Dear mother of George (Kathy), Sue (Andy) Muha, Mike (Teri), Jim (Shannon), Joan (Don) Cotton and Jan Boring and the late Christie. Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of two. Sister of Gordon, Doug, Joe, Sr. Betty OP, Margaret and the late Emma Catherine, John, Louise, Dorothy and Joseph Gordon. Visitation today 3-9 p.m. at the O Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Ave., Novi, (248) 348-1800. In state Monday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi. Interment at Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Southfield. Memorial donations requested to the American Heart Association.
WINTERS, ADA A., May 17, 2002. Age 56 of Sterling Heights. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear mother of Kimberly (Raymond) Morro, Robert, Jr., Lara (Matthew) Danis. Loving grandmother of four. Sister of Beverly Lyons, Linda Beyer, Carol Branam, Paula Woll, David Branam, Joel Branam and Gary Branam. Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. at White Chapel cemetery, Troy. Memorials suggested to Gilda s Club. Arrangements by Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, Utica (586-731-2411).
YOUNG, ROBERT E., Age 69, May 16, 2002. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Mahoney). Loving father of Jeanette Marie (deceased), Kathleen (David) Marcaccio, Elaine (Ted) Stefanski, Michael (Diana) Young, David (Debi) Young and Theresa (David) Young. Proud grandpa of Daniel and Kevin Marcaccio; Ryan, Brandon, and Andrew Stefanski; Amber and Tyler Bowen; Jesse and Cameron Young; and Melissa, Edward, and Steven Young. Bob was a long time lover of jazz music, a Detroit Lions fan, a baseball coach and sports official for more than 25 years, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, and a lector at St. Clare of Montefalco Church for many years. He was proud of his Detroit heritage, having descended from Pierre Roy and Jean Casse dit St. Aubin, original settlers of the city of Detroit. Visitation Saturday 4-9pm and Sunday 1-9pm at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. K of C Rosary, Sunday 8pm. Funeral Monday 10:30am at St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the McCarty Cancer Foundation or the Detroit Police Athletic League would be appreciated.
ACCORSI, BERNICE J. (GRIFFIN) Age 66. May 26, 1998 of Shelby Twp. Beloved wife of Robert. Dear mother of Susan (Paul) Stachowiak, Diane (Curtis) Semak, JoAnne (Paul) Aiello, and Sharon (Stephan) Cooper. Eight Grandchildren. Sister of Thomas and Donald Griffin. Funeral Service 10AM Friday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd (3 blks. East of Van Dyke) Utica and 11AM at St. Hugo of the Hills - Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation Thursday 12-9 pm. Scripture Service 7PM Thursday.
BENTZ, FRANCES S.F.O. May 25, 1998. Beloved mother of Patricia Zammit, Daniel Bentz, Judith Castro, Carl Bentz, James Bentz, Lorraine Davis, John Bentz, Paulette Bentz, and the late Elaine Bentz; also survived by 17 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Prayers will be held from the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield, Lincoln Park, Friday at 9AM. St. Alfred Catholic Church, Taylor, Michigan, at 10AM for Mass. Rosary Thursday at 7PM.
BIENIEK, JOSEPH E. May 21, 1998. Dearest husband of Marie; beloved father of Gerald R. (April) Bieniek and the late Ronald; grandfather of Carla Lyn, and Renee; many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn to St Barbara Catholic Church at 9:30. Parish Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Burial St. Hedwig cemetery. Member of St Barbara s Ushers Club over 56 years and Patrick O Kelly K of C and Bishop Foley K of C Social Club. Memorial contributions to St Barbara Church Mural Fund.
CARLSON, MARIE C., May 26, 1998, age 91. Beloved wife of the late William A. Dear mother of David L. (Merrie) Carlson and Carol A. (Richard) Hicks. Also survived by eight Grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services Fri. 11 AM at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Thursday 5-9 PM. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Church of Christ Scientist Church of your choice.
COLGAN, HARRY, Age 93. May 27, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Gladys. Dear father of Gayle Allison (Darryl Katz). Funeral Service Friday 11AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile (E. of I-275). Visitation Thursday 5-9PM. Masonic Service Thursday 7:30PM. Interment Grand Lawn cemetery.
COLOMBO, PASQUALE, Age 67. Beloved husband of Antonina. Dear father of Cathy (Gary) Dubral, John (Debbie) and Angela. Four grandchildren. Brother of Anna Maria (Salvatore) Leone, Vito (June) and the late Antonino (Giuseppa). Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Bagnasco-Tabbi Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (betw. 10-11 Mile). Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. In state Friday at St. Margaret of Scotland Church (13 Mile, betw. Harper & Little Mack) from 9:30 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. Member of Figli Di Sicilia, Balestrate Club and MS Society.
COUTTS, ALEXANDER, Age 72, of Oscoda. Retired Ford Motor Inspector. Beloved husband of Linda; dear father of Faith (fiance John) and Tammy (Roy) McSwain of Rochester Hills; dear brother of Sheila Gordon and Helen Accra; dear grandfather of Jason Sanders and Danielle. Services Friday 10 a.m. from the Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home, Oscoda. Visitation Thursday 2-9. For info (517) 739-5141.
CUPPLES, ROBERT C., Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; dearest father of Terrence, Thomas (Mary), Timothy, Richard, Ross and Robert; dear brother of Lorraine Smith and Hazel Heinel; loving grandfather of Martin, Melanie, Patrick and Jeffrey; also survived by loving companion Helen Skurko. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. Service Friday 11:30 a.m. Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd. Family requests donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
CZAJKA, STANLEY A., Beloved husband of Delphine B. Dear father of Susan McMillan, James A., Mark J. (Elena), David P. and Patricia A. (David) Starin. Brother of Virginia (John) Barszcz. Brother in law of Mabel Czajka. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral Saturday 1 PM from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (West of Lilly). Family will receive visitors Thursday 6-9 PM & Friday 12-9 PM.
DeCOSTER, EDWARD J., Age 79. May 24, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Edna; wonderful father of Kathleen (Lyle) Parraghi and Thomas (Kathy) DeCoster; loving grandfather of Stacy, Evan, Brandon and Andrew; dear brother of Bernard; preceded in death by sister Mary. Memorial visitation at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper (betw. 12-13 Mi. Rds.), St. Clair Shores, Saturday morning at 10 a.m.; with an 11 a.m. service.
DeMAND, ALAN, Age 54. Retired Detroit Police Officer. Dear father of Paul (Deanne), Todd (Grace) and Scott (Wendy). Four grandchildren. Brother of Denise Rapier. Dear companion of Elizabeth Walker. Visiting at Sommers Funeral Home, 12140 Morang, (bet. Kelly-Cadieux), Wednesday 5-8 pm and Thursday 1-8 pm. Funeral Friday 10 am at funeral home.
DESPOT, MILDRED, May 23, 1998. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dearest mother of Evelyn Prescott. Dear grandmother of Nancy (Steve) Prusha, David (Lynn) and Jeff Prescott. Sister of Donna (Mark) Nichols. In state Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church, 4575 E. Outer Dr., Detroit until time of service 11 a.m. Pomen service Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (1 blk. N. of 15 Mi.), Clinton Twp. Burial Forestlawn cemetery.
DIMITRI, NICHOLAS K. Age 59 of Canton. Beloved husband of Lorraine C. Dear father of David J. (Tracy) and Kriss N. Brother of Mary Lambroff and Violet Zayed. Grandfather of Zachary, Nicole and Alicia. Funeral service Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Canton Chapel of the L.J. GRIFFIN FUNERAL HOME 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley Rd.) Family will receive visitors Thursday 6-9 and Friday 12-9 p.m.
EICHLER, CHARLOTTE T. May 21, Age 89. Wife of the late Werner. Dear mother of Werner Jack Eichler (Cathy) and Mary Lingg (Charles H.). Also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd., (Bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 11AM until service at 12:30PM. Memorial tributes Arbor Hospice or Michigan Cancer Foundation.
FERRY, BERNICE H., May 27, 1998 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of David Diesing, Debbie (James) LaForest, Phyllis (Michael) Brock, Elaine (Anthony) Schultz and Richard, Jr. (Barbara). Sister of Connie Siegler, Charlotte Clark, Bernie Poppelrueter, Charles Smith, and Bruce Smith. Also survived by eight Grandchildren. Visiting hours Thursday 4:30-9PM; Friday 2-9PM. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Saturday 10AM St. Paul Lutheran Church, 22915 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Funeral 11AM. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens.
GLADIEUX, GERALD THOMAS Beloved husband of Carol; dear father of Sandra (Richard) Chownyk, Mary (Cheryl) Gladieux, Michael (Melissa) Gladieux and Pamela (Lincoln) Hughes; loving son-in-law of Pearl Szczechowicz; brother of Frank VanDeWyngarde and Judith Korpi; grandfather of Paula, Jennifer, Crystal and Mark II. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 blocks south of 696-11 Mi.). Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. til time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clement (on Van Dyke 3 blocks north of 10 Mi.). Interment White Chapel.
GOIKE, MARCELLA, May 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Lawrence Goike, Monica (William) Pasek, Melanie (Richard) Dziordziewicz and Gregory (Rita) Goike. Dear grandmother of nine grandchildren and two great grandsons. Dear sister of Mary Ann Czapor. Also survived by three aunts and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 1-9 pm at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mi. Rd. (W. of Hoover). Rosary Thursday 7 pm. Instate Friday 9:15 am until Mass at 10 am at O.L. Queen of Heaven Church, 8175 E. Lantz. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
GONGALA, LORRAINE, Age 75. May 26, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Dearest mother of Mary Ann (Arthur) Fitzgerald. Loving grandmother of Sean (Teresa), Loreta (Timothy) Ruggles, Timothy, Kathleen (Kevin) and Maureen. Great grandmother of Alexander, Meagan and Andrew. Sister of Irene Divozzo, and Frank (Joan) Weycik. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 Mile). Visitation Thursday 5:30-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m.
