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FIRMAN, OLGA, Age 76, of Royal Oak. Died December 6, 2001. She was born August 23, 1925, in Detroit. Surviving are her husband Robert L.; children Katherine (James) Johnson, Robert L. Firman, Jr., Denise Grover and Barbara Firman; brothers Anthony (Katie) Dureiko and Nicholas (Sophie) Dureiko; grandchildren Jim, Scott, Kimberly, Nathan, Jeff and Ryan and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 1-8 PM, service Saturday 1:00 PM at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Burial White Chapel, Troy. Memorials suggested to Hospice of Michigan.
FITZSIMMONS, JEROME F. Age 80, December 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Marion. Dear father of Ann (Scott Asphaug) Fitzsimmons, Paul (Roisin) Fitzsimmons, Thomas Fitzsimmons MD., Mark Fitzsimmons and Michael (Elizabeth) Fitzsimmons; five grandchildren; brother of John Fitzsimmons and Ann Kates. Funeral from Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham Saturday 11:00 a.m.. Friends may visit at church begining at 10:30 a.m. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (btwn 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 7-9 p.m. Scripture Service Friday 7:30 p.m. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48073-9952. or Holy Name Church.
GALANG, ANGEL MATEO, DVM Age 81, December 5, 2001 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of the late Emma. Loving father of Roberto (Patricia) Austria, Anna (Rolando) Eugenio, Angelina (Donald) DeWitt, Anthony (Jill), Alfred (Terri), Arlene (Jeff) Morse, Amelia (Jeff) Rye, Anette (Paul) Gawelko. Preceded in death by sons Ricardo, Armando, Angelo and Angel Jr. Dear brother of Macario and Clemente. Loving grandfather of Vicki, Tina, Angel III, Cecilia, Lyssa, Leah, Bobby, Jessica, Gina, Tracey, Troy, Kira, Maxwell, Senator, Emily, Mia, Nick, Stanley, Elena and Nathan. Great grandchildren Bobby, Aaron and Emma. Visitation at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd., Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 1-9 p.m. with service at 7 p.m.
GAZO, ELIZABETH M., 92, of W. Bloomfield, died December 5, 2001. Wife of the late Michael A.; beloved mother of Mary Ann (William) Griffore, Matthew M. (Ruth) and Mark; grandmother of Michael (Marlene) Griffore and April Gazo; great-grandmother of Arianna and Benjamin Griffore; aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass 11:00AM Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, White Lake with viewing one hour prior to Mass at Church. Visitation at the Union Lake Chapel of Elton Black and Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake 1-6 Saturday and 1-5 and 7-9 Sunday with a Scripture Service 7:30 Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Patrick Catholic Church (www.mem.com)
GILHOOL, WINIFRED "WINNIE" A. December 5, 2001. Loving daughter of the late Annie Kate and Michael. Dearest sister of Michael, James (Anne), John (Connie) and Leo. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 West Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Rosary Sunday 6:30 p.m. Instate Monday 9 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until time of Mass at 9:30.
GOODMAN, SAM H., Beloved husband of Ruth Goodman. Dear father Julie (Dr. David) Shonkoff, Joel H. Goodman and Karen (John) Mucha. Grandfather of Joel E. Goodman, Jennifer Shonkoff, Lauren Shonkoff, Rachel and Laura Mucha. Brother of the lath Margaret Bornstein, the late Albert Goodman and the late Hyman Goodman. SERVICES 9:30 SUNDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK.
HALLER, MARCELINE ROSE Age 89. A 63 year resident of Ferndale. Died December 5, 2001, at her home. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Johann Haller who died December 3, 2001. Loving mother of Jerome P. (Anna), Patricia A. (John) Bender and the late Donald J. (Carolyn). Dear grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 19. Visitation was 2-5 pm and 7-9 pm Thursday at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Friday 10 am, with instate viewing at St. James Catholic Church, Ferndale at 9:30. Burial Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice or Greenmead, 20501 Newburgh, Livonia, 48152.
HAMPTON, BRIANNA R., Of Detroit, born October 29, 1999. passed away suddenly, December 2, 2001. Beloved daughter of Bernard & De Erika Hampton. Sister of Devon Hightower. survived by two aunts, one uncle, two grandmothers, one great-grandmother, one grandfather, godfather, Andrey Rocks. Special friends, Tamika, Lynnette, Sonia and Renee. Viewing 1-6 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Service Friday, December 7, 2001, 10 a.m. family hour, 11 a.m. Memorial service Fields Funeral Home, 10050 Joy Rd. Detroit, 48204.
HEVRON, WILLIAM W., December 5, 2001. Age 78. Beloved husband of Vera. Loving father of Martha (William) Perryman and Frederick (Margaret) Hessler. Brother of Joseph A. Hevron. Dear grandfather of Kimberly (Joseph) Tresick and Catherine (Chris) Gatz. Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Mr. Hevron was a camera operator in the television industry for 30 years. He was a veteran of WWII, a member of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. Funeral Saturday 11:00 am at D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road, at Common (12 1/2 Mile). Visitation Friday 2-9 pm at the funeral home.
HORGER, BENEDICT J., Age 93. December 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Freda). Dear father of Ruth (Joseph) Borg, Theresa (Joseph) Saval, Bennet J. (Michele), Joanne Peabody, Virginia Peters and Christine (Brian) Swindler. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Brother of Angela Patchett, Bernadine Zundel and Joseph M. of Florida. Member of Third Order of St. Francis and member of Patrick O'Kelley Knights of Columbus #3860 and St. Anthony Fraternity. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. from St. Sebastian Church (Dartmouth & Merrick), Dearborn Heights. Instate in church 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Donations to Angela Hospice.
JACOBS, WILLIAM "BILLY" Beloved husband of Shirlee Jacobs. Dear father of Robert Jacobs and Monni (Joel) Must and the late Debra Jo Jacobs. Loving and adoring grandfather of Miya, Britni, Kacee and Sabrina Must. Dear brother of Aaron (Irene) Jacobs, Melvin (Myra) Jacobs and Ruth (George) Winger and the late Mildred Friedman. Brother-in-law of Ralph Friedman. SERVICES 12 NOON FRIDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. Interment Clover Hill Park cemetery.
JANOWIAK, LUCILLE B., Of Eastpointe. Age 84. Died Tuesday, December 4, 2001. survived by her husband of 51 years, Stanley Janowiak; son Christopher (Sandra) Janowiak of Ypsilanti, daughter Barbara (Buzz) Palazzolo of Grosse Pointe Farms, six grandchildren, and one brother, Frank Makowski. Rite of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 8, 2001 at 12 noon at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 410 W. Cross Street, Ypsilanti. Graveside service will be held Monday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. Olivet cemetery, Detroit. Visitation at Janowiak Funeral Home, Geer-Logan Chapel, 320 N. Washington, Ypsilanti on Friday, December 7th from 4-8 p.m. Contributions may be made to Gift of Life, 2203 Platt Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
KATZ, EDNA, Beloved wife of the late Gerald Katz. Dear mother Aubrey Don (Edie) Decker and the late Alan Decker and Melvin Decker. Dear sister of Bernard (Simmie) Conn, Loving grandmother of Debbie (Gary) Boggs, Donna (Dean) Remines, Dianna (Don) Gates, Dwayne (Lynda) Hinojosa, Dale Decker and the late Donny Decker; great grandmother of Jessica, Dawn, Garrett, Guy, Nikki (Brandon), Megan and Brandon. SERVICES SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL ON 12 MILE E. OF ORCHARD LAKE ROAD, FARMINGTON HILLS 248-406-6000 Interment Machpelah cemetery.
KOCH, FREDERICK C., On Monday, December 3, 2001, of Potomac, MD. Husband of Alice (Nee Bronson) Koch, father of Frederick B. and Karl M. Koch. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 8 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 7730 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD (Bradley at Seven Locks). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or charity of your choice.
LAND, CRAIG ALAN, Suddenly. Dearest son of Cornelius & Dolores Land. Dear brother of Pamela Land, Nick Land & Nancy Rhinehardt. Dearest uncle of Max, Hannah, Jacob & Noah. A Memorial Mass will follow at a later date.
LANG, DONALD L., Age 47, December 6, 2001. Loving husband of Donna. Dear father of Ashley and Natalie. Son of Dorothy (the late Leroy) Lang. Brother of David (the late Sandra) Lang, Mike (Priscilla) Lang and Keith (Kathy) Lang. Predeceased by two brothers, Daniel and Ken. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Lifelong friend and buddy of Bruce (Sandy) Trudgeon. Instate Monday at Hope Lutheran Church, 32400 Hoover Road, Warren from 10:00 a.m. until time of 11:00 a.m. funeral service. Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover), Warren. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center.
LAVALLEY, HELEN B., Died December 6, 2001. Loving wife of Lawrence. Dear mother of Larry (Lorraine) and David (Fran). Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren. Visitation Saturday 6-8 pm and Sunday 2-6 pm at Shelters Funeral Home, 250 N. Mill, Pinckney. Funeral Monday 11:00 am at the funeral home.
LEGGS, DENNIS AUGUSTINE of Southfield, age 36. passed away Tuesday Decemeber 4 at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital in Livonia, following a lengthy battle with Lupus. Prior to his illness Mr. Leggs was employed with Development Center in Redford. He attended Cranbrook & Renaissance High Schools. He is survived by his loving wife Francine, daughter and son Clarice and Spenser Borom; father, Calvin Sr; brothers Calvin Jr. (Ann) and Clarence (Rosalyn); sister, Linda; nieces; nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Family Hour will be Saturday, December 8, 2001. 11:30 a.m. followed immediately by the funeral at Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, 17816 Woodward Ave. (N/McNichols), Detroit.
LITWAITIS, RUTH R, Born June 6, 1924 in Detroit. Died December 5, 2001. Beloved wife of William Jr. Dear sister of Richard (Elizabeth) VanHaaren and the late Jack VanHarren and the late Corine Ploucha. Also survived by many loving neices and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangments by the Cremation Society of Michigan 313-839-4100.
MAGAHAY, JAMES H, Age 70, of Auburn Hills, formerly of Detroit, died December 6, 2001. Retired from American Orthopedics Appliance. Brother of Daniel (Peggy) Magahay, Larry (Sidney) Magahay, and Mary Ellen Monroe. Uncle of Robert Hudson. Great-uncle of Keith Bint. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Visitation Friday 2-5 & 7-9 p.m.
MAIBERGER, NINA MAY, Age 85. December 6, 2001. Mother of Donald, Louis Jr., & Robert Maiberger and the late Marlene. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral Service Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 East Maple Rd., Birmingham, Sunday Dec. 9, 1:30 PM. Visitation after 12 Noon Sunday. In lieu of flowers tributes to North Oakland Medical Centers Foundation, 461 West Huron, Pontiac, MI 48341-1651.
MASSEY, ROBERT A., Age 92, Dec. 5, 2001. Husband of the late Roberta L. Father of Roberta L. (William J.) Platten, Patricia A. (James F.) Hurlbert and Robert A. Massey, Jr. 13 Grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren. Brother of the Charles M. and the late William A. Friends may visit at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham Friday 11 a.m. until time of mass at 12 Noon. Memorials to Holy Name SEED Program or Birminghan area Seniors Coordinating Council. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660
MATTHEWS, ROBERT J., Age 79. Of Troy. Died December 5, 2001. survived by his wife, Ruth, son, John and brother, James. Visitation Saturday 11:15 a.m. until service begins at 12 p.m. at Roseland Park cemetery. Arrangements by Gramer Funeral Home, Clawson.
MCCARTHY MATHEW B. December 6, 2001 Age 72. Beloved brother of Mary (the late Don), John (Mary), the late Frank (May), Michael, Bridget (the late Dan) and James. Dear uncle of Maureen, Eileen, Peggy, Don, Anne, Geraldine, Kathleen, John, Sheila, Marian, and Colleen. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home Rice Chapel 36100 Five Mile Rd, west of Farmington Rd. Saturday 4-9pm and Sunday 2-8pm. In state St. Maurice Catholic Church 32765 Lyndon, east of Farmington Rd, Livonia. Monday 10 am until time of mass at 10:30 am. Scripture service Sunday 3pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetary.
MERUCCI, ANGELO J. Age 79. Went to be with his Lord on December 5, 2001. Devoted husband of Elvera for 52 years. Loving father of Suzanne and the late James Angelo. Dear brother of Rose Gargaro, Connie DePerro, and Antoinette Chwan; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters. Prayers Monday, 9:45 AM, at The Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Road (just north of Grand River), Farmington (248-474-5200), followed by 10:30 AM funeral Mass at St. Gerald Church, 21300 Farmington Road, Farmington. Visitation Sunday 12 noon-9 PM, with a 3 PM scripture service. Memorial tributes to Hospice of Michigan appreciated. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum.
O NEIL, NANCY J., Age 76 of Westland, December 4, 2001. Wife of the late William. Dear mother of Peggy O'Neil, John (Kathy), Pat (Dave) Thiry, Tom (Pat), Nancy Bolperstein and Laura (Joel) Schnelbach. Loving grandmother of 19 and great grandmother of eight. Visitation Friday 2-4PM and 6-9PM with funeral services Saturday 11AM at the O-Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800. Family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Memorial Dept., Southfield, MI 48076.
PANEK, AGNES, Dec. 2, 2001, Retiree of Detroit Edison Company. Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Panek. Sister of the late Rose Kobylko Shiner and Phyllis Popowski. Aunt of Leonard Koby, Helen Boehne and the late Edward Popowski, Zygmunt Kobylko, Edward Kobylko and Joseph Kobylko. Member of P.W.A., choir member. Services Monday 9:15 am from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren, to our Lady Queen of Angles Church at 10 am. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7 pm. Instate Saturday 3-9 pm and Sunday 12-9 pm
PAUL, DOLORES A. (nee Hirchak) Age 67. December 6, 2001. Beloved wife of Ray. Loving mother of Laura (Jim) Resztak, Rita (Marty) Rentenback, Larry (Michelle) and Marsha Paul. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey, Jason, Chris, Chelsea and Jake. Sister of Joanna (Jerry) Cohen and daughter of Anna "Baba" Ebert. Visitation Friday 2-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Scripture service Friday 7:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday In-state 10:00 a.m. at St. Athanasius, 18720 13 Mile Rd. (bet. Gratiot & Utica) until time of Mass at 10:30.
PEABODY, JAMES M., Age 83 of Bloomfield Hills. Died peacefully December 6, 2001. Beloved husband of Wilma. Dear father of Nancy, Susan and Barbara. Father in law of Russell Long and Scott Wortman. Grandfather of Matt, Jeff, Kate, Erik, Kelsy, Sarah, Jimmy and Adeline. A Memorial for family and friends will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (btwn 14-15 Mile Rds) Saturday, December 8, 2-8 p.m. Commital Services at Greenwood cemetery in Birmingham, Monday 10 a.m. Memorials to Angels Place, 25140 Lahser, Ste 232, Southfield, MI. 48034.
PRIMEAU, FRANK JR., Age 78, December 4, 2001. Served in US Navy in WWII. Retired Executive who worked for American Motors for 36 years. Beloved husband of Cecile. Dear father of Jeanne (Tom) Smythe, Paul (Mary), Robert, David, Richard (Sharon), Jacqueline, Gregory (Linda), Michele (Paul) Weber, Denise (John) Montgomery and Annette (Ken) Mac. Grandfather of 13. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home 30200 Five Mile (btwn Middlebelt & Merriman). Instate Saturday 10:15 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Interment Parkview cemetery.
PRITCHARD, ELEANOR F. December 5, 2001. Age 87. Of Livonia. Beloved wife of the late William Ralph Pritchard. Dear mother of Richard, Sharon (Harry) Doyle, Phyllis (Michael) Coppola. Loving grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of four. Visitation Friday 2-8 pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia (E. of I-275). Celebration of Life Service Saturday 11 am. Family suggests donations to the American Heart Association.
ROADSTRUM, Blanche (Marsh) nee Hossie Age 92, December 5, 2001. Beloved wife of Robert K. Beloved mother of Richard A.(Davida) Marsh and Sally (Vincent) Giacobbe. Dear grandmother of Robert, Stephen, and Jennifer Marsh and John and Jeffery Giacobbe. Great-grandmother of Lindsey, Riley and Aya. Memorial service Saturday, December 8th, 2001 at 10:30 at Grosse Pointe Memorial Church. 16 Lakeshore Drive Grosse Pointe Farms. Visitation Friday 2-9 at the Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe.
ROHDER, CHLOE E., of Lake Orion, formerly of Redford, Dec. 5, 2001. Age 94. Wife of the late Alfred. Dear mother of Glenn (Nancy), Diane Masura, and Donald (Jeannie). 8 Grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Sister of Eleanor Meeker. Mrs. Rohder was retired from Michigan Bell. Funeral service Sat. 10:30am. Lake Orion Chapel, Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, (248-693-8336). Interment Oakland Hills cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday from 2 to 5, and 7 to 9 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
RUSSO, ANTHONY, Age 68. December 4, 2001. Adoring husband to Rosalie. Until his recent illness, these two sweethearts enjoyed short trips and happy times with family and many new friends. Besides his beloved wife, Tony is survived by his wonderful sons: David Anthony and Randy (Trina), and also Linda (Joe) Aspiranti and Phil (Dianne). His young namesake grandson Anthony barely had time to know how special his Papa was. Other grandchildren: David Russo, Julie Nelson, Jeff Russo and Ashley Aspiranti were blessed with his antics, laughter, his love and constant support. Great-grandchildren Brandee and Justin Nelson enjoyed Papa too. He is survived by sister Caroline Smith, and predeceased by brothers Basil and Sam. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. Instate Saturday 11:30 a.m. at San Francesco Church, 22870 S. Nunneley until Mass 12 p.m. Interment Clinton Grove cemetery.
SCHUNN, GEORGE, Age 92, December 5, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Isobel. Dear father of the late Georgine. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial service under the Auspices of Acacia-Eastgate Lodge #477 F&AM Fri. 7:30 p.m. Visiting Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren.
SMITHEIMER, REGINA H. Services for Regina H. Smitheimer, a retired Comerica Bank teller will be held Sunday, December 9 at Oxford Park Towers, Berkley, where she resided for many years. Mrs. Smitheimer, 82, died Tuesday after a brief illness. She is survived by her three daughters, Anita Brody, Elaine Goldman Kellams, and Barbara Goldman, two granddaughters and a greatgrandson.
THEODORE-KELM, MALINY Age 86. December 5, 2001. Beloved sister of Katherine Briney. Dear aunt of Craig Briney. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Visitation Friday 1-8 p.m.
THOMPSON, RALPH V., Age 71. December 5, 2001. Of Plymouth. Beloved husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (Betty). Dear father of Gregory (Pamela Holik) Thompson and Martin (Marsha) Thompson. Loving grandfather of Christopher Thompson. Dear brother of Leslie (Frances) Thompson. Funeral service Monday 10:30 am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Terrtorial Rd., Plymouth. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth and at Church Monday 10:00am until service. Memorials may be made to Charity of your choice or Mass Offerings appreciated.
VOGEL, HY, Beloved husband of the late Esther Vogel. Dear step-father of Stanley (Barbara) Bershad, Kenneth (Lenie) Bershad, and Carol Bershad. Dear brother of the late Ralph Vogel; loving grandfather of Eric, Jeffrey and Amy Bershad, Sarah (Neil) Sherman and Benjamin Sherman, SERVICES SUNDAY 2:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL ON 12 MILE, E. OF ORCHARD LAKE ROAD, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000 Interment Beth El cemetery.
WARE, GAIL, Age 70, of Rochester Hills, died December 5, 2001. A cum laude graduate of the University of Minnesota and a former columnist for the Charlevoix County Press. She was a member of the Detroit Women Writers and the Rochester Writers. Wife of Robert. Mother of Emily Ware of Lansing and Mark (Leilani) Ware of Orion. Service 3:00 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Episcopal Church, 7700 22 Mile Road in Shelby Twp. Visitation Thursday and Friday 2-5 & 6-8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Memorial contributions in Gail's name may be made to the Older Persons Commissionin Rochester or the church.
WEST, WILSON H., Lefty, December 5, 2001, Age 71 of Bloomfield Hills. Husband of the late Vaughan E.. Father of Jill Marie Clair (Michael), Wilson Chip (Vicki), and Mary Louise Monie Lynch (Donald); grandfather of Elizabeth, Evelyn, Wilson Sam, Sarah and Adam. Brother of Ronald (Joan), Michael (Lynn), Gayle LaMagna, Barbara Jefferies (Keith), Timothy Alban (Pat), Ann Sulisz (Jerry), Margaret Kozlar and Kathy Folsom; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave., (between 13 & 14 Mile) Sunday 2-8 p.m. Rosary time pending. Visitation at St. Hugo Of The Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Updyke, Bloomfield Hills, Monday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m.. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorial Tributes to American Heart Association.
WILLIAMS, ROSE M., Age 79. A 50-year resident of Oak Park died December 5, 2001 at her home. Loving wife of the late Clifford Williams. Beloved mother of Mark D. (Judy), Alan A. (Elaine), Gail M. (Richard) Campbell and Cara L. (Thomas) Tryban. Dear grandmother of eight. Sister of Anita Kall and the late Gloria Chimenti. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary 7:30 p.m. at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, 500 West Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, 888-544-8500. Funeral Saturday at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Oak Park, beginning with in-state viewing at 9:30 and Funeral Mass at 10. Memorials to Oak Park Goodfellows.
WOJTOWICZ, LOUIS V, Age 77. December 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Ellen. Loving father of Randy (Mary), Keith (Donna), Kevin, Lisa (Ron) Sallade and Glen. Dearest grandfather of Carla, Aimee, Wendy, Sharon, Kenny, Karen, Daryl, Kurt, Lauren, Stephen and the late Melissa. Funeral service Saturday in-state 12:15p.m. until time of service at 1:00p.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Rosary Friday 6:00p.m. Visitation Friday 2-9:00p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home 30200 5 Mile (between Middlebelt and Meriman)
ABBATE, GRACE, Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Antonino; dear mother of Catherine (Thomas) Wilson, Nellie (the late Antonino) Palazzolo and Joseph (Corinne) Abbate; sister of Joseph Craparotta, Sam Craparotta, Dorothy Leszczyk, Mary Moyle and the late Matthew Craparotta and Anna Cascio; also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mi). Visitation Friday 2-9.
ALONZO, DAVID SR., age 93, January 1, 1998. Beloved husband of Juanita. Dearest father of David Jr. (Frances). Loving grandfather of Dawn, Danielle and Carrie and great grandfather of Mary. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home 3206 Fort St., Lincoln Park. Interment Michigan Memorial. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m.
BAIRD, WILLIAM NORMAN Age 67, December 30, 1997, Beloved husband of Marjorie. Loving father of David Michael (Shira) Schwam-Baird, Bruce Holland (Dara) Baird, Erik Cunningham Greer and Leslie Greer (Robert) Haeger. Proud grandfather of Mikush Schwam-Baird, Evan Peterson Baird, Matthew Grayson Baird, Andrew Greer Haeger, Claire Cunningham Haeger and Laurel Alexandra Haeger. Loving brother of Barbara Ashley, Winston Baird and the late Betty Catherine Baird. Also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as relatives in Newfoundland. Visitation Friday 1-4 p.m. & 6-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. McCabe Funeral Home 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills Memorials may be made to the friends of Belle Isle.
BERTUCCI, MARIA FRANCESCA Beloved wife of Sam Vito. Dear mother of Mrs. Mark (Angela) Braum, Mrs. Ken (Judy) Selasky, Mrs. Pat (Rose) Allen and Frank (Jeanne) Bertucci. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Sister of Concetta Spezialli, Pepina Roti Roti, Victoria Spanelli, Guiseppi Bertucci and Natuso Bertucci. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. to 10 a.m. Mass at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 and 7-9 p.m.
BOBIK, STEPHEN, December 30, 1997, age 82, of Southgate. Dear brother of Peter Sevcik, Michael (Doris) Sevcik and Eileen Cronmiller. Dear uncle of many nieces, nephews, greatnieces and greatnephews. Visitation Friday 2 p.m. until time of service 7 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline, Southgate.
