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ZSCHERING, RUDOLPH, Age 95. Beloved husband of the late Hildreth Whiteman Zschering and Esther Weishaupt Zschering. Father of Carol (George) Katzmarek, Audrey Gowran also the late Shirley Thieme and John Weishaupt. 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Beloved friend of Maple Bilbrey. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz a Trust 100 Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 Mile Road Saturday 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Sunday noon until 9:00 p.m. Visitation Monday from 9 a.m. till time of funeral services 10 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 26510 Schoenherr, S. of 11 Mile Road. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.
ABEY, EVELYN J., Died August 1, 2001. Beloved wife of Norman Eric; sister of Dorothy Hall, Joan Sephton, Marianne Sickel and Alfred Crooker. Memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, August 12 at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church, 211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236. Memorial donations may be made to Grosse Pointe United Methodist Memorial Fund or the United Methodist Women.
BAKER, VIOLET L., Aug. 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Homer; Dear mother of Lynda, Douglas (Patricia) and Mark (Rose); Sister of Eleanor Fallis; also survived by 2 grandchildren Jacob & Alex. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m. and Monday 5-9 p.m.
BELL, FLORENCE A., July 31. Beloved wife of the late Allen. Dear mother of Kenneth (Joan) Bell, Karen (Dick) Morehead and Alan (Judi) Bell. Dear sister of the late Frederick Bredow, Ella Fox and Irma Hincks. Also survived by eight grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. from the Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser.
BILOVUS, JERRY W., Age 69. August 3, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Waskul). Loving father of Ann, Mary (David) Nelson and Joseph (Lana). Beloved friend of Olga Chupka. Brother of Irene (Domenic) Scaglione and Rosemary (Gary) Peck. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center.
BOWKER, GERALDINE M. (FORTAIN) Age 87 of Bloomfield Hills, died July 28, 2001. Beloved mother of John R. (Diana). Dear grandmother of Patrick (Denise) O'Keefe, Mar (Angela) and Paul (Jennifersue) Bowker. Great-grandmother of Shannon and Sean O'Keefe, Connor Bowker and Preston Bowker. Visiting Friday, August 10, 2-9 PM, Rosary 7 PM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mi Rd.) Instate 10 AM until Mass 10:30 AM, St. Agatha Catholic Church, 19500 Beech Daly (btw 7-8 Mi Rd.) Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial donations to Marygrove College Scholarship Fund or Capuchin Soup Kitchen appreciated.
BRISCOE, WILLIAM R., Age 69, July 27, 2001. Loving father of Kim Briscoe, Keith Briscoe and Donna Daugherty. Grandfather of Shannon, Brad and Phillip Briscoe and Jonathon Daugherty. Retiree of Ford Motor Company Emissions Lab in Dearborn. Has resided in Lady Lake, FL for the last six years. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday from 12-9 P.M. with a service at 7:00 P.M. Burial at Michigan Memorial Park in Flatrock on Wednesday at 11:00 A.M.
BROWNING, FRANCIS, August 3, 2001. Age 80. Dear father of Margaret, William and Kathryn. Brother of Lester. Visitation at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt at Six Mile, Monday 2-5 p.m. with funeral service to follow at 5 p.m. Family suggests memorials to Lighthouse Hospice.
BRUMFIELD, HOWARD L., Age 58, of Howell, formerly of Redford, died suddenly August 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Howard (Diane) Brumfield of Redford, Barbara (Richard) Greer of Howell, Leanna Brumfield of Novi, Christina Brumfield and Sara Brumfield of Howell. Also survived by grandchildren Richie Greer, Nikolas Greer and Alan Brumfield; mother Betty Brumfield of West Virginia; brothers William Brumfield of Sterling Heights, Craig Brumfield and Clayton Brumfield Jr. of West Virginia; sisters Lila Brumfield of Ohio and Tishann Miller of West Virginia. Visitation Sunday 6-8 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. at MacDonald's Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell, MI (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions suggested to American Lung Assoc. or American Cancer Society.
CRUGER, SHEILA SCOTT Age 67, of Grosse Pointe Park. Died August 2. Beloved wife of Harold, loving mother of Martha (Joseph) Benoit. Memorial gathering Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials to Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
DERKAZ, JOHN M., Age 79. July 30, 2001. Of Leesburg, FL. Dear husband of Elizabeth D. Derkas. Dear father of Michelle Ricamore, Cynthia Ann Ricamore, Elizabeth D. Hill and Joni L. Derkas. Dear brother of Frieda Guenther and Doris Boyer. Eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Served in the U.S. Army WWII. Arrangements by the National Cremation Society.
DISSER, KATHLEEN M. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Dear mother of Louis R. (Susan), Michael (Ann), Kathleen McGauley (James) and James J. Ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Memorial mass 10 a.m. Monday at Grosse Pointe. Academy Chapel, 171 Lakeshore. Memorials to Carmelite Nuns c/o Monastery of St. Therese, 35750 Moravian, Clinton Twp., 48035 would be appreciated. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe (313) 884-5500.
DONAKOWSKI, STELLA R. Age 89, of Detroit, August 2, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother to Bernadine (Jack) Piaskowski, Richard (Liz), Gerald (Sharon), Dolly (Walter) Jablonski and Ronald. Dear grandmother to 22 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 3-7 and Sunday 12-7 with Rosary at 6:30 pm from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile. Funeral service Monday, Instate 9:30am. Mass 10am from St. Fabian Catholic Church.
DUFFEY, EUGENE JAMES, age 73, died August 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father of James (Karen) and Kenneth (Judy). Grandfather of Nicole, Jessica, Alexis and Victoria. Brother of Frances. Memorial service Tuesday 3 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington, Livonia. Memorial visitation Tuesday 1-4 p.m.
DUMAS, GEORGE A, age 82, Beloved husband of Caroline. Dear father of Dwain and George (Pam), survived by eight grandchildren & eight great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Eileen Lienau. Visitation Sunday 2:30-9 at Kaul Funeral Home 27830 Gratiot, Roseville and Monday 10:30 am until time of funeral 11 am at St. Gabriel Episcopal Church, 15717 Stephens, Eastpointe. Donations to Hospice of Michigan would be appreciated.
EBNER, DAVID B., Age 31, July 6, 2001 of Las Vegas, NV. Formerly of Grosse Pointe Park. survived by his wife Christal and many loving friends. Services were held July 28. Memorial Donations to the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd North, Las Vegas, NV. 89101
ERDMAN, GALE CAROL, Age 54, August 1, 2001. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Janine (Robert) Rais, James III (Julee), Erik (Julie) and Keith. Dearest grandmother of Zachary and Graham Rais. Also survived by mother Lucille, sister Sandra Decker and brother William and David Evans. Memorial Service Monday, August 6th at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
FANNON, J. JOHN, JR., Age 81, of St. Clair. Died Friday, August 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Alice and the late Mary. Beloved father of Mark, John III., Mary Beth, Megan, William, Timothy and Philip. Loving grandfather of 14 and several great-grandchildren. Brother of Helen Beaupre. Visitation Monday L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home, St. Clair from 3-9PM. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Tuesday visitation at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair from 10 AM until Mass at 11 AM. Burial St. Mary's cemetery. Memorials to St. Pat's Senior Center.
FERRARI, SAMUEL J., August 2, 2001. Age 74, of Beverly Hills. Husband of the late Beverly Ann. Father of Samuel C. (Susan), James P. (Deborah) and Carolyn A. Zalewski (Andrew). Grandfather of Nicholas J. and Maria A. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Sunday 1-7 p.m. Visitation at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills, Monday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorial tributes: American Cancer Society.
FOSDICK, MARY KATHRYN August 1, 2001. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Richard K. Dear mother of Richard (Cynthia) and Robert Fosdick (Helen). Grandmother of Kathryn and Hayden. Sister of Stephanie Garver. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile). Family will receive friends Sunday 1-8 p.m. Interment Eastlawn cemetery, Lake Orion. Memorial tributes: Leader Dogs for the Blind, Memorial Department, P.O. Box 5000, Rochester, MI 48308-5000.
FOX, CHARLES S. Age 78, August 2, 2001. Husband of the late Patricia ( 99) and the late Therese ( 65). Beloved father of Charles W. (Rosemary) Fox, Karen Thompson, James P. (Debra) Fox, Paul R. (Teri) Johnson, Kristan M. Spain, Anne M. Rossi and William G. (Tammy) Fox. Loving grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Ike Fox, Anne McCarron, Fidelis Austin, Edward and James Fox. Visit Saturday 2-9 and Sunday 1-9 at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (btwn. Beech Daly and Telegraph), Redford Twp. Instate Monday 10 am till time of mass 11 am at St. Valentine Catholic Church (on Beech Daly, S. of Five Miel), Redford Twp. Internment Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Southfield.
FRAILEY, JOHN "JACK" August 2, 2001. Age 89. Loving father of Dennis (Karol), Mary Callan, Penny Carolin (John), Martha Frailey and Kevin (Linda). Dear grandfather of Sean, Christopher, Patrick and Katie Anne Callan, Maureen, Jonathon and Megan Carolin, Rachel, Tori and Connor Frailey. Great-grandfather of Alexandra, Patrick, and Little Jack Callan. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Sunday 4-8 p.m. and Monday 2-8 p.m. Scripture Service Monday 7 p.m. Visitation at National Shrine of the Little Flower, Woodward at 12 Mile, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Inurnment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Family suggests memorials to: Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770-2100 or Beaumont Hospice.
FRECH, BRUCE F., Age 56 of Howell, lost his battle with cancer, and died Saturday, August 4 at his Howell home. Mr. Frech worked as a journeyman ironworker for the Local #25 for 26 years. He then worked as a millwright at Research and Engineering for the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn for the past six years. Mr. Frech is survived by his wife Pamela of 25 years, and their three children John and Emily Frech, Brad (Leona) Smith; and two grandchildren, all of Howell. He is also survived by brother William Frech of Howell, sister Sue (Barry) Ritchie of Novi, and 15 nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, Aug. 5th 6-8 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 6th 1-4 & 6-8 p.m. with Funeral Services Tuesday, Aug. 7th at 2 p.m. from MacDonald's Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave., Howell (517-546-2800). Interment will follow at Lakeside cemetery in Marion Twp. Memorials suggested to the family.
GARGARO, MARIE J., August 3, 2001. Age 88. Formerly of the Sherwood Forest Area of Detroit. Wife of the late Atly. Dear mother of Thomas J., Susan M. Curbelo and the late Judy Ruggirello. Grandmother of Linda, Richard, Tony, Jerry, Tom and Liz. Great-grandmother of Brendan, Lauren, Jordan, Nino, Maria, Joey, Ava, Tony, Gina, Julianna and Danielle. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mile) Monday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Monday evening. Visitation at St. Ives Church, 29350 Lahser Rd. Southfield, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Memorial tributes: American Heart Association.
GOSSETT, DOROTHY R., August 2, 2001. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dear mother of Denise (Regis) Bielski, Dorothy (Tom) Myers and Jerry II. (Vicki). Grandmother of Regis II., Maureen, Allison and Sara Bielski; Scott and Brandon Myers, Kennedy and Lindsey Gossett. Also survived by four brothers and two sisters. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Services Monday 9 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).
HECK, LINDA, Beloved wife of Fred Heck III. Dear mother of Fred Heck IV. Dear sister of Connie (Donald) Thompson and Gerald (Dorothy) Vaughn. Private services were held at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home.
HOLSO, ELLEN E., August 3, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Dear sister of Ruth (Paul) Peterson, and sister- in-law of Aurelia Bergstrom. Loving aunt of Laura Peterson, Philip Peterson, Gordon Bergstrom and Michael Bergstrom. Funeral Sunday 4 p.m. at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River, Farmington (1 block West of Farmington Rd.) Visitation Sunday 2-4 p.m. Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church, Redford, are appreciated. Interment Aura cemetery, Aura, MI.
JIMICK, GENEVIEVE M. August 2, 2001, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Stephen and Thaddeus Zabor. Loving mother of Diann, Conrad (Joan) and Richard (Julie). Dearest sister of Chester Rosenbeigier. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her sisters Jane and Vera. Funeral Monday 11:00 a.m. at The Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Visitation Sunday 1-9. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m.
JONAS, ALFRED J., Age 85, July 10, 2001. Beloved husband of Irene. Dear father of Caris, Jeness, Candice, Suzanne Corcoran and Stephen Kelly. Also survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and five nieces. Memorial service at Greenmead Chapel/Livonia Historical Village, 20501 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Friday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions to Alfred Jonas Seat Fund, Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Rd., Detroit, MI 48219-2348 would be appricated.
KELLER, DALLAS N., Age 83, of Naples, FL; formerly of Wayne, MI. passed away on August 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Bertha. Dear father of Christine (Hiro) Arnott- Fujimoto. Grandfather of Kimberly Kelley, Abby Marchant, and Stuart Arnott. Great-grandfather of Billy and Danny Arnott, Kaitlynn Kelley. Mr. Keller served 24 years as Director of Public Works for the City of Wayne. A memorial service will be held in Naples, FL in November. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation of Michigan.
KELLY, MERLE C., Age 72, August 2, 2001 of Romulus. Beloved husband of Mary. Dearest father of Michael (Kimberly), Mark (Stacy), Matthew (Suzanne) and Martin. Dear brother of James (Joan), Bob (Opal), Don, Fred (Gloria) and Wanita Blank. Loving grandfather of Michael, Alexis, Racheal and Nicholas. Visitation Sunday 2-9PM at the Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus. Funeral Service Monday 10AM at the funeral home with Rev. William Kren (Community United Methodist Church), Romulus officiating. Interment Romulus cemetery. Family suggests donations: Arbor Hospice or Community Methodist Church.
