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Robert L. "Bob" Adams a resident of White Lake Township, died on April 20th, 2004, in Marshall, Michigan, after suffering a heart attack. He was 73 years old. Born on November 6th, 1930, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Paul and Freida Wimberley Adams and grew up in Kokomo. It was during his time at Kokomo High School, in 1947, that he met Norma Lee Lipp, as they attended a Baptist Camp. The high school sweethearts later married on June 2nd, 1950 at the First Baptist Church in Frankfurt, Indiana. An Honors graduate from Kokomo High School, Bob went on to attend the William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, and later the Northern Baptist Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, where he graduated with his Master of Divinity. Bob and Norma moved to Michigan where he spent four years as Pastor of the Fairfax Baptist Church in Battle Creek, and later ministered at the St. Helen Community Baptist Church in St. Helen, and the Crescent Hills Baptist Church in Drayton Plains. Bob always sought to teach in his ministry, and devoted his entire life to helping other people. He was a caring man, who people knew they could turn to when they needed help. He worked as a financial counselor for many years, taught insurance & securities licensing classes, was instrumental in helping to obtain finance for LYVE, a home devoted for the care of multiple sclerosis patients, served as a hospice volunteer, and in 1965 he helped to found the Michigan Civil Rights Commission—a turbulent time and history of which he was later asked to write about. In addition to Norma, his beloved wife of over fifty-three years, he is survived by his sons, Robert L. Adams, Jr. of Hazel Park, Barry W. Adams of Marshall; and granddaughters, Gwinna & Ariel Adams. Also surviving are his brothers, Paul (Barbara) Adams, Tom (Marilyn) Adams, Don (Betty) Adams; sister, Anne Adams, and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Adams. Funeral from the Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St., Milford, Monday, April 26, at 11AM. The Rev. Gregg Mayberry will officiate. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday & Sunday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church or to the Adams family to be used in his name. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
Timothy Sean Benner, a resident of Milford, died unexpectedly on April 27, 2004. He was 47 years old. Born in Detroit on March 10, 1957, he was the son of the late Mark and Helen Benner. Tim completed his undergraduate study at Central Michigan University in 1979 and received his MBA from the University of Detroit in 1990. After college, Tim was a Reserve Police Officer in Farmington Hills. For the last eighteen years, Tim held various sales and marketing management positions in the OEM automotive supply industry. He loved restoring cars, especially Corvettes. Tim was a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society and Society of Automotive Engineers. He enjoyed the outdoors and vacationing with his family in Colorado and Florida. He loved his family and said his children "were the highlight of his life." He is survived by his wife, Chris, his two sons, Sean and Andrew, his daughter Keelan, and five siblings, Mike (Sue), Virginia (Dan), Brian (Nancy), Mark (Charlene) and Kevin (Debbie). Funeral from Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, 1955 East Commerce Road, Friday 11 AM. Father Ron Anderson to officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford, Thursday 2-9 PM. A Scripture service will be held at 7 PM Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Timothy Benner Children's Education Fund or Michigan Humane Society. For further information please call 248-684-6645.
Thomas Celeskey, a resident of Highland since 1991, died at his home in the care of his family on June 12, 2004 after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was 83. Born on December 29, 1920 in Detroit, he was the eighth of ten children of John and Pauline (Mudloff) Celeskey. Raised in a devout Catholic home where the family attended Mass on Sundays and went to confession once a month, he learned to share his life with the Lord. His mother, he wrote in his journal, was the first to teach him of the Lord, and his father taught him “to do anything, means to do it right.” Thus strong faith, hard work, and love of family became his guiding principles. He had a positive outlook on life, seeing how everyone in the world was simply trying to improve their lives and the lives of their children. His favorite childhood memory was of big family dinners with plenty of mash potatoes or rice and good talk. He read comic books and loved Pinochle, Poker and Solitaire, games he learned from his older brothers and sisters and years later would teach his grandchildren. When he was nineteen and working as a meat cutter at Krogers in Detroit, Thomas Celeskey met and fell in love with Florence Oneski. They were married on his twenty-first birthday at Our Lady of Guadeloupe Church on Vinewood. He remembered that day -- December 29, 1941 -- as “sparkling” and “sunny,” and, through the long years of their marriage, they remained “best friends,” sharing life’s blessings and heartaches, joys and challenges and, for years, a pint of ice-cream on every pay day. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. during World War II, seeing combat in Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe. He returned to Florence after the war, and to his work at Krogers and to raising their growing family in St. Monica’s Parish, where all of the children went to school. After retiring from Krogers in 1984, he was active in the Men’s Ministry at Dun Scotus Seminary in Southfield and enjoyed golf and fishing with the grandchildren and visiting the sick with whom he played cards and prayed. At Holy Spirit he was active in the Knights of Columbus, the Ushers’ Club, the Men’s Club, and enjoyed playing cards at the Senior Center. Throughout he remained a man of abiding faith, rich humanity, and family devotion, an example of simplicity, charity and Christian living. He kept journals for the grandkids and shared his faith with them through prayer and play. One lesson he hoped his children and grandchildren would learn from him was “to love, share and spend time together.” In one of the journals Thomas left for his grandchildren, it asked, “If you could go someplace you haven’t been, where would it be and why?” Thomas wrote, “Heaven - I will meet my Lord God and Savior.” Thomas Celeskey is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-three years, Florence; his children: Diane (James) Lyons-Byrnes, Judy (Roger) Avie, Gregory (Cheryl) Celeskey, Mary (Francis) Tseng and Rose (William) Stano; his grandchildren: Paul, Becky, Mark, Jamie, Scott, Dawn, Robert, Carrie, Emily, Matthew, Nathan, Eric, Jeffrey and Michael and 8 Great-grandchildren; his sister: Esther (Harold) Koss; also many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends who join with his family in mourning his death and giving thanks to God for his life among them. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Monday from 5-9PM and Tuesday from 2-9PM. Rosary will be recited at 7 PM on Tuesday. Funeral Mass will be said at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, Wednesday at 10 AM. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial will follow in Highland cemetery. Memorials may be made to Church of the Holy Spirit Building Fund or Sacred Heart Seminary. For further information phone 248.684.6645.
Lou Fern Turner, age 66, died, June 11, 2004 Loving wife of: Lloyd Turner Dear mother of: Belinda (Jon) Bogema Lori (Anthony) Marotta Bill (Ronda) Perrigan And the late Cheryl Perrigan (1960) Daughter of: Etta Morton Sister of: the late Linda S. Dye (2003) Aunt of: Robert (Trish) Bauer, Kenneth and Jenny Bauer Extended family includes: The late Susan (Jeff) Connelly (2002) Greg Turner and grandchildren: Rebecca, Anthony, Katie, Brandon, Jeffery, Jordon, Joey, Jason and Jon Jr. Also many dear friends. Funeral from Lynch and Sons Thursday, 11AM. Pastor DeVerna to officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery, Milford. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford Tuesday 4-9 PM and Wednesday 2-9 PM. For further information please call 248-684-6645 or
Dorothy "Dot" E. Gatteri, was born and raised in Republic, Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. She was the second child of nine. She so loved her older sister, Ruthie, that when Ruthie had to go to school Dorothy cried until her father let her go too. She was only 4 years old. Graduating from high school after performing a major role in her senior play she left for the city of Detroit in 1942, a mere 17 years of age. There she lived with her aunt and uncle and worked in the Fischer Building. While in Detroit she enjoyed watching Tiger’s baseball games and sitting in the centerfield bleachers for 50 cents. Dorothy met her future husband, Pete at the Campus Ballroom in Detroit. They returned to her hometown of Republic to marry August 3rd of 1946. Returning to Wixom to live, Dorothy worked at Kroger’s in Northville, Howell, South Lyon, Milford and Farmington where she met Lulu, Ernie Hartwell’s wife. She lovingly raised her two sons Peter and Dale. She was a long-time member of the New Hudson Methodist Church and looked forward to seeing her friends there every Sunday. In 1980 Dorothy and her aunt Ethel took a trip to Finland, the land of her ancestry. Pete and Dorothy loved to travel going to Hawaii, Florida and on several cruises. After spending the past winter at their place in Silver Springs, Florida heading back north, Dorothy had an unfortunate fall in Tifton, Georgia. That April began a downward spiral of health. Dorothy simply wanted to return home so she could sleep in her own bed. Her family did not know then that her “going home” meant something different to those left behind. At age 79, Dorothy went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She died June 11, 2004. Her survivors include her loving husband Peter Gatteri; dear children Peter (Melinda) Gatteri and Dale (Gina) Gatteri; Grandchildren: Lucy, Tiffany, Christopher, Matthew and Carly; Brothers: Clarence, Oscar, and Chuck; Sisters: Doris, Gloria and Lorraine; Also many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Funeral from New Hudson Methodist Church, Wednesday, 11AM. Pastor Gary Hunter to officiate. Burial Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 2-9 PM. Memorials may be made to New Hudson Methodist Church or American Diabetes Association. For further information please call 248-684-6645
Joseph W. Wolfe, age 36 of Howell, August 8, 2004 Husband of Renee Son of Erling “Joe” & Linda Wolfe of Milford and the late Phyllis Wolfe Brother of: Stephen (Carmen) Wolfe of Milford David Wolfe of Highland Rodney (Barbara) Wolfe of Highland Sandra (Eric) Osburn of Milford Thomas Wolfe of Highland Step-brother of: Jill Shettler of Novi Jeff Shettler of Livonia Grandson of Luella Wolfe of Manistique Also survived by his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and good friends Funeral Liturgy from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Thursday, August 12, at 10AM. Father Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial Highland cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 2-9PM. Rosary Wednesday 7PM. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
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Murray K. Goble age 87 of Milford, August 10, 2004 Loving husband of Ruth Goble and father of Mary Kay Goble of Milford Grandfather of: Mark (Jen) Pietraniec Brian Pietraniec Amy Frankford Great grandfather of: Michael and Ashlyn Pietraniec Brother-in-law of: Jean Curtis Also many nieces, nephews and dear friends In Milford, Mr. Goble was the long time owner of the Huron Valley Appliance Store, Huron Valley Furniture Store, and Milford Finance Company Funeral services to be held privately. Memorials may be made to the Sarasota County Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund, PO Box 147, Sarasota, FL 34230. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
Lois M. Glass age 94 of Highland, formerly of Royal Oak, died October 7, 2004 Beloved wife of Roy Loving mother of: Dorothy Wendell of Imlay City Robert James (Barbara) Glass of N.C. Bill (Patricia) Glass of Gulfport, MS Sharon Martin of Highland 12 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren 4 great great grandchildren A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, on Monday, October 11th, at 11AM. The Rev. Frank Pies will officiate. Burial Roseland Park cemetery. Friends may visit Saturday 3-9PM and Sunday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church. For further information please call at 248-684-6645.
James (“Jim” “Mim” “Mimi” “Mimiham” “The Hammer”) Mortada Abraham Sr., of Englewood, FL and formerly of Orchard Lake died suddenly on Saturday, October 9, 2004 at his home in Englewood Florida. He was 62 years old. Born on December 20, 1941, the son of Jimmy & Catherine Abraham, Jim spent much of his childhood in Highland Park, Michigan. His three siblings Ronny, Billy, and Dolly all contributed to the early development of his wonderful personality and through his loving mother and father’s guidance, Jim was destined for success in all of his professional endeavors. As a young man, he discovered his lifelong interest in automobiles and the art of painting them, while also thriving in Athletics. Jim attended Cooley High School, starred in the Football program and would later even try out for the Chicago Bears. He graduated in the spring of 1958 shortly before falling in love with Kathy McClain. Jim and Kathy soon married and were blessed with the births of their two children, Bret and Tracy. Throughout the 60’s Jim worked very hard (sometimes two or more jobs) to create and support his idea of the perfect family while living in Romeo, Michigan and enjoyed his many different fields of employment that included Ford Motor Company paint & styling, Chrysler paint & styling, and even home heating installation. After gaining experience with paints and coatings from past positions, Jim discovered that this field was of most interest. Custom formulas and innovative new practices marked his early success in the industry. By the middle seventies Jim discovered Cass Lake where he would spend weekends with friends he had grown up with. Armed with a very outgoing personality he soon discovered a new group of friends from the Keego Harbor area. He also discovered a new love, Lisa in 1977. In April 1978 Jim and Lisa decided to get married and begin a life in the Cass Lake area. A year later in spring of 1979 Jimmy Abraham Jr. was born. In the early 80’s Jim Started working at M&T chemicals and went on to accept a position with United Paint and Chemical where he would become president and co-owner. During this time Jim also earned his Michigan builders license and found a love with building homes throughout Michigan including the home he built for his family on Cass Lake. Jim continued with his position at United Paint until his retirement in 1999. Throughout this time Jim had bought and sold various properties in Florida and discovered that he would like to spend his retirement down south. After moving to Englewood, Florida Jim created a unique business (Old Toys For Old Boys) that specialized in restoration and custom painting of motorcycles and automobiles. During this time he made many friends and even had some family accompany him to the area. For the past 5 years Jim Abraham has enjoyed life in Florida with his close friends and family. Both his sons and family stayed in contact and visited on a regular basis. Jim Abraham was a loving father, husband, friend, and was never selfish to anyone. He was undoubtedly loved by everyone around him, and admired and cherished mostly his sons who communicated this to him on a regular basis. God bless you dad. In addition to his children, Bret Abraham, Tracy Moyer, and James “Jim”Abraham Jr., Mr. Abraham is survived by his father, James Abraham; sister, Josephine (John) Costew; brother, William (Stacy) Abraham; grandchildren, Leslie Abraham and Kelsey Moyer. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Mr. Abraham was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Abraham (d. 2001) and brother, Ronald (Dorothy) Abraham (d. 2004). Funeral Services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Friday 11AM. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Friends may visit Thursday 2-9PM. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Frank Sandoval, Jr., of Wixom formerly of Cork Town, October 10, 2004 Husband of the late Frances (d.1991) (Economy) Loving husband of Guadalupe Loving father of: Linda (the late Tom) Smith Frank (Vicki) Sandoval Phyllis Sandoval JoAnne (Bruce) Berry Diana (Alan) Kirschner Debra (Fred) Lauck Grandfather of: Doug, Jim, Ken, Antonio, Joey, Alyssa, Josh, Jessie, Frances, Great-grandfather of: Ariella, Caleb, Alexis, Mia, Bella and Brianna Grandson of Mike Morales Son of the late Phyllis Jessie Morales (d.2002) Brother of: Dolores Zavala The late John Sandoval Also many nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends. Funeral Mass from Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 1050 Porter St., Detroit, Thursday 11AM. Father Russ Kohler. Burial Woodmere cemetery, Detroit. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 5-9PM and Wednesday 2-9PM. Recitation of the Holy Rosary Wednesday 7PM. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Tony William Underwood, a lifelong resident of Milford died suddenly on Saturday evening October 9, 2004. He was 26 years old. Born on August 24, 1978, in Pontiac, Tony was the son of Thomas & Sherry (Root) Underwood. He grew up in Milford, attended Milford High School and later found work within the community. He was currently working with the McDonalds in Highland at the time of his death. Tony enjoyed many activities throughout his life. He especially enjoyed playing baseball with neighborhood friends and was always up for a game of Playstation with his little brother. He was a Green Bay Packers fan, loved music and was gifted in working on cars. Those closest to Tony, remember his great sense of humor and talent for telling a good story. He was a hard working young man with a kind and genuine heart that brought many joys to his family and close friends. In addition to his loving parents, Thomas & Sherry Underwood, Tony is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Nicole; sister, Tina (Raymond) Engel; brother, Robert Underwood; grandmother, Margaret Weeks; and nephew, Eli Engel. Also surviving are his aunts, uncles, cousins and many good friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Thursday 10AM. Reverend John Harris will officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday 4-9PM. Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, Oakland County Central Office 917 1/2 Orchard Lake Road, Pontiac MI 48341, 248-332-6116/24 Hour Hotline 248-332-3521. For further information please call at 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com.
Mary Louise Cornellier
Mary Louise Cornellier of Milford died on Monday morning, October 4, 2004 at home in the care of her family. She was 81 years old. Born on April 9, 1923 in Colchester, Ontario, she was the daughter of Frederick and Ethel (Agla)Wright. She graduated from Colchester High School and later married John Homer. Widowed in 1949, Mary would later meet Gene Morin, fall in love and marry. Together they moved to White Lake and raised a growing family. After being widowed for a second time in 1972, she married Bernie Cornellier and they made their home in Lakeland, Florida. After his death in 1993, she returned to the Milford area. A good neighbor and good friend, she was active with the Milford Senior Center where she often worked the spaghetti dinners, and at the Milford Presbyterian Church where she was a member. Though she was a child during the Great Depression, and lived through World War II and was widowed three times and raised a large family, Mary never dwelt in the past, always seemed to treat the present moment like a gift and held bright hopes for the future. She was a fan of the Detroit Tigers and then the Atlanta Braves; she enjoyed reading, flowers and crossword puzzles and especially loved “deuces wild” rummy at which, according to her family, she kept score and made new rules up as she went along and seldom ever “lost.” She played at life much the same way, with abiding faith, love of family and friends and hope for the future, she played whatever hands life dealt her, and played them well. Mary is survived by her sons and daughters: John (Chris) Morin of South Lyon, Fred (Sally) Morin of Highland, Susan (Michael) Vancil of Gaylord, Corene Nuhn of Hartland, Gary Cornellier of Highland and Byrne (Lisa) Cornellier of Corbin, KY, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of dear friends who join her family in mourning her death and giving thanks to God for her life among them. Funeral services will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Thursday, October 7, at 11 AM. Rev. John Harris officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit on Wednesday from 2-9PM.. Memorials may be sent to Livingston County Hospice. For further information please phone 248.684.6645
Nikolai Andre Luczki
Nikolai Andre Luczki, a resident of Pontiac died suddenly on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at his home in Pontiac after heart complications. He was 28 years old. Born on September 9, 1976 in Bowling Green, Ohio, Nikolai was the son of Thomas Luczki and Denise Pratt. He was raised in Ortonville, attended Brandon High School and later received his GED. Nikolai’s interest in music and professional audio made him uniquely suited for his work with ABC Warehouse, where he thrived as a top salesman. Friends and co-workers always admired his optimism and graciousness even throughout the adversities that Ushers Syndrome put before him. Nikolai had a passion for life that could be seen in the artistic endeavors he most enjoyed. He had a wide-ranging interest in all styles of music, from Hip Hop to Blues and Rock & Roll, and was hoping to learn to play the piano one day. Gifted with words and good sense with visual arts, Nikolai enjoyed drawing and writing as well. His closest friends and family recall what a gracious host and good cook he was; always committed to making sure everyone felt welcomed and had a good time. He treasured all the special times spent with his girlfriend Ashley, watching “his favorite” movies and going out with good friends. In addition to Ashley Morgan, his dear companion, Nikolai is survived by his parents, Denise (Jeff) Pratt, Thomas (Mary) Luczki; sister, Katja (Jeff) Thomakos; grandparents, Elaine Pope and the late Edward Fox, Laura and the late Andrew Luczki; stepbrothers, Jeffery & Matthew Pratt; uncle, Paul Fox; aunts, Marie Fox, and Luann (John) O’Brien. Also surviving are his cousins, Aeron (Sandra-Salinas) Bergman, Misha (Jeremy) Benoit, Erik Bialkowski, Jason (Rebecca) O’Brien; step-grandfather, William Chamberlin; and many dear friends and co-workers. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Friday 10AM. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday 3-9PM. Memorials may be made through the National Organization for Rare Disorders-Ushers Syndrome. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
Carolyn Catherine Palmer
Carolyn Catherine Palmer, a resident of Milford Township, died at her home on October 8th, 2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 49 years old. Born in Detroit on January 17, 1955, she was the daughter of Charles and Julie Palmer of Southfield. She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School in Farmington Hills in 1973, where she was Class President and President of the Honor Society. In addition to excelling in academics, she was a natural athlete and was very active in sports during her school years, especially competitive tennis and softball. She later coached the Mercy Junior Varsity softball team. She earned her Bachelors Degree with high honors in Business Administration from the University of Detroit in 1977, and was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society. Also in 1977, she began her 26-year career in human resources as the HR Manager for Ellis Naeyaert Genheimer Associates, Inc. in Troy, rising over the years to Vice President and Corporate Director while also earning her Masters Degree from U of D. The firm merged into HarleyEllis in Southfield, where she was a Director and Principal, Human Resources. Among her many professional achievements, Ms. Palmer served as an Ambassador for the Human Resources Association of Greater Detroit and was the 1998 State Director of the Society for Human Resource Management, later acting as Professional Development Director for SHRM. She was a member and co-chair of the University of Detroit Mercy Co-op Education and Career Planning Council. In 2001, she received an award for excellence in hiring practices at HarleyEllis. She also served on the Board of Mercy High School, and in 1990 was awarded the Heart of Mercy Distinguished Alumni Award. While battling illness, Ms. Palmer was honored to participate in the Leadership Oakland Program for 2002-03. Ms. Palmer was high-spirited, full of life, and passionate about sports, especially her Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. She attended, watched or listened to all their games, sharing with them their victories and defeats. She played competitive softball for many years, and organized a team of other women professionals to play as the Renegades. Many of Ms. Palmer’s players said she was the best coach they ever had. Her other passions included cars, particularly her beloved Camaro Z-28, playing golf, and being near the water. She spent many happy times with friends at Duck Lake near Traverse City. Ms. Palmer is survived by her devoted companion, Mary Kator, her loving sister Sally (Bob) Pastor of New Orleans, her nephew Robert Pastor, III, her aunt Therese “Terry” Skeby of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and a large circle of loving friends and co-workers who will never forget her bright smile and warm heart. They join with her family in mourning her death and in giving thanks for her time with them. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 2201 Old U.S. 23, Brighton on Wednesday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m., with Father David Howell presiding. Friends may visit with the family at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty Street, Milford, on Tuesday, October 12, from 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., and a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
Raphaela T. Spry, of Milford, December 10, 2004 age 82.
Wife of the late Robert C. Spry (d.1997), Loving mother of Barbara, Robert T. (Sharon), Mary, and Timothy (Milissa) Spry. Also many extended family members and friends. Funeral Mass and burial are private. For further information phone Lynch & Sons/Milford at 248.684.6645
Julia Sergi, age 84 of Holly, formerly of Dearborn Heights, December 11, 2004
Loving wife of the late Floyd (D.2002) Dear mother of: Valerie Sergi Charlene (Albert) Podgorniak Gail (James) Gibson 9 Grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren Sister of: Pauline Makowski and Blanche Murowski Funeral from Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 North Harvey Lake Road, Highland, Tuesday 10 AM. Father Leo Lulko to officiate. Burial St. Johns cemetery, Fenton. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 5-7 PM and Monday 12-9 PM. A Rosary will be held Monday at 7PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For further information please call 248-684-6645
Judy May Childs, age 61 of Milford
Judy May Childs, a life long resident of Milford, died at her home there on Friday, December 10, 2004 of heart failure. She was 61 years old. Born on October 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Clara (d.1980) and Clayton (d. 1966) Childs. Judy graduated from Milford High School in the early 1960’s and was active, along with her mother and sisters, in the Milford Rebekah Lodge #511. For years she worked in the Milford D & C Store on Main Street. In January of 1986, on the day of the Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy, Judy was hit by a vehicle as she was crossing Main Street. After days in a coma and brain surgery at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital, she spent months in rehab at William Beaumont Hospital before moving to Appletree Group Rehab Center in Belleview. Her goal was always to get back to Milford to be among her family and friends. Ten years ago Judy moved into her apartment on Summit Street in Milford. She was a long time member of the Milford Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir, she loved taking photos especially of family and friends, enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved her ten nieces, nephews and twenty grandnieces and nephews. Also surviving are her brother, Gary Childs of Linden, and sisters, Joyce (James) Wilson of Milford, and Linda (Ernie) Miller of Lapeer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Rev. John Harris officiating. Burial in Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit on Sunday from 4-9PM and Monday from 2-9PM. Memorials to the Diabetes Association appreciated. For further information phone 248.684.6645
Richard Waldo Baker, "Dick"
Richard Waldo Baker, "Dick" was born October 2, 1917 to Earl W. and Bertha Duncan Baker. He is descended from one of the earliest Highland Township settlers, Rev. Thomas Baker, whose family settled in the township in 1837. Dick was the oldest of four boys; his brothers were William, Robert and Jackson. Known as the Baker boys, Dick would lead his younger brothers on many exciting adventures in and around Clyde, where they grew up. Dick continued to love fishing, camping, and hunting his entire life. He deer hunted every year except this year. Dick graduated from Milford High School in 1935. He was recruited to play baseball for Michigan and Michigan State, but it was the depression, and he had the opportunity to work and play baseball for General Motors Truck and Coach; so that is what he decided to do. Richard courted the lovely Margaret Maxine Coulter of Milford, and married her on November 23, 1938. After serving in World War II from 1943-1946, he returned to work and his baseball team won the National Championship in 1947. His career with GMTC lasted thirty-nine years. He retired in 1974 and enjoyed thirty great retirement years. Dick and Margaret had three children: Bette Jane, Judith Ann and Gary Duncan. They lived in the house that Dick built at 520 E. Liberty after WWII, next to the First Street house where Margaret was born. Handsome, strong and fit, Dick always enjoyed entertaining his friends with great stories and jokes. He loved his poker club and playing cards with his friends. He loved to travel and take cruises. He loved to golf with his friends, and he golfed in many places including Scotland. He won his club championship in Florida in 2003. He was 85 years old playing against many younger men. He was very proud of that trophy! He is survived by his loving family: children Bette (Keith) Johnson Judy (Roger) Clemens and Gary (Pam) Baker; grandchildren Matthew (Gretchen) Clemens Christopher (Laura) Clemens Heather (Aaron) Soto Hannah and Haley Baker; great-grandchildren Blake, Breylin and Bryson Soto, Alexander and Noah Clemens and two babies due in May; brothers Jack (Virginia) Baker and William Baker; sister-in-law Margaret Porter Baker; dear friends Margaret Schultz, Arvale Tipper and Myrtle Abel; and also leaves many extended family members and wonderful friends. His wife Margaret Maxine (d.1983), granddaughter Kathryn “Katy” Clemens (d.1997), brother Robert Baker (d.1990) and sister-in-law, Grace Baker (d.1999) preceded him in death. Funeral from Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic St., Wednesday 11AM. Rev. Gregg Mayberry will officiate. Burial Oak Grove cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Monday 5-9PM and Tuesday 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Milford United Methodist Church. For further information phone 248-684-6645.
