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SEARS, WINTHROP, Archivist. Win died quietly at home in Livonia, on April 2, 2000, at the age of 81. He had been suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig s Disease). He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Doris; his daughters, Ann Flowers and Deborah Sears, both of Ann Arbor; his grandsons, Michael and James Flowers; their father, Christopher Flowers; and Fred Ringia. Win was born in Somerville, MA on Dec. 8, 1918 to Winthrop Sears and Claire Seavey Sears. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1937; Harvard University, A.B., 1941; Columbia University, B.S. in Library Science, 1947, and the University of Michigan, M.A. in Library Science, 1951. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1942-1945. Win worked as a librarian at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, MD from 1947-1950, where he had the luck to meet and marry a fellow librarian, Doris Davis. The chance to further his education brought them to Michigan where, after completing his Master s degree, he took a job as archivist with the Ford Motor Company in the Henry Ford Archives in 1951. This turned into a life-long career. He stayed with the Archives when the Ford Motor Company donated it to the Edison Institute (Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village) in 1963. Win spent 30 years helping researchers and scholars delve into Ford history. He retired in 1981 but continued his association with the Archives as a volunteer for another 17 years until 1998. He also did volunteer work for the Dearborn Historical Society from 1981-1998. His community involvement included serving on the Livonia Library Commission, the Friends of the Livonia Library and the Livonia Citizens for Better Human Relations. He enjoyed his memberships in the Steamship Historical Society, the Bentley Historical Library and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Win was a soft-spoken man of principle and a gentleman of the old school, with a fondness for desserts, a wry sense of humor, a lively intellect and an avid interest in politics, current events, history and steamships. True to his New England roots, he was always happy to be near the water, whether the Great Lakes or the Atlantic Ocean. He enjoyed the companionship of relatives and long-time friends from his early days in New England, from the Army, Baltimore, fellow employees and volunteers at the Henry Ford Museum, and friends and neighbors in Livonia. After his diagnosis with Lou Gehrig s Disease, he came under the care of Arbor Hospice and the family appreciates their kind attentions. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan, Inc., 8521 Lyndon St., Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48238. A private memorial service was held. Arrangements were provided by R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, Livonia.
SHARON, MARY AGNES, Age 86. April 6, 2000 of Riverview, formerly of River Rouge. Beloved wife of the late Ira J. Loving mother of Richard (Marlene), Jack (Charlotte), and Lynda (Dennis) Surma. Grandmother of Jacqueline (James) Abler, Susan (Joseph) Palmieri, Ann Sharon, Christopher Sharon, Brian Surma, Andrea Surma, Erica Surma. Great-grandmother of Alex Palmieri. Sister of Rosemary Bindner. Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard) Monday 9:45 a.m. to St. Cyprian Catholic Church 10:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. Vigil Sunday 7 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope cemetery.
TEDESCO, BEATRICE, Age 81, April 6, 2000, of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of the late Saviour. Loving mother of Anna and Leonard (Theresa). Grandmother of Christina, Katrina, Patricia, Brian and Laura. Great-grandmother of Sydney, Nevada, Robert and William. Sister of Joseph and the late Constance. Funeral services Monday 9 a.m. at The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road (corner of Goddard) going to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Visitation tonight 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m., rosary Sunday 7 p.m.
TERTEL, STANLEY J. Jr. Age 73. April 5, 2000. Beloved Husband of Zelda. Dearest Dad of Cynthia (Donald) Bucci, Mark Stanley (Patricia), Karen Tertel, and the late Mary Ann (John) Williamson. Loving Pa of David, Zachary, Ashley, and Christopher, Brother of Stephen, Paul, Charles and Anthony. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. at the Livonia Chapel of the Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile (E. of I-275) Prayers Saturday 11 a.m. at the funeral home, Mass of the Resurrection 11:30 a.m. St. Colette Church. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to St. Jude Hospital appreciated.
THOMPSON, GENE O., Age 64. April 5, 2000. Dear father of Michelle (David) Blakney and Kristi (Bradley) Tice. Grandfather of Christopher and Chelsea Blakney, and Caitlin and Ashley Tice. Brother of Roger (Elizabeth) Thompson, Jonelle (Wayne) Thompson and Myrella (Jimmie) Galloway. Memorial service 5 p.m. Sunday, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 47500 Schoenherr (N. of 21 Mile Rd.). Visitation 5-9 p.m. Saturday Diener Funeral Home, 48271 Van Dyke (btw. 21-22 Mile Rds.) Utica.
VANDERBEKE, MARJORIE F. Age 95 April 6th 2000. Beloved wife of the late Herman. Dearest mother of Boyd "Bud" (Dolores), Kenneth (Virginia) and the late Donn (Ginger). Grandmother of Suzanne, Nancie, Patricia, Diane, Pamela, Gail, Donn Jr., and Michael. Great grandmother of 11. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) Warren, Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
WHEELER, LUCY G., Beloved wife of Neil. Dear mother of Charles (Rhonda) and Betty Jane Collins (Jonathan). Grandmother of Cary and Courtney Collins. Memorial Service Sunday 4PM at the Henry Ford Village Chapel, 15091 Ford Rd. at Greenfield. Family will receive friends at 3PM. Arrangements by Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500
ANDERSON, LOIS J., of Northville. Beloved wife of Melvin. Dearest mother of Norm (Sandy), Dan (Gerri) and Andy (Elisha). Loving grandmother of five. survived by three sisters. Memorial Service Monday, April 9th 7PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Main St., Northville. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Seedlings Braille Books for Children, P.O. Box 51924, Livonia, MI 48151-5924.
ARCY, EDWARD T., JR. April 6, 2001, age 67. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Edward, III (Karla), William (Nancy) and Michael (Kathy). Loving "Papa" of Nicole, Amanda, Mickey, Katie, Eddie, IV and Jacquelyn. Dear brother of Carole, Janice and Betty and the late Robert. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn Sunday 5-9 PM and Monday 2-5 and 7-9 PM Rosary 8 PM. K of C 4th Degree presentation following Rosary. Instate at Church of the Divine Child Tuesday at 9 AM until Mass at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers family would appreciate memorial contributions to Divine Child schools.
BAGINSKI, GERTRUDE April 6, 2001. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Paul Wittbrodt and Anthony Baginski. Mother of Susan Newman and Paul Ronald Wittbrodt. Dearest grandmother of five and great grandmother of nine. Funeral service Monday 9:30 a.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (btw. Middlebelt & Merriman) and to St. Genevieve Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Rosary Sunday 4:30 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery. Visitation Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 1-9.
BAJA, JOHN, (April 5, 2001). Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Dear father of John Gary (Jaque), Glenn (Karen) and Gregg (Betty). Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Funeral Monday 10 AM at S.S. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church, 750 N. Beech Daly, Dearborn Hgts. Visitation Saturday 6-9 PM and Sunday 1-5 & 7-9 PM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Prayer Service Sunday 7:30 PM. Memorials to Parkinson s Foundation or Alzheimer s Association preferred
BARRY, JAMES P., Jr., April 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Dear father of John (Debbie), Judy Maharas (George), Jeff, Janet Agresta (Dennis) & Margaret Fritz (Kevin). Brother of Irene, Kathleen, Charlotte Shea & the late Helene. Grandfather of Sara & Wesley. Funeral Tuesday 10AM at The Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. & 10:30AM from Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation Monday 2-9PM. Rosary Monday 7PM.
BEGIN, PATRICIA J., Loving mother of Caryl (Bill) Townsend, Richard G. Hastie, Clifford (Reba) Begin, Patricia (Clifford) Briggs, Michael (Debbie) Begin and Joe (Sharon) Begin. Also survived by 24 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. Sister of Richard (Diane) Irwin. Dearest friend of Christine (Darrell) Sanders. Funeral services will be held Monday 10 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
BELLETINI, RAMO N., April 7, 2001, age 71. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of David (Phyllis) and Dennis. Grandfather of Serafina, Ramo II and Sophia. Brother of Rose Slifco. Visitation Monday 1-9 PM, Tuesday 12-9 PM, Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Prayers Wednesday 9:30 AM at funeral home and Mass 10 AM at St. Robert Bellamine Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
BELLOLI, DENNIS C., Age 49, March 28, 2001. Loving son of Mattie and the late Louis. Dearest brother of Carl (Mercy), Karen Evans, Kathy (Patrick) Fisher, and Charles. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and an extended loving circle of family and friends. A Memorial Mass is scheduled at St. Clair of Montefalco Church, 1401 Whittier at Outer Dr., Grosse Pte. Park at 10 a.m. on Saturday April 21, 2001. Arrangements by Verheyden Funeral Directors. Memorials to Community Hospice, 32932 Warren, Westland, MI 48185.
BONIN, AMANDA (MORAIS) Beloved wife of the late Oscar Bonin and the late Carl Morais. Dear mother of Rosella (Gilbert) Wolff, Shirley Fox and Lorraine (Sam) Messana. Dear step-mother of Janet (Gary) Bertolin, Kenneth (Judy) and Ronald (Diane). Loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. at the Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 226 Crocker (btw. Harper & Gratiot), Mt. Clemens. In state 9:30 until time of Mass 10 a.m. Monday at St. Louis Church, 24415 Crocker, Clinton Twp. Rosary Sunday 6:30.
BRECKON, GILLIS WOODROW 1916-2001. Husband to the late Irene for 58 years. survived by daughter Jerre and Hub Kelsh of Atlanta; son, Jon and Sue of Plymouth, Michigan; grandfather of Randy, Stacy and Nick; sister of Mary White of Dearborn; brother-in-law of Helen Halleck of Dearborn; numerous nieces and nephews and beloved friend and business partner of Shirley Emerson of St. Clair Shores. He proudly served as a Pilot in the Army Air Force, WWII. He began life in McBain, Mich., a town named for his maternal family. He came to Detroit in 1918 and lived in Dearborn most of his adult life. Owner of Garth Artist Supply, Trans-Continental Airlines and he had a 47 year career at Thomas P. Henry Co., concluding as an owner and president; a 42 year member of the Detroit Athletic Club and past member of the Dearborn Country Club and the Detroit Yacht Club. He will be lovingly remembered as the man who helped you solve whatever problem you brought to him, as well as for his intelligence, work ethic, sense of humor and devotion to family and friends. The family suggest donations to the American Heart Association in his name.
BULLO, ROSE MARY, April 7, 2001. Age 74. Loving wife of Harold. Dear mother of Jill, Jack (Leslie), Judy and James. Grandmother of Allyson and Alex. Great grandmother of Devin. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet Maple & Big Beaver). Monday 3-9 PM with Scripture Service, Monday at 7 PM. Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills Church, 2215 Updyke Rd. Bloomfield Hills, Tuesday 10 AM until Funeral Mass at 11 .
CURRIE, JOSEPH, Sept. 14, 1925 - April 2, 2001. Beloved husband of Stephanie. Dear father of Maureen (Roy) Godson, Linda (Brent) Garback, Margaret (Michael) Thomas, Mark, Brian (Cindy) and Carolyn (Ralph) Kessler. Grandfather of Scott, Shannon, Heather, Amy, Joseph, Andrea and Ryan. Great-grandfather of Kiah and Gavin. Brother of Margaret Duffy and Thomas Currie. Memorial service pending. For further information call Querfeld Funeral Home, 313-561-0002. Memorials to Angela Hospice, Livonia, MI appreciated.
DIAMOND, BEATRICE, Beloved wife of Peter Diamond. Dear mother of Larry (Yvonne) Diamond and Howard (Karen) Diamond. Grandmother of Timothy, Natalie, Mike and Andrew Diamond. Sister of Fay (Herbert) Chernick. Services 12 noon, Tuesday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, (248) 569-0020 . Interment Beth El Memorial Park cemetery.
DiGIACOMO, NICK, Age 88, April 6, 2001. Born in CastelFrentano, Italy on August 28, 1912. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Cornacchia). Loving father of Joann DiGiacomo Costantini and Linda. Proud grandfather of Alessia & Fabrizio Costantini. Dear brother of Guido (Maria), Mary (Nicolo) DiGiulio, Pino and the late Domenick (survived by Rose) DiGiacomo, Assunta Simoncini & Coletta Rulli. Visitation at the Sterling Hgts. Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr), Sunday 2-9 PM with Rosary 7 PM. Instate Monday 10 AM at St. Edmund Church, 14025 Twelve Mile (E. of Schoenherr), until time of Mass 10:30 AM. Entombment Resurrection cemetery. Family requests donations to Diabetes Association. Mr. DiGiacomo was a noted Home Builder in the Metro Detroit area.
DWYER, MARILYN B., April 5, 2001. Age 66. Beloved wife of James. Dear mother of James (Cheryl), Daniel (Jeanne), Susan (Ron) Thompson, Terrance (Sandy), Jeffrey (Kim), Kelly (Rob) McCoy and Kerie (Andy Zale). Dear sister of James (Jan) Morse, Richard (Joanne) Morse, Ronald (Nancy) Morse, Adele McVeigh and Carol Stearns. Also survived by 17 grandchildren. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth. Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. Visitation with family Tuesday 12:30 p.m. until Mass at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 47650 N. Territorial Rd. (near Beck) Plymouth Twp. Memorials suggested to University of Michigan, Cancer Unit, Gift Administration Office, 3003 South State St., Room 8070, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.
ENGEL, ROBERT J., Age 88, April 6, 2001. Beloved husband of the late Leona. Dear father of Gail Plank (William) and Lois Lamb. Brother of the late Florence Morgan. Grandfather of Kerri and Andrea. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 AM at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Avenue at 10 AM from St. Joseph Catholic Church (Rotunda Drive bet. Greenfield and Southfield). Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 1-5, 7-9 PM Rosary Tuesday 7:30 PM. Graveside Service Wednesday 1 PM at Spring Hill cemetery in Greenwood Twp., MI.
ETKIE, HELEN B., April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Frank, dear sister of Steve (Sophie) Knapko, Agnes Deo, Donald (Virginia) Knapko. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at 10 AM from the Chapel of L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (@ Ann Arbor Trail). Visitation Monday 4-9 PM.
FEKETE, FRANCIS A., of Union Lake. Age 84. April 7, 2001. Dear brother of Margaret Fekete, John (Joyce), Dorothy Lookabaugh, and Richard (Barbara). Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral service from R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Tuesday 11 a.m. Visiting Sunday 3-9 and Monday 12-9. Contributions requested to Detroit Science Center or Hospice of Michigan.
FINLEY, JACK J., Age 79. April 6, 2001, of Roseville. Loving husband of Betty Jean. Dear father of David (Kathy), Stephen (Germaine) and Christopher. Grandfather of four. Brother of Deane Briguglio and Joanne Gade. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. at the S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 Mile, Eastpointe. Visitation Tuesday 10 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 18303 Common, Roseville 48066 (Reverend Paul Donelson officiating) until funeral service 11 a.m. Interment Forest Lawn cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church.
FRIEL, JAMES FRANCIS JR. April 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Erin (Melissa) and Carrie. Dearest brother of John, Bernadette, Emmett and the late Mary. Dear uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at St. Agatha Catholic Church. Arrangements made by Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, Livonia, MI.
FURMAGA, WALTER V., Age 71. April 3, 2001. Beloved husband of Alice, dear father of Kevin (Elaine), David and Karen Swanson (Robert). Dearest grandfather of Erin, Courtney, Madison and Jonathan. Loving brother of Gerald, Rosemary and Robert. Visitation 5-9 Saturday and 2-6 Sunday at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
GIRARD, ALDEN E. JR. Age 71. April 4, 2001. Beloved husband of Lila Jean. Dear father of Gary (Cheryl), Kim (Dana) Swan and Valerie (Rick) Jones. Brother of Neil (Carol). Mr. Girard served in the United States Naval Reserve and was Captain Carlite at Ford Motor Company, where he retired from. He was member of the Elks Club. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 14th at 11 AM at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens in Novi, Michigan. Memorial contributions to St. Judes Childrens Hospital are appreciated.
GLEASON, FLORENCE ALMA BROWN Age 92. Formerly of Detroit and South Lyon. April 5, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Everett Gleason. Beloved mother of Naomi (the late Fred) Wray of Schuyler, VA, Dorothy (Jack) Christopher of Commerce Twp., Charles (Dorotha) Gleason of Asheville, NC and Calvin (Andrea) Gleason of Spring Hill, FL. 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Helen Brown of Ann Arbor. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Monday 10 a.m. Reverend Robert A. Mitchinson officiating. Burial Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit Sunday 2-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Children s Hospital of Michigan or New Hudson United Methodist Church. Further information please call 248-684-6645 or www.legacy.com
GOLASZEWSKI, ERIN K., April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of "J.R.". Dear mother of Nicole and Christopher. Daughter of Leo and Judy Blow. Sister of Diane Frazier, Sue Rishell, Joe Blow, Chris, Kim, Danny, Kevin, Mary, Patrick, Terry and the late Vickie. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Services Tuesday 1 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill).
GORNIE, HELEN, April 6, 2001. Dear wife of the late Stanley. Dear mother of David V. (Bernadine) and Stanley J. (Sharon). Also survived by five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 6:30-9 PM and Monday 2-9 PM at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35600 Main Street, New Baltimore. Rosary Monday evening. Funeral Tuesday. For information call 810-725-0177.
GRANT, ALDONA B., April 6, 2001, age 81. Beloved mother of William R. Sr. (Pat) and Gerry O. Grant. Loving grandmother of five and great grandmother of five. Dear sister of Hugo Kinderman and Viola McIntosh. Funeral Services will be Private. Memorials may be made to St. John s Hospice-Macomb Co. Arrangements entrusted to Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, Berkley.
HALICK, STELLA B., Age 96. April 4, 2001. Loving mother of Josephine, John & Paul. Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. No services are planned at this time.
HARATYK, PAUL S., Age 48. April 5, 2001. Beloved husband of Colleen. Loving father of Paul (Amy Jo) and Jennifer (Saher) Soliman, and stepfather of Kelly, Sean and Andrea. Dearest brother of Jimmy (Gail). Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Wujek- Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile), to St. Michael Catholic Community for a 10:15 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection.
HART, GLADYS "IVY", April 6, 2001; age 93. Beloved wife of the late James "Les" Hart. Loving mother of Janice (Robert) Taylor and Sandra (Gerald) Wood. Dear grandmother of five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral Service 11 AM Monday, April 9, 2001 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Monday 10 AM until time of Service. Memorial tributes to the Farmington Hills Salvation Army.
HEINSIMER, DOROTHY BECK Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Mother of Barbara (Jim) Parvis and Jim (Rita Pink) of Beverly Hills, MI. Grandmother of Corinne and Todd Parvis and Matthew and Kevin Heinsimer. Devoted sister of the late Herbert, Raymond, and Ted Beck. Daughter of the late Edward Beck and Lillian (nee Sonnenshein). A celebration of her life and the way she touched so many will be held at Lincolnwood Place Auditorium, 7000 McCormick, Lincolnwood, IL on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Heinsimer contributed to many charities and the family asks that memorials in her name be made to your favorite charity. For info The Weinstein Funeral Home 800-288-5701
HUMINSKI, MARY ELLEN, Age 85. April 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus S., M.D. Dearest mother of Michael J. (Mary Anne), Judith A. (John) Ellis and Mary Ellen "Patty" (Chip) Miller. Also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Clarence Holden, Edward Holden, Jim Holden and Donald Holden. Dear friend of Edmund T. Warren. Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Scripture services Sunday 6:30 p.m. Funeral services Monday, instate 12 noon St. Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, until time of Mass at 12:30.
JOHNSON (CAROLLO MANGIARELLI) IDA 3-19-28 to 3-29-01. passed away at the home she shared with her husband, Brady Johnson in Bakersfield, CA. Shortly after she was born in Fresno, CA, her father, Vito, and mother Josephine, relocated to MI. Ida married and had two daughters, Mary Jo & Diana. She was very active in civic organizations and fundraising events. in '95, Ida moved to CA to be near her daughters and there, met her loving husband. For almost 3 years they enjoyed each day together. Ida is survived by Brady, her daughters, son-in-law, Lu, grandchildren, Andrea & Joey, her brother Jack Carollo, his family, and many cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: The American Diabetes Assn., "Memorial in Honor" Program, 1-800-342-2383. A memorial service will be held for Ida in MI this fall.
JOHNSON, VIOLA MAE Age 66 of Detroit, April 3, 2001. Dearest daughter of adopted mother Alease Crowder. Beloved mother of Ada Szczesniak and Deborah D. Guin. Loving grandmother of Cortez, Montez and Shenek Guin. Also survived by three sisters and three brothers. Also loved by seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Viola was ordained a Missionary at King David Temple of Truth and was also a life member of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. Arrangements by Jeter Memorial Funeral Home (313) 836-9750
JONES, R. GARY, Age 58. April 6, 2001. Beloved son of Frances H. Dear brother of Linda and brother-in-law of Caren. Dear uncle of Richard, Leigh and Adrienne (Khalil) Kassem. Pre-deceased by his father Robert B. and brothers Stephen and Richard. Funeral 11:30 a.m., Monday, Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Friends may visit Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Memorials to: American Diabetes Association, 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, Mich. 48025.
KOSS, ROBERT A., SR., April 6, 2001, age 84, of Marine City. Beloved husband of Catherine. Dear father of Lucretia Ann (Dr. James) Karo, Robert A. (Jennifer), Claudia (Jeffrey) Jones, and Rosalie (William) Balfour. Brother of Tom, Jerry, Bill and Chuck Doyle and Rita Finley and the late Marguerite, Dolores and Francis. Brother-in-law of Ruth Duschang. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, and 10 a.m. Mass in Holy Cross Church. Visitation Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Activities Center or the Southeastern Michigan Conservation Club.
LAHIFF, PHILLAINE M. Age 57 of Clearwater, Fla. Died Wednesday, April 4, 2001 at Mease Countryside Hospital, Safety Harbor, Fla. She was born in Detroit and moved to Florida in 1997 from Farmington Hills, MI. She was a member of St. Michael the Arch Angel Catholic Church, Clearwater, Fla. Survivors include a son, Bryce, Los Angeles, a daughter, Gwen Thacker, Bellevue, Wash., her mother Frances Klotz, Scottsdale, AZ, 2 brothers, John Karabees, Scottsdale, AZ and Robert Karabees, Williamston, MI, and one grandson Venice Lahiff, Los Angeles. Memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Family Center Chapel, Farmington, MI on Wednesday, April 11, 11:00 a.m. The family is asking in lieu of flowers, donations be made to American Diabetes Association.
LaPLANTE, CRAIG J., Age 52. April 7, 2001. Loving husband of Rosemarie. Dearest son of Joseph and Betty. Visitation Monday 5-9, Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9. Funeral service Wednesday 10 a.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
LEE, SHIRLEY, Dear wife of Marvin. Loving mother of Marvin (Patti), Shirley (Larry) Magary, Marilyn (John) Reuter and Janice (Tom) Dost. Grandmother of Melissa, Tricia, Gary, Todd, Mark and Micheal and great grandmother of Ashley and Sarah. Dear sister of Rita Lingenfelter, Jeane Cosner and Elaine Aprile and the late William Brandel and Frances Stevens. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (Bet. 6-7 Mile) Redford. Instate Tuesday 9:30 AM, Mass 10 AM at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church, (Corner of Beech Daly & 6 Mile) Redford. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery.
LEPAK, JOHN A., Age 72, of Brighton on April 3rd in Ann Arbor. Beloved husband of Dolores. Former member of the Knights of Columbus and Polish Goodfellows in Detroit, member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton, and owner and operator of Lepak Printing in Detroit for 50 years before retiring in 2000. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, April 9th at 11:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Road, Brighton. Arrangements by KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, Brighton (810-229-9871).
LEPKOWSKI, EUGENE, Age 77, 159 Daleyuhski Way, Tellico Village, TN, passed away April 4, 2001 at his home. Gene was a member of Tellico Village Community Church, former member of the Finance Committee of Tellico Village, Rotary Club of Peru, Indiana and National Association of Accountants. Preceded in death by father, Alex Lepkowski, mother, Helen Strzalka Lepkowski, and older brother, Leonard Lepkowski. Survivors: wife, Ellen Courtney Lepkowski; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Alicia Lepkowski, Ann Arbor, MI; Tom and Barb Lepkowski, Merrimack, NH; daughter, Carol Courtney, Charleston, SC; grandsons, Matthew, Alex, Edwin, Sam, Mike, Chris and Stefan; sister, Lil Keipp of Redford, MI; brothers, Dick Lepkowski of New Port Richie, FL, Ed Lepkowski of Livonia, MI and Ted Lepkowski of Dearborn, MI. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2001 at the Tellico Village Community Church with the Rev. Marty Singley officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Adventa Hospice, 7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37919 or the Tellico Village Community Church. Click Funeral Home, Lenoir City is serving the Lepkowski family. www.clickfuneralhome.com
