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LOPETRONE, MAXINE Y. Died February 27, 2002. Age 74. Beloved wife of the late Louie Lopetrone. Dearly loved mother of Roxanne Lopetrone and Yvonne Lopetrone. Cherished sister of Glen and Mildred McCurdy and the late Rex Shirtz. Touched many with her kindness, intelligence and sweetness. She had a passion for reading, deep love of animals and nature, and appreciation of art and beauty. Private services at McFarland-Foss Funeral Home. Donations to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, 26530 Eureka Rd., Taylor, MI 48180 or The Dearborn Animal Shelter, 2661 Greenfield, Dearborn, MI 48120, would be appreciated. "The time we have spent together is precious, and that is the blessing of our life."
MARKOWSKI, VIVIAN A. Feb. 24th, age 82. Beloved wife of Frank. Loving mother of Linda (Mrs. David J.) Wysocki, the late Christopher, Donna (Mrs. Alex) Chaplyn, Suzanne (Mrs. Timothy) Marrs, Frank, Thomas (Beth), and Lisa (Mrs. Gerald) Bugajski. Dearest grandmother of Mark & Rick Strickroot, Keife, Kelly & Samantha Marrs, Robert Francis and Alex & Andrea Bugajski. Dear great-grandmother of Christopher Strickroot. Dear sister of Isabel McEachran and Beatrice Jupe. Visitation Wed., 6-9 P.M. and Thurs. 1-9 P.M. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd., (N. of 12 Mile) Warren. In state Friday, 10 A.M. at St. Martin DePorres church, 31515 Hoover, (N. of 13 Mile) Warren until Mass at 10:30 A.M. Scripture service Thurs. 7 P.M. Family requests donations to the Michigan Cancer Foundation.
MAYNARD, JEWELL M., February 26, 2002 Age 71 of Brownstown. Loving Mother of Terry (Anne), Billy (Brenda), Cathy Aderhold, Charles (Patricia), Dannie and Michael. Dearest sister of Pearl (Judy) Ratcliffe, Ann (Jack) Maynard and Bill (Catherine) Ratcliffe. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 P.M. with a Service to be held at 7:30 P.M. at the Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel) 23750 Goddard Rd. Interment Ratcliffe cemetery in Glenhayes, West Virginia.
McCANTS, CHARLES H. Age 84. February 21, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Johnnie Mae McCants. Loving father of Sherman and Cheryl Cross of Milwaukee, WI, Willie (Debra) McCorvey of Austin, TX, Ernestine (Freddy) Kennedy of Birmingham, Ala. and the late Betty and Cynthia. He leaves to mourn seven grandchildren Charles (Sonia), Gilbert (Alisha) Shaw, Paul (Michelle) Morton, Brian (Lisa) Clayborn, Wilbur (Alyce), Cynthia Whitt and Ryan Gaddy; and four sisters Matilda Fantroy, Mattie Gantt and Bertha Thomas of Brewton, Ala. and Ollie Jenkins of Atlanta, GA; 11 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Family hour at Swanson Funeral Home, 806 E. Grand Blvd., Friday, March 1 from 6-7 p.m. Funeral services at Genesis Lutheran Church, 7200 Mack Ave. Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. Interment Gethsemane cemetery.
MCMAHON, STEPHEN, Age 52. Loving father of Krissy (David) Williams, and Todd. Grandfather of Josh & Jacob. Dear brother of Lee, Brian, Nancy, Mike, Peggy, Jamie, Judee and Paul. Preceded by parents Bernard & Patrica and sister Maureen. survived by many friends and relatives. Visitation Friday 2-9 pm Services Saturday 10 am at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Administration Hospital, Ann Arobr, MI
MERIGIAN, MAKROUHY, Age 90. Beloved wife of the late Hagop John Merigian. Loving mother of Charles John Merigian and the late Sam John (Diane) Merigian. Dear grandmother of Leih (Dan Elash) Merigian, Dr. Kevin Sam Merigian and John (Cecilia) Merigian. Dear great-grandmother of Leah, Anna, David, Gabriel, Jonathon and Colin Merigian. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m., prayers 6:30 p.m. at St. Johns Armenian Church, Southfield. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the Church. Interment Evergreen cemetery. Family Requests memorial gifts to CASP (Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program). Arrangements by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 248-541-8325.
MICHIE, GEORGE B., February 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Martha. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral service 1 p.m. Friday from the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation 10 a.m. Friday.
MORNINGSTAR, LORNE E. Age 83. February 26, 2002. Beloved husband of Eleanore. Loving father of Craig, Linda (Rich) McLaren and Nancy (Wayne) Moore. Dear grandfather and great grandfather. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Funeral Service Friday 11 am. Loyal employee of Dunn and Bradstreet for 38 years.
MUELLER, JOHN HAMILTON JR 53, of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, died Thursday, February 21, 2002 at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d Alene. He was born August 9, 1948 at Cottage Hospital in Grosse Pointe Farms in Michigan to John H. and Adelaide (Kastner) Mueller. He attended St. Paul s Elementary and Grosse Pointe High School South. He graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. in social science. He began his career with Lincoln Brass Works in Detroit, Michigan and became treasurer, president and CEO. He married Linda Johnson on June 24, 1970 in Northville, Michigan. They made their home in Bloomfield Township and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. They moved to Coeur d Alene, Idaho in 1997. The great loves of his life were Jesus, his wife and sons, golf and fly fishing. John accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior during his illness. This gave him tremendous peace. The rapture can occur at any time. Are you ready? He is survived by his wife, Linda of Coeur d Alene, ID; sons, Christopher Mueller of East Lansing, MI and Zac Mueller of Coeur d Alene, ID; sisters, Judy E. Ashleman and husband, Richard of Rochester, MI, and Susan A. Lawson of St. Clair, MI. He was preceded in death by son, John H. Mueller III in 1991, a daughter, Lisa Anne Mueller in 1985, and a sister, Janet A. Mueller. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd (bet. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday, 11 a.m. Family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 p.m., and Friday 2-5, 7-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery.
PALOSKI, BETTY JANE, Age 84 of Memphis TN, formerly of Southfield, died February 27, 2002. Betty retired from the Detroit Police Department, Juvenile Division in 1971 after 25 years of service. Surviving are her cousins, among them Nancy and Harold Krueger of Bethel Springs, TN. Interment Greenwood cemetery, Grand Rapids. Family services at a later date. Arrangements by Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, Grand Rapids.
PANEK, RITA B., Beloved wife of the late Frank Sr. Dearest mother of Carol (Michael) Pollari and the late Frank Jr. Loving sister of Ernestine (Ervin) Stanley and sister-in-law of Thelma Gallas. Dear grandmother of Michael and Kyle. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 8 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 blocks South of 696-11 Mile). Instate Saturday 9:15 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Clement Church, 25320 Van Dyke (3 blocks North of 10 Mile).
PERRY, HARVEY E., Age 90, February 27, 2002, of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Olga. Loving father of Verna (John) Bryan. Dear brother of Leonard, Rose Crain and Lucille Cadzow. Also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation Friday at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd. 1-9 P.M. and Service on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Funeral Home. Interment Michigan Memorial Park cemetery.
PHILLIPS, A.D., Age 66, February 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Sue. Dear father of Laura (Chris) Morgan and Linda "Chappy" (Mario) Gonzales. Papa of Sarah, Lucy, Mary Katerine, Emily, Adam and Joshua. Brother of Troy and Ellawee, both of Baxter, TN. Family will receive friends at the A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks (between Maple and Big Beaver) Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at the Rochester Church of Christ, 250 W. Avon Rd., Rochester Hills. Memorial Tributes to Michigan Christian Youth Camp, 820 N. Lake George Rd., Attica, MI 48412.
RANKE, NANCY A., February 25, 2002 of Bloomfield Hills. Wife of the late Rudy Ranke. Mother of Laurie Nalepa, Elizabeth Shannon, Rick and John Ranke. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Sister of Barbara Brethen, Betty Solether and John Appelhof. Memorial service and interment will be private. Memorial tributes may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Wm. R. Hamilton Co. of Birmingham (248) 644-6000
RASHI, GERTRUDE V., Feb. 27, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Maurice R. Dear mother of Richard M. (Irene), Robert G., Deborah J. (Mary), and Donna J. (Mike) Licata. Also survived by nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. from The Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.). Family will receive visitors Thursday 3-9 p.m.
ROSENTHAL, GERALD, Beloved husband of the late Pearl Rosenthal; dear father of Diane Rosenthal and Ilene (Stephen) Helfant; dearest brother of Kay (Harvey) Myerson; loving grandfather of Adam (Dana) Brown and Eric (Beth) Brown; great-grandfather of Emily, Jake and Michael; dearest brother-in-law of Anne (Milton) Aptekar; also many nieces and nephews. SERVICES FRIDAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, ON 12 MILE, E. OF ORCHARD LAKE RD., FARMINGTON HILLS. 248-406-6000. Interment B nai Israel cemetery, Novi.
RUBE, CANTOR SIDNEY Beloved husband of Esther. Dear son of Rev. Mordichai (the late Yetta). Loving father of Dr. David (Sondra), Saul (Jennifer), and Charles Rube. Dear brother of Sylvia (Sam) Wertenteil. Loving grandfather of Yaakov Chaim, Moshe Zecharya, Yosef Levi, Shmuel Yitzchok, and Yocheved Aviva Vita. Services Thurdsay 12:30 PM at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel 248-543-1622
SARVIS, NORMAN G., February 26, 2002. Dear father of April (Alex Simich) Sarvis, Rebecca (Yuichiro) Honjo and Carrie (Ronald Cloyd) Sarvis. Dear grandfather of Kentaro Honjo. Dear brother of Sandra Camto. Funeral service Sat. 10 A.M. Wessles & Wilk Funeral Home 23690 Woodward Ave. Pleasant Ridge. Visitation Friday 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Interment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Arrangements By Generations Funeral and Cremation Services 1-800-491-4499
SWIFT, EMMA MARIE, February 26, 2002 of Birmingham. Wife of the late Harvey C. Swift, Sr. Mother of Pamela (Michael) McCarthy and Harvey Swift Jr. Also one grandson, Joshua. Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, 1589 W. Maple, Saturday 11 a.m. Memorial tributes may be made to this church. Arrangements by the Wm. R. Hamilton Co. of Birmingham, (248) 644-6000.
THIBAULT, ANTHONY, Beloved husband of Annie. Dear father of Christine Harvey, Richard, Anthony Jr., Kenneth, Roberta Frank and Anthony Slivinski. Also survived by 5 grandchildren Jermey, Eva, Brandon, Jennie, Dennine, 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Memorial service Friday 4:00 pm from the Kerrington Funeral Alternatives, 15975 Eureka Rd, Southgate. Visitation from Noon to 4:00 pm
TYRO, MICHAEL JOHN, , 69. Loving husband of Rose. Dearest father of Diane (Arthur) Huge, Denise Musto, Laurie (John) Morrison & Linda (Rick) Curmaldi. Dear grandfather of Michael K., Andrew, Cara, Brandon, Brianne & Eric. Beloved brother of Jean (Michael) Kostiuk, Olga Wojtyshyn & Joseph (Dolores) Tyro. Visitation Thur. 2-9 at the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (just So. of 13 Mile), Madison Hts. Scripture Service 7 PM. Funeral Fri. 10 AM at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 12 Mile between Van Dyke & Hoover, Warren.
VAN LOON, KATHLEEN FRANCES (Nee Frommelt). Age 76, of Harper Woods, MI, formerly of Dubuque, IA. Died peacefully at home on February 27, 2002. Beloved wife of Hank. Dearest mother of Thomas (Diana), Kathleen (Thomas) Foos of Tequesta, FL, Elaine Dieterle, Paul (Marianna), Patricia (Timothy) Ryan, Lora (Craig) Strzyzewski, Linda (Joseph) Miko, and Susan (Steve) Abdal of Redwood Shores, CA. Preceded in death by her son Henry James Van Loon and parents Herman and Anna Frommelt. Loving grandmother of 19 grandchildren. Her life was dedicated to lovingly caring for her husband, children, and grandchildren. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church until time of Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 3-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice or Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
VARDON, GERALDINE B. Age 76. Beloved wife of the late Clifford. Dear mother of Gregory (Nancy), Christine (Gary) Jones, Susan Skinner, Lawrence (Judy), Karol (Michael) Gagacki, Karen (Kevin) Hayes, Margaret (Peter) Brown and Pamela (John) Kozak. Loving grandmother of Ian, Kevin, Stacy, Brian, Amanda, Megan, Stefan, Cody, Lindsay, Lance, Nicholas, Sean and Alaina. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Funeral Saturday, instate 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. St. Mary s Catholic Church, Royal Oak. Memorial contributions may be made to O.A.T.S., hrh, Inc., Cranberry Creek, 3090 Weidemann Dr., Clarkston, MI 48348.
VERVAEKE, GILBERT G., Beloved husband of the late Magdalena (Madeline). Dearest father of Dr. Rudy (Jill) and Mark (Dr. Renee) Vervaeke. Loving grandfather of Marie, Olivia, Christian, Timothy, Michelle, Madeline and Stephen. Dear brother of Jeanne, Cecile and Mariette of Belgium. Instate Thursday 9:30 am at St. Angela s Church with the mass at 10:00 am. Visitation Thursday 2-9pm with a 7pm Scripture service at the Arthur J. Vanlerberghe Funeral Home 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores, (Between 12 and 13 Mile Rd). Member of the Belgian American Century Club. Belgian American Association Belgian American card club and the Flemish Family Circle.
VOSGERCHIAN, ROXIE, Beloved daughter of the late Ohannes and Kegoohie Vosgerchian. Dearest sister of Esther Vosgerchian and Dr. Aram Vosgerchian. Loving aunt of Lynn (Edward) Marentette, Gregory (Jennifer) Vosgerchian, Karen (Mark) Roberts. Great aunt of Kara, Lauren, Jessica, Tyler, Charity, Nathaniel, Aaron and Bethany. Also survived by many other relatives and friends. Visiting Friday 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Dan Gark Prayers Friday 6 p.m. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (S. of Ford Rd.). Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Dearborn. Interment Woodlawn. Memorial tributes to either St. Sarkis Church or ARS Sybille Chapter Orphans Fund. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815 or 313-869-4100.
WALKER, KATHERINE M., Feb. 19, 2002, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Lou. Dearest mother of David Walker. Dear sister of Victoria Sporer & Ruth (Al) Stiglich. Also survived by nieces & nephews. Memorials Mass March 2, Sat. 10:00AM at St. Lucy Croation Church, 200 E. Wattles Road (17 Mile). Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile).
WIEGAND, FRANK J. JR. February 26, 2002, Age 80. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Patricia (David) Hemry, Linda (Rocky) Richards, Frank (Janet) Wiegand III, Gary Wiegand. Loving and Proud grandfather of Tamara (Paul) Carabelli, Tanya Pantaleo, Crystal Richards, Jay Richards, Frank IV, Krista. Great grandfather of Jacquelyn, Christina, Juliana, Justin, Anthony and Taya. Dearest brother of Bernice, Charles, Edwin, the late Virginia, the late Ruth, the late Jerome, the late Arlene. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. Instate Saturday 11:00 a.m. Until 11:30 a.m. Time of Mass at St. Sylvester Church, 11200 12 Mile Rd., Interment Resurrection cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association Appreciated.
WILLIAMS, NORMAN H. February 27, 2002. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Betty (Dave) Leibold, Vicki (Paul) Cook, Paul, Mary (Brad) Kelley, Donna (Tom) Bolig, Tom (Robin), Richard (Shannon), David (Tracey), Joseph, Christopher, Daniel (Christine), Laura (Kyle) and Theresa. 11 grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 5-9, Friday 1-4 and 6-9 at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi (248) 348-1800 . Funeral service Saturday 9:30 a.m. Our Lady of Sorrows, 23815 Power Rd., Farmington. Donations to the Williams Family.
ZARR, DEBORAH M., Loving mother of Felicia Wodowski. Dearest daughter of Agnes Zarr and the late Richard (1995). Dear sister of Richard (Sharon), Larry (Norma), Keith, Jeffrey (Deborah) Zarr, Kathy (Keith) Knoll, and Wendy Zarr. Leaves many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (3 Blocks South of 696-11 MI.) In state Friday 9:30 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass at St. Dorothy Church, 12255 Frazho (South of 696, E. of Hoover). Interment White Chapel cemetery.
BEECHER, VERNA, Age 94, of Wallled Lake, March 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Laurence (Bill) Beecher. Beloved mother of Lawrence E. Beecher, Beverly M. Frayne. Eleven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Sister of Daniel M. Gotham. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 11 a.m. Friends may visit Thursday 2-9 p.m. Memorials to Hospice of S.E. Michigan appreciated.
BEHRENS, WILLIAM G. March 22, 1998. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of William L. and Lynne Behrens-Hanna (Monsif). Grandfather of Matthew James, William Leonard and Michael Monsif. Dear friend of Frances Rasool-Veal II. Funeral service Thursday 7 p.m. at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home 28499 Schoenherr Rd. (S. of 12 Mile, Warren). Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
BELARSKI, CHARLOTTE, Beloved wife of the late Louis. Dear Mother of Geraldine (Michael) Tyminski, Diane (Mark) Krysmalski and Gary (Dianne) Belarski. Grandmother of Emily and Austin. Visitation at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke, 3 blks. S.of 696 (11 Mile), Wednesday 5-9 pm. and Thursday 2-9 pm. with Rosary at 7 p.m. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Clement Church, Van Dyke, 3 blks. N.of 10 Mile. until 10 a.m. Mass.
BINDER, JOHN J., Age 86. Suddenly March 22. Beloved husband of the late Estelle; dear father of James; grandfather of Erich and Kay; brother of Raymond, Bernhard and Rita Walling. Funeral Friday 10:30 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods and 11 a.m. Our Lady Star of The Sea Church. Visitation after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Resurrection cemetery, Clinton Twp.
BIRCHFIELD, JAMES M., March 23, 1998 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Judith Langley (David), David and Michael. Dear brother of William (Joan), and Annah Hackney. Loving Grandfather of Kristin and Derek. Visitation Wednesday 5-9PM and Thursday 1-9PM. Funeral Services Friday 11AM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford.
BLAKLEY, INGE G., Age 71, March 23, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Beloved sister of Erna Knight, the late Hilde Hiller and Helmuth Seifert. Dear step-mother of Joan Sargant. Beloved aunt to 10 nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Service at Noon at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward Ave.) Royal Oak. Memorial contributions suggested to Karmanos Cancer Institute.
BODURKA, DELPHINE S., March 23, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Dearest mother of Ronald P. (Vera). Loving grandmother of Derek. Dear sister of Josephine Carson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home 18957 W. Warren at Artesian to SS. Peter & Paul Church 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m.
BOIGEGRAIN, JOSEPHINE C. March 24, 1998, age 95, formerly of Royal Oak. Wife of the late Charles J.; dear mother of Jean T. Shea (William) and Charles J. (Carol); also ten grand- children and 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Helen Herrmann. In state at Shrine of the Little Flower, Woodward at 12 Mile, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Memorial tributes Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity, Huntsville, Utah 84317, Attn: Fr. Alan. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500.
BOKS, EDMUND M., of Harper Woods. Beloved husband of the late Barbara L. Dear father of Mrs. Edmund (Mary Ellen) Kirles, Edward (Theresa), Larry (Carol), Francis and the late Patricia Ann. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Brother of Evelyn Podleski and the late Leonard Boks. Visitation at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods 2-10 p.m. Tuesday. In state at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10.
BOYD, RALPH A.., Age 81 of Detroit. March 21, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Bernice. Dear brother of Florence Spangler of Yale, and Dorothy Smith of Capac. No visitation or services. Arrangements by Port Huron Family Funeral Home, 1525 Hancock St.
BRANSCUM, EMMA (BALLARD) Beloved mother of Larry (Rosanna) Ballard, Dennis (Pat) Ballard, Gerald (Paula) Ballard, Betty (Robert) Sparks, John (Joyce) Ballard and Ronald (Sue) Branscum. Sister of Elizabeth Carr and Robert Hicks. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery, Troy
CECI, ANNUNCIA, Age 82. March 22, 1998. Beloved mother of Roy (Jolan), Frank (Patricia), Meria, Grace Genova and Joyce (Brad) Lietz; loving grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 16; dear sister of Anthony Yacobelli and Mary Rini. Visitation will be Thursday 1-9 and Friday 2-9 at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile). Prayers Saturday at 9:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass 10:30 at SanFrancesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley, Clinton Twp. Donations can be sent to the American Heart Association and to Hospice of Southeast Michigan. (810) 412-3000
CHAMPAGNE, MARGARET C. March 23, 1998. Dear sister of Ila Boutilier. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel) 5900 Allen Rd. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre cemetery. Miss Champagne s family was one of the first settlers in the downriver area in the early 1800 s.
COOK, HILDA, Beloved sister of Sister Mary McNally, CND and Vernon McNally. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m. Querfeld Funeral Home 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn and to St. Albert the Great Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m.
DeSMET, JOSEPH JR., Age 49, March 23, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Sandra. Dearest father of Christy (Lindsay) Luceus, Diana (Jeffrey) Keller, and the late Joseph III. Grandfather of Brianna Nichole Keller. Loving son of Vera and the late Joseph DeSmet. Brother of George (Karen), Robert, Donald, William and Kathryn DeSmet. Dear uncle of Alex. Funeral Friday 9:30 a.m. from. D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home 30009 Hoover Rd at Common (12 Mile). St. Edmund Church 10 a.m. Visitation Thurs 1-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m.
ESORDI, SAMUEL E., Age 88. Died March 22. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Elizabeth. survived by one son Mr. and Mrs. David and Phyllis Esordi of Grosse Ile. Also survived by three grandsons, Thomas D. (Leslie), Michael V. (Renee), and Joseph S. (Maribeth) Esordi; and five great-granddaughters. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Wake service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Prayers 10 a.m. Thursday at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, 3880 Fort, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (313) 928-6500. Mass 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse Ile, MI. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park cemetery.
FEENEY, EVALENE N., Of Milwaukee, Wisc.; formerly of Detroit. Age 92. Died March 21, 1998. Member of Detroit Chapter of the Daughters of Isabella. Beloved mother of Shirley (Dr. Harry R.) Foerster of Wisc., Vern H. (Shirley) Feeney, Al H. Feeney and J. Michael (Ann) Feeney all of Michigan; 17 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Funeral mass Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. St. Mary s Catholic Church, Chelsea, MI. Visitation Friday, March 27, 7-9 p.m. and vigil at 8:30 p.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, MI.
FLYNN, DOROTHY M., March 23, 1998. Wife of the late Richard. Dear mother of Shirley (Richard) Dettloff and the late Patricia Simmons and Dennis Bednarski. Dear sister of Virginia Sassak and Leonard Swantek. Also survived by four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35600 Main St., New Baltimore, Saturday at 11 am. Visitation Thursday 6:30-9 pm and Friday 1-9 pm. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan.
FRIEDMAN, MARGIT KORMENDY March 5, 1998, age 89. Wife of the late Zoltan; dear aunt of Michael J. and Aloysius S. Church and Elizabeth Church-Grant; also two great-nieces and one great-nephew. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary (Holy Rosary) Church, 5930 Woodward Ave., Detroit. In lieu of flowers, memorials: Center for Creative Studies Student Scholarship Fund, 201 E. Kirby, Detroit 48202. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons, (248) 362-2500.
GEHA, WILLIAM J., March 23, 1998. Age 77 of Taylor. Beloved husband of the late Anna Marie. Loving father of Mary Ann Snell, Corrine Clark and Cecilia Rymar. Dearest brother of Henry Geha and Esther Gazel. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Mr Geha was preceeded in death by his brothers Edward, Philip and Victor. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Services Friday 11 a.m. at the Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel) 23750 Goddard Road. Interment Michigan Memorial Park
