Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Detroit area deaths December 26, 1998 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: J. S. January 6, 2009 ANDERSON, ELMER A.(Andy) Age 72. December 23, 1998. Loving husband of Frances (Fran). Dear father of Matthew and Amy (Rev. James) McCracken. Predeceased by infant son Michael. Brother of the late Irene Hubbard. Brother-in-law of Earl Hubbard, Margaret Michaels, Dorothy Furchak, Frances Harnadek and Penny Harnadek. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours Sunday 3:30 - 9, Monday 2-9. Kaul Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Instate Tuesday 9:15 am St. Issac Jogues Church until time of Mass 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Scripture service Monday 7 pm. BACHMAN,FAYE V., Age 97. Loving wife of the late John P. Beloved mother of Marilyn (Raymomd) Nawrocki, Robert (Susanne) Bachman and Eileen (Robert) Benoit. Survived by 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Visitation Saturday 4-8 and Sunday 2-8 at the Verheyden Duross Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile) Warren. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the Funeral Home and to St. Malachy Church for an 10:00 a.m. Mass. Scripture Service 3:00 p.m. Sunday. BELANGER,JOSEPH LAWRENCE December 23, 1998. Age 77. Beloved husband of Rita. Dear father of Pam (Jerry) Hirzel, Cathy (Ken) Kajkowski and Mark (Patty) Belanger. Grandfather of seven; greatgrandfather of two. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Road, 1 mile west of Farmington Road, Livonia Saturday 6-9 p.m.; Sunday 1-9 p.m. and St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon, east of Farmington Road, Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. Scripture service Sunday 7:30 p.m. Memorials to American Lung Association or Karmanos Cancer Foundation preferred. BRADY (nee Fisher),JEAN Age 72 of Placida, Florida. Formerly of Redford Township, MI. Died after a short illness in Ft. Myers, Florida on December 22, 1998. She is survived by her husband Edward J., daughters Dianne Richards (James) of St. Augustine, Florida and Dennise Davis (Donald) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, 5 stepchildren; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jean was an officer of Gasparilla Estates Booster Club, a member of the golf league, former President of the Henry Ford Trade School Ladies Golf League, and an active member of St. Francis Church in Piscida, Florida and a Eucharistic Minister at St. Valentine Church in Redford Township. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at the Livonia Chapel of the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., (E. of I-275). There will be prayers Monday 9 a.m. at the funeral home and a funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Valentine Church, 14841 Beech Daly Rd., Redford Township. The ushers of St. Valentine Church and the Monaghan Rosary Prayer Group will hold a rosary Sunday at 7 p.m. Burial will be held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, MI. Memorial donations can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. CAIMI, GENEVIEVE Nee COFELL Dear mother of Robert & Barbara Cofell, Jenny & Donald Baldwin and Joseph & Dee Caimi. Grandmother of Renee Westwood and Richard & Janet Cofell. Great grandmother of Matthew Westwood. Five step grandchildren. Two step great grandchildren. Sister of Janet. Visitation at: Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Funeral Service at St. Sabina Catholic Church Monday 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. CHEMOTTI, ELISA, December 23, 1998. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Robert P. (Irene) and Irene J. (Joseph) Peters. Also survived by five grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home , 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (At Ann Arbor Trail) to St. Bernadine of Siena Church at 10 a.m. Rosary Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Family will receive visitors Sunday from 2-9 p.m. COOK, ELVIN LEE, 74. December 22, 1998. Beloved husband of Betty. Dear father of Sandy (Larry) Major. Son of Elsie. Brother of Jerry (Donna) Cook and Emilene Watkins. Grandfather of Matt and Allie. Resting at the: L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford road (W. of Lilley). Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Instate at Agape Family Worship Center, 45081 Geddes road (between Sheldon & Canton Center road) Monday 10 a.m. untill time of funeral service at 11 a.m. D ANDREA (RENO), PEGGY December 22, 1998, age 40, of Romulus. Beloved mother of Bobby. Dear daughter of Sally Reno of Wayne. Dear sister of Shirley Sandusky, Linda Bertram, Gerald Reno and Patricia Reno. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11 a.m. at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne. DAVIS,FLORENCE P., December 21, 1998, age 92. Aunt of Gerald Moore, Russell Moore, Pauline Koehler and Cyd Meek. Sister-in-law of Stella Karnafel and many great nieces and nephews. Services at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home , 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mi.) Monday 10 am. Visitation Sunday 2-6. Family suggests memorials to Angela Hospice. DEDES,COSTAS (GUS) Beloved husband of Theofonia. Dear father of of Vasilios (Athena). Grandfather of Costas and Diana. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Instate at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Rd., St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 from 10:30 a.m. Saturday until time of Funeral at 11:00 a.m. Trisagion 7:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials to the Church appreciated. Veteran of WWII and member of Detroit Commandry #1 KT and Moslem Shriners Club. DeLOOF, GEORGE W., Age 85 of Beverly Hills. Dear husband of Mary Sue DeLoof for 56 years. Beloved father of Dennis P. DeLoof, David A. (Elena) DeLoof, Maryann (Michael) O Shea and Suzanne DeLoof. Grandfather of Erin Rohde, Colleen O Shea, Amanda O Shea, and Martina Rabbani. Visitation Sunday 2-9PM with Rosary 4PM McCabe Funeral Home , 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, (248)553-0120. Funeral Mass Monday 10:30AM with Instate 10AM Prince Of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Rd., West Bloomfield. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Donations to Judson Center or Lourdes Nursing Home. DOPPKE,JENNIE V., Age 79. December 22, 1998. Beloved wife of George A. for 47 years. Loving mother of George-Mohamed (Jamila) and Jennifer (John) Bonsignore. Proud grandmother of seven. Sister of Henry Kramer. Visitation Saturday 6-9, Sunday 1-4 and 6-9. Prayers Sunday 6:15 p.m. Funeral Monday 9:30 a.m. from McCabe Funeral Home 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills with procession to St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills for Mass at 10 a.m. DRITSAN,CHRIS C., Beloved husband of Suzanne. Father of Chris Gary (Maureen), Gary (Mary Ann) Richards, Cheryl (Bill) Plegue, Jim (Vernette) Richards, Albert Jr. (Rebecca) Richards and Thomas (Melissa) Richards. Grandfather of eight. Brother of Sophia (James) Howarth. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. In-state Monday 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church, St. Clair Shores. FREEDLAND,HY, Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Joel Freedland, Marilyn Rosenthal, Karen Freedland and Sheryl (Seth) Korelitz. Dear grandfather of Hanna Ruby Korelitz. Also survived by dear friends Frank and Franklin. Graveside service Sunday 11 a.m. at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel 248-543-1622. HABERMAS, VIRGINIA E. December 23, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Dear mother of Don (Marilyn) and Jeff (Jan). Grandmother of Anika, Katie, Jake, Zach and Luke. Visiting hours Sunday 1:30-9PM Kaul Funeral Home , 35201 Garfield, Clinton Township. Instate Monday 10AM Bethel Lutheran Church, 26400 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores, until time of service 11AM. HILLER,BERNICE A., Wife of the late Harvey. Mother of Marilyn Brown and the late Harvey W. Hiller of Florida. Also five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 1 pm at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Saturday after 3 pm and Sunday after 12 noon. Eastern Star Memorial Sunday 4 pm. Memorials to the Eastern Star Educational Fund appreciated. Past Grand Matron O.E.S. of Michigan. JAY, ROBERT CURTIS, age 74, December 18, 1998. Dearest father of Deborah Morrison. Beloved grandfather of Scott D. Morrison and Eric J. Morrison. Mr. Jay served in the United States Army during the 1940 s. A private burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, Michigan. Arrangements by S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, Eastpointe. KIBBY, LARRY J., Age 55. Died December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Nancy Kibby. Loving father of Lisa (John) Lothringer. Dearest son of Elsie Cowan. Dear brother of Kay (Vern) Sowders, Ed Kibby, Curtis (Louise) Kibby, Glenda (Jay) Sanders. Also survived by two grandchildren, Joshua and John Lothringer. Visitation will be from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday and 12-9 on Sunday at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel). Funeral service will be Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Kibby will be cremated. KIMBERLY, WILLIAM H. Age 79. Dec. 22, 1998. Beloved husband of Lois E. (Bennett); dear father of William H. (Jean) Kimberly Jr., and Joan M. (Richard) Lilac; dear brother of Beverly (Niley) Bailey, Richard Kimberly, Donald (Pat) Kimberly and Janet Johnson; also survived by three grandchildren Anthony Nease, Tracy Kirby and Kimberly Murawski. Visitation Sunday 12/27/98, 1-5 and 6-9 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Road (2 blocks W. of Woodward). Private funeral service and burial Monday at Lapham Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute or American Diabetes Association. KINGSINGER, WILLIAM R. December 23, 1998. Of Westland. Beloved husband of Marley M. Dear father of Pamela A. (Christopher) Elliott, William R. (Anmarie), and Gary B. Grandfather of Rebecca, Victoria, Boston, Anna, Elizabeth and Olivia. Funeral Monday at 10 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home , 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (At Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Saturday 3-9, Sunday 12- 9 p.m. KOTWICK, JOSEPHINE BERTHA Beloved wife of the late Edmond. Dear mother of SR. Alice Kotwick O.S.M., David (JoAnn), John (Marnie), Laura Thompson (Stephen), and Michael (Cheryl). 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Monday from the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods and 11:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Church. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday. LANG,EVA, Beloved wife of the late Irving Lang. Dear mother of Howard (Diana) Lang and Ruth Ann (Morton) Moltz. Grandmother of Deborra Lang, Michelle (Nick Burgess) Lang, Kathleen (Dahlia Schwartz) Moltz, Cyndi (John Bray) Moltz. Sister of Samuel Felix, Rose Gold and Belle Fealk. Sister in law of Elsie Block and Freda (Paul) Shawn. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services Sunday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel , 248-569-0020. LESNER, ROBERT FRANK Age 67 of Florida. Died Dec. 13, 1998. Born August 12, 1931 in Detroit, MI. He had been a resident of the Englewood area for 6 years coming from Holly, MI. He graduated from the University of Detroit, 1954. He was employed as a mechanical engineer for Fisher Body in Pontiac, MI. Survivors include his wife Patricia; one daughter Karen Ann Little of NY; one son Kenneth of Florida; brothers Rodney, Patrick and John of MI; three grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at St. Dunston s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Inurnment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements by Englewood Community Funeral Home, 941-475-9800. LEVY,FLORENCE, Beloved wife of the late Morton Levy. Dear mother of Irwin (Patricia) Levy and Arlene (Edwin) Tarnopol. Grandmother of Michael (Michelle) Levy, Bryan Levy, Jamey Braitman, Marc (Sharon Sandberg) Tarnopol, Joel (Vicki) Tarnopol. Great grandmother of Lauren and Ryan Levy, Rebecca and Craig Tarnopol and Samantha Tarnopol. Sister of Sidney (Edie) Colman. GRAVE SITE SERVICE 1:00 Sunday afternoon at Machpelah Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel , (248) 569-0020. LIETZ,GEORGE, Dec. 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Susan. Dear father of William (Hendrika), Cindy (Mark) Newman, Deborah (Dell) Neal, Brian (Laurie), Brenda and Gordon (Cynthia). Loving son of Lester. Also survived by three brothers, two sisters and 14 grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W.of Lilley), Saturday 4-9 and Sunday 12-9. In state Monday at 9:30 a.m. St. Thomas a Becket Church, 555 S. Lilley Rd. (at Cherry Hill), until time of Mass at 10:30. Prayer service Sunday 2:30 p.m. MIFSUD,JOHN B., December 23, 1998, age 70. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Madalyn (Mark) Beteag, the late Dr. Martin Mifsud, and Lauren (the late Dr. James) Sanko. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Austin, Marc and Sean. Dear brother of Walter (Catherine) and the late Alfred (Margaret Roberts) Mifsud. Dear brother-in-law of Paul (Evelyn) Muliett, John (Rose) Muliett and Emmanuel (Suzanne) Muliett. Dear friend of Dr. Ron Paroly. In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 25225 Code Rd., Southfield. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btwn. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Scripture Service Sunday 7 p.m. MILES,RETA MARIE, Age 68. Formerly of Warren, MI. Passed away Dec. 14, 1998 at her Fairfield Glade, Tennesse home after a short illness. A memorial Mass will be held Monday, Dec.28, 1998, at 10:30 a.m. at St.Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Warren. Mrs. Reta Marie Miles is survived by her husband Claude W. Miles, Jr. of Fairfield Glade, TN; her 4 daughters, Claudia Miles, Roberta Szalach, Angela Sarcone and Melissa Bex; and 2 sisters Teri Mihelich and Toni Ransdell. POPLAWSKI, TEODOR A. Suddenly. Beloved husband of Lillian; dearest father of Kathy and Lyn Webb; dear brother of Edward (Irene), Helen, Walter, and the late Chester, Laura, Henry and Stanley; also survived by many nieces and nephews; brother-in-law of Peter (Lucille) Strzelecki. Funeral from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (betw. 12-13 Mi. Rds.), Monday morning 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 4-9; Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. RENSHAW, WILLIAM A., Age 78. December 22, 1998. Dear husband of Anne. Predeceased by first wife Ellen. Dear father of William A. (Roberta) II, Thomas A. (Charlotte) and Patricia A. (Gordon) Kezele. Also six grandchildren. Public visitation Sunday 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. Eleven Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Private burial Monday Roseland Park Cemetery. ROCCO,ANNA, Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Rose Marie Trandell. Eight grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren. Dear sister of Hantzel Speer of Germany. Visitation at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren, 5-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Vigil Service 3 p.m. Sunday. In-state at St. Sylvester Catholic Church, 12 Mile at Campbell in Warren, Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. ROSEN,MARC A., Beloved son of Sallee Ann Rosen & Gerald Teper and the late Donald Rosen. Former husband of Sherry Rosen. Dear father of Brandon Rosen and Hayley Rosen. Loving brother of David Rosen and Abby Teper. Services Sunday 10 a.m. at the Clover Hill Park Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements by Dorfman Funeral Direction . 248-546-4700 RUHLAND, ANDREW J., Age 90, December 22, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Margaret and Dorothy Ruhland. Loving father of John A. (Lily) Ruhland and Patricia M. (Edwin) Holz. Stepfather of Michael Powers and Thomas (Beverly) Powers. Also surviving are three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Brother of Francis Ruhland, Catherine Hammack and Florence (Leslie) Scobie. Services Monday 1PM at Diener Funeral Home , 48271 Van Dyke (Bet. 21-22 Mile), Utica. Visitation Sunday 2-9PM. dncross4SLEDZ,STANLEY P. Age 87. Dec. 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Anna Mazella. Dear father of Walter Franklin Costolo. Loving brother of Michael (Jewel), Joseph, Walter (Iris), Virginia (Michael) Asarisi and Wanda Bialczyk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services Monday 11 a.m. at the Fisher-Goodnuff Funeral Home 24501 Five Mile, Redford Twp. (bet. Beechdaly & Telegraph), 313-535-3030. Visit Sunday 1 to 9. Rosary 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Oakwood Hospital Stroke Foundation, Box 2500, Dearborn, MI 48123-2500 greatly appreciated. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens West, Westland. STORIE,JAMES E., December 23, age 57. Beloved brother of Carol and Ken; dear brother-in-law of Kenneth Newland; loving uncle of Kevin and Scott. Funeral service Sunday 3 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (btwn. Middlebelt and Merriman). Visitation Saturday 1-9 and Sunday Noon until the time of service. Interment in Wolverine, Michigan. STROHMAIER,VIOLET F. Age 94, formerly of Gladwin. Beloved mother of Ruth Ivesic, Beverly Rodda and Gerald; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also survive. Service Monday 11 a.m. Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill), Westland. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. TERENZI, ANTONIO (TONY) Age 49. December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Cardinali). Loving father of Pier Marino, Marcello and Sabrina. Dearest son of Norina Terenzi (nee Ceccoli) of San Marino. Son-in-law of Giovanna Cardinali. Brother of Giuseppe (Rosa) Terenzi, Domenico (Silvia) Terenzi and Adriana (Marino) Bugli, all of San Marino. Dear brother-in-law of Antonio (Anna) Moraccini, Piero (Antoinette) Zanotti, Marino Cardinali and Carol Bielec. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of the San Marino Social Club. Sadly missed by family and friends. Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m., Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 8 p.m. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. from Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) to San Francesco Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection. VENTURINO,SARAH J., beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear sister of Catherine Welz, Frances Schmick, Mary Jane Piasecki and Joseph Spadafore. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Monday from the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods and 10:00 a.m. at St. Veronica Church. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Sunday Visitation 1-9 p.m. Sunday. WEINMAN,REBECCA (BECKIE) Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dear mother of Larry, Gloria (Norman) Little. Loving grandmother of David and Jodi Little. Service Sunday 10 a.m. at the: Hebrew Memorial Chapel. (248) 543-1622 Interment Hebrew Memorial Park (Radomer section) WIECZOREK,LEONA ,December 22, 1998. Beloved wife of John. Dearest sister of Stella Tumidanski. Leaves three nephews and one niece; many great nephews and great nieces. Member of St. Christopher Seniors, P.L.A.V. Post #75, Ladies Auxiliary, and Seniors, Ford Motor Company Retires Local #400. Services Monday 9:30 a.m. from the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to St. Christopher 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/wayne/obits/122698ob.txt