Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Detroit area deaths December 27, 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 ABBATE,ALBERT, December 23, 1998, age 70. Beloved husband of Jennie; dearest father of Valerie (Marino) Venturini, Paula (Mauro) Bollini, Annamarie (Steve Russo) Abbate and Renee (Don) Kunz; dear brother of Lena Delise; dearest son-in-law of Ferminia Brunamonti; dear brother-in-law of Aldo Brunamonti; also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Prayers will be held on Monday at the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield Rd., at 10:30 a.m. to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Allen Park, at 11 a.m. for Mass. Vigil service Sunday at 8 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. AMSHAY,SUSAN L. (MENUCCI) of Sylvan Lake. December 25, 1998. Age 45. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving daughter of Irving Menucci and the late Mary Louise. Dear daughter-in-law of Albert and Dorothy Amshay. Loving niece of Charlotte Lally, and beloved owner of Ruby. Mrs. Amshay was employed as a Reference Librarian for the City of Troy Public Library for the past 13 years. She was a graduate of Andover High School, CMU and earned a Master of Library Science Degree from UofM. She was a member of the Shrine Parish of St. Joseph, Pontiac and Gilda s Club of Royal Oak. Prayers from the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home, Keego Harbor, Tuesday 9 a.m. and to the Shrine Parish of St. Joseph for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Friends may visit the funeral home Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 3-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery, West Bloomfield. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice of West Bloomfield, or to the UofM Cancer Center would be appreciated. ANDERSON,MARIE A. (SNOW) Beloved mother of Ronald and Phyllis Snow of Saginaw and Daniel A. Snow of Fontana, Wisconsin. Seven grandchildren; seven great-grand- children; one brother, Bernard Balazer of Saginaw. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 1998 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Saginaw. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Detroit. Visitation at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., Saginaw, Tuesday from 1-9 p.m. BABCOCK,IDA, Beloved sister of Dr. Ruben (Florence) Babcock, Louis (Celia) Babcock, Sam (Ilene) Babcock, and the late Edith Goodman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services 2:30 Sunday afternoon at MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel. 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. BARKER, VIRGINIA, Dear friend of Edward Bomberski. Sister of Chester Barker, George Barker, John Robert Barker, Jr., Helen (Howard) Taft, Loretta (Robert) Brown. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-9PM at Kaul Funeral Home , St. Clair Shores. Scripture Service 7PM Monday. Instate Tuesday 9:15AM until 10AM Mass at St. Gertrude Church, St. Clair Shores. BIVINS, JAMES L., December 23, 1998. Age 75 of Newport Richey, FL, formerly of Livonia. Beloved husband of the late Peggy. Dear father of Michael (Lynnette) of Novi, David (Elaine) of Traverse City. Also survived by six grandchildren; sister Jean Compton of Lapeer and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Morgan Funeral Home , Newport Richey, FL. BLASKO, ANNE A. "Marianne" Age 83, December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Max Blasko. Dearest mother of Lawrence Radulski and Maxine (Louis) Jorah. Grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of 12. Funeral Tuesday at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 21440 Universal, Eastpointe. Visitation Monday 1-9PM at S.K. Schultz (a Trust 100 Funeral Home) , 21705 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe. Please call the Funeral Home for service time and additional information (810)775-2200. BLUTH,BEVERLY, Beloved wife of Lawrence N. Bluth. Dear mother of Michael, David, and Jennifer Bluth. Daughter of Esther Leif Weinstein and the late Louis Leif. Sister of Bernard (Judy) Leif. Services 4 o clock Sunday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment in New York. BRADLEY, RUSSELL H., Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of William (Judith), Russell (Carolee), and Karen (Mike) Wagner. Brother of Clifford (Betty). Leaves 6 grandchildren. Services Tuesday 11 a.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home , 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 Blocks W. of Woodward). Visitation Sunday 3-8, Monday 1-8. Family suggest contributions to Hospice of S.E. Michigan. 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. BROOKS,JOHN C., Age 80, December 17, 1998. Beloved husband of Evangeline; dear father of Mary Pat (Joseph) Mysliwiec, John (Katherine) and Thomas (Elizabeth); loving grandfather of Thomas, Aimee, Margaret, Michelle and Paul; also survived by sister-in-law Laura Brooks of Englewood, Florida. World War II Veteran. Memorial Mass of Resurrection Saturday, January 2, 1999, 11 a.m. at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Rd. (north of Eight Mile Rd.), Farmington, Michigan. Memorials to Capuchin Mission in Detroit, Manresa Jesuit Retreat Center Handicapped Accessibility Project or St. Gerald Church. BRYAN, JAMES PATRICK Nov. 4 in Puerto Vallarta. Age 49. Survived by mother Ethel Bryan and sisters Ina Bordner & Bonnie Nelson. Friend of Donald Farrah for 30 years. BURK,DONNA (HADDOCK) Age 71. December 24, 1998. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of Michael (Evie), Gregory (Kathy), Karen (John) Bonvolanta and Mary Jane (Dave) Wrobel. Dearest grandmother of Alex and Chris Wrobel, Matthew, Stephen and Ryan Burk and Michael Bonvolanta. Sister of Martha Weigand, Charles Haddock and Eleanor Williams. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by mother, Helen Haddock, and father, Arthur Haddock, and two sisters, Mary Jo Vetter and Barbara Cline. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Monday 9:30-10 a.m. at the Church. Interment Parkview Cemetery. Memorials to Father Solanus Guild of Detroit or Angela Hospice. BUTCHART, HELEN M., See Moir notice. CHAMPAGNE, ELEANOR E. December 25, 1998, age 76 of Van Buren Township. Beloved mother of Mary, Mrs. Steve (Carol) Shaffer and Randy. Loving grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of three. Visitation Sunday 1-9PM at Crane Funeral Home , 36885 Goddard, Romulus. Instate Monday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, New Boston, from 9AM until services at 10AM. Interment in Michigan Memorial Park. Family suggests contributions to St. Pauls Lutheran Church. CISCO, ERMA, Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Dearest mother of Kenneth (Priscilla), Terry (Marcia), Kim (Leo) Loria & Stanley L. (Mary Jo). Loving grandmother of 9 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 7:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home , 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. COCIN, ZAGORA & PAUL Dearest mother and father of Georgiann Mannino. Grandmother and Great-Grandfather of Julie Hurst and Shelly Rogin. Great-Grandparents of Bree, Hailey and Alec. Visitation Monday 10-1PM. Resting at Rudy Funeral Home , 25650 Van Dyke, Centerline, MI. Service Monday 1PM. COMBIAS,POTA M., December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Dear father of Mary E. Ganfield (John). Sister of the late Angelo and Charlie Metropole. Family will receive friends Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel of A.J. Desmond & Sons, 32515 Wood- ward (bet. 13-14 Mile). Trisagion Tuesday 7 p.m. Visitation at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles, Troy, MI 48098, Wednesday 10:30 until funeral service 11 a.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial tributes St. Nicholas Church appreciated. CROYDON, BRUCE A., December 25, 1998, age 74. Beloved father of Shelley (Leonard) Greene, Daniel and the late Scott. Proud grandfather of Tiffany. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:30AM at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Monday 2-9PM. Interment Cadillac Memorial East. Member of Detroit Police Officers Association. Memorials preferred to Hospice of S.E. Michigan. DARAKJIAN,LOUISE Beloved wife of the late Manual. Dearest mother of Mrs. Ann Rzeszutek, David (Rosemary) Darakjian, Mrs. Angeline (Jules) Lachman. Also the late Norman Darakjian and Mrs. Mamie MacQuillan. Also loved by nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Sarah Goodbalian. Visitation Sunday 6-9PM. Prayers 7:30PM at St. John Armenian Church, Southfield. Funeral Service Monday 11AM at the church. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial gifts to Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program. Arrangements by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home , 248-541-8325. DAVIES,FREDERICK, Age 75, of Howell, MI. Died December 24th at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Twp. He was born February 16, 1923 in Toronto, Canada, the son of Frederick and Beatrice (Barnes) Davies. He married his deceased wife, Serena (Vredenburg) Davies, in Redford on October, 9, 1954. He married his present wife Mildred Quigley on July 26, 1997, she survives. Mr. Davies was retired from Ford Motor Company. He is the loving father of four children: Kim Cook of Brighton, Lynn Ferrier of White Lake, Linda Arena of California and the late Douglas Davies, five Step-children: Mike Hales, Robert, David, and Patrick Quigley and Susan Murray. 19 Grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and one brother Norman Davies of Livonia. Funeral Service Monday, 11 a.m. at the MacDonald s Funeral Home, 315 N. Michigan Ave. Howell (517-546-2800) with Dr. Richard Alberta of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church of Brighton officiating. Visitation Sunday, 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society. 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. 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. 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. Memorials to First United Methodist Church. DYLYN, LILLIAN M. (MIKA) Lilly shared most of her 86 years with her husband of 58 years Charles, her daughter Charlene Brooks and her grand daughters Nicole and Cara Brooks. She passed on December 16, 1998 at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn and is all ready missed by those who knew her. She also leaves two sister and one brother. Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for family and friends. ELLIS,ALEXANDER JOHN "Alex" December 20, 1998. Age 72, of Beverly Hills. Beloved and loving husband of Erika Vogl-Ellis; dear son of the late Anthony and Marie Ellis; brother of Loretta, Charlotte, the late Robert and the late Violet. Mr. Ellis was owner of Ellis Travel Bureau, Inc. since 1975. He was a member of SKAL and President in 1983. He is a life-long member of the DYC, former member of the DGC and DAC. He attended MSU. He served his country in the Navy in WWII. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 32340 Pierce Rd., Beverly Hills. Donations to Services to Enhance Potential, Capuchin Ministries, O.L.Q.M. Church Building Fund or charity of your choice. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan, (313) 839-4100. FALETTI, FRANK, Age 83, December 23, 1998. Husband of the late Mary L. Dear father of Marie (Roger) Spaulding, Denise (Darrell) Costantini and Doreen Faletti. Also survived by two grandchildren. Brother of Rose Worthington, Vincent Faletti and Marie (Kenneth) Schuster. Visitation Sunday 2-9PM at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home , 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.). Instate Monday 9:30AM until time of mass 10AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Rosary Sunday 7:30PM. FARRIS, CATHERINE M. December 26, 1998 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late John H. Dear mother of Barbara MacDonald, Kathryn Wasko, James (Mary Lou) and Deborah (James) Boyer. Sister of Alda "Rose" O Kula and Walter Jedlowski. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home , 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), Tuesday 11AM until the time of the funeral service at 1PM. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice would be appreciated. FEOLA,PEARL M., December 25, 1998. Age 76. Beloved wife of Gaetano. Dear mother of Frank Feola, Nancy Guiles and Lawrence J. (Argelia) Feola. Dear grandmother of T. Michael and Jay Guiles, and Lawrence D. and Pearl A. Feola. Dear sister of Jesse (Ida), Richard (Josephine) and the late Peter, Lawrence R. (Helen) and George (Carmel) Corona, and Nancy LaRicca. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek- Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mi). Rosary Mon. 7 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m. at funeral home. Interment Resurrection. Memorials may be made directly to the family. FRANK,LILLIAN M., December 25, 1998 of Westland. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Marilyn, Doreen and the late Arlene. Dear sister of Grace Holland. 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile, Liv. GANS,EDITH JEANETTE Beloved wife of the late Ernest Gans; dear mother of Margaret (Walter M.) Stark; grandmother of Dr. Robert (Helen) Stark, Barbara (Dr. Barry) Nemon, Joanna (Jay) Abramson, Julie (Rabbi Steven) Stark-Lowenstein; ten great-grandchildren. Services 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at The Ira Kaufman Chapel 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park. GENTZEL,KYLE JAMES, Age 15 months. December 26, 1998. Son of David Gentzel and Julie Labrie. Funeral service First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple, Wednesday, December 30, 11 a.m. Visitation Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple, Birmingham, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. GORECKI,WANDA, (nee Sznaider) Age 77. December 25, 1998. Loving mother of Rose Ann Lormand and Christine Gorecki. Proud grandmother of six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Sr. Christine Schneider, SSJ., T.O.S.F., Mary (Walter) Szczesiul and Clara Sznaider. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 4 p.m. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. GRAY,BASIL M., Age 78, December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of Laura for 56 years. Loving father of Nancy (Terry) Smith. Dear Grandfather of Zachary & Angela. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Monday 6-9PM and Tuesday 2-9PM. GREENLEE, HELEN MARIE Age 96, December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of Harry for 74 years. Loving mother of Mary Ellis and Barbara (Jim) Klann. Dear Grandmother of six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also leaves her sister Irene Crabill. Funeral Service Monday 10AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation Sunday 2-9PM. GROSMAN,MARY, December 25, 1998. Age 72 of Southgate. Beloved wife of William Sr. Loving mother of William Jr. (Mary Jo), George (Denise), Kathleen Bass, Janet, Michael (Cheri), Donald, Mary (Duane) Wilson, Frank (Nancy), Rosemary (Kevin) Gaham, Joesph (Tammy), Mark, Gloria (David) Ritchie & Frances. Dear sister of Susan Nollen. Also survived by 13 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 12-9. Services Monday 11 a.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline, Southgate. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. GUIBORD, ROSEMARY ELLEN December 25. Dear wife of the late Paul. Dear daughter of Justine Cecil. Dear mother of Steven Uppleger (Marina), Janice Haddox, Joseph, Andrew and Paul (Martha). Sister of Margaret Zachos, James Cecil, Frank Cecil and the late Evelyn Beer. Also survived by two grandchildren, Michael and Anthony. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home , 22546 Michigan Ave., to St. John The Baptist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Parish Rosary 8 p.m. Monday. Visitation Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 1-5 and 7-9 p.m. 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. HANYEN, JAMES L., Age 80, died December 11, 1998 after a brief illness. He was a longtime Detroit, New York and Los Angeles public relations executive. He is survived by his wife Ann, his daughter, Susan and his sister, Rosetta. Private services were held. In 1951, Mr. Hanyen, who was born in Phillipsport, NY, moved to Mt. Clemens, MI to work on the transition of Nash to Hudson Motors, later American Motors. His clients also included Volkswagen of America, Porsche, American Motors. HARPER,MARLENE (MICKEY) December 26, 1998. Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of James (Laura) and Michael. Sister of Dorothy Maggs and Thomas Stewart. Also survived by two grandchildren. For further information, please call the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) at 734-522-9400. HARRIS, MARY N., Age 78. December 24. Loving wife of Graydon. Beloved mother of Carolyn (Richard) Tews, late Marilynn Georges and Edward Harris. Dear grandmother of Michael Harris, Bryan (Kim) Tews, Brandon Tews and Matthew Georges. Memorial Service Monday, December 28, 3:00 p.m. at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church (Chapel), 7101 Park Ave. Inurnment in the Allen Park Presbyterian Church Columbarium. Contributions to the Allen Park Presbyterian Church or Multiple Sclerosis Society appreciated by the Harris Family Arrangements by the Weise Funeral Home , 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park (313-382-1150). HARTIGAN,REV. ROBERT R., S.J. December 24, 1998. Age 67. Brother of Geraldine Connelly (Joseph). Instate at SS. Peter & Paul (Jesuit) Church, 438 St. Antoine, Detroit, Sunday 2-7 p.m. and Monday 1-7 p.m. Vigil Sunday evening 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 7:30 p.m. at SS. Peter & Paul Church. Rite of Committal Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Colombiere Center Cemetery, Clarkston. Memorial tributes SS. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 248-362-2500 HEDBERG, MARGARET L. December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Dear mother of Dan Hedberg, Pat Wrazej-Taggart, Judy Leo, Joanne Fitzpatrick and Kathy Boucher. Also leaves 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Prayers Monday 11AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.) to St. Gerald Catholic Church, Mass 11:30AM. Scripture service Sunday 5PM and visitation Sunday 4-9PM at the funeral home. Family suggests memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1740 Mt. Elliott Ave., Detroit, MI 48207 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. HOTCHKISS,ALLAN A., Died Thursday December 24, in Texas. Loving husband of Ruth. Devoted father of John II (Susan). Son of Mattie and the late John A. Hotchkiss. Brother of Linda (Robert). Uncle of Robert & Barrett. Survived by many family & friends. Visitation Monday hours to be arranged. Funeral Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Wilson-Akiens Funeral Home, 17500 Fenkell, Detroit. 313-875-1589. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit. HUNT,WANDA M. (Nee Wepfer) Age 75 of Dearborn. December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Russel. Dear mother of Kay Workman and Sue (Larry Kinser) Hunt. Loving grandmother of Holly, Russel and Rena. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. near W. Outter Drive, Dearborn Sunday 2-5 with Service at 5 p.m. Memorial contributions to Leader Dogs of the Blind would be appreciated. For further information please call 313-274-4000. JENNINGS,GEORGE L., Dec. 24, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine. Dearest father of Dr. William G. (Anne), Dr. Michael D. (Linda) and Carol (Jack) Koerber. Dear grandfather of Brandon, Kristen, Kelly and Victoria. In state Wednesday at Our Lady Star of the Sea at 9:30 until time of service 10 a.m. Visitation at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe, Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service Tuesday evening 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Capuchin Monastery and the Alzheimers Association. JENTINK, HELEN T., Age 92, December 24, 1998. Wife of the late Albert MacNeil and the late Lester Jentink. Dear mother of Kathleen (William) Deyo. Grandmother of Tim (Jennifer) Deyo and Barbara Deyo. Funeral Monday 7:30PM Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home , 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.). Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Visitation Monday 2:30-8:30PM. Memorials to First United Methodist Church, 6363 Livernois, Troy, MI 48098. KAGANAC,MAEFIELD, December 25, 1998. Age 87 of Bloomfield Hills. Wife of the late Edward. Dearest mother of Christina M. Cuskie. Grandmother of Lisa K. and Andrea S. Cuskie. Sister of Millie Charters. Family will receive friends Monday 2-8 p.m. at Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel of A.J. Desmond & Sons, 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mile). Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. Visitation at St. Hugo of the Hills, 2215 Opdyke, Bloomfield Hills, Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial tributes Arthritis Foundation. KAMLAY, LOUIS, December 23, 1998. Age 78. Beloved husband of Frances. Dear father of Kenneth (Sara), Nancy (Fred) Florkowski and Joseph (Gail). Loving grandfather of five. Memorial Services at a later date. Arrangements by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., Sterling Hgts. KELLY, RUBY A., December 22, 1998. Age 86. Wife of Melvin A. (deceased). Beloved mother of Paula and Larry. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial service to be held at a later date. KIBBY, LARRY J., Age 55. Died December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Nancy Kibby. Loving father of Lisa (John) Lothringer and Mark (Jeannie). 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. KLEMCZAK,PHOEBE ,Age 91. 12/26/98. Beloved wife of the late Steve. Loving mother of Richard (Jeanette), Gloria (Sam) Parise, Stefan, Phoebe (Ed) Jankowski, Jonathan (Charline), Dwight (Judi). Loving grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. (at Artesian) to St. Christopher for 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Scriptures Sunday 8 p.m. Visitation Sunday from 1-9 p.m. KOLIS,ESTELLE G., December 25, 1998, of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Alfonse Andrew. Loving mother of Thomas, James (Dian), Donald (Cynthia), Lawrence, Alphonse (Gina), and Raymond (Michele). Devoted grandmother of 12: Amy, Jason, Michael, Timothy, Alfonse II., Dana, Kelly, Colleen, Gregory, Sarah, Vincent and Angela. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. with rosary service Monday 7:30 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford Rd. Funeral Tuesday 9 a.m. instate, with 9:30 Mass at The Church of the Divine Child (Dearborn). Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery. 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. KUTZ,RAYMOND (SONNY) December 25. Dear brother of Dorothy Greer, Bernice Johnson, and Virginia Buzanowski. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Instate Sunday 6:30-9 p.m. and Monday from 1-9 p.m. at the Salowich & Stevens Funeral Home, 3833 Livernois. Scripture services Monday 6:30 p.m. Funeral services will be concluded Monday night. KWIECINSKI, BARBARA J. December 22, 1998. Beloved wife of Wallace (Mitch). Dearest mother of Michael (Pasqua), Nancy and Christopher (Carol). Loving grandmother of Melissa. Sister of Dorothy Davis. Memorial Mass Saturday January 2, 1999, 10:00 a.m. at St. Theodore Church, 8200 Wayne Road, Westland. Arrangements by Ziomek Funeral Home , Livonia. 734-522-7766 LANDA,MARY, Age 71, of Westland. Beloved wife of Jerry. Dear mother of Jerry Jr. and Nancy (Jeff) Ainsworth. Grandmother of Steven Kennedy and Candace Ainsworth. Three nieces and one nephew also survive. Memorial service Tuesday 3 p.m. Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh, Westland (betw. Ford and Cherry Hill). LENNEMANN,ROBERT F., Age 76 of East Tawas, formerly of Harper Woods, died Friday, Dec. 18. Retired Michigan Bell Supervisor. Beloved husband of Evelyn; dearest father of Diane (Todd) Geverink, Marian (Douglas) Bank and Dan (Jackie); seven grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be scheduled later in May at the Holy Family Church in East Tawas, MI. For info contact Buresh-Bennett Funeral Homes Inc. Oscoda, MI 517-739-5141. LONG, MARY E., of White Lake. Age 68. Dear wife of William P. Long. Loving mother of Kenneth (Linda), Joseph (Sherry), Amy (Keith) Grix, Mary, William Jr. (Rebecca) and the late Kathy. Loving Sister of Georgine Hoostal, Anna Mae Kovanis, Kenneth Snyder, Raymond Snyder and Norman Snyder. Dear grandmother of Stephen, Jessica, Rachel, Chad, Ashley, Joseph Grix, Alexander Grix and Jacob Grix. Mrs. Long will be Instate at 10 a.m. with Funeral Service following at 11 a.m., Wednesday at St. Perpetua s Catholic Church, 134 Airport Rd. Waterford. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m at the UNION LAKE CHAPEL OF THE ELTON BLACK AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake LUKA,ALBERT O., December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Roger and Randy (Patricia). Grandfather of AlJames and Brandon. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Private funeral service. Family suggests memorials to Arbor Hospice. MACHLEID, SHIRLEY A. Age 64. December 26, 1998 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Richard. Dear mother of Karen (Ross) Noel and Stacey (Dave) Ripper. Loving grandmother of Nicolette, Dean, Nathaniel, Sean and Mitchell. Also leaves two sisters and one brother. Funeral arrangements by The Martenson Funeral Home , 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). For service information please call (313)386-6600. Interment will be private in Lakeview Cemetery, Torch Lake Township, MI. MacNEIL, HELEN T., See Jentink Notice. MATTHEWS, DORIS H., Of Dearbor, MI. passed away Wednesday December 23, 1998 in Boca Raton, FL, age 84 years. Born in Vanderbilt, MI. she was the daughter of Fred and Edith Matthews. She was a graduate of Michigan State Normal College (Now Eastern Michigan University) and taught school at Howard Elementary School in Dearborn for 34 years. Miss Matthews retired in 1978, spending her summers in Michigan and winters in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her sister Iris Alexander of Jackson, Mi. Surviving are three nephews, Charles Alexander of Hendersonville, NC., Richard Alexander of San Diego, CA, Robert Alexander of Jackson, MI.. Eight grand newphews and nieces also survive. Miss Matthews is at the Horne-Vinson-Watson Chapel where services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. McLELLAN, SHIRLEY M. Age 82. December 26, 1998 of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Dayton L. Dear mother of Donald (Judith) McLellan. Dear grandmother of Kevin (Kristie) McLellan and Kristen (Mathew) Yule. Funeral Services Tuesday 11 a.m. at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home , 280 S. Main Street, Plymouth. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Memorials to Alzheimer s Association appreciated. McNEELY,OPAL N., December 24, 1998. Age 87 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dearest mother of Michael (Elizabeth), and the late Shirley Travis. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield, Lincoln Park Monday from 2:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Services and Interment will be held in St. James Missouri. MICUS, ELIZABETH, December 25, 1998. Age 86. Sister of Edward and Mary. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mass at St. Genevieve Church, 29015 Jamison, Monday 10:30 a.m. In State in church 9:45-10:30 a.m. Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home , 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 4:00 p.m. MIENCIER,KENNETH D., Age 32. December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving son of Patricia and the late Kenneth G. Miencier. Dear brother of Brian (Sue) and Linda (Scott) Rooney. Dear son-in-law of Sue (Gary) Croteau and Don (Ann) Ternes. Dear brother-in-law of Donna (Chuck) Jakubik and Ken Ternes. Loving uncle of six nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, Livonia Chapel. Funeral Service will be Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. Suggested memorials to University of Michigan Cancer Center. 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. MILLER, ROSEMARY A., December 25, 1998 of Westland. Dear daughter of the late John and Mary Miller. Dear sister of the late Leon, John, Donald and Gilbert Miller. Survived by one sister Sue Vine and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-9PM at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home , 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Services Tuesday instate 9:30AM for 10AM Mass at St. Edith Catholic Church on Newburgh (S. of 5 Mile). MILLINGTON, ALFRED F. December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Estelle. Dear father of Barbara Bobier, Deanna (Jack) Larson, Carolyn (Joseph) Humphries. Brother of Walter. Also survived by nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Donations to Community Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home , Westland. MITCHELL,THOMASINE (TOMMI) Age 61, December 26, 1998, "Suddenly". Dearest mother of Terri Buck, Cindy Weber and Lori (David) Carbonneau. Dear grandmother of Jason, Christopher, Tara and Paul. Daughter of Marie Mitchell. Sister of Ronald Mitchell, Joyce Wayco, Jerry Mitchell and Josephine Hines. Funeral Tuesday at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile (time later). In lieu of flowers donations to the American Diabetes Assoc. are preferred. MOIR,HELEN M., December 21, 1998 in Florida. Beloved wife of Zack. Dear mother of Audrey H. (Chester) Marcum and the late James W. Butchart. Grandmother of five, great grandmother of 10 and great, grandmother of four. Also survived by step-children, Alex and Ronald Moir. Several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) , 36100 Five Mile, (1 Mi. W. of Farmington Rd.), Monday 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to charity of your choice. MOUSSEAU, PAUL D., December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Loretta. Dear father of David, Paul, Tara, Nicole, Lance, Brandon and Zachary. Also survived by three grandchildren. Loving brother of James (Carol) Mousseau, Sharron (Douglas) Mauno and Douglas (Norma) Mousseau. Funeral Tuesday 1PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 17810 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Sunday 6-9PM and Monday 2-9PM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home , 33603 Grand River, Farmington, (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). MOZELEWSKI,FRANK, Age 87. December 24, 1998. Dearest brother of Irene Stanglewicz, the late Ed (Moe), Louis, Joseph and Stella Rawski. Private services were held. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Warren. NAFIN,THERESA M., Age 96, December 25, of Westland, MI. Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Dear mother of Eugene J. (Joyce) Nafin. Also survived by two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail), and to St. Bernadine Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wake Service Monday at 7:30 p.m. Family will welcome visitors Monday 2-9 p.m. NAPER, DOLORES A., December 26, 1998, age 69. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dearest mother of Ronald (Sandy) Burroughs, Dennis (Bev) Burroughs and Annette (Mike) Stahl. Loving grandmother of seven. Sister of Virginia Dernay and Frank Tylka. Funeral service Tuesday instate 9:30AM at St. Theodore Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland with 10AM Mass. Visitation Monday 1-9PM at the Ziomek Funeral Home , 8809 Wayne Rd. at Joy Rd., Livonia. Rosary 7PM. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. NICHOLS,MARGARET R., Age 71. December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of Steven. Dearest sister of Virginia Kling, and predeceased by brother Anthony (Dolores) Biernacki. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday 9 a.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Cletus Catholic Church. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 3 p.m. NOBLET, THERESA P., Age 84. Died December 23, 1998. Dear mother of Pat Henderson and Betty (Bob) Arnould, Norman (Doris) Noblet and Richard (Mellie) Noblet. Also survived by her sister Mary Campbell. Loving grandmother of 12; great grandmother of 16. Services to be held in Jacksonville, Fl. OGURTSOV,MIKHAIL, Beloved husband of Isabella Ogurtsova. Dear father of Yuliya Ogurtsova. Grandfather of Kathy Leontyeva. Great-grandfather of Veronica Leontyeva. Uncle of Matvey Khomut. Services 12:30 Monday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park. ORTNER,MYRON C., Age 76. Beloved husband of Esther. Loving father of Kathryn (Donald) Beaufait, Anne (William) Moeser, and dear grandfather of Sarah, Sam, Molly, Gretchen, and Matthew. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton Twp. Visitation in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main St., Mt. Clemens, on Monday 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday he will lie instate at the church from 9:30 a.m. until hour of service. Committal Services Tuesday 2:30 p.m, at Oakwood Mausoleum, Saginaw. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or Donors choice. ORTWEIN, MARVIN H., Age 91. December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Marie C. Dear father of Joanne (William) Grierson and Richard (Sheila) Ortwein. Also survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Charlotte O. Moreland and J. Otto Ortwein. Instate at Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church, 2411 Iroquois Avenue, Detroit, Monday 10AM until time of service at 11AM. Visitation at the Verheyden Funeral Home , 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe on Sunday 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church. PELTIER, ARTHUR, Age 83. Stepfather of Leport and Raymond Novak. Dearest grandfather of Dennis, Michael and Gary Novak. Visitation at Rudy Funeral Home , 25650 Van Dyke (10 mile) Sunday 5-9PM and Monday 12-9PM. Funeral Service Monday 7PM. Interment Tuesday Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. PENNA,ANGELA, Age 75. December 26, 1998. Loving wife of Francesco. Loving mother of Anthony (Janise), George (Siluana), Maria Louisa and Santino (Karen) Polidori. Dear grandmother of Frank, Angela, Tony, Carlo, Mike, Nick and Katherine. Dear sister of Virginia and Giulio. Visitation at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile), Sunday 2-9 p.m. and Monday 2-9 p.m. In state 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thecla until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. PHYSICIAN,EDWARD "DOC" December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of Olive. Dear father of Marcia (Bill) Weyer, Janis (Bill) Plunkett, Michele (Jim) Zickler, Michael and Deborah. Grandfather of 11. Son of Regina. Brother of Fr. Tom, Bob, Richard, Eugene, Linda and Mary Anne. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. with Rosary Monday 7:30 p.m. and VFW services the same evening at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Funeral Liturgy Tuesday 10:30 a.m. from Santeiu Funeral Home to St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1646 Belton, Garden City, for 11 a.m. Funeral Mass. Family suggests memorials to Leukemia Foundation. PITCHFORD,BESSIE E., December 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Barry L. and the late Earl. Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association. POLLICK,JOHN A., Age 83, December 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Margaret. Loving father of Margaret Hudson, Philip (Patricia) and John (Dana Alpern) Pollick. Dear brother of Agnes Fedack. Grandfather of Jessica Hudson, Carolyn Gawlik, Sarah, Mathew and Philip Pollick. Great Grandfather of Emily Gawlik. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Sunday. Vigil service 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. Monday from Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150) 10 a.m. at St. Cyril of Jerusalem Church. Interment Mt Olivet Cemetery PONTA,NICHOLAS, Age 81. December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of Gertrude "Trudy". Loving Father of Fred (Deb) Humig and Gary (Denise) Ponta. Also survived by 1 grandchild Melissa. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. and Monday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection. PORCARO,FRANK B., December 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Frank (Nancy), Thomas and Angela. Grandfather of Kelly and Kevin. Brother of Jenny Pasfield, Eva Connolly, Albert, Jean Woolverton, Theresa Avers, Gloria Treppa, Maryann Horn and John. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. and Monday 12-9 p.m. with Rosary Monday 7 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church (10 Mile, W. of Lahser in Southfield) until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Family suggests memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute. PORTE,YOLANDA, December 25, 1998. Beloved daughter of David S. and the late Beatrice Porte. Dear sister of Fred (Maria) Porte, Mrs. Sam (Ida Porte) Millard, Jesse (Charmaine) and Cesar (Lourdes) Porte. Visitation Sunday, 2-9 p.m at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd (N. of 14 Mile Rd.) Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 32000 Mound Rd. (N. of 13 Mile Rd.), Warren until the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Rite of Committal to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. POWERS, KENNETH J., Age 69 of Wolverine Lake. December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Maureen (Steven) VanHooser, Karen (Raymond) Rudolph, and Douglas (Judy) Powers. Also 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Patricia (Richard) Jagger. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home , 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blocks S. of Maple Rd.), Monday 7 p.m. Friends may visit Monday 4-7 p.m. Memorials to the charity of your choice appreciated. PRATT, RICHARD BEBEE SR. Born Nov. 12, 1920 in Hollywood, CA. Died Dec. 19, 1998 in Trenton, MI after a valiant three year struggle with congestive heart failure. Longtime volunteer at Crossroads in Detroit. Member of the St. James Vestry, Grosse Ile, MI, Society of Automotive Engineers, and Board Member of the Lincoln Continental Owners Club. Retired Marketing Analyst for the Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, MI. Previously employed by Chrysler Corporation and Civil employee during MacArthur s occupation and reconstruction of Japan. World War II veteran, serving as a translator. Fluent in Japanese, Russian and German. Graduated from Chapman University, CA in 1938. Also a concert Pianist from an early age. Devotd and loving husband of Jane MacNaughton Pratt. Ever-faithful father of seven children and seven grandchildren; including Richard B. Jr., Douglas M., the late Laura Anne, Aaron T., Clare Matthew, the late Sara Jane Rothman and Paula A. Raymond. Tributes can be made to the St. James Memorial Fund, Endowment for Crossroads. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 at 3 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 25150 East River Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138. Visitors are encouraged to bring canned goods to the Service for the benefit of Crossroads in Detroit. REBROVICH, JOSEPH W. Age 82. Died December 25. Beloved husband of Dorothy (NEE Peckles). Dearest father of Dr. Roxanne Allen, Dorothy-Jo (Lloyd) Racicot, Mary Kay (John) Michon and adopted daughter Susan. Loving grandfather of Charles J. Allen, Joseph E. Allen, Christine Bradfield, Dee Newton, Erica Cushing, Nicole Racicot and Valerie Kay Bryant. Great-grandfather of Jonathan, Jessica and Katelyn. Two brothers and two sisters. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Scripture Service Sunday 7:00 p.m. Instate Monday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Kieran Church, 53600 Mound Road, Shelby Twp. until Mass 11:00 a.m. Donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis or the American Diabetes Society. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. RICHARDSON, EDNA, Age 91. December 25, 1998. Dear mother of Beverly Ashmore, Barbara (Jerry) Dobos, and John (Catherine). Grandmother of 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral service from R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home , 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Tuesday 9:30AM to St. Dunstan Catholic Church at 10AM. Scripture Service Monday 7PM. Visiting Monday 12-9PM. SAKUTA,JOSEPH J., Age 35. December 26, 1998. Beloved son of Patricia Llyod, and Joseph J. Sakuta. Dear brother of Colleen (William) Sakuta-Topolski, and Randall (Pamela) Sakuta. Grandson of Dorothy Lloyd. Also survived by 2 Aunts, 2 Nieces & 1 Nephew. Funeral Wednesday 11am at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mile) Cremation White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5-9pm & Tuesday 2-9pm. SAMOREK, MATILDA L., Age 75 of Clare. Died Dec. 23. Wife of Alexander; mother of David; sister of Viola Paul and Helen Kowalchik. Services Dec. 28, 11 a.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Clare. Burial Parkview Memorial Cemetery, Livonia, Tuesday 2 p.m. Arrangements Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home, Inc., Clare. SAMULAK, JOHN JOSEPH Age 81, died peacefully in Macomb Hospital Ctr. on Dec. 25, 1998. Loving husband of Anne. Caring father to Marcia (Alan) Pearson and Michael (Laurie). Loving grandfather of 6 and great- grandfather of 3. Visitation Mon. 1-9PM at Faulmann & Walsh Funeral Home , 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Scripture 7:30PM Mon. Instate Tues. 9:30AM at Queen of all Saints Catholic Church until time of mass 10AM. Memorial contributions to Capuchin Soup Kitchen. SCANLAN,MARY ANNE QUIGLEY Former nurse and homemaker. Died Christmas Day at Charter House of Farmington Hills. She was 79. After retiring from nursing, and with her family raised, Mrs. Scanlan was very active in the Irish Community and spent many hours of enjoyment at the Gaelic League-Irish American Club of Detroit. Born of Irish parents and wife of the late Patrick, also of Ireland, she was well-versed in her knowledge of Irish history, song and poetry. She will be dearly missed by her daughter Mary Ellen Griffin (Michael), son William (Martine), daughter Patricia (Carl) Lutz of San Diego, and daughter Catherine Yeck of Taylor, MI. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Sunday 1-9 p.m. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook until time of Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. SCLAFANI, SAM J., Age 74. December 25, 1998 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Catherine "Kitty". Loving father of Josephine (Arthur) Wahl and the late Frances and Mary Ann. Dearest grandfather of Sean and Andy. Brother of Florence Zerilli, Mamie "Babe" Musolino, Michael, Joseph, Frank, Nick, Anthony, Fred, Peter and the late James and the late Steve. Funeral services from The Martenson Funeral Home , 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard), Wednesday 9AM to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton 10AM. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5-9PM & Tuesday 12-9PM. Prayer Service Tuesday 7PM. SERELO,PETER, December 26, 1998 of Dearborn. Dear brother of Walter Syrylo and the late Mary Zien. Also survived by six nephews and two nieces. Funeral service Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the L.J. Griffin Chapel, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Monday 2-9 p.m. SHIPAN, WALTER, Age 81, December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Majchrzak). Loving father of the late Cynthia and the late James. Dear grandfather of Jeff (Lisa) Henningsen, Kevin (Michelle) Kaptur and Dana Shipan. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Leonard (Wanda) Shipan and Theresa (Steve) Melnyk. Visitation Monday 2-9PM. Funeral Tuesday morning at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection. Please call (810)826-8550 for time. SHUBNELL, SR. LEA (CAMILLE) School Sister of Notre Dame. Died in Milwaukee on December 10, 1998. Sr. Lea was born in Detroit on March 18, 1906. She was preceded in death by five brothers and five sisters. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial service will be held at St Marys Catholic Church, Downtown, 646 Monroe on Tuesday December 29 at 10:00 a.m. SIMONIAN,SIMON D.O., Age 73. December 25, 1998. Husband of Mildred. Father of Charles and Sidney Simonian. Also survived by 1 sister, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral Service Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple Rd. Birmingham, Tuesday December 29, 10 a.m. Visitation Monday 6-8:30 p.m. In Lieu of flowers tributes to Simon and Mildred Simonian Memorial Orthopedic Scholarship fund. C/O St. John s Oakland Hospital. SOPHIEA,MARY ROSE December 24, 1998. Age 69. Loving wife of Norman R. Dear mother of Kathy VanDerworp (Tom), Karen Sophiea and Norman George Sophiea (Patty). Grandmother of Lauren, Peter, Danielle and Logan. Also survived her mother Nazarah Nahhat and brothers Salem and Richard. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home , 2600 Crooks Road (Btw Maple & Big Beaver) Sunday 1-9 p.m. Trisagion Sunday 8 p.m. In State at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2160 E. Maple (E. of John R.) Monday 10 a.m. until service 11 a.m. Rite of committal Woodlawn cemetery. Family suggests memorials to St. George Building Fund. SPIOT, THERESA M., December 26, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of James Spiot and Cathy Reiter (Frank) and the late Donald. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons , 248-362-2500. STALTER, FERN L., Dec. 20, 1998. Age 88 of Lake Forest, Calif., formerly of Detroit. Wife of the late George Sinclair; beloved mother of Patricia Crowley, Marianne Taylor and William Stalter; sister of James Gifford; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at funeral home. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park. STEFFEN,DORIS M., Beloved wife of Charles. Dear mother of Charles Jr. (Debi), Mary (Gary) Butler & Joesph (Debbie). Grandmother of Eric & Sean. Service Tuesday 11am at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (Bet. 6-7 Mile). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations to Alzheimers Associaton appreciated. STOECKEL,DONALD, Dear father of Michael (Terry), Karen (David) Keeley and Cathleen. Grandfather of Bart, Julie, Brenna, Scott, Eric and Emma. Brother of Bettylou (Harold) Hart. Dearest friend of Nancy Stoner. Services Monday 7 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Monday 1-8 p.m. Mr. Stoeckel was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps as a 1st Lieutenant, 38 years as an engineer in the auto industry and he was a member of the 1954 National Championship Football Team at Ohio State University. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Buckeye Club Scholarship Fund for Student Athletes would be appreciated, Attn: Denny Hoobler, Ohio State Univ. Athletic Dept., St. John Arena, 410 Woody Hayes Dr., Columbus, OH 43210. TAFLAN, GEORGE G., Age 78, December 23, 1998. Husband of the late Maria. Dear father of Linda Robosan and Joanne (John) Ricci. Grandfather of Scott, Michelle and Chris Robosan. Prayers Monday 9:30AM Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home , 30351 Dequindre (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.). Mass 10AM St. Louise Church. Interment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. Rosary Sunday 6PM. Visitation Sunday 4:30-8PM. Memorials to Voluntary Services, V.A., Medical Center, 4646 John R., Room A1017, Detroit, MI 48201. TEBO,GORDON SR, Age 76. December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Dearest father of Gordon Jr. (Anita), Craig, Sheryl (Charles) Diez, Wayne (Diane), Brian (Rose) and Colleen. Also 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Brother of Gladys Barnes and Eugene Tebo. Step-brother of Louie, David and Edwin Right. Visiting Sunday 3-9 and Monday Noon-9 with Vigil Service Monday 7 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover Rd, Warren until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southeastern MI or Turning point of Mt. Clemens. 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. TRIFAN,JERRY, Age 59 of Dearborn. Died December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of Ilene. Loving father of Kimberley (Jeff) Wells, Scott, Garrett (Tracie) and Derek. Dearest son of Gifta. Dear brother of John and Suzanne. Dearest grandfather of Julia and Miranda. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Dearborn Chapel), 23701 Ford Rd. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. VAN NORT,ILENE GLORIA Age 72 of Madison Hgts. died December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Guy E. Loving mother of Janet (Charles) Mitchell, Thomas (Janet), Keith (Susan), and Kevin (Linda). Sister of Audrey Paton and Dorothy Soave. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 4-9 and Monday 1-9 at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R in Madison Hgts. Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at funeral home. Burial at Christian Memorial Cemetery. 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. WALLACE, MELISSA MAY December 22. Age 19. Daughter of Steve and Cyndi. Mother of Dante and fiance of Vince. Grand daughter of Tom and Marion Wallace and the late Howard and Kathleen Birch. Sister of Lindsay and Katie. Will be missed by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation at Kaul Funeral Home , St. Clair Shores, Sunday 2-9 p.m. In State Monday 9 a.m., St. Margaret s of Scotland Church until time of mass 10 am. WARMOES,ELLEN B., Beloved wife of Albert. Dear mother of Marlene Hay. 14 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. Sister of Richard O Brien. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and her mother-in-law Laura Warmoes. Visitation 6-9 p.m. Sunday and 1-9 p.m. Monday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Monday. Instate at St. Joan of Arc Church from 9:45 a.m. Tuesday until Mass at 10:15. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. WATKINS, RAYMOND, of Troy, December 24, 1998, age 65. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear son of Rosie Watkins of Marion. Dear father of William (Renee ) of Tustin, Kenneth W. (Kimberly) of Madison Hts., Raymond O. (Norina) of Clinton Twp. Brother of Ruth (Don) Wing of Marcelona, Ronald (Pat) Watkins of Prudenville, Richard Watkins of Lake City. Also survived by three grandchildren. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his father, Leland Watkins and first wife, Naomi. Mr. Watkins retired from Chevrolet Gear & Axle in 1983, after 32 years of service. He then worked at Gordon Tool as a machinist. Funeral Services Tuesday 1PM from the Lake Orion United Methodist Church, with visitation 2 hours prior. Friends may call at the Lake Orion Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home , Monday from 3-5 & 7-9PM. Rev. Thomas P. Macaulay officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Reed City, MI. WELLS, VIRGINIA T., Age 71. December 25. Beloved wife of the late David. Dear mother of Mary Soumis, Edith (Gordy) Steil, David (Susan) and John (Susan). Eight grandchildren. Sister of Mary Meirau. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection. Rosary Monday 7 p.m. Memorials preferred to American Heart Association. WERTHMANN,GEORGE R., SR. Beloved husband of Dolores. Dear father of JoAnne Kramer (David), Brian (Sharon) and George R. Jr. (Diane). Grandfather of Christina, Andrew, Stacie, Rachel and Nicole. Brother of William, Robert, Norman and Bernice Allan. Visitation 1-9 p.m. Sunday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Rosary 3 p.m. Sunday. Instate at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church from 9 a.m. Monday until Mass at 9:30 a.m. Bruce Post #1146 Ritual 7 p.m. Sunday. WHITNEY,ROY L., Age 70. December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Rose (nee Maiorano). Dearest father of Steve (Chris), Pam Mowicki and the late Paul (Robin). Survived by six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Brother of Lawrence. Member of the Motor City Eagles #2265 and the Carl E. Stitt American Legion Post #232. Memorial services at a later date. For further info call the Duzak Funeral Home at 1-800-331-5051. 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. WILCZYNSKI,JOE S., Age 84. December 21, 1998. Beloved husband of Elizabeth. Dear father of Kathleen (Raymond) Cummings, Jerome (Chris) Wilczynski, Gary (Julie) Wilczynski, Rose (James) Polzien and the late Paul. Dear grandfather of 6 grandchildren. Dear brother of Verna Haylor, Stanley Wilczynski and Angeline Rock. Funeral Services were held at St. Edmund Church Wednesday December 23rd, 1998. Arrangements by Wasik Funeral Home WILLIAMS,WALTER MAE, Age 59. December 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Juilus B. Williams. Dear mother of Robert G., Michael C., Steven A., Bernard W., Cheryl (Wilkerson) and Kyra M. (Evans). Dear sister of 3 brothers & 1 sister. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Elyton Baptist Church, 8935 St. Cyral, Detroit. WILLSEY,MINNIE, December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Calvin A. Dear mother of Michael (Joan) Butler, Calvin K., Alliene (Hamp) Johnson and Joseph (Laurie). Grandmother of 19. Great-grandmother of 19. Cousin of Catherine Cornair and Nuncie. Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford & Cherry Hill). Funeral service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Detroit World Outreach, 23800 W. Chicago, Redford. WILSON,CLIFFORD W. "WOODY" Age 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Ruth. Dear father of Stephen (Debbie), Thomas, Brian (Judy). Grandfather of Amy, Renee, Grethen and Scott. Great-grandfather of Sidney. Brother of Robert, Rosebud Fricks, Ruby Puckett and Betty Wiggley. Funeral from the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (betw. 12-13 Mile Rds.) Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday and Monday 3-9 p.m. WITTERS,SYLVIA HUTHWAITE December 26, 1998. Wife of the late Douglass L. Witters. Mother of Douglass A. Witters. Visitation Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 820 E. Maple Rd. Birmingham, Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham, 1669 W. Maple Tuesday, December 29, at 11 a.m. Memorial tributes may be made to the church 48009. ZIMERMAN, ROBERT E. Age 78. Passed away December 24, 1998. He was born on August 6, 1920 to John and Wanda (Wasiewicz) Zimerman in Buffalo, NY. He married Pauline LaChance on October 30, 1948 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores. He was the beloved husband of Pauline Zimerman of South Lyon; loving father of Robert Zimerman and Paulette (David) Renirie; two sisters and eight grandchildren also survive him. A memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements by Phillips Funeral Home , 248-437-1616. 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