Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Detroit area deaths December 28, 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 ABEN,GERALD E., Age 72, of Eastpointe, December 25, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Ida L. Aben. Dearest father of Craig (Marlene), Timothy (Ruth), Kimberly Edwards, Gary (Nikki) Ludwig, Michael Ludwig and Joseph (Corinne) Ludwig. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and a brother Clifford (Beverly) Aben. Mr. Aben was a 28 year member of the Eastpointe Lions Club, serving as Secretary for 20 years. He also served on the Traffic Safety Commission of Eastpointe and was a life member of the VFW. Funeral Wednesday at S.K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home 21705 Gratiot Ave., (at 8 Mile Rd.), Eastpointe. Visitation Monday, 4-9 PM and Tuesday 12-9 PM at the funeral home. Please call the funeral home for time of service 810-775-2200. 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. AUSTIN,EARL E., Age 76 of Ocala, FL, formerly of Royal Oak and Hazel Park, died December 26, 1998 in Ocala. He was born August 22, 1922 near Manton, MI. Surviving are his wife Ruth (Benson); Children, Rev. Larry Austin, James (Donna) Austin and Carolyn Fisher; five grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Mr. Austin was a precision tool repairer for Dixon & Ryan Co. and R.I.S., Inc. until his retirement in 1987 when they moved to Ocala. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m., service Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Burial Oakview Cemetery. Memorials suggested to DaySpring Ministries & Fellowship, 1300 Cherokee, Royal Oak 48067. BARKER,RANKIN JAMES, Age 31, of Grosse Pte. Park. Beloved son of Eleanor (nee Dahlen) and James Barker. Loving brother of Robert (Pamela) and Desiree. Visitation at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pte, Tuesday 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Wed., in state 10:30 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, funeral 11 a.m. BAUMSTARK,BERTHA T., December 26, 1998. Born March 16, 1909. Died at Bons Secours in Grosse Pointe. Survived by two daughters, Sally Jouppi and Carol Patterson; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial service to be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 897 Philip (corner of Philip & Jefferson) at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 29. Memorial tributes may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 897 Philip, Detroit, MI 48215. BIELAK, DOROTHY M. ,Age 76. Dec. 26, 1998. Wife of Norman R. Mother of Karen (George) Tilli, Roberta (John) McCandless, Steven (Nancy), Margaret (Thomas) Raymond. Survived by nine grandchildren, sister of Shirley Koliouplous. Dorothy will be in state Wednesday 9:15 a.m. at St. Therese Of Lisieux Catholic Church, Shelby Twp., until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation will be Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home 29440 Ryan (1 blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. Family prefers donations to VFW Auxiliary 393 or St. Joseph Mercy Hospice of Macomb County. BLACK,MARGARET V., Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Willard. Dear aunt of Harry and Tony Vescoso. Dear sister of Pauline Vescoso, Bill, Theresa and the late George Smith. Sister-in-law of Grace Smith. Funeral services Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. Visitation Monday 2:30-9 p.m. 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. BRYCE,STEPHANIE E., December 26, 1998. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dear mother of Gerald S. (Kathryn). Grandmother of Amy and Jack. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Monday from 3:30 PM to 9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 AM from St. Michael Ukrainian Church, 6320 Chase. CHOJNACKI,EDWARD J., Age 80, December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Mary Ann. Loving father of Anne Marie Welther. Dear grandfather of Sara Morris. Funeral from Gaurdian Angels Church, 581 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson Wednesday 10 AM. Visitaion beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks (btw 14-15 Mile Rds) Tuesday 2-9 PM. Rosary Tuesday 7 PM. COMBIAS,POTA M., December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Dear mother 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. Funeral Service Monday 11AM at St. John Armenian Church, Southfield. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial gifts to Children of Armenia Sponsorship Program. Mrs. Darakjian is a survivor of the 1915 genocide of the Armenian Nation by the Ottamon- ish Empire. Arrangements by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home , 248-541-8325. DeBOWER,HAROLD O., December 27, 1998. Age 87. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear brother of Lucille (John) Matro and Doris Ott. Also survived by 9 nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, (N. of 15 Mile Rd.), Clinton Twp. Visitation Monday 3:30-9 p.m. Entombment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery. DODGE,ROBERT W., Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Michael, Beth, Robert F., James, Maureen, William, Kathleen, Mary Catherine Kendall, Robert, Edward, Terri; Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials to Beaumont Hospice of Troy. DOEBLER,WILLIAM ANTHONY, SR. Age 77, December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Bernadine. Dearest father of Suzanne (Joseph) Cicinelli, William Jr. (Diana) and Kathleen (Kelvin) Wriston. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday visitation 9:30 AM until time of service at 10 AM at St. Raymond Catholic Church, 20103 Joann, Detroit. Visitation Monday 12-9 PM at S. K. Schultz (a Trust 100 Funeral Home) 21705 Gratiot, Eastpointe. Scripture service Monday at 7 PM at the Funeral Home. DONEV,GEORGE S., December 16, 1998 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Beloved husband of Jean. Dear father of Stefan (Mary). Grandfather of Matthew, Luke & Amanda. Visitation Tuesday, 12-9 PM with Saracusta at 7 PM. Funeral service Wednesday, 10 AM at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd. (btw. Ford & Cherry Hill). Burial at St. Mary s Cemetery, Grass Lake. Memorials suggested to St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, Troy, or Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery. DOUTT, WILLIAM CARL, Age 54. Died Friday December 25, 1998. A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999 at the Allen Funeral Home 9136 Davison Rd. Pastor Phillip Olson officiating. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. William was a veteran of the USAF. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn; dear father of Robert (Tina), Rebecca (Barry) Abke. Super grandfather of Krystyne, Ronald, Derrick and Bryanne. Brother of Marilyn (Gary) Fenn. DROSTER,JOSEPHINE, Age 82. December 25, 1998 of Taylor. Beloved mother of Janet Mustunis. Dearest grandmother of Kenneth Mustunis and Melita Mustunis. Dear great-grandmother of Andrew Mustunis. Also leaves one sister. Visitation 1-9 PM Monday at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Funeral services Tuesday 10 AM. Interment St. Hedwig 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. ENGERER,JOHN, December 25, 1998, of Livonia, age 90. Beloved husband of Eleanora. Dear father of Vincent J. (Barbara), Robert (Suzanna), Suzanne (Michael) Jeffrey and the late Alfred. Brother of Charles, and Mary Bellizzi. Also survived by twelve grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St. Mel Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Family will receive visitors Monday 3-9 p.m. Rosary Monday evening at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to Father Solanus Guild, 1780 Mt. Elliot, Detroit, MI 48207 would be appreciated. FOERCH,CECELIA E., December 25. Beloved daughter of Chester and Carolyn Foerch. Dear sister of David, and Susan Crabtree. Dear longtime friend of Joe Aluia. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mi. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Services Wednesday 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials suggested to the Highland Park Baptist Church or the Hospice of S.E. Michigan. GAUTHIER,MABEL L., Age 92 of Livonia. Wife of the late Lawrence Gauthier. Mother of Lois Barton, Janet (Michael) Bas-Ford, and Judith White; 16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren; Sister of Ruth Laubach of Traverse City. Preceded in death by nine brothers and three sisters. Visitation Monday 12 noon at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Monday 1 p.m. St. Fabian Catholic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorial donations to Juvenile Diabetes. GIACONA, JOSEPH "Joey" Age 28. Dec. 26, 1998. Beloved son of Philip (Diane) Giacona and Catherine (Ted) Zielinski. Dearest brother of Philip and half brother of Heidi (Scott) Colleran, grandson of Philip Giacona Sr. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Thur. 10:30a.m from Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. GLADNER,GERTRUDE K. December 23, 1998 in Dansville, NY. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Sharie Gladner of Southfield, MI; grandchildren, Nicole (Ted) Wagner and Merrily (Kenneth) Gechter of Chicago, IL. Funeral services and interment were held in Rochester, NY on December 27, 1998. Friends wishing may contribute to Temple Israel, W. Bloomfield, MI or their favorite charity in her memory. A period of mourning will be observed at 30700 Woodstock, Southfield, MI commencing 5PM Monday through Tuesday evening. Arrangements by Parsky Funeral Home , Rochester, NY. 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.). Tuesday 2-9PM. GRILLO,SEBASTIAN "Bob" Age 73, December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Pauline. Dearest father of Andrew and David. Loving brother of Anna, Lina Cirenese, Nancy Tollis, Thomas and the late Dominac and Salvador "Sam". In state Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Church until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common (12 Mi.). Vigil service Tuesday 7 p.m. GUSH, STELLA, December 25, 1998. Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Dearest mother of Ronald Gush, Marlene and Leon Serowik. Dear mother-in-law of Jean Gush. Proud grandmother of Christy (Daniel) McCarbery, Ronald Gush II, David Serowik, Brian Serowik and Kimberly Gush. Also survived by one sister. Preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile), Sterling Heights, Mich. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 976 Superior (betw. Oak and Northline) Wyandotte, Michigan. Intement Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Member of Daughters of Isabella. HADLEY,FRANCES L., December 26, 1998. Beloved wife of Robert A. Visitation Monday 4-9 PM at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 blks W. of Woodward). Instate Tuesday 10 AM until service at 11 AM 1st United Methodist Church of Birmingham, 1589 W. Maple. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Birmingham Area Senior Citizen Center. 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 HAYS,ZENA JANE, Age 75. December 27, 1998. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of Sheila, David, Linda (Chuck) Krause and John (Diane). Loving grandmother of six and great-grandmother of two. Dear sister of Dorothy Rozzi. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. at Trinity Missionary Church, Yale MI, until time of service 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common, (12 Mile). HEGYAN,JOHN A., of Clinton Township, died December 26, 1998. Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of Sharon Corsaut and husband Carlos Pereira of Toronto, Ontario and Victoria Lynn Hegyan of Sterling Heights. Dear brother of Annie (Robert) Shackleford of Las Vegas, NV. Mr. Hegyan retired in 1982 from Ex-Cello Corp. He also served in the US Marine Corp during WWII & the Korean War. Funeral Wednesday at 11 AM from Muir Brothers Funeral Home Lapeer, 810-664-8111. Family will recieved friends 4-9 PM Tuesday. HODGSON, ROBERT S., December 26, 1998. Age 64. Beloved father of Beth. Dearest brother of James Hodgson and the late Catherine (Dale) Weill. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Wednesday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. time of service at Bethesda Christian Church, 14000 Metro Parkway. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Bethseda Christian Church appreciated. 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. 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. KAMINSKE,IDA B., Beloved mother of Beverly (Frank) Maisano. Grandmother of Loree (Morgan) York and Lisa (Jeff) Liggett. Greatgrandmother of Jason, Samantha and Mackenzie. In state Tuesday 10 to 11 a.m. Guardian Lutheran Church, 24544 Cherry Hill, Dearborn followed by 11 a.m. service. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. KATZ,ELSIE, Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Jerome (Malca), Elieen (Rabbi Michoel) Baum, Carol (Mendel) Seligson and Susan (Martin) Tobi. Loving sister of Henry (Frieda) Faigin. Dear sister-in-law of Ann Faigin. Loving grandmother of numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at the Herbrew Memorial Chapel . Interment Beth Tefilo Emanuel. 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. KORTH,OTHMAR A., Age 80, December 26, 1998. Dearest husband of Josephine. Dear father of Peter and Paula (David) Spranger. Grandfather of Katie and Emily. Brother of Leo Korth and Elizabeth Nagel. In state Wednesday at 10:30 until time of service at 11 a.m. St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Visitation at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe on Monday 5-8, Tuesday 1-8. Prayer service Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul. LANCHARIC,CLARA December 27. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Dear mother of Kenneth E. (Kathleen) and the late Constance (William) Duerr. Dear grandmother of Kimberly Ann Lancharic. Dear sister of Frank Balinski. Services at the Calcaterra-Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (Bet. 8 & 9 Mile), Eastpointe. In state Wednesday, St. Angela s Church 9:30 a.m. until time of mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, December 29, 2-9 p.m. Scripture services Tuesday 8 p.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. LISKA,JAMES, December 26. Beloved husband of Vera. Dear father of James (Brigid), Brian (Theresa), Mark (Carol) and Lisa Petrella (Ennio). Dear grandfather of James, Jeffrey, Laurene, Marcus, Alexandria, Lucas, Lucy and Michael Petrella. Brother of Betty Bares. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Memorials to Sokol Detroit Building Fund or American Cancer Society preferred. MALCZYNSKI,WILLIAM, Age 75 years, December 27, 1998. Dearest husband of Emily. Dear father of Jerome (Kathleen). Stepfather of the late James (Carlotta) Wojtyniak, Wanda Delfer and Fran (Art) Schell. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Dennis Catholic Church. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre Rd. (1 blk. S. of 13 Mi. Rd.). Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. MARSH,C. IRENE, Age 61, December 25, 1998. Dearest mother of Lisa (Karim) Abdellaoui and Robert P. Marsh, Jr. Dear sister of Sylvia Stempfle and John Stempfle. Dear aunt of Gregory and Rebecca Stempfle. Funeral Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Visitation Monday 4-9. MAUTHE,HARRY G., M.D. December 26, 1998 at his residence in Bradenton, FL. Beloved husband of Gloria. Loving father of Susan (Norman) Johnston. Survived by two grandchildren, Krysty Mauthe and Dustin Johnston; two sisters, Shirley Drury and Joan (Paul) Zablocki. Preceded by death by three sons, Harry, Thomas and Jeffrey. Services to be handled by Hayes-Phillips Funeral Home, in Ironton, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Wayne State University School of Medicine. MAY, RUTH M., Age 80. December 26, 1998. Survived by Elizabeth T. May of Fort Wayne, IN, Mary F. Balogh, Joseph P. Jacobs, Alice Novitsky of Munster, IN, Sue and Tom Pick of Northfield, IL and the beloved late Judith Breman. Visitation will be Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Scripture Service Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Private interment-family only. In lieu of flowers suggested memorials to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. McGLINN,SR. DOROTHY IHM (Sr. Leonilla) Age 81, died December 26. Dear sister of Rev. Robert J. McGlinn of Racine, Wisc. and Patricia McGlinn of Chicago, IL. Also survived by serveral cousins. Visitation 2-8 PM Monday with prayers at 7 PM IHM Mother House, Monroe. Funeral services 10 AM Tuesday IHM Mother House Chapel. Memorials to the IHM Retirement Fund. Arrangements by Rupp Funeral Home Monroe. McKEE,WARREN D., December 25. Beloved husband of Carolyn. Dear father of Craig and Chris (Carole). Dear grandfather of Kyle. Brother of Wendel, Lorraine Kleber and Doris Rafalo. Funeral Monday 7:30 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m. MEDRANO, MANUEL "Mike" JR. Loving father of Cheryl (David) Dodge, step-father of Raymond, Mark, Michael Pokerwinski and Michelle Block. Grandfather of Kristina, Kimberlee, Andrea, Tiffany, Tyler and Bobby. Son of Alta, brother of Marie Leroy. Dearest friend of Donna Lakey. Funeral Wednesday 12 Noon Querfeld Funeral Home 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p .m. 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). MISENER , RUTH E., Age 77 of Farmington Hills. Wife of the late Robert L. Misener. Mother of Susan (Gary) Lowell and James (Sylvia) Misener. Grandmother of Natalie, Michelle and Laura Hitchuk and Christopher and Mimi Misener. Great grandmother of Brenden Misener. Sister of Marian Chatham. Memorial service Monday January 4, 1999 at 7 p.m. from Nardin Park United Methodist Church, 29887 W. 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills. Arrangements by McCabe Funeral Home 248-476-8860. Donations to American Lung or American Heart Association. NELSON,OLIVE H., December 26, 1998, age 80. Beloved wife of Roland. Loving mother of Linda (James) Little and Gail (Donald) McCrate. Grandmother of Michael (Kelly) Buckley, Daniel Buckley and Kerry LeMasters. Great grandmother of Devon and Brianne. Loving sister of Robert Near. Funeral arrangements by Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, Livonia. Donations to Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Hospice of Southeast Michigan. No flowers and no visitation. Interment at Acacia Park. NEWMAN,ESTHER M., Beloved sister of the late Morton, Harry and Max Newman. Survived by loving nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday at the Cloverhill Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel NORTON ,FLORENCE L., Age 66. December 24, 1998. Beloved wife of Herbert. Dear mother of Carrol (Jake) Vass, John (Joanne) Norton, Lorraine Norton, Irene (Donald) Girard and Rosemary Norton. Loving grandmother of ten and loving great grandmother of four. Also survived by two sisters Rusty LeBuda and Pat Mason. Visitation will be Tuesday 5-9p.m. Funeral service will be Wednesday 11 a.m. at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 307000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. Suggested memorials may be given to favorite charity. NOVICK,JULIUS, Beloved husband of Ruth Novick and the late Bertha Novick. Dear father of Barbara (Edward) Reynolds. Stepfather of Bruce Bussell. Grandfather of Amy and Lauren Hooberman. Services 10 o clock Wednesday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. PAULSON, CAROL, Age 64, December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of Marvin. Dearest mother of Lyn (Phil) Goetz and Lori (Pete) Hinman. Dear grandmother of Jason, Jaime, Justy, Jacob, Rebecca, Kristin, Danielle and the late Bobby. Funeral Service Thursday from the Leonard A. Turowski & Son Funeral Home , 9300 Middlebelt (S. of W. Chicago). Visitation Tuesday 4-9PM and Wednesday 4-9PM. Interment Pleasant View Cemetery, Spruce, MI. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan. For further information, please call 734-427-3400 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, Sonny, 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 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thecla until Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. POST,HATTIE, Beloved wife of the late Roy. Dear mother of Geri Galle, Joanne Post and the late William. Also 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great grandchildren. Funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 3-10 p.m. Monday. POZEHL,JOYCE E., Age 46, Dec. 26 of Shelby Twp. Dear daughter of Helena Pozehl and the late William. Dear sister of Dennis (Vera) Pozehl and Terry (Rhonda) Pozehl. Also survived by two nieces and three nephews. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica from 4-9 p.m. Monday and 3-9 p.m. Tuesday. Ms. Pozehl will lie in state on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Utica from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. time of Service. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute, American Heart Assoc. of MI or The Joyce Pozehl Memorial Scholarship Fund would be 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. ROSA,MARIA (nee GIAMPETRONI) Age 97, December 27, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Felice. Loving mother of James (Jenny), Bernard (Sherry), Jean (Herbert) Borum and the late Ida Williams. Dear mother-in-law of Armida Rosa. Proud grandmother of Dan (Betty), Marie (Walt) Gale, Richard, Michael, Marlene (Bill) Clements, Jimmy (Karen), Ida C. Borum, Tony, Ida J., Larry, Herb (Karla) Borum, Elizabeth (Dave) Wonch and the late Jeannette Rosa, Richard Rosa and Felicia Shanks. Great-grandmother of Richard, Danny (Rhonda), Jeff (Sandy), Stacey, Cherre Sharp, Rob Gale, Lisa and Joe Borum, Jeremy, Zachary and Samuel Clements. Great-great-grandmother of Autumn and Brandon. Dear sister of the late Joseph, Loretta Serafini, James, Tony and Angelo Giampetroni. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd., (at Schoenherr) Monday 4-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM with rosary 7 PM. Instate Wednesday 10 AM at St. Athanasius Church 18720 13 Mile (btw. Gratiot & Utica Rd.),Roseville until time of mass 10:30 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Family request donations to the Bi-County Hospital Hospice ROSE, MARGARET VIRGINIA J.D. December 26, 1998. Attorney from St. Clair Shores. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-9p.m. Wednesday 2-9p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. from Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. SCHUMANN,JEAN M., December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of William H. Dear mother of Nancy (Marc) Katz, Paula, John, Robert (Sue), Tom, Mary, Laura (Rick) McCulloch and Val (Jerry) Phillips. Sister of Leona (Frank) Flint, Irene (James) Johnson, Herbert (Ann) Rautenberg, Beverly (Gilbert) Bloedel, Robert (Patricia) Rautenberg, the late Ralph (Pat) Rautenberg and the late Phyllis (James) Herta. Leaves 14 grandchildren. Visitation Sunday & Monday 1-9 PM at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 blks W. of Woodward). Memorial mass Tuesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Oak Park, MI. 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. STEVENS,BELLE, Beloved wife of the late Jack. Loving mother of the late Dr. Jerome (Roswitha) and Larry (Ina). Dear grandmother of Jeanette, Michael (Jennifer), Rachel, Elizabeth (Scott) Ruthart. Dear great grandmother of Jarid and Spencer. Graveside services Monday 12 Noon at Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hebrew Memorial Chapel SYLVESTER,ROMOLO, Age 84, December 27, 1998. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Lepore) for 62 years. Loving father of Norma (Lou) Sullivan, Peter (Freda) and the late Julia Russi. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation at Sterling Heights Chapel of the Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr) Monday 2-9 PM and Tuesday 1-9 PM with Rosary 7:30 PM. Instate Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. Sylvester Church (at Campbell & 12 Mile), Warren until time of mass 10 AM. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. TALAGRAND,JULES P., December 27, 1998. Loving husband of Teeny. Dearest father of Jane Seagull and Carol Harlan. Dear grandfather of Lori Carnill and Gail Boes. Dear great grandfather of Adriane Brown and Justin Brown. Visitation at The Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, (River Rouge Chapel), 10783 W. Jefferson, Monday 1-9 p.m. Wake service Monday 7 p.m. Family request memorials to the Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospice. Mr. Talagrand was the Secretary and Treasurer for the Great Lakes Steel "B" Bowling League for 56 years. TATSAK,MARGARET E., Age 73, December 25, 1998. Beloved wife of the late George Tatsak, Jr. Dear mother of Isabel (Daniel) Spisak. Dear grandmother of Amy (Bill) Wagner. Dear great-grandmother of Ryan and Kyle. Visitation will be Tuesday 4-9 PM. Funeral service will be Wednesday prayers 10:30 Am at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home Livonia with mass following at 11 AM at Sacred Heart Byzentine Catholic Church, 29125 W. Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Parastas Memorial Service Tuesday 7:30 PM. 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 Wright. 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. VASHER, DONALD GERALD Age 93 of Clearwater, Florida. December 25, 1998 Woodside Hospice, Pinellas Park. Mr. Vasher was born in Township of Ecorse on October 19, 1905. Survived by sister Roy (Mazie) Gildersleeve, South Rockwood, MI, sisters-in-law Helen Vasher, Bemidji, MN and Marion Vasher, Detroit, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Joseph Vasher and Emma Belair, five brothers and one sister. Mr. Vasher had made his home in Clearwater Fla. for 30 years after retiring from the Kroger Company in Ann Arbor, MI. Rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. at Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home 26307 E. Huron River Dr., Flat Rock. Visitation Monday 4pm-9pm and Tuesday 12 Noon to 9 pm. Funeral services Wednesday December 30, at 11 a.m. St. Mary s Catholic Church of Rockwood, Father Thomas Sauter. Burial Mt. Calvary (St. Mary s) Cemetery, Rockwood, MI. Mr. Vasher was a member of KofC, BPOE Elks, Moose, 40&8, V.F.W., and the American Legion in Ann Arbor and Clearwater, Fla. He was Army S/SGT during WWII. Donations may be made to the donors choice. WAGNER,ESTHER A. ,Born Dec. 3, 1930, passed to the fullness of life Dec. 27, 1998. Beloved wife of John J. Wagner. Loving mother of Nancy (Bob) Teague, John Michael Wagner, Laura Jean Wagner, Doris Marie Zwicker, Greg Wagner, the late Joan Mary Wagner (1975), Jeff Wagner and Daryl Wagner. Beloved grandmother of Carly, Eric, Ryan and Charlie Joseph. Also survived by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Memorial Mass at The Church of St. Alexander, Farmington Hills, to be announced. Arrangements by the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., Farmington (248) 474-5200. 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. WARNE,AYRIAL E., December 26, 1998. Beloved wife of Alfred E. Dear mother of Gary A. (Claudette) Warne. Leaves three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday 12 noon at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd. (2 blks W. of Woodward). Visitation Tuesday 4-9 PM. WILHELM,ROBERT P., of West Bloomfield, December 27, 1998, age 82. Loving husband of the late Patricia E. Dearest friend of Joan Koster. Beloved father and father-in-law of Mary Pat & Dan Armistead, Suzanne & Dennis Bailey, & Eileen & Mark Seils. Loving grandfather of Jeff, Matt, Jennifer and Chris Armistead, Ryan and Erik Ondrus and Sarah Seils. Also several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Mr. Wilhelm retired in 1974 from Fisher Body at the Warren Tech Center after 29 years of service. He was a Veteran of the U.S.Army serving during WWII. Mr. Wilhelm will lie in state at Our Lady of Refuge Church, Orchard Lake, Wednesday 9:30 AM until the Funeral Mass at 10 AM. Friends may visit the Godhardt-Tomlinson Funeral Home Keego Harbor, Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:30 PM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Pontiac. Memorials to the Hospice of Michigan would be appreciated. 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. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/wayne/obits/122898ob.txt