Wayne County MI Archives Obituaries.....Detroit area deaths December 31, 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 AuBuchon,Maybelle E. "Betty" Long-time Detroit resident and retired school teacher, died Monday at age 78 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was predeceased by her idential twin, Mary C. Reddick, and is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roland, their son, Jim, and his wife, Susant, and two granddaughters, Allison and Khara. She as an active member and past national officer in the Degree of Honor Protective Association and an active participant in affairs of her parish. Memorial service January 9, 2:30 p.m., St Elizabeth s Episcopal Church, Zephyrhills, FL. Memorial contributions to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 BABCHEK,JOHN, age 86, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Mary C. Babchek. Dear father of Bud (Patricia) and John (Fola) Babchek. Brother of Mary Kuzma. Three grandchildren also survived. In state at the Ballheim Funeral Home, 4120 W. Jefferson Ave., Ecorse, Thursday 1:00pm until 9:00pm. Funeral Saturday 11:00am at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Parkinson s Foundation. BAER, PAULINE EVELYN (WHITAKER), Age 67, wife of the late Ted (1996). Mother of Tina Teed, Vickie Baer, and Katherine (Peter) Evangelista. Sister of Peggy Cormier and Robert Whitaker. Grandmother of Theodore Teed, Jr., Tracy Teed, Donald Teed, III, Jeffery Evangelista and Jaime Evangelista. Great-grandmother of Katie and Austin Teed. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home 3114 John R., Madison Heights. Burial Oakview Cemetery, Royal Oak. CARLOCK, EUGENE C. ,Age 91. Dear father of Mary Jean Mudd and Eugene Carl, Jr. Brother of Lela Kirby and Juanita Soloman and Erma Kirby. Nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren survive. Funeral services Thursday at Peoples Community Church, 8601 Woodward at 10 a.m. CHIDIAC,KHALIL, Age 64, December 30, 1998. Beloved husband of Yola. Dearest father of Rodolphe (Jennifer), Roland (Mimma), Mireille and Naji (Raquel). Dear grandfather of Jessica-Sarah, Stephanie Yola, Danielle Rose and Cloie Yola. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. , 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) to St. Sharbel Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Sharbel Church. CRIPPS,MARY A., Age 67. December 29, 1998. Beloved mother of Marilyn Nadeau and Joseph Cripps. Loving sister of Joseph and Thomas Mocnik. Dear grandmother of Michelle Nadeau, Mary, Kathy and Joseph Cripps Jr. Visitation 1-9 PM Thursday and 12-9 PM Friday. Funeral Service 11 AM Saturday at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospice would be appreciated. DRYDEN, JAMES R., Jr. Dec. 29, 1998. Beloved husband of Jessie. Loving father of Gary Dryden (Rosemary) and Kathy Langham (Keith). Also survived by his brothers Douglas, Earl and Richard and grandchildren Lee Dryden (Lara), Beth Langham and David Langham. Preceded in death by his brother Lanier. Services Monday 10 a.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-8 p.m. EASTERLING,James Jr. Dec. 26, 1998. Age 63. Beloved husband of Bobby "Doll". Loving father of Pamela, Gwen (Michael) Whitfield, Danita, Benita (Brian) Spight, all born of his first union. And dear "Pops" of Blaine (Betty) Lothery, Georgene (Javion) Timmons, Bobby Lothery, Karen Lothery. Also survived by brother Willie Dee "Tico", eight nieces, 23 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 12-7 Fri. Jan. 1., Brown s Funeral Home, 13403 Van Dyke. Funeral: 11 am Sat., Jan. 2, Second Ebenezer Baptist Church, 2760 E. Grand Blvd. at I-75. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. EVANS, ROBERT EDWARD 81 of Pinehurst NC. Died Dec. 25, 1998. A graduate of Michigan State University & University of Michigan. Retired from Dearborn School System as a Principal of Jr. High School in 1980. Served in US Nacy WWII as Hospital Corpman. Survived by wife E. Sue Evans daughter Susan Evans-Giles (Phil), Ann Arbor, Mi; two grandchildren Evan & Erin Giles. Memorials tp Bronson Memorial Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 330 S. May St. Southern Pines NC 28387 FRANCIS,ALTA B., December 30, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert. Dear mother of Clare (Paul) Pardee. Grandmother of Cheri and Eric. Also survived by 2 sisters and 1 sister-in-law in Pedro, Ohio. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile Rd., west of Farmington Rd., Saturday 12:30 PM. Visitation Friday 4-9 PM. Memorials to Angela Hospice. FRYC, STANLEY V., December 29, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dear father of Clara Burns, Donald, Richard (Beth), Barbara Wido (Chet) and Robert (Sophia). Leaves 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 West Warren, (313) 271-2500, to St. Peter and Paul Church 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Rosary Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Instate Wednesday 2-9 p.m. GIGNAC,DOLORES J. (nee VanCuren) Age 80, December 29, 1998. Loving mother of Jacqueline Pochert. Dearest grandmother of Kim S. (Richard) Lynn and Chris L. Pochert, Senior Chief U.S. Navy. Great grandmother of Monica S. Lynn and Mason A. Lynn. Sister of Warren VanCuren. Former Secretary of Chris M. Youngjohn, Esquire. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). GOLD ,OSCAR ,Of Boca Raton, FL formerly of Detroit. Beloved husband of Margie. Dearest father of Sondra Gold (James Freess), Ellen Gold (Sandy Sanders) and Amy (Art) Stark. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Kathryn Freess, Gabriel and Seth Sanders. Beloved son of Evelyn Gold. Dear brother of David (Judy) Gold and Suzie (Ed) Cherniak. Services 11 o clock Sunday morning at Machpelah Cemetery Chapel, Ferndale. Arrangements by The Hebrew Memorial Chapel 248-543-1622 GUZIK , JOSEPHINE M. (nee KAMINSKI) Age 91. December 29, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Robert (Jennie), Dolores (Ed) McHugh, Loraine (Marvin) Gleiser and Barbara (Robert) Mrozinski. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes (just S. of 18 Mile) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection. HARWOOD,LAWRENCE C., Age 81. December 29, 1998, of Detroit. Retired form General Motors. Survived by his wife Wilma and 6 children. Visitation at the Martenson Funeral Home, 1725 Lawndale Ave, Detroit, Sat. 2-9 p.m. HENDRY, HELEN R., Age 85. December 29, 1998. Beloved wife of the late William. Dear mother of Audrey Beningo, Barbara Johnson, Donna (Bob) Pugno, Robert (Kay) and the late William Jr. and Helen Wenzel. Also survived by 30 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Sister of Mildred Jbara, Sr. Rose Michael, Catherine Meusner and John Jbara. Visiting at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford road Garden City, Thursday 3-9; Friday 12-9. Instate at Sts Raphael Catholic Church Saturday 9:30 a.m. untill time of mass 10 a.m. Rosary Friday 2p.m. HILL,CAROL E. Age 66, Dec. 23. Beloved wife of Rudolph; dear mother of Terri (Fred) Bauss; grandmother of Kellie and Kristie; sister of Ronald and Robert. Memorial service Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 23801 Kelly at Stephens, Eastpointe. IBIANSKI,THELMA R. (nee Richardson) Age 75. December 29. Dear wife of the late William H. Dear mother of Donna (Robert) Ritchey, Mary (Thomas) Provenza, Jo Ann Lyford, Deborah (Mark) Baldes and William (Mary) Ibianski,II. 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive. Dear sister of Margaret Bastion. Services at the Calcaterra- Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (between 8-9 Mile), Eastpointe, until Sat. Jan. 2 to St. Martin DePorres Church. In state from 10 am. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Prayers Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Friday 12:30 to 9 p.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials preferred to the Capuchin Monastery. KELLY,LILA, of Davison, age 68, died Tuesday, December 29, 1998 at the residence. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 1999 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 404 N. Dayton St., Rev. Fr. Andrew Czajkowski celebrant. Burial at St. John Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Kelly will lie in state at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., where the family will receive visitors from 4-9 p.m. Thursday and 12 noon- 7 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Kelly will lie in state at the church 1:30 p.m. until time of service on Saturday. A Rosary will be prayed 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. KENNEDY, WILLIAM J. Age 79. Dec. 29, 1998. Beloved husband of Lois, father of Martin, Dawn Boughal, Christine Mahon and Colleen Devlin. Step-father of Patricia Thompson, William Welch Jr. and Mark Welch. Brother of Thomas Kennedy and Frances Blass. Also survived by four grandchildren, six step grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Monday 12 noon. Visitation Sunday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. KOSAKOWSKI, MARYANN (WANDA) Age 83. Wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Beverly Fugiel, George (Evelyn), Kathleen (Dennis) Yarema and the late Barbara (John) Kalafut. Dear sister of Walter and Helen. Also eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at: Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 mile) Prayer service Friday evening 7:30 p.m. Private Entombment Saturday. Memorials to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated. KOTT,JOHN, Age 73. Dear husband of Joan; loving father of Robert, Mary (Joe) Fura-Higgins and Veronica; beloved grandfather of Alicia Kott, Kimberly and Samantha Higgins; brother of Edward (Dorothy) and Bill (Beatrice) Kott. Veteran of Korean Conflict and retired from Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn. Visitation Thur. 4-8 pm, Fri. 2-8 pm Parish Rosary 6:30 pm KROT FUNERAL HOME, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck 313-365-5240. In state St. Florian Church, Sat. 8:30 am. Mass 9 a.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. LAURIN,FRANK, December 30. Age 71. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Kenneth (Ann) and James (Renee). Service Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 mile, 1 Mile West of Farmington Rd., Saturday 10:30 AM. Visitation Friday 1-9 PM. Masonic Service under the auspices of Westgate-Cyrus Lodge #520 F&AM, Friday 7:30 PM. Memorials preferred to Community Hospice and Home Care. LEVITAN,HARRY J., Beloved husband of Charlotte Levitan; dear father of Rona Levitan, Arlan (Gretchen) Levitan and the late Robert Levitan; grandfather of Mira and Toby Levitan; brother of the late Archie Levitan, the late Leo Levitan, the late Lillian Gordon and the late Dora Sobcov. Services 11 o clock Thursday morning at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Machpelah Cemetery. MADAY,IRENE E., Beloved wife of the late Marvin. Dar mother of Carol (Franklin) Knezek, Ronald (Carol), Gerald (Joyce) and the late Barbara Darbonne. Sister of Helen Allen and Mary Hanis. also 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods. St. Peter the Apostle Church at 10. Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. MADDEN,SAMUEL W., Age 87, December 30, 1998. Beloved husband of Rose; loving father of William (Millie), Robert (Jamie) and Mary Anne (Howard) Hoffman; proud grandfather of Dawn, Brian, Mark, Mary, Kathryn, Elizabeth, Meganne, William, Thomas and Jennifer; great-grandfather of Brett. Visitation Friday 2-5, 6-9. Funeral service Saturday 9:15 a.m. from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Colman Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Burial private at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Karmanos Hospice or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. MILLER, AGNES L. ,Age 80. Dec. 30, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Alma B. Loving mother of Gary (Vickie) and Jack. Dear grandmother of Josh and Don. Great grandmother of Devon. Dear sister of Marguerite (Jack) Stout. Funeral services Monday 10 a.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Visitation Saturday 1-9 and Sunday 12-9. Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethel Baptist Temple. MURPHY, CAROL A., December 26, 1998. Age 60. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Survived by William husband of 42 years; children Kevin (Joyce) of Canton, Brian (Donna) of Southgate, Karen of Plymouth, Darin (Anne) of Westland and David of Plymouth. Five grandchildren Shawn, Steven, Allison, Conner and Kayla. Mother Elsie Robinson of Romulus; sister Diane Hein of Lincoln Park and brother Arthur (Doreen) of Coldwater. Numerous nephews and nieces. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting and sewing, loved to travel and a huge Red Wing Fan. Past President of the Michigan Mothers of Twins Club. Long time employee of the City of Farmington, City Hall. In-lieu of flowers family request donations to the Karmanos Cancer Institute or Charity of your choice. Family will receive friends at a Visitation Memorial on Saturday January 2, 1999 from noon till 3 p.m. at the: Ziomek Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne road at Joy road, Livonia. REAMER,BERTHA, Age 90. Dec.27, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear sister of Carl Kennell. Also many nieces and nephews. Funeral Sunday 1 p.m. at the A.H.Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren. Visiting Saturday 3-8 p.m. ROCHOLL , WINIFRED G. Age 93. Little Falls, MN, formerly of Detroit, died Dec. 28, 1998. Retired Comerica Bank teller. Preceded in death by husband, Arnold; granddaughter, Barbara McPhearson; sister Irene Snyder; brother Clayton Ward. Surviving six children and spouses: Rev. Arnold (Anne) Rocholl, Jr., Long Prairie, MN; Edith Bunker, Madison, MI; Harold (Joan) Rocholl, Plymouth, MI; Evelyn (Clarence) Nagler, Sterling Hgts., MI; Eleanor (Merle) Christie, Royal Oak, MI; Elsa (Jess) Tenney, Hazel Park, MI; 16 grandchildren; 30 great; three great-great-grandchildren. Private family services later. Stephan-Stein Funeral Home, Long Prairie, MN. 320-732-2629. RYNKOWSKI , FRANK J. 89, Farwell. Died Dec. 30. Father of Floyd and Robert Manley, Richard Rynkowki, Karen Hicks and Linda Steffes. Brother of Helen Wujek; 13 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral Saturday, Jan. 2, 10:00 a.m. St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Burial DeWitt Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m., Friday 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by the Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home, Inc. of Clare. SAICIC, BATRIC, Beloved husband of the late Milanka. Dearest father of Milorad Saicic, Kosovka (Ljubomir) Petrovic, Jelk (Nikola) Petrovic, Zorka (Zivko) Djurovski. Dear brother of Milosav Saicic of Montenegro (Yugoslavia). Leaves seven grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m., Friday 3-9 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home 26560 Van Dyke (3 Blocks South of 696 - 11 Mi.) with 7:00 p.m. Services Thursday and Friday. Instate Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at St. Lazarus Serbian Church, 4575 E. Outer Drive, Detroit. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. SCOLLON,MARGARET M., Age 63. Daughter of the late Catherine and Edward. Resting Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St Clement Church untill 10 a.m. funeral mass. Arrangements by: Rudy Funeral Home , SLOMAN,ROBERT A., Beloved husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Steven (Margaret) Sloman, and Sally (Frederick) Marx. Grandfather of Celeste and Ryder Sloman, Julie, Andrew, Carolyn, and Scott Marx. Brother of Elaine (Lippman) Lumberg, Janet Berman, and the late William Sloman, the late Peggy Frank. Brother-in-law of Adele Schlafer, Benjamin Frank, and Anne Sloman. Services 12:30 Thursday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park. STIRNEMANN,LOTTIE, December 29, 1998, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Jacob; dear mother of David, Richard, Robert, Jacob, James and Rev. Daniel Stirnemann; darling sister of Fred and Walter Jezierski and the late Alfred Jezierski; also survived by 20 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral service at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (btwn. Maple & Big Beaver) Saturday 12:30 p.m. Family will receive friends Thursday 3-8 p.m. and Friday 3-9 p.m. URBANEK,HENRIETTA, December 27, 1998, age 73. Beloved wife of Harry; dear mother of Jerry (Debbie) and Kathleen; grandmother of Tina, John, Laura and Sherri. Funeral services by the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home, (810) 977-7300. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. VICTOR, GLORIA L. nee CALLERT Age 69. December 29, 1998 of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Loving mother of Frank (Christie), Diane (Don) Kajcienski, David (Corinne), James (Nancy), Carol (Mike) Economeas, William (Rene e), John (Lisa) and Mary Beth (Dean) Monte. Dearest grandmother of Jimmy, Kelly, Seth, Sage, Kyle, Todd, David, Timothy, Alex, Christopher, Matthew, Sarah, Christine, Natalie, Daniel, Marissa, Alyse, Justin, Jonathan, Dominic and Mara. Sister of Mary Ann Roulo; sister in law of Katherine Stemkoski, Barbara Callert and Charles (Ann) Victor. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at: The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen road (corner of Goddard) and Thursday 9:30 a.m. untill time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Sts Gabriel Catholic Church. Vigil service Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery an express of sympathy may be made payable to the Maryknoll Sisters-Bolivia. WRIGHT,MARILYN MAE, Age 64. Beloved mother of Janet (Ed) Ledford, Richard Ring and Todd Wright. Dear grandmother of Clay, Alan and Troy. Sister of Fred and Richard Carlson. Memorial Services Saturday, January 2 at 12 Noon, Church of Today, Warren, MI. Memorials to Scleroderma Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Homes, (810) 775-1911. ZELEK,MARGUERITE V., Age 80 of Commerce Township, December 30, 1998. Beloved sister of Estelle Opalinski and Leonard Zelek. Many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. There will be no scheduled funeral services. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), Milford, 248-684-6645 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/wayne/obits/123198ob.txt