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GIANNASI, RAOUL L. (Lou) Giannasi, 66, of 185 Sena Court, died March 23, 1998. A native of Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late Louis Roger and Katherine Marie Stalc Giannasi. He was a former professional musician and public school teacher. He was a retired real estate broker and a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He had attended the Catholic Center at the University of Georgia. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 11:00 AM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens East, Athens, GA.Father Steven Pavignano will officiate. Interment will be in Athens Memory Gardens. Survivors include his brother and sister in law, David E. and Jean Giannasi of Athens; and two nieces, Claire and Elise Giannasi, both of Athens. The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Corporate Square, Suite 127, Atlanta, GA 30329
GILROY, HARRIETTE M., March 20, 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Shirley Bishop Gilroy; dear mother of Jean Ann Bridge; dear grandmother of Wendy (Rod) Carleton and Terry Bridge. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service 1 p.m. at Calcaterra-Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd. (bet. 8-9 Mile), Eastpointe. Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens cemetery.
GLICKER, BERNARD, Beloved husband of Frieda. Dear father of Alan (Cheryl) Glicker, Mark Glicker, Gerry (Mark) Lezell, and Jeffrey Goodman. Four grandchildren. Brother of Ceil (Ed) Schwartz. Son-in-law of Blanche Lenhoff. Services 1:00 o clock Thursday afternoon at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park.
GORDEN, FRANK J., Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Amanda Howland, Nora Thayer (Ronald), Karen Gorden, and Carla Koon (Scott). Brother of William Gorden, Margit Smeby, and Berner Gorden. Grandfather of Courtney Winter and Madison Koon. Funeral 12 noon Friday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-5 & 7-9PM Thursday. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred.
GRAVES, RICHARD C, Age 67. March 13, 1998. Formerly of Southgate. Loving father of Allan, Katherine (Larry) Martin, Robert (Paula), Richard Jr. (Kimberly Baklarz), of MD. and Anna. Also survived by several grandchildren. Mr. Graves was a veteran of the Korean War. Arrangements by Kerrington Funeral Alternatives, 15975 Eureka, Southgate, MI (734) 282-1400.
GUZMAN, ANGEL L., Age 60 of Detroit. Died March 23. survived by his loving wife Emilia, and beloved children; Theresa Mondragon, Mary Ann Nieder, Olivia Bayagick, Angel L. Guzman Jr., Norma Jean Jaime, Christine Guzman, and 12 grandchildren. His mother Maria Calderon, five brothers and five sisters also survive. Visitation will be Wednesday 1-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Prayers will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at J.L. Peters Funeral Home, Inc., 3880 Fort St., Lincoln Park (313) 928-6500. Mass 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Henry s Catholic Church, Lincoln Park. Interment Woodmere cemetery, Detroit, MI.
HARLEY, ALEXANDER, March 24, 1998, age 69. Retired Senior Captain Livonia Fire Department. Beloved husband of Monica; dear father of Mary (Al) Hogan, Katherine (Dennis) Weinrauch and Robert (Jackie); grandfather of Danielle, Anthony and Heather; son of Mary Vuncannon; brother of Vivian Klann. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home, (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Rd., (West of Farmington Rd.) Friday 9:30 a.m. and St. Maurice Catholic Church 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Thursday 7:30 p.m. Memorials to Angela Hospice.
HAY, OLA F., Beloved husband of Virginia and the late Agnes (died in 1971). Dear father of Kenneth (Mary Ann), Judy (Bob) Herbart and Robert (Yvette) Lipke. Dear grandfather of Terri, Tim, Andy (Kimberly), Karen (Mike), Kenneth (Paula), Lisa (Tony) and Donna (Gary). Also leaves seven great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Christ the King Lutheran Church.
HERBON, NANCY LEE (Terry) Age 60 of St. Clair Shores. Beloved wife of William. Dearest mother of William G. (Janice), Lawrence A. (Cheryl), Dorothyann Walker (Gregory), Maryann Mlinac (William) and Edward J. Grandmother of 10. Sister of Dorothy McKimmie and Daniel Whalen. Friends may call Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Alhambra Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. Parish Rosary Friday 7:30 p.m. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. St. Germaine Church (Little Mack at Martin), St. Clair Shores. Member of Bruce Post #1146 Ladies Aux.
HIGH, LIDA E., Beloved wife of the late David. Dear mother of William, Kenneth (Carolyn), Larry, Bob, Ronald (Barb), and the late Thelma, Russel and Leonard. Grandmother of 19 and Great-Grandmother of 43. Sister of Della, Amy, Helen, Henry, James, Calvin, and the late LuLu, Roy and Berli. Funeral Service Friday 11AM at Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Rd. (3/4 mile W. of Telegraph). Visitation Thursday 1-8; Interment Parkview cemetery.
HILLA, JOSEPHINE (nee Salvatore) Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Dear mother of Carmine Guillory, Carol Ann, Michael (Kathleen). 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Sister of Ann (Joseph) Gualdoni, John (Vina) Salvatore, Rose Figlioli, Lucille Guinane and the late Julius Salvatore. Funeral Services at the S. K. Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8 1/2 mile road Friday 10:00AM. Rosary Thursday 7:00PM. Visitation Thursday 2:00 til 9:00PM.
JANKOWSKI, FRANK, Age 78 March 22, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Dear father of Robert (Connie) and Judith (Michael) Gawronski. Dear grandfather of nine grandchildren. Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mi. Rd. W. of Hoover. Funeral Wednesday Instate 9 a.m. at St. Blase Church (12151 Fifteen Mi. Rd.) until 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
JOHNSON, ELEANOR A., Age 93, March 23. Dear mother of Yvonne Ash, Shirley Rorabacher, Glendon Johnson and the late Franklin Johnson. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and two sisters, Charlotte Schwartz and Mildred Jamison. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mi.) Northville. Services Friday 10 a.m. in the Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Peter s Lutheran Church in Plymouth or the Martin Luther Memorial Home in S. Lyon would be appreciated.
JOSEPHSON, SARA ROTNER Beloved wife of the late Jack Rotner. Dear mother of Harriet (Marvin) Shogan and Melvin B. (Mary Joyce) Rotner and the late Iris Feuerman. 14 grandchildren, 34 great- grandchildren. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 11:30 Friday morning at Oakview cemetery. Arrangements by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
KALICH, JOHN F. JR. Age 62, March 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dearest father of Kevin and Karen (Todd) Perttula. Grandfather of Joshua. Brother of Gwendolyn Fayz. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Scripture service Wednesday 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. John Vianney, 54045 Schoenherr until Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection.
KEELEY, CATHERINE A. March 22, 1998. Beloved wife of the late James. Dear mother of Della (Wendell) Schwab, Kay (Larry) McDougall, Peggy (John) Mock. Fourteen grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 3:30-9:00 p.m. at the O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi 248-348-1800. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Instate at St. Regis Catholic Church, 3695 Lincoln, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Liturgy at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulcher cemetery.
KIRKPATRICK, JAMES RONALD Age 46, of Michigamme and former resident of Wayne died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 22, 1998 at his home. James is survived by one daughter Tiffani, two brothers, Wayne & Mark, a sister, Cheryl and granddaughter, Alexis. A prayer service will be at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 1998 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Michigamme. Burial wil be in the Lakeview cemetery in Michigamme.
KLOS, JOSEPHINE, Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of the late Christine Klos and Gene Klos. Dear friend of Linda Grace. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Thursday and 1-9 p.m. Friday. Funeral 9 a.m. Saturday from the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, (Ryan Rd. 1 block north of 12 Mile), to St. Cletus Church for 9:30 Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
KOPKO, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH Age 86. March 22, 1998. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of the late Donald (Marlene) and Charles (Karin). Also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m.; Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills. Prayers Wednesday 6:15 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m.at St. Fabian Catholic Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to Citizens for Better Care.
LAIR, THELMA B., Age 80. March 23, 1998 of Troy, formerly of Detroit. Dear wife of the late Lee W. Lair. Dear Mother of Lee G. Lair, Sr. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Sister of Mrs. Katherine Hanke, Mrs. Patricia Garrett and the late Margaret Kinsey. Visitation Thursday 5-8 pm Price Funeral Home, 3725 South Rochester Road (between 16-17 Mile Roads) Troy, (248) 689-0700. In state Friday 1:30 pm until funeral 2 pm at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 340 North Main Street, Clawson. Interment White Chapel Memorial cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the Parkinson Foundation.
LORENSEN, FRANCIS L. March 23, 1998. Age 86. Beloved husband of Lillian. Dearest father of Lloyd (Sandra) Lorensen and Donna (Jim) Falardeau. Loving grandfather of Christian Lorensen, Lynn and Tom Falardeau. Dear brother of Helen (Jim) Mothersbaugh. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at funeral home. Entombment Resurrection cemetery.
MacQUEEN, ADA F., March 23, 1998, age 73, of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of Leslie E. Dear mother of Sharon, Mark, Judy and Janet. Sister of Herbert Eugene McCann Jr. Also eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. At the Uht Funeral Home 35400 Glenwood, Westland, Saturday from 1-8 p.m.
MILLER, MARGARET T. Age 60 of Novi. March 23, 1998. Wife of the late Henry S. Dear mother of Kathryn J. Sister of Helen, Irene, Rose and John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. at the O'Brien Chapel/Ted C. Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, just W. of Meadowbrook Rd. on S. Side. (248) 348-1800. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 and Thursday 2-4 and 6-9. Interment Our Lady of Hope cemetery, Brownstown Twp. Family requests contributions be made to Karmanos Institute Frankel Center, 18831 W. 12 Mile. Lathrup Village, MI. 48076-9806
MURDZA, SR., RONALD L. March 23, 1998. Beloved father of Ronald L. Jr. (Kelly), and Matthew, son of Michael and Lottie. Brother of Michael J., Dennis, and Joyce Colliau. In state at the R.G. & G. R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd. Garden City Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Thursday. In state at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Garden City Friday from 9:15 a.m. until time of Service 10 a.m.
NIEMIEC, REGINA (Telega) Loving wife of Henry. Dearest mother of Frank (Gail) Telega and Michael (Beth Anne) Telega. Grandmother of Lindsay, David, Emily, and Kathleen and the late Heather. Sister of Peter and Joseph Skalski. Funeral Friday 9:30AM from Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 Warren Rd., Dearborn Heights to SS. Peter & Paul Church at 10. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 and Thursday 12-9PM.
O'CONNOR-STOKES, MOLLY ANN Age 43, March 23, 1998. Wife of Kenneth Stokes. Daughter of Barbara O'Connor. Sister of Kevin, Maureen, Timothy and Matthew O'Connor. Memorial Mass Saturday April 4, 1998 at 11 am at Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 248-435-0660.
PIUNTI, RONALD L. PhD, age 57, March 2, 1998 formerly of Trenton. Beloved son of the late Sam Sr. & Mary Piunti. Dear brother of Sam Piunti, Jr. Visitation Friday from The Martenson Funeral Home, 3200 West Rd., Trenton. 734-671-5400. Services Saturday 10 AM from the Funeral Home, Mass 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.
QUINLAN, JANET S., Age 59, March 23, 1998, of Grosse Pointe Shores. Beloved wife of John. Dearest mother of Kerrie, Michele (Nicholas) Becharas, Jeffrey (Patsy) Quinlan, Joseph (Leann) Quinlan and John Quinlan. Loving sister of Barbara Romanelli, Jack Karl and Debrah Mancuso. Dearest grandmother of Alexa, Julian and Adrian Quinlan, Nicholas and Maria Becharas and Ryan and MacKenzie Quinlan. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday, instate 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Rosary Thursday 7:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
SALINAS, MARIA "DALIA" Beloved wife of Mauricio. Dearest mother of Diane Ramsey, Mauricio Jr. "Chicho", Debora and Ricardo (Michelle). Dear sister of Sylvia Ortegon, Manuela Lopez, Delfina Rodriguez, Gil Garcia, Eva Puebla and the late Benny Garcia. Also survived by nine grandchildren, six great-grand- children and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 6:30 p.m. Funeral service Friday 9 a.m. at Don Graham T-100 Funeral Home, 1005 Junction at Fisher Freeway to Holy Redeemer Church 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Woodmere.
SKALSKI, FRANCES S., Age 68. March 23, 1998. Beloved wife of Roman F.; dearest mother of John (Rochelle), Theresa, Barbara, Susan Hilt and Paul; loving grandmother of Steven, Eric, Jonathan, Kimberly and Ashley; dear sister of Mary Maryanski and Michael (Rose) Mosson. In state Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Church till time of mass 11 a.m. Interment St. John cemetery, Jackson, MI. Visitation at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Tuesday 3-9 p.m.; Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m.
SLOCUM, JOHN L., Of Rochester. March 23, 1998. Age 77. survived by Mary Lee Slocum. Mr. Slocum was born August 9, 1920 in Detroit. He was a Tool and Die Maker and owned the L & S Plastic Co. in Auburn Hills. He was a member of the National Aircrafters Association and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, having served in WWII. Mr. Slocum was a member of the Governor s Club and lifetime member of Cranbrook Institute of Science and was a member of the M.M.S. Michigan Mineralogical Society. Mr. Slocum was known around the world for the Step Beyond Opal, a man-made opal which he introduced in 1967. He also produced lucite imbediments for The Winston 500 and dignitaries around the world. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Officiating Reverend Barbara Handelsman. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Michigan.
SMUK, VERONIKA, Age 84. March 23, 1998. Dearest mother of Helmut (Ingeborg) Gattinger, Erika Schnellinger, Norbert (Patricia) Gattinger. Also survived by ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Will be greatly missed. Private memorial service at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East.
STOIKO, JOHN, Beloved husband of the late Anne. Dearest brother of Walter (Kay). Loving uncle of Walter J. (Gloria), June (Ben) Zaglaniczny and William (Debbie). Seven grand nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of John (Julia) Stoiko, Elinore Stoyko and Olga (Dick) Corey. Godfather of Andrew Stoiko. Visitation Wed. 7-9 Thurs. 1-9 at the Buhay Funeral Chapel 3103 Commor, Hamtramck. Parish prayers Thursday 7 pm. Funeral Friday 10 am at the Immaculate Conception Ukranian Catholic Church. Veteran of WW II and member of Wm. Melnyk Post 645.
SUITER, BEATRICE E., March 23, 1998. Dear mother of Donna (Louis) Kassuba, Dale (Glenda), Denise (Daniel) Ery, Douglas (Kathy), Dean (Kristie) and Debra (David) Beatty. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Previous wife of Raymond Suiter. Also a brother and sisters survive. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Couture-Handler Funeral Home, 313 W. Pottawatamie, Tecumseh. 517-423-2525
SWAIM, KENNETH H., Beloved husband of Evelyn, father of Sandra Griffin of Las Vegas, Linda Anguish of Shelby Twp. and Dean Swaim of Clinton Twp., died March 24, of cancer. survived also by five grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and his brother Charles Swaim of Hilton Head, S.C. Friends may call at McCabe Funeral Home in Farmington Hills beginning Thursday where family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Visitation will continue Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 4800 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, MI until time of funeral service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the American Diabetes Assc., 1660 Duke St., Alaxandrian, VA 22314. Envelopes available at the funeral home.
TAYLOR, SYLVIA J., 73. Formerly of Hazel Park, MI died Monday 3/23/98 in Cape Coral, FL. Survivors include her husband Virgil, three children, Barbara, Duane, and Brian, one brother William, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Services will be conducted Thursday, 3-26-98 at 10 a.m. in Cape Coral, FL. The family will receive friends for viewing Wednesday between the hours of 6:00 & 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by the Metz Funeral Chapel, 1306 Lafayette St., Cape Coral, FL.
TOD, JOHN CHARLES W. Age 80, March 19, 1998. Husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Stephen (Tamera), Susan, Nancy (Edward) Bowen, Janet (John) Kozey, Sally, Mary Jane Jenkins, and the late Robert. Also seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. WW II Pilot and Instructor. Retired from Reef-Baker Industries in 1987. Memorial service will be held later.
VandenBOSSCHE, ERNESTINE M. March 23, 1998. Wife of the late John. Dear mother of Ronald L., Daniel J. (Judy), Thomas E. (Linda) and the late James. Dear sister of Eleanor Henneberger, Dr. Arthur Seski and Therese Bartos Taylor, Richard Seski and the late Joseph. Also survived by five grandchildren. Visitation at Gendernalik Funeral Home 35600 Main St., New Baltimore. Tuesday 7:30-9 and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Instate at St. Mary Church, New Baltimore, Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Liturgy at 10. Memorials may be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute.
VARDON, ALICE JOYCE, Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward M.; loving mother of Edward M. Jr., (Carolyn E.) and James G. (Susan F.); dear grandmother of Heather Alayne and Melissa Ann Vardon; recently preceded in death by her sister, Latholah Mae Martini, and by her brother, Collier (Doris) Ruebelt. Funeral Service Saturday 12 Noon at Woodlawn cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 19975 Woodward Ave., Detroit. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Funeral Info: Donnellan Family Funeral Services 847-675-1990.
VINSON, WILLIAM F. "PETE" March 22, 1998. Age 86. Beloved husband of Jane. Loving father of Lesley and David, step-father of Jon Shelton. Brother of Phillip. Veteran of WW II, South Pacific. Interment Ft. Custer National Cemtery.
WAKELAND, JAMES W., Age 83. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Dear father of Diana (Fred) Pascaris and Roxiann (John) Dungan. Grandfather of Andrea (Michael) Uhlian, Jennifer (Brad) Bundesen, Stephanie Pascaris, John Dugan Jr. Three great-grandchildren. Brother of Mary Johnson of Florida. Mr. Wakeland was a retired custodial for the East Detroit School District. Private funeral services were held Tuesday March 24, 1998. Memorial contributions to American Lung Association or First United Methodist Church of St. Clair Shores would be appreciated.
WALCZAK, DAVID, March 23, 1998. Age 45. Beloved son of the late Walter (Dorothy); dearest brother of Kathie (Don) Borashko, Blaze (Gigi), Stan (Marie), Mary (Bill) Sparks; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment Mt. Olivet.
WARMBIER, MILDRED L. March 23, 1998. Age 77 of Wayne. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Dear mother of Donald (Evy), Janet (Ron) Gainer, Marlene (Ron) Brandenburg and Sandy Laraway. Sister of Art Zimnie and Esther Irvin. Sister-in-law of Loretta Thomas. Grandmother of Amy Brandenburg and Justin Laraway. Visitation at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood, Westland Wednesday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Instate at St. John s Ev. Lutheran Church, 33220 Glenwood, Westland from from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of funeral.
WRONSKI, RONALD, March 23, 1998. Age 61. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Buza). Dear father of Kevin (Karen), Tracey (Robert) Reno and Paula. Loving Grandfather of Tina, Kelly, Rose, Lacey, Cory and Trevor. Visitation Wednesday 5-9; Thursday 1-9. Rosary 7PM Thursday. Funeral Friday 10AM at the Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro. Parkway (16 Mile).
ALEXANDER, JOHN E. III Age 50, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Dearborn, passed away suddenly March 23, 1999. He was a former student at Dearborn High School, Wayne State University. He was veteran of the United States Armed Services. He was presently with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was involved with Paws with a Cause and Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his parents, Jack & Faymarian Alexander, sister Kathleen (Robert) Mermuys, niece and nephew Carrie and Michael Mermuys, Uncle and Aunt Dr. Lawrence V. Tremper, cousin Michele Tremper (G.L.) Brown, niece and nephew Kristin (Tim) Smith and Patrick Tremper Brown. A Graveside service will be held Friday at 12:30 PM at Acacia Park cemetery in Detroit. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Paws with a Cause or Meals on Wheels. The family will greet friends on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Metcalf & Jonkhoff Funeral Service, 4291 Cascade Rd. S.E. at Kenmoor, E. of I-96.
ALLI, WILLIAM, Age 68. March 23, 1999. Beloved husband of Betty. Dearest father of DeAnn (Emmett) Wallis, William E. Alli and Jenna (Tim) Jacobs. Dear grandfather of six grandchildren. Dear brother of Grace Slocum, Marian (Walter) Krcek, Irene Wise and the late Howard Decker and Robert Alli. Services from the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Road (2 Blk. W. of Woodward), Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation Friday from 2-9 p.m. Memorials to the Diabetes Foundation appreciated by family.
ARQUETTE, CLARENCE L. (ARKIE) passed away March 15, in Arizona. Father of Vicki, Pam, Nancy. 6 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Josephine and Louis, brothers Vincent and Francis. survived by sister Delores Bray and sister-in-law Norine Arquette.
BASSETT, MELVA L., age 79, of Clinton Township. Wife of the late Leslie. Mother of Jimmy (Merle) Brown. Grandmother of Jimmy Brown Jr. and Rebecca (Rick) Hovarter. Great-grandmother of Jake. Also survived by six sisters. Funeral 11:00 A.M. Saturday in Will & Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mt. Clemens. Visitation 12:00-9:00 P.M. Friday. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Fund.
BEAL, JEAN FAIRBANK, of Rochester Hills, formerly of Dearborn. Age 80. passed away on March 9, 1999. Dear mother of Ann Louise Beal of Dearborn, Richard (Jane) Beal of Ada and Peter (Donna) Beal of Nebraska. Grandmother of Erin, Matthew, Nathen, Kathryn and Elizabeth. Beloved sister of Richard (Betty) Fairbank. Preceded in death by her sister Alberta Thomas. Also survived by her former husband Leland Beal. Mrs. Beal majored in Speech and Journalism at Michigan State University and was vice president of the 1940 graduating class. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and active in drama and radio productions. During her professional life she edited publications for the Maccabees Insurance Co. and conducted speech therapy at Wayne State University. She taught Sunday School and raised her children to lead Christian lives. Memorial service Saturday, March 27, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. at the Harold R. Davis Funeral Home, Auburn Hills.
BELLMAN, KATHLEEN A. (VanDOORNE) March 22, 1999, age 37, suddenly, of Lincoln Park. Loving mother of Bradley and Kayla; dearest daughter of Lucy VanDoorne and the late Roger VanDoorne; dear sister of Michele (Ed) Coosaia, Kenneth (Robertina) VanDoorne and Bryan VanDoorne. Prayers will be held from the R.C. Aleks & Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield Rd., Licoln Park, Friday at 9:30 am to St. Henry Catholic Church at 10 am for Mass. Visitation Thursday 1-9 pm. Family requests contributions to the children, Bradley and Kayla.
