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MOSSHAMER, SAMUEL E., Born March 4, 1925 in Detroit, MI, passed away Friday, July 26, 2002. He was predeceased by his wife Beverly (Buckham) in 1991, on brother Edgar and one sister Virginia. He is survived by his three daughters Cynthia (Gerald) Mattack of Oxford, MI, Barbara (Patrick) Lamb of Burr Ridge, IL, Sandra (Kenneth) Crumrine of Chicago, IL, and eight grandchildren. Mr. Mosshamer lived in Grand Rapids since 1951, was a retired salesman of electrical supplies. He was active in the Widowed Persons Service. He attended Eastminster Presbyterian Church. A memorial will be held Thursday 12:00 noon at the Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. S.E., Grand Rapids, where the family will receive relatives and friends from 11:00 to 12:00 Thursday prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Widowed Person Services, 4211 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, MI 49509.
MURRAY, RUTH L., Age 95 of Grosse Pointe Woods, July 27, 2002. Beloved wife of the late James E. Murray. Loving mother of the late Daniel William and Peggy Anne Haddad. Dear grandmother of Patrick James (Elizabeth) Haddad and Dorothy Ruth (Thomas) Heithjan. Sister of Dorothy Adelman of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Also survived by special niece Cynthia Clark of Port Angelus, Wash., and several other nieces and nephews. Memorial service at a later date at Our Lady of Redemption Church. Contributions to Our Lady of Redemtion Building Fund. Arrangements by Verheyden Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe, 313-881-8500.
NIEMI, AUDREY E., Age 75. Of Northville. Beloved wife of Cal. Dear mother of Nancy (Geoff) Nast and Jim (Karyl). Loving sister of Keith Murphy, Larry Murphy and Shirlee Van Slyke. Adored grandmother of Dana and Jill Niemi and Amy and Ryan Nast. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Memorial service Wednesday 2:00 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 35300 8 Mile Rd., Farmington, MI, 48335. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
ORLANDO, FLAVIA, Age 80, July 27, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore. Loving mother of Rosalia (Lad) Brigant, Andrea "Andy", Mercurio "Mike" (Lori), Filippo (Lori), Virginia (Steve) Selvaggio, Fran (Doug) Robarge. Proud grandmother of 17 and great-grand- mother of nine. Dearest sister of Vito (Ninfa) Ciaramitaro, Jerome (Marianne) Ciaramitaro, and Vincenza Bertolino. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m., Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In lieu of flowers donations are welcomed to National Kidney Foundation or Gift of Life. Entombment Resurrection cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
PAGANES, PETER T., July 28, 2002, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Marian. Dearest father of Thomas (Elizabeth) Paganes, Terry Paganes, Richard (Christine) Paganes, Ann (John) McCallum and Robert (Peggy) Paganes. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra and Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture service Wednesday 8:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com.
PIETRAS, SOPHIE L., Age 77. Wife of the late Stanislaus Pietras and Stanislaus Jaracz. Mother of Patricia Walters, Stanley Jaracz, Diane Friday and Joann (Danna) Presson. Seven grandchildren and six great-grand- children also survive. Sister of Frank Wencel and Edward (Barbara) Wencel and the late Bill Wencel. Sister-in-law of the late Irene and Sophie Wencel. Visitation Monday 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, 2730 Caniff, until funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery.
PORTIS, TERESA A., age 44, July 29, 2002. Beloved wife of Michael. Dear mother of Nicole Lynn and Dawn Patricia. Daughter of Marilyn Volmer. Sister of Jacklyn Jones. Grandmother of Andrew and Madison Williams. Memorial visitation Thursday 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Memorial service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (Between Ford Rd & Cherry Hill). Family suggests memorials to C.O.T.S.
POTTS, DOLORES F., (nee Waszewski) Age 73. Died July 28, 2002. She is survived by her children David (Kim) Potts and Barbara (John) Sharba. grandchldren Emily Potts and Bob Stachowiak; Brother John (Beverly) Wallard; sisters Rita Harris and Jeannette (Everette) Shirley and former husband George Potts. She was pre-deceased by her son George Potts; brothers Arthur and Richard Waszewski. She was deeply loved and will be missed. The family has planned a private service.
RALLS, THELMA PAULINE East Lansing, formerly of Okemos. Born August 18, 1913 in Galt, MO, the third of four daughters born to Otis and Vesta Harris Smith; died July 28, 2002 at the age of 88. Her family was American and has been for generations, in all its branches. In 1935 she married Reid E. Ralls of Galt, MO, he preceded her in death in 1994. Mr. Ralls was a member of a pioneering family, which moved from Virginia and settled in Missouri after the Revolutionary War. She and her husband moved to Michigan in the 1930's, where she lived until her death. Mrs. Ralls maintained her family and personal friendships for her lifetime, traveling each year to renew friendships and writing her family and friends to share news. She lived for her family, friends, and faith. A loving courageous woman with a gift for friendship, she lived a life of Christian faith and bedrock principles. Mrs. Ralls was an accomplished gardener, excellent cook, prolific letter writer, extraordinary storyteller of wit and humor, and an informed American citizen who never failed to cast her absentee ballot in local, state and national elections. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Okemos, providing testimony of her faith in her daily acts of love, and was a former member of Temple Baptist Church of Redford, MI. Mrs. Ralls took enormous pride in her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son, William and daughter-in-law Rosemary Ralls, of Okemos, MI; daughter Sandra and son-in-law George Morris, of San Francisco, CA; grandchildren William Ralls and wife Siobhan Donofrio of Hingham, MA; Katharine and husband James Wise of Scottsdale, AZ; Robert and wife Heather Ralls of Overland Park, KS; Robert Morris of New York City and Michael Reid and Katharine Morris both of San Francisco, CA; great-grandchildren Ryan Reid and Phoebe Donofrio-Ralls; sister Kay and brother-in-law Paul Macke of Milton, WI; brother-in-law F. Gene and wife Lee Ralls of Florida; and many loving friends. Her family would like to thank her friends, caregivers and staff at Burcham Hills for all of the kindness and care given to Thelma. Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 31, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Okemos, 4684 Marsh Rd., Okemos, with the Rev. Joe Dabrowski, Associate Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos. The family will receive friends at the Gorsline-Runciman Co., East Chapel, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the First Baptist Church of Okemos in memory of Mrs. Ralls.
REMINDER, WILLIAM M., July 29, 2002, age 74 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Priscilla A. Reminder. Loving father of Bruce (Dolores) Reminder, Leeann (William) Rucker, Tim (Kim) Reminder and Bill (Freddie) Reminder. Dear brother of Donna (Ted) Gatny, Jill Bracken and Lynn (Frank) Foe. Dearest grandfather of Sandy, David, Natasha, Joe, Danny, Travis and Dylan. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Reminder was preceded in death by his daughters Mary and Susan. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home, (Taylor Chapel) 23750 Goddard Road. Rosary Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Prayers Thursday 10:00 a.m. from the Voran Funeral Home to St. Paschal Baylor Catholic Church for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery.
RISHKEL, GEORGE, Age 86, passed away July 28, 2002 at Mt. Clemens General Hospital. Husband of the late Agnes. Loving father of Dorothy (Alfred) Spigarelli and Joan (Kenneth) Morrison. Grandfather of Elizabeth, Steven, Thomas, Gary and Michael. Great grandfather of Megan, Chelsea, Travis, Jacob. Brother of Fran. Funeral service Tuesday 11 am. in the chapel at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Garfield and Clinton River. Arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, 586-792-5000.
RIVERA, SR. ELSA (MIQUI), I.H.M. Age 63. Pastoral Associate at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church died Sunday July 28, 2002. Beloved sister of Martha Rivera, Benilda Reto and Nancy Martinez all of Peru; Francisca Rivera and Antonina Rivera both of Maryland; Teodoro Vasquez, Federico Vasquez and Carlos Ramirez all of Peru. Visitation Tuesday from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the I.H.M. Motherhouse in St. Mary Center of Monroe, MI with Prayers at 4 p.m. and funeral services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. Memorials may also be made ot Our Lady of Guadalupe, 3110 Goulden St., Port Huron, MI 48060. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, (734) 241-9300.
SAUNDERS, WILLIAM KENT Age 52, July 23, 2002. Beloved husband of the late Janice. Loving father of Kim Glaser and Shawn Saunders. Grandfather of Cody, Zachery, Bo, Charlie and Vinnie. Brother of Sharon, Mark and Kim Saunders, Patricia Sylvester and Lisa Zahodne. Memorial service at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14-15 Mi Rds.) Friday 11 a.m. Friends may visit with the family Thursday 4-8 p.m.
SCOTT, ALBERTA A., Age 79, of Madison Heights, Beloved wife of the late George. Dear Mother of Sharon (Gregory) Gale, Loving grandmother of Heather (Thomas) Craig and Jennifer Gale. Dear sister of May (Donald) Cameron, Robert (Anita) Conway and the late Ruth Gray and Thelma Holloway. Also survived by 22 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thurs. 11am at The Ashley-Scott Funeral Home 340 E. 9mi (3/4 block E. of John R), Hazel Park. Visitation, Tues. 6-9pm and Wed. 1-9pm.
SOUCHOCK, STEVE, Age 83 (July 28, 2002) Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Dear brother of; John, Pete (Esther), Kay (Angelo) Fassero, Rose (Steve) Katona, Nell Green and the late Mary Bockleman and Ann Bahm. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. from St. Clement Catholic Church in Dearborn. In state in Church 10 a.m. till time of Mass. Visitation Tuesday 2 till 9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave. Steve was a decorated WWII veteran in Patons 3rd. Army. Steve has been in Professional Baseball for 55 yrs. as a player, scout and manager. He was a mentor and friend to numerous individuals throughout the baseball world.
STANCZAK, HELEN B., Age 92 July 27, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving mother of Judy Kucharek and Linda (Charles) Scott. Grandmother of Dawn Mullins, Kimberly (Ken) Pickard, Nicole (Peter) Muchitsch. Michele Kucharek and Shawn Kucharek. Great Grandmother of Shane, Dean, Tyler, Kenny, Nickolas and Cameron. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home 25800 Harper Avenue (3blks. North of 10 Mile) Wednesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday 1p.m. to 9p.m. with a rosary at 7p.m. Funeral Service Friday at the Funeral Home 11a.m. Entombment Mount Olivet cemetery.
TASCHEREAU, PAUL G., Age 45, July 27, 2002. survived by his children Paul G. II, Christina R. and Christopher A. Brother of Eddie, Michael, Kenneth Hallas, Melissa Parrett, Charles and Neil. Dear grandfather of Phillip. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He is pre- deceased by his parents and brother George. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R Rd., Hazel Park.
TAUBITZ, ALFRED A. JR. Age 77. July 28, 2002. Beloved husband of Ilse. Loving father of Annette (Mark) Irwin & Inge (Ken) Smithson. Proud Opa of Kristen, Stefan, Erika & Karl. Dearest brother of Raymond Taubitz. Memorial donations are welcomed to Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements by Wwujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
VAN DAM, ELIZABETH J. July 28, 2002. Beloved wife of Willard R. Dear mother of Sandra J. (Henry) Engen, Pamela G. (Francis) Lundgren and Dawn J. (Richard) Jarey. Sister of Jack White. Grandmother of Leslie Hite, Alison Engen-Kline, Curt Czerniak and Jason Jarey. Great grandmother of Peter and Becky Hite. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) Tuesday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Instate Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 9083 Newburgh Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail and Joy Rd.) Elizabeth was an avid gardener, a voracious reader, And long time member of the Wayne County Master Gardener Association. Memorials contributions to American Cancer Society, breast research would be appreciated.
VAN GORDER, JOHN D., Age 72 of Canton. Beloved husband of 49 years to Caroline F. Dear brother of Katherine Self, Mary Lou Vestrand and William. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Past President of Senior Elks, active in Plymouth K of C #3292, VFW Mayflower Lt. Gamble Post 6695, and American Legion Post #32. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road, (btwn. Sheldon and Beck). Scripture service Tuesday 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Liturgy of the Resurrection at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 47650 North Territorial, (at Beck Road) Plymouth.
WEIMER, RICHARD RONALD age 56 of Washington. July 28, 2002. Loving husband of Judith. Dear father of Ian (Danielle) and the late Adam. Grandfather of Taylor and Lauren. Brother of Kenneth Weimer, Joan Smith, Patricia Phenicie, Wendy Kabacinski and Debby Ader. Son-in-law of Dorothy Utley. Richard was the owner of the Richard R. Weimer Plumbing and Heating Co. of Washington. Funeral service Thursday, August 1, 2002 - 11 a.m. at the Community Wesleyan Church, 1171 26 Mile Rd., Washington. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Suggested memorials to the Salvation Army, 16130 Northland Dr., Southfield, MI 48075.
WELSCH, ORVILLE F., age 84, July 29, 2002. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Kemp). Dear father of Ronald (Sherri) and Jerome (Julie). Six grandchildren and three great children. Visitation Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road ( 3 blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. Services Friday 10:00 a.m. Family suggests memorial to Michigan Parkinson Foundation.
WILLIAMS, ELLEN E., Age 68, July 27, 2002, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of Leland. Loving mother of Warren (Laura) Williams, Lynn (Timothy) Smith and Brian Williams. Dear sister of Terry Quinn. Also survived by five grandchildren. Services at the Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd., Allen Park, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m.
WILLIAMS, MARY ROSE (nee DeJARNETTE) July 24, 2002.
Beloved mother of Rondale, Dirkland, Byron, Keith, Jancy and Dawn Bentley; leaves nine grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
Visitation Tuesday starting at noon.
Funeral service Wednesday 12:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home, 15443 Greenfield, Detroit.
YELONEK, MICHAEL S., July 28, 2002. Beloved son of Olga and the late Stanley.
Dear brother of Kenneth (Barbara), David, Skip (Carmen) and Lynn (John) Horton, also survived by six Nieces and Nephews.
Memorial services will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Arrangements by L.J. Griffin Funeral Home 734-981-1700
ZDAN, DOROTHY, July 27, 2002, age 61. Beloved wife of William. Loving mom of Jeanni (Shawn) Munday, Andrea (Ryan) Nowak, and William (Kat).
Grandmother of Alison. Sister of Robert (Ruth) Bollinger and Robin (Alan) Smith. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 and Wednesday 12 until time of Funeral Service at 1 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren Rd. (btwn. Sheldon & Canton Center).
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
