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STRINGFIELD, ANTOINETTE TONI ; age 59; of Wixom; died January 23, 2008. Beloved wife of 45 years to Charles Stringfield; loving mother of Lisa Murphy, Linda (James) Donaldson, Charlotte (Chuck) Heider and the late Charlie Stringfield; also 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister of Sherry Glover; aunt of Dani Glover; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Toni was an active member of the Freewill Baptist Church of Novi where she had many close friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 5 p.m. Friends may visit Saturday 3 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association appreciated.
BIRON, ALBERT MIKE ; of Clarkston; January 22, 2008; age 74. Loving husband of Sally; father of Todd, Lisa, Michael and Dan Biron; step-father of Tammy (Brad) Tuson, Karen Volin, Jim Dubre and Joe Dubre, Michael Jefferson, Eric Biron and Kim Thacker; brother of Donna and Kenneth Biron; son-in-law of Viola LaBarge; also survived by 16 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Mike retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from General Motors after 38 years of service. Mike proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired as a Master Sergeant. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2008 at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Stiles cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital.
WOZNIAK, PEGGY A.; age 50; of White Lake; passed away January 22, 2008. Cherished wife of Joe; loving mother of Heather (James) Hobbs, Matthew and Nicole; proud grandmother of Aaron and Dominick; beloved daughter of June and the late John Ford; dear sister of Sandy (Dan) Kettle, Laurie (Roy) Patrick and Tim Ford; daughter-in-law of Joseph Sr. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 in St. Patrick Church, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake. Visitation will be on Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the family.
KLUGER, DAWN MARIE; age 42; of Macomb; passed away on January 21, 2008; after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife of Kenneth; dear mother of Adam Edward; cherished daughter of Lawrence and Bonnie Haacke; sister of Lawrence (Rosemary) Haacke Jr.; daughter-in-law of Edward (Linda) Kluger and Marjorie (Harlan) Reed. Dawn belonged to a cross stitching group for 20 years, a book club for 8 years and loved scrapbooking. She was a volunteer at Cherokee Elementary and with the Cub Scouts. Most of all she was a great mom. Funeral Mass Saturday, January 26, 2008 11 a.m. with an In State of 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. The family will receive friends Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday 2 to 8 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Inurnment Guardian Angel cemetery. Suggested memorials to the family for Adam s Education.
MUNCE, WILLIAM R.; age 72; of White Lake; died January 22, 2008. Loving boyfriend of Karen Jobbitt; beloved father of Todd (Leisa) Munce of FL, Chad (Sheri) Munce of Williamston, MI, Jill (Marc) Weiler of White Lake, Karen Munce of Macomb Twp. and the late Holly Larm; survived also by ten grandchildren; five great grandchildren; his sister Kathy (Bob) Retich; and his very special friend the mother of their children Marsha. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 11 a.m. Friends may visit Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 9 p.m.
NORMAN, BONNIE JEAN; formerly of Pontiac, January 22, 2008; at age 84. Beloved wife of the late "Al" Norman; dear mother of Robyn (Kerry) Marsee of CA, Nanette Chapman of TN and the late Sherrie (Fred) Carlton of Clarkston; also survived by 6 grandchildren, Kristi, Jon, Susan, Adam, Ben and Chelsea; 13 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandaughter; also preceded in death by her brothers Ellis Randall and Harold and Clady Lloyd and her sister Daphne Hammes. Bonnie was a volunteer for many years at N. Oakland Medical Center and also at Crittenton Hospital. She was a former member of Waterford Community Church and First Congregational Church of Rochester. Funeral Service Saturday, January 26, 2008, time pending at 1 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Burial follows at Lakeview cemetery in Clarkston. Family will receive friends Friday 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made to American Lung Association.
McINTOSH, COLLEEN R. (DARBY); of Lake Orion; left us unexpectedly January 23, 2008; at the age of 44. Loving mother of Eric McIntosh and Darby McIntosh; beloved daughter of Mike and Darlene Darby of Clarkston; sister of Elizabeth (Eric) Morfe and Michelle (fiance Scott Ross) Darby; granddaughter of William Coller; best friend of Kathy and Kevin Bailey. Colleen was employed with Wm. Beaumont Hospital, Troy. She graduated from Clarkston High School in 1981. Colleen was a nursing student at Baker College. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008 at St. Daniel Catholic Church, 7010 Valley Park, Clarkston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for the future education of Darby McIntosh.
OSLUND, NORMAN A.; died peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2008; he was 76. Formally from Lake Orion, MI, currently of Mackinaw City, MI. He leaves behind, wife Marilyn, of 55 years; his children Lee, Eric (Nancy), Mark (Sharon), Laura (Scott) Stewart; also seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; a sister, Elsa Lamont in FL; and nieces and nephews. A family memorial to follow at a later date. Arrangements being handled by Nelson Funeral Home in Gaylord, MI.
GATTERI, PETER; age 86; of Wixom; died January 22, 2008. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (d. 2004). He is survived by his sons Peter A. (Melinda Needham) of Holt, MI and Dale B. (Gina) of Milford; grandchildren Lucy (Mike Mitchell), Tiffany, Chris, Matthew and Carly; siblings Angelo (Peggy) Gatteri, Jennie Bertera, Joe (Margaret) Gatteri; and many loving extended family members; and friends. Funeral from New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River Ave., Tuesday 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Hunter officiating. Burial Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Monday 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, at church, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the New Hudson United Methodist Church.
GARWOLD, BESSIE F.; 86; of Rose City, formerly of Almont; passed away Thursday, February 21, 2008; at Bortz Nursing Center in Rose City. She was born January 10, 1922 in Lapeer; the daughter of Alexander and Bessie Belle (Hunt) Evans. She married George Garwold on September 10, 1940 and together they lived in Almont until moving to Glennie, MI in 1981. Bessie retired from L & L Products. She was a former member of the First Congregational Church in Almont, the Almont Rebecca Lodge, the Almont bowling league, and volunteered for the Curtisville Civic Association. She attended Glennie Methodist Church. She is survived by her children Dean Garwold of Glennie, William (Sonya) Garwold of Auburn Hills; grandchildren Dean Duane Garwold of Imlay City, Kenneth George Garwold of Cape Coral, FL, Jennifer Lynn (Kirt) Perreault of Avondale, AZ and Angela Marie (Eric) Eckert of FL; great grandchildren Cheyenne Garwold, Victoria and Evan Perreault; also surviving are two sisters Helen Theimkey of Montana and Dorothy Brady of Oxford; and one brother Max Evans of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George; children Robert George Garwold and Jean Marie Ward; and one grandson Rodney Allen Garwold. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. with Funeral Services Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Almont Derek Gillespie of the First Congregational Church in Almont officiating. Burial will be made in McCafferty cemetery in Bruce Twp.
DeWOLF; ALBERT T.; born May 27, 1932 died on February 22, 2008 at the age of 75 after a long illness and the heart break of losing his wife, Gloria Ann. Loving father of Mary (Ed) Pieniazek, Dolores (Larry) Niscoromni, Albert H. (Lisa), Mark, Cheryl Hodgins (Frank Strucel), John (Ruth), April (Randy) Tasco, May (Gene) DesJarlais, Joseph (Cindy), and William (Kathy); loving grandfather to 25 beautiful grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. May they both be happy together, forever. A Memorial Mass will take place on Friday, February 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook Road, Livonia. Arrangements by Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home 734-425-1800.
KYRIAKIDES, MARY of Pontiac; February 20, 2008; age 87. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Athenodoros Sam Kyriakides and her children Stylios and Elene Kyriakides; beloved mother of Symeon (Judy) Christakis, Agathi Omans, Helen Stewart, Chris (Shirley) Kyriakides and Mario (Pam) Kyriakides; dear mother-in-law of Billie Kyriakides; dear sister of the late Andrew Sotiriou; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Chris Jr., Tim, Stacy, Mary, Charles, Tamika, Ricky, Rishon, Christopher, Angela, Mario, Tony and the late Athena; great-grandmother of Cody, Christina, Xander, Rickia, Ray, Melinda, Dillon, Dawson, Delbert and Emily. Mrs. Kyriakides was a long time member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Funeral Services will be Monday, February 25, 2008, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Father Nicholas Pathenos. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Interment OttawaPark cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
LAWRENCE, JAMES G.; age 65; of Waterford. Went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley for 48 years; dear father of Tina (Rick) Furness, Michael (Kimberly) Lawrence and Lisa (David) France; beloved brother of Ruby (Luke) Miracle, Robert (Patsy) Lawrence, the late Nancy Seconder and the late Sally Lawrence; loving grandfather of Crystal, John, Holly, Michael, Jacob, Ashley, Melissa and Nikki; great grandfather of Cameron. James loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed sports, especially bowling and golf. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Auburn Hills Church of Christ. Mr. Lawrence was a tool maker for GM Fisher Body/ Fiero for 30 years and also worked for Rite Mart Stamp Co. in Auburn Hills for 15 years. Funeral services will be Monday, February 25, 2008 1:00 p.m. at the Auburn Hills Church of Christ, 3246 Lapeer Rd., Auburn Hills, Richard M. Jones, Jr. will officiate. Interment following at Christian Memorial cemetery,Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford and at church after 12:30 p.m. on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Auburn Hills Church of Christ- Missionary Fund, envelopes available at the funeral home.
SALWACH, EUGENE L.; age 66; of Rochester Hills; February 21, 2008. Loving husband of Gayle, sharing over 40 years together; proud father of Steven Salwach and Laura (Shawn) DeHart; grandfather of Tabatha, Bree, Steven, Dymie, Zoe, Colin and Nathan; dear son of Rose (the late Joseph) Salwach; brother of Raymond (Carol) Salwach. Gene had a love of snowmobiling, bowling and golfing. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, 322 W. University Dr. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Visit www.mem.com
SMYTH, MARSHA L. SMYTH (NEE CROSS); age 62; died in her Harrison Township; home on February 21, 2008. She was born in Chatham, Ontario on May 3, 1945 to Rodger and Ila Cross. Mrs. Smyth was an avid reader, quilter and gardener who also loved to travel. For over 10 years Mrs. Smyth ran a child care service out of her home, considering those children to be a part of her own family to the extent that those children still came to visit her regularly. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Gary Smyth, whom she married on May 22, 1965. She is survived by her children Gary (Courtnay) Smyth, Liane (Jerry) Bilicki, and Erin (Joe) Peck; beautiful grandchildren Keenan, Nicholas, Devin, and Kathryn; and her mother Ila. She is predeceased by her father Rodger. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 p.m. until time of service, 4 p.m. at the Wm. R. Hamilton Co. Funeral Home, 226 Crocker Blvd, Mount Clemens 586-4630-0577. Please call funeral home for funeral service time. Burial will take place in Great Lakes National cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
TIGGS, MR. VALLIE; age 69; passed Sunday, February 17, 2008; at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memory children Yolanda Ringstaff, Sonya (Ewatis) Crippen, Mary (Charles) Travis, Michael Sharp, Dumaka Tiggs, Marquita Nickels and Deburjae Tiggs; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives; and friends. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008 at Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 North Perry St., Pastor Earl O. Crump, Officiating. There will be no public viewing.
WEAVER, M. FRED; age 69; of Rochester Hills; died February 21, 2008; after a brave and determined battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born December 4, 1938, in Rochester to the late Milton and Florence (Monser) Weaver. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1957, from Central Michigan University in 1961 and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. On May 12, 1962, he was married to Karen Ann Jervis. A real estate broker, he and his father owned and operated Weaver Real Estate in Rochester and retired from Weir Manuel Snyder & Ranke in 2005. A member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and past president of Oakland County Realtors. Former member of B.P.O.E. #2225, the Rochester Rotary and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Beloved husband of Karen; loving father of Janice (William) Weaver-Rex of Bath, NY, Jeffrey (Heather) Weaver of Auburn Hills and Jay (Meredith) Weaver of Atlanta, GA; special grandpa to Rachael, Ashlynn and Alivia; big brother to Gregory (Stefanie) Weaver of Bath, NY; and uncle to Skye Weaver. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. Sunday until the time of Memorial Service at 1:30 p.m. at the Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow St. in Rochester. Inurnment will be in Mt. Avon cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leader Dogs for the Blind or the Peace Weavers, and envelopes for both will be available at the Memorial Service. Fred Weaver was a rare man. Loved by his family, adored by friends, respected by his co-workers and clients. All who met him came away touched by his kindness and his willingness to help. Our lives have been touched and we will never forget him. Arrangements by PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME of Rochester. 248-651-9641
CAMPBELL, RICHARD, D. DICK ; age 78; February 21, 2008; of Lapeer; formerly of Clarkston. Loving husband of Carol for 36 years; father of R. David (Pam) Campbell and Tamy (Carl) Nagy; step-father of Kimberly (Dave) Hernadez and Kelly (Donald) Bolton; grandfather of Cortney, Amanda, Michael, Adam and Austin; also survived by many extended family; and friends. Preceded in death by his brother Eugene (Dee) Campbell; sister Mary Dunham; and brother-in-law Robert Dunham. Richard owned Waterford Hill Sauna and City Softwater Company. He served in the United States Army. Richard was manager of Associates Financial. Richard and Carol loved to travel and sail. Celebration of Life Service Monday, February 25, 2008 12:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston, where friends may visit Sunday, February 24, 2008 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.
BIRDSALL (SALSWEDEL), FLORENCE A.; age 95; of Oxford; February 19, 2008. She is survived by her children: Duane (Dawn) Salswedel of Oxford, Dale (Janet) Salswedel of Oxford, Judy (Jim) Cochran of Lapeer; and step-son: Keith (Nancy) Birdsall of Frankenmuth; also survived by 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and two sisters: Vernetta Panduren and Isabel Rosebush. She is preceded in death by her husbands Howard Birdsall and Jack Salswedel. Florence graduated from Oxford High School class of 1930 and last worked at the Oxford Bank. She belonged to the Northeast Oakland Historical Society. Florence enjoyed writing poetry and loved to travel. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home - Bossardet Chapel, Oxford. 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, 39 W. Burdick St., Oxford, Monday, February 25, 2008 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Officiating Elder Don Spencer. Interment Ridgelawn cemetery. Memorials to Northeast Oakland Historical Society, or Oxford Public Library appreciated.
BURRILL, JOHN C.; of Rochester Hills; died February 21, 2008; at the age of 91. John was the loving father of Michael (Pamela) Burrill of East Tawas and Dennis (Deborah) Burrill of Ortonville; cherished grandfather of 6; and great grandfather of 12; dear brother of Ronald Burrill and Phyllis Barron. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Altazarah Burrill in 2007. John was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Pontiac where he was a deacon for 11 years, an usher of 26 years, and chairman of the Christian Service Brigade for 11 years. John was retired from Pontiac Motors where he had been a security guard. A celebration of John's life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Woodside Bible Church-White Lake, 9000 Highland Road (M-59) in White Lake with Pastor Dale Peterson officiating. A time of gathering will be held one hour prior to the service. Arrangements were entrusted to Huntoon Funeral Home, Pontiac.
HOLTZ, GARY; 64; of Manteno. IL. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. Thursday until the 7 p.m. Funeral Services at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home, Manteno. Memorials may be made to the Manteno Junior Golf Program. He died Sunday, February 17, 2008; at University of Chicago Hospital. Mr. Holtz was a deputy sheriff for the Oakland County, MI, Sheriff's Department for 20 years, worked for Major Transportation Industry for 10 years, spent three years for the NTSB, served for Securitas for 10 years as risk manager and worked at Manteno Golf Course Pro Shop. He was born August 19, 1943, in Pontiac, MI, the son of Joseph Charles and Margaret Elizabeth Beyer Holtz. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a sergeant with the U.S. Air Force and received the Purple Heart. He had two holes in one at Bon Vivant Country Club and Kankakee Country Club and caddied for Ben Hogan as a boy. Surviving are his wife, the former Teresa Calkin, whom he married July 11, 1986, in Clarkston, MI; four daughters and sons-in-law Kristin and Patrick Bates of Noblesville, IN, Kimberlee and Dawn Holtz of Royal Oak, MI, Kasondra and Brian Hansen of Ortonville, MI, Kellene and Marvin Mansour of Waterford, MI; one sister and brother-in-law Gayle and David Papke of Rochester, MI; step-children, Dean Buchanan of Clarkston, Julie and Brian Tait of Goodrich, MI; and 10 grandchildren.
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KIRKWOOD, CLIFFORD JAMES SR.; of Walled Lake, MI; went to meet his Lord; on February 11, 2008; just six months after the passing of his wife of 68 years Ruth E. Kirkwood; born December 17, 1917 in Piqua, OH to Earl and Lillian Kirkwood. Clifford and Ruth lived in Walled Lake, MI for 48 years. He will be missed and survived by three children Melvin and Susie Anderson of Springfield OH, Cliff Jr. and Linda Kirkwood of Walled Lake, MI and Craig and Ruth Anne Kirkwood of Fort Wayne IN; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a brother David Kirkwood of Springfield, OH. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the charity of your choice. A Memorial Service for Clifford will be held at Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 2905 S. Commerce Road, Walled Lake MI, 48390 on March 1, 2008 at 1 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
