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NEWMAN, CARL "JOHN" of Waterford died February 8, 2007 at 75 years of age peacefully with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Carol for over 52 years. Dear father of Vickie (Paul) Truelove, Valerie (Mike) Cristiansen and Steve (Sherry) Newman; grandfather of Orin (Staci), Jeremy (Cassandra), Anne-Abel, David, Sarah (Tom), Tia, Ian, Becky and Maia; special Papa John to great granddaughter Kayleigh. John was a veteran of the US Marines Korea. He retired from Division Printing in 1992 after 20 years of service. He and Carol lived in Palm Bay, FL for 14 years after his retirement. John will always be remembered for his devotion to his beloved family and his kind and loving way.
Funeral Service: Sunday, February 11, 2007,12:30 p.m.at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford.
Visitation: Saturday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Hand In Hand International Adoption. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
MITCHELL, LYNN WILLIAM of Waterford, Jan. 27, 2007 at age 61. Beloved husband of Wendy Snow Mitchell. Dear father of Robert (Rosemarie) Simpson and Kelly Simpson. Also survived by two grandchildren, Jacquelyn and Joshua Simpson and his canine buddies, Doc and Ferlie. Lynn was an automotive designer for many years. He was also an artist who most enjoyed working with oils. He was a kind, generous, honest and gentle man who will be deeply missed by many.
Celebration of Life: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 5301 Hatchery Rd., Waterford. Fr. Chris Berg will officiate.
Memorials may be made to Lynn�s church or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
MADDOCK, LLOYD B. & MICHELLE Y., of Holly, died together, February 19, 2007, from injuries in an automobile accident. Loving parents of Lloyd (Miranda) Maddock Jr., Angie (Jim) Persinger and Rashelle Cook. Dearest grandparents of Hailey, Cole, Carter and baby Cook due in June. Also survived by mother Lois LaFontaine and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday February 26, 2007 at Community Presbyterian Church (4301 Monroe Ave. Waterford). Burial will follow at Lakeside cemetery, Holly.
Visitation: Sunday from 3:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford.
KOSHEBA, SUSANNA of Pontiac, went home to be with the Lord, February 8, 2007 at 94 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Ignace. Loving mother of George (Sharon) Kosiba, Joe (Carol) Kosheba, Rose (Ted) Runfeldt, Susanna Cooper, Linda (Ronald) Broome, the late Maryann Tharp and the late Verna Sartwell. Dearest grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 23.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Burial to follow at Perry Mt. Park cemetery, Pontiac.
Visitation: Monday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan, envelopes are available at the funeral home.
HILL, MARY; Longtime resident of Drayton Plains/Waterford; February 7, 2007 at 86 years of age. Born in Waterford to the late Arthur and Frances Button. Beloved wife for 64 years to Russell Hill. Dear mother of James (Rosalie) Hill and Jane (James French, Jr.) Hill. Grandmother of Julie (Steve) Lauinger, Debra (Franz) Schmelzer, James (Tammy) French III, Robert (Leigha Faith) French and Zachary (Heidi) Joppich. Great grandmother of Sarah, Stephen David and Noah Lauinger, Isabella Schmelzer, Desiree French, Dawson Faith, McKenna, Masen and Maya Joppich. Sister of the late Richard E. and Arthur R. Button.
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 10, 2007, 1:30 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment will follow at Ottawa Park cemetery.
Visitation: Friday from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation of Alzheimer,s Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
HEACOCK, LLOYD HARRINGTON of Waterford; February 13, 2007 at 80 years of age. Beloved husband of Ella Heacock for 60 years. Dear father of Roberta (Roger) MacDonald, Douglas (Christie) Heacock; Grandfather of Rebecca, Erin, David and Stephanie; Great grandfather of Sierra, Mercedes, Cassie and Benjamin; Special cousin of Geraldine Williams.
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 17, 200, 1:00 p.m. at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford. Interment will be at Great Lakes National cemetery.
Visitation: Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Waterford Senior Center or Samaritan Care Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
HAINES, MARILYN ANN of White Lake. Age 80. Went to be with her lord on February 25, 2007 and reunited with her husband Gerald R. Haines and daughter Cynthia Ann Bejin. Dear mother of Mark R. Haines of Waterford. Devoted mother in law of Gary Bejin of Waterford. Beloved grandmother of Laurie (David) Bauerle, Nichole (Adam) Cassel and James Bejin. Also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Thursday, March 1, 2007 11:00 AM at Williams Lake Church of the Nazarene, 2840 Airport Rd., Waterford. Interment will follow at All Saints cemetery, Waterford. Pastor Daniel Wine will officiate.
Visitation: Wednesday 3:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford and at church after 10:00 AM on Thursday.
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Centers of Hope, envelopes available at the funeral home.
GANTHER, EARL EDWARD of Waterford. February 12, 2007 at 78 years of age. Beloved husband of Betty Ganther whom he married on December 13, 1947 in Pontiac. Dear father of Roger (Alice) Ganther and Valerie (Rev. Kenneth) Hodges. Grandfather of Joshua and Matthew Hodges, Richard and Christopher Ganther, Tammy Roerink, Tina and Jamie Hembree. Great grandfather of Bailiee, Kirsten and Alexandra. Earl was a self-employed builder having operated Earl Ganther and Assoc. for a number of years. He was a former member and Elder at Waterford Community Church. He also enjoyed playing the trumpet having played in the Clarkston High School Band and in Church Orchestra�s.
Funeral Service: Thursday, February 15, 2007, 11:00 a.m. at Waterford Community Church (3900 Airport Rd., Waterford). Interment will be at Andersonville cemetery.
Visitation: Wednesday at Coats Funeral Home, Waterford from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon�s . Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
FAHR, FRED R. of Clarkston died in Florida February 13, 2007 at 79 years of age. Loving husband of Joyce. Dearest father of Janice (Ron) Allen, Mark (Christina) Fahr, Jeff (Beth) Fahr and Scott (Debbie) Fahr; brother of Lloyd (Donna) Fahr. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral Service: Saturday, February 17, 2007, 10:00 a.m. at St. Trinity Lutheran Church, 7925 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston. Interment will follow at Christian Memorial cemetery, Rochester Hills.
Visitation: Friday 3:00- 9:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arthritis Foundation of Alzheimer's Association. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
ESTRADA, JAMES G., of Waterford, died February 25, 2007 at 57 years of age. Loving son of the late Rudy & the late Tillie Estrada. Dearest brother of Elena (Robert) Erb, Mary Ann Estrada, Rudolph Estrada, Ron (Ann) Estrada and Rick (Luann) Estrada. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service: 1:30 PM Thursday March 1, 2007 at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Burial will follow at Perry Mt. Park cemetery, Pontiac.
Visitation: Wednesday from 3:00-9:00 PM
Memorials may be made to National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
DENI, ELEANOR E., of Waterford; February 21, 2007 at 74 years of age. Beloved wife of Paul Deni for 50 years. Dear mother of Jacki Deni of Waterford and Rob (Tera) Deni of Oakland Twp. Loving Oma to Baxter and Bruno Deni. Preceded in death by her parents, William & Harriet Wiltfang, Sr. and her brothers William Wiltfang, Jr. and Otto Begy. Eleanor had retired from the J. L. Hudson Co. after 20 years of service. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and dear friends.
Funeral Service: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Pastor Bart Muller will officiate.
Visitation: Friday 3:00�5:00 & 7:00�9:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. John�s Hospice, 3445 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 or Penrickton Center for Blind Children 26530 Eureka Rd., Taylor, MI 48180. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
KRETSCHMAR, DOROTHY M. of Auburn Hills. March 13, 2007 at 86 years of age. Wife of the late Eric (2003). Loving mother of Beth Shafer, Paul E. (Linda) Kretschmar and Jon C. (Vanessa) Kretschmar. Beloved sister of Ruth (Harlan) Lamb, Kathleen (Ralph) Wagner, the late Carl (Mary) Paull and the late Erhardt Paull. Sister in law of Theresa Paull. Grandmother of Paula Wyatt, Chad R. (Alysia) Kretschmar, Melissa (Joey English) Nehr and Gina (David) Haney. Great grandmother of Alexander, Thressa, Connor, Michael, Kenyatta, and Joey Jr. Dorothy was a registered nurse, she worked at Pontiac General and St. Joes and later in her career as a visiting nurse for Pontiac Visiting Nurse Assoc, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Pontiac and the Ladies Guild and Altar Guild there. She loved to travel, sew, paint scenery and read.
Funeral Service: March 17, 2007 10:00 AM at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford.
Visitation: Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM and Friday 3:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 PM.
Memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
