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Martha Louise Turnbow
Turnbow, Martha Louise age 71 of Highland, formerly of Pontiac, died June 5, 2003 Wife of the late Arzel Turnbow Dear mother of: Jerry (Linda) Barber of White Lake Joyce MacBeth James (Cindy) Turnbow of Highland Patricia (Jack) Ricker and Christina Turnbow, both of Waterford 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren Sister of: Thurman (Bertha) Barber Ethel (Arbury) Scroggins Rosemary (& the late Herban) Berry Bill (& the late Faye) Barber Also many nieces, nephews, & good friends among the Highland Senior Center and West Hickory Haven Funeral from the First Baptist Church of Pontiac in White Lake, Monday 1PM. Pastor David Caswell will officiate. Burial Perry Mount Park cemetery, Pontiac. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Sunday 2-9PM.
Dated June 10, 2003
Helen C. DeLongchamp
DeLongchamp, Helen C. of Naperville, IL died June 6, 2003 at 86 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Rock and the late Francis P. DeLongchamp Beloved mother of: Dr. Stanley (Nancy) Rock Donald (Louise) Rock James (Pat) Rock Edward Rock Robert (Karen) Rock Danny (Marie) Rock Mary VanWinkle Peter (Sheila) DeLongchamp Also survived by 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 East Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 11AM. Dr. Stanley Rock will officiate. Burial Commerce cemetery. Friends may visit Monday 6-9PM. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Illinois.
Dated June 10, 2003
Barbara Jean Daul
Barbara Jean Daul of Canton, formerly of Milford died August 5th, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with depression. She was forty years old. Born on December 13th, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois, and moved with her family to Milford in 1973. She attended Muir Junior High School and was a graduate of Milford High School, class of 1981. Later, she trained as a beautician and made her career as a hairdresser and cosmetologist for the past eighteen years at J.C. Penny’s of Twelve Oaks Mall. Barbie loved to dance. She loved disco music and street dancing. In the early eighties she appeared twice on “Dance Fever” and won regional competitions that earned her a trip to California where she danced in the finals. She loved the sun and beaches and enjoyed her trips to Las Vegas. Through all her struggles, Barbara never lost her playful sense of humor. She was a joy to be around and will be missed by many. Barb is survived by her mother, Elaine Daul of Brighton; her father, John (Karen) Daul of Farmington; her brothers and sisters, Patrick (Sheila) Daul of Brighton, Michael (Kathy) Daul of Brighton, Mary Kay Schultheis of Brighton, John (Debbie) Daul of White Lake, Robert (Sue) Daul of Waterford, Tim (Holly) Daul of Livonia, Lori (Steve) Radzville of Lake Tahoe, and Andrew (Robyn) Daul of Linden. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 11 AM at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford. Fr. Leo Lulko will officiate. Burial will follow in Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday from 5-9PM and Friday from 2-9PM. Memorials may be made to the Barbara J. Daul Memorial Fund.
Dated October 09, 2003
Virginia Graybeal of Hartland, age 82 , a longtime resident of Hartland, died on Thursday, October 2, 2003 of injuries sustained in an auto accident near her home. She was 82 years old. The daughter of Ralph & Lauretta (Nowak) Trites, she was born on July 21, 1921 and raised in Milford. She graduated from Milford High School and on March 24, 1956 she married John Wesley Graybeal and moved to the dairy farm on M-59 in Hartland they operated for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in December of 1976. Virginia loved to browse what the family lovingly nicknamed “Sally’s” (The Salvation Army), or treasure hunt through local garage sales and flea markets where she would always pick up “what-cha-ma-call-its” and everyone would have to guess just “what” the item was. As one napkin-ring dealer wrote, “one never knows what one will find.” Virginia’s napkin-ring collection was one of a kind. She had many interesting stories to tell about each piece she collected. In recent years, movies and music became more of her life and she loved her visits from family and friends, whether it was a short phone call or a longer visit. She was always interested in what was going on in your life. She is survived by her daughters and sons, Bonnie (Bob) Runyan of Howell, Carolyn VanNorwick of Royal Oak, Judy Brown of Lansing, Donna McClellan of Texas, Dorothy (Pete) Gannon of Florida, Warren (Nancy) Graybeal of Lansing, Harold (Dorothy) Graybeal of Virginia, David (Jody) Graybeal of Milford, Sue (Mike) Raiford of Georgia and John (Joann) Graybeal of Milford. Also surviving are her brothers, Don and George Trites, 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loving friends. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 2-9PM. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Frank J. Pies, Jr. will officiate. Burial will follow at Highland cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. For further information phone 248.684.6645
Dated October 09, 2003
Martin Miller, age 71, of Sun City Florida Miller, Martin age 71 of Sun City, FL October 2, 2003 Loving father of: Susan (Thomas) Hinton of Holly Sally Watson of Maryville, TN Martin Ernest Miller of Highland Robin Scheffler of Saint Johns Christopher (Kara) Miller of Howell 6 Grandchildren Also survived by dear friend Kathe Koenig of Sun City, FL A memorial service to held at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford Wednesday 7PM. The Reverend Frank Pies to officiate. Friends may visit 6PM until time of service.
Dated October 09, 2003
Myrna Jean Robbins a resident of Highland Township, died at her home on Duck Lake on October 7th, 2003, after a battle with liver cancer. She was 68 years old. Born on February 7th, 1935 in Bumpus Mills, Tennessee, she was one of four daughters of Robt Ezell and Geneva Harris Ezell. Myrna grew up in Tennessee, and moved to Michigan, after her marriage to Henry C. Robbins on December 28th, 1951, in Smyrna, Tennessee. As their family grew, they lived in several homes in the Detroit Metro area, including residences in Southfield and Brighton. They moved to Highland Township just over eight years ago, where they built a new home on their Duck Lake property, where they had maintained a log cottage for many years. Myrna was a great mom and grandma, and her home on the lake allowed her to be near the family she loved so much. Throughout her life, she enjoyed keeping a garden, and each year canned a variety of vegetables, fruits, jellies, and jams. She also loved to bowl and play bingo, and was a “regular” at Brighton bingo halls when she was a resident there. In addition to Henry, her husband of fifty-two years, she is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Greg) Sievert of Highland Township, Kathy (Paul) Dugener of Farmington Hills, Kim (Joe) Clark of Pinckney; son, Robert “Carl” Robbins of Highland Township; twelve grandchildren and her great grandson. Also surviving are her sisters, Clara (Tom) Wallace, Juanita Damron, & Frankie (Joe) Blahnik; brother-in-law, Jerry Robbins, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, (4 blocks east of Main St. in downtown Milford) Friday 11 AM, Chaplain Mary Wilkinson officiating. Burial in Highland cemetery. Friends may visit on Thursday 3-9PM.
Dated October 09, 2003
Margaret Bourns, a life-long resident of Milford, Michigan, died October 5th, 2003 at her family home on Pearson Road in Milford. She was 98 years old. Born on December 10th, 1904 in Commerce Township, Michigan, Margaret was the oldest of four children raised by Frank and Mary Ann (Caufield) Sanders. After graduating from Milford High School, class of 1924, she went on to study at Cleary Business School and would later meet, fall in love, and marry Cecil Frederick Bourns on the 28th of June 1927. The newlyweds went west and honeymooned in Yellowstone National Park and returned to Milford after a three-month sojourn. They built their home on the family property at the west end of Milford Township where they raised their four sons. Long days farming with her husband and boys were an addition to the full time care she gave as a good homemaker, loving mother and devoted wife. Mrs. Bourns was a long time member of the Milford Monday Literary Club and was a charter member of the Milford United Methodist Church. She loved flowers, gardening and any opportunity to be outdoors. Margaret Bourns was a “farm girl” at heart, and saw in the yearly changing of seasons, and in the generations rising up around her, the loving and orderly hand of God. In addition to her four sons, Gerald (Joann) Bourns, Joseph (Dorothy) Bourns, Norman (Gail) Bourns and Charles Bourns, Margaret is survived by her 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her sister, Nola Peterson and brother, George Sanders. She was preceded in death by her sister Lula Miller (d.2002) and her husband of sixty-six years, Cecil F. Bourns (d.1994). Many friends join with her family to remember her life and mourn her passing. Funeral Service from Milford United Methodist Church, 1200 Atlantic Street, Milford, Thursday, 11AM. The Reverend Gregg mayberry will officiate. Burial Milford Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty St., Milford, Tuesday 5-9PM and Wednesday 3-9PM. Memorials may be made to The Milford United Methodist Church. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
Dated October 09, 2003
Edythe Nelson visitation Monday 2-9PM. Funeral Tuesday 11 at Lynch & Sons, 404 East Liberty, Milford. Pastor Gary Evans to officiate. Burial Hill Crest cemetery, Six Lakes. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Highland Congregational Church.
Dated October 09, 2003
Mildred Pardikes, age 76, of Detroit, died November 30, 2003. Loving mother of: Steve (Kathy) Pardikes Jim (Lisa) Pardikes and Mike Pardikes. 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister, Helen Bankowski, her several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and dear friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel), 404 East Liberty, Milford, Wednesday 10AM. Fr. Ron Anderson will officiate. Burial Oakland Hills Memorial cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday 4-8PM. For further information please phone 248-684-6645.
Dated December 03, 2003
Michael Millard Reader, of Milford, died Nov. 26, 2003 at his home in Milford, in the care of his family and Arbor Hospice. He was 50 years old. Born July 11, 1953 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he was the son of Russell Burton and Mary (Sellon) Reader. He grew up and went to school in Milford where he graduated from Milford High School in 1971. He continued his studies at Michigan State University, studying horticulture and literature. He was an avid reader with broad tastes and appreciation, from Shakespeare to Ray Bradbury, Tolkien to Vonnegut. And Mike loved music, especially Rock and Roll and great guitarists. Jeff Beck, Warren Davies, The Steve Miller Band, Bob Marley and Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead were just a few of the many musicians he loved. He might have written for Rolling Stone, so comprehensive was his knowledge of the music of his times. Michael is survived by his companion of over twenty-five years, Barbara Miller, his mother Mary Reader, his brother, Tige (Colleen) Reader, and sisters, Julie Ann Reader, Robin Barnes, Martha (Wayne) Field, Susan (David) Dieck, Mary (Ric)Lazar, Anne (Kerry McClean) Reader and Georgia Reader. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and dear friends including Julie Young. Funeral from Lynch & Sons (Richardson-Bird Chapel) 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Sunday 7 PM. Rev. Deborah Kerr officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit on Sunday from 3 PM until the time of service. Memorials to the Arbor Hospice appreciated. For further information phone 248.684.6645
Dated December 03, 2003
Barbara A. Dart, age 65 of White Lake, March 4, 2004 after a brave struggle with Leukemia. Loving wife of: John Dart Mother of: Susan Dart of Highland Marianne (Dave) Blair of Highland Grandmother of: Christopher Allen, Derek Allen and Jessica Dart Daughter of: Elaine (the late Earl) Knisley Sister-in-law of: Karen (Gregory) Mencotti of West Virginia Niece of: Lee and Nancy May Also many loving extended family members and friends. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1421 E. 12 Mile Rd., Bldg. A, Madison Heights, MI 48017. For further information please call 248-684-6645
Dated March 09, 2004
Mary Louise (Ward) Jones She was born May 12, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to James B. Ward and Pearl (Foster) Ward. She was married to James Jones, June 29, 1957 for twenty-six years after which the marriage was dissolved by divorce. She is survived by her children: Julie McDaniel, Milford; Jamie (Michelle) Jones, Lapeer; and Jennifer (Charles) West, Wayne. Four grand daughters: Kristin, Josylyn, Jordin Jones; Katherine McDaniel and two grandsons: Andrew; Cameron Powell: Two sisters and brothers-in-law: Margie and Herbert Smith; Marie and Allen Barber. And many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a homemaker and began working as an Engineering Aid for the Road Commission fQr Oakland County in 1982. She retired in June 2003. Mary Louise appreciated her home and grounds. She enjoyed working in her home and yard. Having an organized linen closet and spreading mulch gave her great joy. When her barn was completed in 2001, her thirty-year dream was realized. She had strong faith in God and in His word. She was baptized into Christ and became a member of His church in 1952. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, a loving and caring sister and aunt; and a treasured friend to all those who came to know her. She will be missed by all, but her memory will give us hope for the future. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Tuesday, March 9th at Eleven O’clock. J.Allen Barber to officiate. Friends may visit Monday 3-9PM. Burial Parkview Memorial cemetery, Livonia. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan. For further information please call 248-684-6645
Dated March 09, 2004
E. Thomas Madden, of White Lake, March 4, 2004, age 85. Beloved husband of Dona. Loving father of: Edward Thomas (Carolyn) Madden III, Nancy (Michael) Burt, Brian (Deborah) Madden. 6 grandchildren Dear brother of: Geraldine Nash. Also many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial service at Church of the Holy Spirit, 3700 N. Harvey Lake Rd., Highland, Saturday, March 13th at 10 am. Fr. Leo Lulko officiating. Interment Oakland Hills cemetery, Novi. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen or Church of the Holy Spirit Building Fund. For further information please call Lynch & Sons, Milford at 248.684.6645
Dated March 09, 2004
