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BENINATI, MAMIE, Age 78. May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest sister of Vitina Salemi and Frank (Grace) Pullizzi, Sr. Dear aunt of Frank (Anna) Pullizzi, Jr., Antoinette (Michael) Domenick, Dorothy (Jerome) Houliham, Rose Valentine, Frances Abate, Jacqueline (Larry) Zabo, Catherine, Anne Salemi, Anthony (Patricia) Salemi, Pauline (Jesse) Cabria. Loving great aunt of Heather, Amy, Joseph, Alexis, Vincent, Matthew, MaryJo, Michael, John, Brian, Sheryl, Vicki, Daniel, Richard, Vincent, Joseph, and Dollie. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., time of Mass at St. Clement Church, 25320 Van Dyke, betw. 10 & 11 Mile Rd. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery. Memorials to American Diabetes Assn. or Leukemia Society of America appreciated.
CAPARSO, ELDA (nee DiRezze) Age 39. May 23, 1998. Beloved wife of Nino. Loving mother of Bianca, Nadia, Cinzia. Dearest daughter of Domenica (the late Natalino) DiRezze. Sister of Olga Moscone & Ann Cipolla. Visitation Tuesday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Thursday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Thecla Church, 20762 S. Nunnely (1 block S. of Metro Parkway & E. of Groesbeck) until time of Mass at 10: a.m. Entombment Resurrection cemetery.
CARLSON, ALAN C., May 23, 1998. Age 56. Suddenly. Beloved husband of Madeline "Maddy". Dear father of Lorie Morgan, David, Michael, Suzanne and Eric Carlson. Dear son of Alan Eric (the late Frances) Carlson. Dear grandfather of Frances and Barbara Morgan. Dear brother of Christine and Eric (Christine). Services Thursday 1:30 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Michigan State University Alumni Association.
COATSWORTH, JAMES B., SR. May 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Eileen. Dear father of Sally Rattray, James Jr., Ronald (Julie), Darlene (Tim) Balan, Michael (Brenda), Bill (Tammy), Kim (Allen) Risinger and the late Georgine. Grandfather of nine. Great-grandfather of four. Brother of Charles. Visitation Wednesday 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. service at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Memorials to Michigan Heart Assoc.
COLOMBO, LIZZIE M., May 24, 1998. Age 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Dearest mother of Joyce M., Dr. John (Helen), Marilyn (Robert) Schmidt, Dr. Charles (Reyna) Colombo. Also survived by eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. till 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Dorothy Catholic Church, 12255 Frazho, betw. Schoenherr & Hoover. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
DELANEY, JAMES M., Age 85. Loving husband of the late Dorothy. Dear father of Dorothy Balton, James (Connie) Delaney, Sharon (Howard) Kingston, Charlene (Robert) Lorenz and Patrick Delaney. Dearest grandfather of Laura (David) Calloway, Shana and Bryce Balton, J.P. and Shawn Delaney, Ann Lorenz and Jeremy (Tiana) Kingston. Great-Grandfather of James and Destiny Delaney. Also survived by sisters Queenie Goff, Adele Murrell and Gladys Rayner. Visitation Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Haley Funeral Directors 24525 Northwestern Hwy. (Lodge X-way Service Drive S. of 10 Mile Rd.) Southfield. Interment Acacia Park cemetery.
DeMARCO, ROSE, May 23, 1998. Dearest wife of the late Tony J. Dear mother of Catherine DeMarco, Anna Marie (Timothy) Sullivan and the late Felix (Frances). Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and loved by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday from the Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe at 9:15 and to St. Clare Montefalco Catholic Church at 9:45. Visitation Tuesday from 2 to 9. Prayers Tuesday evening at 8 p.m.
DISELROD, JANET J., Age 61, May 24. Beloved wife of Gordon R. Dear mother of Scott (Paula) Nikel and Elizabeth (Russell) Pellerito. Dear grandmother of Timothy, Todd, Scott, Jr. and Kelsey. Dear daughter of Maxine Koontz and the late Eugene Moore. Dear sister of David Moore, Ingrid Ann Hunt, Jodi Fears, Beth Hines and Tom Moore. Dear stepdaughter of Winnifred Moore. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 and Wednesday 1-9 at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd. (W. of Hoover). In state Thursday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at King of King Lutheran Church, 47500 Schoenherr (N. Of 21 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp.
DONOFRIO, ANTONETTE (nee RINALDI) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Giuseppe. Loving mother of Germaine (Eugene) Strobel, Vincent, Michael (Margaret), and Joseph (Linda). Dear Nonna to Laura (Brette) McDonald, Karla, Giancarlo, Eugene Joseph and Breanna. Great grandmother to Mitchell Patrick and Leya Gene. Sister of the late Carmine and Domenica. survived by siblings in Italy, Madalena, Maria and Marco. Visitation at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, Tuesday and Wednesday 6-10 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Funeral at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Harper Woods 10 a.m. Thursday. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospices would be appreciated.
EARLE, FRANK J."SARGE" Beloved brother of Henry (Margaret); dear friend of Millie Gulliver; six nieces and one nephew; brother in law of Thelma. Memorials to American Legion Post #364 or charity of your choice. For further information call Querfeld Funeral Home, 313-561-0002
EISLER, LOUISE, , a life long resident of Detroit and a summer resident of Burt Lake, MI. Devoted wife of the late Joseph M. Eisler. Cherished mother of Thomas and Susan. Loving mother-in-law of Cynthia. Dear sister of the late Gertrude Crudder and the late Walter Leidner. Beloved "Aunt Lou" to numerous nieces, nephews, and great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday at Verheyden Funeral Home 16300 Mack Ave. in Grosse Pointe. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. She was a loyal and treasured friend. July 4, 1904-May 23, 1998.
ERMLER, KATHERINE, Age 91. May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late John, Sr. Dearest mother of John (the late Margaret) Ermler and Ralph (Joyce) Ermler. survived by six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Verheyden-Duross Funeral Home 28499 Schoenherr (S. of 12 Mile), Warren. Visitation Monday 5-9 & Tuesday 2-9 p.m.
FALES, ALTHEA, Age 75. Beloved wife of the late Eldon. Dear mother of Susan Barlow of Birmingham, Thomas (Suzanne) of Fenton and Gail Fales of Troy. Grandmother of Stephanie Barlow and Michelle Berger. Great grandmother of four. Sister of John (Inger) Nieghorn and Marilyn McCollum. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. funeral at St. Clair Shores Assembly of God, 20880 10 Mile Rd. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile), Warren. Memorials to Hospices of Henry Ford-Bi-County Hospice or St. Clair Shores Assembly of God Church.
FLANNERY, EUGENIA (JEAN) May 25, 1998. Beloved wife of Gerald. Dearest mother of Gary, Linda (Nick) Vitale, and Sharron (Greg) Serra. Loving grandmother of Sean, Philip, Kelley, Shannon and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Andrew. Sister of Loretta Cornell. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 Mile) in Warren; and 10:30 a.m. St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church. Visiting Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Vigil Service Wednesday 7 p.m.
GETZ, BARBARA ANN, RN Age 55, of St. Clair Shores. May 24, 1998, after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Louis J. & Elizabeth J. Getz. Step-daughter of the late Therese J. Getz. Dear sister of Thomas J. and John (Ann) Getz. Step-Sister of Patricia & Michael Kuehnel, Ralph & Ann Koch, Bill & Linda Koch, Susan & Peter Bulloch, Kathy & the late Robert Thomas. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Niece of Sr. Mary Helen Getz, IHM. Dear friend of Sr. Marie Muskala, OSF. Funeral Liturgy 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 18430 Utica Rd. at Gratiot in Roseville. Visitation Monday 6-9 and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at VERHEYDEN FUNERAL HOME, 16300 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. Prayer service 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial contributions in Barbara Ann s memory to the American Cancer Society would be greatly preferred.
GISKA, LEONARD A., Age 82. May 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Irene. Dearest father of Nancy (Thomas) Van Balen. Robert (Brandy) Giska, and Linda (Ernie) Mullins. Loving grandfather of Nicole, Jeffery, Jennifer, and Julie. Dear brother of Florence Paige, Frank (Clare) Giska, Edward Giska and Dorothy Turowski. Funeral service Thursday 9:30 a.m. from the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian to St. Christopher s Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery. Parish Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Member of St. Christopher s Ushers, Blue Flame Retirees and Sergeant Stanley Romanowski VFW Post #6896. Visitation Tuesday 4-9, Wednesday 12-9.
GOODHUE, MARIAN, May 22, 1998, Age 80. Beloved wife of the late Elmer. Dearest mother of Marsha (Charles) Feucht, Mary Ann (Bill) Woodruff & Peggy Lee (Gordon) Copland. Loving grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 4. Sister of the late Samuel Huren. Services Wednesday 11 AM at St. James Presbyterian Church, 25350 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford. Arrangements by Thayer-Rock Funeral Home Farmington 248-474-4131. Memorials may be made to the Lung Association.
GOULD, DONALD L., May 23, 1998, age 54. Beloved husband of Sharon. Dear father of Carol Cooper (Brian), Amy Stanton (Brian) and Jill Griessel (Jeff). Son of Dorothy and the late John Gould. Brother of Tom Gould. Grandfather of Carlee Stanton. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple and Big Beaver) Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. In state at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham, Wednesday 10 a.m. until service at 11 a.m. Memorial Tributes: Center for Creative Studies.
GUMBIS, WALTER, of Wyandotte May 22, 1998. Age 72. Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Henry (Irene), Joseph (Cheryl), and Irene (Tom) Perry. Dearest grandfather of Joe, Michael, David, Melissa and Katie. Visitation Monday 1-9 pm with a Rosary at 7 pm. Funeral Tuesday 12:00 noon from Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 12:30 pm. Interment Mt. Carmel cemetery
HALL, SHIRLEY ANN, May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Dear mother of Christine, Denise, Kimberly and Andrea. Grandmother of Jennifer, Ashley, Nicholas, Alex and Alan. Sister of Nancy Slayton. Sister-in-law of Susan Stenseng. Loved by friends and family and will be missed by many. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. Services Thursday 11 a.m. from John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill) to St. Norbert Catholic Church for 11:30 a.m. Mass.
HARNDEN, MADELINE C. Wife of the late Lloyd. Dear mother of Judith Brady (Walter), Nancy Milke (Walter) and Susan Thomas (Jim). Ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Sister of Ralph Wolverton. Funeral 11: 00 a.m. Thursday at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., At Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation 2-10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
HAYSKAR, JOAN A., Age 80 of Port St. Lucie, FL. Died Saturday May 23, 1998 at Columbia Hospital in Port St. Lucie, FL. Originally from Concord, Michigan, Mrs. Hayskar moved to this area in 1972 from Plymouth, MI. She was a graduate of Albion College in Albion, MI and taught History and English for 35 years. Mrs. Hayskar taught 8th grade at Plymouth Jr. High School in Plymouth, MI. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Port St. Lucie. She is survived by her son, Stephen G. Hayskar of Ft. Pierce, FL; and her daughter, Susan G. Zakrzewski of Reston, Virginia. Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 28th at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City. Arrangements by Forest Hills Funeral Home, Palm City, FL.
HELMS, JOHN THOMAS, Age 56 of Howell, May 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Bonnie, Dear Father of: Bonnie Jean Helms of Key West, FL, Todd Ethan (Andrea) Helms of Fowlerville and Corey Ethan (Cynthia) Helms of Howell. Loving Grandfather of Paige Helms and Julien Tyler Helms. Brother of: Paul Carl (Mary Patricia) Helms of Bloomfield Hills, Mona Lee (Richard) Cilk of Cass City, MI and Mark Steven (Julie) Helms of Bay Port, MI. Memorial Service Thursday, May 28 at 4PM. Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 6686 Oak Grove Rd., Howell. Memorial Contributions suggested to: Livingston Community Hospice. Arrangements by MacDonald s Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800).
HIEMENZ, JOHN (JACK) SR. Age 86, of Alma, passed away Sunday, May 24, 1998 at home in Alma. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Alma with Father David Parsch officiating. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery in Alma. Visitation will be at the Dewey Funeral Home, in Alma from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday. A scripture service will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Dewey Funeral Home on Tuesday. Mr Hiemenz was born February 23, 1912 in Buffalo, New York, the son of John J. and Louise (Bittner) Hiemenz. He married Mary Barrows in 1939, who preceded him in death in 1971. In 1972 Mr. Hiemenz married Viola Gillespie, of Midland, MI. John graduated from Manhattan College in New York City in 1934. During his collegiate years, he played varsity football for Manhattan and as a sophomore, participated in the first Orange Bowl game against the Univ. of Miami. In 1982 John attended the Orange Bowl s 50th. Anniversary. During the half time ceremonies they honored those who participated in the inaugural game. Upon graduation from Manhattan, John worked for Bethlehem Steel Company in Buffalo, New York. While working for Bethlehem during the week, his football career continued as he played professionally for the Canadian Football League on weekends. In 1942, John was hired by Lobdell Emery as a financial consultant and in 1943 joined the company as a direct employee. John was appointed to Exec. Vice Pres. in 1945 and promoted to President in 1952. In 1974, John became the Chairman of the Board. Under John s leadership, the company prospered as the Alma plant expanded in size and employment plus four additional plants were built in Indiana. He remained active in the role until the sale of the company in 1997. In addition to his distinguished 55 year career at Lobdell Emery, John served on the board of directors of Michigan National Bank, Commercial National Bank, Valley National Bank, Michigan Mutual and Alma College. Additionally, he was a member of the Saginaw Club, Pine River Country Club, Vero Beach Country Club, and the Alma Elks Lodge. John is survived by his wife, Viola, one daughter Mary Jack (Don) Wheeler of Rochester, NY, ; two sons, John F. (Joann) Hiemenz, Jr. of Midland, James J. (Susan) Hiemenz of Baton Rouge, LA, ; one stepson Glen (Carol) Gillespie of Midland; three step daughters, Carolyn Smith of Tennessee, Virginia (Mike) Clarey of S. Carolina, Janice (Jim) Kubczak of Saginaw; 11 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and one brother, Paul (Betty) Hiemenz; one nephew and two nieces of Ocala, FL. John was preceded in death by a sister, Bernadine Lobmiller in 1980 In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the St. Mary s School Endowment Fund or the charity of your choice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home
INGOGLIA, PATRICIA MAE May 23, 1998. Age 69. Beloved wife of Sam. Dear mother of Charles, Joann, Chris, and Leslie Bice (Kevin). Sister to Betty, Elmer, Al, Carol and Larry. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (bet. Maple & Big Beaver). Vigil for the Deceased Wednesday 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the funeral home Thursday 11 a.m. Rite of Committal at Holy Sepulchre. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer.
INGOLD, HOWARD E., May 24, 1998. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Katie". Dear father of Patricia (Robert) Ebeling and Richard (Linda). Grandfather of seven. Great-grandfather of 10. Brother of Wayne. Services Tuesday 9 a.m. at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Interment at Maple Leaf cemetery, Put-in-Bay, Ohio.
JAHN, DORTHEA, Age 86. May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of Clarence Paul; dearest mother of Gerald Paul (Maureen), Marianne (Kerry) Nelder; dear grandmother of Dorothy, Gregory Paul, Jennifer and Brian; great grandmother of Eric Paul and Kristie. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (Bet. Middlebelt and Merriman). Funeral service Wednesday. Entombment Glen Eden cemetery. For further information please call 734-525-9020
KISELICA, ALSINA A., May 23, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Paul J. Dear mother of Robert (Cindy) and Paul (Marsha). Grandmother of five. Great-grandmother of two. Sister of Catherine Hamilton. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Services and interment Thursday from Forest City, PA. Family suggests memorials to Alzheimers Research.
KNOWLTON, DEXTER, JR. Age 40 of Marine City died May 22, 1998. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Jeffrey & Kayla. Loving son of Dexter Sr. & Leslie. Dear brother of Cheryl (Vic) Dysarczyk, Deborah (Tim) Wiegand and Helen (Ken) Tomayko. Grandson of Liza Waddles and many loving in-laws & nieces and nephews. Services Thursday at 11 AM at St. Martin s Lutheran Church, Marine City. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM & Wednesday 1-9 PM at the Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home St. Clair, MI. 810-329-4766. Interment Woodlawn cemetery, Marine City. Memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans or to the wishes of the family.
KOZMA, JOHN J., May 25, 1998. Age 66. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Carolyn (Jack) Vayhinger, Kenneth (Amy), and Marianne (Ken) Tucker. Grandfather of Kristen, Bryant, Brianna, Ashten and Jocelyn. Son of Joseph and Mary. Brother of Betty Dixon. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 5 Mile Rd., W. of Farmington Rd., Thursday 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 12-9 p.m. Memorials to Support Organization for Trisomy 13, 710 Melville Ave., W. Burlington, IA 52655.
KRESS, PHIL (Felix) Age 91. May 24, 1998. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Loving father of Barbara (Robert) Cavanaugh and Philip. Proud Grandfather of Chris (Stephen) Ross and Cherie Cavanaugh. Great-grandfather r of Cydney, Conor and Cameron. Brother of Agnes Kress, Ronald (Tinia) Kress, Frances (Robert) Henich and Hank (Betty) Kress. Visitation at the Calcaterra-Sobocinski Funeral Home 22121 Kelly Rd., Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral begins Wednesday 9 a.m. to Our Lady Star of The Sea Church for 10 a.m. Mass.
KROPP, ALICE MARY, Age 80. Of Westland. May 24, 1998. Dear mother of Cathy E. (William) Clos, Denis E. Kropp and Mark T. (Deborah) Kropp. Loving Grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer, Matthew and Timothy. Dear sister of Dorothy Kujawa. Funeral service Tuesday 8 p.m. at the Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 980 N. Newburgh Rd. (betw. Ford and Cherry Hill) Westland. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Arbor Hospice are appreciated.
KUZNIAR, MARYANNE M., Beloved wife of Ronald Michalak. Dear daughter of Josephine Kuzniar. Sister of Diane Jouppi and Daniel Kuzniar. Past director of Detroit Artist Market. A graduate of Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. Formerly employed at Detroit Edison. Family will recieve friends Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at the Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel of A. J. Desmond & Sons, 32515 Woodward (bet. 13-14 Mile). Scripture Service Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at Church of St. Owen (6869 Franklin, Bloomfield Hills) until Mass at 10 a.m. Rite of Commital St. Hedwig cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Missionaries of Charity, Detroit.
LOGAN, BARBARA, Age 73. May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; mother of Laney (Richard) Mailloux and Barbara (David) Moorhead; Grandmother of Logan, Breion, Lisa and Scott; sister of Maria Hable, Anthony Lichvar and the late Mildred. Roasary Wednesday evening. Funeral service Thursday at the Harry J. Will Trust 100 Funeral Home 25450 Plymouth Rd., Redford. Interment Parkview cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12 noon- 9 p.m. For time of services call (313) 937-3670. Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer s Assoc.
LUDWIG, DOROTHY C. Age 74. of Grosse Pointe, May 23, 1998. Beloved wife of William R. Ludwig. Dear mother of W. Richard (Dianna Finnerty) Ludwig, Jr., Thomas M. (Deva) Ludwig, John A. Ludwig and David J. Ludwig. Grandmother of Aaron, Amalia, Corey, Ayla, and Sean. Sister of Carole (Edward) Elder. Memorial Service 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at Christ Church, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe Farms. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer contributions in Dorothy s memory to The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, 4800 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201 or The All Saints Fund of Christ Church of Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Arrangements by VERHEYDEN FUNERAL HOME of Grosse Pointe. (313) 881-8500.
MacRAE, ETHEL M., May 24, of Dearborn Heights. Beloved wife of Alexander; dear mother of Robert A., John M. (Vickie) and Donald L. (Julie) also survived by four grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (At Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Tuesday 2-9 p.m.
McNEIL, LINDA C., May 23, 1998. Wife of Ross. Mother of Mrs. Gasper (Jennifer) Agrusa, Mrs. Mario (Kristen) Milioto and Leslie McNeil. Daughter of Clara Szabo. Sister of Henry Szabo. Grandmother of Paige. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Wm. R. Hamilton Co. Funeral Directors, 226 Crocker, Mt. Clemens. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial tributes may be made to the donor choice.
McWILLIAMS, MARGUERITTE A. Age 91 of Garden City. May 24, 1998. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Joseph C. (Gloria) McWilliams, Peggie J. (Richard) Murray, Johanna A. (Howard) Petri, Donna M. (Bud) Hamblin and Dinah K. Lowande. Loving Grandmother of 15; great grandmother of 26 and great-great grandmother of two. Services Thursday 9:15 a.m. at the Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home 980 N. Newburgh Rd. (betw. Ford and Cherry Hill) Westland and 10 a.m. SS. Simon & Jude Church, 32500 Palmer Rd. (E. of Venoy) Westland. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Scripture service Wednesday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to the church in the form of Mass offerings are appreciated.
MECHIGIAN, GARBIS PENIAMIN age 97, of Saline formerly Oak Park . Our beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather, at age 97, died Sunday morning, May 24, 1998 at the Evangelical Home-Saline. He was born on March 20, 1901 in Erzinga, Armenia and grew up in Istanbul, Turkey. A survivor of the Armenian genocide of 1915. He immigrated to the United States in 1920. After teaching himself English, his fourth language, he attended the University of Michigan, College of Engineering, and obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in three years. He then worked for the Detroit Gas Company for 12 years. When his brother Aram died tragically in an automobile accident, he joined his youngest brother Sharam in the family business, A.G.S. Leather Company, where he worked until he was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by his first wife Arpie Teshcoian Mechigian in 1934 and his second wife Armen Tosoonian Mechigian in 1987 and his brother Sharam Mechigian in 1996. Survivors include his children: Garbis P. Mechigian Jr., and Iris Mechigian Gruhl and their spouses; his grandchildren: Deborah A. Mechigian, Gregory P. Mechigian, Garbis P. Mechigian III, Timothy Mechigian Gruhl and Kenneth Mechigian Gruhl; 4 great grandchildren (the youngest of whom was born on the day he died); a niece, two nephews, several cousins and their families. A Memorial Service will be held at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, 836 N. Main St., Royal Oak (248-541-8325) on Wednesday, May 27, 1998 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 400 Buhl Bldg., 535 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226 or Program in Armenian Studies, The University of Michigan, 216 Lane Hall, Ann ARbor, MI 48109, or to the Evangelical Home-Saline at 440 W. Russell, Saline, MI 48176.
MILLER, RAYNARD A., Beloved husband of the late Regina. Dear father of Mary Ann (Paul) Twigg, Charlotte (James) Heymes, Raynard Miller (Mary Ann) and Lawrence Miller and the late Lloyd Miller. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Funeral 10:15 a.m. Wednesday from the A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pte. Woods and 11 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco Church. Scripture service 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials to the Capuchin Monastery or Henry Ford Cottage Hospice appreciated.
MOIR, JOHN BROWNLEE, Age 72 May 23, 1998. A son of Scotland, Psychologist at Northville Regional Hospital. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of John, Robin and Alec. Brother of June, William, Mary and the late James. Brother-in-law of Lucy and River. Memorial service Wednesday 3 PM at McCabe Funeral Home 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, please seriously consider organ donation.
MONAT, GINGER, Suddenly. May 24, 1998. Age 31. Beloved wife of Bryce; dear mother of Samantha; dear daughter of Rick and Dee Pappas; dear granddaughter of Angeline Kruczynski. In State at L. L. Orlikowski Funeral Home, 2721 Holbrook, Hamtramck, Tuesday 4-9 p.m., Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Private service Thursday.
MONTGOMERY, CHARLOTTE 93. May 21, 1998 of Trenton. Loving mother of Richard L. (Virginia L.) of Frenchtown Twp., James A. (Elva) of Tuscon, AZ and Kathleen C. Schmidtke (Leslie) of Grosse Ile. Dear sister of Olive of OR and Eleanor of WI. Also leaves six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Ralph W. Ridge Funeral Home, 2272 W. Jefferson, Trenton, Tuesday 12-9PM. Funeral Wednesday at 10AM at funeral home. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park.
NIEMAN, RICHARD G., Age 70. May 23, 1998. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Ramsay) Nieman. Dear father of Patricia (David Fredendall) Nieman, Guy (Tammy) Nieman, Mark Nieman and Mary (John) Kenrs. Grandfather of five. Loving brother of William (Ethel) Niemann. Visiting 12-9 p.m. today. Funeral service 11 a.m. Wednesday at David C. Brown Funeral Home Belleville. Interment, Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, MI (734) 697-4500.
OCDOL, LONIE B. M.D., Age 70. May 22, 1998. Loving sister of Enrica O. Smith. Aunt of Lonie Smith and several nieces in the Philippines and New Zealand. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 PM. Prayers Tuesday 7 PM at McCabe Funeral Home 31950 W. 12 Mile rd. Farmington Hills. Instate Wednesday 9:30 AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 4300 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, until time of mass at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials to Basay Alpha Sororiety-Philippines.
PALAZZOLO, ROSE, May 22, 1998. Age 71. Beloved wife of the late Sam. Dear mother of Lena Schrader, Grace Palazzola, Joseph Palazzola and John Palazzolo. also survived by three grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Visitation at the Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile (at Schoenherr), Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Olivet cemetery
PEITZ, JOHN E., Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, Dear father of Susan (William) Eagle, Margaret (Anthony) Prantera, Grandfather of David Murphy, Heather Stanley, Hilary Eagle and Jessica McHenry. Visitation at the Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (bet. 12 & 13 Mile Rds.) Tuesday 4-9PM, Rosary Tuesday evening 7:30PM. Instate at St. Lucy Church, Wednesday morning 9AM until time of Funeral Mass at 10AM.
PETROVICH, ANASTASIJA May 23, 1998. Age 88. Dear mother of Ratka Dujovska, Slavko Dujovski and Cena Taskovich. Loving grandmother of Dimitar Dujovski. Visitation at McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer, Dearborn, Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral service at St. Clement Orthodox Church, 19600 Ford Rd. 11 a.m. Wednesday.
