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DURANT, CRAIG I., 92 Farmington Harrison Grad, May 28, 2000. Beloved son of Clive and Lorna. Also survived by his sister, Shelly Melms (Christopher) and grandmother, Lillian Bufton (Geoffrey). Services Friday 1 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. Memorial tributes suggested to Disabled American Veterans.
DUSTER, MARY E. (nee Patterson) Beloved wife of the late William R. Mother of Kathleen Crook, Janette E. Duster and Suzanne (Mark) Elwart. Grandmother of William (Shelly) and Matthew (Vanessa) Crook, Kimberly (Wayne) Swafford and Carrie (David) Montgomery. Great grandmother of Justin, Dylan, Brianna, Ashley, Keara and Riley. Sister of Dorothy (Ernie) Spilos and the late Clarence A. Patterson. Visitation Thursday 1-9 at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (between 12-13 Mi. Rds.) Instate 9:00 AM Friday with a 10:00 AM service at St. Michael s Episcopal Church, 20475 Sunningdale Park, Grosse Pointe Woods. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Michaels Episcopal Church or Mich. Humane Society.
FEDERENKO, ANTHONY, Beloved husband of Libby (Lovey). Dear father of Sandy Jaffee. Also survived by one sister, Stella Kapusinsky, several nieces and nephews and brother-in-law of Ann Stegmeyer. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. in the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave.
GAINER, DAVID J., May 30. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Dear father of Julie Anne Colombe and Emma Lea Hanson. Grandfather of Rachel, Danielle and Stephanie. Brother of Herman, Arthur, Donald and Ida Mae Stewart. Visitation Thursday 3-9 P.M. Services Friday 1 P.M at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home 1139 Inkster Rd., (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).
GJUKICH, GEORGE, Age 79, May 30, 2000 of Detroit. Beloved husband of Evelynn. Loving father of Steven (Ruth), Linda (Bob) Bailey and Michael (Vicki). Also survived by 3 grandchildren. George was a veteran of World War II. Memorial Service Thursday, June 1 at 2pm, visitation starting at 12:00 PM at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Road.
GLODICH, LOUIS J., JR. Age 70, of St. Clair Shores. Loving husband of Lena. Dearest father of Linda Olson (John) and Laura Pickl (Terrance). Grandfather of Heather Olson and Amanda Olson. Private cremation services were held. Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shroes.
HARTSOCK, RONALD C., Age 68. Of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Memphis, MI. Dear father of Debra Herrick and five sons. 12 grandchildren. Memorial Service June 3rd at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Christian Memorial Cultural Center, 521 E. Hamlin Rd., Rochester Hills
HAYDUK, RAYMOND THOMAS is survived by three daughters, Diane Degermanjian of Romeo, MI, Nancy Pistel of Gales Ferry, CT and Mary Lou Conte of Warren, MI.
HENSCHELL, MARY ELIZABETH "BETTY" (nee NORRIS) Age 81. May 26, 2000. Beloved wife for 50 years of the late Cecil E. Henschell. Dearest mother of Cecilia J. (Sanford) Lakin of W. Bloomfield. Precious grandmother of Whitney and Noah. Also survived by son Todd of Burbank, CA. She was born in Loogootee, IN. on April 5, 1919, and grew up in Wayne, MI. From 1986, she and her husband resided in Venice, FL, where she remained after his death in 1996. In 1999, following a diagnoses of Cancer, she moved to the West Bloomfield home of her daughter and son-in-law, where she resided until her death. Funeral services will be held on Thursday June 1, 2000 at St. Mary s Roman Catholic Church, 34530 W. Michigan Ave., Wayne 48184, The family will greet callers at the church from 11:00 AM until Mass at 12-Noon. Burial follows the Service in St. Mary s cemetery, Wayne. Memorials contributions to Hospice of Michigan, 16250 Northland Dr., Ste. 212, Southfield, 48075, or to the Building Fund of St. Mary Parish.
HESS, SERVATIUS, Age 86, of Sterling Heights. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice. Dear father of Marjorie (Ken) Garton, Peter (Sandy) Hess, Matthew (Linda) Hess, Margaret (Fred) Simmons and John (Veronica) Hess. Dear brother of John Hess, Michael (Lee) Hess and Louella Vandervest. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Visitation at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville, Thursday 2:30-9 p.m. and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park.
JOHNSON, JAN L. "J.J." Of Gladwin, Michigan. Age 42. Suddenly, automobile accident. Born November 24, 1957 in Myra, Kentucky to Jesse Sr. and Audrey (Greer) Johnson. survived by son Brian P. Johnson, Gladwin, MI; daughters Shannon R. Johnson, Brighton, MI; Shawntae Brisendine, Gladwin, MI; parents Jesse Sr. and Audrey Johson, Gladwin, MI; brother Jesse E. Johnson, Jr., Gladwin, MI; fiance Sherry Dawley, Gladwin, MI; also several nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by grandparents and sister Vonda Johnson. Member of Secord Eagles Aerie 4121. Funeral Friday June 2, 2000 11 a.m. at funeral home. Michael Meyers officiating. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m at Hall Funeral Home Gladwin, MI 48624. 517-426-7651
JUAREZ, EVANGELINA M. age 70, May 30, 2000. Beloved wife of Jose P. Dearest Mother of: Mary (Arthur) Meyhofer; Grace Juarez; Max (Teresa); Jose A. (Jean); Daniel (Lori); Cindy (Jerry) Kinder; and Recardo. Predeceased by son Ignacio. survived by 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Special friend of Michael and Roxanne. Dear sister of: Tony (Nellie) Medina; Nieves (Olivia) Medina; Emeterio (Angie) Medina Jr.; Maria (Abdon) Salas; and Guadalupe (Thomas) Chavez. Dear sister-in-law of Eleuterio (Santos) Juarez. Evangelina will be instate 9:00 AM Thursday at St. Rita Catholic Church, until Mass at 10:00 AM. Visitation Wednesday 2-9pm at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 Blk. N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Rosary 7:00 PM Wednesday. Interment St. Clement cemetery.
KAUCHECK, ELEANOR M. May 29, 2000 age 79. Beloved wife of John. Dear mother of Peter (Marilyn) and Michael (Michelle). Grandmother of Lynna, Abby, Matthew and Marissa. Sister of the late Bernard Besso. Memorial Mass at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R, Troy (bet. Wattles & Long Lake), Wednesday (5/31) at 10:30AM. Family suggests memorials to American Heart Assoc. or St. Anastasia Church. Arrangements by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, (248) 362-2500
KAYE, LILLIAN KOPEC, Died May 27 in Palo Alto, California. She was 79 years old. She was born and raised in Michigan. In high school, she was a swimmer and won diving awards. After high school, she graduated from beauty school and went to work in a beauty salon owned by Carroll Kajkowski who later became her mother-in-law. She married Albin Kaye in 1941 and together they raised three daughters. When the girls were grown, the couple retired in Florida where Albin passed away in 1997. Shortly after his death, Lillian moved to California to be near her family. She was an accomplished seamstress and designed formal gowns. She enjoyed swimming, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her daughters, Cathleen, Christina and Allyn; four grandsons; and a sister, Stephanie. Private services will be held. Arrangements by Roller Hapgood & Tinney.
KOVER, DAVID S., Beloved husband of Janet Kover. Dear father of Kathryn (John Leeman) Kahn, Joan (Milton) Levine and Mark (Karen) Kover. Grandfather of Amy Mish, Shannon Levine, Robbie and Brian Kover. Brother of Eleanore (Bertram) Ellstein. Brother-in-law of Frances and Meyer Goldberg and Raenette Simon. Services 2 o clock Wednesday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. Interment Beth El Memorial Park cemetery.
KOWALSKI, CHRISTINE E. May 29, 2000, age 83. Formerly a resident of Sebring, FL. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Dear mother of Dennis (Robin) Kowalski, Donna (Garry) Allen and David Kowalski. Dear grandmother of Sarah and Danielle. Dear sister of Mildred Irons. Services Wednesday 7PM at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile). Visitation Wednesday 2-8PM.
LANGHAM, LAURA (MADISON) Age 32. Died on Wednesday, May 24 in California. She was the beloved wife for all too brief a time of Bart Hubenthal of Woodland Hills, CA. She is also survived by her children, Alex and Chloe. Her mother, Evelyn (Paul) Werthmann of Mammoth Lake, CA; father, David (Phyllis) Madison of Southfield, MI; sisters, Lisa Ruby of San Diego, CA and Diane (Wayne) Titche of Grand Rapids, MI; and brother, Ron (Sally) Madison of Westland, MI. Although her life was all too short she lived it fully and on her terms. Her body is gone, but her spirit, courage, and vitality will always be with us, she is part of us. A private memorial was held in Woodland Hills, CA.
LAWRENCE, SHARON L., Age 55. May 28, 2000. Beloved wife of Anthony. Dear mother of Donna (Jeff) Pardonnet, David (Krist) and Anthony Jr. (Heather). Grandmother of Jacob, Abigail, Joshua and Annabelle. Sister of Debbie, Arthur Jr. and Beverly. Loving daughter of Arthur and Eleanor Nash. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. at the Livonia Chapel of the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd. (E. of I-275). Mrs. Lawrence will lie in state Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Burial at Glen Eden cemetery. Memorials to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society appreciated.
LEATHERMAN, ROLLO (BLUIE) May 30, 2000, age 96 of Wayne. Beloved husband of the late Doris Vivian (Brubaker) Leatherman. Dear mother of Judy (Charles) Howton. Brother of Ethel Turner, Lynn Leatherman and the late Lavone Johnson. Grandfather of Kristen Howton and Matt Howton. Funeral at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Road, Westland (www.uhtfuneralhome.com), Thursday 10am. Family will receive visitors Wednesday from 2-9pm.
LeCLAIRE, MILDRED, Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Sharon, Leon and the late Mary Margaret. Also three grandchildren, Leon III, Lena Renee and Phillip. Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Friday at St. Angela Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Rosary Thursday 7 p.m.
LEMKE, HELEN M., Age 85, May 29 of Dearborn (formerly of Utica). Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Dear mother of Clyde W. (Jane) Lemke, Charles W. (Theresa) Lemke, Jeanne (Dale) Avery, and Edward (Nancy) Lemke. 11 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren. Sister of Paul (Helen) Ryniak and Walter Ryniak. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica.
LEONARD, EDWARD T., May 26, 2000. Age 71. Dear brother of John Leonard and the late Marion Burns and Margaret Kerr. Very dear friend of Bob & Ann Putrycus, Tom & Joan Pruente, Fred & Helen Ford, and the late Dr. A. Kenneth Stolpman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Served in the Army Corps of Engineers in Germany. Lifetime Member of the Knights of Columbus and Lifetime Member of the Fraternal Order of Elks, Lodge 810. Owner of Sibley Tool Co. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (betw. Maple & Big Beaver) Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Lodge of Sorrow Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Rosary Wednesday evening. Visitation at National Shrine of the Little Flower Thursday 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 10 a.m. Memorial tributes to the Church.
LESSER, DR. SIDNEY, Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Judd (Lisa) Lesser, Nancy (Yitzchok) Wohlberg and Marta Lesser. Dear brother of Ruth Markow. Loving grandfather of Daniella and Dovid Lesser and Yocheved Wohlberg. Services were held at Hebrew Memorial Chapel Interment Adat Shalom Memorial Park cemetery.
LINN, MILTON WOODROW Age 81. May 28, 2000. Dear husband of Lyla. Beloved father of Thomas (Diane), Deborah and Rebecca (Louis) Namee. Dear grandfather of Johanna, Emily, Bert, Sarah, Andrew, Robbie and Paul James. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. Instate Thursday 9:30-10:30 a.m. with service at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Memorial Lutheran Church, 21230 Moross, Detroit. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Salem Memorial Lutheran Church.
LOWRIE, FRED, May 25, 2000. Beloved husband of Dorothy. 2 sons Ron (Carol) and Tim (Joyce). 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandson. Private services will be held.
MAGDER, DR. BENJAMIN Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Judy, Larry (Lisa Lubomski), Donald, Richard (Sarah). Loving brother of Jacob (Lottie), Jesse (Claire), Wilfred (the late Ada), Joseph (the late Estelle), Betty Sweet and Anna Kaufman, and the late Dr. Harry Magder, Lionel Magder, David Magder and Nettie Harris. Dear grandfather of Amy Doyle and Lindsey Doyle. Also survived by 33 nieces and nephews, 28 great nieces and nephews and many loving cousins. Services Wednesday, May 31, at 2:30 p.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Interment at oakview cemetery.
MALEK, ELEANOR, May 29, 2000. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dearest mother of Dennis (the late Linda), Ronald and Gary Malek. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Wednesday 7 p.m. Instate Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Mass at St. Rene Goupil Church, 35955 Ryan (betw. 15-16 Mile). Entombment Resurrection cemetery. Memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Association appreciated.
MCGLASSON, ROSE Age 93. Loving mother of Sally VanTassel of Franklin, PA and Carolyn Sage of Dearborn. Grandmother of Thomas VanTassel of Sewickly, PA, James VanTassel of Midvale, Utah and Christine Moody of Newport News, VA. Great- grandmother of seven. Also survived by three brothers and five sisters. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. at Lesney & Son Funeral Home, 13201 W. Warren, Dearborn. Visi- tation Wednesday 1-9. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery.
MICHUTA, DOLORES C. (Cebulski) May 29, 2000. Beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Dear mother of Stephen G. (Lorie), Raymond G. and Gary G. (Christine). Grandmother of Megan and Matthew. Funeral Thursday 9:15 a.m. at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St. Michael Church at 10 a.m. Family will receive visitors Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Wed. 7 p.m.
MIJATOVIC, THE VERY REV. FR. DIMITRIJE 89 years. Born December 4, 1910 in Serbia. On May 29th, 2000 at Metropolitan General Hospital, Windsor. Loving father of Vera Yardley of Detroit and Milan and his wife Julie of Windsor. Dear grandfather to Christopher Culpepper, Detroit; Veronica, Melanie and John all of Windsor. Also survived by his first cousin Zivomir as well as many other cousins, nephews and nieces in Serbia. Very Rev. Fr. Mijatovic was the first President of St. Dimitrije Serbian Orthodox Church and the officiating priest of Holy Ascension Serbian Orthodox Church, Ecorse, MI for many years and a member of the R.C.L. Branch #12. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home, 895 Ouellette Ave., Windsor (519-254-3223) on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Fr. Mijatovic will rest at St. Dimitrije Serbian Orthodox Church (2690 Seminole St., Windsor) on Thursday, June 1st from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Very Rev. Fr. Zoran Milosevic officiating. Interment New Gracanica cemetery, Serbian Monastery, Grayslake, IL. Prayers will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30. Memorial tributes to St. Dimitrije Serbian Orthodox Church would be sincerely appreciated.
MONDALEK, GEORGE A. SR. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of George Jr. (Nina). Grandfather of Suzanne, Michael and Mark. Brother of Nellie Mondalek of Union Town, PA and the late Maroun, Mary Hatch, Cecelia, Catherine Feeney, Stephen, Alfred and Joseph. Also leaves many nieces and nephews. Visiting Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). Mass 10 a.m. St. Valentine s. Interment Parkview Memorial.
MULLINS, ELLIS M. (ED) May 30, age 75. Dear father of William (Emma), Patricia Mullins, Elaine (Anthony) Franklin and Susan Gonzales. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Instate Thursday 12-9 at the John J. Skupny Funeral Home 11405 Conant, Hamtramck. Funeral services Friday 10 a.m.
MURPHY, GEORGE W., age 77, Port Richey, FL, formerly of Detroit. May 26, 2000. Veteran of WWII, Korea & Vietnam. Husband of Florence M. One son Michael M. Murphy, of Atlanta, GA., two daughters Sharon Hurd and Maureen Hanna both of Port Richey, FL. One brother James Murphy, Dearborn MI. 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren.
NICHOLS, LELA M., Nov. 12, 1907-May 29, 2000. Beloved mother of Neil (Annie), Denver (Patty), Donald (Alice), Dewey, Lloyd (Marcia), Daniel (Jane), Monteen Thompson (the late Wilford) and Sharon Sloan (Bernard). Preceded in death by her loving husband, Estel, and sons, Thomas Clyde (Lenore) and Charlie (the late LaVern). Also survived by many grand and great grandchildren. Services Thursday 11 a.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (betw. 9-10 Mile Rds.) Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Memorial tributes to Livonia Church of God, 19827 Middlebelt Rd., Livonia, 48152, or the charity of one s choice.
POPEK, CASIMIR J. (CASS) May 29, 2000. Husband of the late Sophie. Devoted father of Gary and Bruce (Mary Jo). Loving grandfather of Brian and Carolyn. Brother of Chester, Julia Pietras, Clara Laboda, Helen Czapski, the late Frank, the late John and the late Lillian Plawecki. Visitation Wednesday 2:30-5pm and 7-9pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Avenue. Funeral Liturgy Thursday 9:30am at St. Sebastian Church. Instate at Church 9am. Rosary Wednesday 7:30pm. Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association.
POWERS, JOSEPH W., Age 74. May 28, 2000. Beloved husband of Elaine L. (Brinker). Dear father of Kathleen (Anthony) Glaza, Joseph J. (Vanessa), Eileen (Philip) Clark and James T. (the late Deborah). Dear son of Thelma and the late Joseph M. Also 12 grandchildren. Dear brother of William, Patrick, Paul, John, Dennis, Robert and the late Edna Grobbel. Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. at William Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 blks. E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lasalette. Scripture Service Wednesday 6 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Contributions to Our Lady of Lasalette Church would be appreciated.
PRATT, HELEN (BETTY), Age 89, of Livonia, died at her residence on Saturday, May 20, 2000. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000 at the Brown Funeral Home, 1616 Davison Rd., Flint, MI with Pastor Harry White officiating. Burial st Sunset Hills cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Arthritis Foundation. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Mrs. Pratt was born on May 16, 1911 in Flint, MI and had lived in Livonia, MI for the past 40 years. She was united in marriage to Norman L. Meredith who died in 1935. She then married LaVerne E. Pratt, who preceded her in death in 1968. She was a former member of Calvary Lutheran Church and had worked at A.C. Sales until she retired. Surviving are: daughter, Betty Anne Schreiner (George) of Surprise, AZ; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, William T. O Brien of Flint; sister, Evelyn M. Briggs of Burton.
ROONEY, MICHAEL R., Of Clarkston. May 29, 2000. Age 59. Husband of Linda; father of Mick of Auburn Hills and Scott of Clarkston; son of Alma (the late John) of Livonia; brother of Mickey (Larry) Fisher, Joanne, Jack (Darlene), Margaret (Dean) Arbour, Pat (Bill) Peck, Jane (Jerry) Morlewski, Pam (John) Floyd, Penny (Lyn) Beasley; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mike owned and operated Rooney Financial Services, Clarkston. Funeral Mass Friday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford with Rev. Larry Delonnay officiating. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son TRUST 100 Funeral Home Clarkston Thursday 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. and directly at the church Friday 10:30 a.m. unitl time of Mass. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
ROSS, ORVILLE M., Age 74. May 30, 2000. Beloved husband of June. Devoted great grandfather of Kenny Chesney. Dear father of Kathy (Donald) Wilson and Vickie (Howard) Chesney. Grandfather of Ross, Kris (Kim), Elizabeth, Donald and Martin. Great grandfather of Zackory, Jeremy and Kamryn. Brother of Doris Tatro and the late Thomas and Lorne Ross. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Thursday.
RUTKOWSKI, VIRGINIA T. May 23, 2000. Age 82. Loving wife of John of Harrison, MI. Dear mother of Michael Rutkowski of Florida. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Stocking Funeral Home, Harrison, MI.
SALERNO, GASPARE, Age 85 of Lexington, formerly Detroit. Died May 30. Retired barber and member of U.F.C.W. Beloved husband of Antoinette "Ann". Father of Enrico (Carol) of Frankenmuth; Giordano (Susie) of Tuscon, AZ; Franklin (Margaret) of Sterling Heights. Grandfather of Eric, Vincent, Nicole, Magen, and Andrea. Brother of Franco of Italy. Visitation Noon to 8 Wednesday and 11 to 1 Thursday in Pomeroy Funeral Home Lexington. No ceremony. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
SMITH, HAROLD D., age 75 of South Lyon. Beloved husband of Marie. Dear father of Suzanne (Jon) Nykamp, Robert (Tamara) Smith and Scott Smith. Loving grandfather of Samantha, Katelyn and Elizabeth. Brother of Shirley Freeland. Mr. Smith retired from Delta Airlines following 40 years of service. Visitation Wed. 1-4 & 6-9 p.m. at the Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 59255 Ten Mile Rd. (bet. Pontiac Trl. & Milford Rd.) 248-446-1171. Funeral service Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 24155 Griswold (at Ten Mile) South Lyon. The family has suggested memorial contributions to either Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Leader Dogs for the Blind in lieu of flowers.
SMITH, LYNN MICHELLE May 30, 2000, age 33. Beloved wife of Gary S. Loving mother of Ryan J. Dearest sister of Larry (Cheryl), Curtis (Mary), Ted (Michelle). Loving daughter of Winston and Saundra. Loved granddaughter of Archie and June MacDonald. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at funeral home. Memorials to Leukemia Society of America appreciated.
STASKO, CLARA, May 29, 2000, age 75. Beloved sister of the late Anna Wolanski, Stanley W. (Sophie) and Joseph Stasko. Also surviving are many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 5-9PM and Thursday 12 noon-9PM at the Detroit Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 6982 Edward St. (corner Parkinson, 4 blks. S. of Michigan Ave.). Scripture Service for Clara will be Thursday 7PM. Instate Friday 9:15AM at St. Stephen-Mary Mother of the Church, 4311 Central Ave. (3 blks. S. of Michigan Ave.) until the Funeral Mass at 10AM. Interment St. Hedwig cemetery.
STEVENS, MARYRITA M., May 29, 2000, age 83, of Birmingham. Wife of the late Gordon J. Cousin of Richard S. Casey (Betty), Betty B. Verellen (Bernard) and Joyce R. Pedigo (William). Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (betw. 13-14 Mi.) Wednesday 3-8 p.m. Rosary service 7 p.m. Funeral Liturgy begins Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with procession to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills for Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Rite of Committal Holy Sepulchre. Memorial tributes Leader Dogs for the Blind.
SUMMITS, MICHAEL, May 29, 2000. Beloved husband of Mary. Dear father of Nancy A. (Edward) Kawecki and Michael. Also survived by 3 grandchildren. Funeral service Thursday 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to American Heart Assoc. would be appreciated.
TARAS, LEONA, Age 82, May 29, 2000. Dear sister in law of Geraldine Taras and Leona Taras of Las Vegas, NV. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City, Wednesday 5-9PM. Instate Thursday 9:30AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church until time of Mass at 10AM.
