Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death and Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
ABRAHAM STELLA STAR ABRAHAM STELLA ABRAHAM Age 80. April 6, 2009.
Beloved wife of the late Barakat. Loving mother of Edward (Margaret) and
the late Joseph Abraham and Linda Carter. Proud grandmother of Cindy
(Tim Widen), Joseph (Lori), Edward Jr. and Elizabeth Abraham and Nick
Carter. Great grandmother of seven. Dear sister of Mabel Sarkees (of
Jacksonville, Florida), the late Mary George and Moses Elien. Also
survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation at the St. Clair
Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave (3
blocks north of 10 Mile Rd.) Wednesday 2-9p.m. with 7p.m. Prayers.
Funeral Thursday 10:30a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Forest Lawn
Cemetery. To share a memory, visit
www.bcfh.com
ABRAMOVICH MARILYN LYNN GRETTA ABRAMOVICH MARILYN GRETTA ABRAMOVICH
MARILYN ABRAMOVICH Abramovich family invites Lynn's family and friends
together to celebrate her life and memories. Born June 14, 1934; passed
March 12, 2009; born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; moved to the United
States in 1958; Lynn passed away from complications of heart failure.
Survived by her husband, Frank Abramovich; daughter, Susan Abramovich;
son, Mark Abramovich; son-in-law, Jeff McCarty; and brother, Tom
Mailloux. Marilyn was a loving homemaker for her family in Union Lake,
MI (Commerce Township). She was a paper carrier for The Oakland Press.
She also worked in food services for the Walled Lake School system and
Meijer. The Memorial will be held at the Detroit Yacht Club on April 18,
2009, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails from 1 p.m. to
3 p.m., dinner and cocktails from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact Susan,
Frank or Mark to be included on the guest list. Visit
www.tagcomp.com/marilyn for
location details.
ACORD KERRIE A ACORD KERRIE ACORD Age 35. April 2, 2009 of Dearborn
Heights. Dearest wife of Jeremy. Dear mother of Morgan and Sophie.
Beloved daughter of Richard Luton and the late Diane Scott. Loving
sister of Missy, Diana and Hope. Special friend of Cathy Pastoria and
Carol Goins. Memorial Gathering Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. at the Merriman Road
Baptist Church, 2055 Merriman Road, Garden City. Arrangements by the
Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home.
www.howepeterson.com
AGRUSA VINCENZO AGRUSA Age 53, April 6, 2009. Dearest son of the late
Vito and Mary Agrusa. Dear brother of Salvatore (Mary Jo) Agrusa and
Pietrina (Roy) Attard. Proud uncle of Angela and Jeffrey Attard.
Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby
Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Monday 7 p.m. In state
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Church 44633 Utica Rd. (W. of Van
Dyke) until Mass, 10:00 a.m. Interment Christian Mem. Cultural Center.
Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at
WujekCalcaterra.com
AIKENS
PATRICIA C AIKENS PATRICIA AIKENS age 81, of Algonac, Michigan formerly
Birmingham, MI. April 10, 2009. Dear wife of B. Allen "Bud" Aikens.
Beloved mother of Allen, Nancy (Willi) Dodge, and Kathleen (Ken)
Kuharich. Also survived by brothers Jim, Mike, Paul, and Tom, and two
grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by
the Gilbert Funeral Home, Alognac
www.gilbertfuneralhomeinc.com
ALDRICH PATRICIA ANN ALDRICH PATRICIA ALDRICH age 71; of Fenton; died
April 7, 2009. Those desiring may make contributions to Adopt A Pet or
Holly Baptist Church. Patricia was born March 8, 1938, in Highland Twp.,
the daughter of Frank and Ida Belle (Buell) Skarritt. She was married to
Roy "Bud" Aldrich on January 28, 1956; he preceded her in death on
December 20, 1983. Mrs. Aldrich worked in the medical field for 25
years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Holly Baptist Church, where
she played the organ and piano for many years. Surviving are son, Frank
(Rosella) Aldrich; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother,
Frank L. (Beth) Skarritt; several nieces, nephews and cousins; special
friends, Gordon and Darlene Langlois. She was also preceded in death by
her son, Timothy Daniel Aldrich, in 1997. On-line condolences and
tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of
www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
Special thanks to Pat's "family" at Fenton Extended Care for their
friendship and special care. Also to Heartland Hospice, who made her
final days comfortable. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, 1000 Silver
Lake Rd., Fenton.
ALEXANDER JANNIE J ALEXANDER JANNIE ALEXANDER Died April 2, 2009.
Survived by seven children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren,
one great-great-grandchild, one sister, one brother, and a host of other
relatives and friends. Family hours Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11 a.m.
and Funeral Services at 11:30 a.m. at Inner Peace Baptist Church, 7500
E. McNichols, Detroit MI. Arrangements entrusted to Caver Memorial
Funeral Home, 19301 Van Dyke, Detroit MI, (313) 892-8300. Public viewing
Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Caver Funeral Home.
ALLBRITTEN MARY E ALLBRITTEN MARY ALLBRITTEN BOOTS ALLBRITTEN Age 82,
died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James "Max"
Allbritten. Loving mother of Jane (Larry) Dick and the late Katie
Domanski. Dear grandmother to Kellie (Joe) Zess, Jason (Maureen) Meyers,
and Jessica (Dan) Good. Also survived by great-grandchildren, Katie,
Jamie, Kayla, Pierse, Jaxon, Maggie, and Allie. Sister of Alford
(Dorothy) Cox. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday,
April 27 at Christian Memorial Cultural Center, 521 E. Hamlin Road in
Rochester. Arrangements entrusted to the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral
Home in Warren. Donations are appreciated in Mary's name to St. John's
Hospice. Please share memories at
www.Temrowski.com
ALLEN CARL RUSSELL ALLEN CARL ALLEN passed away on March 31, 2009 at Mt.
Clemens Regional Medical Center. He was born October 17, 1926 in Parke
County, Indiana. He was the last of ten children born to Andrew Jackson
Allen Sr. and Mary L. (Bennett) Allen. He served in the U. S. Infantry
during World War II. He was given an (Honorable) Medical Discharge in
September of 1945. On July 20, 1957 he married Bertha (Betty) Louise
Byers and they became the parents of one daughter, Sheila W. Cancel. He
is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty; his daughter Sheila Cancel;
three grandchildren, Sean Michael Cancel, Steven Russell Cancel and
Elizabeth Jane Cancel, and too many nieces and nephews to count. Carl
lived in St. Clair Shores for 47 years. He was a Macomb Mall Walker for
15 years. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veteran
Association. He was predeceased by his parents Andrew Jackson Allen, Sr.
and Mary L. (Molly) Bennett, as well as by five brothers -Fremont James
(Sylvia), Archie Thomas (Betty), Francis Marion, Sr. (Mary Ellen),
Samuel Ralston, and Andrew Jackson, Jr. (Colleen); and four
sisters-Blanche Ellen (Claude) DePlanty, Ida Mearl (George) Harris,
Estelle Kathleen (Clarence) Thomas, and Clella Anna (Everett) Crowder.
Visitation will be held on Thursday April 2, 2009 from 5-9 p.m. at the
Arthur J. VanLergerghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper Ave.,St. Clair Shores,
MI 48082
ALUIA
JAMES J ALUIA JAMES ALUIA Age 85 April 12, 2009. Beloved father of James
(Michelle) and Marilyn (James) Snider. Proud grandfather of Christopher,
Jaime, Andrea, Rachal and Danielle. Loving companion of Frances Tola for
22 years. Dearest brother of Gene, Mary Corrado, Joseph (Jeannie), and
Concetta Mauiri. Visitation Friday 2-9pm with ___pm Scripture Service at
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16
Mile). Funeral Saturday 9:30am at St. Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo
Plank at Canal until time of Mass at 10:00am. Donations are welcome to
Genesys Hospice. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest
Book" at
WujekCalcaterra.com
AMBER SYLVIA WEIDER AMBER SYLVIA AMBER Beloved wife of the late Paul
Amber. Loving mother of Benjamin (Rachael) Amber, Rhonda (Jonathan Licht)
Amber and Betty Amber. Dear sister of Morris (Ida) Weider and Lillian
Sarver. Loving grandmother of Troy (Carole), Eva (Wilson), Jason,
Rosalie, Alexander, Sarah, Efron, Jacob and Evan. Great grandmother of
the late T.J. Service Sunday 12 Noon at HEWBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL,
248-543-1622. Interment Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
www.hebrewmemorial.org
AMENTA
ANGELINE AMENTA Age 67. April 17, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late
Carmelo and Josephine Amenta. Loving sister of Diane Amenta and Richard
(Denise) Amenta. Proud aunt of David, Robert, and Brian Morphew, and
Joseph and Julianne Amenta. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of
Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. 15 Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr),
Monday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture. Funeral Tuesday at St. Malachy
Catholic Church, 14085 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights. In state 10:30
a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Memories to be shared at
www.bcfh.com.
AMERSON-WESLEY REGINA MARIE AMERSON-WESLEY REGINA AMERSON-WESLEY REGINA
AMERSON REGINA WESLEY age 52; passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009 at St.
Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Mrs. Amerson-Wesley leaves to cherish her
memory, mother, Clara Carter; father, Albert Fella Amerson; one
step-daughter; one adopted son; six sisters; seven brothers; former
husband, David Wesley; and a host of other relatives and friends. Family
hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2009 at Providence Missionary Baptist
Church, 299 Bagley St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at
11a.m. Pastor Robert Martin, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park
Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the
church 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Amerson-Wesley will Lie in State in the
Chapel of Lawrence E. MoonFuneral Home, and may be viewed from 1 to 7
p.m. Thursday.
AMICO FATHER NICHOLAS HUGO AMICO FATHER NICHOLAS AMICO FATHER AMICO age
82; of Rochester Hills; March 29, 2009. Brother of Terrance Amico,
Jeanette Beller and the late Joseph, Kenneth and Matthew Amico; also
survived by many nieces and nephews. Father Nick served at St.
Scholistica in Detroit, and taught at St. Benedictine High School as
well as DePaul University in Chicago for 25 years. Served at St. Martin
DePorres, St Joan of Arc, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Irenaeus Catholic
Church. He was a past chaplain for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. His past
30 years were tirelessly devoted to his missionary work in Guatemala and
Ecuador through O.C.I.M.A., which he founded. Funeral Mass Friday, April
3, 2009 at 7 p.m. at St Irenaeus Catholic Church 771 Old Perch Road,
Rochester Hills. Visitation will be at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church,
Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. and Friday
10 a.m. until time of mass. In lieu of flowers memorials to O.C.I.M.A.
Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home Rochester.
online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
ANDERSON
LOTTIE ROSE ANDERSON LOTTIE ANDERSON April 19, 2009. Age 98, of
Kissimmee, FL. Preceded in death by her first husband of 17 years, James
I. Fill (1905-1955); and her second husband of almost 61 years, Claude
D. Anderson (1920-2006). Born in Detroit to Frank, Sr. and Antonia
Klauza, she was the 7th of 11 children. She raised 10 children. Those
children gave her 127 descendents at last count. She is survived by her
baby sister, Virginia (Louis) Kassuba of Gaylord, MI; and two
sisters-in-law, Maxine Klauza of Clarksburg, OH (who is 101), and
Eleanor Klauza of Allen Park, MI. Predeceased by her oldest child,
Virginia Brooks; 2 sons-in-law, 1 daughter-in-law, 2 grandsons & 1
granddaughter. Survived by 9 children, Anette, Harry (Dot), Raymond
(Kay), Loretta (Bernard), James (Joy), Gerald (Fran), Bob (Joan),
Richard, Charles (Gloria), 47 grandchildren & spouses,
step-grandchildren & spouses, 45 great-grandchildren & spouses & 15
great great grandchildren. Instate Fri. 10 am at St. Mary Catholic
Church of Wayne until Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am. Family will
receive friends Thurs 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400
Glenwood Rd., Westland, MI. Interment at HIllside Cemetery, Belleville,
MI. Please visit and sign a tribute at
www.uhtfh.com.
ANDREWS FREEMAN ANDREWS JR The ultimate Father, Counselor and Friend,
was born in St. Joseph, Louisiana on January 1, 1935 to the late Freeman
Andrews Sr. and Susie Harris. The youngest of four siblings, he had two
brothers Ernest and Earl and one sister Ora Lee who all preceded him in
death. Freeman was predeceased by his wife and mother of his eight
children, Joretha Andrews. After retiring from General Motors
Corporation as an electrician, Freeman was a dedicated family man who
loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He always had
an extremely strong belief in family and instilled strong morals, ethics
and values in his children. He never once complained of anything while
he valiantly fought his illness but continued to support and encourage
his children to be the best that they could be no matter what challenge
they faced. Heaven was missing an angel and took him home peacefully to
be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 31, 2009. He leaves
to cherish his memory his wife, Daisy Andrews and four daughters, nine
loving children, twenty three Grandchildren and eleven Great
Grandchildren. A home going celebration will be held Tuesday April 7,
2009 at Wings of Love Missionary Baptist Church 17133 John R, Detroit,
Michigan 48203. The Family Hour will be held from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. with
the celebration immediately following.
ARCHER DIANE P ARCHER DIANE ARCHER Of Detroit. Beloved wife of Rev. Dr.
Steven Archer. Loving mother of Samantha (David) Moreno and Jonathan
Archer. Proud grandmother of Mateo Moreno. Dear sister of Al (Carol)
Sterken. Diane was an instructor in Sociology at U of M Dearborn and
former director of the Southwest Detroit Community Outreach Partnership
Center. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel-Martenson
Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Funeral
service Thursday, in state 9 a.m. until service 11 a.m. at Trinity St.
Mark's United Church of Christ, 9315 West Fort, Detroit. Instead of
flowers, contributions may be given to Trinity St. Marks United Church
of Christ. Visit on-line guestbook at
www.martenson.com
ARTT ERNEST ARTT age 94; of White Lake; passed away April 22, 2009.
Loving husband of Janet; dear father of Catherine (Jim) Fish, Ernest W.
(Francis), Steven (Michele), Nancy (Albert) Mitchell, Marilyn (Michael)
Wozniak, Douglas and Evelyn (Gordon) Brenner; proud grandfather of Paul
(Angela) Edwards, Andrea Edwards, Laura (Jon) Crane, Emily and Sarah
Artt, Andrew Mitchell, Scott Bondie, Kerri Mitchell, Christopher and
Katherine Artt, Nicholas, Holly and Christa Brenner, Elizabeth (Garry)
Dismore, Ruth (Lonnie) Peek and Alex Wozniak; great grandfather of six;
brother of Virginia Martin and Gerry Kruse. Mr. Artt was a retired Naval
officer and W.W.II veteran. He was the last member of the USS Dubuque
Club. The Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at St.
Patrick Church, 9086 Hutchins, White Lake. Visitation will be on Sunday
from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black and Son
Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake. On Monday, Mr. Artt will
Lie in State at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be in White Lake Cemetery under the auspices of the U.S.
Navy.
ASARO GERALD ASARO Beloved son of Ofelia Gonzalez (Ramon) and Gerald G.
Gutierrez. Survived by brothers Andrew (Kristina) and Gilbert. Loving
father of Gerald, Ariel, Vicente, and Melinda. Also survived by many
nephews and loving family. Visitation at the Don Graham Funeral Home,
1005 Junction at Fisher Fwy. on Friday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.
Visitation Saturday at Ste. Anne Church at 9 a.m. with Mass at 10 a.m.
Interment Grandlawn Cemetery.
ASHBAUGH GAIL ASHBAUGH Age 68. April 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Fred.
Loving mother of Michele Ashbaugh, Mary (Sean) Tierney and Melissa (Dan)
Savino. Dear sister of Jane Pearson, Carole Nikoriuk and Brian Williams.
Proud grandmother of Dominic, Liam, Moira, Madigan, Aidan and Ronan.
Visitation Tuesday 1-8:00 pm. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home,
705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward). Instate Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
until Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Royal Oak.
Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Share your memories at:
www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
AUCH
SHIRLEY ANN AUCH SHIRLEY AUCH Age 82. April 16, 2009. Dearest sister of
Elaine (Don) Rutter and the late Charles (Margaret) Auch, Otto (Delores)
Auch and Donald (Karen) Auch. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents Otto and Hildegarde. Funeral Service Monday
10 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd.,
Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit.
Memorials to Bethany Lutheran Church, 11475 East Outer Drive, Detroit,
MI 48224.
AUSSICKER DAVID LEE AUSSICKER DAVID AUSSICKER Age 73, passed away March
28, 2009. He was born February 19, 1936 in Highland Park, Michigan. He
is survived by his two sons, Kenneth and Robert Aussicker. He is
predeceased by his parents, David C and Marjorie B Aussicker. Visitation
Friday, April 3, 2009, 11 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at
White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Burial to follow. Online condolences:
www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com
AYYASH
DARLENE A AYYASH DARLENE AYYASH April 6, 2009. Age 36 of Plymouth.
Survived by husband Ron, son Charles, and parents Said and Suzan Faris,
mother-in-law Samira Ayyash, sisters Joanne and Crissy, and brother
Joey. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. with a Trisogion at 8 p.m. at the
Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church, 18100
Merriman Rd., Livonia 48152. In state Wednesday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.
time of Service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations to the St. Mary's Building Fund. Please leave a message for
the family at
www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com.