Chicken Soup for the Grieving Soul: Stories About Life, Death and
Overcoming the Loss of a Loved One (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
BAETEN MARGARET
BAETEN Age 77 on April 23, 2009. Beloved wife of George for 50
years. Dearest mother of Tim (Clara), Nancy Davey and Paul (Beth).
Loving grandmother of Kenny, Katherine, Haley, Blair, Colin and
Olivia. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe
Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St. Clair Shores (between 12 & 13 Mile).
Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m.
BAISDEN WILLIAM THOMAS BAISDEN WILLIAM BAISDEN BIG BILL BAISDEN
April 21, 2009. Dear husband of Barbara. Dear father of William T.
Jr. and Ronald Lee. Dear grandfather of Emma, Lisa and Celia and
godfather of Judith and Jeanette Grove. Also survived by many nieces
and nephews. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28 at
Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, 38425 Garfield, Clinton Twp.
Memorials to St. John Macomb Hospice. Arrangements by Gendernalik
Funeral Home, Inc., New Baltimore, MI.
BAKER MARLENE VIDUSIC BAKER MARLENE BAKER (NEE VIDUSIC) Age 73.
April 19, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of
Marilyn (Bill) Borner and Pamela (James R. Jr.) White. Proud
grandmother of Daniel (Jessica) Kammer, Linda Kammer, and Chet Baker
White. Dearest sister of George (the late Frances) Vidusic and Jack
(Barbara) Vidusic. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Baker was publisher of the Italian Tribune and was a member of
AIO, ISDA, IACS, AMIT, and the Croation Fraternal Union. Visitation
Monday 3-9 p.m. and Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service
at Wujek-Calcaterra & Son, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway
(16 Mile). Funeral Wednesday, in state 11 a.m. at St. Peter Church,
95 Market at New St. (Mt. Clemens) until time of Mass at 11:30 a.m.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Share memories with the family at
their "On-Line Guest Book" at
WujekCalcaterra.com.
BALES
THOMAS EDWARD BALES THOMAS BALES Age 68 March 25, 2009. Beloved son
of Rosemary C. (Cullen) and the late John O. Dear brother of John A.
(Alwynne), Mary Lou Ross, William C., and Richard C. (Holly), and
numerous other family members. Mr. Bales retired as a respected
science teacher from Martha Brown Middle School, Fairport, New York.
The family will receive friends on Saturday April 18th from 9:30
a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. at Detroit Catholic
Central High School, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, MI. Inurnment at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery Southfield, Michigan. In lieu of flowers
donations in Tom's memory can be made to The Basilian Fathers, 95 St
Joseph Street Toronto, ON. M5S 3C2 or the University of Rochester
Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue,
Rochester, NY 14642. On line sympathy message at
www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
BANGEL
EDWARD R BANGEL EDWARD BANGEL Age 90 April 13, 2009 Beloved husband
of Rosemary Simmons Bangel. Loving father of Edward (Joan) Bangel,
Elizabeth (Bob) Bevier and the late Ronald Bangel. Brother of Mary
Grace Smith. Also survived by the Simmons Family. Funeral at Holy
Name Church, 630 Harmon Street, Birmingham, Friday 1p.m. Friends may
visit at church beginning at 12:30p.m. Obituary and condolences at
lynchfuneraldirectors.com
BANK
FRANK GEORGE BANK FRANK BANK Age 86. Died on his birthday, April
13th. Beloved husband of the late Paula Whitney Bank. He is survived
by his two children, Nicholas Bank and Patricia Bank and one
brother, Alex Bank. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April
25th in Traverse City at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home (231)
947-6347.
BANNON
CHARLES BANNON CHUCK BANNON Age 44, of Northville, passed away April
18, 2009. Beloved husband of Elaine. Cherished father of John.
Dearest son of Charles (Joan) and Betty Jane. Loving brother of Lisa
(George Steinmetz) and Breen. Adored uncle of Adam, Nell, John, and
Nicholas. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home,
Inc., 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Funeral Service Wednesday 10 a.m.,
in state at 9:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Victory, 133 Orchard,
Northville. In lieu of flowers contributions to
www.active.com/
donate/Trek2009/ebannon402
BARHITE WILLIAM D BARHITE WILLIAM BARHITE BILL BARHITE Age 57, April
1, 2009 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Loving father of
Courtney (James) Moxlow and Kelly Barhite. Grandfather of Max.
Dearest son of Dorothy (Albert Newman) and the late Tunis Barhite.
Also survived by his sisters Mary Louise Barhite and Suzanne Hult
and his brother James Barhite. He was preceded in death by his
sister Patricia Bartlett. In state at The Allen Park Chapel -
Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of
Goddard) Sunday 2-9 p.m. and at Our Lady of The Angels Catholic
Church, Taylor, Monday 11:30 a.m. until funeral Mass 12 Noon.
Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Vigil service Sunday 6 p.m. at
the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of William's life
may be made to the American Cancer Society. Please visit online
guest book at
www.martenson.com.
BARKELL BRIAN D BARKELL BRIAN BARKELL age 55; of White Lake; passed
away on April 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Donna for over 28 years;
loving father of Michael (Sarah) Barkell, Jim (Shawna) Ludwig, Mindi
(Mark) McLeod and Branden Britton; cherished grandfather of six
grandchildren; also survived by his mother, Isabelle and the late
Clifford; dear brother of Sue (Don) Topping, Delta (Jim) Marquette,
Denise (John) Elam and Lori (Rob) Hunt; he was also loved by many
nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday, April 25, 2009,
beginning from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 4 p.m., at the
Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 East
Highland. Donations appreciated to American Heart & Parkinson s
Disease.
BARR LEWIS AARON BARR LEWIS BARR
Beloved husband of San dra Harris. Dear father of Alan Barr, Rabbi
Pamela (Jeffrey) Silk and Tracey Barr. Loving grandmother of Sean
Barr, J.J. Silk and Ava Silk. Cherished brother of Audrey Goldberg
and brother-in-law of Judy and Mike Black and the late Daniel
Goldberg. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 1:00 PM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT ADAT
SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN
CHAPEL (248) 569-0020.
www.irakaufman.com
BARR
WILLIAM LINDSAY BARR WILLIAM BARR Age 68, of Warren, passed March
23, 2009. Beloved father of Rachael (Michael) Rose. Loving brother
of David (Silvia) Barr and the late Frances (Orland) Ablang. Dear
uncle of Jimmy, David, Darlene Barr and Sarah, Jonathan, Hannah
Ablang. Memorial Celebration Concert 5:00 PM Sunday, April 26 at
Christ Episcopal Church, 960 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48207.
Reception to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Sawyer-Fuller Funeral
Home, Berkley, MI (248) 398-6500.
BARRY
DENNIS L BARRY DENNIS BARRY Age 51, (Formerly of Berkley, Michigan),
March 28, 2009. Son of the late Robert and Geraldine. Dear brother
of Timothy P. (Kristine) Barry, Karen (Hugh) Hawes, Judith (Daniel)
McKenzie, Barbara (Thomas) Woodruff-McLellan and Robert J. (Toni)
Barry. Dear nephew of Jerome and Evelyn Miller. Also survived by
hosts of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visit Monday from 1 p.m. until
time of Service 7 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile
(between Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp., (313) 535-3030.
BARTOLO JOSEPHINE BARTOLO JOSEPHINE PRETTO BARTOLO Age 88. April 3,
2009. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Pauline
(Mark) Wise, Toni-Anne (Dennis) Watson, JoAnne (Tom) Sudnik, James
Bartolo, and the late Carmine Bartolo. Proud grandmother of
Victoria, Tracy, Randal, Derek, Amy, John, Nick, Elizabeth, and
Annette. Great-grandmother of Stephanie, Lindsey, Madison, Ariana,
Joseph, Christa, Carson, and Evan. Dear sister of Nina Adamek.
Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with an evening prayer service at the St.
Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800
Harpher (3 blocks N. of 10 Mile). In state 10 a.m. Monday at St.
Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 Mile, Warren (E. of Schoenherr)
until Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a
memory at
bcfh.com.
BARTOSH FRANK V BARTOSH FRANK BARTOSH Age 81, of Sumpter Township,
MI, died April 18, 2009. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral,
April 23, 2009, 11 a.m. at Brown Funeral Home.
www.davidcbrownfh.com
BARWIG-JOHNSON
PATRICIA BARWIG-JOHNSON PATRICIA NORTH PATRICIA JOHNSON PATRICIA
BARWIG age 68; of Bad Axe, formerly of the Pontiac area; passed away
on April 18, 2009. Beloved mother of Vicky (Langdon) and Friend
Jamie Cutler, Bryan (Deanna) Barwig, Keith Barwig; loving
grandmother, sister, and aunt. Services Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1
p.m. at the Kaufman Funeral Home in Bad Axe (989-269-3000).
Visitation on Friday from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at
funeral home.
BASALA PAUL BASALA March 31, 2009, age 81. Beloved husband of Donna.
Loving father of Philip and Susan (Steve) McFerran. Dear brother of
Joe (Janet), Steve, Helen (Ed) Zygmunt and Anna Jamison. Funeral
Service Monday 1:00 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five
Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and Merriman). Visitation Sunday 3-8
p.m. Entombment at St. Hedwig Cemetery.
www.neely-turowski.com
BATES EDWIN P BAZIOTES BATES
EDWIN BAZIOTES BATES EDWIN P BATES EDWIN BATES Of Oakmont, PA on
Friday, April 24, 2009, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Alberta
Donahue Bates; father of E. Timothy Bates, Patricia L. Bates, Linus
S. Bates, Mary E. Bates, Jacqueline A. Andrews (Chris), Peter C.
Bates (Tati), Paul A. Bates (Shelley) and Lawrence J. Bates (Barbara
Ferguson) and the late Caroline A. Bates; grandfather of Jennifer
Andrews, Christina Dietz, Ryan and Sara Andrews, Ryan Masucci,
Brandon Bates, Rika Opio and Liam Bates; great-grandfather of Morgan
Gregory; brother of Frederick J. Bates (Margaret) and the late Jack
Kaleugher (Olga); also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Ed
and his wife Bertie were brought to Lansing, MI to help with the
family restaurant business, a passion that he maintained throughout
his life. Ed was the past president of UAW Local 1618 and served on
the Housing Commission for the City of Lansing, MI. Ed was a WWII
veteran, serving in Japan. Friends received at McCabe Bros., Inc.
Funeral Homes, 6214 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, 2-4 and
7-9 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Wednesday at 9 a.m,
followed by Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Church at 10
a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Ed's name
to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, ATTN:
Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY
10008-0780. Please provide the following address for acknowledgment
of your gift: Bates Family, c/o 5300 Penn Ave., Pgh., PA 15224.
BATES
ROBERT G BATES ROBERT BATES Age 75, passed away April 19, 2009. To
be with his beloved wife Susanne (Siterlet). A loved father of 10;
Dave, John (Janie), Karen (Gary) Jurek, Sheryl (Steve) Douglas,
Laura (Dave) Christian, Donna (Lawrence) Vernier, Eileen (Randy)
Helm, Connie, Joanne (Bill) Hardin, Paul (Mary). Cherished
grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 11. A Memorial Service
will take place at Grace Moravian Church in Westland on Saturday,
April 25th at 3p.m.
BATTISTONE, LAURA MARIE; age 24; of Rochester; departed this life
suddenly on April 13, 2009 at 1:29 a.m. in Beaumont Hospital, Troy,
from complications of Rett Syndrome. She was born November 18, 1984
in Toledo, OH, the loving daughter of Janine Battistone of
Rochester, MI and Ray Battistone of Monroe, MI; dear sister of
Lindsey Wiest (Chris) of Grand Forks, ND; precious granddaughter of
Joan Tremp of Milan, MI, Nat and Stella Battistone of Monroe, and
Hugo Schneider of AZ. Laura is also survived by many loving aunts,
uncles, cousins, neighbors, and special friends, including Greg
Long, Sterling Long; and sister of heart Lydia Long. She had a pure
spirit and taught others that true life success is found in caring
for others. She was a friend to all, particularly the myriad of God
s creatures. She gratefully appreciated those who served her needs,
including many special nurses, doctors, therapists, couriers,
pharmacists, and social workers. Friends may visit Thursday from 3
to 8 p.m. at the Monroe location of Bennett-Prochnow Funeral Home.
She will Lie in State from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial 10
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Father Marc Gawronski, pastor of
the church will officiate. Entombment will follow in Roselawn
Memorial Park. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time in
Rochester. Anyone wishing a to make a memorial donation is asked to
consider the family. Online condolences may be made at
www.bennettprochnowfuneralhome.net
BAYNE
FATHER DAVID C BAYNE SJ FATHER DAVID BAYNE SJ FATHER BAYNE of Toledo
died April 8, 2009. Father Bayne was born January 11, 1918, the son
of David C. and Myrtle (Murray) Bayne of Detroit, Michigan. He
attended Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin,
entered the Society of Jesus in 1941, was ordained in 1952, and
professed his final vows in 1961. Father Bayne earned his A.B.
degree in 1939 from the University of Detroit, his M.A. in 1947 from
Loyola University, an LL.B. in 1947 and an LL.M. in 1948 from
Georgetown University, his S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) from
Yale University in 1949, and his Licentiate in Sacred Theology in
1953 from West Baden College. Father Bayne served the University of
Detroit Law School as a faculty member, then as its Dean, from
1958-1960. He then taught at St. Louis University Law School and for
over 25 years as a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa
College of Law. He also taught at the University of Michigan Law
School. Father Bayne was a pre-eminent authority in the fields of
corporate control, securities regulation, and moral theology. He
wrote several books, including Conscience, Obligation, and the Law
(1966) and The Philosophy of Corporate Control (1986), and over 45
scholarly law-review articles, including his yet-to-be-published
treatise on Insider Trading. Father Bayne was also active in
corporate-control and securities litigation, often as counsel for
plaintiffs, including the groundbreaking 1979 Rowen v. Le Mars
Mutual Insurance Company, in which Father Bayne's theories on the
fiduciary nature of corporate control were embraced by the Iowa
Supreme Court. An inveterate world-traveler, Father Bayne visited
countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America, including three
trips to the People's Republic of China and an extended trip in the
former U.S.S.R. before the fall of the Berlin Wall. Father was
predeceased by his parents and is survived by several cousins and
many former students, colleagues, and close friends around the
world. Father Bayne donated his body to science, and a memorial Mass
in his honor will be celebrated at a later date. Walker Funeral
Home, 5155 West Sylvania, Toledo, OH 43623, 419.841.2422, is
handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by
visiting our website at
www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.
BEACH
MARTHA N BEACH MARTHA BEACH Age 84, passed away April 4, 2009.
Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Loving mother of Kenneth (Cheryl),
Patricia (Michael), and Ronald (Patricia). Loving grandmother of
Matthew, Keith, Brian, Kevin, Andrew and Ronnie. Visitation Tuesday
from 2-8 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk &
Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile (NW corner of 18 and Ryan).
Funeral Service Wednesday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
BEANE WILLIAM JOHN BEANE WILLILAM BEANE
age 67; of White Lake; passed April 23, 2009. Loving father of
William G. (Stacey), Angela, Alicia, and Jeffery (Mary) Beane
(children of Sally Taylor); proud grandfather of Jesse, Sean,
Whitney, Dalton, Ethan, Aiyana, Melia, Imani, and Tristan; brother
of James (Nancy) Beane and Carol (Harvey) Kuiper; also survived by
other loved ones Tricia (Martin) Kullis, Joshua, and Rebecca Kullis
(children of April Kullis). Bill was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S.
Army during Vietnam. He retired after 25 years of service with the
Oakland County Sheriff s Office, and continued serving the Office
until his death. He was a member of the Clarkston Eagles FOE Aerie
3373. Bill was an officer and a gentleman who lived his life with
integrity and devotion. Through his leadership he was able to impact
the lives of many. Funeral Service Thursday, April 30, 2009 11 a.m.
with an In State of 10 a.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E.
Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends Wednesday 1
to 8 p.m. Interment with military honors at Great Lakes National
Cemetery, Holly. Suggested memorials to the Disabled American Vets (DAV),
or American Cancer. Online guestbook
www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
BEAUPRE DAVID F BEAUPRE DAVID BEAUPRE April 2, 2009. Age 63. Dearest
brother of Paul (Mary) and Loving son of the late Russell and Mary.
Brother of the late Barbara A. Allor (Richard) and Russell J.
Beaupre Jr. (Colette). Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In state Monday 11:30 a.m. until Mass 12 p.m.at St. Paul on the
Lake, 157 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions may be made to Hazelden Foundation, Attention
Treasury Services, RWT, P.O. Box 11, Center City, MN 55012-0011.
Light a Candle and Share a Memory at
www.verheyden.org.
BEECKMAN ROSALIE BEECKMAN Age 98 on March 27, 2009. Beloved wife of
the late Frank M. Dearest mother of Frank R. Beeckman (Linda) and
Margaret (David) Sliger. Loving grandmother of six grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the
Arthur J. Van Lerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper ,St. Clair Shores
(between 12 and 13 Mile Rd.). In state Friday 9:30 a.m. at St.
Germaine Catholic Church with the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
BEER
LOUIS D BEER LOUIS BEER of Clarkston; suddenly April 25, 2009; at 64
years of age. Loving husband of Patience. Memorial Service Friday,
May 1, 2009, 11 a.m. at Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston
Rd., Clarkston. Family to receive friends Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9
p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. More information in
Wednesday's death notice.
BEHRENS WILLIAM BEHRENS WILLIAM L BEHRENS Age 60 of Ortonville,
Michigan passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009. Father of Matthew
and Bill of Grand Rapids, and dear brother of Lynn Behrens-Hanna.
Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a
Service with Minister Ric Beattie of the Renaissance Unity Church.
Visitation at the Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr,
Warren, Michigan. Light a candle or share a memory at
www.verheyden.org
BELANGER MARGARET MARY BELANGER MARGARET BELANGER age 90 of Gladwin
died April 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Belanger (d.
2007). Loving mother of Helen (Jim) McGuire, John Belanger, Robert
(Diane) Belanger, Francis Mandeville, Bernadette Belanger, Bernard
(Linda) Belanger, Annette Belanger, James (Brenda) Belanger, and
Renee (Jim) Bosman. Preceded in death by her children Thomas (Judy)
Belanger, Joseph Belanger, Paul Belanger and Theresa Belanger. Also
survived by 30 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and
great great grandchildren. Sister of the late Richard and Owen
Flynn. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake
Thursday 12:30 p.m. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery Gladwin Friday
12 Noon. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac
Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 3-9 p.m.
(Rosary 7 p.m.). Memorials to Sacred Heart School in Gladwin
appreciated. Condolences at
www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
BELGRAD MILDRED BELGRAD Beloved wife of the late Herman Belgrad.
Dear mother of Barbara (the late Dr. Alan) Frenkel and the late Gary
Belgrad. Loving grandmother of Dr. Joel (Laura) Lattin, Brian
(Stacy) Lattin, Karen Belgrad, Amy (Dr. Michael) Margolis, and Dr.
Elizabeth (Michael Kenwood) Margolis. Adoring great-grandmother of
Morgan, Alli, Maxwell, and Laney. SERVICES TODAY, 3 P.M. AT THE
DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT WILL BE
HELD FRIDAY AT WESTLAWN CEMETERY IN CHICAGO or visit
www.thedorfmanchapel.com
BELOSKUR MARTIN J BELOSKUR MARTIN BELOSKUR Age 58, of Fraser, died
Friday, April 24, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Dianne Beloskur.
Dear father of Sharon Carrow, Alan Castro, Dawn (Jeff) Reeves, and
David (Michelle) Beloskur. Dear grandmother of Amanda, Antoinette,
Emily, Sarah, Aaron, and John. Predeceased by a son, John Castro.
Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, 18430 Utica
Road, Roseville. In state at 9 a.m. Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery,
Roseville. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Monday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral
Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Scripture service at 7 p.m. Memorial
contributions to the American Heart Association. Light a candle and
share a memory at
www.verheyden.org.
BERTOLINI DANIEL PAUL BERTOLINI DANIEL BERTOLINI age 24, of Harrison
Township died suddenly and of accidental causes on April 18, 2009.
Beloved son of Daniel and Beverly Bertolini. Dear brother to Rachel
Bertolini. Grandson of Angelo Paul Bertolini. Dear nephew to many
aunts and uncles. Loving friend to many. He was predeceased by his
grandparents, Irene Bertolini, Anthony Comiskey and Julia Comiskey.
He loved boating, kayaking, waterskiing, anything to do with the
water. His favorite place was the family cottage on Lake Michigan.
He found great joy in playing his trumpet. He loved helping people
and had a very kind heart. He loved his sister Rachel and his family
most of all. One of his favorite pastimes was working on his 1958
Ford Apache pick-up truck and his sailboat. He was happiest after
eating his favorite meal and sitting by his self-made fire pit.
Visitation Friday, April 24, 2009 5-9 p.m. at Lee-Ellena Funeral
Home, 46530 Romeo Plank (just south of 21 Mile Road). Funeral
Service will take place on Saturday April 25, 2009 at the lee-Ellena
Funeral Home, at 1 p.m. Additional viewing will be from 10 a.m.
until 1 p.m. Saturday. Please share a memory at
lee-ellenafuneralhome.com.
BERTOTTI JOSEPH C BERTOTTI JOSEPH BERTOTTI Age 88, April 10, 2009.
Loving husband of Willa Mae. Son of the late Augustino Bertotti and
the late Teresa Bertotti; brother of the late Rosa Jannuzzi, the
late Frank Bertotti, the late Mary (Bertotti) Yaest, the late
Margaret Bertotti. Funeral Services were held Tuesday 11 a.m. at
Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (1 block S. of 13
Mile Rd.) Madison Heights. Interment White Chapel Cemetery.
BETZOLDT SHIRLEY BETZOLDT Age 78. Beloved wife of the late William.
Loving sister to Bernice (Dave) Jackson and Robert (Judy) Morgan.
Shirley is also survived by many special nieces, nephews,
Godchildren, family, and friends. Shirley is a beautiful lady with a
heart of gold. She is loved by many and will be missed by all.
Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the Clyne & Sobocinski
Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Funeral will be Tuesday
at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 23715 Gratiot, Eastpointe. In
state at 11 a.m. with services at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the church appreciated.
BEY NORMAN ALLEN BEY NORMAN BEY Was the 43 year old victim and
father of three who was a faithful member of the Moorish Science
Temple of America. He fell victim to a car accident on Saturday,
March 28, 2009 on Grand River and McGraw. The funeral service will
be held by the Moorish Science Temple of America at the Muslim
Center located on the corner of Woodrow Wilson and Davidson on
Saturday, April 4, 2009 at 1 p.m.
BIRNBRYER PETER J BIRNBRYER SR PETER BIRNBRYER SR April 16, 2009,
age 70. Former spouse of the late Harriet. Dearest father of Peter
J., Jr. and Jennifer Graves. Loving grandfather of Kendra Graves.
Dear brother of Michael (Regina), Anthony (Mary), Judith (Robert)
Willis, Susan (Harry) Letzmann, Anne (Mark) Eichman, and the late
Edmund (Joann). Private services will be held. Arrangements by Chas.
Verheyden Inc. of Grosse Pointe (313) 881-8500. Light a candle and
share a memory at
www.verheyden.org
BLACK SUSAN LYNN BLACK SUSAN BLACK Age 40, March 20, 2009. Loving
mother of Matthew, Brandy, Erika and Erin. Cherished grandmother of
Hayden. Dearest daughter of Joyce and Ned Marvin. Loving sister of
Jimmy, Bobby, Robert, Laura and Robin. Private Services were held
and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date for friends and
family.
BLAKE LORETTA S BLAKE LORETTA BLAKE April 24, 2009. Age 85. Beloved
wife of Wade H. Dear mother of Gerald Cross (Frankie), Douglas
(Carolyn) and Karen Teachout (Nick). Also survived by seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Faith
Christian Assembly, 25051 W. Outer Drive, Melvindale. Visitation
Sunday at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel, 22546
Michigan Ave.
BLANKENBURG JOYCE BLANKENBURG of Lake Orion; April 12, 2009; age 71.
Beloved wife of Roy M.; dear mother of Cheryl (Dave) Hooker of AZ,
Karen (Thomas) Gooden of FL, Michele Williams of Lake Orion, Sue
(Paul) Sulica of Lake Orion, Pamela (Mike) Paul of Lake Orion, Roy
M., Jr. (Susan) of Leonard, and the late Troy; loving grandmother of
12 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren; sister of Bruce Butler
of Pontiac, Gloria Badgero of Oxford, and Delores Loveless of Imlay
City. Funeral Services Thursday 11 a.m. from the Lake Orion Chapel,
Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home (248-693-8336). Internment Great Lakes
National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m.
Wednesday, with suggested visiting hours of 3 to 5, and 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to New Beginnings Baptist Church. Memorial
reflections can be made to
www.sparksgriffin.com
BLICHARZ HELEN M BLICHARZ HELEN BLICHARZ 88, Evergreen, Colorado,
passed away at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Preceded in death by
her husband, Adelbert Blicharz, and son, John Blicharz. Survived by
her daughter, Janice Wright, three grandchildren, and nine great
grand- children. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, April 30, 2009,
11:00 a.m., Christ the King Catholic Church, 4291 Evergreen Pkwy.,
Evergreen, CO. Private Entombment at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Donations in Helen's name may be made to the Cor Marie Auxillary,
c/o L. Barrick, P.O. Box 306, Evergreen, CO 80437-0306 or Mount
Evans Hospice, 3081 Bergen Peak Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439.
BLOCK
NEIL C BLOCK NEIL BLOCK age 69; of Auburn Hills; March 29, 2009.
Husband of the late Jacqueline; and survived by many family and
friends. Neil was a W.W.II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine
Corp. Memorial Service Saturday, 1 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home -
Davis Chapel, 3530 Auburn Rd., Auburn Hills. Visitation 12 Noon
until time of service.
BOAL ROBERT J BOAL ROBERT BOAL Age 70 of Marquette, formerly of
Redford, died April 5 in Negaunee. Formerly employed by Ford Motor
Company. Survived by wife, Gail of Marquette; four children, Michael
(Kathy) Boal of Garden City, Lori (Kevin) Piggott of Marquette,
Ronald (Carole) Boal of Schoolcraft and Greg (Carol Anne) Boal of
Memphis, TN; seven grandchildren, Jessica and Jamie, Thomas, Leah
and Michael, Nicolas and Jayson; one sister, Janet (Ed) Hauvert of
West Bloomfield; a brother, Brian (Margaret) Boal of Concord, CA;
also several nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, April 11 from
1-5 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd.,
Livonia. Memorials preferred to the Upper Peninsula Diabetes
Outreach Network, 220 W. Washington St., Suite 340, Marquette, MI
49855 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis,
TN 38125.
www.canalefuneral.com
(906) 226-2711
BOASE
GEORGE T BOASE GEORGE BOASE April 12, 2009. Age 82. Beloved husband
of Frances. Dear father of George (Debbie) of Rhode Island, Donald (Karyn)
of Warren, MI, and Ronald (Vicki) of Grand Rapids, MI. Dear
grandfather of Ryan, Timothy, Jonathan, Gordon, Kyle, Naomi and
Kimberly Boase and Colleen (Jerry) Huusko and Carrie (Danny)
Driscoll. Dear great-grandfather of Brendan and Emma Huusko. Dear
brother of Waneta (late Ross Thomas) Lucas of Brazil, IN. Dear
brother in law of Reba (Kim) Kimmons, Margie Hoy, Bonnie Cissell,
Clyde Cissell and the late Angelo Cissell, Charles Cissell and Irene
Brooks. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday
3-8 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of E.J. Mandziuk & Son
Funeral Directors, Inc., 3801 18 Mile (NW corner of Ryan). Funeral
services Saturday 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home, with U.S. Navy
Military Honors immediately following. Private interment Monday at
Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Memorials may be made to
Woodside Bible Church or William Beaumont Hospice. U.S. Navy Veteran
of WWII. Retired after 40 years of service with Chrysler
Corporation.
BOGNER
HOLLAN A BOGNER HOLLAN BOGNER Beloved wife of James Sr. Dear mother
of Susan (Alex) Brumer, Catherine (Paul) Jakubiak, James Jr.
(Joanne), Scott (Carol), Jeannie Sam, and Mary (Bobby) Steinc. Dear
sister of William Roth. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Visitation 5-8 p.m. with a Service at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 24, 2009 at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile
Rd., New Baltimore. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice.
BOLES
RONALD A BOLES RONALD BOLES Age 62 of Plymouth, April 22, 2009.
Beloved father of Steve (Amber). Proud grandfather of Mayan and
Zakkary Boles. Dear brother of John (Carolyn), Donna (Kenneth)
Wilkins, Kathleen (Martin) Willacker, Dennis, Gerald, Deanna (Nick)
Pappas, Karen, William, and Suzanne (Kevin) Keller. Also several
nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather Saturday from 2
p.m. until the 3 p.m. Memorial service at Vermeulen Funeral Home,
46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd. (btwn. Sheldon and Beck), Plymouth. To share
memories, please visit:
vermeulenfuneralhome.com
BOLLINGER GERALD D
BOLLINGER GERALD BOLLINGER A resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, and a
former resident of Milford, Michigan, passed away on April 5, 2009
at the age of 81. He is survived by Sally, his beloved wife of over
58 years; son, Stephen (Linda) of Commerce Twp.; daughter, Debra
McDermott (Todd) of Highland; six grandchildren, one
great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews as well as a
brother, William. He was preceded in death by loving daughter Mary
Kay. Jerry was a long time member of the Milford Presbyterian
Church, the Milford American Legion Post # 216, Voiture 40/8 and the
Milford Masonic Lodge. Gerald was retired from General Telephone
Company. A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral
Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Saturday, April 11th, at 11 a.m.
Friends may visit Friday 2-9 p.m. American Legion Memorial Service,
Friday at 7 p.m., followed by Masonic Services. Memorials may be
made in his name to Community Living Centers or The Diabetics
Foundation. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or
visit
www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
BOND
JAMES K BOND JAMES BOND April 2, 2009. Age 60. Loving father of Amy
Atkins of Houston, TX and Paige (Roger) Bayliss of New Zealand.
Proud grandfather of Garrett Atkins and Keyan Bayliss. Son of Emmett
and the late Patricia. Brother of Emmett L. of California, Cynthia
(Nicholas) Wilmoth of Dearborn, MI and Robert (Cora) of North
Carolina. "Uncle Jimbo" to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and
great nephews. Jim fought a long and very courageous battle with
cancer and diabetes. Knowing his giving nature he would have liked
any contributions to any cause to benefit cancer or diabetes. A
private family memorial was held.
www.howepeterson.com
BONDAR
HELEN BONDAR Age 88, April 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Pete
Bondar. Dear mother of Diane and the late Nicholas. Dearest
grandmother of two, great grandmother of four and great great
grandmother of one. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family
wil receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. with a Parastas at 7:30 p.m. at
the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral
Service will be Tuesday in state at 9:30 a.m. until the time of
service at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Arch Angel Russian Orthodox
Church, 26375 W. Chicago, Redford. In lieu of flowers, the family
appreciates memorials to the American Heart Association or the
American Diabetes Foundation. Please share a memory with the family
at
www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com.
BORATYNSKI RICHARD BORATYNSKI Age 77, passed March 27, 2009, a Koren
War Marine Corps Veteran from Northville. Father of three daughters.
Loving grandfather of six. No services were held. Arrangements
handled by Risko Ferguson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
734-728-1900.
BORK
MICHAEL BORK Age 90. Beloved husband of the late Ann. Dear brother
of Madeline Barker, Rosemary Helton, Mary Potter, also the late
Margaret McDonald and Frederick Bork. Loving uncle to many nieces
and nephews. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. with the Funeral Services
taking place at 7 p.m. at the S. K Schultz Funeral Home, 21705
Gratiot at 8½ Mile Road in Eastpointe. Share a memory at
www.Schultzfuneralhome.com.
BORSET RUTH L BORSET RUTH BORSET age 82, April 22, 2009. Beloved
wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Lynn (Charles Compton)
Borset, Trudy Borset and Robert (Toni) Borset. Loving grandmother of
Paul, Leah and Samantha and great grandmother of Kevin. Visitation
Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091
Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Memorial services Monday
11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 777 West Eight Mile
Road, Northville, MI. 48167. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions to the church would be appreciated.
BORUSHKO GARY EDWARD BORUSHKO GARY BORUSHKO Age 64. April 24, 2009.
Beloved husband and best friend of Leslie Getsoff. Loving and proud
father of Matthew (Erin), Mark, Emily, and Julie. Memorial
visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300
Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Tuesday, 1 p.m. at St. Bonaventure
Monastery, 1740 Mt. Elliot, Detroit. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Capuchins. Share a memory at
www.verheyden.org
BOYD
THOMAS J BOYD THOMAS BOYD age 58, April 21, 2009. Beloved husband of
Cindy. Dear father of Jason ( Sheryl ) and Justin ( Natalie ) Boyd.
Loving grandfather of Chloe and Adaline Boyd. Also survived by three
brothers and four sisters. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the
Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Rd. (at 7 Mile)
Northville followed by services Friday 11am
BRADLEY GENE BRADLEY Age 78. March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the
late Maurice. Loving mother of Jerry (Janelle) Bradley. Cherished
grandmother of David (Jan) Bradley; great-grandmother of Jackson and
Savannah. Dear sister-in-law of Roger Sharp. Also survived by many
caring nieces, nephews, and wonderful neighbors Donna and Ed.
Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand
River Ave., Downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.)
Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.
www.thayer-rock.com
BRAUN
RALPH PAUL BRAUN RALPH BRAUN Born on October 31, 1932 in Detroit,
MI, died April 9, 2009 at Shore Pointe Nursing Home. A long time
resident of St. Clair Shores, retired as a teacher and principal at
Lakeview Public Schools. Survived by his wife of 53 years, Marjorie
Lee, and children, Jeffrey (Corinna), Teresa (Jason) Umphrey, Sharon
(David) Paul, Marianne Gossman, Christine (Don) Miller, Glenn (Valorie),
Rebecca (Robert) Boyer and Robert (Tammy), and grandfather to 21
grandchildren. Visitation at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St.
Clair Shores, Saturday, 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass at
St. Margaret of Scotland, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores
on Monday, April 13 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may
be sent to the American Diabetes Association or Henry Ford Hospice.
BRECK
THE HON DAVID F BRECK THE HON DAVID BRECK DICK BRECK April 10, 2009.
Age 78 of Birmingham. Husband of the late Frances "Fran" (nee
Miller). Dear father of Kevin (Anne), Margaret Smith (Kenny), and
Kathleen Reitemeier (Paul). Grandfather of Ian, Kelsey, Emily, Mary,
Jessica, David, Gabriel, Benjamin and Rebecca. Brother of the late
Sam (the late Marion). Memorial celebration Saturday 11 a.m. at
Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills.
Visitation begins at church 10 a.m. Memorial tributes to Horizons
Upward Bound at Cranbrook Schools, P.O. Box 801, Bloomfield Hills,
MI 48303-0801. View Obituary and Share Memories at
www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
BREDEWEG REV FRANK H BREDEWEG CSB REV FRANK BREDEWEG CSB Age 81,
April 10, 2009. Dear brother of Marian Carbary. Uncle of Sandra
(Tom) Gallagher, William (Susan) Carbary, Joanne (Gregory) Strzempek,
Diane (Neal) Thurber. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews.
Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River,
Novi, Tuesday, April 21st 1-5. In state at Detroit Catholic Central
High School, 27225 Wixom Road, Novi, Tuesday 6:00pm until the
funeral liturgy at 7:00PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to Catholic Central High School, Fr. Frank Bredeweg Memorial
Scholarship Fund. On line sympathy message at:
www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
BREITHAUPT PHYLLIS L BREITHAUPT PHYLLIS BREITHAUPT Age 81, died
April 14, 2009. Visitation at David C. Brown Funeral Home in
Belleville, April 17, 2-8 p.m. Funeral April 18, 11a.m.
BREWER
LEONARD KEITH BREWER LEONARD BREWER BUD BREWER April 12, 2009.
Survived by daughter, Lindsay Brewer-Papke, son-in-law Charles J.
Papke, Jr., grandsons Grey Daniel Papke, Zachary Brewer; andTimothy
McKibben; granddaughters Angelique McKibben and Rachel Brewer and
four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by adopted son, Bryant
Leonard Brewer and wife Alma. Also his beloved companion, Black Lab,
Drogo De La Brewer. Bud a graduate of Roosevelt High School and
Salutatorian of his class. Lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran
Church, Wyandotte. WWII US Army Air Corps in Europe serving as court
reporter in Judge Advocate General section. 36 year retiree from
Diversey Corp. Avid genealogist tracing the Brewer family back to
the year 1066. Mr. Brewer loved dogs, wildlife, gardening and
Christmas, where his five Christmas trees remained up year round.
Mr. Brewer donated his body to the University of Michigan, who will
conduct a memorial service at a future date. Mr. Brewer bids an
affectionate farewell to his friends at Neiman Marcus and Tiffany &
Co. He believed in the Gospel with all his heart and in the Triune
God. He had a strong faith in his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ,
for the forgiveness of all his sins and the only Way to heaven. He
is now rejoicing in heaven throughout all eternity.
BROCKER MAX BROCKER Age 82 of Roseville. Beloved husband of 59 years
to Anna May (Dichtel). Dear father of Michael (Karla) Brocker,
Theresa (Terry) Sullivan, Karen Dudek, Gertrude (Donald) Fick and
Margaret (Robert) Kwapisz. Proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and
9 great grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his son Jeffrey and brother
Erhardt. Max served in the Navy during WWII. He was a retired tool &
die maker and an avid sportsman enjoying hunting and fishing.
Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7 p.m. at Kaul
Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, and Monday 9:30 a.m.
until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Share
a memory with the family at:
www.kaulfuneralhome.com
BROOKS MARY LOU MAYER BROOKS MARY LOU BROOKS MARY BROOKS Loving wife
of Robert W. Brooks; selfless mother of Robert W. Brooks, Jr.
(Linda), Carolyn Brooks Brown (Mark), Gregory S. Brooks (Polly), and
David A. Brooks (Dawn); and loving grandmother of thirteen
grandchildren; was 76 years young when she passed away on April 23,
2009. Mary Lou was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and attended Bucknell
University. She graduated in 1954 with a tri-major in philosophy,
psychology and religion, which later proved to be a necessity in
raising her family and being married to the Geeze for 54 years. Mary
Lou was one of the three founders and president of Learning
Resources Unlimited while living in Berea, OH. She and the Geeze
retired from the company they built together as a team, Bob Brooks
Computer Sales, in 1997. Mary Lou s gardens were the envy of her
neighborhood, and her culinary skills were unsurpassed. Her family
and friends were blessed by her creative talents, handmade cards and
scrapbook memories. What Mary Lou loved most in life was spending
time with her family and building traditions they will treasure
forever. The family requests that instead of flowers, donations to
honor her memory be sent to the National Wildlife Federation.
Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Bossardet
Chapel. For further information please visit
www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com
BROWN
ARLENE BROWN of Waterford and Pontiac; died April 17, 2009; at 85
years of age. Beloved wife of the late Gordon C. Brown; loving
mother of Dennis (Cyndy) Brown and Bryan (Lorraine) Brown; dearest
grandmother of Jordan, Keegan, Kasey and Kelsey; also survived by
three brothers; one sister; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in
death by three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Brown retired from GM
Parts Division retiring after more than 30 years of service. She was
also a life time member of St. Trinity Lutheran Church of Clarkston.
Funeral Service will be Thursday April 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St.
Trinity Lutheran Church (7925 Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston), Rev. Eugene
Keossel and Rev. William Merrell officiating. Burial at Perry Mount
Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Family will receive friends at COATS FUNERAL
HOME, Waterford, on Wednesday from 3 to 9 p.m. and at church
Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may
be made to St. Trinity Lutheran Church. Envelopes available at the
funeral home. To send a private condolence to the family go to
www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook.
BROWN
JOHN E BROWN JOHN BROWN JACK BROWN Age 82 of Highland, formerly of
Farmington, April 3, 2009. For complete obituary and service detail
please visit
www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
or phone Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Milford at 248-684-6645.
BRUCKMAN GRACE E BRUCKMAN GRACE BRUCKMAN Age 90, April 24, 2009.
Loving wife of the late Jack E. Bruckman, Sr. Dear mother of Janet
(Joe) Willis, Jack Jr. (Lynn) and Thomas Bruckman. Grandmother of 5,
great grandmother of 10 and great great grandmother of 1. Sister of
Ilene (Sam) Costa, Edward (Norma) McNamara and the late Robert
Marshall, James McNamara and Ellen Mazur. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m.
and Monday 11 a.m. until her funeral at 12 p.m. at the Harry J. Will
Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Burial at White Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in her honor.
Please visit
www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
BRUNAIS VALERIE THERESE BRUNAIS VALERIE BRUNAIS Age 52, was born
April 22, 1956 in Mt. Clemens, MI, and died April 18, 2009, in
Clinton Township. She is survived by her son, Trevor Washburn; her
parents, Ellsworth and Jacqueline Brunais; siblings Brian Jeffries
(Deborah), Andrea Brunais (Hal Gibson), Francine (Jeffrey) LeClaire,
Katherine Brunais (Alan Hunsanger), and Scott (Kathy) Brunais; and
many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased
by her husband, William Washburn, on June 19, 1999. A Baha'I Service
will be held for Valerie on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Kaul Funeral
Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Visitation will take place on
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. until Service time at the funeral home. Interment
Resurrection Cemetery. Feel free to share a memory with the family
at
www.kaulfuneralhome.com
BUDMAN HELEN BUDMAN In her 94th
year, passed away peacefully and with grace on April 14, 2009 in her
own home in Birmingham, Michigan. Helen was an extraordinary woman
who lived a full and interesting life. She was a progressive
thinker, had incredible style, and was highly independent. Until her
final days, she remained an extremely devoted, loving mother to her
sons Jim (of Los Angeles) and Michael (of Toronto), an incredible
mother-in-law to Diane and equally dedicated to her two
grandchildren Matthew and Alex Anne and the three Winkelman boys,
Justin, Grant (Amy) and Erin, and just became a great-grandmother to
Taylor on March 22, 2009 . Helen was born on June 6, 1915 in Detroit
where she spent her entire life. She graduated from Central High and
in the late 1930s, she began a distinguished career at Saks Fifth
Avenue. A deeply loyal employee, she worked there for more than 50
years, much of that time as the leading saleswoman in the couture
department. Helen was also highly respected at Saks for being a
caring mentor for younger staff. Helen was a kind, generous person
who always had great compassion and concern for other people. She
had a big heart and was a devoted friend. Incredibly modest, she
lived according to one of her favorite expressions: less is best.
She will be dearly missed by many. Special thanks to her caregivers
Nancy, Luisa, Yolanda and Rosa. The funeral will be held in Detroit
on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Services will be at 1 pm at the Hermelin/Davidson
Chapel at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Arrangement with the Ira
Kaufman Chapel. Tel: 248.569.0020
www.irakaufman.com The family asks that any expressions of
sympathy be made through a donation to the Jewish National Fund (www.jnftrees.com)
to plant a tree in Israel in memory of Helen Budman.
BUDNITZKY EVELEEN BUDNITZKY EVY BUDNITZKY Dear sister of the late
Martin Budman. Cherished sister-in-law of Lois Budman. Beloved aunt
of Mary Lou (Robert) Labe and Elizabeth (Paul) McKenney. Proud
great-aunt of Bridget and Catie Labe, Mordchai (Tova) McKenney and
Sarah McKenney. Proud great-great-aunt of Hillel McKenney. Devoted
daughter of the late Sarah and the late Joseph Budnitzky and also
survived by many dear friends. SERVICES 2 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE
IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK
CEMETERY.
www.irakaufman.com
BUDZIK
REGINALD J BUDZIK REGINALD BUDZIK Age 79, April 14, 2009. Beloved
husband of the late Edwina Budzik. Loving pops of Debbie (Ted)
Nikoriuk, Cindy (David) Rekowski, Helen (Mike) Badarak, Michelle
Budzik-Wilson and Timothy (Mary Joy) Budzik. Cherished papa of
Larry, Kristina, Damien, Zach, Christian, Joshua, Jesse and Jeremy.
Dearest great papa of Adam and Autumn. Gathering of family and
friends 12 noon on Saturday at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640
Monroe Blvd. (Near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn until time of Memorial
Service at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Lung Association.
BURBANK BYRON J BURBANK BYRON BURBANK April 13, 2009 Beloved husband
of Linda. Loving father of Ann (David) Stone, Deanna (Corey) Whitted,
James (Stephanie), Byron Jr. (Patricia), Antonio (Rumia), Vincent
(Tanya), Patrick (Sekrette), the late Joseph, and the late Nicholas.
Dear brother of Nevin Johnson-Brown, Janice (Michael) Nobliski,
Camille (Willie) Malone, Roderick (Oretha) Burbank, Joanne (Dr.
Grant) Harrison, Gordon Burbank, Sylvester Burbank, and the late
Brian (Donna Basseau). Also survived by 21 grandchildren. Funeral
Tuesday, 11 a.m., from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home,
7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors
Monday 5-8 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at
griffinfuneralhome.com
BURT
CHRISTOPER D BURT CHRISTOPER BURT CHRISTOPHER BURT age 44; April 18,
2009; of Troy, formerly of Auburn Hills. Beloved husband of Kathleen
(Lenda) Burt; loving and best father ever of Tyler and Jordyn Burt;
beloved son of Timothy and Judith Burt; and son-in-law of Edmund and
Jeanette Lenda; dear brother of Tracy Poma (Kenneth) and Nicholas
Burt; uncle to Kevin Janeway and Chloe Lenda; brother-in-law of
David Lenda (Kelly), Thomas and Steven Lenda (Christina and Gavin);
proud pet owner of Zeke the daschund dog. Visitation Monday, 3 to 8
p.m. with Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725
Rochester Road (bet. Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy,
248-689-0700. In State Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10:30 a.m. at
Sacred Heart of the Hills Catholic Church, 3400 Adams Road (between
South Boulevard and Auburn Roads), Auburn Hills. Interment White
Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Share memories at
www.pricefuneralhome.net
BUSHEK
HELENA M BUSHEK HELENA BUSHEK Age 71, of Warren, died April 19,
2009. Beloved wife of Joseph. Loving mother of Steven Bushek and
dear sister of Sonya Clausen. Visitation 3-8 p.m. Tuesday with
services at 7:00 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile
Rd., Berkley (2 Blks, W. of Woodward). Entombment Wednesday 11:00
a.m. from the funeral home to Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorials may
be made to MI Humane Society, 30300 Telegraph Rd., Suite 220,
Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4507. Share a memory at
www.sawyerfuller.com
BUSHING ROBERT A BUSHING ROBERT BUSHING April 16, 2009, age 61
Dearest brother of Carol Redmer (Rudy). Also survived by a nephew
Alan Redmer. Visitation and Services at Glen Eden Memorial Park in
Livonia (8 Mile Rd. west of Farmington Rd.) Visitation begins
Saturday 11:30 am with a 12 Noon Service. For further information
please call the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500.
BUTLER ODESSA BAUGHMAN BUTLER ODESSA BUTLER Passed on April 23rd in
Southfield, Michigan. Born to the union of the late William and
Sally (Goins) Baughman. Retired after 30 years with the geological
survey dept. of Federal Government. Leaves to mourn her passing a
nephew Keith (Mary) Gregory and a host of great-nieces, nephews, and
cousins. Visitation is Tuesday April 28 from 4-8 p.m. in the Chapel
of Haley Funeral Directors, 24525 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield, MI
48075. Interment will take place in Pinesville, Kentucky. Online
condolences to
www.haleyfuneraldirectors.com
BYERS
NORMA BYERS Age 75, April 20, 2009. Loving mother of Marilyn
(Daniel) Rejman, Danny Byers and the late Larry Byers. Cherished
sister of Nora Maxine Garzaniti. She will be missed by her dog,
Letters. Gathering of family and friends 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday at
Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer
Drive), Dearborn until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.
BYRNE
MICHAEL BYRNE April 2, 2009, age 71 of Detroit. Loving brother of
Maureen (James) Allison, Nora (Lee) Atwood and James (Lorraine)
Byrnes. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral
Monday 9:30 AM at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd.,
Westland, MI. Family will receive friends Sunday 1-9 PM. Family
requests memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital or American
Cancer Society. Please visit and sign a tribute at:
www.uhtfh.com