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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

April 2009

 LAST NAME "J"

JACKSON EVELYN JACKSON SHIRLEY JACKSON April 3, 2009 of Bloomfield Twp. Beloved wife of Lowell G. for 48 years. Dear mother of Lowell G. II and Craig S. Daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Hyde. Services were held privately. A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home (248) 549-0500.

JACOB BARBARA JACOB, 73, 18 year resident of Milford, died March 18 while vacationing in Orlando, Florida. Born May 24, 1935 and grew up in Royal Oak. Survived by brother Rod (Sharon) Jacob, nieces Lori Rubino and Lisa Glomski, and nephew Scott Jacob. Memorial Service planned, May 9, 2009 at the Milford Senior Center, 1050 Atlantic, 1-4 p.m.

JACOB PETER G JACOB JR PETER JACOB JR April 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Irene R. Dear father of Patricia I. Rohn, William J., Donald J. and Laura M. Sedestrom. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The family has entrusted care and services to L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Canton 734-981-1700. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

JAEGER PAUL A JAEGER PAUL JAEGER Age 60. April 24, 2009. Husband of Ellen E. (Gardner), father of Matt (Carmen), son of Alice, and brother of Barbara (Dick) Schillinger, Karen (Len) Akers and Christine (Randy) Ross. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Monday 7-9 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Service Tuesday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

JAMES HAMILTON R JAMES HAMILTON JAMES Age 87 a long-time Lincoln, MA resident, March 26, 2009 in Lexington, MA. Beloved husband for 61 years to Waleska (Evans) James. Father of Hamilton E. of NYC, David R. of Bolton, MA, Benjamin B. of Concord, MA and Michael T. of Haverford, PA. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday May 2, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in The First Parish in Lincoln, 14 Bedford Rd., Lincoln, MA. Interment private. Gifts in his name may be made to DeCordova Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA. 01773. Retired Chairman of Arthur D. Little International. Highly Decorated WWII U.S. Army Veteran. For obituary and guestbook visit: www.concordfuneral.com

JAMES ROBERT GAMBLE JAMES ROBERT JAMES On April 20, 2009, Robert Gamble James, 76, of Bel Air, Maryland. Beloved husband of Ellen M. Sabo James. Devoted father of Janet C. James and husband Thomas Benzing, Stephen R. James and wife Kathleen Tobin-James, and Christine M. Bruns and husband David Bruns. Loving brother of Isabel Bath and husband Clifford Bath of Bloomfield Hills. Also survived by grandchildren Catherine and Alexander Bruns, Jenna Benzing, and Sarah and Margot James. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of Marian Wilson James and Arthur Edwin James, the Questions and Answers Man for the Detroit News for several decades. He graduated from Mackenzie High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army. He received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Wayne State University in 1955, and was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. In 1963 he married Ellen Sabo, whom he met while they were both working as engineers for the City of Detroit. While in Detroit he worked on the plans for many interstate highways around the area including the Jeffries and Fisher Freeways, and was the safety inspector for the Belle Isle Bridge. In 1966 he earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan. In 1968 he moved his family to Glen Arm, MD. In 1974 he became a founding partner of Century Engineering, Inc. He earned his professional engineering license in seven states. He was integral in the design and construction of many of the region's major civil infrastructure facilities including the Washington, D.C. Metro, the Kent Narrows Bridge, and Back River Water Treatment Plant. He then worked for Gannett Fleming and as a consultant for the City of Baltimore Department of Public Works. After retiring in 1999, he enjoyed drawing and painting and remained active as a community volunteer. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009, 11:00 am, at St Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Abingdon, MD. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to Doctors Without Borders or a charity of your choice. Memory tributes may be sent to the family at mccomasfuneralhome.com.

JANIGA MARTIN JANIGA April 1, 2009. Age 93. Husband of Dorothy. Father of Martin (Lee), Steven (Joyce), Connie (Chuck) Landry, Philip (Pamela), Brian and predeceased by his infant daughter Carol Ann. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Longtime Member of Bishop Foley KofC. Visitation at McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer Dearborn Friday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary Service 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Burial St. Hedwig Cemetery.

JARSKEY LARRY R JARSKEY LARRY JARSKEY age 56; of Waterford; passed away on March 31, 2009. Beloved husband of Cindy; loving father of James Rob (Jenn), Rachel Simpson and his step-children, Craig and Alex Ordan; best hockey grandpa to Shane, Ryan, Ethan and Evelyn; cherished brother of Karen Brandt (Jarskey). He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Nancy Jarskey of Plymouth, MI. Visitation from 12 Noon Sunday, April 5, until the time of service at 3 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake, MI. Larry was a HUGE fan of Red Wing Hockey. He loved to fish and play his guitar and also served in the U.S. Navy. Larry was in furniture retail sales for over 30 years. Memorials appreciated to Disabled American Veterans.

JAWOROWSKI CHESTER J JAWOROWSKI CHESTER JAWOROWSKI Died suddenly March 31, 2009 at the age of 54. Loving husband of Sheryl and dear brother of Joan (Marcel) Cannon. A memorial gathering will be held at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser on Friday 7 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m. Share memories on line at www.faulmannwalsh.com

JENKINS EVANGELIST SHEILA LESHAWN JENKINS EVANGELIST JENKINS EVANGELIST LESHAWN JENKINS age 44; passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield. Evangelist Jenkins leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband, Pastor Andrew Lee Jenkins, Sr; children, Karema (Moises) DeJesus, Andrea (Richard) Jefferson, and Andrew Lee Jenkins, Jr; grandchildren, Destini, Moises, Graceanna, Joel, Samuele and Jovan; mother, Ernestine Walker; father-in-law, Albert Brown; sisters, Frediestine (Orange) and Teresa; brothers, Danny, Dennis (Pamela), and Darryl (Tonya); sisters-in-law, Bernice, Norma, Dora (Robert) and Cora; brothers-in-law, Abner and Herbert (Andrea); and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Evangelist Jenkins was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Donaldson, and brothers Larry and Cleavnor Walker. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God In Christ (Bishop P.A. Brooks, Pastor), 15340 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Superintendent Virgil L. Thomas, officiating. Interment Roseland Cemetery, 29001 Woodward Ave., Berkley, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Evangelist Jenkins will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 12 Noon to 8 p.m. Friday.

JENKINS RAYMOND C JENKINS RAYMOND JENKINS REPARATIONS RAY JENKINS April 10, 2009. Survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughter Lajuana; son Ricardo (Renee); grandchildren Fallon and Ian and nephew Bobby (Clara) Jenkins. Visitation Wednesday April 15, from 2-9 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols, with Family Hour from 6-7 p.m. Funeral Thursday, April 16, 11 a.m. at St. John CME Church, 8715 Woodward, Detroit.  

JOHNSON ALEXIS NIKKOLE JOHNSON ALEXIS JOHNSON BELLY JOHNSON age 8; Auburn Hills; April 10, 2009. Loving daughter of Richard Johnson (Rhonda Taylor) and Renee Harmon (Damian Griffin); dear sister of Amanda, Ashley and Amber Johnson, Brook Lilly, Michael Avery and Betina, Trisha, Kimmy and Brittany Travnikar; also survived by many more loving family members and friends. Alexis "Belly" Johnson was a little entertainer at heart, a girl who's greatest desire in life was to give love and happiness to everyone who surrounded her. An active member of the Rochester Hills Baptist Church and Christian Schools, Alexis would fulfill her days by giving endlessly to those she loved and has continued to do so in death. Alexis's parents have donated her organs to those who can now embrace Alexis within them to continue both her and their journey through life. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at Rochester Hills Baptist Church, 3300 S. Livernois Rd., Rochester Hills. Visitation Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester MI 48307. Thank you to Rochester Hills Baptist Church and Christian Schools and everyone who has called and embraced this family at their time of loss. Your kindness and heartfelt generosity has been overwhelming and greatly appreciated.

JOHNSON ARVID WILLIAM JOHNSON ARVID JOHNSON BILL JOHNSON Age 81, April 21, 2009 of Beverly Hills, MI. Beloved husband of Anita (Deutsch). Father of Russell (Gin) Johansson, Mark Johnson and Kristine Seymour. Loving grandfather of Alex, Kayann, Lauren, Austin and Mary. Brother of Arlette (Bob) Stock and Darlene (Harry) Bolz. Arvid was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 19, 1928. He served in the Navy in 1946-1948. He moved to Michigan in 1952 and lived in Farmington and later Beverly Hills. He was a partner in the sales agency of Frank J. Brady and Associates and later formed AWJ and Associates. He was President and CEO of Specialty Screw Corporation of Rockford, IL. He was a long standing member of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Bloomfield Hills, MI and a member in the Thorn Ministry at St. Brendans Catholic Church in Clearwater, Florida. He served on the board of Goodwill Industries of Detroit. He was a Senior member at the Detroit Athletic Club and a Lifetime Member at Meadowbrook Country Club. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In state Monday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 1100 Lone Pine Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Memorial contributions may be made to: Goodwill Industries of Detroit or Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. www.mccabefuneralhome.com

JOHNSON EDNA M JOHNSON EDNA JOHNSON Age 87, April 22, 2009. Edna was a long time resident of Detroit. Edna graduated from Southwestern High School in 1939 and later worked as a buyer at Crowley's, manager for Hudson's, and worked for Schweitzer Real Estate. Edna is a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Cornerstone Baptist Church. Beloved wife of the late Norwood Jr. Loving mother of Norwood Wallace (Pamela M. O'Hara) Johnson. Sister of the late William Paul Wallace and sister-in-law of Bryan (Mary Elizabeth) Johnson. Aunt of Elizabeth (Lou) Algieri, Linda (Art) Perra, and Donna (Thomas) Padula. Also survived by many grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste 100, Southfield, MI 48076. ahpeters.com

JOHNSON PHYLLIS H JOHNSON PHYLLIS JOHNSON died peacefully April 14, 2009 at the age of 82. Dearest sister of June M. Johnson;cousin of Cheryl, Jeremy, and Jason Corday and cherished friend to many. Visitation will be held at Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd.,Fraser, Today from 3pm-9pm. Funeral at Bethany Lutheran Church, 19310 14 Mile Rd.,Roseville on Friday at 11am with additional visitation at 10am. Share memories at faulmannwalsh.com

JOHNSON WINSTON JOHNSON age 80; passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland Hospital. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor James H. Keys, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 N. Belford Road, Holly, Michigan. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Friday. Mr. Johnson will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Mr. Johnson leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Bertha Jean Hunter and Laura Bell Graves; two brothers, Leon Jenkins and Willie Lee Williams; special friend, Bobbie Juwell Walker. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Hagan and Rosezella Jenkins.

JOHNSTON MICHAEL S JOHNSTON MICHAEL JOHNSTON Age 60 of Libertyville, IL. Died April 12, 2009. He was the beloved husband of Laura (nee Campbell) and loving father of Jessica and Jane. Son-in-law of Beatrice Campbell and brother-in-law of Joyce Campbell. 1966 graduate of Cooley High School in Detroit, Michigan State University and the Honeywell Institute for Computer Science. Memorial Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16 at the Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the church. Information at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 847-362-3009.

JONES CAROL JEANNETTE JONES CAROL JONES Age 79. April 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Lloyd. Loving mother of Mark (Elizabeth) Jones, Leslie (Alan) Whitfield, Todd (Lani) Jones, Kyle Jones, and Megan Jones. Grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of two. Sister of Clarence (Joan) Stoetzner. Memorial service at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, Birmingham, Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Michigan Arthritis Foundation. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com.

JONES DEBORAH ANN JONES DEBORAH JONES age 46; passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Ms. Jones leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Darryl Nichols; three daughters; two sons; mother, Vivian Jones; a host of grandchildren; four sisters; five brothers; a host nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Ms. Jones was preceded in death by her father; Freeman Jones and grandmother, Leanna Hood. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Michael Vickers, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Ms. Jones will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon to 7 p.m. Friday.

JONES TRESIE NOVELLA JONES TRESIE JONES Born April 24, 1923, Paris, Tennessee, Died April 26, 2009. Survived by children Beverly Williams, Marilyn (Stephen) McNew, David (Diana) Jones, Julie (Joseph) Richert. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dearest sister of Margaret Baker, and Carolyn Townsend. Visitation will be on Tuesday April 28, 2009, 5 - 8 p.m. at the Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128. Family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association of MI. Please leave a message of condolence on our Online guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com

JOSEPH BERNARD W JOSEPH BERNARD JOSEPH Age 79. March 30, 2009. Resident of Harrison Twp., formerly of Berkley and Clinton Twp. Husband of the late Hildegard. Survived by his daughter, Catherine; sons, Brian and Alan; grandsons, Pete, Tom and Nate; and sister, Barbara. Private memorial service held for family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to WSU Math Department Scholarship Fund, WSU Joseph Endowed Lectureship Series, Mariners Inn, or to Heifer International.

JOZWIAK MAX W JOZWIAK MAX JOZWIAK a resident of White Lake Township, died on April 1, 2009, after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident. He was 75 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vickie; a daughter, Janet (Greg) Martin of NY; son, John (fiancée Andrea Voss Megliola) Jozwiak; brothers, Chester, Norbert (Teresa), Erwin (Karyn) Jozwiak, sisters, Christina Dugan, Loretta (Russell) Wing and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Bovair and Ruth Ellen Jozwiak. Mr. Jozwiak was well known for his work with the New England Life Insurance Company, for which he has served as an Agent for over forty years, and for his love and support for Michigan State University and its Varsity Alumni Club. Max was a loving husband to Vickie for over fifty one years and a loving devoted father to John and Janet and his son-in-law, Greg. He dearly loved all his family, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and highly valued long time and new friends, treasured the many trout fishing times with cherished friends. He was totally dedicated to his Life Insurance clients. No one can deny that he was the most avid, loyal Michigan State University fan and supporter that ever was. His willing helpfulness and generosity to others was unsurpassed. Private family services will be held. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit: www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com