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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

April 2009

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KADYSZEWSKI FRANK KADYSZEWSKI JR Age 82, April 2, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Delores (Kurlendzki). Loving father of Claudia. Survived by aunt Josephine Tomaszewski and many cousins. Visitation Sunday at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave., at Artesian, 2-9 p.m. Scripture service Sunday 7 p.m. Member of St. Paul K of C # 2632. Funeral Monday in state 10 a.m. at St. Christopher Catholic Church with Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

KAHN EDWARD KAHN Beloved husband of Estelle Kahn. Dear father of Richard (Anne) Kahn and Al Kahn. Loving grandfather of Rachel, Leah and Nathan Kahn. Dearest brother of David Kahn and the late Rose Schechter and the late Pearl Wolfson. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. SERVICES SUNDAY 11 AM AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com

KAHN KENNETH F KAHN KENNETH KAHN Age 91, April 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Rosemary Phillip Kahn and the late Marguerite Fishaw Kahn and Virginia Forbes Kahn. Loving father of Mary Kathryn (Charles), Thomas (Abby), James (Diane) and V. Margaret (Robert) Knowles. Dear Grandfather of Stacey (Steven) Cendrowski, Stephen (Maura) Kahn, Charles (Bridget) DuCharme, Elizabeth (Tristan) Elwell, Timothy, Jeffrey and Ryan Kahn, Taylor and Trevor Knowles. Great grandfather of Alexandra, Tanner, Charles, Cameron, Emelia and Evan. Memorial Mass Friday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m. Family welcomes friends one half hour before the service in the Gathering Room at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lakeshore Road, Grosse Pointe, Michigan 48236 or St. John Sr. Community Center, 18300 East Warren, Detroit, Michigan 48224. Arrangements entrusted to: Hamilton Funeral and Cremation Society of Grosse Pointe.

KALED HELEN M KALED HELEN KALED Age 88. April 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of John, Joseph (Casey), Anne Marie (Willard) Reynolds, Anthony (Carolina) and Robert (Karen). Dear grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Visitatioin Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with Prayers 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Thursday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier (at Mack), Grosse Pointe Park. Light a candle and share a memory at www.Verheyden.org

KALIS EUGENE KALIS GENE KALIS April 3, 2009. Age 81. Beloved husband of the late Dolores for 57 years. Loving father of Cindy (Bob) Cvengros, Lisa (Tim) Ward and Jason (Rachel) Kalis. Grandfather of Derek, Joel, Kyle, Meagan, Kristin, Katelyn, Courtney, Trent and Brooke. Visitation Sunday, April 5, 2009, 4-9 p.m. and Monday, April 6, 2009, 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. Funeral Service Tuesday, April 7, 2009, in state 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150. Interment Parkview Cemetery. KATHER AUDREY KATHER Age 78, of West Bloomfield, March 29, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Donald W.; loving mother of Kraig R., Scott D., Todd D., and Brad L.; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Esther, Rebecca and Timothy, and great-grandmother of Alexander and Benjamin; dear sister of Arlene Walsh. Audrey retired as a school teacher from Churchill high School in Livonia. Friends may gather Saturday 1 p.m. until Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Memorials to University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor. Please share a memory at www.mem.com

KAMINSKI HELEN J KAMINSKI HELEN KAMINSKI age 84; of Waterford; passed away on April 12, 2009. Mrs. Kaminski was born in Alabama and moved to Detroit. During W.W.II, she worked as a crane operator and flipped tanks. Her career-calling ultimately took her to St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland in Pontiac, where she retired. She enjoyed knitting and playing cards with her friends. She will be sadly missed. Loving wife of the late Edward Kaminski, who preceded her in 1976, and the late David Emeny, who preceded her in 1999. Beloved mother of Connie (Michael) Markel, Dawn (Kasper) Malsam and Scott (Paula) Emeny; proud grandmother of Michael, Benjamin, Jennifer (Brandon), April and Carly; great grandmother of Tori. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at St. Perpetua Catholic Church, 134 Airport Road, Waterford. Visitation on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., with a Rosary Service Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black& Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland. Interment at Ottawa Park Cemetery, Independence Twp., MI. Mrs. Kaminski will Lie in State at church from 10 a.m. until mass. Memorial considerations to the Waterford Professional Firefighters Union Charities and Michigan Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.MEM.com and leave a tribute.

KAMISCHKE DOROTHY KAMISCHKE April 7, 2009, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Dear mother of William (Sharon), Richard (Hillary Burns), James (Janice), Janice Ogg and Roxanne (John) Goeth. Loving grandmother of Pamela, Cynthia, Casey, Noah, Christopher (Jessica), Cassandra, Nathan, Tamara, Erin and Nash. Great grandmother of Ryan, Kyle, Sean and Trevor. Sister of Hugh (Theresa) Stock. Memorial Service Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 6580 24 Mile, Shelby Twp. Memorials to Peace Lutheran Church or Season's Hospice. www.gramerfuneralhome.com

KANE BEATRICE DOROTHY KANE BEATRICE KANE Born May 26, 1918, died April 13, 2009. Dear mother of Renee Parson of Portland, Oregon. Proud grandmother of Michael Brentley of Detroit. Beloved sister of Betty Rosenblatt Kleiman residing in Dallas, Texas.

KANYO JOSEPH G KANYO JOSEPH KANYO Age 85. April 23, 2009 of Toledo, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Wilma. Loving father of Denise (David) Buchele, Gregg Joseph Kanyo, and Darlene (Grady) Tackett. Dearest grandfather of Nicole (Donald) Watts. Dearest great-grandfather of Christopher and Brenden Watts. Also survived by many other family and friends. Funeral Service Monday 12 p.m. at The Ridge Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 2272 West Jefferson, Trenton. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with an Honor Guard Service Sunday 6 p.m. all at the funeral home. Visit the on-line guestbook at www.martenson.com.

KARBAL GEORGE KARBAL Beloved husband of the late Isabella Karbal. Dear father of James (Gail) Wright and Jean (Michael) Watson. Dearest brother of Esther (Louis) Bialick and the late Albert (the late Ida) Karbal. Also 15 loving grandchildren and 20 loving great grandchildren. SERVICES FRIDAY 12 NOON AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT ACACIA PARK CEMETERY, BEVERLY HILLS. VISIT: www.thedorfmanchapel.com

KARR DONALD ROBERT KARR DONALD KARR DON KARR 78, passed peacefully in Fort Wayne on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Born Oct. 9, 1930 in Cass City, MI, he was the son of Claude and Martha Scott Karr. Raised in Cass City, MI, he graduated from Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1955. Don practiced 5 years in Glencoe, IL, 1 1/2 years in Waterford, MI and then the remainder of his 42 year career in Redford MI at the Beech Road Veterinary Hospital. Don married Gwen Laurie LaClare on Aug. 4, 1941 and together they had 4 children, Katherine Elaine "Kitty", Laurie Beth, Scott Douglas and Jeffrey McLean. Gwen Laurie passed Aug. 1970 and Don later met and married Kathryn Limberg "Kay" Karr on December 17, 1983. They shared 24 wonderful years together enjoying life and traveling the world. They were highly involved in service to their community through their church. Kay passed away after a long battle with breast cancer in August 2008. He is survived by his sister, Marjorie Ballard, his four children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson, eagerly expected this summer. He was preceded in death by brother, Edwin Karr. Private family service. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes, 8325 Covington Rd., In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Vera Bradley Foundation Race Across American to support Breast Cancer Research www.verabradley.org/site/home.aspx or Vera Bradley Foundation c/o Scott Karr, 3215 LaBalme Trail, Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

KARST RUDOLPH KARST April 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Lina L. and the late Judith S. Dear father of Doug (Linda) and Karen (Norm) Buckwalter. Grandfather of Brandon, Kelly and Michael. Brother of Eileen Dombrowski. Funeral Saturday 12:30 p.m. from the Chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley). The family will receive visitors Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

KATHER AUDREY KATHER Age 78, of West Bloomfield, March 29, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Donald W.; loving mother of Kraig R., Scott D., Todd D., and Brad L.; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Esther, Rebecca and Timothy, and great-grandmother of Alexander and Benjamin; dear sister of Arlene Walsh. Audrey retired as a school teacher from Churchill high School in Livonia. Friends may gather Saturday 1 p.m. until Memorial Service at 2 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Memorials to University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor. Please share a memory at www.mem.com

KATZ MARJORIE S KATZ MARJORIE KATZ Beloved wife of Albert Ascher and the late Laurence Katz. Devoted mother of Jerrold (Marti) Katz, Robert (Sheri) Katz and Susan (Aaron) Gilman. Loving grandmother of Nathaniel, Ethan, Jacqueline and Danielle Katz. Also survived by Albert's family, Adeena and Daniel, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. SERVICES 1 P.M. MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

KAUFMAN YOLANDA KAUFMAN Age 77, April 22, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Dear mother of Dave, Ken (Ellen), Vivian (David) Miller, Tony (Patty), Paul, Joe (Emma) and the late Veronica Shrodes. Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 12. Sister of Marietta Paradise, Virginia Petrella, Joe (Mary Jo) Marchione and the late Frank (Catherine) Marchione. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with Prayers 7 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m., the time of the Funeral Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, St. Clair Shores. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.

KAY RITA KAY Age 85 of Howell, formerly of Dearborn Heights, passed away Friday, April 24, 2009. She was born November 29, 1923 in Detroit, the daughter of Walter and Viola (Cieslinski) Karas. Beloved wife of the late Anthony E. Kay (1985) whom she married January 4, 1944 in Detroit. Dear mother of Karen (Larry) Mobley of Cohoctah, Anthony (Laurie) Kay of Bloomfield Hills, Lawrence (Terry) Kay of Petaluma, CA and Susan (Jim) Dolin of Fowlerville. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and brother, Walter (Angeline) Karas of Warren. Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Howell. Memorial Services for Rita will be held Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. (visitation at 12 noon) from MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800). Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com

KAYE FRED R KAYE FRED KAYE On Wednesday, April 15, Fred Kaye of Atlanta lost his courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Detroit in 1929 and a graduate of the University of Michigan, Mr. Kaye settled in Atlanta in 1961, where he launched a successful career in real estate. Mr. Kaye is survived by his wife Beverly, son and daughter Rick and Debbie of New York City, and brother Marvin and sister-in-law Barbara of Detroit.

KAYE ROSE KAYE Beloved wife of the late Sydney Kaye. Loving mother of Dr. Gail Kaye. Dearest grandmother of Sid Kaye. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park. www.hebrewmemorial.org.

KEARNEY JAMES T KEARNEY JAMES KEARNEY Age 68 of Trenton, April 6, 2009. Beloved husband of Nola. Dearest father of Tammie (Gary) Adams. Loving brother of Richard "Dick" (Linda), Kathy Talley and her fiancé John McMullin, Michael (Jan), Tom (Diane) and Tim (Denise). Grandfather to Tim, Nick, Garrett, and Haley, and great-grandfather of Lennox and Kaylee. Visitation will be on Thursday from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. from the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday. Online condolences at www.martenson.com

KEENAN MARY MARGARET KEENAN MARY KEENAN born March 31, 1963; died April 24, 2009, after a courageous three year battle with melanoma. Beloved daughter of Thomas Patrick Keenan of Rochester Hills and the late Mary Jane (Collins) Keenan; sister of Mary K. (Andrew) Bolton, Judy A. (Vielka Holness) Keenan, Kathleen T. (Anthony) Marchione, Thomas R. Keenan and Nora R. Keenan; aunt of Elizabeth, Andrew and Amanda Bolton and Christine, Daniel and Michael Marchione. Maureen held a Bachelors Degree from Oakland University and a Master Degree from Michigan State University. She was a school teacher for over 20 years. Most of her tenure was at Wilkinson Middle School in Madison Heights after starting at St. Bede's Roman Catholic School. Maureen was the recipient of the 2001 Oakland County Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year award. She was nominated numerous other times for recognition as a teacher at the county and state levels. A gifted textile artist, Maureen used her talents to support numerous charities including Knit Michigan, where she was presented with the 2009 Inspiration Award. She received the gift of friendship and support from her "family" at Heritage Spinning and Weaving of Lake Orion. Funeral Liturgy 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Fisher University Chapel, 3665 Walton Blvd. at Squirrel Road in Auburn Hills. Visitation Monday 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in Maureen's memory be made to the Melanoma Clinic at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

KEIB CHRISTIAN KEIB age 37; of White Lake; passed away Monday, March 30, 2009. Loving son of Bonnie (Bostwick) and the late Stephen Keib; dear brother of Kathleen (John) Kostecka; uncle of Emilie, Riley and Kirsten; nephew of Wilbur (Judith) Black and family and Randy and Norma Bostwick and family. Christian enjoyed life to the fullest and will always be cherished by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. The family will receive visitors from 2 p.m. until the time of service.

KELMAN BERNICE KELMAN Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Dear mother of Alan (Shaindy) Kelman, Samuel Kelman, Robert (Carolyn) Kelman. Loving grandmother of Atara (Daniel Weisfield) Kelman, Yoel Kelman, Rachel (Itay) Levy, Yechiel, Justin, Erica, Wendy and Yona Kelman. Dear sister of Sidney (Beulah) Greenfield, Avrum (Gladys) Greenfield. Services Friday 9:30 AM at the Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. Interment at Beth Tefilo Cemetery. www.hebrewmemorial.org

KENT STEVEN DANIEL KENT STEVEN KENT of Waterford; suddenly April 3, 2009; age 45. Husband of Laurie Bojanzyk; son of Daniel Kent and Harriett Ziehm; son-in-law of Rick and Phoebe Bojanzyk; grandson of Dorothy Yorks; brother of Bruce (Kris) and David; brother-in-law of Melissa (Bob) Beznitz and David (Diane) Bojanzyk; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his beloved cats Scratch and Itchy. Steve was employed at Oakland County DPW. He was known as a jokester and enjoyed playing cards, listening to music and spending time with friends around the fire pit. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Sunday 5 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers any donations to the family will be given to Oakland County Animal Control. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com

KERR HELEN F KERR HELEN KERR Age 72 April 4, 2009. Beloved wife of Robert F. Dear mother of Robert A. Loving sister of Mark (Cindy) Waters, Ken Waters, James (Carol) Waters, and the late Bridget Waters, the late Jeanette Netherton and the late Doss Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. from St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 15603 Wick Road, Allen Park. In state at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. with Rosary at 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. www.howepeterson.com

KETCHUM JACK KETCHUM Age 81, of East China Township. Died April 25, 2009. Mr. Ketchum served during WWII with the U.S. Army and was a founding partner of BARCOA Inc. He was predeceased by his first wife Arlene and son Alan. Loving husband of Beverly. Beloved father of Joyce Belloli, Janet (Belloli) Garofalo (Louis), Sharon (Belloli) Gehle and Richard C. Belloli Jr. (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren. Brother of Richard and Ronald Ketchum, Jeannie Tucker and Betty Cusumano. Predeceased by siblings Marie, Cecil and Pat. Funeral Services Friday, May 1 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 415 N. 6th St., St. Clair, MI 48079. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, 4061 St. Clair Hwy., East China, MI 48054, 810-329-4766 and Friday 9-10 a.m. at the church prior to mass. Memorials to St. John's Hospice or Capuchin Soup Kitchen.  

KHANBABAIAN GOHAR KHANBABAIAN Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Tadeos. Dearest mother of Gayaneh (Robert) Kachadourian, Arpiar Khanbabaian. Devoted grandmother of Ara (Anahit) Kachadourian. Also survived by her sister Hasmik Ghazarian, brother Ludwig Khatchatooriantz and many neices, nephews, relatives and friends. In state Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Prayers at 7:00 p.m. in Armenian Congregational Church, 26210 W 12 Mile Road, Southfield (East of Northwestern Hwy). Funeral Saturday 11:00 a.m. in the church. Interment Woodlawn. Memorial tributes to Armenian Congregational Church. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815. Internet condolences for the family may be sent to SJavizian@msn.com

KIDD THOMAS P KIDD THOMAS KIDD Age 49, of South Rockwood, died on April 22, 2009. Friends may call in the Arthur Bobcean Funeral Home, Flat Rock Chapel on April 26, 2009 from 1-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the Funeral Home on April 27, 2009 at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Born December 31, 1959 in Detroit, MI he was the son of Thomas and Dorothy (McHaney) Kidd. On May 30, 2008 he married Brenda Cornelius. He was a Carpenter for Union Locals 334 and 1191. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving is his wife, Brenda; 4 sons, Kevin Cioccio, Jeremy Cornelius, Thomas C. Kidd & Austin Kidd; 3 brothers, Michael Kidd of FL, Greg Kidd of CO and Dan Kidd of FL; 3 sisters, Cynthia (Dwight) Kiraly of AZ, Patrice Krumey of FL and Lisa (David) Mohr of Adrian, MI and many nieces and nephews.

KICKNOSWAY LEONARD A KICKNOSWAY LEONARD KICKNOSWAY resident of Walpole Island, Canada, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2009 in his 76th year. Beloved father of Kevin Leo Kicknosway of Honolulu, Hawaii and Lauren Beth Kicknosway and her husband Jason Anderson of Sydney, Australia. Dear brother of Susie and Vernon Jones of Walpole Island. He will be missed by the mother of his children Faye Kicknosway and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Leonard is the son of the late Ella Mae Kicknosway. A private family visiting was held at the HAYCOCK-CAVANAGH FUNERAL HOME, 409 Nelson Street (at Elgin) in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada. If desired, e-mail condolences may be sent to L.Kicknosway@CavanaghFuneralHome.com

KING IRA NELSON KING IRA KING April 3, 2009. Age 65, of Westland. Beloved husband of the late Janet Kinney-King. Dear mother of Tricia (Michael Hatch) King and Matthew. Son of Frances and the late Ira. Brother of David. Grandfather of Joel, Aidan, and Gabriel Hatch-King. Memorial Service Tuesday 3 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, MI. Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com.

KIRBERG MARIAN TIMLIN KIRBERG MARIAN KIRBERG age 74; of Walled Lake; died April 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James Ronald; loving mother of David (Julie) of Denver, CO, and Kristin (Joann Burrough) of Williamston, MI; grandmother of Lee and Jonathon; also survived by many loving and caring friends. Memorial Service to be held at Crossroads Presbyterian Church at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake. Condolences at www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com

KISER KIM KISER April 22, 2009, age 53 of Canton. Loving mother of Michael (Mary) Smothers and Jason Smothers. Dear grandmother of Austin and Owen Smothers and one on the way. Beloved sister of Rom Ryan, and Dawn Kozarian. Dear daughter of Andrew Kozarian, and Marilyn Elmendorf (and the late Bud). Visitation will be held Saturday 12 noon to 8 p.m. with a Funeral Service Sunday 2 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor Rd (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Kim Kiser. To share memories, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com

KISTNER MARK S KISTNER MARK KISTNER Age 53. April 2, 2009. Beloved son of Ann and the late Leo M. Kistner. Dear brother of Cindy (Michael) Troyanovich. Uncle of Samantha. Visitation Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at Noon at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to Metamora Fire and Rescue, 730 West Dryden, Metamora, MI. 48455. ahpeters.com

KLAUS MARVIN E KLAUS MARVIN KLAUS Age 71, April 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Christina. Dear father of Kevin (Laurie), Darryl, Stacy (John) Breed, and Lonny. Grandfather of Tristan and Dina. Brother of Lewis, Robert, and Daniel (Nancy). Ford Motor retiree. U.S.Army. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 p.m. with evening Scripture Service. Funeral services Wednesday from the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill), 734-427-3800. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice.

KLIMAS SERAFINA KLIMAS April 18, 2009. Age 83. Beloved wife of Henry "Chet". Dear mother of Katherine (Bill) Cusenza, John Klimas, and Marijo (John) Boufford. Sister of Frank Clemente, Marge Blashfield, Minnie Palmieri, Eleanora Carfang, and Louis Sleeth. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Sylvester Catholic Church until time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.

KLINE URSULA M KLINE URSULA KLINE BIBS KLINE Age 92. April 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Janice (Edward) Stepanski, Elizabeth (Robert) Gerard and Deborah Kline. Dear sister of George Watts and the late Robert Watts. Proud grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 15. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. with Funeral Service at 8:15 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

KLOCK JOSEPH DANIEL KLOCK JR JOSEPH KLOCK JR age 34; April 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Dawn; loving father of Tuyet Dimh; dear son of Joseph and Sheila Klock; dear brother of Jason (Stephanie) Klock and Jenni Klock; son-in-law of Sabah (Nadia) Kory and the late Kathleen Kory; also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Funeral Friday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

KNIGHT CHERYL RENEE KNIGHT CHERYL KNIGHT SQUIRREL KNIGHT age 50; passed away Sunday March 29, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland Hospital. Family Hour 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 143 Oneida St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Douglas P. Jones, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Knight will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 12 to 7 p.m. Friday.

KNIGHT JOSEPH L KNIGHT JOSEPH KNIGHT Age 82. April 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Joseph F. (Rhonda) Knight, Mary Jo (Edward) Jacobs, Theresa (Todd) Sidebottom, Donna (Kat) Knight, and Peggy (Rich) Pond. Dear twin brother of Sarah Hamel. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Shawn) Locke, Mary Jacobs, Lynn Jacobs, Burie Miller, Mandy Pond, Michael Pond, and Koren. Visitation Tuesday 12-9 p.m with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Please call (248) 541-7000 for funeral information. Memorials to the American Heart Association or Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

KNOCHE PAMELA H KNOCHE PAMELA KNOCHE PANELA POCHERT KNOCHE (nee POCHERT) Age 54. April 19, 2009. Loving mother of Stephen Jr. Dear sister of Richard Housey, Mitchell Housey, Dennis Pochert and Sharon (John) Vietto. Dearest aunt of Eric (Dana), Jason, Tim (Bernedette) and Michael Vietto. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with Prayers 7 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (44633 Utica Rd., west of Van Dyke) until Mass at 10 a.m. Donations preferred to the American Diabetes Association. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

KNOTH MARY KNOTH Age 90. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of Judi (Robert) Wallace, Denise Nick and Kimberly (Austin Bain) Welch. Grandmother of nine and great grandmother of 11. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield (N. of 19 Mile Rd.), Friday from noon until 9 p.m. with a Rosary Service 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Share your thoughts and memories at: www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

KOCH KENNETH M KOCH KENNETH KOCH Age 92, long time resident of Dearborn, Michigan passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 in Bermuda Run, North Carolina where he lived with his youngest son Steven and daughter-in-law Kathy. He was preceded in death by his most cherished wife, true love of his life and best friend Laura M. Koch. Ken was born February 19, 1917 to the late Herman J. and Anna B. Koch. He grew up in Detroit with his two brothers Donald and Richard. He attended The University of Detroit and graduated with an Engineering Degree which served him well in his long and illustrious business career with Rockwell International. Ken was a veteran of World War II serving in the India/China/Burma Theater where he eventually earned the rank of Captain. Ken and Laura were life time soul mates meeting at the tender age of 10 at Wampler's Lake, Michigan were Ken's parents vacationed and Laura's family owned a cottage. He and Laura so much loved "the Lake" that they eventually bought a cottage of their own (next door to the Lancaster family cottage) which is still in the family today. Ken was a hero, loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed very much. Surviving to cherish his memory are son Kenneth M. Koch II of San Rafael, California, son Steven L. Koch and daughter-in-law Kathy H. Koch of Bermuda Run, North Carolina, and grandchildren Jessica, Stephanie and Chad. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Christ Episcopal Church, 120 North Military, Dearborn, Michigan with a short grave side service with Military honors at Acacia Park Cemetery in Beverly Hills, Michigan afterward. We invite all Ken's friends and family to join in his passing from this earthly world to his new spiritual home with the Lord, Laura and family that have gone on before him. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice and Palliative Care, 377 Hospital Street, Suite 103, Mocksville, NC 27028. They are the wonderful and caring organization that gave loving care to both Laura and Ken and supported the family during their times of need. howepeterson.com

KOLASA ANNA FURGAL KOLASA ANNA KOLASA (NEE FURGAL)April 4, 2009. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Zenon John. Dear mother of Diane (Michael) Zucker, Robert (Eileen) Kolasa, and Laura (William) Ridella. Loving grandmother of Kelsey, Thomas, Carter, Carolyn, Christina, and George. Dear daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (nee Majewski) Furgal. Sister of Helen (Al) Mlynarczyk, the late Jean (John) Zrembski, and the late Matty Furgal. Sister-in-law of Halina (the late Julius) Lewandowski and Laura (the late Mitchell) Malicki. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover), Warren. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Hyacinth Church, 3151 Farnsworth (corner of McDougall), Detroit. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial Donations to St. Hyacinth Catholic Church or St. Matthew Catholic Church. Expressions of sympathy at www.wasikfuneralhome.com.

KOPCAK JOSEPH J KOPCAK JOSEPH KOPCAK Age 74, has left our world on April 6, 2009 and leaves behind his beloved wife Shirley of 52 years; his children Kim (Geoff) Fife, Kevin (Debbie) and Karen Whalen; and grandchildren Katie, Kelsey, Ryann and Logann; sisters Joann, Audrey and brother Dennis. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Service Friday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). Memorials suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.

KORAS JOHN ROBERT KORAS JOHN KORAS age 74; of Holly; died Friday, April 24, 2009, at Genesys Hospice Care Center. Services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton with Pastor Walter McConkey officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of service Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

KORNAGO RONALD E KORNAGO RONALD KORNAGO Age 76. April 15, 2009. Dear husband of Patricia (Nee Loesch). Loving father of Mark (Jennifer) and Tracy Kornago. Step-father of Michele (James) Shoemaker and Michael Curtis. Proud grandfather of Bryan, Kevin, Chelsea and Jacob. No services are planned. Memorials suggested to St. John Hospice, 1471 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, MI 48071. Arrangements by Generations Funeral & Cremation Services.

KOPSCH ROBERT HARRY KOPSCH ROBERT KOPSCH Age 84, April 13, 2009, Mesa, AZ and Detroit, MI. WWII Veteran, Retired Detroit Police Sergeant. Loving father of Gregory (J.Lee) Kopsch, Linda (Richard) Freeland, Marilyn (Jeffrey) Slack, Mark (Sue) Kopsch, Lisa (John) Gordon. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survived by his wife, Elaine, of 36 years and her three children. Memorials contact rkopschmemorial@yahoo.com

KOSKODAN LEONARD KOSKODAN April 23, 2009. Age 72. Beloved husband of Alice. Dear father of Laura (Donald) Wyckoff, Leonard, Jr. (Judi), Karen (Ronald) Kaltz and Kenneth. Proud Grandfather of Linsey, Dana, Karlee, Kurtis, Leigha, Leonard III and Maxwell. Brother of Dorothy (Henry) Roman and Raymond Koskodan. Also remembered by Carol Barth and many dear friends. Funeral Monday 10:00am at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. Share Memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

KOSLOWSKI GERALDINE D KOSLOWSKI GERALDINE KOSLOWSKI Age 66. Beloved wife of Marvin. Dear mother of Michelle (Richard) Ruggiero, Kevin (Amy) Koslowski and Dawn (William) Politi. Grandmother of Julia, Breanna, Kacie, Kody, Joseph and Isabella. Sister of Robert Geisler and Linda Bailey. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. until the service at 8:00 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btwn. 6-7 Mile). Contributions to Heartland Hospice appreciated.

KOSTECKE WANDA KOSTECKE Loving wife of the late Walter; devoted mother of Steve, Tom, the late Maria Murphy, and Renee Farley (Tom Bush); affectionate sister of Irene Ellis (Warren); loving grandmother of 12; adoring great grandmother of nine; compassionate and caring friend to all who have had the pleasure to meet her; died in Venice, FL on March 3, 2009 at the age of 90. Wanda will always be remembered in the hearts of everyone she knew as a strong, spirited, vibrant person who never missed an opportunity to share her experiences with the ones she loved. A memorial service for Wanda will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 9:30 am at St. Anastasia located at 4571 John R Road in Troy, MI. Donations are welcomed, in Wanda's name, at Tidewell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238; The Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mt. Elliott St, Detroit, MI 48207; or the Maria Kostecke Murphy Scholarship Fund at Marygrove College, 8425 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221.

KOSTELNIK GEORGE KOSTELNIK Age 90 of Walled Lake, died peacefully April 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Susanne (Brondos) for 67 cherished years. Loving father of devoted children Karen Arndt, Tim (Kim) Kostelnik. Proud Grandfather to Jason (Kristen) Arndt, Jessica (Derek) Fergin, David and Emily Kostelnik. Proud Great Grandfather to Phoebe, Brecken and Abbeigh Arndt, Allison and Andrew Fergin. Devoted brother to Elmer. Predeceased by brothers Martin, Steve, Henry, John and Paul. Decorated WWII US Army Veteran with the 132nd Field Artillery Battalion of the 36th Texas Division. The funeral is Friday, April 17 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 S. Military, Dearborn, MI 48124, beginning with the visitation at 10:00 am and followed by the service at 11:00 am. Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made in George Kostelnik's name to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or to the American Association of Kidney Patients, 3505 E. Frontage Road, Suite 315, Tampa, FL 33607. Please share a memory with the family at www.howepeterson.com.

KOTERBA HELEN KOTERBA April 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John B. Loving mother of Anthony (the late Cathy), Sr. Mary Rebecca, Mary Ann (Mike) Estigoy, Barbara (Mike) Dobric. Dearest grandmother of Johnathan, Tara, Veronica, Anthony and Andrew. Loving daughter of the late Emil and Teofila Prokop. Dear sister of Pauline (John) Joniec, the late Stanley Prokop, Balvina Prokop, Marion Kosidlo. Sister in law of Alex Kosidlo. Funeral service Saturday. In state 9:30 a.m. with Mass to follow at 10 a.m., St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon (between Merriman and Farmington). Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Road (between Middlebelt and Merriman). Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. www.neely-turowski.com 

KOTULA JULIA KOTULA March 31, 2009, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas (Connie) and Thaddeus (Katherine). Loving grandmother of Ann (John) Wagner, Paul (Patricia) Kotula, Thomas (Janis) Kotula, Veronica (David) Reardon, Andrew (Andrea) Kotula and Kevin Kotula and several great grandchildren. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (west of Hoover) Warren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Henry Ford Hospice-St. Joe's/ Macomb Team HMH. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com.

KOTULIS DOROTHY LUCILLE KOTULIS DOROTHY KOTULIS 92, passed away April 1, 2009. Loving wife of the late John Raphael. Devoted mother of Ronald, the late Thomas, Sandra, Judith and Karen (Bruce) Kotulis-Carter. Dearest grandmother of Brian (Elizabeth), Lauren (Brent) Baginski, Kathryn (Jimmy) Radle, John Carl Carter and Thomas Eaton Carter. Dear great grandmother of Kyleigh and Aidan Kotulis. Predeceased by siblings Ursula and Gene Steinhebel. Mrs. Kotulis was a former parishioner of St. Augustine Parish in Detroit. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Service 7 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile (NW corner 18 and Ryan). Entombment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. View online guestbook at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com

KOWALCZYK JACKIE KOWALCZYK Age 66 of Sterling Heights. April 21, 2009. Loving mother of Rebecca Kowalczyk and David (Karen) Kowalczyk. Dear grandmother of Robert and Emma. Sister of Linda, George, James and the late Patricia Ross. Jackie, who was the most kind, considerate and loving person, will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009, 4 p.m. at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. The family will receive friends Saturday 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, Michigan & Northwest Ohio Chptr., 1800 N. Blanchard St., #102, Findlay, OH 45840. Online guestbook at: www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

KOWALSKI MARIA KOWALSKI Age 93 of Roseville, April 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Loving mother of Edwin (Carol) Kowalski and the late Gerald Kowalski. Dearest grandmother of Michaelene (John) O'Brien, John (Denise) Kowalski, Veronica (Chris) Fenn, Robin (Scott) Fenn, and Anne Marie (Jim) Grammatico. Proud great-grandmother of Samantha, Holly, Morgan, Sarah, Rebecca, Ryan, and Lindsey. Loving sister of Elizabeth (James) Tranchida and the late Daniel (Esther) Savocchio. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 ½ Mile), Warren. Scripture service 7 p.m. Mass Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church,18720 Thirteen Mile, Roseville. In state 10 a.m. ahpeters.com

KOZLINSKI MARIE KOZLINSKI Age 98, April 21, 2009. Dear mother of Conrad (Beverly). Loving grandmother of Donna, Kenny, John and Tom, four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was born in Detroit, was retired from Pecar Electronics in Detroit, a member of St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church in Warren and enjoyed traveling. Committal services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Local arrangements by Kaul Funeral Home, St. Clair Shores.

KRASSON ALBERT KRASSON ALBERT J KRASSON Age 83 of Big Rapids formerly of Dearborn died Thursday, April 2, 2009. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at St. Paul Campus Parish, 1 Damascus Rd., Big Rapids, with visitation two hours prior to service. A full obituary is available online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com

KREGOSKI RAYMOND A KREGOSKI RAYMOND KREGOSKI age 94, of Dearborn, April 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Adeline. Loving father of Ronald Kregoski, Cynthia Joyce and Dale (Denise) Kregoski. Dearest grandfather of Todd Harrington, Jennifer Joyce, Natasha Kregoski and Windy (Brian) Muncy and great-grandfather of Brandon and Nicholas Muncy. He is also survived by his brothers Robert (Betty) Kregoski, Ted (Kaye) Kregoski and Donald Kregoski. He was preceded in death by his son Gary Kregoski. Funeral service is Saturday, April 25, 2009, 2:00 pm at New Faith Chapel, Huron Township, MI. Arrangement by Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michigan Memorial Park), 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Interment in Michigan Memorial Park.

KRESTA JULIA KRESTA passed away April 12th in Langley, B.C. Canada where she lived for the past 6 years. We mourn but know she is at rest! A Memorial Service will be held May 9 at 11a.m. at the Apostolic Christian Church, 19400 West 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills.

KRIEG FLORENCE KRIEG, my beloved mother-in-law, died April 8, 2009. Click here for her picture and more information. She lived in Cape Coral and spent summers in Brighton, MI. She was born March 17, 1929, in Detroit, Mich. She was a member of the Fort Myers Sewing Guild and the Fort Myers Jesteretts. She has resided in Florida for the last 28 years, coming from Plymouth, Michigan, where she raised her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Glen Krieg of Cape Coral; children, Dennis (Donna) Krieg, Mike Krieg, Cindy Krieg and Larry (Tracy) Krieg; grandchildren, Steven, Ellie, Jocelyn, Callan, Lindsay, Jacob, Jared, Ajay and Joseph; and great-grandson, Rafe. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. today in the chapel of Coral Ridge Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Coral Ridge Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to Transportation Fund of Araba Shrine Temple, 2010 Hanson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901.

KRIEGER ASHLEY NICOLE KRIEGER ASHLEY KRIEGER ASHLEY KOWALCZYK KRIEGER Age 21, of Casco Township. Died April 15, 2009. Beloved wife of Will. Loving mother of Clayton. Cherished daughter of Mark (Sue Lanza) and Michele (Mike Tokoly). Sister of Kristen and Samantha. Granddaughter of Diane and the late Jack Mastrovito and Lydia and the late Stanley Kowalczyk. Also survived by many other close friends and relatives. Services to be held Tuesday, April 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Clair. Visiting hours Sunday 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at Young Funeral Home, 4061 St. Clair Hwy., China Twp. and Tuesday 10 to 11 a.m. prior to services. A scripture service will be Monday at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to University Medical Center Pediatric ICU, Las Vegas.

KRITZMAN ANDREW MARK KRITZMAN ANDREW KRITZMAN of Topsham, Maine died suddenly at the age of 50 on April 21, 2009. He was the son of Francis "Mark" and Mary Kritzman of Redford. He graduated from Redford Union High School in 1976. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1977. He is survived by his wife of 26 years: Darlene Rose Kritzman, and their children: Emily, Franklin and Gregory. He is also survived by his first wife: Linda Rusinowski Miller, and their two children: Brandon (Rebecca) with their children Jacquelyn, Anastasia and Isabella, and Courtney (Ryan) Van de Burg with their children Caden, Brooke and Grace. He leaves six siblings: Richard, Diane, Anita, Gregg, Geri and Mary Lee. Memorial Service Sunday 4 p.m. in Maine 207-784-4023

KROHA WILMA MARIE BERGHOFF KROHA WILMA MARIE KROHA WILMA BERGHOFF KROHA WILMA KROHA (NEE BERGHOFF) Age 93, March 27, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence A. Kroha, M.D. Dear mother of Marilynn (John) Metzler, Sharon (Michael) Delong, Larry, Jr., Kristine (John) Piana, Karen (Tom) Veryser, Richard, Thomas and the late Barbara Wood. 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 3:00-9:00 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. Donations to Kids on the Go for special needs children or the Capuchins. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org 

KROLIK JOSEPH KROLIK Age 81. A retired Captain of the Detroit Fire Department, died April 21, 2009 in Toledo. A native of Detroit, Joe was born September 29, 1927. He is survived by his wife, Irene; and children, Anthony Krolik, Lorraine Cesarz, Pete Krolik and Renee Vasser; and sister, Marion DeRoo. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Patrick's Church, 14010 U.S. Highway 24, Grand Rapids, Ohio. Memorials are suggested to the Detroit Firemen's Fund Association, 250 W. Larned, Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48226. For more information or to leave condolences, visit www.wright-hobbs.com

KRUEGER WERNER H KRUEGER WERNER KRUEGER Age 83, of Warren, died April 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Grete for 60 years. Loving father of Reinhold (Connie), Elfie (Helmut) Klapper, and Gary (Catherine). Proud grandfather of Shawn, Jennifer, Sarah, Christina, Haley, and Aaron. Also survived by brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Past president and proud member of D.A.S.V. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile) Warren. Funeral Saturday at noon. ahpeters.com

KRYNSKI CLARENCE KRYNSKI CLARENCE JEEP KRYNSKI Age 85, April 12, 2009 in Jacksonville, Fl. Beloved husband of the late Virginia Krynski. Survived by son Gary (Betty) and daughters Barbara (Bonino) and Karen (Craig Wysocki) and brother Walter E. Krynski (Olga). Also cherished grandfather of four and great grandfather of five and many nieces and nephews. Jeep will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

KUCHARSKI DARRYL KUCHARSKI April 19, 2009. Beloved son of Dorothy and the late Leo. Dearest brother of Steven, Suzanne Patterson (Dan), Leo Jr., and the late James. Survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9 a.m. at Ss. Peter and Paul. Mass 9:30 a.m. Rosary Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren.

KUCINSKI KATHLEEN M KUCINSKI KATHLEEN KUCINSKI age 51; April 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Randy; loving mother of Randy and Ryan; dear sister of Maureen Van Tubergen, Eileen Grima, Mary Gagin and John Sheehan. Memorial Mass this Wednesday, April 29, at St. Raphael, 31530 Beechwood, Garden City, MI 48135. The family suggests memorials to M.D.A., 3300 East Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ 85718 or mda.org Generations Funeral & Cremation Services.

KUJAWSKI ANTHONY KUJAWSKI Age 82. April 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Justine (nee Flaga). Loving father of Donna (Terry) Wethy, Stephen, Karen (Robert) Puszczyk, Linda Kujawski, and Cheryl (David) Borghese, and the late Nancy. Proud grandfather of Nicole and Courtney Wethy, Jeffrey and Kelly Kujawski, Bradley and Zachary Puszczyk, Alec and Brian Borghese. Dear brother of Henry (Rose Marie) Kujawski, and the late Edward, Leo, Helen Wrobel, Irene Williams, Frank, Stanley, Theresa, and Anne. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blocks E. of Van Dyke), Utica, Monday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. In state Tuesday 12 (noon) at St. Matthias Church, 12509 19 Mile (between Van Dyke and Schoenherr), Sterling Heights, until time of Mass 12:30 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Family requests donations to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

KULOW DOROTHY H KULOW DOROTHY KULOW of Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, born March 11, 1922, passed away March 25, 2009. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Monday, April 6, 2009, 3 p.m. at The Jefferson Ave Presbyterian Church, 8625 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48214. In lieu of flowers, donations to the church are requested.

KWIATKOWSKI MARIE CLARE KWIATKOWSKI MARIE KWIATKOWSKI Age 86, April 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Mary Kwiatkowski, Stanley R. (Susan), Sr. Anna Maria O.P., and Paula (Rodney) Perkins. Proud grandmother of Victoria, Patricia, Anthony, Kevin, Jennifer and Matthew. Also five great-grandchildren. Survived by sisters Alice Widajewski and Pauline Wickenheiser. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr), Friday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture. Funeral Saturday at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 38900 Dodge Park at 17 Mile, Sterling Heights. In state 8 a.m. until time of Mass 9 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com

KWOLEK ANNE PAJAK KWOLEK ANNE KWOLEK (NEE PAJAK)April 11, age 92. Pre deceased by her husband Henry of 61 years. Survived by her daughter Carol (Joseph) Oldenburg; three granddaughters, two great-grandsons and a brother. Visitation and service at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Livonia, Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Visitation 2-8:30 p.m., service 7 p.m. For more information please go to: www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com