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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

April 2009

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NABOZNY SHIRLEY ANN NABOZNY SHIRLEY NABOZNY Passed away on April 3, 2009 after a brief illness in the loving presence of her family. She was born October 31, 1935 in Watertown, NY to Eugene and Mary Ann LaFave. She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard J. Nabozny. She is survived by her children Michael and Terri, Jeffrey and Terri, John and Jill and Leonard Nabozny, Marianne and Joseph Waxse and grandchildren Danielle, Kristen, Bennett, Jay, Caroline, Nicholas, Justina and Jillian; and numerous brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, and friends. Services will be held at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Hts., MI, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009. A luncheon will follow. Donations may be made in memory of Shirley A. Nabozny to Hermelin Brain Tumor Center, Henry Ford Neuroscience Institute,1 Ford Place, Suite 5A, Detroit, MI 48202. Online guest book, www.legacy.com. We miss you Mom. Your contagious happiness and thoughtful ways will be with us always.

NAGEL DON ALLEN NAGEL DON NAGEL April 25, 2009, 74 years. Beloved husband of Arlene V. (nee Boerner). Dear father of Pamela Jankiewicz and Kristin Williams. Dear grandfather of Leigh, Joshua, Leah, Ian and Jamie. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Road, East-pointe. In state 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms until service at 11 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

NAJOR LOUIS R NAJOR LOUIS NAJOR Age 67, April 1, 2009. Beloved Husband of Charmaine "Red". Loving Father of Bernadette (Ken Lee) Najor, Rebecca Najor, Allicia Najor and the late Louis Najor, Jr. Proud Jiddo of Joshua, Dylan and Jacob. Dearest son of Alice and the late Thomas. Brother of Joseph (Sharon), Michael (Christine), Christine (Larry) Smith and the late Tommy. Proud uncle to many. Visitation 2-9 p.m. Saturday and 1-9 p.m. Sunday with a Prayer service at 5 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 ½ Mile Rd.) Warren. Instate at St. Sharbel Maronite Church, 31601 Schoenherr, Monday 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 10 a.m. ahpeters.com

NARDONE PALMA NARDONE April 20, 2009. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Phillip. Dear Mother of Ralph (Rose Marie), the late Vincentina Kelly and the late Assunta (Bob) Derrick. Also remembered by eight grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Loving sister of Isabelle Leighio and the late Alfred and the late Enrico. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Wednesday 3-9pm. Rosary at 7:00pm. In state Thursday 9:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 280 E. Square Lake Rd. (Bet. Rochester and Livernois) until time of Mass at 10:00am. Entombment Mt. Olivet. Tributes to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society are welcome. Member Troy Senior Citizens. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

NARSH V ROBERT NARSH of Largo, FL, formerly of Waterford, MI; March 30, 2009; age 88. Husband of Carol; father of Greg (JoAnn) of New Hudson, Jerry (Amanda) of Lake Orion, and Anna (Gary) Niemic of Trenary; preceded in death by daughters Barbara Jean, and Geraldine; grandpa of Philip, Amy, Jason, Jenny, Michael, Andrew, Caleb, Alex and Anthony; also survived by 4 great grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Colwell of Lake Orion and the late Jack. Robert was a U.S. Army Artillery Veteran from 1942-1946 during W.W. II, European Theater, Bronze Star recipient. He retired from General Motors in 1975 as an industrial engineer. Robert s passion was his Lord and Savior and his family, and was an excellent golfer. Funeral Service Saturday 12:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lake Orion. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com

NAVARRE JAMES E NAVARRE JAMES NAVARRE April 12, 2009, age 90. Beloved husband of Anna. Dear father of Judith Niedjelski and the late Gloria Partridge. Also survived by two grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, two nieces, and one nephew. In state Wednesday 2:30 p.m. at Henry Ford Village Chapel (15181 Ford Rd.). Mass 3 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 12:30-7 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary 6 p.m. howepeterson.com.

NAZ OLGA NAZ Age 89 of Detroit. Died Monday, March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Socrates Naz. Dear mother of Fred (Betty) Naz and the late Ronald (Barbara) Naz. Dear sister-in-law of Paul (Mary) Naz and Helen Petz. Also five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Burial at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. Light a candle and share a memory at: www.verheyden.org

NIBBELINK W FRED NIBBELINK W NIBBELINK 91 of Harbor Springs and formerly of Dearborn, passed away April 1, 2009 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey. Fred is survived by his wife of 67 years, VaLaura and four children Dwight, Kristine, Patricia, and Randall. A funeral service was held Saturday, April 4th at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey. Friends may share condolences at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com

NICHOLS L R NICHOLS NICK NICHOLS Age 70 of Westland, April 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Susan. Loving father of Gregory (Cynthia) Nichols. Proud grandfather of Krysta, Miranda and Christian. Also leaves behind one sister, Barbara Sorgenfrey. Visitation Friday 4-9:00 PM at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). Funeral service on Saturday 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154. To share a memory, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com

NICKEL JAMES GARDNER NICKEL JAMES NICKEL Age 47. Arrived in Heaven March 27, 2009 and was met by the loving arms of his mother, Doris Nickel. "Big Jim" grew up in Troy and was currently residing in Mio. He died unexpectedly, but lives on through his daughter, Jessica Bowers (B.J. Bowers) and granddaughters Katelyn and Kayla; son, Thomas Giese; father, James Paul Nickel (Jana McMillan); sisters, Penny Ann Nickel and Paula Parisot (Jerry Parisot); brother Roger Nickel (Cristina Nickel); nieces, Stephanie Erdodi, Heather Erdodi, Miranda Parisot, and Lizzy Parisot; nephews, Adam Erdodi and Tyler Parisot; his Club Brothers and many friends. A Memorial will be held on Thursday, April 2 at Roger's Roost in Sterling Heights. Visitation at The Lashley Funeral Home on Friday, April 3 from 3-9 p.m. Religious Service at The Mio Baptist Church Mio, MI at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4th, with Reverend Glynn McMorris officiating. Interment at Luzerne Cemetery. Arrangements handled by The Lashley Funeral Home, Inc.

NICOLAY JO ANNE NICOLAY JO NICOLAY JO ANNE ANNE Age 75. April 3, 2009. Loving mother of Keith Richard Shreve (Mary R.) of Phoenix, Arizona and Kristie Phillips of Sacramento, California. Dear grandmother of Hannah M. and Rachael A. Shreve, and Cole and Connor Phillips. Predeceased by parents Ernest and Elsie Nicolay. Sister of Ernest "Bud" Nicolay and the late Doris Duchene. Ms. Nicolay was an avid golfer and bowler at the Detroit Yacht Club. She was a life long Detroit Tigers fan. Ms. Nicolay was extremely active in philanthropic activities through her family foundations. Visitation Sunday 1 p.m. until time of Service 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jo Anne Nicolay Foundation, c/o S. Gary Spicer, 16845 Kercheval, Suite 5, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

NIEDSON GEORGE W NIEDSON GEORGE NIEDSON April 25, 2009. Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Dear father of Candyce (Stanley) Shore, George and Roberta. Grandfather of Peter and Amber Rissman and Kelsey Shore. Brother of Robert (Janice) and Frances. Wake Service 4-8 p.m., April 27, 2009 at Stefan's Banquet Hall, 23900 W. Warren, Dearborn Hts., 48127. Life member of Composite Lodge No. 499, F&AM. For further information, call Querfeld Funeral Home, (313) 561-0002.

NIEMAN CONSTANCE V NIEMAN CONSTANCE NIEMAN Age 80, April 11 2009 of Trenton. Beloved wife of Clarence. Loving mother of Christine Nieman. Dear sister of Mary Louise Black. Also survived by her nephews Tim (Barbara) Black and Greg (Sharon) Black. For service information, please phone The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 734-671-5400 or visit on-line guest book at www.martenson.com

NOBLE MARGARET NOBLE April 7, 2009, age 87. Wife of the late William. Mother of William J. Noble, Patricia Petitto (John), Thomas E. Noble (Trinh) and Scott A. Noble (Donna). Grandmother of six. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Friday 3-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

NORDMAN CHARLES FREDERICK NORDMAN CHARLES NORMAN February 22, 1915- March 28, 2009, age 94, dedicated father and husband, passed away quietly on Saturday, March 28, 2009 in Venice, Florida. A long time Michigan resident and school teacher, "Chuck" Nordman was proud of his years at University of Michigan, graduating with a Bachelors in Music Education. He served with the Marine 1st Division in World War II on Okinawa. Chuck was a Band Director and Music instructor in several school districts in Michigan, including Tawas, Elkton, Wyandotte, Riverview, and Bloomfield Hills, from which he retired. Along the way, he earned a Masters Degree from Wayne State University, and brought music into the lives of thousands of young people. In summer months for several years, Chuck moved his family to northern Michigan's Interlochen Center for the Arts (National Music Camp), where he held several staff positions. The past 32 years, Chuck has enjoyed retirement in Englewood, Florida. Survived by loving wife, Donnafaye Wilma (Groff) Nordman, and beloved children Diane Dawson (Phil) of Robbinsville, NC, Chris Nordman (Lori) of White Lake, MI, and Mark Nordman (Maribeth) of Alachua, FL, beloved grandchildren Phil Dawson, Tracey Keller (Dawson), Steve Dawson, Jason Nordman, Colin Nordman, Alexa Nordman, and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made in the name of Charles F. Nordman to Interlochen Center for the Arts.

NORRIS NANCY MARGARET McNAMARA NORRIS NANCY McNAMARA NORRIS NANCY NORRIS Age 98 of Albuquerque, NM. April 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Cecil Norris. Loving mother of Nancy (Gary), William (Beatrice), Bryan (Denise), Julia, and the late Michelle (Frank). Dearest sister of the late Terence, and the late Mary. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Nancy was proud to be lifelong Democrat. Memorial Service Friday April 17, 2009, 3 p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23750 Goddard Rd (313) 291-1800. Family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. Friday prior to service. Visit our online guestbook and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com  

NORTH PAULINE NORTH age 88; of White Lake; passed away on April 27, 2009. Mrs. North was a world traveler and enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends. She also enjoyed walking the Mackinaw Bridge. She was a homemaker and took care of her family well. After raising her family, she went to work as a cashier for Food Town in Highland, retiring after 18 years of service. Beloved wife of the late R. Brooks North; and long time companion of Ervin Paquette; daughter of both the late George and Nellie Sansam; loving mother of Carol Roberts, Lyle (Rose) North, Roger (Sue) North and Kay (Ross) Weaver; proud grandmother of 10; great grandmother of 16; and great great grandmother of 1; as well as with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. North was preceded in death by her son, Gary North, and grandson, Brooks Lyle. The Funeral Service will be Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the service. Interment in Fairview Cemetery, Linden.

NOVAK DAVID NOVAK Age 45. Beloved father of Sophia Novak. Devoted son of Anita (Thad Gutowski) Novak and the late Robert Novak. Loving brother of Steven (Rebecca) Novak. Proud uncle of Nicholas, Elizabeth and Bobby. Cherished grandson of Harry (the late Sharney) Novak and the late Bessie Novak, the late Alvin and the late Toby Davis. Nephew of Nancy and George Miron. Also survived by Sophia's mother, Heidi Dougan and loving cousins, other relatives and friends. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

NOWAK CECELIA H NOWAK CECELIA NOWAK Age 92, April 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Dear mother of Theodore E. and Edward A. (Terri). Grandmother of Tracy (Charlie) Wasczenski, Toni (Mike) McCarthy and Tedra (Erin) Boedigheimer. Great-grandmother of eight. Preceded in death by 11 siblings. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until a 10 a.m. Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Road, 2 blocks N of Ford Rd.).

NOWICKI RALPH NOWICKI Age 79, April 7, 2009. Husband of Virginia. Father of Cheryl (Clifford) Whiteside and Lynda Karwoski. Grandfather of Jennifer, Kristen, Michael, Kimberly and Kelly. Proud Marine serving in Korean War. Private Family Services were held.

NYE ROBERT M NYE ROBERT NYE Age 82, February 26, 2009. Former owner of Village Bedrooms Inc. Beloved husband of the late Betty Ann. Loving father of Suzanne (Robert VanDeventer) Nye. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Ann VanDeventer. Brother of the late Harry. Brother-in-law of June Nye and Joanne Ames. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Robert will be remembered by the watchful eyes of his neighbors in Indian Village and the caring staff at East Grand Nursing Home. Memorial Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church, 2144 Iroquois, Detroit, MI 48214. Please join the family for refreshments beginning at 10:00 am at the church. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home, (313) 884-5500. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. ahpeters.com