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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

April 2009

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YARUSAVAGE ALICE YARUSAVAGE ALICE ZURINSKAS YARUSAVAGE (nee Zurinskas) Age 95. Passed away peacefully late Friday, April 10th. Nicknamed "Peppy" by her parents, the late John & Veronica of Scranton, PA, Alice's life was characterized by her boundless energy and selfless devotion to family. Wife to the late Joseph Edward and loving mother to Alicia (Ronald) Kowalski, Christine (Charles) Foster, Linda (Bill) Friedrich and Joseph M. Yarusavage. She also holds a special place in the hearts of her grandchildren: Steven Kowalski, Susan (John) Hennessey and Jessie (Joe) Sanchez; and her great-grandchildren: Alyssa, Dominik, Samantha, Aidan and Owen. When they were with her they knew they were loved. Throughout her life Alice loved to cook for large family gatherings, had a green thumb when it came to gardening, enjoyed painting, and passed on her love of reading to her children. In her later years, Parkinson's deprived her of the independence she so cherished, but never dampened her caring spirit. It continues to inspire all who love and miss her. A memorial service is being planned for a later date.

YOUNG PHYLLIS Z YOUNG PHYLLIS YOUNG of Dearborn died April 10, 2009 after a rich life of 90 years. Born December 23, 1918 in Mound City, Illinois, she was a lifelong resident of Detroit, Michigan. Loving daughter of Gertrude and Walter Roberts, Phyllis was the devoted wife of the late Larry R. Young for forty-one years. Phyllis was an active professional woman working as a Job Placement Officer for MESC for 32 years. She was a member of the Elliottorian Business and Professional Women's Club. Her unwavering interest in the professional progress of young people was expressed by her work on numerous scholarship committees and benefit events. Her efforts were equally energetic on behalf of the historic Second Baptist Church in Greektown. A volunteer for many decades at hospitals in the Detroit area, Phyllis was also known for her good spirits and unflagging hard work. Phyllis' bright smile and loving nature will be remembered by her cousin Maceo Mitchell, her goddaughter Pamela Hayes, two fortunate in-laws Viola and Patricia Mitchell and numerous friends and co-workers. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at Second Baptist Church, 441 Monroe, Detroit, MI 48226. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Elliottorian Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 44596, Detroit, MI 48244.