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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

March 2009

 LAST NAME "F"

FAEGER ANN FAEGER Age 94 years and Fremont, MI. and formerly of Detroit, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Fremont, MI. She had been employed by Chrysler in Detroit for 25 years until her retirement in 1973. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, 637 E Main St, Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-2130. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday. Suggested Memorial: The Fremont Area Community Foundation for the Newaygo Medical Care Facility. You may sign the online guest book at www.kroeze-wolffis.com

FAIR BYRON GRANVILLE FAIR BYRON FAIR March 12, 2009 age 91. A resident of Canton, he was formerly of Dearborn Heights and Florida. Beloved husband of the late Lottie. Dear father of Joan (Bob) Bolley, Arlene (Ralph) Plucinski and Ron (Pam) Fair. Dear grandfather of 7, great grandfather of 15 and great great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Jean (Chuck) Sholl and Jane Healy. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Plymouth, 45201 N. Territorial Rd. Friends may visit at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, Sunday 2-8 p.m. and Monday at church beginning at 10 am. Memorials may be made to Hartland Hospice. To leave a condolence www.schrader-howell.com

FANER DAVID LEE FANER DAVID FANER Age 69 March 18, 2009 Beloved husband of Cathy and former husband of Helen. Loving Father of Mary (Patrick) Grant, Nancy (Kevin) Pruitt, and Anthony (Kathy) Spagnola, Robert (Dawn) Spagnola, and Jacqueline (Dan) Nordick. Dearest Grandfather of Patrick, Joshua, and Madison Grant; Alexandria and Melanie Pruitt; Alexis and Anthony Spagnola; and Ryan, Robert, and Riley Spagnola. Dear Brother-in-law of Robert (Renee') Spagnola, and Marie (Dale) Scott. Uncle of D. J. Scott. Owner of trusted dog Rusty and Cat Smokey. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. Visitation Friday 2 to 9 p.m. ahpeters.com

FARMER ULEN E FARMER ULEN FARMER BUD FARMER age 64; of Britton; died March 22, 2009. Loving husband of 18 years to Tammy; dear father of David and Eddie Southworth, Ronnie Farmer, Michael Williams, Jr., BillyJoe (Lagaria) Farmer, Bernadette (Theron) Richardson, Rebecca (Joe) Everett, Melissa Farmer-Cannon, Amanda Farmer and Howard Farmer; dear grandfather of 23; loving brother of Loretta (Dave) Kahl, Sandy (Butch) Charles and Danny (Sondra) Farmer; preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Pearley Farmer; also survived by nieces; nephews; extended family; and many other loving and caring friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. south of Maple Rd.) Thursday, 11 a.m. Friends may visit Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Condolences at www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com

FAZIO JAMES S FAZIO JAMES FAZIO Age 81, retired Detroit Public School teacher; oldest child of the late Joseph and Sarah (nee Iaquinta) Fazio, died March 26, 2009. His passing is mourned by his family, friends, and many former students. Jim leaves his brother, Ross J. Fazio; sister-in-law Virginia Fazio; sisters, Rosalie Fazio, Katherine Richards (Royce), Janet Henning (late John); nieces, Ann Marie Aliotta (Jerome), Mary Lutfy (George), Sarah Walsh (Brendan); nephew, Ross J. "Chip" Fazio, Jr., John F. Henning, Jr. (Dawn), David J. Henning (fiancée Amy Komitzky), all his grandnieces and nephews, and the families of Joe and Rhonda Council and Margaret "Maggie" Cooper Borg. Private memorial service. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy (248) 689-0700. Inurnment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Share memories at www.pricefuneralhome.net

FEGAN HARRY A FEGAN HARRY FEGAN Age 93 of Troy and formerly of Royal Oak and Cedar, died March 8, 2009. Loving husband of Dorothy for 65 years (January 8, 1944). Dearest father of Donna (Dan) Bayer, Maureen (Dan) Novotny, Harry (Lynn) Fegan, Mary (John) King, and James (Suzahna) Fegan. Proud grandfather of eight and great grandfather of 11. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII in the north Atlantic. He retired from the Oakland County Water Authority. He enjoyed his family, golfing and boating. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Guardian Angels Church, Clawson at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Online condolences at: www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com.

FEJER MARIA H FEJER MARIA FEJER Age 88, of Auburn Hills, formerly of Bloomfield Hills, peacefully passed away at her home in her sleep on March 3, 2009. Maria was born in Ukraine on June 10, 1920, the daughter of Nicholas and Maria Shylo Wasylchenko. She met her husband, Paul, in Germany after WW II and came to the United States in 1949, settling in Mt. Clemens. Maria enjoyed cooking, tending to her family, nature, long walks and was a member of Zion United Church of Christ. For the past three years she was assisted by her wonderful caregiver, Halyna Ohorodnyk. She is now in the company of her deceased husband, Paul; her son Paul Jr.; daughter-in-law Connee and granddaughter, Jeanie Elizabeth. She was the beloved mother of Lesia (Tom) Fodell of Rochester Hills and Douglas (Beth) Fejer of Dallas, Texas. Loving grandmother of Laura, Patrick, Nicholas, Alex, Alyssa, Lesia and Stephanie. Dear sister of Kateryna Wasylchenko and Anastasia Hrybowych. Aunt of Mary, George, Melania and Natalia. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion United Church of Christ, 68 New St. in Mt. Clemens, the Rev. Scott T. Davis, officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Grove Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive, Rochester, MI 48307. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion United Church of Christ, the American Diabetes Association, or the Children of Chernobyl Relief and Development Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church. Share a memory or condolence at www.MeM.com.

FENNER KEITH W FENNER KEITH FENNER Died Suddenly March 15, 2009 age 60 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Lee (Gilligan). Dear father of Jamie (Jeff) Berry and Matthew. Precious son of Anna and the late Richard. Loving brother of Charlotte Rudicell, Gary, Ron, Britt, Marlene, Randy and Jeff. Loved grandfather of Tyler, Gavin, and Gage. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Family will receive friends Wednesday 1-9 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family requests memorials to Lee Giligan. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com

FENTON EDGAR FENTON Beloved father of Lori and David Simon and Richard "Rick" and Madeline Fenton. Loving "Pops" of Michael Simon, Daniel Simon, Katie Simon, Todd Fenton and Meredith Fenton. Devoted brother of Robert L. Fenton and Dolly Rotenberg. Brother-in-law of the late Manuel Rotenberg. Also survived by his longtime loving companion Dorothy Diskin, her children and grandchildren. SERVICES 10:30 A.M. THURSDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com.

FERGUSON AMELIA T FERGUSON AMELIA FERGUSON age 87; March 31, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Katherine (John) West, Dr. Joseph (Patricia) Ferguson and Vernon (fianc e Sharon Oliveri) Ferguson; proud grandmother of Amelia West, Michael Ferguson and Matthew Ferguson; dear sister of Anna Grimes; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 9 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

FERGUSON GEORGE H FERGUSON GEORGE FERGUSON HANK FERGUSON Age 81; of Englewood, FL, formerly of Fife Lake, MI; died March 14, 2009. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the North Port V.F.W. Post. Burial will be at a later date in Michigan. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Bertha J. Ferguson of Englewood, FL; his sisters, Carmen Freeman of Osprey, FL, and Janet Stroud of Houghton Lake, MI; his daughter, Marilyn (David) Haas of Lapeer, MI; his grandson, Richard Bray of Westland, MI; his step-grandchildren, Noel Cornwell and Tammy Francisco. Hank was predeceased by his parents, George and Gertrude (Oakley) Ferguson. Hank is a lifetime member of the Englewood Elks Lodge and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed playing golf and taught golf at Davisburg Golf Course in Michigan, which was owned by his father. He volunteered for the March of Dimes many years and was active as a cook for charity dinners. Lemon Bay Funeral Home Englewood Chapel is in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com

FERGUSON MILDRED FERGUSON FERGUSON MILDRED IRENE FERGUSON MICKI FERGUSON March 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Allan W. Ferguson. Predeceased by her mother, Alta (Patton) Eggars and her grandparents, Abby and Alfred Patton. Loving mother of Tamara (David) Campbell, Sharon (Chuck) Hacker, Michael Ferguson, Allan Ferguson and Shelly (Darel) Carr. Dear sister of James (Norma) Watson. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, one nephew, three nieces, six great-nephews and one great niece. Also survived by a very large and loving family in Maryville, TN. Memorial visitation Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 12 p.m. at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Rd., (N. of Joy Rd.) until time of Memorial Service at 6 p.m. The family has entrusted care and services to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Livonia. Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

FINATERI RUTH FINATERI 81, March 16, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Dear mother of Dave (Pamela), Dale (Sherri), and Dean. Loving grandmother of Amanda and Tyler. Dearest sister of Alger Kazlauskas. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave., Roseville and Friday 9:00 a.m., until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Roseville. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to St. John Health Foundation - St. John Hospice: 1471 Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

FINCH AVIS FINCH Age 68, March 8, 2009. Dear wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Gail (Glen) Dugger, Robert (Patricia) Finch and Janet (Robert) Lemons. Dear grandmother of Alan Finch and Allison and Robert Lemons. Dear sister of Iris (John) Hunt. Visitation 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service at 11 a.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore. Memorials to Henry Ford Hospice Residence.

FINCH FRANCIS FINCH FRANK FINCH Age 72. March 29, 2009 of Emmett. Loving husband of Virginia. Dear father of Thomas (Jill), Frank (Lisa), Anthony (Anna), and Matthew (Colleen). Adored by eight grandchildren. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 14085 E. 14 Mile Rd. until Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.

FINKELSTEIN SAX ELAINE RUTH FINKELSTEIN SAX FINKELSTEIN  Beloved wife of Charles. Dear mother of Sandi (Dr. Jeffrey) Miller, Debbie (Dr. Steven) Stein, Leslie (Sandra) Finkelstein. Dear grandmother of Jason (Beth) Miller, Marc Miller, Amy Miller, Madeline Stein, Jonah Stein, Dillon Finkelstein, Gabriel Finkelstein. Loving great grandmother of Emily and Norah Miller. Dear sister of the late Mildred Zerkel and the late Doris Kofman. Dear sister in law of Sarah Pinter and the late Ida Lieberman. Services Thursday 1 p.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. Interment at Adat Shalom Memorial Park.

FISCHBACK CHARLES A FISCHBACK SR CHARLES FISCHBACK SR Age 82, March 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of Charles (Lynn) Fischback. Proud grandfather of Jamie (Mike) Evans and Nick Fischback. Also survived by many loving family and friends. No memorial service to be held at this time. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Michigan.

FISCHER CLARENCE J FISCHER CLARENCE FISCHER March 7, 2009, age 75, of Canton. Dear son of the late Clarence L. and Charlotte. Brother of Shirley Dunn and Louis (Mabel). Also survived by six nephews and one niece. Funeral Thursday 1 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland, MI. Family will receive friends Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Family requests memorials to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com

FISCHER ROBERT FISCHER Beloved husband of the late Nancy Fischer. Devoted father of Evan Bradley Fischer and Emily Rose Fischer. Loving son of Marti and Al Fischer. Cherished brother of Sherry Zeiger. Dear son-in-law of the late Elaine and the late Sam Yarost and Sema Shaw Yarost. Brother-in-law of Arlene (Dr. Gary) Reinheimer, Sandi (Larry) Burnstein, and Stuart (Lisa) Yarost. Also survived by many other loving relatives and a world of friends. SERVICES TUESDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com

FITZPATRICK BOBBY SUE FITZPATRICK BOBBY FITZPATRICK of Waterford; March 2, 2009; age 75. Beloved wife of the late John Fitzpatrick; loving mother of Tim Fitzpatrick, Diane (Jim) Irwin, Jim (Nancy) Fitzpatrick and the late Kenneth Fitzpatrick; beloved daughter of the late John Curry and Dovie Curry; dear sister of Linda (Dave) Raby; also cherished by her dog Freddie and her bird Poopsie. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 6, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment Drayton Plains Cemetery. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

FITZSIMMONS JOSEPHINE P FITZSIMMONS JOSEPHINE FITZSIMMONS February 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Sister of Stephanie Donald and Sophie Maquire. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family has entrusted care and services to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-9400. Share a memorial tribute with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

FLANNERY SHIRLEY R FLANNERY SHIRLEY FLANNERY of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away March 21, 2009 at the age of 86. She is the beloved wife of Gerard J. Flannery; and the loving mother of Michael (Mary) Flannery Sr., Gerard Flannery Jr. and the late Maureen A. Flannery. Shirley is also survived by her grandchildren, Anne Marie (Steven) Michalec, Michael (Kathryn) Flannery Jr. and Erin Flannery; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Sean, Adam and Michael III.; and siblings, John (Irene) Roggenbeck and Henry (Kathy) Roggenbeck, Mary Golm, Jerry (Sandy) Roggenbeck and the late Robert (Judy) Roggenbeck. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion. The family will receive friends on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at the Lake Orion Chapel of Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home. Reflections may be shared by visiting www.sparksgriffin.com

FLES BENJAMIN FLES March 15, 2009. Age 87. Beloved husband of Edith for 58 years. Dear father of Paula Girard (Leigh). Dear grandfather of Lisa Austin (Chad) and Ryan Girard. Memorial service Friday 10:30 a.m. at Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. Fourteen Mile Rd.(at Lahser Rd.), Beverly Hills, MI 48025. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to Northbrook Presbyterian Church or the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, 3816 Paysphere Cr., Chicago, IL 60674. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

FLETCHER SIDNEY FLETCHER SID FLETCHER March 26, 2009 Age 83 of Franklin. Born in Liverpool, England. Loving husband of Joyce "Joy". Loved by children Jacqueline Sefferman (Neil), Charmaine D'Alessandro (John) and Paul Fletcher (Jane). Adored by grandchildren Nicole Sefferman (Keith Hamel), Ian Sefferman, Brandon Anderson, John D'Alessandro, Ariel and Whitney Fletcher, Adam and Graham D'Alessandro. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held Monday, March 30th 11:30 a.m. at The Community House, 380 S. Bates, Birmingham. Memorial tributes to the Salvation Army appreciated. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

FLORKOWSKI  RAYMOND J FLORKOWSKI RAYMOND FLORKOWSKI age 66; of White Lake; passed away on March 23, 2009. Loving husband of Carol; proud father of Mark (Dee), Kristen (Michael) Lonsberry and the late Brian; adoring Puppa of Owen, Hunter and Amanda; dear brother of Frederick (Nancy). Funeral Mass Friday, March 27, 11 a.m. (In State at 10 a.m.), at St. Patrick s Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake. Visitation will be at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake, MI, beginning on Wednesday, March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, March 26 from 1 to 8 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Memorials appreciated to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

FLOWERS ARNOLD J FLOWERS ARNOLD FLOWERS of Clarkston, March 23, 2009, age 66. Husband of Diane. Father of Stacy (Thomas) Gladden, Dawn (Craig) Stamper-Russ, Steve (Kim), Bill (Paula), and Tammie Jordan. Grandfather of seven. Brother of Dorothy Maley and the late Irene Soltis. Arnie retired from Ford and volunteered at Springfield Oaks Golf Course. He enjoyed golfing and bowling. Funeral service Thursday 10 a.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Wednesday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Interment Lakeview cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or American Diabetes Association. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com.

FLURY DONALD C FLURY DONALD FLURY age 75; died Monday, March 02, 2009. He was born March 16, 1933 in Detroit to Russell and Hazel Flury. Mr. Flury retired from St. John s Hospital where he was a counselor. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of Royal Oak Lodge 464 F. & A.M.Surviving are his children, Mark (Letizia) of Dearborn Hts., Donald of Pontiac, Kathleen (Dan) Rubino of St. Clair Shores and Brian of Warren; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Visitation Thursday 1 to 8 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at the Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, 420 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak,. Memorials suggested to the Shriner s Hospital or Salvation Army. www.kinsey-garrett.com

FORBES CAROLINE GILES FORBES CAROLINE FORBES 89; of Laguna Woods, CA, formerly of Birmingham, Waterford, and Oxford; died January 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Walter R. Forbes, Sr. Dear mother of Susan (Patrick) McKenzie of Laguana Beach, Walter R. Forbes, Jr. of Holly, Kenneth (Daughn) Forbes of Clarkston, John (Cecilia) Forbes of San Diego, and Lynda Forbes of Clarkston. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2009, 1 p.m. at The Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston, MI.

FORNELL LEOLA B FORNELL LEOLA FORNELL March 1, 2009. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Olof. Dear mother of Eric (Stacy). Loving grandmother of Alison, Oliver, and Peter. Dear sister of Oliver Tornqvist, and Doris Olsson. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Tuesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 13031 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, 48213. ahpeters.com

FORSHEY NORMAN F FORSHEY NORMAN FORSHEY of Ortonville; age 64; March 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Maria Liisa Forshey; dear father of Jeffrey (Kelly) Forshey of Clarkston and Scott (Brandi) Forshey of Clarkston; grandfather of Meghan, Anna, Madeline and Kaitlin; brother of Bob, Marlene and the late David and Earl. Mr. Forshey, a U.S. Army Veteran, retired from Chrysler Corp. in 1998 after 30 years of service. He was a volunteer Brandon Fireman from 1975 to 1984. Funeral Services will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Coats Village Funeral Home, Sherman Wilk Chapel 135 South St. Ortonville, Pastor Debbie Line officiating, interment in White Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Forshey will Lie in State at the funeral home Wednesday 3 p.m. until time of service at 7:30 p.m.

FORSTER AGNES FORSTER Recently of New Port Richey, Florida, died on March 17, 2009, in Clearwater, FL. She was born on September 9, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, to Joseph and Juliana (Grohman) Forster. She graduated St. David's High School in Detroit, then studied chemistry at Nazareth College, MI, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science. Agnes worked as a nurse after graduation. Later, due to her beautiful penmanship and attention to detail, she worked for General Motors as a Research Chemist for 25 years. Agnes retired to New Port Richey, FL, in 1978. She loved gardening, photography, fishing, drawing, playing Scrabble, and long bike rides. "Auntie Aggie" is survived by eight nieces and nephews and their families. Memorial Mass 11:00 am Tuesday, March 24th at St Michael the Archangel in Clearwater, FL.

FORSTER JAMES R FORSTER JAMES FORSTER March 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Lottie. Dearest father of Laura Archer, James (Gerri), and Rosemary. Leaves four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Brother of Tom (Dolores). Member of the STITT American Legion Post. Visitation Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Christopher, Mass 12 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig, Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at the Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren.

FORYSTEK DIANE FORYSTEK age 65, March 3, 2009. Beloved wife of Fred. Dear mother of Dean (Michelle) Francisco and the late Juliet Turner. Loving grandmother of Nicholas, Ciara and Cheyenne. Step-mother of Gary (Kathy) Forystek, Karen Cooper and Frederick (Christine) Forystek and Step-Grandmother of Matthew, Ashley, Charles, Robert, David and Megan. Memorial services Saturday 11 a.m. March 14, 2009 at The New School Church in Mill Race Village, 215 Griswold, Northville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home (248-348-1233)

FOSTER CLEO M FOSTER CLEO FOSTER age 78; of Rochester; March 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Nancy; dear father of Nancy Ann, Mark, Michelle (Robert) Prill and Steven, all of Rochester; also survived by six grandchildren; two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester; visitation Thursday, 2 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Leader Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated.

FOTH ROY E FOTH ROY FOTH Age 90, March 9, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Stout). Loving father of Janet (Cary) DeRoy. Dear grandfather of Kevin, Kimberly (C.J.) Stewart, Karen (Jeffrey) Gruca and the late Kirk. Dear great-grandfather of Maggie, Michael, Hannah, Rebecca, Ryan and Jacob. Dear brother of Doris Hermes and predeceased by nine brothers and sisters. Mr. Foth was a WWII Navy Veteran and was also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions to be sent to St. John Hospice. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 4-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile Rd.). Funeral Friday, in state 10 a.m. at Our Shepard Lutheran, 2225 14 Mile Rd. (5 blocks east of Woodward) until time of service at 11 a.m. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

FOX BETTE N FOX BETTE FOX Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mom of Judy (Larry) Heath, Vickie (Ron) Bonaventura and the late Gregory. Dearest grandmother of Kristen (Gary) Schultz, Donald (Suzanne) Heath, Jennifer Fox, Andrea Bonaventura, Ronnie Bonaventura, Ryan Fox and Kyle Fox. Great-grandmother of Madison and Ava. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to St. John Hospice. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: kaulfuneralhome.com

FOX RICHARD FOX DICK FOX age 65, February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Beth. Dear step-father of Christine Kloth and David (Regina) Klann. Cherished grandfather of Andrea Klann and Ken Kloth Jr. Brother of Betty Fox of West Virginia and the late Leonard and Roger. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (btwn. Ford and Cherry Hill).

FRANCIS GLENN FRANCIS SR Age 80. March 27, 2009 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Glenn (Diane) Jr., Harold (Sue), Chuck (Kathy), Thomas (Toni), and the late Rita Nagy. Dearest grandfather of seven and a great-grandson. Mr. Francis was a member of the Lincoln Park Eagles, and the S.W.A.C. in Melvindale. Prayers Monday 10:30 a.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park, followed by Mass 11 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Lincoln Park. Visitation Sunday 12-8 p.m.

FRANKLIN MANNY FRANKLIN Beloved husband of the late Gold ie Franklin. Dear father of Robert (Marjorie) Franklin, and Marilyn (Marvin) Eichelbaum. Loving grandpa and Zayde of Kenneth (Eva) Franklin, Jennifer (Gregg) Paradise, Dennis (Julie) Eichelbaum, David (Katie) Franklin, and Susan (Shlomo) Goldstein. Proud great grandfather of 19. Brother of the late Harry Franklin, the late Morris Franklin, the late Abe Franklin, the late Sylvia Applebaum, and the late Fay Burnstein. Also survived by his loving companion Roslyn Goldfarb her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. SERVICES 12:30 P.M. THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com.

FRANKO BRIAN KEITH FRANKO BRIAN FRANKO UNCLE B FRANKO Born August 18, 1981; went home to be with the Lord February 28, 2009. Beloved son of Christopher Franko and Lori Groves; step-parents Sean, Karen and Sue. His life will be celebrated each day by his surviving brothers; Joe, Zak, Shane, Nick, Shawn and his sisters Adrienne, Erin and Shevonne. He was a devoted Uncle and his light will shine on his niece Joelle for all eternity. Brian touched so many lives and meant so much to so many that listing all the names would be impossible. He leaves us all behind with the memories of his infectious smile, hilarious sense of humor and love of life. To say he will be missed is an understatement. Brian's gentle soul has gone on to join Nana and Papa Smith, Papa Franko, Opie and Smoley. Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Thomas Aquinas, 5780 Evergreen Rd, March 5, 11:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to come together and celebrate Brian's life at 4 p.m. at Park Place Banquet Hall, 23400 Park Ave, Dearborn. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hematology dept. at Detroit Children's Hospital. Brian will be remembered not by the length of his life but the depth of his life.

FRANKOWSKI DELPHINE T FRANKOWSKI DELPHINE FRANKOWSKI Age 85. March 3, 2009. Cherished mother of JoAnn (John) Jones. Loving sister of Florentine Mathurin. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews, and her dog, Kirby. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks North of 10 Mile Rd.) Friday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Prayers. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, (Mack Ave. between 8 and 9 Mile Rds.) Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. To share a memory, visit www.bcfh.com

FRASCHETTI ROLAND FRASCHETTI Age 85, February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Dear father of Roland and Frederick (Heather). Loving grandfather of Marlaina. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the time of Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude Church, St. Clair Shores. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

FRAZIER KENNETH ALLEN FRAZIER KENNETH FRAZIER SAM FRAZIER March 11, 2009; age 77; of Pontiac. Survived by children, Ken (Michele) Peters of Waterford and Susan (Ken) Kirkpatrick of Florida; sister of Penny Rowston of Waterford; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; nephews, Jeff (Velina) Holler of Ortonville and Douglas (Nicole) Runyon of St. Clair Shores. Preceded in death by father Earl Frazier, mother Gertrude (Charles/Andy) Anderson, sister and brother-in-law, Joy and Jack Holler. Kenneth graduated from Pontiac High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2009 at Great Lakes Memorial Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.

FREDE DONALD R FREDE DONALD FREDE March 24, 2009. Age 85. Loving husband of Grace. Devoted father of Barbara (David) Perreault and Carolyn Kator. Loving Papa Don to grandchildren Carrie (Brian) Catalano, Laurie (Greg) Griffith and great grandchildren Dino, Gianni and Macey. Funeral service Friday 1 p.m. at A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. In Lieu of memorials, be a blessing to others today. ahpeters.com

FREEDMAN MARVIN A FREEDMAN MARVIN FREEDMAN Beloved husband of Shelly Freedman. Dear father of Laurie (Morrie) Lefkowitz, Wendy Mann, Jodi Alpert (Lindsay) Gross, and Joshua (Stephanie) Freedman. Loving Papa of Stacy Bishop, Chad Bishop, Adam (Arielle) Bishop, Jacob Bishop, Nikki Bishop, Brandon Lefkowitz, Matthew Lefkowitz, Alexander Ferber, Darin Gross, Brett Ferber, Jacob Gross, Bree Gross, Max Freedman, Danielle Jacobson and Jenna Jacobson. Proud great-grandfather of Molly Wilson and Brady Wilson. Brother of Sharon (Joe) Katz and the late Harvey Freedman. Brother-in-law of Gere Freedman. SERVICES 11 O'CLOCK THURSDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com

FREEMAN CATHERINE E DOWNING FREEMAN CATHERINE E FREEMAN CATHERINE FREEMAN CATHERINE DOWNING FREEMAN Age 51 of Romulus, passed March 29, 2009. Beloved wife of Brant L. Freeman. Dear mother of Sarah Constance and Clare Alberta Freeman. Dear sister of Jane (David) Berry, John B. (Melody), Patrick M. and James M. (Sharon) Downing. Daughter-in-law of Tommy Freeman and the late Alberta Freeman. Sister-in-law of Lesa Eden, Jeffrey (Susan), Dean (Lori) and Dan (Dusty) Freeman. Dear friend of Candace (Mark) Lewkowicz and many others. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and was a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in passing by her parents James and Constance Downing. Catherine was a beloved teacher at Robert J. West Middle School in Taylor. Friends may call Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at Crane Funeral Home, Inc., 36885 Goddard Rd., Romulus, MI (734) 941-9200, Rosary at 7 p.m. Prayers Wednesday 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home proceeding to St. Aloysius Catholic Church 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Romulus Cemetery. Memorials to Robert J. West Middle School , 10575 William, Taylor, MI 48180 Catherine E. Freeman-Special Education Memorial Scholarship Fund.

FREEMAN PETE FREEMAN Age 86, March 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary for 63 years. Dear father of John, William (Marcia); dearest grandfather of David (Kelly) and Will (Kelly), and great-grandfather of Joshua, MacKenzie, Zackery and Andrew. Family will receive friends Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral services will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family appreciates memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Please share a memory with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com

FREY BARBARA CAROLINE FREY BARBARA FREY Age 28, passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 20, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. Barbara was loved by many for her free spirit, independence and creative personality. Barbara was born January 8, 1981 in Grand Rapids. She attended Harbor Springs schools where she enjoyed theatre and the arts. She graduated in 1999. She then attended the College for Creative Studies in Detroit where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis on digital media in graphic arts. Barbara is survived by her father Edward J. Frey Jr. and his wife Brenda, her mother Elizabeth Meyer Frey and three sisters Mary Frey Bennett (Richard) of Gainesville, FL, Cynthia Young (Gary) of East Hampton, CT, and Sarah Rose (Randy) of Harbor Springs. Also surviving are four nephews and three nieces. Barbara will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Stone Funeral Home, 2098 E. Mitchell, Petoskey, MI 49770. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, 1300 W. Conway Rd., Harbor Springs, MI 49740 or the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Petoskey, MI 49770.

FRISCH-WILTSE LOCKIE FRISCH-WILTSE LOCKIE WILTSE LOCKIE FRISCH Age 86, of Madison Heights. died March 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Donald Wiltse and of the late William J. Frisch (1985). She is survived by her children; Betty Civitello, Bonnie (Robert) Harsen, William Jr. (Stacy) Frisch, Brenda (Kerry) Wolgast, Michael Frisch, Ronald (Linda) Frisch, David (Sandy) Frisch; step-children Debbie (Dennis) White, Catherine Jackson, James (Lynette) Jones, Daniel Wiltse, Martha (Luis) Wiltse-Lorenzo, 25 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and many great and step-great grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m., with the funeral Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Rd., Madison Heights. Online condolences: www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

FRUMIN MURRAY FRUMIN Beloved husband of Bess Frumin. Dear father of David Frumin, Judith (Joel) Levy and Mindy (Arbey) Arce. Loving grandfather of Samuel, Eva, Sarah, Elizabeth, Daniel and Maureen. Dearest brother of the late Sharon Frumin. GRAVESIDE SERVICES FRIDAY 1 P.M. AT BETH SHMUEL CEMETERY IN MT. CLEMENS. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com

FULLER EARL D FULLER EARL FULLER Age 85 of Grosse Pointe Woods MI, Died Thursday December 4th at home, Earl was an extraordinary father survived by his very grateful son Timothy Fuller and his wife Leslie Fuller, Earl also is survived by his brother Harold Fuller. Earl was an active member of the Grosse Pointe Unitarian church and loved working at the resale shop and singing in the choir. He was a WWII veteran, and retiree of Fruehauf corp.

FULTON GEORGE ALAN FULTON GEORGE FULTON Born November 10,1974 - March 26, 2009. He was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle and Husband. Funeral at Rudy Funeral Home on Van Dyke in Centerline, Saturday, March 28, 1- 3 p.m.

FUNDARO ROSEMARIE JOSEPHINE FUNDARO ROSEMARIE FUNDARO Age 80 of Ferndale passed away February 28, 2009. Beloved mother of Toni (Kurt) Tabor, Thomas (Jillanne) and Todd. Grandmother of Alicia, Joshua, Sara, Breanna, Alexandra and Thomas Edward. Great grandmother to Keegan. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. with Funeral services Friday 11 a.m. at Wessels & Wilk Funeral Home, 23690 Woodward, Pleasant Ridge. Memorials to Children's Make a Wish Foundation. www.wesselsandwilk.com

FUSCIARDI CARMELA FUSCIARDI Age 85, March 13, 2009, in Kokomo, Indiana,. Beloved wife of the late Celeste. Dear mother of Leo (Candy), Maria (Mike) Pantaleo, Albert, Tony (Debbie), the late Bruno, and Lido. Grandmother of Linda (James) Walls, Kimberly (Bill) King, Dominick, Christy, Christopher (Jenny), Elizabeth, and Anthony. Great-grandmother of eight. Sister of Bruno Lieghio, Giaginata DelDuca, and Domencia Morelli. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at John N Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 11:30 a.m. until the 12 noon Mass at St. Valentine Catholic Church, 25881 Dow, Redford. Memorials suggested to the Oncology Department of Howard Regional Hospital, 3500 S. Lafountain St., Kokomo, IN 46902 and/or Monastery of the Poor Clares, 1175 N. 300 West, Kokomo, IN 46901. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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