PRZYBYSZ GERALDINEBLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
March 2009
LAST NAME "P"
PABLO GEMINIANO G PABLO GEMINIANO PABLO JIMMY PABLO March 18, 2009, age 48. Beloved son of Rosalie and the late Arturo. Dearest brother of Willie (Frances), Dr. and Mrs. Michelle (Brian) Schultz, and Jad. Dear nephew of Sonia Grospe. Dear uncle of Camille, Cameron, Samantha and Maya. Visitation Saturday 4:00-9:00 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. and Sunday 1:00-9:00 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Clare of Montefalco, 1401 Whittier (at Mack Ave.). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
PACE VITO A PACE VITO PACE 74 of Reading and formerly of Detroit. Died February 25, 2009 in Hillsdale County. Graveside Services will be held later in Detroit.. Survivors are wife, Theresa; daughter, Eugenia (John) Lafleur; and grandsons, Brett and Jared. Preceded in death by son Andrew. Arrangements by George White Funeral Home, Reading.
PAGOTTO GINO ANDREA PAGOTTO GINO PAGOTTO Was born in the Italian town of Castello di Roganzuolo, San Fior on March 20, 1927 and died on March 7, 2009. He was a skilled carpenter and immigrated to Windsor, Ontario as a young man. Here, he met Betty De Santis who would become the love of his life and his wife for almost 51 years. He later moved to Detroit, where his superb skills in building led to increasing responsibilities in the construction industry. He advanced to construction superintendent with Darin & Armstrong, R.E. Dailey, and then Perini Building Co. Among the projects he supervised were the building of the Ford Motor Regent Court in Dearborn and portions of the Somerset North Mall. He was actively involved with the P.I.M.E. Missionaries and two chapels were built in his honor in the Philippines. Gino had many hobbies and interests including making wine and sausages, woodworking, and gardening. He was an avid gardner who grew the biggest tomatoes in Detroit and annually produced a fig harvest that was unparalleled in Michigan. He loved Detroit sports teams and Friday night wrestling. He dearly loved Detroit and the United States that provided him great opportunity. Gino was a devoted and extremely loving husband, father, and grandfather. His family was his life. A measure of his success is reflected in the achievements of his three children—Dr. Luciana (Scott) Young in Chicago, IL, Carla in Jacksonville, FL and Gino (Kim) in Washington D.C. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, his three children, his two brothers, Ferruccio and Luciano and extended family in Italy, and two beautiful granddaughters, Zoey and Gianna. He always will be remembered singing his song..."Ti voglio bene assai..." Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-8 p.m. with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 West Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Family request memorial donations to P.I.M.E. Missionaries and St. Alphonsus Church.
PAINTER DON C PAINTER DON PAINTER Beloved husband of Carol. Dear father of Joseph and Don (Jennifer). Grandfather of Sarah and Nicholas. Uncle of David (Emila) Palmer, Maria, David Mathew Palmer, Aleksandra, Tandy (Thomas) McClain, Vivian Denise, Brian. Memorial Service and American Legion Service Friday, 8 p.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail). The family will receive visitors Friday 3-8 p.m. Memorial contributions to Wayne/Westland Special Olympics or Angela Hospice or Mi-Cops would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com
PAKLEDINAZ THOMAS J PAKLEDINAZ SR THOMAS PAKLEDINAZ SR Age 68. Beloved husband of Theresa. Loving father of Janet (Ronald) Dulecki, Thomas (Nancy) Pakledinaz Jr., Michael Pakledinaz, Cindy (Paul) Moro and David Pakledinaz; grandfather of Amber Pakledinaz, Ryan Pakledinaz, Alannah Dulecki and Nathan Dulecki; brother of Joseph Pakledinaz, and the late John Pakledinaz; brother-in-law of Donna Pakledinaz. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield (North of 19 Mile Rd.) Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society or American Lung Association would be appreciated. Share your thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com.
PALAZZOLO ANTONINA PALAZZOLO ANTONINA DALEO PALAZZOLO Age 74, March 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Al Palazzolo. Loving mother of Patricia (Steve) Hohensee, Diana Palazzolo and Frank Palazzolo. Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Jennifer (John) Perri, Arielle and Alyssa. Dear sister of Paul Daleo and Sam (Janet) Daleo. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby), 54880 Van Dyke Ave. at 25 Mile Rd. Entombment Resurrection. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PALLAZOLA ANDREW P PALLAZOLA ANDREW PALLAZOLA Age 81, March 12, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Mary (William) Dowdy, Martha (Kevin) Webb, Monica (Kevin) King, Margaret, Joseph (Angie), Hugh (Giovanna) and the late Mark. Dear grandfather of William, Jeremy, Kenneth, Steven (Amber), Christopher, Crystal, Brent, Vincent, Alexander and Mario. Great grandfather of Gwendolyn, Morgan and Taylor. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 11:30 a.m. with a 12 Noon Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Road, 2 blks North of Ford Rd.).
PALM JACOB RYAN PALM JACOB PALM With grieving, heavy hearts, we announce the birth and death of our baby son, Jacob Ryan Palm. He was born and died on March 25, 2009. He looked very peaceful, and was a perfect, beautiful baby. He was, and still is much loved and shall live on forever in our hearts. "Some people dream of angels. We held one in our arms." Loving son of Yvonne Holland and Gregg Palm. Charitable Contributions may be sent to H.U.G.S. (Help Understanding Grief and Support) Harris Birthing Center Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital, 1 William Dr., Commerce, MI 48382-2201
PALMER DERICK E PALMER DERICK PALMER D-NO PALMER age 43; passed Sunday, March 22, 2009; at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. Mr. Palmer leaves to cherish his memory children, TaQuanda, Toy'e, Toshina, Tiera, Alyrica and Derick Jr; six grandchildren; parents, Dorothy Ghee and Reginald Hardiman; grandmother, Dovetter Roston; fiance', Kiesha; a host of friends, including special friends, Keema and Dawn. "D-No" was preceded in death by his grandfather Algie Palmer and uncle, James Lee Palmer. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor James Bond, Jr, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. " D-No" will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
PALYJ CHARLES J PALYJ CHARLES PALYJ of Waterford; March 23, 2009; age 69. Loving husband of Trudy Palyj for 44 years; dear father of Traci (Bill) Regner, Justine Padilla and John (Bonnie) Palyj; beloved grandfather of Michael Jr., Jamie, Devvon, Reese, Joseph and Mateo; great grandfather of Dominic. Sadly missed by many friends and family members. Mr. Palyj was a millwright at the Chrysler Corporation and was a veteran of the United States Army. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford (248) 674-4181. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
PARKES RICHARD A PARKES JR RICHARD PARKES JR suddenly March 5, 2009. Age 55 of Waterford, formerly of Bloomfield Hills. Proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy Vietnam. Longtime machinist for the automotive supply industry. Beloved husband of Caron for 26 years. Loving son of Ethel (nee O'Brien) and the late Richard A. Dear brother of Brian (Margo), Ethel Grossfeld (Kenneth), Stephen (Ann) and Matthew (Larissa). Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Sunday 4-8 p.m. Scripture service 4:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Monday 11 a.m. at St. Hugo of the Hills Stone Chapel, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304. Visitation begins at church 10:30 a.m. Memorials to St. Hugo of the Hills Scholarship Fund. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
PARTAIN MARJORY S PARTAIN MARJORY PARTAIN Age 94. March 24, 2009. Beloved wife of the late James Partain. Dear mother of James Partain, Virginia Reed and the late Nancy McDonald. Cherished grandmother of eight, great-grandmother of five. Visitation Thursday 6-9 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., (1 block W. of Farmington Rd.). Funeral and Interment in San Antonio, Texas. Memorials can be sent to The Salvation Army. www.thayer-rock.com
PASTOR PAULINE PASTOR Age 84, March 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loving mother of Peter (Theresa) Pastor and Patricia (Bill) Wood. Cherished grandmother of Peter (Laura) Pastor, Steven Pastor, Kathryn (Jeremy) Whitcher and Ryan and Kristen Wood. Dearest great grandmother of Madison, Emma Rose, Theresa and Ethan. Dear sister of Green (Joyce) Bryant. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Drive), Dearborn Friday 2-9 p.m. In state Saturday at St. Sebastian Church 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m.
PATERSON GARY PATERSON 57; of Morehead City, NC; died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at Carteret General Hospital. Memorial Services will be held 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2009 at New Life Assembly of God. He is survived by his wife, Diane Paterson; daughter Sarah Scarmeas (Nick) of Ferndale, MI; step-sons, Bill Taylor (Karen) of Pontiac, MI, Jeremy Taylor of Waterford, MI and James Taylor (Margarita) of New Baltimore, MI; aunts, Phyliss Henning (Emory) of Macelona, MI, Linda Forrester (Bill) of New Haven, MI and Jill Vollick (Ken) of Livonia, MI; and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to New Life Assembly of God, 301 Friendly Rd., Morehead City, NC 28557.
PATTON GEORGE KENNETH PATTON GEORGE PATTON age 85; March 26, 2009; of Houghton Lake, formerly of Troy. Beloved husband of Norma W. (Papke) Patton; dear father of Robert (Kathy) Patton and Linda (Adam) Dunn; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren; dear brother of Rita (Lawrence) Dickerson, Katherine (Marvin) Bricker and the late William Patton. Visitation Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy. (248) 689-0700. Funeral Tuesday 12 Noon at funeral home. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the Disabled American Veterans. Share memories with the online registry book at www.pricefuneralhome.net
PATTON MARIE JEAN PATTON MARIE PATTON March 2, 2009. Beloved wife of 62 years to Pat. Dear Mother of Gail, Ross and Ellen. Loving Grandma of Susie, Mark, Matt, Janet and Allie. Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power, Farmington, MI, Friday, March 6, 10:00 a.m. Visitation one half hour prior to Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer Association, Hospice of Michigan, Camp Odayin for Children with heart disease, campodayin.com
PAWLAK LEO JOSEPH PAWLAK LEO PAWLAK Age 90 of Dearborn, March 9, 2009. Loving husband of the late Marie. Dear father of James (Karen) Pawlak and Leona (John) Nickell. Grandfather of Kristina (Tom) Trevarrow and Roger Nickell. Great grandfather of Eden Trevarrow. The family will receive friends at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. Rochester Wednesday 5-9 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the Parkinson Foundation, 30400 Telegraph Road, Suite 150, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-5819. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
PAWLOWSKI FRANK PAWLOWSKI age 89, March 7, 2009. Beloved lifelong partner of Genevieve Koza. Dear uncle of Richard Vukmirovich. Also survived by many great-nieces and a great-nephew. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m., with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). Share memories at www.Temrowski.com
PAWLOSKI MADELINE PAWLOSKI MADELINE BOMMARITA PAWLOSKI (nee BOMMARITO) Age 85. March 6, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Norman. Loving mother of Carol (Philip) Pannecouck and Norman. Proud and loving grandmother of Nicole (Todd) Richman and Christopher (Kati) Pannecouck; great-grandmother of Joshua, Madeline and Benjamin. Dear sister of Mary (Rudolph) Warden and the late Paul Bommarito. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile). In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church on the corner of 23 Mile and Romeo Plank, until 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PAYE PATRICIA PAYE On February 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Cherished mother of Cathy Sarver, Bill, and Suzanne (Joe) Adams. Dear grandmother of eight. Visitation at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper Ave. (between 12 and 13 Mile Rds.), St. Clair Shores on Monday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service at Trinity Episcopal Church on Tuesday. In state 10 a.m., Service 11 a.m.
PAYNE, MARLENE M PAYNE MARLENE PAYNE of Pontiac; March 8, 2008; at 72 years of age. Loving mother of Cynthia Marie (Terry) Haynes, the late Danny Payne, Lisa D. (Joey) Sweeney and Julia A. Payne; dear grandmother of Renee (Butch) Williams, Rebecca (Scott) Buetler, Terry (Amanda) Haynes II, Joey (Shanna) Sweeney Jr., Danny Payne, David Payne and Josielynn (Brandon) Newsom; great grandmother of Emily, Ravyn, Tristan, Trinity Grace, Hailey, Zander and Maria. Preceded in death by her brother Russell R. Foote, Jr. Funeral Service will be Friday, March 13, 2009, 1 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends Thursday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook.
PEARCE PAUL BURTON PEARCE PAUL PEARCE of Ferndale, passed away March 11, 2009 age 82. Father of one son James (Sharon nee Wais) Pearce. Two grandchildren Matthew and Randy. One brother, three sisters, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation will be held at SPAULDING & CURTIN FUNERAL HOME in Ferndale from 6-9 p.m. on Friday March 13. Services will be held Saturday March 14, WHITE CHAPEL CEMETERY in Troy at 1 p.m. Memorials for Paul to the charity of your choice. Your spirit lives on in all of us.
PEASLEE ROBERT L PEASLEE ROBERT PEASLEE Age 92. March 5, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Betty. Loving father of Robert (Yvonne) and the late Bonnie Jean Adams. Proud grandfather of Ann (James) Saunders and Jeffrey (Lisa) Peaslee. Five great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 6-8 p.m., Friday 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
PEELING ROBERT E PEELING ROBERT PEELING March 20, 2009. Age 77. Beloved husband of the late Hazel. Loving dad of Stephen (Deborah) and James (Joyce). Survived by his mother Frances. Visitation will be Thursday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne. Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. Please leave a message at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com.
PELACHYK NANCY PELACHYK March 11, 2009. Beloved wife of Paul. Loving daughter of Bernice Gambrell and the late William. Dear mother of Joel D. (Nina) and Justin P. (Kelly). Dear grandmother of Kyle, Joseph, Cathline and Paul. Sister of Arlene Friskey, Karen Vert, Paul Gambrell and Bruce Gambrell. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. from the chapel of the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (West of Lilley Rd). Family will receive visitors Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorial contributions to Canton Calvary Assembly of God, 7933 N. Sheldon Rd., Canton, 48187 would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial tribute" with the family at: griffinfuneralhome.com
PELGUS GREGORY J PELGUS GREGORY PELGUS March 22, 2009, age 57, Suddenly. Beloved husband of Geri. Dear father of Brian and Megan. Brother of Cathy Martin, Alan Pelgus and the late Christopher Pelgus. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services Thursday 11 a.m. at the D. S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile). Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Please share memories at www.temrowski.com
PELLEGRIN GERALD J PELLEGRIN GERALD PELLEGRIN Age 72 of Farmington Hills. March 3, 2009, after a long illness. Jerry is survived by Carolyn, his dear wife of 48 years. Loving father of Jill Heffron (Tim) and Jodi Meschke (Tim). Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Nicholas and Danny. Dear brother of Thomas Pellegrin (Carolyn), and Doreen Casper (John). Jerry is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral Mass Friday, March 6th, 11:00 a.m. (in state 10:30 a.m.) at St. Clare of Assisi Church, 29200 W. 10 Mile Rd. (just E. of Middlebelt Rd.), Farmington Hills. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (just N. of Grand River, btw. 9-10 Mile Rd.), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes are suggested to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016 (www.ccfa.org) or to the charity of the donor's choice. heeney-sundquist.com
PENDLETON ANNA MERLE PENDLETON ANNA PENDLETON March 13, 2009, age 92 of Harper Woods. Beloved wife of the late John Pendleton for 65 years. Loving mother of Linda (Tom) Ward. Dear grandmother of Cindy (Jeremy) Decker and Alison (Matt) Nauta. Proud great-grandmother of Brandon, Jackson and Brooklyn Decker. Predeceased by her parents, Alva Troy and Nancy Olvielene Hopkins, sister Virginia Lou, and brothers Freed, James, Lee Roy, and Glenn Hopkins. Survived by sisters Geneice Sparks and Dorothy (Karl) Parchert, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. and Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment at the Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, Clinton Township. Memorials to Season's Hospice, 27355 John R, Madison Hts., MI 48071.
PEPONIS PETER PEPONIS Age 70. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dear father of Stephane, Dino, Nicholas and Andrea (Scott) Clark. Loving grandfather of John, Alexis and Melissa. Dear brother of James (Viola) Peponis. Leaves many nieces and nephews and friends and relatives in Greece. Pete was a well known Detroit Restaurateur. Visiting Thursday 3-9 p.m., Trisagion 7 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (Btw 6-7 Mile). Funeral Services Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 36375 Joy Rd (east of Newburg). Interment Parkview Cemetery.
PERCHIKOFF MOLLIE PERCHIKOFF Beloved wife of the late Herbert Perchikoff. Cherished Mother of Allan Perchikoff, Marcie (Kevin) Roszko and the late Andrea (Mark) Dubrinsky. Loving grandmother of Jason and Steven Perchikoff, Saun Dubrinsky, Shaynna Dubrinsky, Ashley Roszko and Jeremy Roszko. Great-grandmother of Johnathan Perchikoff. Dear sister of Leonard (Paula) Greenberg and the late Florence (the late Arnold) Wagner. SERVICES 9:15 AM FRIDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com.
PERECKY JULIA PERECKY Age 77 of Pigeon Forge. Passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009. She was a Canadian citizen, loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by husband Iwan Perecky. Survived by daughter and son-in-law Pat and Robert McBrayer; sons Daniel and wife Gail Perecky and Walter Perecky. Four granddaughters and five grandsons, one great-granddaughter, and five great-grandsons. Memorial Service will be held on March 23 at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Contact Holy Sepulchre for details.
PERINOFF ANN PERINOFF Age 83. March 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Steven. Loving mother of Elizabeth. Dear sister of Virginia (the late Edward) Daniels. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday 1-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak. Memorials to the church are appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
PERKINS DANIEL D PERKINS DANIEL PERKINS August 12, 1923, to March 25, 2009; of Reed City, formerly of Walled Lake. Veteran of W.W.II. Loving husband of Dorothy for 61 years; father of Mary Green (Ken), Elizabeth Joras (Raymond), Daniel, Jr. (Glenna), James (Sue), Jane Norman (Dale), Bertha Kuehl (Alan), William (Trina) and David (Mendy); 15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside Services pending.
PERRY, ANREW S.; of Clarkston; March 7, 2009; age 88. Beloved father of Sandra Hull-Hebert (James); beloved grandfather of Jason Hull and Jeremy (Stephanie) Hull. Mr. Perry owned Perry Electric Company and was a veteran of the United States Merchant Marines. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 12 Noon at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Waterford Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
PESCHKE ROBERT D PESCHKE ROBERT PESCHKE Age 87, of Farmington Hills. March 8, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Lois for 59 years. Dearest friend of Dorothy (the late Clarence) Rottermond. Loving uncle of Mark and David Rottermond. Also leaves many caring friends. Robert was born in Detroit and served as a City of Detroit Police Officer until his retirement. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. (in state 10 a.m.) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 20805 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Memorials suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church. www.thayer-rock.com
PESOLA LOUISE C PESOLA LOUISA PESOLA LOUISE LALONDE PESOLA LOUISE C LALONDE PESOLA (nee. LaLonde); of Waterford, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie; was born September 10, 1930, and died March 16, 2009; at 78 years of age. Beloved wife of the late James Pesola; loving mother of Debbie (Bill) Sutton of Clarkston, Gordon (Becky) Pesola of Clarkston and the late Sue Ellen Pesola; dearest grandmother of Steven (Shannon) Sutton of Oxford, Shanna Sutton, Jarret and Katelyn Pesola all of Clarkston; and great grandmother of Gavin Sutton; Mrs. Pesola is also survived by her brother Jake LaLonde; sister Lorraine Streeter; sisters-in-law Gloria LaLonde, Josephine (Henry) Bouvet; brother-in-law John (Lila) Pesola; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sister Beatrice Buchicakes and brothers Dusty and Charles LaLonde. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 19, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME (3141 Sashabaw Rd., Waterford), and Friday, March 20, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at C S Mulder Funeral Home, (4951 S. M129, Sault Ste. Marie). Private Burial will take place at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens, Pickford. In lieu of flowers donations may be considered to Waterford Paramedics or Genesys Hospice in Louise s name, envelopes available at the funeral homes. To send a private condolence to the family, go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.
PETERS ALAN MATTHEW PETERS ALAN PETERS Age 57 of Howell, passed away at his home Thursday, March 12, 2009. He was born July 30, 1951. Alan had served as a custodian for Brighton High School for 27 years. Beloved husband of Carol "Cari" A. (Broderick) whom he married in Pinckney on February 14, 1994. Loving father of Elena Schoeps of Pittsburg, PA. Also survived by his father, Ken (Becky) Peters of Dallas, TX; brothers, Victor Wall and Michael (LeeAnn) Wall of Howell. Memorial service Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Brighton Church of the Nazarene, 7669 Brighton Rd., Brighton with Pastor Mark Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions suggested to St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospice. Arrangements by MacDonald's Funeral Home, Howell (517-546-2800).
PETERS CHARLES H PETERS CHARLES PETERS Age 71. March 4, 2009. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Debra Pawlus, Michael and James. Grandfather of Nicole Zabik, Andrew, Joseph (Debie), and Sam Pawlus. Brother of James, Ronald (Chris) and David (Kris). Brother-in-law of Jim (Justine) Bates. Memorial Visitation Saturday 1 p.m. until a 6 p.m. Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill).
PETERS MICHAEL PETERS Age 84. February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Dearest father of Marlene (David) Hadley, Michael (Carol) and the late Shirley Ann Peters. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Renee, Rachelle, Robert, Kris and Nicole. Dear brother of Frank Piot and Katie Piotrzkiewicz. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave. at Artesian. Parish Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anselm Church with Mass of the Resurrection to follow at 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. Veteran of the U.S. Navy and a 50 year member of the Msgr. Hunt K of C #3312.
PETERS ROBERT PETERS BOB PETERS AGE 63 of Leonard; July 9, 1945, to March 24, 2009. Survived by his brother, Theodore Frank Peters, Jr.; and his beloved dog, Casey. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Bossardet Chapel, Oxford. For further information please call 248-628-3100 or visit www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com
PETERS THOMAS W PETERS WWII MARINE VETERAN Iwo Jima and Guam THOMAS PETERS died March 27, 2009. Dear father of Phil, Denise, and Jeff. Grandfather of Katie, Rachel, Ben and Anna.
PETRACCI VIRGINIA PETRACCI March 10, 2009, age 79. Wife of the late Rinaldo. Dear mother of Deborah Pulis (Joseph) and James Petracci (Lori). Grandmother of Renee Mucci (Michael), Kyle Pulis, Joseph and Jon Petracci. Great-grandmother of Anthony and Joseph Mucci. Sister-in-law of Edith Coussens (Jim). Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), with Prayers at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R., Troy. Visitation at church begins 9 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorial Tributes to Seasons Hospice, 27355 John R., Suite 100, Madison Heights, MI 48071. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
PETROSKE ROBERT J PETROSKE ROBERT PETROSKE Age 62. March 29, 2009. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of Michael (Sara) and David (fiancée Emily Hayes). Proud grandfather of Jack. Dear son of Frances (the late Leo) Petroske. Dear brother of Tom (Wiesia) Petroske. Son-in-law of Art (Elaine) Ringey. Also survived by many loving brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Friday, in state 9 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (btw. 17-18 Mile Rds.), until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at: WujekCalcaterra.com
PETROVIC DANNY DUSAN PETROVIC DANNY PETROVIC age 84. March 24, 2009. Beloved brother of Darinka Banjac and Branko Petrovic. Dearest uncle to Rade Petrovic, Branko Petrovic , Nenad Petrovic, Dusan Petrovic, Vlade Banjac and their families. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Pomen Thursday and Friday 7:00 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd.), Warren. Funeral Saturday Instate 10:00 a.m., Opelo 10:30 a.m. at St. Stevan Decanski Serbian Orthodox Church, 14235 E. 11 Mile Rd., Warren. Interment Monday at St. Sava Cemetery, Broadview, OH.
PFUHL CARLA PFUHL Age 94 and a resident of Milford, passed away on March 5, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Pfuhl, and her son, Peter Richard Pfuhl, and is survived by her daughters, Darlene (William) Smith of Detroit, Nadine (Roger) Gibson of Seneca, SC; grandchildren, James Dennis (Tasha) Spiver, Jr., Roger Lee (Johanna) Gibson, Jeremy Jay (Jennifer) Gibson, Gene (April) Gibson and thirteen great-grandchildren. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Road, Milford, on Wednesday, March 11, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 3-9 p.m., with a Vigil Service Tuesday at 7 p.m. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
PHENEY MARY LOU MATTHEWS PHENEY MARY LOU PHENEY MARY PHENEY MARY MATHEWS PHENEY Age 75, died March 1, 2009. The beloved wife of the late Harry L. for 44 years. Loving and devoted mother of Michael (Tina), Barbara (Ed) Sullivan, Carolyn (John) Provagna, Joanne (Mark) Moening. Dearest "Grandma Lulu" to Krista, Michael, Marc, Patrick, Sean, Abby, Stephen, David, Erin, Matthew, Megan, Eddie, and Tommy. Dear sister of Rose Marie Held, William L. (Peggy) Matthews and the late Patrick D. (Carol) Matthews. Daughter of the late Louis and Mary Matthews. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (south of 6 Mile Rd.) Monday 3-8 p.m. and Tuesday 1-8 p.m. In state Wednesday 10:15 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd. (south of 5 Mile Rd.), Plymouth, MI. Family suggests memorials to any charity, or to St. Kenneth Catholic Church.
PHILLIPS HENRY VERN PHILLIPS HENRY PHILLIPS March 8, 2009, age 70. Beloved husband of Rose. Dear father of Mark (Barbara) and Helen Phillips. Dear grandfather of Dallas, Delaney, Teagan, Tiana and Rhys. Private arrangements were entrusted to the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home.
PHILLIPS RICHARD G PHILLIPS RICHARD PHILLIPS age 80 of Warren, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009. Beloved husband of Shirley for 50 years. Dearest father of Ann Garrison-Arthur (Robert). Loving grandfather of Paul and Nicole Garrison. Visitation at the Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home 2125 West Twelve Mile Road (two blocks west of Woodward Avenue) Berkley, 5-9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be private.
PHILION LEONARD PHILION DUTCH PHILION Age 76, of Royal Oak (formerly of Brighton) passed away on Monday, March 23, 2009. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at Herrmann Funeral Home, Brighton. Funeral Mass Friday 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Brighton with Fr. Leo Lulko officiating. Memorials suggested to: Keep Memory Alive Foundation, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106.
PIACENTINI BETTY PIACENTINI 77, of Imlay City, previously of Mio and Union Lake, died March 9, 2009. Betty was born May 24, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Clara Rix. Betty married John Eroe Piacentini on May 15, 1954. Beloved mother to Cheryl Booth of Imlay City, Michael (Karen) Piacentini of Fenton and Delmar (Karen) Piacentini of Florida; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren
PICANO ANTHONY PICANO TONY PICANO Age 56, March 8, 2009. Beloved father of Danelle and the late Gary. Dear brother of Deborah (James) Brancheau. Loving uncle of Cortney and Joseph. Visitation Friday 12 noon till time of service 3 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile (E. of I275), Livonia. Please leave the family a memorial message at harryjwillfuneralhome.com.
PICKERING ESTON ALBERT PICKERING ESTON PICKERING Age 82 of Rochester Hills, March 21, 2009. Memorial service Tuesday, March 24, 2009 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends 10:00 AM until time of service at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Online guestbook: www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
PIELECHOWSKI WANDA KOKOSZKA PIELECHOWSKI WANDA PIELECHOWSKI (NEE KOKOSZKA) Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving sister of Evelyn (the late Dan) Crowley, Delphine (Eugene) Fleszar, and the late Ted (Phyllis). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Mass Tuesday 10 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.
PIERZYNSKI EDWARD JOSEPH PIERZYNSKI EDWARD PIERZYNSKI March 12, 2009. Age 74. He is survived by his wife, Darlynne; his children, Andrew (Michelle) Pierzynski, Elizabeth Kauffmann (Charles), Michael (Tina) Pierzynski and step daughters Elizabeth Stewart (Alan) and Jacquelynn DuChateau (Jamison Armstrong). Also surviving is his brother, Sylvester Pierzynski (JoAnn); 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and many other dear friends and family. He served with the 71st Artillery Company. A memorial Mass will be held at St. Kenneth's Catholic Church, Plymouth, MI on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. Memorial donation's to Henry Ford Hospice or the American Heart Association.
PIETRANDREA DINA PIETRANDREA age 83 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of Linda (Artemio) DelSerrone, Doris (David) Pratt, and Angela (Patrick) Canfield. Dear sister of Cornelia Rossi, the late Fiorina Evangelista, the late Romeo Cerilli. Dearest grandmother of Dina (Mike) Muglia, Kristina (Tony) Finocchio, David Pratt, William Canfield, Jennifer (Brian) Woehlke, Mark Pratt, Patrick Canfield, and Mike Pratt. Dear great-grandmother of Isabel and Michael Muglia. Also survived by many loving nieses and nephews. Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home 23701 Ford Rd. on Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, In state St. Clement Catholic Church, 5275 Kenilworth (Dearborn) 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Entombment St. Hedwig Cemetery (Dearborn Hts.) Family suggests donations to American Heart Association. Obituary/ Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com
PIHLAJA HELMI V PIHLAJA HELMI PIHLAJA Age 85 died March 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Arvo. Loving mother of Ray (Nancy), Roger (Deborah), Carole (Bruce) Kopytek. Dear grandmother of Jesse, Jennifer, Jill, Christine, Daniel and Gary; great-grandmother of Jacob; grandmother-in-law to Collin Korb. Sister of Roy Luttinen. Predeceased by granddaughter Julie Korb; siblings Maime Cornellier, Waino, Reino, Norman Luttinen and Ruth Gallagher. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Friday at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Township 48038. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
PILAT MARION T PILAT MARION PILAT MITZI PILAT Age 81, died Thursday, March 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Dear mother of Judy Pilat, Nanette (Howard) Dodds, and Jacqueline (Mark) Willis. Cherished grandmother of David Dodds, Michael (Resha) Sproessig, and Elizabeth and Matthew Willis. Loving sister of Patricia Kulesza. Proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, March 18, 2009 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Mass of the Resurrection at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 26100 Ridgemont, Roseville with Rev. Fr. Robert Schuster, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to the Michigan Humane Society, American Cancer Society, and the American Lung Association. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline.
PIPA MICHAEL PIPA Age 84, March 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Leona "Lee". Dear father of Judith (David) Shahinian, Karan Thomas, Mark, Michele (Vincent) Salvato and the late Michael A. Grandfather of Alexander and Andrea. Also survived by 1 brother and 3 sisters. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Tuesday 11:30 a.m. until 12 noon Mass St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard at Plymouth Rd. Memorials suggested to Angela Hospice or Capuchin Soup Kitchen.
PIPER ROBERT D PIPER ROBERT PIPER BUD PIPER Age 83 of Taylor. March 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce for 60 years. Loving father of Colleen, Kathleen, Cheryl, and Carol Sue (Donnie) Yates. Proud grandfather of Wayne (Amy) Smith, Jennifer, Rachel Trimai, and Shawna Piper. Great-grandfather of Sabastian Smith. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a Service at 7 p.m. at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Visit the on-line guest book at www.martenson.com.
PLASKEY RICHARD A PLASKEY RICHARD PLASKEY Age 85, March 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Joyce (the late Bob) Maksimuk, Rick, Wade (Theresa) , Bob (Carol), Janice (Allen) Hunt and Ron (Connie). Proud and loving grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of five. Dear brother of Bob Plaskey. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Richard was a Pharmacist by trade and devoted 30 years as a Teacher with Warren Woods Public Schools. Member of Bally's fitness (in Sterling Heights). Veteran of the U.S. Navy (WWII). Donations preferred to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Wake Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Monday 9 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile until 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guestbook" at: WujekCalcaterra.com.
PLAYWIN ANNA M PLAYWIN ANNA PLAYWIN March 19, 2009. age 92. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dearest mother of Roger (Sue), Barbara (Roy) Fortin, and Kathleen (Cliff) Kedzierski. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Pilar, Kathleen (Todd) Biederwolf, Patrick (Erin) Ulano, David (Lisa) Fortin, Andrew Fortin, Christopher (Stephanie) Fortin, Erik Sundquist, and Andrea (Larry) Donohue. Great grandmother of Adea and Savana Biederwolf, Xavier and Salvador Ulano, Tyler, Trevor and Thea Fortin, Dennes, Elizabeth and Joseph Donohue and Olivia Tyorala. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15020 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Seasons Hospice, 27355 John R., Madison Hgts, MI 48071 or Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, of Grosse Pointe.
PLECHA ADOLPH S PLECHA ADOLPH PLECHA Age 86 of Madison Heights, died March 20 in New Mexico. Arrangements pending at Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home, Royal Oak, 248-541-4400. www.kinsey-garrett.com
PLESS KATHLEEN PLESS age 54; of Sylvan Lake; passed away February 28, 2009. Loving wife of Roland; dear mother of Christopher (Melissa) Pless, Jennifer, William, Florinda and Antonio; proud grandmother of Megan; daughter of Otis and Alice Ackley; sister of Raymond (Joanna) and Mark Ackley; daughter-in-law of Marion. The Funeral Mass will be 11:30 a.m Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Our Lady of Refuge Church, Orchard Lake. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Mrs. Pless will Lie in State at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Right of Life.
PLIZGA ANGELINE M KAZIRUT PLIZGA ANGELINE KAZIRUT PLIZGA ANGELINE M PLIZGA ANGELINE PLIZGA (NEE KAZIRUT)Of Clinton Township, MI. Formerly of Hamtramck and Detroit, MI. March 16, 2009. Age 80. Born February 14, 1929 in Hamtramck, MI. Beloved wife and best friend of the late John "Jack", they were married August 11, 1951 in Hamtramck, MI. Dearest mother of Jacquelyn (Robert) Coniglio and Tressa (Gerard) Giacona. Loving grandmother of Emily, Nicholas, Alex, Vinny, Tony, Sam, Olivia, and, Michael. Predeceased by parents Stanley and Mary Kazirut. Predeceased by siblings Al, Helen, Ed, Sophie, and Virginia. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture Service Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PLOCINIK ANTHONY PLOCINIK TONY PLOCINIK Age 77. Beloved husband of Joann (nee Dorn) for 47 years. Cherished father of Stephen Plocinik, Elaine (Marshall) Isaacs, Richard (Kristen) Plocinik, and Michael (Sarah) Plocinik. Proud grandfather of Hailey and Blake Isaacs, and newborn, Sophie Anne Plocinik. Brother of Stephanie Giordano and Alexander Plocinik. Predeceased by his parents, Maximillian and Mary Plocinik and siblings, Edward, Sr. Justinia, Ceil, Leopold, Mary, Sr. Victima, Clara, Stella, Pearl and Sebastian. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. at S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot Ave. at 8½ Mile, Eastpointe. Visitation Saturday at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment Assumption Grotto Cemetery. Please share a thought or memory at www.schultzfuneralhome.com
PLOTTS FREDERICK J PLOTTS FREDERICK PLOTTS JR Age 55, passed peacefully, March 19, 2009 at his home in Ferndale. Beloved brother of Gregory F. Plotts of Los Angeles, California. A memorial gathering will be 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at O'Mara's Restaurant, 2555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley (at Coolidge). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Detroit Lions Charities, 222 Republic Dr., Allen Park, MI 48101 (www.detroitlions.com).
POIRIER RONALD G POIRIER RONALD POIRIER March 24, 2009. Age 74. Beloved husband of Mildred. Dear father of Nancy Poirier-Jones (Lt. Col. Matthew Jones). Loving grandfather of Logan, Ellie and Charlotte. Brother of Robert, Joe, David and Barbara. Services Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile (one mile W. of Farmington Rd.), Saturday 11:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association preferred.
POKRIFKIE SR VIRGINIA LENORE POKRIFKIE IHM SR VIRGINIA POKRIFKIE IHM SR VIRGINIA IHM Age 90. Died March 17, 2009. Beloved sister of Ilene Burke of Venice, FL and John Pokryfkie of Allentown, MI. Visitation Thursday 1:00-7:30 p.m. at the I.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in Monroe, MI with Prayers at 2 p.m. and Funeral Services on Friday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, (734) 241-9300.
POLEFKA JULIA M POLEFKA JULIA POLEFKA Age 85. March 6, 2009 of Warren. She is survived by her husband of 61 years John E.; her daughter Joan (Marvin) Tomlan; son John Joseph; grandchildren Adrianne (Charles) Kim and Adam Tomlan. Julia loved the outdoors and animals. Julia will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known her during their life. Visitation at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren, Monday 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. Memorial contributiona to Michigan Humane Society appreciated by family. ahpeters.com
POLK CELESTE M POLK CELESTE POLK CEE CEE POLK Age 43. Loving daughter of Rita and the late Chester Polk. Dear sister of C. Timothy (Susan), Arlene Edmonds, Audrey Polk, and Bridget (Brett) Polk. Dear aunt of Nathan (Sandra) Edmonds, Natalie (Stephen) Kerzka, and Whitney Paige. Great-aunt of Kacey and Joshua Edmonds. Godmother to Zachary. Beloved "mommy" of her dog Lucy Snowball. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m., Wednesday 2-8 p.m., Rosary 7:00 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes, (S. of 18 Mile) and Thursday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Ronald Catholic Community (15 Mile E. of Garfield). Burial at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to the Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament, Farmington Hills would be appreciated. Visit on line at www.mem.com
POLLOCK EUGENE M POLLOCK EUGENE POLLOCK GENO POLLOCK of Macomb Township, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, after a brief, courageous battle with cancer. Surviving is his adoring wife of 53 years, Joan; children, Kathleen (George) Day, Christine (Michael) Page, David (Karen) Pollock and Carol (John) Paruch; six grandchildren, Geoffrey, Matthew (Natajsha), Michael, Daniel, Jack and Ann; four great grandchildren, Amallia, Sean, Julian and Braylon; brother, Edward (Betty) Pollock and sister, Eleanor (Edward) Ochylski. Funeral 10:00 a.m., Monday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 44633 Utica Road, Utica. In state at 9:30 a.m. Visiting at Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 NB Gratiot, Mt. Clemens from 1 - 9 p.m., Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen or American Cancer Society Research.
POLLOCK MARILYN A POLLOCK MARILYN POLLOCK Age 83, March 12, 2009. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth Pollock. Loving sister of the late James Pollock and Jeanne Larson. She will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews; two great grand nieces and one great grandnephew. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with evening Prayers at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr). In state Monday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (East of Van Dyke). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Memorials may be made to the Capuchins. Share a memory at www.bcfh.com.
POMANTE SALVATORE J POMANTE SALVATORE POMANTE Of Owosso, formerly of Roscommon and Center Line, age 94, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Central Michigan Community Hospital. Mr. Pomante was a faithful husband to his loving wife Rosemary for over 70 years. Sal loved writing poetry, listening to classical music and playing violin as a young man. An honest and spiritual man, he lived his life adhering to strong traditional moral and ethical values. Sal enjoyed hunting in earlier years and going to the many Michigan casinos. Boys Town was his favorite charity. Sal achieved his lifelong dream by becoming a Class "A" member of the P.G.A. (Professional Golfers Association). Sal was the oldest of twelve children. Surviving are: children, Sal "JR" (Margaret Backstrand), Frances (James) Schimmel and Michael (Betty); eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother and six sisters; numerous nieces and nephews and closest friend, Doug Jetter of North Carolina. Mr. Pomante was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosemary; and four brothers. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 1227 E. Bristol Road, Burton, MI with Fr. Timothy MacDonald officiating. Mr. Pomante will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of services. Interment at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Mancelona, MI. in the Spring. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Boys Town U.S.A. Arrangements by Brown Funeral Home, Grand Blanc, MI (810) 606-1300. Memories may be shared with the family at www.mem.com
POMEROY PATRICK A POMEROY PATRICK POMEROY Chesterton, IN, age 42, of Chesterton passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 in Porter Valparaiso Hospital Campus very unexpectedly. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 30, 1966 to Chloris E. and Michele A. (Sullivan) Pomeroy, Jr. Patrick graduated from Plymouth-Canton High School in 1984 and then attended Design School in Flint, Michigan. He was a graphic designer and a loving father, son and brother. Patrick is survived by his sons, Garrett Patrick Pomeroy and Dylan Reede Pomeroy (and their mother, Colleen Pomeroy); daughter, Meagan Martinez; parents, Michele A. Pomeroy and Chloris E. Pomeroy, Jr.; sisters, Kristie Pomeroy, Heidi Lemans (husband, Butch), Denise LaMar, Lisa Martin (husband, Tom), and Julia Berger; grandfather, Chloris E. Pomeroy, Sr.; and grandson, Nathan Casler. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Jim Brown; brother, Robert Brown; and sister, Maryann McNeely. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lapeer Community Church, 80 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Attica, MI 48412. Donations may be made for his children's future education. www.ee-fh.com
POOLE LAWRENCE EDWARD POOLE LAWRENCE POOLE Age 86, February 28, 2009. Dearest husband of Theresa. Dear father of Lawrence Edgar (Mary Ann), Richard (Kathlene), and Mary. Proud grandpa of Tracey, Darrell (Kendra), Starr (Mike) and Kyle. Great-grandpa of Joseph, Zachary and Rachel. Brother of Colina (Bernadine). Predeceased by his brothers and sister, Clyde, Bobby and Audrey. Brother-in-law of Harold, Eileen and James. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation Tuesday 2:30-9:00 p.m. (with a Scripture Service at 7:30 p.m.) at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 18720 Thirteen Mile Rd., Roseville. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
POPE GERALDINE A POPE GERALDINE POPE Age 81. March 13, 2009. Beloved wife of Michael. Loving mother of Michael J. (Lori) Jr., Robert (Gerri), Richard (Sue), Theresa (James) Van Pamel, Maryann, Linda (Ronald) Zink, James (Christina), and the late William P. Proud grandmother of 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Helene (John) Lesky. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren. Funeral Monday, in state 10:30 a.m. at St Jane Frances de Chantal, 38750 Ryan Rd. until time of Mass 11 a.m.
POPPELREITER JOSEPH C POPPELREITER II JOSEPH POPPELREITER II Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009, in Houston, Texas. He is missed by his loving wife Julie, his mother, sister and brother in Michigan, and his daughter in California. Joe was an inventor and technology innovator. He held two patents and was widely respected by his peers in the engineering industries. He was a lover of nature and a keen observer of all the human and animal species. In his younger days, he was awarded the Vigil Honor Award by the Boy Scouts of America. The Vigil Honor is the highest honor that the Order of the Arrow can bestow upon its members. Joe loved growing and perfecting new strains of tomatoes. He loved to see fine machines excel at their edge of perfection, just as he loved to marvel at the ability of his beloved Hummingbirds to manuever amongst the many feeders at his home in Sugar Land. In his last years Joe was a key technologist at Kem-Tron in Stafford, Texas. In the last few months of his life Joe had perfected the design and practical development of a new generation of shale shakers and Kem-Tron has decided to name the new machines, the Poppelreiter Shakers.
PORTER DONALD WILLIAM PORTER DONALD PORTER age 91; of Traverse City, MI, and Northport, FL, formerly of Waterford, MI, died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2009, at Bortz Health Care. He retired from Michigan Bell after 46 years of service. Don is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Ann Porter (formerly Thomsen) of Traverse City; three daughters, Lori (Richard) Dawson of Traverse City, Shelley (Dennis) Boisvert of Elk Rapids and Tammy (James) Martinez of Pontiac; one son, Dane (Cristina) Porter of Traverse City; and eight grandchildren. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Please share a memory of Don at www.MeM.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.
PORTER JAMES T PORTER JAMES PORTER February 25, 2009, age 91. Beloved husband of 61 years to Phyllis. Loving father of Carol Porter and the late Steven. Funeral Service Monday 1p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Sunday 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to the Alzheimer's Association. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
POSTLEWAIT NANCY STETLER POSTLEWAIT NANCY POSTLEWAIT Age 77 of Mancelona, Michigan, died peacefully among her family at home on March 9, 2009. Nancy was born April 30, 1931, in Ferndale, MI to Charles Stetler and Catherine Otto. Preceeded in death by both parents and two brothers, Wesley Stetler and Robert Gardner. Surviving are four sisters, Caroline (Peggy) Bale, Betty Price, Francis (DeeDee) Stetler and Mary Norton. Married to William A. Postlewait for 54 years, both originally from Troy, moving to Mancelona in 1971. Also survived by one son and four daughters, Chris Postlewait of Kalamazoo, MI, Diana Patterson of Key West, FL, Cynthia Paulsell of Rochester, MI, Laura Derror of Mancelona, MI and Catherine Postlewait of Gaylord, MI. Nancy was blessed with eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and homemaker by her children. Memorial services will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona followed by a reception this spring
POTTS ROBERT S POTTS ROBERT POTTS BOB POTTS of White Lake; March 3, 2009; age 74. Loving husband of Carol for 40 years; father of Michael (Carol) Foos, Mark Foos, Dawn (Jeff) Clark, Christy (John) Anderson, Robert (Camille) Potts and David (Kim) Potts; proud grandfather of 14; brother of Zella (Jerry) Chapman and Ruth Ann (Gary) Cole. Bob retired from the Oakland County Sheriff s Department after 30 years of service. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was an avid outdoorsman and gardener. Bob was loved by all. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Clarkston Free Methodist Church, 5482 Winell, Clarkston. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. and at the church after 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice or Clarkston Free Methodist Church. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com
POWERS ROSE MARIE C HAUKE POWERS ROSE MARIE HAUKE POWERS ROSE MARIE POWERS ROSE POWERS ROSE HAUKE POWERS (Nee HAUKE)Age 82. November 24, 2008. Loving mother of Marguerite (Phil) Winfrey, Theresa (Eugene Crawford), Robert, Sheila, Megan, Martin and Shannon Mitchell. Cherished grandmother of nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pre-deceased by her husband Robert and parents Henry and Eleanor. Dear sister of George, Frank, Richard, Alice, Margaret and Kathryn. Celebration of Life, Saturday, April 4 at 11:30 a.m., Marygrove College, Sacred Heart Chapel in Liberal Arts Bldg., 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221.
PREGANO CONCETTA M VITALE PREGANO CONCETTA VITALE PREGANO CONCETTA M PREGANO CONCETTA PREGANO (NEE VITALE) March 14, 2009, age 65. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dearest mother of Stephanie (the late John) Noble, Thomas (Donna) Pregano and Phillip (Sheri) Pregano. Also survived by eight loving grandchildren. Dear sister of Laurie (Bob) Nord and the late Carl (the late Molly) Vitale. Special niece Sherrie (George) Humphry and family. Funeral Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PRENTKI LOTTIE PRENTKI Passed away on March 2, 2009. She was 77. Beloved wife for 36 years of the late Eugene. Mother of daughter Debbie Buford, sons Gerald and Ronald Prentki. Mother-in-law of Jamie Prentki and granddaughters Melissa and Charlotte. Born in Poland, she came to the United States in 1949. A longtime resident of Warren, Michigan, she retired after many years from Chrysler Dodge Truck. She loved her family, church, friends and dogs. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, bird watching and Bingo. She was a loving and kind person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. A service will be held at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd. (one block N. of 12 Mile Rd.) Warren, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Louise Catholic Church. Visitation will be Friday 4-8 p.m. Rosary will be on Friday at 6 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
PRICE CATHERINE PRICE CAT PRICE age 78; passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Mrs. Price leaves to cherish her memory, son, James (Johnella) Hardy; brother, Joe (Louise) Bond of Homer, LA; step-daughter; Evelyn (Greg) Germany of Springhill, LA; 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; longtime companion, Melvin Clark; special nephew, Jessie (Rose) Randall of Homer, LA; and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her son, Curtis Price; parents, Alene Underwood and Glenn Hardy; 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Family Hour 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2009 at Monument of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 378 Auburn Ave., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 1 p.m. Pastor James H. Keys, Sr., officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Mrs. Price will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 12 Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
PRICE MARGARET M PRICE MARGARET PRICE March 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dear mother of Susan I. (Timothy) Schmitz, Timothy J. Price, and Christopher R. (Lisa) Price. Grandmother of Allison and Justin. Sister of Rose Burchart, Florian Jagodzinski, Victoria (Joseph) Niedbala, and Teri (Ken) Grimes. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (West of Lilley Rd.), Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. In state Monday 9 a.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 48755 Warren Rd. (E. of Ridge Rd.), until time of Mass at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Cappuchian Soup Kitchen or Sts. Peter and Paul Warming Center would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com.
PRICE TERRY LEE PRICE TERRY PRICE age 53; passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2009. He is survived by four children, Nichole, Michael, Krystal and Cortney; and by his wife of 19 years, Myriam A.K. Price. It was Terry s wish that there be no memorial service nor viewing. Please, instead of flowers or cards, send donations in his name to either Mercy Hospice, 281 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302 or American Institute for Cancer Research, Dept. IHW1, 1759 R Street N.W., Washington, DC 20009.
PRYCE CHARLES ALBERT PRYCE CHARLES PRYCE It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Dad on Friday, February 20, 2009. Charles Albert Pryce of Sterling Hgts., age 81. Husband of Letty Pryce of West Bloomfield. Beloved dad of Peter Pryce (Carrie) of New Hudson, Michael Pryce (Cindy) of Farmington Hills and Susanne Pryce of West Bloomfield. Beloved Papa of Megan Pryce and Lindsey Pryce. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. Memorial Service Friday, March 6, 2009 at 11 a.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations to William Beaumont Hospital or Leader Dogs for the Blind would be appreciated. We will miss you Dad. www.mccabefuneralhome.com
PRYOR JAMES E PRYOR JAMES PRYOR age 77 January 31, 1932 - March 22, 2009 of Rochester Hills, Michigan. Beloved husband of Barbara for 51+ years (married September 1957). Cherished father of Tim (Laura) Pryor and Tina (Jeff) Amato. Delighted grandfather of Liza, Gracie, and Christopher Pryor; and grand-dogs Jakie Amato and Teddy Pryor; and grand-cat Stanley Pryor. Devoted and appreciative son of Sam and Bess Pryor (both deceased). Korean War combat veteran (United States Navy: USS Daly [DD 519], 1951-1955), Past President, SPEA/MCEI (Sales Promotion Executives Assn./Marketing & Communications Executives International), Wayne State University alumnus (BA); Detroit Cooley High School class of '49, Career included: Big Bear supermarket, Vent-Aire Awnings, Baker's Shoes, General Motors Corporation, Chrysler Corporation, Stroh Brewery Co., Little Caesars Companies Inc., and J.E. Pryor & Company. Native Detroiter but avid traveler, including many visits to Cornwall, England to visit his parents' families. In the course of his military, business, and family vacation travels, Mr. Pryor visited Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and throughout the United States. At Mr. Pryor's request no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to: Michigan Humane Society. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
PRZYBYSZ GERALDINE PRZYBYSZ Age 81. Loving sister of the late Daniel Przybysz, Robert Przybysz, and Mildred Hankins. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary rectial by the ACEC at 3 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. Funeral Tuesday, in state at 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Martin DePorres Catholic Church, 31555 Hoover, Warren. ahpeters.com
PTAK THOMAS J PTAK THOMAS PTAK Age 88. Beloved brother of Josephine Bastianelli and Harry Ptak. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. WWII Army Veteran. Avid Polka dancer and retired UAW member-Chyrsler Corp. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. Parish Scripture Service Sunday 5 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11 a.m. at Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:30 a.m. at St. Ladislaus Church. Interment Mt. Olivet.
PULLEN EDITH J PULLEN EDITH PULLEN March 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Bud. Dear mother of Jane (Danny) Nichols and Kay (Dan) York. Grandmother of Wendie, Kenny, Jessica, Nick, Ben and Andrew. Great grandmother of Austin, Gavin and Chase. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) 36100 Five Mile Rd (One Mile West of Farmington Rd) Sunday 1-7 p.m. Private Family Service.
PUREIFORY DAVID PUREIFORY Ypsilanti Township, MI. Passed away March 4, 2009 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. The Memorial Service will be held March 28, at noon at Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church 1043 W. Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197. Followed by a Memorial Celebration at EMU Convocation Center. In lieu of cut flowers, please send living plants, or a donation can be made in his name at: www.lustgarten.org
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