BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
March 2009
LAST NAME "T"
TABBITA PHILLIP TABBITA Age 91 of Commerce Twp., passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Delores (d. September 25, 2008). Dear father of Nancy (Stephen) Angerilli, Phillip (Sheryl) Tabbita, Frank Tabbita, Raymond Tabbita, Regina (Warren) Wood, Martin (Sue) Tabbita, Joseph (Lynn) Tabbita and Mary (Carl) Gill; also survived by his many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held within the Chapel of St Hugo in the Hills Catholic Church, 2215 Opdyke Rd., Bloomfield Hills on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. with The Rev. Msgr. Anthony M. Tocco officiating. Friends may gather at 10 a.m. until the time of Service. Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice. For further information please phone Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Milford at 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
TABER MARJORIE M TABER MARJORIE TABER of Auburn Hills; March 15, 2009; at 90 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Taber and the late Gerald Putnam; dear mother of Richard (Loretta) Putnam of AZ, Jonathon (Connie) Putnam of Warren, Karen (Donald) Widajewski of FL, Gayle (the late John) Kedmenec of Waterford and Kenneth Mark Taber of Waterford; sister of Stella Adams and Hearldean (Carl) Hotchkiss; also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Marjorie was a member of Community Presbyterian Church for over 50 years and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary #1008. She drove the Waterford Senior Citizen van for 11 years. Funeral Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment will follow at Crescent Hills Cemetery, Waterford. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.
TADRA FREDERICK L TADRA FREDERICK TADRA Of Warren, age 72 died peacefully March 25, 2009. Father of Terri (Larry) Sant, Rick Tadra, and Shari (Scott) Derisley. Grandfather of Chris and Andy Derisley. Brother of Tom (Dorothy) Tadra, Jim (Sharon) Tadra, Arlene (Keith) Cooper, and Nancy (John) Hornyak. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also will be truly missed by all of his caring friends. Predeceased by his parents Lewis and Sophie Tadra. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile Road). Eulogy Service Saturday 2:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are appreciated to the American Liver Foundation. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com
TALBOT RICHARD CROCKFORD TALBOT RICHARD TALBOT SR DICK TALBOT February 27, 2009. Age 88 of Northville, Michigan. Beloved husband of Amby. Father of Richard (Lynn), the late Jill, and Peter (Kathleen). Loving grandfather of Samantha, Matthew, Baily, Colin and Miranda. Dick was an avid golfer and served in WWII as a Major in the Air Force. Visitation will be at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, on Sunday, March 1, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. with Funeral Service Monday, March 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. www.mccabefuneralhome.com
TALLMAN ZACHARY M TALLMAN ZACHARY TALLMAN Age 23 of Shelby Twp., February 26, 2009. Beloved son of Michael and the late Tamella Jacques. Loving brother of Brooke Robinson. Dear grandson of Erika and the late John Lindenthal, Alan and the late Rose Tallman, and Paul and Pat Jacques. Loving nephew of Tracy Jacques and James Lindenthal. Also survived by his cousins and his true love Tracy Bean. Private services will take place. Arrangements entrusted to Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel - Shelby Twp. Memorials to M.I.R.A or Beaumont Hospice appreciated. Share online condolences, visit www.gramerfuneralhome.com
TAMAGNE MARK TAMAGNE Age 54, March 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Gayle. Loving son of Elizabeth. Dear brother of Bill Tamagne, Barbara (Gary) Rende, Christine (John) Harrida, Elizabeth (Bob) Johnson, Sue (Chris) Redding, Luke (Linda) Tamagne. Brother-in-law to Gary (Susan) Holmes and Deb (Ron) Chilcote. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 4-7 p.m. with Funeral Service at 7 p.m at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Family request donations to Kidney Foundation. Please share a memory www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
TAMM GERALD W TAMM GERALD TAMM passed away peacefully March 5, 2009. Longtime resident of Royal Oak. Beloved husband of Lucille. Loving father of Patrick (Lorraine), Margaret Zemoyan (Steve), Marianne Aubuchon (Larry), Dennis (Carol), Monica Yatooma (Paul), Cecelia, Kevin, Karen Gentner (Perry) and the late Richard. Dear grandfather of 21 and great-grandfather of 13. Family will receive friends Friday (today) 4-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver), with Prayers at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Mary Church, 730 S. Lafayette, Royal Oak. Visitation at the church begins at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to American Heart Association. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
TARANSKI STEPHANIE TARANSKI Age 96, of Oscoda and formerly of Sterling Heights, died March 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Thomas (Waree). Dear grandmother of Waroon (Kewalin). Great grandmother of Raina. Also four nieces. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile) Warren. Service Thursday noon. Burial Mt. Olivet Cemetery. ahpeters.com
TARNOWSKI MELVIN M TARNOWSKI MELVIN TARNOWSKI Age 93. March 7, 2009. Mr. Tarnowski is survived by his children, Carole (Chuck) Schunck and Mel (Diane) Tarnowski; grandchildren, Charlotte (Loren) Pickert, Scott (Terie) Schunck, Kevin (Nickie) Schunck, Erin (Warren) Hunt, Lora (Dustin) Leslie and Beth (Matt) Hutchins; great grandchildren, Trevor, Justin, Alissa, Joseph, Evan, Meghan, Ryan and Christopher. Melvin was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Nee Toth); stepfather, Stanley Schultz; sister, Margaret (Marion) Kady; and parents, Anthony and Louise (Stier). The family will receive friends on Monday 3-9 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road (3 blks. E. of Van Dyke) in Utica. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
TAUBMAN ADELE SHIRLEY TAUBMAN ADELE TAUBMAN mother of Suzan (Dr. Edwin Gorsuch) Perlstein, Sharon (Robert) Feldman and Andrew Taubman. Loving grandmother of Kenny (Kelly) Perlstein, Michael (Julie) Perlstein, Brian (Karen) Feldman, Lisa (Nick) Braude and Alexandra Taubman. Devoted great-grandmother of Dylan Perlstein, Kasey Feldman, Allyson and Madelyn Braude. Also survived by other family members, Sandra Jensen Taubman, Elizabeth Kruss, Lola Taubman, A. Alfred Taubman and many loving nieces and nephews. SERVICES TODAY, 3:00 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000, FARMINGTON HILLS or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com
TEAGUE LEON E TEAGUE LEON TEAGUE March 17, 2009, age 82. Husband of the late Patricia. Dear father of Michele Lux (Bill) and Mary Patricia Shumake. Grandfather of seven and great grandfather of 14. Brother of Alfred (Barbara). Funeral Service Thursday 3:30 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends 1 p.m. until time of service. Memorials to In-House Hospice Solutions, 24293 Telegraph, Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48033. View obituary and share memories at www.Desmond Funeral Home.com
TEGEL CYNTHIA T TEGEL CYNTHIA TEGEL Age 83, March 10, 2009. Loving wife of the late Frank. Sister of Pat (Jim) D'Alessandro, Judy (Bob) Stark, and the late Allen (Marian) Czarnecki. Pre-deceased by her parents Edward and Agnus Czarnecki. Also survived by 14 nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. and Friday 3-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods. Funeral Saturday In State 11:30 a.m. till time of Mass 12:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. ahpeters.com
TEMMERMAN THOMAS F TEMMERMAN THOMAS TEMMERMAN Age 48, March 15, 2009. Dear father of Thomas, Jr. Beloved son of Robert and the late Jeanne Temmerman. Brother of Robert (Lisa) Temmerman, Mary Jo (Dan) Hamilton, Judy (Joe) Donovan, Therese (Terry) McCarthy and Becky (Andy) Michaels. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Wednesday, 1 p.m. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com
TENDLER NORMAN TENDLER Beloved husband of the late Naomi Tendler D.D.S. Dear father of Arthur and Ann. Proud grandfather of Joseph and Susan, Michael, Joshua and great-grandfather of Naomi and Sarah. Cherished brother of Jack (Dorothy) Tendler and the late Lorraine (Saul) Reuben. Devoted son of the late Frieda and the late Nathan Tendler. SERVICES 10:00 A.M. MONDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, (248) 569-0020. INTERMENT AT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK.
TERRELL FRED L TERRELL FRED TERRELL Age 67, February 21, 2009. Son of the late Homer and Elizabeth Terrell. Father of Denise Terrell, Kim Nowicki (Arn), Amy Nowicki (Rene); brother of Marie Stewart (Jack), Irene Bell (Arnold), Tom Terrell (Pat) and the late Jim Terrell.
THOMAS RENEE S THOMAS RENEE THOMAS Age 39. Passed away peacefully in her sleep, March 12, 2009. Loving mother to Mandy. Beloved daughter of the late William and Rosalind Thomas. Dearest sister of Jodie (David) Bragalone and Stephanie Thomas. Also leaves behind two nieces and four nephews. Gathering of family and friends at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btw. Ford and Cherry Hill), Friday, 10:00 AM until the time of the Memorial service 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to Family Fund. To share a memory with the family, visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com.
THOMAS WILLARD D THOMAS WILLARD THOMAS BUD THOMAS Age 83 of Center Line, died Monday, March 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Carolyn Thomas. Dear father of Lynne (David) Rutkowski, Lori (Keith) Slack, Michele Gallup, Andrea (John) Rouhan, Katherine Warren and John (Lisa) Thomas. Dear brother of Robert Thomas. Also 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by first wife, Irma Thomas, grandson, Jason Rutkowski, and sister Gwendolyn Fields. Funeral Service 7 p.m. Thursday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Visitation Thursday 5-7 p.m. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
THOMASON TERRY THOMASON Beloved father of Justin (Michelle), Jerrod (Michelle), Amanda (Garrett) Horne, Jason, and Chelsea. Dearest brother of Tommy, Hershel, Gary, Joyce, Karen, Carol, Beverly, and Wanda. Loving "Papa Terry" to his grandchildren Sammy, Thomas, Jesse, Brianna, Brandon, Natalie, Andrew, and Julia. Former husband of Ann Stanton. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Monday at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke with Funeral Services 11 a.m. Tuesday.
THOME DOLORES SZCZEPANIK THOME DOLORES THOME (NEE SZCZEPANIK)April 8, 1942 - March 12, 2009. Age 66. Wife of Gerald. Daughter of Helen and the late Edward Szczepanik. Sister of Edward (Judy) Szczepanik. Mother of Christie (Patrick) White, Kathy (John) Arment and Karyn (Mike) O'Neal. Step mother of Terri (Ron) McKay and Chris (Laurie) Thome. Grandmother of Sean and Kate White, Daniel and Nicole Arment, Andrew Spiteri, and Alyssa O'Neal, Kyle, Ashleigh, Delaney McKay and Josh and Nicholas Thome. Sister-in-law of Deacon William Thome. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m. with Prayers at 5 p.m. at the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff (at Brombach), Hamtramck. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, 2700 Caniff until time of the Funeral Mass 10 a.m.
THOMSON, EDWARD B THOMSON JR EDWARD THOMSON JR of Waterford; March 29, 2009; age 78. Beloved father of Edward (Terry) Thomson, IV, Susan (Joseph) Vespa, Donna Anne Dunne and Marlena (Steve) Bariss; dear brother of Anna (John) Marceleno, Beatrice (Dennis) Kretchman, Thomas (Yon-Cha) Thomson, Timothy (Martina) Thomson and Terri Thomson; also survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mr. Thomson was a self-employed mason contractor and was an avid outdoors man. A Private Family Service will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford (248) 674-4181.
THORN BESSIE MARY THORN BESSIE THORN Age 91. Born August 21, 1917. Passed March 24, 2009. Predeceased by her loving companion Olive Logan of 47 years. Survived by loving friends Donald and Alyce Wiggins and family. Also loving aunt to Donald and Jan Beckom of Sterling Hgts. A gathering in memory of Ms. Thorn will be on Saturday, April 4, 2009 from 2-8 p.m. at the home of Donald Wiggins, 420 W. Otis, Hazel Park.
THORPE BARBARA J THORPE BARBARA THORPE Age 77, of Rochester Hills, March 24, 2009; wife of Doug for 56 years; mother of Steve Thorpe of White Lake and Kathy (Don) Stevens of Oxford; grandmother of Nicholas and Becca Stevens; sister of Benard Gay of Eureka, AK and the late Gerald and Kenneth Gay; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends and her loving cat, Angel. Barb was born and raised on the Meadowbrook Farm, now known as Oakland University and volunteered at Meadowbrook Hall for 37 years. Funeral service Friday 11:00 a.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester; visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m.. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Meadowbrook Hall or The Lions Bear Lake Camp for Visually Impaired Children (envelopes available at the funeral home).
THULIN THEODORE C THULIN THEODORE THULIN February 27, 2009. Age 86. Beloved husband of the late Edythe. Dear father of Karl (Linda) Ingrid (Eddie) Carrasco, Kristine Wise (John Wise), and Karen (Ron) Zamiska. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Kirsten, Alanna, Victoria, Alexander, Lauren, Kenton, and Matthew. Brother-in-law of Marguerite "Peggy" Lynch. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile). In state Monday 10:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are appreciated to Peace Lutheran Church 11707 E. 12 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48093. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com
TILLI LINDA K TILLI LINDA TILLI Age 60, March 23, 2009. Beloved wife of Robert Tilli. Dearest mother of Ronald Jr. (Christie) Kline, Shelly (Peter) Rizk, step-mother of Christopher (Kristi) Tilli and Michael Tilli. Cherished daughter of Helen Sandy and the late Donald Shook and her step-father Sulo Sandy. Dear sister of Karen Heath. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Nick, Emilee, Matthew, Kerri, Kyle, Justin, and Rachael. Visitation for Mrs. Tilli will be Thursday from 3-9 p.m. at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile). Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Friday 11:00 a.m. Share memories at www.Temrowski.com.
TIPA JOHN N TIPA JOHN TIPA Age 82. February 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Mariana. Dear father of Maranda and Nicholas. Brother of Saveta. Funeral from St. George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 9 mile at Northwestern, Tuesday 10am. Friends may visit at church Monday 5-9pm. Saracusta, Monday 7:30pm. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery at the Vatra. Memorials appreciated to St. George Cathedral, 18405 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com.
TIPTON VIRGIL GENE TIPTON VIRGIL TIPTON of Waterford, formerly of Ranger, WV; March 25, 2009; at 73 years of age. Beloved husband of Joann Tipton for 53 years; dear father of Linda (Harvey) Hubarth, Vivian (Larry) Lucas and Harry (Misty) Tipton; grandfather of Matt, Becky, Scott, Laura and Michael; also survived by six great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Henson Funeral Home, Huntington, W. Virginia. Interment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Barboursville, WV. Memorial donations may be considered to Samaritan Care Hospice. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.
TISON JOSEPH L TISON JOSEPH TISON Age 83, March 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Virginia for 58 years. Dear father of Robert (Lynda) and the late Darrell and Brian. Father-in-law of Kathy. Grandfather of Audrey, Derek, Kalia, Bennett and Miranda. Brother of Roma (Cass) Mazurowski. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Juvenile Diabetes.
TIANO IRMA TIANO Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Linda (Michael) Blanck and John Michael (Vicki). Dear sister of Peter Jr. (Herta) Furbacher, Edward (Mary) Furbacher, Donald (Shirley) Furbacher, and Wilma (Henry) Rochette. Grandmother of David, Thomas, Trent, Todd, and Rachelle. Great-grandmother of Megan, Amanda, Lillian, Lucia, Kayleigh, and Cadence. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a'Becket Catholic Church, 555 S. Lilley Road (S of Cherry Hill). Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice would be appreciated. Care and Services were entrusted to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, (734) 981-1700. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com
TOLES C WALLACE TOLES JR C TOLES JR Of Grosse Pointe Farms, died March 22, 2009, age 86. He is survived by his step-daughter, Lynn Carruthers Park (John), grandchildren Charlotte and George, and predeceased by his wife, Lois McKinley Toles, and step-daughter, Sue Allison Carruthers. A private family memorial service is being held and a reception for family and friends following the private service. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wm. R. Hamilton Co., 586-463-0577.
TOMPKINS WAYNE ALLEN TOMPKINS WAYNE TOMPKINS Age 64, March 26, 2009 of Livonia. Beloved husband of Carol Ann. Loving father of Dana (Tom) and Dara. Dear brother of Cheryl Tompkins. Visitation Sunday 2-8PM, Scripture Sunday 7PM, Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd (btwn. Sheldon & Beck) Plymouth. Funeral Mass Monday in state 9AM until Mass 9:30AM, St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia, MI 48152. In Lieu of flowers Memorial offerings to the Family Fund would be appreciated. Condolence message at: www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com
TORIGIAN LUCY TORIGIAN Beloved daughter of the late Aris and Vertchalous Torigian. Loving sister of the late Herman, the late Helen, the late Nerses and the late Archie. Also survived by cousins and many dear friends, especially Takouhi and John Kazarian. Visitation today 1-8 p.m. at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, Spiller-Spitler Chapel, 836 N. Main Street, Royal Oak (248) 541-8325. Prayer Service today 6 p.m. at the funeral home. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral at St. Johns Armenian Church, 22001 Northwestern Highway, Southfield (248-569-3405). Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lucy's memory may be made to St. Sarkis Armenian Church or St. Johns Armenian Church or ARS Orphans Fund.
TORRICE JOSEPH TORRICE Age 71. March 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Mark, and Paula (Brian) Kroenke. Proud grandfather of Kennedy. Brother of Sue DiPierro and Elisa Corrigan. Uncle of Rose Gray, Nancy Roe, and Dean DiPierro. Also survived by many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Scripture Service 7 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, 28839 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. ahpeters.com
TOTH FRANKLIN D TOTH FRANKLIN TOTH age 76; of West Bloomfield; born December 30, 1932; passed away on March 25, 2009. Mr. Toth served in the United States Army, where he received an Army Occupational Defense Service Medal. Mr. Toth retired from Kroger Company on October 14, 1996. Father of Gary Toth; beloved husband of Shirley Toth; dear, caring brother of Dorothy Bubnes, Ethel Rasel, Rose Netshke, Louis Toth, Chuck Toth and Phil Toth; devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland. The family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Military honors will follow.
TOTH VALENTINE TOTH BILL TOTH Age 89. March 8, 2009 of Van Buren Township. Beloved husband of Suzanne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, and his church family. Mr. Toth retired from Ford Motor Company in 1981. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road, Southgate. In state Thursday 9 a.m., until time of service, 9:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9601 Pardee, Taylor. Memorials appreciated to Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. www.molnarfuneralhome.com
TRACZ MARIE R TRACZ MARIE TRACZ Age 86, March 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John (1976) and Frank Mack (2002). Devoted mother of Dave (Jill), John (Carol) and Jim. Dear sister of Jerry (Pat), Barry (Suzie) and Irene (Jim). Mrs. Tracz is also survived by sisters-in-law Lee and Mary; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service 7 p.m. Monday, March 16 at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (btwn. 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until time of service. Memorial tributes suggested to Disabled Veterans of America, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250. heeney-sundquist.com
TRAITEL WILLIAM H TRAITEL WILLIAM TRAITEL Beloved husband of the late Shirley Rovin Traitel. Dear father of Dr. Richard (Gloria) Traitel and Maureen Traitel Leslie. Loving grandfather of David Traitel and partner Eric Spear, Jocelyn (Jason) Tink, Marc (Victoria) Leslie, and Steven (Susan) Leslie. Devoted great-grandfather of Monica, Nicole, Alex, Megan, Zoey, and Naomi. Loving companion of Sylvia Miller Lawson and many other loving family members and friends. SERVICES SUNDAY, 3 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE TEMPLE ISRAEL GARDENS OF BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com.
TRAKA AGNES MARY TRAKA AGNES TRAKA Of St. Clair Shores, March 20, 2009. She was an administrator for Wayne County Friend of the Court and also worked for Detroit Steel Products. Attended Burroughs Intermediate, and graduated from East Commerce High School. Agnes was a member of St. Valerie of Ravenna, Clinton Township. Predeceased by brother Frank Traka and twin sister Mary Baranski. Survived by sister Stephanie Fry, nephews, Mark (Peggy) and Kenneth (Christine) Baranski, niece Elizabeth Baranski, and nephew John (Sandy) Traka. Private service at a later date. Arrangements by Wm. R. Hamilton Co., Mt. Clemens.
TRASKAL DENNIS MARTIN TRASKAL DENNIS TRASKAL Age 80, died February 21, 2009 at his home in Bloomfield Hills. Beloved wife of Marion for 58 years. Loving father of Michael (Kathie), Nancy Verstraete and Robert (Carol). Proud grandfather of Christopher, Elizabeth, Victoria (Daniel), Amanda, Kimberly, Connor and Kelly. Brother of Edward and Andrew and the late Mary Ann Traskal. Detroit eastside business owner for 40 years. Cremation and private memorial service have taken place. Memorial donations to Hospice of Michigan or charity of your choice. Dennis loved his family and will be greatly missed.
TRATE JOHN W TRATE JOHN TRATE February 27, 2009. Age 78. Beloved husband of Virginia (Walsh). Loving father of Douglas John (Karen), Dianne Jeanne (Charles) Hurst, Daniel Joseph (Tracy), and Daryl James (Toni). Dear grandfather of 11 grandchildren. Dear brother of Robert (Joyce). Preceded in death by his former wife Doris Mae, his son David James and his brother George. Visitation Tuesday 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Additional visitation Wednesday 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lasher Road (corner of 12 Mile Rd.), Southfield, MI. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to A.B.W.E.—C/O Robert Walsh Church Construction. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
TREFIL EVELYN T TREFIL EVELYN TREFIL Age 84. March 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Dennis (Cindy), Janis (Thomas) Stickel, Carole (Brian) Krempa, Donald (Arlene). Proud grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of nine. Funeral Monday 12 Noon at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. Visitation Sunday 2 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions to family wishes would be appreciated. www.ahpeters.com
TRENTA THOMAS J TRENTA THOMAS TRENTA March 22, 2009, age 62. Adored by his wife Pat, who he loved dearly. Devoted father of Thomas (Jennifer), Jeff (Rachel), Michelle Trenta, Matt and Brett Hager. Beloved grandfather to Elisabeth, Andrew, and Blake. Tom is also survived by his only brother Jack (Leslie). Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. Visitation at church begins at 9:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to Paint A Miracle (www.paintamiracle.org), 210 W. University Dr., Ste. 2, Rochester, MI 48307. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
TRENTACOSTA MARGARET A TRENTACOSTA MARGARET TRENTACOSTA died peacefully February 28, 2009 at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Andrew. Dearest mother of James and the late Charles and cherished grandmother of Drew and Stefan. Visitation today 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. in Faulmann & Walsh Golden Rule Funeral Home, 32814 Utica Rd., Fraser. Funeral in St. Athanasius of Roseville on Wednesday at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be addressed to Prader-Willi Foundation or ARC Service of Macomb, Inc. Share memories at www.faulmannwalsh.com
TRERICE HOWARD M TRERICE HOWARD TRERICE March 18, 2009. Age 79. Beloved husband of Brenda. Dearest father of Howard, Lisa Michels, John (Kristine) Crillo, Bruce (Deborah) and Heath (Jennifer). Loving grandfather of 10. Visitation Saturday 1-8 p.m. with Service 5 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Light a Candle and Share a Memory at www.verheyden.org
TRIMPER JOHN G TRIMPER JOHN TRIMPER Age 88 of White Lake, passed away March 19, 2009. Loving husband of Loraine; dear father of Renee Raymond, Laura (James) Kenney, John (Robin) Trimper and Greg Trimper; proud grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of eight; brother of eight. Also survived by his dog and loyal companion Angel. John was a community business owner. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Patrick Church, White Lake. Visitation will be on Sunday from 2-7 p.m. at the Union Lake Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 1233 Union Lake Rd., White Lake. Mr. Trimper will lie in state at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service.
TROCK DOROTHY TROCK Adored and adoring wife of the late Bernard Trock. Dear mother of Jody (Dee) Trock-Stevens, Dr. Gary (Kathleen) Trock, and Dr. Bruce (Beyhan) Trock. Loving grandmother of Adam and Ashley Trock, Jonathan and Jay Stevens, Shanie and Neely Gal-Edd, Tory and Isaac Buckley. Sister of Zelda (Milton) Miller, Sheila Huebler, the late Ruth Herman, the late Beatrice Rader, and the late Walter Strenger. Also survived by her best friend, Pauline (Harry) Tischler, numerous nieces and nephews, including Richard, Brian, Craig and Debra Miller. SERVICES 1:30 TUESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT BETH EL MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Miracle Network, 4525 South 2300 E., Salt Lake City, UT 84117, (801) 278-8900, www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org or Hospice of Michigan, 400 Mack Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, (313) 578-5000, www.hom.org or Alzheimer's Association, Detroit Area Chapter, 20300 Civic Center Dr. #100, Southfield, MI 48076, (248) 351-0280, www.alzgmc.org
TRON DORIS BARAHAL TRON DORIS TRON Beloved wife of Samuel Tron. Loving mother of Rebecca Tron and Geula (Dr. Stanford) Rapp. Dear sister of Dr. George Barahal and Pauline (William) Schwartz. Loving grandmother of Nicole and Julianne Rapp. Also survived by sisters-in-law Irene Barahal, Reva Barahal, Roselyn Weinberg, brother-in-law Harmon (Leah) Tron. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. She was the sister of the late Barney (Esther) Barahal, Sarah (Morris) Hurwitz, Edith Baker (Boris) Ash, Dr. Hyman Barahal, Irene (Dave) Marks, Ann (Dan) Silverman, Max Barahal, Rose (George) Palmer and Helen Barahal. Sister-in-law of the late Molly (Sol) Klinger, Lillian (Abe) Bram and Harry Weinberg. She was also the daughter of the late Rev Oscar and Pearl Barahal. Service Wednesday 1 p.m. at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
TRUCKLY EDWARD A TRUCKLY EDWARD TRUCKLY Age 63, March 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce. Loving father of Nancy (Robert) Wilson and David Pepe. Grandfather of six and great-grandfather of one. Son in law of Ida Washlaski. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36100 Five Mile Road (One Mile West of Farmington Road) Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Instate Wednesday at Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 39020 Five Mile Road, Livonia 10:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations to American Cancer Society or Holy Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church preferred.
TRUEMAN JACK R TRUEMAN JACK TRUEMAN Age 61. March 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Karen for 30 years. Loving brother of Carol (Larry) Verellen. Cherished uncle of Anna, Wendy, and Sam. Dear son-in-law of Hazel Kauppi and brother-in-law of David (Rita) Kauppi. Funeral Saturday 1 p.m. at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., downtown Farmington (1 blk. W. of Farmington Rd.). Visitation 11 a.m. until time of service. www.thayer-rock.com
TUCKER HARRY E B TUCKER JR HARRY TUCKER JR Age 80 of Northville died March 6, 2009. Beloved husband of the Late Alida Louise. Loving father of Jacqueline (Jeffery) Parko, Diane L. Wessels, Carlton B. Tucker. Dear grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Robert E. Tucker. Also survived by many other loving and caring friends. He was a Disabled American Veteran and a faithful employee of Ford Motor Company for more than 40 years. Services will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk VA, at a later date. Serving the family Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake. Condolences at: www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com
TURNER JACK TURNER age 82; of Walled Lake; died March 28, 2009. Beloved husband of 49 years to Shirley; loving father of Richard (the late Erin) Buth, Charles (Karen) Buth, John (Valerie) Turner, Michael Turner and Jeffery (Denise) Turner; also six grandchildren; and one great grandson; brother of Gladys Faulkner, Roy Turner, Addie (Chip) Batten, Sally Posch, Elaine (Julian) Barham, Peggy (Douglas) Chase, Linda Johnson, Brenda (Jerry) Narron, the late Frank Turner, the late Coy Turner and the late Phyllis Turner. Funeral from the Walled Lake Missionary Church, 1795 Pontiac Trail (at Decker Rd.) Wednesday, 1 p.m. Friends may visit at the church 12 Noon until time of service. Memorials to the Walled Lake Missionary Church appreciated. For more information please call Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake. Condolences at www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
TURZA HELEN M TURZA HELEN TURZA March 10, 2009. Age 78 of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late William J. Turza. Loving mother of Sharon (Gerald) Alsip, Theresa (Kenneth) Kruse, William G. (Pamela) Turza and Robert Turza. Also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 1:00-8:00 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Scripture Service Friday at 6:30 p.m. In state Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1540 Riverbank, Lincoln Park. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
TYLL CATHERINE A TYLL CATHERINE TYLL March 23, 2009. Age 78. Loving wife of the late Art for 54 years. Dearest mother of Kevin, Kathleen (Gerald) Griffin, Brian, Denise (Keith) Klieman, Shawn (Cassandra), Matthew (Crystal), Linda (Michael Sr.) Zaccagni, Jim (Margene), Michael Tyll and the late Steve, Dave, Larry and Archie. Dear grandmother of Stacey, Tina, Melissa, Christopher, Joshua, Jory, Felicity, Cecily, Serenity, Sebastian, Jim Jr., Jacey, Michael Jr., Daniel, Kirsten, Korrine and KayLyn and great-grandmother of Ronn-ee, Stacia and Ronnie III. Dear sister of Sister Mary Denis, Rita (George) Paulus, and Sister Mary Brigid. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and her faithful companion Molly. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (West of Hoover) Warren. In state Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Raymond Church 20103 Joann, Detroit. Interment St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Diabetes Research or St. Raymond Catholic Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
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