BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
March 2009
LAST NAME "Z"
ZABIEGA ROBERT W ZABIEGA ROBERT ZABIEGA February 28, 2009. Age 66. Loving companion of Judy McNair. Loving father of Matthew (Tricia), Jennifer (Tim) Sciullo, and Victoria (Michael) Bial. Loving grandfather of six. Dearest brother of Ronald. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorials to the American Lung Association appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
ZACHARSKI JOHN DAVID ZACHARSKI JOHN ZACHARSKI "MR. Z" Age 64, of Marshall and formerly of Tawas City, Michigan, died Friday. Mr. Zacharski was born on October 13, 1944 in Detroit Michigan to Edwin and Ann (Hejka) Zacharski Sr. He was a Freelance Photographer. On August 28, 1965, he married the former Penny L. Graham in Detroit. He is survived by his wife, Penny; children, Cindy (Larry) Erickson, Tammy (Dave) Tyson, Jodi Zacharski, all of Grand Rapids, and John (Stephanie) Zacharski of Marshall; 13 grandchildren; sister, Carol Jureck; brother, Tom Zacharski; and a good friend, Rich Young of Punta Gorda, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edwin Zacharski Jr. Visitation will be at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home, Marshall on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshall. Memorial are to the Great Lakes Hospice. To leave a personal message and sign the on line guest register, please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com.
ZACMANIDIS PANOS J ZACMANIDIS PANOS ZACMANIDIS March 26, 2009. Age 83 of Dearborn Heights. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Adriane and Elena. Dearest brother of John. Family will receive friends Saturday April 4, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at their home, 23337 Military, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 to celebrate Panos's extraordinary life. The family suggests please, in lieu of flowers donations be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit our on line guest book at: www.voranfuneralhome.com
ZADO ARTHUR OTTO ZADO ARTHUR ZADO Age 91, March 9, 2009. Loving husband of the late Marianne. Father of Nancy (David) Stewart, Larry (Beth) and Denise (Thomas) Peters. Grandfather of seven, great grandfather of seven. Brother of Bertha Morrow. Predeceased by son Dale and grandson Greg. Mr. Zado is a retired Chief of Police from East Detroit. Visitation Friday 1 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Saturday 10 a.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. In lieu of flowers, donations to survivor@mi-cops.org
ZALE EMMA ZALE Born July 4, 1914. Passed away March 14, 2009. Long-time Detroit resident, Emma (nee Sedlak) graduated from Northeastern High School. She lived most of her adult life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Survived by brother Matthew Sedlak of Brooklyn, MI, and nieces and nephews in the Detroit area. Church and Chapel, 414-744-7377, obit, condolences, directions www.churchandchapel.com
ZALK EVELYN ZALK Beloved wife of Louis Zalk. Dear mother of Barbara (Robert) Levitt and Cheryl (James) Leggett. Proud grandmother of Jennifer and Dayna Frenkel, Rachel and Joshua Leggett. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. SERVICES 2:30 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTEMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com
ZAPORSKI RAYMOND A ZAPORSKI RAYMOND ZAPORSKI Age 81, February 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Mark (Jing), Michael, Mary Beth (Daniel) Horvath and Martin (Julie). Loving grandfather of Nathan, Kevin, Jared, Danielle, Alec and Crystal. Mr. Zaporski was a music minister for the Archdiocese of Detroit for over 50 years. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. the time of funeral Mass at St. Basil Church, Eastpointe. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
ZARZYCKI JOHN J ZARZYCKI JOHN ZARZYCKI of Clarkston; October 13, 1909 - March 2, 2009; age 99. Preceded in death by Dorothy, his wife of 60 years. The last six years he lived with his son, James and Mary, and his three granddaughters, Kathryn, Emily, and Joanna. He always called them his babydolls. John also enjoyed the care and company of his son, John and Doris, and grandson Glen. John was a member of Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in Lake Orion, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was active in Boy Scouts for over 50 years. John retired from Chrysler, was an avid hunter, and also enjoyed going to the Independence Township Senior Center for woodworking a nd pinochle. Private arrangements entrusted to the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com
ZATKOFF RICHARD ZATKOFF Age 82 of Brighton, on Saturday March 28. Beloved husband of the late June. Dear father of Ike (Judy) Phillips and Sheila (Chris) Haeni. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. and the Funeral Service Friday, 11 a.m. at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, Brighton 810-229-9871.
ZAWACKY JENNIE E ZAWACKY JENNIE ZAWACKY JEAN ZAWACKY March 16, 1924 -March 18, 2009. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Steve for 55 cherished years. Loving and devoted mother of Steven (Susan) Zawacky and Alan Zawacky. Dearest cousin of Lillian Darden, and dear friend of Bernard and Clara Kluz and Pauline Nazimek and family. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Interment White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
ZEIGLER LEONARD A ZEIGLER LEONARD ZEIGLER Age 90, died peacefully at home on March 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Estelle. Loving and caring father of Ronald (Liz) and Robert Zeigler. Dear grandfather of Lawana and Rhonda and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his two sisters Della and Mary. Services will be private. Arrangements by Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home.
ZELAZNY WALTER ZELAZNY March 27, 2009, age 92. Beloved husband of Helen. Preceded in death by a brother, Zigmond, and sisters, Sally Szymanski and Genevieve Pilarski. Also leaves several nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd. (1 block N. of 12 Mile), Warren. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Cletus Church, Warren, until funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of Ford Motor Local 228.
ZELECHOWSKI WALTER F ZELECHOWSKI WALTER ZELECHOWSKI Born November 8, 1944. Passed away February 28, 2009 after losing his battle with cancer. He was the only child of Walter and Clara (Krolikowski) Zelechowski. He leaves behind his loving wife Idalynne, his son Anthony and daughter Julie (Bruce) McGlone, and three grandchildren, Lindsay and Charlie Zelechowski, and Christopher McGlone. Dear brother-in-law to Darrell (Nancy) Oglesby of White Pine and Carrie (Ray) Cook of Boyne City. Walter was a radio specialist in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Chrysler Warren truck plant. He also worked for McDonald Tube as a quality assurance manager. After his retirement he loved going to the Country Boy restaurant for breakfast, he enjoyed the people there. He loved music, he fulfilled his dream of playing with a band "The Patty Tatro Band" a few times. They may not have been famous, but he was thrilled all the same. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Peace be with you my love. Funeral Service Wednesday at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover), Warren, for time of service call, (586)-751-3131. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Make A Wish Foundation. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
ZEPPA, ROSE MARIE; age 74; passed on March 9, 2009. Beloved mother of James V. Collins; dear sister of Angela (Silvio) Fini, Joan Fredell and the late John Zeppa; cherished aunt of Angela Fini; she was also loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2009, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2009, from 3 to 8 p.m. Memorials appreciated to American Heart Association and American Liver Foundation.
ZIEHM DAYTON H ZIEHM DAYTON ZIEHM Age 82. March 19, 2009. Beloved father of Patricia (Scott) Yaroch and David (Aimee). Proud Grandfather of Joshua Carrizal, David Carrizal, Tena Davis, Leah Ziehm, Eric Ziehm and Brendon Yaroch. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke) Utica, Monday 10am until service 12 (noon). Interment Utica Cemetery. Please share a memory www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
ZIELECKI STANLEY J ZIELECKI SR STANLEY ZIELECKI SR SR 84, March 4, 2009. Dear husband of Wanda. Dear father of Michael (Karen), Douglas (Cinnamon) and the late Stanley J. Jr. Also survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. In state 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore until time of Liturgy at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society.
ZIMMER DOROTHY ZIMMER DOROTHY ELY ZIMMER (NEE ELY) March 17, 2009. Age 87 of Bloomfield Hills. Beloved wife for 63 years of Commander David W. Zimmer, US Navy, retired. Dear mother of David R. (Donna), Stephen E. (Susan), Dr. John W. (Naywon) and Thomas A. (Patrice). Grandmother of Amy, Kristen, Julie, Jennifer, Andrew, Matthew, Scott, Michael, Zachary, Trevor and great-grandson Alexander. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 5-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009. Visitation begins at church 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes to First Presbyterian Church or the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Piety Hill Chapter. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
ZIRULNIK ANN ZIRULNIK Beloved wife of Sidney Zirulnik. Dear mother of Sandor (Fran Burgess) Zirulnik, Gary (Susan Orbach) Zirulnik and Donald (the late Winfred Vonehrenberg) Zirulnik. Loving grandmother of Martin and Alexandra, Ari and Elliot, Sasha and Kate. Sister of Lee (Joyce) Goldin, the late Joe and the late Edith Goldin, the late June and the late Irv Yackness. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Solomon. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 10 AM SUNDAY MORNING AT WORKMANS CIRCLE CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com
ZITKA MARTHA J ZITKA MARTHA ZITKA March 26, 2009. Age 95. Dear aunt of Alice Bloetscher and Robert Jones. Great-aunt of Becky (Al) Menzel, Amy (Keith) Trombley and Paul Bloetscher. Great-great-aunt of Sarah Trombley, Sean Trombley, Kristina Menzel and Kati Menzel. Funeral 2PM Sunday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation 2-8 PM Saturday. Interment Sunset Hill Cemetery; East Jordan, MI. Memorials to Angela Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
ZOGAIB JASON T ZOGAIB JASON ZOGAIB Age 35 of Ann Arbor. Died March 13, 2009 after a courageous 2 year fight against leukemia. Jason's brightest moments came from his family who loves him very much. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Lila (Shalhoub) Zogaib, and the apples of his eye: son Andrew and daughter Addison. He is also survived by his parents, Thomas and Debra; and brother Joseph (Marie); sister Jessica; and grandmothers Evelyn Zogaib and Delores Haas. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at the Basilica of St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 18200 Merriman Rd, Livonia, Michigan. Trisagion Monday 7:30 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at the church. In State 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Thin Blue Line of Michigan, for the benefit of Jason Zogaib; P.O. Box 415, Howell, Michigan 48843 or the St. Mary's Building Fund. Please leave the family a memorial message at: harryjwillfuneralhome.com
ZOLMAN DONNA JEAN ZOLMAN DONNA ZOLMAN DONNA STRONG ZOLMAN DONNA JEAN STRONG ZOLMAN (nee Strong) of Royal Oak, March 24, 2009 at 79 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Zolman Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Mary) Zolman Jr., Catherine (Allen) Pruner, Cheryl (Charles) Smith and William (Robin) Zolman. Dearest grandmother of Kerriann, Robert, Kristopher, Kyle, Sarah, Erika, Rebecca, Mathew and William. Sister of Beverly Weeks. Also preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers. Mrs. Zolman was a member of the Eastern Stars Berkley Chapter. Cremation has taken place and burial of her cremains will take place in Pioneer, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. To send a private condolence to the family go to: www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.
ZUBE HAROLD ZUBE 95, died March 29, 2009. Bloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Buzz and Janet (Matthew) McGee. Cherished grandfather of Leigh (Brian) Wilson, Brad (Jen) Zube, Ryan and Chelsea McGee. Great grandfather of Jude, Josie and Brynn. Dear brother of Dorothy Bauman of Kenosha, WI. Dear brother-in-law of Muriel (Raymond) Cunningham and Elsie (Jack) DiMaggio. Dear former father-in-law of Charlotte Zube. Harold moved to Detroit from Milwaukee during WWII to work as an engineer for Hudson Motor Co. where he met his wife of 32 years, Marie. He retired as Vice President of Wickman Corp., Oak Park, in 1981. Harold will also be missed by many other family members and many dear friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road, Clinton Twp., 48038. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday at Resurrection Funeral Home. www.MeM.com
ZURACK ELIZABETH ZURACK 92 years. Loving wife of the late Aloysius. Beloved mother of Robert, Donald, Carol (Gary) Golec, Lawrence (Margaret), and Melvin. Dear sister of August Abraham, Rita Shaw, Margaret Alent, and Molly Depcinski. Also survived by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be today from 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at the Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. Funeral will be Monday at St. Veronica Catholic Church, 21551 Universal, Eastpointe. In state at 10:30 a.m. with Mass at 11 a.m. Donations to the Capuchins appreciated.
ZVOCH HELEN M ZVOCH HELEN ZVOCH of Traverse City, formerly of Kalkaska County and Dearborn Heights, Michigan, died peacefully on March 1, 2009 a the Grand Traverse Pavilions in Traverse City. She was born in Detroit on May 19, 1920. She is survived by her loving twin granddaughters, Laura and Katherine Borovsky; and many caring nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death were her husband, Michael Zvoch; daughter Sandra Borovsky; and sisters, Irma Varga, Margaret Toth Green and Elsie Nagy. A Graveside Service is being held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Kalkaska. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Helen's memory to the Cherryland Humane Society or an animal shelter of your choice. Arrangements for the family are being handled by the Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
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