BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
February 2009
LAST NAME "F"
FABER DIANE E FABER DIANE FABER DIANE COCKBURN FABER SUNSHINE FABER Age 49. February 10, 2009. Beloved daughter of Helen and the late Stanley Cockburn. Loving sister of Larry Coburn, Doug Cockburn, Therese Rose, Carol (Paul) Zalenski, Bonnie Lukey, Michele (Bill) Kidd, Rick Coburn, and Andrew (Melissa) Coburn. Dear aunt of 20. Great aunt of nine. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile Road). In state Saturday 11:30 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila St. Dorothy Campus until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice or for Funeral Masses to be said in Diane's name. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com
FAKE MABEL FAKE Age 102. Born April 12, 1906, died February 17, 2009. Beloved sister of Amy Bertrand of Westland. Graduated with a Master's of Science degree at Wayne State in 1942 after attending night school and while teaching in Detroit. A gardener, birder, traveler, painter, jewelry maker, environmentalist, and quilter, Mabel enjoyed all of nature. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 30, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26880 LaMuera, Farmington Hills. Arrangements entrusted to THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, Farmington. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church. Mabel's legacy will be carried on through the conversion of her home on Harcourt to a senior assisted living residence. www.thayer-rock.com
FALINSKI MICHAEL J FALINSKI MICHAEL FALINSKI Age 67 of Pinckney, MI. American Axle retiree. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Joseph (Christine). Dear brother of Lawrence (Beverly). Grandfather of Jack and Adam. His parents, Peter & Stella and brother Stephen precede him in death. Visit Thursday 5-8 p.m. and Friday 12-3 and 5-8 p.m. at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 at Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church. Instate 10 a.m. Please leave a Message of Comfort to Michael's family by calling 877-231-7900 or visit and sign his guestbook at: www.borekjennings.com
FALK LUCILLE J FALK LUCILLE FALK Age 68, February 11, 2009. Beloved wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Gregory, Barry (Wendy), Robin (Dave) Edwards, Daniel and Raymond, Jr. Dear grandmother of six and great grandmother of one. Sister of Suzanne (Edward) Weiss. The family will receive friends, today from 2-9 p.m. at the S. K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8½ Mile Rd. Private services will be held Saturday. Share memories at www.schulzfuneralhome.com.
FARINETTI CAROLYN A FARINETTI CAROLYN FARINETTI 94, of Ferndale, February 17, 2009. Dearest aunt of Charles Hershberger, John Spezia, Dennis Farinetti, Patricia Martin, Catherine Sodman and Rita Reckling. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Ambrogio and Caterina Farinetti; and siblings, Marie Spezia, Theresa Hershberger and Patrick Farinetti. Visitation Thursday 1 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m., Rosary 7 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1 ½ blocks west of Woodward) and Friday 11:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 12 Noon at St. Louis the King Catholic Church, Detroit (7 Mile and Mound). Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Memorial donations to St. Louis the King Catholic Church. www.spauldingcurtin.com
FARR JOHN M FARR JOHN FARR JACK FARR Age 81 of St. Clair, died Feb. 18, 2009. Retired president of State Savings Bank of Fenton. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Jean Farr. Dear father of Robert (Laurie) and Stephen (Grace) Farr and the late David Farr. Grand father of Jennifer, Kristine, Sarah, David and Grace. Brother of the late Robert Farr. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at a later date at St. Paul's, Episcopal Church, St. Clair. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by L.C. Friederichs & Son Funeral Home St. Clair
FAUCHER SR BEATRICE NATHANIEL FAUCHER IHM SR BEATRICE FAUCHER IHM SR FAUCHER IHM Age 98. Died February 6, 2009. Beloved sister of Jean Girard of Dearborn Heights, MI. Visitation Tuesday, 2-7:30 p.m. at the I.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in Monroe, MI with prayers at 3 p.m. and Funeral service on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, 734-241-9300.
FAVIO FRANCIS FAVIO of Southgate, age 75. Survived by his loving family: daughter, Deborah; granddaughter, Nichole; and great-grandsons, Brayden and Noah Launders. Also beloved friend Jennie Dufour, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials to the Kidney or Pulmonary Foundation Please sign the register book for the family and print a memorial at www.jlpetersfuneralhome.com
FELDMAN ALICE FELDMAN Beloved wife of Meyer "Mike". Dearest mother of Howard, Dr. Marc (Beth), David (Sandra), Joseph, Esther Feldman and Steve Simon, and Rosalyn (Dr. Ron) Suprenant. Survived by Penny Feldman and Kimberly Feldman. Beloved sister of Anne Berman. Survived by 13 loving grandchildren. Family and friends will be gathering at the home of Howard Feldman, Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There will also be services at the American House, 5859 West Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322 at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Services Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, (248) 543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
FELICE GEORGE J FELICE GEORGE FELICE Of Pontiac. January 29, 2009. Age 74. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Lois (O'Hanley) of Chicago. Dear children, Anthony Felice, Patrick Felice, Vincent (Courtney) Felice, Karen Felice, Brenda (Brian) Bolash. Adored grandchildren, Jack (8), Sadie (5), and Jason (2) Wagner, Roman (2) and Emerson (9 months) Felice, and Brielle (3 months) Bolash. Loving sister, Virginia Hasting, sister-in-law Mel Felice, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-son John M. Wagner, parents Jim and Elsie Felice, siblings, Agnes Johnson, Jenny Findlay, Henry Felice, Evelyn Smarch, and Pauline Gidcumb. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. Upon returning home from combat, he quickly founded George Felice's Market in Pontiac. He owned and operated the store for over 50 years, working up to his last days with his devoted sons. George was a man of strong work ethic and well known for his commitment to the community. He enjoyed Italian music and going to the bakery, candy shops, and being with his family. George was a loving Husband, loyal Father, and proud Papa who will be missed greatly. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, where he will lie in state Monday, February 2, 2009, 10 a.m. until time of his Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Rev. H. Thomas Kuehnemund celebrant. Rite of Committal to follow at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 3:30 p.m.
FELICIANO JULIO V FELICIANO JULIO FELICIANO February 7, 2009, age 83, of Detroit. Beloved husband of Juanita. Loving father of Pauline (Jim) Crowell. Preceded in death by daughter, Frances Gafford. Also survived by seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m., Wednesday 12-9 services Thursday 11 a.m. John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline, Southgate, www.molnarfuneralhome.com
FENLON ALFRED P FENLON ALFRED FENLON Age 80. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Dear father of Mary Ann (Eric) LaPointe and Sharyn (Dale) Hess Grandfather of Jessica (Chris) Kwiatkowski, Danielle (John), Ryan, Austin and Lauren. Brother of Elaine Gnadt, Arden Fenlon, Shirley (Ken) Koerber and Rita (Jerry) Brhley. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 Fifteen Mile, Sterling Hgts. 48312. Visitation today 4-8 p.m. and Monday 1-8 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd., Clinton Twp. 48038.
FENTON LILLIAN JEAN FENTON LILLIAN FENTON Beloved wife of the late Sam Fenton. Dear mother of Dr. Roger (Marcia) Fenton, Mark (Sheila) Fenton, Randy (Trayce) Fenton, George (Barbara) Fenton and Iris (Sheldon) Yellen. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Jon) Goldstein, Carrie (Randy) Leff, Jacob (Amanda) Fenton, Rona (Scott) Borre, Jodi Fenton, Aaron (Julie) Fenton, Kyle (Leah) Fenton, Jesse Fenton, Robert Fenton, Scott Fenton, Brett Fenton, Brandon Yellen and Jordan Yellen. Proud great-grandmother of Noa and Eli Goldstein, Reagan and Whitney Leff, Parker and Logan Borre. Devoted sister of Roberta (Larry) Warsh and the late Shirley Antonucci. Sister-in-law of Shirley Fenton, Isobel Fenton, the late Edward Fenton and the late Milton Fenton. SERVICES 3 O'CLOCK WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT MACHPELAH CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com
FERASIN EDMUND FERASIN 83, of Sterling Heights, Michigan, formerly of Eastpointe, died February 7th, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving wife Katherine, daughter Darretta, and grandson Thomas. Eddie was born in Castelfranco, Italy to Victor and Irma Ferasin. While serving in the U. S. Navy during WWII he met his loving wife Katherine of 62 years. Starting his career at Detroit Edison as a meter reader, and working a second job at JL Hudson's, he successfully graduated from Lawrence Tech and moved on to become an Edison Electrical Engineer. Eddie retired from DTE after 43 years of service in 1991. Eddie loved art and design, and high-end audio. He used his skillfulness to build a variety of things including furniture, audio components, and beautiful accents for his cherished works of art. He was an avid WWII history buff, and pursued good health by swimming, diving and rollerblading, at Metro Beach until age 76. Dear father to Darretta and Timothy (Mary Ann) Ferasin. Eddie is predeceased by his parents, brothers Gino and Alfred, and sister Lilly. Friends may call Wednesday February 11 from 2-9 p.m. at E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Rd. at Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, Funeral Mass at St. Jane Frances de Chantal, 38750 Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, Thursday February 12 at 10 a.m. (lying in state at 9:30 a.m.). Donations can be made to Eddie's favorite charity Penrickton Center for Blind Children.
FERGUSON MAHULIE FERGUSON age 78, Beloved wife of McCalster Ferguson of 53 years, transitioned on Saturday, February 21, 2009. She leaves to mourn her loss Her seven sons of Detroit, her treasured grand and great-grandchildren; and her lifetime of cherished friends and family. Visitation 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday February 27th at Swanson East Chapel. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at East Lake Baptist Church, 12400 E. Jefferson Ave. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery.
FERRARIO EDWARD FERRARIO Age 61, February 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Julie for 39 years. Loving father of Michael (Rachel) and Rebecca Ferrario. Proud grandfather of Mitchell and Matthew. Dear brother of Dennis (Mary). Memorial visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial Mass Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St., Mt. Clemens, 48043. Interment Port Sanillac Cemetery. Donations preferred to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
FICEK RAYMOND FICEK February 3, 2009, Age 60. Beloved son of the late Leon and Regina Ficek. Loving brother of Leon Ficek (Ruth), Thomas Ficek (Jackie), Shirley Zambo (Mark), Mary Ann Butkovich, William Ficek, Caroline Krasun (Tom), and the late Sandra Holben (and her late husband Richard.) Dearest uncle of 18; dear great uncle of 21. Dear friend of Raquel. Raymond was a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War and fought a courageous battle with cancer these last years. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. with Wyandotte Veteran Honor Guard Service 7 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life Service 8 p.m. at the Girrbach-Krasun Funeral Home, (River Rouge Chapel), 10783 W. Jefferson, River Rouge, Michigan.
FICI ALFRED MILTON FICI ALFRED FICI Age 87. Passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Virginia (nee Santoro) for 62 years. Preceded in death by brothers Frank and Vincent and sister Marie. Loving father of Lawrence and Kathy (nee Bushell), James and Patricia (nee Judy), Edward and Lynne (nee Connors), Allan, Annette Nelson, Gregory and Kathy (nee Hisey), Michael and Amy (nee Lee). Loving grandfather of 13 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren. Proud Veteran of WWII for the United States Army Air Force. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Church, 41300 Romeo Plank until Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile Rd.). Scripture Service Wednesday evening. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
FINDLAY JAMES FINDLAY Age 79, January 31, 2009. Loving husband of the late Dolores. Beloved father of James (Barbara), Michael (Lisa), Bruce (Debra) and Linda (Brenda) and the late Scott. Dear grandfather of Brian, Kevin, Timothy, James, Philip, Ian, Siobhan, Michael Jr. and Fallon. Dear friend of Mary Jane. He was an avid biker, no stranger to the Metro Beach bike path and the Florida Pinellas Trail. Visitation at the Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper (btwn. 12-13 Mile) St. Clair Shores on Monday 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. with an in state at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions to the Children's Leukemia Research Life, P.O. Box 327873, Detroit, MI 48232.
FINE PHILIP FINE Beloved husband of Phyllis Fine. Dear father of Bernie (Ellen) Fine and Liz Cassab. Loving grandfather of Stephanie, Michelle, Andrea and Justin Cassab, Alex and Jennifer Fine. Also survived by Phyllis's children Robert (Carol) Fleming and Gregory and Paula Fleming, their children, Marina, Robbie, Greg and Trent. SERVICES 1 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY DAVIDSON-HERMELIN CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com
FITZPATRICK JIM FITZPATRICK Age 76. February 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Jo. Dear father of Geralyn (Robert) Burcar, James (Jenny) and Paul (Erica). Loving grandfather of Jenna, Bobby, Austen, Loren, Tristen, Kate, Addison, Erin, Isaac, Elise and Amanda. Brother of Frank (Barb) and the late Margaret (the late Joe) Strogen. Memorial visitation Tuesday 7-9 PM at Kaul Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
FITZSIMMONS IRENE M FITZSIMMONS IRENE FITZSIMMONS Age 82, of Southfield, passed away Friday, February 13, 2009. She was an active parishioner and choir member at the former St. Ives Catholic Church in Southfield. Beloved wife of the late John J. Fitzsimmons (1999). Dear mother of Ellen (Thomas) Leyendecker, Stephen (Karen), Kevin (Joan), Julia (Richard) Heimerle, Kathryn (Daniel) Moore, James (Debra), John, Brian (Christine), Edward, Maureen (Aaron) George; loving grandmother to 21 grandchilden and five great-grandchildren. Sister of Wesley Brush of Madison, WI. Mass of Resurrection Tuesday 11 am. (in-state 10 a.m.) at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 440 E. Washington Street, Howell. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Monday 5-8 p.m., scripture service at 7 p.m. at MacDonald's Funeral Home Howell (517-546-2800). Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com
FLANNERY GWEN FLANNERY Of Inkster, age 86, January 31, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Beloved companion of Lee Whittaker. Loving mother of Lawrence (Corrine), Audrey (Dennis) Wozniak, Gerald (the late Lita), Joyce Manis, and the late Mary Catherine. Loving grandmother of nine. Great-grandmother of six. Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. with 7 p.m. prayers at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at Saint Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 Belton (2 blocks west of Inkster, 2 blocks south of Ford Rd.).
FLEMING PATRICIA ANN FLEMING PATRICIA FLEMING Age 60, of Allen Park, February 18, 2009. Beloved wife of John M. Loving mother of John Jr. (Michele) and David M. Proud grandmother of Abigail Grace and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Kathleen Osinski (Tom Wright) and Judith (Gary) Hamel. Survived also by seven nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Clara Osinski. She worked as an RN for Children's Hospital of Michigan for 37 years. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard). Funeral Monday, in state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10:00 a.m at Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4440 Russell St., Detroit. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. www.martenson.com
FLETCHER LUANNE MARY FLETCHER LUANNE FLETCHER of Ortonville; February 1, 2009; at 66 years of age. Beloved wife of Curtis Fletcher; dear mother of Lori Scanlon, Lawrence (Judith) Fletcher, Leslie and Heidi Fletcher; grandmother of Michael Graham, Jr., Mitchell Graham, Tiffany and Tori Fletcher; sister of Charles (Vicki) Turner, Mary (Daryl) Shank, Verna Turner and Judy; also survived by four great grandchildren. Luanne retired after 28 years at GM Truck and Bus in Pontiac. She volunteered at First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham each year for their rummage sale. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at Coats Village Funeral Home, Sherman-Wilk Chapel, 135 South St., Ortonville. Family will receive friends on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send a private condolence to the family select guestbook at www.coatsfuneralhome.com
FLIS DAVID DOMINIC FLIS DAVID FLIS of Little Rock, Arkansas, age 65. Died peacefully at his home February 19, 2009. He was born on March 16, 1943 in Detroit and attended De La Salle High School and MSU. In 1966 he married Florence Grozenski and was employed as a teacher. He later began to work in the fast food industry for the McDonalds Corp. In 1979 he moved his family to Little Rock AR and became a franchisee with Burger King and opened his first restaurant. His company, Flis Enterprises, has now grown to 15 Burger King restaurants in the greater LIttle Rock area. Dave is preceded in death by his parents Dominic and Lillian Flis and by the mother of his children Florence Flis. Dear father of Dominic (Shelly) Flis, Karen (Jeff) Smith, Christopher (Akiko) Flis. Loving grandfather of Ethan Flis, Jessica Flis, Camille Smith and Natalie Smith. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Thursday 7 p.m. Entombment Friday 10 a.m. at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society appreciated.
FLOER MARY ELLEN FLOER MARY FLOER February 3, 2009. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Donald S. Dearest mother of Michael, Sue and Stacey Noonan. Loving grandmother of John Noonan. Visitation Friday 11 - 2 p.m. and 4-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contribution may be made to Beaumont Hospice, 1200 Stephenson Highway, Troy, MI 48083. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
FLUARY JOSEPH W FLUARY JOSEPH FLUARY Age 85 of Grosse Pointe Farms. Former Dominican Brother, WWII US Naval Seabee, Retired from the Grosse Pointe Farms Water Department. Survived by son Bob (Kathy) Doman, loving brother of Marie Ardelan and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary, brothers, Jerry, Albert, Curley, Edward and Willard, sisters Hazel Allor, Rita Turner, Matilda Fluary and Geraldine Fluary. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Lucy Church.
FOLLMER PAMELA L PIERSON FOLLMER PAMELA PIERSON FOLLMER PAMELA FOLLMER PAMELA L FOLLMER (Nee PIERSON) January 31, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Age 61 of Hartland. Pam was an avid horsewoman. Beloved wife of Gordon R. Follmer for 17 years. Dearest mother of Alexis Bellfy. Daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine Pierson. Loving sister of Beverly Pierson, her twin Patricia Pierson and Debbie Pierson Grossi (Tom). Step-mother of Steven Follmer (Trisha), Matthew Follmer, Natalie Forte (Christopher), Kristina Mellin (James) and Andrew Follmer (Tracy). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Monday 5-8 p.m. Prayers and reflection Monday 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday 11 a.m. at The Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington Rd. (btwn Long Lake Rd. and Wattles Rd.) , Bloomfield Hills. Visitation begins at church 10 a.m. with valet parking. Committal service Wednesday 12 Noon at Goodrich Cemetery, (Seneca & W. Hegel Rds), Goodrich, MI. In lieu of flowers memorials to Sasha Farm (rescued farm animals), PO Box 222, Manchester, MI 48158. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
FOLTZ MICHELE MARIE FOLTZ MICHELE FOLTZ MICHELE VORE FOLTZ of Sunfield, MI; Michele passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, at home surrounded by her family. Michele was a wonderful and devoted wife and mother. She loved her family and family time more than anything. Surviving are her husband, Gary; three beloved sons, Jason, Brian and Kevin; sister, Janeen (Vore), and husband, Scott Flores, and their daughter, Lexi. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Sunfield United Brethren Church. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009, also at the church. Complete obituary and guest book at www.legacy.com Arrangements by Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, MI.
FORBES SANDRA L FORBES SANDRA FORBES of Waterford; February 4, 2009; at 62 years of age. Loving mother of Kelly Forbes, Christopher Forbes and Kimberly (Chad) Cooper; dear grandmother of Remy Zaremba, Jackson Cooper, Maclain Zaremba, Mitchell Cooper and Kaiya Cooper; loving companion of Wayne Ehlers; also survived by their dog Puppers. Sandra worked for AT & T for the last 18 years selling yellow page ads. Once you met Sandra you would never forget her. She had an amazing sense of humor. Sandra touched a lot of people s lives, most of the time literally. A Celebration of Sandra s life will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2009 at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 12 noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Make a wish Foundation. To send a private condolence to the family, go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.
FORCADE MARY FORCADE Native Grosse Pointer Mary Louise Keane Forcade, 86, died February 12. She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald N.; her parents, Dr. and Mrs. William E. Keane; and her three brothers, William, Henry and Joseph. She is survived by her sister, Leontine Keane Cadieux; two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Keane and Anne Boyle; 12 nieces and nephews and 15 grand nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at 10 a.m. with Visitation starting at 9 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, 157 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorials may be sent to St. Paul's Church or AASH, 801 S. Spoede, S. Louis, MO 63131.
FORTIER KENNETH L FORTIER KENNETH FORTIER 76 of Howell Michigan. Born 6/16/1932 departed this earth 2/17/2009. Beloved husband of Rebecca J. Vansant. Loving father of Lawrence (Sue), Kenneth Beebe (Cathy), Deborah Leverence (Joe), Cindy Haberaecker (Walter), Thomas Beebe (Cathi), Joel Vansant (Lenore) and Christian Vansant (Natalie). Proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Brother to Jack, Kay Atkinson and Diane Hatmaker. Ken was involved in playing hockey and coaching various youth hockey leagues in the tri-county area. He was a founding member of FHAHA and its first president. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 25+ years of service. He was a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Howell, MI. He leaves a legacy of caring and giving-a true gentleman always. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Howell, 323 W. Grand River, Howell, MI. A dinner will follow at the Johnson Center, Cleary University, Howell. In lieu of flowers, donations to Salvation Army of Howell are requested by the family. If you are planning on attending the dinner, please notify Becky (517-552-0102) or Larry (248-444-7639).
FOSS GENE FOSS Age 83. February 10, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Nora. Loving father of Diane (Larry Gabriel) Foss, Elaine Willoughby, Daniel (Betsy) Foss and the late Kathleen Harsen. Proud grandfather of Emily, Tasia, Christen, Abby and the late Maya. Former spouse of Janet Foss. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. and service Saturday 11 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to: National Kidney Foundation of Michigan or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital appreciated. Share your memories at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
FOSTER JOSEPH E FOSTER JR JOSEPH FOSTER JR 78, February 11, 2009 JO ANN (WEBB) 74, January 9, 2009 Joe and Jo Ann wed on December 4, 1955 and were happily married for 54 years. They are remembered lovingly by their children Carol Suggs (Charlie), Robin Drescher (Chuck), Patricia Foster, and Anthony Foster (Jenny), their grandchildren Max, Ashley, and Andrea, and many other family members and friends.
FOSTER MELVYN FOSTER Beloved husband of Arline Foster. Dear father of David Foster and Barbara Anne Foster. Loving brother of Malcolm (Sheila) Foster. SERVICES 3 P.M. FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com
FOX EDWARD H FOX EDWARD FOX Age 86, February 2, 2009 at St. John Hospital North Shore, Harrison Twp. He is survived by his children; Dorene (Dennis) Hicks and Dale Fox and grandchildren; Dennis David and Drew Michael Hicks. Preceded by wife Delphine. Visitation, Thursday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile, New Baltimore. Funeral Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Gaylord, MI.
FRAGOSO RAMON O FRAGOSO RAMON FRAGOSO Age 82. February 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Esther. Loving dad of Cathy (Dean) Roach, Oliver Fragoso, and Bobby (Nikki) Fragoso. Cherished grandpa of Bradley Fragoso, Tommy and Anthony Spencer, Robert Fragoso Jr., Zachary, Eric and Rachel Fragoso, Brittany Roach, Dalia Fragoso, Samantha, Isabella, and Baby Joshua and Zachary Spencer. Visitation at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.), Dearborn, Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. In state Monday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.
FRAHM ROBERT R FRAHM ROBERT FRAHM February 22, 2009. Age 87. Beloved husband of Jane. Dearest father of Eric, Andrew (Jennifer Neumann), and Justin. Loving grandfather of Eleot Dawson. Dear brother of Joanne Schneider, Mary Jane Frahm, Adele Steiger, and Rosemary Nowak. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Thursday 1-9 p.m. with Prayer Service 7 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc., 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Memorial gathering Friday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 15004 Hampton, Grosse Pointe Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Father Solanus Casey Center or the Capuchins. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.
FRANCE KENNETH R FRANCE KENNETH FRANCE Beloved husband of Petronella. Loving father of Debby (Wayne) and Jerry. Predeceased by daughter Sarah Rose and son Jason Paul and sister Mary Mooneyham (Lonnie). Also loving father to Carolyn (Bob), Kim (Ken), Joe (Deb), Jennifer (Bobby). Survived by brothers Don (Linda), Jim (Sandy) and Bob (Nancy). Grandfather of Bridget, Robert, Joey, Tony, Jack, Ryan, Sean, and Alex. He was loved by all, this kind and gentle man. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at the Warren Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Director, Inc., 22642 Ryan Rd. (One block S. of 9 Mile). Mass of the Christian Burial Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church. Mr. France will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Wales Township, MI.
FRANCO ROSE FRANCO Age 88, beloved wife of the late Frank. Most loving mother of Annie (Christopher) Buhay, Sam, Carmen (Mary) and the late Frannie. Precious grandmother of Nicholas, Cecilia and Dominic. Dearest sister of Jenny (Steve) Kuclo, the late John Pugliarisi and the late Dominic (Caroline) Pugliarisi. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-9 pm. at the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre (just S. of 13 Mile) In Madison Heights, Parish Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. (lying in state 9:30 a.m. ) at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 4855 Parker in Dearborn Heights.
FRANKIW WALTER FRANKIW Age 88. Of Naples, FL. Passed away on February 7, 2009. He was a long time resident of Detroit, MI before retiring to Naples in 1982. He is survived by his nieces Sally Tanner and Suzanne Schriever. He was formerly employed by National Broach (Nachi) as a design engineer and was a member of the Belle Isle Runners and Michigan Handball Association. Arrangements by www.fullerfuneralhome.com Naples, FL
FREDERICK AUDREY C FREDERICK AUDREY FREDERICK Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Michael (Pat), Daniel (Karen), Mary (James) Shoemaker, Thomas, James L. (Trina) and Amy (Roderick) Canaster. Dear grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 22. Dear sister of Gerald (Sherry) Tebeau. She was a nursing assistant for 28 years working in the Emergency Room of Sinai Hospital, and was known to her co-workers as "FRED". Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and funeral service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (btwn. 6-7 Mile Rds.). Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated.
FREEMAN JOAN LEE FREEMAN JOAN FREEMAN; age 62; of Gadsden, AL, formerly of Keego Harbor; February 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Gary Freeman; dear mother of Jeffery (Teri Lee), Laura (Kelly) Cartwright and Michael (Melissa); loving grandmother of Brandon, Hayden, Spencer Jones, Michael, Tammy, Brandon Bedwell, Joel Stalker, Laura Ann Lowe, Amanda and Tommy Gertcher; sister of Rosanne Mote. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday, at Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Visitation Friday, 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials suggested to the family of Joan Freeman. Visit www.mem.com
FREEMAN MARY FREEMAN Age 87 February 26, 2009. Beloved wife of William for 63 years; dear mother of John, William (Marsha); loving grandmother of David (Kelley) and Will (Kelley) and great grandmother of Joshua, McKenzie, Zackery, and Andrew; dearest sister of Betty, and Julia. Family will receive friends Friday 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Funeral services will be Saturday 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
FRESHEL NELDA LEE FRESHEL NELDA FRESHEL Age 76, of Allen Park (formerly of Detroit) passed away Friday, February 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nelda was born on January 24, 1933 in Detroit to Harold and Jessie Bauer. She graduated from Detroit Cooley High School. She married David Freshel on September 5, 1952. During their marriage, they welcomed a daughter and two sons into their lives. Nelda earned both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Wayne State University and taught elementary school in Lincoln Park for more than thirty years. She loved working with children and touched the lives of many. In addition to teaching, her passions included art, music, gardening, and, first and foremost, her family. She was an exceptional lady who took every opportunity to praise the best in others. Even in sickness, she never missed the chance to say a kind word to those who cared for her. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends, her neighbors, former students and everyone who had the honor of knowing her. In life, she taught us to love. In sickness, she taught us strength. In death, she teaches us to live with grace. Nelda is survived by her husband David, daughter Paula (Janda), son William, son Roger, sister Charlane (Wainwright), son-in-law Wally (Janda), daughter-in-law Hsiao-Yu (Hsia), daughter-in-law Tammy (Bevins), grandchildren Jessica and Marlena (Janda), and Johnathan and Janice Freshel. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Raphael Church in Garden City, Michigan. In lieu of flowers. Nelda requested donations be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society or directed towards gynecological cancer research.
FRIEDMAN MIRIAM LEVIN FRIEDMAN MIRIAM FRIEDMAN Age 91 of Detroit and St. Petersburg, FL. She is survived by the love of her life, Stanley B. Friedman, her husband of 66 years. Devoted mother of Joan (Lou) Slyker, Peggy (Peter Remington) Daitch, Margery (Bill) Lynch, and Rodger (Kiki Nelson) Friedman. Loving grandmother of Josh (Lisa) Daitch, Karen Daitch, Andrew Slyker, and James Lynch. Cherished sister of Joseph (Molly) Levin, Judith Levin (Bernard) Cantor, and the late Dr. Herbert (the late Marjorie Jackson Levin) Levin. SERVICES 12:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com
FRITSCH CARL STEPHEN FRITSCH CARL FRITSCH STEVE FRITSCH Age 64. Passed away Sunday, February 15, 2009 of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Amy (Trevor) Sprik and Carly Fritsch; grandson, Kian Alexander Sprik; father, Carl John Fritsch; brothers, Dan and Mark; mother-in-law, Ruth Johnson; and a large extended family. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Robert of Newminster Church, 6477 Ada Dr., Ada, Msgr. Ernest P. Schneider, presiding. Interment Cascade Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Rd SE. The family suggests donations to the University of Michigan Cancer Center or other organizations dedicated to medical research.
FRUGE' DERBY S FRUGE' DERBY FRUGE' Age 80, passed away February 4, 2009. Beloved husband of Joyce. Devoted father of Martina (Will) O'Sullivan, James (Jeanette), Vincent (Lauren), Gerard (Rosalynn), Cynthia (Roderick) Alexander and Catherine (Britt) Starghill. Also leaves 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren and one brother Wilbert Fruge' of Los Angeles, California. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. with Prayer service at 6 p.m. at James H. Cole Home for Funerals 2624 W. Grand Blvd. Services Monday 10 a.m. visitation with Mass following at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary 5930 Woodward Ave., Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
FRY PAUL RICHARD FRY SR PAUL FRY SR DICK FRY February 22, 2009. Age 79 of Madison Heights. Proud past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Bishop Gallagher Assembly #0482, Clawson and a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge #1523 of Royal Oak. Beloved husband of Margaret Joyce. Dear father of Paul, Jr. (June), Lawrence (DeAnna), Mary Fairchild (Jim), Susan Teagardin (John), Maureen, Jean Craft (Joe), Hugh (Lynette), Michelle York (Todd) and the late Ann Marie Fry. Grandfather of Kellen and Drew Fry, Michael Fry, Simon and Molly Teagardin, Joe Fry, Bryan and Dylan Kleparek. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Thursday 2-8 p.m. Elks Lodge of Sorrows 6:30 p.m. Service of Reflection 7:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Friday 10 a.m., St. Dennis Church, 2200 E. Twelve Mile at Stephenson, Royal Oak. Memorial tributes to C.O.T.S. or Elks Club of Royal Oak. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
FULLER ANNE VIRGINIA FULLER ANNE FULLER GINI FULLER ANNE MURRAY FULLER (NEE MURRAY) Age 82; January 28, 2009 of Green Valley, Arizona (formerly of Detroit, Michigan). Beloved wife of 61 years to Donald. Loving mother of James M. (Cheryl), Nancy A. Antal, Gregory M. (Lauri), Matthew B. (Anne Marie), and Lorna J. Woolverton (Fred). Dearest grandmother to Donald Alexander and Ursula G. Fuller, Daniel A. Antal, Melanie E. and Brian J. Marshall, and Olivia and Nina Fuller. She is survived by her sisters, Alice (Robert) Kolhoff and Joan Jamieson, and her brother Daniel (Evelyn) Murray. Memorial services are planned by the family for a later date in the Detroit Area. Donations in honor of Gini may be made to the Green Valley Community Food Bank, 250 E. Continental Rd.,Green Valley, AZ 85614.
FULTZ HENRY CLAY FULTZ HENRY FULTZ 68; of Fairview; went to be with The Lord and Savior suddenly and peacefully Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Mercy Hospital, Grayling MI. Viewing Thursday, February 12, 2009 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lashley Funeral Home, in Mio, and on Friday, February 13, 2009 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester, MI. Funeral Services at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Pixley Funeral Home with Pastor Russell Bowman of The New Hope Assembly of God Church, Mio officiating. Interment at Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills. Henry was born on April 1, 1940, in Fillmore, KY to Otto and Clara E. (Akers) Fultz. He retired from Rochester Community Schools in 2000, and moved to Fairview in 2002. Though Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and horseback riding his biggest joy was helping others and serving his church in any way he could. But above all, his greatest joy and comfort was reading his bible. He attended The New Hope Assemblyof God Church in Mio MI. Henry is survived by his wife Carol J. (Ingram) Fultz; two daughters, Mary J. (Scott) Wood of Oxford, Deanna L. (Carl) Hager of Oxford; and son William C. Fultz, of Mio; brother Denny A. (Nadine) Fultz; sister Mattie S. (Dexter) Strunk; and sister-in-law Sandra Fultz; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Otto G. Fultz. Memorials may be made to New Hope Assembly of God, 520 W. 8th/M-72, Mio, MI 48647. Arrangements by Lashley Funeral Home, Mio and Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester.
FURGUSON LEE FURGUSON of Waterford, formerly of Milford; unexpectedly February 6, 2009; age 24. Son of Kim Feigley of Ortonville and William Furguson of Pontiac; brother of Katie Furguson of Waterford; grandson of Tom Muenstermann, the late Sandra (Haines) Muenstermann, the late Lee Furguson and the late Gertrude Furguson; also survived by many close friends, cousins and family members. Funeral Mass Wednesday 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, Waterford. Friends may visit the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Monday 4 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Any donations to the family will be used for a scholarship in Lee's honor. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com
FYLYPIW OLGA FYLYPIW age 91. Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Wilhelmina (James) Messmer; dearest grandmother of Paul (Jaimi) and William (Emily); great grandmother of Ayla, Aidan, Kirsten and Evan; dear aunt of Christine Lindon and great aunt of Alexander and Alissa. Services were held Monday, February 23 2009. For further information, contact the Buhay Funeral Chapel at (313) 891-6577.
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