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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

February 2009

 LAST NAME "K"

KACHALLA JOHN E KACHALLA JOHN KACHALLA Age 65 of New Hudson, passed away peacefully February 19, 2009. Beloved husband of Lynn. Cherished father of Kristine (Bruce) Wihongi, John Jason Kachalla, Jennifer (Danny) Abrams and Kelli Kachalla. Dear brother of Dennis Kachalla. Adored grandfather of Robbie, Gabrielle, Lauren and Lola. Also loved by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Saturday 12 Noon - 6 p.m. with a Funeral Service 6 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc., 59255 10 Mile Rd., South Lyon. Contributions to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076 appreciated.

KACZOR JEAN JOSEPHINE KACZOR JEAN KACZOR JEAN ROBACYNSKI KACZOR  (NEE ROBACYNSKI) Age 94, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2009. Loving mother of Betty (Bud-deceased) Odom, Frances (John) Parkinson, Toni (Dave) Lesinski, and Maryann (Steve) West. Born in Natrona, PA to Chester and Ann Robaczynski. Married to Frank Rochowiak and Max Kaczor, both deceased. Sister of Regina Yirovec, Matt Robaczynski, Henrietta Bernacki, and Helen Lisowski, all deceased before her. Dear Grandmother of Robbie, Terry, Ellen, Susan, Natalie, Rick, David, Joshua, Nicole, Trevor, and Leah. "Great Groovy Granny" (great) to Rebecca, Robert, Bradley, Cody, Adam, Samantha, Raymond, Kimberly, Kayla, and Rusty. Great Great Grandmother of Jadyn and Tylar. Aunt to two nephews and five nieces. Jean was also a loyal friend to so many people - all who remember her sweet personality and bright smile. Large Family gatherings were a joy to her and the home she lived in for 60 years in Hazel Park was open to everyone. She lived a complete life of hard work, balanced with her devout faith, love of crocheting, bowling, playing cards, going "up north", and truly enjoying music which could always stir her light feet into a dance. Jean will be missed forever by us all and will remain in a good warm spot of our hearts. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m., rosary at 7 p.m., at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. Funeral Monday, 9:30 am Instate followed by a 10 a.m. Mass, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Hazel Park. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Beaumont Hospice. Online condolences www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

KAHN IRWIN L KAHN IRWIN KAHN Beloved husband of Ruth Kahn. Dear father of Barbara (Steve) Tronstein, Dr. Marc (Cindy) Kahn and Dr. Joel (Karen) Kahn. Devoted grandfather of Beth and Rachel Tronstein, Jennifer and Emily Kahn, Daniel, Jacob and Jessica Kahn. Cherished brother of Rita (the late Hy) Muroff and brother-in-law of Ann (Leonard) Baruch and Frances Abelson. Also survived by many other loving relatives and friends. SERVICES 10:30 AM SUNDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK. www.irakaufman.com

KALETA FRED I KALETA FRED KALETA February 3, 2009, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Irene. Loving father of Barbara Knight, David and Darlene Buchanan. Proud grandfather of Kyle. Dear brother of Joyce Bertacchi and the late Geraldine Gretenas. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Saturday at the Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories to be shared at www.bcfh.com

KALOUSDIAN ARDEMIS KALOUSDIAN 91, of Bloomfield Hills, MI, died on February 10, 2009, after a heart attack. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Sona Kalousdian (Dr. Ira D. (Don) Lawrence); son, Raffi Kalousdian (Kathleen M. Hennessey); and granddaughter, Ani Kalousdian. She was married to Diran Kalousdian until his passing in 1992. Mrs. Kalousdian was the only child of Harry G. and Zabel Kouzian. She is also survived by her cousins: Armen Topouzian and family; Armand Krimian and family; Carol (Stan) Edwards; and Lucy Ardash and family. Mrs. Kalousdian received both Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her long career included serving as field coordinator for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics during World War II. She was also the Capitol District Director for the New York State School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University; University Editor at the University of Detroit; and the founding Executive Director of Project Transition, a program sponsored by the League of Catholic Women of Detroit. A great proponent of volunteerism and a vocal advocate for seniors, Mrs. Kalousdian served as Chair, Advisory Council, Area Agency on Aging-1B; Executive Board member, League of Catholic Women; Trustee, Village Womens Club Foundation; and Treasurer and Board Member, Women's Economic Club of Detroit. Friends and family will be notified about a memorial service to be held in Spring. Individuals may make contributions in Mrs. Kalousdian's memory to Area Agency on Aging-1B, Drawer # 1141, P.O. Box 79001, Detroit, MI 48279-1141.

KALTREIDER KATHY L KALTREIDER KATHY KALTREIDER Age 52. February 18, 2009. Beloved wife of Martin. Loving step-mother of Jason and Monica Kaltreider. Dear daughter of Mary (the late Willis "Bill") Troutman. Sister of Kevin and Keith Troutman. Daughter-in-law of Reverend Carl and Patricia Kaltreider. Also many friends. Memorial service at Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, 1357 W. Fourteen Mile Road, Tuesday 11 a.m. Memorial visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Monday 3-8 p.m. Obituary and condolences at: lynchfuneraldirectors.com

KAMINSKI VIRGINIA KAMINSKI JINNY KAMINSKI Age 80. February 6, 2009. Beloved wife of Leonard. Loving mother of Diane (the late Gregory) Torgl, Charlene (Richard) Markus and Mary (Kurt) Nadolski. Proud grandmother of Christa Lass, Stacey Sieber, Leonard Nadolski and Jenell Nadolski. Great grandmother of William and Rosalyn. Sister of Dale Pascoe and Gloria Cylkowski. Visitation Monday 2-9 pm. with a 7 p.m Rosary Service at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (three blocks N. of 10 Mile). Funeral Tuesday at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 21120 Madison, St. Clair Shores (between Little Mack and Harper, N. of 10 Mile). In state 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10 a.m Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory at bcfh.com

KANDAH SAMIRA KANDAH Age 66, February 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ghamen. Loving mother of Yacoub. Dearest grandmother of Samira and Kylee. Visitation Friday 6-8 pm. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral Saturday, gathering at the funeral home, 9 a.m. with service at St. Michael Melkite Catholic Church, 585 N. Mill St., Plymouth at 10 a.m. Interment Parkview Cemetery.

KANIA RAYMOND E KANIA USMC SR RAYMOND KANIA SR ROTTEN RAY KANIA February 12, 2009. Age 76. Husband of the late Dorothy (Willer). Father of Anne Marie (Charlie) Coscia, Raymond E. Jr. (Mary), Elizabeth (Carl) Swanson, and Christopher. Grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of seven. USMC 1951-1954 WPNS CO 1 BN 5th Marines Korea and E CO 2nd BN 8th Marines. Retired Detroit Police Officer (1 Department Medal 22 Citations). Commandant of Dearborn Detatchment, Marine Corps League Past State Commandant, Department of Michigan, Past Kennel Dog Robber, Military Order of Devil Dogs, Life member of Marine Corps League, Police and Fire VFW 1278. 1st Marine Division Ass'n, 2nd Marine Division Ass'n, Detroit Police and Fireman Retirees, member of Marine Corps Association and Heritage Association. Hence he is reporting for guard duty on the streets of Heaven's scene. Funeral Service Monday 9:30 a.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren to St. Christopher Church 10 a.m. Visitation Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

KAPUSTKA-OSTROSKIE-DUBANIK ELEANOR C KAPUSTKA-OSTROSKIE-DUBANIK ELEANOR DUBANIK ELEANOR KAPUSTKA ELEANOR OSTROSKIE Age 82, February 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Stanley (Sandra) Dubanik, Patricia Ann Holiday, James (Jean), Michael, and the late Theodore Dubanik. Grandmother of 13. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Louis, Steve, Mike, and the late Stanley Ostroskie. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

KAUFMAN JACK KAUFMAN Beloved husband of sixty six years to Cecilia Kaufman. Dear father of Philip David (Lisa) Kaufman, Barry Saul Kaufman, and Joseph Alan Kaufman. Loving grandfather of Maureen (Steve) Bills, Evan (Michelle) Kaufman, Israel Kaufman, Uriel Kaufman, Martin P. Manheimer and Michele Kaufman. Great-grandfather of Taylor Lynn Manheimer, Samantha Leigh Kaufman, and Jamis Elliot Kaufman. Brother of Dorothy Braiker. Uncle of Teri Braiker and Mark Braiker. SERVICES 2:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com KAUFMAN JACK KAUFMAN Beloved husband of sixty six years to Cecilia Kaufman. Dear father of Philip David (Lisa) Kaufman, Barry Saul Kaufman, and Joseph Alan Kaufman. Loving grandfather of Maureen (Steve) Bills, Evan (Michelle) Kaufman, Israel Kaufman, Uriel Kaufman, Martin P. Manheimer and Michele Kaufman. Great-grandfather of Taylor Lynn Manheimer, Samantha Leigh Kaufman, and Jamis Elliot Kaufman. Brother of Dorothy Braiker. Uncle of Teri Braiker and Mark Braiker. SERVICES 2:30 THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT MACHPELAH CEMETERY CHAPEL. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

KAUFFMAN SHIRLEY ANN JOHNSON KAUFFMAN SHIRLEY JOHNSON KAUFFMAN SHIRLEY ANN KAUFFMAN SHIRLEY KAUFFMAN Age 75. Departed this life Monday, January 19, 2009 in Robertson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Karl and Dorothy Johnson of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan. She is survived by her husband Alvin Kauffman and sons James Kauffman of Richmond, WA and Thomas Kauffman of Clawson, MI. Beloved grandmother of Ryan Kauffman and Hayley Kauffman of Clawson, MI. A private service was held in Springfield, TN on January 22nd.

KAZMIERCZAK KATIE KAZMIERCZAK age 90; longtime resident of Rochester; died on Sunday, February 15, 2009, at Troy Beaumont Hospital. Beloved wife of Edward, whom she married on April 27,1968; she is survived by her two daughters, Sandra and Judy; and two siblings, Joan and Charlie; also survived by four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. A private Memorial Service was held at Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester with inurnment at Mt. Avon Cemetery.

KEES LAUREN KEES Age 52, February 12, 2009. Loving daughter of Lorraine and the late Robert. Dear sister of David (Anita) and Joyce (Larry) Zimba. Dearest aunt of George, Alysa, Natasha, Lien and Salem. Loving companion of her cat Isabella. Memorial visitation Wednesday 12 noon until a 1pm Memorial service at the at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

KEESLING JOSEPH S KEESLING JOSEPH KEESLING of Grand Blanc; died suddenly February 23, 2009; at 46 years of age. Dear father of Jessica and Emma Jo Keesling; beloved son of Jerry and Marianne Keesling; brother of James Keesling. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 at St. Anne Catholic Church 825 Ortonville, Rd., Ortonville. Family will receive friends on Friday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at Coats Village Funeral Home, Sherman-Wilk Chapel, 135 South Street, Ortonville. Memorial contributions may be made to Ortonville Community Emergency Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook.

KELLER ROBERT F KELLER ROBERT KELLER of Waterford; February 24, 2009; age 84. Loving husband of Jeanne Ford Keller for 57 years; beloved father of Gregg Keller and Lynn Keller; dear grandfather of Kaitlin and Robert Keller. Mr. Keller was a retired manager at General Motors Truck and Coach. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Pontiac Waterford Elks Lodge #810. A fulfilled life is not possible without our friends, Dee and Gene, Betty and Jake, Betty M., Dr. Vogt and my sister Carol. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 28, 2009, 12:30 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Elks Lodge of Sorrow Friday 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer s Association. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

KELLY JIMBO KELLY Age 46, of Plymouth, passed away February 6, 2009. Loving husband of Becki. Beloved father of Jason Fowlkes and Jacob Kelly. Proud grandfather of Kylee Fowlkes. Dear son of Jack Kelly. Cherished brother of Lisa (Paul) Combs, Jackie (Philip) Ludwig, and Tammy Kelly. Also survived by many loving nieces and one great-nephew. Funeral from the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main, Plymouth, Wednesday 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Share memories at schrader-howell.com.

KELLY ROBERT LINDSAY KELLY ROBERT KELLY February 9, 2009. Mr. Kelly received his formal education in the Detroit Public Schools. While growing up in Detroit's "Black Bottom" he attended Miller Intermediate School and graduated from Eastern High School in 1936. He honorably served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Having a strong desire for independence, he went on to fulfill his long desire to become an entrepreneur. In 1957, he opened the "Elbow Lounge", a small club on Mack Ave. He turned the business into a meeting place for friends and local patrons. Surviving are one step-daughter, Joan Scott Brown; three nephews, Theodore, Robert (Mattie) and Wade (Ethel) Johnson and other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 11 a.m., family hour at 10:30 a.m., Swanson Funeral Home, 806 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit.

KEMP GEORGE NELSON KEMP HR GEORGE KEMP JR JACK KEMP JR Age 82. February 15, 2009. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Cordell), sharing fifty-one years. Loving father of Linda (Alan) Schmidt, Janet (Michael) Braun, and Michelle (Michael) Haddon. Cherished grandpa of Nathan, Jake, Seth, and Katelyn. Funeral Service will be Wednesday 1 p.m. at the Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke Ave. in Shelby Township (S. of 22 Mile Rd.). Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Share an online condolence, visit www.gramerfuneralhome.com.

KEMP MARVIN R KEMP MARVIN KEMP Age 86, January 26, 2009. Loving father of Bob, the late Terrance Clay, Linda Droz and Jeffrey. emorials requested to a charity of your choice. Share a memory of Marv at www.rggrharris.com

KENNEDY MARJORIE A KENNEDY MARJORIE KENNEDY Age 67, of Oak Park, February 23, 2009. Beloved mother of Colleen (Peter) Bohn, Sheila Kennedy and Robin (Michael) Major. Loving grandmother of Alexis, Cierra, Melissa and Nicholas. Sister of Linda Bradley. Also survived by daughter of the heart, Kelly Hreha and many nieces and nephews. Memorial gathering Thursday 1 p.m. until time of service 3 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale (1½ blks west of Woodward). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan. www.spauldingcurtin.com

KENNEDY SAMUEL R KENNEDY JR SAMUEL KENNEDY JR Age 83, February 19, 2009. Beloved uncle of Russell (Gerlinde M.) Green. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Ann and his siblings John F. Kennedy, Agnes M. Green, William and Robert Kennedy. Arrangements by O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home

KENNEDY THOMAS E KENNEDY THOMAS KENNEDY TK of Woodhaven, February 18, 2009.Beloved husband of Elsa. Loving father of Gary Kennedy, William (Ramona) Kennedy, Tom Kennedy II and Marissa Puebla.. Dearest grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Patricia. He was preceded in death by his son Rick Kennedy, his parents, his brother Hugh, his sisters Judy ,Inez, and Jean (Viven). Funeral service is Saturday, 6 p.m. at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (Next to Michigan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Visitation is Saturday, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

KENT DENA KENT of Clarkston; February 22, 2009; age 67. Loving wife of Robert for 47 years; mother of Kathy (David) Clark and Shari (Ralph) Keller; grandma of Jacquelyn Keller, Sean and Brandyn Clark; sister of Robert, Fransetta, Nancy, Gary, Larry and Donna; special friend of Tillie. Dena had worked for Dr. O Neil for over 10 years. She was an active member of the Women of the Moose in Florida. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6805 Bluegrass, Clarkston. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at the church Thursday after 10 a.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com

KENTROS CHARLES GUS KENTROS JR. CHARLES KENTROS JR of White Lake Twp.; February 5, 2009; age 38. Beloved father of Zachary and Brandon; dear son of Charles G. Kentros, Sr. and the late Sharon; beloved brother of Kim (John) McQuade, Linda (Mike) Harter, Gina (Steve) Kniffen and the late Gail Bender; also many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Kentros was a Heating and Cooling Installer. Funeral Services will be Sunday, February 8, 2009, 2:30 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends Saturday 1 to 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. until time of service. Interment Ottawa Park Cemetery. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.

KERR WALTER R KERR WALTER KERR February 23, 2009 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Janet. Son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Neill). Father of the late "Richard", Valerie, Thomas (Gail), Michael (Sheryl), Dean, Brian (Terri), Kevin (Kathy). Grandfather to Cody, Thomas, Scott, Jason, Brynn, Ryan, Jordan, Alex, Taylor, Kyle and Aaron. Great-grandfather to one. Dear brother of Joan Geml (Frank) and a friend to many. He retired from the Detroit Police Department after 31 years of service in 1984. Played Basketball in Windsor for Patterson Collegiate and Central United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Diabetes Association. Visiting Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with a Celebration of Walter's life at 8 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (1-519-969-5841), 3260 Dougall Ave. Cremation to follow.

KERWIN MARY WINIFRED KERWIN MARY KERWIN Born April 1, 1916. Entered eternal life on February 20, 2009. Beloved sister of Marie Terese Tobin and the late Margaret Mary Kerwin. Treasured Aunt of the Tobin Clan: Father Joe, Molly (John), Margo, Kathy (Dave), Jim (Joan), Ann (Joe), Pat (Tom), Tom (Cathy), Gerarda (Kevin), John (Janine), Therese, Dan, and Sara (Matthew). Much loved by her 27 great-nieces and nephews. A dedicated teacher and administrator with Detroit Public Schools for 42 years. Funeral Tuesday, in state 11:30 a.m. until time of Mass 12 noon at St. Joan of Arc, 21620 Mack, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe. Prayers Monday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions to Redemptorist Fathers, Attention Father Joe Tobin, 65 Cadillac Square, Suite 3801, Detroit, MI 48226 or IHM Sisters, 610 West Elm Street, Monroe, MI 48162. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.

KHOURY SAL S KHOURY SAL KHOURY Age 82, February 6, 2009. Beloved husband of RoseMarie. Loving father of Michael and Steven (Lisa). Dear grandfather of Emma, Mark, Anne-Marie, Audrey and Laura. Brother of Ibrahim, Noor and the late Miriam. Visitation and Trisogian Prayers Thursday 6-8 p.m. at the Basilica of St. Mary, 18100 Merriman, Livonia. Funeral service Friday in state 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at the church. Interment Glen Eden Cemetery.  

KILLEEN GEORGE F KILLEEN GEORGE KILLEEN Age 88, of Clinton Twp., MI and Naples, FL died February 14, 2009. Beloved husband of Carolyn for 61 years. Brother of the late Thomas, Jack, Jim, and Fr. Joe. Loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. WWII veteran of the U. S. Army. George received his mortuary degree from Wayne State University, opening the first Killeen Funeral Home in Detroit in the early 1950's and a second one in Clinton Twp. in 1977. A long time civil servant, he was a 7-term Wayne County Board Commissioner and a 3-term Macomb County Board Commissioner, making him the first County Commissioner to represent different counties in the State of Michigan. He met and worked with several Presidents, Michigan governors, Detroit mayors and clergy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and The Order of Alhambra. George was a proud and faithful friend of Bill W's for 51 years. He was on the executive board of the Guest House. George was chairman and founder of the Employees Assistance Program for Wayne County and helped write "A Practical Manual for County Officials on the Treatment of Alcoholism." He enjoyed playing cards, wood working, antique cars, traveling and being with friends. He was a friend and mentor to many. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. A memorial will be held in Michigan in the spring. www.fullerfuneralhome.com Naples, FL (239) 592-1611.

KILLEWALD ANNA J KILLEWALD ANNA KILLEWALD Age 82, February 1, 2009. Beloved wife of James. Loving mother of Vincent (Barbara) Killewald, Eileen (Gerald) Mateyka and Donna Killewald. Also survived by three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a sister Margaret McLaughlin. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 8:30 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Visitation Thursday 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church (Main and Orchard) Northville until time of the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. Memorial contributions to Angela Hospice or the Alzheimers Association would be appreciated.

KILPATRICK DENNIS ALAN KILPATRICK DENNIS KILPATRICK Age 74, of Dearborn Heights. February 19, 2009. Predeceased by loving wife Elizabeth. Beloved husband of Shirley. Dearest father of Kelly (Jay) Cale and Sherrie (Tony Rossi) Kilpatrick. Step-father of Marsha (Robert) Seidel, Ralph Roberts Jr., and Cynthia (Allan) Magdziak. Dear brother of Betty Childress. Loving grandfather of Kevin (Ashley) Cullum, Kimberly, and Jeffrey Cullum. Mr. Kilpatrick was a Usher at Tiger Stadium for 44 years. Retired from Ford Motor Company after 30 years. Loyal and faithful member of UAW Local 600. Also a life member of the Dearborn Heights Moose #1795. Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd., (313) 278-5100. Funeral service Monday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery (Dearborn Heights). Family suggests donations to Angela Hospice. Please visit our Obituary/Guest Book at www.voranfuneralhome.com.

KINNEY EVELYN JEAN RYSKA KINNEY EVELYN RYSKA KINNEY EVELYN KINNEY EVELYN JEAN KINNEY 77, of Sedona, Arizona died suddenly February 19, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania February 13, 1932 to John and Julia (Thomas) Ryska, Evelyn resided in Michigan prior to retiring to Sedona in 2003. She was actively engaged as a court reporter for over 50 years. Evelyn enjoyed skiing, traveling, and was a talented designer and decorator. She leaver her devoted and loving husband of 25 years Bruce M. Kinney of Sedona ; sister Patricia Boczenowski (Ryska) and her husband John Boczenowski of Framingham, Massachusetts, and nephews, Derek, David and Brian Boczenowski. Funeral arrangements were conducted by Greer's Mortuary of Sedona. Funeral Service was conducted at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Sedona. Burial was at Green Acres in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donations in Evelyn's memory may be made to the American Heart Association.

KINSORA DOROTHY MARIE KINSORA DOROTHY KINSORY DEE KINSORA Age 70 of Chandler, Arizona, born in Detroit, MI on August 5, 1938, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home with family present. Dee was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, John and her son John. Survived by daughters Tammy (Jack) Doughty of Chandler, AZ and Tina (Terry) Ross of Reno, NV, grandchildren David, Garrett, Callie and brother Kenneth (Karen) Kosalsky of Warren, MI. Dee worked for Motorola, The Springs of Scottsdale Assisted Living, followed by working privately as a Caregiver (which gave her much Joy). There will be a private family memorial at a later date. Memorial Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ. 85015-5666 in memory of Dorothy Kinsora. She will be missed by all who loved her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler, AZ 480-895-9232.

KINSORA FRANK KINSORA Age 78, February 3, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Fay. Dear father of Frank James Kinsora. Grandfather of Frank James Kinsora II, Spencer Austin Kinsora and Nicole Bailey McBride. Brother of Jack (Dee) Kinsora. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. time of Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

KIPILA DOLORES JEAN KIPILA DOLORES KIPILA Age 82, February 9, 2009 of Cedar Park, Texas, formerly of Troy. Beloved wife of Robert J. Kipila. Dear mother of Linda (Charles) Diliplane, Robert (Lorraine) Kipila and the late Rhonda Kipila. Dear grandmother of Jason, Jim and Catherine. Sister of Florence Murphy. Predeceased by siblings Alma Rosin, Lorraine Burk, Lou Heller and Bill Heller. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Rd. (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads) Troy, 248-689-0700. Funeral Monday 12:00 noon at funeral home. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy. Memorials to the American Cancer Society. Share memories at www.pricefuneralhome.net

KIRK JOY ELAINE STRUBE KIRK JOY STRUBE KIRK JOY KIRK JOY ELAINE KIRK February 21, 2009, age 79 of Ferndale. Beloved wife of Ford Kirk. Loving mother of Debbie Plivelich (Steve) and Bill Kirk (Vickey). Dear grandmother of Ford, Hunter, Austin, Phillip and Joy. Joy will be missed by all the lives she touched. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Roads), Troy. (248) 689-0700. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. with viewing at 10 a.m. at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2225 East 14 Mile Rd. (between Woodward and Coolidge Roads) Birmingham, MI 48009. Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery, Rochester Hills. Memorial donations can be made to Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. Share memories at www.pricefuneralhome.net.

KIROUAC PHYLLIS M KIROUAC PHYLLIS KIROUAC February 7, 2009. Dear sister of Janet E., Gerald W. (Mary Frances), Judith A. Hart, and the late Robert and James. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial liturgy 11 a.m. Saturday, February 14 at St. Athanasius Church, 18720 13 Mile Rd., Roseville. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore.

KITSON GERALD W KITSON GERALD KITSON of Tustin, formerly of Troy; passed away Thursday, February 11, 2009 at Mercy Hospital Cadillac; he was 74. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, February 14, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Marion, MI. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Utica. Share a memory or condolence at www.fosnaught-holdship.com

KITZMILLER EVE LAHTI KITZMILLER M.D. EVE KITZMILLER M.D. died December 9, 2008 in Naples, Florida; at the age of 93. She was born in Superior, Wisconsin in 1915 and spent her childhood in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where her parents had emigrated from Finland. She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1940 where she met and married her first husband, Dr. I. Carl Schlecte. They raised six children while practicing family medicine in Rochester, Michigan until Eve began a residency in Psychiatry at the University of Michigan in 1964. She then practiced adolescent psychiatry for several years in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Eve and Carl retired to Green Valley, Arizona in 1977. After Carl died in 1978, Eve married Jim Coogan, a retired Naval Officer. Following his death in 1992, Eve renewed an old friendship with Dr. John Kitzmiller, Sr. of Bellaire, Michigan. They married in August of 1993 and spent their winters in Naples, Florida and summers at Torch Lake, Michigan, until John'sdeath in 2007. Eve spent her last year of life in Naples where she enjoyed daily swims, water aerobics, reading, crossword puzzles, listening to music, emailing and connecting with family and friends. She was kind, loving and generous and an inspiration to all who were privileged to know her. She is survived by one brother; 6 children; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She lived life beyond the fullest and encouraged all of us, upon her death, to "weep not for me, my soul has wings, and in its freedom sings." Memorial Services will be held in Tawas City and Ontonagon, Michigan in the summer of 2009. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to your local library in Eve's name.

KLAPPERICH IRENE H KLAPPERICH IRENE KLAPPERICH February 18, 2009. Irene was a WWII Coast Guard Veteran; a 54 year resident of Farmington and a retiree from Farmington Public Schools. She is survived by Ted, her beloved husband of 62 years; her loving children, Judy Larson (Glenn), Ted (Nancy), Terry Hotke (Don); her cherished grandchildren, T.J. Klapperich, III (Julie) and Lara Ligerakis (Nick); and great-grandchildren, A.J., William, Hudson, Eleni and Stelios. Dear sister of Virginia Baran (Joe), Leonard Krasnowski (Patricia), Frank Krasnowski (Pat) and Lenore Lobo (Mike). She is also survived by other loving family members and friends. Irene is preceded in death by her daughter, Mary F. Klapperich. Funeral Mass Monday, February 23, 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.) at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23615 Power Rd., Farmington. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. rosary at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (just N. of Grand River, btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes suggested to the Parkinson's Foundation, www.parkinsons.org. heeney-sundquist.com

KLAUKE ELAINE M KLAUKE ELAINE KLAUKE Age 80. February 3, 2009. Beloved wife of William. Loving mother of Lucy (Richard) Soule and Timothy. Grandmother of Zakery, Dakota, Emily, Timmy Jr. and Autumn. Great-grandmother of Gabriella, Annabelle and Haley. Sister of the late Everett Touchette. Special friend of Tammy McCoy. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. with an evening Rosary. Prayers 9:15 a.m. from the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill) to St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 Belton (2 blocks West of Inkster, 2 blocks South of Ford Rd.) for 10 a.m. Mass.

KLEISINGER JOHN J KLEISINGER JOHN KLEISINGER JACK KLEISINGER  Age 76, February 23, 2009. Loving husband of June of 55 years. Dear father of Jackie, John (Laurie), Jill (Jerry), Jeff (Sharon), Jimmy and Jamie (Dan). Loving grandpa of John, Lindsey and Nicholas. Brother of Betty. He was a Korean War Veteran. Visitation Wednesday 1 to 8 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville. Funeral Mass Thursday 10 a.m. at St. Donald Catholic Church, 16300 12 Mile Rd., Roseville.

KLIBER RALPH J KLIBER RALPH KLIBER February 10, 2009. Age 90. Beloved husband of Alice. Dearest father of Thomas, Elizabeth, and the late James. Loving step-grandfather of five. Dear brother of Edward F. Jr. (Flo), and William R. Visitation Saturday 3-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-8 p.m. with Prayer Service 7 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 467 Fairford (at Morningside), Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins. Light a Candle and Share a Memory at www.verheyden.org.

KLICK VIRGINIA A KLICK VIRGINIA KLICK Age 78, February 24, 2009. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Dear mother of Joseph G. (Terri), Thomas A. (Mary), William F. and Robert A. Klick. Dear grandmother of Joseph A., Jennifer L., Alexander, Philip, Victoria and Katherine. Dear sister of Frank Nowaczewski and Sr. Dolores Ann. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. with a St. Patrick K. of C. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Rd. (West of Hoover) Warren. In state Monday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 E. Twelve Mile Rd. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to De La Salle Collegiate Tuition Assistance Fund, or American Diabetes Association. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.wasikfuneralhome.com

KLIMEK JEAN KLIMEK Age 90, February 12, 2009. Beloved wife of Clement. Dear mother of Gerald (Gwen), Kenneth (Patty), and the late James (Linda) and John Klimek. Loving grandmother of Lynn, Debbie, Scott, Karen, Deanna, Kim and Adam and great-grandmother of 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Wake service at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Therese of Lisieux Church, 48115 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 21 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com.

KLOTZ BETTY J KLOTZ BETTY KLOTZ Age 70. February 6, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Gerald. Loving mother of Leslie (the late Thomas) Sosnowski, Alison (Mark) Davis, and Martin. Proud grandmother of Alexander, Jonathan, Lucas, Abigail, Sophia, and Josephine. Dearest daughter of the late Walter (the late Sophie) Krasowski. Dear sister of Raymond (Rita) Krasowski. Funeral Monday, in state 10 a.m. at St. Ronald Church, 17701 15 Mile Rd. (between Kelly and Garfield) until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.

KNAGGS MARVIN KNAGGS BUCK KNAGGS Age 73, of Westland. Husband of Merelyn. Father of Thomas (Janey), David and Cheryl Knaggs Bliss. Life member of Livonia Elks Lodge #2246. A jewel to all who knew him. Visitation Friday from 9:30-11 a.m. at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2685 Packard Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. A memorial service following visitation--lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to King of Kings Lutheran Church.

KNEEVES AGNES B KNEEVES AGNES KNEEVES 80, of Farmington, February 24, 2009. Dear wife of the late Melvin. (1994). Loving mother of Sue Ann (Dan) Keast, Peggy (Joe) Young, Elsie (Tom) and Vickie (Steve) Younker. Agnes is also survived by her beloved seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Services Friday February 27th, 1:30 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (just N. of Grand River, between 9-10 Mile Rd.), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Wednesday 5-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home. heeney-sundquist.com

KNOTH JAMES KNOTH Age 91. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Judi (Robert) Wallace, Denise Nick and Kimberly (Austin Bain) Welch. Grandfather of Steven Nick, Heather DeRouin, Gregory (Tisha) DeRouin, Eric (Kathy) Welch, Eugene Welch, Robert (Alice) Wallace, John (Lori) Wallace, Kelly Carlson and Kerry (Dean) Johnson. Also 11 great grandchildren. Brother of Virginia (Cass) Szczepaniak and Edith Raiche. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield (N. of 19 Mile Rd.), Sunday from 2-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Share your thoughts and memories at: www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

KOCHOFF BORIS V KOCHOFF BORIS KOCHOFF Age 88, February 17, 2009, of Huntsville, AL (formerly of Dearborn Heights, MI and Beverly Hills, FL). Beloved husband of Mary (nee Buha). Dear father of Elaine (Bill) Moorhead, Beverly and Michele (Don) Platt. Grandfather of Nikita and brother of Arthur. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael and sister Blossom Williams. A service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit. The family suggests donations to St. George Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, Southfield, MI. Please sign Boris's online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com

KOLIS MARY FRABOTTA KOLIS MARY KOLIS MARY (NEE FRABOTTA) January 30, 2009, age 59. Beloved wife of Ronald. Loving mother of Julie (Christopher) Herbst, John and Jennifer Kolis. Proud Nonna of Joshua and Caitlyn. Devoted daughter of Pierina Frabotta and daughter-in-law of Helen Kolis. Dear sister of Tony Frabotta, Lucy Rancilio and Frank Frabotta. Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Rd. (at Schoenherr), Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at San Francesco Catholic Church, 22870 S. Nunneley Rd. (off Metropkwy/Gratiot). Share memories at www.bcfh.com.

KOLLEWEHR CLARENCE R KOLLEWEHR JR CLARENCE KOLLEWEHR JR. BIFF KOLLEWEHR 61 years old; of Waterford; passed away at home with his family by his side. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Linda; mother, Lucille; daughter, Jennifer; son, Michael; and grandchildren, Lloyd, Louis, Sam and Lily. A Celebration of his Life will take place at a later date. Please share a memory or condolence at www.cremationmichigan.com

KOLASA BLANCHE BOLESLAWA ANN GASIOROWSKI KOLASA BOLESLAWA GASIOROWSKI KOLASA GASIOROWSKI February 21, 2009. Age 90, formerly of Royal Oak. Blanche was born December 25, 1918 in Detroit. Wife of the late Marion J. Mother of Richard (Sandra), George (Rosemary), Kathryn Kelly (Patrick) and Maryellen Molloy (Frank). Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 4-8p.m. Rosary 5p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday, 11a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 32340 Pierce, Beverly Hills. Rite of Committal Mt. Olivet. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

KONRAD DOROTHY KONRAD DOTTIE KONRAD Age 81. February 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Henry for 62 years. Dear mother of Henry (Lucy), Beverly (Ron) Valente, Bob, Mark, and Yvonne (Ray) Vagnetti . Loving grandmother of eight and great grandmother of seven. Sister of Evelyn Ramsey. Visitation at the O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800, Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Instate at St Edith Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia, on Thursday at 10 a.m. until the funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan. Donations may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154. Online sympathy messages at: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com

KONSTANTINOV TRAIKO KONSTANTINOV Age 88. February 6, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Maria. Dear father of Victor, Maurice and Denise Konstantinov. Grandfather of Paola and Anton. Brother of Luben Konstantinov. Funeral at Guardian Angels Church, 581 E. Fourteen Mile Road, Clawson, Tuesday 11 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10 a.m. Obituary and condolences at: lynchfuneraldirectors.com

KOPMEYER GARY F KOPMEYER GARY KOPMEYER February 25, 2009, age 60. Amazing husband of Mary (Nee Talty). Loving father of Martin (Julie), Erin Ann (Jeff) Winslow and Matthew (Marie). Cherished grandfather "Pa" of seven. Treasured son of Margaret and the late Frank. Beloved brother of Leanne Powell. Brother-in-law of Larry and Sharon Talty, Helen and Dr. John Steele, Bill and Kathy Talty, Cindy, Joe and Jill Talty, Marty and Pam Talty, Chuck and Macie Turnwald. Predeceased by sister-in-law Katie and brother- in-law Greg. Devoted nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Visitation: Saturday February 28 4-9 p.m. and Sunday March 1, 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. In-State 10 a.m. followed by a Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Edith Catholic Church, 15089 Newburgh, Livonia, MI 48154. The family appreciates memorial donations be made in Gary's name to Angela Hospice or a charity of your choice. Please leave the family a message at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com

KOPRIVA DOROTHY JEAN KOPRIVA DOROTHY KOPRIVA Age 89 of Hazel Park. Feb. 20, 2009. Wife of the late George. Mother of Ronald (Shirley) Kopriva, Raymond (Subrenna) Kopriva, Cynthia Kopriva, and the late Barbara Martens. Grandmother of Jeff, Randy, David, Scott, Robyn, Renee, Tracie, Randy, Julie, Ronald and Keith. Great-grandmother of 11. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R., Madison Heights. Burial White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com

KORKIGIAN EDWARD KORKIGIAN Former Cellist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Preceded by his parents Mihran and Mary Korkigian, sister Araxe Dolik; brother Ara Korkigian and niece Jamie Dolik. Survived by his nephews and nieces Dr. Armen (Mary) Korkigian, Mike Dolik, Lisa and David Dolik, Sunny O'Brian and Myda Fisher. In state Saturday 3-5 p.m. with Funeral Service at 5 p.m. in St. Sarkis Armenian Church, 19300 Ford Rd. Dearborn (West of Southfield Rd.). Memorial donations to the church. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME 248-626-7815. Internet condolences for the family may be sent to SJavizian2@msn.com.

KORNACKI HELENE V KORNACKI HELENE KORNACKI February 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Henry (deceased 1990). Dearest mother of the late Robert (deceased 2000). Dear Sister of Mary Karaniewski, and the late Irene Walczak (deceased 1993). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 7 p.m. with Rosary at 5 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Beaumont Hospice. Memorials may be made to Beaumont Hospice. ahpeter.com

KORYCKI VICTOR L KORYCKI VICTOR KORYCKI January 29, 2009, age 61. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Scott and Kelly. In state Monday 10:00 a.m. with Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Visitation Saturday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with 4 p.m. American Legion Service at Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 45100 Warren (west of Sheldon). www.neely-turowski.com

KOSS ALOYSIUS J KOSS ALOYSIUS KOSS Age 90, February 14, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary Patricia (December 19, 2004). Dearest father of Patrick A. (Virginia) Koss, Anna Marie (Kirk) Starin and Timothy D. (Tammy) Koss. Dear brother of Winifred Clogg and Arthur Koss. Loving grandpa of Ginny Ellis, Andrea Knorr, Matthew, Tori, Alexandria and Erin Koss. Loving great-grandpa of Camryn Ellis, Nate Knorr, William Koss and Jillian Knorr. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church, Redford Twp. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Visit today 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (btwn. Beech Daly and Telegraph), Redford Twp. (313) 535-3030. Memorials suggested to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

KOTLAR HELEN J KOTLAR HELEN KOTLAR February 21, 2009, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Kathi (Bill) Denton, John (Jean), and the late Joel. Loving grandmother of Karen (Alfred) Betts, Kelly, Kathleen, Billy, Bradley, and Brian Denton, and Joseph and Jillian Kotlar. Great-grandmother of Joshua and Nadia Betts. Sister of the late John Ribinski. Funeral Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Prayers at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. and 10 a.m. Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Visit our online guestbook at www.howepeterson.com.

KOVACH JOSEPH KOVACH February 21, 2009. Age 96. Beloved husband of Rose. Predeceased by his first wife of 31 years, Anna. Loving father of Julia (Howard) Cupitt, Cheryl (James) Baranowski, and Joanne (Wayne Fisher) Kovach. Dear grandfather of five and great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of Elmer and Louis (Dona) Kovach. Funeral Friday, February 27, 2009 in state 10:30 a.m. with Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church (Allen Park). Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). Scripture service Thursday 7:15 p.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. Member of the K of C and DAV. Onlineguestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com

KOVICH ALICE MANNING KOVICH ALICE KOVICH Died February 16, 2009, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Dear mother of Dennis, Todd (Peggy), Tom (Donna), Steve (Martha), and Cathy. Grandmother of seven. Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) on Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Mass at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Road, Livonia on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Sign guestbook at www.mannsfuneralhome.com.

KOWALSKI ANNE M KOWALSKI ANNE KOWALSKI ANNE PIRRAMI KOWALSKI (NEE PIRRAMI) February 9, 2009, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Walter C. Dear mother of Patricia (Robert) Pezanowski, Rosemary (Timothy) Acou, Catherine (David) Vartanian and Suzanne Spreder. Loving grandmother of Terese, Gary, Brian, Karen, Michael and Steven. Sister of Eugene (Grace) Pirrami, and the late Jesse Boccia, George (Lucy) Boccia, Victor (Mildred) Boccia and Claire Germilhac. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 5:00-9:00 p.m. and Thursday 2:00-9:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile). Rosary Thursday 7:30 p.m. In state Friday 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 18720 Thirteen Mile Rd., Roseville. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

KRAMER INGEBORG KRAMER INGE KRAMER Beloved wife of the late Oscar Kramer. Dear mother of Barbara (Rabbi Joel) Roth, David (Bethany) Kramer, Caroline (Alan Blazar) Kramer, Michael (Marilyn) Kramer, and Louis (Sheryl) Kramer Loving grandmother of Akiva D. Roth, Ari I. (Nanci) Roth, Tamar S. (Michael) Alterman, Rebecca Kramer, Sara Kramer, Maytal (Kassahun) Melaku, Nadav (Ruth) Kramer, Noam (Yardena) Kramer and Erik Kramer. Proud great grandmother of Savi and Emma Roth, Ingbar Alterman, Maayan and Yarden Melaku and Gefen Kramer. Sister of Rudolph (Bette) Straus and the late Gladys Feldman. SERVICES 2 P.M. MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMTERY. www.irakaufman.com.

KRAWCZYK JOHN KRAWCZYK JAN KRAWCZYK God, Family, Country. Thank you for showing us how to get it done right. John passed on to his final journey, February 17, 2009 at age 87, at his home in Woodland Hills, California. Devoted husband of the late Alexandra. Beloved father of Sharon (Raymond) Murphy, GranPa of Alexander *Alek* Shuster and Big Brother of Jannena. Born October 5, 1921 in Poland. Soccer player, Czestochowa Technical Scholar, Polish 8th Army sharp-shooter, responsible for downing 8 Nazi planes, forced labor camp survivor, decorated Monta Casion War Hero, DP camp guard, Canadian gold & silver miner, Detroit Auto Worker, Lockheed Burbank technical fabricator. In retirement, gardener, walker, enjoyed watching wrestling, news, Andy Griffith and the occasional shot of whiskey, bottle of beer and playing cards. Most enjoyed spending time with his grandson, Alek. His one regret, never making it back to Poland.

KRAWIECKI PETER KRAWIECKI Age 69 of Algonac, Michigan passed away on February 10, 2009. Pete is survived by his wife of 50 years Joan, son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Kelly, daughter Kathy Ferguson and son-in-law Daniel, sister-in-law Monica Stein and husband Dr. Gerald Stein, Steven, Stephanie and Brian Stein, sister-in-law Lorraine Pilarski and grandchildren Kara, Kelsey and Jessica. The family will be gathered from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 11th at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI 48047, (586) 725-0177. The family suggests memorial donations to St. John Hospice, 37650 Garfield, Clinton Twp., MI, 48036 or at www.stjohn.org/hospice.

KRINKIE SAMUEL J KRINKIE SAMUEL KRINKIE February 4, 2009. Age 82 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of the late Helen Krinkie. Loving father of Judy Ann Struble, Patricia S. (Roger) King and Michael D. (Brenda) Krinkie. Dearest grandfather of Kendra, Nicholas, Timothy, Joshua, Allison and Jillian. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Lillian Gottschalk, Sylvia Sullivan, Dorothy Champagne, Tony Krinkie and Grace Chappel. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday noon - 8 p.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Henry Catholic Church, 1358 Council, Lincoln Park. Interment Michigan Memorial Park.

KRISAK VENIECE M KRISAK VENIECE KRISAK VENIECE CHOPLINSKI KRISAK February 9, 2009, age 84. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearest mother of Mary Jo (Cliff) Tholen, Charles (Teresa) Krisak and the late Barton Krisak. Loving grandmother of Cliff III and Anne. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. time of Mass at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (between 17 and 18 Mile). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

KROPIELNICKI STELLA KROPIELNICKI age 88. February 5, 2009. Wife of the late Stanley. Dear mother of Patricia (Timothy) O'Leary, Stanley (Judith) Kropiewnicki Jr. and the late Ted Kropiewnicki. Grandmother of Lynn, Robert, Bryan, Erin, Kevin, Adam, Timothy and Thomas. Great-grandmother of eight. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m., 7 p.m. Rosary at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. In state Saturday, St. James Church, 46325 W. Ten Mile Road, Novi, 10 a.m. for 10:30 a.m. funeral liturgy. Online condolences: www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com.

KROWICKI ANTHONY J KROWICKI ANTHONY KROWICKI February 2, 2009. Age 84. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dearest father of Kathleen (Tom) Mette, Cynthia (John Siudara) Krowicki, and Paula Krowicki. Dear grandfather of Shawn Sullivan, Patrick (Rikki Kuehl) Sullivan, Peter (Corey Calabro) Dietrich, Paul Dietrich, Tommy (Michelle) Mette, Todd (Amy) Mette, and Michael Mette. Dear great-grandfather of Andrew Mette, Abby Mette, and Makenna Sullivan. Dear brother of Mary Ann (Jerry) Moran. Anthony was predeceased by his faithful canine companion, Memphis. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Prayers at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. In state Friday 11 a.m. until the time of Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, Mount Clemens. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory of Anthony at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

KRYSMALSKI TERESA VIRGINIA KRYSMALSKI TERESA KRYSMALSKI TERESA VIRGINIA BANACH KRYSMALSKI TERESA BANACH KRYSMALSKI  (nee Banach); age 84; of Rochester Hills; January 31, 2009. Loving wife of Albine Joseph Krysmalski for 63 years; dear mother of Dennis (Deborah) Krysmalski, Virginia (Michael) Lickley, Robert Krysmalski, Mark (Diane) Krysmalski, Mary Ann (Michael) Studer, Cynthia Krysmalski, Michelle Marie (John) Ross; survived by 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister of Josephine Motyl, Rita M. Duncan and the late Stanley J. Banach. Funeral Mass Saturday February 7, 2009 11 a.m. with and In State time of 10:30 a.m. at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church 771 Old Perch Road, Rochester Hills. The family will receive friends Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 9 p.m. with a Rosary Friday 7 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials to the church s Improvement Program. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

KUCHINSKI RICHARD ANTHONY KUCHINSKI RICHARD KUCHINSKI February 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Gene. Loving brother of Margaret (Tony) Covitz, Gloria Schwagle, the late Gertrude Mitchell, Robert, and Eileen Ksionzek. Also survived by several nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces. Resting at the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.) Thursday 2-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 8:00 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Rd. (W. of Middlebelt) until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

KUKIELKA HENRY V KUKIELKA HENRY KUKIELKA Age 77, January 30, 2009. Beloved husband of Regina. Dear father of Lawrence, Jeanette (Jim) Tucker, Paul (Tracey) and Andrea. Grandfather of six. Brother of Delphine Mazur. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). Burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery.

KUPERSHMIDT SARA KUPERSHMIDT Beloved wife of the late Abram Kupershmidt. Loving mother of Boris (Sabina) Kupershmidt. Cherished grandmother of Nick and Joshua. Devoted friend of Myrna and Newell Miller. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 11 A.M. FRIDAY MORNING AT ARBORCREST CEMETERY IN ANN ARBOR. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

KURZ EDWARD K KURZ EDWARD KURZ Age 81. February 18, 2009. Second generation owner of the Dakota Inn Rathskeller, Detroit. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Carol Kamlay, Doreen (Dennis) Durandetto, Karl (Patti) and Lori (Brian) Kenny. Proud grandfather of Lisa and Kristen Kenny. Dear brother of Hilda Howarth. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. and service Monday 11 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to Higgins Lake Foundation appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

KURZMAN MARGARET L KURZMAN MARGARET KURZMAN PEG KURZMAN age 76; passed away February 14, 2009. Beloved mother of Dani (Eric) Liblang, Randall Kurzman (Mary Paton), Jaime (Tammy) Kurzman, and Amanda Kurzman; loving grandma of Andrew and Sarah Kurzman; also survived by her former husband, Stanley Kurzman and her loving companion, Phil Cirrincione. A graduate of Michigan State University, she went on to attain a Masters Degree in Fine Arts and a Doctorate in Psychology. In addition to being a gifted artist and published poet, she taught as a special instructor in the English Department of Oakland University in Rochester for over 20 years. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials donations may be made in her name to the organization of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. To send a private condolence go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.

KUZIO MARIA KUZIO of Detroit, Age 95, died February 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Nestor. Loving mother of Roman. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Thursday with a 7 p.m. Panahyda Service at the Salowich & Stevens Chapel of Professional Mortuary Services, 3833 Livernois Rd. (1½ blocks South of Michigan Ave.) in Detroit. In state 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church, 3877 Clippert St. Detroit until the funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Catholic Cemetery.

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