BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
February 2009
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OBARZANEK GERRY M OBARZANEK GERRY OBARZANEK CHIEF OBARZANEK Age 52, February 3, 2009. Father of Joshua. Brother of Wilma Jones, Peter Wabigwan, Walter (Myra), Sharon (Steve) Ward. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 1 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville.
O'BOYLE SARAH O'BOYLE SADIE O'BOYLE Age 87, February 9, 2009. Wife of the late Brian O'Boyle. Dear mother of Mary (Tom) Underhill, Maureen (Terry) Harrison, Sheila (the late Rob) Lannen, the late Brenda Beno, Patrick, Michael and Margaret O'Boyle. Grandmother of Kristin, Karolyn, Brian, Jennifer, Tony, Patrick, Ryan, Sarah, Erin and Clint. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Josephine Campbell and Eilish Doran. Sadie was a volunteer for Providence Hospitals for 30 years. She was a member of the LAOH, Golden Dimensions and a Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Church. Visitation Thursday from 2 p.m.-9 p.m., rosary 7 p.m., at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. In state at Holy Family Church, 24505 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, Friday 10 a.m. with funeral liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Donations in Sadie's name can be made to St. Brigid Hibernian Scholarship Fund, c/o Mary Lou McKelvy, Treasurer, 29431 Laurel Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331. On line sympathy messages at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
OCHOA PHYLLIS OCHOA February 4, 2009. Age 68 of Dearborn Heights. Loving mother of Raymond, Cynthia Aurelia, Susan Bashaw, Darrel (Donna) and Angela (Brian) Hutchison. Dearest grandmother of six and great-grandmother of two. Beloved daughter of Charley and Grace Robinette. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Funeral service Monday February 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Interment, Christain Memorial Cemtery. Please share a memory at our Onlineguestbook. www.voranfuneralhome.com
O'CONNOR JEROME STEVEN O'CONNOR JEROME O'CONNOR Age 67, and a former assistant Wayne County Prosecutor before entering into private practice, passed away 1-28-09. Dear brother of Mary and the late David. One niece and many nephews also survive. Memorial Mass Saturday, Feb. 7th, 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Royal Oak, 730 Lafayette, corner of Lincoln (10 1/2 mile). For Info Call Wessels & Wilk Funeral Home, 248-543-0100. www.wesselsandwilk.com
O'KONEY BEVERLY A O'KONEY BEVERLY O'KONEY January 31, 2009. Loving wife of Thomas. Dear mother of Debra A. (Steven) Duda, David A., Robert T. (Amanda), and Michael. Daughter of Mae Duffina. Sister of Thomas (Marcy) Duffina, Sharon Eby, and Wayne (Debbie) Duffina. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday 11 a.m. from L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors on Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com.
OKRAGLY RONALD J OKRAGLY RONALD OKRAGLY 70, of Farmington Hills, died Thursday, February 5, 2009 at Providence Park Hospital, Novi. He is the beloved husband of over 46 years to Carol; the devoted father of Rhonda (Taylor) Bleibtrey, Daniel and David (Lynette); and the cherished grandfather of Devon, Carolyn, Jackson, Ryan, Bryanna and Isabella. The family will receive guests on Sunday, February 8th, from 2-8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. Rosary at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). A funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, February 9th 10 a.m. (in state at 9:30 a.m.), St. Fabian Church, 32200 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. Private interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorial tributes are suggested to St. John Hospice, www.stjohn.org/hospice, or the charity of one's choice. www.heeney-sundquist.com
OKRUTSKY HELEN OKRUTSKY February 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Dear mother of Anthony and Louise (Craig) Piechura. Sister of Stanley Zebracki. Grandmother of Cecilia Piechura. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. from the Jurkiewicz & Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck. Scripture service Friday 7 p.m. In state Saturday 9:15 a.m., Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church until time of funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements by John J. Skupny Funeral Home.
OLDEN ELSIE L OLDEN ELSIE OLDEN Age 92 of Warren. Dear wife of the late Norman S. Miller and the late Anthony J. Olden. Beloved mother of Lorraine (the late Joseph) Miciuda and Ralph J. (Judy) Miller. Loving grandmother of Greg Miller, Marcy (Karl) Diehl, Jason and John Miciuda and three great-grandchildren. Family will receive visitors Wednesday 3-8 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. at the Lyle Elliott Funeral Home, 31730 Mound Rd, Warren. Private burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society.
OLSEN DONALD OLSEN Age 82 of Lake Columbia, passed away at Allegiance Hospice Home on February 2, 2009. Donald was born in Detroit on June 28, 1926 the son of Robert and Mary (McFarland) Olsen. He married Victoria Ivanac on November 9, 1946 and she survives. Besides his wife, Donald is survived by his children: Donald R. Olsen of Brooklyn, Deborah (Dan) Cook of Westland, Diana (Frank) Ohanesian of South Lyon; grandchildren: Danielle, Darcie, Lindsey and Andrew; siblings: Armand and George Olsen. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson: Ryan, brother: Norman and sister: Roberta. Memorial donations may be given to Honor Flight or Allegiance Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel where the family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 1-5 p.m. A Memorial Service will begin at 5 p.m. A Natural Farewell has taken place. Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Braun Chapel Brooklyn, 137 S. Main, Brooklyn, MI 49230 517/592-2280.
OLSHANSKY ELAINE M OLSHANSKY ELAINE OLSHANSKY Beloved daughter of the late Helen and Albert Olshansky. Loving sister of Harold (Linda) Olshansky. Cherished aunt of Adam and David Olshansky. SERVICES SUNDAY, 12 NOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com.
ORR RICKY L ORR RICKY ORR of Waterford; died suddenly, February 15, 2009; at 50 years of age. Loving son of Wayne and Shirley Orr; brother of Brett (Danelle) Orr and David Orr; uncle of Justin and Emily; grandson of Lula Orr. Ricky was a graduate of Waterford Kettering H. S. 1976. He loved fishing and hunting. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donors choice. Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook on our menu.ORTIZ GEORGE L ORTIZ GEORGE ORTIZ Age 54, February 7, 2009 of Allen Park. Loving father of David and beloved companion of Faith. Dearest son of Ramona and the late Santos. Dear brother of Ray, Miggie Bowersock, Minnie (Pat) Bartos, Yolanda (David) Wengrow and Norma. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (at Goddard). Visitation Monday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. Family suggests donations to the American Heart Association. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. www.martenson.com
OSHER ANNE OSHER Beloved wife of Edward Osher. Dear mother of Susan (Dr. James) Ginzler, Judy (Dr. Buddy) Kaufman, Dr. Jerry (Marcia) Osher, Nancy (John) Purkiss, and the late Dr. Bruce Osher. Loving "Mere" of Dr. Bradley Ginzler, Dr. Lisa Ginzler, Josh (Nicole Israel) Kaufman, Carly (fiance Robert Vollero) Kaufman, Jenna Kaufman, Gabby Rose Osher, Noah Osher, Sam Purkiss, and Sari Purkiss. Anne was a devoted sister and caring friend. SERVICES WERE HELD TUESDAY IN FLINT. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com
OWEN MAX OWEN Age 49, died February 5, 2009. Beloved son of Rev. and Mrs. David Owen of Ward Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Northville. Dear brother of Kimberly (Jeff) King, and Rex (Barbara) Owen. Dear uncle of Amanda and Jaclyn VanGemert, and Joshua Owen. After many years of being confined to a wheelchair, Max has been set free to enjoy the company of his Savior and Lord. Visitation Sunday 2-8 PM at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor Road (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. Funeral service 11 AM Monday at Ward EPC, 40000 Six Mile Rd (west of Haggerty) Northville. You may pay your respects from 10 AM until the 11 AM service. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Dixboro MI. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent New Hope of Indiana. To leave a message of condolence, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com.
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