BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
January 2009
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EASTHOPE BARBARA J EASTHOPE BARBARA EASTHOPE Age 75, January 25, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Dear daughter of the late Grace Miller. Dear mother of Michael (Diana), John, Wendy (Al) Dimmer, David (Tonia), Lynn Davis, Christine Brauner and Joy (Scott) Hatting. Loving grandmother of Clinton, Taylor, Jodi, Joel, Ryan, Nathan, Brian, Laura, Erica, Amber, Nicholas, Joanna, Michael and the late Brandon and Jason. Loving great-grandmother of Jayden, Cameron, Brianna and Brooklin. Sister of Ronald Miller and Kay Prystup. Also survived by many other loving friends and relatives. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Scripture Service 7 p.m. Thursday. In state Friday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., the time of the Funeral Mass at St. Hubert Church, (Metropolitan Parkway at Prentiss), Harrison Township. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
EATON SALLY STAAF EATON SALLY EATON 66, died December 28, 2008. She was born November 20, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Richard V and Elsa D Staaf, the youngest of five children. Formerly married to John Eaton of Brooklyn, NY, Sally leaves a devoted sister, Jane Lewis (husband Norm, died in April, 2008), brother Tom Staaf (Dolores), sister-in law Bernie Staaf, predeceased by brothers Richard H. Staaf (Audrey) and Robert J. Staaf. Sally's great sense of humor and loyal friendship will be sorely missed by her family and scores of friends. She leaves empty hearts and fond memories. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Utica United Methodist Church, 8650 Canal Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to Utica United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society, or to your favorite charity.
EDE WILLIAM E EDE SR WILLIAM EDE SR Age 88 of Detroit, passed in his home on January 18, 2009. Survived by his children William Jr. (Sharon), Kevin (Beverly), Mary (Gary) Lynch, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Ruth and his daughter Kathy. Mr. Ede was an Army Officer Veteran of World War II. Privates services entrusted to Buehler Funeral Home.
EDLER DELMAR R EDLER DELMAR EDLER of Waterford; died December 31, 2008; at 77 years of age. Preceded in death 5 days earlier by his loving wife of 51 years, Gwen (December 27, 2008); dearest father of Pamela (Larry) Edler, Deborah Gunter, Roxann (Mike) Hall and Delmar (Margaret) Edler, Jr.; grandfather of seven; great grandfather of three with two on the way; brother of the late Joyce Goforth. Del was a veteran of the US Marines Korea. He retired from Fischer Body in 1979 after 30 years of service. He loved gardening, woodworking, horse shoes and most of all his grandchildren. Funeral Service Monday, January 5, 2009, time pending at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Internment follows at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Family will receive friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook on our menu.
EDWARDS SHIRLEY M EDWARDS SHIRLEY EDWARDS Age 80, January 18, 2009 of Shelby Township. Beloved wife of John P. Edwards. Dear mother of Cheryl (Alan) Gilsbach and John (Suzanne) Edwards. Loving grandmother of Tiffany and Eric Gilsbach, Ashley, Danielle, and Kaitlynn Edwards. Dear sister of Audrey (William) Schuster and the late Dorothy. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Thursday at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd., (3 blocks E. of Van Dyke), Utica. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials suggested to Beaumont Hospice. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
EDWIN L VanDoren EDWIN L EDWIN ED A resident of Houghton Lake since 2001, and a former resident of Novi, died on January 20, 2009. He was 72 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife, Fran; children, Lynne VanDoren, Larry (Dianne) VanDoren, Mark (Ali) VanDoren, Melissa (Chris) Conley, Jeff (Cori) VanDoren; grandchildren, Erin, Max, Ethan, Megan, Maddison, Jake, and many special friends, including Wes Morris and Larry Thayer. Ed was a retired engineer from Hitachi Metals and an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Houghton Lake. A Funeral Service will be held at Highland Church of the Nazarene, 1211 W. Livingston Rd., Highland, on Saturday, January 24th, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Michael Hefner officiating. A luncheon at the church will follow. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford on Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be made in his name to the Ravitz Phase I Unit, Cancer Center Development, 301 E. Liberty #103, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit: www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
EGAN DELORES EGAN Age 74, of Auburn Hills, formerly of Lewiston, died January 7, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born November 21, 1934 to Zita (Magnianelli) and Ernest Manfredini. Beloved wife of the late James Joseph Egan. Delores is survived by her daughter Colleen Egan of Beverly Hills. Dear sister of Eleanor Turner of CA, Anthony and Richard Manfredini of Farmington Hills, John Manfredini of Novi and the late Ernestine Manfredini. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Egan was a past president of the Lewiston Lioness Lions Club, and a past member of the American Legion Post #198. Memorial Mass from St. William Catholic Church, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, Monday 10 a.m. (In state 9:30 a.m.) Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Tr., Walled Lake (3 blks. S. of Maple) Sunday 3-8 p.m. (Vigil 7:30 p.m.). Memorials to Gilda's Club appreciated. www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com
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JAMES STANLEY EISBRENNER JAMES EISBRENNER age 90; of Zephyrhills, Florida,
formerly of Rochester Hills; January 14, 2009. Loving husband of the late
Eleanor; dear father of Janet Jackson and the late James, Jr. (Sharon)
Eisbrenner; grandfather of Michael, Curt, Kenneth Eisbrenner and Timothy
Jackson; survived by many great grandchildren; brother of Dorothy Flinn,
Marge (Jack) Scherer and Patricia Wagner; brother-in-law of Edith Eisbrenner.
Funeral Service Monday, January 19, 2009, 1 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz
Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. The family will receive friends
Sunday, 2 to 7 p.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.
Memorials to American Cancer Society. Online guestbook
www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
ELAM IVA MARY ELAM IVA ELAM December 31, 2008. Age 88. Beloved
wife of the late Elbie "Ted". Loving mother of Maria (Joel) Vicary, Wendy
(Willie) Sloan, Craig Elam, and Anita (Larry) Uhlir. Also survived by two
grandchildren and one great-grandson. Visitation Sunday 2:30-9 p.m. at the
Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.). In state Monday
at St. Thecla Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m.
Prayer Service Sunday 7 p.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to
the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Please share a memory with the
family at
www.kaulfuneralhome.com.
ELLIS NANCY J ELLIS NANCY ELLIS Age 73, died January 27, 2009. Born in 1935 to the late Cedric and Elsie (Espensen) Richardson in Winthrop, MN. Preceded in death by husband William Ellis, daughter Julie Ellis and 2 brothers, Peter O' Hara and Robert O'Hara. Survived by son Mark (Katherine) Ellis, daughter Timarie (Jim) Freeman, brother Richard (Debbie) Richardson and three grandchildren, Tierney Freeman, Kyle Freeman and Ian Ellis. Visitation January 28th from 5-8 p.m. Funeral at Berean Baptist Church, January 29th at 4 p.m. Arrangements by David C. Brown Funeral Home.
EMMITT DORIS ROSE EMMITT DORIS EMMITT Age 86, January 15, 2009, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Virginia (Jim) Hubble, Daniel (Karen), Timothy (Gail) and the late David (Robyn). Also survived by 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchil-dren. Dear sister of Evelyn Garrett and Wilson Lahman. Memorial gathering Sunday 3-7p.m. Orchard United Methodist Church. Memorial service Monday 11a.m., Orchard United Methodist Church. Arrangements entrusted to McCabe Funeral Home.
EMMONS DONNA MAE EMMONS DONNA EMMONS DONNA MAE MILLER EMMONS DONNA MILLER EMMONS age 58; of Holly, formerly of Ortonville; was returned to the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2009. She was a strong woman who beat all odds without a complaint. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Greater Harvest Church located at G10401 Fenton Rd., Fenton, MI. Donna is the beloved mother of Deana Farley of Grand Blanc, Carrie Emmons of Holly and Curtis Emmons of Ortonville; loving grandmother of Nathaniel (Grandma's right-hand man), Abigail, Wesley, Heather, Charles and Dylan; she was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Delores Miller, and her sister, Catherine Johnson; she was also the loving sister of Daniel (Jo) Miller of Ortonville, Neal (Tona) Miller of Metamora, Bonnie (Edward) Reid of Holly, Randee (Joe) Bisaha of Grand Blanc and Alan (Helle) Miller of CO. Donna will be respected, remembered and admired for her tremendous strength throughout her life. She will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the family. Arrangements by Dryer Funeral Home, Holly.
ENGLAND STANLEY S ENGLAND STANLEY ENGLAND December 24, 2008, 90, of Rutland, Massachusetts. Born August 19, 1918 in Detroit to Arthur and Annie (Mowat) England. A WWII veteran, 10th Mt. Division. Graduated Walsh Institute and Wayne State U. Worked in industry with human resources and labor arbitration. Beloved brother of Frances Schloff, Oak Park, MI. Loving husband of Janice, Rutland, MA. Deceased are first wife Winifred (Rankin) England; daughter Susan and two brothers, Arthur and Roderick. Leaves nieces and nephews in MI, RI, and FL. Services held January 3, 2009 in Worcester, MA. Memorial contributions to Wesley UMC, 114 State St., Worcester, MA 01608.
ENGLISH CALVIN F ENGLISH CALVIN ENGLISH Age 80, January 24, 2008. Beloved spouse of the late Helen. Loving father of Daryl (Rose), Cherryl (Delbert), Rone (Heidi), Kim (John) and Troy (Sandra). Dear grandfather of Crystal, Rhonda, Renee, Megan, Heather, Troy and Alison. Great-grandfather of two. Please sign Calvin's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com
ERMATINGER RUSSELL ERMATINGER Age 90 of Commerce Twp. died January 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Muriel Ermatinger (d. 2001). Loving father of Carole Ermatinger, Robert (Holly) Ermatinger, Suzanne (Robert) Mels and Thomas Ermatinger. Grandfather of Courtney Mels and Ariel and Rachel Ermatinger. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Ermatinger was a decorated WWII Army Veteran. Interment of cremains to take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in April, date to be determined. Memorials to Habitat for Humanity appreciated. Arrangements by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake. Condolences at www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
ESCH EMILY M ESCH EMILY ESCH Age 92, of Livonia. Emily is the beloved wife of the late Oscar (2004); devoted mother of David (Janice) and Donald (Judie); dear sister of Josephine Turko and Betty Weld; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Rodger), Kristy (Keith), Erica (Rob), David M. and Shaun; and great grandmother of Emy, Leo and Natalie. Funeral Service Saturday, January 24th 4 p.m. at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (between 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. Memorial tributes suggested to Angela Hospice, Livonia, angelahospice.org. heeney-sundquist.com.
ESLER NORMAN C ESLER JR NORMAN ESLER JR January 11, 2009. Age 78. Loving father of Brenda (Stan) Radzikowski, Brian (Wendi), and the late Jennifer. Grandfather of Shannon Marie Esler. Dear brother of Jean Gottage. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of UAW Local 909 Retirees. Donations may be made to the Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in the Spring. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
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