BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
January 2009
LAST NAME "O"
O'BANION ELMER H O'BANION ELMER O'BANION BUD O'BANION January 17, 2009. Age 69. Beloved husband of Carole. Dear father of Brian (Diana) and Brent (Karen). Loving grandfather of Peter, Melissa, Ian and Caitlin. Brother of Wayne and Robert O'Banion and Geraldine Frontiera and Sandra Skaggs. Visitation at the Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke (S. of 11 Mile Rd. or the 696 Expressway) Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Services Thursday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
OBSNIUK RALDA V OBSNIUK RALDA OBSNIUK Age 79, January 5, 2009. Beloved wife of George. Dear mother of Karen (Bill Taylor) Obsniuk, Mark (Deborah) Obsniuk, Janen (Richard) Ardia and Eric (Lori) Obsniuk. Loving grandmother of Christopher, Michael, Jennafer, Justin, Brienne, Taylor, McKenna and Elyse and great-grandmother of Lillian Gibson. Dear sister of Ronald Hendry. Visitation Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Road (at Seven Mile) Northville. Services Wednesday 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 East Main Street, Northville. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
O'CONNOR BERNICE O'CONNOR January 16, 2009, of Bloomfield Hills. Beloved daughter of the late John and Mae O'Connor. Aunt of Carol Kelly, Clifford, Jack, James, Patrick, John, Richard and Sandy O'Connor. Also many great-nieces and nephews. Memorial Mass at St. Regis Church, Lahser at Lincoln, Bloomfield Hills, Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10 a.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com
OFFERMAN CLAUDIA BERTHA HAYNES OFFERMAN CLAUDIA HAYNES OFFERMAN CLAUDIA OFFERMAN CLAUDIA BERTHA OFFERMAN (NEE HAYNES) January 13, 2009, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Loving mother of David, Barbara (Bradley) Addis, and Richard. Proud grandmother of Andrew (Kerry), Brett (Kimberly), Maxwell, Alina, and Alexander. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Hinton Walter and Lula Mae Haynes; her sister Beatrice Smith, Hermione McNeill, Lunora Haynes; brother Hinton William and Marlin Tasker. Active for many years in the Grosse Pointe Congregational Church and the former Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation Friday 10 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack Ave., Grosse Pt. Pk. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grosse Pointe Congregational Church or Crossroads of Michigan.
O'KELLY MARY ELIZABETH O’KELLY MARY O’KELLY MARY O KELLY age 91; of Troy, January 1, 2009. Loving wife of the late Gordon; dear sister of Charles (Ruth) Hadden, Frances (late John) Cloutier and the late Jane Crawford (the late George); aunt of Denny (the late Diane) Hadden, Jill (Dave) Clark, Shari Robertson, Patti (John) McGowan, and the late Greg (Adrienne) Crawford; also survived by seven great nieces and nephews. Mrs. O Kelly traveled extensively throughout the United States. Funeral Service Monday, January 5, 2009 at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd. Rochester. The family will receive friends Sunday 2 to 7 p.m. Interment Lake City Cemetery. Suggested memorials to the Alzheimer s Association. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
OKRAY SPC STEPHEN M OKRAY SPC STEPHEN OKRAY Age 21, died December 24, 2008 in Iraq while courageously defending the freedoms of the United States. Beloved son of Harry and Mary Beth. Proud and loving brother of Jeffrey. Dear grandson of George and the late Agnes Casari, and the late Harry and Lillian Okray. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and his loyal military family, many of whom continue to serve. SPC. Okray was a spirited and loving person who will be remembered for his unconditional love for his family and country. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. scripture service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Saturday 9 a.m. until time of 10 a.m. Mass at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (at Maple Lane). Interment with full military honors, White Chapel Cemetery, Troy. Contributions in SPC. Okray's name to the Children of the Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund preferred. (www.CFSRF.org) Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
O'KELLY RONALD J O'KELLY RONALD O'KELLY Age 71, January 11, 2009. Beloved husband of Ann. Loving father of Michael and Sarah (Tommy) Cvetanovski. Proud and loving grandfather of Samuel. Dear brother of Mary Ann Mann, Jeanette (Max) Sherman, William (Gayle), Lorraine Hampel, Patrick (Joyce), John (Sue), Susan, Joseph (Renee), Robert (Cherie), Daniel (Janet) and Patricia (Dale) Churchill. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Veteran of the US Marine Corps. Ronald was a devoted salesman for the Hershey Company and Proctor and Gamble. He was an avid hockey fan and a member of the Shelby Lions and the Sucker Creek JayCees. "The Candyman" will be missed by all who had the honor to have known him. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
OLECHOWSKI MARGARET OLECHOWSKI Age 69 of Redford. Died January 23, 2009 in Farmington Hills, MI Beloved wife of Robert Sr. Loving mother of Mark (Pam), Robert (Theresa) and Ronald. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sister of Beverly (John) Worrall and Mary (Roger) Ogdie. Funeral services Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. from Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. Visitation Monday 4-8 p.m. Memorials to the American Cancer Foundation. www.querfeldfh.com
OLIVER BARBARA JEAN OLIVER BARBARA OLIVER Age 74, January 24, 2009. Mother of Debra Leydet, Judy Robinson and Darlene Hart. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot, Roseville.
OLSHASKI RANDY OLSHASKI Age 53, January 17, 2009. Beloved brother of Nancy (Tony) Roselli and John (Christine) Olson. Uncle of Anthony (Lisa) Roselli, Sally (Michael) Burke, Lisa (Marty) Reside, Eric (Heather) Roselli, John Jr. (Reneé) Olson and Charlene Olson. Visitation Wednesday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, 40501 Hayes (N. of 17 Mile) Sterling Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to benefit residents at Gilbert Home or Copperfield Group Home. Share with the family at www.bcfh.com
OLSON RICHARD OLSON Age 60, of Plymouth passed away January 21, 2009. Beloved brother of Gary (Elaine) Olson, Keith Olson, and the late Nina Richeson. Dear brother-in-law of David Richeson. Cherished nephew of Dorothy Hinkle. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation Sunday 2 - 8 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11:30 a.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, Inc. 122 W. Dunlap, Northville. Contributions to American Cancer Society, 18505 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076 appreciated.
O'MARA FRANCES O'MARA Age 86, died January 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Brian "Duke". Loving mother of Patrick (Deni), Kathleen (Stan) Zasuwa, Linda (Curt) Carriveau, Cheryl, and Lorrie (Steve) Peck. Loving grandmother of Mandi, Erin, Brian, Eric, Dan, Sheena, Shannon, Rachael, Sean, Zachary, Amy, Stephen, Tess, Isabel, Charlie and six great-grandchildren. Remembered also with love by her surviving brother, sister, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Visiting Wednesday 5-9 p.m. with Rosary 7:30 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. with Scripture Service 7:30 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw 6-7 Mile). Visiting Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Priscilla Church, 19120 Purlingbrook (N off 7 Mile, W of Middlebelt) Interment Holy Sepulchre.
ORECKLIN CARL WARREN ORECKLIN CARL ORECKLIN Beloved brother of Dr. James (Philippa) Orecklin. Loving uncle of Larry (Sue) Orecklin, Michele (Lance) Gould, David Orecklin and Shainna Orecklin. Cherished great uncle of Jordan Orecklin, Samantha and Lucy Gould. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 1 PM SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com
O'ROURKE THOMAS BOYD O'ROURKE THOMAS O'ROURKE January 19, 2009 Age 48. Dear son of Sally Milgie and Kenneth O'Rourke. Brother of Karen, Lindsey and Kevin O'Rourke. Nephew of Gayle T. Smith. Predeceased by his grandparents J. Thomas and Anne Smith. Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers family suggests memorial tributes to the Michigan Humane Society. A.J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
ORSARGOS MICHAEL ORSARGOS JR January 19, 2009. Age 63. Beloved father of Matthew (Tiffany). Adoring grandpa of Allison and Katelin. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd. (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant Creek, Missoula, MT 59808. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com.
OSSIFF FRANK OSSIFF Age 55. January 23, 2009. Loving father of Uriah Hamilton, Cary Ossiff and Lindsey Ossiff. Dear son of Frank and Clara Ossiff. Dearest brother of Ray Ossiff, Steve Ossiff, Diane (Jerry Hamilton) Ossiff and Patty (Russ) Kalso. Visitation Tuesday 9 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park Ave., Allen Park (313 382-1150). Please see our online obituary/guestbook at: www.weisefuneralhome.com
OSTBERG INGA-BRITT VICTORIA OSTBERG INGA OSTBERG INGA-BRITT OSTBERT of Waterford; December 15, 2008; age 89. Dear sister of Ingeborg Coyle, the late Ingrio Bannister and the late Ingvor Davison; beloved aunt of Ingvor (Ronald) Franklin and Pamela (Richard) Reid; also survived by several great nieces and nephews. Miss Ostberg was a private duty nurse. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Animal Rescue League. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford.
OSTER DOROTHY RUTH OSTER DOROTHY OSTER December 30, 2008. Loving mother of John (Elaine), Ken, Cheryl Buckwalter and Gerald. Dear sister of Margaret Longfellow. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Care and Services were entrusted to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, (734) 522-9400
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