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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

January 2009

 LAST NAME "P"

PACION SYLVIA SKUBIK PACION SYLVIA PACION SYLVIA (NEE SKUBIK) 80. January 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Karen and Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Jr., Jacob, and Jillian. Dearest sister of Virginia (Gregory), Helen, Chester (Kathy), and Carol (Richard). Loving aunt of Peggy, Cammy, Billy, Sue, Nancy, Ricky, and Jimmy. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. and Monday 3-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. (between 9-10 Mile Rds., just N. of Grand River), Farmington, 248-474-5200. Funeral Mass Tuesday, January 27, 10 a.m. at St. Colette Church, 17600 Newburgh (just N. of 6 Mile Rd.), Livonia. Interment Holy Sepulchre, Southfield. heeney-sundquist.com

PADYS DAVID S PADYS DAVID PADYS Age 58 of Dearborn. Suddenly, December 28, 2008. Beloved son of Stanley and Anne Padys. Dear brother of Danny. Visitation Saturday, January 3, 2009 1-2 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn followed by a 2 p.m. Service. www.querfeldfh.com

PALAZZOLA ROBERT V PALAZZOLA ROBERT PALAZZOLA December 29, 2008. Age 55. Beloved son of the late Samuel and Eleanor Palazzola. Dear brother of Ronald (Jean), Gerald (Geri) and Donna (Francis) James. Uncle of Ann Marie, Thomas, Michael, Mary, Jason, Ryan, Dominic, Dimity and Betsy. Great uncle of 14. Dear pet Patches. Cremation has taken place and a memorial is planned for the spring of 2009. Memorials suggested to St. John Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Funerals, St. Clair Shores, www.SimpleFuneralsInMichigan.com

PALM MAUREEN A PALM MAUREEN PALM January 23, 2009. Age 74. Beloved mother of Diana Adams, Susan Griffiths-Seewerker (Red) and Sean Palm (Maria). Loving grandmother of four and great grandmother of five. Funeral service Thursday 12 Noon at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. ahpeters.com

PALMER PATRICK W PALMER PATRICK PALMER Age 48, passed away January 11, 2009. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Detroit, to Raymond and Joan (Rose) Palmer. Patrick is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Palmer of 21 years; his son Jake Palmer; sisters: Deborah, Doreen, Deonna (Greg); three nephews, two nieces, one great-niece; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was the beloved son-in-law of Al and Rose Asadoorian. Memorial gathering Januray 15, Thursday, 2-9 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. Memorial service Friday 10:30 a.m. with family receiving friends at 10 a.m. prior to the service at New Hudson United Methodist Church, 56730 Grand River, New Hudson. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family for an Educational Fund. Online guestbook www.phillipsfuneral.com

PANGMAN MYRON PANGMAN MIKE PANGMAN MYRON MIKE D PANGMAN Age 70, January 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Nancy L. Dear father of Suzanne R. (Kevin) Ready, David S. Pangman, Doreen C. Blikie, Jeffrey M. (Sider) Pangman, Dean H. (Terri) Avery and the late Robert D. Pangman. Loving grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of four. Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (between Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp. (313) 535-3030. Visit Tuesday 2-8 p.m.

 PAPICH MARY ANN PAPICH MARY PAPICH (Age 92). Wife of the late Stanley S. She will be sorely missed by her caregiver son Robert, sons Stanley (Sharon) and Timothy (Julina); grandchildren Liza, Timmy, Thomas and Tracie and grandson Christian. Dear sister of Kate, Betty, Ann, Evie and the late Michael and Josephine. Visiting Friday 5-9 p.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw 6-7 Mile). In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass St. Scholastica Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre. www.charlesstepfuneralhome.com

PAPPAS NANCY PAPPAS Age 76. Beloved wife of Gust. Dear Mother of Andrew, Chris (Kaja), Steven (Kelly), Timothy (Marilyn), Amy, Lisa (Bill) Sutton and Jodie. Loving grandmother of 14. Dear niece of Ruthie (Ron) Frazier. Sister of the late Kenny and Jimmy Cunningham. Memorial visiting Monday 5-9 p.m. Memorial services Tuesday 11 a.m. at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw. 6-7 Mile).

PARCHA RICHARD E PARCHA RICHARD PARCHA Age 78, January 14, 2009 of Taylor. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Lynne (Gregg) Doute, Karen (Russ) Buzo, David (Lori), Steven (Michelle), Michael (Debbie), Kelley (Rick) Tencza and James (Sharon). Dearest grandfather of 26 and great grandfather of two. Dear brother of Robert (Donna) and the late Charles (Betty). Will be sadly missed by all. In state Saturday, 9:30a.m with Funeral Mass at 10:00a.m. at St. Alfred Catholic Church, 9500 Banner, Taylor. Visitation Friday, 2-9p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Scripture Service Friday at 7:00p.m. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. www.howepeterson.com

PARHAM LARRY ELLIOT PARHAM LARRY PARHAM age 58; of Macomb, Michigan. He was born February 15, 1950; died January 4, 2009 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. A devout Christian man, Larry accepted Chris in his life in 1975 and was added to the North Broadway Church of Christ under the leadership of Dr. James E. Thompson. At North Broadway congregation, Larry served as Assistant Bible School Teacher and the Radio Announcer for many years. Until his death, Larry was an active member of the Oakland Church of Christ, under the leadership of Minister Jimmy Hurd. Mr. Larry Parham was a former teacher of Mount Clemens High School, Assistant Principle at Jefferson Whittier Middle School, Pontiac, Michigan. Presently Assistant Principal Avondale High School in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Lauressa, Mechelle; sister Cherie (Jack) Parham-Williams of Detroit; mother-in-law Pearleen Cook of Missouri City, Texas; host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives, special friends Frank and Diane Nesbit, Christopher and Kathleen Timberlake, Larry Benson, Marilyn and Anthony Patterson and the Romulus Six. Visitation Friday, January 9, 2009 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. United Memorial Funeral Home, 75 Dickinson St., Mt. Clemens, MI. 48043. Family Hour Saturday, January 10, 2009 11 a.m. Oakland Church of Christ, 23333 West 10 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI. 48033. Funeral Saturday, January 10, 2009 12 Noon Oakland Church of Christ. Officiating Brother Jimmy Hurd. Burial Detroit Memorial Park East.

PARIS LEONORA JUNE PARIS LEONORA PARIS Age 87, age 87, passed away January 8, 2009. She was born on November 16, 1921, in Dilles Bottom, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Elva (Rusciolelli) Selvaggi. On Sept. 27, 1947, she married Peter Paris. Mrs. Paris was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a longtime resident of Colonial Acres. Leonora is survived by her two daughters: Patricia Paris of South Lyon, Janet (Frank) Ladzinski of Canton; three grandchildren: Allison, Amy, and Andrea. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Mary Elizabeth Butcher, Lucille Nardoni and Lawrence Selvaggi. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m., Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Prayer service at 7 p.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake Street, South Lyon. Funeral Mass January 12, Monday, 11 a.m. with final visitation at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Lafayette, South Lyon. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste 100, Southfield, MI 48076. Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.com

PARRISH SAMUEL E PARRISH SAMUEL PARRISH Age 91. Loving husband of Eleanor. Dear father of Mary (Terry) Schmaltz, Kay (Thomas) Evans, and the late Sammye Mobley. Grandfather of Terry (Brian) Horton, Laura (Craig) Hahn, James (Melissa) Pehrson, Keri Rizzo, Cory Schmaltz, Kelli (Eric) Caulfield, Kayle, and Karle Evans. Great-grandfather of 10. Great-great-grandfather of one. Visiting Sunday 3-9 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile), in state Monday 12:30 p.m. until Service at 1 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 10000 Beech Daly (S. of Plymouth Rd.).

PARTICA ELIZABETH PARTICA BETTY PARTICA Age 66 of Birmingham. January 2, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank James Partica. Dear mother of Elizabeth "Leesa" (James) Gillett and Frank (Amy) Partica. Cherished grandmother of Tenley Gillett and Corinn and Geena Partica. Loving aunt of David and Barry Bryan. Preceded in death by siblings Barry Tucker, Dianne Bryan, and Rosemary Hirlic and parents Wilfred and Mary Tucker. Funeral from St. Dennis Church, 1515 N Stephenson Hwy., Royal Oak, MI 48067, Saturday 11am. Friends may visit at church beginning at 10:30am. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (between 14 & 15 Mile Rds.) Friday 2-8pm. Rosary 7pm. Memorials appreciated to The American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48076. Obituary and Condolences at www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com

PASHENEE PETER R PASHENEE PETER PASHENEE Age 82. Loving husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Barbara Roy and James (Vicki) Pashenee. Grandfather of Jessica. Visiting Saturday 4-9 p.m. at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile).

PATCHETT LILAH M PATCHETT LILAH PATCHETT Age 95, January 17, 2009. Loving wife of the late Joseph. Dearest Mom of Jo Anne (Philip) Capaldi, Ruth, Linda (Harry) Tucker. Also survived by five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, sister Esther Schmidt. Harry J Will Funeral Home, 37000 6 Mile Rd. Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. Donations to St. Jude or Angela Hospice.

PATTERSON KATHERINE MOULE’ PATTERSON KATHERINE PATTERSON KITTY MOULE KITTY PATTERSON January 7, 2009, age 85. Predeceased by her mother "Ging". Beloved mother of Georgia (Earl) Kiel and CDR Valerie Moule', USN (Ret). Cherished grandmother of Yvonne, Donald (Ruth) and Monique (Steven Cyncewicz) Cadoret. Adoring, fun-loving, proud great-grandmother of Dennis, Benjamin, Emma, Isabelle and Alexander. Preceded in death by husband, Vernon "Pat" Patterson. Dear mother of Kirk (Shixiang) and Terry (Jennifer) Patterson. Dear grandmother of Brian, Angie, Kevin, Scott, Eric, Xi Yu and their children. Loving Aunt Kitty of Judy, Jill, Christine and their families. Kitty was an extraordinary person who loved life and touched the heart of everyone she met. She truly "never met a stranger". Kitty's gifts to her family and friends are those of laughter, kindness, generosity and love. In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of remembrance be sent to the Michigan Humane Society, Detroit Rescue Mission, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Angela Hospice or to any other cause that is personally special! Visitation 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 11th until time of memorial service at 3 p.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Share a memory of Kitty at: www.rggrharris.com

PAUL MARY ROSE PAUL MARY PAUL January 17, 2009. Age 90. Loving aunt to Rose (Henry) Zaidel, Patricia (Martin) Martinsky, Linda Lipa, Paul (Jane) Lipa, Lawrence (Linda) Zelasko, Robert (Lynn) Zelasko, Debbie (Cef) Suarez, and Gregory (Linda) Pawlik. Funeral Wednesday at 11 a.m. from L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. (W. of Lilley). Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at Griffinfuneralhome.com.

PAWLOWSKI GERALD R PAWLOWSKI GERALD PAWLOWSKI age 78, January 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Cathy (Stephen) Apple and the late Lawrence. Father-in-law of Cheryl. Grandfather of Jacob (Brittany), Emily, Stephanie (Cody) and Alex. Great-grandfather of eight. Brother of Lucille (Stanley) Sitko and the late Bernard. Brother-in-law of Carol. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 3 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10:30a.m. until 11a.m. Mass at Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 32500 Palmer (south of Cherry Hill, east of Venoy).

PAWLOWSKI MICHAEL E PAWLOWSKI MICHAEL PAWLOWSKI Age 78, of Fort Gratiot, died January 25, 2009. Retired assistant cashier for the City of Detroit Auditing Department. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Dear father of Julia (Barry) Winfree, Carol Shields, and Christine (Lee) Kucharski. Brother of Aurelia (Harold) Guzdziol. Devoted grandfather and great-grandfather. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, 912 Lapeer Ave., Port Huron. Rosary 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Huron. To send condolences visit pollockrandallfuneralhome.com.

PAWLUSZKA CHESTERINE G PAWLUSZKA CHESTERINE PAWLUSZKA January 6, 2009. Wife of the late Peter for 54 years. Dear mother of Patty Itskovitz (the late Irwin), Paul (Ann) and James (Diane). Grandmother of Mark, Lynn (Daniel), Rachel, Grace, Jessica, Melissa and James. Sister of Sophie Tadajewski and Joseph Bok. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Sunday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 6:45 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 11 a.m. at Church of St. Owen, 6869 Franklin Rd., Bloomfield Hills. Visitation begins at church 10:30 a.m. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

PAYNE ARTHUR PAYNE ART PAYNE Age 91, died peacefully with his family at his side on January 1, 2009. He had six brothers and sisters. Loving husband of the late Bettie (Keefer). Dear father of Arthur F. Payne (Janet) and Phyllis Schindler (Michael). Beloved grandfather of four and great-grandfather of four. Art retired from Chrysler in 1982 as a patternmaker. He spent his memorable youth in the northwoods of Michigan's UP as a CCC worker. Funeral Service Monday 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to Beaumont Hospice. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com.

PAYNE HARRY LEE PAYNE SR HARRY PAYNE SR In loving memory. Sunrise: September 16, 1927 to Sunset: January 19, 2009 Harry Lee Payne was born to Robert L. Payne and Mary W. Mills-Payne in Turkey Knob, West Virginia. He attended Duboise High School in W. Virginia and was drafted into the army and served 4 years. He married his high school sweetheart Blandelia Cureton on May 11, 1949 and fathered nine children. He worked for Kelsey Hayes Foundry until he retired. He worked for Forest Lawn Cemetery as an Advance Planning Specialist/Family Service Counselor and was an Ordained Minister of Mount Sinai House of Prayer. Harry was a beautiful person who would lend his ear to those who needed someone to listen. He would minister to you in your time of need and pray with you or for you. He was blessed to have lived such a long life and be a blessing in other lives as well. Harry never judged those he came in contact with nor did he put you down. When you were around him you would have a feeling of security and peace. His laughter and his smile would lift you up if you were feeling down. He was a Man of God, who would go that extra mile to help you get where you need to be in the Lord. Harry you will be truly missed by family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Robert L. Payne, mother Mary Willie Mills-Payne, Sister Claretta Moore, Brothers: Oscar "Foots" Moore, Leroy Payne, Wife Blandelia Cureton-Payne and Son Steven Payne. He leaves behind to mourn is his sisters: Brenda Payne, Marsha Fausti and Brother: Bertram "Butch" Moore, Sons: Harry Payne Jr., Bernard Payne, Robert Payne, Jeffrey Payne and Jonathan Payne, Daughters: Mary Stallworth, Harrietta Pledger and Donna Payne, Grandsons: Justin Milinich-Payne, Jeffrey Payne Jr., Alex Payne, Wesley Milinich-Payne, Deshaun Payne, David Stallworth, Darrell Stallworth, Fernandez Payne, Zebedee Pledger, Joseph Jones, Mark Payne, Eugene Smith, granddaughters: Aziza Ngozi Payne, Constance Jones, Chrystal Payne, Janell Payne, Blandelia Payne, Donna Payne, Jasmine Payne, Lisa Irvin, Zebpreshan Pledger, Consuelo Blakely and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services: Viewing and family hour will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, January 31, 2009, Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Both services will be at Mount Sinai House of Prayer, 6462 Van Dyke Ave, Detroit, Michigan immediately following services he will be escorted to Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery 11851 Van Dyke Ave. for his final resting place.

PAYNE JOSEPH H PAYNE JOSEPH PAYNE SR Age 95, January 10, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Adeline. Dear father of Mary (Thomas) Robichaud, Suzanne, Patricia (James) Ford, Catherine (Charles Romano) Payne, Sara (Louis) Scholl, and Joseph H. Jr. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at St. Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes Rd., Sterling Hts. Memorial contributions to Henry Ford Hospice, 16931 19 Mile Rd. #140, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 would be appreciated. Visit online at www.mem.com

PAYNE LARRY M PAYNE SR LARRY PAYNE SR January 19, 2009. Age 65 of Metamora, formerly of Oxford. Longtime Detroit area restaurateur. Husband of the late Carolyn A. Dear father of Susan A. Payne, Larry M. Payne, Jr. (Nancy) and the late Donna M. Payne. Grandfather of Heather, Nicholas, Sarah, Grant, Chelsea, Sage, Logan, Angela, Ashley and Andrew. Great-grandfather of Austin, Sean, Alyssa and Jenna. Brother of Gail Payne, Dottie Payne and Patricia Aldridge. Memorial service Thursday, 3 p.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, Temple of Memories, 621 West Long Lake Rd., Troy. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to the American Cancer Society, 18505 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48076. A. J. Desmond & Sons (248) 549-0500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

PEABODY BRADLEY NICHOLS PEABODY BRADLEY PEABODY Age 72. January 15, 2009. Loving husband of Marilyn "Lynn". Dear father of Eric, Jennifer, and Gregg Peabody. Grandfather of Molly and James Peabody. Brother of Susan Clark, Betsy Rowe, Jane Peabody and Clifford Peabody. Stepson of Marjorie Stapleton. Memorial Service Saturday, January 24th at Noon at St. James Lutheran Church, 170 McMillan, Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brain Injury Association (BIA), 7305 Grand River, Suite 100, Brighton, MI 48114. 1-810-229-5880. ahpeters.com

PEACOCK DOUGLAS PEACOCK Age 81. January 5, 2009 of Flat Rock. Loving father of Elizabeth (Randy Colquhoun), and Lindsay (Cliff) Cleland. Dear brother of Muriel Campbell. Also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 23700 West Road, Brownstown. In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2441 Nichols Street, Trenton. www.molnarfuneralhome.com

PEARLMAN SARAH PEARLMAN PEARLIE PEARLMAN  Beloved wife of the late Meyer "Mike" Pearlman. Dear mother of Allan (Donna) Pearlman, Sheldon (Judy) Pearlman and Mark Pearlman. Loving grandmother of Jodie (Peter) Berkman, Emily Green, Joshua (Beth) Pearlman, Erin (Dustin) Weiner and Lisa Pearlman. Proud great-grandmother of Nicole Berkman, Caroline Berkman, Bradley Berkman, Daisy Green, Jack Pearlman, Carly Pearlman and Adin Weiner. Cherished sister of the late William Stein, the late Leonard Stein and the late Ethel Rosenblatt. Sister-in-law of Samuel Pearlman, the late Natalie Pearlman, the late Shirley Pearlman and the late Hammond Pearlman. SERVICES AND INTERMENT WERE HELD FRIDAY. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com

PEARSON JESSE PEARSON was born on April 23, 1923 in Gadsden, Alabama to Jesse and Donia Thompson Pearson. He earned a BS degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Wayne State University. A World War II veteran. For 20 years he was Controller for Bon Secour Hospital in Grosse Pointe and for 10 years was Director of Administration and Finance at Hartford Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lee, his son Milbrun (Linda), stepchildren Erik, Peter (Ursula) and Kelli Hart, grandchildren Milbrun II (Tawana) Pearson and Mashana (Christopher) Chuney. Family Visitation Hour Saturday, January 31 at 9:30a.m. Memorial Service at 10:30a.m. Hartford Memorial Baptist Church, 18700 James Couzens, Detroit.

PECK CAROLINE PECK Beloved mother of Ellen (Dr. Donald) Crawford and the late Barbara Peck. Loving grandmother of Erin and Zachary Crawford. Cherished sister of Betty Ruthe (Sheldon) Gilbert, Lawrence (Heidi) Ruzumna and Edward (Karin) Ruzumna. SERVICES FRIDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. INTERMENT NUSACH HARIE CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com

PELLAND WILLIAM PELLAND January 21, 2009, age 77. Be loved husband of Lillian. Dear father of Donald (Carolyn), Cindy Newcomer, Linda (Robert) Tomanovich, and Rodney. Step father of James (Judy) Childress, Marjorie (Rick) Shoup, and Mark Childress. Grandfather of 13, great grandfather of three. Brother of the late Olive Little and Wally Pelland. Visitation Manns Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. In state Saturday 9 a.m. until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Aidan Catholic Church, 17500 Farmington Rd., Livonia. Share a memory at www.mannsfuneralhome.com

PELLEY NAOMI D PELLEY NAOMI PELLEY January 6, 2009 of White Lake Twp. formerly of Plymouth. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald. Dear mother of David (Bonnie) Pelley, Kevin (Terri) Pelley, Sharyl (William) Klettke, and Ronald (Susan) Pelley. Loving grandmother of nine and great grandmother of three. Dear sister of Linda (Allen) Thompson and Judy (Richard) Andersen. Funeral services will be Saturday 11 a.m. at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Friends may visit Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice. To leave a condolence www.schrader-howell.com

PERCIVAL THOMAS JAMES PERCIVAL THOMAS PERCIVAL Age 67 at his home on January 8, 2009 of Flat Rock, formerly of Sarnia, Ontario. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Ruby Percival. Dear brother of Stanley (Monique) of Burlington, Marjorie Hopkins (friend, George) of Guelph, Donald (Judy), Charles (Betty), Kenneth (Wendy), Suzanne (Harvey) McEwan; all of Sarnia, Ontario, Mary (Jim) Mitchell, of Toronto. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Thom was preceded in death by his companion, Alan Linderman and by his sister, Frances Gail Percival on December 7, 2008. Funeral Service is Saturday, 1p.m. at the Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 9800 S. Telegraph Road. Visitation Saturday, 12 p.m. until time of service. Interment at Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice. www.howepeterson.com

PEREZ RAYMOND PEREZ Age 84. January 16, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Carmen. Loving father of Michael (Jackie), David (Laura), Julianne, Raymond Jr. (Jody), Gerald, Thomas (Helen) and Daniel. Dearest grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of five. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theodore Catholic Church, 8200 Wayne Rd., Westland. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill) with a Vigil Service at 6:30 p.m. Interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery. To leave a message of condolence for the family log on to vermeulenfuneralhome.com

PERKINS ELSIE GLENNA PERKINS ELSIE PERKINS 74; of Sterling Heights and formally of Yale; died unexpectedly Thursday, January 1, 2009. Surviving are a daughter Nancy Westrick; granddaughter, Kathy King and great grandson Triston Westrick-Richardson all of WA; sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and Ron Meharg of Yale; brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Sally Solana of Macomb; brother-in-law, Milton and Peggy Perkins of Harper Woods; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services by Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale, were Monday. For information and Guest Book kaatzfunerals.com

PERNA RALPH E PERNA RALPH PERNA Age 74, of Pittsburgh, PA, December 30, 2008. He is survived by his five children, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild. Though you are gone, you are not forgotten. "Yes we have no bananas!"

PERREAULT DONNA LOU PERREAULT DONNA PERREAULT DONNA LOU WANDRIE PERREAULT DONNA WANDRIE PERREAULT (nee WANDRIE) Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving and giving mother of Lucy (Bill) Stubbings, Laura (Jerry) Gunter and the late Elizabeth Marshall. Grandmother of Ann MacFarland, Shawnn (Kathleen) Smark, Sarah (Pete) Gurney, Trinity Steele, Jim (Dawn) Stubbings, Dan (Heather) Steele and Clint Marshall and many great-grandchildren who were the love of her life. Dearest sister of the late Otto (Betty) Wandrie and Pat (Joe) Van Hamme. Donna's many nieces, nephews and extended family were so good to her and she loved them deeply. Sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and Jim Perreault, were her loving angels who took such wonderful care of Donna, and enabled her to live out her dream of independence by living in her own apartment after her husband died. Memorial Services, Saturday, January 17, 2009, 12 noon at Imlay City Methodist Church, 210 N. Almont, Imlay City. Memorials to the United Hospice services of Marlette Residence or The Sanctuary (Casa Mara).

PERRINE HARRIETT L PERRINE HARRIETT PERRINE Age 98. January 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Merlin K. Loving mother of the Rev. Stephen K. (Connie). Grandmother of Jolee (Jim) Kempf, Alicia, Stephen Keskitalo and Karen Bethune. Great-grandmother of Jack and Harry Kempf. Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Friday 11 a.m. until time of Service 12 noon at the Beverly Hills United Methodist Church. Memorials to Wesleyan Medical Fellowship appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

PERRY WELLS CAROL PERRY WELLS PERRY age 68; of Franklin; died Friday morning January 23; at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church in Cottontown, TN. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A native of Pontiac, MI, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Wells and Sibyl Seldon Wells who survives in Franklin. She was preceded in death by her husband Lindell Perry; survivors include a son Wade Perry of Franklin and a daughter Stacey Watkins of Franklin; also survived by a sister Diane Wells and a brother Richard Wells. Condolences may be made at www.craftonfuneralhome.com

PETERS DOROTHEA M PETERS DOROTHEA PETERS Age 89, of Northumberland died Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born May 17, 1919 in Elmira, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Aimee (McMillan) Murphy. Dorothea was a 1941 graduate of Elmira College. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, George, one son, John (Carrie) Peters of Lewisburg, one daughter, Ann (Thomas) Williams of Dallas, TX, two grandsons, George and Michael Williams, one granddaughter, Shannon Peters, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 20 at Sacred Heart Church, 814 St. Louis St., Lewisburg, PA with Monsignor William M. Richardson officiating. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Edmundite Missions, 1428 Broad St., Selma, AL 36701. The family is being assisted by Cronrath-Grenoble Funeral Home, S. 2nd and St. Louis Streets, Lewisburg, PA. www.cronrathgrenoblefuneralhome.com

PETERS NAUM PETERS NICK PETERS Age 90. January 22, 2009 of Dearborn Heights. Decorated WWII combat veteran. Sergeant in the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Regiment, Central and Western Pacific Campaign. Beloved husband of the late Zora. Loving father of George (Jan) Peters, James Peters and the late Susan Schlick. Dear brother of Slavé and the late Vangel. Also survived by three grandchildren; Jennifer, Vicki, Zachary and one great grandchild; Myles. Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home, Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Friday January 30, 2009 at St. Clement Orthodox Church. In state 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Grand Lawn Cemetery. Obituary/Guestbook at: www.voranfuneralhome.com

PETERSON ELSIE S PETERSON ELSIE PETERSON Age 92, December 21, 2008. Wife of the late Carl. Loving mother of Myron (Janine) Peterson, Nancy (Phil) Cramer and Julie (Frank) Cebulski. Beloved grandmother of six. Sister of Robert (Betty) Stone. Visitation Monday 9 a.m. until her funeral at 12 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Private burial at Glen Eden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society.

PETISH ALBERT W PETISH ALBERT PETISH January 13, 2009. Age 68. Beloved father of Kathleen Bannatyne, Brian (Mary) Petish and the late Roberta Petish. Loving grandfather of Monica and Jake Petish. Dear brother of Joanne (Stan) Halcisak, Caroline (Adam) Svabik, John (Wanda) Petish and James (Barbara) Petish. Loving uncle to several nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9-11 a.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. to be followed by a procession to St. Lawrence Church, 44633 Utica Rd. (South of M-59) for a 12:00 p.m. Funeral Mass. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.wasikfuneralhome.com

PETRINOVIC EUGENE PETRINOVIC Age 92 of Clinton Township, died Monday, January 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Alexandrina. Dear father of Luanna Folk, Barbara (David) Kozlowski and Caroline (Mark) Thomas. Dear father-in-law of Connie Petrinovic. Dear grandfather of Andy Folk, Cera Petrinovic, Jeremy Smith, Kyle Kozlowski, Anthony, Allie and Adam Thomas. Dear great-grandfather of Marah Smith. Predeceased by son, Matthew; sister, Anna; and brother, Mathew. The family is holding a private memorial service in his honor. Light a candle and share a memory at: www.verheyden.org

PETRO PATRICIA ANN PETRO PATRICIA PETRO January 15, 2009. Age 70 of Troy. Wife of the late Peter for 45 years. Dear mother of Ellen Smith (Derek), Carole Nimrod (Timothy) and Lee Petro (Na-Rae). Grandmother of Zoe, Mia, Alexander, Madeline, Emily and Sarah. Sister of Pamela Nikitas. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), Sunday 3-8 p.m. Trisagion 6 p.m. Funeral service Monday 10 a.m. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 760 W. Wattles Rd., Troy. Visitation begins at church 9:30 a.m. Memorial tributes to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

PETROFF IRENE PETROFF Age 84 Beloved wife of the late Peter Petroff. Dear mother of Daniel Petroff, Robert (Julie) Petroff, Judy Babinski. Loving grandmother of Rebecca and Danielle Petroff. Visitation and funeral services in Pennsylvania at Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home. 809 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314

PHILLIPS ROBERT C PHILLIPS ROBERT PHILLIPS Age 77. January 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Patty. Loving father of Mary (Albert) Kovacs, Julianne (Terry) Sipes, Suzanne (Hershel) Wooten, Margaret (Stephen) Lindholm and Teresa Phillips. Dear brother of the late Laverne Oderfer. Proud grandfather of five. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. scripture service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Pontiac. Memorials to IHM Retirement Fund appreciated. Share your memories at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

PIEKARSKI WALTER V PIEKARSKI WALTER PIEKARSKI January 1, 2009. Age 86 of Allen Park. Beloved husband of Lucille. Loving father of Laura (Thomas) Imlach, Kenneth (Theresa), Mark (Beverly) and John (Mary). Dearest brother of Barbara Victor. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Bryan), Michelle (Aaron), Matthew, Geoffrey, Adam and Jacob. Also survived by four great-grandchildren, Karley, Brayden, Dylan and Tanner. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday 1-8-09 at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd. Family will be receiving friends from 12-2 p.m. prior to service. Please visit our online guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com.

PIETRANDREA EVELINA PIETRANDREA January 14, 2009, Age 87. Beloved wife of Alessandro for 66years. Loving mother of Johanna (Thomas) Chapel, Anthony (Marlene) Pietrandrea and the late Filomena. Dearest Nonna of Karen (Douglas Arenberg) Chapel, Evelyn and Lisa Pietrandrea. Great grandmother of Clark and Brett Arenberg. Also survived by dear brother Dionino (Emily) Nalli. She is loved and cherished by her nieces, nephews and other family members. Visitation at McFarland Foss Funeral Home, 5401 Schaefer Road, Dearborn Saturday 2-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. with Rosary 6 p.m. Funeral Mass Monday 10 a.m. at St. Clement Catholic Church, 5275 Kenilworth with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Followed by Final Committal Services at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.

PINDZIA ROSE C PINDZIA ROSE PINDZIA age 93, January 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Andrew. Dear mother of Ernest, Eugene (Gail), Frederick and Allan (Christine). Grandmother of Carolyn, Cynthia, Andrew, Jefferey, Deborah and Susan. Great-grandmother of Bethany, Ashley, Whitney, Emilie and Allison. Visitation Saturday 4-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Prayers at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn.

PIROG MARION BERTHA PIROG MARION PIROG Age 82 of Detroit. Beloved wife of the late Alexander. Dearest mother of Julian Pirog, Margaret (Gary) Stidham, Brenda (Kenneth) Trethaway and Michael (Jodi) Pirog. Loving grandmother of Mark, Chris, Jessica, Jacob, Allison and Owen. Dearest sister of Jeanette (Rev. John Lyle) English. Beloved aunt of Timothy (Lisa) English, Elizabeth (Edwin) Nworah, Stephen (Melania) English and Rebecca (James) Schulz. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Memorial Mass Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit. Share a memory at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

PISHEK FRANCES E PISHEK FRANCES PISHEK January 26, 2009. Age 88. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Dear mother of Rick (Carrie) Pishek. Grandmother of Josef Pishek. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 10 a.m. from the Chapel of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1800 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI. Contributions suggested to Deaf C.A.N. Share your special thoughts and memories at schrader-howell.com

PITTMAN VELMA I PITTMAN VELMA PITTMAN of Waterford; died January 16, 2009; at 85 years of age. Loving wife of the late Lester Pittman for 25 years; beloved companion of the late Jack Morse for 35 years; dearest mother of Edward (Vickie) Pittman and the late Lester, Jr.; grandmother of Jeremy (Crystal) and Marc (Karen Quinn) Pittman; great grandmother of Caitlyn and Cassidy. Preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Velma retired from Sears in 1985 after many years of service. She loved to travel, golf and spend time with good friends and her loving family. Funeral Service Monday, January 19, 2009 at 1 p.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment follows at North Farmington Hills Cemetery, Farmington Hills. Family will receive friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Living Legends, an organization that offers assistance and support for the law enforcement families who have suffered tragic life changing events. Envelopes available at the funeral home. To send a private condolence go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook on our menu.

PLAUTZ ROBERT L PLAUTZ ROBERT PLAUTZ Age 87 of Novi, fomerly of Howell. Died January 18, 2009. Born in Calumet. Preceded in death by beloved wife Jean. Parents Joseph and Hilda; siblings Joseph, Dorothy (Lupo), Elizabeth and Gerald. Cremation arranged by Borek Jennings Funeral Home in Howell. Memorial service Saturday January 31, 2009 10:30 AM at Solid Rock Bible Church; 22183 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon.

PLINSKI ARTHUR L PLINSKI SR ARTHUR PLINSKI SR of Clarkston formerly of Waterford; January 24, 2009; Age 72;; Age 72; Husband of Florence for 52 years; Father of Debbie Paulos of CA, Mitchell of Clarkston, Diana (Robert) Hollerback of Harrison and Art Jr. of Clarkston; Grandpa of Amy, Steven, Kenny and Darin; Brother of Robert (Joan) of CA; Art retired from Chrysler, Highland Park after 40 years as an engineer; in his retirement, he enjoyed landscaping, visiting the casino and traveling; Funeral service Thursday 12:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Tuesday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Memorials may be made to The Mended Hearts, Inc. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com

PLOSKI TODD JOSEPH PLOSKI TODD PLOSKI Age 73, died Sunday January 18, 2009. This extraordinary father and friend is survived by three adoring children, Todd (Michelle) , David (Sandra Rose) and Kristyn (Robert) Whiting; and ten grandchildren, Megan, David, Natalie, Nick, Lindsey, Michaela, Olivia, Helena, Gabriel and Raphael. He is reunited in Heaven with his mother and father, Marie and Ted; his brothers, David and Rodney and his sister Julia. Todd will be cremated with an extraordinary celebration of his life forthcoming. Visit celebratingtodd.com after January 25 for details of his memorial and how to contribute. Visit kaulfuneralhome.com to leave your condolences.

PLOTZKE NORMA PLOTZKE Age 87. Wife of the late Joseph. Dear mother of Nancy A. (Jim) Burlingame, Jacqueline (Frank DiFranco) Plotzke, Sharon (Randy) Millikin, Pam (Frank) Komara, Michael (Lynn), Mary Kay (Jim) Kay. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, and one sister, Marlene Lang. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home and Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Community (Utica Rd S. of Hall Rd.) Share memories at www.mem.com

PLUFF ANDREW A PLUFF ANDREW PLUFF DREW PLUFF age 27; of Evanston, IL, formerly of Bloomfield Hills; unexpectedly January 27, 2009. He attended Bloomfield Schools, the International Academy and graduated from Rochester Adams High School in 2000. He received his Associates Degree from ITT Tech., had a successful computer business and was an account executive for AT&T. He played the violin, piano and guitar and loved lacrosse. Beloved son of Jacqueline and Charles Pluff of Rochester; dear brother of Courtney Pluff of Chicago and Christopher Pluff of Novi; grandson of Margaret Pluff of Rochester Hills. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester with visitation Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m.

PLUMMER VICTOR E PLUMMER JR VICTOR PLUMMER JR Age 82 of Pearl Beach, MI. December 30, 2008. Beloved husband of Cora. Dear father of Susan (Richard) Kocienski, Patricia (John) Slomczenski, and Catherine (Douglas) Wojay. Dear grandfather of seven. In state 9:30 a.m. Monday January 5, 2009 with Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Visitation 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Sunday in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. Burial will be in the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Memorial donations may be made to the Family Wishes. www.gilbertfuneralhomeinc.com

PLUTA IRENE T PLUTA IRENE PLUTA December 31, 2008. Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of the late Louis Jr. and Robert. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9-11 a.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.

PODUNAVAC BOSKO PODUNAVAC Age 94, of Warren, died Wednesday, January 21, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Kata (nee Sejwich). Dear father of Lillian (Al) Sanclemente and Zora (Michael) Sardelli. Dear grandfather of Candace and Katie Sardelli and Debbie Sanclemente. Funeral service 12 noon Monday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren, MI. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org

POIRIER JAMES J POIRIER JAMES POIRIER January 10, 2009. Dear father of Steven, David and Sharon (David) Hare. Dear grandfather of Derek and Kyle Poirier and Austin and Garrett Hare. Dear brother of Gerald, William (Lillian), Theresa and the late G. Raymond. Dear son of the late Wilfred and Agnes. Dear friend of Dorothea Poirier. Memorial Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 715 N. Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. Reception to follow. Memorials to Riverside Commons, 33503 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield, MI 48047. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, New Baltimore, MI.

POKOY MARY ANN POKOY MARY POKOY Kawkawlin, MI, formerly of Redford Township, age 88. Beloved widow of Lucas "Luke" Pokoy, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Bay Regional Medical Center. Mary Ann is survived by her sister, Loretta (Frederick) Krzyminski, one brother, Walter (Eleanor) Sochacki. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church with burial in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at Rivertown Funeral Chapel, Kawkawlin, MI on Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. On Monday, Mrs. Pokoy will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for the Helen M. Nickless Volunteer Clinic. Please sign our on-line family guest register at leeramsayrivertownfh.com

POLEDINK BONNIE L HANLIN POLEDINK BONNIE HANLIN POLEDINK BONNIE POLEDINK BONNIE L POLEDINK  Of Millington, MI, formerly of Detroit, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Saginaw, MI. Friends may call at the Hanlin Funeral Home in Millington on Saturday from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's Edition. Assisting with Arrangements, Hanlin Funeral Home.

POLICELLI LORRAINE J POLICELLI LORRAINE POLICELLI Age 83, of Grosse Ile, formerly of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Mrs. Policelli had five children, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. In state at the Allen Park Chapel—Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Saturday 5-8 p.m., Sunday 2-8 p.m., and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Grosse Ile, Monday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Lorraine's memory may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. Rosary Sunday 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit the on-line guest book at www.martenson.com

POMAINVILLE MARTHA POMAINVILLE Age 95 - January 22, 2009 - Beloved wife of the late Lionel. Loving mother of Mary Jo (James) Wasukanis and David Pomainville. Dear grandmother of five. Dearest great grandmother of seven. Great great grandmother of four. She is predeceased by her daughters Lorraine Matthews and Gloria Pomainville. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a 5 p.m Scripture Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 ½ Mile Road). In State Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com.

PORCARI WANDA PORCARI Age 83, of Southgate, passed away January 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Luigi. Loving mother of Joseph (Tina) and Damian (Carole). Dearest grandmother of Sara, Michael, Joseph and Stephanie. Visitation Wednesday, January 21, 5-9 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 1-9 p.m. at the Martenson Funeral Home, 10195 Allen Rd., Allen Park, MI (313-386-6600). Mass Friday, January 23, 10:00 a.m. at St. Hugh Catholic Church, Southgate, where she will lie in state at 9:30 a.m. Entombment Michigan Memorial Park, Huron Twp., MI.

POTTER TERENA L POTTER TERENA POTTER TERRY POTTER Age 66 - January 15, 2009. Beloved wife of Jim. Loving mother of Jim Jr., Scott (Carol), and Terri Griffin. Dear grandmother of Bobby, Kellen, Nicole, and the late Mitchell. Dearest sister of Betty (Jimmy) Chaffins. Visitation Saturday 1-4 p.m. immediately followed by a 4 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile Road). Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com

POWELL DAVID LANPOWELL DAVID LANE POWELL DAVID POWELL Age 73. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Dear father of Janet Powell and the late Suzanne Osterdale. Grandfather of Allison, Ashley, and Katelyn Osterdale. David was head of the Commercial Real Estate Appraisals Department at Comerica Bank for 13 years. Visitation from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Tuesday 5-9 p.m. Funeral Services private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. www.mccabefuneralhome.com. Age 73. Beloved husband of Marjorie. Dear father of Janet Powell and the late Suzanne Osterdale. Grandfather of Allison, Ashley, and Katelyn Osterdale. David was head of the Commercial Real Estate Appraisals Department at Comerica Bank for 13 years. Visitation from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, Tuesday 5-9 p.m. Funeral Services private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association. www.mccabefuneralhome.com.

POWELL JEAN K POWELL JEAN POWELL Age 92, January 9, 2009. Dearest sister of Mary Hill, the late Blanche Campbell, Jack Powell and Shirley Beamer. Loving aunt to 10 nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 10 a.m.-12 noon at Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 S. Main St., Mt. Clemens. Burial to follow 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens, Livonia.

POWERS MICHAEL W POWERS MICHAEL POWERS of Grand Blanc, formerly of Clarkston; January 4, 2009; age 62. Husband of Judy; father of Marc of Clarkston and Jeff (Ruth) of St. Clair Shores; grandpa of Justin and Jacob. Mike retired from Bloomfield Twp. as a firefighter. Memorial Service Thursday 12:30 p.m. at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Thursday 11:30 a.m. until time of service. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com

POZZI FRANK WILLIAM POZZI FRANK POZZI Age 93, January 3, 2009. Retired auditor for the International United Auto Workers Union. Husband of the late Kathleen Reiter in 1970 and Margarete Upreight in 2005. Dear father of Frank Wm. Jr. (Jacqueline), and Robert D. (Madelyn). Also six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Memorial Mass Tuesday 11 a.m. at St. Kieran Catholic Community, 53600 Mound Rd., Shelby Twp. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association. Visit the online guest book at www.mem.com. Arrangements by Resurrection Funeral Home 586.412.3000

PRYBYS JEROME A PRYBYS JEROME PRYBYS Age 66 of Harrison Twp. Dear brother of Cynthia (Peter) Warner, Phyllis (Jim) Noonan, Margaret, George (Pam), Edward (Jan), David (Lynne) and the late Christine McCotter. Brother-in-law of Frank McCotter.Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass Saturday, January 31, 10 a.m. at St. Huberts Catholic Church, 38775 Prentiss Harrison Twp. For info call Wessels & Wilk, 248-543-0100. www.wwesselsandwilk.com

PRIEBE ERIC PRIEBE ROY PRIEBE Of Howell, MI. Age 74, passed away on December 28, 2008. Roy was born on August 7, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Eric and Louise Priebe. Roy retired from Detroit Diesel after 38 years. He also attended Heart of the Shepherd Church in Howell. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Priebe of Howell, children, Eric (Becky) Priebe of Saline, Terrie (Jeff) Forth of Howell, grandchildren, Erika and Stacie Forth. Preceding him in death are his sisters, Margaret and Joyce. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Lamb Chapel in Howell from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Livingston Hospice, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please leave a Message of Comfort to Roy's family by calling 877-231-7900 or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com

PRITCHETT FANNIE REBECCA McKEEVER PRITCHETT FANNIE McKEEVER PRITCHETT FANNIE PRITCHETT FANNIE REBECCA PRITCHETT October 6, 1944 - January 8, 2009. Gone too soon never going to pass this way again at rest.

PROIETTO STELLA J PROIETTO STELLA PROIETTO Born on this day, January 8. Died suddenly August 18, 2008. Survived by one son, two sisters, many nieces and nephews. Stella's wishes were that no funeral or memorial services be conducted.

PROKOPCHAK CATHERINE M PROKOPCHAK CATHERINE PROKOPCHAK Age 84, January 5, 2009. Loving wife of Stephen for 61 years. Devoted mother of Gary (Anne), Craig (Joyce), Donna (John) McLean, and Dale (Sandy). Beloved grandmother of Stephen, Holly, Brett, Carl, Lisa, Andy, Sarah, and Michael. Dear sister of Mary White, Mel (Shirley) Fasang, John (Jean) Fasang, and the late Joe Fasang and Rose Medved. Dear sister-in-law of June Fasang. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Thursday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Drbn.

PRUETT CAROLE ANN PRUETT CAROLE PRUETT Age 64. January 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Clyde. Former wife of Daniel Valerius. Loving mother of Amy (Jeff) Mayer, Cathryn, Matt (Holly) and Mark (Danielle) Valerius. Dear sister of Roberta Marduce. Grandmother of Ian, Courtney, Kaela, Emily, Hannah, Nathan and Cathryn. Visitation is 3-6:30 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Weise Funeral Home, 7210 Park, Allen Park (313-382-1150). See online obituary/ guestbook at www.weisefuneralhome.com.

PRZYBYLA IRENE A PRZYBYLA IRENE PRZYBYLA Age 84, January 11, 2009. Dearest wife of the late Alphonse. Beloved mother of the late Gail Przybyla. Dearest sister of Stanley, the late Edward Sr., Bernard, Henry and Eugene. Loving aunt of Edward Jr. (Diane), Peter, Scott, Pam (Gene) Osborne, Ron and Ken. Survived by seven great nieces and nephews. Member of the Women of St. Martha's and Thunderbirds Club. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Scripture Service 4 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Martha Church with Mass of the Resurrection 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig.

PUGLIESE ANDREW PUGLIESE Age 86, January 18, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Annette (Ken) Hollis. Grandfather of Matthew and Timothy. Brother of Jennie (Gasper) Valenti. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Rosary Thursday 7:00 p.m. Funeral service Friday, Prayers at the funeral home 9:15 a.m., Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd., Livonia. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice or American Diabetes Assoc.

PUNG MARY E PUNG MARY PUNG Of Waterford. January 23, 2009; Age 98. Loving Mother of Anthony (Hazel) Pung, Juliana (Bob) Clark, Albert (Barb) Pung, Oscar (Mary Kate) Pung, and John (Ann) Pung. Loving grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Oscar; children Mary Louise and Frederick Alan; and granddaughter Teresa. She was an eight year resident of Lourdes Senior Community. A memorial mass will be held Saturday January 31, 2009, 1:00 pm at The Lourdes Chapel, Waterford. Friends may visit 12:30 until the time of service. Arrangements entrusted to The Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. Memorial Donations may be made to Lourdes Senior Community. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com

PURDO VICTOR GEORGE PURDO VICTOR PURDO Age 82, of Hartland, Janaury 4, 2009. Private services will be held. Born May 5, 1926 in Hamtramck, the son of Victor Volinsky and Anna Purdo. Had resided in the Hartland/Howell area for many years. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. Surviving is daughter, Sherry (Franklin) Hultberg; brother, Leon Volinsky; and eight grandchildren. www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

PUSHMAN CHARLENE EULEEN PUSHMAN CHARLENE PUSHMAN Age 60 of Ferndale. Died January 16, 2009 at Beaumont Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1948. The beloved daughter of the late Mervin and Irma Pushman. She is survived by a sister Violet Smith, brothers Lyle and Dale Pushman, an uncle Lloyd Danks, several nieces, nephews, cousins as well as many close friends. She taught school, engaged in many community activities, directed drama productions and worked with many needy families. Reading, cross stitch and knitting were her major hobbies. She was a devout and active member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale. Visitation is Tuesday, January 20th, 2-5 and 6-8 at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Home, 500 W. 9 Mile, Ferndale, MI. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 Wednesday, January 21 at First Baptist Church of Ferndale, 1841 Pinecrest, Ferndale, MI 48220.

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