BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
January 2009
LAST NAME "T"
TABACZYNSKI HELEN TABACZYNSKI Died January 16, 2009. Beloved wife of Stanley. Dear mother of Barbara (David) Bucko, Darlene (Robert) Elya and the late Gerald. Survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and her faithful companion Raisan. Sister of Harry and the late Matthew. Predeceased by her parents Barbara and Stanley Ostroski. Visitation Sunday 1-9 p.m. at Rudy Funeral Home, 25650 Van Dyke (10 ˝ Mile). Funeral Services Monday 11 a.m.
TABRON DONALD WILLIAM TABRON DONALD TABRON DONALD October 3, 1915 -December 19, 2008. Negro league pioneer, loving husband, GREAT father. Your memories are cherished. Love, Velma & Donald.
TACHAR ANN TACHAR died January 2, 2009. Age 91. Dear mother of Gordon (Sandra), and the late James (Ruth). Grandmother of five and great-grandmother of eight. Visitation Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home 17000 Middlebelt (S. of 6 Mile) on Sunday from 12 noon to 9 p.m. Services Monday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Share a memory at www.mannsfuneralhome.com
TALKINGTON FRANK S TALKINGTON FRANK TALKINGTON 66, December 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Janice and the late Carolyn (2003). Loving father of Vicki (Todd) Dobberowsky, Darcy (Alan Manning) Thaler, and Carey (Matthew) Harrington. Dear brother of Nancy Southerland. Also leave six grandchildren. Services 11 a.m. Thursday at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 W. 12 Mile Rd (2 Blocks. West of Woodward). Private inurnment Roseland Park. Visitation Tuesday 4 -9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials suggested to City Rescue Mission of Saginaw. Share a memory at www.sawyerfuller.com
TALLEY MACEO EDWARD TALLEY SR MACEO TALLEY SR Age 75 of Detroit, MI. Passed away December 25, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1305 Grove Street, Detroit, MI 48235 (313-342-5292). Donations can be made to UNCF or the Veterans Administration.
TANIELIAN JANE TANIELIAN Age 95, died January 9, 2009 in her home at Hillside Terrace in Ann Arbor. She was born in Turkey as Sirvart Zouligian and came to America in 1922. She was proud to be an American citizen and enjoyed the freedom she found here. She always remarked how pleased she was to see the American flag displayed. She was married to Louis, who preceded her in death. She was the sister of Sophie Keosayian (deceased), Pearl Maffei (deceased), and George Nazarethian. She was the loving mother of Richard Tanielian and Karen (Dave) Dean, and grandmother of Trisha (Matt) Crigger, Tracy (Art) Bradshaw and Adam Tanielian. She was the great grandmother of Jasmine and Travis Crigger and Kenny, Janie, and Victoria Bradshaw. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Hillside Terrace, Ann Arbor, MI. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Armenian Church in Southfield, MI. Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at Milford Memorial Cemetery, Milford, MI.
TARDIFF CATHERINE ANNE TARDIFF CATHERINE TARDIFF Age 84, January 28, 2009. Wife of the late great Rhael. Mother of Thomas (Barbara) Tardiff, Joan (John) Gumbel, Clare (John-Paul) Stando and Barbara (Peter) Sissen. Grandmother of Michael, Mary Kay and Patrick Gumbel, Caitlin Matz, Daniel Tardiff, Joseph, Andrew, John and Matthew Stando. Great grandmother of Jacob Ryan Matz. Sister of Thomas Bussell and Mary Elaine Hopper. Sister-in law of Dorothy Tardiff, Geraldine Tardiff, Maureen Bussell and Thomas Hopper. Preceded in death by her parents Hugh Thomas and Florence Bussell, siblings Robert Bussell and Marge Smith, sister-in-law Olive Bussell and brother-in-law Robert Smith. She will be missed by many nephews and nieces. Mrs. Tardiff was a graduate of St. Teresa's High School. She retired from the Archdiocese of Detroit. Mrs. Tardiff worked with Christ Child Charities and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Visitation Friday from 3-9 p.m. at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800. In state at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 23815 Power, Farmington, Saturday at 12 p.m. with funeral liturgy at 12:30 p.m. Memorials in Mrs. Tardiff's name can be made to In-House Hospice Foundation, 24293 Telegraph Rd., Suite 102, Southfield, MI 48034. On line sympathy messages at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
TARDUCCI SERGIO L TARDUCCI SERGIO TARDUCCI January 3, 2009. Age 66, of Melvindale. Loving husband of Rita. Dear father of Igor (Marna), Bores (Jennifer) and Ivan (Jennifer). Beloved son of Paolina. Dearest grandfather of Gina, Nadia, Marina and Enzo. Visitation Monday, January 5, 2009 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Voran Funeral Home (Allen Park Chapel), 5900 Allen Rd. Funeral Tuesday in state 10:00 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Resurrection at St. Sebastian Church (Dearborn), 20710 Colgate. Please visit our on-line obituary/ guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com
TASCOFF JAMES E TASCOFF JAMES TASCOFF Age 83 of Trenton. Beloved husband of Hilda (Ringkvist). Loving father of Michele Tascoff, Andrea J. Nezich and Jeff (Cynthia) Tascoff. Dearest grandfather of Justin Nezich and Jeffrey J. Nezich. Brother to Mary Duley. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday January 24, 2009 from 11-12 p.m. at the Ridge Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, Trenton. Where a memorial service will begin at 12 p.m. Revered Jim Castleman will officiate. Memorials may be made to Alfred DeFran Scholarship Foundation through the Wilson Middle School, 1275 15th Wyandotte, MI 48192. www.martenson.com
TASEVSKI CVETAN TASEVSKI December 30, 2008. Age 52. Beloved husband of Darfina. Dear father of Aleksandra, Stefani, and Giorgi. Dear son of Doca and the late Djordji. Dear brother of Trpana, Gordana, Ilinka and Evica. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc. 3801 18 Mile Rd., (at NW corner of Ryan). Funeral Monday 9 a.m. at Funeral Home and to St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church (NW corner of 19 Mile and Ryan) for 10 a.m service. Interment Guardian Angel Cemetery.
TATE MARY C TATE MARY TATE Age 75. Dear aunt of Kathleen (Paul) Reidel. Dear cousin of Mary Elizabeth Sanders. Dear friend of Margaret Faircloth. Survived by many dear friends made while employed at the Social Security Administration for 30 years. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
TAYLOR RICHARD ALLEN TAYLOR RICHARD TAYLOR May 10, 1938-January 19, 2009. Services January 29, First Congregational Church, Detroit. Service 11:30 a.m. Viewing Wednesday after 3 p.m. at Clora Funeral Home, Detroit.
TAYLOR VELMA MAE TAYLOR VELMA TAYLOR age 85; a resident of Waterford since 1942; died Monday, December 29, 2008 at Waterford Oaks Senior Care Facility in Waterford. Velma was born November 11, 1923 in Robbins, Tennessee the daughter of the late Monroe Moore and the late Gladys (nee: Ellis) Moore. Mrs. Taylor came to Michigan as a young girl and was raised in Pontiac Township having graduated Avondale High School. When Velma was a young woman she modeled for catalogs and other companies. She also worked for many years as a pharmacy technician with Fitzpatrick Pharmacy in Pontiac. After marriage and the birth of her son, Mrs. Taylor stayed at home to care for her family. She was an accomplished artist painting with water colors and also drawing. Velma also loved the outdoors and watching birds. Mrs. Taylor was the beloved wife of the late John F. Jack Taylor; she is the dearest mother of David (Barbara) Ross; and loving grandmother of David T. (Lorraine) Ross, and Karen M. (Craig) Birch; greatgrandmother of Ryan, Nathan, and Nicholas Ross, Allyson, Emma, Owen, and Aaron Birch; dear sister of Aree Coons, Ralph (Sandy) Moore, and Monroe (Jan) Moore; she is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mrs. Taylor will be Friday, January 2nd, 10:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 Noon, at the Harrington & Temrowski Funeral Home, 8909 Dixie Highway in Clarkston. Officiating the Funeral Service will be Rev. Brian Hansen. Interment will be in Ottawa Park Cemetery in Waterford. Please share memories at www.HarringtonFuneralHomeClarkston.com
TENNANT, RICHARD P TENNANT RICHARD TENNANT of White Lake Twp.; January 18, 2009; age 66. Loving husband of Carol Stratton Tennant for 37 years; beloved father of Debbie (Dan) McGrath, Diana (Greg) Kropp, Michelle Alexander and the late Timothy Tennant; dear brother of Barbara (Jim) Helderth; dear grandfather of Alexandra, Timothy, Jenny, Katie, Megan, Danielle and Derrick. Mr. Tennant was retired from General Motors Pontiac Motor Division, was co-owner of Tennant Alarm Company and was a member of the North Suburban Bible Students. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 11 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Elder John Hummel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment White Chapel Memorial Cemetery. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
TERRY BEVERLY ANN TERRY BEVERLY TERRY age 57; of Sun City, Arizona and formerly of Detroit, Michigan; passed away Monday, January 19, 2009 in Sun City, Arizona. Family Hour 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 174 Branch St., with Funeral Service commencing at 12 Noon. Reverend Sheldon Matthews, officiating, Rev. Keyon S. Payton, Host Pastor. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, 210 University Drive. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Terry will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Terry leaves to cherish her memory children, Brian (Tori), and Brianna; mother, Ernestine Burton; brother, Mack (Cheryl) Burton; nephews, Mack Jr., Willie and Anthony Burton. Mrs. Terry was preceded in death by her father, Willie Burton.
THAMM HARRY THAMM age 79; born October 14, 1929; died on January 4, 2009. Harry worked for the Orchard Lake Schools from 1956 until retirement. Harry is survived by his three sisters; two brothers; and many nieces and nephews. Harry will Lie in State beginning at 8 a.m. at the Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, Tuesday January 6th until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield, Michigan. Memorials appreciated to Orchard Lake Schools 3535 Indian Trail Orchard Lake, Michigan 48324. Arrangements entrusted to Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel. To share a memory go to www.MeM.com
THEROS BARBARA THEROS Age 77. January 19, 2009. Beloved wife of Spero. Loving mother of Olga (Michael) Cardasis and Louis (Patricia) Theros, and dear grandmother of Michael, Christina, Barbara, Jonathan and Evan. Visitation Thursday 6-9 p.m. and Friday 2-8 p.m. with a Trisagion at 7 p.m. Friday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe. Funeral Saturday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 10 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter, St. Clair Shores. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 21800 Marter Road, St. Clair Shores, Michigan 48080. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org
THIBODEAU MARION L THIBODEAU MARION THIBODEAU Age 66 of Hazel Park. Died January 22, 2009. Beloved wife of Robert J. Thibodeau. Dear mother of Sherry (Kieth) Gillespie and Robert (Tammy) Thibodeau Jr. Also survived by grandchildren Deana, Zachary and Cameron; and sister Nina (Frank) Corcoran. She is predeceased by her sisters Carol (Thomas) Thibodeau and Betty (Keith) Burk. Visitation Sunday 4-8 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m. to time of service at 11 a.m. at the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 31145 John R. Road, Madison Heights. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute. Online condolences: www.hopcroftfuneralhome.com
THIEL JoANNE L THIEL JoANNE THIEL Age 76, January 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jerome "Jerry". Dear mother of Jerome "Jerry" (Debbie) Thiel and Joseph Thiel. Dear step grandmother of Nicole, Rebecca, and Carl Skiba. Dear sister of Irene Zdrojewski, Arthur (Helen) Baldyga, Christine (August) Liberino, Helen Polka, Donald Baldyga, Geraldine Holland, and the late Casimir Baldyga, Sylvester Baldyga, Josephine Pastuszka, Henry Baldyga, and Sophie Soosik. Dear sister-in-law of Sylvester (Phyllis) Thiel. Visitation Sunday and Monday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary Monday 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (west of Hoover), Warren. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth Church, 3151 Farnsworth, corner of McDougall, Detroit. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Hyacinth Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
THIEL JOSEPH W THIEL JOSEPH THIEL January 24, 2009, age 51. Beloved son of the late Jerome (Jerry) and JoAnne Thiel. Dear brother of Jerome "Jerry" (Debbie) Thiel. Dear uncle of Nicole, Rebecca and Carl Skiba. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, 49150 Schoenherr Rd., (north of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, 3151 Farnsworth (corner of McDougal), Detroit. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to St. Hyacinth Church. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
THILL THOMAS ROBERT THILL THOMAS THILL Age 94, was reunited with his beloved wife, Virginia, and their Savior, Jesus Christ, after dying peacefully at his daughter's home in Rockford, MI. Tom was born in Detroit and lived there with his wife of 69 years. Together they owned Tom Thill Furs and after retirement, they moved to Sterling, MI and wintered in Holiday, FL. Tom is survived by his loving sister, Catherine Lafferty, five children, Charles and Martha Thill, Robert and Lucille "Tunie" Thill, Thomas "Ty" Jr. and Nancy Thill, John and Mindy Thill and daughter Michelle "Mitch" and James Miller, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Beckenhauer) Thill, parents, Robert and Pearl (O'Connor) Thill, brothers, John Thill and James Thill and sister Mary Agnes Mackey. A memorial mass will be said this spring, and burial with his wife will be in Sterling, MI. Memorial gifts may be given to Spectrum Hospice, 4500 Breton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. The Pederson Funeral Home, Rockford. www.pedersonfuneralhome.com
THOMAS CHARLES RAYMOND THOMAS CHARLES THOMAS age 76, passed away suddenly December 26, 2008. Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service on Friday January 2 at 10 a.m. at the Heart of the Lakes VFW Post 1008 (1690 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI). Inurnment at 2 p.m. Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI.
THOMAS FRANCES ANN THOMAS FRANCES THOMAS Age 68. Dearest mother of Robert (Mary Ann) Thomas, Michael (Kimberly) Thomas, Christopher (Stacy) Thomas and Laura (Joe) Promo. Loving grandmother of eight and predeceased by her brother, Ronald Szpunar, and parents Walter and Jane Szpunar. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake, St. Clair Shores, with Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd, Eastpointe. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Sign the registry book at: www.clynesobocinskifuneralhome.com
THOMAS LLOYD THOMAS Age 90. January 28, 2009. Predeceased by parents Cyrus and Alice Thomas; sisters Alice Simpson, Margaret Thompson, and Catherine Thomas; and brother Julian Thomas. Loving friend of Jane Rudolph. Survived by 36 nieces and nephews. Member of Acanthus Masonic Lodge # 477 for over 60 years. Funeral Service Friday 8:00 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Episcopal Church on Harsen's Island. ahpeters.com
THOMAS SHEFFIA THOMAS Age 102 (1906-2009) January 24, 2009. Mrs. Thomas was born June 4, 1906 in Serhel, Lebanon and has lived in the Detroit area since the arrival from Lebanon in 1920. Devoted wife of the late Michael B. (1895-1993). Loving mother of Mickey (Julie) Thomas, Jean (Philip) Ranno, Marilyn Daniels and Leonard Thomas. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Sister of James Peters and Janet Roberts. Predeceased by nine brothers and sisters and granddaughter Tracy Thomas. Funeral Tuesday, in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Service 10 a.m. at St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, 31601 Schoenherr Road, Warren, MI 48088. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr Road (S. of 12 Mile Road), Warren. Prayers Monday 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church. Light a candle or share a memory at www.verheyden.org
THOMPSON CHARLIE THOMPSON TURNER CHARLIE TURNER THOMPSON BUD TURNER BUD THOMPSON age 56; of Lewisburg, KY, formerly of Union Lake, MI; passed Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY; born in Pontiac on November 7, 1952. Funeral Service Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. Price Funeral Home, Inc. Rev. Joe Carrico and Rev. Matthew Sickling officiating. Burial Martin Cemetery, Logan County, KY. Visitation Price Funeral Home, Inc. Saturday, January 17, 2009 3 to 8 p.m. Charlie is survived his beloved wife, Anna Sue Thompson of Lewisburg, KY; parents C.T. and Edna Thompson of Lewisburg, KY; daughters, Christina Groleau (Brandon) of Grand Blanc, MI, Misty Gray Dauley of Lewisburg, KY; son, Charlie Thompson (Shelby) of Keego Harbor, MI; sisters, Barbara Lancle of Drakesboro, KY, Charla Kaye Thompson of Lewisburg, KY; brothers, Steve Thompson of Greensboro, NC, Ted Thompson of Waterford, MI, Robert Thompson of Franklin, KY; grandchildren, Gavin Dauley of Lewisburg, KY, Ryan Groleau of Grand Blanc, MI, and Amanda Meredith of Grand Blanc, MI; host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by son, Christopher Lee Thompson. Charlie was a Project Manager and employed at Circle C. Construction Co. He was a member of Post Oak Baptist Church, KY Colonel, and friend of Bill W. Family suggests memorials to Agape Service Foundation, Inc., 501 Johnson St., Russellville, KY 42276. An online condolence can be made at www.pricefuneralhome in the obituary section.
THURNHAM, HAZEL EDITH; age 88; of Rochester Hills; January 19, 2009. Loving wife of the late Ralph; dear mother of Larea (Richard) Trisch; sister of James (Hilde) Knickerbocker and Jane Adams; survived by five nieces and four nephews. Funeral Service Thursday, January 22, 2009, 1:30 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd, Rochester. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Mt. Avon Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
TIBURZI EMMA M TIBURZI EMMA TIBURZI January 28, 2009, age 91. Beloved wife of the late Virgil J. for 61 years. Loving mother of Ronald, Vernon, Kathleen (Frank) Quigley, Harold (Gail), Linda, Claudia (Edgell) Turnquist. Grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of eight. Family will receive friends Friday, January 30, 3-9pm and Saturday, January 31, 10am until time of funeral service 1:30pm at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152. Please leave the family a message at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
TIERNEY THERESE TIERNEY January 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Patrick (Katie Skardoutos), Maria (Matt) Koehn, Sean (Mary Ashbaugh), Daniel (Shannon Shaw). Dear Sister of Paul (Maude) LePage, Pauline LePage, and the late Roger and Frank. Proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 Blocks E. of Woodward) Royal Oak. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. in state, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Royal Oak. Memorials appreciated to St. Vincent DePaul. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
TIKKANEN DOROTHY M TIKKANEN DOROTHY TIKKANEN Age 81. January 8, 2009. Loving mother of Michael and Kenneth (Nancy) Tikkanen. Proud grandmother of Jason Michael, Christopher Anthony, Chad Eric and Michele Renee Norkus-Comby. Memorial gathering Thursday 10:30 a.m. at St. Malachy Catholic Church (14 Mile Road just East of Schoenherr) until memorial mass at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment Resurrection Cemetery. Donations preferred to Beaumont Hospice, 3601 W. 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Share memories with the family at their "On-line Guest Book" at: www.WujekCalcaterra.com
TIMMERMAN ELEANOR LIENENS TIMMERMAN ELEANOR TIMMERMAN (NEE LIENENS)Age 83, on December 29, 2008. Wife of the late Theodore. Beloved mother of Denise (Robert) Woods, Timothy (Frances), Nancy (Marc) Ross, Maureen (Frederick) Zatirka, Karen (Randy) Zitrick, Michele (Richard) Kline, and Kevin (Debra). Loving grandmother of Timothy and William (Liz), Mercedes (Jason) McLelland, Jacob and Lindsay Teutsch, Evan, Jillian and Shannon Zitrick, Jaclyn and Sarah Kline, Zachary, Blake and Sabrina. Dear sister of Emma (Bill) Guy, Timothy (Beverly) and Raymond, and the late Ursula (Fred) Ponic and Bernadine (Church) Sommers. Predeceased by great-grandson, Luke Timmerman. Visitation at Arthur J. VanLerberghe Funeral Home, 30600 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores on Friday 3-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral Mass on Saturday at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 10 a.m. Mass, in state 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, charity of choice.
TINDELL REV FRANCIS ALDEN TINDELL REV FRANCIS TINDELL REV TINDELL January 2, 2009. Age 67. Formerly of Corryton, Tennessee. Loving husband of Betty Jean for 45 years. Beloved father of Cheryl Moody-Draper and the late Dwayne. Grandfather of Tiffani, Timothy and Laura. Great-grandfather of Wesley. Family will receive friends Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 3-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne, MI 48184. Funeral service Monday, January 5, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please leave the family a message at: www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
TINGLEY CAROL L TINGLEY CAROL TINGLEY age 72; of Rochester; died January 8, 2009. Wife of the late Thomas E. Tingley; mother of Gary, David, Robert, Catherine, James, Margaret Parker and Lynn Clement; grandmother of Jennifer, the late Brian, Jared, Dahyun, Amanda Tingley and Asia Parker. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday at The Apostolic Church, 3655 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills; visitation Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester. Memorial contributions to the Karmanos Cancer Institute would be appreciated. Share memories and condolences at www.mem.com
TINSKEY MARCELLA TINSKEY Age 88, January 18, 2009, formerly of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Sharon (Ron) Mozdzierz. Also survived by her granddaughter, Nicole (Don) Borieo and her great-granddaughter, Amanda. In state at the Allen Park Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd. (corner of Goddard), Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. and at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Taylor, Saturday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Rosary Friday 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit on-line guest book at www.martenson.com
TOCCO JULIA P TOCCO JULIA TOCCO Age 86 of Oscoda, Michigan, formerly of Allen Park. Wife of the late Paul F. Dear mother of Catherine of Tucson, Arizona and mother-in-law of Mary Tocco of Clinton Twp. Dear sister of Tony (Ruth) Fodale of Clinton Twp., Frances (Dewey) Brock and Marie (Joseph) Briggs both of Mesa, AZ. Three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews. Services Saturday, January 10, 2008 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Oscoda. Friends may call Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home, 212 River Rd., Oscoda, MI (989) 739-5141.
TODD DONALD W TODD DONALD TODD Age 77, January 12, 2009. Loving husband of Carolyn for 51 years. Dearest father of Gregory (Becky). Proud grandfather of Sean, Mitchell, Jacob and James. Dear brother of Frank and Ronald. Also sadly missed by his best friend and business partner, Harry Alatchanian. Former owner of ABC Warehouse in Utica. Veteran of the Korean War, "the forgotten war". "He lived life to the fullest!" Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
TOENSFELDT CLAUS R TOENSFELDT CLAUS TOENSFELDT Age 83, of Royal Oak and Southfield, died January 6, 2009. Beloved father of Terance (Maria) Toensfeldt, the twins Claudia and Claude Toensfeldt and Cathy Crow. Loving grandfather of Heidi, Sayward "Hope" and Diane. Great-grandfather of Zoe and Dakota. A Memorial Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Saturday 1:00 p.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 12 Noon until time of service. Memorials to the Disabled American Veterans or the Michigan Brain Injury Association appreciated. Condolences at www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
TOMENELLO LUCHIO TOMENELLO LOU TOMENELLO Beloved husband of Elena (nee Gargano) for 63 years. Loving father of Lawrence (Susan), Maria (John) Hart and the late Donald Tomenello. Proud Papa of Michelle (Bryan), Jodi (Steve), Becky (Andrew), Deanna, Daniel, Michael and Eric, and great-grandpa of four. Brother of Dorothy and the late Benny and Jean. Brother-in-law of Elvira Cavaliere. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 3-9 p.m. with Rosary 5 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Monday 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church (Schoenherr Rd. between 21 and 22 Mile Rds.) until 10:00 a.m. Mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
TOOTIKIAN PAUL TOOTIKIAN For further information regarding Funeral Service, please call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, (248) 541-8325.
TOPACIO LT COL DAVID JOSEPH TOPACIO COL DAVID JOSEPH TOPACIO DAVID TOPACIO Lt Col. Ret., age 66. January 23, 2009 of Troy formerly of Annandale, Virginia. Beloved husband of Carolyn L. (Smith) Topacio. Dear father of Angela (Matthew DiDio) Topacio, Marc (Julie) Topacio and Christopher (Rachel) Topacio. Dear grandfather of Anthony, Emma, Ava and Tirzah. Brother of Carlotta Clark and Joanne (Douglas) Starr. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Arrangements by Price Funeral Home, Troy (248) 689-0700. Memorials to the National Kidney Foundation. Share Memories at www.pricefuneralhome.net
TOROLSKI MARIAN R TOROLSKI MARIAN TOROLSKI of Wyandotte. January 7, 2009. Age 78. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Jerri), Paula (Mickey) Konopka and Michael (Kim). Dear sister of Suzanne Lambert, Catherine Ortiz and the late John Steinbeck. Dearest grandmother of five. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. with 6:30 p.m. Rosary at Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak Street, Wyandotte (734) 285-9000. Funeral Service Saturday 9:30 a.m. Prayers from Czopek to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
TOROSSIAN EDWARD K TOROSSIAN EDWARD TOROSSIAN Age 85, December 30, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosalie Artin Torossian; four daughters, Linda (Jerry Penson) Torossian, Celia (Joe) Turner, Elaine Torossian, Julie (Steve Marciniak) Torossian; six grandchildren, Kimberly (Chris) Breitmeyer Dana, Kyle and Lauren Penson, Noah and Mariel Marciniak, Emily Torossian; great granddaughter, Katherine Dana; his sister Margaret (Pat) O'Malley; niece Laura (Lindsay) Graham; nephew Kevin (Janelle) O'Malley; other family and life long friends. He was the devoted son of the late Toros and Alice Torossian. He served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII as a 1st Lieutenant and pilot. In state Friday 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St. John Armenian Church, Southfield, with Dan Gark prayers at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. in the church, followed by Knights of Vartan services and Military tribute in St John Cultural Bldg. Interment Pine Lake Cemetery. Memorials to K of V Armenian School Support Project. Arrangements by SIMON JAVIZIAN FUNERAL HOME, 248-626-7815. Internet condolences for the family may be sent to SJavizian@msn.com
TORRES MARCARIO TORRES of Riverview. January 15, 2009. Age 79. Beloved husband of Alicia. Loving father of Frank (Kathy), Patricia (Mike) Morinchin and Bob (Stephanie). Dear grandfather of John, Erica, Bobby, Gabriella, Christina and Nicolas. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Joseph Church, 2623 Third St., Trenton on Saturday January 24th gathering at 10 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at 10:30 a.m. Family requests donations be made to Karmanos Cancer Institute (www.karmanos.org). Arrangements made by Czopek Funeral Directors (734) 285-9000.
TORRICE ANTONIO TORRICE TONY TORRICE Age 80. January 9, 2009 of Huron Township, formerly of Trenton. Beloved husband of Lolita (Lola) Ann. Loving father of Linda (Ray) Soucie, Evelyn (Jim) Shermer, and Roy Torrice. Also survived by his grandsons Scott (Tanya), Brian (Carmen), Eric, Michael (Lisa) Anthony, Brandon, Kevin, and James; one great-grandson Jason; his brother Louis (Betty); his step-brothers Philip and Bruno Caruso; his sisters-in-law Una and Barbara Torrice, Patricia Kinsley, Joan Delano; and his brother-in-law Joseph Llaser. Memorial contributions in honor of Antonio's life may be made to Henry Ford Hospice or the Trenton Food Pantry. Visitation at The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 3200 West Rd., Monday 3-8 p.m. Funeral Mass Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Trenton. For service time, please visit the on-line guest book/obituary at www.martenson.com, or phone 734-671-5400.
TOWNSEND BERNICE TOWNSEND Age 82 of Detroit. Beloved mother of Benny (Cenova), Kim (Deborah), Lenora, and Ashley (Tammy). Dear sister to Horace Hunt and loving grandmother of seven. Grandmother/second mother to Shermaine Brown. Services held Friday 11:00 a.m. with family hour 10:30 a.m. at Peace and Goodwill, 20500 Moross Rd. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home, 14751 W. McNichols Rd.
TOWNSEND BRIAN W TOWNSEND BRIAN TOWNSEND Age 62. Went to be with the Lord January 21, 2009. Beloved husband of Andrea. Loving father of Alicia (Benson) Gregory and Alana (Gary) Gillett. Dear grandfather of Luke Gregory and Ethan Gillett. Dear brother of Bruce (Gloria) Townsend. Brian was recently a manager at Christian Publications Book Store in Royal Oak. He served with Wycliffe Associates in the Solomon Islands, PNG, and Jakarta. A Memorial Service will be held at Highland Park Baptist Church, 28600 Lahser Rd., Southfield, Monday at 4 p.m. Please share a memory of Brian in his guestbook at: www.rggrharris.com
TOWNSEND NORMA BETTY TOWNSEND NORMA TOWNSEND age 87; of Rochester Hills; died January 6, 2009. Wife of the late Robert; mother of Donald Townsend; grandmother of Jennifer Larson and Joanna (Jason) Wirtzberger; great grandmother of Derreck and Kaysee Warden; sister of Richard, Danny, Randy, Gary, David, Lowell "Gene" and Robert "Bud" Herr and Mona Joe Colin. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Saturday at Pixley Funeral Home - Davis Chapel, 3530 Auburn Road in Auburn Hills. Visitation Friday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Share memories and condolences at www.Mem.com
TRACEY MARY WOOD TRACEY MARY TRACEY Of Birmingham, died Dec. 25, 2008, after a short illness. Born in Missouri in 1922, she was reared in Detroit, where she graduated from Cass Technical High School. In 1954, she and her husband, Jack, along with their young daughter, Tina, moved to Birmingham. Three more children were born in the following years. Mary lived in one of Birmingham's oldest neighborhoods for 54 years where she enjoyed many special neighbors, and was a keen observer of the changes the town and its residents have undergone through the years. Until recent years, she walked "up town" to shop and easily remembered former Birmingham landmarks that were part of everyday life. She was returning from Hunter House with her lunch the day she fell in early November, which led to her final illness. Mary was an innate artist who enjoyed travel, read widely, played a good game of bridge, and, among myriad other skills, could rewire a lamp, wallpaper, design and sew an outfit, and reglaze a window. A hardware store was like a candy store to her. She worked into her mid-70s as an insurance manager in the orthodontic offices of Dr. Lewis Gach and Dr. Roy McAnnally. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church, Birmingham. Mary is preceded in death by her husband John M. “Jack” Tracey, and her parents Charles Henry Wood and Cathryn Lake Wood Roseliep. She is survived by a brother, Robert (Charlie) Roseliep, of Alamo, Texas; and four children: Bettina Tracey Downey, of Fort Worth, Texas; John (Mary Ann) Tracey, of Troy; Ellen (Kevin) McGeagh, of Bloomfield Hills; and Carol (Alex) Braitman, of Carmel, Indiana; and six beloved grandchildren: Patrick Downey, Allison McGeagh, Lauren and Holly Tracey, and Elizabeth and Hannah Braitman. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother, and a good friend whose sense of humor, perspective and presence will be missed. Memorial tributes may be sent to the Ruth Alden Children’s Clothing Drive, c/o Old Newsboys Goodfellows Fund of Detroit, PO Box 44444, Detroit, MI 48244-0444. A memorial service is planned for the spring. Services entrusted to Simple Funerals, Birmingham www.SimpleFuneralsInMichigan.com
TRAVAILLOT GILBERT TRAVAILLOT Age 79. January 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marlene. Loving father of Linda (James) Shonta, Paul (Kristina) and the late Tina (the late Charles) Stewart. Proud grandfather of Kristina, Charles and Connor and great grandfather of Mackenzie. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Visitation Friday 1-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at Our Lady of LaSalette Catholic Church, Berkley. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
TREASURE TERRY LEE TREASURE TERRY TREASURE Away, January 7, 2009. She is the daughter of the late Joyce and Frank A. Garrett. Dear sister of David (Sarie) Garrett, Richard (Diane) Garrett and Nancy (Robert) Flick. Dear aunt of Laura and Sara Garrett and Brooke and Keith Flick. Terry is a graduate of Plymouth High School and received her Bachelors Degree from Eastern Michigan University. She has worked at Station 885 Restaurant in Plymouth and was a secretary at Cornish-Zach-Hill Insurance Agency. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 10 a.m. at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth. Friends may visit Monday 6-8 p.m. Interment, Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Share memories at: schrader-howell.com
TRIKES CHRYSOSTOMOS S TRIKES CHRYSOSTOMOS TRIKES Age 78, died December 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth H. Dear father of Chris (Kim) and Paula (Joe). Grandfather of two and two sisters, Olga and Lemona. He is also survived by three step-children, ten step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Mass was celebrated at Lady of Fatima Church. TRIKES CHRYSOSTOMOS S TRIKES CHRYSOSTOMOS TRIKES Age 78, died December 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth H. Dear father of Chris (Kim) and Paula (Joe). Grandfather of two and two sisters, Olga and Lemona. He is also survived by three step-children, ten step-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren. Mass was celebrated at Lady of Fatima Church.
TRINKLEIN ROBERT TRINKLEIN 93, January 5, 2009. Survived by beloved wife Marion "Fran" and loving children Robert (Rose) and Susan (Kevin) Forrest. He is also survived by loving grandchildren Marie and Dean (Tamera) Maurer. Brother of Donald (Marilyn) and Virginia Bantz. Memorial Service Thursday 7 p.m. A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods with Memorial visitation 3 p.m. till time of Service. Memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church, 20338 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236, Henry Ford Hospice, 313-343-6051 or the Lutheran Laymen League. ahpeters.com.
TRUBIANO GRACE A TRUBIANO GRACE TRUBIANO January 22, 2009. Dear wife of the late Dominic. Dear mother Dominic (deceased), Lee, Fred and Barbara Thrash. Dear mother-in-law of JoAnn. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. In state 9:30 a.m. Monday until time of liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore.
TRUSTMAN IDA TRUSTMAN Beloved mother of Donna (Stephen) Cieslak and Renee (Ross) LaDue. Loving grandmother of Randall (Jacqueline), Scott Cieslak and Jesse LaDue. Loving great-grandmother of Kayla and Angelina. Graveside services Sunday 11:30 a.m. at the Hebrew Memorial Park. Arrangements by HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL.
TUCKER J.E. TUCKER RUSTY TUCKER age 65; of Allenton; January 4, 2009. Beloved husband of Cheryl; father of Kimberly (Benito) Tucker-Olvera, Kathryn Tucker, and Greg (Georgia) Japenga; grandfather of David, Savannah, Nathan, Sophia, and Emily; brother of Judy (Hugh) Davis, Fred (Cindy), Clifford, O. Tom (Linda), and Don McClurg. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday. Visitation 2 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo.
TUCKER OSCAR DARRELL TUCKER OSCAR TUCKER age 66; formerly of Pontiac; died Saturday. Retired from G.M. Parts Division. Member of U.A.W. Local 653. Survived by wife of 16 years, Sharon Tucker; daughter, Arlene Tucker and fianc Rob Fischer of Highland; son, Brian (Cathy) Tucker of Waterford; three step-sons Dareld (Angie) Putnam of White Lake, Donnie (Missy) Putnam of Athens, Ohio and Jerald (Autem) Putnam of White Lake; seven grandchildren; five sisters; three brothers. Funeral service Tuesday 2 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens, Ohio. Friends may call Monday (Today) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A note of condolence may be sent to the family or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com
TUPIAK RONALD L TUPIAK RONALD TUPIAK January 12, 2009. Loving brother of Richard, Fred, Judy McLean and the late John. Dearest uncle of Lori, Brian, Heidi, David, Mark, Todd, Kim and Kenneth. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews and close friends. Ford Motor Retiree. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30 a.m. at Divine Child Church, 1055 N. Silvery Lane, Dearborn. Instate at 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Scripture Service Friday 7:00 pm. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. howepeterson.com
TURBOW IRENE TURBOW Beloved wife of the late Sam Turbow. Dear mother of Melvin (Heidi) Turbow, Sanford (Doreen) Turbow and Bruce (Jo-Eve) Turbow. Loving grandmother of Scott (Cassie) Turbow, Sarah Turbow, Rachel (Andrew) Chapman, Melissa (partner Tiana Oldford) Turbow, Benjamin Turbow, Elisabeth (fiancé Kevin Coletta) Turbow. Dearest great-grandmother of Avery Aaron. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES FRIDAY 1 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT THE CLOVER HILL PARK CEMETERY IN BIRMINGHAM or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com
TUREK JAMES H TUREK JAMES TUREK January 11, 2009, age 77. Beloved husband of Barbara for 50 years. Loving father of Dr. James (Patty), Chris (Lisa), Joe (Tracy), Matt (Dawn), and the late Steven. Dearest grandfather of 13. In state Thursday 10 a.m. with Mass to follow at 11 a.m. at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon (between Merriman and Farmington Roads), Livonia. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. with Rosary 6 p.m., at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and Merriman).
TURETT ABE TURETT Beloved husband of the late Blanche Turett. Dear father of Ronald (Alice) Turett and Barbara (Dale) Kageff. Loving grandfather of Spencer Turett and Mandy Kageff. Dearest brother of Rose Moskowitz and the late Al Turett and Seymour Turett. Devoted companion of Betty Taylor Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES TODAY 2 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS (248) 406-6000. INTERMENT AT B'NAI ISRAEL CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com
TURNER SALLIE M SMITH TURNER SALLIE SMITH TURNER SALLIE TURNER February 3, 1926 age 82. Dear mother of Dwight, Andre, Maurice, Cornell (Gail), Robin, Chonita, Kevin, and Reginald. 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service Saturday, January 17th at Cole Home for Funerals, 2624 West Grand Blvd. Family Hour 4:30 p.m. Service at 5 p.m.
TUSCHAK THOMAS TUSCHAK January 24, 2009. Tom Tuschak, teacher and assistant principal in the Lakeview Public School system from 1968-1998, died suddenly at his home in Sarasota, Florida Saturday, January 24, 2009. Tom was loved by all who knew him. He was his mom's best boy, his sister's dear friend, his wife's soulmate, his daughter's hero, his grandkid's playmate, his student's protector and his co-worker's loyal colleague. Over the years he taught social studies and phys ed, coached multiple sports and ended his career as Assistant Principal at Lakeview High School from 1985 to 1998. Tom was the only two time Grand Marshall of the LHS Homecoming Parade! Tom was loved and respected for his sense of humor, his caring, his devotion to family and his life-long love of sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. He was an avid baseball card collector and a scion of the hobby. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years Judy, his daughters Amy (Bill) Hoover, Rebecca (Dan) Radomski, Suzy (Thom) Strong; five grandchildren, his sister Sharon Theil, and many other loving relatives. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. with a Memorial Service 7 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd. Grosse Pointe Woods. ahpeters.com
TUTTLE RUTH DORATHEA TUTTLE RUTH TUTTLE RUTH CHAMPE TUTTLE RUTH DORATHEA CHAMPE TUTTLE (Nee Champe); age 92; passed away at her home in Walled Lake; January 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Rollin Jesse Tuttle (d. 1997). She is survived by her sons, George (Susan), Richard (Kathyrn), Rollin (Irina) Tuttle Jr., Robert (Linda); and her daughter Janice (Steve) Leonhardt; also ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; sister of Harry Champe. Mrs. Tuttle was both a spiritual and community leader. She was very active in local affairs in the Walled Lake Area. She was a longtime member of the Walled Lake United Methodist Church and was elected to the Walled Lake City Council and became Mayor Pro Tem during the 1970 s. She was also a founding member of the Commerce Township Area Historical Society. She gave joy and happiness to her family and friends in both of her communities throughout her life. Her life could be summarized by Faith, Family, Home and Country. Funeral from the Walled Lake United Methodist Church (located directly behind Lynch & Sons Funeral Home) Wednesday 11 a.m. Interment Walled Lake Cemetery. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home 340 North Pontiac Trail Walled Lake Tuesday 2 to 9 p.m. and at the church Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorials to the Commerce Township Area Historical Society appreciated.
TWARDOKUS MARILYNN TWARDOKUS Age 69 of Fife Lake, MI. Died January 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Jack. Survived by children Jack, Deborah (Faez) Sarhan, Denise (Kevin) Cunningham, Michael, Donna (Benjamin) Brown, Timothy, and Terri (John) Hjeltness. 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Sister of Elizabeth Benzie. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Spaulding & Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI (1˝ blocks W. of Woodward). Funeral Service Tuesday at 10 a.m. and in state 9 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Grand Lawn Cemetery. www.spauldingcurtin.com
TYKOSKI CAROLYN M TYKOSKI CAROLYN TYKOSKI Age 72, of Rochester Hills, January 11, 2009. Employed as an independent sales contractor for the Building Industry Association of Southeast Michigan for the past 38 years. Wife of the late Donald J. Tykoski, her husband of almost 50 years. Mother of Terri (Daryl) Whitefield, Victor (Lisa) Tykoski, Patrick Tykoski, Jacqueline (Michael) Brown and the late Scott Tykoski. Also survived by nine grandchildren. Sister of Shirley Eiben, Jackie Fitzloff and Steve Fitzloff. Funeral Liturgy 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart of the Hills Catholic Church, 3360 S. Adams Rd. in Auburn Hills. Visitation Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr. in Rochester with Scripture Service at 7:00 p.m.
TYKOSKI VERA M TYKOSKI VERA TYKOSKI ROBIN TYKOSKI Age 82. Beloved wife of Andy. Loving mother of Pamela (Dan) Stoddard, Andrea Cronk, Matthew (Dawn) Tykoski, Jill (Dick) Sable; 12 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother Paul LaBelle. Preceded in death by son Anthony Tykoski, five sisters and seven brothers. Funeral Friday January 16th at 11 a.m. St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord. Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home, Thursday from 1-8 p.m. and at church on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. Contributions may be made to the Otsego Haus or to Mercy Hospice, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Friends may offer their condolences online at www.nelsonsfuneralhome.com.
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