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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

January 2009

 LAST NAME "W"

WACHT MARY A WACHT MARY WACHT January 8, 2009. Beloved wife of Vincent. Dearest mother of Thomas (Irene). Loving grandmother of Preston. Dear sister of Helen, Edward, and Eugene. Family will receive friends Sunday 1-8 p.m. with Prayers at 7 p.m. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In state Monday 9:30 a.m. St. Linus Church until time of Mass at 10 a.m.

WADSWORTH RICHARD M WADSWORTH RICHARD WADSWORTH 57, of Eastpointe, formerly of Holland, died December 30, 2008. Richard is survived by his brother Ronald (Amy) of Holland, nephew and niece Zach and Ali Wadsworth, an aunt, several cousins and friend James Short. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

WAEISS GORDON LEE WAEISS GORDON WAEISS Age 68. Died Jan. 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Sandra. Dear father of Michael (Mary) Waeiss, Deirdre (John) Maloney, Dawn (Mark) Campbell, John (Yamilee) Kowalchuk, and Kenneth Kowalchuk. Dear brother of Leonard (Lorraine) Waeiss, Sharon Gerula, Carol Waeiss, and the late Ronald. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home, 2125 12 Mile Road (2 blocks West of Woodward) Berkley. Funeral service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations can be made to the Michigan Humane Society 26711 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 175 Southfield, MI 48034. Share your memories at: www.sawyerfuller.com

WAGNER JOHN J WAGNER JOHN WAGNER Age 85. January 7, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Helen. Loving father of John (Bonnie), William (Martha), Susan (Gary) Hibbard, and Mary (Norbert) Sitko. Proud grandfather of seven and great grandfather of seven. Brother of Bernice Burak, and the late Ida Wagner and Herman Wagner. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loving family and friends. The family suggests donations to Michigan Humane Society and the Disabled American Veterans. Please sign John's online guestbook at: www.cremationmichigan.com

WAGNER JOSEPHINE WAGNER JO WAGNER January 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Joyce Abby (Geoffrey), Carol (Jim) Simpson. Sister of Lillian Block. Grandmother of Daniel. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Tr.) Friday 2-9 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Bernardine of Siena Catholic Church, 31463 Ann Arbor Tr. (at Merriman Rd.) until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

WAHOSKI ERNEST CLARENCE WAHOSKI ERNEST WAHOSKI January 3, 2009. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Sophie. Loving father of Ernest Jr., Leon (Veronica) and Kathleen (Matthew) Baran. Loving grandfather of Jason, Rebecca, Eric and Kevin. Loving brother of Casey (Mary), Annie (the late Louis) Bokshan and the late Alec (Helen), the late Stanley (Ruth) and the late Henrietta. Proud WWII Veteran. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile (West of Hoover), Warren. Prayers at the Funeral Home Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. with a Funeral Procession to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 16414 Fourteen Mile Rd. (Fraser) for a 10:00 a.m. Requiem Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

WAHOSKI ERNEST CLARENCE WAHOSKI ERNEST WAHOSKI January 3, 2009. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Sophie. Loving father of Ernest Jr., Leon (Veronica) and Kathleen (Matthew) Baran. Loving grandfather of Jason, Rebecca, Eric and Kevin. Loving brother of Casey (Mary), Annie (the late Louis) Bokshan and the late Alec (Helen), the late Stanley (Ruth) and the late Henrietta. Proud WWII Veteran. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 Thirteen Mile (West of Hoover), Warren. Prayers at the Funeral Home Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. with a Funeral Procession to Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 16414 Fourteen Mile Rd. (Fraser) for a 10:00 a.m. Requiem Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com WARD NORMA S WARD NORMA WARD Age 103, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. December 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Stuart H. Ward, Sr. DDS. Loving mother of Marcia Dove, Katherine VanHull, the late Jacqueline McNall and the late Stuart H. Ward, Jr. DDS. Also, 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Friday 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials appreciated to Manor Care, 5511 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231. They gave her kindness, attention and loving care far beyond expectations. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com

WAICKMAN SR ANNA MARY WAICKMAN IHM SR WAICKMAN IHM Age 88, died January 11, 2009. Beloved sister of Paul Waickman of Akron, OH and Rev. Thomas L. Waickman of St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation Thursday 2-7:30 p.m. at the I.H.M. Motherhouse Chapel in Monroe, MI with Prayers at 3 p.m. and Funeral Services on Friday at 10 a.m. Memorials to the I.H.M. Retirement Fund. Arrangements by the Rupp Funeral Home, (734) 241-9300.

WAITZ AMY WAITZ Age 84. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Robert (Karen) Waitz, Richard (Carol) Waitz, James Waitz, Michelle (Dick) Heike, Amy Schultz and Joseph (Jan) Waitz; seven grandchildren. Visitation at the S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 21705 Gratiot at 8½ Mile Rd. Wednesday from 3-9 p.m. Visitation Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Scriptures Services Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share your special thoughts and memories at www.SchultzFuneralHome.com

WALL MARGARETH M WALL MARGARETH WALL January 9, 2009. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Dearest mother of Nancy Perry, Thomas (Peggy), Michael (Charlene), and Susan (Edwin) Klein. Dear grandmother of Kevin, Kelly, Curtis, Ross, Robert, Erica, and James. Dear great grandmother of Ciera, Mya, Kevin, Krystina, and Emily. Dear sister of Jane Ward and Judy Cline. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield, Clinton Twp. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be addressed to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation, PO Box 780, NY, NY 10008-0780. Please share a memory of Margareth at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

WALLACE HARRIET I SEARLE WALLACE HARRIET SEARLE WALLACE HARRIET WALLACE HARRIET I WALLACE HARRIET I SEARLE WALLACE  passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Mrs. Wallace is survived by her husband Joseph Duncan; daughter Mary (Bill) Malyszka; son Andrew (Alison); grandchildren William, Emily, and Dylan; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Mary Falvo, Anna Mefford, and Virginia Rzesutock and brothers John B., Richard, and Daniel. A memorial service for friends and family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48154 (or online at www.angelahospice.org) and/or the DuBois Public Library, 31 South Brady Street, DuBois, Pennsylvania 15801

WALLACE HELEN A WALLACE HELEN WALLACE Age 93, of Plymouth, passed away January 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Russell B. Wallace. Dear mother of the late Richard B., the late Donald S., and the late Michael A. Wallace. Mother-in-law of Yvonne Wallace and Nancy Wallace. Grandmother of Deborah J. (Wallace) Cook, Michael (Dawn) Wallace, Bruce (Patricia) Wallace, and John (Lorrie) Wallace. Great-grandmother of Kevin Wallace, John Wallace, Stephen Wallace, David Wallace, Jonathan Foulkes, and Rebecca Browne. Sister of Catharine Sherrick and Doris (Herrick) Close. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral from Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, Saturday 11 a.m. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m. and Saturday 10-11 a.m. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society in memory of Helen's son, Michael, and Southwest Indian Children's Fund, Box 906, Broken Arrow, OK 74013.

WALLS ANN P WALLS ANN WALLS of White Lake Twp.; January 19, 2009; age 82. Loving wife of the late Floyd Walls; dear mother of Joann (Kevin) Berg and Janet Walls; dear sister of the late Clifford Brennan; and sister-in-law of Margaret Brennan, Dorcas Walls, the late Cordon Walls, the late Ross Walls and the late Shirley Walls; beloved grandmother of Michael, Bryan and Kelly. Mrs. Walls was a member of North Congregational Church of Farmington. Funeral Services will be Thursday, January 22, 2009, 10:30 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Davisburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Koman Cancer Foundation. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

WALTERS RAYMOND J WALTERS RAYMOND WALTERS January 20, 2009, age 90. Beloved husband of Madelon. Dear father of James (Judi) Walters, Daniel (Doris) Walters, Shelley (Jerome) Newood and Thomas (Linda) Walters. Dear grandfather of Monica (Lloyd) Collins, Jeff, Jeremy, Jonathan, Joseph, and Christina Walters. Dear great grandfather of Joshua and Caleb. Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd). In state Friday 9 a.m. at St. Rene Goupil Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd.) Sterling Heights, until the Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book at www.obarzanekfuneralhome.com

WALTERS SUZANNE C WALTERS SUZANNE WALTERS Age 52, December 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Allen. Loving mother of Walter (Shawn) Filipiak and Trevor Walters. Daughter of Walter Filipiak, Jr. and the late Jennie. Sister of Michelle Gonzales and Roxanne Filipiak. Proud grandmother of Melody Filipiak. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. A Memorial Service to be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Heart of the Hills Christian Church, 5085 Orion Rd., Rochester, MI 48306. Please sign Suzanne's online guestbook at www.cremationmichigan.com

WARD GEORGE F WARD JR GEORGE WARD JR Age 95, formerly of Bloomfield, MI died Tuesday January 27, 2009 in Holland, MI. Visiting will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday January 31, 2009 at The First United Methodist Church of Holland. Funeral Services will be at 11 am Saturday January 31, 2009 at The First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Franklin, Michigan. Memorials may be made to The First United Methodist Church in Birmingham, MI or to The First United Methodist Church of Holland. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to sign George Ward Jr's online registry, or to share a photo.

WARHOL RITA FRANCES HOWELL WARHOL RITA HOWELL WARHOL RITA WARHOL RITA FRANCES WARHOL (NEE HOWELL)Age 88, passed away on January 21, 2009. She is survived by her daughters, Fran Hocking, Carol (Edward) Uchwal; grandchildren Lori Uchwal, Deborah (Mark) Cooper, John (Elizabeth) Cooper; great-grandchildren, Grace Gilmore, Reed Gilmore, Nicholas Cooper, and Alexander Cooper. A Memorial Service will be held privately. Memorials may be made in her name to the American Heart Association. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com

WARNER DELL WARNER Dear mother of Michael (Tandy) Small and Mark (the late Carol) Small. Loving grandmother of Emily Small, Adam Small, Tiffany (Erik) Elie and Bradley (Rebecca) Small. Devoted great-grandmother of Sloan and Sabrina. Dearest sister of the late Albert Warren, the late Harold Warren, and the late Philip Warren. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. SERVICES FRIDAY 2 P.M. AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT THE ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com

WARNER WILLIAM DALE WARNER WILLIAM WARNER of Waterford; January 18, 2009; at 85 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Annabelle Warner, whom he married August 1943 in Detroit. She passed away in 2001; dear father of David (Vicki) Warner, Marilyn (John Shea) Warner and the late Vicky Lewellen; grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 14. Mr. Warner was a veteran of the US Navy, W.W. II. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local # 80 and the Garden City Masonic Lodge # 587 F & AM. Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston. Family will receive friends on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to your charity of choice. To send a private condolence to the family, go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.

WASCHER CLARENCE F WASCHER CLARENCE WASCHER Age 86. January 10, 2009. Loving father of Carol Wascher, Janet Manley (Douglas), James Wascher, Barbara Runel (Jean), Mary Straus (Michael), and Della Frieman. Survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Elinor Grimm and Grace Kokuska. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday 2 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. Interment at St. Paul Columbarium. ahpeters.com

WASHEL ESTELLE WASHEL January 7, 2009. Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Thomas for 65 years. Dear mother of Ronald (Monica) and Janet (Leonard) Gyselinck. Loving grandmother of Robert, Veronica and Sara. Dearest great-grandmother of Jordan and Ashley. Devoted aunt of Lisa Wright. Funeral service Friday 10:30 a.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile Rd. (between Middlebelt and Merriman). Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery. www.neely-turowski.com

WASHINGTON-SCOTT JACQUELINE HOPE WASHINGTON-SCOTT JACQUELINE WASHINGTON SCOTT JACQUELINE SCOTT age 58; passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009 at St. Mary's Mercy Hospital Livonia. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 512 Pearsall Street, with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Terrance J. Gowdy, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mrs. Washington-Scott will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., and may be viewed from 2 to 7p.m. Friday.

WASSERMAN EDMUND C WASSERMAN EDMUND WASSERMAN The Wasserman family asks you to join them in praying for their beloved Edmund "Cap" Wasserman, whom the lord called to himself on the 25th of December in his 78th year of his life to enter in the fullness of the joy of everlasting life. Cap taught history at Detroit Northwestern High School for over 25 years. He is survived by his adopted son, James T Wasserman (Juanna) of Orlando FL, sisters Carol Sommers of Oakland, CA, Ann Wasserman, known as Sister Anita of Jesus, Carmelite Monastery, Cleveland, OH, Gretchen (Ralph) Goldsworthy of The Villages, FL and Robert (Kay) Wasserman of Toledo, OH. He leaves three grandchildren, Telisha, James and Kelsey and a host of nieces and nephews.

WASYLON PAUL J WASYLON PAUL WASYLON January 12, 2009, age 84. Beloved husband of Rita. Dear father of Janell McPherson (Richard) and Marilyn Mooney. Grandfather of Michelle, Jessica, Brian, and Melissa. Great grandfather of Riley. Brother of Gladys Kuiawa and Helen Olkowski. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-8 p.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Anastasia Church, 4571 John R, Troy. Visitation begins at church 9 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial tributes to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, Suite 514, Kansas City, MO 64111 View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

WATKINS ROBERT H WATKINS ROBERT WATKINS Age 65 of Westland. Passed at home January 6, 2009. Devoted husband of Mary. Predeceased by mother Mabel, fathers Woody Watkins and Bob Nelson, and son Wade Watkins. Survived by sons and daughter Eric (Beth), Christina (Matt), Jay (Emily) and Brian (Windy). 12 grandchildren Ryan, Elizabeth, Kristi, Nelson, Brittyn, Alan, Jacob, Alaxandria, Brandon, Nicolas, Seth and Calub. Brothers and sister Don (Darlene), Rand (Annette), Laureen (Doug), Rick (Sandy), Greg (Toni) and Kirk (Tina). Active in the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Wayne-Westland Parade Council, Lions Club, Veteran's United, Poet, and Past Volunteer at Westland Court. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring. Arrangements by RG & GR Harris Funeral Home, Garden City, MI.

WATT EDWARD C WATT EDWARD WATT Age 77 of Cheboygan, MI, winter resident of Summerfield, FL, formerly of the Detroit Metro area. Retired Engineer of Detroit Edison, passed Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Ed is survived by wife Marilyn; children Thomas (Eve), Gary (Marie), Kathy (Thomas) Fauls and Susan (Jeffrey) Perna; stepchildren Glenn (Pat) Breuhan Jr., Gary Breuhan, Gail Engdahl and Jena Jennings; 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.

WEARING JON WEARING Age 57, of Harper Woods, passed away on January 4, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Diane; his son Jonny; his step-sons Richie and Joey; his father, John; two brothers, Tom and Rick; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at the Elks Club Number 34 in Saint Clair Shores on Tuesday, January 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WEAVER MICKEY L WEAVER MICKEY WEAVER of Orion; unexpectedly January 11, 2009; age 60. Loving husband of Debra for 25 years; beloved father of Shelley (Randy) Harless and Scott (Corinne) Weaver; grandpa of Samantha, Jordan, Jacob, Jarred, Caleb and Joshua; brother-in-law of Cindy and Valerie Valentine and Amy (Ben) Leslie; uncle of Sean, Emily, Katie and Heather. Mickey worked for 42 years with N.D. Industries. Funeral Service 12:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009 at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston where friends may visit Wednesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday 11:30 a.m. until time of the service. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society because of his love of Doogie and Felix. Online guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com

WEBBER DAVID G WEBBER DAVID WEBBER January 15, 2009. Age 65. Beloved husband of Nancy. Loving father of James (Teresa) and Erle (Heather). Proud grandfather of Jakob & Samuel. Dear brother of Karen Selvidge & Dale (Tamalynn) Webber. Dearest son of the late Elmer & Doris Webber. David was a veteran of the US Navy SeaBee's. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper (3 blocks North of 10 Mile Rd.) on Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. To share a memory, visit: www.bcfh.com

WEBER VIVIAN WEBER January 21, 2009, age 83. Beloved wife of Eddie for 51 years. Loving mother of Glenn (Sue) and Carol (the late John) McMurdie. Grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of 10. Visitation Friday January 22, 2009, 1-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth, Redford, MI 48239. Funeral Saturday, January 23, 2009, in state 10:00 a.m. with an 11:00 a.m. Service at Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River, Redford, MI 48240. Please leave the family a message at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com

WEHRUNG MARGARET JOSEPHINE WEHRUNG MARGARET WEHRUNG Age 94. January 25, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Henry. Loving mother of Brendan Ralph, Marianne Noel Becker and Bryan H. (Patricia). Dear sister of Mary Geraldine "Gerry" Shantz. Proud grandmother of Melanie Becker, Kathryn Wehrung, Julian Becker and Jennifer Wehrung. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 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 Thursday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Royal Oak. Memorials to the church appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

WEISMAN ANN E WEISMAN ANN WEISMAN Beloved wife of the late Frank Weisman. Dear mother of Linda (Michael) Berke and the late David Weisman. Loving grandmother of Marc (Sharon) Berke and Stephanie (Matthew) Kates. Great-grandmother of Cameron Gabriel and Isabelle. Dearest sister of the late Benjamin, Harry, and Nathan Brenner and the late Mary Bieman. SERVICES WEDNESDAY 12 NOON AT THE DORFMAN CHAPEL, FARMINGTON HILLS, 248-406-6000. INTERMENT TO FOLLOW AT CLOVER PARK CEMETERY, BIRMINGHAM or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com

WEISS ELAINE WILLIAMS WEISS ELAINE WEISS Dear mother of Jane Reiser (Howard Mankoff) Williams and James (Sui) Williams. Cherished grandmother of J.R. Mankoff and Michael Williams. Devoted aunt of Katherine Barit and Bill (Liz) Baritompa. Cousin of Robert and Beatie Kahn. Also survived by Susan Williams Crewe, Margery Ellen Williams, three additional grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Williams was the greatly loved wife of her soulmate, the late James David Williams for over forty years, and of the late Morris Weiss, loving sister of the late Dorothy and the late Julian Barit, daughter of the late Oscar and the late Clara Reiser. PRIVATE SERVICES WERE HELD. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE DORFMAN CHAPEL (248) 406-6000 or visit www.thedorfmanchapel.com

WENDELL BRUCE ALLEN WENDELL BRUCE WENDELL age 67; of Lapeer; died peacefully in his home Saturday, December 13, 2008, after a brief, however courageous, battle with lung cancer. He was born October 4, 1941, in Pontiac, MI, the only child to Earl Edward and Melba Romaine Wendell. He left home at an early age, eventually joining the Marine Corps, and spent years traveling in the states and abroad. He always considered Michigan his home, so in 1970, after completing two tours of duty in Vietnam, he returned to Pontiac and to his first wife, Carol, and their three children. Unfortunately, he also brought with him the horrors of war, and a beast called heroin addiction. For approximately the next 20 years, Bruce worked for Grand Trunk Railroad, and other odd jobs as his addiction permitted. He generally loved women, yet several marriages and relationships also ended due to the chaos of a drugfueled lifestyle. He "hit bottom" in 1988 when the mother of his youngest daughter died, leaving him to raise his child alone. Bruce entered into a chemical dependency treatment program, embraced the fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous, and never looked back. A high school dropout, he returned to school, and by 1998 he had earned his Masters Degree in Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. He began working in Pontiac in a variety of programs as a chemical dependency therapist, specializing in treating the hard-core street addict as he had once been. In 2003, Bruce received awards from the Michigan Department of Community Health Office of Drug Control Policy and the Oakland County Health Division Office of Substance Abuse Services for his commitment to alcohol and drug recovery, and his courage and determination in living a healthy lifestyle, stating he was "a role model to many and a testament that recovery is possible when one has the faith and fortitude to make it a reality." Bruce also taught briefly an Introduction to Chemical Dependency at Oakland County Community College, but the last several years of his career were spent doing individual and group work at The Counseling Center in Bloomfield Hills. He felt most able to help impact a client's successful recovery in this setting, and in his continued involvement with the self-help fellowship of Narcotics Anonymous. Bruce married his long-time companion Rhonda in 2008, and he began to rebuild his relationships with his adult children. He said he was living the life he had always dreamed of and was finally at peace with himself. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of lung cancer also came in 2008, and from August to December 2008, he rarely left the hospital due to the severity of complications he experienced from the chemotherapy and radiation therapy. In honoring his privacy, Bruce received only family as visitors while he was confined to the hospital, and in the end he requested a private family viewing to mourn his passing in his home the day prior to his death. Cremation has already taken place. Besides many colleagues and long-time friends from Narcotics and Alcoholics Anonymous, Bruce leaves behind his adoring wife, Rhonda; his loving daughters, Marina (Glen) Ford, Tina (Doug) Bucher and Antonya Wendell; his loving sons, Rio (Kristen) Wendell and Neiko Wendell; his loving step-children, Angie Acosta, Rashall Hensley and Nicole (Andrew) Whitmore; several grandchildren; his first wife and long-time friend, Carol Wendell; and special friends, Matt and Steve, whose support during Bruce's illness was immeasurable. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and within hours by his beloved and eldest grandson, Dane Marsino. In memory of Bruce's life and commitment to addiction recovery and to help those addicts who are still suffering, donations may be made in his name to Solutions to Recovery, 24 W. Tennyson Ave., Pontiac, MI 48340-2668 (248-454-0130). To place online condolences please visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com

WERTANEN JESSE L WERTANEN JESSE WERTANEN Age 78 of Plymouth, Michigan and Hudson, Florida, died Saturday, January 10, 2009. Jesse was born in Mass City, MI and worked for Howard & Sirocco as a mechanical engineer. He loved fishing and hunting and was a Protestant by faith. Jesse and his wife Lenore split their time between houses in Mass, Plymouth and Hudson. Predeceased by son, Steven and brother Harry. Survived by wife, Lenore of Plymouth, MI, two sisters, Marie Manierski of Troy, MI, Joanne Jones of Wyoming, MI. Memorial Service to be held in the Spring.

WESTMEIER JESSE F WESTMEIER JESSE WESTMEIER JACK WESTMEIER Age 92, January 18, 2009. A memorial service with military honors will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 25630 Grand River (at Beech Daly), Redford. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northville Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran Choralaires or Northville VFW Post 4012. www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com

WHEELER BONNIE L WHEELER BONNIE WHEELER of Auburn Hills; January 18, 2009; at 67 years of age. Loving wife of Harold J. Wheeler; mother of Gordon Mitchell Jr., Kent Mitchell, Tammy Montgomery, Kimberly Bruske, Brenda Jean (John) Smith, Lesley Dawn (Kevin) Flynn and Harold Wheeler; sister of Alfred (Janet) Vallad, the late Shirley Wickman, and the late Beverly (the late Ron) Betts; sister-in-law of Alan Wickman; also survived by several grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents Alfred Sr. and Pearl Vallad. Bonnie was a collecter of stuffed animals, porcelain dolls and Pillsbury Doughboy items. Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 22, 2009, 10 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. The family will receive friends at church on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. To send a private condolence, go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook.

WHITE CHARLES S WHITE CHARLES WHITE 67; January 25, 2009 of Rochester. Beloved husband of Sheila; loving father of Michelle (Phillip) and Charles (Jennifer). Brother of Blaine and Margaret. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Charles was a retired purchasing agent for General Motors. Memorial Saturday February 7, 11 a.m. Fillipas in Shelby Twp. Memorials may be given to Michigan Humane Society, Leader Dogs for the Blind- Rochester, or Oakland Pet Adoption Center.

WHITE MARGARET L WHITE MARGARET WHITE Age 95. Loving wife of the late Howard T. White, passed away on Dec. 30, 2008. She is survived by her loving family; daughter Karen White, son Don and wife Lissa (Gladstone) White; 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey White, Arlene White and Francine (White) and Tony Velthoven; 2 great-grandchildren, Alec and Zachery Velthoven. She was born in Rochester, Michigan and lived in Indiana and Michigan for many years before moving to Florida to enjoy retirement. A memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date.

WHITE RONALD DOUGLAS WHITE RONALD WHITE age 48; passed away Monday, January 26, 2009 at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital. Mr. White leaves to cherish his memory, wife, McCleeda White; daughter, Diamond Matthews; sisters, Barbara (Dale) Humphrey and Norine (Rolen) Bourgeois; brothers, Donald, Arnold, Norman and Samuel White, Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles other relatives and friends. Mr. White was preceded in death by his parents Florine and Samuel White, Sr., and sister, Jean White. Family Hour 1 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2009 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing at 2 p.m. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, 210 University Drive. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 1 p.m. Monday. Mr. White will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

WHITEHORN BETTY LOUISE WHITEHORN BETTY WHITEHORN age 82; of Summerfield, FL; passed away January 25, 2009. Betty was born July 25, 1926, in Posen, and was a resident of Onaway until she moved to Florida one-and-a-half years ago. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, in Onaway. Survivors include daughter, Lynn Rosser of Summerfield, FL; one son, Jerry A. Whitehorn; brother, Robert Johnson; sister, Patricia Weir; grandson, T-Jay Harris; many nieces; nephews; and cousins. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edd Whitehorn, and brother, William. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Onaway, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Onaway Ambulance Equipment Department Fund, c/o Onaway City Hall, 20774 State Street, Onaway, MI 49765. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Service - The Villages, 1511 Buenos Aires Blvd., The Villages, FL 32519

WHITFIELD LINDA CHRISTINE WHITFIELD LINDA WHITFIELD  LINDA BURGESS WHITFIELD (Nee BURGESS) Age 59, January 23, 2009 of Seattle, Washington formerly of Detroit. Beloved mother of LaVerne M. and Christine H. Whitfield. Loving daughter of Rose Marie McLott and the late Garrett Burgess Jr. Dear sister to Sandra M. Goedde. Cremation has taken place in Seattle. Services at a later date.

WILEY ALLEY WILEY of Highland; died January 9, 2009; at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Gene Wiley; loving mother of Christine Swanson, Eugene (Stella) Wiley, Kathlean Wiley (John Wolfe), Wilbur Wiley and Annette (Terry) Davis; dearest grandmother of 14; and great grandmother of 5; Alley is also survived by her 2 brothers and 2 sisters; and many more family and friends. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 10 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Pastor Martin Woody officiating. Burial will follow at Perry Mt. Park Cemetery, Pontiac. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select guestbook.

WILKINSON DAVID A WILKINSON DAVID WILKINSON 72; of Waterford; December 31, 2008. Dear brother of Nancy Salo (Frank), Edward (Judy), Allen (Sue), June McTavish (Jerry) and Robert (Laurie). Preceded in death by his sisters, Mary and Peggy. Memorial Service Saturday 3 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor. Friends may gather at 2 p.m. until service time. Memorials suggested to ALS of Michigan, Inc. (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

WILLIAMS WILLIAM WILLIAMS January 20, 2009, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Rose Mary Williams. Dear father of Stephen (Elizabeth) Williams, William P. Williams, Gery (JoAnn) Williams, Ronald (Frances) Williams, Dennis (Valerie) Williams and Susan Bellew. Dear grandfather of Paul, Becky, Sara, Dino, Dominic and Shannon. Dear brother of Margaret (the late Nick) Shaieb, Abe (Doris) Kalil, Farris (Bunny) Kalil, and the late Ernie (Mary) Williams, Ann Bowman and Angie (Mike) Saoud. Visitation Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 10 a.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd.). Interment St. John Cemetery, Fraser. Please sign the family guest book at www.obarzanekfuneralhome.com

WILLIAMSON ROBERT J WILLIAMSON ROBERT WILLIAMSON Age 84. January 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Michael (Renata) and John (Elizabeth). Grandfather of seven. Visitation Sunday 3-7 p.m. with Rosary 4 p.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. In state Monday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Philomena Catholic Church, 4281 Marseilles, Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchins.

WILLIS BERTHA WILLIS Age 71, January 9, 2009. Beloved wife of John C. Dear mother of Sandra, John F. (Becky) and Kathy Cichon. Grandmother of Andrea, Michael, Melissa, Crystal, Heather, John R., Joe, Emily and Mary. Great-grandmother of Catline and Nichloas. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. funeral service at Faith Baptist Church, 26305 Ford Rd. (between Inkster and Beech Daly).

WILSON BILLY NEIL WILSON BILLY WILSON Age 70, died suddenly December 17th, 2008, in Bradenton, FL, formerly from Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Edward, and his father Owen and his mother Ruth (Orr). He is survived by a sister Judith (John) Sutka of Tecumseh. He will be sorely missed by his nephew, Todd, and nieces, Melanie and Sarah.

WILSON DAVID S WILSON DAVID WILSON age 57; of Waterford; died January 22, 2009. Beloved husband of 39 years to his high school sweetheart, Karen (Kootzie); dear father of Stephanie (John) McMillan, Shannon (Jay) Reynolds, Shane (fianc e Shannon Snapp) and Stacie (fianc e Ryan Mastako); loving papa of Courtney, Cade, Camryn, Jaylee, Ashton and Aiden; brother of Henrietta Siepierski, John Wilson and Glenn (Bev) Wilson. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Laura Wilson. David was a delivery driver for 35 years for Oak distributing, now Powers Distributing. Known to many friends as the "Beer Guy." Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blks. south of Maple Rd.) Monday, 11 a.m. Interment Commerce Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorials to Karmanos Cancer Institute appreciated. Condolences at www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com

WILSON JAMES WILSON JIM WILSON JAMES NOEL WILSON 1927—2009 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Livonia, Michigan. Passed away on January 7, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara, daughter Nancy, and countless loved ones and friends. Former member of the Rosedale Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2009 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7461 Prospect Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243.

WILSON MARGARET WILSON MARGE WILSON Age 82. Beloved wife of Les. Dear mother of Steven and Nancy Upperstrom. Loving grandmother of Kristen (Tim) Newman, Aaron Upperstrom, Kara Upperstrom, and LaTasha Young. Survived by two loving great-grandchildren. Sister of Wilfred (Glenda) Ayerst. Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.kaulfuneralhome.com

WILSON MAUREEN OBERT WILSON MAUREEN WILSON 40, of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan passed away Friday, January 9, 2009 at home. Maureen graduated from Livonia's Franklin High School in 1987, and the College for Creative Studies in 1993, earning a BA in graphic communications; where she later taught graphic design. An award-winning designer, she owned Gotta Have It Graphics, providing design services to clients nationally and later channeling her talents into interior design. A vibrant person with a lust for life, Maureen touched many lives - from her design group to her tennis and golf clubs - and most avidly with her family, spending time boating and skiing in northern Michigan. A keen tennis player and golfer as an adult, Maureen was competitive figure skater in her youth. Her love of travel took her on many adventures in search of good food, wine, and hunting for treasures. Maureen's smile lit up every room. She is survived by her loving husband, David Wilson; her parents Norman and Barbara Obert; sister Gabrielle (Stephen J.) LaMond; stepchildren James (Denise), Drake and Madison; mother-in-law Patricia Wilson; brothers-in-law Scott (Susan), Andy, and Lee (Kathy); nieces and nephews Sarah, Olivia, Noah, Alysse and Evan; many extended family members; countless friends, especially Karen Larson and Bob Mirek; and faithful companion, Indie. A gathering to celebrate Maureen's life will be held Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 1-4 p.m. at the Wilson's Pleasant Ridge Home. Please post condolences to LMstudio.com/maureen. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Maureen Obert Wilson Scholarship at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit.

WILSON PEGGY JOYCE WILSON PEGGY WILSON age 73; of Columbiaville; went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2009. Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Paul L. Wilson; also survived by her children, Gary (Graciela), Pamela (Dennis), Mark, Tammy (Kevin) and Holly (Todd); 13 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 brothers; and 5 sisters. Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved son, Steven. A Memorial Visitation will take place Friday, January 30, 2009, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Capstick Chapel, 542 Liberty Park, Downtown Lapeer. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital are greatly appreciated. To place online condolences, please visit LynchFuneralDirectors.com

WILSON WILLIAM CHARLES WILSON WILLIAM WILSON Age 66 of Jeddo, died December 30, 2008. Born November 19, 1942 in Detroit to the late Robert and Eula Wilson. He married Joan Catherine Lewandowski Nov. 26, 1977. He served in the Navy as a submariner and sold cars for 25 years. He enjoyed birding, science, nature, camping and their home in the country. Loving husband of Joan for 31 years. Devoted father of Nancy (Doug) Schlager. Also survived by granddaughter, Paige Schlager. Brother, Robert (Beth) Wilson; mother-in-law, Pauline Lewandowski; sister-in-law, Carol (Hank) Wallace; and 11 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, David Charles Wilson. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009 in Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, Port Huron with visitation beginning at Noon. The Reverend Max Amstutz will officiate. Military honors by St. Clair County Allied Veterans. Memorials to Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Condolences to: pollockrandallfuneralhome.com

WINOWIECKI PAT A WINOWIECKI GRANDMA PAT WINOWIECKI born January 5, 1925; Entered Eternal Life January 24, 2009. Preceded in death by former husbands Joseph P. Lavato June 1959 and Edmund R. Winowiecki November 2004; brothers and sisters Donald Boyer, Delmer Boyer, Lavelle Larson, Lorraine Long, Evelyn Indihar, and Orgetha Foust; survived by son Daniel J. Lavato of Waterford, daughter Denise (Paul) Knowles of Pontiac; grandchildren Daniel B. Lavato of Florida, April (Joe) Chapman of Missouri, Regina (Curtis) Hays of Waterford, Renae Alvarado of Canton, Rachelle (Juan) Herrera of Pontiac and Christina Alvarado of Auburn Hills; great-grandchildren Lindsey Chapman, Allyson Chapman, Ashley Hays and Juan Herrera, III; brothers Ken Boyer and Rev. Glen Boyer. Pat will always be remembered as Grandma Pat . Her love for children was obvious in her years of providing child care in her home. Many of her children , some with children of their own, still would visit and correspond with her. Pat attended Mt. Zion church, and attended regularly until residing in Clarkston Specialty Health Care. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 5391 Highland Rd., Waterford, Michigan on Tuesday January 27 at 4 p.m. Pastor Joseph G. Milosic of Mt. Zion, will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 3 p.m. until time of the service.

WIRTH DONALD A WIRTH DONALD WIRTH Age 52 of Dearborn. Died suddenly January 28, 2009. Beloved son of Eleanor and the late Donald. Loving brother of Deborah (Charles) Jeffery and Douglas Wirth. Uncle of Brian (Raquel) Jeffery, Mark Jeffery and Ryan Wirth. Employed by Dalgleish Cadillac for many years. Past Hockey Coach for the city of Allen Park. In state Monday, February 2, 2009 at 10:30 am untill the 11:00 am service at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 5323 Southfield, Allen Park, MI 48101. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 1-8 p.m. Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood, Dearborn. Memorial contributions to the Mt Hope Lutheran Church Organ Fund. www.querfeldfh.com

WISDOM PATRICIA K WISDOM PATRICIA WISDOM Age 56. January 14, 2009. Beloved wife of Fred. Loving Mother of Amy (Hollis) Malone and Frederick (Melanie). Proud Grandmother of Trinity Kay. Dear Daughter of Roger and Elaine Eichbrecht. Dear Sister of Mike (Anne) Eichbrecht, Bill (Lynn) Eichbrecht, Dan Eichbrecht and the late Richard Eichbrecht. Visitation at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 Blks. E. of Van Dyke), Utica, Friday 2-8 p.m. with prayers 7 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory at: www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

WISEMAN ROBERT JAMES WISEMAN ROBERT WISEMAN 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 25, 2008 in Colorado Springs, CO. He was a current consultant for Kone Cranes. Bob was born December 2, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Walter and Elizabeth Monaghan Wiseman. He married Carol Baron Wiseman on July 25, 1959 in Detroit and together they enjoyed 49½ years of marriage. Bob is survived by his wife; daughters Kit MacNee of Riverside, CA and Jennifer Oseth of Colorado Springs, CO, and was "Pops" to son-in-law, Todd Oseth and five grandchildren, Megan MacNee, Robert Oseth, Danielle MacNee, Michael Oseth, and James MacNee. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Helen, Betty, and Walter. Bob graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Detroit in 1957 and was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. He also served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Bob and Carol raised their family in West Bloomfield, MI and also lived in Edina, MN and Las Cruces, NM They traveled the world and especially loved vacationing in Ogunquit, ME. Bob will be remembered as a great University of Michigan fan and an avid golfer. He was extremely proud of his daughters and grandchildren and loved his family dearly. A Funeral Mass will be Monday, January 5, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church, 32500 Middlebelt Rd. in Farmington Hills, MI. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and friends who benefitted from his humor and guidance. It was only right that his passing was with the angels on Christmas Day. In lieu of flowers, please honor Bob's memory with a memorial contribution made to one of the following organizations: Monastery of the Blessed Sacrament, 29575 Middlebelt Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48334-2311, www.opnuns-fh.org; De La Salle High School, 14600 Common Dr., Warren, MI 48088; University of Detroit, 4001 McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221-3038.

WISNER ALEX J WISNER ALEX WISNER Age 92, January 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude. Dear father of James and Donald (Carol) Wisner. Grandfather of Nicholas and Caroline. Brother of Sylvia LaFrom. Visitation Sunday 2-7pm with an evening Rosary. Funeral service Monday 11:30am at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill).

WISSMAN ROBERT WISSMAN Age 91, January 16, 2009. Dearest father of Robert P. (Roxanne), Linda L. (Gregory) Phillips, Richard L. (Dolly), the late Gerald N. (dec. 7/2/07) and his wife Ester. Son of the late Louis F. and the late Emma. Dear brother of Laura "Beth" Aufderheid, Herbert, the late Frederick and the late Howard. Loving grandfather of Robert B. (Michelle), Heather L. Daniel, Richard J., Daniel R., Jeffrey L. and great-grandfather of Lily, Rebecca, Ginger and Oliver. No services currently planned. Arrangements by Generations Funeral & Cremation Services.

WLASUK EDWARD WLASUK January 8, 2009, age 86. Married 66 years. Beloved husband of Pauline. Loving father of Ken (Sandy), Cynthia (Ken) Stachnik and Mike (Nancy). Loving grandfather of Michelle (Greg) Alfonsi, Debbie, Rob, Katie, Jake and Ross. Member of the 94th Infantry Division Anti Tank Batallion. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Visitation Monday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, until Mass 11 a.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery.

WOHLGEMUTH DONA WOHLGEMUTH Age 81 January 27, 2009. Born August 12, 1927 . Beloved wife of the late Otto. Dear mother of Daniel (Carolyn), Elizabeth (Ray) Barr and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of Lisa (Johnathan) Lancaster. Loving great grandmother of Joshua and Chelsea. Sister of Leonard Coker. Also survived by many friends. Services will be held 12 p.m Saturday at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Childrens Hospital.

WOJCIK HELEN WOJCIK Age 99 of Wolverine Lake died January 26, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Louis Wojcik. Dear sister of Cecilia (the late Donald) Barnum, Rita (the late Jerome) Groth, the late Joseph Kubiziak and the late Edward "Peno" Kubisiak. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. Wojcik was a longtime member of St. William Parish in Walled Lake where she was active with the Rosary Altar Society. Funeral mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Saturday 10 a.m. (In state 9:30 a.m.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 3-9 p.m. (Rosary 7 p.m.). Memorials to the St. William Parish Rosary Altar Society appreciated. Condolences at www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com

WOLBER FR FERDINAND A WOLBER FR FERDINAND WOLBER age 95, January 4, 2009 of Livonia, Michigan. "You are a Priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek." Known and loved by all, this great Roman Catholic priest passed into God's time on the Feast of the Epiphany, after having faithfully served in the Vineyard of Our Lord for over 68 years. Fr. Wolber was born in Detroit on November 25, 1913, to Maurice and Marie Wolber. He entered Sacred Heart Seminary in 1928, and was ordained a priest in Detroit's Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on May 18, 1940. He celebrated his first Mass at St. Elizabeth's Church in Detroit on May 19, 1940. Toward the end of World War II Father Wolber was assigned by his Bishop to the Military Chaplaincy. He crisscrossed Japan and the Philippine Islands for several years, serving missionary orphanages, hearing confessions, and celebrating Mass for thousands of American and Japanese Catholics. Called upon to visit the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he later wrote a friend: "I hope I never see such destruction again." After returning to the Detroit Diocese from Japan in 1947, Cardinal Mooney assigned him to the Military National Guard Chaplaincy. In all, he served over 16 years as a Military Chaplain, and retired from the military holding the rank of Major in 1964. Father Wolber served as a priest in several parishes of the Detroit Archdiocese, including Detroit Nativity (1940-1945), St. Monica in Detroit (1947-1952), St. Clement in Centerline (1952-1957), and St. Edward in Detroit (1957-1959). On June 26, 1959, Father Wolber was called upon by Cardinal Dearden to be the founder of St. Genevieve Church and School, in Livonia. He retired as pastor of St. Genevieve in 1984, after diligently serving there for over 25 years. After his "retirement," he tirelessly served the call of more than 20 other area parishes by volunteering to "fill in" for other priests who needed assistance. He often told people that God had been good to him, and that he felt blessed and grateful to be a priest. In 1986, Fr. Wolber was "drafted", by 120 Senior Priests of the Diocese, to represent them as their spokesman in a plea for much-needed priests' retirement benefit increases from the Archdiocese, and in this role he proved to be a very effective advocate for our retired priests. Father Wolber was loved and respected for his great strength of character, and for his unwavering adherence to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. He was an astute pastor. His administrative skills were incomparable. His kindness and patience as a confessor brought many souls back to the Church. He had an indomitable love for Christ, and a deep devotion to Our Blessed Mother. A truly exemplary priest. Father Wolber was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Marie Johnson, Adelaide Potrikus, and Harold Wolber. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Evelyn Wolber; by 13 nephews and nieces, namely, Marilyn Garwood, Adelaide Humbach, James Johnson, Janice Junglas, Linda O'Leary, Alan Wolber, David Wolber, Jeffrey Wolber, Marlene Wolber, Randall Wolber, Ronald Wolber, Timothy Wolber, Gayle Zahringer; and by numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. He will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation on Tuesday, January 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home, 17000 Middlebelt Road (S. of 6 Mile) Livonia. In-State on Wednesday, January 7 from 12 noon to 9:00 p.m. with evening prayer at 7:00 p.m., at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 29015 Jamison St. (east side of Middlebelt Road between 5 Mile and the Jeffries Freeway,) Livonia. Requiem Mass shall be celebrated by Cardinal Adam Maida on Thursday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church. Interment will be at the Assumption Grotto Shrine (located at the intersection of Gratiot Ave. and McNichols Rd. in Detroit.) Memorials may be made to either St. Genevieve Parish or to Assumption Grotto Parish. Visit the online guest book at www.mannsfuneralhome.com

WOLFE ALICE MARIE WOLFE ALICE WOLFE January 27, 2009. Age 75 of Garden City. Beloved wife of the late Stephen "Steve". Dear mother of Donn (Sally) Wolfe. Aunt of Roberta Rickett, great aunt of Lauren and Jason Carlson Rickett. Sister of the late Germaine Carlson, Mary Margaret Foran and Bernerd Foran. Family will receive friends Friday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. service at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Please visit and post a note of condolence at: www.uhtfh.com

WOLNOWSKY FRIEDA E WOLNOWSKY FRIEDA WOLNOWSKY Age 95. January 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Dear mother of Howard (Louise). Sister of Paul and Richard Krajewski. Aunt of Nancy (Michael) Bird and Arthur (Joanne) Wolnowski, with whom she was especially close. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 10 a.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd. (btwn. Ford & Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to charity of choice. To leave a message of condolence, log on to www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com.

WOODARD DOYNE E WOODARD DOYNE WOODARD December 31, 2008. Husband of the late Betty. Arrangements entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Please call (248) 435-0660 for service information. www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com

WOUTERS HENRY J WOUTERS HENRY WOUTERS HANK WOUTERS Age 77. January 20, 2009. Beloved husband of Janice (nee VanAcker). Loving father of Hank (Doris), Elizabeth, Margaret (Michael) Cyplik, Paul (Lori), Kenneth (Nancy), Nancy (Frank) Kapral, Carole (Larry) Garner and the late Christopher Wouters. Father-in-law of Val Wouters-Seagram. Devoted grandfather of 26. Great grandfather of 4. Brother of Catherine (Arnold) Konen, Marion (the late George) Treppa, Barbara (the late Bob) Krause, Bernie (Carole) Wouters. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends. In state Monday 10 am at St. Clement Catholic Church in Center Line, until the time of Funeral Mass at 11 am. Visitation Saturday 5-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Prayer & Eulogy Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Rd. at Common (12 1/2 Mile). In Lieu of flowers donations appreciated to the Concerns of Police Survivors COPS , PO Box 3199 3096 S. State Highway 5, Camdenton, MO 65020, or The CMW Family Foundation, 46632 Riverwoods Dr. Macomb MI 48044. Please share memories at: www.Temrowski.com

WROBEL ALBERT WROBEL Age 92, January 17, 2009. Loving husband of Adela for 65 years. Devoted father of Margaret (Richard) Greenwald, John (JoAnn), Christopher and Mark Wrobel and Jeanne Keshishian. Doting grandfather of Joseph (Jennifer) Greenwald, Anna Greenwald, Thomas (Lori), Michael (Erinn), Jennifer (J.R.) Trimpe, Hannah and Ethan Keshishian. Loving great-grandfather of Julien Greenwald and Emily Wrobel. Dear brother of Helen (Luke) Wegienka. Albert retired from Detroit Diesel after 42 years and was the problem solver extraordinaire leading to many inventions. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a Scripture Service at 7 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Ave., Wayne. Wednesday in state at 10:30 a.m. until his Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 34530 Michigan Ave. (across from funeral home), Wayne. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in his honor.

WRUBEL MARGARET A CHINOSKI WRUBEL MARGARET CHINOSKI WRUBEL MARGARET WRUBEL MARGARET A CHINOSKI WRUBEL MARGARET A WRUBEL (NEE CHINOSKI) Age 96. January 8, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Marlene Zarra and the late DuWayne (Delphine). Proud grandmother of Douglas Zarra, David (Denise) Zarra, Diane Forst, Mark (Dawn) Wrubel, Karen (Mike) Chilcote and Kimberly (Jason) Kik, and great-grandmother of Julie, Joshua, Cody, Shelby, Ethan, Joey, Andrea, McKenzie, Madeline, Hannah, Allysa, Aaron, Grant and Matthew. Dear sister of the late Ambrose (Margie) Chinoski, Raymond Chinoski and Lucy Bukowski. Sister-in-law of Emma Vatter and June Wroubel. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with Prayers 7:30 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Monday 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic Church (413 S. First St., Harbor Beach 48441) until Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Our Lady of Lake Huron Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

WRZESINSKI DEBORAH ANN WRZESINSKI DEBORAH WRZESINSKI Age 48, January 7, 2009. Beloved daughter of Stanley and Shirley. Preceded in death by her mother Dolores. Dearest sister of Randy (Christina), Donna (Bud), Michael, Stanley Jr. and Laurie (Dan). Preceded in death by her brothers Ronnie and David. Dear fiance of Bill. Loved by her niece Abigail. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial Mass Saturday 9:00a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St., Mt. Clemens. Arrangements by Buehler Funeral Home, Roseville.

WUMMEL JOAN WUMMEL of Davison; age 74; passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at Brian's House Hospice, Davison. A Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., Davison. Burial will follow at Ortonville Cemetery. Visitation will be 11 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Joan was born in Croswell, MI, on July 19, 1934, daughter of the late Jesse and Ruby (Ball) Carey. She married Louis J. Wummel on June 27, 1959, and he preceded her in death on February 7, 1998. Joan was a member of the Davison United Methodist Church. She retired after 22 years of service from Philip R. Seaver Title Company. Joan owned and operated Clarkston Evergreen Nursery for 20 years. She is survived by her children, John Goodall, Robert Goodall, Allen (Darlene) Wummel, Lori Konkle and Mark (Paula) Wummel; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Westbrook and Faye (Tom) King. Joan was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Lou Ralston; brothers, Kenneth and Roy Gibson. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com

WUNCH HELEN WUNCH Age 87, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord Monday, December 22, 2008. Mrs. Wunch was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham for 40 years. She is survived by three children, Linda Sbraccia of Ferndale, John (Jodi) Wunch of Port Huron, and Chris (Mary) Wunch of Cleveland, Georgia; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, William Starr, and a sister, Sally Laird. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Wunch on June 8, 2004. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 in First Presbyterian Church in Birmingham. Memorials may be made to the church. To send condolences, visit pollockrandallfuneralhome.com.

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