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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
November 2008
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ABRAAM ROBERT J ABRAAM ROBERT J Age 76 of Algonac, MI. November 15, 2008. Dear husband of Linda. Beloved father of Laura (Scott) Bossardet and Sandra (Greg) Jones. In state 10:30 a.m. Wednesday November 19, 2008 with Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Visitation Tuesday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. in the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. www.gilbertfuneralhomeinc.com
AFFHOLTER FRIEDA B AFFHOLTER Age 79, November 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Glenn. Dear mother of Kurt (Kathy) and Greg (Katherine). From a family of 13 brothers and sisters with Antoinette Gendron and Rosalie Bizzarro surviving. Memorial visitation Tuesday 9 a.m. until a 1 p.m. Memorial Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to Garden City Historical Society and MI Humane Society.
ALEXANDER WILLIAM C ALEXANDER WILLIAM ALEXANDER Age 72, November 18, of Garden City. Beloved father of Carmen and David (Dawn). Dear brother of Glen and Doris (Doug) Taylor. Grandfather of Dominic, Rachel, and Stefanie. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until Funeral Service 1 p.m. at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City.
ALLOSSERY EUGENE E ALLOSSERY EUGENE ALLOSSERY Beloved husband of Denise. Loving father of Fawne, Eugene, and Justin. Beloved son of Joyce and the late Eugene. Dearest brother of Greg (Suzi), Brian, and Janet. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary. Funeral Services Monday 10:03 a.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors Inc., 3801 18 Mile Rd. (at N.W. corner of Ryan). View obituary and share memories at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com
ALSPACH HAVER E ALSPACH HAVER E Age 95, of Dearborn, Michigan, peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary Jo; adored father of Mary Ann (Bob) Bury; loving grandfather of Meredith; dear brother of Jeanne Cornell and the late Maxine Veatch and Barbara Boyd; and survived by many nieces and nephews. Born August 1, 1913 in Marion, Ohio, he was the son of Dr. Otto and Katherine Alspach. He was a 1935 graduate of Ohio State University with a BA in Business Administration, and served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from '42-'46. After 21 years with The Ford Motor Company, he retired as their General Auditor in 1969. From 1971-1980 he was the Business Manager for The Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Memorial Services will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday, November 21st at The Chapel at Henry Ford Village, 15101 Ford Road, Dearborn, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, 24110 Cherry Hill, Dearborn, MI 48236.
ALT JAMES ALT JAMES November 17, 2008. Loving husband of the late Geraldine. Dear father of Judy Columbo, David, Denise Swanagan, Mary Franks, Michael and the late James (Donna), brother of Dorothy Nicola, also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd (W of Lilley) Wednesday 1 till 9 p.m. Scripture service Wednesday at 7 p.m. In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. from St Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook (W of Middlebelt, and N of Seven Mile) until time of the funeral Mass at 10 a.m.
ALTHOUSE VORANCE ALTHOUSE Age 85. November 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn. Loving father of Wendy Althouse. Dear brother of the late Vyrl and the late Vincent. Visitation Sunday 2-8 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Monday 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Funeral Service at Highland Park Baptist Church 28600 Lahser Rd., Southfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Detroit City Rescue Mission , 3535 Third St., Detroit, Michigan 48201 ahpeters.com
ALVARADO, THOMAS ALVARADO 38; of La Grange, KY, formerly of Holly; died following an automobile accident November 28, 2008. Tommy was born in Flint, Michigan, March 29, 1970, the son of Tony (Lynn) Alvarado and Gloria (Ritchie) Villareal. He attended Electronics Tech. School in Phoenix, AZ and later served in both United States Navy and U.S. Army. Tommy was an exceptional guitar player and loved his music and family, fishing with his Dad meant alot to him and he especially loved his grandmothers cooking. Surviving are two children, Britney, Darion; sister, Cindy Alvarado; brothers, Vincent Alvarado, Ritchie Villareal, Jr.; mother, Gloria Villareal; father, Tony (Lynn) Alvarado; grandmother, Josie Alvarado; and special neice Jennifer alvarado and daughter Haleigh; and a host of close cousins, aunts and uncles. A Memorial celebrating Tommy's life will be announced at a later date.
AMBRUS IRENE AMBRUS Age 81. November 20, 2008 of Melvindale. Beloved wife of Zolten. Loving mother of David (Dianne), Sandy, and Patricia (Jan) Dykshoorn. Dearest grandmother of Dayle, Lani, Elizabeth, and Mark. Visitation Sunday 12-9 p.m. Prayer Service 7 p.m. at John Molnar Funeral Home, 14032 Northline Road, Southgate. In state Monday 10:30 a.m., until time of Service, 11 a.m. at American Hungarian Reformed Church, 9901 Allen Road, Allen Park. www.molnarfuneralhome.com
AMICO HENRIETTA F AMICO HENRIETTA AMICO of Holly, November 25, 2008, Age 68. Loving wife of Anthony for 44 years; Beloved mother of Suzi (Sean) Robinson and Sheryl Amico; Grandma of Anthony and Olivia Robinson; Sister of Henry Fecker Jr of Hillsdale and Martha Scarpace of Westland; She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Henrietta was a loving mother, grandma and devoted wife. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. Friends may visit at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, Ortonville. Rite of Committal All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online guest book www.wintfuneralhome.com
ANDERSON JAMES D JR ANDERSON JAMES D JR Age 47, November 16, 2008. Beloved son of Patricia and James Sr. Loving father of Taylor Lynn. Dear brother of Mary Thompson. Uncle of Jason Reagin. Loving grandson of Mary Anderson and the late David Anderson. Also survived by many loving friends and relatives. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. Prayers 7 p.m. Thursday. In state Friday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., time of the funeral Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, St. Clair Shores. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
ANDERSON TANYA MICHELLE ANDERSON TANYA MICHELLE Age 48, November 12th, of Farmington Hills. Beloved wife of Thomas E. Anderson, Jr. Loving mother of Thomas Charles Anderson IV. Cherished daughter of JoEthel Cotton and Charles (Diana) Cotton. Daughter-in-law of Thomas E. and Lillie Anderson, Sr. She also leaves behind a host of loving family and friends. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. (family hour at 10 a.m.) Friday at Word of Faith International Christian Center, 20000 W. Nine Mile Rd. at Evergreen, Southfield. Burial Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia. Visitation will be Thursday 2-8 p.m. at THAYER-ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 blk West of Farmington Rd., downtown Farmington.) Memorials suggested to the Thomas C. Anderson IV scholarship fund. www.thayer-rock.com
ANGELL, LILA MAE ANGELL; of Waterford; October 4, 2008; age 90. Beloved wife of the late Leland; loving mother of Patricia (Kenneth) Grubaugh, Jeffrey Wright, Susan (Allan) Collison, Lynda (Brad) Gibson and Jay (Jean) Angell; beloved grandmother of Cheryl Jordan, Michael Jordan, Thomas Grubaugh, Kelly Grubaugh, Angela Wheeler, Jeri Irwin, Brad Gibson, Jason Gibson, Robert Davis, Richard Davis, Renee Davis, Sean (Heather) McCrath and Lori (Charles) Bryant; also cherished by 17 great grandchildren. Mrs. Angell owned and operated Lakeland Beauty Shop in Drayton Plains for over 35 years. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008, 1 p.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford. The family will receive friends Saturday 12:30 p.m. until time of service. Memorials may be made to Mercy Cranbrook Hospice Care. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
ANIOL IRVIN ANIOL Age 80, December 5, 2008. Beloved brother of Leo (Florence), Richard (Claudia) and the late Joe (Millie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Member of VFW Post 9973. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm. Funeral Service Monday 10am at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill).
ANTIO-SECORD JUSTIN ANTIO-SECORD JUSTIN SECORD Suddenly, November 24, 2008, age 31. Beloved father of Mercury and Isis, and proud uncle of Alivia Secord. Cherished son of Margaret (Jim) Grutza, and Brenden Secord. Best friend and brother of Adam, also loving brother of Shelley, Marcy and Linsey. Loving husband to Melissa. Dear grandson of Eileen Antio, Patricia Secord and Laura Grutza. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (btwn Sheldon and Beck). In state Sat 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 44800 Warren Rd., Canton. Interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorials may be made to the Antio Children's Education Fund. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com
ANTONCZAK CLEMENS WALTER ANTONCZAK Age 76, of Rochester, November 9, 2008. C. Walter was an architectural designer, jazz enthusiast, artist and loving husband of Barbara. Dear father of Charlotte (Werner) Maassen, Michael (Mary) Antonczak and Michelle (Kevin) Uhl. Grandfather of Alec, Natalie, Amelia and the late Evan. Brother of Wanda Martin and the late Jeanette Manchester and Ted Antonczak. Brother-in-law of Roy Manchester. Funeral service Monday, November 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. The family will receive friends Sunday 2-8 p.m. Interment Van Hoosen Jones Cemetery. Memorials to American Cancer Society. Online guestbook at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
APPLEBAUM BERNARD R APPLEBAUM BERNARD R "BERNIE" Age 77 of N. Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Livonia, Michigan, passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida on November 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Margie (Shewell) for 59 ½ years. Loving father of Alan (Judy), Andrea (Mark) Bennett, Roxanne (Dave) Brubaker and Renee (Joe) Bachelor. Proud and loving grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 15. Dear brother of Jeanne Pate and Herbert Applebaum. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of great friends. Bernie was born in Detroit on January 28, 1931. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was a proud brother member of the Graphic Communications Union Local 13N for 42 years and retired from the Detroit Free Press (DNA) in February, 1993. He was a past Director of the Shrine Americans Unit and member of several Shrine clubs. Preceded in death by his beloved sons, Michael and Matthew Applebaum, beloved daughter, Michele (Applebaum) Lindsay, loving granddaughter Krista Bachelor, his parents, Theodore and Marion Applebaum, brother Albert Applebaum and sisters, Anna Ross, Dorothy White, Goldie Monroe and Pearl Warpup. A small memorial service will be held at the Hope Hospice House Chapel on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 11a.m. In late Spring 2009, a Masonic Service in his honor will be held at the Moslem Shrine Center in Southfield, Michigan. Notices to follow. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Hope Hospice House, 2430 Diplomat Parkway E., Cape Coral, FL 33909 or Moslem Shrine Hospital Transportation Fund, 24350 Southfield Rd., Southfield, MI 48075.
ARROL, GORDON APROL Age 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida. Passed away Saturday, November 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Murielle. Loving father of Lawrence (Jacqueline), Lorraine (James) Bowers and Patricia (Dennis) Martin. Dear brother of Robert, Colorado. His legacy will continue through his six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, in addition to several nieces and nephews. Honoring Gordon's request, a private gathering will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Those desiring may share online condolences or post a tribute at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
AUBRY, DONALD H AUBRY, DONALD H age 65; of Fowlerville,f ormerly of White Lake; November 15, 2008. Air Force veteran. Loving husband of 46 years to Barbara; dear father of Joanne (Ronnie) Collins, Jerry (Pam) and Wendy (Greg) Hillier; beloved brother of Nancy (Jim) Pruden and Larry (Irene); cherished grandfather of seven and great grandfather of five; special "Poppie" to Victoria and Wyatt. Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy in 2006. A self-employed Electrician Don enjoyed bass fishing. Funeral Service Wednesday 11 a.m. at the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home Highland Chapel, 3295 E. Highland Road. Friends may visit Monday 5 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday 1 to 9 p.m. Interment Oakland Hills, Novi. Memorials to St. Joseph Mercy Hospice of Livingston County. Please share a memory at www.mem.com
AUBUCHON DOUGLAS R AUBUCHON Age 64 of Walled Lake, November 13, 2008. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Margaret AuBuchon and father-in-law, Tom Howell. Survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Debbe (nee Howell); loving children, Megan (Ron) Ralko, Beth (Tom) Tardiff, Nathan AuBuchon; grandchildren, Avery, Tyler, Aidan, Colton, Hannah; sister, Joan (James) Stinson; brothers, Tom (the late Sue), Denny (Dianna), Al (Sherry); mother-in-law, Grace Howell; sisters-in-law, Kathy (Glen) Lindsay, Kim (Jim) Dye, Cindy (David) Hage; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake, on Monday, November 17th at 1 p.m. Fr. John Peter Arulanandam officiating. Friends may visit at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. For more information please call 248-684-6645 or visit: www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
AUCKLAND ANN AUCKLAND Age 89. Wife of the late Harold. Dear mother of Bob, Maryanne (Jack) Vincent, Patty (Steve) Blasko and the late Gayle. Loving grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 14. Sister of Jenny, Helen, Josephine, Vera, Joe and Pete. Visiting Sunday 3-9 p.m., Monday 2-9 p.m. Service Tuesday 12 noon at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (between 6-7 Mile). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
AUSLAND KENNETH ANKER AUSLAND KENNETH AUSLAND November 22, 2008, age 80. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Dear father of Betty Noel, and Carl (Donna). Grandfather of Nicholas, Kenny, Deven, Brandie, Brittnay, Natasha, Tiffany, Ashley and the late Presley. Brother of Karen Isaiah, and the late Connie Young. Services were private. Arrangements by Manns-Ferguson Funeral Home 734-425-1800. Share a memory at www.mannsfuneralhome.com
AVIE MARY AVIE Age 97. Passed away November 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the Ernest. Dear mother of Dorothy (Walter) McCoskey, Angela (late John) Charbarneau and Roger (Judith). Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, November 29, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Nardin Park Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, MI. In lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to Nardin Park Methodist Church in her memory.
AVIGNE JANE A AVIGNE Age 84, November 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leo Avigne. Loving mother of Cathy (Dean) Agozino, Carol (Don) Malone and the late Leo, III. Mother-in-law of Barbara Avigne. Dearest grandmother of Christopher and Casey Agozino, Janet Avigne and the late Ryan Malone. Dear sister of Dorothy Pashnee and the late Lois Roberts. Visitation Saturday 12-5 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia.
AZZOUZ JAMILEH KHALIL AZZOUZ JAMILEH KHALIL November 16. Age 93 of Detroit. Beloved mother of Musa (Nadia), Isa (Sehem), and Suad (Jallil) Ghannam. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Orthodox Church, 17100 Merriman, Livonia. In state Wednesday 10:00 a.m. till time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at church.
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