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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
November 2008
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O'BRIEN MARION E O’BRIEN Age 86. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late James A. Dear mother of James Jr. (Linda), Nancy (Thomas) O'Meara, Pamela (Joe) Dudish, Rebecca O'Brien, Patrick, Randy (Deborah), Jeffrey, Bonnie (Dennis) VanKeersbilck, and Mary Jo (Hillel) Levin. Survived by 18 loving grandchildren and 10 loving great grandchildren. Sister of Thelma Marchand and Forre (Marie) Piche. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home,28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Funeral Monday in state 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10a.m at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, St. Clair Shores. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
O'CONNOR MARY O'CONNOR Age 97 November 11, 2008 of Dearborn. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Brendan. Loving mother of Patrick (Janice) O'Connor. Also survived by three grandchildren Kelly Hermann, Shannon Samulski, Patrick O'Connor, three great grandchildren Maggie, Michael, Emma, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Dearborn Chapel of the Voran Funeral Home on Friday 3-9 p.m. with a scripture service 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday November 15, 2008 at Divine Child Catholic Church. In state 9:00 a.m. until time of mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Kelly's Kidz Foundation. Obituary/Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com
O'DONNELL ROSE MARY O'DONNELL ROSE O'DONNELL Age 79. November 21, 2008. Beloved daughter of the late Richard M. and Rose. Dear sister of Richard A. (Laurene). Loving aunt of Laura Poulos, Dennis, Kathleen Hughes, Theresa Motzny, Michelle O'Donnell, and Jeffrey. Also survived by 11 great-nephews and nieces. Memorial Mass on Friday, November 28, 11 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 18720 13 Mile (between Gratiot & Utica Rd.), Roseville. A private burial has already taken place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.
O'HARE JOHN ROLLAND O'HARE Born July 22, 1954, died November 6, 2008. Loving father, sibling, uncle, husband and friend. Survived by his sons Alexander, Matthew, Kean and their mother Cathleen, his sister Janis and brother Michael. Predeceased by parents John Joseph and Mary Ann O'Hare. Avid all-around athlete, traveler, businessman and recipient of the blessings of countless strong friendships. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. and service Friday 1:00 p.m. at A.H Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. A Memorial Service by Cathleen, Alexander, Matthew and Kean O'Hare, will be held at 12 noon on November 19 at St. Paul's on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for his three young sons, at Chase bank called O'Hare College Fund. ahpeters.com
O'KARMA MICHAEL GERALD O'KARMA Age 61, passed away November 9, 2008. Michael is survived by his wife Deborah; daughter Nicole (Jason) O'Karma-Thomas; grandchild Jason Michael Thomas; and brother Daniel O'Karma. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m.. Thursday 10:15-11 a.m. Funeral Thursday November 13, 11 a.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, South Lyon. Longtime employee of Rocwall Company and Operating Engineers Local 324.
OLECHOWSKI SYLVIA ELIZABETH OLECHOWSKI SYLVIA OLECHOWSKI SYLVIA ELIZABETH GRATES OLECHOWSKI SYLVIA GRATES Age 94, died November 19, 2008 in Rochester Hills. Sylvia was born and raised in the Detroit area. Beloved wife of that late Charles. Loving mother of Arlene (Sam) Schultz, Ralph (Martha) Olechowski, Carol (Art) Simmons, Kathy (Paul) Taylor, Tom (Linda) Olechowski, and John Olechowski. Survived by 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday 5-9 p.m. and Saturday 1-5 p.m. with prayers Saturday at 4:30 p.m. at the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, 339 Walnut Blvd., Rochester. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Online Guestbook at www.modetzfuneralhomes.com.
OLSEN FRANCIS G OLSEN FRANCIS OLSON November 19, 2008, age 83 Retired Ford Motor Company Engineer. Loving husband of Muriel. Dear father of Cathy (Michael) Hapanowicz and Allan. Grandfather of Nicole (Andrew) Fletcher and Dana Hapanowicz. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 313 561-1500. Memorials to Henry Ford Village Benevolent Fund, 15101 Ford Rd., Dearborn, MI 48126. www.howepeterson.com.
OLSON MARJORIE LOUIS OLSON MARJORIE OLSON MARJORIE LOUIS BARTEK OLSON MARJORIE LOUIS OLSON (NEE BARTEK)Of Wauchula, FL died on Friday, October 31, 2008, at Hardee Manor Care Center after battling pneumonia one last time. She was born and raised in the Detroit area, and remained in southeast Michigan almost her entire life. She was 82 years old when her heart finally gave out. Kenneth Olson, her husband of 60 years, was at her side. Between them, they raised 11 children, all of whom survive her. All but two continue to reside in Michigan. She had one younger brother John "Jack" Bartek, who also survives her. Family meant everything to her, and she devoted her life to her family, and to her church as long as her health permitted. Born in Detroit, Michigan, on June 20, 1926, she was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Refuge Church in Orchard Lake, Michigan, where there will be a funeral Mass on November 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The family asks that you keep her in your prayers.
OLSON RICHARD M OLSON RICHARD OLSON age 48 November 20, 2008. Dear brother of John "Ray" (Irene), Gary (Ann), Robert "Bob" (Kelly), Doug (Leah), Dennis (Shawn), Diane (Bob) Riehl. Loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Muriel Olson and his brothers, Bill, Reggie and Tom. Visitation at O'Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, (248) 348-1800, Sunday from 12:00 - 4:00 with funeral service at 4:00. Interment Monday 12:00 at Oakland Hills Cemetery, Novi. Donations in Richard's name can be made to University of Michigan Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 325 E. Eisenhower #200, Ann Arbor, MI 48108. Online condolonces at www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com
OLSZEWSKI ARTHUR OLSZEWSKI December 4, 2008, age 78. Beloved husband of the late Gloria. Loving father of Dianne (Scott) Ketner. Dearest grandfather of Adam, Evan and Alyse. Dear brother of Regina Olszewski, and Richard Alder. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd., (one block N. of 12 Mile) Warren, with a Rosary recited at 3 p.m. In state Monday 10:30 a.m. at Transfiguration Church, 5130 Simon K., Detroit, until Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
OLSZEWSKI FRANK J OLSZEWSKI Of Wyandotte. November 10, 2008. Age 83. Beloved husband of Merry Jean. Loving father of James, Mark (Deborah) and Valerie Kaiser. Dear brother of Ted and Carl. Dearest grandfather of Alexandra and David. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. at Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte (734) 285-9000. Funeral service Thursday 10:30 a.m. Prayers from Czopek to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for 11 a.m. Mass. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Donations to The American Cancer Society are appreciated by the family.
OLTERSDORF JUNE G OLTERSDORF JUNE OLTERSDORF JUNE G KUCHTA OLTERSDORF JUNE G KUCHTA JUNE KUCHTA November 19, 2008, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Eugene for 63 cherished years. Loving mother of David (Penny). Proud grandmother of Eric (Jennifer), Jason (K.C.), Justin (Monique) and Meghan and great grandmother of Madison, Luke, Alexis, Audrey, Dylan and Jacob. Dear sister of Marlene Dzwick. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
O'MARA VIRGINIA A O'MARA VIRGINIA O'MARA Age 82, a resident of Port Sanilac, formerly of Southfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. Survived by her sisters, Patricia and Kathleen O'Mara and her brother, Daniel O'Mara. Visiting 2-9 p.m. Friday at Pomeroy Funeral Home in Carsonville. Rosary 7 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Sanilac, visiting 10-11 a.m. at the church. Interment in Old St. Mary's Cemetery. 810-679-9800.
O'NEIL VINCENT TIMOTHY O'NEIL Age 70. Beloved husband, father, brother and friend. Survived by his loving wife Patricia, his son's, (Amelia and daughter, Alora,) Kevin (Tamara and daughter, October,) Shawn (daughter, lidia) his sisters, Terry, Kathy and Millie and his brothers Thomas and Walter. Timmy, as his friends called him was the strongest, most loving man we will ever know. Never gone, never forgotten, he lives on in all of our hearts forever. We love you dad. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m., scripture 7 p.m., Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot, Roseville. In state Friday 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. Nativity Church. Share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
O'NEILL MATILDA O'NEILL BILLIE O'NEILL December 4, 2008. Age 94. Dear mother of John (Madeline), George (Loretta) and Dennis (Linda). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn. 13-14 Mile) Saturday 6-8 p.m. Interment in Valhalla, New York. View obituary and share memories at: www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
O'NEILL PATTEN ANNE O'NEILL PATTEN O’NEILL of Genoa Twp., on Tuesday , November 18, 2008 at her home. Beloved wife of Christopher. Visitation Thursday November 20, 2008 3-8 pm. at the KEEHN FUNERAL HOME, Brighton (810-229-9871) with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial Friday, November 21, 2008 10:30 a.m from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 711 Rickett Rd., Brighton, MI 48116. Final visitation at church begins at 9:30 a.m.
ONNELA ANNA TIEN MAY ONNELA ANNA TIEN MAY November 12, 2008. Dear wife of the late Daniel Yun and Bruce Onnela. Loving mother of Johnson (the late Jennie) Yun, Easter (the late Larry) Barber, Linda Yun, John (Susan) Yun, Brian Onnela, Gary Onnela and Elizabeth "Lisa" Onnela. 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two sisters and one brother in China. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 1-8 p.m. with Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to Mercy Hospice appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
ORCZYKOWSKI JOSEPH C ORCZYKOWSKI JOSEPH ORCZYKOWSKI Age 83, November 21, 2008. Dear husband of the late Betty. Dear father of Joseph Jr. (Patricia) and Janina (Tim) Marriott. Dear grandfather of Dale and Mary Orczykowski and John and Grace Marriott. Dear brother of Dorothy McGregor, Mary Ann Durnal and the late Anthony, Leonard, Thomas, Antoinette Buczynski, Eleanor Gruszcsynski, Viola Yax and Anna Guminski. Dear friend of Shirley. Memorial Mass, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at St. John & Paul Church, 7777 28 Mile Rd, Washington, MI. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore. Memorials American Lung or American Heart Associations.
OSBORNE, WALTER OSBORNE BUD OSBORNE age 85; of White Lake; passed away Thursday, December 4, 2008. Loving husband of Rose for over 64 years; dear father of Virginia (William) Cooper, Laurie West, Donna (Daniel) Goodrich, Michael Osborne and the late Lynn Joseph Osborne; proud grandfather of eight; great grandfather of one. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lela Nelles, and his parents. Bud was a charter member of the White Lake Twp. Volunteer Fire Department for 43 years and a member of the Commerce Masonic Lodge #121. He volunteered for White Lake Goodfellows and was retired from Detroit Edison. The Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at the White Lake Presbyterian Church, 4805 Highland Rd., White Lake. Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Rd., Highland. Mr. Osborne will Lie in State at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in Ottawa Park Cemetery under the auspices of the United States Navy. Please visit www.Mem.com to share a memory with the family.
OSENTOSKI, EVELYN L OSENTOSKI EVELYN OSENTOSKI age 89; of Bad Axe, formerly Waterford; died December 04, 2008, at home with family while under hospice care. Evelyn was born December 19, 1918, in Washington, D.C., to the late Jake and Stella (Bandy) Parks. She married Joseph B. Osentoski on June 26, 1939. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1981. Evelyn was a homemaker, and after raising her family, she went to work at Thirfty Drug Store in Waterford for 20 years. She was an excellent seamstress, avid reader, loved to crochet, and enjoyed traveling to Montana and being with family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by daughters, Judy Brandon of Waterford, Sue Salvador (Gary) of Clinton, Montana, Deb Collings, Bad Axe; and son-in-law Carl Collings, Bad Axe; six grandchildren, Vicky Gardner (special friend Tim Hallwood), Bad Axe, Tom Brandon, Waterford, Jodie Leszcynski (Dave), Highland, Joe Osentoski, Waterford, Cory Collings (special friend Leslie Sweet), Walker, MI, and Laura Shepherd (Jason), Bad Axe; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Jim Osentoski, one grandson, Andy Zografos, one brother, Kenneth Bandy, and sisters, Helen Wharry and Lillian Rice. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 11 a.m. from the Mac Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe. Rev. Larry Salsburey, pastor of Grace Community Missionary Church, will officiate. Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bad Axe. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Mac Chapel MacAlpine Funeral Home, Bad Axe and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of Bad Axe.
OSTROWSKI ALICE J OSTROWSKI ALICE J November 15, 2008, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Loving mother of Marilynn (Dick) Bottom, Robert and Denise (Jim) Clinton. Grandmother of Kevin (Jamie), Alan (Lauren) and Bryan. Sister of Joseph Stachnik. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Tuesday 6:30 p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Visitation Wednesday 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul until time of Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
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