BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
November 2008
LAST NAME "P"
PABIAN FRANK J PABIAN FRANK PABIAN Age 88. November 9, 2008. Beloved husband Ellen L. Dearest father of Michael S. (Janelle) and Dr. Christopher J. (Linda). Loving grandfather of Daniel, David, and Sarah. Dear brother of Mary Lukasik. Member of K of C St. Paul Council #2632. Visitation at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian, Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Parish Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Christopher Church. Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Entombment St. Hedwig Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, family suggests a donation to a charity of your choice.
PABIAN STELLA PABIAN of Dearborn Heights. Age 88. November 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Kenneth, the late Jim, Larry (Debbie) and Audrey (Walter) Kowalewski. Dear mother-in-law of Lynn and sister of Emily Stefaniak. Stella is survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary at 3 p.m. at Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home, 2640 Monroe Blvd. (near W. Outer Dr.) Dearborn. In state Wednesday at St. Albert the Great Church 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
PACE RUDY PACE Born in Detroit on May 19, 1927 to Josephine and Carmine Paciocco and died November 10, 2008 at home surrounded by family. Loving partner to Betty Lou ("Blue") Pace for 58 years. Best dad in the world to Linda (Scott) Hartley, Nancy Pace (Dave Mioduszewski), Carol (Al) Carpinelli, Karen Pace (Larry Marshall) and Chrissy Pace (Brian Baigrie). Best grandpa in the universe to Ben, Tricia, Stefanie, Matt, Meghan, Andrea, Jenny and Marisa. Loving brother to Elsie (Archie) Toysa and Albert (Shirley) Paciocco. We will all miss you and you will always be in our hearts. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 3-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Funeral 12 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Private entombment at St. Hedwig. In lieu of flowers: Angela Hospice, Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.
PACZKOWSKI PHYLLIS PACZKOWSKI PHYLLIS GATFIELD PACZKOWSKI (nee GATFIELD) Age 70. November 18, 2008. Loving mother of Cheryl Pinelli, Suzanne (David) Zavsza, Arthur Paczkowski and Elizabeth (Roger) Paczkowski. Proud grandmother of 11 and was predeceased by Arthur Joseph III. Great grandmother of 3. Dearest sister of Robert Gatfield. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. with 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Saturday, instate 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne Church, 32000 Mound (betwn. 13-14 Mile Rd.), until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com
PAINTER, HELEN M PAINTER HELEN PAINTER; age 94; of Waterford; died November 25, 2008. Beloved mother of the late Mary Masie (the late Charlie) Stoyk and the late Shirlee (the late Bob) Walker; grandmother of Debby, Karen, Cindy, Rob and David; also survived by eight great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 blocks S. of Maple Rd.) Friday, 2 p.m. Interment Commerce Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit Friday, 12 Noon until time of service. Condolences at www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
PALAZZOLO MICHAEL PALAZZOLO Age 77, November 26, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee Agrusa). Loving father of Rose Ann (Robert) Cleland, Pietrina (Michael) Pankow, Michele (John) Ressler and Sandra (Michael) Zimmerman. Dearest papa of Stephanie (Richard) McFadden and Deanna Zimmerman. Proud great-papa of Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Rosalie (Angelo), Nancy, Joseph (Mary Jo), Fay and the late Jenny and Sam. Dear brother-in-law of Fara (the late Tony), Sam (Pauline), Angie, and the late Bill (the late Mary) Agrusa. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Dear son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa (nee Cottone). "Michael peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his four daughters and son-in-laws." Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke and 25 Mile Road. Prayers Sunday 5 p.m. In state Monday 10 a.m. at St. John Vianney Church, 54045 Schoenherr (S. of 25 Mile) until Mass, 10:30 a.m. Entombment Christian Memorial Cultural Center. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
PALAZZOLO PATRICIA C PALAZZOLO PATRICIA PALAZZOLO November 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Salvatore. Dearest mother of Christopher (Sandy), and Joeleen (Joe) Mogielski. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Emily and Isabelle. Dear sister of Ron O'Hare. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m. at Stanley Turowski & Son Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Hts.
PAMPU GHEORGHE PAMPU Age 69. November 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Maria. Loving father of Dorina (Alexandru) Vulcu, Marinela (Ioan) Hampu and Ioan (Andreca) Pampu. Also seven grandchildren. Brother of Ioan (Paraschiva) Pampu. Funeral at St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church, 5353 Livernois, Troy, Friday 10 a.m. Visitation at St. Nicholas Church, Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 1368 N. Crooks Road (between 14-15 Mile Rds.) Thursday 3-9 p.m. Saracusta Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 p.m. Memorials appreciated to St. Nicholas Church. Obituary and condolences at lynchfuneraldirectors.com
PARROTT DANIEL A PARROTT DANIEL PARROTT Age 27, November 22, 2008. Beloved son of Clyde and Frances Parrott. Brother of Matthew and Christopher (Laura) Parrott. Visitation Tuesday 12 noon until 9 p.m. at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main Street, Plymouth. Visitation 9 a.m. Wednesday until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Divine Child Catholic Church, 25001 Herbert Weier Drive, Dearborn. Rosary Tuesday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Share your special thoughts and memories at schrader-howell.com
PATRIAS CLARENCE L PATRIAS CLARENCE PATRIAS November 11, 2008, age 91. Loving husband of the late Gladys. Dearest father of Jeffrey (Irina), Karen Gillim and Ronald. Dear grandfather of Andrea and Briana Gillim. Member of the UAW Local 600. Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (Merrick & Dartmouth). In state 9:30 am until time of Mass. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m., Rosary 7 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery. www.howepeterson.com
PAUL VIRGINIA KATHERINE PAUL HUBER VIRGINIA KATHERINE HUBER VIRGINIA PAUL HUBER VIRGINIA HUBER VIRGINIA HOLLWAY VIRGINIA KATHERINE HOLLWAY VIRGINIA HOLLWAY 94 years young passed away November 11, 2008 following a brief illness. Virginia pre-planned cremation with no services. She retired from the IRS with 40 years of service. Her husband, Ernest "Dale" Paul predeceased her September 13, 2000. "Aunt Ginny" will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and dear friends from California to Michigan. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 313 561-1500.
PEETERS FRANCIS M PEETERS JR FRANCIS PEETERS JR Age 61. November 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Christine. Loving father of Antoinette (Mike) Armstrong, Francis (Sara), and Michael. Cherished PaPa of Sophia, Nolan, and Celeste. Memorial visitation Saturday 3-8 p.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods. Prayer Service Saturday evening. For further information, call 313-884-5500. ahpeters.com
PEGG, SHEILA FAYE PEGG SHEILA PEGG SHEILA CAREY PEGG of White Lake; went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family and friends. Sheila was born into the 'Carey Clan' on August 24, 1945 in Detroit, MI to (the late) Edward Carey Sr. and his beloved wife Beatrice. Sheila is survived by her husband Dave, a retired deputy fire chief of the Detroit Fire Department and their son Andrew; her mother Beatrice; her adult children, Jeffrey Potts, Matthew Potts, Jennifer Venis (Mark), Carrie Gates, Kristine (John) Kline and David (Judy) Pegg. Sheila is also survived by five siblings, Colleen (Jim) Kozma, Patricia (Larry) Carey-Gilbert, Edward A. (Diane) Carey Jr., Shannon (Edward) Bast, and Mary Lou (William) Kalb. She was a loving grandmother to eight grandchildren. Sheila is also survived by her mother and father - in -law Mary and Victor Pegg. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass from St. Patrick Catholic Church (9040 Hutchins St., White Lake) on Wednesday, November 19 at 11 a.m. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors (340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI) Tuesday, November 18 from 2 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to: Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Road Livonia, MI 48154. For further information please visit www.lynchfuneraldirectors.com
PEIRCE KENNETH J PEIRCE KENNETH PEIRCE Age 73, November 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Maureen. Loving step-father of Scott McGraw, Dawn (Brian) Betzold and John (Lori) McGraw. Loving grandfather of Ryan, Erin, Megan, Ireland and Fiona. Brother of Evelyn, Bill (Ruth) and Gerald (Michaelle). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Visitation Friday November 14, 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 3801 18 Mile Rd. (N. W. corner of 18 and Ryan). Funeral Service Friday 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
PELL, SHANNON MARIE PELL SHANNON PELL; of Waterford; November 27, 2008; age 61; born October 13, 1947, in Pontiac, MI. Daughter of Ralph Charles Puckett and the late Shirley Jean Puckett; wife of Roger Pell; mother of Mark T. Swenson (Stacy), Meghan C. Pell and Marin M. Pell; grandmother of Alec and Chandler Swenson; sister of Barbara Puckett; also survived by her dogs, Tucker, Sarah and Emma. Shannon was a life long Tiger s fan, loved gardening, Boyds Bears, Thomas Kincaid artwork and camping. She enjoyed her retirement from the Oakland County Health Dept., their cottage in Port Austin, and was a volunteer for the Children s Leukemia Fund. A Celebration of Shannon s Life will be held Tuesday, December 2, 2008, 1 p.m. at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, 11 a.m. until time of the service. A luncheon following the service will be held at Kennedy s Irish Pub. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Cranbrook Hospice Care. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Celebration of Life website and online condolence http://web.me.com/djefh/shannonpell
PELTON, BONNIE LEE PELTON BONNIE PELTON; age 75; of Holly; died Sunday, November 23, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Holly Presbyterian Church with Rev. Randy Cullen officiating. Entombment will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly. Mrs. Pelton was born in Rochester on August 18, 1833 the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Brockman) Jackson. She was a member of the Holly Presbyterian Church, a Red Cross volunteer, a volunteer with the Clinton Valley Center, and an election worker for Holly Township for many years. Surviving are five children, Michael Pelton of IL, Frances Pelton of Pontiac, James (Jason) Pelton of NY, Margaret (Rick) Perry of Gaines, and Thomas (Cheri) Pelton of Clarkston; four grandchildren, Lyndsey and Alex Perry and Holly and Miranda Pelton; three sisters Betty Klempp of AZ, Peggy Ranger of Holly, and Frances Kitowski of NV; one brother Charles Jackson of TX. She was preceded in death by her husband Merton Pelton. Memorial donations may be made to the Holly Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
PERKINS FLOYD P PERKINS FLOYD PERKINS 8/20/22-11/23/08 of Milford. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Geoff and Mary Lou Landstrom. Father-in-law of JoAnn Balbaugh Perkins. Preceded in death by son, Floyd. Grandfather of Kristin, Angie, Eric, Lesley, and Dale. Great-grandfather of seven. Also survived by sister, Lois Fraleigh. A memorial service for family and friends will be announced. Please sign online guestbook at: cremationmichigan.com
PERSYN ROGER D PERSYN ROGER PERSYN November 20, 2008. 79 years. Beloved husband of Marian I. Dear father of Ilene (Michael) Rose, Margaret (Michael) Kelly, Robert (Amanda) Persyn, David (Sandy) Persyn, Patricia (Paul) Burrows, and Paula (Gary) Smith. Loving grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Mary Van Hulle, Irma (Don) Lux, and Georgette (Jim) Lemmon. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe. In state Monday 10:30 a.m. at St. Angela Church until Mass at 11 a.m. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Rosary Sunday 7 p.m. Memorials to the St. Vincent de Paul Society appreciated.
PHELPS SANDRA PHELPS Educator, Age 63, died November 22, 2008. Visitation Friday 2-6 p.m. at O.H. Pye, III Funeral Home, 17600 Plymouth Rd, Detroit. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, 5151 W. Chicago Blvd, Detroit.
PIZZURRO PAUL J PIZZURRO PAUL PIZZURO Age 81. November 18, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Caroline (nee Cordaro) and the late Joan (nee Koch). Loving father of Frank Pizzurro and Carol (Daniel) Pokropowicz. Proud grandfather of Jamie and Joseph. Dearest brother of Genevieve Seta, Peter (Angeline), Rose (Sam) Bono, Mary (John) Alhage, and the late Salvatore (Mary). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Paul was a member of IBEW Local 58. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. and Friday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial donations can be made to the family or to Henry Ford Hospice. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
POIRIER VIRGINIA POIRIER PEG POIRIER November 25, 2008 of Canton formerly of Rochester Hills. Beloved wife of G. Thomas. Loving mother of Carroll (Clark) Elenbaas, G. Thomas Jr. (Lois), and Nancy Beth Knott (Peter). Sister of Carroll Cheetham. Sister-in-law of Rosemary McCormick. Grandmother of Lisa Stafford, J.J. Bechtel, Jeffrey Poirier, Steven Poirier, Michelle Knott and Kathryn Knott. Great-grandmother of Margaret, Michael, and Joshua. Memorial Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m at St. Mary Catholic Church 34530 Michigan Ave. Wayne. Memorial contributions suggested to the Leader Dogs of Rochester Hills. Funeral arrangements made by Harry J. Will Funeral Home Wayne, Michigan.
POKORSKI DAVID FELIX POKORSKI DAVID POKORSKI Passed away November 16, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette. Dearest father of Gerard (Annette), Fredrick D. and Mary (Scott) Roush. Also survived by five grandchildren, Andrew, Laura, Starleen, Steelson, and David. Also five sisters and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. with a 7p.m. Vigil Service at the Warren Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors. Inc. 22642 Ryan Rd. (1 block S. of 9 Mile) Mass of Christian Burial Friday 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Mr. Polorski will lie in state from 9 a.m. until time of Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
POLMEAR, MARILYN L POLMEAR MARILYN POLMEAR.; born in Wakefield, Michigan, July 9, 1928. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Joseph, and son, Joseph Frances. Loving mother of William, Sally, Robert and Renee; grandmother of Benjamin, Laura, William, Jr., Tristan, Tyler, Myles and Amy; sister to Dorothy Chetwood and Nancy Reno
PONDER JERALD M PONDER JERALD PONDER 81 of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. He was born on September 29, 1927 in Halfway, the son of the late Mitchell and Grace (Hummel) Ponder. Jerald is the loving father of Joseph (Rebecca) Ponder of Florida, Jerald Ponder of Eastpointe, David Ponder of Mancelona and Renea (Arthur) Garton of Shelby Twp. The devoted grandfather of six grandchildren and three great grandchildren and cherished brother of Bill (Barbara) Ponder of Kalkaska. Jerald was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Ponder. Jerald was a resident of Mancelona since 1989 moving from New Haven. He retired from Michigan Bell Telephone after working for 42 years. Jerald enjoyed the great outdoors and his family. Visitation will be held on Friday , November 28th from 2 until 8 p.m. at Wolfe O'Neill Funeral Home, in Kalkaska. The funeral service will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor William Kuiper of the Evergreen Bible Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Coldsprings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
PONTIA ALBERT G PONTIA JR ALBERT PONTIA JR Age 63, November 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Dennis Johnson, Jerry (Gayle) Johnson, and Danielle Johnson. Grandfather of Nicole, Paul, and Samantha. Visitation Sunday 2:00 p.m. until time of Service at 7:00 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile), Warren. ahpeters.com
POPE EDWARD A POPE EDWARD POPE Age 70, November 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Joseph (Sue), and Ann (Daniel) Tominello. Dearest grandpa of Kristi (Adam) Mackey. Loving great grandpa of Kyle, Brooke, and Bailey. Dear brother of John (Diane), Diane (Earl) Wheeler, Doris (David) Moore. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Lucille, his brother James, and his sister Nette McKenzie. Funeral service Thursday 10:00 a.m. at the Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main Street, (3Blks N. of 14 Mile Rd.) Clawson. Burial Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4- 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or Disabled Veterans would be appreciated. Share online condolences, visit www.gramerfuneralhome.com
PORTELLI MARY C PORTELLI MARY PORTELLI Age 87. November 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel. Dear mother of Charles (Judy) and Anna Maria (Dan) Frusti. Grandmother of Maria and Charlie. Sister of George Buttigieg and Vincent Buttigieg. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Monday 10:15 a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. Maurice Catholic Church, 32765 Lyndon (between Merriman and Farmington Rds.).
POST DORIS ELAINE POST DORIS POST Age 79, November 12, 2008. Beloved wife of Thomas for 58 years. Dear mother of Donna Elaine Birmingham, and Diane Cassidy (Rob). Dearest grandmother of Karlyn and Sheridan. Very loving aunt of Pam Alessi (Pat), and their children Pat and Tony. Family will receive friends Saturday 2-9 p.m. and Sunday 1-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth Road, Redford. Funeral services will be Monday, in state 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 13542 Mercedes, Redford. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
POWERS THOMAS E POWERS THOMAS POWERS Nov. 14, 2008. Age 68. of Riley Twp. Retired Engineer from G.M. Power Train plant in Warren, Vietnam Vet, and Retired Emmett Firefighter. Beloved husband of Linda. Son-in-law of Jean Rausch. Also survived by several other extended family members. Services Wed. 11am in Free Methodist Church of Memphis, MI. Visiting in Kammeraad Funeral Home, Memphis, Mon. 6-8pm and Tues. 2-8pm and in the church on Wed. 10-11am
POZOLO KENNETH R POZOLO KENNETH POZOLO Age 79, November 20, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Martha. Loving father of Andrea (Gaspare) Aragona, Kenneth M. (Patricia), Gary (Cynthia), Tom (Lois), Kathy (Michael) Cowper, Jeff (Kim) and Mike (Stacy). Proud grandfather of 23. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with 7 p.m. Scripture Service at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Funeral Monday in state 9 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 40501 Hayes (between 17 and 18 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Donations are welcome to the U of M Comprehensive Cancer Center for Pancreatic Research. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PRAY EDWARD R PRAY EDWARD PRAY passed away on November 16, 2008. Ed was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 2, 1937. He graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1955. He served as a proud member of ROTC and Delaware Army National Guard. He received his Bachelor of Science from University of Delaware, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. Edward went on to a career as a research chemist, first at DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware, and then BASF Corporation in Wyandotte, Michigan. His work led to six US Patents, held in his area of expertise in polyurethane foam materials for the automotive industry. He lived in Dearborn, Michigan for 30 years, where he was well known as an avid supporter of his daughters' academic and extra-curricular activities. He was a longstanding member of First Presbyterian Church in Dearborn. During retirement, he enjoyed volunteering for Wayne County Meals on Wheels. He moved to Seattle, Washington in 2007 to live near his daughters again. Edward is survived by his daughters, Kate and Lauren, and his son-in-law Dave Morris. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial service will be held in Dearborn, Michigan on December 20th, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Tockwogh YMCA camp at: www.ymcade.org/branches/tockwogh, or to the Mt Pleasant High Fathers' Fund at www.delcf.org/donations2.php
PRENICZKY JOHN E PRENICZKY JOHN PRENICZKY 66 of Gaylord. Died November 22. Dear husband of Thomasine. Father of John and Tom. Grandfather of four. Memorial Service will be Tuesday, November 25 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Gaylord, MI. Memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society, through the Nelson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734. Friends may share condolences online at www.nelsonsufuneralhome.com
PRETSCH, SUSAN LAY LUDWIG PRETSCH SUSAN PRETSCH SUSAN LUDWIG PRETSCH ; age 78; passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2008. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Rita's Catholic Church in Holly on Saturday, November 29, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Dryer Funeral Home in Holly. Sue will be buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Clarkston, directly following Mass. Sue and Tom Ludwig raised their four children in Holly, where she worked in the school system for several years. She remarried in 1990 to Ernest Pretsch, and they lived in Arizona, where they enjoyed the culture and climate. Sue always enjoyed new people, places, traveling and even earned her pilot's license at the age of 60! Surviving are her four children, Lee Cote (Boston), Jim Ludwig and his wife, Carol (Brighton), Scott Ludwig (Holly) and Sarah List and her husband, Don (Holly): six grandchildren, Tom, Jennifer, Scott, Kevin, Liz and Emily; one great grandchild, Analeisea; and her cat, Sam! In lieu of flowers, Mom would request amemorial donation be made to Red Cloud Indian School at www.redcloudschool.org or to Mothers Against Drunk Driving/ M.A.D.D at www.madd.org
PREVOST JAMES K PREVOST JAMES PREVOST Age 73. November 27, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Theresa. Dear father of Michael (Ann Marie) and Cynthia (Tim) Simon. Grandfather of Joseph, Robert and James Prevost and Claire and Aaron Simon. Brother of Joseph. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (Bet. Ford Rd. & Cherry Hill). Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Mass at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Rd., 2 blks. North of Ford Rd.). Memorials suggested to American Heart Association.
PRICE LEW S PRICE LEW PRICE BUTCH PRICE November 23, 2008. Age 52. Peacefully at home in Rochester. Loving father of Lew Michael and Ryan. Son of Dianne and Lew Price. Brother of Kim Price and Dorene Williams. Uncle of Cody and Lucas. Also survived by his Kumovi and many friends. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 3-9p.m. with Pomen service at 6:30 pm. Funeral service Saturday 11 a.m. at St. Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Church 4575 E. Outer Drive, Detroit 48234. Visitation begins at church 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial tributes to the church. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
PRICE MILDRED PRICE 83, November 12, 2008. Beloved wife of the late James Walter. Dear mother of James (Judy), Rick (Sally), Kathy Giles, and Dan (Fran). Grandmother of Bronson (Jess) Giles, April Price, Amanda (Bryan) Corp, Adam Price, Torry and Alex Price. Great-grandmother of Connor and Abby Giles. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 12-9 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 10 a.m. until an 11 a.m. Funeral Service at Faith Baptist Church, 26305 Ford Rd., (½ mile east of Inkster.) Memorials suggested to Faith Baptist Church.
PRIZLOW HELEN F PRIZLOW HELEN PRIZLOW November 9, 2008, age 79. Beloved wife of Alfred. Loving mother of David (Amy) and Elana Sullivan (Patrick). Dear grandmother of Josh, Joey, Brendan, Paige, and Sean. Daughter of the late John and Eva Uryga. Sister of the late Genevieve Aydukovic. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver) Tuesday 2-8 p.m., with Scripture Service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Church, 4580 N. Adams Road, Troy. Prayers at the funeral home Wednesday 9:15 a.m. followed by procession to church. Memorial Tributes to American Cancer Society, or National Multiple Sclerosis Society. View obituary and share memories at : www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
PROWANT TRULAH LEOTA PROWANT TRULAH PROWANT Age 91 of Hazel Park. November 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harvey (1973). Loving mother of James (Cheryl) Prowant, Nancy (Donald) Mobley, Bonnie Prowant, and the late Edwin Prowant. Grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of nine. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com
PRYOR JAMES CLIFFORD PRYOR JAMES PRYOR 69, of Beulah, Mississippi, formerly of Detroit, MI. Departed Monday, November 24, 2008. Pryor leaves to cherish his wife Jessie Lee; daughter, Cynthia D. Walker; sons, Jeffrey Smith and James Pryor, Jr. Condolensenses can be sent to Byas Funernal Home, 1100 S. Davis, Cleveland, MS, 662-843-3935.
PRZBYLSKI LORETTA PRZBYLSKI November 26, 2008, age 71. Loving wife of the late Donald. Dear mother of Christine (Dean) DeVitis, Karen (James) Howard and Michael. Grandmother of Amanda, Celia, Dana, Danielle and Samantha. Sister of Thomas (Dorothy) Ronewicz, Tony (Elaine) Ronewicz, Gerald (Rita) Ronewicz, Vince Ronewicz, Gregory (Kathy) Ronewicz. Sister-in-law of Joe Cubr. Resting at L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt (at Ann Arbor Trail), Sunady 1-9 p.m. Instate Monday 9:30 a.m. St. Damian Catholic Church, 30055 Joy Rd. (W. of Middlebelt), until time of the funeral mass at 10 a.m. Scripture service Sunday 4 p.m. Share a memorial tribute with the family at: griffinfuneralhome.com
PTAK MARIE J PTAK MARIE PTAK Born February 7, 1927 in Detroit, the daughter of Albert and Mary (nee Kane) Norman. She passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 with her family by her side. Marie was the beloved wife of Raymond R. Ptak of Redford for 36 years. Loving mother of Diane (nee:Savickas) (Michael) Mayr of Naperville, Illinois. Grandma of Robyn (Ryan) Burton, Suzanne and Christopher Mayr. Great-grandma of Tyra and Gia Burton, all of Naperville, Illinois. Marie was a 35-year member of St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Redford. She was preceded in death by her parents and only sister. Family will receive friends 4-9pm Thursday, Nov 20, 2008, with a 7pm Rosary at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 25450 Plymouth, Redford, MI 48239. Friday November 21, 2008, In-State 10:30am until 11:00am Funeral Mass at St. Robert Bellarmine 27201 W. Chicago, Redford, MI 48239. Memorial donations may be made in Marie's name to the Michigan Humane Society. Please leave Marie's family a message at: www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
PUGNO ELIZABETH PUGNO ELIZABETH November 16, 2008. Age 86, of Allen Park. Beloved wife of the late Felix. Loving mother of Vera Pugno, Roselie Alcenius, and Katherine (Kevin) Moore. Dearest sister of Josephine Evola. Dear grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 1-9 p.m.at Voran Funeral Home, 5900 Allen Rd. (Allen Park Chapel). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Henry's Catholic Church with service to follow at 10 a.m. Please visit our online guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com
PUZ GRACE F PUZ GRACE PUZ November 25, 2008, age 84. Beloved wife of Carl. Dear mother of Patrice Warrilow and Renee Puz. Loving grandmother of Jessica Warrilow and Marissa (Christon) Manzella and her great-grandchild Adriane. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile) Friday 1-9 p.m. Scripture service at 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr (btwn. 21 and 22 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m. Burial Resurrection. Tributes to the MI Humane Society are welcome. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
PYLES WALTER PYLES WALLY PYLES "UNCLE WALLY" Age 73, passed away November 20, 2008. He was born on May 14, 1935, to the late Roy G. and Thelma (Frey) Pyles. He served in the United States Air Force for over 37 years and was a Chief Master Sergeant. He was very active in a variety of community organizations including the Civil Air Patrol, Pumpkinfest, Kiwanis, and the Parks and Recreation Dept. Walter is survived by his children: Eric (Linda) Pyles, Carolyn (Shawn) McBride; grandchildren: Justin, Jacob, Eric, Brandon, Jamie, and many close extended family members. Visitation Saturday 3-7 p.m., Sunday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Monday 10 a.m. with final visitation 9:15 a.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 West Lake Street (Ten Mile), South Lyon. Burial will be held at Great Lakes Nation Cemetery with Military Honors on Monday at 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to V.F.W. Local 2502, 125 E. McHattie, South Lyon, MI 48178. Online guestbook: www.phillipsfuneral.com
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