BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
November 2008
LAST NAME "W"
WALDECKER JOSEPHINE M WALDECKER JOSEPHINE WALDECKER Age 90. November 15, 2008. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Arthur. Dearest mother of David (Carol), Richard (Christine) and Marybeth (Christopher) DeSentz. Loving grandmother of Lynda, David, Mark, Jaime, Billie, Emma, Ashley, Allan, Beth and Eric. Great grandmother of Trevor, Andy, Laurel, Lukas, Marieke, Noah, Collin and Ariana. Dear sister of the late Joseph and Regina. Family will receive friends Monday 1-8 p.m. with 3 p.m. rosary at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn. Instate Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Alphonsus Church until 10 a.m. Mass. Long time member of the Daughters of Isabella.
WALKLEY HARRY E WALKLEY HARRY WALKLEY Age 89 of Bradenton, Florida. Beloved husband of the late Helena. Dear father of Harry (Karla) and Andrew (Mary Ann). Brother of Ruby Boor and Clare Lou Decker. Also survived by three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 block W. of Farmington Rd.), downtown Farmington. Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. with a Masonic Lodge service 7 p.m. www.thayer-rock.com
WALTER, CHARLES LEE WALTER JR CHARLES WALTER JR of Waterford; November 10, 2008; age 44. Beloved son of the late Charles Lee and the late Merrie Ann Cantarella Lee; dear brother of Sharon Lee Stir Hoge (David) and Raymond Lee Walter, II (Claudia); dear uncle of Jennifer, Christopher, Hayden and R.C. Nephew of Helen Cantarella Deacon; grandson of the late Raymond Lee I and Mable Walter and Sebastiano and Bessie Cantarella; also survived by many cousins. Mr. Walter was a member of Community Bible Church. He was a faithful servant even during his illness and will be greatly missed. Charles also loved New Life Camp in Rose City, where he volunteered for many years. Charlie will be greatly missed but will be happy to be with his Lord Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Community Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the Community Bible Church. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford (248) 674-4181.
WALTERS DAVID R WALTERS DAVID WALTERS November 21, 2008. Age 80. Beloved husband of Thelma. Dear father of Richard (Cheryl), Tina Banwart and the late Dolores Spejna. Brother of Betty Berard, Dolores Behrens and the late William. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
WARCHOL JOSEPH L WARCHOL JOSEPH WARCHOL Age 81, November 19, 2008. Loving husband of Rita. Dearest father of James L. (Janet) Warchol, Lisa (Jim) Warchol-Fuller and the late Rickerd (Cindy) Warchol. Brother of Jean (Mike) Mizak. Predeceased by brothers Jerome (Helen), Leo (Mary), Edward (Esther) and sisters Irene (Edward) Wawrzyniak and Dorothy (Joseph) Vedock. Grandfather of Jennifer and Dominique and two loving step granddaughters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church, 157 Lakeshore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to Beaumont Hospice or American Heart and Stroke Association. ahpeters.com
WARD MODEST WARD Age 77 November 12, 2008. Beloved mother of Robert McPherson, Brenda Ward, and John Ward. Beloved grandmother of five, great-grandmother of one. Dear sister of sixteen. Services Tuesday, November 18, at 10 a.m. at Rock of Ages Christian Church, 16501 Evergreen, Detroit. Viewing Monday, Novembery 17, 2-9 p.m. at Swanson Funeral Home.
WARD, RUBY WARD of Davison; age 80; went home to the Lord, Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Genesys Health Park. A Funeral Service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2008 at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 E. Davison Rd., Davison, Pastor Larry Nagengast officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday prior to Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Ruby was born in Walker, Arkansas on July 10, 1928, daughter of the late Callie and Minnie (Hill) Ritchson. She married John Robert Ward on June 5, 1943 and he preceded her in death on January 21, 1990. Ruby enjoyed playing Bingo, Euchre and listening to Gospel Music. Ruby is survived by children, John (Connie) Ward, Dean (Joanne) Ward and Lynn (Jim) Elliott; grandchildren, Kelley (Jeff) Wright, John Ward, Sirena Urbin and Kerie Krug; many great-grandchildren; brothers, Vernon Ritchson and Ed Hill. She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Please share your thoughts with the family at www.allenfuneralhomeinc.com
WARF DAVID F WARF DAVID WARF 68, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008. He was born in Detroit, MI and moved to The Villages, Florida from Eastpointe, MI in 2008. He retired from Chrysler Corporation after 35 years of service. He enjoyed all sports. He is survived by his wife Cynthia of The Villages; one son David Warf, Jr. of MI; two daughters, Jamie Gray and Holly Warf, both of MI; one sister Elaine Ganson of Cookeville, Tennessee; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
WATKINS, GERALD WATKINS JERRY WATKINS age 72; passed away Friday, November 14, 2008 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Mr. Watkins leaves to cherish his memory loving children, Tina Marie Watkins, Gwendolyn Ann Watkins and Gerald Watkins, Jr; step-children, Cynthia Watkins, Edith Watkins and Donald Watkins; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; siblings, Mildred (Hanson) Steven, Milton (Almeta) Watkins, Jr. and Sylvia Steward; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mr. Watkins was preceded in death by his wife, Erselene Watkins, parents, Margaret and Milton Watkins, Sr., siblings, Charles Watkins and Juanita Dabb, step-son, Benjamen Beasley. Family Hour 10 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2008 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing at 11 a.m. Pastor Charles Warren, officiating. Interment Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 N. Perry St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10 a.m. Friday. Mr. Watkins will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
WATT DANIEL B WATT DANIEL WATT November 13, 2008. Age 54. Beloved father of Kelly and Daniel (Melanie). Loving grandfather of Krystal, Shaina, Langston, Courtnee, and Abigail. Loving son of Katherine and the late Justin. Brother of James (Debora) and Cecilia (Robert) Dearing. Visitation Saturday 1-9 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Rosary Sunday 5 p.m. Funeral Monday 11:30 a.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren.
WAY WILLIAM C WAY JR WILLIAM WAY JR Age 66, November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Sharon. Loving father of Toby and Holly. Dear grandfather of Kyle, Jesse, Josie and the late Amanda. Funeral Service Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Rd., Garden City. Visitation Monday 1-9 p.m. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com
WAZECK CECILIA T WAZECK CECILIA WAZECK Age 86, November 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George. Dearest mother of George J. and Patricia A. Link. Dear mother-in-law of Timothy. Loving grandmother of Diana Jean. Dear sister of Beatrice. Member of Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. Romanowski Post # 6896. Visitation at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren at Artesian Tuesday 12-9 p.m. Scripture Service Tuesday 7 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 9:15 a.m from the funeral home to St. Christopher Church with Mass of Resurrection 10 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
WEEKS JEANNIE M WEEKS JEANNIE WEEKS age 46, November 23, 2008. Loving wife of John. Beloved mother of Christopher, Jacqueline, Taylor and Brendan. Daughter of Robert and Lois Olah. Sister of Dave (Anne) Olah, Mary (nee Olah) Sacco, Rob (Beth) Olah and James Olah. Jeannie cherished time with her children, family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all those who love her. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 p.m. and Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia. Funeral Mass Friday 10 a.m. at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh, Livonia. Burial at Glen Eden. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for the childrens' college fund.
WEIDNER RAYMOND WEIDNER 89 of Warren, died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Clintonaire Nursing Home. Beloved husband of the late Agnes DiMusto Weidner. Dear father of Linda (Charles) Surma, Daniel (Diana) Weidner, Michael (Louisa) Weidner, Thomas (Denise) Weidner, Carmela (Kendrick) Leiter, and Robert (Marva) Weidner. Grandfather of ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents Michael and Louise Thebold Weidner. Funeral Services Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. Light and candle and share a memory at www.Verheyden.org.
WEINGARDEN DONALD WEINGARDEN Beloved husband of Maxine Weingarden. Dear father of Janice Rollet and Michael Weingarden. Dearest brother of Elaine (the late Manny) Sarko and the late Marvin (the late Harriet) Weingarden. Loving grandfather of Evan and Shawna Rollet. Also remembered by many loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. GRAVESIDE SERVICES TODAY 12 NOON AT ADAT SHALOM MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY, LIVONIA, or visit www.thedorfman.com.
WEISS ANNELIESE WEISS Age 84, November 14, 2008 Loving Mother of Michael (Jane) Noppenberger, Leonard (Nancy) Noppenberger, and Christine (Larry) Romanowski. Proud grandmother of eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Dearest friend and companion for 28 years of Walter Linke. Sister of Gretchen (Mike) Pavlicko. Visitation Monday 2 pm until 8 pm at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile), Warren. Private Burial. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. ahpeters.com
WEISS MORRIS WEISS Beloved husband of Helen. Dear father of Dr. Larry (Barbara) Weiss, Bruce M. Weiss, Dena (Richard) Sanders and Eva (Ron) Padgett. Loving grandfather of Andrea (Harold) Stewart, Scott Sanders, Jessica Padgett, Samantha Padgett, Nicole (Greg) Newman, Jaime (Bryan) Cherkasky, Todd Weiss, Blair Weiss and Elana Weiss. Loving great grandfather of Hailey and Jordan. Service Friday 10 a.m. at the Hebrew Memorial Chapel. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.
WELKER EDWARD JAKE WELKER EDWARD WELKER JUSUS WELKER age 58; of Attica for the past 27 years (formerly of Pontiac); passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born January 8, 1950, in Pontiac to Vivian "Viv" and Marjorie (Poole) Welker. He married Kimberly Gist on March 21, 1994, in Lapeer. Ed graduated in 1969 from Pontiac Northern High School. He was a tow truck driver for Garvin Towing in Auburn Hills for 22 years. Most recently, Ed worked for Jay's Septic, where he was 2007's Salesman of the Year. Ed "Jusus" was a retired member of the Avengers Motorcycle Club; he had been a member for 35 years. Ed enjoyed woodworking, gardening, antiques, Harley-Davidsons, camping, his brothers and sisters and his pekingese, Siah. He is survived by his wife, Kim Welker of Attica; mother, Marjorie Welker of Pontiac; siblings, Kevin (Chris) Welker of Lake Orion, Mark Welker of Pontiac and Sharon Welker-Wells of Lynnville, TN; also by many nieces; nephews; great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Vivian R. Welker, in 1983. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Visitation will be held 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer. Funeral Services 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home; E.J. Fortin will officiate. Arrangements by Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer 810-664-8111.
WELLS RUPERT W WELLS RUPERT WELLS Age 88. age 88, November 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Deanne (Patrick) Spielmacher, Jeffery (Tee) Wells, Judith Budd (Doug Swenson). Preceded in death by children, Howard and Kathryn Wells. Proud grandfather of Nancy, Noah, Jeremy, Jack, Kristina and Jacob. Brother of Sally, Carol, Norman and Hendricks. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loving family and friends. He was a dedicated teacher, principal, volunteer and peace advocate. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 3008, at 2pm, at Nativity Episcopal Church, 21220 West 14 Mile Rd., Bloomfield Twp., MI 48301. The family suggests contributions to Nativity Episcopal Church or The Baldwin Center, 212 Baldwin Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342. Please share your memories at: www.cremationmichigan.com
WHELPLEY DONNA E WHELPLEY DONNA WHELPLEY DONNA YOUNG WHELPLEY DONNA E YOUNG WHELPLEY (NEE YOUNG) Age 53, November 18, 2008. Beloved wife of Daniel for 30 years. Loving mother of A.J. and Marcus. Dear sister of Garry, Trena, Diana and Tonya. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 10 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Pkwy. (16 Mile Rd.). Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
WHITAKER NORA WHITAKER November 23, 2008. Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Doris (Carl) Bryer, Sandra (Salvatore) Provenzano. Dear sister of Hazel Roberts. Also survived by one grandchild and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday (November 26, 2008) 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Rd. Funeral service Friday (November 28, 2008) 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment Parkview Cemetery (Livonia). In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online guestbook www.voranfuneralhome.com
WHITEMAN MOLLIE WHITEMAN Beloved wife of the late Ernest Whiteman. Dear mother of Dr. Alan (Sharron) Whiteman and Ruth (Kenneth) Marsh. Loving grandmother of Michael, Andrew, and Lauren Whiteman, Matthew (Priscilla) Wrosch and Mitchell Wrosch. Proud great grandmother of Aviva Naomi Wrosch. Cherished aunt of Arlene and Douglas Pierce. SERVICES 11:30 THURSDAY MORNING AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 248-569-0020. INTERMENT BETH ABRAHAM CEMETERY. www.irakaufman.com
WICK, DONALD L WICK DONALD WICK Age 74; of Holly; died Sunday, November 9, 2008. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the Dryer Funeral Home, Holly, with Rev. Randy Cullen officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Holly. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Mr. Wick was born in Holly on October 21, 1934, the son of Leonard and Elnora (Budd) Wick. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from GM Chevy Metal Fab after 34 years of service. He was an avid Detroit Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Lions fan and was a lifelong fan of U of M football. He also enjoyed caring for his son, Doug. They enjoyed classic cars, especially his 1963 and 1956 Chevys, and they enjoyed driving in the Woodward Dream Cruises. He also enjoyed snowmobiling at his cabin in Meredith. Surviving are three sons, Donald (Diane) Wick of Fenton, David (Lisa) Wick of Holly and Douglas Wick of Holly; five grandchildren, Katie and Bryan Wick, and Alishia, Angela and Ashley Wick; and brother, Leland Wick of S.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com
WIEGAND DIANE M WIEGAND DIANE WIEGAND Beloved wife of Michael. Dearest mother of Ryan and Scott. Loving daughter of Eugene and Jessie. Beloved sister of Gary, Nancy and Donna. Also survived by many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews. Visitaiton Sunday 2-9 p.m. with a 3 p.m. Rosary at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E. J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, 3801 18 Mile Rd. (N.W. corner of 18 and Ryan). Mass of the Christian Burial Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs Wiegand will lie in state at church from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. View obituary and share memories at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com
WILCOX BRUCE ARNOLD WILCOX BRUCE WILCOX age 84 of Novi died November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of 61 years to Mary "Mellissa" Wilcox. Loving father of Craig Wilcox, Cheryl (Michael) Long, Patricia Journey, Janette (Alexander) Bageris and the late Mark Wilcox. Grandfather of Analiese Long, Nathaniel and Sidney Journey, and Mellissa, Tyler and Trevor Bageris. Mr. Wilcox was a WWII Marine Corps. Veteran and a retired Detroit Police Officer. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Wednesday 10 a.m. Interment Wednesday 1:00 p.m. at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Friends may visit Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association appreciated. Condolences at: www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
WILCZYNSKI ELIZABETH O WILCZYNSKI ELIZABETH WILCZYNSKI Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Kathy (Ray) Cummings, Jerry (Chris), Gary, and the late Julie, Rose (Jim) Polzien, and the late Paul. Proud grandmother of Donna (Mike) Montgomery,, Dr. Jerome, Debi (Jim) Albrecht, Mathew (Arelis), Ally and Adam Polzien. Great-Grandmother of Jakob. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Rosary 7 p.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren. In state Saturday 11:30 a.m. until Mass 12 noon at St. Edmund Catholic Church, 14025 12 Mile Rd., Warren. www.ahpeters.com
WILKINS, RUTH MARGARET COLBATH WILKINS RUTH MARGARET WILKINS RUTH WILKINS RUTH COLBATH WILKINS age 81; of Oakland Twp.; November 22, 2008. A graduate of W.S.U., she taught English on the elementary and high school level for the Avondale School District and later for Macomb Community College. She loved foreign travel, growing orchids, classical music, and opera. She was a member of the Orchid Society. She loved animals, especially her standard poodle, Merlin. She leaves no family survivors but leaves many friends, especially Pat Wilkins of Canadian Lakes and Violet Newby Abuya of Ft. Wayne, IN. In State Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until start of Funeral Liturgy at 10:15 a.m. at SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights. Burial will follow in Guardian Angel Cemetery in Rochester. Visitation Monday 6:30 until 9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home-Davis Chapel, 3530 Auburn Road in Auburn Hills. A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the church, the Michigan Humane Society or the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
WILLEY NELLINE WILLEY November 14, 2008, age 81. Beloved wife of the late Porter E. Willey. Dear mother of Helen Bennett, Johnnie Willey, Darlene (Bob) Garrison and Danny (Christina) Willey; eleven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Celebration of Life Memorial Service Saturday, November 22nd, 11 a.m. at Parkview Church of Christ, 3333 E. Thirteen Mile Rd. (west of Ryan Rd), Warren, Steve Woodhouse, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hospice of Henry Ford (envelopes available at the church). Arrangements entrusted to the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home. Please sign the family guest book at www.obarzanekfuneralhome.com
WILSON CHARLES R WILSON CHARLES WILSON BOB WILSON Age 77, November 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Patricia. Loving father of David (Patti) and Suzanne. Proud grandfather of Alaina, David, Charlie, Matthew and Leah. Charles was a highly respected attorney for 42 years. A Memorial Service to be held Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church. 211 Moross Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. Family suggests Memorial contributions to Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church Choir. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Michigan. Please share your memories at www.cremationmichigan.com
WILSON DAVID CHARLES WILSON DAVID WILSON Age 34, died October 17, 2008. The beloved son of William and Natalie Wilson. He is survived by his parents, stepmother Joan Wilson, sister Nancy (Doug) Schlager and niece Paige, sister Lisa (Jim) Harbert and nieces Amanda, Shannon and nephew Cameron. A Memorial will be held Monday, November 24, 11:30 a.m. Hometown Anchor Bay Marina Clubhouse (water side), 10477 Dixie Highway (M-29, 23 Mile), Fair Haven, MI 48023
WILSON, EVANGAVILLE WILSON JR DENO WILSON JR age 60; passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Wilson, Jr. leaves to cherish his memory wife, Doris Wilson; children, Lamont (Joan) Wilson, Evangaville (Kelley) Wilson III, Pamela (Shon) Phillips and Arron Wilson; 21 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; sister, Channie (William) Luster all of Pontiac, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Mr. Wilson, Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Evangaville Wilson, Sr. and sister Pearl Wilson. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 2008 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 268 N. Perry St., with Funeral Service commencing immediately at 11 a.m. Pastor Robert Brewington, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, 216 University Dr. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Mr. Wilson, Jr. will Lie in State in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 1 to 7p.m. Friday.
WILSON JOSEPHINE M WILSON JOSEPHINE WILSON Age 88, November 14, 2008. Dear mother of Terry Eugene (Donna) Bright, Judith Ann (Ronald) Brilla and Joyce Elaine (Donald) Chiodo. Grandmother of Jennifer, Michael (Michelle), Steven, John, Donald Paul and Gina Marie. Great-grandmother of Stephanie, Allison, Joey and Evan. Sister of Jacqueline, David, Dan and the late Chlomeda and Richard. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 1 pm at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill). Interment in Ohio.
WINEK IRENE M WINEK IRENE WINEK November 21, 2008. Age 77 of Canton. Loving wife of Lou. Dear mother of Lynn (Glenn) Valine and Jon (Jessica Chute). Loving grandmother of Zac, Anna, Owen, Ian, Adam and Eli. Dear sister of Helen Angus and Lorraine Briscoe. Visitation Tuesday 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Rd., Plymouth (between Sheldon and Beck). In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Church, 44800 Warren Rd., Canton. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of America. To view obituary or share a memory with the family please log on to vermeulenfuneralhome.com
WINGERDEN JOHN ARIE VANBORN WINGERDEN JOHN ARIE WINGERDEN JOHN WINGERDEN JOHN VANBORN WINGERDEN November 1, 1926, John had been Corporate Comptroller for Federal Mogul. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn VanWingerden, eight children and numerous grandchildren. Send contributions in lieu of flowers to Family Life Today, 1000 S. Belcher Rd, Suite #7 Largo, FL 33771.
WINNOGENE RUTHVEN WINNOGENE Age 90 of Detroit, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2008 in Little Rock, AR. She is survived by two sons, two daughters, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church in Grosse Pointe Farms at noon on Tuesday, November 18. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
WISNIEWSKI LEONARD E WISNIEWSKI LEONARD WISNIEWSKI Age 87, November 13, 2008. Husband of Sophie. Father of Christine (Michael) Sokol and the late Nancy Antoncew, preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. Grandfather of Kenneth, Michael, Erica, Shannon and Lindsay. Great grandfather of Cassie and Victoria. Memorial Mass Monday November 17 at St. Florian Church, Florian at Latham at 10 a.m.
WIZA, ALICE JANE WIZA ALICE WIZA aterford; November 25, 2008; age 88. Beloved wife of the late Gerald J. Wiza; dear mother of Gregory (Diane) Wiza, Michael (Cyndi) Wiza and Patricia (Woody) Simmons; dear sister of Joan Eisele and preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters; also survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. No Services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Michigan. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com Arrangements by the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, Waterford.
WOJCIECHOWSKI CLARA WOJCIECHOWSKI Age 81, November 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Adam. Loving mother of Rosemary (Sidney) Brown, Robert (Nancy), Ronald (Sheila), Michael, Cynthia (Randolph) Serwatka, Thomas (Janet) and Kenneth (Catherine). Dearest grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Chester (Beverly) Szkudniewski and John Nesk. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Wednesday and Friday 7:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet Friday 3 p.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd. (one block N. of 12 Mile), Warren. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at St. Florian Catholic Church. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
WOJNAR GENEVIEVE V WOJNAR GENEVIEVE WOJNAR Age 91. November 18, 2008 of Newport, formerly of Detroit. Friends may call Thursday from 1 until 9 p.m. at the Allore Chapel—Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 203 E. Elm Ave., Monroe where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Friday. She will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. until a Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church, Newport. Burial in St. Hedwig Cemetery. Online condolences at www.allore.com
WOJTOWICZ JOHN L WOJTOWICZ JOHN WOJTOWICZ Age 54, died November 20 after a prolonged illness. Survived by his three sisters, Diane Sacca, Patricia Moriarty (James), Dori Wojtowicz, and his brother, Lou Wojtowicz (Donna). A private memorial service for the immediate family will be held at a later date. Memorials to John can be directed to your favorite charity.
WOLFE JAMES E WOLFE JAMES WOLFE JIM WOLFE Age 59, November 12, 2008. Beloved husband and best friend to Elaine for 39 years. Devoted father to Scott (Kim) and Todd. Loving grandfather to Ben and Emily. Also loved and missed by his faithful companion, Kizzy. He was blessed with many friends and family. Worked in the food service industry for over 30 years. He was selfless in his acts of kindness. Gathering to honor Jim on Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Memorial at 7:00 p.m. Northville Community Senior Center, 303 West Main Street, Northville 48167. Memorials to the American Stroke Association. Please consider registering at: giftoflifemichigan.org Online condolences at: www.detroitmedia.com/deathnotices
WOOD, CAROLYN K WOOD CAROLYN WOOD of Waterford; died suddenly November 21, 2008; at 68 years of age. Loving husband of Solomon "Paul" for 33 years; dearest father of Russell Gwinn, Kim (Randy) Lobenstein, Debbie Jones, and Annita Abner; sister of James (Cathleen) Ashley, Charles (Carol) Banks, Stephen Theis and Christopher Theis; grandmother of seven and great grandmother of eight; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Carolyn retired from GM after 30 years of service in 1997. She loved socializing with family and friends playing Texas Holde'm, Bingo and any kind of card game. She was a wonderful mom who will be dearly missed. Funeral Service Monday, November 24, 2008 at 10 a.m. at COATS FUNERAL HOME, Waterford. Internment follows at Ottawa Park Cemetery, Clarkston. Family will receive friends Sunday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer or Diabetes Foundation. To send a private condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook
WOODINGTON JOHN WOODINGTON Age 56, November 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Sandy. Loving father of Scott, Jennifer (Donald) Schultz, Tim (Melanie) Lafferty, Rob (Jeanie) Lafferty, and Shawna (John) Cachola. Proud grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of four. Dear brother of Larry (Pat), Bill (Nancy), Greg (Lynn), Toni (Steve) Castillo, Bart (Yvette) Gregoroff, Tanya (Jim) Frederick and the late Geri (Tim) Treppa. John was a retired Detroit Police Officer and a member of the F.O.P. Lodge 112 and the Algonac Lions. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Thin Blue Line. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
WORK ANTOINETTE S WORK ANTOINETTE WORK September 26, 1918 - November 15, 2008. Age 90, of Farmington Hills, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2008, at Margaret's Meadows. A Memorial Service for Antoinette will be held on Sunday, November 30, at 1:30 p.m. at the Covenant Baptist Church, 5800 W. Maple Street, West Bloomfield, with Rev. Ray Gimmi officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Ottawa University, 1001 South Cedar Street, Ottawa, KS 66067 or Friendship House, 9540 Conant, Hamtramck, MI 48212 or Covenant Baptist Church, 5800 West Maple Street, West Bloomfield, MI 48322. Envelopes will be available at Clark Funeral Chapel in Mt. Pleasant, MI and at the church. Antoinette was born on September 26, 1918, in Detroit, the daughter of Ralph and Mary Skarupskas. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Ottawa University and her Master's degree from UCLA and taught in the public schools. Antoinette married Morton Woodrow Work, who preceded her in death. Antoinette is survived by her daughter Rhiannon (Gary Runyon) McBride of Drummond Island; six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Antoinette was preceded in death by her husband, Morton W., her daughter Peggy Ann Sutton, and her parents. You may view Antoinette's obituary online and send a private condolence to the family or sign the public guestbook at www.clarkfuneralchapel.com
WRIGHT RITA C WRIGHT RITA WRIGHT Age 87 of Dearborn. November 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Wesley. Loving mother of William E. (Yvonne), David B. (Kim), John R. (Sandra), Rosemary (Keith) Samson, Steven W. (Pam), Thomas L. (Evelyn), Larry J. (Bobbie Jo) and Michael P. and his fiancee' Cindy. Proud grandmother of 35, great-grandmother of 54, and great-great-grandmother of six. Visitation Sunday 5-9 p.m. and Monday 2-9 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn Ford and Cherry Hill). Funeral Service Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at Parkview Memorial Cemetery. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com
WRONE HELEN WRONE November 10, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sr. Loving mother of Walter (Cathy), Cheryl (John) Goddard and the late Joseph Jr. Survived by eight grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Sister-in-law of Rose Bucholz and Helen Buckholz. Member of Polka boosters and St. Maria Goretti Cr. #849. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church (Westside) until time of Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig Cemetery.
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