MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES

BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING

December 2008

LAST NAME "D"

DAILY BABY THOMAS EMERY DAILY BABY THOMAS DAILY Infant son of Timothy and Susan Daily of Parkville, Missouri, passed away December 18, 2008. Mass of the Angels will be Monday, December 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, Kansas City, MO. Viewing from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, Parkville, MO. A Rosary Service will be at 7 p.m. He is survived by grandparents, Thomas and Mary Anne Daily of Wayne, MI and Donald and Lorraine Cullivan of Naples Florida and by many uncles, aunts, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Children's Mercy Hospital, 2401 Gilham Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.

DALE FRANK J DALE FRANK DALE December 15, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen. Dearest father of Michael (Wendy) and Tracey. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Kelsey and Zachary. Dear brother of Stella Kazikow. In state 9:30 a.m. Thursday until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 22412 Overlake, St. Clair Shores. Memorials to Alzheimer Association. Arrangements by Chas. Verheyden Inc. of Grosse Pointe (313-881-8500).

DALSKI DOLORES DALSKI Age 86, of Plymouth, passed away December 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of David (Joyce) Dalski and Catherine (Larry) Rakozy. Loving grandmother of Mark (Christiane) Rakozy, Matthew (Nicole) Rakozy, Jennifer (Timothy) Hall, and Jonathan Rakozy. Also survived by five great-grandchildren and her brother, Arthur Rozanski. Funeral from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial Rd., Plymouth, Friday 1 p.m. Friends may visit at church beginning at 12:30 p.m. Visitation at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main St., Plymouth, Thursday 3-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Marywood Nursing Care Center.

DALZELL LLOYD E DALZELL LLOYD DALZELL Age 78 of Wyandotte. December 4, 2008. Korean war veteran and Great Lakes Steel retiree. Loving husband of Betty. Dearest father of Sheri Ann (Dr. Philip) Kowalske, and Christel M. (Thomas) Phillips. Dear brother of John and Michael. Proud grandfather of Philip and Matthew Kowalske and great grandfather of Caleb, Samantha, and Luke Kowalske. Visitation Monday 2-8 pm with military honors by the Wyandotte Veterans Honor Guard at 6 pm. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 am at R. J. Nixon Funeral Home, 2544 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte (734)284-1600. Online obituary at: www. nixonfuneralhome.com DAVID EDWARD DAVID SR Age 83. Beloved husband of Josephine. Dear father of Judith Place, Victoria (John) Bounassar, Sharon, and Edward Jr. (Jennie). Grandfather of Christopher (Jennifer) Place, Nicole (Christopher) Freitag, Natalie Bounassar, Edward, and Joshua. Great-grandfather of Mallory, Adam, and Zachary. Brother of Josephine Jacobs. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m., Prayers at 7 p.m. at Resurrection Funeral Home 40800 Hayes (S. of 18 Mile) and Tuesday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. Paul of Tarsus Catholic Community (Romeo Plank and Canal) Burial Resurrection Cemetery.

DAMICO PHILIP J DAMICO PHILIP DAMICO Age 79. Passed away at home with his loving wife of 57 years, Nora Lee (nee Green) and his five children, Ann (Chet) Orlowski, John (Linda), Janey (Jim) Essian, Daniel (Marie) and Kathy (Jim) Kilgo, his 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way. He was predeceased by his brother, Fred. He was a man dedicated to his work as a Union carpenter, contractor and developer. He was a past grand commander and drummer in the band for the Alhambra Galicia Caravan #77. After his family, his passion was his Wednesday and Sunday golf groups and cards. He was proud to have achieved his first solo flight in 1985. Visitation will take place on Monday, 1-9 p.m., at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.), 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Monday 7:00 p.m. In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 280 E. Square Lake Rd. in Troy until Mass 10:30 a.m. Donations to the Capuchins or Beaumont Hospice are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

D'ANGELO ANTHONY A D'ANGELO ANTHONY D'ANGELO Age 49, December 22, 2008. Loving son of Tony and Vera. Dear brother of James (Nancy), Karen (Jim) Pushman and Lizabeth Schrock. Proud uncle of Amanda, Jonathan, Jimi (Janelle), Scott (Kelly) and Addam. Also survived by his loyal dogs, Rocco and Tony. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

DAVIDSON JOHN L DAVIDSON JACK DAVIDSON December 1, 2008. Age 72, peacefully at home in Troy. Retired co-owner and manufacturer's representative for Air Systems Sales. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (nee. Miller) for 50 years. Dear father of Stephen J. (Polly), Leanne C. James (David), and John A. (Heidi). Grandfather of Robert, Elizabeth, Jack, Kylie, Max, and Finn. Brother of Dr. Judith Pickles. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile), Sunday 2-5 p.m. Memorial service Monday 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham. Memorial tributes to Kanzius Cancer Research.org, 915 State St., Erie, PA 16501 or Brain Tumor.org, 124 Watertown St., Ste 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

DAVIS CATHERINE A DAVIS CATHERINE DAVIS November 30, 2008. Loving mother of Angela. Dear sister of Clara (Mitch) Kunys, Fred (Pat), Allen, and Donald. Loving aunt of Andrew. Family will receive friends Wednesday 1 p.m. until service at 7 p.m. at Fairlane Funeral Home, 13510 W. Warren at Schaefer, Dearborn.

DAVIS GEORGE WILFRED DAVIS JR GEORGE DAVIS JR November 30, 2008, age 84. Proud veteran of World War II serving with the 3rd Infantry Division. Retired from Borg Warner as an accountant. Devoted volunteer at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, on the Cardiac floor every Monday for 15 years. Beloved husband of Jeanne for 56 years. Dear father of Leslie Weaver and the late Roger. Loving grandfather of Sara, Roger, Samantha and Ryan Weaver. Also survived by brother, Norm (Sharon), and sisters, Wilma Martin and Alberta Szewc (John). Funeral service Thursday 10:30 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Rd, (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Memorial tributes to American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com

DAVIS SHIRLEY DAVIS December 4, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mother of William (Joyce) and the late Robert. Dear grandmother of Michael, Gary, Dawn, Daniel and Todd. Great-grandmother of seven. Sister-in-law of Leonard (Barbara) and Gerald (Barbara). Aunt of Gerald (Loretta), Cindy (Mike) and Julie (John). Great-aunt of Justin and Gena. Life-long friend of Elsie. Visitation Monday 2-8 p.m. at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd., Livonia. Funeral service Tuesday, in state 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty (south of Five Mile Rd.), Plymouth. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. DEARY KATHERINE M DEARY KATHERINE DEARY Age 97. December 2, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Richard (Jan) Deary and Larry (Mary) Deary. Proud grandmother of Brian (Cory), Jeremy, Jeffrey, Jessica and Christopher. Visitation Thursday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Instate Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church (15717 Stephens, Eastpointe - just West of Gratiot), until Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com

DeGOLYER CLARENCE O DeGOLYER CLARENCE DeGOLYER Age 85, December 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late June. Loving father of Mike (Jan), Jackie (Jerry) Lewis, Doug (Brenda), Richard (Dina), Robin (Robin), Kit (Nancy), Lori (Norm) DePollo and the late Neil, Billy and Kevin. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, four brothers and five sisters. Proudly retired 20 year Navy Veteran. Funeral Service at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia, Saturday 12 noon. Visitation Friday 1-9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimers Assoc. Share a memory of Clarence at www.rggrharris.com

DeGUVERA MILDRED M DeGUVERA MILDRED DeGUVERA December 19, 2008. Age 96. Beloved wife of the late Emmett J. Dearest mother of Marilyn Soderberg, Carolyn Nantroup, and Emmett W. (Debbie). Loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of Iva Dianach and the late Viola, Eva, Eleanor, and Frank. Funeral Service Tuesday 10 a.m. at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. with Rosary 7 p.m. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org.

DELIS JAMES L DELIS JAMES DELIS December 22, 2008, age 38. Dear brother of David (Valerie) and Linda Smith (Brad). Loving uncle of Madeline, Jacob, Max, Olivia and Riley. Family will receive friends Monday 10 a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Memorial tributes to Easter Seals, 1105 N. Telegraph Rd., Waterford, MI 48328. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com.

DeLONG FIRST MASTER SERGEANT CLYDE H DeLONG FIRST MASTER SERGEANT CLYDE DeLONG. December 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte. Loving father of the late Marybell and Clyde Jr. Loving grandfather of Renee (Joe) Giddey, Dwayne Rocca, and April (Scott) Hodder. Cherished great-grandfather of Jessica, Tyler, Johnny, Tara, and Trinity. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Home, 3801 18 Mile Rd. (N.W. corner of Ryan). Funeral Service Tuesday 11 a.m. at Woodside Bible Church, Troy. Mr. DeLong will lie in state from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Service. Mr. DeLong retired from the U.S. Army as a First Master Sergeant. Please view and share memories at www.mandziukfuneralhome.com.

DeLONG DON G DeLONG DON DeLONG Age 71. Dear father of Dan (Laura), Pamela (Camillo) Costantini, Wayne and Susan. Grandfather of Ryan, Michael, Derek and Miranda. Brother of David (Barbara) DeLong. Interment Cadillac Memorial West Tuesday 1:30 p.m. Services were held Monday. For info call Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 313-531-1888.

DeLOY DAVID LEONARD DELOY DAVID DELOY age 68; of Oakland; December 22, 2008. Dear father of David (Linda), Douglas (Kim), Daniel (Rhonda) DeLoy, Denise Esterline, and the late Darell; brother of Ted, Jack, Beatrice, Lila, and Ellen; good friend of Kristie Lang; also survived by 18 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. David loved to tinker with wood, cars and play rummy. The family will receive friends Monday, December 29, 2008, 1 to 4 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Service at the Modetz Funeral Home, 100 E. Silverbell Rd., Orion. Suggested memorials to Community of Christ Church, 531 Flint St., Lake Orion 48362. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

DeLUCA DAN R DeLUCA DAN DeLUCA Age 61. December 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Donna. Loving father of Maureen, Dominic and Vincent. Dear brother of Michael (Linda) and Mae (Dale) Bynum. Uncle of Tony. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. and Service Saturday 10 a.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. Memorials to the charity of donor's choice. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

DeMARIO ROSE DeMARIO December 6, 2008. Age 80, of Lincoln Park. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. DeMario. Loving mother of Claire (James) Salomonson, Michelle (Drees) Karssen, Rosemary Holland, Joanne (Cor) Karssen, Joseph M. (Sherry) DeMario and James (Carol) DeMario. Dear sister of Helen McPherson. Also leaves seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Michigan would be greatly appreciated. Private family services to be held. Arrangements by the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park.

DEMERY ALBERT E DEMERY JR ALBERT DEMERY JR Age 45, Decemeber 17, 2008. Beloved husband of Melissa. Dearest father of Michael, Jeffery and Nanette. Cherished son of Patsy Van Doorne. Loving grandfather of Michael, Brett, Leyah and Kayleigh. Also survived by four siblings, nieces and nephews and friends. He will be dearly missed. Generations Funeral & Cremation Services.

DENNY MAYABELLE DENNY MAYABELLE MERRITT DENNY BABE MERRITT BABE DENNY Of Clawson, formerly of Detroit for 52 years. Survived by children Roslyn (Barton), Cynthia (Resh), Curtis Denny (Linda), Gaylan Denny, Pamela Denny, Merritt Denny; grandmother of Larry, Nicholas, Denise, Greg, Jason, Michelle, Kimberly, Shannon, Kaily, Curtis, and six great-grandchildren. Precedeceased by son John. Memorial service at Roseland Park Cemetery Wednesday December 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

DEREWANKO HELEN MARIE DEREWANKO HELEN DEREWANKO December 15, 2008, 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Edward V. married 59 years this past October and very much loved by four children; Susan (Robert) Smitka, Edward M. (Carol) Derewanko, Barbara (Bernard Jr.) Schoof, Patricia Janiak (Jerry Brown) (Frank Janiak) and very much loved by six grandchildren; Robert (Jenny) Smitka, Steven Smitka (Angie Swenson, fiancee), Bernard "Butch" (Denise) Schoof III, Stephanie Schoof, Thomas Janiak and Alison Janiak. She also leaves "Stormy" her German Shepherd. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Rd., Eastpointe with a funeral service at 7 p.m. Private interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Memorials to Fr. Solanus Guild appreciated

DerKEVORKIAN MILDRED FRANCES DerKEVORKIAN MILDRED DerKEVORKIAN Age 57. Beloved wife of Edward. Dear mother of Michael (Amanda) and David (Lisa) DerKevorkian. Dear grandmother of Sydney and Sophie. Dear daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Kaul. Dear sister of Chris, Colleen, Joni and Cheri. Visitation Tuesday 6-8 p.m. with memorial service at 8 p.m. at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home, Spiller-Spitler Chapel, 836 N. Main St., Royal Oak (248-541-8325). Family requests memorials to Multiple Sclerosis.

DERNBERGER ROY J DERNBERGER ROY DERNBERGER Age 91, of Farmington. Died December 29, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Marion. Dear father of Jeffrey (Diane), Douglas (Patricia), Lisa (Rick) Searcy, and Maryanne (Maurice) Carmody. Brother of John. Also survived by nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave. (1 block West of Farmington Rd.), downtown Farmington. Visitation Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of services. www.thayer-rock.com.

DERTINGER, MICHAEL J DERTINGER MICHAEL DERTINGER age 63; of Commerce Township; died December 17, 2008. Beloved husband of 40 years to Dolores; loving father of John Dertinger and James (Lourdes Conkright) Dertinger; grandfather of Samantha Conkright; dear son of Ruth (the late Raymond) Dertinger; brother of Bob (Shirley), Danny (Barbara), Barb (Dennis) Goodwin and the late Tom (the late Barb) Dertinger; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass from St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd. (at Union Lake Rd.) Monday, 11 a.m. (In State 10 a.m.). Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly. Friends may visit Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 Blks. S. of Maple Rd.) Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. (Scripture 7 p.m.). Memorials to the Disabled American Veterans or Juvenile Diabetes Association appreciated.

DESPOT DOROTHY R DESPOT DOROTHY DESPOT 83, of Farmington, December 15, 2008. Dorothy is survived by her cherished son William (Patricia) Despot. She worked for many years at Kelly Services and Parkwest Gallery in Southfield. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 20th, 11 a.m. (in state 10:30 a.m. at the Servant Church of St. Alexander, 27835 Shiawassee (between Middlebelt and Inkster Rds.), Farmington Hills. Visitation Thursday 3:30 -8 p.m., Friday 2-8 p.m. a with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service at the Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd., (just N. of Grand River, between 9-10 Mile Rds.), downtown Farmington (248-474-5200). Memorial tributes will be used according to the wishes of Dorothy's family. heeney-sundquist.com

DeTOMASO DAVID A DeTOMASO DAVID DeTOMASO Age 46. December 13, 2008. Loving father of Brittany and Gilbert. Loving son of Frank and the late Rose DeTomaso. Dear brother of Lydia (Steven) Addy, Frank, Dino, and Alaina. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). In state Thursday 10 a.m. at Lakeside Assembly of God on Schoenherr, just N. of Hall Rd., until 11 a.m. Service. Interment Cadillac Memorial. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com

DETTLOFF ANTHONY F DETTLOFF ANTHONY DETTLOFF December 19, 2008. Age 90. Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Violet (Rolando) Suffredini, Antoinette Joy, and the late Jeanette (Vito) Facciolla. Proud grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Dorothy. WWII Army Veteran. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks N. of 10 Mile), Monday 2-9 p.m. with an evening Rosary. Funeral Tuesday, in state 10 a.m. until Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Athanasius Catholic Church, 18720 13 Mile Rd., Roseville. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories at www.bcfh.com.

DeWALT JOHN D DeWALT JOHN DeWALT Age 73, December 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loving father of Jim (Jane), Joe (Sophie), Denise (Wayne) Slowik, and Jeff (Christine). Proud grandfather of Jeremy, Joshua, David, Jennifer, Kattie, Sarah, Hannah, Noah, and Matthew. Dear brother of Nell and the late Tom. Visitation Sunday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13½ Mile Rd.), Warren. www.ahpeters.com

DiCENZO, PAMELA JOANNE DiCENZO PAMELA DiCENZO December 6th; age 65; formerly of Sylvan Lake. Beloved mother to Stephanie Munch, Chris Hall, Dennis Presto and Kathy Presto; loving wife to Gary DiCenzo; dear sister to Patricia O'Donnell and Forest Brown; loving grandparent to Sophia and Jacob Munch. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Please make contributions in Memory of Pam DiCenzo to: The Reno Cancer Foundation 1155 Mill St, Reno, NV 89502.
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DICKSON, CONNOR EDWARD DICKSON CONNOR DICKSON of Waterford; entered eternal life on November 29, 2008; from HLHS; at the age of 2 months. Precious infant son of Eric and Michelle Dickson; loving grandson of Debbie Leach, Ray Wilson and Wayne and Gay Dickson; beloved great grandson of Manuel Denton, Don and Lorene Dortch and Anne Schuler; dear nephew of Donielle and Mark Fidler and Kim Dickson and Jeff Clark. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Bud Freed and Pastor Tim Patch. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday 4 to 8 p.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

DIETZ MARY LOU LORENZ HIGHLUND DIETZ MARY LOU LORENZ DIETZ MARY LOU LORENZ MARY LORENZ DIETZ MARY LORENZ HIGHLUND DIETZ MARY HIGHLUND DIETZ MARY DIETZ Age 76, December 29, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Manfred "Mutz" Lorenz. Adored mother of Nikki, Leif (Patti) and Evanne. Proud grandmother of Colten, Mac, Liliana and Nadia. Dear sister of Jim (Sharon) Highlund. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Evelyn Highlund. Dearly loved also by many cousins, nieces, nephews, former students, colleagues and friends. Visitation Friday 2:30-9 p.m. at the Allen Park Chapel—Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park (corner of Goddard). Funeral service Friday 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Please visit on-line guestbook at www.martenson.com

DINGLIE GREGORY J DINGLIE GREGORY DINGLIE Age 70. December 4, 2008 of Riverview. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving dad of Denise (Dwayne) Willie and Jay (Kimberly) Genaw. Dearest papa of Jack and Olivia. Brother to Fred, Donna, Barbara, Chris and Cathy. For Funeral Service information, please call The Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Home, (734) 671-5400 or visit the online guestbook at www.martenson.com

DIX BETTY ANN DIX BETTY DIX Born September 30, 1922 passed away in peace on December 3, 2008 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born to Harry and Bessie Showalter, Betty grew up in Kansas City, MO and St. Paul, IN. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Robert E. Dix, and her granddaughter, Jill Parker. Betty leaves three daughters: Judy (Mayne) Parker of Arkansas, Nancy (Ron) Tinsley of Oregon, and Janice (Jim) Boyle of Vermont. Grandchildren include: Craig Parker (Laurie) of Texas, Jazmin Tinsley of Maui, Taj Tinsley of Oregon, and Ryan Dix of Massachusetts. Great grandchildren are Paige and Will Parker of Texas. She is survived by her sister, Harriet (Bill) Martin, of Indiana. Betty's life is a testament to her loving, caring, and independent spirit. A devoted wife and mother, Betty's other devotions included piano teacher, bridge player, and Master Gardener. She was a member of the Dearborn Garden Club for 40 years. She marveled others with her beautiful singing voice and sang in church choirs for over 70 years. Betty enjoyed traveling and continually gave her love, thoughtfulness, humor, and radiant smile to her family and many friends. Her ability to listen, and to have only positive things to say about others were her most treasured gifts. Betty truly made everyone around her feel special. The family extends loving gratitude to her friends, caregivers, and Odyssey Hospice team who enabled her to remain at home which was her wish. A Service of Celebration of Betty will be held in the spring with the beautiful flowers and green of the season. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Dearborn, or St. Jude Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home (313) 561-1500. www.howepeterson.com.

DIXON ROBERT W DIXON ROBERT DIXON Age 87, December 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Vera R. Dixon. Loving dad of Patsy (Don) Hall, Susan (Charlie) Withers, and Jeff R. Dixon. Grandfather of Michelle (Bob) Wilson, Scott (Heather) Hall, Bradley (Darla) Hall, Molly (Steve Kuntz) Withers, and Rhiannon Withers. Great-grandfather of six. Brother of Richard C. (Helen) Dixon, DDS. Memorial Service at Northbrook Presbyterian Church, 22055 W. Fourteen Mile Road, Beverly Hills, Thursday 11 a.m. Family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Memorials appreciated to William Beaumont Hospice, 1200 Stephenson Highway, Troy, MI 48083.

DMOCH THOMAS S DMOCH THOMAS DMOCH age 74 of Commerce Township, formerly of Traverse City, December 25, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Dmoch; loving children, Tim (Barbara) Dmoch and Amy (Michael "Mick") Johnston; grandchildren, Caroline, Ellen, and Rose Horste, and Abby and Paige Johnston. Also survived by nieces and nephew, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Margaret Rose Spencer Dmoch. Funeral Services and Military Honors will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford. Visitation Sunday 6-9 p.m. and Monday 2-9 p.m. Memorials encouraged to the Milford Huron Valley Lions Club or N. Oakland Marine Corps League/Detachment #570. For further information please phone, 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com.

DOBRY STELLA ANN DOBRY STELLA DOBRY December 18, 2008, age 83. Beloved wife of Lewis. Dear mother of Louis (Lisa) and Pat (Alex) Sczech. Granny of Louis Jr. (Brandee), Adam (Heather) Sczech and Andrew. Sister of Stella Stopko and Ann Dobry. Funeral Mass 9:30 am Monday at St. Barbara Catholic Church (Colson at Schaefer, Dearborn). Instate in church at 9:00 am. Visitation 1-9 pm Sunday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary 7 pm Sunday. Memorials to Hospice of Michigan. Visit our online guestbook at www.howepeterson.com

DODDS, WILFORD KENNETH DODDS WILFORD DODDS age 81; of Tarpon Springs Florida, formerly of Clawson; December 6, 2008. Loving husband of Mary; dear father of Kenneth (Diane) Dodds, Deb (Steve) Price and Paul (Diane) Dodds; survived by seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At Mr. Dodds request no Public Services will be held. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Allen Park. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home Rochester. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com

DOMINIAK MARY DOMINIAK MARY BOKON DOMINIAK (NEE BOKON) age 84, of Dearborn Heights, December 9, 2008. Beloved wife to Casimir. Loving mother to Janet and James (Lilia). Proud grandmother of Brian Coogan and Michael. Born May 28, 1924 in South Bend, IN, to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Horvath) Bokon. Sister of Irene (the late Alexander) Ziolkowski of South Bend, Velma (the late Eugene) Sikorski of South Bend and Lillian (Joseph) Grzezinski of Indianapolis, and the late Joseph, William and Rudolph. Survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. Mary was an avid golfer, loved doing needlework and was an active member at Divine Child; she will be missed by her many friends. Visitation Friday 3-8 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 Saturday 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Mass at Church of the Divine Child, 1055 N. Silvery Lane at Wilson in Dearborn. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Divine Child Education Fund.

DONOVAN PAUL DONOVAN Age 86, December 10, 2008. Be loved husband of the late Rosemary for 52 years. Loving father of Sue Watts (Don), Linda Underwood (Craig Gross), Laura Bunker (Jeff), Paul Donovan and Lisa Walker (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Amy (Tim), Kyle, Victoria, Autumn, Jacob, Ian, Joshua, Jillian, Joey, Emily and Nicole (Mitch). Proud great grandfather of Tori Lee. Memorial Mass Monday 11 a.m. at the Servant Church of St. Alexander, 27835 Shiawassee, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American veterans or the Maryknoll Sisters. www.thayer-rock.com

DOPP JAMES W DOPP JAMES DOPP Age 58. Suddenly, November 30, 2008. Cherished husband of Joan. Beloved father of Emily (Shane) Joines, Jeffrey and Andrea Dopp. Dear son of William J. and the late Evelyn B. Dopp. Dear brother of Pamela and Richard Dopp, and Gloria (James) Lockhart. Proud grandfather of Brendan, Lucas and Ivy. Brother-in-law to Richard (Mary) Maison, Donald Maison, Lisa (Richard) Ceuninck, and Kathleen (Bob) Cohen. Nieces and nephews and canine "boys" Kobe and Chauncey also survive. Funeral services Thursday 11:00 a.m. (instate 10:00 a.m.) in Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper, Clinton Twp. Burial Clinton Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp. Visitation on Tuesday 3-8 p.m. and Wednesday 1-8 p.m. in the Harold W. Vick Funeral Home, 140 South Main, Mt. Clemens. Contributions to Organ Transplant Support, Inc., PO Box 471, Naperville, IL 60566 or Humane Society of Macomb, 11350 22 Mile Rd., Utica, MI 48317. Share memories with the family at www.vickfuneralhome.com

DORAN FRANCIS DONALD DORAN FRANCIS DORAN DON DORAN Age 83. Died December 6, 2008 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Beloved husband of Joan S. Loving step-father of Cheryl A. (William) Zehnpfennig, Joan E. Matuszczak, and Daniel D. Matuszczak. Proud step-grandfather of five. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Preceeded in death by his siblings, Mary (Mundy) Clough and Thomas Doran. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 4-9 p.m. His Funeral Service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blocks E. of VanDyke), Utica. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton Township, MI. Memorials appreciated to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014. Please share a memory with the family at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

DOUGHTY ROBERT T DOUGHTY ROBERT DOUGHTY Age 86. December 25, 2008. Dear husband of the late Vanetta. Beloved father of Diane (Keith) Kremkow, Cheryl (Steve) Douglas, Janette Jablonski, Janet (Ted) Jablonski and the late Gerald Doughty. Six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, January 2, 2009, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon from Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn followed by a 12 noon Service. Interment Woodmere Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076 appreciated. www.querfeldfh.com

DOURBET HELEN DOURBET Age 86. December 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Mary Crowe (John) and Sandra Glovak (Leo). Four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements by A.H. Peters Funeral Home. ahpeters.com

DOWELL WILLIAM H DOWELL WILLIAM DOWELL Age 69. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Chad, Charise, Laura (Kraig) and Dan (Maureen). Loving grandfather of Candice, Heather, Allen, Coly and Lucas. Dear brother of Joann Ray and Virginia Lang. Visiting Friday 2-9 p.m. Memorial Services Saturday morning at Charles Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly (btw 6-7 Mile) 313-531-1888.

DOWNS MARY ANN WAX DOWNS MARY WAX DOWNS MARY DOWNS MARY ANN DOWNS 88, a native Detroiter, died peacefully at Mayview Convalescent Home in Raleigh, North Carolina on December 18, 2008. She is survived by her seven children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased in 1990 by her beloved husband of 48 years, William, a lawyer and judge, who taught at the University of Detroit Law School. At her request, Mary Ann's body was donated to the East Carolina University Medical School. The family will hold a memorial service in Raleigh early next year. Memorial donations may be made to either the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104, www.splcenter.org or to La Casa, Inc. (to further programs in memory of Ashley Wax), PO Box 2463, Las Cruces, NM 88004, www.lacasainc.org. Condolences may be made to the family through John W. Downs jwdowns@mindspring.com.

DRAGAN MARY DRAGAN Age 86, December 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Roman. Mother of Richard, Von, Vince and the late Jerry. Grandmother of Gina, Nicholas, Debra, Lance, Curtis, Denia and the late Roman. Great grandmother of 11. Visitation Saturday 2-9pm at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

DREW CORINNE J DREW CORINNE DREW December 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Edward R. Dear mother of Deborah (Bob) Marriott, Pamela (Don) Woodby, Lisa (Brian) Farley and Robert Boone. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family has entrusted care and services to the L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, Westland, 734-522-9400. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com

DRIVER, JOHN ROBERT DRIVER JOHN DRIVER of West Bloomfield; December 12, 2008; age 80. Born March 12, 1928, in Detroit, MI. Husband of Barbara M. Driver and the late Bernice Driver; father of Karen Widajewski (Donald), Kim Neubacher (David), Kristy Haselhuhn and John "Kip" Driver, Jr.; stepfather of Kirk Mahncke (Kathy) and Kim Mahncke (Teri); grandfather of seven; and great grandfather of four; brother of Paddy Miller (Ed). Mr. Driver served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was retired from Michigan Bell after 37 years of service. He was a life member and past exalted ruler of Pontiac Waterford Elks #810, Knights of Columbus and a Boy Scout Leader. John was a member for 60 years of Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church, where he will Lie in State Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 10:30 a.m. until the time of his Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Gerald A. McEnhill celebrant. Rite of Committal to follow at Ottawa Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, Sunday and Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Elks Lodge of Sorrow Monday, 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House. Envelopes available at the funeral home and church. Celebration of Life website and online condolence http://web.me.com/djefh/johndriver

DRILLER ELLIS DONALD DRILLER ELLIS DRILLER ELLIS AL DRILLER Age 86 and a former resident of Redford and Tawas, died on December 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Margaret (Denkhaus) Driller in 2004, and is survived by his children, Donna J. (Lawrence E.) Brown of Milford, James E. (Sandra) Driller of Tennessee, Nancy S. (John) Verbison of Brighton, Dave E. (Rae Ann) Driller of TN; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Collins and many dear friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 E. Liberty, Milford, on Thursday, December 18, at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Memorials are encouraged to the Veteran's Health Administration. For further information please phone, 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com.

DROZDOWSKI LILLIAN JANKEN DROZDOWSKI LILLIAN DROZDOWSKI Age 89, of Clarkston, MI died peacefully on December 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Drozdowski. Loving mother of the late Janice (Joe) Marra an

d Gary (Elizabeth) Drozdowski. Grandmother of Joseph Marra. Predeceased by her cherished sisters, Eleanor, Peggy and Elsie. Thank you, Lillian, for all the joy you brought to every life you touched. www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com

DRUCKMAN SYLVIA DRUCKMAN Loving mother of Adam (Audrey Beckner) Druckman and Leora (Daniel Peisach) Druckman. Dearest sister of Donald (Ellie) Reimer. Loving grandmother of Ivan and Sadie Druckman. Also survived by dear niece and nephew Jody and Ross Reimer. Service Friday 12 Noon at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 248-543-1622. Interment Hebrew Memorial Park.

DRUMM, DENNIS C DRUMM DENNIS DRUMM of Holly; December 19, 2008; age 51; born November 28, 1957 in Pontiac, MI. Son of Joseph and Dorothy Drumm; husband of Gay L. Drumm; father of Heather Sheree Drumm, Joseph Charles Drumm (Rosa) and Michael Dennis Drumm; grandfather of Elijah; brother of Linda Hurst (Tommy), Connie Boyl (the late Donnie), Donald Drumm, Sheila Sage (Larry), Richard Drumm, Brenda Drumm (Jeff), Christine Hebel (John), Connie Mulholland, Mellissa Noble, John Noble and Joseph Noble; also survived by Doris Newman, Jack Newman and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. Mr. Drumm served in the U.S. Army and worked in Communications for UAW Local #5960 at General Motors Lake Orion Assembly Plant. He was an avid horseshoe player and enjoyed playing the drums. Dennis was a member of Life Tabernacle Church, 67 N. Lynn Ave., Waterford, where a Celebration of his Life will be held Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 11 a.m. Pastor Joel R. Chipman officiating. Interment to follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns and Evans Funeral Home Sunday and Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Celebration of Life website and online condolence: http://web.me.com/djefh/dennisdrumm

DUDANSKY MARILYNN A DUDANSKY MARILYNN DUDANSKY Age 66, December 13, 2008. Beloved wife of James. Dear mother of James (Dawn), Thomas and Leah (Kenneth) Damron. Grandmother of Haly, Eran and Justin. Sister of Mary Marker. Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday 1:00 p.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

DUGALL MARCELLA M DUGALL MARCELLA DUGALL December 12, 2008. Age 79. Beloved wife of James H. for 57 cherished years. Loving mother of James M. (Kathryn), Karen Dugall, Michael (Mary) and Susan Grievo. Proud and loving grandmother of Brian, Jaclyn (Jonathan), Joseph, Anthony, Kelsey, and Samantha, and great-grandmother of one in a few short weeks. Dear sister of Edward (Edith) Fouchia and Donna (Conrad) Cornelius. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 11:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial contributions to Child Help preferred (www.ChildHelp.org). Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

DUKAT BERNARD NICHOLAS DUKAT BERNARD DUKAT Age 71, of Rochester Hills, died December 7, 2008. Bernard was born September 15, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska. He married Paula Homan, August 9, 1958, and retired from Chrysler Manufacturing in 1996; formerly employed by both General Motors and Volkswagen. Mr. Dukat was an active member of St. Mary's of the Hills Catholic Church, Rochester Hills. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and woodworking. Loving husband of Paula; dear father of Raymond (Patricia) Dukat of CA, Ronald (Cynthia) Dukat of CA, Roger Dukat of Sterling Heights and Renée (Steven) Ryan of OH; grandfather of Jeff, Kayla, Jonathan, Brian, Brandon, Sara, Nicholas, Jackson and Riley; brother of twin sister Barbara (Clem) Wieczorek of NE and the late George, Henry and Kathy Dukat. Funeral Mass Thursday 11 a.m. at St. Mary's of the Hills Catholic Church, 2675 John R. Rd., Rochester Hills. Visitation Wednesday 1-5 and 6:30-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr., Rochester. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Mary's of the Hills Catholic Church and Beaumont Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

DUNBAR GERRY L DUNBAR GERRY DUNBAR Age 67, December 21, 2008. Beloved father of Shawn (Lorraine) and Tracy (Rozalynn). Dearest friend of Leonard Nowak. Loving grandfather of Deven, Dustin, Zachary, and Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Carolyn Lambert and Sandra Jones. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at the David J. Wysocki Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan Rd. (1 block N. of 12 Mile). Burial Ortonville Cemetery.

DUSZCZYK ALICE F DUSZCZYK ALICE DUSZCZYK December 26, 2008. Age 71. Beloved wife of the late John. Dear mother of Denice (James) Smith, Dennis (Kathy), Lorna (David) Jacks, Ann (Douglas) Drewek, Patricia (John) Magee and the late Camelia "Milcha" Smith. Sister of Lorna Nardone, Pat Calcaterra, Edsel Keillor and John Keillor. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In state Monday 10 a.m. at St. Florian Catholic Church until time of Service at 10:30 a.m. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a 4 p.m. Rosary at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12½ Mile). Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com

DZIELINSKI LUCAS DZIELINSKI RAY DZIELINSKI Age 78 of St. Clair Shores died December 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Phyllis. Dear father of Carla (Robert) Noble, Rhonda (Paul) Yetter, and Renee (Craig) Lanzon. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Lucas, Celeste, Amanda, Zachary, Grant, Blake, Hailey, Bethany and Alexander. Brother of Genevieve Kuzinkoski. Brother-in-law of Vernon Kaminski. Visiting hours Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. Interment Christian Memorial Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.kaulfuneralhome.com.

DZWONKIEWICZ KONRAD J DZWONKIEWICZ KONRAD DZWONKIEWICZ Age 61, a resident of Shelby Township, died Friday, December 5, 2008. He was a great adventurer and a world traveler. He was a teacher for Utica schools for 34 years. He taught at Einsenhower High School and Math Science Center (M.S.T.) Survived by his loving family. Visitation is 2-9 p.m. Wednesday at Gramer Funeral Home, Diener Chapel, 48271 Van Dyke Ave. (South of 22 Mile), Shelby Township. Inurnment is private.

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