BLITZ KRIEG PUBLISHING
MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
December 2008
LAST NAME "T"
TACHOIR PATRICK A TACHOIR SR PATRICK TACHOIR SR Age 79, December 21, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Dear father of Yvonne Michael, Patrick Jr., John, Bruce and Greg. Also survived by brothers and sisters, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 3-6 p.m at Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (one block S. of 13 Mile Rd.), Madison Heights. Additional visitation Saturday 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 2200 E. 12 Mile Rd., Royal Oak. Memorials to American Diabetes Association.
TAIT DR DAVID R TATE DR DAVID TATE DR. TATE of Waterford; December 23, 2008; age 56. Loving husband of Linda; beloved son of Frances and the late David Tait; step-father of Danielle Giza; dear brother of Ronald Tait and Dorian Tait and his sons. D.R. was employed with General Motors for over 30 years as an engineer. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Monday December 29, 2008 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church 5481 Dixie Hwy. Waterford where friends may visit Monday 10 a.m. until time of the Mass. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. On line guestbook www.wintfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston.
TALEVSKI GEORGI PAVLE TALEVSKI GEORGI TALEVSKI December 6, 2008. Age 23 of Livonia. Loving son of Danica and Cane. Dear brother of Mile. Grandson of Pavle. Nephew of Menka, Mara, and Georgi. Loved by many. Visitation Monday 4-9 p.m. and Tuesday 3-9 p.m. with a Molitva Service at 6:30 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. In state Wednesday 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. Service at Nativity of the Virgin Mary Macedonian Orthodox Church, 43123 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights, MI.
TAYLOR EUGENE W TAYLOR EUGENE TAYLOR Age 83, of Carsonville, formerly of Hazel Park. Died December 23, 2008. Loving husband of Nora for 62 years. Dearest father of Vicky (David) Karasinski, Debra (James) Wright, John (Susan) Taylor and the late Diane Cicci. Also survived by seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Brother of Romna (Bob) Garrett and the late Arthur (Jeanne) Taylor. A proud veteran of the Navy during WWII, Mr. Taylor retired in 1987 after working 23 years at Punch Press Repair in Ferndale. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed working with wood and was widely known for his custom gun stocks work and furniture. Vistiation Saturday 4-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary 7 p.m. at Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home, 30351 Dequindre (one block S. of 13 Mile Rd.) Madison Heights, MI. Additional visitation Monday 11 a.m. until time of Mass 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Sanilac, MI. Memorials to donor's choice.
TAYLOR PHOEBE TAYLOR Age 88 of Swartz Creek, formerly of Lapeer, died December 20, 2008. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Burial in Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Visitation at the funeral home Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Contributions to Genesys Home & Hospice Care, 3933 Beecher Rd, Flint, MI 48532. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survived by daughters, Judith (John) Paris and Carole (Dr. Fred) Nerone; grandsons, Robert (Patricia) Paris and John (Dhana) Paris; great grandchildren, Mariah, Adrian, Valentino, Raven and Ethan; brother, Donald (Mary Jane) McLeod; special friend, Cal Rossman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan and Phoebe McLeod; her husband, Robert; and her brother, Harold McLeod. Tributes may be posted at: www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
TAYLOR ROBERT G TAYLOR ROBERT TAYLOR Age 68, of St. Clair Shores, died Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Zebrowski) Taylor. Dear father of Janette Taylor, Kelly Singleton, Tracey (Donald) Gallivan, Kerry (John) Lewis and Michael (Maureen) Taylor. Dear brother of Sharon (Raymond) Waldorf and Joseph Taylor. Also 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Pre-deceased by his sister, Janet Taylor, and his brother, Michael Taylor. Funeral service 1 p.m. Saturday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home, 28499 Schoenherr, Warren. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m.
TECHNER SEYMOUR TECHNER SY TECHNER Beloved husband of Myrna Techner. Dear father of Dale Techner Sparague, Charles (Paula) Techner, and Sam (Susan) Techner. Adoring grandfather of Kyle, Jaime and Emily Techner and Regine Sparague. Also survived by David and Ilene Techner and many other nieces, nephews and friends. SERVICES 2:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT PARK BENJAMIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 2401 STEELES AVENUE WEST, TORONTO, 416-663-9060. Local Arrangements by Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com.
TEIFKE, GENEVIEVE K TEIFKE age 95; of Rochester Hills; December 26, 2008. Loving wife of the late Harold; dear mother of Barbara (Daniel) Mortier and the late William (Coletta) Teifke; grandmother of Joyce (Brian) Melling, Laura (Larry) Petz, Timothy (Shawn) Teifke, Teresa (Steven) Davis, Katherine Teifke, Susan (Steven) Leslie, and Tamara (Steven) Hartman; survived by 13 great grandchildren. Mrs. Teifke will Lie in State at St. Irenaeus Catholic Church 771 Old Perch Rd. Rochester Hills Monday December 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Suggested memorials to Beaumont Hospice or American House-Stone. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester. Online guestbook www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
TEMELKO DONE NIKOLLA TEMELKO DONE TEMELKO Age 88. December 14, 2008 of Dearborn. Beloved husband of Rose. Loving father of Patsy (DeWitt) White, Christina (the late Larry) Myrand, John (Nancy) Temelko, and Linda (Mark) Forsthoefel. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, Angela, John, Heather, Shannon, Mark, Brad, Hilary, Whitney, Carly, Sarah, and six great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Dearborn chapel of the Voran Funeral Home, Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday December 18, 2008 at St. Clement Orthodox Church. In state 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Clement Orthodox Church, 19600 Ford Rd. Dearborn, Michigan 48128. Obituary/Guestbook at www.voranfuneralhome.com.
TENAGLIA AUDREY TENAGLIA Age 42, December 15, 2008. Beloved wife of Michel. Loving mother of Rocco, Glenn, Serafina and Silvana. Loving daughter of Glenn and JoAnn Atkin. Loving daughter-in-law of Rocco and Ida. Dear sister of Loretta Laughry, Karen Rose and Marjory VerHulst. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., (Shelby Twp.), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile. In state Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 3834 N. Mill St. in Dryden until 11:00 a.m. Mass. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
TERRY GERALD C TERRY SR GERALD TERRY SR Age 89, December 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Marian. Loving father of Sharon, Linda Sharp, Marian Macauley, Gerald C. Jr., William and Pete. Also survived by eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dear brother of Eleanor McKenzie. WWII Veteran and Retired Sgt. Major-Michigan National Guard. Visitation at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd., Livonia Tuesday 2-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. with Funeral Service at 10 a.m. Share a memory of Gerald at www.rggrharris.com
THEISEN RONALD G THEISEN RONALD THEISEN Age 54 of Westland. Ronald lost a courageous battle to cancer on November 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Linda. Loving son of Muriel and the late Eugene. Stepfather of Shawn (Celeste) Awkerman and Tiffany (Jeff) Holcomb. Grandfather of Nico, Kelsey, Alexis, Kayla, Kaitlyn, Kolette, Nevaeh and Skylar. Loving brother of Valerie, Lynn (Raymond) Dedo, Nancy (Barry) Hanlon, Mary Lou (John) Smolinski, Joe (Theresa) Theisen and the late Audrey. Son-in-law of Warren (the late Lucille) Awkerman. Best friend of Vicky Theisen. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Ronald retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. Besides being an avid fan of U of M football, he was an Elvis impersonator for many years. He is loved by many and will be dearly missed. In state Thursday 9 a.m. until Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. at S.S. Simon & Jude Catholic Church, 32500 Palmer Rd., Westland. Family will recieve friends Tuesday 2-8 p.m. and Wednesday 12-8 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Rd., Westland. Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Angela Hospice or charity of choice. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com
THIEL FRANCES C THIEL FRANCES THIEL FRANCES C MARSACK THIEL FRANCES MARSACK THIEL (NEE MARSACK) Age 91. December 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Duane (Marion) Thiel, Elaine (Damiano) Evola, Carole (James) Onufrak, and the late Beverly (Sam) DiMaggio and Ralph (Joan) Cadieux. Dear grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 18. Dear sister of Anna (Richard) Tylkowski, Amelia (Edmund) Gates, and the late Charles (Shirley) Marsack, Louise VanDermarliere, Frank Marsack, and Ralph (Sharon) Marsack. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Son, Inc., 36900 Schoenherr Rd. at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Funeral Mass Friday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul on the Lake, 157 Lakeshore Dr., Grosse Pointe Farms until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Paul Cemetery, Grosse Pointe Farms. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
THOMA ELEANOR R THOMA ELEANOR THOMA ELEANOR R Age 80, December 26, 2008 of Trenton. Beloved wife of John Jr. Loving mother of Mary Ann Thoma, Peggy Gotsis, Carol Thoma-Perry, Joan Huff, Connie D'Onofrio, Diana Plensdorf and John Thoma III. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and her sister Helen Klenczar. In state at the Trenton Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes., 3200 West Rd., Sunday 5-9 p.m. and Monday 2-8 p.m. with Rosary, Monday 5 p.m. Mrs. Thoma will also lie in state at St. Stephen Catholic Church, New Boston, Tuesday 10 a.m. until funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in memory of Eleanor's life may be made to Right TO Life OF Michigan. Visit on-line guest book of The Trenton Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes at www.martenson.com or phone 734-671-5400.
THOMAS, CHARLES RAYMOND T THOMAS CHARLES THOMAS CHARLES RAYMOND THOMAS age 76; passed away suddenly December 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Jackson); loving father of Bruce (Margaret) and Gloria Graffis (Terry); grandfather of Robert, Tabatha, Amanda, David, Jacob, Erin and Brian; great grandfather of four; brother of Mildred Sherwood (Glenn) and the late Preston, Marvese and Roger; uncle of many. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran. Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Service Friday January 2, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Heart of the Lakes VFW Post 1008 (1690 Airport Rd., Waterford, MI). Inurnment at 2 p.m. Great Lakes National Cemetery (4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI.) In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc. 1689 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 or the American Diabetes Assoc. 3601 S. Green Rd., Cleveland, OH. 44122 would be appreciated.
THOR PAUL C THOR PAUL THOR Dec 8, 2008, age 45. Loving husband of Terri for five years. Beloved son of Don and Nancy. Brother of Terri Guibord and Diane (Dave) Mullins. Uncle of 2 nieces and 5 nephews. Family will receive friends at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile, Livonia, MI 48152 on Fri, Dec 12, 2008 12-8pm. Funeral service Sat, Dec 13, 2008 10:30am at the funeral home. Please leave the family a message at: www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com
THOR ROBERT D THOR ROBERT THOR age 83; of Lakeview, MI, formerly Rochester Hills; December 13, 2008. Husband of Joyce; father of Sandra (Thomas) Wheeler, Kristine Fullmer and Thomas (Patty) Thor; grandfather of Shelley, Greg, Nicole, Kelly, Matthew and Natasha; great grandfather of seven; brother of Mary, Lannie and Dexter. Mr. Thor was a member of Rochester Hills Moose Lodge #409. Funeral Service Wednesday 3 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home - Davis Chapel, 3530 Auburn Rd., Auburn Hills. Visitation Wednesday 1 p.m. until time of service.
THORNELL MARGARET JANE THORNELL MARGARET THORNELL Died peacefully in her Harbor Springs home on December 25, 2008. Born September 20, 1918 in Buffalo, New York to Pearl and Louis Petersen, she grew up in Redford, Michigan. On September 30, 1939, she married Charles B. Thornell and celebrated 52 years of companionship until his death on April 5, 1991. Margaret and Charles felt fortunate spending so many years in beautiful Northern Michigan. In 1954 they built a home on Burt Lake where their family spent the summer and enjoyed the Christmas holidays. In 1985, they moved to Harbor Springs, Michigan where Margaret, an avid gardener, became an active member of the Harbor Springs Garden Club. Margaret is survived by her four children and their spouses: Anne Christine and Michael R. Magee of Los Gatos, CA; Charlotte Jane and Gary R. Skilton of Milford, MI; Kathleen Ann and Charles B. Thornell, Jr. of Plymouth, MI; and Douglas P. Thornell, of Commerce Township, MI. She was the proud grandmother of six grandchildren and the great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. Schiller Funeral Home of Harbor Springs assisted the family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Friends are invited to share memories of Margaret and offer condolences to her family at www.stonefuneralhomeinc.com.
THRASHER MARY L THRASHER MARY THRASHER Age 89. December 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Cameron. Loving mother of Pamela J. (Craig) Klaver, Susan J. (Greg) Warford and the late Paul C. Mother-in-law of Linda Thrasher. Proud grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 16. Visitation Saturday 5-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-8 p.m. at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blks. E of Woodward), Royal Oak. Service Monday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Share your memories at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com
TITO DENNIS M Age 62, December 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Gerry. Loving father of Dennis Jr. Stepfather of Richard (Kelly) Shene. Proud grandfather of Taylor, LeeAnn, Connor and Carson. Son of Marie and the late Emil. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home, 25800 Harper Ave. (3 blocks N. of 10 Mile) Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Interment private. Memories to be shared at: www.bcfh.com
TOBIAS RICHARD S TOBIAS RICHARD TOBIAS 68, died on December 12th in Sacramento, California. A long time resident of Northwest Detroit, Richards first newspaper assignment began with a home delivery route during the early 1950's with The Detroit News. He attended Wayne State University, and later became a writer for several newspapers including The Detroit News. Richard worked as a freelance writer all his life writing for a variety of publications. Richard was a compassionate man who became a community organizer and advocated for the homeless and less fortunate. Richard was cherished as a confidante and mentor who inspired many close friends in the art and music worlds. Richard was the father of the late Michael Tobias. He is survived by his children David and Julia Tobias, Michelle Davies, and his wife Valeri Kennedy, brother Kenneth Tobias and sister Elaine Engelhart. A memorial service will be held at a future date.
TOBIN, MARCIA M TOBIN MARCIA TOBIN of Waterford; December 17, 2008; after a long courageous battle with cancer. Marcia is survived by her daughter Michelle (Charles) Belzer of Lake Forest, IL; her husband of 35 years, Cliff Daugherty; her sisters Karen Denio and Marlene Tobin; and her granddaughter Colette Belzer. Marcia was a graduate of Pontiac Central High School and retired from Pontiac Cash Register. She was a member of the American Business Womens Association Multi Lakes Chapter where she was selected Woman of the Year. Memorials in her memory may be made to Karmanos Cancer. Private services were held. To send a condolence to the family go to www.coatsfuneralhome.com and select Guestbook
TODD JUNE B TODD JUNE TODD December 23, 2008. Age 88. Loving wife of the late Harry. Dearest mother of Bill (Betty), Shirley (Richard) Wioncek, Betsy, Pat (John) Mengel, Joanne (John) Stadnicar. Dear grandmother of Rachael, Bill, Matt, Jennifer, Jason, Patrick, Catherine and Andrea. Sister of Tom Sass and the late Shirley Beegle and Bud Sass. Memorial Service Saturday 2:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorial Gathering Saturday 12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice. www.howe-peterson.com
TOTH, VIOLA E TOTH VIOLA TOTH December 14, 2008; age 98. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers, Ed and Al, and sisters, Nell, Effie, Esther, Helen, Evelyn, and Edna. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Family will receive friends Thursday 2 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to Michigan Humane Society. The family thanks Beaumont Hospice for their loving care of Viola. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
TOTZKAY MICHAEL K TOTZKAY MICHAEL TOTZKAY December 6, 2008. Age 28. Beloved husband of Natalie. Loving father of Haven and Faith Totzkay and Zachary Totzkay. Proud son of Raymond (the late Karen) Totzkay and Debora Lowe. Devoted brother of Jennifer and Carolina Totzkay. Dear grandson of Irene (the late George) Totzkay, Marie (the late John) Garvie and Russell (Ruth) Lowe. Loving son-in-law of Dennis and Brenda Harris. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his brother-in-law Matthew Harris. Visitation Saturday 2-9 p.m. with service being held at 7 p.m on Saturday at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. www.mccabefuneralhome.com
TOWNSEND HEIDI A TOWNSEND HEIDI TOWNSEND Age 44, December 28, 2008. Beloved wife of David. Dear mother of Lindsay, Heather and David Jr. Grandmother of Brady. Daughter of John. Sister of Michael, Peter and Richard. Preceded in death by her mother Rose and brother John Jr. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday 11 a.m. at Buehler Funeral Home 26429 Gratiot, Roseville
TRACEY LAWRENCE TRACEY LARRY TRACEY Suddenly, December 10, 2008. Age 60 of Westland. Loving husband of Peggy. Dear father of Jennifer (Rob) Wood. Beloved son of Bill and Louise Tracey. Dear brother of Terry Tracey and Renee (Steve) Siivola. Proud papa of Tyler Wood. Visitation Friday 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral Service at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (Betwn. Ford and Cherry Hill). Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. To share memories, please visit: www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com
TRACEY MARY TRACEY December 25, 2008. Age 86. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Dear mother of Bettina Downey, John (Mary Ann) Tracey, Ellen (Kevin) McGeagh and Carol (Alex) Braitman. Loving grandmother of Patrick Downey, Allison McGeagh, Lauren and Holly Tracey and Elizabeth and Hannah Braitman. Sister of Robert (Charlie) Roseliep. Memorial services to take place at a later date. Arranged by SIMPLE FUNERALS, Birmingham - www.SimpleFuneralsInMichigan.com. Memorials suggested to Ruth Alden Children Clothing Drive.
TREMMEL BARBARA J TREMMEL BARBARA TREMMEL BARBARA VALENTINE TRAMMEL BARBARA J VALENTINE TRAMMEL (nee VALENTINE) Age 66. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Jerry (Corey) and Michael. Proud and loving grandmother of Michael, Alexa and Samantha. Dear sister of Loretta Valentine. Loving niece of Arlene Braun. Loving aunt of Kyle, April (Frank) and Brian Valentine. Dear friend of Nancy Wheeler and Elaine Wilman. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd), Warren. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service Friday 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the O.E.S. Jefferson Chapter Lodge # 489. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
(nee VALENTINE) Age 66. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Jerry (Corey) and Michael. Proud and loving grandmother of Michael, Alexa and Samantha. Dear sister of Loretta Valentine. Loving niece of Arlene Braun. Loving aunt of Kyle, April (Frank) and Brian Valentine. Dear friend of Nancy Wheeler and Elaine Wilman. Funeral Service Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 1/2 Mile Rd), Warren. Visitation Thursday 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service Friday 7:30 p.m. under the auspices of the O.E.S. Jefferson Chapter Lodge # 489. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
TRAYNER BERNARD P TRAYNER BERNARD TRAYNER December 11, 2008, age 80. Beloved husband of Genevieve for 53 years. Devoted father of Larry (Annette), Paul (Mary), and Gerard (Stephanie). Dear grandfather of Nanette, Mindi, Justin, Nicole, Ashley, Anthony, and Raven. Dear great-grandfather of Lia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. Member of the Detroit Association of the Deaf for 62 years. In state Tuesday 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church (25700 W. Six Mile Rd., Redford). Mass 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Prayer Service 7 p.m. www.howepeterson.com
TROUTWINE, MARCELLA JUNE WAGNER TROUTWINE MARCELLA WAGNER TROUTWINE MARCELLA TROUTWINE MARCELLA ARRINGTON TROUTWINE MARCELLA WAGNER ARRINGTON TROUTWINE age 91; December 13, 2008; of Troy since 1999, formerly of Lake Orion and Gaylord. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Wagner and the late Willard Troutwine; loving mother of Barbara Duncan Samel (Bob) and Joyce Robertson Zeleji (Larry); and step-mother of Joyce Warchol (Anthony), Samuel Troutwine, Timothy Troutwine (Carol), and the late Madoline Sue Johnson; dear sister of Delores Rickerd (Leslie); and mother-in-law to Sandy Troutwine; 23 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Elbert and Mattie Arrington; siblings, Viola Reed, Virginia Edson, Harvey Gallagher and Juanita Reene; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Visitation Sunday 5 to 8 p.m. at Price Funeral Home, 3725 Rochester Road (between Big Beaver and Wattles Road) Troy 248-689-0700. In State Monday 11 a.m. until Funeral 12 Noon at Price Funeral Home. Memorials to Gilda's Club of Royal Oak. Interment White ChapelMemorial Cemetery, Troy.
TRUDELL THOMAS I TRUDELL THOMAS TRUDELL Age 70, of Howell, MI, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. Born July 31, 1938 son of Elmer and Catherine (Boyle) Trudell. Thomas was a Navy veteran and a graduate of St. Alphonsis H. S., Eastern Michigan University and received a Juris Doctorate from Cooley Law School. Thomas was a professor and counselor at Oakland Community College and a former Livonia elementary school teacher. He was a member of the Howell Elks Lodge No. 2168 and the Howell American Legion Devereaux Post No. 141. Beloved husband of Diane, father of Beth Anne (Robert) Niepokuj of Waterford, Amy (Mike Lutz) Trudell of Vandalia, MI and Matthew (Kelly) Trudell of Waterford. Also survived by four grandchildren and his siblings, Mary Esper of Livonia and John Trudell of Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his brother James. Visitation Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. (Elk's service 7 p.m.) with memorial services Thursday, 1:30 p.m. at the MacDonald's Funeral Home - Howell (517-546-2800). Memorial contributions are suggested to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Please visit the family's online guestbook at www.macdonaldsfuneralhome.com
TRUPP ELAINE M TRUPP ELAINE TRUPP December 13, 2008. Dear wife of the late Paul. Dear mother of Gary (Sylvanna), Brian, Donna Duncan, Deborah (Randy) Naughton and Linda (Mark) Lytwyn. Also survived by seven grandchildren and her dogs. In state 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at St. Mary Queen of Creation Church, 50931 Maria, New Baltimore until liturgy at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the church. Arrangements by Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Rd., New Baltimore.
TULADZIECK DANIEL J TULADZIECK DANIEL TULADZIECK DANNY TULADZIECK Age 46. Died suddenly December 7, 2008. Beloved son of the late Edward and the late Angela Tuladzieck. Loving brother of Edward and Michael. Dear Godfather of Mary Valenti. Also survived by many dear relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-9 pm with a 7 pm Rosary Service at the D.S. Temrowski & Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover Road at Common (12 1/2 Mile Road). In State Saturday 9:30 am at St. Edmund Catholic Church until the time of the Funeral Mass 10:00 am. Please share memories at: www.Temrowski.com
TURANSKY MARY TURANSKY December 13, 2008. Age 86, Dear sister of Helen (late Joseph) Gondek, Dr. Stephen (Daryle) Turansky and the late John (Frances) Turansky. Dear daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Turansky. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mary was a retired Buyer for the Detroit Board of Education, and will be dearly missed by her family. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. (with 6:30 p.m. Rosary) at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J. Mandziuk & Son Funeral Directors, Inc., 3801 18 Mile Rd. (at NW corner of Ryan). In state Tuesday 9:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 41233 Ryan Rd. (just N. of 18 Mile) for 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet.
TURCSANYI MILDRED E TURCSANYI MILDRED TURCSANYI Of Wyandotte. November 30, 2008. Age 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving sister of Robert (Fran) Kreft and sister-in-law of Betty Hodson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 2-8 p.m. with a Rosary at 5 p.m. at Czopek Funeral Directors, 2157 Oak St., Wyandotte, 734-285-9000. Funeral Service Wednesday, in state 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 353 Elm, Wyandotte with Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at Our Lady of Hope Cemetery.
TURNER DOUGLAS SPENCER TURNER DOUGLAS TURNER Age 92 of Clawson, died Sunday, December 14, 2008. Veteran of Army/Airforce, serving in WWII. Douglas is survived by his wife Jean of 62 years; children Douglas (Vicki), Robert (Jane), Lawrence (Sharon), Thomas (Beth), Mary (Jim) Dalbec, Susan (Chris) Jurczak; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and brother Jack Turner. Funeral service is Tuesday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, in state 10:00 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m. Donations to Beaumont Hospice. Online condolences can be made at www.gramerfuneralhome.com
TURNER SHARON TURNER Age 64. December 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Thomas (Adella) and Michael (Jennifer) Turner. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Thomas, Hannah, Benjamin and Emma Turner. Dear sister of Robert Leach, Sandra (James) Moore and James Leach. Dear daughter-in-law of Virginia Turner. Dear sister-in-law of Larry Turner and Shirley Siler. Funeral Monday 7 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Visitation Monday 5-9 p.m. Expressions of sympathy can be shared with the family at: www.wasikfuneralhome.com
TURNER WAYNE DOUGLAS TURNER WAYNE TURNER Age 80, of Wayne, November 16, 1928 - December 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Donna Turner. Loving father of Lawrence (Lea Ann), Robert (Deborah), Sharon (William) Taylor, Thomas (Jan), Karen (Randy) Soderberg, Kathy Beckett and Janice (Steven) Beyer. Dear grandfather of 23 and great-grandfather of 14. Visitation Saturday 10:00 a.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral Service at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 980 N. Newburgh Rd., Westland (btwn. Ford and Cherry Hill). Memorial contributions may be made to Angela Hospice. To view obituary and share memories, log on to www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com
TWOREK MARTHA M TWOREK MARTHA TWOREK December 5, 2008. Age 80. Beloved wife of the late William P. Loving mother of Diane, Bonnie, William M. (Lori) and the late John. Dear sister of the late Stella Wolny, Caroline Leskovansky and Dorothy Jagodzinski. Funeral Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile Rd). Visitation Monday from 2:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
TYLUTKI LOTTIE T TYLUTKI LOTTIE TYLUTKI Age 88, December 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Dearest mother of Joseph J. (the late Judith), James, Robert (Joan) and Lawrence (Candace). Loving grandmother of many grandchildren. Dear sister of Jenny and Felix. Family will receive friends Sunday 1-8 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In state Monday 8:30 a.m. at St. Linus Church until Mass at 9 a.m.
Stories by Donna Gundle-Krieg:
Education in the United States
Books With Stories by Donna Gundle-Krieg
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Michigan Death Notices home page
Northern Michigan Shanty Creek/ Schuss Mountain Rental For Ski and Golf
