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MICHIGAN DEATH NOTICES
December 2008
LAST NAME "V"
VALDEZ LUPE VALDEZ Age 73 of Seguin, formerly of Michigan passed away on December 4, 2008. Rosary and Mass were held on December 5 and 6, 2008 in Seguin. Private interment will be held at a later date. Lupe was born on September 5, 1935 in Gonzales, Texas to Guadalupe and Crecencia Moreno Valdez. Lupe proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, a 25 year mason and a shriner. He retired after 42 years with National Steel in Michigan. In retirement he ran a lawn repair business and income tax and bookkeeping business. He loved fishing, hunting and bowling. His parents precede him in death. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Linda Valdez; step-mother, Minnie Salinas; sister, Anna Maria Castellanos and husband Manuel; brothers, Thomas M. Valdez and wife, Ellen and Jose A. Valdez and wife, Ivette; eight nieces and nephews. Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com.
VALICENTO ELIZABETH J VALICENTO ELIZABETH VALICENTO December 12, 2008. Beloved wife of James P. Dear mother of James P. III (Suzanne), Toni A. (John) Panzo, Dan C. and Randy J. (Debbie). Grandmother of Randy II (Kim), Gina, Julie, Chris, Torrie and Alex. Great Grandmother of Briannah Mary. Sister of I. J. Poupard, Kathleen Linderman and Dolores Smith. Funeral Monday 11 a.m. from the chapel of the L. J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Sunday 1-9 p.m. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com
VANBUHLER ROBERT P VANBUHLER ROBERT VANBUHLER Age 75, December 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Maureen for 47 years. Dear father of Dawn (Winton) Crawford, Susan (Angelo) Koumariotis and Joy VanBuhler. Grandfather of Amanda, Stephanie and Julia. Brother of Gertrude Auty and Mary (Ron) White. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Scripture Service. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster (between Ford and Cherry Hill).
VANDETTE BERNARD S VANDETTE BERNARD VANDETTE BERNIE VANDETTE Dec.9, 2008 age 65. Born on April 6, 1927. Bernie grew up in Houghton, Michigan before lying about his age and joining the navy during his sophomore year of high school. A. veteran of WW11 he served in the pacific as a gunner and remained active on the naval reserves at Grosse Ile Naval Air Station until 1969. Bernie received his undergraduate degree from Northern Michigan University and later a Masters of Arts degree in History from Eastern Michigan. He finished with a Master of Arts degree in Administration from the University of Michigan. He began his teaching career in Lincoln Park in 1958 and later moved to Taylor. Bernie retired from Taylor Public Schools after a long career as a history and social studies teacher at Kennedy and Taylor Center high schools, as Assistant Principal at Taylor Center and as Assistant Director of Vocational Education at the Taylor Vocational Center. Beloved Husband of the late Lorraine. Dear Father of Christine Schumacher, James (Nicolette), and Steve (Barbara). Loving grandfather of Ashley Schumacher (Cox) Lauren Schumacher (oriani, Branden, Ryan, Brianne, Chad & Heather. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel), 36200 Five Mile Rd. one mile w. of Farmington Rd. Sunday 1-9 pm with a Scripture Service 7:00 pm. In state St Kenneth Catholic Church, 13951 Haggerty Rd., Plymouth (South of Five Mile), Monday until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. Memorial to Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society
VANFLETEREN TODD A VANFLETEREN TODD VANFLETEREN December 28, 2008. Age 47 of Troy. Loving son of Susan and the late F. Warren. Dear brother of Ken (Linda) and Michael (Ann). Loving uncle of Michele, Jenna, Brian, Emily and Megan. Special nephew of Allene Hudson, Bill Budge (Lee) and Mary King (Ray). Also survived by many cousins. Family will receive friends at A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (between Maple and Big Beaver). Tuesday 2-8 p.m. with Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial tributes to Leader Dogs for the Blind. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com
VELLUCCI RICHARD J VELLUCCI RICHARD VELLUCCI Age 78, December 11, 2008 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Janet. Loving father of Cynthia Fink, Sandra (Ronald) Rayba and Barbara (David) Krieg. Dear brother of Helen Grasso. Dearest grandfather of Courtney and Ashley Fink, Christoffer Krieg and great grandfather of Raegan Diane Waldrop. Also leaves many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 11:30 a.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home, 3206 Fort, Lincoln Park. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery. Visitation Friday 2-8 p.m.
VESPA ANTONIO VESPA TONY VESPA Age 77, of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Lisa. Loving father of Michael and Maria. Dear brother of Emily and Connie. Preceded in death by Josephine and Victor. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 p.m. at The Allen Park Chapel-Martenson Family of Funeral Homes, 10915 Allen Rd., Allen Park (corner of Goddard). In state Saturday, 11 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Mass at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Lincoln Park. Visit the on-line guest book at www.martenson.com.
VICKORY, ROBERT ALAN VICKORY ROBERT VICTORY 62; of Lewiston, MI; passed away on December 14, 2008 at Grayling Mercy Hospital. He was born on May 15, 1946 to Robert and Gladys (Starner) Vickory in Pontiac, MI. He has lived in Lewiston for the past 8 yrs, formerly of Atlas, MI. He retired as a telephone line equipment technician after 30+ years, working for Michigan Bell, AT&T, Americtech, and SBC. He was an active member of the Lewiston Moose Lodge, he was past Governor, and currently was serving as chaplain and state board member. He was also a member of the Lewiston Funs Ones, and the Lewsiton Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed both golf and pool leagues. Above all else came his family. Robert is survived by his wife, Marcyann of Lewiston; sons, Michael of DeWitt, MI, Matthew (Kathleen) of Oxford, MI, and Jason of Burton, MI; daughters, Brenda (Timothy) Fox of Lake Orion, MI, Wendy (Theodore) VanSipe of Ortonville, MI, Marcianna (Frank) Pochyla of Springport, MI, and Catherine Moricz of Springport, MI; 20 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brothers, Tom (Vickie) of White Lake, MI, and Larry and Jay (Linda) both of Burton, MI; sisters, Patricia (Bruce) Williams of Burton, MI, Debra (Phil) Hankins of Grand Blanc, MI and Bonnie (Pete) Garza of Burton, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jessica and Elliot Fox, and a nephew, Danny Vickory. Memorial Services will be held on January 18, 2009 at the Lewiston Moose Lodge, Mr Ken Honeycutt officiating. The family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association or the the Lewiston Moose Lodge. Arrangements were entrusted to the Green Funeral Home. Condolence messages can be sent via our website, www.greenfuneralhomes.com
VIDOSH ROBERT VIDOSH BOB VIDOSH Age 78. December 5, 2008 of Clinton Twp. Loving husband of Pat for 57 years. Loving father of Ellen (John) Stenton, Janet (Jim) Kolaczynski, Peggy (John) Simon and Jack (Glenda) Vidosh. Grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of three. Brother of John (Rose) Vidosh. Predeceased by parents, Albert and Katherine Vidosh and siblings, Albert Vidosh and Eleanor Augugliaro. Instate Tuesday 10 a.m. at American Lutheran Church, 38795 Mulberry, Clinton Twp, until funeral service 11 a.m. Visitation Monday 2-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield (N. of 15 Mile). Donations appreciated to American Lutheran Church and St. John Hospice. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com
VILLAROSA EDGARDO VILLAROSA EDDIE VILLAROSA Died of complications from pneumonia on December 30, 2008, in Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Beloved husband to Loremar for 51 years. Dearest father of Bobet (Luzien) Villarosa, Joe (Nina) Villarosa, Edgardo Jr. (Teresa) Villarosa, Ron (Maricel) Villarosa, Marjorie (Mark) McKinney and Divina (Jeff) Charping. Proud grandfather of Adam, Joey, Ryan, Devin, Alexis, Kristy, Brandon, Grant, Trevor, Connor, Jacqueline and Alexander. Brother to Salvator (Annie) Villarosa. Visitation on Friday (Jan 2nd, 2-9 p.m. Rosary at 7 p.m.) at Voran Funeral Home, Allen Park. Mass Service at St Mary Magdalen in Melvindale on Saturday (Jan 3rd, 10 a.m., in-state at 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, please make an online donation to: Oakwood Healthcare System Foundation 23400 Michigan Ave Suite 301 Dearborn, MI 48124-1915.
VINCENT SR MARY ANN GAWEL VINCENT SR MARY ANN VINCENT SR MARY VINCENT SR MARY GAWEL VINCENT (MARY ANN GAWEL) December 29, 2008. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Friday following Translation Service at 10 a.m. with prayers at 10:15 a.m. at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Viewing at the convent 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and 1-8 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
VIRGILIO ANNA M VIRGILIO ANNA VIRGILIO Died December 14, 2008. Age 63. Beloved wife of Carlo. Dear mother of Christina (Nicholas) Watson and Jim (Gabriela). Proud grandmother of James. Loving daughter of Domenica (the late Alfred) Nardone. Dear sister of Sue Andrews. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township), 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 1-9 p.m. Scripture Service Thursday at 7 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 53600 Mound (between 24 and 25 Mile Rds.) until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment Guarding Angel. Tribute to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society are welcome. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com.
VIRGILIA SISTER MARY VIRGILIA SISTER VIRGILIA SISTER MARY VIRGILIA SISTER SOPHIE DRAGOWSKI VIRGILIA (Sophie Dragowski) December 26, 2008. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday following the Translation Service at 10:00 a.m. with Prayers at 10:15 a.m. at the Felician Convent, 36800 Schoolcraft, Livonia. Viewing at the Convent Saturday 2-8 pm and Sunday 1-8 pm. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500. Memorials may be made to the Felician Sisters Retirement Fund. www.howepeterson.com
VIRLEY GLEN E VIRLEY GLEN VIRLEY a resident of Milford for over 58 years and owner and operator of Virley Roofing; died at his home on December 4, 2008; he was 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Phream Virley and Hendric (Nikki) Virley; daughter, Star (Dave) Siburt; grandchildren, Derek, Amber, Chase, Shayla, Michael and David; a sister, St. Nore "Pauline" Virley; and many loving extended family members and dear friends. A Funeral Service will be held at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 404 East Liberty, Milford, on Saturday, December 6, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Oakland Hills Cemetery, Novi. Friends may visit Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. For further information please phone 248-684-6645 or visit www.LynchFuneralDirectors.com
VITALE LIBORIE VITALE LENA VITALE December 3, 2008, age 91. Beloved and adored mother of Anthony (Marit) Rosacci, and Bill Shivas. Proud grandmother of eight and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Frances (Joseph) Cavataio. Predeceased by her loving siblings Anthony, Mary, and Jack. Lena retired from Sears after 31 years of service. During her retirement she was very involved in helping others and was a volunteer at Holy Cross Hospital for 20 years. She will be sadly missed by everyone. Visitation Sunday 3-9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary Service. Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons Inc., 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd.). Interment White Chapel Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com
VOLKENS BILL VOLKENS Age 61. Best friend and soulmate of Ann Stack. Loving father of Alexandrea and Jessica. Dear step-father of Mark (Shelli) Radtke, Michael Stack and Siobhan (Mike) Vandenbossche. Proud grandfather of seven. Predeceased by his parents and sister. Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m. at the funeral home. To share a memory, visit www.bcfh.com
VOLTMER, RODNEY D VOLTMER RODNEY VOLTMER of Keego Harbor; December 22, 2008; age 50. Loving son of Ginger (Daune) Miles; dear brother of Linda Ewer, Rick (Debbie) Voltmer, Bruce (Pam) Voltmer, Terri (Muhammad) Aslam, Jodi (Tom) Murdock and Jacki Biskner; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mr. Voltmer was the coordinating manager at Henry Ford Hospital Vendor Compliance and was a member of Community Bible Church. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the RIVERSIDE CHAPEL, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. Officiating Pastor Thomas Hampton. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday 3 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Online guest book www.modetzfuneralhomes.com
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