THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008 LOCAL NEWS DETROIT FREE PRESS WWW.FREEP.COM Fieger, Johnson trial is to start today accused of making illegal campaign contributions Geoffrey Fieger and Come back to freep.com for Ruby Johnson Ridge, is Idaho. represented Lawyers his partner are updates today. by BY DAVID ASHENFELTER gally recruited 64 employees, on and a $250,000 fine. charged with re- Detroit criminal lawyer Steven FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER vendors, friends and relatives Fieger also is charged with cruiting people to nish the legal reputation of Fishman. to contribute $127,000 to John obstruction of justice for alleg- contribute to John Fieger's legendary lawyer, Ger- Judge Paul Borman ruled After months of legal wran- Edwards' 2004 presidential edly trying to conceal an in- Edwards' 2004 ry Spence, 79, who boasts that that Fieger can't argue at trial gling, the criminal trial for campaign and reimbursed criminating memo from a fed- campaign.
he has never lost a criminal that he was the target of a vinflamboyant lawyer Geoffrey them from law firm coffers. eral grand jury, trying to shift case in five decades of practic- dictive federal prosecution. Fieger and law partner Vernon The charges conspiracy, blame for the scheme to his de- Johnson and Fieger have de- ing law. Spence and cocounsel The trial is expected to take (Ven) Johnson is to get under making illegal campaign contri- ceased law partner and trying nied the charges, saying they David Nevin, a prominent Boi- weeks. way today with opening state- butions and causing the Ed- to influence the testimony of wouldn't knowingly break the se, Idaho, criminal lawyer, won ments in U.S.
District Court in wards campaign to file false re- two grand jury witnesses. The law. Convictions could cost acquittals of white supremacist Contact DAVID ASHENFELTER Detroit. ports with the Federal Election charge carries a maximum pen- them their liberty and their le- Randy Weaver and Weaver's at or Federal prosecutors say Commission carry a maxi- alty of 10 years in prison and a gal careers. friend Keith Harris after a 1992 Johnson, 46, and Fieger, 57, ille- mum penalty of 5 years in pris- $250,000 fine.
A conviction also would tar- shootout with federal agents at DEATH NOTICES Phone: 800-926-8237 (option 4) Fax: 586-977-7510 On the web: www.detroitnewspapers.com/deathnotices 12 Today ARMSTRONG, GEORGE 3 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. BALKCOM, KENNETH 3 p.m. James H. Cole Home for Funerals, Detroit.
BURGUM, WILLIAM 11 a.m. Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple, Birmingham. CHIMKA, MARY 10:30 a.m. at St.
Sebastian Catholic Church. COCCIMIGLIO, ERNEST 11 a.m. at Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd, Utica. CROWLEY, JOHN 10:00 a.m.
at Transfiguration Catholic Church in Southfield FARMER, ROBERT 7 p.m. at S.K. Schultz Funeral Home, 43300 Garfield, Clinton Twp. GRAND, ALEX 11 a.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Plymouth.
GUY, NANCY 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power, Farmington. HALL, MARGARET 11:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Big Rapids KNOY, BESSIE 10 a.m. at Heeney-Sundquist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington Rd. KORNELL, TODD 11 a.m.
at St. Patrick Church, Brighton. KOUNTOUPES, MARY 11 a.m. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. LEWANDOWSKI, WALTER 11:30 am D.S.
Temrowski Sons Funeral Home MERCIER, ROGER 1 p.m., L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 8809 Wayne Road (at Joy Road). MIFSUD, NATHANIEL 11 a.m. at Taylor Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home. MOSES, MARLENE 11 a.m.
at Christ Church Detroit, 960 E. Jefferson, Detroit. PREDIGER, BETTY JANE 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Dearborn Hts.
RAGNOLI, DIANA 10:00 a.m. Mass at Church of the Holy Spirit RAMEY, EDWARD 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 2803 First Wyandotte. SHEMET, SEAN 11 a.m.
at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 7 Mile, west of Middlebelt, Livonia. SMITH, DAVID Funeral at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Romeo.
TAM, HERBERT 11 a.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N. of 15 Mile VENTO, VINCENZO 11 am Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at 16 Mile. WRIGHT, EVELYN GRACE 11:00 a.m.
at Brightmoor Christian Church in Novi WYCKOFF, LLOYD L. 11 a.m. at Church of Nazarene, 38600 Palmer Westland. ZELNO, ROSE 9:30 a.m. at Chapman's Mortuary Huntington, West Virginia.
304-523-9424 10 Death Notices BENEY SAMUEL D. April 13, 2008. Age 84. Beloved husband of Sheila. Dear father of Bradley (Linda), Daniel (Kimberly) and Susan (Arthur) Cole.
Grandfather of Douglas, Colin, Emma, Haley and Sam. Memorial Service Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 a.m. at the Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church, 9601 Hubbard (at W. Chicago) Livonia, MI. Donations to Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.
The family has entrusted care and services to the L.J Griffin Funeral Home, 734-522-6200. BIADASZ MARGARET Age 93. Beloved wife of Ted. Loving mother of Dorothy (Don) Rogowski and the late Frank Bucholtz. Survived by eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Sister-in-law of Rose Giovannoni. Member of Ladies Auxiliary Post 75 and Seniors. Family request donations to Alzheimers or Heartland Hospice. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. Friday 12-9 p.m.
Rosary Friday 7:00 at Sajewski Funeral Home, 19111 W. Warren. Visitation Saturday 9:30 a.m. at St. Christopher until time of Mass.
10:00 a.m. Interment St. Hedwig. BRIGHT LEYDA Beloved wife of Alvin B. Loving mother of Alvin B.
(Cathy) Robert W. and Kelly (Jeffrey) Bright Wittman. Also survived by sister Omaira Torres and niece Ana Milena Torres. Funeral Friday 12:30 p.m. from the chapel of the L.J.
Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Middlebelt Road (at Ann Arbor Trail). Family will receive visitors Friday 10 a.m. until the time of service. Share a Memorial Tribute with the family at griffinfuneralhome.com BROOKS ALMA April 23, 2008, age 84, of Westland. Beloved wife of Robert.
Dear mother of Suzanne Slesinski (Mike) and Douglas (Margaret) Brooks. Preceded in death by brothers Pete and Wally, and sisters Ann, Julia and Helen. Grandmother of Becky, Matthew, Marianne and Irina. Greatgrandmother of Cory and Caitlyn. Visiting Thursday 5-9 p.m.
and Friday 2-9 p.m. at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Wayne with a Rosary Friday at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, in state 10:30 a.m. for 11:00 a.m.
Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 34530 Michigan Wayne. BUCHTEL JOYCE ANN April 19, 2008, age 64. Beloved wife of Ronald. Dear mother of James (Tawnya), Timothy, Susan (Gary) Gualtieri and Sandra (Scott) Wrobel.
Loving Nana of Maya, Spencer, Rachel, Evan, Benjamin and Payton. Also survived by six sisters and two brothers. Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd. (N.
of 15 Mile). Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Burial Cadillac Memorial Gardens East. Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com DISANO JOHN April 22, 2008. Age 52.
Beloved husband of Tanya. Proud and loving father of Tony Disano, Nikki (Joe) Ballard, Jacquelyn Pantaleo, Justin Pantaleo, and Taya Pantaleo, and grandfather of Mason Ballard. Dear son of John and Patricia Disano. John was an avid golfer, but found his greatest joy in loving his family unconditionally. Memorial visitation Friday 1-9pm at WujekCalcaterra Sons, Inc.
(Shelby 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. Memorial contributions to the Michigan Special Olympics or the Make-A-Wish Foundation preferred. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com 10 Death Notices DROZER HELENA Age 80 died suddenly on April 18, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Casimir Drozer. Loving mother of John Drozer (Sheila) of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Patricia Cooper (David) of Adrian, MI.
Cherished grandmother of Rachel Cox (Matt), Amanda, and Stephanie Drozer. Marasovich and the late loved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday April 24, 2008 12 Noon -4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. at A.H.
Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday. Visitation will continue Friday at 11 a.m. till time of funeral service at 12 Noon.
Memorial Contributions to Humane Society and Capuchins Monastery. www.ahpeters.com ETTENHEIMER KATHRYN of Palm Beach, and previously of Detroit. Floridave wife for 30 years of the late Aubrey Ettenheimer. Dear mother of Susan (Neil) Gross, Margery (Raymond Wiodosky) Ginsberg, Nancy (Jeffrey) Ross and Karen Sears. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Bobby Gross, Daniel GinsbergJaeckle, Matthew Ginsberg-Jaeckle, Eli and Alex Ross, Emma and Tyler Sears and the late David Gross.
Cherished sister of Allen Rubiner and Marianne Rubiner. GRAVESIDE SERVICES 3 P.M. FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT BETH EL MORIAL PARK. ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL, 248-569-0020. www.irakaufman.com FLOYD CORINNE Age 86 of Litchfield Park, AZ, died January 19, 2008, in Goodyear, AZ.
She was born January 1, 1922, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. She moved to MI in the early 30's where she lived until the mid 70's. Then she moved to Peoria, IL, and then Tyler, TX, and Lakewood, CO. She was proud to be a part of the Ms. Michigan Contest, the Ford Chorus, and Rosie the Riveter during the war.
She was active in giving her time to the community, friends and family. She loved her antiques and swap meets. Corinne was also known as "Corky" by family and friends. She will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, her son James Brantigan, and her loving husband, Robert.
She is survived by daughter, Judith Brand, two sons Daryl (Brenda) and Gregory Brantigan, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, make donations to the American Red Cross. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Grand Lawn Cemetery, 23501 Grand River Detroit, MI. GONZALES CONCHA Age 94.
Beloved mother of Robert (Beverly) Gonzalez, Rose Bunton, Gloria (Juan) Saldivar and the late Pantaleon Gonzalez. Dearest Sister of Jesusa Almendarez. Loving grandmother of 43 spanning five generations. Visitation Thursday April 24th from 2-8 p.m. with a 11:00 a.m.
funeral service Friday April 25th at the Risko-Ferguson-Ziomek Funeral Home, Detroit, 313-841-8284 HAMEL GILBERT G. April 22, 2008, age 81. Dear father of Mrs. Peter Feamster (Amy), Mark (Val), Neal, Joel and the late Karl; five grandchildren. Brother of Lawrence Hamel and Phyllis Scott.
Memorial Service Saturday (time pending) at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. HAYES ESSIE MAE Age 81, departed this life peacefully in the company of family and friends on Friday, April 18, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Damon C. Hayes; daughters, Sheila A.
Surath and Geraldine H. Taylor; grandchildren Jordan H. Taylor and Amani R. Taylor as well as many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A public viewing Thursday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m.
to 9:00 p.m. at James H. Cole Home for Funerals, 2624 W. Grand Detroit, MI. Funeral services will be Friday, April 25th at Messiah Baptist Church, 8100 W.
Seven Mile Detroit, MI. Family Hour 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. HEELS BILL Age 91 April 22, 2008: Dear husband of the late Lois. Dearest father of Holly (Art) Socia, Barbara (Michael) Bullew, Robert (Angela) Heels.
Step-father of Robert (Mary Kay), James (Jeannie), Thomas (Vickie) Burgess. Proud grandfather of 16, and great-grandfather of 15. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. A. H.
Peters Funeral 20705 Mack (at Vernier Rd), Grosse Pointe Woods, with visitation Friday 2-8 p.m. www.ahpeters.com KELLER ALEENE age 94, passed away on April 20, 2008. She was born on October 13, 1913 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to James and Ada (Box) Ferguson. Formerly from South Lyon for over 20 years, she moved to Chelsea in 2000. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of South Lyon.
Alene was the loving mother of Pat (Robert) Beggs of Canton and Florence (Michael) Denny of Northport, New York. She is also survived by three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband Paul Russell Keller preceded her in death in 1977. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Chelsea Retirement Community Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Chelsea Retirement Community Home, 805 West Middle, Chelsea, MI 48818. Arrangements by PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, South Lyon KNICKERBOCKER CLARE A. of Chelsea, age 78, April 22. Beloved husband of the late Beverly. Active in the Masons and Manchester United Methodist Church.
Retired from Chelsea Chrysler Proving Grounds. Survivors include daughters, COL Deborah Knickerbocker, Pamela Knickerbocker, Sandra Haas, and Lisa Jarema. Funeral Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. at Manchester United Methodist Church. Visitation at Cole Funeral Chapel Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 1-4 and 6-9 p.m.
KOCIAN JOSEPH A. Age 92, of Walled Lake, died April 21, 2008. Beloved husband of Arlene. Loving father of Robert (Elaine), Chris (Tammy), Todd (Kellie) and the late Joseph. Also numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Brother of Marie Quick. Funeral Mass from St. William Catholic Church, Walled Lake Saturday 10 a.m. (in state 9:30 a.m.), Interment Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, Novi. Friends may visit Lynch Sons Funeral Home, 340 Pontiac Trail Walled Lake (3 Biks.
S. of Maple Rd.) Friday 4-9 p.m. (Vigil Service 7 p.m). Memorials to St. William Catholic Church appreciated.
10 Death Notices KONIESKY MICHAEL J. "MIKE" April 15, 2008. Age 86 of Westland. Beloved son, brother, 30, uncle, Lakes 2 p.m. friend.
National Military Burial Cemetery, Honors to be will Holly, at be Great April given at burial. Rest in peace. Memorials to Dementia Care Foundation, 800-546-5175. KORNELL TODD S. Age 41, of Fenton.
Beloved of Cody. Dear son of Jerry and Jane Kornell. Funeral Service Thursday, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, Brighton.
Family requests "No Flowers" Memorials to Cody Kornell's education fund. www.keehnfuneralhome.com. KRULL KRULL EDWARD, M.D. Age 78 April 22, 2008. Husband of Joan.
Father of Lisa (Phillip) King, Lael (Benjamin) Caldwell, and Edward A. Jr. (Theresa). Grandfather of six. Memorial service Saturday 11 a.m.
at Christ Church Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Grosse Pointe Farms. Memorial contributions may be made to the Taft School, 110 Woodbury Watertown, CT 06795, Edward A. Kruil Educational Fund, Department of Dermatology. 3031 West Grand Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202, or Yale University School of Medicine, 35 College St, New Haven, CT 06510. Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org LaMOURIA EMMA T.
Age 97, April 21, 2008 after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Joseph LaMouria. Loving mother of Yvonne (Tom) Rice, Peter and James (Eileen). Dear grandmother of David and Mark, Joshua and Anthony, James, Heather, Jeff and Lisa. Dear sister of Lorraine Ruffing.
Also survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Emma lived most of her life in Munising, Mi. and in later years moved to Livonia, MI. with her daughter and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Mexico. Visitation at the R.G.
G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Livonia, Sunday from 3 until 8 p.m. In state at Ward Presbyterian Church, 40000 W. Six Mile, Northville, Monday from 10 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Ward Presbyterian Church Deacon's Fund. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rggrharris.com LANNEN MARGARET E. April 23, 2008, 82 years Beloved wife of the late Robert T. Dearest mother of William (Martha), Gary (Rose) and the late Robert. Dear mother-in-law of Sheila Lannen.
Loving grandmother of Kelly, Rachel, Robert, Thomas, Sean and David. Dear sister of the late Marion Murray. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at Clyne Sobocinski Funeral Home, 22121 Kelly Eastpointe. In state Saturday 10:30 'at St.
Margaret of Scotland Church until Mass at 11 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Rosary Friday 7 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice appreciated by the family. Guest registry at www.clynesobocinskifuneralhome.com.
LaROSE GERALD J. Age 83, died in Bella Vista, Arkansas April 17, 2008. Formerly of Detroit and Warren. Gerry was a WWil veteran and a Designing Engineer at the Chrysler Corporation, where he played on the company Archery, Bowling, Hockey, Softball, and Golf teams. He retired and moved to AR in 1980.
He is survived by his loving wife Theresa (Tess Popp), children Diane Herbst, Charles (Ruth) LaRose, Karen Burnett, Robert LaRose, Judith (Thea) Jandura, Carol (Matthew) Burnham and Cindy Breen. Proud grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of four. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended families and dear friends. Cremation in AR. Charitable contributions Hospice Circle of Life, 901 Jones Rd.
Spring Dale, AR 72762 MacKINNON JOHN M. Age 95, April 22, 2008. Beloved husband of Joyce. Dear father of Elizabeth (Alan) Hackett, David (Mary Ann) and Donald (Kimberly). Also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Henry Ford Village (Ford Rd. at Greenfield, Dearborn). In state at 9:30 am. Arrangements by the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, (313) 561-1500.
Memorials to Henry Ford Village Benevolent Fund, 15101 Ford Dearborn, MI 48126. Visit our online guestbook at www.howepeterson.com McNALLY MARJORIE F. Age 84, April 21, 2008. Wife of the late George. Dear mother of Richard, Kathleen (Timothy) Bailey and Michael (Margaret).
Grandmother of Allison, Meredith and Colleen Bailey and Kristin, Eileen and Michael McNally. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Sebastian Catholic Church (Merrick and Dartmouth). In state in church at 9:30 a.m.
Visitation 5-9 p.m. Thursday and 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Memorials to the Capuchins. Visit our online guestbook and www.howepeterson.com MERCADO ROBERT L. Age 56, of Rochester Hills, died April 22, 2008. A graduate of MSU and of Law School, he practiced labor law and was a partner with Dean and Fulkerson. Beloved husband of Sandra.
Dear father of Robert (Angela) Mercado and Christina Mercado. Grandfather of Lydia. Son of Virginia Mercado and the late Nelson Mercado. Brother of Charles, Jeffrey and Nelson, Jr. and Neirada.
Funeral Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the White Chapel Cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Rd. in Troy. Visitation Thursday 7-9 p.m.
and Friday 1-3 and 7-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Clinic of of Hospital or ALS of Michigan, and envelopes for both will be available at the funeral home. 10 Death Notices MOSCICKI MARIA STANISLAWA Born 'March 23 1915 in Poznan, Poland; died April 23, 2008 in Lapeer, Michigan.
Beloved wife of the late Alexander; dear mother of Eve, Anna (Michael Kenney) and Wanda; proud grandmother of Alexandra and Anna Jacoby. Remembered by loving siblings in Poland: Irena Szylf and Anna Gilewska and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brothers Tadeusz and Sylvester Smigielski. Memorial Mass Saturday April 26, 12:30 at Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, 3100 18 Mile Road (just west of Ryan). Active in Polish Scouting organization; avid knitter and rug hooker.
Mrs. Moscicki was a member of the Polish Resistance and worked as a courier during WWil. She was captured and imprisoned at Auschwitz and Ravensbruck, 1943- 1945. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Share meories with the family at their "Online Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com MULLINS SCOTTY W.
Age 57. April 22, 2008. Beloved father of Amy (David) Washington, Maryanne (Andrew Stephen) Mullins, and Jason (Raegan) Mullins. Loving grandfather of Madison, Griffin, Chloe, Jake, and Brady. Cherished uncle of Amanda Willis, and John Ostwald.
Brother of Sandra Loughrin, Suzy (Kenny) Wallace, Anita (Bob) Schram, and Loretta (Rajesh) Saka. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Friday 10 a.m. at the D.S. Temrowski Sons Funeral Home, 30009 Hoover at Common Mile).
Visitation Thursday p.m. Please share memories at www.Temrowski.com memories at www.Temrowski.com NEMETH JESSIE FLORENCE passed away on April 19, 2008 at her home in Elkton, Florida. Mrs. Nemeth was a native of Toronto, Canada and lived in Redford Township, Michigan for 63 years before becoming a resident of St. Augustine, Florida 5 years ago.
Jessie was very generous, loving mother and devoted to all of her family. She and her husband spent many years fishing in Michigan. She bowled until the age of 73 and loved playing Bingo and Cards. Beloved wife of 74 years to the late Frank. Survived by her sons, Frank Nemeth of Enumclaw, David Nemeth of Chino Valley, and Robert Nemeth of Kalkaska, Mi; daughters Beverly Kedzierski of Elkton, Joan Hall of Hawthorne, FL and Carol Keeler of Palm Coast, FL.
12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Visitation Fred Wood Funeral Home (Rice Chapel) 36100 Five Mile Road (One Mile West of Farmington Rd) Sunday 12-2 p.m. OSZUST EDWARD J. April 23, 2008. Age 89.
Proud WWII Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan. Dearest father of Dennis (Patricia) Oszust, Jerome (Sue) Oszust and Michael (Renee) Oszust. Also survived by 10 grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. Visitation Thursday 3-9 pm.
at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Scripture Service Thursday 7:30 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. time of Mass at St.
Blase Church, 12151 15 Mile Road (between Schoenherr and Van Dyke). Memorials to Hospice of Michigan appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "on-line Guest Book" wujekCalcaterra.com POTTS KENNETH E. April 19, 2008. Age 81.
One of the "Greatest Beloved husband of Sharlia. Loving father of Randy (Michelle), Jeff (Linda), and Linda Garrison. Dearest grandfather of nine. Dear brother of Ann, John, Norman, Judy, and the late Nancy. Memorial Gathering Sunday, April 27, 2008, 12-2 p.m.
until time of Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home, 30200 Five Mile (West of Middlebelt), Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. www.neely-turowski.com RAGLAND MARY ALICE Age 84, of Lexington, died April 23, 2008.
Retired Lake Huron U. Methodist Camp. Wife of the late James G. Mother of Susan Ragland of East Lansing, Nancy (Mark) Massey of Azalia and Sally Zetzer of Lansing. Grandmother of Glen and Kellis Massey and Pax and Travis Zetzer.
Great -grandmother of Travis Massey. Sister of Gordon Wesley Phillips of Florida. Funeral 11 a.m. Saturday at Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington. Visiting 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Memorials to Lexington U. Methodist Church or the Lake Huron Retreat Center.
RODRIGUEZ LUCINDA Went to be with the Lord April 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the Late Amadeo Jr. Loving mother of: Lydia R. Contreras, Irene Contreras (Ruben), Maria Medina, Oscar, Barbara Gonzalez (Robert), the late Noe, and the late Carlos. Sister of Jesusa Varana and Roberto Mejia.
Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m., Friday 1-9 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Don Graham Funeral Home, 1005 Junction at Fisher Fwy. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m., Ste.
Anne Church, 1000 Ste. Anne St. until time of Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodmere Cemetery. In your time of need Honor your loved one's life in a special way.
Your online death notice will include a guest book that allows friends to offer condolences and share memories. 586-977-7500 www.detroitmedia.com/deathnotices 10 Death Notices 10 Death Notices SCHOEFFLER WALTON CHARLTON age 91, of Oak Park, formerly of Albany, NY, died at his home April 20, 2008. Mr. Schoeffler received his Bachelors Degree from New York State Teachers College, Masters Degree from Wayne State University and Doctorate Degree from University of Illinois. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferndale.
Beloved husband of Dorothy for 65 years. Loving father of Margaret (Pierre) Periard and the late Stanley. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Visitation Thursday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.
at Spaulding Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Ferndale (1 biks west of Woodward) and Friday 9 a.m. until time of funeral service 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Ferndale, 1841 Pinecrest. Interment Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley.
Memorial donations to First Baptist Church of Ferndale University of Detroit Mercy Scholarship Fund, 4001 W. McNichols Detroit 48221. www.spauldingcurtin.com SENICK ROSE Age 90, April 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Walter Jr.
(Judy), Sylvia (John) Philbrook, Daniel, and Maureen (John) Haas. Cherished grandmother of Vicki Vaughn, Laura Senick, Amy Merrick, Sarah Senick, Peter Senick, John Haas, and Mark Haas. Greatgrandmother of Amanda Vaughan, Evelyn Vaughan, Adyn Merrick, Cameron Merrick, and the late Olivia Vaughan. Visitation Friday 2-9 p.m. at the A.H.
Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave at Vernier Rd, Grosse Pointe Woods. Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at St.
Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores, Memorials may be made to St. John Senior Community Center, 18300 East Warren, Detroit, MI 48224. www.ahpeters.com SHEMET SEAN ANTHONY Born March 29, 2008, and returned to Heaven April 23, 2008. Beloved son of Ron (Tonya) Shemet and brother of Dear grandson of Ronald (Elaine) Shemet and Doris Leland and Gregory Melton.
Memorial gathering Friday 10 a.m. until his memorial service at 11 a.m. at St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 7 Mile W. of Middlebelt, Livonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the March of Dimes in Sean's memory. SHOW DONALD A. Age 88, of Rochester Hills, died April 22, 2008. A Rochester resident since 1959, he was a design engineer for GM Fisher Body, retiring in 1985 after 42 years. Following his retirement he worked for Great Oaks Country Club and was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church for over 60 years.
Beloved husband of Margaret for almost 66 years. Dear father of Donaid (Deborah) Show and Deborah (James) Uren. Grandfather of Jessica, Nicholas, Jonathan, Matthew and Jennifer. Greatgrandfather of Spencer, Darian, Jack and Natalie. Brother of Robert (Olga) Show.
Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. and Friday 12 noon until the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Epiphany Lutheran Church of Detroit. SISSEN LARRY P. April 8, 2008. Loving son of the late Peter and Stella. Dearest brother of Linda (Robert) Mendryga, William (Melissa), David (Barbara), Christine (Tim) Sulkowski, Peter Jr.
(Barbara), the late Michael and Janet Dzieszko. Dear brother- in-law of Carol Sissen and Larry Dzieszko. Loved by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday April 26 at the Jarzembowski Funeral Home, 18957 W. Warren Ave at Artesian from 9:30 a.m.
till Memorial Service at 11 a.m. Family requests no flowers. SZWARC JOYCE D. Age 73, of Romulus. Passed April 23, 2008.
Beloved wife of Raymond A. Szwarc, mother of Shelley (James 111) Murray, Kenneth and Ronny Szwarc. Grandmother of five. Sister of Delores (Robert) Centala. Friends may call at Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Romulus (734) 941-9200 on Friday from 9:00 p.m.
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church where friends may call after 9:00 a.m. Cranefuneralhome.net THEMEAN DELPHINE IRENE (NEE JAMES) Of Royal Oak, born January 12, 1920 in Cornwall, England, died peacefully in her sleep April 20, 2008.
Beloved wife of Earl Themean died 1993, former wife of John Pegouske, died in WWII. Loving mother of Johnnene Maddison and son-in-law David Falls London. Ontario. Loving grandmother of Michael (Kelly) Maddison and greatgrandmother of Braedon Maddison. Dear sister of William (Gail) James, Kathleen Peterson, the late llene Woodman and the late Rose Upton.
Del loved quilting and will be missed by her friends at CAMEO Quilt Guild. Thanks to the excellent care from the staff at American House, Royal Oak. Memorial gathering with her family will be Sunday from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. at the Edward Korkoian Funeral Home Spiller-Spitter Chapel, 836 N. Main Royal Oak (248) 541-8325.
Family requests memorial donations to Alexander Mercy Living Center. Wesley Berry a Flowers "We want to BEE your Florist" CALL 800-628-9371 MICHIGAN'S www.wesleyberryflorist.net BEST METRO DETROIT The Detroit News SAME DAY DELIVERY HELEN E. Age 90, of Dearborn, died April 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Patrick (Victoria), and Therese (Michael) Singleton.
Grandmother of Anthony, Tara, Tracy, Christina and Timothy, John and Molly. Greatgrandmother of Mark, Shelby, Jenna, Kilee and Sofia. Preceded in death by her brother William O'Brien, and sister Bernice Kennedy. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Her beloved dog Boomer.
Her neighbor Anna Beck and her family. Her career as a teacher began in Redford, 1941. Married Arthur Walton on February 1, 1947. Past President of State of Michigan Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians. Attended Eastern Michigan University, where she received her Bachelor's Degree.
She obtained her Masters Degree in the early 1960's from Wayne State University. Long-time member of Beta Sigma Phi. She then began teaching at Ann Visger in River Rouge, Michigan where she educated until she retired. In state Saturday at 10:30 a.m. from St.
Martha Catholic Church, 18200 Oakwood Dearborn, until time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Visitation Friday 5:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. from the Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Dearborn, 48124. Memorials suggested to the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians or St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.querfeldfh.com WEDGE JANICE LEE Age 58, April 17, 2008. Daughter of Mary Catherine and the late Dr, George C. Wedge.
Sister of Jack Wedge. Memorial service Sunday April 27, 2008 Grosse Pointe Baptist Church, 2 p.m 21336 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to In House Hospice Solutions, 24293 Telegraph Road, Suite 102, Southfield, 48033 Arrangements by A. H. Peters Funeral Home, Grosse Pointe Woods.
ZELLEN MITCHELL "MIKE" 94 of Pontiac. April 21, 2008. Loving father of Diane Draper (Jay), Earl M. (Linda), Mary Grimard, Joanne Stewart (Ted), Jeannie Cortner (Dave), Rick A. (Bonnie) and step -father of Frank Stone (Virginia).
Cherished grandfather of 20 and great grandfather of 27. Dear brother-inlaw of Beatrice. Preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Lucile and his wife of 21 years, a daughter, Elaine; brother, Eugene and sisters, Ann, Kay and Helen. A lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, Mike enjoyed a longstanding automotive career and was an avid golf and card player. Friends may visit Friday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m.
with Rosary at 8 p.m. at the Pixley Funeral Home, Godhardt-Tomlinson Chapel, Keego Harbor, Funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 a.m. from St. Benedict Catholic Church, 80 S. Lynn, Waterford.
Private interment Holy Sepulchre. Memorials to American Heart Association and the Capuchin's. Share a memory at www.mem.com. ZELNO ROSE MARIE 93, of passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, West Virginia.
She was born August 9, 1915 in Detroit, Michigan a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Proper Twork. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Vincent Zelno. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and David Hay of Huntington; two grandchildren, Warren Hay and his wife, Katrina of San Diego, CA and Robert Hay and his wife, Anita of Huntington; six great grandchildren and four sisters, Martha Schenk, Elizabeth Robinson, Josephine Capone, and Dorothy Sypitkowski. Funeral Services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at Chapman's Mortuary, Huntington, with Rev.
Charles Moran officiating. Graveside service and burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA with Father Paul Maier officiating. Friends may call 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Thursday at Chapman's Mortuary. 20 In Memoriam In Memory of the 1.5 million Armenian Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and in Honor of the Survivors. The Edward Korkoian Family JULIE Loving and remembering you today, tomorrow and always. Bob, Kevin and Katie. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday April 26, 5:00 p.m.
at St. James Church, 46325 W. Ten Mile, Novi. Detroit Downtown PENOBSCOT BUILDING 150 W. Congress JUST WEST OF GRISWOLD Detroit Northwest 15305 Schoolcraft 2 BLOCKS EAST OF GREENFIELD Canton 42531 Ford Rd JUST WEST OF LILLY RD West Bloomfield 6677 Orchard Lake Rd JUST SOUTH OF MAPLE.
