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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 2014 WWW.FREEP.COM 9A After capture in Ionia escapee fights extradition By Elisha Anderson court to see if he was going to responded: ty systems and personnel, hours later. against him in Ionia County on Detroit Free Press staff writer waive extradition," La Porte "Quick think- staffing and uniforms issues He wore a white kitchen Monday. County Prosecutor Robert Szi- I rffvj mS-" te part of it, said Michi- uniform, helping him to blend "We have a crime victim A convicted murderer, who lagyi said. "And he refused The Free gan Department of Correc- in with the snow as he avoided who's extremely upset that lagyi said.

"And he refused will be part of it, said Michigan Department of who's extremely upset that Corrections spokesman Russ Marian. this happened to her," Ionia detection by a guard who escaped the Ionia Correction Press could not reach Elliot's attorney in Indiana for comment. Meanwhile, Michael Elliot to." A $l-million cash bond was set, but Elliot, who was serving life in prison for four murders before his escape, won't be released because of a pending request for extradition out of Michigan, he said. WSBT-TV reported that as Elliot left the courtroom, he said: "I wasn't trying to hurt anybody; I just wanted a second chance." Asked how he escaped, he "Our primary function is to protect the citizens of Michigan," he said. "We keep prisoners locked away, safely contained in our correctional facilities, and obviously Sunday evening that did not occur." Elliot used his hands to pry open two perimeter fences at the prison and escaped about 7 p.m.

Sunday, Marian said. He was discovered missing during a formal count about two al Facility on Sunday night and was captured a day later amid an intense manhunt faces charges in Michigan and Indiana, where he was caught in a stolen car. Michael Elliot, 40, is fighting extradition back to Michigan and was arraigned Tuesday on a car theft charge in northwest Indiana's La Porte County. "He was brought before the drove past him at least twice. Elliot was taken into custody shortly after a deputy spotted a stolen 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo on Monday evening.

He is being held in the La Porte County Jail. Before his capture, he is accused of abducting a woman in Ionia, who got away at a gas station in Middlebury, Ind. Kidnapping, carjacking and escape charges were filed County Prosecutor Ron Schaf-er told the Free Press. Elliot had been behind bars for two decades before Sunday's escape. He was convicted of killing four people in Gladwin County in August 1993.

Contact Elisha Anderson: eandersonfreepress.com or 313-222-5144. The Associated Press contributed to this report. officials in Michigan say they are working on getting Elliot back to Michigan, a process that may take weeks. The Michigan Department of Corrections also launched an investigation into Elliot's escape, and a review of securi- Phone: 800-926-8237 (option 4) Fax: 586-977-7510 On the web: www.detroitnewspapers.comdeathnotices CODY MO RAN REAMES SUPER a mm FLORENCE MARY (Nee Vojtasak) Age 90 of Port Huron, THOMAS E. February 4, 2014.

Age 63. Loving father of Sean (Christina). Beloved son of the late BETTY M. Age 83. Wife of the late James.

Dear mother of Mike, Rob (Lois), Tinker, David, Mark, and formerly of Detroit, February 3, 2014. Daugh ter of the late the late Michelle Robert and Mary I Ellen Moran. HENDERSON ELSIE MARIE February 4, 201 4, age 81 of Taylor. Beloved wife of the late Victor. Loving mother of Susan (John) Cobb, Keith Henderson, and the late Victor Henderson Jr.

Dearest grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of 1 3. Dear sister of Edna and Patricia. Elsie will be dearly missed by family and friends. Visitation Thursday, February 6, 201 4 from 6-8 p.m. with the service to be held at 7:00 p.m.

at the Allen Park Chapel of Voran Funeral Home 5900 Allen (31 3-928-2300). Visit our online guest book and share memories at www.voranfuneralhome.com HUTH VOTED BEST FLORIST FOR 6 YEARS VISIT OUR FLAGSHIP STORE IN COMMERCE I Cherished grandfather of Hannah, CLAUDIA A. Age 74, passed away February 2, 2014. She was born on October 8, 1939, in Redford, daughter of the late Russell and Luella Book. Claudia loved to garden, and en joyed spending time outdoors and tending to her yard.

She was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers and was known for planning her day around MICHIGAN'S mi I Logan, Colin, and Mason. Dear Peuterbaugh and Lynn Bradford. Grandmother of 1 0. Great Grandmother of 13. Sister of Robert Armour.

Visitation Thursday 3 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Service at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, Thomas and Veroni ca Vojtasak. Wife of the late Robert Super.

Special aunt to Veronica J. (John) Repinski, and many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and brother of Marty (Laura Simms), Patricia (Mike) Swanson, Mary Beth (Phil) Sivalleli, and James WWW.800WESLEYS.COM or CALL 1 -800-WESLEYS 18425 Beech Daly Rd. (btw 6 7 Mile). Interment Parkview Memorial Cemetery. Contributions to Michigan Humane Society appreciated.

Condolences to charlesstepfuneralhome CRENSHAW ROBERT S. February 3, 2014, age 75. Beloved husband of Gloria "Pat" (nee Halasz). Dearest father of Rob (Suzanne) Huth and Jeff I (Nancy) Huth. Loving grandfather of Robbie III, Zachary, Alyssa, Nicole and Sarah.

Dear brother of Karen (Ken) Green and Linda (Bob) Benger. Memorial visitation Thursday their televised games. Claudia was an avid China painter and enjoyed her membership in the Red Hat Society and Sweet Adelines. She will always be remembered as a being a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She is survived by her loving daughters: Jill Katschor and Lisa (John) Costello; three grandchildren: Evan, Jake and Jamie and her brother Bruce (Marilyn) Book.

Claudia was preceded in death by her husband William Reames; her sister Shirley and her son-in-law Mick Katschor. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 6, at 3:00 p.m. at PHILLIPS FUNERAL HOME, 122 W. Lake South Lyon. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 :00 p.m.

Online guestbook at www.phillipsfuneral.com. JOANN BARRETT DURHAM Age 74 passed away January 29, 2U14. huneral services Wednesday February 5, 2014. (Kathleen). He is also survived by his loving great-aunt, Arlene Nowak.

Visitation 2-8 p.m., and Scripture Service 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Chas. Verheyden Funeral Home Inc. 16300 Mack Grosse Pointe Park. Funeral Friday at St.

Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 1401 Whittier, Grosse Pointe Park; In state 10:30 a.m. until time of Mass at 1 1 :00 a.m. Donations may be made to Racket Up Detroit, P.O. Box 1 1 404, Detroit, Ml 4821 1 Light a candle and share a memory at www.verheyden.org MUZYKA JOHN February 3, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve.

Dearest father of Fred (Sandra). Dziadz of Jennifer (Brian) Yelick, Jacqueline, Daniel and David. Great Dziadz of Matthew, Melanie and Christopher. Dearest brother-in-law of Leona Lukasik. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 5-8 p.m.

and Thursday 1 -8 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Stanley Turowski Funeral Home 25509 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. In state Friday 9:30 a.m.

at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church until time of Mass at 10 am. Share condolences at www.stanleyturowskifuneralhome.com 11 a.m. at Corinthian Baptist I Church, 1725 Caniff, Hamtramck Michigan 48212. JoAnn was born in SANDERS-LYLES j-y p.m.

at Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoehnerr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile). Memorial gathering Friday 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. time of Memorial Mass at St.

Paul of Tarsus Church, 41300 Romeo Plank, at Canal. Memorials to Capuchin Soup Kitchen appreciated. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com Nashville Tennessee, the fourth child of seven to Joseph JUDITH A. February 3, 2014. Age 68 of Allen Park.

Beloved wife of the late Howard Sanders and the nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday 1 1 a.m. at St. Edward on the Lake Catholic Church, Lakeport, Ml. Visitation on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

at the Smith Family Funeral Home -North, 1525 Hancock Street, Port Huron, and at church on Friday beginning at 1 0:30 a.m. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com WALKER LILLIAN HELEN, 96, of St. Joseph, Michigan, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 1 201 4 at Caretel Inns of Lakeland in St.

Joseph. A Graveside Service will be held 1 :00 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 994 Paw Paw Holland, Ml 49423. Memorials may be made to the Charity of your choice. Those wishing to share a memory of Lillian online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com Lillian was born November 2, 1 91 7 in Saginaw, Michigan to Edward Mary Galbraith.

She graduated from Saginaw High School in 1935 and Eastern Michigan University in 1939 where she met her future husband. She married Tex Walker on December 24, 1942 in North Carolina while Tex was in the Navy during WWII. They had a son, Gary, in 1944. After the war she and Tex started teaching careers in Dearborn, Michigan. In 1964 she obtained a Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan and became a counselor at Dearborn High School.

They both retired in 1975 and moved to Elk Lake near Elk Rapids, Ml. In 1996 they moved to Holland, Ml and lived there until her husband's passing in 2006. She moved to Caretel Inns of Lakeland in 2008 to be near her son. Lillian's favorite sports were tennis and basketball. She also did a lot of craft work, reading, and a world traveler.

She went back to school at age 70 and took classes on using computers. Lillian is survived by her son Gary (Nancy) Walker of St. Joseph, Ml. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Tex Walker, her parents Edward and Mary Galbraith and her brothers Edward, Arthur, Clarence, and Donald. WHITEHEAD late James Lyles.

Loving mother of I Michael Sanders, Lisa Scanlon and PETRAS the late Kurt Sanders. Dear grandmother of Ashley and Caitlin Scanlon. Visitation Thursday 1 :00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday "When you were horn, you cried and the world rejoiced.

Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice." -Cherokee expi -ession KIM, age 50, passed away February 4, 2014. Loving wife of Don. Cherished mother of Brandon, Jason, and Danielle. Caring daughter of and bddie Lee Durham. Many close friends called her "Jo" and family called her A bright and intuitive child, JoAnn was double promoted and graduated high school at age 1 5.

She attended Tennessee State University where she pledged A.K.A. Sorority in 1958. She met, fell in love with and married Ron Crenshaw, a biology major from Fisk University, and had her first child, Ron in 1959. The family moved to St. Louis, her husband's home town after graduation in 1962.

She began her teaching career in 1 966 and taught in several areas of the country, including South Dakota and Illinois. The family finally settled in Detroit in the Fall of 1972. JoAnn taught in the Detroit, Birmingham and Berkley public schools. She earned a masters degree in education from Oakland University in 1983. She continued teaching until 2003, when her husband fell ill.

She was highly respected by her peers and loved by her students. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years in 2004 and her oldest sister Jewel in 2005. Survivors include son Ron Jr. and daughter Candace, grandchildren Bianca, Aniaand Theo, three sisters and two brothers and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.

11:00 a.m. at the John K. Solosy Funeral Home 3206 Fort Lincoln Park. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. www.SolosyFuneralHome.com Lawrence urass and the late Jean Grass and stepdaughter of Anne Grass.

Sister of Keith, Kathleen Miutz and Jeff Grass. Dedicated teacher of the PlymouthCanton JANISSE SINGELYN SANDRA A. age 70, passed away January 30, 2014. Beloved mother of Michael (Lynette), Michele (Roy) Hanshew, David (Renee) Walsh, Robert Whaley and Kimberly (Scott) Bailey. Loving grandmother of Justin, Stephanie, Jacob, Robert III, Jon, Pierce, Brad and Alex.

Proud great-grandmother of Julius. Sandra was an amazing mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, she will be truly missed. Memorial Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores.

Please share a memory with the family at www.kaulfuneralhome.com. ANDERSON, EDWARD, JR. 11 a.m. Wm. Sullivan Son Funeral Home, Utica.

BONGERO, JOHN 10am, St. Priscilla Catholic Church, 19120 Purlingbrook, Livonia. CATHEY, EMMA JEAN 11 a.m. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, Huron Twp. CONRAD, MARION Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Ml.

CRUICKSHANK, BRIAN 11 a.m. Gramer Funeral Home, 705 N. Main St. Clawson. DeMARIS, LOUIS G.

11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Rd. GREEN, MARJORIE 1 p.m. Second Baptist Church, 850 Red Oak, Ann Arbor.

GREY, JOYCE A. 11:00 a.m. service at Calvary Lutheran Church, Clarkston, Ml. HASSELL, JUDITH 11 a.m. Aldersaate Untied Methodist Ch 10000 Beech Daly, Redford.

JAX, THEODORE A. 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark Catholic Church. KANTZ.CLAUDETTE 7 pm Spaulding Curtin Funeral 500 W.

Nine Mile Rd. LOBBESTAEL, HENRY A. 1 p.m. at Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Fid. MARCHESI, FRANK 10 a.m.

Mass. St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, Madison Ml NAGEL, MILDRED MARY 10 a.m. at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave.

NOVAK, DELIA A. 1 p.m. at Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home, 19091 Northville Rd. PELLERITO, BARBARA 12 p.m. St.

Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 21 620 Greater Mack. RAMIREZ, SERGIE 11am, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 9000 Laurence, Allen Prk. REINHARDT, MARGARET 11 a.m. Lynch Sons Funeral Home, Walled Lake.

RESKA, DENNIS J. 11 a.m. at Spaulding Curtin Funeral Directors, 500 W. Nine Mile Rd. RIGHETTINI, RENO 11a.m., St.

Gerald's Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Farm. STEWART, NETTIE IRA Kaufman Chapel. 248-569-0020. WHITE, RONALD 12 pm The Dorfman Chap-el. Farmington Hills.

248-406-6000. WILSON, CANDICE 7:30 p.m. L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 42600 Ford Rd. EUGENE Age 86.

Husband of Yvonne. Father of Anthony and Vicki (Joe) Stephenson. Brother of Lawrence (Shirley), i Fr. Wilfred, Paul (the late Geri), John (Marilyn), Jeanine (Yvan) Gauvin, and JUDITH I. February 3, 2014, age 72 of Westland.

Beloved wife of Martin. Dear mother of Steven (Cathy), school district. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. at McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Farmington Hills.

In state Friday 10:30 a.m. with an 11 a.m. Funeral Service at Orchard United Methodist Church, 30450 Farming ton Farmington Hills. Interment at Oakland Hills, Novi. Memorial contributions may be made to Relay for Life in her name.

Please follow the link to donate. n.acsevents.orgsiteTR?frid59441 Share memories at www.mccabefuneralhome.com. the late Raymond. "Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes" -Kenneth Hiklehrund I 4 Visitation I hursday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Scripture Service at Charles R. Step Funeral Home, 18425 Beech Daly Daniel, Jeanette (Jason) Palmer. Sister of Donald (Hannah) Snyder. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Travis) Harris, Alexander Whitehead, Jacob Whitehead and Riley Palmer. Great-grandmother STEWART NETTIE.

Beloved wife of the late Meyer. Loving mother ot Roger, Joseph and Jjanet. Dearest grandmother of Sheri, Michael, Eli, Shayni and Levi and great-grandmother of liana, Aidan, Rd. (btw 6 7 Mile). Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery.

Contributions to St. Valentine Church appreciated. Condolences to Charlesstepfuneralhome.com JESSICK CROUCH To receive an e-mail notification of our Death Notices, register for free at MIchlganxomDeathNotlces ot blysia Harris, Quorra Harris. Funeral Friday 11 a.m. at Cross Pointe Community Church, 36125 Glenwood Wayne.

Family will receive friends Thursday 1 -9 p.m. at the Uht Funeral Home, 35400 Glenwood Westland. Family requests memorials to Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) or Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research. Please visit and sign a tribute at www.uhtfh.com Katie and Mark.

She was predeased by her parents, Isadore and Gussie, her brothers Al, Bill and sisters Beatrice and Vicky. Nettie is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, other family members and friends. Contributions may be made to: Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, 4200 North University, Drive Sunrise, Florida, 33351, 1-954-749-7230. http:www.jafco.org. SERVICES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL.

248-569-0020. INTERMENT AT WESTWOOD CEMETERY, www.irakaufman.com NELLIE, February 3, 2014. Age 81 of Plymouth. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother of Deborah Dooley and Cary Crouch.

Dear sister of Bessie Wallace. Proud grandma of Eric (Brandie) Dooley, Brandon (Renayde) Dooley, Paige Crouch and Darin Crouch and great-grandma of Ethan, Jacob, Elizabeth, Nickolas, WORTLEY LUCILLE February 3, 2014, age 90 Loving wife of the late Joseph. Beloved mother of Diane (Paul) Smokovitz and Marcia (Dennis) Saltarelli. Proud grandmother of Paul (Christine) Smokovitz, Melissa (Keith) Bergmoser, Rachelle (Michael) Gardner and Joseph Saltarelli. Great grandmother of Emily, Brayden, BASSE SULLIVAN PLOHG ANN F.

February 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Dearest mother of William A. (Linda), Robert A. (Lisa Korner), and Barbara A.

MICHAEL "WEST SIDE RED" SULLIVAN was born on March 2, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan. A first generation Loving grandmother of Irishman, his JAMES F. February 3, 2014 age 82 of Lincoln Park. Beloved husband of Julie; dearest father of Steven (Nancy), I James A. (Brenda) and Donald (Toni); Alexandra, father was from Waterville, County I Ik.

Katherine, Madeline, Gina, Robert and Lindsey. Family will Kerry and his mother was from Ballyiamesduff, WILLIAM EDWARD November 12, 1948-January 14, 2014. William Edward Wortley, 65, of Kailua Kona, Hawaii and Good Hart, Michigan, died January 14, 2014. William was a real estate investor, mortgage banker, and day trader. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Carole) Wortley of Ypsilanti, Michigan; his daughter, Kristen Wortley of Tennesee; and many friends.

Private services are planned. Arrangements by A Hui Hou Crematory Funeral Home of West Hawaii. ZANGER MARY EVELYN NEE KRANZ) Preceded in death by husband Gerald. Beloved mother of Gerald (Loretta), Lauren, Dan (Jill) and Sharon. Grandmother of Clare (Jason), Steven, John, Brandan and Mallory.

Great grandmother of eight. Sister of Francis (Julie), Marjorie (John) Corak, Donald (Thelma), James (Geneva), Russell (Mary), Rosemary (Louis) DeMelb, Marilyn (Gerald) Sollars, Beatrice (Donald) Ketelhut, and John (Sheila). Visitation Thursday 4-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7:30 p.m. A.

H. Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr and Masonic (13 12 Mile Rd.) Warren. In state Friday 9:30 a.m. Mass 10 a.m. Our Lady of Hope (St.

Gertrude Campus) 28839 Jefferson Ave. St. Clair Shores. ahpeters.com loving qranqtather of James, Julene, receive Triends Thursday 1 -8 p.m. at Stanley 4rr David, Aaron, County Cavan.

Mike had four siblings, Eileen (deceased), Margaret, Tim Lindsey, Chelsea and great grandfa ther of Avery, Brady, Cody and Brenden. Visitation will be held at the Paige, I anner, Madeleine, Abigail and Audree. Dear sister of Virginia Michalak, Delores Jaeger and John (Barbara) Krol. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Saturday 10a.m.

at the Church of the Divine Savior, 39375 Joy Road, Westland, visitation beginning at until time of mass. Friends may visit the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home 280 South Main Street, Plymouth on Friday from 4p.m. until with a Rosary service at 7p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. KAIMALA JUDITH E.

February 3, 2014. Loving daughter of the late Alphonse and Virginia. Dear sister of Thomas (Dianne Kaul) and Matthew (Ruth). Dearest aunt of Renee (Tom) Dubay and Scott (Jennifer) Kaimala and step-aunt of Christine Elliott. Dear great aunt of five great nieces and nephews.

Visitation 4-9 p.m. Thursday, February 6 with a Scripture Service at 6 p.m. at Gendernalik Funeral Home, 35259 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore. In state 9:30 a.m. until time of Liturgy at 10 a.m.

Friday, February 7 at Immaculate Conception Church, 9764 Dixie Highway, Ira, Michigan. LAURETTI R.C. Aleks Son Funeral Home, 1324 Southfield Lincoln Park on Wednesday, February 5, from 6-9 p.m. and on Thursday, February 6, from 1-9 p.m. Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday, February 7, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, www.rcaleks.com PLOUGHMAN Conner and An. Funeral Service Friday 11 a.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m.

Interment Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association. To share a memory, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com DeVITA DIANE M. Age 50, of Romulus, February 2, 2014. Beloved wife of Barton.

Loving step mother of Michael DeVita. Dear grandmother of Parker. Dearest sister of Andrew (Cheryl) Sassack III, Walter (Suzanne) Sassack, Martha Ann (Tom) Gotshall, Russell (Audra) Sassack, Marilyn (David) Vega, Nancy (Marc) Muller and Sandi (Eric) Tenefelde. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Marilyn Sassack. Funeral service is Friday, 10:30 a.m., at St.

Stephen Catholic Church in New Boston. Visitation is Wednesday, p.m. and Thursday, p.m.- Rosary 6:30 p.m., at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, (next to Michi gan Memorial Park) 30895 Huron River Huron (734) 783-2646. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church in New Boston.

www.mimemorial.com FISCANTE MARY ELIZABETH, February 4, 2014, Age 89. Wife of the late Arturo. Mother of the late Dale. Sister of Nellie Lane (the late Stanley), Nettie Matthews (the late Harold), George Shrum (Wylidene), Lela Mitchell (the late Lloyd), and the late Ralph (the late Lillian), Robert (Elwanda) and Carl (Emily). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Thursday 10 a.m. -12 Noon at A.J. Desmond Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks Road (Between Maple and Big Beaver), 248-362-2500. View obituary and share memories at www.DesmondFuneralHome.com GAR DOC Kl DIANA L. NEE MACKLEM) Age 69, formerly of Detroit, passed away January 29, 2014.

Loving mother of Michael (Erin) Gardocki and proud grandmother of Carolyn and Thomas. A Memorial Service is planned for Wednesday, February 5, 201 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Picano's Restaurant, 3775 Rochester Troy. CHARLES A.

"CHUCK" February 3, 2014. Age 84 of Plymouth. Beloved "The pleasantest things in the world are pleasant thoughts: and the great art of life is to have as many of them as possible." husband of Mary. Loving father of I Mary (Peter) Bowe, Turowski Funeral Home, 25509 West Warren, Dearborn Heights. In state Friday 10:00 a.m.

at Littlefield Presbyterian Church until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Share condolences at www.stanleyturowskifuneralhome.com BLAKE MARY ELIZABETH BETTE KARMANN 84, of Traverse City, passed away February 3, 2014 at Cherry Hill Haven in Traverse City. Bette was born May 24, 1929 in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Lynch. Bette graduated from Fordson High school in 1947. She attended Marygrove College, transferred to Michigan State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in 1951 In 1955 she married Edward J.

Karmann, and raised a family in Lansing. In 1975 she graduated from Michigan State with a Masters degree in Library Science, obtained her teaching certificate, and worked at schools in East Lansing and Okemos. She then worked at MSU, running the Math and Science Resource Library, and later was a Academic advisor for several MSU schools, including Package Engineering. In April 2005, Bette married Frank Blake of Elk Rapids, Ml. Bette and Frank lived in several locations in the Traverse City area.

Bette is survived by her son Ed Karmann, and wife Linda of Alanson Ml, and her daughter, Mary Barrett and husband Paul of Traverse City. A memorial services will be held at St. Francis Catholic Church of Traverse City, on February 7, at 1 :00 p.m. with a visitation held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Bette's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 921 W.

11th Suite 1W, Traverse City, Ml, 49684. Please share your memories of Mary with her family by way of her online guest book at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com. The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services (deceased) and Dan. They grew up in various neighborhoods around the west side of Detroit. Mike graduated from Salesian High School in 1 954.

He followed in his father's footsteps by going into the construction business. He worked for a variety of contractors until 1963 when he started Sullivan Brother's Excavating with his brother Tim. Mike was an owner of Sullivan and O'Sullivan Beer Wholesalers as well as Waterville Construction Company. He was also Chairman of the Genessee County Food Bank. His entrepreneurial spirit inspired many young business men and women.

Irish heritage was a great part of his life. He was a member of the AOH Stephen Walsh Division for over 50 years and served as President of the Building Corporation. In the 1960s he began working on the St. Patrick's Day Parade and ran the event as Chairman for 26 years, from 1977 to 1993. Mike served as President of the United Irish Societies from 1978 to 1983.

He also raised a considerable amount of money for the Irish Pallottine Missions in Africa. Mike passed away Saturday evening, surrounded by his family. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 44 years, their four children, Michael (Stephanie), Brigid (Jeff), Joe (Eileen) and Barbara, their seven grandchildren (Ryan, Madeline, Maura, Megan, Roan, Jack and Brady), his sister Margaret, and his brother Dan. Visitation at the O'BrienSullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River Avenue, Novi 248-348-1800, Wednesday 4-8 p.m. and Thursday 4-8 p.m.

with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Instate Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 23815 Power Road, Farmington Hills from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral liturgy 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Irish Pallottine Missions www.irishpallottines.org and Angela Hospice www.angelahospice.org Online condolences to www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com I Jane (John Vincent) Ploughman and Charles D. Ploughman.

Dear brother ot Theodore. Proud grandfather of Alice and Grace Bowe. Chuck retired as a Product Engineer -Montaigne BETTY J. February 3, 2014. Age 78 Beloved wife of the late Mike.

Dear mother of Susan Lupo, Michael (Donna), and I Timothy (Laura). Proud grandmother of Tommy, Steven, Michael Timothy and Ashley. Great grandmother of Kaylee, Audrey, and "Charlie." Dear sister of Mary, Tony, and Marvin. aner 3 years ot service with Ford Motor Co. He proudly served his country while serving in the US Navy during the Korean conflict.

Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at Vermeulen Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Road, (btwn Sheldon and Beck) Plymouth. In State Friday 2 p.m. until the 2:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 47650 N. Territorial (at Beck) Plymouth. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Plymouth Kiwanis Foundation. To share a memory, please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com IN LOVING MEMORY OF BERNICE "BETH" (SAUER) ZAWASKI March 1 4, 1 920 February 5, 201 1 You gave us many things in life, gifts both great and small, but most of all you gave us love, the greatest gift of all.

Love, your Family Friends Visitation at the Sterling Heights Chapel of Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home 13650 E. Fifteen Mile Road Schoenherr) Thursday 2-9 p.m. with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memories shared at www.bcfh.com.