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OBITUARIES 5B DETROIT FREE PRESS WWW.FREEP.COM tr LOCAL DEATHS ee Po'ess 800-245-5082 or HSESStoB' www.freep.combookstore Janet Ripper: Cofoiinded banner, pennant company By JEANNE MAY FREE PRtSS Sl.sIF WRITER DEATH NOTICES Twenty-seven years ago, Janet and Jack Ripper had a little idea that grew into a big Plymouth business North America's largest supplier of banners and pennants. "I used to DUNGER DORIS LEI October 8 2002, age 77 of Allen Park Formerly of Ypsilanti. Beloved wile of the leteClerence "Bill" Dunger. Loving mother of Mark (Patricia) Dunaer. Dear sister of Maroaret Beaten.

David Wacker, and James Wacker. Dearest grandmother of Nicolas Dunger. Visitation Thursday 2-9 m. at the Voran Funeral Home (Taylor Chapel! 23750 Goddard Rd In state Friday 10 00 a m. until lime of service II 00 m.

at St. John Lutheran Church, 13115 Telegreph, Taylor. ACKRON, MARY A. 10 a.m. St.

Anthony Catholic Church, Belleville, BEROY, ANDREW 0. 10 AM, Obarzenek Funeral Homo, 33240 Ryan Road, Starling BONDY, PEARL E. ZEEB. 7 30 it. Kaul Funaral Homa, 28433 Jelferson, St.

Clair Shores. CIESLAK, JOHN L. 10 00 a at St. Michael Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard COATNEY, VIRGINIA 9:30 a.m. at St, Joan ol Arc Church, St.

Clair Shoras. DIXON, HORACE Funaral Wednesday 11 a.m. at Jamas Cola Funaral Home. DONNER, CASIMER J. 11:00 a.m.

at Parkview Me-morial Cemetery, Livonia ECKERT, ROY T. "TOM" 10 a m. at the Heeney Sundouist Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington FINNELL, JOSEPH JR. 10 30 a m. Wuieh-Calca-terra A Sons, 36900 SchoenhorrMetro Pkwy FRENETTE, MARIA LOUISA II AM, Kernan Funaral Home, Lincoln Park.

MILLS RICHARD October 7, 2002 ege 75 Beloved husband ol Alvine Dear father of Karen Mills Rick iPeuienei and Llnde Peterson (David). Brother ot Genevieve Anen Funeral Liturgy et A Desmond A Sons Funerel Heme, 2600 Crooks Road ibtw. Mapie i Beaver) Thursday 10 a Family will receive friends Wednesday 3-8 am. Scripture Service Wednesday 7 pm. Memorlel tributes Salvation Army.

MURRELL-THOMPSON MICHAEL WILLIAM age 7 days, October 6. 2002. Beloved son of Kevin Thompson and Cindy Murrell Loving grandson of Lamonf (Mary) Thompson and Betty Murrell He will be deeply mils by meny aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 m. with funeral service et 7 m.

at the Jaritmhowikl Funeral Home, 18957 warren at Artesian Interment Gran-diawn Cemetery Commitai service private. NICOOEMUS EDNA age 6 of Brighton, died October 6 200? In 1947 Edna married her husband Robert, wno passed eway in 1994. She it the loving mother of William i Jonu of West Bloomtieid end Thomes (Bridget) Nicodemus of Dexter; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Private arrangements were made wlh Bell-Borett Funeral Home, Hamburg Chapel. Memoriel contributions are suggested to Independence Village of Brighton Memoriel Fund Please sign Edna's guest book at www.beilborek.com.

STELLA ROSE Age 85 October 7. 7002 Beloved wife of the late Michael M. (12 23 95l Dearest mother of Thomas (Norma), James (Gione) and Jean work for a printer, and a lot of the stuff he did he would farm out," Jack Ripper said Tuesday. "And I thought, 'Jeez, I could do so I started doing it on my own." Together, Janet Ripper 42 glorious years," her husband said. Walk into a bar, and you're likely to see their company's work.

The firm is the licensed supplier of banners and pennants for the nation's biggest and best-known breweries and soft drink companies. Ripper Associates turns out strings, of pennants, signs, posters, static-cling signs, bumper stickers, election signs for politicians and big American flags. Despite the rigors of her job, Mrs. Ripper found time for a variety of tastes. One of her favorites was the family cottage on Mullett Lake in Cheboygan County, where she indulged her love of boating.

"She spent a lot of the summers up there," her husband said. "And she was a big collector of Steiff bears 128 of them at the last count." Her tastes also turned to food. "She loved Buddy's pizza," her husband said. "She had a Buddy's pizza every week for the last 40 years." Besides her husband, survivors include her three sons, John, David and Dan, and two sisters. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.

today at the Thayer-Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Farmington. The family suggests memorial donations to the Novi Region of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, 41935 W. Twelve Mile Road, Novi 48377. Contact JEANNE MAY at 586-469-4682 or mayofreepress.com. interment ijien caen memorial rerw.

GEMBARSKI PHILLIP SCOTT Age 38 Beloved son ol Dorothy J. and the late Felix J. Dear brother of Sharon Marie McGllvery, Clara Lynn (Rodney) Hagen and Marie Danise. Beloved tiancee of Kathleen Soby Predeceased by sister Patricia May and brothers Gery and Dennis. Four nieces and one nephew also survive.

Memorial Service at 10 00 a m. Saturday, October 12 at the Metropolitan Church of the Nazaront, 18945 Frazho Road, Roievillo, Micmgan. GUIDO VINCENT October 7, 7002 Age 81 Beloved husband of the late Rose. Loving father of Barbara (Ken) Wagner, Nancy (Alan) Crouse. Dearest papa of Ryan, Lara, Aaron, and Kyle.

Dear brother of Emit (Helen), Mary (George) Dragos and Eugene (Vickie). In state Thursday 9:30 a.m. until Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Sablna Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Trail (W.

of Beech Daly) Visitation Wednesday 2-9 at Neely-Turowskl Funeral Home, 30200 5 mile Ibtw Middlebelt and Mernman). Rosary Wednesday 7 p.m. Entombment St. Hedwlg Cemetery. HARTNESS DOREEN GERTRUDE Age 90 Died Sunday September 1, 2002 at Waveny Care Center In New Canaan, CT.

She lived in the greater Detroit area most of her life. Survived by two sons James W. Hartness, Dennis L. Hartness, daughter Gayle Henderson, and a sister Patricia Newton. Nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Her husband James Walter Hartness predeceased. Memorial services October 17, 2002 at Glen Eden Lutheran Cemetery, Livonia, Ml. at II am. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Wavony Care Center, 3 Farm New Canaan, CT 06840, HEINZE MARGUERITE October 8, 2002. Age 82, ol Livonia.

Sister of the late Mildred. Evelyn Barclay and Richard Bose. Aunt of Douglas, Cheryl Werner and Robert Bose. Please call the Harry J. Will Funaral Home, 313-937-3670 SEIFFERLEIN JOHN L.

'JACK" Age 87 Oclooere 2002 Beloved wife, Margaret Lovmg daugi.te's jenet ano tne lete Snaron. Family Services were held Tuesua at iteJ White Chapel Cemetery Arrangements en-' trusted to Lynch A Sons Punorel Directors, 248 435-OWO SIMPSON SHEA W. "GECKO" Age 24. October i. 2007 Beloved tamer of Ced and Jeilvnn Dearest son of John and Shirley Simpson.

Dear brother ol Snaree and Summer. Grandson ot Harold and Bemice Williams and Jeanne and the late Jack Simpson Shee loved music and will be dearly missed by all Funeral services at A R. Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road. Garden City, Fndev et I Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m Please sign online guestbook at rggrharns com SLABEY SAMUEL I October 5. 2002 Retired school teacher in Alien Park school system Korean War Veteran Beioved brother ot Martin Milan.

Robert Irene Theodore (Cneriene) and Ronald Also survived by three nephews and two n.eces. Visitation wegnesoav at Ham at the chapel of tne L.J. Griffin Funeral Homo, 7707 Middlebelt at Ann Arpor Tr.) until time Ot funeral at 1 m. interment Glen Eoen Cemetery STOCKMEYER NORMAN O. Died Saturday October 5 2007 el age 95 He wes preceded in death by his wile Lillian and is survived by their four children.

Norman Otto Stockmeyer Jr. (Mercia), Lone Harris 'Neil). Paul Stockmeyer (Bonita), and Carol A weeMey (Terry! and by nine Jirendchiidren end sn great grandchndren in audition 0 love of family, he had a strong work ethic end was dedicated in his service to education and civic organizations Mr. stocxmeyer wes a graduate ot Wayne State University end the Harvard Business School and held honorary degrees from Onvet College and Eastern Michigan University. Atter US Navy service in world war II he began a successful career as a real estate broker and developer He was president of the Detroit Real Estate Board in 1957 and president ot the Michigan Real Estate Association in )9a0.

Long active in education. Mr Stockmever served on the, Weyne Community School Board 1946-196). tne Wayne Stale University Board ot Governors 1964-1974 and tne State Board of Education l75-i38 in 1984 he was Inducted into the Michigan Education HaH ot Fame Lensmg Mr Stockmeyer was member of the First Congregational Church of Detroit, an active Republican, and a 50-year Rotertan Other organizations that benefited from his time end energy ower many years Included the Christian Communication Council, the Salvation Army and the vmCA. A memorial service will be held on Frioey October H. at it a m.

at the Henry Ford Village Chapel. 15101 Ford Road at Greenfield in Dearborn. Memorial donations may be made to tne Wayne-westiand Family VMCA, 82? S. Wayne Road, Westland. Mi 4818! or the Wes'land Salvation Army, 2300 Venoy Road Westland Ml 48)85 SUTHERLAND HELEN E.

October 5, 2002. Age 94 of Grosse Pointe Farms Dearest wife of the late Ariel Loving mother ot Kathleen Sutherland Marnyn Paul Rizzo, Reverend Thomas Marv Ann iDouo Hosteid. (Philip SendOerg) Noveck Loving grendmotner I of Petnck and Timothy Novack chele Scarbor GRAU. LOIS A. 11:00 a.m.

St. Kieran Church, 53600 Mound Road, Shelby Twp. HARDING, WILLIAM 10 a.m. A H. Peters Funaral Home, JO05 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Wds.

HOOVER, WILLIAM EVART, II a m. Highland Park Baptist Church, 38600 Lehser Southtield KNOTT. JEAN W. 11:30 AM John N. Santeiu 1 Son Funeral Home, 113 Inkster Road, Garden City.

KRANING, GRACE L. (nee WISSMANI 10 a m. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newark, OH LaBANE, IRENE In state 9 a.m. at St.

Sebastian Church. Mass 9:30 a.m. LaPlNE, PHILIP J. II AM, Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham. MC KAY, THOMAS H.

11 a m. 1st Congregational Church of Wayne, 2 Town Square McQueen, Delores Theresa Mass 10 AM at St. Louis the King, Detroit. MELLOS, PETER 10:30 AM, Sts. Constantina A Helen Church, 36375 Joy Road.

MURRELL-THOMPSON, MICHAEL WILLIAM, 7 the Rippers built Jack Ripper Associates, and before long, all three of their sons went to work for the business. "She was secretary-treasurer as well as half the founders," Ripper said of his wife. She handled the business end while he did production. Janet Bussey Ripper died of lung cancer Saturday at her home in Farmington Hills. She was 67 and had moved to Detroit from Trenton, N.J., when she was an infant.

She grew up in Detroit, graduated from Redford High School and earned a bachelor's degree at Hillsdale College. "We met on a blind date fixed up by our mothers, and we were married three months later for tor tunerei arrangements. HEMKE pm jarzemoowsxi runerai noma, lava vvarren. NOWAKOWSKI. JENNIE 10 a.m.

at St. Thecla Cath-olic Church, 20740 Nunneley, Clinton Twp. ORLANDO, STEPHEN P. 10 AM, Pollock-Randall Funeral Home, 912 Lapeer Avenue, Port Huron. ANNIE T.

Age 87 of Little River, South Carolina October 6, 2002. Dear mother of Don (Barbara) and Donna McCurry; grandmother of Michael, David, Brian and Steven; great-grandmother of Thomas and Alexandra; lister of victoria Plopan. Visitation Wednesday 6-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m. Saracusta Thursday 7 30 p.m.

at the John N. Santeiu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Rd. (betw. Ford Rd. and Cherry Hill).

In-state Friday 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. funeral service at Sts. Peter I Paul Romanian Church on Beech Daly betw. Ford Rd.

and merry him, iniermenr wooomere lomeiery, MargaretT Miss. 9 Patrick I joani. Marion (Harry) Fans, Judith A Darnel P. (Frances' and tne late Mary Lois and John Joseph grandchildren and 43 grear-granacniiaren f-amny win receive tnenos at me Wm Sullivan A Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Rd 3 blks PECK, SHIRLEY E. 2 PM, Wm.

R. Hamilton 820 E. Maple Road, Birmingham. PORZONDEK, PHYLLIS 10 AM, John N. Santeiu A Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Garden City.

RIDELLA, STEVE 10 AM, St. Basil the Great Byiantine Church, 4700 Metro Sterling Hgts. RIPPER, JANET L. II AM, Thayer-Rock Funeral Homo, 33603 Grand River Avenue, Farmington. RUMPH, MARION C.

10 a m. St. Therese ol Lesiux, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Township. SCHULZ, ROBERT "BOB" 2 p.m. Nordman Funer-al Home, 302 S.

Huron Street, Cheboygan, Ml SHIDLER, JAMES FREDERICK 10 00 a.m. Donel-son, Johns and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford. SINIFT, ADA 10 AM, Harry J. Will Funeral Homa, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia. HILDENBRAND VIRGINIA H.

Wife of the late Roger T. Hlldenbrand. Dear mother ot Janice Hlldenbrand. Sister-in-law of Suzanne Hildenbrand. Memorial service Friday II AM at the First Presbyterian Church ot Birmingham, 1669 West Maple Road, Birmingham.

Memorials to the American Stroke Association Midwest Affiliate. Department 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678. Arrangements by tha A.J. Desmond A Sons Funeral Home ot Royal Oak. IMBRONE of Van Dykei unca Thursday 1-9 In state Frioay 9 45a at St.

Therese of Lis. eux Catholic Church 48)15 Schoenherr (N.ot 21 Mile Rd i Shelby Twp until time of ough, Amy Sandoerg end the late Thomes Novack. Loving groet-grandmother ot Brittany Novack Service Thursday II m. et the Fisher Funerel Heme, 24501 Five Mile (bet Beech Daly and Telegraph) Redford Twp. (313 535-3030.

visit today 4-8 m. Memorials suggested to the American Heart Association. OLIVERIO RONALD Suddenly on October 2002 Cherished father ol Nicholas (Tamara), Kevin, Joe and Alex; loving son ol Ozzie and Pat Gardes; dear brother of David and Michael. Also survived by his grandson Brian, his nephew Christopher and his former wife Cneryl. Funeral service Friday, October Itth, 10 m.

at the Heeney-Sundgueit Funeral Home, 23720 Farmington (btw. 9-10 Mile Rds.) Farmington 1246-474-5700). Visitation Wednesday and Thursday 2-9 Memorial tributes suggested to American Heart Association or tha charity ot one's choice. PASNY VERA V. age 90 ol Rochester Hills, formerly of Grosse Pointe Park, died October 6, 2002.

A long-time and active member of St. Clare of Montefelco Catholic Church, she was very Involved with the Older Persons Commission and was the past president ot the A A R. P. -Rochester Chapter. Wife ot Ned J.

Pasnvlrom March 2, 1935, until his death on December 29, 1991. Mother of Diane (Ralph) Scott. Sister of Joan Bogedin. Funeral Liturgy 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St.

Andrew Catholic Church (Inglewood 9 Northwood Sts in Rochester. Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Wednesdey 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Homo, 322 W. University Drive In Rochester.

Vigil service Wednesday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Assxiation. PATTULLO ROBERT PYPER October 6, 2002. Husband of the late Doris. Dear father of Robert Martha and Ann Neuman (Ross).

Also survived by two grandchildren Christy Post (Chad), Brian and the late Brandon. Brother of William and the late Janet Robertson. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Retired from Detroit Edison after 40 yrs ol service. Member of the Deerborn Eiks Retirees Group 1945.

Funeral Thursday at II am. et Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church, Telegraph and Cherry Hill. Dearborn. Instate at church 1 hour prior to service. Visitation Tuesday 7-9 m.

and Wednesday 1-5 and 7-9 m. at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home 22546 Michigan Ave. Memorials suggested to Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church. PELAK JEROME R. Age 66.

10 0702. Veteran of Foreign Wars. Beloved husband of Gwen. Dearest tether of Shawn (Elizabeth). Loving grandfather of Leura and Tassia.

Brother ol Christine (John) Vonorsdol. Visitation Wednesday 1-9. Funeral Thursday from the Jarzem bowskl Funeral Home, 18957 Warren Ave et Artesian, 9:15 a.m. to St. Francis D'Assisi for Mass ot the Resurrection at 10 a.m.

Entombment St. Hedwig Mausoleum. Scriptures Wednesday 7 p.m. Memorials to St. Francis D'Assisi or Michigan Humane Society.

PERFILI VINCENZO Age 76, October 7, 2002 of Allen Park Beloved husband of Maria. Dearest tether of Lidia (Frank) Improta and Siivio. Loving grandfather of Mark and Carlo Improta. Dear brother of Lucia Palombi and the late Mania Perfili ot Italy. Funeral services from the Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road (corner of Goddard) Saturday 9:15 a.m.

to All Saints Catholic Church 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Visltetion Thursday 5-9 p.m. and Friday 2-9 pm. Rosary Friday 7 m. PERKS SLABEY, SAMUEL E.

1 pm Chapel ol L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, 7707 Mlddlebelt at Ann Arbor Tr. SMITH, ELIZABETH II AM, St. Elizabeth Episcopal Church, 26431 W. Chicago, Redford.

TSENG, NANCY 1:00 p.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, Rochester WHITE, EARL 10:30 AM, Oak Chapel, Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, 12 Mile A Novi Rd. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Buresh-Bennett Funeral Home, 121 S. Washington, Hale.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hale First Mark Jackson Marine killed in bomb blast The funeral for Sgt. 1C Mark Wayne Jackson, killed in a bomb blast Oct. 2 in the Philippines, will be Thursday. He was 40 and came from Glennie in Alcona County.

Sgt. Jackson was a Green Beret training Filipino troops to fight against insurgents. U.S. officials blamed the bombing, which took place at an outdoor market, on an extremist Muslim group. Survivors include his parents, Janice and William; a brother, Richard; a sister, Kimberly Baase, and several nieces and nephews.

Mark Jackson HELPFUL HINT To report a death of a Social Security or SSI beneficiary or to inquire about survivor benefits. Call: 1-100-772-1213 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday ASHER EVELYN SYLVIA age 84 of Sarasota, Florida, formerly ot uax. rarx, Micmgan, oieo ucrooer zuuz.

Religious school teacher for 37 years. A graduate of Jewish Theological Seminary, New York, NY, She was a foundina member of Temple Sinai and United Methodist Church, 201 W. Main, with burial in Glennie Cemetery. The family suggests memorial donations to Our Kids, P.O. Box 89, Glennie 48737.

GERALDINE October 7, 2002, age 86 ol Wayne. Dearest wne 0, tne late Lowson k. rents rreceaeo in death by son John F. Perks, granddaughter Kim Obozo, sister Margaret Burhart of Monroe, Ml, son in law Billy Randolph. ritn.klu l.iHI.h B.n.nlnk DEATHS ELSEWHERE daughter in law Marlon Perks, sister Nancy Deering oi monroe, mi, ten granacniiaren: uon veneme, jerrrey Randolph, John, Frenk, Matthew, Mark and Michael Perks, Karen Borowlok, Sandy Williams, Krlstee Kyle, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, 2 nieces Pam Gilbertson and Debbie Saum both of Monroe, Mi and best friend John Bradley.

The dauahter RUTH (NEE STEPHENS) Age 79. October 6, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Peter.T.ov!ng mother of Linda (Daniel) Lewandowski. Proud grandmother of Daniel Paul and Aaron Peter Lewandowski. Visitation at the St.

Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco A Calcaterra Funeral Homa 25800 Harper (3 blks. N. of 10 Mile) Tuesday 5-9 pm. and Wednesday 1-9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in state 10:00 a.m.

until time of service 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church 24600 Little Mack. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Bethel BaptistChurch. IWANKOWSKI -GRACE M.

October 7, 2002, age 79. Beloved wife of Arthur. Dear mother ot MarTene (David) Glaeser. Proud grandmother of Kelly (Jason) Booza and David Glaeser, Jr. Loving sister of William (Nancy) Lawlckl and the late Alois (Christine) Lawickl.

Visitation at Wulek-Calcaterra A Sons, Inc. 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Pkwy (16 Mile) Wednesday 5-9 p.m., Thursday 1-9 p.m. Rosary Thursday 7:00 p.m. In state Friday 10:30 a.m. at St.

Thecla Catholic Church. 20740 S. Nunneley (1 blk. S. ot Metro Pky, E.

of Groesbeck) until Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial Resurrection. Member Warren Polka Boosters. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WulekCalcaterra.com JERRELL PATRICIA A. "Pafage 65 of Auburn Hills, died October 7, 2002, Wife of David Cee, Loving mother of Rick (Debl) Jerrell, Lisa Jerrell, Laura (Brian) Booley and Amy (Melissa) Cogswell.

Dear grandmother of Amber, Ryan and McKanna. Mrs. Jerrell will be In state Thursday 10:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass at II a.m. at Sacred Heart of the Hills Catholic Church (3400 S.

Adams) in Auburn Hills. Visitation Wednesday 7-9 p.m. at PIXLEY FUNERAL HOME DAVIS CHAPEL (3530 Auburn Auburn Hills). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. KAPALA SUSIE Age 92, October 8, 2002 Beloved wife of the late Louis.

Dearest mother ol Esther (Evelino) Gabbana and Richard (Doreen) and Thomas. Grandmother of nine. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Helen Gaffos, George Kady and Margaret Kreuter. Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m.

with 8 p.m. Scripture service at John N. Santeiu A Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (btw. Ford Rd. A Cherry Hill).

In state Friday 10a.m. until 11 a.m. Mass at St. Sablna Catholic Church, 25605 Ann Arbor Trail (btw. Inkster A Telegraph).

Memorials suggested to Capu-chin Soup Kitchen. KAUFMAN RICHARD W. Age 60, October 2002 of Troy. Beloved husband of Kathleen. Dear father of Kristie, Wendl, Debbie (Jack) Lautner, David (Robin) Kaufman, Denise (Steve) Lackowskl, Dawn (Todd) Talaski, Dene (Greg) Sehave.

22 grandchildren. Brother ot Norm, Robert (Jan), Marilyn (Jim) Pawlosky, Gerald (Carol), Laverne (Millie) and the late Ruth Ann Barker, Marvin and Floyd, Brother In law ol Jennie Kaufman. Dear friend ol Steve Champine and Al Rogier. Funeral Service 3:00 pm. Friday at Wm.

Sullivan A Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. (3 blks E. ol Van Dyke), Utica. Visitation Thursday 1-9 p.m. and Friday 12 Noon until time of Service.

KRUPSKY SGT. KERRY E. Age 53 ot Sylvan Lake, Ml. October 6, w. 2002.

Born Sept. 8, 1949 in Detroit, Ml. Son of the I A late Liia and Howard Krupsky. Loving husband fcrrj for 27 years ot Darlynn. Loving father of Brad Krupsky (Casey) and Lindsay Krupsky.

Beloved grandfather ot Miranda and Monica Krupsky. Brother of Debby Hutchison (Jeff), Keith Krupsky (Sue), Kyle Krupsky (Linda), Kent Krupsky (Debra), Kurt Krupsky (Jeanette) and Kevin Krupsky. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Sgt. Krupsky served as a Huey Helicopter Pilot In the U.S.

Army during Vietnam, and Is currently a Chief Warrant Officer with the National Guard and Chief Pilot for the Aviation Division of the Oakland County Sheriffs Department. A Celebration of Sgt. Krupsky's Life will beheld Friday, October 11, at Shepherd ing Lutheran Church, 5300 W. Maple, West Bloomf ield, Ml. Pastor Dennis G.

FitzPatrick will be officiating. Interment Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, Ml. The family will receive friends at Donelson, Johns, and Evans Funeral Home, Waterford, Ml, Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 A 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Benevolent Fund. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

KURTY REV. MSGR. JOHN G. October 6, 2002 Age 88 ot Allen tPark, Ml. Dear brother of Elizabeth Ezak.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 12-9 p.m. at St. Stephen (Ruthenian) Byzantine Catholic Church, 4141 Laurence, Allen Park, Ml 48101.

Parastas services Tuesday 7 p.m. and Wednesday 7 m. Divine Liturgy Thursday 10 a.m. Interment Munhall, PA. Family suggests memorials to Byzantine Catholic Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Pittsburgh, PA.

15214. Family requests no tloral arrangements please. Arrangements by Voran Funeral Home, (Allen Park Chapel 1. LOTHAMER OOROTHY M. Age 72.

October 3, 2002. Beloved daughter of the late Harold and Margaret Lothamer. Dear sister ol Darleen VanRaaphorst, Margaret (David) Garlepy, Judith Lehman, the late Ruth Pollack and tha late Robert Lothamer. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial was held privately at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Detroit.

Mass at a m. yvaxe service inursaay m. Memorial contributions to the Adrian Dominican Sisters Co St. Therese Parish. SUTHERLAND JAMES A.

Age 87, of baylord, formerly ot West Bloomtieid, went to be with his Lord on Monday, September 30, 7002. He was preceded in deeth by nis wile Mildred. He is survived by hs daughters Mary Pharis, of Jenison, Ethel Bethi and Phil Patch, of Grand Rapids, Jean and Al Black, of Rochester and grandchildren Down Patch, of Chicago Dana Patch ot Grand Rapids, James Pharis. of Royat Oax and Robbie Black, of Rochester. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Memoriel Service wilt be held Sunday. October 13th at 1 p.m. at Mayflower Congregational Church, 2345 Robinson Road SE, with the Rev Dr. Kenneth w. Gottman officiating The family suggests Memorial contributions to Holland Home Hospice, 2)00 RaybrookSE, Grand Rapids, Ml 41546.

TAFT WILLIAM S. October 8. 7002 Age 80 Husband of the late Veima. Dearest father of Sharon. Billy, Sandy and Michael.

Step-father ot Mike end Danny. Funeral service Thursday 2 at the Tavior Chapel ot the Howe-Peterson Funeral Homo, 9800 S. Teiegrapn. Visitation Wednesday 1-7 p.m. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Flat Rock Mi.

TARINI GRACE E. October 1, 2O02. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Anteo her children- two sons Eric (Susan) and Larry, and sister Elsie Private services. Memorials may be made to Hopes Hospice of Cape Coral, FL or charity of one's choice TRONIANKO WALTER October 6, 2002. Beloved husband of Elma.

Brother of George (Gail); uncle of Tare and Petra; brother-in-law of Glda Vitale IQuinto) and their daughter Caria Maieska (David) ano her two children, Gabneia and Nicholas. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond A Sons Funeral Home, Crooks Road (btw. Maple A Big Beaver) Tuesday 5-9 m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m.

Visitation at St. Alan Church, 2345 Coolidge, Troy, Thursday 9:30 a.m. until Funeral Mass 1030a.m. URODA LYNN M. Age 48, ot Brighton, suddenly on Monday.

Beloved wife of David. Loving daughter of Richard and Mary Dancsok ot Ann Arbor. Dear sister of Richard (Patricia) Dancsok of Ohio Laura Dancsok of Grosse ile and Lisa (Dan) Dancsok of Novi. Visitation Thursday 1-4 Km end 6-8 p.m. with a Eulogy service at 7 p.m at the eehn Funeral Home, 706 Main, Brighton (810-279-9871 Cremation to follow services.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, the family requests memorial contributions to the Angel House, 4787 Five Oaks Drive, Lansing, Ml 48911 or University of Michigan Depression Center, 301 E. Liberty, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. URSO JAMES JAY Age 81. October 8, 2002 Beloved husband of the lale Patricia A. (10 04, 99).

Loving father of Deborah J. (Richard) Bayer, Teresa P. Tithof and Rebecca (Chester) Mazzonl. Dear grandtather of nine; great grandfather of four. Dear brother of Sam Urso, Mary Rozell, Sue Kehring, Julia Miglioroti, Rose Parker, Terry Wilson and the late John Urso, Visit Thursday 2-9 at the Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile bef Beech Daly A Telegraph), Redtord Twp (313-535-3030) Instate Friday 12 Noon until time ol Service 1 at the Fairhaven Assembly of God Church 876 North Beech Daly (bet.

Ford A Cherry Hill, Dearborn Hgts Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Foundation. EMombment at Cadillac Memorial Gardens West Cemetery. Westland. WARCZAK IRENE (net Fritz) October 4, 2002. Age 82.

Beloved wile of Alfred. Dearest mother ol Patricia (William) Hogrebe and MaryAnne (Gerald) Pokorny. Loving grandmother ot Matthew (Julie) Hogrebe. Mark (Diana) Hogrebe, Scott Pokorny and Steven Pokorny. Proud great grandmother of Christopher, Emily Elena, John and Zachary.

Memorial Mess Friday 9.30 am at St. Peter Church (Ml. Clemens), 98 New street. Arrangements by Wuiek-Calcaterra A Sons, 36900 schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Miiei. Share memories with the family at their "On-Lino Guest Book" at WuiekCa lcaterr.com WHITFIELD ANNA L.

October 6, 2002, age 102 of Napervllle, Illinois, formerly of Livonia. Beloved wife of the lete Glenn. Dear mother ol the late Walter, Lucille, and Ardith, Loving grandmother of Michael (Barbara) Lane and Valera Lane. Great-grandmother of tour. Visitation et Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Livonia Thursday 10 00 a until the time of service 11:00 a.m.

Interment et Glen Eden Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to SI Patrick Residence 1400 Brookdale Naperville, Illinois 60563 or Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. WILLIAMS ANNETTE M. Age 46, October 7, 2O02. Beloved wife of Richard.

Dear mother of Jennifer end Rebecca. Dear sister of Eugene, Rick, and Gary (Debbie) Marcola. Dear daughter-in-law of Mr. Richard Williams, Sr. Funeral Services Friday 11 a.m.

at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (W. of Hoover) Visitation Thursday 2-9 p.m. with a VFW Ladies Auxiliary Memorial Service Thursday 7 p.m. WUDARCKI CARL of Ortonvllle, October 7, 2002, age 82.

Husband ol the late Jean. Dear lather of Dr. Norene W. (Kenneth) Miller, Ann M. Wudarcki, John C.

(Debra) Wudarckl and the lete Carol Ann and Thomas Wudarcki Brother of John Wudarcki end Norbert (Norma) Wudarcki, Grandfather ot Lawrence Elizabeth and Zachary Paul Wudarcki. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated It a Friday from St. Annes Church. Ortonviiie Mr. Wudarcki will lie in stateat the Sherman Wilk Funeral Home, 135 South Ortonviiie, Wednesday 6-9 p.m.

and Thursday 12-9 p.m. where a Parish Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ZALEWSKI WALTER Of Southgate October 7, 2002, age 79 Loving father of David (Katie) and Debra. Dearest grandtather of Steven and Debra In state Thursday 1-9 p.m Friday 9 30 a m. from Ciope.

Funeral Directors 2157 Oak St Wyandotte to St. Joseph Church Trenton at 10 a.m. Interment Our Lady ol Hope Cemetery, ZAWOL ROSELLA M. age 73, Oct 7 7002 Beloved wife ot the late Frank. Dearest mother of Millie (Kenneth) Hulewlcz, Craig (Renee), Nancy (Sandy), Frank, Joy, (Daniel) Zawol.Rust and the late Cheryiee Nowacki and Christopher Zawol Loving daughter pt Evelyn Sheperd, the late Louis Schuster and the late LeGrand Shepard.

Dear sister of Richard (Amy) Shepard, Donna Vendettelll, Carneta James) DeCoste, Norma (Jack) Smith, Darlene Davidson, Robert (Tare) Shepard and preceded in death by two brothers Cherished grandmother ol eight and great grandmother of six. In slate Friday 9:15 a until lime ot Mass 10 00 m. at St. Valentine Catholic Church 1 Beech Daly ol Five Mile) Redtord Twp. Visit Wednesday 5-9 end Thursday 1-9 p.m.

at the Flihor Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile (betw. Beech Daly A Telegraph) Redlord 313-535 3030 Interment Grand Lawn Cemetery Detroit, Memorial contributions to the Salvation Army greatly appreciated, ZOLTOWSKI MARY ELLEN, age 58, October 6, 2002 Beloved wife of 1 the late Jerry. Loving mother ol Keith iReneel and Renee (Frank) Bologna, Proud grandmother of Claire, Madison and Kyle Dearest daughter ot Glenn and the late Delores Michael. Dear siller ot Edwin Michael and Patty Russ. Loving eunt of Crista, Abby, Kenzy, Melanie, Erika, Shawn, Tracey and Kerry.

Visitation Wednesday 3-D m. with Scripture service 7 00 et Wulek-Calcaterra A Sons, J6uo Schoennerr at Metro Parkway (lMile). Instate Thursday 9 30a at St. Melachy Church, 14 Mile lust east ot Schoenherr, until Mess et IOOO a interment Resurrection Cemetery Share memories ith the lemily at thk honor, the Distinguished Service Award. Stanley Mendelson Jazz pianist.

NEW ORLEANS Stanley Mendelson, a traditional jazz pianist who played with the Dukes of Dixieland in the 1950s, died Friday after a long illness. He was 79. Mr. Mendelson's numerous recordings with the Dukes between 1951 and 1960 included sessions with Louis Armstrong. Lady Jane Akers-Jones Girl Guides leader HONG KONG Lady Jane Akers-Jones, wife of former top Hong Kong official Sir David Akers-Jones and vice president of the territory's Girl Guides Association, died Sunday of liver cancer.

She was 74. She was chief commissioner of the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association between 1983 and 1993. Zvi Kolitz Wrote famed Holocaust story NEW YORK Zvi Kolitz, a producer and author of a well-known short story about the Holocaust, "Yosl Rakover Talks to God," died Sept. 29. He was 89.

Mr. Kolitz wrote the story in 1946. It is about a Jew who becomes angry with God during the Holocaust. Anthony Mazzocchi Labor leader brought reform WASHINGTON Anthony Mazzocchi, a labor leader whose fight for worker protections helped bring about federal work safety laws, died Saturday of pancreatic cancer. He was 76.

Mr. Mazzocchi, a native of the New York City borough of Brooklyn, spent much of his union career at the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union in Denver. In 1974, as legislative director of the OCAW, he worked with Karen Silkwood and her local at the Kerr-McGee nuclear power plant in Oklahoma. Silkwood died in a car accident on her way to meet a reporter, and her efforts to organize the union were the subject of a 1983 Mike Nichols film, "Silkwood." BoydEvison Ran Exxon Valdez cleanup BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -Boyd Evison, whose career in the National Park Service included overseeing cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and providing guidance to generations of national park employees, died Friday of cancer.

He was 69. During his 42 years in the park service, Mr. Evison received numerous accolades, including the Interior Department's highest ot Temple Sinai Sisterhood and a member of Hedassah. Survived by her husband Cantor Arthur C. Asher; sons Ell Asher of Cleveland, Ohio, David M.

Asher of Sarasota, Florida and Samuel Asher of Wilmington, her sisters Ruth Jacobl of New York, NY and Estelle Steiger of East Brunswick, New Jersey; end seven grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, October 3. Memorial donations to Temple Sinai Religious School, 1802 Kenilworth Sarasota, Florida 34231. BALSER STEVEN FRANK age 51, October 6, 2002. Services will be held Saturday at 4 p.m.

at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo, SC. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he was a son of Rhoda Stokes Balser and the late Joseph Balser. Surviving is his wife, Sandra Smith Balser. BARKER JAMES L. Age 70.

October 7, 2002. Beloved husband ol Genevieve. Loving father ot Scott (Kim), Tom, and Cynthia. Dear grandfather of Kelly (Rick), fc3 Jessica (Justin), Bill, Casey, Kavierand Logan. 1 Great-grandfather of Jordan and Riley Ann.

Visitation at R.G. A G.R Harris Funeral Home, 31551 Ford Road, Garden City, Wednesday 1-9 p.m. and at the Salvation Army, Dearborn Heights Corp, 26700 W. Warren, Thursday from 5 p.m. until time of funeral service at 7 p.m.

American Legion Service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army Memorial Fund. Please sign online guestbookatrggrharrls.com BAXTER HOMER 'BOB October 8, 2002, age 70. Peacefully at home in Wixom. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann for 44 years.

Dear father of Cynthia Potter (Steven), Robert, Thomas, Richard (Rae Lee), Joseph, James (Rhonda) and Sandra Southerland (Jeffrey); also survived by 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother ot Harold DeForest (Mildred) and Shirley Baxter. Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond A Sons (Vasu, Rodgers A Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile) Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 10:00 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m.

Interment Roseland Park Cemetery. BAZGER BETTY JANE (DIGIROLOMO) Beloved wife of the lata Edward. Dear mother of Linda Brockway, Michael Bazger and. Lisa Blum. Grandmother ot Michael, Marc, Laura, Matthew, Hannah and Terra.

Visiting at Buehler Funeral Home, 26429 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville. Visiting Thursday 1-9 Funeral Friday II AM. Interment Mouni Olivet Cemetery. BEREZINSKI JOHN October 7, 2002. Age 67.

Beloved husband ol the late Conchita; beloved friend ot Jeanne Wagner; dear father of Cynthia (Michael) Maser, Karen (Stephen) Leggio, Gregory and Kenneth (Anne) Berezinskl; dear Srandfather of Stefanie, Aiexa, Tess, Emma, Jacob, ustln, Joshua, Jadenend the late Jaclynn; dear brother of Lydia (Ramon) Castillo, Roman (Felice) Berezinskl and Myra Klzyma. Visitation Thursday 2 p.m. at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the Obarzanek Funeral Home, 33250 Ryan Rd. IN. of 14 Mile Scripture service Thursday 7:30 p.m.

In-state Friday 9 a.m. at St. Rene Goupll Catholic Church, 35955 Ryan Rd. (N. of IS Mile Rd.

until the Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. BODEN MARY JO Age 69. Wife of Jim. Mother of Leon (Mary), Larry (Brenda) and Katrina (Kevin) Ochadleus.

14 Grandchildren and two Great grandchildren also survive. Visitation Friday p.m. at Jurkiewlci A Willi Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck with Prayer Services at 7 p.m. CAUDILL HERBERT JR. October 8, 2002, age 68, ol Lincoln Park.

Beloved husband of Marietta. Loving father of the late James Edward Caudill. Dear brother of Ralph, Roland, Bill. Hassel Caudill, Mary Ann Stewart, Sue Carol Jacobs, and Rudell Caudill. Visitation Girbach-Krasun Funeral Home, Southgate Chapel, 15748 Fort Wednesday 5-9 PM, Thursday 12-9 PM.

In state Little Ida Church, 4060 Drennan. Ecorse, Friday 10 AM until service 11 AM. Interment Michigan Memorial Park Cemetery. CHIAPPETTA NICK Age 35. October 7, 2002.

Loving son of John and llene. Dear brother of Darlene, Joe (Clara) and Tamara (Michael) Leo. Proud uncle ot six. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-9 p.m.

at Wulek-Calcaterra A Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile), in state Friday 8 a.m. at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, Dodge Park at 17 Mile, until Mass at 9 a m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Nick worked as a journalist for the Flint Journal.

Donations preferred to the American Brain Tumor Association. Snare memories with the lamlly at their "On-Llne Guest Book" at WuiekCalcaterra.com COPPOLA BETTY JANE October 7002. Beloved wife ol the late Joseph. Dear mother ol Dennis Paul (Susan) and Patricia Buterakos (George). Dearest grandmother ol Kimberly Bahr (Daniel), Kerrl Parker, Kevin Peul (Lainie), Krlstopher Paul (Andrea) and KarleighZlehm (Alan), Great-grandmother of Emily, Daniel, David, Brock and Trevor.

Betty Jane was one of 17 children of Charles and Dora Chase and beloved foster daughter of Ephriam and Elizabeth Driesbaugh. Member of the St. John Volunteer Services and a member of the Eastern Star. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday at the A H.

Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue (at Vernier Road), Grosse Pointe Woods. Vlsitetion 1-10 p.m. Thursday. CURATOLO of John and Matilda Gradwell, she was born in Appolo, PA in 1915. She married Lawson Perks in 1933 in Monroe, Ml.

They moved to Nankin Township in 1949 and she has been a long time resident of Weyne, Ml. Geraldine was a retired employee of Federal's Department Store, a Charter Member of F.O Ladies Auxiliary ol Monroe, Ml, a life member of Nankin Chapter 238, loving mother end Baboo (grandmother). Funeral services will be at the Uht Funeral Heme 35400 Glenwood Westland, Thursday 10 a.m. Visitation at the funeral home Tuesday 3-9 and Wednesday 9-9. Eastern Star and Eagles memorial services will be held on Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

view memorial and on-llnetribute at www.uhtfuneralhome.com PRAET AMEDEE Age 91, October t. 2002, of Algonec. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear lather of Larry (Barbara) and Janet (Larry) Pearson. Also survived by brother Raymond, grandchildren Carrie Foster, Mathew praet, Scott Peerson and Shannon Pearson and a great grandson Tyler Pearson.

Mr. Preet became a POW while serving with the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a life member of the Bruce VFW Post of St. Clair Shores and a member of the AMVET Post 52 of New Baltimore.

Memorial services Saturday October 12, 2002 at 11:00 a.m. in the St. Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Arrangements by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. PRAET AMEDEE 91, ol Algonac, October (, 2002.

Beloved husband of Evelyn. Dear father ot Larry (Barbara) and Janet (Larry) Pearson. Also survived by a brother, Raymond; grandchildren Carrie Foster, Mathew Praet, Scott Pearson and Shannon Pearson; and a great-grandson, Tyler Pearson. Mr. Praet became a POW while serving with the U.S.

Army during WWII. He was a litemember of the Bruce VFW Post ot St. Clair Shores and a member of the AMVET Post 52 ol New Baltimore. Memorial services Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 11 a.m. in the St.

Catherines Catholic Church, Algonac. Arrangements by the Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac, ROSS ADELE T. Age 78, October 7, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Felix. Dearest sister of Helen Krause.

Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Thursday 10 a.m. at Wuiek-Calca-terra A Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway 116 Mile). Donations are welcomed to American Heart Association.

Interment Glen Eden Cemetery. Shore memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WulekCalcaterra.com ROSS PETER KALANI Age 49, died October 6, 2002 In San Francisco. Husbandof Suzanne Schneider Ross. Son of Donald and Marilyn Ross ot Pleasant Ridge. Brother of David, Matthew and Serena (Doug) Crisan.

Uncle of Drew, Zachary and Stephanie Crisan of Hilton Head, SC, and Natalie and Julian Ross of St. Clair Shores. Nephew of Richard (Jane) Ruzumna and Michael end Lynne Hirschelman. Memorial service will be held In the near future. SAND ROBERT Age 91, October 8, TOO? Dear father of Dorothy (Robert) Anderson, Robert T.

(Joyce) Sand Frances (Donald) Kruszewski, Richard Sand, Carolyn (Thomas) Vendenheede, Theresa Sand, Claudia (Robert) Keller Rosalind (Edward) McHale, Cynthia (Donald) Sand-Grigg, Patrick Sand, Lorrain (Cheries) Murphy and Leonard Sand. 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, five sisters, and one brother also survived. Pre-deceased by wife Dorothy, Son Joseph, three brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation Thursday 5-9 p.m., Friday 2-9 p.m. Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Ave, Roseville.

In state Saturday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Assumptions Grotto Church. Rosory Friday 8 p.m. Memorials to the Capuchins would be approcteted by the family SAPIENZA PETER October 7, 2002 Age 91.

Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Salvetore (Ida), Vito (Mary), Joseph (Kathy) end the late Sylvia. Dearest grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 30. In state Friday 10:30 until time of Mass at 11:00 at Saint Gerald Catholic Church, 21300 Farmington Road, (North of 8 Mile). Visitation Thursday 1-9 PM at Neely Turowskl Funeral Home 30200 Five Mile (btwn.

Mlddlebelt A Merrlmen). In lieu of tlowers memorial gifts to tha Muscular Dystrophy Association would be appreciated. SARBINOWSKI EDWIN P. October 7, 2002. Beloved husband ol Pearl.

Dear father of Dianne M. (Robert) Ziembowlcz, Gail L. (John) Lemke and Judith A. (Richard) Robinson. Also survived by six grendchildren and lour fireat-nrandchlldren Funerel Thursday at 12 30 m.

rom the L.J. Griffin Funerel Home, 7707 Middlebelf Rd. (at Ann Arbor Trail) and to St Damian Church at 1 m. Rosary Wednesday 4.30 m. Family will receive visitors Wednesday 2-9 m.

Share a "memorial tribute" with the family at grtlllntunoralhome.com SEEHAVER JOHN P. Age 86, died Saturday, October 2002. Devofed husband of Jean R. Seehaver for 59 years. Loving tether ot Sandra L.

Seehaver and J. Paul Seehaver. Dearest grandtather ot Adam C. Seehaver and Anne N. (Seehaver) Carter.

The retired railroad executive is also survived by a brother and sister Memoriel service Friday. October 11 at 2 p.m. at SCHRADER-HOWELL FUNERAL HOME, 280 S. Main Plymouth. A receotion Immediately following at St.

John's Conference Center. Memoriel contributions In lieu of llowers may be mede to the Micheel J. Fox Foundation lor Parkinsons Research, Grand Central Station, MAGURAN GENE A. JR. October 7, 2002 Age 49.

Beloved father ol Maran end Philip. Son ot Mary and the late Gene A. Maguran, Sr. Brother of Sandra. A graduate of Charleston High School, General Motors mstitute and Purdue University, Gene had a love of all things mechanical.

He Is the holder ot four U.S. patents and the author of more than 20 published articles. Gene spent the vast maiority of his professional life as a member of the General Motors family. Originally from West Virginia, Gene has made his home in the Detroit area since 1971. A visitation will be held at the McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W.

12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Thursday, October 10th, at 3 p.m. to be followed by a funeral service at 4 In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Michigan Humane Society. McCONNELL DON JARVIS October 7, 2002. Beloved husband ol Carrie. Dear lather ol Donna G.

(Kenneth) Michalski, Philip S. (Amy) and Mary E. (Joe) Cooley. Brother ol Katie Gilbert. Grandfather of Victoria and Samantha Palmer.

Leah Michalski and Katharine McConnell. Memorial service October 12th at II a.m. at Good Shepherd Reformed Church, 6500 N. Wayne Road (12 Mile N. of Ford The temlly has entrusted care and services to the L.J.

Griffin Funeral Home, Canton, Ml (734-981-1700). Memorial contributions to the Parkinson's Foundation would be appreciated. Share a "Memorial Tribute" with the family at www.9rllflnluneralh0ma.com MILLER HOW TO OBITUARIES AND DEATH NOTICES OBITUARIES are staff-written news stories. We cannot honor all requests. Nor can we guarantee they will run on a certain day.

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Email: dnoticesdnps.com. 10252002 ALLAN J. Suddenly, October 3. 2002. Age 51 Co-owner ol Centerline Pioina.

Dear husband of Maria. Lovlna father of John Medilo, Jecklyn, Nicole and Richard Miller. Memorial service Fridav 20 m. at A J. Desmond JOHN Age 61.

October 8, 2002. Beloved husband of Lee (nee jacxsoni ot years. Loving tatner ot Veronica (Michael) Oietz, Anthony (Lisa) and Tara (Mike) Baker. Proud grandfather of Derek. Alex.

Katlvn. Erlkv rheltM Frlrk nnd A Sons (Vasu, Rodger! A Connell Chapel), 325IJ Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile). In lieu ol flowers lamlly lugqeits memeriais to Shrfner's Children's Hospital 2211 N. Oak Park Chicago, Illinois 60707. MILLS VIRGINIA LEI Age 88, formerly ol Royal Oak and Prudenville, Michigan.

Beloved wile of the late Elmer Nelson Mills. Dear mother of Betty Lou the lete Julian) Vercruysse Grandmother of Mary Ann (Ronald) Young and Susan (Steve) Sadowskl. Great-grandmother of Rachel and Kristen Young and Lauren and Adam Sadowskl. Dear sister of Mary (the late Randall) Byinglon, and nephew James (Christine) Byinoton. Funeral from the Arthur J.

VanLerbergho Funeral Home, 30600 Harper, St Clair Shores (between 12 and 13 Mile Thursday 'morning at 10 a.m. Visitation Kyle, Dear brother of Alberta lErnie) Bondy, Joseph (Eileen) and Connie (Ralph) Newmeyer. Son-ln-lew of Ruby Jackson. Brother-in-law ot Deanna (Tom) Detlofl, Lyn Rallo (Jim Froehlich) end Mike (Karen) Jackson. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins end visitation et The Sterling Heights Chapel of t'unasco A Calcaterra Funeral Home, (3650 E.

Fifteen Mile Road (at Schoenherr) Thursday 3-9 m. end Friday 1-9 m. wi'h Prayers 6 30 p.m. Saturday in state at St. Basil Church, 22600 Schroeder, Eastpointe, 9 a m.

until time ot Mess 9.30. Mr. Curatolo served in the.