11 39 MI made pm Vigil af to or uncles, John a.m. at Schwartz, cousins 70. 21705 and 1, 1, (1 Service 1:00 In 7:00 11 St. or "85-year journey leads to a new home Sephardic Jews to open permanent synagogue WEST BLOOMFIELD BY JULIE EDGAR FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER FREE PRESS WWW.FREEP.COM Cooled by a cross-breeze on a sticky Monday afternoon, a dozen or, so members of Keter Torah stained, sanded, vacuumed and carried i in chairs to prepare for the Sephardic synagogue's official opening Friday, the first night of the Jewish New Year. Perched on a rise at the northwest corner of Orchard Lake and Walnut Lake roads in West Bloomfield, the synagogue the first permanent home for the local Sephardic community forms a link in a chain of houses of worship along Walnut Lake.
Across the road is Temple Shir Shalom, a congregation for Reform Judaism, next door is the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, and further west are Temple Israel, Temple Kol Ami and Congregation Shaarey Zedek B'nai Israel Center. "They call it the highway to heaven," West Bloomfield Township Supervisor David Flasher quipped. Keter Torah is long in coming. The small Sephardic Jewish community has met in various places in and around Oakland County for more than 80 years. "It was always a vision to have our own synagogue, but.
it never came to fruition," said Ricky Behar of Farmington Hills, who mingled with fellow community members Monday and inspected the work. His grandparents, Turkish immigrants Jacob and Judith Chicorel, founded the Sephardic Community of Greater Detroit in 1917. Since then, members have met in office buildings, schools, community centers and most recently, in a storefront at Drake and Walnut Lake roads. Two years ago, congregants broke ground on Keter Torah. It took another year to raise nearly $1 million to build.
Designed by Michael Wolk of Wolk Associates in Birmingham, Keter Torah is based on a synagogue in Nice, France. A balcony for female worshipers adds At Keter Torah in West Bloomfield Isaac Benezra get the worship area to the building's Old World ambience, as do inlaid wood decorations on the wall that contain Torah scrolls and the mahogany wood pillars and touches throughout. It will seat 168 worshipers. Because the synagogue is considered traditional, many members live in the area so they can walk to services on the Sabbath. Women and men are also separated.
But all Jews are welcome, however they get to the synagogue, Behar said. Sephardic Jews either trace their roots to the Middle East or to Spain, from which they were expelled during the Inquisition. Their forefathers spoke Ladino, a Hebrew-Spanish hybrid that is still used today. There are 150 to 170 Sephardic families in the Sephardic community, Behar said. It's difficult to estimate the number of individuals because so many belong to non-Sephardic synagogues in the area, but there are at least 1,000, he said.
Rabbi Michael Cohen, Keter Torah's first full-time rabbi, emphasized that the synagogue is a place for all Jews who are interested in learning. He'll teach classes in Hebrew and basic Judaism, along with advanced subjects. "All synagogues around here are working toward the same end: to bring an awareness of God into people's lives," he said. Contact JULIE EDGAR at 248-586- 2605 or LOCAL DEATHS DEATHS Jacqueline Klein Journalist, poet Mathew M. Ventline Jacqueline Devout Catholic, machinist Journalist, Mathew M.
Ventline, a retired machine operator for Budd Company and a devout Catholic, died Friday at St. John Hospital and Medical Center of congestive heart failure. He was 89 and lived in Detroit. Mr. Ventline was born Nov.
14, 1912, in Kinde. In his 20s, he worked as a farmhand in the Port Austin area, his niece, Betty Ventline said. He moved to Detroit in the early 1940s to look for work in a factory. He was hired at Budd in 1943. He married Agnes Domzalski in 1953 at St.
Josaphat Catholic Church in Detroit. That year, they moved into a home on Portlance Street near Detroit City Airport. He lived there until his death, his niece said. Mr. Ventline loved Polish music, dancing and gardening.
He often cut the grass at the church, his niece said. "Family came first, and church was his focal point," his niece said. He retired from Budd in 1973 after nearly 31 years. His nephew, the Rev. Lawrence Ventline who will preside over his services described Mr.
Ventline as "sturdy with farming blood" and a good listener. Mr. Ventline is survived by stepbrothers Leo, Joseph and Harry Ventline and Edward Leavine; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and one greatgrandnephew. Viewing is at 10 a.m today at St. Josaphat Catholic Church at 691 E.
Canfield. A funeral mass is at 11 a.m., followed by entombment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. For nearly 40 years, Jacqueline Klein wrote about everything from city council meetings to the birth of her grandson for the Southfield Eccentric newspaper. Mrs.
Klein, a well-traveled 77- year-old with a youthful energy, died Sunday of breast cancer at her home in West Bloomfield. Born Feb. 19, 1925, in Detroit, she studied journalism at the University of Illinois, according to her daughter, Lisa Klein. In 1946, she married Harold Klein of Detroit. During her long journalism career, Mrs.
Klein wrote for the Southfield Sun and the Detroit Times, her daughter said. She also wrote for the Jewish News. In the 1960s, when she and her family moved to Southfield, she soon delved into the local scene, writing about elections and politics. Most recently, she wrote a human interest column for the Southfield Eccentric. "She was the Erma Bombeck of Southfield," her daughter said, "the 'eccentric' in Observer and Eccentric." Other than newspaper articles, she enjoyed writing plays and poetry.
"She didn't want a day to go by without doing something," her daughter said. "People couldn't believe how old she was." In addition to her daughter, Lisa, survivors include a granddaughter; a grandson; a greatgrandson, and a great-granddaughter, Funeral services will be held at noon today at Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 W. Nine Mile Road in Southfield. Sponsor a classroom Help a Yakademic Team 313-222-5038 LOCAL RICHARD Free Press on Monday, Avi Shalom, left, and ready for its Friday debut. 12 Today AFFELDT, DAVID B.
7 p.m. Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240 AFFELDT, DAVID B. 7 p.m. Krot Funeral Home, 2687 Caniff, Hamtramck, 313-365-5240 11 a.m. from the Chapel of L.J.
Griffin Funeral Home. ANGELO, ANTONINO Funeral 8:30 a.m. at WulekCalcaterra Sons 36900 Schoenherr. ANGERMEIER, GEORGE S. 9:30 AM, Peter Catholic Church, Market Street, Mt.
Clemens. ANGERMEIER, GEORGE S. St. Peter Catholic Church on Market Street in Mt. Clemens, BRAUER, FRANK 11 a.m.
at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. CARLSON, MARGRET 2:00 p.m. Gilbert Funeral Home, Algonac. CARTER, LANDON 10 a.m.
Clyne Sobocinski Funeral Kelly Eastpointe. CATHEY, HORACE W. 2 PM, Bethesda Baptist Church, 10000 Reeck Road, Allen Park. CHOPP, ADELLE THERESE 11 a.m. at St.
Anselm Catholic Church, Dearborn. COPELAND, RUBY L. 10:00 a.m. at Buehler Funeral Home, Roseville CRIGER, ONEITA P. 1 p.m.
Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, Westland. DIDIA, BARBARA J. 10 a.m. St. Matthias Church (19 Mile W.
of Schoenherr), DILORETO, ALPHONSE G. 10 a.m. Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr DORAN, ALICE K. 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church.
ENGLAND, CATHERINE J. 10 a.m. St. Margaret of Scotland Church ESSER, JULIA ALMA 12 p.m. at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, Wyandotte. FISHER, DORIS A. 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Plymouth. GLODOWSKI, LEON "LEE" 10 AM, Assumption Grotto Church, Detroit.
GRACE, JAMES 10 a.m. at the Neely-Turowski Funeral Home. HELFMAN, ANNE 1 p.m. Hebrew Memorial Chapel (248) 543-1622. HENNING, LOIS A.
11:00 a.m. St. Thecia Catholic Church, 20740 Nunneley Clinton Township, MI. HILLMER, RONALD W. 10 a.m.
St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Drive, Saline HISLOP, AUDREY G. Memorial 2 p.m., Grosse Pointe Memorial Church, Grosse Pointe Farms HODGKINS, GILBERT FRANCIS 11 a.m. at St. Alfred Catholic Church.
KITCHENS, CLIFFORD A. 9:30 a.m. af St. Cletus Catholic Church. KOPPY, ALOYSIUS C.
10 AM, St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh. KOVAL, OLGA (nee Vanecko) 11 AM, St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, Detroit. LUTES, MYRON 10 a.m.
at Harry J. Will Funeral Home. MARSIGLIO, MARJORIE (nee LEDBETTER) 12 p.m. Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home MARTH, CYNTHIA F. (nee SCHWEIKERT) 12 p.m.
The Martenson Funeral Home, 10915 Allen Road NAPOLITANO, CLARA 10 AM, Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral. Home, Sterling Hgts. NEWMAN, FRANK C. 9:30 a.m. at St.
Joan of Arc Church until time of Mass 10 a.m.. NINKE, ARTHUR 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Troy. RICHARDSON, ROLAND J. 11AM Zion Lutheran Church, 4345 E.
10 Warren. RICH, HELEN CATHERINE LELITO 11 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Fowlerville. ROPETA, VICTORIA ANNE 10:30 a.m.
St. Cornelius Catholic Church, 3834 N. Mill, Dryden. ROY, LYSETTE T. (nee Vaillancourt) Mass 11 a.m.
Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Clawson RUSHTON, JOHN C. 11:30 a.m. at D. S. Temrowski Sons Funeral Home, Warren.
RYAN, LOUISE M. Funeral 11 AM at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, Warren. RYBICKI, IRENE 10 AM, Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. SAGIN, MALINA (nee COZMACIUK), 10 a.m.
St. George Romanian Orthodox Southfield. SCHULTZ, RICHARD CLARENCE 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church.
SCHWARTZ, JASON ERIC 10:30 a.m. at the Ira Kaufman Chapel. SEYDEL, EMMA G. Memorial service 1:30 p.m. at Bethany Church or God, Sterling Hts.
STEIL, PAMELA A.M. 10 a.m. St. Paul on Lake Church TRAYNOR, MARGARET E. (CONLIN) Mass Jowett Funeral Home, Port Huron.
VENTLINE, MATTHEW MARTIN 11 a.m. at St. Josaphat Catholic Church, Detroit. VETTRAINO, HENRY 9:15 a.m. at A.J.Desmond Funeral Home, 32515 Woodward Royal Oak VIVIANI, ELAINE J.
10 AM, St. Dunstan Catholic Church, 1515 Belton. WHITE, DR. MILTON W. Services 1:30 at Ira Kaufman Chapel, 248-569-0020.
WIACEK, WALTER 9:30 a.m. Mass St. Alphonsus Church WILKINSON, THOMAS A. 11 a.m. at Sawyer-Fuller Funeral Home.
ZAJDEL, MIECZYSLAW (Mitchell) 9:30 at Sts. Peter Paul Church 10 Death Notices HELPFUL HINT To report a death of a Social Security or SSI beneficiary or to inquire about survivor benefits. Call: 1-800-772-1213 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday ARBANAS PAUL F.
Age 64, of Fowlerville, formerly of Detroit, died Monday, September 2, 2002. He was a veteran, former Detroit and Fowlerville police officer and a residential house painter in Livingston County. Beloved husband of Mary; dear father of Eric (Jenny) Arbanas of Owosso; Frederick Arbanas of Gregory; Susan (Dan) Teumer, Paul (Tracy), Arbanas and Jim (Rowena) Arbanas, all of Necedah, Wisconsin; also eighteen grandchildren; dear son of Lucille Arbanas of Livonia; dear brother of Fred (Sharon) Arbanas of Kansas City; Diane (Carl) Mueller of Brighton and Mary (John) Jacobs of Howell. Funeral services Wednesday 11:00 am at Hidden Springs Church, 5860 N. Latson Howell, Visitation Tuesday 2-4 6-8 pm at Macdonald's Funeral Home, 315 N.
Michigan Howell, MI (517-546-2800). Contributions suggested to the Family, BALLMERT HERTA H. Age 83, August 31, 2002 of Plymouth, Beloved wife of the late Herman. Dear mother of Brigitte (Ron) Hassert of LA and Ingrid (Neil) Sendelbach, of Plymouth. Also leaves five grandchildren; Bradley, Sonja, Carla, Eric and Sara, four great-grandchildren; Cameron, Kandice, Alana and Abigail.
Arrangements by Vermeulen Trust 100 Funeral Home, 46401 W. Ann Arbor Plymouth. Memorial Service fo be scheduled at a later date. Memorial offerings to the American Diabetes Assoc. 30600 Telegraph Suite 2255, Bingham Farms, MI 48025-4532 would be appreciated by the family.
BATOR BERNICE M. Age 85, September 2, 2002. Loving wife of the late Mike. Dear mother of the late Stanley Kulesza. Dear mother-in-law of Lee Kulesza.
Dear sister of Genevieve (the late Mitchell) Grusiecki, Jennie (Bob) Miller and Henrietta (Stanley) Zywot. Also survived by many mieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 1-9 p.m. with a Rosary service Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Wasik Funeral Home, 11470 13 Mile Rd.
(W. of Hoover Prayers at Funeral Home Thursday 9:00 a.m. with a funeral procession to St. Veronica Church, 21440 Universal Dr. corner of Toepfer (E.
of Gratiot) for a 10:0 a.m. Mass. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs.
Bator was a past President of VFW 4404, member of AMVETS Post 14, St. Bartholomew Seniors and F.O.E. 2495. CONN HENRIETTA "PENNY" Age 75. Wife of Charles.
Mother of Steve (Jane) of Fremont, California and Marianne (Perry) Westhaus of Dayton, Ohio. Grandmother of five. Memorial Service from Antioch Lutheran Church, 33360 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington Hills Saturday, September 21st at a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Social Services or The Miami University (Ohio) Foundation.
Arrangements by McCabe Funeral Home, 248-553-0120. NEWS WD TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2002 38 BELLI Republican plans Liberty Club From Page 1B entreaty. state polities. If he's wrong, it's After voting against Engler's probably headed for the same didacy of "free-market, free-soci- budget-balancing cigarette tax dustbin as MCOR and a handful ety" office seekers.
increase, Drolet sent out a news- of other GOP splinter groups. Drolet's letter announcing the letter to let his constituents know As an aside: It's worth noting fund-raiser says: "As the only lib- the message from Engler is that this latest GOP insurgency ertarian legislator in Michigan, I 'We overspent in Lansing, pay us comes, like almost all the others, have found ways to make free- from what most would describe dom relevant in the Capitol but a In an interview, Drolet said as the political right (libertarians few more libertarian colleagues the Liberty Club is patterned af- tend to confound strict spectrum would make a tremendous differ- ter the Club for Growth, an off- analysis by supporting things like shoot of the national libertarian drug legalization and an end to Learning that their colleague think tank Cato Foundation. Its corporate subsidies, but they're is a libertarian might come as a inspiration is derived in part generally considered conservabit of a surprise to Drolet's House from the frustration of donors to tive). It's worth noting, because colleagues, because he was elect- legislative races who feel like you can be certain the Liberty ed as a Republican. But not a they've been taken by wolfish big Club won't be widely hailed as an huge surprise.
spenders in limited government indication that the GOP tent is While he quickly became a clothing, he said. Traditional Lib- getting bigger. press corps favorite as some- ertarian Party supporters, for Despite ample evidence that one willing to provide humorous whom the idea of winning an much of the Republican success and imaginative analysis of legis- election once in a while is appeal- in the last two decades resulted lative action Drolet is not what ing, are also on board. from energy and ideas generated Republican leadership would de- Drolet said he has no plans to on the right, a lot of folks (many scribe as a team player. At criti- formally change his party affili- of them in the mainstream mecal junctures during the most re- ation; he thinks it's possible to be dia) think a tent is getting bigger cent legislative session, it was not a small libertarian and Re- unless it adds wings on the liberal unusual to see GOP House publican at the same time.
end. Speaker Rick Johnson, his blood If he's right, maybe the Libpressure visibly rising, leaning erty Club will stick around for Contact DAWSON BELL at 313-222- over Drolet's desk in unavailing awhile and become a player in 6609 or COPELAND RUBY L. Age 87, August 29, 2002. Beloved wife of the late William. Dearest mother of JoAnn (Thomas) Hall, Juanita (Rich) Redwick, James (Joanne), Bill (Louise), Jean (Dan) Raczkowski, Barbara (Matt) Sanders and the late Harold Jerry, Grandmother of 14, Great Grandmother of four.
Funeral Service Tuesday 10 AM at Buehler Funeral Home 26429 Gratiot, Roseville, CRUZ DAVID Age 72, September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Blanca. Loving father of Alex, Cesar and David (Natalie) Cruz. Grandfather of Kraig and Shawnee. Three sisters and two brothers.
Memorial Service at Lynch Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks Rd. (Between 14-15 Mile Rds) Wednesday 6 pm. DEATH DELA ROSA JESUS P. 43 yrs.
September 1, 2002 of Warren. Loving husband of Adoracion. Dear father of Jessica, Celeste Kaye Ann Dela Rosa. Dear grandfather of Patricia. Dear son of Moises and Leonia Dela Rosa.
Dear brother of Leonila (Nelson) Gueco, Esteban Macusa, Alicia (Mark) Fallows, Flora (George) Jones, Engracia (Gary) Jones, Moises Jr. Myrna (Geoffrey) Lapid, Agnes (Ricardo) Ramos, Filipina (Jonas) Torres. Mr. Dela Rosa Will lie in state Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed, by a 10:00 a.m.
Funeral Mass af St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Edward Swanson Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Madison Heights (1 bik. S.
of 13 Mile Rosary Wednesday 6:00 p.m.. FALENSKI ANTOINETTE J. Age 91. August 31, 2002. Predeceased by her children; Helen Zitzewitz, Robert Falenski and Ronald Falenski.
Dear mother-in-law of Dolores Falenski. Survived by six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at the David J. Wysockl Funeral Home, 29440 Ryan (1 Bik.
N. of 12 Mi.) Warren, Visitation Wednesday, 2-9 p.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. FERENCZ ANTON JR.
Age 89. September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Weltha. Dear father of Anton A. (Lynn), David Suzanne McCreary and Michael D.
(Lesa). Grandfather of six. Visitation Tuesday PM. Service Wednesday 11:30 AM at the John N. Santelu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (between Ford Rd.
Cherry Hill). GOUDIE RUTH B. age 86. August 24, 2002. Wife of the late John mother of John Jr.
(Bette) and William (Donna) Goudie and Jeanne (Glenn) Moore; sister of Gladys Dunn; grandmother of Donna, Stephen, Karyn, Breff, Leslie, Scott, David and the late Michelle; great-grandmother of Amanda, Tyler, Bryce, Brian, Karley and Beth. Memorial service First United Methodist Church, 1589 W. Maple Birmingham, September 7th at 11 a.m. Tributes to St. Anne's Mead appreciated.
Arrangements by Wm. R. Hamilton 1-248-644-6000. HAHN RICHARD E. August 31, 2002.
Beloved husband of Kay, Dear father of Shannon (Michael) Otter, Derek and Michelle (Thomas) Anderson. Grandfather of seven. Visitation Thursday 2:00 until 7:30 p.m. Service at the John N. Santelu Son Funeral Home, 1139 Inkster Road (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill).
HAROUTUNIAN HARRY T. Age 79. Visitation Tuesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Edward Korkolan Funeral Home, (836 N.
Royal Oak. Prayers 7 p.m. Knights of Vartan Service 7:30 p.m. In state Wednesday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m.
at Armenian Congregational Church (26210 W. 12 Mile Southfield. Interment Oakview Cemetery, In lieu of flowers to Armenian Congregational Church. Arrangements handie by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home. (248) 541-8325.
HEA CHRISTINE G. Age 61. August 31, 2002. Daughter of the late Ernest and Mary Jane Gillespie, Beloved wife of David. Loving mother of Bradley Philip and Deborah Jane.
Dear sister of JoAnn G. (James) Kelly, and sister-in-law of Philip (Karen) Loving, aunt of Kristin Beardslee, Kevin Kelly, Jeremy Hea, and Heather Hea. Funeral Thursday 10:30 a.m. at Grosse. Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, 19950 Mack, Grosse Pointe Woods.
Visitation at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe, Tuesday 4 p.m. to 09 p.m. and Wednesday 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
to 5. p.m. Memorials to the American Lung 26555 Evergreen Rd, Suite 375, Southfield, MI 48076 appreciated. HEGEDUS FREDERICK A. Age 84, of Taylor, Michigan.
Born: January 27, 1918, Died: September 1, 2002. Husband of Margaret Louise Hegedus. Beloved father of Sharon Cargill, Shirley Lee and Spring Auth (Thomas Dear grandfather of Tracy Vaughn (Chris), Lisa Lee Brandon Lee. Dearest greaf-grandfather of Jessica and Jennah, daughters of Tracy. Survived by sisters Flo, Mary and Brother Ted.
Predeceased by sisters Viola, Evelyn, Claire and brothers Ed and John. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday 11:30 a.m. at Voran Funeral Home Taylor Chapel, 23750 Goddard Rd. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 p.m.
Retired owner of Center Sheet Metal. Second retirement from Fairlane Estate where he spent many happy hours refurbishing woodwork and leaded glass, and working in the rose garden. HILLMER RONALD W. of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Age 69, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 31, 2002.
Ronald was born the son of John and Catherine (Domagalski) Hillmer on June 28, 1933 in Detroit, MI. He married Mary Sansica on May 1965 in Detroit, MI. Ronald is survived by his wife. Mary, three children, William (Tania) Hillmer, Kathleen (Brian) Fedoronko and Kristine Hillmer. Four grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Anna and Katie, two sisters and one brother also survive.
He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. A Funeral Mass is being held on Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 910 Austin Drive In Saline at 10 a.m. with Rev. Fr.
William Stevenson officiating. Burial will take place at Arborcrest Cemetery in Ann Arbor. Arrangements by the NIE Funeral Home, 2400 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor. HOLTZ RUSSELL E. Age 82 of Southgate.
Died August 31, 2002. He is survived by two sons Thomas (Debra) Holtz, Donald (Sue) Holtz and one daughter Carol (Rich) Leonard. Also survived by eight grandchildren, two brothers Ed (Delores) and Jim (Mary) Holtz. One sister Lorraine Macsay. Visitation Tuesday 12-9 p.m.
and service Wednesday 11 a.m. at J.L. Peters Funeral Home Inc. 3880 Fort Lincoln Park (313-928-6500) Interment Glen Eden Cemetery, HOPKINSON FRED Age 77. August 31, 2002.
Loving son of the late Urledine Hopkinson. Brother of Stanley Hopkinson. Step-father of Bertie Lou Hacker. 3 step-grandchildren. Uncle of Timothy and Wayne.
Five great-nieces and nephews and three great-great nieces. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral from Lynch Sons Funeral Home 1368 N. Crooks. Rd.
(btween 14-15 Mile Rds.) Saturday 10 a.m. Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Contributions to the American Cancer Society. KAPLITA FRANCES Age 90 of Cheboygan, MI. September 2, 2002.
Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of the late Dolores Niemchak and the late Pafricia Kowalski. Mother-in-law of Norman Niemchak. Dear grandmother of Lawrence (Patricia) Niemchak. Great-grandmother of Michelle (Brian) Matuszak, Jesse, Edward and Rose Niemchak.
Great-great-grandmother of Mackenna Matuszak. Sister of Sylvia (John) Bembas, Edward (Carol) Church, and the late John Church and Emily Gawracz. Sister-in-law of Eugene Gawracz. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m.
af Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Rd. (S. of 18 Mile) and Thursday 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. al St.
Michael Catholic Community, 40501 Hayes Rd. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Cheboygan, MI. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Henry Ford (St. Joseph's Team) would be appreciated. KAZANOWSKI HENRY A.
September 1, 2002, age 85. Loving father of Lorraine (Ray) Hood, Sharon (Gene) Berant, the late Ronald. Loving and Proud grandfather of 8 and 3 great grandchildren. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM at Wulek-Calcaterra and Sons Inc. 36900 Schoenherr Rd, at 7 Metro Parkway (16 Mile), Scripture Service Tuesday PM.
Instate Wednesday 9:15 AM until 9:45 AM time of Mass at St. Clement Church. 25300 Van Dyke. (Between 10 11. Mile Rd.) Memorials to Hospice of Michigan Appreciated.
Share memories with the family at their "On -line Guest Book" WujekCalcaterra.com. KOVACH ANN M. 87. Beloved mother of Judith (Dennis) Schott and Bob (Char). Grandmother of Kristin and Jonathan (Beckey).
Sister of Andrew Oravec. In state Wednesday at St. Theodore Catholic Church from 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10 AM. Visitation Tuesday Neely-Turowski Funeral Home Canton Chapel, 45100 W. Warren (Between Canton Center and Sheldon Rd.) service Tuesday PM.
Contributions may be 7 The Capuchins, 1820 M1. Elliott Ave. Defroit, 48207 NOTICES KLEIN JACQUELINE Beloved wife of the late Harold Klein; dear mother of Lisa (Douglas Blush) Klein; the late Tina Klein-Siegal and the late Keith Klein; grandmother of Dylan (Suzanne) Siegal and Madeleine Tina Klein Blush; great of Sydney Tina Rosen and Aidan Mae Siegal. SERVICES 12:00 NOON TUESDAY AT THE IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL 248-569-0020. KOTKOSKI GENEVIEVE "JEAN" J.
Age 83. August 31, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of James (Marlene) Kotkoski, Dennis (Cindy Danner) Kotkoski and Thomas (Dianne) Kotkoski. Loving grandmother of Michael, Kathy, Jimmy, Alison, Jason and Adam.
Proud great-grandmother of Deanna and Joshua. Dearest sister of Cass Kosicki, Hank (Vicki) March and Vicky Brown, Tess (Mark) Kohler and Irene Skone. Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from Wujek-Calcaterra Sons, 36900 Schoenherr at Metro Parkway (16 Mile) for 10:30 a.m. Mass at St.
Louise Church. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 p.m. and Wednesday 3-9 p.m. Scripture service Wednesday 7 p.m. Interment Mt.
Olivet Cemetery. Share memories with the family at the "On-Line Guest Book" at KRUSE JOSEPH J. of Plymouth. August 30, 2002. Age 77.
Husband of the late Helene and Mary. Brofher of Clarence (Joanne) and the late Christine (Fred) Williams. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 p.m. with Funeral Service Thursday 11 a.m.
at the O'Brien Chapel, Sullivan Funeral Home, 41555 Grand River, Novi, 248-348-1800. Family request contributions be made to the charity of your choice. KWAPIEN ARTHUR J. Age 79. Husband of the late Delphine.
Father of Marcy (Mike) Slezak; grandfather of Michael; brother of the late Sally Gerasin. Visitation at the Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Caniff, Hamtramck, Tuesday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prayers Tuesday 6 p.m. Instate Wednesday 9 a.m.
at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, 2730 Caniff until time of funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. LAVERS GORDON LEE Aged 61. September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Karen.
Dear father of Gordon (Pamela), Jeff, Hank (Judy) and Becky (Nino) Thomas. Loving grandfather of Emily, Amanda, Gordie, Patrick, Adam, Paige, Joseph and Pat. Dear son of Dorothy and the late Gordon Lavers. Brother of Margaret (the late Jim) Merriam, Dorothy (Arnold) Howell, Laura (Stan) Prokop and the late Henry Joseph. Brother-In-law of Vicki Lavers.
Visitation Tuesday 5-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. at the Kaul Funeral Home 28433 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores. In state on Thursday from 9:15 until 10:00 Funeral Mass at St.
Gertrude Church, St. Clair Shores. Vigil prayers Wednesday 7:00 p.m. LUCAS CALLIOPE Age 94. Beloved wife of the late Peter.
Dear mother of Evans (Mary) and the late Theodore. Mother-in-law of Annette. Grandmother of Calli, Peter (Lisa) and Anthony (Melissa). Great grandmother of Theo. Sister of Dimitriou and Dorothea in Greece.
Visitation from McCabe Funeral Home, 31950 W. 12 Mile Farmington Hills Tuesday 2-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Trisagion service 7:30 p.m. Funeral service from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church Wednesday 11:00 a.m.
In state 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the church. MACIOCE MAXWELL MACIOCE ROSE Age 95. August 31, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Loreto.
Visitation at the St. Clair Shores Chapel of the Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home 25800 Harper Ave. (Between 10 11 Mile Rd.) Tuesday 3-9 pm with Rosary 7:30 pm. Instate Wednesday 9:30 am at St. Dorothy Church 12255 Frazho Rd.
Warren until time of Mass 10 am. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. MAXWELL RICHARD E. "Dick" Age 67 of Pickerington, Ohio, died Saturday August 31, 2002. Medical Center in Columbus.
Born June 3, 1935 in Oakland, California to the late Carl and Katherine (Mullin) Maxwell. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and the Chrysler Institute. He was the manager of Dodge Motor Sports for Chrysler and was a member of the National Hot Rod Assocaiton Hall of Fame, the National Street Rod Association Hall of fame, American Motorcycle Association, HSTA and SAE. Survived by his wife of 18 years Sandy, Children Patricia (Dan) Costigan, Waterford, MI. Katherine Lynn (Dan) Niemczak, Houston TX, Eric (Sandy Daugherty) Maxwell, Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Susan (Rob) Steven, Lowell, MI. Amy Maxwell-Peterman, Pickerington, grandchildren Kevin, Brian and Matthew Niemczak, Monica Peterman, brother Charlie (Diane) Maxwell, Barrington, IL, sister Janet John, Palos Park, IL. nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother Donald J. Maxwell.
Friend may visit 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME 550 Hill Road N. (St. R1.
Pickerington. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Seton Parish Catholic Church, 600 Hill Road N. (next door to the funeral home) with Deacon David J. Kruse officiating.
A service of rememberance will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flower, friends may confribute to the American Cancer Society or the O.S.U. Medical Center in Dick's memory. Online condolences at www.spencefuneralhome.com MILKOVICH FRANCES T.
Age 87, September 2002. Long time resident of Allen Park and Stuart, FL. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Loving mother of Lynda (Jeffrey) Ford, Matthew "Butch" (Patty) and Jerry (Linda), Dearest grandmother of Brian, Kevin, Rachel, Matt, Benjamin, Gina, Chris and Erik. Sister of John (Doris) Korpalski and Irene (Joe) Stefani.
Visitation Tuesday 5-9 pm, Wednesday 1-9 pm at The Martenson Funeral Home 10915 Allen Rd. (Corner of Goddard) 1-313-386-6600 and Thursday 9:30 am at St. Hugh Catholic Church, Southgate until funeral mass 10:00 am. Vigil service Wednesday 7:30 pm. Interment Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, MILLER JACK E.
September 2002. Age 71. Beloved husband of Joyce. M. Dear father of Deborah (Robert), Damesworth and Jacque (Art) Smith.
Loving grandfather of Kevin (Shannon) and David Damesworth, Christine, Jennifer and Brian Smith. Brother of Larry (Laureen) J. Miller. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 am from the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 pm.
Memorials to Arbor Hospice, 7445 Allen Rd. Suite 230, Allen Park, Mi 48101 and to the Karmanos Cancer Institute Region, 3807 Monroe Dearborn, MI 48124-9910 MOCERI JAMES A. September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Marie. Dear father of James Jr.
(Louise), Joseph (Deby) and Jeanne. Grandfather of Eric, Crystal, Joseph 11, Alexandra, Anthony and James Patrick. Great-grandfather of Kyla. Brother of Caroline Dufrin (William) and Theresa Poirier, Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home, 2600 Crooks (between Maple and Big Beaver) Wednesday 3-9 p.m.
Funeral Thursday, please call Funeral Home 248-362-2500 for time and place. PERKINS WARREN JR. Age 80. September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Louise for 57 years.
Dearest father of Suzanne (Karl) Osborn of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Linda (Bob) Jester of Littleton, Colorado, Bradford Perkins of Lakeworth, Florida and Kathy (Jeff) Connors. Loving grandfather of Sara, Jeremy, Melissa, Kaylin, and Chelsea, Funeral Thursday 11:00 a.m. at Thayer Rock Funeral Home 33603 Grand River (1 Block west of Farmington Road) Farmington. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Wednesday.
PROHM ELEANOR Age September 2002. Loving sister of Marion (Robert) Burcicki and the late Mildred Sister-in-law of Frank Woiciechowski, Also seven nieces and nephews, 13 great nieces and nephews, and tour great-great nieces and nephews. Dear friend of Predeceased by her parents Prohm. Frank 1 and Helen Visitation Thursday to 6 p.m., funeral Thursday 5 p.m. at 5.K.
Schultz, a Trust 100 Funeral Home, Gratiot at 8 Mile. Memorial donations appreciated to Karmanos Cancer Foundation St. Hsopice. RIVERA PETRONILA September 1, 2002. Beloved wife of Juan.
Dearest mother of Ramona Bermudez, Lydia Rodriquez, Juan (Georgette), Norma Rosado (Elliott), Mary Rosado (Florence), Angel, Aida Kaiser (Douglas) and Ismael, Leaves 21 of grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Sister Mercedes Medina and Louisa Negron. Member of Sacred Heart of Jesus of St. Stephens Mary Mother of the Church. Visitation Thursday am af St.
Stephan Mary Mother of the Church prior to time of mass. Interment St. Hedwig. Rosary Wednesday, Visitation Tuesday 5-9 pm, Wednesday 12-9 pm at the Sajewski Funeral Home 19111 W. Warren.
For further information please phone 313-271-2500 SCHWARTZ JASON ERIC Beloved son of Michael and Jackie Schwartz: dear brother of Jeffery Schwartz: devoted grandson of Harry Ungar, Bea the late Margaret Ungar and the late Schwartz. Also survived by loving aunts, Miriam Wilenkin. Services 10:30 Tuesday at the Ira Kaufman Chapel (248) 569-0020. Interment the Beth El Memorial Cemetery. REDDING SHARON September 2002.
Age 48. Beloved wife of Kevin. Dear of Aaron, Nathan, Alethea and Levi. Four grandchildren. Dear daughter of Kenneth and Molly Collins.
Dear sister of Terry Cucinella and Kelly (Gary) Kopinski, Funeral Thursday, 10:00 am at the Sterling Heights Chapel the Obarzanek Funeral Home 33250 Ryan Rd. (N. of 14 Mile Rd). Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Visitation Wednesday 2-9 PM. SARIAN HAGOP, GARABED.
Age 59, suddenly. Beloved husband of Hasmik. Loving father of Rina (Sam) Alajajian and Garo Sarian. Dear grandfather of Christopher Alajajian. Dear son of Mrs.
Sima Sarian. Dear brother of Shakeh (George) Basmalian, Maro (Boghos) Melinghiehian, Margo (Manuel) Takouchian and Tahouch (Peno) Harotounian. Dear son in law of Mrs. Valentine Topakbashian. Also loved by many other relatives and friends.
Visitation Tuesday 6-9 p.m. Prayers 7:30 p.m. at the William R. Hamilton Funeral Home 820 E. Maple Block E.
of Woodward) Birmingham 248-644-6000. Funeral service Wednesday at St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Dearborn. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Memorial gifts to A.R.S. Armenian Orphans Fund.
Arrangements by Edward Korkoian Funeral Home 248-541-8325 SARY ALBERT of Sterling Heights. Beloved husband of MaryRose. Dearest father of Rosemary (Eric) Steck. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Stephen. Dear brother of Sophie.
Dear brother in law of Frank and Connie DiMercurio. Visitation Wednesday 2:30 to 8:30 pm with a 4:00 pm Scripture vigil at the Sterling Heights Chapel of the E.J, Mandziuk Son Funeral Directors, Inc 3801 18 Mile Road (NW Corner of Ryan), Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 11:00 am at S.S. Cyril Methodius Catholic Church. Entombment in Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Rochester. SCHORN AUDREY September 1, 2002.
Beloved wife of Carl F. Dear mother of Carl B. Schorn, Priscilla M. Conklin and A. Lynn Schorn.
Also survived by five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-8 pm at A.J. Desmond and Sons Funeral Home 2600 Crooks (Between Maple and Big Beaver), Prayer service Wednesday at 7 pm. Funeral liturgy begins 9:15 am Thursday at funeral home with a procession to St. Thomas More Church, 4580 Adams (south of Long Lake) for mass at 10 am.
Memorial tributes to the Capuchins. SIMKINS CHARLES J. "Chuck" Deeply devoted and loving husband of 57 years to Hazel, dearly loved father of Mrs. Kathleen Neill and her husband Ray; Charles N. "'Nick" Simkins and his wife, Sharon; Mrs.
Marsha Agababian and her husband, Mark; and Mrs. Rebecca Seslar and her husband Scott. Chuck also had 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Chuck was fhe dear brother of Mrs. Irene Dunsheath and her husband Bob of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mrs.
Doris DeBolt and her late husband Dick of Lakeland, Florida. He is also survived by one brother, Robert Simkins and his wife Dorothy of Plymouth, Michigan. He has countless nieces and nephews. Chuck was someone who was a very active person throughout his life. He served in World War IT in the Air Force.
He served two terms as the Worshipful Master of Brightmore Lodge 540. He served four terms 85 the Worthy Patron of The Order of Eastern Star, Kindness Chapter 523. He was Vice President of the Order of Eastern Star, Wayne County Association. He thoroughly enjoyed any activities with his children was a MicMac Baseball Coach, a Cub Scout Leader and a Choir Chaperone, He was very active in his church. Chuck was an avid runner and won many medals in running competitions.
After his retirement from Pipefitfer's Local 636, he enjoyed golfing and travel. He will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-9 p.m. and Thursday 12-9 p.m. at the Harry J.
Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia (E. of Funeral service Friday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 26701 Joy Road, Dearborn Heights, In state at church. Please call the funeral home 734-591-3700 for times. Masonic and Eastern Star Service Thursday 7:30 and 8:00 p.m.
at the funeral home. Donations to be given to the Rose Cancer Center at William Beaumont Hospital or the Care Unit at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia SIMOKOVICH ANTHONY. September 1, 2002. Beloved husband of Stella.
Dear father of Vincent (Patty), Anthony Jr. James Robert, and Ivan Felix. Also survived by grandchildren James Jr. Tiffany, Kyle, Jordan, Zachary, one sister Antionette Bulotavic, and a brother Louis Stevich. Visitation Wednesday 2-9 pm af the Hopcroft Funeral Home, 23919 John R.
Hazel to Park. The time and place of the funeral service is be determined. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. SIPORIN BEVERLY A.
Age 66. August 30, 2002. Loving mother of Laurie, David (Shari), and Karen (Kevin) Forman. Dear sister of Patricia Tallman and Michael Holmes. Loving grandmother of six.
Visitation Monday 5.p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Rosary Tuesday evening at Wm.
Sullivan Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile (4 biks. E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. In state Wednesday 11:30 a.m.
until time of funeral Mass 12 p.m., National Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak. Memorials to the Special Olympics appreciated. SNEDEKER RONALD L. "Ron" age 48 of Auburn Hills, formerly of Inkster, died August 31, 2002. Loving husband of Edna.
Beloved son of Paul and Evelyn. Step-father to Kevin (Shellie) Schlink, Dear grandfather of Hunter and Gage. Brother of Ken and Mary Ann (Mike) Domman. A memorial visitation is being held Thursday 5 p.m. until service at 7:00 p.m.
at Pixley Funeral Home David Chapel in Auburn Hills. (3530 Auburn Rd.) Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens research. STEARNS EVELYN M. Age 73, September 1, 2002.
Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearest mother of Judy (Steve) of McNinch four. 4-9 and Visitation Nancy Tuesday Buehler (Pete) 5-9 Macky. Funeral p.m, and Grandmother Wednesday p.m. at the Home, 26429 Gratiof, Roseville.
In state Thursday 12 Noon until time of Service 1:00 at Cross Lutheran Church, 35851 Utica, Clinton Twp." TARDIE JOSEPH Age 83. Husband of the late Virginia; father of Kenneth A. (Kathie) and Geraldine. Step-father of Marlene (Bruce) Campbell; grandfather of Nicholas A. Visitation Thursday 12 noon to 3 p.m.
at Jurkiewicz Wilk Funeral Home, 2396 Canift, Hamtramck. in rememberance of Joseph and Virginia. UNDERHILL JANET GANNON Age 45, passed away September 2002. She has been a resident of Howell since 1996 and formerly resided in Plymouth. She was a member of the Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
She Is survived by her husband Gary Underhill, Jr. of Howell, her children John Brian and Elisabeth Addison, and Brian and Natalie Underhill. She is also survived by her parents Patricia Gannon and the late Thomas Gannon, her sisters Susan Gannon (Richard) Meszaros and Lisa (John) Schied, and her brothers Mark Gannon, John (Susan) Gannon and Michael Gannon. Visitation Tuesday from 2-9 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, 122 Lake St.
(10 Mile), South Lyon. Funeral Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with final visitation at 10:15 a.m. Memorial contributions suggested to the 17117 Arthritis Foundation, Michigan Chapter, W. Nine Mile Southfield, Ml 48075-4516 VAN DUSEN FRANCES Age 91 of Houghton Lake, September 1, 2002.
Beloved wife of the late Keith. Dear mother of Glenna (Ron) Andrejewski, Loving grandmother of: Michael Bellobich, Julie (Tim) McGarvey and Keith (Deborah) Bellobich. Great grandmother of: Michael, Rachel, Noah, Jeramiah, Samantha, Nathaniel, Matthew and Sarah. Special friend of Robert Parker. Funeral from Lynch Sons Funeral of Home, Rd.) 340 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake (3 biks.
5. Maple Wednesday p.m. Friends may visit Tuesday 5-9 p.m. VOIGT ERNA M. Age 94.
August 29, 2002. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Loving mother of Marlina. Funeral Wednesday 7 pm at the A. H.
Peters Funeral Home, 32000 Schoenherr at Masonic (13 mile), Warren. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 p.m. YAKLIN LORAINE J. September 1, 2002. Age 82 of Richmond.
Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Dearest mother of Bernard P. of California, Kathleen (the late Dave) Trombley of Armada, Susan (James) Anderson of St. Clair, Richard C. (PennySue) of Mt.
Pleasant, and Patrick (Marie) of Richmond. Grandmother of 15 and the late Dawn and great-grandmother of 21. state Thursday 10:00 a.m. unfil 11:00 a.m. Mass at St.
Augustine Catholic Church, 68035 Main St. Richmond. Visiting Tuesday p.m, and Wednesday p.m. Hensch Memorial Funeral Home 68476 Main Richmond. Rosary Wednesday 8:00 p.m., Remembrance Service 8:30 p.m, and VFW-Auxiliary p.m.
Memorials to VFW Post 6802 Building Fund Karmanos Cancer Institute..
